Chapter 309: Reporters and media are really not afraid of the encirclement and suppression!
This box office lifted everyone's spirits again.
It has been ranked first for two days in a row. Will the third and fourth days be far behind?
Director Zhong was in a very good mood and said: "When this round of publicity is over, I will treat you to a big dinner when we get back!"
An actor hit the snake with a stick and said: "Director Zhong, do you plan to hold a celebration party when the box office reaches several billion?"
Director Zhong thought for a while and said, "I want 1.5 billion anyway. This is my minimum requirement for "Dream Builder". If you achieve this goal, any amount you make will be in vain."
Jinli thought for a while and realized that 1.5 billion was obviously not the amount of money that could be recovered from the investment in "Dream Builder".
This film uses few special effects, does not have high requirements for locations, and does not rent many locations.
Regarding the cost of actors, since there is a mix of old and new actors, the quotes quoted by everyone are not too outrageous.
Overall, this film is not a big-budget investment.
Therefore, this 1.5 billion should be Director Zhong’s expectation for the popularity of this drama’s marketing.
With the current momentum of "Dream Builder", 1.5 billion should be achieved.
At the same time, this is also the highest-grossing drama directed by Director Zhong.
In addition, if it really reaches 1.5 billion, it will become the second strongest drama in the summer season in July and August.
The number one drama is the movie "The Dark Side", which was released in July and earned a box office of 1.7 billion in the summer season.
This result is not a stretch in the summer season over the years, but it is not much better.
Jinli and others took a lunch break and continued running publicity announcements in the afternoon.
However, after the flash mob promotion was over, everyone saw several media reporters blocking the back door of the cinema.
These media reporters are all here for "Dream Builders"!
With "Dream Builders" vaguely poised to dominate the August summer box office these days, it's enough for these reporters to be on the front lines and bring the latest interview.
As soon as they saw the "Dream Builders" team coming out, they immediately surrounded them and refused to let these people leave.
Director Zhong seemed to have expected it, and said calmly: "You guys wait a minute, I will ask the cinema to arrange a temporary occasion for us, and I will answer your questions in 10 minutes.
You can now check the questions you want to ask each other and try not to ask them repeatedly to save time. ”
They returned to the cinema lounge.
Director Zhong picked up his cell phone and made a call. The other actors didn't know what to do and could only gather together in twos and threes to chat.
New actors are very nervous, fearing that they will make mistakes when answering in front of reporters and say something they shouldn't say.
"It's a pity that I can't know what their questions are in advance so that I can prepare an answer."
"We should be asked what we think of the characters we play?"
"Would you ask the crew if there were any conflicts during filming? It's hard to answer."
The newcomers gathered together to discuss, Jinli, Xu Wenwen and other veteran actors also gathered together, but they were more relaxed and casual here.
An old actor said with a smile: "I have filmed three plays directed by Zhong. This is the first one. On the third day after it was released, the media came all the way to interview us.
I saw that several media organizations are headquartered in Dongcheng and Nancheng, which are quite far away from here. ”
Xu Wenwen suddenly looked at Jinli and asked, "Isn't this the first time you have encountered this situation?"
Jinli nodded and said: "When I was promoting "No Survival", I encountered special media harassment, but only once or twice, and then I flew abroad."
Xu Wenwen smiled: "Then you are more experienced than me. I have never seen such a battle. For the first time, I feel that this is a hit drama."
She changed her words and said, "I'm just afraid that the media will ask some sharp questions."
Jinli's eyes narrowed slightly, and the discussion of new actors floated into their minds from time to time. She shook her head slightly.
These media came all the way to surround them, and what they wanted to know might not be ordinary information.
After Director Zhong made the call, the movie theater had almost made arrangements, and he showed up again with all the creatives.
Jinli originally wanted to sit aside and give more opportunities and exposure to other actors, but Director Zhong waved his hand and pulled Jinli to sit next to him.
Xu Wenwen had been following Jinli. When Jinli was pulled over, she squeezed in without saying a word, with a cold expression.
The young actor looked at Xu Wenwen several times and finally gave in.
The venue was simple. The reporters sat down under the stage, while all the main creators of "Dream Builders" stood on the stage, holding many microphones in their hands with a little isolation tape in the middle.
At the beginning of the interview, the media seemed to have discussed it together, and the first question was quickly thrown out.
""Dream Builder" has been online for three days. In the first two days, it ranked first in single-day box office sales. Do you think it is possible to match "The Dark Side" in July and achieve better results than this drama?"
The first question is very rude.
Jinli remembered the reporter's media account - Hatu Media.
She also found that some media started live broadcasts on the spot, but they didn’t know what the traffic in the live broadcast room was.
It was hard for her to lower her head to check her phone under the lens of so many reporters.
Chung Wentai replied: "The two films are shot in different fields and have different forms of expression, so they cannot be compared. Of course, I hope that "Dream Builder" can catch up with the footsteps of "Dream Builder", the more the better."
Without pausing, the second question was thrown out like a thunderstorm.
"Some netizens believe that because of your impulsive actions on the night of the 2nd, "Dream Builders" lost the advantage of Shenglong Cinema as a cinema. Otherwise, the box office performance would have been better. What do you think? Do you think the box office performance will be better due to your decision? Suffered a loss? ”
The sharp question was asked again, and the newcomer actor, who was still a little confused, came to his senses at this time, lowered his head, and did not dare to look at the reporter.
These media reporters are not here to interview them, but here to find trouble!
The new actors wanted to hide now. They couldn't answer these questions at all.
At the scene, Director Zhong replied calmly: "Without Shenglong Cinema, there are four other theaters that have launched "Dream Builder". The schedules they gave are pretty good. Fans can arrange time to watch it. The impact of losing the Shenglong line is not very big.”
The reporter asked: "But it still has some influence, right?"
Director Zhong smiled at the reporter: "It only affects Shenglong Cinema. What does his poor reputation have to do with "Dream Builder"?"
"Okay, I won't answer this question anymore, next one."
Immediately, a reporter asked: "Director Zhong, what are your expectations for the box office of "Dream Builders"? Can you give accurate data?"
This question sounds normal, but it’s actually not easy to answer.
If you say too little, everyone will think you are fake. If you say too much, everyone will think you are exaggerating. What you say is ineffective and has no new ideas.
But Director Zhong still answered decisively: "I hope to reach a box office of 1.5 billion and refresh my personal best box office record." Director Zhong's film that won international awards, the day after winning the award, the film resources were It was leaked and many Chinese people had already seen it.
So much so that even if a film is introduced to China and released online, even if it is an award-winning film, its box office potential is very limited.
Moreover, the films that can participate in the selection have all been released online. Those works have been released in other countries in advance, and they will not be released in China for the first time. The box office is generally understandable.
For various reasons, Director Zhong's best box office result was one billion. His strength lies in his international influence and national popularity.
Some people have not seen Director Zhong's works, but when his name is mentioned, they know who it is.
If you really want to refresh your personal best box office record, you only need to report more than 1 billion. As soon as "1.5 billion" came out, the reporter became obviously excited.
At the same time, live broadcasts on media platforms are also widely circulated on the Internet.
They started live streaming on both Mao Zhao and Want Want.
Because it was launched temporarily and without consultation with the two major platforms, it was unable to be recommended on the home page.
However, due to the special nature of the entertainment section, it soon attracted a large number of netizens to come and watch.
In just three minutes, the popularity reached the top of the section, and then rushed into the home page rankings.
As soon as you enter the homepage, your exposure will increase!
[Onlookers, I started the movie on the spot, only a few screening rooms away from their interviews]
[What is this, a live interview with "Dream Builders"? After listening to the three questions, I feel that the questions asked by the media are very sharp! ]
[What a stupid question, how about something practical? Why does it involve Shenglong Cinema? You have the nerve to talk about that kind of rubbish? ]
There are many irritable young men on the Internet, who enjoy the live broadcast room.
When the reporter saw that the traffic in the live broadcast room was increasing, he had an idea and replaced it with questions raised by netizens in the live broadcast room. He thought this question was better.
"Director Zhong, both are art films, do you think yours is better or "No Survival" is better?"
[Haha, interesting! ]
[Judging from the box office, "Dream Builders" is definitely better than "No One Survived", but judging from word-of-mouth, many netizens still gave "Dream Builders" low scores and found it a bit boring. In the end, it was forced to be sensational, but There are almost no bad reviews for "No Survival"! ]
[Isn’t Zhong Wentai very influential in the world?
Coincidentally, the official blog of "No Survival" just posted a notification, saying that the copyright has been sold to eight countries, including Country T, Country Y, Country H, and Country J. I asked Zhong Wentai if he was convinced! ]
Zhong Wentai glanced at the reporter, then suddenly turned to Jinli and said with a smile:
"I think you prefer Jinli to answer this question than me to answer this question. It's better to let Jinli do it."
"Wow!" The reporters were all excited, not to mention the netizens who leaned forward across the screen.
Make trouble, start a fight!
Jinli was a little confused, "Ah——?"
She spoke in a longer tone, obviously not in the right state.
The reporter couldn't help laughing and repeated the question just now.
Jinli:......
Can she put the question back to the director?
Jinli glanced at Director Zhong helplessly. Director Zhong was smiling and didn't seem to worry at all that she was wrong.
Are you really not afraid of crashing?
Several thoughts flashed through Jinli's mind, and she finally replied: "There is no comparison. One is based on biographies, and the other is an adaptation of a classic novel. Everyone's preferences are different, so there is no comparison.
If we really want to compare, I think both directors shot very well. Anyway, if it were me, I would never be able to capture the feeling they had. As an actor, I often feel that my acting skills are lacking during filming. ”
The media discovered that once it was Jinli who answered the question, the popularity of the live broadcast room soared like a rocket.
So Jinli is the real traffic password? !
The reporter quickly caught Jinli and asked him a question that all netizens were curious about:
"Have you ever questioned Director Zhong's decisions? For example, he personally withdrew the film from Shenglong Cinema, which deprived the film of a distribution channel. Do you regret this?"
Jinli was well prepared and shook his head decisively, with firm eyes and a strong voice: "I never question Director Zhong's decision-making. He is a very powerful director and has developed a unique shooting style.
What I need to do is to work hard to integrate my styles instead of letting the director adapt to my style. Both the director and the actors achieve mutual success, and I am very happy to work with Director Zhong.
Regarding the matter of Shenglong Cinema, I think Director Zhong’s previous answer is enough to explain everything. I would like to ask the next question! ”
……
In the end, the interview did not end in ten minutes. The media's "long guns and short guns" encircled and suppressed it, and it was delayed for five minutes before it ended.
This time the crew members did not return to the lounge, but got in the car directly through the back door and left.
If he returns to the lounge, he is destined to be surrounded by media reporters again.
Don’t be impatient with the paparazzi. The most important thing they lack is time. Any wonderful moment captured is the result of countless photography videos behind the paparazzi.
After Jinli got in the car, she quickly took out her phone to search. She discovered that the media had just asked questions and had always liked to compare "No Survival" with "Dream Builders".
Logically speaking, the two sides are completely incomparable.
A new actor and an internationally renowned director.
One only has a box office of 580 million, while the other has only been online for three days, and the box office is estimated to exceed 150 million.
How does this compare?
However, before she could search, she saw the good news Deng Zexu sent her——
[Jinli, just yesterday, after Country Y's "Movie Story" magazine went online, only half a day later, all 100,000 copies had been sold out!
Overseas copyright purchasers from other countries have also called me one after another, requesting that the overseas copyright of "No Survival" be imported and released in cinemas in their countries!
I have already negotiated the introduction of copyrights in 8 countries! 】
Jinli's eyelids twitched, good fellow, can you negotiate for eight at once?
Either don't come at all, come and have a nest, right?
No wonder the media always compares these two films. In some ways, the overseas influence of "No Survival" is much higher than that of "Dream Builders"!
Movies with red theme themes can create box office myths in their own country, but it is basically impossible to do so abroad, and it is likely that they will not be introduced.
The official blog of "No One Survived" has already released this good news, and it has become one of the top ten hot searches. However, there is not even a splash about the interview about "Dream Builder".
Chenxi Entertainment had already forwarded this good news. After thinking about it, Jinli stopped forwarding it using her personal account.
After all, she is still promoting "Dream Builders" and it is not easy to promote other dramas at this time.
Her promotional contract with "No Survival" officially ended after the film was released.
Jinli suddenly thought of Sister Fang and couldn't help but smile knowingly.
This time it was really a wish come true.
Who would have thought that the "overseas copyright introduction boom" that was previously used as a selling point would actually come true half a month later.
Sister Fang is somewhat metaphysical!
Good night