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Bastille's Story｜One-Person Miracle: How Trailer of 80-Episode AI Drama "The Legend of Lü Bu" Was Made in 3 Days and Became a Streaming Hit
Earlier this year, the AI-generated short drama Huo Qubing sent shockwaves through the industry with its ultra-low budget and over 500 million views in the Chinese Mainland, signaling that AI is transforming the traditional film and television production ecosystem. Shortly after, a Hong Kong-based AI lab released a trailer for The Legend of Lü Bu, a cinematic AI short drama created single-handedly by 45-year-old advertising producer Mr. Bruce Chu. The trailer quickly drew an enthusiastic response from industry insiders and even sparked inquiries from major Mainland distribution platforms, including iQiyi, Tencent Video, and Youku. Some have already made buyout offers for exclusive rights, but Mr. Chu has yet to decide.
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