Chapter 153: Returning the favor
Wow~
The media immediately went crazy.
The box office has exceeded 100 million, which is already a big affirmation. Can it still surpass the box office of "Shark Beach"?
You must know that "Shark Beach" is now the annual box office champion.
Doesn't that mean "A World Without Thieves" will become the annual box office champion.
“Thank you Director Zhang Chen for your bold prediction on the box office of “A World Without Thieves”. Of course I also hope that the more the better...”
Feng Xiaogang bowed his thanks and felt that inviting Zhang Chen today was really a treat. Right.
What is propaganda? What is propaganda?
Zhang Chen is helping to promote "A World Without Thieves".
Because he is not a producer, but he is also the current annual box office champion, so the effect he said is better than what Feng Xiaogang himself said.
Zhang Chen smiled, but did not sit down. Instead, he said to Feng Xiaogang: "Director Feng, how about we make a bet?"
Feng Xiaogang was so unhappy with Zhang Chen. The routine of playing cards according to common sense was a bit difficult to adapt to for a while, and the initiative of the premiere seemed to have been completely controlled by him.
He first looked at Zhang Guoli in the audience. Does that mean you arranged all this?
Zhang Guoli shook his head.
Feng Xiaogang looked at Zhang Chen again, it was this kid who made his own decision.
But now it’s the premiere, and Feng Xiaogang can’t refuse.
"What kind of bet does Director Zhang want to make?"
"Bet on whether the box office of "A World Without Thieves" can exceed 100 million! If it exceeds 100 million, please ask Director Feng to make a cameo in my next film. If a role does not cost over 100 million, then I will be your assistant director for Director Feng’s next work for free.”
At this moment, Feng Xiaogang was a little suspicious of Zhang Chen’s motives.
It felt like Chi Guoguo was helping him promote the movie, and he took the initiative to help find topics.
Why did Zhang Chen do this?
This is not the end, Zhang Chen added: "Oh, by the way, I promise to do what I say. If I lose, I will really be your assistant director. I will never be like Zhou Xingxing... …”
Zhang Chen’s obvious words immediately aroused the curiosity of the media.
The host was also sensible and immediately asked: "Director Feng, what kind of Zhou Xingxing did Director Zhang say?"
At this moment, Feng Xiaogang wanted to give Zhang Chen a thumbs up.
Zhou Xingxing broke the appointment. This was originally a hype point he designed, but he never thought of how to detonate it. He didn't expect Zhang Chen to detonate it for him.
He is simply a living Bodhisattva~
"Okay, Director Zhang Chen, I made this bet with you..."
Feng Xiaogang's acting skills are not bad, at this time he has already I completely understood that Zhang Chen was trying to flatter himself and immediately cooperated.
Then he turned to the host next to him with a helpless expression: "Originally I didn't want to talk about this, but since Director Zhang has said it, let me explain it.
This is what happened. At the beginning of the year, I had a verbal agreement with Mr. Star, which was to play a guest role in each other's movie.
Then in July, I made a special trip to Hong Kong to appear in "Kung Fu". I played a guest role as the leader of the Ax Gang. When "A World Without Thieves" was released, I asked Mr. Xing to come over and help me play a guest role, but Mr. Xing said that the schedule was not suitable and refused to cooperate...
Actually, it was In this matter, I think Master Xing's approach is quite inappropriate. As everyone said, I have fulfilled my promise. When it comes to you, it won't count. In the words of us Beijing people, Master Xing's approach is not enough. .”
Feng Xiaogang did not continue to comment, but his meaning was expressed clearly.
Zhang Chen didn't say anything else this time and sat down peacefully.
Of course he didn't do this just for licking. He is already a billionaire director. Although he has little qualifications, his box office is high enough to be on par with Feng Xiaogang.
The reason why I did this was entirely to return the favor.
Feng Xiaogang and the backbone of the Beijing circle took sides during the scolding. Although they did not take sides immediately, it was still a favor.
All debts of gratitude must be repaid.
Zhang Chen was reciprocating the favor.
Wow~
The media was abuzz again, and many people raised their hands to ask questions.
Feng Xiaogang looked at the turbulent scene and raised his voice: "Sorry everyone, today is the press conference of "A World Without Thieves". I won't discuss the mutual guest appearances here. I will only answer the question about "A World Without Thieves" "Relevant issues."
When he said this, many raised hands were put down, but there were still people who persisted.
Feng Xiaogang clicked on one, and the other party immediately asked: "Director Feng, do you think Zhou Xingxing's not guest-starring in your movie will have an impact on the final box office of "A World Without Thieves"?"
That's what I heard. question, other reporters reacted immediately.
Why didn’t we think of asking this?
The organizer only said that they would not discuss guest appearances, but would only discuss "A World Without Thieves". So wouldn't it be over if they combined the two issues?
Feng Xiaogang did not expect that the other party was such a thief, but the words had already been spoken, so he could only reply: "Of course not. Director Zhang Chen is a billionaire director. He just praised "A World Without Thieves" so much. , I am naturally confident.”
Feng Xiaogang thought to himself that Zhang Chen was so cooperative today, so it would be okay to borrow his name again.
The premiere climaxed with a series of sexy moves by Zhang Chen, and the effect was very good. Even Dong Jianqiang later told him that the effect of such publicity was simply great.
With this operation, the exposure rate of "A World Without Thieves" has increased a lot. Converted into box office, it may be 10 million or 20 million.
After the premiere, the organizer arranged a thank you banquet.
Zhang Chen wanted to go to the bathroom, and when he was passing by a corridor, a room suddenly opened, and then a small hand pulled him in.
"Sister Lianhua, woo~"
......
In the hall, Fan Jiuyi searched everywhere for traces of Zhang Chen, but to no avail.
Then she began to think in reverse, looking for traces of Li Lianhua, but to no avail. It's over~
At this moment, Sister Jiuyi has a 90% probability of determining that Zhang Chen was the one who killed the old witch.
Sure enough, it didn’t take long before I saw two people walking out of a corridor one after another.
Just as she was about to step forward to ask, Feng Xiaogang approached Zhang Chen first: "Director Zhang, thank you so much for today. Your operation has saved us a lot of trouble."
"Director Feng is so polite. I am reciprocating the favor. Director Feng helped me so much some time ago. I have always kept this favor in my heart. Today I finally found an opportunity to repay the favor."
"Haha, Director Zhang. Don’t leave in a hurry, there will be an internal private party later. We are all our own people, so come together~”
At this time, Feng Xiaogang had regarded Zhang Chen as his little brother and was preparing to introduce some friends in his small circle to him.
Zhang Chen can do anything.
It is a routine practice to have a thank you reception after the premiere. The main purpose is to provide a venue for the organizer to connect with the guests who came to support the event.
Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Guoli walked around the venue holding wine glasses, taking care of everything they should, and then appeared in a private room.
“I won’t introduce you, everyone knows you~”
Indeed, we all know each other.
Zhang Guoli, Feng Xiaogang, He Bing, Uncle Ge, Zhang Hanyu...
Total together, the number of people does not exceed 10, which can be regarded as Feng Xiaogang's own small circle.
"Director Zhang, I really want to thank you for helping to promote the movie today..."
Feng Xiaogang raised his glass, Zhang Chen also picked it up and touched it, "Don't mention it, Director Zhang. If so, just call me Zhang Chen.”
"Okay, Zhang Chen, let's go one by one~"
Everyone drank in one gulp.
"Zhang Chen, do you really think "A World Without Thieves" can have a box office of over 100 million?" It was Zhang Guoli who asked this question.
After all the operations tonight, they were a little unsure whether Zhang Chen was really optimistic about this movie, or if it was just a promotion.
“Of course it is true. Although what I said tonight is propaganda, it is not adulterated at all.”
Even Feng Xiaogang was a little surprised now.
He thought Zhang Chen was just like him, just talking casually when promoting movies.
"Everyone, don't you yourselves know the quality of "A World Without Thieves"? What I said is not flattery, it is all my true thoughts.
A group of people have gathered The best actors, the movie's rhythm is just right, and the subject matter is novel. If a movie like this can't break 100 million, then what kind of movie can break 100 million?
Of course, it may be a little difficult to surpass "Shark Beach", and you have to pay attention. Opponent's slander..."
"You mean Zhou Xingxing's "Kung Fu"?"
Zhang Chen nodded.
"How else can he discredit us? The most he can discredit is Hei Milk Tea's acting skills..." Zhang Guoli obviously also knew that Liu Milk Tea was the shortcoming of this movie.
To say that the only one among these actors who has poor acting skills is probably Liu Milk Tea.
Zhang Chen shook his head: "If I want to criticize "A World Without Thieves", I will grasp one point - the values promoted by "A World Without Thieves" are wrong."
Looking at everyone's confusion, Zhang Chen explained: "The hero and heroine of the story "A World Without Thieves" are a pair of thieves. What you want to express is that the prodigal son never exchanges money for his return, or that his deeds do not matter his heart, right?"
Seeing everyone nodding, Zhang Chencai said: "But I don't care about that, I will seize their identities.
No matter what Wang Bo and his wife did, their identities are thieves. Could it be that he has done it now? Can good deeds make up for the bad deeds done in the past?
Gong is merit and fault is fault, do you understand?
I just stick to "A World Without Thieves" and "Young and Dangerous". Use the same routine.
The plot of "Young and Dangerous" is very simple. Who are Chen Haonan and his gang? They are a gangster. Are they good people? They collect protection fees every day and grab territory. Can they be good people?
But what to do if we want to portray them as positive images? It’s simple, just find a group of worse people to be the villains.
In this way, the actions of Chen Haonan and others will be righteous, and the audience will regard them as good people without sin when watching.
Because everyone’s values are actually very simple. Those who are bullied by bad people must be good people.
For the same reason in "A World Without Thieves", Wang Bo and his wife are thieves. Even if they are ready to stop, they are still thieves. They are still thieves even if they protect Shagen. This identity will never change.
It's just that they met a group of worse thieves, and it seemed that they became the righteous party.
I wrote a letter to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, using the same routine. Why was "Young and Dangerous" banned, but "A World Without Thieves" was openly released? "
After Zhang Chen finished speaking, the private room suddenly became quiet.
Everyone, look at me and I look at you.
Feng Xiaogang smacked his lips. , looked at Zhang Chen with disbelief:
"I'm so lucky that I didn't become your rival. If "A World Without Thieves" had collided with "Shark Beach" instead of "Kung Fu", I wouldn't have been turned into carbon by you~"
"Yes, fortunately "Shark Beach" did not choose the Spring Festival period." Zhang Guoli also agreed.
He Bing went even further: "There is also the matter of reporting "Bigstar" a while ago. How on earth do you have such a big brain and how come you can think of all kinds of tricks..."
The atmosphere seemed a little awkward for a moment.
Zhang Guoli immediately smoothed things over: "He Bing didn't mean that, he just wanted to express his admiration..."
He Bing also reacted and echoed: "Yes, yes, I just want to express my sigh, nothing else."
After eating the meal, Zhang Chen seemed to have become one of his own.
Zhang Guoli wanted to do something else, so Zhang Chen hurriedly begged for mercy: "Uncle Guoli, I can't help it anymore. I have to catch a plane to the United States tomorrow."
(End of this chapter)