Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 668, "Lost in Thailand," is now showing.
Number 10.

8:50 a.m.

After following up on the editing of "Empresses in the Palace" at the editing center for a while, Li Luo returned to her office on the fifth floor under the tense gaze of her colleagues.

They all turned their gazes away.

Colleagues secretly encouraged each other.

Regardless of whether that much money was actually invested, Three Guns was still a movie with a production budget of over 100 million yuan, backed by a director of that caliber and a large group of famous actors.

The money you spent on this one film could have made ten or twenty of our films.

They even went so far as to deliberately provoke and belittle others.

They have absolutely no shame.

Therefore, it's impossible for them not to be angry, and they even share a strong sense of righteous indignation!

only.

More than anything, there is a heavy burden of pressure.

That's Zhang Yimou, after all.

It would be no exaggeration to describe him as a leading figure among domestic directors, especially after he directed the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics, when his fame was unparalleled.

On my own side.

It is certainly a prestigious brand.

But the signboard they carried was bigger and looked more glittering.

The key point is that Luo Ge only plays a minor supporting role in this movie, or even a cameo. The two male leads who went out to fight against others don't have very good historical records.

Wang Baoqiang has achieved remarkable success in the field of television dramas.

But in the film industry...

It can only be said that it has just begun to emerge.

He played supporting roles in the two box office hits, "A World Without Thieves" and "Assembly," and never proved his box office appeal.

And Xu Zheng.

Although he has played the male lead in movies.

But let's not dwell on their past box office achievements.

This duo could even be described as somewhat oddballs, with an overwhelmingly grassroots vibe. Therefore, no matter how much confidence they had in Brother Luo, they couldn't help but feel uneasy.

What my colleagues are thinking.

Li Luo was, of course, fully aware of the situation.

pressure.

That's true to some extent.

Keep in mind that he was up against Zhang Yimou, whose film "A Simple Noodle Story" was heavily criticized, but it still grossed over 200 million yuan at the box office, and the timeline of "Lost in..." was completely disrupted by Zhang Yimou himself.

It's really hard to say what the box office performance will be like.

But more than anything, it's about feeling relaxed and at ease.

The production cost of the "Lost in Thailand" project was nearly five million, and another six million was spent on publicity and distribution.

But just in terms of advertising.

He has an income of 15 million.

He had already pocketed the four million in profit.

There's nothing to be ashamed of.

Of course, he wouldn't let his guard down. Now, he's not just fighting for money, but also for the movie "Lost in Thailand," and for his own reputation and that of many others.

If I accidentally fall to my death.

Zhang Weiping would definitely not mind dancing on his head.

in turn.

That's certainly true.

They need to pull out all the stops before the film's release.

Taking a sip of the tea prepared by her administrative assistant, Li Luo quickly logged into her Sina Weibo account.

ponder for a moment.

The keycaps were struck with a crisp sound.

"I have some good news to share with everyone."

"Not long ago, my phone kept vibrating. Godfrey, the producer of Twilight: New Moon, and the main cast, including Kristen Stewart, Pattinson, and Ashley, all called me."

"Can you guess what the phone call was about?"

"Yes, that's right."

"New Moon's global box office has surpassed $700 million!"

"It's an amazing result. I never thought we would achieve such good results, and so did they. Christine was so excited when she called me that she almost cried."

"We created a miracle."

"This is the sentence she repeats the most."

"This is great news."

"It can be said that it came at a very opportune time."

"The movie 'Lost on Journey' will officially hit theaters nationwide in an hour. I hope this good news will bring me some good luck. After all, people are a little greedy."

"I want to create these miraculous moments with you too!"

"Friends."

"Mishaps on the road, but happy New Year!!!"

It contains quite a lot of words.

It can only be published in three separate Weibo posts.

The first Weibo post was purely text-based.

Following his second Weibo post, Li Luo shared behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of New Moon, showing himself, Christine, Pattinson, Ashley, and others celebrating a birthday with other cast members, all with cake smeared on their faces.

Everyone in the frame was laughing loudly.

The third Weibo post.

Also attached is a photo.

He, Wang Baoqiang, and Xu Zheng were sitting on a pile of straw in the back of the tractor, their faces covered in dust.

A young, artistic man, a wealthy man in a suit, and a worker clutching a burlap sack—all of them looked extremely disheveled, yet they were all laughing loudly on the haystack of the swaying tractor.

This smile.

Its infectiousness is off the charts.

It makes people want to grin and show off their bright white teeth just by looking at it.

Embarrassed.

Yet it is full of vitality!
The three consecutive posts caused an instant uproar on Weibo.

The $700 million box office result is astonishing, especially when you count the amount on your fingers and convert it into RMB. At that moment, you can't imagine how many people swallowed hard.

This is firsthand news.

Even in North America, it hasn't been announced yet.

As a result, the phones of various media outlets vibrated wildly as the news that "Twilight: New Moon" had surpassed 700 million in global box office revenue instantly swept across the entire internet.

at this time.

Nobody considers the time factor.

The blatant headline, "Chinese actor sets a new Hollywood box office record; Li Luo's new film surpasses $700 million in global box office," instantly dominated the front pages of the four major portal websites.

When the movie was released, it once again dominated the front page headlines.

Zhang Weiping almost jumped up in anger at the sight.

At this moment, Weibo users burst into laughter again at the photo of the three guys looking disheveled and extremely curious about what had happened to make them look so miserable.

The desire to go to the movie theater and find out for yourself.

I simply couldn't contain myself.

Publicity.

It hasn't stopped yet.

Soon, public figures such as Fan Bingbing, Huang Shengyi, Hu Ge, Yang Mi, Wang Baoqiang, Xu Zheng, Zhang Guoqiang, Gao Yuanyuan, Liu Shishi, Wang Ou, Huang Bo, and Ning Hao collectively forwarded Li Luo's blog post.

Traveling in disarray, but having a happy Lunar New Year!
These eight characters appeared on screen like crazy, marking the end of Xinlang Weibo's first large-scale celebrity support campaign.

Suqian.

Chen Wangdong, manager of Xingna Cinema, put one hand in his pocket and squinted at the screen hanging above. Apart from a few screenings of "Mulan", "The Treasure Hunter", "2012" and "Storm Riders 2", the screen showed a limited number of films.

Golden hours.

The only films showing were "Lost in Thailand".

Having worked in this industry for several years, this is the first time I've ever seen such a spectacular film schedule.

He watched the film.

It was indeed filmed very well.

He never expected that the chairman could write such a down-to-earth script and film it so witty and entertaining. However, he was still a little surprised by the chairman's capricious way of scheduling the filming.

But there was nothing they could do.

Now the big boss and the second boss have formed a united front.

Even if all the screening rooms are filled with "Lost in Thailand", I still have to obey the arrangements.

Self-operated cinema chain.

That's how arrogant they are.

"Gudu."

Chen Wangdong swallowed hard and looked towards the ticket hall.

Even more impressive is the chairman's astonishing box office appeal.

Today is Thursday.

morning.

The time is 9:30.

During this time of weekdays, movie theaters are usually so quiet you could swat flies. Normally, the number of people only gradually increases in the afternoon, and the peak viewing period doesn't begin until after 6 p.m.

But at this moment.

There was already a queue in the ticket hall.

The people selling movie tickets, cola, popcorn, and other drinks were all incredibly busy.

This scene.

He clenched his fist in excitement.

In Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and other thirteen major cities, the Xingna Cinemas scattered throughout these areas quickly welcomed the first wave of excited moviegoers, eagerly awaiting their turn to enter.

Wanda Cinemas, Stellar Cinemas, United Cinemas, and Southern Cinema Line.

Jin Yi Pearl River Cinema Circuit and Northern Cinema Circuit.

Pacific Cinema Circuit.

These top-ranked cinemas across the country welcomed their first wave of moviegoers, with various support T-shirts and heated discussions about the film's content resounding everywhere. Fans of "Lost in Thailand" and "Three Guns" clashed fiercely across the country.

"I want three shots!"

"Can Xu Sanduo, with his silly and clumsy appearance, really act in a comedy? When it comes to comedy, you have to be Zhao Benshan and Xiao Shenyang. No one else can do it."

"You think you're so loud? I want five copies of 'Lost in Thailand'!!!"

"This is a movie."

"You think it's a skit or a two-person comedy act?"

“It’s a waste of breath to talk to you about this. Just look at the name Zhang Yimou and you’re sure to buy it. Listen to my advice, everyone. You definitely won’t lose out or be fooled by Three Guns.”

"Do you believe someone who has never made a comedy film before, or do you believe Luo Ge, who produced the Crazy series!"

"A disastrous journey!!!"

"Three shots!!!"

Fans who came specifically for Zhang Yimou's name cheered wildly.

Fans who supported the "Lost in Journey" cheered loudly.

The intense standoff frightened theater managers, who quickly wiped away their sweat and ordered security personnel to squeeze into the ticket queues to maintain order and prevent further verbal abuse or physical altercations.

"Hello, viewers at home."

Seeing all this, the reporter quickly raised the microphone and faced the camera: "This is China Film Report. We are currently in the Stellar Cinema in the HD zone. You should be able to see the viewing situation behind me."

"It's hard to believe it's 9:30 a.m. on Thursday."

"only."

"That's the magic of the Lunar New Year film season."

"Thanks to the vigorous promotion by various production companies, and with the upcoming large-scale public release of the two films, 'A Simple Noodle Story' and 'Lost in Thailand,' at the same time."

"This year's Lunar New Year film season has now officially entered its most intense phase."

"I believe that the peak hours will arrive tonight."

"Enthusiasm for watching movies."

"It will rise further."

The brand influence of Zhang Yimou and Li Luo, coupled with the heated verbal battle between film company bosses, quickly generated strong market expectations, creating an astonishing commercial buzz in major cities across the country.

The news coming back from various places made the producers of "Storm Riders 2" break out in a cold sweat, and they gritted their teeth and announced the box office results of eight million on the first day.

They further promoted its Hollywood-level special effects and audiovisual scenes.

It also has the rich heritage of Eastern martial arts culture.

In order to cope with the severe impact of Three Guns and Lost in Journey.

Wu Dun's side.

Both were drenched in sweat.

Although the opening day's box office of seven million was not satisfactory, it was not yet beyond repair. After the box office results were announced, Changhong Film and Television made a flurry of phone calls.

It's not just press releases that are being bought. Directors and actors who have already taken a break are also demanding more promotional activities to attract more fans to come and support them.

contract.

Advertising terms and conditions.

Who the hell cares about this at a time like this?

Zhu Yanping, Jay Chou, Lin Zhiling, and others also dared not say anything about not conforming to the contract. Firstly, the production company boss was already bloodthirsty, and secondly, they were eager to clear their names.

If the box office collapses.

Being in the same boat, none of them can gain an advantage.

9:50.

Numerous cinemas have reopened for ticket checking.

Countless movie fans cheered and surged through the ticket gates, quickly flooding the seats in the screening room, excitedly watching the advertisements playing on the screen, eagerly anticipating the moment the movie would officially begin.

Nine fifty-nine.

Li Luo arrived at the Xinghuo Performing Arts Training Base and enthusiastically demonstrated the Seven Star Sword Technique to the trainees with a wooden sword.

A body as agile as an ape.

The students were captivated by the numerous sword shadows that caused the air to whistle.

He lit a cigarette.

Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping exchanged a glance before looking out the window at the light rain. Several actors nearby listened attentively to the upcoming event schedule, striving to generate even more buzz for the film.

Wang Changtian, Yu Dong, the Wang brothers, Feng Xiaogang, and Chen Kaige, among other big names in the entertainment industry.

They stopped what they were doing at the same time.

I glanced at my watch to check the time.

Zhang Ziyi, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun, Zhao Wei, Zhou Xun, Deng Chao, Liu Ye, and other industry insiders also looked at the fiercely competitive film market with a variety of feelings.

It's baffling how Li Luo's low-budget production suddenly generated such a buzz.

But none of these people were surprised.

Regardless of their relationship, they all seemed to agree that Li Luo's movie should be released with such fanfare, and it would be a real surprise if something unexpected happened.

The only question.

Will he continue to ride his horse and roam the world with pride, or will he be utterly defeated by Zhang Yimou?

It's ten o'clock sharp.

Countless projectors burst into light.

Amidst great anticipation, colorful lights shone onto the screen, leading countless moviegoers into a bizarre and wondrous world of light and shadow.

I grabbed a mouthful of popcorn.

Li Qingya enthusiastically stuffed it into her mouth and chewed on it with a crunching sound.

As for going to work.

Ok.

Please take a day or two off.

My brother probably wouldn't fire himself.

Hehehe smiled.

She watched intently as the bronze five-pointed star hurtled down, igniting a raging fire on the screen.

There is only one producer.

No more semicolons!

Li Luo holds important positions such as screenwriter, producer, director, and executive producer.

it's here.

He also received a special appearance title.

Unlike cameo appearances and friendly appearances, special appearances emphasize the actor's importance and special status, indicating that although their screen time is less than that of the lead actor, their status in the industry is absolutely heavyweight.

At least.

It is no less than that of the lead actor.

It is used to show respect for the actor's participation in the film.

Thought of here
Li Qingya was both amused and exasperated.

Subtly praising himself in his own movie—only someone like Luo Ge would do something like that.

The movie starts.

A few soft laughs soon echoed in the dark screening room.

But this laughter.

They stopped shortly afterward.

Everyone stared in disbelief at the big screen, their eyes wide as Wang Baoqiang lifted a plastic bucket with the words "Fierce Bull" printed on it high and gulped down the milk inside.

Straight shot.

You can clearly see Wang Baoqiang's throat moving, and the milk in the plastic bucket keeps falling.

All the moviegoers in the screening room.

They all started to grin and show their teeth, just like Xu Zheng.

"Talent!"

Those three simple words elicited the first burst of laughter in the screening room.

Next.

Baoqiang's little tricks to suppress vomiting.

There was also Xu Zheng's expression of disgust and fear.

This caused bursts of laughter from the moviegoers in the screening room. When Baoqiang shouted for the flight attendant to open the window so he could get some fresh air, Li Qingya spat out the popcorn she had in her mouth.

"Hahahahaha."

The fans sitting in front didn't mind at all; instead, they clutched their stomachs and burst into loud laughter.

The chaos of squeezing onto a train.

This made moviegoers laugh even harder.

It has nothing to do with the plot.

The main reason is that over 90% of the moviegoers have experienced this kind of scene; who hasn't tried to squeeze onto the way home carrying big bags and small packages?

All that hardship and pain turned into laughter at this moment.

This is dedicated to that equally disheveled version of myself.

Xu Zheng flirts with girls, while Bao Qiang sabotages him.

The collaboration between the two was not at all awkward; the chemistry between the actors was so strong that it was almost absurd. Within just over ten minutes of the opening scene, the audience was completely drawn into the world of "Lost in Thailand".

Li Luo makes his appearance.

It wasn't just the three girls sitting opposite him who were gazing at him with flirtatious eyes.

When the sunlight fell on his profile, the female moviegoers in the theater screamed with excitement, stomping their feet.

A combination of an unlucky person and a jinx.

People can't help but laugh.

It's funny.

That's not everything in this movie.

The minibus travels along the busy rural roads, its interior filled with luggage and burlap sacks. The passengers are dressed simply, with messy hair, their faces weary yet full of anticipation.

The scene before my eyes.

And there were also simple, unadorned songs that reached my ears.

These jumbled, disjointed sentences about whether you're rich or poor and going home for the New Year brought silent smiles to the faces of viewers who were working away from home, while tears welled up in their eyes.

I was watching a movie.

But aren't those faces appearing on the screen just like our own?

Accompanied by simple singing.

At this time, countless people working away from home were murmuring, "Whether you have money or not, go home for the New Year."

Until tears silently slid down my cheeks.

The tractor roared.

The three of them sat on a pile of straw and swayed.

Li Luo's leisurely demeanor, Xu Zheng's frustration and helplessness, and Wang Baoqiang's silly grin with his big white teeth brought joyful laughter back to the screening rooms, big and small.

Available soon.

He watched Li Luo finish his performance, feeling frustrated.

I didn't have time to think too much.

The entrance of the female con artist, played by Wang Ou, quickly stirred up emotions.

When the scene of arriving at the hotel begins.

When everyone saw Xu Zheng wearing red underwear and being driven crazy by Bao Qiang, the laughter in the entire screening room was almost nonstop, and the movie fans were all laughing so hard they were doubled over.

I went to the wrong room.

Zhang Guoqiang appeared to catch his wife cheating.

Fans instantly recognized Bao Qiang as Lao Qi from "Soldiers Sortie," just as everyone was feeling on edge.

This guy is tall and burly, with a tough-guy vibe.

But when Huang Xiaolei pulled his ear, he instantly cowered.

The stark contrast caused the theater to erupt in laughter, with countless popcorn pieces scattering onto the floor as she chuckled. Li Qingya wiped away tears streaming from the corners of her eyes, her cheeks aching from laughing so hard.

Laughter erupted one after another.

It almost never stops.

"Tsk!!!"

There was no need to go inside to see the reaction; the sound emanating from just the crack in the open door was enough to leave cinema manager Lu Lin speechless with admiration.

This sound.

It's just as good as when they released "Ip Man" before.

I quickly typed out all A grades with the ballpoint pen, then scribbled down a suggestion to increase the number of screenings.

He walked forward along the passage.

The pen tip taps lightly.

Although the disaster film "2012" has been released for almost a month, movie fans who like it will still come to watch it repeatedly. In terms of scheduling, one or two screenings should still be reserved in the morning or early morning.

Zhao Wei's "Mulan" has basically reached its limit of potential and can also be relegated to a less popular screening period.

As for "Storm Riders 2" and "The Treasure Hunter".

He couldn't understand the former.

The latter made his head spin.

Those audience members who left after watching the film also cursed repeatedly. All they had to do was reduce the number of screenings so as to appease the film's distributors and producers.

The freed-up screenings were reserved for "Lost in Thailand" and "A Simple Noodle Story".

no way.

You have to earn money to eat.

Li Luo's production quality remains consistently high; it remains to be seen how Zhang Yimou's will be this time.

These two films.

They've been playing really fiercely lately.

shook his head.

Lu Lin casually pushed open the door to the theater showing "A Simple Noodle Story," but instead of the expected burst of laughter, he walked in, puzzled, and looked at the colorful big screen with the audience.

The time was frozen at 10:00 AM.

The long-running war of words between the four parties strangely subsided the moment they officially faced off.

online.

The fans have stopped making a fuss.

In the news.

Everything was calm and peaceful.

It was as if all the insults, arguments, and ridicule had never happened.

But that's why.

Stakeholders are now even more on high alert.

Everyone knew that the other side had quieted down not because they were too exhausted, but because they were holding their breath and gripping their knives behind their backs, ready to strike suddenly at the slightest opening in their competitor's defenses.

Especially the producers and distributors of "Storm Riders 2" and "The Treasure Hunter".

Negative film reviews.

There are already so many that they can't be suppressed.

Besides having the lead actor find ways to attract fans to the cinema, the only other option is to drag the competitors into a quagmire and deliver devastating blows.

You're rotten, I'm rotten, we're all rotten together anyway.

No one should laugh at anyone else.

Amidst the anxious, breathless wait of countless people, the road comedy film "Lost in Thailand" produced by Xinghuo Films and the suspense comedy "A Simple Noodle Story" produced by Huamiao Pictures have both concluded their first screenings in major cinemas.

Time passed by minute by minute.

A review about a newly released movie quietly appeared online.

"I was wrong."

"I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions too quickly."

"I declare."

"A strong contender has emerged for the worst movie of the year."

(End of this chapter)