Chapter 284: It's still noisy
Chapter 284 is still noisy
"Yan Zai, don't you really need to have a midnight test screening?" Wong Kar-wai looked at Lu Yan quite anxiously, bit his lip with some anticipation and said, "According to my meaning, why don't you have an afternoon and night test screening first?" ”
The premiere time of "Mong Kok Carmen" has been officially set, and it is precisely because of this that Lu Yan specially selected some shots for Christopher Doyle, the photographer, to direct. [Reading Network] and Yi Shouyi is working as an assistant director. For Yi Shouyi, Lu Yan has always been deliberately cultivated. Because of this, he often entrusts the task of directing to Yi Shouyi at some times.
And this time "Mong Kok Carmen" is going to be released, of course, Lu Yan took time to make overall arrangements. Therefore, the filming task of "Rock and Roll Youth" was temporarily handed over to Christopher Doyle and Yi Shouyi.
Looking at Wong Kar-wai's anxious appearance, Lu Yan deliberately twitched and said: "Aren't you full of confidence, and you still told reporters that you won't let my new film surpass your box office, what's the matter, will you start to worry?" ”
Because he has been busy with the preparation and filming of "Rock and Roll Youth", Lu Yan did not participate in the post-production of "Mong Kok Carmen" or "The Saint of Gambling". However, now that "Mong Kok Carmen" is about to be released, Lu Yan naturally watched the finished film.
He was still very satisfied with the end result.
So seeing Wong Kar-wai showing such a worried look, he couldn't help but laugh.
Wong Kar-wai, who heard Lu Yan's words, had to smile bitterly and said, "I didn't say this, it was Joey who said it."
"You can do it" Lu Yan scolded with a smile, will Lu Yan still be unclear about Wong Kar-wai's tricks. He shook his head and said, "Don't worry, I also watched the finished film, and the box office will not be bad." Anyway, the premiere is about to be held, what is our director Wang Da afraid of...... Whether it works or doesn't work, it's up to you."
Seeing that Lu Yan deliberately showed a 'broken jar', Wong Kar-wai suddenly said: "If it is a midnight test screening, I should be able to see where it may be possible to change it......
"What to change" Lu Yan sat there and simply began to deal with the filming approval of some Dongcheng Images, and said with a smile: "Our company, since its establishment, has never had the habit of midnight test screening. Although the midnight preview can give us some information, this information is more of a lack of original shooting. As long as we make a movie with our hearts, the post-production is also excellent. Then there is no need for a midnight test screening...... I also specially called Wang Jing to watch this film, and they all watched it, which is really good. Don't worry, I'll deliberately push off the filming of "Rock and Roll Youth" and arrange the premiere for you. Don't think about it so much, everything has its own arrangement."
"Hmm" Seeing Lu Yan's confident look, what else could Wong Kar-wai say
In particular, Lu Yan looks full of pride, as if this "Mong Kok Carmen" was directed by him. But then again, when I first filmed "Carmen in Mong Kok", I was really very attentive. Andy Lau and they have also put in great efforts and progress, as for the box office...... At this time, it is indeed like Lu Yan said, just look at the audience's reaction, no matter how much you worry, it is useless.
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Now Dongcheng Imaging already has the cinema line of the original Debao Film Company, and this time it is natural to spare no effort to arrange the premiere of "Mong Kok Carmen". All the movie theaters under the name of Dongcheng Cinema Line have been pasted with movie posters of "Mong Kok Carmen".
As Wong Kar-wai's first film, even the small poster was designed by himself. The poster naturally ignores the supporting role of Jacky Cheung, and plays the deck of Andy Lau and Wang Zuxian as a couple.
Because in "God of Gamblers", Andy Lau and Wang Zuxian played a pair of boyfriend and girlfriend. Although the two do not have any outstanding tables in "God of Gamblers", they are only supporting roles after all. This time it's the hero and the heroine, and it's hard to say what the situation is. What's more, Wang Zuxian has already proven himself through "A Chinese Ghost Story", and although Andy Lau was 'refrigerated' by TVB some time ago, he regained exposure after being favored by Lu Yan
In addition, he has starred in TV series with good ratings such as "The Condor Heroes" and "Falcon" before, Andy Lau naturally has a lot of selling points. After all, he used to be one of TVB's 'Five Tiger Generals'. 's handsome appearance has won him a lot of female fans
As for Jacky Cheung being ignored, that's normal. Although his albums have sold very well, he is a newcomer at the end of the day. He is a newcomer in the music world, and he is even more a newcomer in the film industry. "Thunderbolt Trumpet" can have a box office of more than 10 million, thanks to the appeal of Sammo Hung and Wang Zuxian.
Jacky?
Perhaps few viewers remembered this newcomer
The underworld character Andy (played by Andy Lau) is a brave and ruthless but extremely righteous underworld element, in order to take care of his unsuccessful friend (played by Jacky Cheung), he has a grudge against the underworld character (played by Wan Ziliang). He went to the outlying islands to recuperate from his injuries, and gradually fell in love with his cousin (played by Wang Zuxian) who came to Hong Kong to recuperate, but his status in the rivers and lakes made this relationship repeatedly frustrated. The two finally decided to leave everything behind, but they couldn't overcome their fate Andy had the intention of fading out of the rivers and lakes, but Jacky Cheung, who had never succeeded, impulsively stepped forward and volunteered to kill people for the gang boss. Andy Lau heard the news and rushed to stop ......
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A brief introduction to the film, although inconspicuous under the poster. But there will still be a lot of viewers who are looking forward to this work, and they will look at it seriously. In particular, Lu Yan also arranged for staff to distribute leaflets in various prosperous areas of Hong Kong, and cooperated with the publicity of newspapers and media in newspapers. It is true that most Hong Kong citizens know that this "Mong Kok Carmen" is about to be released
It's just that more people choose to ignore it. Although Wong Kar-wai also relied on Lu Yan to let everyone know about this rookie director. As for it, how many citizens pay attention to this director
"Carmen in Mong Kok"? This title is really weird, do you want to express anything?
But even so, there are still supporters such as Wang Zuxian and Andy Lau who began to promote this movie. In their opinion, as long as it is produced by Dongcheng Image. No matter which director shoots it, it will indeed be a very good work.
It is with this mentality that the premiere of "Carmen in Mong Kok" still gathered a lot of audiences and reporters as usual. The audience came completely for the movie.
As for the journalists, that's a different story. According to Lu Yan, this "Mong Kok Carmen" is a masterpiece of Dongcheng Imaging to grab the box office during the Spring Festival. Since it is a masterpiece, Lu Yan will definitely come to the premiere in person. And it is reported that "Rock and Roll Youth" filmed at the University of Hong Kong has not seen Lu Yan in the past two days. In directing, it is the assistants Yi Shouyi and Christopher Doyle......
Where did Lu Yan go? Everyone doesn't have to guess, Lu Yan must have participated in the premiere arrangement of "Carmen in Mong Kok".
Therefore, outside the cinema at the premiere of "Mong Kok Carmen", there was already a lot of buzz
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"Carmen in Mong Kok...... I really don't know how the name was chosen, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with the introduction of the movie. I don't know how many brushes this Wong Kar-wai has......" The person who said this looked around from time to time and said: "There are quite a few people coming, I really can't figure it out"
"What's the puzzle to think of, this is a movie produced by Dongcheng Imaging." An audience member next to him said with some excitement.
In fact, this person is not an audience, strictly speaking, he is still a director. It's just that now he is just a rookie director who has just signed a contract with Xinyicheng. As for when he will have his own debut*, it is estimated that it depends on his performance, this time, I also received a task from the company to come and watch the premiere of this "Mong Kok Carmen".
In fact, such arrangements are commonplace in various companies in Hong Kong.
When a movie from another company is released, there will definitely be staff from other companies who will watch it during the premiere. Some people come to see the audience's reaction, while others come to see the form and content of the film...... Because of this, Hong Kong has been extremely fast in following the trend.
In particular, some films have arranged midnight test screenings, and within a few days after their films were rectified and released, a shoddy production similar to their style appeared in the market to grab the box office
"Dude, you won't just come back from abroad" Another person heard this, smiled and said: "Do you know Dongcheng Image, do you know Lu Yan, you should have heard of "The True Color of Heroes"......"
Hearing other people's words, the little director of this new art city suddenly couldn't cry or laugh. However, there was some disdain on his face.
In his opinion, Lu Yan is a traitor to Xinyicheng at all. And he thinks that he has more directorial talent than Lu Yan, what kind of ghost director, what kind of idol of Hong Kong young people...... If I had such an opportunity and such a family background, I would still be able to make a splash in the Hong Kong film industry.
But these can only be his thoughts at the moment.
The noise at the scene did make him have to admit Lu Yan's reputation and fame now.
The audience waited eagerly, and the reporters quickly fiddled with long guns and short guns. Wong Kar-wai can be ignored, and Andy Lau can be ignored. Even Wang Zuxian can let it go. Only, if Lu Yan comes. Then they will never let go of any interview opportunities. Even if it's just a question...... A look
[Dedication]