Chapter 565 [Wolf Warrior 2] Premiere
Since the beginning of this year, [Wolf Warrior 2] has started to promote the movie before its release.
On January 24, the film released a preview trailer and poster; on May 10, a director's special was released; on June 2, an African version poster and an African special were released; in July On the 5th, the war version trailer and the full lineup poster were released; on July 18, the tank drift special and the "Burning for the Motherland" version of the poster were released, and the release date was officially announced.
If Wu Jing’s previous film "Wolf Warrior 1" was a poor boy who succeeded in counterattacking when no one expected him, then "Wolf Warrior 2" is like a noble boy born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Everyone knew he was destined for the top.
First of all, this is the first time that Gu Wei and Wu Jing have collaborated in an action military movie. The two are both well-known actors and excellent directors, and each has a best-selling movie series. This has already become a hot topic. Laman.
Secondly, in addition to the three main film producers [Wei Tianxia], [Dengfeng International], and [Spring and Autumn Times], there are also China Film, Enlight, Wanda, Huayi, Bona, Taopiaopiao, and Yaolai Media , Jinyi Pictures, Dadi Times, Hengdian Pictures and other ten joint producers.
Online and offline publicity resources are fully available, and the film arrangement in theaters can also be optimal.
Finally, there are still no good films coming out in the domestic film market. "Wolf Warrior 2" has almost no decent competitors. As long as it is released, it can grab the box office unscrupulously.
Since July, various promotions for [Wolf Warrior 2] have continued.
The investment of 80 million publicity funds, the help of various producers, and numerous online and offline advertisements have made [Wolf Warrior 2] ubiquitous.
Audiences who haven't seen any good movies since the beginning of the summer are also looking forward to this rare domestic two-male action military film.
Sunday, July 23rd.
People gathered outside Wanda International Cinema in Beijing.
“Look, it’s Yu Zhan and Guo Degang!”
“That’s Liu Yan, she has such a good figure!”
"Liu Xing, Liu Xing is here too."
"What Liu Xing, that's Zhang Yishan!"
"Gulinazaye, she is so beautiful without makeup, she is so beautiful !”
“Who is this guy in the hat? He looks a little strange?”
“It’s Zhang Ruoyun, who went to [Hua Shao] with Gu Wei!”
"Is that Wang Sicong?"
"Where is it? I'll go, it's really Wang Sicong, and the national husband is here too."
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Today is the premiere ceremony of [Wolf Warrior 2]. The ceremony has not yet started. Some celebrities in the industry have arrived one after another, and the venue is filled with stars.
"Master, there are so many celebrities here today!" A young reporter from Nandu Entertainment News stood on the side of the stage with equipment. He glanced around the venue and saw many familiar faces. .
"They are all friends of Gu Wei and Wu Jing, and there should be some stars from the producer.
I'm going, Liu Yifei is here too, shoot quickly, shoot quickly!" The slightly older man next to him said The reporter was adjusting the camera in his hand and answered the apprentice's questions nonchalantly.
As soon as I glanced at it, I suddenly saw an extremely familiar figure, and I quickly motioned to my apprentice to take a photo.
"What have you been busy with recently?" Gu Wei, as the main creator of the movie, came to the scene very early. Friends came over one after another, and he received them one by one.
"We are filming. I have just finished filming. If you come to me two days later, you may not be in the capital and go to the next crew again." Zhang Ruoyun was wearing very simple clothes today, white short-sleeves and dark jeans. , smiles with small eyes, and has the temperament of a sunny boy.
"Is it a TV series?"
"Yes, I was filming "The Young Master" before we recorded it. I have been working on it for a year, and it was finally completed this month." It can be heard from the tone of Zhang Ruoyun's attitude towards It’s also a huge relief to finish filming this drama.
"What drama took so long to film?" Gu Wei was a little curious.
For most of the film and television dramas currently in the industry, not counting the pre-production time, from start-up to finalization, it can be as fast as one or two months, or as slow as less than half a year. There are very few that can actually be filmed for a year. .
It’s not that everyone doesn’t want to work hard, the crew has to spend money. As long as the camera is turned on, the daily expenses disappear like running water.
Gu Wei's "Nirvana in Fire" was considered a major TV series production, and the team of "Noon Sunshine" was also absolutely dedicated, and it only took less than 4 months from start-up to completion.
"It's a costume historical drama called [The Legend of Huo Qubing]." Zhang Ruoyun hesitated for a moment and frowned slightly. "It was directed by my father."
"You played Huo Qubing? That's pretty good." Gu Wei had never heard of this play, but he could see that Zhang Ruoyun didn't want to say more, so he didn't say anything more. ask.
Zhang Ruoyun is from the second generation of celebrities. His father Zhang Jian is a well-known director and producer.
The producer, screenwriter, and producer of the movie "Snow Leopard" that made Wen Zhang famous in his early years was Zhang Jian.
Later, he produced the spy drama "Black Fox", known as "Snow Leopard's sister chapter", and served as screenwriter and director. The starring role of "Black Fox" was the fledgling Zhang Ruoyun.
Although Zhang Ruoyun entered the entertainment industry, his father Zhang Jian gave him a lot of help.
But the relationship between father and son has always been relatively cold.
Zhang Ruoyun's parents divorced when he was very young and his mother went abroad. He grew up in his grandmother's house in Beijing.
Father Zhang Jian later remarried, and his wife was the well-known actor Liu Bei.
Therefore, he grew up in an environment that lacked father's love and mother's love since he was a child, and naturally he was not particularly close to his father.
Gu Wei chatted with Zhang Ruoyun for a while, and suddenly heard a noise at the door.
"Ruoyun, you can do it yourself, I'll go and receive the others." Gu Wei said to Zhang Ruoyun and walked over.
"Sister Yifei~"
Liu Yifei wore a light blue belted dress today and a pair of high-heeled sandals. She has a slim figure and an elegant figure.
"I didn't expect you to come today?"
"I happened to be in the capital for the past two days. I originally wanted to find you out for dinner, but seeing that you are so busy, I don't have time, so I came here to support you. Here you go." Liu Yifei looked at Gu Wei with a smile on his face.
“I’m going to take up the play [Cohabitation in Time and Space]. It’s a very interesting story. We will work together again.”
“Indeed, I also read the script. I just accepted it because I didn't expect it to give us a chance to work together again."
"Why, wouldn't it be good to cooperate with me?" Liu Yifei pursed her lips, pretending to be angry.
"Of course, it's the third time I've cooperated with you. This time we can finally have a relationship where we love each other and we like each other." Gu Wei said pretending to be helpless.
The first collaboration between the two of them in [Xiu Chun Dao], the role of "Shen Lian" played by Gu Wei, was a one-sided effort. To put it bluntly, it was a licking of a dog.
The second collaboration between the two people in [Tang Detective 2] has no emotional line at all.
This time [Cohabitation in Time and Space] is finally a more normal relationship.
The two chatted for a few more words. Liu Yifei glanced around and found that there were many celebrities that she was very familiar with.
"It's so important to you that so many celebrities came to support the premiere of the movie."
"Many of them are artists affiliated with the producer. They come over to show their faces to show their support. It has nothing to do with me. "
"The first part of [Wolf Warrior] has a box office of more than 500 million. With you joining us this time, it shouldn't be a problem to double it."
Liu Yifei in recent years. Except for "Tang Detective 2", none of the films she has starred in have a box office of over 500 million. In her impression, any film with a box office of over 1 billion is an absolute hit.
Gu Wei smiled softly.
"Maybe many people have the same idea as you, Yifei, but you might as well be a little bolder. My expectations for this movie are very high!"
"1.5 billion? 2 billion?" Liu Yifei looked at Gu Wei's Face, tentatively reported the number.
“You don’t think this movie can be as big a hit as [Tang Detective 2], it’s unlikely for a domestic military film.
The previous box office record seems to be [Wolf Warrior]’s No. 1 Part."
"Since the first part set a record, why not the second part?
At present, the domestic film market has such conditions. I have confidence in the film and even more confidence in myself! "
Gu Wei's confident look made Liu Yifei look sideways. "When others say this, I think they are bragging, but your words may come true."
Liu Yifei and Gu Wei have known each other very early. The first movie he entered into the entertainment industry was with her.
So she has watched Gu Wei step by step to reach where he is today. In the eyes of people’s disbelief, we have achieved amazing results one after another
Therefore, Gu Wei is so confident, maybe he can really do it
The chat between the two attracted a lot of people's attention. Nazha, who arrived early, looked at Liu Yifei chatting with Gu Wei and raised her eyebrows. Frown slightly.
"Sister Yifei"
Nazha already had a smile on her face when she approached, and she couldn't tell that she was unhappy just now.
She and Liu Yifei are old acquaintances. After filming "Tang Detective 2", they went to Gu Wei's charity foundation together. Their relationship can be called best friends.
However, all the best friends in the entertainment industry understand this. Reba and Nazha are not only best friends but also fellow countrymen.
“Why didn’t you tell me that you could come? If you had known, we would have come together.”
“I just came back from the United States two days ago, and I happened to be in Beijing so I came to join in the fun.”
“I’m busy with work and don’t have time to get together. Let’s get together after the premiere soon. Let’s have a meal?
Gu Wei, you’re coming too.” Naza invited warmly.
Liu Yifei turned around and looked at Gu Wei.
"Gather together, I have a lot of work here. If I can finish my work, I will come to you."
Almost everyone has arrived, all the guests and audience members have taken their seats, and the premiere ceremony has officially begun.
The host is Xie Nan, the head host of Guangguang and one of the "Three Treasures of Guangguang". Her more important identity is the director's wife.
The creative team walked to the stage under the leadership of director Wu Jing.
".When [Wolf Warrior 1] was first released, I said why I wanted to make a movie in the [Wolf Warrior] series
Many years ago, I watched some Hollywood blockbusters, such as "First Blood" , [007], [Mission: Impossible] and the like, the Americans are very good, and the British are also very good. They can defeat a hundred, and they are omnipotent, and it is up to them to save the world.
< br>I thought at the time, if they can do it, why can’t the Chinese.
This was also my original intention of becoming a director, I wanted to make a story where Chinese people are very powerful
[Langya] 】It was also shot because of my simple idea
Unfortunately, the results of "Wolf Fang" were not satisfactory. When I wanted to make "Wolf Warrior" again, no one dared to invest money for me.
At that time, we were really at the end of our rope, and no one wanted to film with me. I had no money to save the game myself."
Wu Jing glanced at Gu Wei next to him as he spoke.
"Fortunately, I had two good brothers helping me at that time. With their unstinting support, I made [Wolf Warrior 1].
Wonderful love from the audience, [Wolf Warrior 1] had pretty good results, so we have the current film [Wolf Warrior 2].
In the second part, with Gu Wei joining the team, we also adopted the classic Hollywood duo setting, achieving the ultimate in story structure and action scenes.
The specific effects will definitely not disappoint everyone!
Of course, after reading the first step [Wolf Warrior], you may already know that we Chinese can also be very good.
In [Wolf Warrior 2], what I want to tell everyone is that the Chinese are great not because of how great individuals are, but because there is a strong motherland behind us! ”
Wu Jing said a lot. As a director, from writing the script, preparing the crew, starting the filming to post-production, it can be said that [Wolf Warrior 2] has been immersed in his endless efforts.
Now that the carefully crafted work is finally about to face the audience's test and produce results, he naturally has a lot of emotions.
“It was really not easy to film the second part of [Wolf Warrior].
You may not know that almost all our scenes were shot in real locations, and only props were used on the set. A 20-ton tank model and an airplane model more than ten meters long blew up hundreds of vehicles. The most scene had 1,700 people present
In order to restore the reality, the director required airplanes, tanks, and off-road vehicles The explosion scenes such as cars were tried to be as real as possible. When filming an explosion scene, the director’s ears were blown to the point of temporary deafness.”
Wu Jing said what his movie wanted to express, and Gu Wei was disappointed. They are all promotional selling points.
Chen Zihe is a professional film critic and a big V on Weibo. He was invited to attend the premiere of [Wolf Warrior 2] today.
Before coming, he had already received a red envelope from the crew. As a film critic with professional ethics, he decided that as long as the movie was not too bad, he would publish a praise article with more than 800 words when he returned.
[Wolf Warrior 1] He has also seen it. To be honest, Chen Zihe thinks the first part was well shot.
Horizontal comparison, it is already a rare masterpiece among domestic military films.
However, movies in a series are generally not as good as the last. I just don’t know if Wu Jing’s [Wolf Warrior 2] can maintain the level of the first movie.
As long as the storyline and fighting scenes are not downgraded, and with Gu Wei joining the cast, it should be easy for "Wolf Warrior 2" to have a box office of over 1 billion.
In fact, before the original release of [Wolf Warrior 2], it had signed a guaranteed contract of 800 million with the publisher [Jingcheng Culture].
Even without Gu Wei, this movie is still expected by the industry to reach a box office of one billion.
Now that Gu Wei, an actor with the most box-office appeal in domestic entertainment, has joined the cast, co-producers such as Enlight, Bona, and Wanda believe that [Wolf Warrior 2] will have no problem with the box office exceeding 1.5 billion.
The lights in the theater dimmed and the movie officially started.
[Wolf Warrior 2] continues the story of the first film. At the beginning, "Leng Feng" played by Wu Jing killed the village bully who was demolishing the village for the sake of the family members of his comrades who had sacrificed their lives.
Due to violation of discipline, he had to take off his military uniform and come to Africa alone to develop.
As soon as the camera turned, in a modern factory, various workers were busy working. Their skin ranged from black to yellow, and they were obviously not in China.
Then Gu Wei appeared in a camouflage uniform. He was obviously in a factory, but he walked by with an AK-47 rifle. The workers next to him were not surprised at all.
Through Gu Wei’s dialogue with the factory employees, we all know that this factory is in war-torn Africa, and the workers include migrant workers from China and locals.
And Gu Wei is the owner of this factory.
To be precise, his father is a factory owner, and he is the "second generation rich" who was assigned to manage the factory.
Due to frequent wars in the local area, the factory has its own security team, which is equipped with real weapons and ammunition.
Gu Wei, the rich second generation, is an avid military enthusiast. Since it was inconvenient to handle these weapons and ammunition at home, he applied with his family to manage a factory in Africa, so that he could experience the feeling of real guns and ammunition.
“This setting is very interesting.” Chen Zihe watched the two male protagonists appear separately at the beginning of the movie, and thought about what he recorded in the small notebook in his hand.
He is a professional film critic, and even if he praises something, he has to say it in a meaningful way.
Then, the plot gradually unfolded. Because the mother of his godson "Xiao Hei" worked in Gu Wei's factory, Wu Jing took his godson to see his mother.
He met Gu Wei fatefully, and Wu Jing's cold temperament aroused great interest in Gu Wei.
At this time, Gu Wei was still a rich man who didn't know the heights of the world. After several provocations, he asked for a competition, and was then easily crushed by Wu Jing in terms of fighting and shooting.
So Gu Wei's attitude towards Wu Jing changed 180 degrees, and he began to stalk him, insisting on becoming a disciple, hoping that Wu Jing could teach him fighting, shooting and other military tactical skills.
Wu Jing was moved by Gu Wei's sincerity and began to teach him all the skills that a real special forces soldier would know.
The two have since become a master and apprentice relationship.
After a period of practice, Gu Wei's various abilities improved rapidly, and he was recognized by his master Wu Jing.
Wu Jing felt that he was a natural special soldier, and promised him that after returning to China, he would recommend Gu Wei to his former leader to join the army.
"Why does this plot look so familiar? It's a bit like [Zorro]." Chen Zihe touched his chin and thought.
At this time, the audience in the theater was attracted by the plot of the movie. Gu Wei's growth line was still very interesting to watch, and there was a sense of reward from playing a game and upgrading.
What follows is the beginning of the original version of [Wolf Warrior 2]. A war breaks out in the area where Wu Jing works. He protects some of the Chinese people who evacuate to the ships coming from China.
From here on, the movie is a gunfight all the way. Gu Wei rescues Dr. Chen and his assistant "Rachel" in the hospital due to an accident, and Wu Jing rushes all the way back to his apprentice's factory.
In the factory, the two led the workers to start a big battle with the villain mercenaries.
After a battle, and finally with the help of a warship, the two defeated the big villain "Dad" and his men.
Under the waving five-star red flag, government troops and rebel forces became angry one after another, and the evacuation of overseas Chinese was successful!
[Wolf Warrior 2] A total of 120 minutes, 6 battles, Gu Wei and Wu Jing fought from the sky to the sea, cars, tanks, planes, all kinds of weapons were used, and the fighting was even more intense. Meat, the audience was extremely excited!
At the end of the film, the sentence "No matter what dangers you encounter overseas, please remember that there is a strong motherland behind you!" appeared on the Chinese passport, which ignited the emotions of the audience present.
At this time, everyone was excited and felt an extremely strong sense of pride!
"I feel a bit ashamed of the money I received. This movie is really good. I didn't expect that a domestic war movie could have so many big scenes. It's so exciting." After the movie ended, Chen Zihe was filled with excitement, but his expression remained unchanged. murmured.
"Wow, this movie is so exciting. I said Gu Wei can definitely do it, right? Sister Yifei." Nazha applauded along with the audience after watching the movie, feeling happy for Gu Wei.
"Indeed, this movie is not inferior to some Hollywood action movies to some extent, and it is stronger than them in terms of concept. Wu Jing is very powerful." Liu Yifei analyzed seriously.
(End of this chapter)