Entertainment: Starting as a Succubus, Taking Hollywood by Storm

"Avatar is a film with epoch-defining significance. Director Cameron is a true revolutionary in cinematic technology."

When a reporter asked about his relationship with the lady beside him, Martin deftly shifted the topic to Inception.

"This is Ms. Yang Mi, the female lead in my new film. If any of you are Harry Potter fans, you might recognize her as the actress who played Cho Chang. The new movie is a sci-fi piece called Inception. As for the plot—well, you'll just have to watch it to find out…"

"Hey, Martin, long time no see."

"Hello, Martin! I'm a huge fan of your books."

James Cameron strode over quickly. "Welcome, Martin."

Martin grinned, giving James Cameron a quick hug before introducing Yang Mi. "Jim, so, how's it going? Feeling confident about the film?"

James Cameron flashed a confident smile. "Of course I am. I'm the king of the world, haha!"

Meanwhile, Yang Mi was pulled aside by Drew. "Cat, Inception kicks off its promotional campaign next March. You'll be leading the charge for the [ChingChong] side. Our partners there—like Sohu, NetEase, and Tencent—will coordinate with you."

Yang Mi froze for a moment, then lit up with joy. This kind of spotlight was exactly what she craved. "No problem at all," she said eagerly.

The movie began.

It told a story set on a planet called Pandora. The central conflict revolved around the clash between humans and the Na'vi, Pandora's native inhabitants. The Na'vi's homeland sat atop a massive deposit of a rare superconductor mineral, which humans had long coveted. They wanted the Na'vi to relocate, but the Na'vi stood firm, refusing to leave. In the end, humans resorted to force.

To better control the Na'vi, humans developed a biological weapon called an "Avatar," a hybrid of human and Na'vi DNA. On Pandora, the protagonist, Jack, met a Na'vi girl named Nunnally and formed a bond with her. Through her, he began to understand the destruction humans were wreaking on Pandora and the Na'vi's culture and beliefs.

But it was James Cameron's creation of a vibrant, breathtaking Pandora—brought to life with groundbreaking 3D IMAX technology—that gave the film its era-defining weight. The sheer realism of it all was enough to make it a phenomenon.

The gasps of awe echoing through the theater said it all. Audience members, wearing their 3D glasses, couldn't contain their amazement and excitement, fully immersed in the ultimate visual experience Cameron had crafted. It wasn't just regular viewers—Hollywood's biggest stars, directors, producers, and even the heads of the Big Six studios, despite their vast experience, were visibly stunned. The new technology delivered a level of immersion that previous 3D films couldn't touch.

When the film ended and the lights came up, the theater erupted in thunderous applause.

The interviews that followed practically turned into a personal press conference for James Cameron.

"I was influenced by sci-fi films from a very young age. Back in the late '60s, I was hooked on sci-fi movies and watched tons of Ray Harryhausen's work and Star Trek episodes. When I was about ten, I got a pair of binoculars as a birthday gift, and from then on, I knew sci-fi was my calling…"

"Yes, as a kid, I devoured every book with a spaceship on the cover. I watched 2001: A Space Odyssey countless times—it's what inspired me to make films. Its visuals were stunning, but what captivated me more were the questions it raised: How will our world end? Will technology destroy us? What does it mean to be human?"

"It's that childhood love for sci-fi that drove me to dedicate myself to making sci-fi films once I entered the industry—The Abyss, Terminator, Avatar. Even Titanic, though not sci-fi in story, was sci-fi in its production, with 770 special effects shots and technical innovations…"

"There are so many behind-the-scenes stories for Avatar. For example, to make Pandora feel more real, I personally explored the mysterious depths of the ocean in a submarine. If you look closely, you'll notice that many of Pandora's creatures and plants were inspired by marine life."

"Yes, I want to thank Martin. He was the first to back me on this film. He said, 'Jim, how much do you need? Is 100 million enough?' Wow, talk about deep pockets!"

"Haha, just kidding. Seriously, I'm most grateful to Martin for supporting my technical experiments. Back then, even I wasn't sure if I'd succeed, but he believed in me."

"Of course, I hope the box office does well. After all, I want the people who backed me to make their money back."