Chapter 41: Screenwriter, be careful
"Chief helmsman, we've succeeded!"
Wu Huo clenched his fists, and the whole person was extremely excited. All kinds of discussions, appreciation, exclamations and even sobs around him came into his ears in a chaotic manner, but he knew that this "A Chinese Ghost Story", of which he was one of the executive directors, was very successful.
Chen Jialuo closed the notebook and said with a light smile: "Let's go, Ning Caichen didn't be with Nie Xiaoqian in the end." If you don't leave now, don't be unable to go when the lights come on!"
In fact, don't look at Chen Jialuo's calm appearance, he was also worried at the beginning. After all, this midnight show is the most unruly, and if the film is not good, it will be scolded by the audience pointing at its nose and scolding it bloody.
If it looks good, it will usher in full applause and heartfelt admiration from the audience, and it will spread word of mouth. Therefore, in this era, even dull literary films, as long as the test screening has a good reputation, it can also have some box office.
And at midnight, if the audience is not satisfied, it is still a trivial matter to scold a few words. It is even possible to hit someone with his hands, and there is no need to take responsibility.
"Although I am a nominal producer, this movie is also my own hard work, and it was not in vain!"
Chen Jialuo and the others all slipped out of the cinema as soon as possible, and then got into the car that had been arranged long ago and rushed to the film studio.
Although it was already early in the morning, they still needed to have a small meeting after the midnight audition. Especially after the midnight test screening, the staff of Yidu Film Company will issue a letter of opinion before the audience leaves.
Viewers can leave their opinions based on their own ideas after watching the movie, and they need to rate them. In the end, these opinions will be sent to the film studio for statistics by Chen Jialuo and others.
"Arlo, we should be considered successful!"
Chen Xiaodong was very excited in the car, after all, he is a director, and if this movie can be gained, it will create a big halo for his film road. Although the score sheet has not yet been received, the response of the cinema audience is already the best score.
Chen Jialuo nodded with a smile and said: "It should be considered a success! Specifically, we will wait for the official release to see the box office." However, there are a few details that we have to discuss when we go back, and some of the footage needs to be edited again!"
"Director, chief helmsman, you said that the midnight preview screening was so terrifying and terrifying. When Wu Huo and the others first entered the venue, they were indeed frightened by Chen Jialuo's remarks. But the audience talked about most of the praise, and then let go of the hanging heart.
In fact, in Chen Jialuo's view, this unwritten rule is naturally good and bad. The advantage is that it can urge filmmakers to work harder, which is a hundred times stronger than those actors and directors who only get paid and don't make films well.
The downside is that the audience often dominates the creator's thinking, and once a film is a success, it will be copied by others. In Lu Yan's view, this is one of the reasons why the trend was rampant in the late 80s and early 90s.
"We're not lying, Huo, you're still too young. The audience praises the movie if it is good, if it is not good, hehe. I was with a bad movie director back then, and everyone fled in a hurry halfway through the midnight test screening!" Chen Fang said with a grin.
Chen Xiaodong patted Wu Huo's head and scolded with a smile: "You kid is also a lucky general, I will call for supper, I will please!"
"Wow, Director Iron Rooster is going to break the bank!!"
There was a strange scream in the car, and the midnight test screening of "A Chinese Ghost Story" was very successful, which made everyone's mood extremely comfortable.
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"This brisket is good, Uncle Liu, you can taste it!"
"Whew, I've been busy for so long, this supper is a big meal!"
"By the way, the helmsman, I think the place where grandma came out is a bit stiff, don't you think......?
"I remember that Wang Xiaoxian had a very beautiful scene, in the middle of the countryside, did you cut it out? I see that the audience likes to see her, can you add it back?"
"Xiao Wang, has the score sheet been counted?"
"I always thought that the helmsman's broken voice would never sing for the rest of his life, but I didn't expect that the song "Dao Dao Dao" sung actually complemented Wu Ma's acting skills, perfect!"
When Chen Jialuo heard this, he scolded with a smile: "Isn't my voice because I shouted like this during filming, I used to be known as the God of Nine Dragons of Song." β
"Boom!
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Back in the film studio, everyone ate supper and kept talking about some details of the next official version.
"Wow!!"
Just as everyone was talking, Xiao Wang, who was in charge of the statistical scoring table, screamed and cheered: "The statistics are out, ninety-five percent of the A+, most of the rest are also A, and only a few B!"
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"A Chinese Ghost Story is going to be a big hit!"
"Oooooooooo
After getting the final news, the creators cheered. This scoring record can be regarded as a very good result. Although the audience may have just finished watching the film, and their emotions are still substituted, so they scored highly, but at least it shows that the film is really attractive.
As he spoke, Xiao Wang moved all the scoring tables and put them in front of Chen Jialuo and the others. In addition to looking at the scores, everyone also needs to see what the audience who is willing to leave a message has written.
"Poof!"
Chen Jialuo casually pulled one out, which read: The screenwriter who hit the street, don't change the ending to Ning Caichen and Wang Xiaoxian staying and flying, I will fight you once when I see you.
Seeing Chen Jialuo's strange face, the others crawled over to see, and then they all laughed.
Chen Xiaodong even pointed to Chen Jialuo and said: "This black cauldron, Ruan Jingxiong is dead! But if the audience knows this ending, if you want him to make a tragedy, will he kill you!"
"Hahahaha......"
Just when everyone was making fun of Chen Jialuo, Li Rong, who was in charge of the subtitles, had a little dodge in his eyes, and said quietly: "That, I'm sorry, the chief helmsman." At that time, Brother Xiong told me that the screenwriter must also write your name, so ......"
"Poof!"
"Rong Zai, you did a good job, my brother replaced the wine with frozen lemon tea, toast you!"
Everyone made fun of themselves, Chen Jialuo was not dissatisfied, but shook his head and smiled: "This Brother Xiong, there is no need to ......"
After everyone made a fuss, they began to seriously look at the audience's messages and various opinions. A lot of the opinions and small details that I just got in the cinema are on the table at this time.
Everyone has recorded some of the discussions they have recorded and discussed them.
Overall, the midnight test screening of "A Chinese Ghost Story" is no big problem judging from the audience's reaction. Now, it's just a matter of tinkering with a few small details.
After listening to everyone's opinions and analysis, Chen Xiaodong and Chen Jialuo nodded and said: "Today is almost the last day of our busyness, and everything will depend on the box office to determine the results." β
The whole night was spent in a busy way.
When the sun rose the next day, Chen Jialuo and the others dragged their tired bodies home to rest.