Dinner in the evening.

Gu Wei took out the prepared gift and gave it to his parents.

Gu's father took the watch and put it on, and it was obvious that he liked this watch very much.

Gu's mother took the bag and fiddled happily from side to side, while saying, "If you have money, you can't spend it indiscriminately, what's the use of you buying these for your father and me, just keep the money and spend it yourself." ”

But the smile on his face couldn't be hidden.

"This is the child's filial piety to us, you just take it, and he is not short of this money."

In the eyes of Gu's father and mother, it doesn't matter whether the gift is expensive or not, the most important thing is the child's filial piety.

Of course, Gu's parents who received gifts can imagine that going home is another wave of showing off, and Gu Wei will definitely become a typical example of 'other people's children' among relatives and friends.

Things are almost done here in the capital, and Gu Wei's parents are going back to their hometown.

Gu's father is still not at ease with his factory, after all, it is his hard work for more than ten years. Although it can't be compared with his son in terms of making money, that is his real career.

Within two days, Gu Wei sent his parents home on a plane.

On February 25th, Wanda Hotel.

The large conference hall was already full at this time.

With the influence of China Film, Wanda, and Guangguang in the industry, basically all the domestic media are present today.

Everyone knows that this is the press conference for the launch of a new movie, whether you are optimistic about this movie or not, but the face of the three major companies is to be given.

On the stage, there was a huge poster hanging on the background board, on which Gu Wei and Bao Qiang were wearing detective-style trench coats and black sunglasses, striding forward arrogantly.

In the background is a clutter of Chinatown streets, and at the top is a huge billboard with five bold words reading 'Detective Chinatown'.

In terms of China Film, Director Han, who has a good relationship with Gu Wei and them, attended, Wanda came to a department manager of the film and television production department, and only the light was Mr. Wang himself.

It can be seen that the light attaches great importance to this cooperation, of course, at this time period, compared to Zhongying, which has big trees and deep roots, and Wanda, which has deep pockets and cinema resources, the light is relatively weak.

On the stage, Gu Wei and other main creators sat down.

"Friends from the media, good morning, and welcome to the launch conference of the movie [Detective Chinatown]......"

The host is Xie Nan, the master of light, who first briefly introduced the producer and main creators of the film, and then entered the most important media interview.

"May I ask Director Gu Wei, how did you come up with the idea of making this movie?" A reporter asked.

"Cinema is the art of dreaming, and when I am an actor, I will interpret the role according to the director's requirements and the screenwriter's script.

But sometimes I think about something, and some fragments often flash in my mind, although they are scattered, but I simply record them, and then I structure the recorded things into a story.

I knew it was my own dream.

I hope to make a movie of my dream and put it on the big screen, to be able to share it with everyone, and I hope that everyone can see it and like it more. ”

Gu Wei said seriously.

"How can you be sure that your dream will be liked by the audience?" The reporters who asked questions became more and more polite.

Gu Wei was not angry

"So it takes the hard work of our entire crew, and I believe that my crew is an excellent crew, from the actors to the crew, they are the best in the industry.

As long as we work together, we can present a wonderful movie for the audience. ”

"You're just an actor, and you've only had one work before, and you've never directed a film before, so what was the courage that allowed you to be the director of such a high-cost film?"

This time it was a reporter from Southern Metropolis Daily who asked the question. The questions raised are even more acute.

However, it is not surprising that the purpose of Southern Metropolis Daily has always been entertainment first, and how to report on topics.

This newspaper originated in Guangdong and focuses on the two central cities of Guangdong and Shenzhen.

Probably because of its proximity to Hong Kong Island, the style of its interviews and reports is also in the same vein as some media on Hong Kong Island. No matter how sharp the question is, how to ask it, how to exaggerate the report.

As for how the parties feel, they don't care, sales are the first thing.

"There is a first time for everything, and no one is born to make movies. Looking at director Xu Zheng, who is also an actor turned director, he is still a box office hit, which is a well-known thing.

I don't think I lack the courage to try. Gu Wei didn't get angry, but looked at the reporter who asked the question with firm eyes and said loudly.

This kind of thing is interviewed by the media, and whoever gets angry loses.

You're being interviewed for publicity, to raise the profile. He was able to interview you to increase sales, no one has a grudge against anyone, everyone is just for profit.

No matter what the question is, Gu Wei can not answer or fight back sharply, but there is no need to scold, after all, it is not worth losing his demeanor for the sake of publicity.

"May I ask Producer Chen, how much is the investment in our film?" The media turned the question to Chan Tsz Hee.

"Because the entire filming of our film was carried out abroad, and the scenes involved were more complex and there were more people. The entire investment is about 70 million. Chen Zhixi replied.

[Detective Chinatown] This movie was originally filmed in 14 years with an investment of 80 million.

Now that the filming is a year in advance, the actors' salaries and labor prices have been reduced, and 70 million is enough.

As soon as Chen Zhixi's voice fell, the audience was in an uproar.

Then there was a lot of talking.

These reporters didn't expect that Gu Wei, a pure newcomer, would invest so much in his first film.

Although since last year, the domestic film market has become more and more huge, and the domestic box office champion has been raised to a height of 1.2 billion by [Thai Embarrassment].

However, it is important to know that [Thai Embarrassment] is an example, and it does not represent the general box office of movies in the market.

In 2012, there were only 6 domestic films with a box office of more than 200 million, and Gu Wei's film invested 70 million yuan, and only a box office of more than 200 million could recover the cost.

How can he, a rookie director who is making a film for the first time, have the confidence to be one of these 6 films.

"May I ask Director Gu Wei, how do you make investors believe in you and pay for the movies you shoot?" As soon as the investment in the film came out, the problem turned to Gu Wei again.

Gu Wei didn't care about the comments of the reporters on the field at all.

"I believe you have just heard the host introduce that the producers of this movie are Wei Mingxia, China Film, Wanda, and Guangguang.

I can't disclose the specific investment ratio, I can only tell you that the movie is controlled and invested by Wei Ming, and I pay for my dreams, which is not too much. ”

As soon as the words fell, the reporters were talking again.

According to Gu Wei's experience and age, none of the reporters in the audience are optimistic about the movies he made, bad movies are probable, and losses are certain, this is their consensus.

I didn't expect Gu Wei to pay for the movie by himself, this self-confidence, this courage, this money......

Immediately, a reporter asked

"May I ask Director Gu, did you give the money to invest in the movie from your family, and what does your family do?"

Gu Wei didn't care about the reporters' comments at all, and he had already expected their doubts, he replied with a smile

"This reporter, it's the press conference for the start of the movie, and it's inconvenient for me to answer things that have nothing to do with the movie."

After that, the enthusiasm of the journalists was also ignited, and they asked a series of questions.

Gu Wei naturally responded calmly, he should brag about it, and he didn't pay taxes if he bragged anyway.

After today, he is also prepared for how these media will report, but he is not afraid of making a big deal, don't care what you report, as long as it is hot, the most afraid is that there will be no explosion, no splash, and everyone will not know that you will make a new movie.

"May I ask Baoqiang, why did you take this movie?" The reporter began to ask questions about other creators.

"At the beginning, the director asked me to play the protagonist 'Tang Ren', and told me that this role belonged to me, I was a little flattered, but then I read the script and found that the director is really talented, this is a very good story, I believe that after the release, it will not disappoint everyone."

Bao Qiang smiled honestly, but the words he said were not leaky.

The reporters interviewed other actors in the play one after another, and everyone answered normally, and it was no longer as explosive as Gu Wei said.

As all the main creators of the crew took the stage to take a group photo, the start-up press conference also ended.

One by one, the reporters walked out of the large conference hall one after another with a full load of interview materials.

Gu Wei didn't let the people in the company do anything to stuff red envelopes, not because he didn't know how to be a man, but because this press conference was completely unnecessary.

Gu Wei does have a lot of slots when he is a director making movies, even if he gives a red envelope to reporters, at most he is tactful when he is mocking.

And now that the movie has not started filming, Gu Wei only needs to be hot, so that the public knows that there is such a movie that has started shooting, and it doesn't matter if it is positive or negative.

In the end, it depends on the publicity in the early stage of the release and the quality of the movie.

At the end of the press conference, Gu Wei found Xie Nan, who was packing up his things and preparing to leave.

"Sister Nan, it's a pleasure to see you today, I'm sorry for you at today's press conference, the host is fantastic." Gu Wei had a smile on his face, and it was obvious that he was almost like a word.

"Mr. Gu has won the award, is this my job, say thank you or not." Xie Nan was obviously a little confused.

"Sister Nan, I am a fan of Brother Jing, I have watched his [Tai Chi Grandmaster] since I was a child, and I like him very much." Gu Wei explained.

At this time, Wu Jing and Xie Nan were in love, and in December last year, the two officially announced their relationship on Weibo, which was not a big news in the entertainment industry at that time.

Hearing that Gu Wei was a fan of Wu Jing, Xie Nan also let down the last trace of guard, she was also very happy that her boyfriend was liked, and she was even more proud to be liked by someone with status like Gu Wei.

"Sister Nan, what has Brother Jing been busy with lately? When we have time, let's go out for a meal together, I have a treat, and I also fulfill the wish of my fan since childhood. Gu Wei asked.

Where Gu Wei likes Wu Jing, he simply likes money.

At this time, Wu Jing's [Wolf Warrior 1] has not come out yet, first build a good relationship, it is best to invest in his movies, and then lie down and count the money.

The movie "Wolf Warrior" is not like "Detective Chinatown", the main focus is on the plot, [Wolf Warrior]'s Wu Jing style is too heavy, and it is basically his own movie. If there is no Wu Jing, the same story will be filmed by others, and the box office may be what it will be.

You see, after the original space-time [Wolf Warrior] became popular, he followed the trend to make red movies with personal hero ideas one after another, and finally pounced one after another.

The most obvious example is the big black bull, who has both the blessing of capital and the platform of his girlfriend, and finally pounces on the capital father and is unwilling to pay attention to him.

"Wu Jing has been preparing a movie recently, and he is a little busy, when I have time to meet him, I will ask him to find you." Xie Nan said happily.

"Sister Nan, I have my own film company and have also invested in two works, if Brother Jing needs to invest, you ask him to come to me, I believe that the movie made at Brother Jing's level will definitely sell well." Gu Wei looks like I'm a fan of Wu Jing's true love, and I don't want to make money.

Xie Nan was very surprised when she heard this, because she knew that Wu Jing was preparing to make her own movie recently, and she was indeed very short of money.

"Mr. Gu, thank you very much for liking him, I will definitely tell Wu Jing your words."

"Sister Nan, you don't have to be too polite with me, so I'll wait for you to call."

The two exchanged contact details with each other.