Chapter 193: The Premiere Begins (Part I)
Xu Shun is a great director, which is recognized in the industry, and the public also recognizes it this way. So when his film was going to have a premiere, it was really star-studded, and celebrity cars came with stars from all walks of life in dresses.
Xu Shun is the director today, he is the host, so he stands outside the theater and warmly greets the guests. Today he is wearing a brand-new dress, his hair is neatly combed and shiny, and his beard has been specially trimmed, and the whole person looks very energetic.
The production cycle of a movie is longer than that of a general TV series, especially for movies that use a lot of special effects, and the post-production is much longer than the shooting time.
Although this "Palace Secret Case" did not use so many special effects, in order to keep improving, Xu Shun still worked on post-production for nearly four months. So half a year has passed, and the movie that Wang Bao participated in for the first time has just been released.
"Oh, Brother Wang, you came early today, save face, let's drink well when it's over in a while, you can't sneak away." Xu Shun pulled a bearded, tall, burly old man and spoke enthusiastically.
This person he called Lao Wang is a famous producer in the world's Chinese film circle, and it is said that more than 500 movies have been made by him.
For this kind of gold medal producer, although Xu Shun and these directors are good, they are also a head lower than these people. Because many times, these producers decide whether a movie will be successful or not.
Although Xu Shun doesn't have to beg Lao Wang now, the two are good friends, and Lao Wang can come over early to cheer him on, of course he is very happy.
"No, no, you know, your sister-in-law looks at me very strictly now, and I'm not in good health now, so I don't need to drink wine. "This Lao Wang is also a real person, so he speaks very sincerely, so Xu Shun is not good at what to say.
"That's okay, then make an appointment another day, I'll say hello for a while, brother, you go in first and rest, let's talk again later." ”
"Okay, you get busy first! I'm too old to stand, so I'll go in first. After saying that, he patted Xu Shun's arm, and then strode into the theater.
Today's premiere is held at the Beijing Cinema, a theater with a history of more than 100 years. It was originally a place for those dignitaries and aristocrats to listen to dramas, and after the rise of buying movies, it was changed to a movie theater. The Beijing Cinema is also the first cinema in the capital, and it is as famous as the Magic City Cinema in the magic capital.
Although the Beijing cinema has been around for a long time, the equipment inside is all up to date, and it is impossible for a film from a director with a certain reputation to premiere here.
Xu Shun's qualifications and fame are certainly enough, and he is still held in the main hall of the Beijing movie, not the other four side halls. This is a symbol of identity and strength, how many directors in China are looking forward to holding the premiere in the main hall of the Beijing film but can't, showing Xu Shun's strength.
"Director Xu, congratulations on the big sale of the film!"
Liang Weichao, the king of film and television, walked over from the red carpet, stretched out his hands far away, and looked respectful, which made people feel that this person understands etiquette and can be a man. But when Xu Shun saw him coming, a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes, and then he greeted him with a smile, took two steps forward, and shook hands with Liang Weichao.
"Wei Chao! You're so busy, you don't have to rush over if you don't have time! Look at it, how embarrassed I am, delaying your movie shooting, right?" Xu Shun, who had a warm smile on his face, said words with sand, which made people's teeth scratch.
Hearing Xu Shun say this, the corners of Liang Weichao's mouth twitched unnaturally, but he immediately laughed and said: "Where are you! Director Xu is my mentor, no matter how busy I am, even if it is on the moon, your new movie premieres, I have to come! Otherwise, people don't say I'm ungrateful, then who am I, you say yes?"
The two don't know what the specific grievances are, but they have thorns in and out of each other's words, and in general, outsiders still can't understand it, thinking that their relationship is really good.
Personnel came one after another, and many big-name star directors and producers came to see Xu Shun's face. Of course, there are also friends who are actors, but after all, they are a minority. However, the two leading actors of the male and female protagonists have always been by Xu Shun's side and greeted visitors from all over the world with him.
Although Yan Xiaoni's status in the film industry is not low, no matter how she says that she is just an actor, she can only stand behind Xu Shun to welcome guests. Beside her is the actor Zhang Yan, like her, who honestly follows behind Xu Shun,
Although the status of the two seems to be lower, they also took the opportunity to meet some people, which can be regarded as an effective expansion of contacts.
Yan Xiaoni is also wearing Hanfu today, and it is the kind of orthodox Hanfu that is very gorgeous and cumbersome, the whole person looks graceful and luxurious, very temperamental, and it seems that she is beautiful with a noble style.
But today I was a little absent-minded, and my eyes glanced at the end of the red carpet from time to time, as if I was looking for someone.
Of course, Xu Shun couldn't see it in front of her, but Zhang Yan beside her noticed it. After a few times, Zhang Yan asked curiously: "Xiaoni, what are you doing here? Wait for someone, is there any special person coming today?"
Yan Xiaoni was stunned by his question, and then said with a smile: "Yes, my good friend is coming today, and you see how long there is left before the start." But she hasn't arrived yet, so I'm a little anxious. ”
"Oh! That's right, it's probably arranged in the back, I don't think I shouldn't come, don't worry!" Zhang Yan listened to her, suddenly understood, and casually comforted.
Just as the two were talking in a low voice, a pair of golden boys and girls came on the red carpet.
These two people are wearing simple Hanfu, although they are not as gorgeous as the Hanfu on Yan Xiaoni, but they also have a unique taste, which sets off the beautiful faces of these two people, but they seem to be such a class match.
Looking at the two people who kept waving on the red carpet, and listening to the names chanted by fans and fans on both sides of the red carpet, Yan Xiaoni's original formulaic smile became very sincere, it was a smile from the inside out.
"It's coming!"
Yan Xiaoni didn't know if she was talking to Zhang Yan beside her, or if she was talking to herself, in short, she was looking forward to the person she was waiting for.
"Xiao Ni, your good friend is Xiao Bao? Listen, now Xiao Bao is amazing, this movement, fans have exploded!" Zhang Yan's mouth was full of envy, and there were all kinds of envious looks in his eyes.
He still remembers when Wang Bao first came to their crew, when Wang Bao was just out of the album and was a singer-songwriter who was not very famous. And he hasn't acted in a movie yet, it is said that he just made a TV series, and he is completely raw melons and eggs on the set.
But he has a good impression of Wang Bao, the young man will come to things, has a good personality, and is willing to work hard, and his acting skills have improved rapidly. I remember that at that time, Director Xu also said that this kid would have a great future in the future, but they still didn't believe it. Now it seems that Director Xu is still prescient, but isn't Wang Bao out now!
Although Wang Bao's current appearance is not the same as what Xu Shun said at the time, in the entertainment industry, fame is everything, how many people can care if it is because of acting skills or luck, or some messy things.
Speaking of which, Zhang Yan was not jealous of Wang Bao at all, not that his character was noble. It's because Wang Bao can have today, he didn't rely on luck, he came step by step.
Oh, yes, it goes something like this: "One step ahead of you will be jealous, a hundred steps ahead of you can only look up!"
All the way, Wang Bao and Zhang Zichen kept waving their hands to deal with the fans on both sides of the red carpet, his smiling face was a little stiff, peeking at Zhang Zichen, but he was so complacent. Wang Bao can't do this, even if he has experienced the scene of the red carpet of the Golden Melody Awards, he still can't do it like Zhang Zichen now.
Finally walked the red carpet, Wang Bao saw Xu Shun, Yan Xiaoni and Zhang Yan, standing there, he took Zhang Zichen's hand and quickly walked two steps.
"Director Xu, hello! Congratulations on the box office hit!" Zhang Zichen said hello first, and then Wang Bao picked up, he and Xu Shun had a good relationship, and the two have always been in contact.
"Hello Director Xu! Our movie is going to be a big hit after watching it! Look at this movie, how enthusiastic you are!"
"Hahaha...... Thank you Zichen, then I borrowed your auspicious words!" Xu Shun laughed when he heard Zhang Zichen's congratulations. Then he said to Wang Bao: "You kid, it's not good to be hot now, I watch our play, I want to borrow your light!"
Wang Bao knew that Xu Shun was watching a joke, he was no matter how popular he was, but as long as he played such a small role in the movie, it was impossible to have much impact on the box office.
But Wang Bao was really wrong about this, he still underestimated his current popularity. Many of his fans knew that he had participated in such a movie, it was still directed by Xu Shunda, and it was said that there was also a fight, so they all enthusiastically booked tickets and prepared to watch Wang Bao's movie debut.
"Don't bury me! Where am I going! The movie is a big hit, and it still depends on Director Xu's skills, as well as the wonderful performances of Xiao Ni and Brother Zhang and others!"
Although they knew that Wang Bao's words were modest and said by holding a few of them, everyone was still very happy to hear it.
A few people chatted briefly, and then Wang Bao and Zhang Zichen entered the theater together.
After arriving in the theater, they went straight to the main screening room, followed the staff at the door, and found a place for the two to sit down.
At this time, the lights in the screening hall were brilliant, and celebrities from all walks of life were greeting each other, getting to know each other, and increasing their connections.
Wang Bao doesn't know many people, Zhang Zichen is much better than him, and he knows some directors and actors. But after all, she is not a person in the film industry, and the people she knows are still very limited.
Wang Bao greeted politely all the way, looked very humble, and finally found his place to sit down. He's a cast member, so he's in the front row, not in the first row, of course, but in the second.
The people sitting in this position are all bigwigs in the film industry, and Wang Bao has only heard of his name to many people, and has never seen real people. But he was forced by Zhang Zichen to do his homework today, so he knows what these people are called and what they have achieved. So along the way, I didn't make a fool of myself, and I performed very well.
The people sitting next to him were all people who were filming with the crew at that time, of course they were not the leading actors, and the leading actors were all sitting in the first row.
In the midst of the noise and shouting, as the people arrived, time passed slowly, and finally ushered in the ceremony of the premiere.
Wang Bao saw the host come to the stage, and then the movie premiere of "The Palace Secret Case" officially began!
(End of chapter)