Chapter 460 Word-of-mouth Controversy
In the auditorium, there were bursts of applause, a visual feast that fascinated most people present.
But Yu Dong and Wang Zhongjun unconsciously raised the corners of their mouths.
In June, two major dramas, Bona's "King of Guns" and Huayi's "The Spy," will join forces to compete with the US$85 million "Passengers"!
“Director Li, this is indeed our first major science fiction production in China, it’s wonderful!” Yu Dong smiled with his face trembling with fat.
Before Li Chen could speak, two brothers, Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei, came up again: "Mr. Yu is right, it's an eye-opener!" If you have time, don’t refuse, haha.”
Wang Zhonglei was wondering why his eldest brother was carrying the sedan for Fatty Yu.
This was a bit harsh to Li Chen’s ears. The premiere of “The Spy” happened to be the day when “Passengers” was released globally.
He has a shitty time!
"Mr. Yu and Mr. Wang are too polite. 85 million US dollars must be worthy of several other producers." Li Chen said a few perfunctory words to the two of them before walking away to socialize with others.
Yu Dong and Xiao Wang started chatting and laughing.
"Mr. Yu, Director Li's film is good to watch, but have you noticed that there seems to be something wrong with the male protagonist who selfishly awakens the heroine!" Wang Zhongjun pointed out.
Wang Zhonglei seemed to have realized why his elder brother was carrying the sedan for Fatty Yu just now.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend!
Yu Dong chuckled and said: "President Wang said that the male protagonist is a bit selfish, isn't that a problem?"
"It's so interesting that enemies turn into lovers. Director Li is really good at creating!"
"I'm afraid you and I wouldn't dare to write like this in "The Spy" and "The King of Guns", but Director Li has a way!"
Both of them are old foxes, and they didn't speak clearly. , but the other party already understands what the other party means.
The premiere is over, and some people on Weibo can’t wait to post their thoughts after watching the premiere.
But there is one item that is extremely eye-catching and highly discussed!
“After all, we cannot choose in life. Life is always unfair. All that is left to us is the attitude towards it and our own choices!”
“This is a way to forcefully change the fate of others. The story of how a person achieves redemption and how a person whose destiny is changed against his will achieves forgiveness. Highly recommended!”
“It tries to use personal heroism to modify and rationalize the male protagonist’s bad behavior. The space content is just that. A layer of gorgeous and hollow skin, Leo’s machismo rules the universe!”
The last post was hotly discussed and was trending the next morning.
"There have been clues that Little Plum has a bad outlook on life for a long time!" "You can see it in "Shoplifters"!" "The arrival of Tang Wei has exposed Little Plum's restless nature!"
Li Chen is still dreaming, I was woken up by my fiancée on the other side of the ocean.
Li Chen answered the phone with his eyes closed: "Qianqian, do you know what time it is in Beijing."
Liu Yifei laughed heartily: "I only know that it is one o'clock in the afternoon in Hollywood. , my mother and I are getting ready to board the plane.”
“You are on the hot search, little plum”
"Just go ahead and get on it. It's not the first time I've been on trending searches. It's worth a phone call from overseas to wake me up." This is your first time! Get up and take a look, you have to do morning exercises anyway."
Liu Yifei hung up the phone, she believed that her fiancé must understand what this meant.
"Sissi, this Tang Wei is here, what's going on? How did she appear at the premiere of "Passengers"?"
Liu Xiaoli saw this hot spot on her mobile phone , his face looked a little ugly.
Li An came to her again and again, hoping that her daughter would star in "Lust, Caution", but she was offended.
Liu Yifei was afraid that her mother would think too much, so she quickly took Liu Xiaoli's arm affectionately and said coquettishly: "Mom, don't think too much, I asked Yang Siwei."
"She said Li Chen was just He felt that the superiors only punished Tang Wei, which was a bit like picking on the weak, but he just couldn't stand it."
At the same time, Yang Siwei also received a call from his subordinates.
Sina Entertainment News
""Passengers" premiered, and the guests and the audience gave unanimous praise! I think this is the effect that a science fiction film should have."
"The film makes the audience feel happy by combining pure love and human redemption into one Not only can I experience the most authentic and warm emotions between people, but I also constantly think about the answer to the ultimate proposition of "What is the value of life" during the movie viewing process? "
" "Space." "Passenger" is a machismo monologue by DiCaprio. "
Yang Siwei came to the company early with a scary look on his face.
This is the first time someone has broken the rules.
Controversial or even polarizing reviews of a movie are generally not revealed after its premiere.
Because the media that the film studio can invite are basically managed.
This is an unwritten rule in the industry.
But now it is obvious that someone is causing trouble.
It’s not hard to guess who it is.
Li Chen flew to Hollywood with the crew of "Passengers" early in the morning.
The day after tomorrow "Passengers" will premiere at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
Before I even got on the plane, Han Sanping’s phone number came through.
"What's going on? Why are these hot searches becoming more and more disregarding the overall situation! It's time to rectify it!" Han Sanping's voice on the phone was quite dissatisfied.
Don’t you know that his words hit the mark, and soon after, the hot search was indeed corrected. The film "Passengers" is the first science fiction blockbuster in mainland China, which is of extraordinary significance.
As for the media, several of their producers have said hello, and there must be no other voice!
"What else can happen? I, Li Chen, have a lot of reputations! There are always 'tricksters' who want to drag me into trouble!" Li Chen said without caring.
He just called Yang Siwei and asked Yang Siwei not to respond for the time being.
This wave of "negative assistance" is not a bad thing for the box office in the first week.
As for after the first week, bad things can also be good things.
"Then you are indifferent?" Han Sanping was really convinced by Li Chen and was not anxious at all.
"Why are you in a hurry, Director Han, please be patient. I tell you an iron rule, the more controversial a film by a great director, the more people will watch it."
"This is done by people. It’s determined by the curiosity.”
Han Sanping was stunned and secretly thought that Li Chen was right.
The eternal pain in his heart: "The Promise" is just an example!
"Of course, the premise is that the reputation of "Passengers" after its release will not collapse like "The Promise" and "Three Guns"."
Han Sanping's eyebrows stood up: "Speaking of " "Three Guns" Just "Three Guns", why are you mentioning "The Promise"! What happened to "The Promise"? I'm just asking you what happened to "The Promise". Hey. Hey."
"You're a bastard again. Hang up my phone!”
In the past two days since Li Chen flew to Los Angeles, the popularity of “Passengers” has continued to rise.
Even Zhang Weiping came out to patch up Li Chen, saying that he had watched "Shoplifters" and "New World", which simply ruined people's outlook on life.
More and more netizens are very curious about how "Passengers" interprets Leonardo DiCaprio's machismo, saying they will definitely "witness it" with their own eyes!
All this is within the plan of Wang Zhonglei and Yu Dong.
Huayi Headquarters
"Big brother really has a clever trick. It would be best to make Li Chen as bad as Chen Kaige! "Shoplifters" and "New World" did not dislodge him. ! ”
"I don't believe he can pass smoothly this time!"
Wang Zhonglei was so proud that his joy was written all over his face.
Wang Zhongjun, on the other hand, was calm and measured: "It depends on God and people, and this time it is all thanks to Yu Dong!"
Bona President's Office
"Mr. Yu, There is a lot of buzz online now, but many people who had not paid attention to "Passengers" said they would go to the theater to see it. "Yu Dong's secretary was a little worried.
Yu Dong sneered: "The more, the better. The more people go, the more people will know that what is said on the Internet is not true." Harmony, maybe it will be released in advance."
The secretary left the office, Yu Dong snorted and said to himself: "It's not that you don't like Bona, I'll let you know. What does it mean that too many ants kill an elephant! Everyone is pushing for it!”
Two days later, reports of the Hollywood premiere of “Passengers” came back to China.
International Online Reporting
"Reprinted from the "Variety" report, the visual special effects and art design of "Passengers" are breathtaking. It is hard to imagine that this is a science fiction film made in China."
"Reprinted from the Hollywood Daily Report: So full of The imaginative story setting should have discussed the themes of immortality and where humanity will go in the future more deeply, but the film’s discussion of happiness and the value of life was so superficial.”
“Yesterday, China's first sci-fi romance film "Passengers" starring Li Ming and Fan Zhitong premiered at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. "
"Fan Zhitong, who recently made a splash at the Cannes Film Festival, has been enthusiastically sought after by American media and male movie fans. "
" Warner executives, Disney executives, Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron, "Twilight" Samsung and other big stars all appeared to support Li Chen. "
On the last leg of the private plane to London, Fan Zhitong squeezed in next to Li Chen in high spirits.
Having never been to Hollywood, I don’t know how powerful Brother Chen is.
Three of the top six companies came to the premiere.
There are countless movie stars and singers, including Oscar-winning actress and popular celebrities like Sweetie Britney.
Being in Crystal Wu, I don’t know how powerful Brother Chen is!
Fan Zhiteng went to Crystal Wu with the crew yesterday.
When I came back, I was stimulated.
This is the life that a wealthy family should have.
Helipads, golf courses, movie theaters, bars, bowling alleys, swimming pools, domestic luxury houses, and crystal towers are all available.
What is not available in domestic luxury houses, Crystal Wu also has it.
Compared with the big-name Hollywood stars at the premiere, her international style seems to have a long way to go.
"Brother Chen, you really didn't say anything to Yifei, Crystal Wu, what a romantic name."
Fan Zhitong exhaled in Li Chen's ear like a blue breath.
Actually, what she wanted to say was not a romantic name at all, but: What a big, big house!
“If I had a boyfriend like you, I would probably wake up laughing in my dreams.”
Li Chen was tired of hearing such flattery and glanced at Fan Chongyi: "You are Mr. Fan, don't envy others."
Fan Congyi looked resentful: "Brother Chen, please don't laugh at me, Mr. Fan." In front of you, I am not just a star!”
(End of this chapter)