When the trailer of "Ghost Blows the Lantern" was released, many people actually expected that the popularity of this drama would be very high.

But no one expected that it would be so high.

Although only five episodes are broadcast a week, these five episodes alone just show the plot of Hu Bayi and Wang Fatzi's entire general's tomb.

It can be regarded as completely opening up the audience's enthusiasm for chasing dramas.

The cumulative number of playbacks in two days directly reached 300 million.

Although it is not as good as the opening result of the original shooting, the shooting is achieved by relying on Xu Ji to release the warm-up in advance.

"Ghost Blowing the Lantern" itself has a short publicity cycle, except for a promotional film released in advance, in fact, it is still inferior to the dramas on the three major platforms in the same period in terms of publicity and distribution.

But even so, 300 million is already a very terrifying achievement.

It is certain that it will become a hit drama.

And the score of the play itself on the petal network also directly reached 8.6 points.

Although this score is much lower than the previous 9.2, it is definitely a good reputation.

As long as the follow-up can maintain the plot without collapsing, it is appropriate to end with more than 8 points in the end.

The most important thing is the data, as soon as it was broadcast, it crushed the new dramas on other platforms in the same period.

And it also stole a lot of audiences.

Including Penguin Video, several other platforms have also found that after the launch of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp", the number of broadcasts of their new dramas has increased and decreased a lot.

Kiwi is okay, after all, they have decisively given up the plan of large-scale publicity as early as the release of the trailer of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern".

In the subsequent period, the cost of publicity and distribution was also saved.

But the penguins and potatoes are miserable, some time ago, the two families invested tens of millions of dollars in publicity every day.

At this time, the data of his new drama suddenly collapsed directly, and the publicity and distribution fee was a complete loss.

Of course, it is estimated that no one thought that as the initiator, Xu Ji, the screenwriter of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" and the boss of Tongji Entertainment, did not pay attention to this matter at all at this time, but people had already gone abroad.

......

"I think it's a good place to be."

"But we still need to build a lot of scenery ourselves."

"After all, it's all about destruction in the end."

In a small country in the Middle East, Xu Ji and several assistant directors came to find a suitable filming location in advance.

Although "Operation Red Sea" is set in some small war-torn countries.

But it's definitely impossible to really go there to film.

The only way to do this is to choose some relatively safe countries around you.

After hearing the words of one of the assistant directors, Xu Ji also nodded.

He actually has a comparison map of the movie in his mind, and although it takes time to find a place, it is not difficult to make an accurate judgment or something.

After a day of shopping, Xu Ji and their task this time can be regarded as complete.

Back at the hotel, Xu Ji made a video call to Sha Yetong as usual.

In fact, if it weren't for the task of selecting the scene this time, maybe Sha Yetong would have come with him.

......

It took about a week to select the location, and basically settled on some of the main filming locations.

arranged for the assistant director to coordinate the filming of the location, and at the same time sent out some tasks that needed to create the scenery by himself, but Xu Ji himself was idle.

During this time, it is necessary to wait for the domestic crew to arrive, as well as the actors who have been trained in advance in the army.

At present, "Operation Red Sea" cannot start filming for the time being.

Tongji Entertainment's current crew level is already considered to be the top in the industry.

So Xu Ji basically doesn't have to do everything himself like he did at the beginning.

Most of the things that other people are able to do very well.

However, at this time, Chen Jinyu, the director of Tongji Entertainment, called.

"Director Xu, "Fireworks in the Day" has been shortlisted for the National Acceptance Film Festival!

！ ”

Hearing Chen Jinyu's excited tone, Xu Ji was a little surprised.

The main reason is that after giving the other party the script, in fact, except for watching the original film as a producer from time to time, I didn't pay much attention to it in the follow-up.

As far as he knows, the film has been made, but it has not yet been sent for review.

I don't know when Chen Jinyu sent the film to the National Academy Film Festival for competition.

As one of Europa's three major film festivals, it is needless to say that it is well-known.

And compared with the previous Tunisian Film Festival where "Hello, Mr. Tree" was shortlisted, in fact, Guona itself is more inclined to films that take into account both art and commerce.

The Tunis Film Festival is more about the artistry of films.

Therefore, at the Guona Film Festival, it is also easier to see some well-known European and American superstars.

There will be more ordinary people who follow this film festival.

"Congratulations! Are you and Wan Rongli going to the Kuona Film Festival recently? ”

Although Xu Ji was a little surprised, he still congratulated him as soon as possible.

Although he is indeed a screenwriter, he can be regarded as the core character of the movie.

But the film was shortlisted, and the most concerned must still belong to the director.

"It's not us, Director Xu, you have to go, and you're shortlisted!"

Chen Jinyu said very happily.

Then Xu Ji knew that he was shortlisted for the best screenwriter of the country this time.

And Wan Rongli was shortlisted for Best Actor.

On the contrary, Chen Jinyu, the director, was not shortlisted for any awards.

However, as a director, I definitely plan to go to the Cinna Film Festival.

After all, on the Huaxia side, there have been no films shortlisted for the country for several years.

There are some Bonham Film Festivals, but they are basically films that are deliberately courted for approval.

Not to mention what to win.

On the contrary, only Liu Baofeng, who won the Tunisian actor award recently, is a rare actor who shows his face internationally.

"Director Xu, are you going this time?"

Chen Jinyu suddenly thought that Xu Ji seemed to be shooting a new movie now.

With the character of the other party, I really don't necessarily want to participate.

After all, there were many award ceremonies that were allowed to release pigeons before, or they were directly asked to receive them on their behalf.

Or simply ask the organizer to send it to him.

It's not that he's playing a big name or anything, it's mainly because Xu Ji's various identities are added together, and he is really busy and can't find time at all.

Even if it is Guona, one of the three major film festivals in Europa, it is not very strange that Xu Ji does not go to Chen Jinyu.

Of course, he is well aware of the importance of Xu Ji to this film.

So I still hope that Xu Ji can go with him.

"What time is it?"

Hearing Xu Ji's words, Chen Jinyu hurriedly replied: "The screening of the shortlisted films of the film festival will start tomorrow." ”

"In the case of the award ceremony, it will be three days later."

Xu Ji calculated the time, and estimated that it would take a week for "Operation Red Sea" to officially start filming.

It's just in time.

So I agreed.

"We'll see you at Kuna then."

Chen Jinyu heard Xu Ji's words and agreed to come down.

Although he was not shortlisted as a director, Xu Ji was shortlisted for the best screenwriter, and Wan Rongli successfully joined the competition for the best actor.

In such a situation, he naturally has a sense of honor.

......

Three days later, a small seaside city in Europa.

Although it is usually a tourist city, the number of tourists is not very large.

But every year, when the National Film Festival is held, it is also the most lively time.

It can basically be described as overcrowded.

In addition to some people in the industry, there are also many ordinary people from abroad who come to participate in the festival.

After all, on this day, it is likely that you will have the opportunity to meet stars that are rarely seen in ordinary times.

And although there are many countries in Europa, the area is actually not large.

It's very easy to go abroad or something, and many Europa people don't have to spend a lot of money to come here.

In addition to this, there are also people from some other countries.

For example, in the United States, there are also a lot of people who come to join in the fun.

There are still a lot of stars in the United States who have been shortlisted for the film festival or something.

"Director Xu, I didn't expect this room to be so difficult to book."

"And the film festival in this country doesn't even arrange accommodation."

At this time, on Guona Street, Xu Ji and Chen Jinyu and Wan Rongli who came over finally met.

But the process is a bit tortuous.

In a small city like Guona, there was a sudden influx of so many people during this time.

It simply can't be carried.

The hotel or something was booked out a month ago.

And "Fireworks in the Day" was shortlisted for the film festival only recently, and Chen Jinyu naturally didn't have time to prepare.

What he didn't expect was that there would be so many people at this film festival.

The organizers have yet to prepare a place for the shortlisted filmmakers.

"It's okay, isn't it possible to sleep anywhere?"

Xu Ji pointed to the tents that could be found everywhere on the street.

Obviously, because it can't accommodate so many people, the city of Guona has simply thought of such a way.

Spend the night directly on the spot.

At this time, just as Xu Ji saw, there was more than one store selling outdoor products on this street.

Xu Jidu wondered if these shops were not usually open, and in the few days when the Guona Film Festival opened, they would make enough money for a year.

After Chen Jinyu heard Xu Ji's words, he still felt a little guilty.

I felt that it was a little inappropriate to let Xu Ji, the big boss, follow him and live in a tent directly on the street.

Xu Ji doesn't matter.

And Xu Ji is basically not well-known on the Europa side.

Even if you spend the night on the street, there will be no excited fans or anything, and you will be harassed all the time.

"Then I'll buy a tent!"

Wan Rongli took the initiative to speak.

Because he found that if the two of them continued to talk like this, it was estimated that the tents would be sold out by then.

Xu Ji and the three of them bought suitable sleeping bags, tents and other things for outdoor overnight use.

Then I found a decent location in a nearby alley, and began to prepare my own accommodation on the spot.

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During this period, some Chinese recognized Xu and came forward to ask for autographs and group photos.

But they were not so excited, after all, during the Guona Film Festival, stars who appeared in Guona were everywhere.

To Xu Ji's surprise, I heard fans mention that Zang Sheng, a super-first-line director who participated in this year's gift film like him, actually came.

However, it seems that the other party participated as a member of the jury panel.

Compared with Xu Ji, in fact, Zang Sheng himself is more familiar with these foreign film festivals, and his age and qualifications are there.

Zang Sheng was also shortlisted for the National Film Festival, but he did not win the final award.

And it was almost 20 years ago.

Xu Ji and Zang Sheng were not familiar with each other, and the other party was from Phoenix Entertainment.

It's normal to say that some are not very well handled.

Even if you do, it's probably good to be able to say hello.

......

Xu Ji and the three had just finished setting up their tents, and soon a few foreigners walked into the alley.

A middle-aged bald man at the head saw that someone had already set up a tent, and seemed to be ready to turn around and leave.

But suddenly, I saw Xu Ji's face again.

"Xu!

！ ”

The other party suddenly shouted excitedly, startling Xu Jidu.

Then I don't know when, the other party actually rushed in front of him.

“im your number-one fan！

！ (I'm your number one fan)"

Xu Ji was stunned by the other party's operation.

His English is really not very good, and he failed the college entrance examination.

But that was before, but since I got that special memory, I have the ability to remember and the English foundation in my memory, so I can understand what the other person is saying.

However, in the face of such enthusiastic foreign fans, Xu Ji was also a little embarrassed, so he could only politely say thank you.

"Xu, your "Infernal Affairs" is so good!"

The balding middle-aged man opened his mouth and praised.

The expression was full of adoration.

Xu Ji didn't expect that the other party had watched "Infernal Affairs".

After all, this movie has not been released abroad, but I heard You Man mention that it should have sold the copyright on foreign video platforms.

Of course, as far as he knows, although "Infernal Affairs" has the participation of two international actors, Long Zewei and Wu Zihao, its popularity abroad has not reached a very exaggerated level.

Just like in the previous life, the foreign remake of "Infernal Affairs" won a foreign award, which can be described as rave reviews.

But in fact, many foreigners don't know that this movie is actually a remake.

After the excitement, the foreigners also began to introduce themselves.

The other party's name is Rafael Cooley, and he is a producer.

And it is also one of the eight major film companies in the United States.

And when he heard Rafael Cooley's name, Wan Rongli was also a little surprised, because he also knew the other party.

One of the most well-known producers in the United States.

There have been a lot of high-quality movies under his hands.

Following Rafael Cooley, there are two other people, both of whom are from Lianye Pictures, one of them is his assistant, and the other is also a producer, but he is not very famous.

At least Wan Vieng hadn't heard of it.

Originally, Xu Ji was also a little surprised that he was able to meet the other party.

But it's normal to think about it, after all, this is the city where the Kina Film Festival is held.

Except for some ordinary people who come to watch the stars, they are basically peers.

Rafael Cooley was not ready to leave at this time, and began to set up a tent directly next to Xu Ji.

However, while Raphael asked his assistant to help him set up the tent, he also chatted with Xu Ji.

"Xu, I think you should come to the United States to develop!"

"We can cooperate with you!"

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