Chapter 712: Interview
At the end of the test screening, Lin Zixuan invited the crew of "Infernal Affairs" to have a meal. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
During the banquet, he talked about the box office prospects of this drama, and the director was worried because the test screening in Xiangjiang was not very well received.
The Good Dream Company has invested more than 30 million yuan before and after, and if the box office is not good, it will affect the filming of the sequel.
The sequel to "Infernal Affairs" is also a prequel, telling the story of Liu Dehua and Liang Chaowei as undercover agents when they were young, and the script has been roughly completed.
The sequel tends to be infighting between gangs, explaining the growth of the characters, and enriching the entire story structure.
Although Liu Dehua and Liang Chaowei did not play the role, saving a sum of money, many new roles were added, the scene was more grandiose, and the investment would not be less than 30 million.
"Director Liu, don't worry, since we have done this play, we have to do it completely. Lin Zixuan assured, "I plan to arrange a group of people to go to Xiangjiang to assist Director Liu, what do you think?"
"Boss Lin, no problem, everyone cooperates, it should be. The director responded.
"Well, toast to our cooperation, and I wish the film a big hit at the box office. Lin Zixuan raised his cup, touched it with the people present, and drank it all.
The first part of "Infernal Affairs" is about to be released, and the follow-up can be launched.
Including major adjustments to the previous crew, adding mainland staff and actors in the sequel, increasing control over the crew, and so on.
If the director has an opinion, the director can only be replaced if the negotiation cannot be consistent.
Since he has invested, he must have the right to speak, of course, Lin Zixuan uses gentle means as much as possible.
"Xingzai's company has banned the film bureau, he wants to ask if there is a way?" Liu Dehua mentioned Zhou Xingzhi.
The State Administration suspended Zhou Xingzhi's company from engaging in film-related business in the mainland, causing considerable losses to Zhou Xingzhi, such as audio-visual products.
The audio-visual products of "Shaolin Football" cannot enter the mainland, as long as they come in, they are pirated.
Last month, several theaters in Huacheng secretly released "Shaolin Football" in the form of handwritten movie tickets.
Today's movie tickets are all computer-issued, and handwritten tickets are suspected of concealing the box office, not to mention the release of banned films, and the General Administration has punished these theaters.
Besides, Zhou Xingzhi will make movies in the future, and it is impossible to give up the mainland market all the time.
Now that "Shaolin Football" has long been out of the file, and the box office of Xiangjiang has exceeded 60 million, it is time to ease relations with the mainland film bureau.
No one has a hard time with money.
Zhou Xingzhi insisted on not changing the title of the film for box office considerations, and now he wants to ease the relationship for future considerations, which is all due to interests.
"Infernal Affairs" passed the review of the mainland film bureau, which proved the public relations ability of Good Dreams.
Many Xiangjiang filmmakers think that the company has a relationship and great energy.
There is nothing wrong with this kind of thinking, in the mainland, if the good dream company can't do it, it will be difficult for other film and television companies.
"Mr. Zhou's matter is a bit difficult, it depends on his own attitude. Lin Zixuan said, "I suggest that he come to the mainland to participate in film activities more often, and speak with practical actions." ”
What the General Administration wants is nothing more than an attitude, or a face.
The next day, various media outlets published reviews of "Infernal Affairs", and reporters and film critics praised it.
Although it is not sought after by Yishui, there are almost no bad reviews, and it is generally believed that this is a masterpiece of a police and gangster film, which has made new ideas, and it is recommended that the audience go to the theater to watch it.
On the one hand, there is a role in public relations, and on the other hand, the quality of the film deserves such an evaluation.
"Sanlian Life Weekly" is published once a week, and Meng Jing has written the manuscript and will not be able to meet readers until next week.
She focused on the title of the film, the infernal hell of "Infernal Affairs", which makes people sink into a sea of misery and cannot be relieved.
At the same time, she thinks that the roles of Liu Dehua and Liang Chaowei are misplaced, and their performances are full of tension, but Huang Qiusheng and Zeng Zhiwei have a single personality, not plump enough, and lack changes.
This will be explained in the sequel, how the characters of Huang Qiusheng and Zeng Zhiwei got to this point.
In a ninety-minute movie, since you want to highlight the protagonist, you can't take too much care of the supporting roles, and it's easy to steal the scene.
A few days later, Meng Jing received a call from Haomeng Company and agreed to interview Huang Bo at a time.
Xiao Ye inquired about the company's public relations department and learned that Meng Jing's information was an entertainment reporter that the company had recently contacted and had written many influential reports.
She found "Sanlian Life Weekly" and flipped through it, recognizing the female reporter's ability.
With Huang Bo's fame at this time, not all tabloids can come to the interview, first of all, it must be a media with a certain influence in the country, and secondly, the reporter must have professional quality.
Interviews are more in-depth and professional than regular interviews.
Journalists should do their homework, understand the life experience of the interviewee, watch all his films, analyze his personality traits, outline the interview, and communicate face-to-face with the interviewee.
Or even dig out the unknown side of the other party.
Like Mu Shanshan's "Shanshan Interview", it is a more professional interview program, which is not a general talk, but has depth and connotation, and has something to say.
Entertainment journalists often don't have such qualities, they just want breaking news.
"Sanlian Life Weekly" is a publication with a certain style, but in order to get out of the predicament and cater to more readers, it is also constantly commercialized and entertained.
Meng Jing took the photographer to the company and waited in the reception room.
She has been here several times, but she couldn't meet Lin Zixuan, and it is a pity to realize the interview with Lin Zixuan.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. Huang Bo pushed the door in and greeted.
Huang Bo has been a little busy lately.
Liu Dehua and Liang Chaowei will not be in the mainland for a long time, their focus is on Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, and Huang Bo is mainly responsible for the mainland.
"It's just the right time, it's early. Meng Jing got up and shook hands with Huang Bo.
Next, she needs to communicate with Huang Bo's team about the interview process.
Meng Jing did his homework and knew a little about Huang Bo, since the release of "My Sassy Girlfriend", Huang Bo's past life is no longer a secret.
Ten years of bar resident singer, dance coach, signed with a music company, participated in "The Voice of China" and was eliminated.
then entered the Good Dream Company, played various supporting roles, and became famous in one fell swoop with a "My Sassy Girlfriend".
In the eyes of others, Huang Bo was lucky, but Meng Jing was more concerned about Huang Bo's early life, and she wanted to figure out what made Huang Bo what he is now.
"I have read the outline of your interview, and we hope to focus on Huang Bo's acting career in the past two years. Xiao Ye advised, "Don't be sympathetic, mainly let the reader know about Huang Bo's efforts." ”
"I think introducing Huang Bo's early growth will help readers understand Huang Bo comprehensively. Meng Jing said.
"Huang Bo's identity as a singer has passed, and the focus will be on acting in the future, and I think you should focus on this when you report. Xiao Ye insisted.
While the photographer was taking pictures of Huang Bo, the two started a conversation about the content of the interview.