450 was released amid controversy
Posters and trailers are just the two most ordinary publicity methods made by Concord Company for "The Story of Ah Lang", even if it is such an ordinary publicity method, its cost is no longer a small amount, and then Concord Company's big action continues, shocking and shocking those crumbs who are talking nonsense behind their backs, shocked to the point that they have not eased up for several days. γReading.comγ
Chow Yun-fat, Wu Mengda, and Zhang Aijia, who were scolded by them as "scum actors", have been transformed, wearing gorgeous and fashionable costumes, and frequently carrying out promotional activities in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao, and Southeast Asian countries, on-site autograph sessions, enthusiastic photos with fans, organizing interactive games, etc., especially Chow Yun-fat changed the villain role that was first left to the audience, combed his hair and turned into an idol, and his chic and handsome face did not know how many girls attracted the attention of the girl.
As a whole set of publicity activities, the indispensable is the motorcycle stunt, Wan Hanfei, Jackie Chan with more than a dozen motorcycle masters with unique skills, on the narrow stage, on the wide road, to show their superb motorcycle skills, every time to a propaganda site, local motorcycle enthusiasts will go to the scene to observe and learn, it can be said that the motorcycle in the minds of young people, has become a symbol of men, especially Wan Hanfei every time he rushes to the finish line will shout at the top of his voice:" If it's a gentleman, you should ride a motorcycle! This enthusiastic sentence has also become a famous quote for young men for a while, and they are eager to have superb motorcycle skills like Wan Hanfei and Jackie Chan.
At the same time, TVB TV station is divided into six time slots to insert the trailer of "Ah Lang's Story" around the clock, this kind of carpet bombing propaganda means, so that the Hong Kong citizens in front of the TV have suffered a lot, every time they see this trailer, the children at home will be noisy to see Stephen Chow, and even drag and scold according to the appearance of Stephen Chow in the trailer, which makes many parents have a headache.
There are good reviews, bad reviews, and more controversy, this is a normal thing, Wang Xiaohu is quite calm in the face of these, after all, he has encountered a worse black siege than these in the past four years, in comparison, a few parents' complaints, what are those warnings from the transportation department?
Under the carpet bombardment of the trailer and a series of on-site publicity and interaction, "The Story of Ah Lang", which was praised and criticized by the outside world, finally ushered in the release.
When he saw a large number of audiences pouring into the theater, and many families mobilized to watch the movie, Sammo Hung couldn't close his mouth in surprise, and it took him a long time before he said to Wang Xiaohu: "Ah Hu, why didn't you promote it so much when "Seven Little Blessings" was in the beginning? β
"Because "Seven Little Blessings" is about our own brother's business, not for the purpose of making money." Wang Xiaohu said lightly: "What's more, you have also made some achievements with "Lin Shirong", so don't worry about this matter, Fa Zai and Ada are both newcomers, you are a big brother and can't compare with them at a lower price, right?" β
Sammo Hung said in his heart after hearing this, we are also the bosses of the film company, Fa Tsai and Ada are still wage earners, there is no comparison, there is no comparison, thinking about it like this, Sammo Hung feels a lot more comfortable.
"Daddy Tiger, what about the movie tickets that Xingzi and I wanted?" Li Guohao and Stephen Chow didn't know where to come from, ran to Wang Xiaohu and stretched out their hands and said.
"Well, there are 45 in total, take them." Wang Xiaohu handed over the movie tickets that had been prepared a long time ago, patted Li Guohao's head and said: "Go back and ask your classmates to prepare more facial tissues, so that you won't cry and make the seats in the movie theater dirty." β
"Got it." Li Guohao shouted loudly, dragged Stephen Chow out and went to distribute movie tickets to his classmates, how to say that children also have vanity, since Stephen Chow is the little starring in the film, the film has to be issued to his peers and classmates movie tickets, invite them to the theater to cheer and cheer, this kind of thing He may feel embarrassed to speak, naturally Li Guohao will do it, the cleverness between children, Wang Xiaohu opens one eye and closes one eye, who doesn't brag when ah, You can't let your children lose face in front of their classmates at such a critical moment, right?
Run Run Shaw, Jin Yong, and Shen Zhong, three old comrades who attended Wang Xiaohu's engagement banquet together, didn't know if they made an appointment in advance, or happened to meet at the door of the theater, and walked into the theater with a smile.
"Yan Zai, call people!" Shen Zhong followed by a small tail, it was Shen Guohao's orphan - Shen Moyan, the prince brother of St. Francis, he played the young Wang Xiaohu in "Seven Little Blessings", since then, his impression of Wang Xiaohu has changed slightly, but there is still a certain diaphragm, but this diaphragm is no longer hostile, at this moment, the prince brother timidly called "Lao Dou." β
Wang Xiaohu smiled slightly, "You go to Xingzi and Li Guohao to play, they are handing out movie tickets to their classmates." β
Shen Moyan snorted and ran out with him.
"Sixth Uncle, Uncle Zhong, Mr. Cha, I didn't expect you all to come, come with me to the VIP room and sit down, it will take more than ten minutes for the film to be released."
As for why Jin Yong is called "Mr. Cha", there are many twists and turns here. On the one hand, everyone knows that Jin Yong has never received a deed, and they will not think that Wang Xiaohu will become Jin Yong's deed. On the other hand, Wang Xiaohu took care of Run Run Shaw's face, after all, Run Run Shaw took the initiative to accept him as a deed boy, but he refused. Hong Kong people love face, and the tycoons are even more so, so after discussing with Jin Yong, as long as the two are not alone, he will call Jin Yong "Mr. Cha".
"I'm here to see the fun!" Run Run Shaw did not hide his true purpose, and said with a smile: "After the film was edited, you didn't let me watch the film, so Uncle Six came to dismantle the stage and make a coax, if the film is not good, I will smash your theater with the audience!" β
Run Run Shaw's words made Wang Xiaohu cry and laugh, and said in his heart, Uncle Six, isn't it just a broken literary film, as for making you so careful!
"I'm here to pull the shelf, if someone wants to smash my apprentice's theater, I have to stretch my old arms and legs!" Shen Zhong looked at Run Run Shaw, somewhat targeted.
"Ahem, Xiaohu, I'm not serious with the two of them, I'm here to watch a movie!" Jin Yong coughed, after all, he is the soul of the Hong Kong literary circle, and I feel that I am not a half realm higher than the other two old guys.
"Ugh!" Wang Xiaohu shrugged helplessly, and hurriedly invited the three gods into the VIP room, and asked the staff to send good tea and cigarettes, and served them meticulously.
"A few uncles, you guys are here first to enjoy it slowly, I have to go to the front to press the formation." After finishing all this, Wang Xiaohu said directly: "After all, they are all young people, and they may be a little nervous for the first time." β
"Go ahead, go ahead, I don't really want to demolish your theater, let's see what worries you." Run Run Shaw scolded with a smile.
After Wang Xiaohu left, Run Run Shaw asked Jin Yong: "Ah Yong, I remember that you didn't like to watch movies before, how did you change your evil ways today?" β
"Xiaohu said that the father-son relationship scene filmed in this film is good, so I came over to take a look." Jin Yong took a sip of tea and said.
"I heard that ATV is going to buy the rights to adapt your novel?"
Jin Yong nodded and said, "There is such a thing. β
Run Run Shaw was shocked when he heard this: "You must not sell it, ATV is my old rival." β
"Don't worry, I won't sell it to ATV, because the rights to adapt my novel, film and television drama have been bought three years ago."
"Who is it?" Run Run Shaw suddenly became anxious, as if someone had stolen his precious treasure, and looked at Jin Yong with wide eyes, which really scared Jin Yong.
"Hey, hey, Shao Lao Liu, what do you mean, grandma, this posture is similar to cannibalism!" Shen Zhong was also quite surprised, he and Run Run Shaw had known each other for all these years, and it was the first time he had seen Run Run Shaw so anxious.
"Hey, I'm losing a lot of money in this business!" Jin Yong sighed and said: "Not to mention that all the novel adaptation rights were bought at a low price, and the other party still dragged it out and didn't make it into a movie, I regret it to death." β
"Don't regret it, if I buy it back, I will definitely pay a higher price than ATV." Run Run Shaw said aggressively: "Don't be afraid of any contract documents, there is Benaki who we have not lost in this lawsuit." β
"Okay, I'm relieved to have your words, as long as the price you give is reasonable, I will immediately terminate the contract with Xiaohu."
"You! Okay, Ah Yong, you've grown up lately, and you dare to make this kind of joke that scares people to death! β
"Oops, you two guys shut up and the movie begins!" Shen Zhong was so noisy by the two guys that he was in no mood to watch a movie.
Run Run Shaw immediately closed his mouth, he knew how ferocious this 14k boss planned the Double Ten riots back then, and more than a dozen people were stunned with a knife and couldn't raise his head, and the picture at that time Shaw still remembers vividly.
Jin Yong also shook his head with a smile and focused his eyes on the big screen, he wanted to see what was touching about this literary film that Wang Xiaohu highly recommended.
The beginning of the film is full of a strong Hong Kong atmosphere, and the dialogue between Ah Lang's father and son made many people unable to adapt to it at first, and at the same time, it was more certain that the old man must not be allowed to take the children, otherwise he will be like Bo Zai in the film, opening his mouth and closing his mouth is swear words, and it is disrespectful.
However, soon a series of humorous and funny dialogues between father and son made the audience gradually realize the hardships of Ah Lang pulling the child for ten years, it can be said that the previous plot is for everyone to spend in laughter, often a few dialogues, a few actions, will cause the audience to laugh warmly, the literary film can be so humorous, it is really unexpected by many people.
(To be continued)