At Marvel Comics in New York and Marvel Studios in Burbank, Los Angeles, almost all of the top executives had not gone to rest.
Everyone was waiting, though there was no rush.
Marvel's executives had spent more than a decade preparing for this plan and were already well-prepared. With Gilbert personally taking charge, the likelihood of failure was minimal.
Now, Marvel Studios had leapt to become a new powerhouse in Hollywood. Although Marvel Studios had long been associated with Gilbert, many major Hollywood companies were coveting Marvel Studios.
The latest news indicated that 20th Century Fox wanted to use its rights to build an X-Men universe. Meanwhile, Sony and Columbia were in an awkward position, as their most famous property was Spider-Man.
Spider-Man was certainly well-known, but building a so-called cinematic universe around him alone seemed somewhat unrealistic.
When the midnight box office numbers reached the hands of Marvel's executives, everyone couldn't help but applaud and cheer—they had succeeded once again.
"I propose a toast—for The Avengers, for our cinematic universe, and for Gilbert."
The executives popped open champagne that had been prepared in advance. One executive suggested, "Should we call Director Gilbert to congratulate him?"
Marvel Comics president Aravi stopped them. "Forget it. It's so late; he's probably asleep by now."
Indeed, at this time, Gilbert was sound asleep holding the petite Song Hye-kyo in his arms, as if he had long anticipated the film's success.
Meanwhile, Scarlett, pouting, looked at Song Hye-kyo curled up in Gilbert's arms and at the messages on her phone.
The impressive midnight box office came as no surprise. Only then did Scarlett contentedly snuggle into bed, feeling Gilbert's strong muscles and falling into a deep sleep.
The next morning, entertainment newspapers and media across the U.S. reported on the viewing frenzy caused by The Avengers.
Even more surprising, fans began lining up outside cinemas early in the morning, especially at IMAX theaters, which were packed to capacity.
Fox Television reporters broadcasted the scene live. The rookie host excitedly spoke to the camera.
"This is insane! These are all crazy fans, just to get into the cinema to watch this movie."
Compared to the rookie host, the cameraman was unfazed—he had seen too many scenes like this. Gilbert's movies were always sold out; Gilbert's movies always performed well.
Frankly, this had been happening for twenty years with almost no change, and the cameraman had grown somewhat numb.
Gilbert was being interviewed at his New York hotel by Time magazine, partly to promote the film.
"Director Gilbert, we know you've directed Batman films. In your opinion, what's the difference between Marvel films and DC films?"
The blonde, wavy-haired female reporter seemed oblivious to Naomi Watts and others sitting nearby, sending countless flirtatious glances.
Gilbert, of course, was not swayed—he had seen it all.
On the question, Gilbert replied, "In my view, Marvel films are more suitable for family-friendly storytelling. They feature bright colors and incorporate light humor.
DC films, on the other hand, are more serious and adult-oriented in their narrative, with a distinctly realistic tone."
"Which style do you think is better?" the reporter pressed.
Gilbert didn't take the bait. "My opinion isn't important; what matters is how the audience perceives it. Charismatic villains in The Dark Knight and an epic-feeling plot are widely appreciated.
Meanwhile, the relatability and humor of The Avengers are also widely loved."
After the interview, the blonde, wavy-haired reporter invited Gilbert, "Would you like to join me for a cup of coffee?"
Gilbert politely declined. "Thank you, but I prefer tea."
Once the Time magazine team left, a few women gathered around, and Scarlett spoke with a hint of sarcasm.
"It's obvious you enjoyed yourself. Why not accept the invitation? She's a beautiful reporter!"
"Yeah, and she looks like she has a nice figure too," Charlize Theron chimed in.
Gilbert shrugged, indicating he had no such thoughts, and asked, "How are the online reviews of the film?"
They were quite good. The women sat down as the hotel delivered lunch. They enjoyed their meal while admiring the cityscape of New York.
Scarlett was responsible for reading the reviews. Holding a tablet, she began:
"The Avengers is a spectacular gathering within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, cleverly merging multiple independent storylines to present viewers with a dual feast for the eyes and emotions.
Through a tight plot and excellent character development, the film showcases the superheroes' unity and sacrifice when facing a common enemy. The Avengers' interactions and teamwork are both humorous and intense, eliciting laughter while also moving the audience.
In terms of visual effects, the film delivers as promised. The action sequences are breathtaking, and the special effects are handled with meticulous realism.
In short, The Avengers not only meets fans' expectations but also sets a new benchmark for superhero films. It is a classic that should not be missed."
"Who wrote this? Pretty professional."
"Uh, her name is Rebecca, one of your die-hard fans."
Charlize Theron didn't let Gilbert off the hook: "This one's pretty good too. I ran into her yesterday. Naomi, she looks a bit like you."
"Really?"
Naomi Watts' beautiful eyes swept over Gilbert: "Don't tell me… you like her too?"
Gilbert scooped a spoonful of salad into Naomi Watts' mouth: "Even eating won't stop you from teasing me—what else can I do?"
The women laughed, though it was all in jest. Not everyone could step into the Melon Estate. Song Hye-kyo, who didn't seem impressive, was still a goddess-level figure in Korea.
Scarlett continued reading the review: "In terms of special effects, The Avengers is on par with the Transformers series.
The quality of the effects and the presentation of action sequences are visually outstanding, with production precision and complexity surpassing that of Transformers.
Additionally, in terms of story and narrative pacing—which is repeatedly emphasized—Gilbert is at least ten levels above Michael Bay.
Even in car chases, explosions, and action sequences, which Michael Bay prides himself on, Gilbert utterly surpasses him.
Over all these years, Michael Bay has tried to surpass Gilbert, but aside from temper-wise, he has not succeeded in any aspect."
Hearing this review, the few people listening almost died laughing.
"Oh my god, Michael Bay is really pitiful. Does he even know about this review?"
"I doubt he'd want to click and read it."
Gilbert felt a little sorry for Michael Bay: "Honestly, I think Michael Bay isn't bad—he's a first-class commercial film director."
"And compared to you?" Scarlett asked.
"There's no comparison. A hundred Michael Bays combined couldn't match me."
The women nodded in agreement. In their minds, Gilbert was already the most outstanding director in Hollywood—without exception.
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