At 10 o'clock in the evening of July 14th, the crew of "Weilong of the Western Regions" held a movie premiere at the Wanda Cinema in Wanda Plaza, Kyoto. In addition to Cheng Long, Lucy Liu, Yu Rongguang, and Owen ? In addition to Wilson and other main creators, many big names in the entertainment industry came to cheer. This premiere, in terms of scale and impact, is much stronger than "Nightclub"!

At the premiere, Cheng Long's mood was always high.

Journalists asking questions was an indispensable part of the premiere. A reporter asked Cheng Long about his estimate of the domestic box office. He said 40 million in a low-key manner (only including the mainland, excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), which won a warm applause from the audience.

You may not know about the domestic film market in recent years. The annual box office champion of domestic films in 99 is Feng Xiaogang's "See You or Leave", with a box office of 43 million. Ranked below is Zhang Yi's "No One is Missing", with a box office of 30 million. There were many films released in China in the first half of 2000, but none of them have grossed more than 20 million so far.

Cheng Long directly shouted 40 million, he is ambitious, and wants to use this big production to hit the annual box office champion!

In the reporter's question session, the movie "Nightclub" was inevitably mentioned.

A reporter asked Cheng Long and said: "Brother Cheng Long, on the first day of the release of "Nightclub", the attendance rate of major theaters in China was basically full. Will your Western Dragons change the situation? ”

Cheng Long replied: "I have also heard of the movie "Nightclub". To be honest, I admire the writers and directors of "Nightclub" very much. They boldly created a myth in the film industry. Eight days to shoot a movie? Very powerful! Our "Western Regions Weilong" took three full months! Strive for perfection and strive to present the most perfect works to everyone, which is our aim. Not to mention how big the gap between the two films is, I'm curious why you compare these two works? ”

"Brother Cheng Long means that there is a huge difference between "Nightclub" and your "Western Regions Weilong", and there is no comparison?"

"I didn't say that. Personally, I like to speak with facts, "Western Regions Dragon" is definitely an excellent work worthy of everyone entering the cinema! Even without publicity, there will be a large number of fans who will flock to the cinema to watch this movie! Cheng Long said confidently.

At midnight, the reporter's question session ended, and the movie "Weilong of the Western Regions" began to be screened.

Media reporters in movie theaters. Most of them also attended the premiere of "Nightclub" last night. They inevitably want to compare the two films. only to find that there is no comparison between the two at all.

"Weilong of the Western Regions" is a large-scale production, combining the East and the West, and has a big braid of the Qing Dynasty. There were also Indians. The plot is witty and funny, which matches Cheng Long's consistent style very well.

At the end of the film screening, there was warm applause in the screening hall, which lasted for a long time.

When I walked out of the movie theater, it was already past two o'clock in the morning. Cheng Long looked up at the night sky. But I was very worried in my heart.

Judging from the release of "Weilong in the Western Regions" abroad, this movie is already a pounce. Let's hope it can create a surprising result in China......

At 10 o'clock in the morning, Wanda Cinema (Wanda Plaza Store) gathered many fans.

Guangming Daily reporter Shen Hong held the microphone and interviewed the moviegoers who were waiting for the movie to be released.

"Which movie are you buying?" The target of Shen Hong's interview was two beautiful girls.

"Nightclub, there were so many people yesterday that we didn't even get tickets. Finally grabbed it today! The long-legged girl replied.

Shen Hong asked again: "At half past ten this morning, Cheng Long's "Weilong of the Western Regions" was released, aren't you interested in this movie?" ”

"It's fine, but we don't have any extra money." The melon-faced girl said embarrassedly, "Usually we don't come to the cinema. Movie tickets are too expensive, and we are all students who can't afford to spend them. But "Nightclub" is so popular, and everyone is talking about it. If we don't look at it, how can we talk to others about this topic? Cheng Long is also my favorite movie star, and now we can only support him silently in our hearts! ”

Shen Hong asked a middle-aged uncle again, "Hello uncle, which movie are you bringing your daughter to watch?" ”

"Of course it's "Nightclub", everyone is talking about "Nightclub", Xiaoqiu hasn't seen it. Just come with me. Actually, I am also very interested in this movie. I heard that there is a magical mobile phone in it, and I want to see it! ”

Shen Hong interviewed many people. It was found that 80 percent of them chose to watch "Nightclub", and only 16 percent bought movie tickets for "Western Regions Dragon".

"The main reason is that the ticket price of "Weilong in the Western Regions" is too high, which is a cut higher than "Nightclub"!" Some fans responded like this.

""The Dragon of the Western Regions"? Haven't heard of it. Is it starring Cheng Long? It turned out that he was making movies again. "There are also fans who are very sluggish.

Anyway. The attendance rate of "Nightclub" on the second day was still very high, and although it was not full, there were very few empty seats. On the other hand, Cheng Long's "Weilong of the Western Regions", the highest attendance rate is only 78%, and the average attendance rate is only 56%.

Although Cheng Long had been prepared in his heart, he never expected this kind of result. Maybe just wait two days, right? The publicity of "Nightclub" is too big. As soon as the limelight passes, more viewers will naturally choose to watch his "Western Regions Weilong".

His wishes are wonderful, but the reality is very cruel. On July 15th, July 16th, and July 17th, for three consecutive days, the attendance rate of "Weilong of the Western Regions" continued to decline, while "Nightclub" strode forward in the loud singing!

"Forward, forward, we are unstoppable! Onward, onward, in the direction of victory! ”

In the Blue Bird Coffee Shop near the entrance of the Film Academy, Huang Bo danced and sang excitedly. Wang Baoqiang watched his performance and stood there smiling. Guan Hu, Ning Hao, Gao Hu, and Huang Xiaoming sat by the window, and the smiles on their faces never stopped.

From time to time, Li Bing looked at Chen Yuan, who was closing his eyes and recuperating, and his big bright eyes flashed with the color of worship!

Su Muying felt Li Bing's strangeness, and demonstratively took Chen Yuan's hand, she leaned against Chen Yuan's side, and whispered: "Brother Chen Yuan, we actually defeated Cheng Long!" He's my idol and I love watching his movies......"

"You like to watch his movies so much, you should go into the cinema and watch his "Weilong of the Western Regions"." Li Bing said with a smile.

"I don't," Su Muying snorted dissatisfiedly, and said, "That's called betraying the country and joining the enemy." That's what it says on TV. ”

Chen Yuan opened his eyes, he looked at the crowd in a hurry under the scorching sun outside the window, turned his head again, and said to everyone: "Normally. The attendance rate of this "Weilong of the Western Regions" cannot be so low. But who made our "Nightclub" promotion too popular? It's that people are curious, and a strong curiosity will drive people to rush into the cinema. The publicity work of "Weilong in the Western Regions" is not in place, even if it is claimed to be an investment of 55 million US dollars, and there is an international star like Cheng Long, the domestic audience still won't buy it! ”

"Is this the reason for the box office failure of "Weilong of the Western Regions"?" Li Bing asked curiously.

"Public opinion is this thing. If you use it well, it is the supreme weapon! What about Cheng Long? What about the $55 million investment? There are more movies like this, how many will there be in any year? Chinese people are not interested in films like "Weilong of the Western Regions". Our Nightclub is different. As movies get longer and longer, more audiences are bound to go to the cinema......"

"It's unlikely, isn't it?" Guan Hu, who was sitting next to him, frowned, he felt that Chen Yuan had been carried away by the victory in front of him. "Nightclub" temporarily defeated "Western Regions Weilong" with the advantage of public opinion, but this advantage should not be maintained for too long, because tomorrow's American blockbuster "Gladiator" will be released!

The film "Gladiator" was released two months after its release in the United States, and the North American box office reached 1. $600 million!

Magnificent wars and ferocious gladiatorial battles have been resurrected in the digital age. The battle scenes between the Germanic tribes and the Roman legions are grandiose, spectacular, and realistic: the roaring Roman cavalry, the black-pressed armored infantry. Fireballs fired by projectiles, rockets fired by bows and arrows, burning forests. All this makes the film's cold weapon war scenes a classic.

The gladiatorial scenes of the film also have a great breakthrough compared with previous films. Different from other films, the film uses fast flashes to show details such as waist slashing, head flying, and plasma soaring, which greatly enhances the visual shock of the film!

In all fairness, this "Gladiator" is more than a step stronger than "Western Regions Dragon"! It is a rare visual feast for every movie fan who loves movies!

Chen Yuan naturally saw through Guan Hu's thoughts, and he said, "Are you worried about "Gladiator", which will be released tomorrow? ”

Guan Hu nodded, although he is the director of "Nightclub", he has a serious lack of confidence in "Nightclub". I don't believe that "Nightclub" will be like pressing "Western Regions Dragon". also pressed "Gladiator" at the box office!

"Brother Guan, you still don't know about the domestic film market," Chen Yuan said with a smile, "Audiences in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are more familiar with Western culture. So I don't have much resistance to Western movies, and I can even accept them gladly. But the mainland is different, at least not yet. Many viewers are unreceptive to Western films. The so-called three blockbusters are not as terrible as everyone thinks! ”

Being so little bit by Chen Yuan, Guan Hu quickly understood. He said: "'The Matrix' should be similar, I heard that the film is very closely related to religion and philosophy. The whole movie looks complicated and mysterious. Most Chinese people watch movies because they want to relax and have fun, and few people will feel uncomfortable. ”

Su Muying jumped up suddenly, and she said excitedly: "So, is it really possible for our "Nightclub" to beat American blockbusters like "Gladiator" and "The Matrix"? ”

Chen Yuan laughed, and everyone's eyes were attracted to him.

He said unhurriedly: "China is a country that likes to create miracles. Many things that seem impossible in the eyes of ordinary people often happen on the land of our motherland. A small production of 2 million beats an American blockbuster with an investment of hundreds of millions? Maybe this miracle will happen! ”

Li Bing shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I don't know where your confidence comes from, anyway, I think this thing is enough to hang!" In terms of the quality of the film, we can't catch up with others. The only thing that can be taken is the fastest shooting speed, as well as the epoch-making new mobile phone. ”

"That's enough," Chen Yuan pointed to the newspaper on the table and said with a smile, "Didn't you find it?" In these days, many viewers who have never set foot in a movie theater have entered the movie theater. They were all attracted by the promotion of "Nightclub". What we can get our hands on is not the speed of filming, nor the mobile phone, but the curiosity of the public. If we can win in the end, it can only be said that we have captured the curiosity of the audience! ”

Li Bing, Guan Hu and others nodded one after another. They all understand that the movie "Nightclub" is not very good, at least not compared to those American blockbusters. If you don't do publicity, I'm afraid that you will soon be drowned in those blockbusters.

But now it's different, "Nightclub" is like a flame that has a strong and lethal appeal to the masses. The public's curiosity will make the fire of "Nightclub" burn more and more!

"I'm going to Ningbo to meet a friend. I'll leave the matter here to Brother Guan and Brother Ning. Chen Yuan said suddenly.

Guan Hu and Ning Hao nodded, there is nothing major here, they can all handle it.

Su Muying took Chen Yuan's hand and asked curiously, "Brother Chen Yuan, who are you going to see?" ”

Li Bing smiled and said, "He's going to find a new secretary for himself!" ”

"Huh?" Su Muying glanced at Li Bing, and said with a complicated expression: "In that case, won't Sister Li be unemployed?" ”

Chen Yuan touched Su Muying's little head and said with a smile: "She can't lose her job." There are more and more things in the company, and Sister Bingbing can't be busy alone, so I'm going to find a helper for her. You know this man, ......" (To be continued.) )