Chapter 343 I’m angry
After separating from the two unscrupulous reporters, Zhang Chen immediately called Dong Jianqiang.
"Old Dong, I may have been tricked..."
"What's going on?"
Zhang Chen recounted a series of things that had just happened, and Dong Jianqiang on the other end of the phone couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"You are too careless..."
But complaining now is the most useless thing: "If you think about it again, is there anything else you can say to them? For example, to evaluate "The Promise" or something, or to ask you to evaluate Director Zhang..."
"No, I swear absolutely not. I made it clear to them from the beginning, don't ask about topics related to "The Promise"..."
"Then you still..."
"Isn't that just a hasty talk? Isn't that what happened? Also, about the conversation that day, I wonder who revealed it?"
Dong Jianqiang thought for a while: "Anyone is possible. Judging from your description just now, the two reporters knew very little. Either they were hearsay, or the person who disclosed it did not tell the whole story. He only picked out some irrelevant information. The important content is revealed to the outside world..."
Zhang Chen thought about it, it was really possible.
Everyone said a lot of offensive things that day, and no one would be stupid enough to mention it to a third person.
It's so offensive.
However, Zhang Chen's remarks about Mesozoic actors are not taboo. After all, he is just complaining about them.
Some people may think that if they tell it, they might be able to gain more opportunities for Mesozoic actors. After all, Zhang Chen is also a great director.
I just didn't expect that someone would use this to trick Zhang Chen.
"Okay, I'll handle the matter. Don't say any more extreme remarks during this period, and don't accept any interviews."
Although Dong Jianqiang was unhappy, things had already happened.
If it happens, it must be resolved.
As soon as he hung up the phone, Dong Jianqiang called Chen Xi, "I'm going to try to contact the two reporters to see if I can stop the manuscript. You have to be prepared on both sides. If you can't stop it, someone may take this." Make a fuss and be prepared to deal with it when the time comes..."
Chen Xi nodded and hurriedly made arrangements to deal with it.
He himself was also thinking that if this matter fell on Zhang Yimou, Xingchen Entertainment would not have to prepare countermeasures at all, because Lao Mouzi's character would not take this seriously at all.
But Director Chen, it’s really not possible.
But what to do?
Star Entertainment’s navy team already has a mature response plan.
Explanations are useless, clarifications will only make things more complicated, and the most effective way is to divert attention.
This is what future generations will do.
Whenever something big happens, the entertainment industry will explode, you know why~
Chen Xi warned himself that all manuscripts and soft articles must be prepared in advance. Once things break out, he should divert his attention as soon as possible.
What to use to divert attention, of course "Steamed Buns".
……
Zhang Chen didn't know how much trouble he had caused to the company. He drove home, only to find that no one was at home, and Zhang's father and mother had actually gone out.
This is quite new.
They don't know anyone here except Zhang Guoli's family, so where can they go?
Did you visit Zhang Guoli's house?
Just as he was about to call Mother Zhang, there were footsteps at the door, then the sound of the door opening, and then two people appeared at the door.
"Mom and Dad, where have you been?"
"Ask your dad~"
Mother Zhang changed her shoes angrily, and then sat on the sofa without saying a word.
This is obviously angry.
Father Zhang didn't say anything and quietly changed his shoes.
Zhang Chen looked at Zhang's father and then at Zhang's mother, "What are you doing? You are so old, why are you still quarreling?"
Normally, couples usually have a lot of quarrels in the first few years of marriage. The two people have just gotten together and are not used to each other in terms of living habits and other aspects and need to adjust.
But in a few years there should be no more quarrels, because the big and small kings have already competed.
In a family, one of the husband and wife must be stronger and the other is weaker.
As for the Zhang family, Zhang's mother is the strong one.
"Mom, what's wrong with you and why are you arguing?"
Zhang's mother said angrily this time: "I wanted to go out and watch a movie on a whim. I said watch something else. But your dad insisted on watching "The Promise". The result was great. What was he watching? He was blind in vain. Money..."
Zhang Chen's eyes widened, it turned out that this was the crux.
But I was still surprised: "Have you gone to see a movie? Did you also watch "The Promise"?"
Zhang's mother looked angry: "Isn't it? I told you that "The Promise" must be a bad movie. I heard you said it when you were talking on the phone, but your dad refused to listen and must watch it..."
Now Zhang Chen also became interested: "Dad, what do you think?"
He never avoids his parents when making phone calls at home, and sometimes he chats casually with his elder brother and mentions "The Promise".
It’s just strange that Father Zhang still wants to watch it despite being told it’s a bad movie.
At this time, Father Zhang also looked aggrieved: "I know you all say that "The Promise" is a bad movie. I just want to see how bad it is for you to say so every day. In the end, your mother quit..."
Mother Zhang became even more angry now, "You still insist on watching it even though you know it's a bad movie. What do you think? Don't you regard money as money?"
Zhang Chen didn't want them to argue endlessly, so he could only change the subject: "So, how did you feel after watching "The Promise"?"
Before Zhang's father could say anything, Zhang's mother took the lead and said: "It was too ugly. I couldn't understand it at all. We left before finishing it..." Zhang's father also nodded at the side: "It's really not good-looking. It's better than "Farewell My Concubine" Not even close~”
Zhang Chen was speechless. Zhang's father's mentality was actually the same as that of many viewers.
Director Chen's reputation is too great, and the status of "Farewell My Concubine" is too high.
Therefore, when "The Promise" was released, even though there was a lot of criticism on the Internet, there were still people who didn't believe it. Those supporters of Director Chen insisted that seeing is believing.
Then this group of supporters became the most determined "The Promise" black.
"Okay, okay, it's just a movie. If you don't like it, it's over. If you really want to watch something else, you may not think it's good."
This year's Lunar New Year festival is really full of chaos, and I guess Zhang Yimou's "Riding Alone, Thousands of Miles" is the only one I can watch.
"The Great Sage" is not good either, especially since his parents have not been baptized by "Westward Journey", and they probably have indigestion after watching it.
"Okay, the movie is not good, then watch the TV series~"
Zhang Chen said, turning on the TV, he remembered that "Bright Sword" seemed to be being replayed.
This is Zhang's father's favorite, and Zhang's mother can also follow it.
Who would have known that as soon as the TV was turned on, the program being played happened to be an exclusive interview by Director Chen and his wife on the movie channel.
It’s actually live broadcast~
Not to mention that they have great energy.
Speaking of which, Director Chen and his wife were probably in a hurry during this period. After the initial suppression by the media, the reputation of "The Promise" finally exploded. Now not only is it criticized online, but the media is not all praising it.
Director Chen and his wife have appeared on many programs recently, cheering for "The Promise", telling anecdotes about the filming, and explaining their original intentions for filming, trying to attract audiences into the cinema in this way.
But it doesn't seem to be very effective.
Host: "Director Feng Xiaogang once commented on Director Chen Kaige in his autobiography "I Dedicate My Youth to You", saying that Director Chen is best suited to stay in an ivory tower. It feels like Director Chen has a halo behind his head, and his stuff is suitable for him. It was used as historical research by future generations..."
Director Chen was very satisfied with this kind of praise. He smiled and said nothing. Next to him, Mrs. Chen said modestly: "Director Xiaogang still understands Brother Kai, but Brother Kai is also a human being, not a god. Although he yearns for art, he still needs it. To embrace the audience, Brother Kai himself said that directors need to follow the trend..."
Poof~
Mother Zhang burst out laughing.
"Can't she hear the irony?"
Zhang's father also had a look of astonishment on his face. Chen Hong, that was the goddess he had when he was young. Is this his emotional intelligence?
It feels like the image of the goddess is crumbling.
Zhang Chen shook his head slightly. Director Chen actually asked his wife to be the producer. What a big mistake. He thought that making movies was just playing house, and he even started a mom-and-pop shop.
At the same time, I also marveled at the boldness of the movie channel.
This sentence just now can be interpreted in any way.
But according to the current situation, it will definitely be interpreted as irony by the audience. He does not believe that the program team would not think of it and would ask about it. He can only say that they intend to cause trouble.
Thinking about the style of movie channels in later generations, it is really possible.
What is the style?
We always tell the truth.
"Change the channel~" Zhang's mother was annoyed when she saw these two people. She had just been defrauded of two movie tickets, which made him resentful.
Zhang Chen also wondered, Dad, how can you ask my mother to pay for watching a movie?
"Wait a minute~"
Zhang's father hurriedly stopped him. He wanted to see if Chen Hong would remedy the situation. If he really didn't hear it, he would really quit.
Unfortunately, Chen Hong disappointed him.
The two couples in the live broadcast seemed to have completely missed the subtext of this sentence, and they were still talking about their artistic pursuits with glory on their faces.
But at this moment, the host on the stage subconsciously touched the invisible earphones on his ears, and then the expression on his face suddenly became wonderful.
"Director Chen, the program team just received news that an industry insider pointed out that Director Chen's "The Promise" mediocre Hong Kong actors and suppresses mainland actors. Do you have anything to say about this?"
Hearing this question, Zhang Chen's heart skipped a beat.
Not so fast?
I was interviewed just an hour ago, so soon...
He just hoped that he was overthinking it.
The live broadcast continued, and the two people on the show collectively changed their expressions after hearing the host's question. Director Chen's expression was already bad.
Chen Hong is a little better than him, after all, he is an actor.
But his face also became very serious: "This is completely nonsense. The cast of "The Promise" spans three countries and uses many well-known actors. There are actors from South Korea, Japan, and China playing important roles. …”
However, the host was more assertive: "Producer Chen may not have heard my question clearly. What I just said is that some people in the industry pointed out that Hong Kong actors were used in Director Chen's "The Promise" to suppress mainland actors.
Their reason is that Liu Ye, a first-tier mainland actor and the Golden Horse Best Actor, only played an insignificant supporting role in "The Promise". On the contrary, Xie Tingfeng is indeed the villain, and his role is far more important than the second male lead in the film. …”
The host's questions were so sharp that even Zhang's mother, who had been clamoring to change the channel just now, became silent.
During the live broadcast, the faces of Director Chen and his wife turned a little darker.
"It's completely nonsense." Director Chen expressed his dissatisfaction, but had no intention of further explanation.
The opportunity to speak was still left to Chen Hong.
Chen Hong's face turned red: "I don't know who revealed it, but he must have ulterior motives and be jealous of the achievements of our director Chen Kaige.
The cost of "The Promise" was 350 million. Director Chen spent three years working hard on it, and he could not tolerate the empty slander of a young man.
First, they slandered our movie as not good-looking, and now they are criticizing the cast. This is a despicable and shameless act. I warned the other party that they must make a public apology immediately, and at the same time, I reserve the right to take legal action..."
This time it was Zhang Chen's turn to be stunned.
I?
With ulterior motives?
Still despicable?
He felt extremely unhappy now.
(End of chapter)