After the road show ended, Gu Wei did not take any time off.
The publicity work for [Life Events] has come to an end for the time being, but [Celebrating More Than Years 2] will be launched soon, and Gu Wei will also participate in some necessary publicity activities.
He first flew to Changsha to join Jingtian to record an episode of "Happy Camp", and then the two of them flew to Chang'an non-stop to attend the launch conference of "Qing Yu Nian 2" held by Tengxun Video.
It was already evening when the plane landed, and the group checked into the hotel first.
The press conference will be held tomorrow morning at Tang Furong Garden, a famous local attraction.
As the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, Chang'an is definitely one of the cities with the richest history in China, and many ancient buildings with a long history have been preserved in the city.
Located within the historic Ming Dynasty city walls, in a prosperous area of the city center and adjacent to the majestic and quaint clock tower, Sofitel Legend Hotel is one of the longest-established hotels in Chang'an.
This top-notch hotel was built in 1953 and is an important place for receiving heads of state and dignitaries from various countries.
Built by the chief designer of the Northwest Design Institute, it takes advantage of the majestic momentum and excellent geographical location of the royal palace site, and incorporates the elegance and sophistication of Chinese and French classical architecture. The building uses a large number of French national flower iris as the main element, highlighting the strong French style.
It is the fifth Sofitel Legend hotel in the world under the French Accor Group, the first in China and the second in Asia.
In addition to the exotic and historical appearance, the hotel's interior is also very luxurious.
Its top suite is called "Chang'an Suite", with an area of 188 square meters. In addition to the usual layout and facilities of a presidential suite in a top hotel, it also has a large balcony. Standing on it and looking down, you can see the beautiful scenery in Chang'an City. All in sight.
Night falls in the Chang'an Suite of Sofitel Legend Hotel.
The lights in the living room were bright, and Gu Wei was sitting at the desk in the work area, with a laptop in front of him. He stared at the screen intently, typing on the keyboard from time to time.
The room was relatively quiet, except for the sound of the keyboard, and the faint sound of running water coming from the bathroom could be heard.
After a while, the bathroom door was opened from the inside, and a beautiful figure came out stepping on the soft carpet.
She was wearing a loose fan nightgown with a short hem. Her round legs were straight and slender, extremely eye-catching.
Her newly blow-dried black hair was spread on one side of her chest, and her snow-white skin seemed to glow under the indoor light.
Walking to Gu Wei's side with a pair of long legs, Jingtian leaned on the armrest of the chair and put a white and tender arm around him.
“I really don’t understand why Tengxun decided to hold the launch conference of our drama in Chang’an?”
After Gu Wei finished typing a line of text, he put his arms around Jingtian's thin waist.
"Tengxun should have reached a cooperation with Chang'an Culture and Tourism Bureau.
As the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, Chang'an has rich historical, cultural and tourism resources and many tourists.
Holding the launch press conference here can, on the one hand, attract more viewers to participate, take advantage of Chang'an's tourism popularity, improve the publicity effect, and increase the exposure and influence of the series.
On the other hand, it can also take advantage of the popularity of "Qing Yu Nian 2" to further promote the development of Chang'an's tourism and cultural industries and achieve a deep integration of film and television and tourism.
It can be said to be a win-win”
Da Tiandian nodded, stretched out his white and tender arms to take the fruit plate placed behind the notebook, picked up the grapes on it to eat, and fed Gu Wei at the same time.
"What are you busy with?"
she asked, looking at the laptop screen in front of her.
"I've had some inspiration lately, so I'll write it down when I have time. I'll make an outline of the script first, so I can find a dedicated screenwriter to write it later."
"What script, movie or TV series?"
After hearing what Gu Wei said, Jingtian asked curiously.
"Movie, an action drama.
Didn’t I take on the role of [Quick Chase 4] before? I got some inspiration when I revised the script."
"Is your book still related to that movie?"
Gu Wei nodded, picked up Da Tiantian and put her on his lap.
"Do you still remember the name of my character in [Wolf Warrior 2]?"
"It seems to be called Lin Wei, right?"
"Yes, in the plot of [John Wick 4], my character also has the same name."
Jingtian turned around and looked at Gu Wei in surprise: "You want to connect the two movies?
But what does it have to do with the new script you are writing now? ”
Gu Wei smiled and said: "It's unclear whether the [Wolf Warrior] series and the [John Wick] series can interact in the future. I just provided a possibility.
As for the script I am writing now, it is still a play with "Lin Wei" as the protagonist"
Jingtian looked at Gu Wei and waited for him to continue.
"In the story of [John Wick 4], Lin Wei's story line first fights against Keanu Reeves, and then cooperates to fight the villain together.
The reason why the two started to confront each other was because the villain kidnapped Lin Wei's sister and threatened him to do things.
Later, I thought, I might as well extract this plot and make a special story about Lin Wei rescuing his sister."
Jingtian reacted immediately after hearing what he said.
"[Hurricane Rescue]?"
Gu Wei smiled: "It's similar"
"Is this plot too cliche?" Jingtian had some doubts.
"There are many movies with rescue as the main line. They all have similar stories. It mainly depends on the details of the plot and how the action scenes are shot.
I set the location of this story in northern Myanmar, and the villain is a fraud group there.
The protagonist's sister strayed into a dangerous place while traveling abroad and was controlled by a fraud group.
Then the protagonist went from China to carry out extreme rescue, and while saving people, he eliminated the fraud den in one fell swoop.”
Yes, one of the reasons why Gu Wei wrote this script was to capitalize on the popularity of anti-fraud in the future.
"Desperate" has a box office of 3.8 billion not because of how good the movie is, but because it accurately hits the anti-fraud points in northern Myanmar that makes it so popular.
However, Gu Wei was not interested in the plot of "All or Nothing". That movie was an excellent anti-fraud propaganda film, but as a movie it can only be said to be passable.
The most interesting and exciting character in the film is actually the villain played by Wang Chuanjun. As the protagonist, Zhang Yixing has no highlights at all.
After he starred in a movie that grossed 3.8 billion at the box office, his status and popularity have barely improved, which shows how little attention he has as the protagonist.
[All or Nothing] The plot mainly focuses on how ordinary people are deceived, how overseas fraud groups operate, and how miserable those who are controlled are. The subsequent plot of solving the fraud group and rescuing the kidnapped people seems very sloppy and a bit anticlimactic. meaning.
The story of Gu Wei's movie also describes the "evil" of the fraud group, but it mainly focuses on his rescue of his sister. Shooting and fighting scenes are the focus, which is much more enjoyable than "Desperate".
More similar to [Wolf Warrior] and [Operation Mekong].
"When is this movie going to be shot?" Jingtian asked.
"It's early, the script hasn't been finished yet.
I also had to find a director who was good at making action movies, after all, action scenes are the essence of this movie. "Gu Wei thought for a while.
"The fastest is next year. I hope to finish filming in 2022 and release it in 23."
"Um, are you also planning to make this movie into a series?" Gu Wei hugged Jingtian's waist tightly in surprise: "Tiantian is very smart, I do have this idea.
I plan to bring in [Lionsgate Pictures] for this movie and add a Western face to the villain camp.
When it is released, it will be released globally through [Lionsgate] channels.
Of course, it must be after [John Wick 4] is released.
If that movie is a hit, then this one will have free advertising and the chances of it being a hit will be high.
After all, it’s the same worldview, and the characters in it are all the same.”
"You are so ambitious. You actually want to make a domestic action film with a purely Chinese protagonist a global hit!" Jingtian was also shocked by Gu Wei's idea.
"This is not without precedent. The movies starring Cheng Long and Li Lianhe were also able to sell well around the world.
There has always been a market for Chinese Kung Fu, but now there are no international Kung Fu superstars recognized by audiences in other countries.
Of course, in the end, it depends on the reputation and box office of [John Wick 4]. If that movie doesn’t work, then my solo film can only be released in China.”
Gu Wei spread his hands and said.
His idea is very good. It will become popular all over the world. If he takes a step back, he will be able to sell it well in China. No matter what, he will make money.
The only concession that had to be made was to get [Lionsgate] on board.
Because of the domestic market, this movie is 100% profitable, and letting Lions Gate come in to share the profits is also for the other party's global distribution channels.
Gu Wei's idea of making a series of films can also ensure that [Lionsgate] will do its best to distribute the film in North America and other places.
Because once the box office in other countries besides the domestic market, especially North America, is not satisfactory, [Lionsgate] as a partner will lose value, and subsequent films will be kicked out. I believe the other party also understands this.
"What about your sister's role in the script?" Jingtian asked tentatively.
"I must choose the same actor as in [John Wick 4]. I have already selected Yang Chaoyue from my company." Gu Wei understood what Da Tiantian meant and answered directly.
Jingtian was slightly disappointed: "What is the name of this movie?"
Gu Wei thought for a while: "Tentatively decide on [Extreme Rescue], and we will change it when appropriate in the future"
The next morning.
The beautiful Tang Furong Garden is crowded with people. A huge stage is placed in front of the gate tower of the Furong Garden. On the background wall behind it are written the words "Celebrate the next year and meet you again". Above it are the four small characters of Tengxun Video and logo.
After the opening performance, under the host's announcement, Gu Wei, who was wearing a custom-made black suit, and Jing Tian, who was wearing an exquisite white tight dress, took the stage first.
As soon as the two men appeared, deafening cheers erupted from the scene.
"After more than a year, we finally have the reunion of [Qing Yu Nian]. I would like to ask Gu Wei, will Fan Xian perform any differently in the second season? Are there any advancements or surprises? ”
After a brief introduction to the two, the host began to ask questions.
"Fan Xian in the second season is even more determined, because at the end of the first season he has realized that he is just a pawn for others, which is contrary to his original intention of coming to this world.
He doesn't want to be someone else's pawn.
Under such a premise, Fan Xian in the second season is more proactive. He tries to get himself out of the chessboard and become a chess player." Gu Wei picked up the microphone and talked.
"What about Tiantian? How will our drumstick girl perform differently in the second season?" After he said this, the host turned the topic to Jingtian.
"Elin Wan'er's life trajectory has changed a lot in the second part. In the first part, she met the most important person in her life, and in the second part, she experienced the most important thing in her life!
You will find out what it is specifically in the drama." Jingtian was obviously talking about Fan Xian and Lin Waner's wedding, but she let it slip.
After the two answered some questions, other actors who came to the scene under the arrangement of the host appeared one after another.
Today's launch conference attaches great importance to the platform and has invited almost all the main actors in "Qing Yu Nian 2".
There were indeed many people present, including several princes, Fan Xian's adoptive parents, and other actors with major supporting roles. Even those who did not have time recorded blessing videos and showed them to the audience on the big screen.
"Brother Wei!"
After coming off the stage, Wang Churan, wearing a black suspender dress, approached Gu Wei to say hello.
“I didn’t expect you to come too”
Gu Wei saw Wang Churan just now, but he was far away and it was difficult to talk.
"I have nothing to do recently. I have been working on the crew of [Storm Chaser] in Hengdian these days to prepare for the drama we are about to start filming.
I flew here to attend the launch press conference and then went back.
By the way, congratulations to Brother Wei on your [life event] success.
I went to the cinema and watched this movie. It was so good that I shed a lot of tears.
I even helped you promote it on Weibo, but unfortunately I don’t have many fans”
Wang Churan, who hadn't seen him for a long time, was very excited when he saw Gu Wei and chatted a lot.
"Thank you for your support. Let's follow each other on Weibo later."
Wang Churan nodded slightly, grinning with his signature smile.
"Brother Wei, when will you join the group?
According to the previously scheduled date, our drama will start filming in a few days.”
"If nothing unexpected happens, I will go to Hengdian after I finish my work in Chang'an."
Wang Churan was a little surprised: "Then can I go with you?"
Gu Wei thought for a moment: "Just wait for my call. I'll have someone contact you later."
Logically speaking, there is no problem in taking Wang Churan with him. They are both going back to Hengdian.
But after all, Gu Wei was with Jingtian these days. If he left Chang'an, Da Tiantian would still be with him, and it would be inconvenient to take Wang Churan with him.
Although this little girl has been very sensible since they met her, Gu Wei never takes such risks.
"Okay, Brother Wei, I'll wait for your letter."
The two chatted for a few more words, and Wang Churan returned to his seat happily.
"Are you familiar with that little girl?" Gu Wei returned to the guest seat in the audience, and Jingtian, who had returned here earlier, asked.
"Wang Churan, in addition to our drama, she is also the heroine of my next TV series."
"She is a new person signed by your company?" Jingtian was a little surprised. Being able to play the heroine in Gu Wei's drama is not something that ordinary female stars can do.
Either she is the top female star in the industry, or she is an artist under Gu Wei.
This female artist named Wang Churan is obviously not famous at the moment.
Gu Wei understood what Jingtian meant and shook his head: "She is an artist under [Yuekai Entertainment].
On the one hand, it was Jia Shikai’s honor to be able to act in my play, and on the other hand, she was more suitable and passed the director’s audition”
"That's it." Jingtian nodded thoughtfully.
Nearly two busy hours passed, and after a group photo was taken with the guests present, the premiere of "Qing Yu Nian 2" officially came to an end. (End of chapter)