America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM...

Chapter 284, Section 283: Humanistic Care, The Moment of Deification

July has arrived, and it's another week of fierce competition, or more accurately, a week of crushing noobs.

Frozen is like a demon king who laughs wildly with his arms outstretched, while under his throne, various other films tremble in fear.

With virtually no competition, it raked in $8250 million at the North American box office in its third week, with a shocking 20.4% drop, even less than the second week.

It was released in more than a dozen overseas countries, contributing nearly $100 million to the box office.

In just three weeks, with perfect timing, location, and circumstances, Frozen raked in a staggering $7.8 million at the global box office.

This data is unmatched not only in 2004, but even more than a decade later, during the heyday of Marvel movies, except for large-scale group films like "The Avengers," for solo superhero movies.

There was still some debate in the market about whether Frozen could surpass The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, but with this week's data, it's almost a done deal.

Thanks to Fox for their great cooperation.

MGM is in a state of celebration, with its stock price soaring 11%, sweeping away the previous gloom.

The company's current market value has reached $175 billion, far exceeding Warner Bros., which ranks second, and is getting closer and closer to Disney.

Eric waved his hand and announced, "Bonuses! Bonuses! Everyone in the company gets one!"

If I get a bite of meat, you'll get a sip of soup.

For every drop of soup I drink, there's a bowl for you to wash.

As long as I have a dishwashing brush, you'll smell the same way.

We all have a bright future!

Rellant Stadium, Houston.

As night fell, the stadium was already bustling with activity. Tens of thousands of people were already seated inside, and tens of thousands more were waiting outside to have their tickets checked.

Besides those who managed to buy tickets, there were many others who couldn't. They wandered outside the stadium, hoping to snag a ticket at a lower price or wait until closer to the start of the game to buy a relatively cheaper one.

There were also locals who came to join the fun, as well as people from all over the country, totaling tens of thousands.

So although the stadium can only hold more than 7 people, at least 10 people actually gather here.

The scale of the gathering was clearly unexpected by the local government, and the Houston Police Department had to urgently dispatch officers from various districts to provide support.

Helicopters fly overhead from time to time, some from the government and others hired by Lionheart.com itself.

Inside the stadium, the magnificent stage has been erected, and the dazzling lights illuminate the night as if it were daytime.

One by one, GG brand signs and brand logos clearly entered the frame.

Eric kept his word, earning back all the GG fees he had missed in the finals, and eventually selling it for over $7300 million.

While it doesn't compare to the Super Bowl, it still broke records, and its announcement shocked countless industry professionals.

They can understand that the fee for "The Voice of China" is high, but they can't understand how high it is to this outrageous degree.

The reason they were able to sell so many copies, besides Eric's shady tactics, was also due to Michael's secret weapon for this finals.

You can't expect others to spend money if you don't offer something substantial.

Backstage, Eric pushed open the door to the lounge, where the four mentors and four students were making final adjustments and preparations.

"Everyone seems to be in good shape. How's the preparation going?"

When Taylor Swift saw the big boss visiting the set, she immediately stomped her foot, her expression showing both excitement and obvious nervousness.

"I'm so scared, there are so many people, oh my god, there are just too many people! I can hear them screaming from here, it's terrifying!"

Eric patted her head: "You're scared now? You've been clamoring to release an album all this time, I thought you were ready a long time ago."

Taylor Swift nodded and then shook her head: "Boss, I've imagined this kind of scene many times, but no matter how many times I imagine it, when you actually face it, the fear and tension are still impossible to eliminate. I was so nervous last night that I couldn't sleep."

Xilin also took a deep breath: "Taylor, you should just shut up. You're making me nervous again. I had already calmed down."

"But I'm really nervous. To be honest, in my imagination, the concert would only have a few thousand people at most, but this is 7! Oh my god, my heart is starting to race again!"

"Relax, relax, this is just a show. You'll have a much bigger stage to perform on in the future," Eric comforted her.

He then looked at Bruno Mars and Katy Perry: "Don't be like them, maintain your current state."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Katy Perry suddenly frowned and said, "I...I need to pee!"

After saying that, he hurriedly left the lounge.

"Well, it seems I shouldn't have shown up at all; things seem to have gotten even worse."

Bruno Mars, gathering his strength, said, "Boss, I'm fine, I'm fine."

"Eric, don't even mention the four little ones being nervous, I've never performed in front of so many people before," Jayz said with a sigh, fiddling with his big gold chain.

"Is Mike the only one who has ever held a concert with more than 10 people?"

"I remember Siti also had one. How big was the scale of your European tour?"

Celine Dion thought for a moment: "I don't know the exact number of people at the 1999 Paris concert, but it was around 9 to 10. Janet also held a concert there."

Janet Jackson shrugged; the influence of these veteran top singers was undeniable.

Jayz sighed, "It seems I still have a long way to go."

"By the way, have all my friends arrived?"

"Yes, they've kept it all well hidden to maintain the mystery, just waiting to surprise everyone when they finally reveal themselves."

"I'm really looking forward to it, you can decide for me."

After chatting for a while, Eric checked the time: "Guys, get ready to go on stage and prepare for your super moment!"

ah.

OH

The stadium was bustling with noise, but fortunately, Houston is by the sea and not as hot as inland cities.

The air conditioners were all turned up to the maximum, which effectively reduced the heat.

But the physical heat can be relieved, while the boiling in one's heart grows hotter and hotter over time.

As the clock struck 8 o'clock, the lights in the huge stadium suddenly went out.

Then, amidst screams and cheers from the audience, a beam of light shone on the center of the stage, and four enormous shadows fell onto the curtain.

The four shadows are clearly distinguishable as Mike, Jenny, Sitchy, and Jayz.

The audience immediately understood that the four of them were going to have a big show together again, just like in the first episode, and many people bought tickets specifically for that.

To this day, the images of the Michael Jackson siblings dancing together on stage remain fresh in everyone's memory.

But the expected energetic singing and dancing didn't happen. Instead, a bright light shone on the stage, and the four figures suddenly became overlapping, as if dozens of people were standing together.

"Hmm? Is this going to be a group dance?"

"Let's get started, I can't wait!"

OH

However, the hot dance that the audience had imagined did not appear, and the stage remained empty.

At that moment, the large screen inside the stadium lit up and played a somewhat chaotic and shaky video.

In the footage, a hurricane rages by, sweeping cars and houses into the air.

The floodwaters then inundated the town, destroying many houses and leaving helpless people weeping.

Then the scene changed to a tsunami, with giant waves swallowing fields and villages, and even corpses floating on the dirty water.

The scene then shifts to a battlefield, where people kneel on the ground, their faces covered in blood, crying out in despair amidst the collapsed ruins.

In the dilapidated hospital, there were emaciated children, their faces pale and thin, reduced to skin and bones from hunger.

These images are all from real records, some even edited from news footage, and all are events that happened recently this year.

This includes the devastation caused by a tropical cyclone that hit New Kambul, the horrors of a tsunami that struck Indonesia, the suffering under the war in Afghanistan, and the lingering hunger across Africa.

The video, which lasted just over a minute, showed the audience the people suffering around the world, and the originally noisy scene immediately quieted down.

Then, the music began to play softly, like stars twinkling in the quiet night sky, with the piano and brass instruments playing and entering everyone's ears.

Many fans in their thirties and forties came to the show today. Having lived through the 80s, they felt their hearts skip a beat.

They will never forget this melody, because it is a miracle in music history, the first time that so many superstar singers have come together to dedicate their voices to the joys and sorrows of humanity.

It was a day in 1985 when famine in Ethiopia and Sudan caused countless people to starve to death, so Michael and Lionel Richie co-wrote "We Are The World".

Mikey then invited 45 top-tier or first-class singers from around the world to record the video together.

The song expresses a great love for humanity that transcends nationality and race, and is an eternally shining pearl in the history of human music.

Inspired by this, Wanwan also recorded "Tomorrow Will Be Better" with a group of singers a few months later, and it was selected for elementary school music textbooks in many regions.

The first curtain was drawn back, revealing Michael sitting at the piano playing.

Celine Dion opened her mouth softly, and the top singer's emotionally charged voice instantly resonated with the audience.

There comes a time when we heed a certain call

When we heard the earnest call

When the world must come together as one

The world should unite

There are people dying

People are dying in some places.

Oh, when it's time to lend a hand to life

It's time to lend a helping hand.

The greatest gift of all

This is the best gift for life.

After Celine Dion finished singing the opening short section, Jenny and Jayz joined in the performance, adding more pop elements to the style.

We can't go on pretending day by day

We can't keep pretending every single day.

That someone somewhere will soon make a change

In some places, there will always be someone who has to change themselves.

We are all a part of God's great big family

We are all members of God's family.

And the truth, you know, Love is all we need

In fact, as you know, what we need is love.

At this moment, after the lead singer finished singing, even the younger audience members were reminded of the song.

You may not remember all the songs, but you'll definitely remember the most distinctive and memorable parts of the climax.

All eyes were on Michael, who was playing the piano. He looked up at the side.

With a powerful drumbeat, the second curtain was suddenly pulled back, revealing the people who had been hiding.

what! ! !

OMG!

OH MY!

God!

Instantly, the once quiet stadium erupted in cheers and shouts that nearly deafened anyone.

"Beyoncé, it's Beyoncé!"

"Britney, Britney, I see Britney Spears, and Jennifer Lopez too."

"Lincoln Park, Bennington is there, and Avril, you idiot, in the third row on the left, Avril."

"My goodness, darling, look! Isn't that Diana Rose? She's the one in the middle of the front row, that's her."

"Bob, it's Bob Dylan."

Where is Bob Dylan?

"The one on the right in the second row, next to Cindy Loopa, haven't you found her yet?"

"No, but I saw Maroon 5, Adam and Bon Jovi standing together."

That's right, hidden behind them are some of the most influential stars in the American music scene, past and present.

Among them are people who recorded with Mike back then, such as Kenny Rogers, Bob Dylan, and Dionne Warwick.

There are also rising stars of the new generation, such as Maroon 5, Linkin Park, and Britney Spears.

After receiving the invitation, almost everyone readily accepted.

For the veteran performers, this performance was like a reunion of old friends.

For newcomers, why not expand their reputation and do something meaningful at the same time?

I missed it that year, how can I let it slip by this time? It might just be recorded in music history.

On the big screen, dozens of celebrities sang at the same time, and the audience counted heads while singing along.

We are the world

We are all one family

We are the children

We are all children of God

We are the ones who make a brighter day

We want to create a better future.

So, let's start giving

So let's start giving.

We're making a choice.

The choices we are making

We're saving our own lives

It is about saving one's own life

It's true we'll make a better day, Just you and me

There is no doubt that we can create a better future, and that depends on you and me.

Dozens of celebrities sang in groups and solos; some were passionate, some were quiet and touching, some were improvisational, and some were hysterical.

However, when these complex singing styles are integrated into a song, they do not give people a chaotic feeling; on the contrary, they make all the audience feel very enjoyable.

After all, just seeing them standing together is a treat in itself, what more could you ask for!

Moreover, these people are all top-notch singers. Saying that might be biased, for example, Avril Lavigne is still far behind her predecessors.

So what if my singing skills aren't great? The atmosphere is perfect.

And today, I'm not wearing eyeliner or anything outlandish, so I've won back some points. A lot of bitches would love to be invited but don't even have the right to!

The GG merchants who had been watching the show instantly became excited; it turned out this was the secret weapon promised by Mei Yi.

It was totally worth it! This GG fee was absolutely worth it!

On Lionheart's website, the comments section exploded after the gods returned to their rightful places.

"Damn it, I can't get tickets, I can't get tickets! I really envy those who went to the event; they'll remember this for the rest of their lives."

"I regret it so much! Why did I sell the tickets to someone else?"

"Are you kidding me? The trailer didn't say this segment was coming tonight. If I'd known, I would have desperately tried to get a ticket."

"The trailer was definitely deliberately kept under wraps; they wanted to create a surprise!"

"I suddenly remembered the first time I heard this song. I'm getting older, and my eyesight is getting worse."

"Michael Jackson, I will always love this man!"

"I'm a man, and I love him too."

"I'm a man too, and I love him just the same."

"My wife is someone I can hold onto, while he is someone I look up to."

(End of this chapter)