Huayu: Hard fight against Zhang Weiping at the beginning

Chapter 537 The mystery is revealed
"The Forbidden Kingdom" has surprisingly good reputation abroad, with a box office of 2087 million US dollars in North America in its first weekend.

Audiences generally rated the fight scenes as exciting, entertaining and not bloody.

Especially the display of various boxing techniques, the movements are clean, neat, graceful and smooth, which is very entertaining.

The film is also relaxed and friendly, with a certain sense of humor. Jackie Chan's comedy style is on display in the film, and his lines and performances often make the audience laugh.

The domestic box office was also decent, exceeding 8000 million RMB in the first weekend, setting a new record for Jackie Chan's films.

But contrary to the box office, word of mouth is terrible!
The main reason is that Huayi’s publicity was a bit too much.

The previous publicity was so exciting and made the audience look forward to it, but in the end, you only show me this?
Double J collaboration, and this is all you show me?
If not you, who else should I scold?

Faced with this situation, the two main actors could only smile bitterly.

How many films have they made in their lifetime? Don’t they know the quality of "The Forbidden Kingdom"?
That's why Cheng Long was called 'stupid'.

It was actually foreseen that domestic audiences would scold them, because this film was originally made for foreigners.

Ridiculous moves, old-fashioned martial arts, and a plot that can only be described as "rubbish."

There really isn't anything to see.

……

Smoking room of Xingchen Entertainment

"Tsk tsk tsk~, Liu Tianxian's eating manners are too ugly~"

"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Several older men came over in the smoking area.

"Liu Tianxian took advantage of Huayi, and after the film was finished, she turned around and signed with William Morris. The Wang brothers worked in vain..."

The newspaper reader said seriously.

They are all in the film and television industry, and it has been rumored in the circle for a long time that the heroine of "The Forbidden Kingdom" was a gift from Huayi to Liu Tianxian.

If you think about this news a little, you will find that it is probably not false.

Otherwise, why did Liu Tianxian get the female lead role?
Just because she is popular?

Isn’t Fan Xiaopang more popular than her?
Moreover, Fan Xiaopang is a movie star, while Liu Tianxian is only a TV star.

No one would believe me if you say there is no conspiracy on the part of Huayi Brothers!
Maybe this news was released by Huayi itself~
Huayi is the main investor, and the two male protagonists, Jackie Chan and Jet Li, are irreplaceable, so he cannot make the decision.

But as a leading actress, she should still have a say, and Lionsgate should also give her face, since she is just a tool after all.

Unexpectedly, Liu Tianxian took the benefits and because of this drama entered the eyes of North American audiences, she sold Huayi in the blink of an eye and threw herself into the arms of William Moss.

This is indeed a bit unfair.

No wonder the Wang brothers have been smearing her for twenty years~
……

Tuk-tuk-tuk~
There was a knock on Zhang Chen's office door. After a response, Yu Zheng and Yang Xiaomi appeared outside.

"Director Zhang~"

"Director Zhang~"

Seeing the two of them looking so sad, Zhang Chen also put down his pen: "What's wrong with you two? You look like this~"

Yang Xiaomi hesitated to speak, but Yu Zheng finally said, "Director Zhang, the movie 'Startling by Each Step' was taken by another company first~"

Zhang Chen thought that it was because of this. He thought for a moment and raised his eyes and asked, "Tang Ren?"

The two were shocked: "You know?"

He knows shit.

He just remembered that the original time and space "Startling by Each Step" seemed to be Tang Ren's play.

But Zhang Chen did not explain.

He is the boss, no explanation needed.

"Ask them if they want to sell it. We'll offer double the price, or we can develop it together~"

As far as I can remember, "Startling by Each Step" is still very popular. Even if the copyright is doubled, it will still make money.

Unexpectedly, Yu Zheng said, "I have asked, Tang Ren is not willing to sell, nor is he willing to jointly develop. Moreover, the day after I asked, they announced the approval of the project of "Startling by Each Step". It seems like they are deliberately trying to embarrass us~"

normal!

Previously, Tang Ren approached Xingchen Entertainment to cooperate on a movie, but Zhang Chen did not agree. Cai Yinong’s move was somewhat out of spite.

"What do you mean?"

Zhang Chen felt that Yu Zheng had something else in mind.

"I wonder if we can make a similar movie. With the reputation of Xingchen Entertainment, it may not be worse than "Startling by Each Step"~"

"Oh, tell me in detail~"

Zhang Chen suddenly became interested. He felt like a butterfly's wings were being forcibly corrected.

"'Startling by Each Step' is nothing more than a story about a girl who travels back in time to the reign of Emperor Kangxi and falls in love with the princes. We can totally write our own story based on this model and save on copyright fees. I am even confident that I can write a better story than 'Startling by Each Step'..."

"Are you so confident?"

"Of course. "Startling by Each Step" still needs to select actors, and we can tailor it to Yang Xiaomi's personality. "Startling by Each Step" also has sad moments, so we will completely follow the model of a happy drama, and we will write what the audience likes to watch..."

"What's Yang Xiaomi's personality like?"

"How quirky~"

Yu Zheng became more and more excited as he spoke, and Zhang Chen looked at him with a smile.

After talking for a long time, Yu Zheng finally reacted and scratched his head embarrassedly.

"Okay, let's do as you say. As for the name, let's call it "Palace"~"

"Palace" is actually "Palace Lock Heart Jade", but Zhang Chen thinks the former name is more impressive.

To be honest, he has not watched "Scarlet Heart" and "Palace" in the original time and space, but he has seen the trailers. What he remembers most is Yang Xiaomi's sentence: Is this how you ancient people spoke?
Very comedic and catchy.

The contrast between modern women and ancient women is immediately revealed.

how to say?

"Startling by Each Step" may be more like a novel, with many heart-wrenching plots, but "Palace" is more in line with the routine of a TV series.

A modern person goes back to ancient times and creates all kinds of jokes because of his identity and cognition.

Yu Zheng understands the audience very well. "Palace" is a typical cool drama routine. All the handsome guys love me~
In fact, it is the Qing Dynasty version of "Meteor Garden".

After talking about "Startling by Each Step", Zhang Chen suddenly thought of "Aftershock" and quickly called Dong Jianqiang.

“Have you started preparations for Earthquake?”

"It has already started. Didn't you ask us to consult Lu Yang? Lu Yang said that our domestic team can handle the plot about the big earthquake. There is a similar plot in "2012". Using a hydraulic press and blasting can achieve the desired effect..."

If we shoot "Aftershock" in China, it certainly cannot be made into a disaster film, it must focus on the post-earthquake reconstruction.

This is also the requirement of the TS Municipal Government to reflect the style of Tangshan.

In the original time and space, "Aftershock" was actually adapted from Zhang Ling's novel "Aftershock".

The main conflict is whether to choose a girl or a son, and the mother bears the guilt for this choice for the rest of her life.

It can be regarded as a microcosm of the Tangshan earthquake.

Of course, he also thought about bringing his grandparents' story to the screen, but it was too bland and lacked dramatic conflict.

The story of Zhang Chen’s grandparents is the story of most ordinary people who experienced the earthquake. In fact, they can be considered lucky.

"Please help me find a novel called "Aftershock", the author is Zhang Ling, buy it, we will film this story of "Tangshan Earthquake"..."

"Okay." Dong Jianqiang always just executes the orders and never asks questions.

"Also, help me keep an eye out for young actresses, girls preferred~"

"Okay, I will personally take care of the affairs of the young actor." According to later generations, the most amazing thing about "Aftershock" is that Feng Xiaogang made the members of the wives' group who had boycotted Zhang Jingchu kneel down in front of her personally.

This is of course a joke, but it is also true.

But it is destined not to be seen in Zhang Chen's version.

Feng Xiaogang has a bad relationship with him, and Chen Shishi also has a bad relationship with him. The wives of these two are destined to not be able to perform. As for Jiang Wenli, the two have a good relationship, but she is the main reason for banning Zhang Jingchu. Asking her to kneel down, even for acting, is unlikely.

Moreover, the heroine of this drama cannot be Zhang Jingchu. There are so many actresses who have a good relationship with him. Will it be her turn?

……

It is now early May, and there is still one month left before the release of "2012".

With Han Sanping's personal guarantee, the film has passed review.

Today, the theory of the end of the world in 2012 has already spread throughout the world through the deliberate dissemination of some people with ulterior motives.

The 'end of the world' theory is extremely popular in North America and Europe, and it is almost known to everyone.

Print media and online media are discussing it hotly.

The popularity of relevant forums and sections is very high.

Similar societies are emerging one after another.

"2012" has become a powerful force.

But in China, not many people believe in it.

People mostly spread it as a topic of conversation, but this does not have any negative impact. As long as the coverage is wide enough, the promotion is considered a success.

With only one month left, the film promotion has entered its intensified stage and there is no need to hide it any longer.

On May 2012, China Film Group, Xingchen Entertainment, Shanghai Film Group, Wanda, Golden Harvest, and Enlight Pictures jointly released the movie poster for "".

[Zhang Chen's new work, the epic disaster movie "2012" is coming~]

[Directed by Zhang Chen, starring Cheng Long, and produced by the behind-the-scenes team of "Pacific Rim", the Hollywood ceiling-level special effects blockbuster "2012" is scheduled to be released on June 6...]

[The doomsday blockbuster created by the director of "Pacific Rim" will be released on June 6~]

[“2012”, a different Zhang Chen, a different Cheng Long…]

[2012, an epic masterpiece that destroys the world~]

Along with the poster, a trailer was also released.

Then the Internet went crazy.

[Zhang Chen, you are such a person~]

[We have all been deceived. It turns out that the end of the world in 2012 was a scam from beginning to end~]

[Zhang Chen's new film is actually a Mayan prophecy? No wonder he didn't say it before...]

At first, people's focus was on being deceived, but gradually the focus shifted to the movie itself.

The entire Los Angeles plate slid into the sea;
Yellowstone Park volcanic rain;
The subway that flew out of the sky;
the great flood that submerged the Himalayas;
The aircraft carrier that smashed into the White House;
[Oh my god, this was taken by us Chinese? ]

[This special effect is absolutely ceiling-level, no problem~]

[Compared to this, "The Day After Tomorrow" is nothing~]

The media also joined in the fun:
[Zhang Chen personally destroyed the earth with special effects~]

[The Mayan prophecy mentions explosion - it turns out that the destruction of the earth is like this~]

However, the most shocked were the colleagues:

Such a large-scale publicity (rumor spreading) must cost a lot of money...

Soon, someone dug out inside information that the global publicity and distribution costs of "2012" were as high as million US dollars...

Generous!
Absolutely generous!

Zhang Chen has really become a powerful figure.

If Pacific Rim still had some tricks, with 2012, Zhang Chen will definitely be able to gain a firm foothold.

They are not worried at all about the box office of "2012".

Just by watching the trailer, you can be sure that the quality of the film will definitely not be bad.

The only uncertainty is whether the box office of "2012" can surpass that of "Pacific Rim".

After all, "Pacific Rim" is released during the Lunar New Year holiday, and it dominates the holiday season.

"2012" is just a summer movie, and it is preceded and followed by "The Forbidden Kingdom" and "Red Cliff" respectively.

But even so, no one dares to underestimate this movie.

[Can anyone tell me whether the end of the world in 2012 is real?]

[Han Sanping personally confirmed that the scale of special effects in "2012" is top-notch even in the United States...]

[Jiang Wenli expressed her great expectations for "2012"...]

[Li Yuchun said in an interview with reporters that the movie she is most looking forward to this year is "2012"~]

[Mango TV Happy Family wishes "2012" a big box office success~]

Many celebrities have come out to support "2012".

[“2012” was released five years earlier than the Mayan prophecy. Is it a gimmick or a warning…]

[Shocked! It turns out that the end of the world we have been discussing is actually a promotion for Director Zhang’s new movie? ]

Soon, news appeared in the newspapers that Zhang Chen would hold the premiere at the Great Hall of the People on the evening of June 2008, 6.

Then Xingchen Entertainment came out to confirm the news.

This series of operations directly increased the popularity of the movie, and even the popularity of "Beijing Welcomes You", which has been very popular in the past two days, was temporarily suppressed.

And everyone finally reacted!

Zhang Chen, you bastard, you deceived me so badly!

Thinking back to the days when I was arguing with other netizens about the end of the world, I suddenly felt like a fool.

But when I think about it carefully, I can't help but smile~
It seemed like this was the first time they had seen such a strange marketing method.

It’s also interesting to be able to participate in it.

In the increasingly strong Olympic atmosphere, "2012" has carved out a place for itself with its own influence.

Netizens are discussing it hotly and are looking forward to the arrival of June 6th.

The angriest one is Huayi.

The box office performance of "The Forbidden Kingdom" would determine whether they could go public. I thought that with the joining of the two Js, it would be a sure thing.

I didn’t expect that “2012” would pop up at the last minute.

In fact, they had already made plans a long time ago, but they kept entering the village quietly, without firing a shot.

The sudden official announcement caught everyone off guard.

Wang Zhonglei was so angry that he was getting anxious. He thought that the reduction of the seven-day May Day holiday to three days, coupled with the interception by "Iron Man", was bad enough, and now there was another "2012". Is it really true that good things come hard?
Why is it so difficult for Huayi to go public?
In the media, the publicity for "2012" cannot be said to be overwhelming.

After all, the Olympics are around the corner.

But the impact it caused was not low at all.

Even the six princesses of CCTV advertised for Zhang Chen.

(End of this chapter)