Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 241 The Premiere of "The Vanished Her"
The 2018 summer movie season was nothing short of a "battle of the gods."

Currently showing in theaters are "Jurassic Park 2" and "The Incredibles 2," both of which were released in mid-June, and their box office performance has already begun to weaken.

There's also "The Invincible Dragon," a comedy film he directed and starred in, starring Xiao Shenyang. It tells the absurd story of a young man from Northeast China who unexpectedly inherits the legacy of a Southern gang.

It received a score of 8.1 on Maoyan, but its reputation was polarized, and its box office was only 2 million yuan.

"Escape Plan 2: Hades" will be released on June 29th.
A prison break action film starring Sylvester Stallone and Huang Xiaomin.

The film was released simultaneously on streaming platforms in North America, making a strong debut.

However, the box office performance in mainland China was dismal, failing to reach 100 million yuan, making Xiaoming a direct "cannon fodder" of the summer season.

In addition, there are other films such as "Lobster Cop," "The Whistleblower," and "Animal World," which have very few screenings.

The battle in July was even more brutal.

Guo Jingming's "Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2" was the first to be eliminated. He had invited Gu Yang to star in it, but Gu Yang declined.

Originally scheduled for release on July 6, the film's promotion was hampered by the "Fan Xiaopang incident," and it was ultimately moved to online streaming.

"Dying to Survive," released on July 5th, is Wen Muye's breakthrough work. Adapted from a true story, it tells the story of Cheng Yong, a drug dealer who helps leukemia patients purchase low-priced generic drugs.

With its profound social issues and solid acting, the film became a phenomenon, scoring as high as 9.0 on Douban and breaking the box office record for domestic realistic films.

This is one of Gu Yang's biggest rivals.

"Hello Mr. Billionaire," a comedy film produced by Mahua FunAge, will be released on July 27. It tells the absurd story of goalkeeper Wang Duoyu (played by Shen Teng) who needs to spend 1 billion yuan within a month in order to inherit a 30 billion yuan fortune.

Other films include "Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings", "Skyscraper", "Asura", "New Big Head Son and Little Head Dad 3: Russian Adventure", and "The Wind Guardians".

But right now, the most promising and anticipated film is "The Vanished She"!
当红顶流顾阳与95花代表周嘢三搭新片《消失的她》7月5日正式开启预售，仅24小时便以2.18亿的成绩刷新2018年暑期档国产片预售纪录！
The film not only boasts top-tier star power and trending topics, but also ignites online discussions by leveraging the fan frenzy surrounding the Tong Nian couple from "Go Go Squid!", the youthful pain literature filter from "Better Days", and controversies such as fights on set and a suspected actor's suicide attempt.

The topic is buzzing...

Currently, cinemas are scheduling screenings in favor of this film, especially Wanda Cinemas.

With a screening share of 41.2%, cinemas directly made way for it, covering more than 70% of prime-time screenings, far exceeding the 35% screening share of "Dying to Survive" on its opening day.

Of course, the screening schedule is not fixed; it depends on the box office and word-of-mouth after the film's release.

But at least from the start, Gu Yang has the advantage.

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The heat in Yanjing in July was intense, but even hotter than the weather was the crowd of people stretching for hundreds of meters in front of the Yanjing Art Center.

At six o'clock in the evening, the setting sun draped the glass curtain wall building in a golden veil, and the ten-meter-high giant poster at the entrance trembled slightly in the evening breeze.

In the poster, Gu Yang has sharp eyebrows and eyes, and his profile is as hard as if it were carved by a knife.

Zhou Ye tilted her head back slightly, her red lips and black halter dress creating a fatal allure.

Tian Xiwei's hair was neatly styled in an updo, her silver-gray suit sharply tailored, and her black lace shirt peeking out from underneath. Her gaze was resolute as she stared directly at the camera, exuding an undeniable aura of authority. Zhang Jingyi, with her eyes lowered and chin resting on her hand, wore a lace skirt that partially concealed her ankles, creating a tension between her delicate appearance and the dark glint in her eyes.

The four figures, each with a distinct posture, are cleverly intertwined. The three crimson words "The Vanished Her" at the bottom of the poster meander like bloodstains, silently telling the story of its unpredictability.

Passing through a black wall of security personnel, the atrium of the art center has been transformed into a surreal underwater world.

The curatorial team used over 20,000 meters of blue gauze to create a wave effect, and hundreds of crystal pendants hanging from the ceiling tinkled in the air conditioning breeze, like bubbles floating in the deep sea.

The red carpet area was covered with a special carpet with a coral pattern, and life-size 3D projection devices stood on both sides.

As guests pass by, the virtual fish suddenly disperse, eliciting gasps of amazement.

Outside the cordon, the light boards held by fans have formed a sea of ​​light.

The most eye-catching were the fluorescent green "Pleasant Goat" light boards of Gu Yang's fans, and the shouts of "Gu Yang! Look this way!" were interspersed with the clear voices of Zhou Ye's fans saying "Coconut Juice will always love you".

Tian Xiwei's "Chef" support flag swayed sparsely, while Zhang Jingyi had the fewest fans, holding up pink light boards and softly chanting, "Jingyi awaits the blooming of flowers, and we come for Yiyi."

At the end of the red carpet, as soon as Gu Yang appeared in a deep sea blue velvet suit, screams instantly lifted the roof off.

The "Pleasant Goat" characters waved giant fluorescent green light signs wildly, creating a surging green wave that even forced media reporters on both sides of the red carpet to turn their heads to avoid them.

Fans in the front row held up banners with his photos on them, trembling with excitement.

The people in the back row stood on folding stools and held their phones high, afraid of missing any of his expressions.

Suddenly, sobbing could be heard from the crowd.

A female fan, clutching a homemade sheep doll, with tears welling in her eyes, cried out hoarsely, "Brother! You liked my Weibo post last time!"

Fans nearby held up signs that read "Gu Yang is the light," screaming and stomping their feet, causing the coral-patterned carpet to tremble slightly.

Security personnel had to link arms to form a human wall to prevent out-of-control fans from breaking through the cordon.

Even more enthusiastic fans threw envelopes filled with love letters onto the red carpet. The white papers fluttered like snowflakes, and one of them landed at Gu Yang's feet. When unfolded, it revealed crooked handwriting: "You are the most dazzling star in my life!"

Zhou Ye, who followed closely behind, caused all the cameras to go out of focus instantly.

The silver-white fishtail skirt hugged her slender figure, and thousands of seashell sequins were hand-sewn onto the transparent tulle on her shoulders, creating a galaxy-like halo with every step she took.

When she posed sideways in front of the autograph wall, the openwork design on her back revealed her beautiful shoulder blades, prompting a barrage of camera shutters.

“This dress was specially made by my sister based on the shape of a jellyfish.” As Zhou Ye took the microphone from the host, the South Sea pearl earrings on her earlobes swayed gently. “Just like my character in the movie, seemingly soft but capable of releasing deadly toxins.”

When Tian Xiwei stepped onto the red carpet in ten-centimeter black patent leather high-heeled boots, the entire audience erupted in gasps.

Unlike her usual sweet and girly outfits, she wore a black deep-V suit-style dress. The sharp padded shoulders accentuated her powerful aura, while the metal chain decoration on her chest shimmered with cold light, and the wide leather belt cinched at her waist added a touch of unruliness.

(End of this chapter)