Chapter 503 The King of Suspense
"Laughing River" and "The Orphan of Zhao" both exceeded 100 million in two weeks after their release. However, "Laughing River" obviously lacks stamina, and its daily box office has dropped to around 3 million. .
The latecomer "The Orphan of Zhao" was released one day later.
According to data released by Bona, the former reported revenue of 131 million as of last week.
According to Xingmei, the latter reported revenue of 145 million as of last week.
"The Ancient City" stands out, with a box office of 340 million in the 17 days it was released. Today, the daily box office is still around 5.5 million.
Zhao Benxuan predicted that "Let the Bullets Fly" would not be able to hurt "Laughing Rivers and Lakes", but would shoot at "The Orphan of Zhao" first. It was just a joke.
"Bullet" hasn't been released yet, but "Laughing Out Loud" has already made me laugh out loud.
Industry insiders predict that 150 million is the limit for "Laughing Rivers and Lakes".
And "The Orphan of Zhao" may exceed 200 million, and Chen Kaige will break his own record and become a member of the 200 million club.
A smile uglier than crying appeared on Lao Chen's face: "Hong, these media are so bad!"
"I don't care about the 200 million club at all. Do I need to prove myself with the box office? ? I don’t need it!”
Chen Hong gently caressed the somewhat demonic old baby: “Okay, okay, Pigeon, they don’t understand you, I understand you.”
Perhaps it was the repeated questions from the media that allowed Chen Kaige to finally embark on the path of high-box office movies with main themes in the future.
The more you say you don’t care, the more you care in your heart.
Fans on Li Chen's Weibo are asking about the release date of the second part of "The Ancient City".
Li Chen also gave a reply: 2011 summer schedule.
The production of "The Invisible Guest" is about to be completed, and the film selector from Berlin has come to China to meet with Li Chen twice.
Not only that, Dieter Koslick, the chairman of the Berlin Film Festival, also called Li Chen three times and repeatedly invited him to come to Berlin.
He also has difficulties. The Berlin Film Festival has always favored Chinese filmmakers.
Lao Mouzi and Bald King both have two gold and silver bears. Berlin can be said to be a blessed place for Chinese filmmakers.
But this year, it seems that the Chinese filmmakers have agreed upon it, and none of the big names have signed up.
This made Dieter Koslick turn his face.
"Li, come to Berlin, there are still fans of yours among the judges this time." Dieter Koslick felt that his words were a bit weak.
“My fans?”
"Yes, Sandy Powell."
"It's him." Li Chen suddenly realized.
At that time, Li Chen sold the remake rights of "New World" to Warner.
Warner has successively filmed "The Departed" adapted from Infernal Affairs and "Order" adapted from "The New World"!
Both are directed by Sandy Powell.
"Yes, and our German actor Nina Hoss also likes your "Buried Alive". I sincerely invite you to come to Berlin."
"I know that your "Invisible Guest" is about to be completed. , the time is a bit tight.”
“But it doesn’t matter, as long as you can make it before the second batch of lists is announced on January 18.”
The news that Li Chen is targeting Berlin is spreading. And go.
Li Congcheng, Huang Xiaoming, and Hui Yinghong were all talking about it in the crew.
"Is it too late? Isn't it a bit too hasty?" Hui Yinghong didn't hold back and got along well with mainland actors.
"Sister Hong, it depends on who it is. Films like Director Li, Director Zhang, and Director Chen have long been targeted by the selectors of these film festivals." Li Congtong explained with a smile, she The scenes have just been completed.
"Yes, I'm afraid as soon as Director Li turns on the phone, someone from Berlin will follow up." Huang Xiaoming guessed.
"The Invisible Guest" is indeed about to be completed.
The scene has entered its final stage and its climax.
The mother played by Hui Yinghong is putting on makeup.
Hui Yinghong was still a little nervous. The crew told her that this thin piece of skin cost 200,000 yuan.
"Sister Hong, don't be nervous. When Zhou Xun was filming "Painted Skin" that year, Zhou Xun's human skin cost 900,000 yuan. He had to make sure to tear it off beautifully, otherwise he would have to do it again."
"You don't have to, just tear it off once. You don't have to think about whether it's beautiful or not." Li Chen smiled and reassured Hui Yinghong.
"Thank you, Director Li, I understand." Hui Yinghong nodded and smiled.
"Start when you are ready. Pay attention to your aura. From now on, you are not a housewife, but an experienced and sharp-tongued barrister."
"Confidence must be reflected in every move. "Li Chen warned again.
Hui Yinghong breathed calmly and smiled and said: "I understand Director Li."
Wang Xueqi and Li Zhengtong looked at Hui Yinghong's makeup and sighed: "Teacher Wang, Sister Hong, this Once you put on the makeup and the wig, you really look like a different person.”
“I’m afraid that after the movie is released, many people will think that they are two actors.”
Wang Xueqi nodded and smiled: "Director Li's crew are all elites."
"The same goes for Xiaoming. Your eyes are the key to this scene. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul."
>"You went from closing the door tightly at the beginning to gradually opening the window. The look in your eyes There is a process of change, which is the result of mutual testing between the two of you. You can figure it out yourself."
Huang Xiaoming nodded: "Director Li, I looked in the mirror at least five times last night and found some inspiration. ”
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"Action!"
The lawyer played by Hui Yinghong went deeper and gained Huang Xiaoming's trust little by little. Huang Xiaoming quickly walked to the table and pointed to the photo in the newspaper: "This photo proves the possibility of my rhetoric!"
Hui Yinghong finally came up with his last resort: "You He didn’t listen carefully to what I said and ignored the details.”
“The boy’s mother was in the room at the time!” Huang Xiaoming still insisted.
"I told you that that day she had a day off, and she and her husband made an appointment with Miss Li Yu (the real name of the mistress) to go to the hotel." Hui Yinghong remained calm and collected.
"I said this photo proves the boy's mother" Huang Xiaoming still emphasized the photo,
"The photo is fake, Mr. Liu Han!" Hui Yinghong suddenly raised her voice.
Huang Xiaoming was stunned.
“The photo is a composite.” Hui Yinghong became calm again.
Huang Xiaoming laughed at himself, as if he couldn't believe it.
Hui Yinghong picked up the newspaper and pointed at the mirror in the photo: "Look at the reflection in the mirror."
"Tell me, do you want my help?"
"Cut! No, Sister Hong, what you said is too flat and has no power at all."
"The foreshadowing in front of you is just a smoke bomb, this sentence is the fatal blow. The beginning, so it must hit people’s hearts directly and even have a savior flavor.”
Li Chen suddenly shouted "Cut", and Wang Xueqi, who was talking a few words in succession, also nodded frequently.
“Do it again!”
“Okay, Director Li.” Hui Yinghong took a deep breath.
The effect was much better the second time. There was a bit of bewitching in Hui Yinghong’s words.
Hearing this was like a magic spell in Huang Xiaoming's ears, which made Huang Xiaoming extremely shaken by the loss of his heart at this moment.
"Do you want to convince the judge that you are innocent? Then admit that you killed Li Yu!" Hui Yinghong followed the lead.
"I admit it!" Huang Xiaoming blurted out, his whole body trembling slightly unconsciously.
I admit it, it made the room extremely quiet. The sudden ringing of the landline phone broke the quiet atmosphere.
"Cut! This step is over, Sister Hong, get ready. The next step is to peel off the skin and remove makeup."
"Okay, Director Li."
"Xiaoming will look at you next."
Huang Xiaoming knew what Director Li meant. After Hui Yinghong took off her makeup, she revealed her true face. The expression on his face must be one of shock, deep fear and Unbelievable.
The last scene was shot four times. Huang Xiaoming's expression either lacked fear or was too superficial.
“The Invisible Guest is finished!” Following Li Chen’s calm words, the crew burst into applause to celebrate the completion.
In the afternoon, "The Invisible Guest" held a finishing press conference. This was the first time "The Invisible Guest" met with the media since it was launched more than a month ago.
The main creators sat on the stage and were interviewed by the media.
"Director Li, is this drama going to hit the Golden Bear?" Sina's reporter asked the question that everyone is most concerned about.
“Yes, Mr. Dieter Koslick, the chairman of the Berlin Film Festival, has kindly invited me, and I can’t refuse.”
On the stage were Wang Xueqi, Hui Yinghong, Li Congtong and Huang Xiaoming. All with a smile.
"Director Li, are you confident in catching the bear this time? If you can catch the bear, you will become an unprecedented three-gold director in the world."
"Let's talk about the shortlisting first. Let you talk about it this way, it seems that even the shortlisting process has been omitted."
The media cheered, but no one took the shortlisting seriously.
With Li Chen’s fame and the initiative of the Berlin Film Festival chairman to invite him, Li Chen will not be the only one who loses face if he is not shortlisted.
"Teacher Wang Xueqi, last time in "Mei Lanfang" you passed by the Berlin Best Actor. This time you are starring in another film directed by the Palme d'Or. Are you confident that Berlin will become the emperor?"
Everyone at the scene could hear the little thought behind this question.
This is to compare Chen Kaige and Li Chen.
Wang Xueqi smiled and said: "I am honored to be able to star in the play of these two directors. As for whether I can win the award, Director Li didn't talk about it just now. Let's wait until we are shortlisted."
Reporters Everyone laughed out loud.
"Xiaoming, you are the male protagonist of "The Invisible Guest", can you tell us the outline of this drama?"
Huang Xiaoming turned to look at Li Chen and smiled. : "I don't dare to do this. Director Li is still here."
Everyone laughed.
Huang Xiaoming added: "But I can tell you that this drama is quite good-looking, and the plot twists and turns again and again. No one can guess the outcome until the end."
“It can be said that I didn’t watch it No suspense-themed movie can surpass Director Li's "The Invisible Guest"!"
"It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the king of suspense movies."
The media was in an uproar. It was given such a high rating.
Li Zhengtong and Hui Yinghong also took advantage of the opportunity: "I can testify that what Xiaoming said is not exaggerated at all."
At the end of the press conference, Li Chen shook his head and smiled: "Xiaoming, you brought me such a tall Hat, if Berlin is not shortlisted, I will become a big joke.”
Huang Xiaoming laughed loudly: “Director Li, if your movie is not shortlisted, I won’t get a cent from your future movies. "
"Xiao Ming, you are so smart. There are many actors in the industry who are dissatisfied with Director Li's plays. Who doesn't want zero pay? I want it too." Li Zhengyi said with a smile, exposing Huang Xiaoming's idea in one sentence. Be careful.
(End of this chapter)