After figuring out Jiahe's intention to set the file in advance, Lin Xi followed up and asked about what he was most concerned about.

"The release time in Hong Kong has been set, has the schedule in the United States been set?"

Xu Guanwen replied a little helplessly: "I asked, Mr. Zou meant to see the reaction of the Hong Kong market first, and then decide whether to take it to the United States to be released." ”

Lin Xi was furious when he heard this, "That is to say, if this movie does not perform well at the box office in Hong Kong, then it will not even be eligible to be released in the United States?" ”

"At least you can't be compared to "Best Partner", right? I think this is Mr. Zou's bottom limit, after all, our film did not look for Golden Harvest to invest, there is no direct interest relationship, and it is normal that it is not actively promoted. ”

Xu Guanwen comforted Lin Xi in turn, but the effect was obviously not obvious.

"Of the movies that Bruce Lee made in the United States, Golden Harvest can't get involved, right? But they still don't work hard to praise Li Bai or because we are not famous enough, if we can make a name for themselves in the world like Bruce Lee, will Golden Harvest still pinch us like now? ”

Lin Xi was still angry.

Xu Guanwen patted him on the shoulder and comforted: "Aren't you very confident in our movie?" Don't worry, when we prove ourselves in the Hong Kong market, Golden Harvest will no longer have the same attitude as it is now. ”

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Because of the early release schedule, the promotion of "Back to the Future" was officially launched in December, because the film focuses on science fiction and comedy, so in addition to playing the golden sign of Xu Guanwen to attract comedy audiences, the promoter also deliberately put a lot of effort into science fiction films.

The promotional poster of the film directly marked the slogan "The best science fiction movie in Hong Kong", but I didn't expect this to cause some trouble.

The reason for the incident was that a reporter was interviewing Ni Yu and asked him what he thought of the movie "Back to the Future". And Ni Yu himself is one of the few writers in Hong Kong who is very good at writing science fiction, and is certainly qualified to evaluate this movie.

Moreover, Ni Yu had publicly questioned that Lin Xi's works were ghostwritten by someone before, and the relationship between the two sides has always been very bad, so this reporter naturally has ulterior motives when he asks Ni Yu.

Of course, Ni Yu also knows the reporter's intentions, if it is changed to other problems. He might have avoided talking about it, lest he would not succeed in hitting his opponent and make himself laugh, but this time he really couldn't help it.

Because the promotional poster of "Back to the Future" is too loud, it claims to be the best science fiction movie in Hong Kong as soon as it comes up, if this title is really confirmed. Doesn't that mean that Lin Xi, who wrote this movie, has also become the best science fiction writer in Hong Kong?

"Science fiction movies have never been taken very seriously in Hong Kong, or Hong Kong has never made a real science fiction movie, more just a guise to fool the audience, from this point of view, "Back to the Future" if it is really a science fiction movie. There is nothing wrong with calling yourself the best sci-fi movie in Hong Kong, because there is just such one, it is the best, of course, it is the best! ”

Ni Yu said this in a completely ridiculous tone, and the meaning is of course very clear, that is, to satirize "Back to the Future" that there are no tigers in the mountains, and the monkey is called the king.

Of course, Ni Yu is not the kind of person who casually pulls hatred for himself. After satirizing the sci-fi part of "Back to the Future", I touched the comedy part of the movie.

"I have always admired Xu Guanwen's comedy. So I'm not worried that this movie will not be funny, but when it comes to science fiction, I really don't dare to agree, the content of science fiction films should be very strict, the logic is very thorough, this kind of film is usually very boring, and science fiction films are made with comedy. It's hard to compliment me, but hopefully this movie is just a sci-fi gimmick. So that at least the audience can still see a very good comedy, not a nondescript movie. ”

Ni Yu's words appeared in the newspaper on the same day. It happened that the next day was the media test meeting before the release of "Back to the Future", and a reporter asked Lin Xi this question before the opening.

"Probably not, right? Mr. Ni Yu is a well-known author in Hong Kong, how can he be reduced to the point where he has to rely on satirical irony to get on the news? Lin Xi picked up the microphone, and the first sentence of the opening speech caused a burst of laughter from the audience.

After the laughter stopped, Lin Xi continued: "Thank you very much Mr. Ni Yu for paying so much attention to my works, and thank you for his opinions, in fact, I believe that this problem is not only Mr. Ni Yu, many people will wonder, why are science fiction and comedy together?" I won't spoil in advance, because everyone will be able to see the movie right away, so the answers are in it. ”

"I just want to say one thing here, although I can't agree with most of Mr. Ni Yu's words, but he has a sentence that is very right, Hong Kong has never had a real science fiction movie, so "Back to the Future" only claims to be the best science fiction movie in Hong Kong, I don't think it makes much sense, because whether we think it or in fact, this movie is currently the best science fiction film in Hong Kong, compared with the United States, which is very developed in science fiction films, I dare not say that "Back to the Future" is the best science fiction film, But at least in the theme of time machine qì, "Back to the Future" must be the best, and there is no one! ”

Lin Xi's domineering declaration not only suppressed all the reporters present, but even the two brothers Xu Guanwen and Xu Guanjie, who were standing side by side with him, couldn't help frowning after hearing it.

"Big brother, isn't this kid a little too big?" Xu Guanjie turned his head sideways and whispered in Xu Guanwen's ear.

Xu Guanwen was about to say that he also had such worries, but his eyes inadvertently caught a glimpse of the American sitting next to He Guanchang in the first row of the audience, and his heart suddenly reacted.

Lin Xi's words just now caused a lot of commotion at the scene, and of course also aroused the curiosity of this American, who was listening to the interpreter on the side tell him what had just happened.

"Do you see the American next to Mr. Ho? He is the representative of a film distribution company in the United States, it seems that his name is Jonathan or something, Lin Xi's words just now were actually heard to him. ”

Under Xu Guanwen's prompting, Xu Guanjie also looked at this side.

After listening to the interpreter's explanation, Jonathan's expression first changed from surprise to shock, and then from shock to disdain.

In the eyes of Americans, Hong Kong is also worth mentioning kung fu movies, science fiction movies are a desert here, and now some people are ashamed to claim to have made the best time machine movie, which is no different from a joke.

Xu Guanjie saw the change in Jonathan's expression, especially the thick disdain on his face at the end, which immediately stung Xu Guanjie's self-esteem.

"This big-nosed guy is really hateful, he actually looks down on people with such an expression!"

"Weren't you still worried about Lin Xituo just now? Why are you helping him talk now? Xu Guanwen asked curiously.

"Our movie is not bad, I don't know if it can be considered the best time machine movie, but at least it's a very good sci-fi comedy, I just can't get used to the self-righteous posture of the Americans." Xu Guanjie replied in a low voice.

The reporters in the audience quieted down again after a period of confusion, and the brothers Xu Guanwen and Xu Guanjie couldn't continue to whisper, so they all stood together and stopped talking.

In the audience, the American Jonathan Tong Guò translator chatted with He Guanchang.

"Mr. He, this is the movie you are very optimistic about? is such an arrogant maker, and it is really difficult for people to have more expectations for the works they have made. ”

He Guanchang listened to the complaints of the Americans and could only smile bitterly, of course he knew what Lin Xi was doing this "outrageous speech", Lin Xi did this without any greetings to Jiahe in advance, on the one hand, to express his dissatisfaction with Jiahe, and on the other hand, it was actually to attract Jonathan's attention.

Putting aside his position, He Guanchang even admired Lin Xi's approach a little.

"Mr. Jonathan, don't worry, the movie will start soon, and we'll find out if our director is lying."

Jonathan originally thought that He Guanchang would explain a few words to him, but he didn't expect to wait for such an answer, and listening to He Guanchang's words, there was a faint meaning of maintenance, which made him a little curious.

"Mr. He, don't you think what Mr. Director said just now was too much?"

He Guanchang smiled slightly, "Mr. Jonathan, first of all, I want to correct your statement, the Mr. Lin who just spoke is only one of the directors of this film, and when it comes to excess, this is actually not the most excessive thing he has ever said!" ”

As soon as Jonathan heard this, he became interested, and couldn't wait to ask He Guanchang what more excessive things Lin Xi had said before.

"He once said that he would beat Bruce Lee in kung fu movies!"

As soon as He Guanchang's words fell, he heard Jonathan exclaim.

"Oh my God! Is he crazy? ”

He Guanchang shrugged noncommittally.

Jonathan found a lot of interesting information from He Guanchang's reaction.

"He said such a thing, but Golden Harvest is still willing to cooperate with him, do you also think he can defeat Bruce Lee?"

He Guanchang was stunned, he didn't expect the Americans to be so shrewd.

"At least in terms of TV series, he has already shown that he can compete with Bruce Lee, and as for movies, because "Back to the Future" is his first directorial work, and it is not an action movie, so I can't give Mr. Jonathan a clear answer to this question now."

Jonathan's eyes lit up more and more as he listened to the translation's relay.

"It's kind of interesting, it looks like I have to take back my previous words and raise my expectations for this movie!"

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Ask for a commuter pass! Ask for recommendations! (To be continued)