novellhall Chapter 321 Fan Visit Day
Chapter 321 Fan Visit Day
Chapter 320 Fan Visit Day (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
The online buzz is only getting bigger and bigger.
Fans' curiosity about the film set is growing stronger.
To prevent leaks of the plot, Pinewood Studios raised its security standards to the highest level.
A three-meter-high barbed fence was erected around the film studio.
Armed guards patrol 24 hours a day, and there is a surveillance camera every fifty meters. Even drones are strictly controlled; if they get close to the airspace above the studio, they will be shot down by signal jammers.
Fans could only take pictures of the roof of the film set from a distance, separated by a fence, and couldn't even see the edges of the set.
Online, fans are lamenting: "Does anyone know what kind of sets were built on set? What does Igor's planet look like? Was the Milano upgraded?"
"I've been staking out for half a month, and all I've seen are trucks carrying props coming and going. I haven't even seen a glimpse of a spaceship. Marvel's secrecy is incredible!"
"I really want to go inside the set! Even just to see the actual spaceship! My biggest wish in this life is to visit a Marvel set at least once!"
The break room after work.
He scrolled through the comments from his fans on Twitter and Weibo.
Seeing the photos of fans waiting in the sweltering heat and the comments filled with curiosity about the film set, he had an idea.
He took his phone and went directly to Gunn, who was in the editing room reviewing footage.
"James, I have an idea that I'd like to discuss with you."
Chen Xun pulled up a chair and sat down, handing Gu En the fan messages on his phone: "Look, the fans have been waiting outside since filming started, full of curiosity about the set. Can we think of a way to give them a chance to come in and have a look?"
Gunn paused for a moment, then frowned: "Chen, it's not that I don't want to, it's just that Marvel's non-disclosure agreement is too strict, and the risk of the plot being leaked is too great."
"Moreover, once it's open to the public, there will be too many fans, making it impossible to control the situation and affecting the normal filming schedule."
"I've thought about this."
Chen Xun was prepared: "We won't have a large-scale opening; we'll only have a small-scale tour, selecting 100 participants through a charity lottery."
A fan came in.
"All proceeds will be donated to children's film education charity projects to provide film education for children in impoverished areas around the world, as well as equipment donations."
He added, "We can plan the tour route in advance, only opening the sets where scenes have already been filmed, such as the interior of the Sovereign Palace and the Milano spaceship, without involving the core storylines that have not been filmed."
"The entire tour is accompanied by staff, and photography equipment is prohibited, which satisfies the fans' wishes without the risk of leaks."
"We can take this opportunity to do something truly meaningful."
Gunn's eyes lit up as he listened, his earlier concerns vanishing instantly. He slapped his thigh and exclaimed excitedly, "Chen! Your idea is absolutely brilliant!"
"It satisfies the fans, does charity work, and generates buzz for the movie—I completely agree!"
He is known as a fan-loving maniac.
I've been wanting to do something for my fans for a long time.
However, they have been hampered by confidentiality agreements and security issues.
Chen Xun's idea perfectly solved all the problems.
"I'm going to talk to Kevin and the top executives at Disney right now!"
Gunn grabbed his phone and rushed out, saying, "They definitely won't refuse this offer! Disney loves charity projects!"
really!
In less than two hours, Marvel headquarters unanimously approved the plan.
Disney not only approved the application to open the film set, but also added an extra sum of money to the donation, and even promised to promote the charity giveaway through all its platforms.
Early the next morning.
Marvel Studios, the official Guardians of the Galaxy account, and all the main creators including Chen Xun, Gunn, and Jackie Chan simultaneously released this major news on Twitter and Weibo:
The "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" charity tour program has officially launched!
By participating in charitable donations, you will be entered into a lucky draw. We will randomly select 100 lucky fans to be invited to visit the set of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, meet with the creative team, and unlock real-life scenes such as the Milano spaceship and the Sovereign Palace of Gold!
All proceeds from this event will be donated to a global children's film education charity project to support more children's film dreams.
On Twitter, the official announcement tweet garnered a million likes within ten minutes and was retweeted over 500,000 times in an instant.
The topic of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" immediately soared to the top of the global trending search list.
Countless fans flooded the screen with comments like, "My God! Marvel has gone mad! They actually opened the set for tours!"
"It's a charity raffle! This is so meaningful! I have to participate!"
"Chen Xun is so devoted to his fans! It must have been his idea! What an amazing idol!"
Weibo in China went into a frenzy.
#Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Set Charity Visit#
#ChenXun'sPamperedFanAge#
The two topics instantly topped the trending search list.
The charity donation channel was overwhelmed by enthusiastic fans as soon as it opened, causing it to crash at one point.
In just one hour, the number of donors exceeded 100,000, and the amount of donations far exceeded expectations.
"I'm stunned! I actually got a chance to visit a Marvel set! And it's a charity event spearheaded by Chen Xun, I have to support this!"
"Who knows! You get to do charity work, meet Chen Xun, Jackie Chan, and the entire Guardians of the Galaxy! What an incredible opportunity!"
"Chen Xun is so sweet! Seeing fans waiting outside in the sweltering heat, he organized this charity tour, doing good deeds while fulfilling their wishes. His generosity is off the charts!"
"I was already looking forward to this movie, and now I love it even more! Using the passion of fans to do charity—that's what a star should be like!"
Not only fans, but also industry insiders have joined in to give their praise.
Domestic charitable organizations widely shared the official announcement, praising the event as setting the best example for charitable causes in the film and television industry.
Major Hollywood media outlets also published articles reporting on it.
The charity event for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" has set a new precedent for combining Hollywood blockbuster promotion with public welfare, bringing the film closer to fans and giving it greater social significance.
In just three days, the charity event raised more than three times the target amount!
The number of donors continues to rise.
Atlanta film set.
Looking at the constantly fluctuating donation figures in the background, Gunn gave Chen Xun a thumbs up: "Chen, you're a genius! The whole internet is talking about this now. The pre-release hype for the movie is even better than our multi-million dollar marketing campaign!"
A large crowd had gathered at the main entrance of Pinewood Studios in Atlanta.
One hundred lucky fans, selected through a charity lottery, were already waiting here early on.
Holding support signs, Marvel merchandise, and specially prepared autographed books, their faces were filled with barely suppressed excitement and anticipation.
They come from all over the world.
Students who traveled from New York across state lines, and die-hard Marvel fans who flew for over ten hours from the UK.
A young Chinese woman from China was tightly clutching a banner with Chen Xun's image printed on it.
There was also a ten-year-old girl holding her parents' hands, clutching a Baby Groot plush toy, her eyes wide open, constantly peering into the studio gates.
"I still can't believe it's real! I actually got to be on the set of Guardians of the Galaxy!"
"I got up at 3 a.m. to put on makeup. I've never been this nervous in my life. I'm afraid I'll burst into tears when I see Chen Xun and Jackie Chan later!"
"Do you think we'll actually get our hands on the Milano? I dream of sitting in Star-Lord's pilot's seat!"
Discussions rose and fell among the crowd.
As the studio doors slowly opened, staff members dressed in Guardians of the Galaxy-themed uniforms walked out smiling and waving to the crowd: "Congratulations to all the lucky Guardians! Welcome to the Guardians of the Galaxy base!"
Cheers erupted instantly as fans, guided by staff, orderly passed through security and stepped into this galaxy universe that had previously only existed on the big screen.
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Contrary to the outside world's imagination of a heavily guarded film studio, the fences along the way were covered with cartoon graffiti of Guardians of the Galaxy.
Even the ground is painted with jumping baby Groot.
At every turn, staff members greeted us with smiles, creating none of the aloofness one would expect from a top Hollywood film set.
The first stop on the tour was the special props gallery for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
The moment the door was opened, the fans gasped in unison.
The glass display case showcases all the key props that appeared in the movie.
Star-Lord's red leather jacket and Elemental Gun, Gamora's Godslayer Blade, Drax's twin swords, Yondu's whistling arrows —
Even Star-Lord's ever-present Sony Walkman was neatly displayed in the showcase.
Each prop bears the marks of wear and tear left during filming, making them feel so real you could almost touch them.
What fans couldn't take their eyes off was the display case in the very center of the exhibition hall.
Inside, there are more than a dozen Groot baby flower pot props of different sizes and in different states, as well as matching mini Groot models.
The flowerpot has clear cracks and distressed soil marks, filled with simulated nutrient soil, and even has a few small leaves that Baby Groot dropped, just like in the movie.
"My God! It's Baby Groot's flowerpot!"
The little girl, clutching her doll, broke free from her mother's hand, ran to the display case, pressed her face against the glass, her eyes sparkling, and whispered to herself:
"lamGroot."
The prop master in charge of the explanation walked forward with a smile, gently opened the dust cover of the display case, and took out one of the flower pot props: "This is the main prop used during filming. We made more than thirty different versions of the flower pot, corresponding to Baby Groot's different emotions and plots."
"The leaves inside are all made from real plant specimens, just to make the effect in the shot more realistic."
He handed the flowerpot to the little girl.
When she gently touched the texture of the flowerpot, the little girl's face instantly turned red. She covered her mouth and couldn't speak for a long time, tears welling up in her eyes.
Fans took out their phones to take pictures, and looking at these props that they had only seen on the big screen, they finally truly felt that this crazy and romantic galaxy was the result of countless people working on it bit by bit.
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