radicalducati Chapter 12 My only opponent is myself
Chapter 12 My only opponent is myself
Gu Qingshan and his group were eating at a nearby restaurant.
Xu Jinglin smiled and said, "Director Gu, it seems the audience's response is quite good, and the movie should achieve good box office results."
"Mr. Xu, I'm counting on you from now on!" Gu Qingshan said hurriedly.
The subsequent scheduling and promotion will still rely on China Film Group.
Gu Qingshan was well aware that this was not the internet age, nor the era of self-media; reputation was still in the hands of major media outlets.
The fact that Ning Hao's "Crazy Stone" became a dark horse last year was largely due to media promotion.
If it weren't for the media's extensive promotion and praise of "Crazy Stone," would audiences have gone to the cinema?
At this time, the channels through which the audience can receive information are limited.
Xu Jinglin smiled and said, "Director Gu, don't worry, the publicity arrangements are all taken care of. If the box office is excellent, we will consider increasing the publicity budget accordingly."
"Thank you, Mr. Xu!" Gu Qingshan toasted Xu Jinglin with a glass of wine.
While Gu Qingshan and his group were having dinner and discussing the movie theaters they were going to visit next, another screening room had just finished showing "Apple".
Many people looked at Jin Suo with desire in their eyes.
The movie was so good that it's no wonder it was classified as a Category III film in Hong Kong.
This is still the edited version; wouldn't the unedited version be even more exciting?
Some people looked at Tong Dawei with envy in their eyes, thinking how great it would be if they were in his shoes.
"That passionate scene, wow, so exciting!"
"I heard they didn't use stunt doubles; it must have been real fighting."
"Jin Suo must have been giving a natural performance. That seductive expression, that voice... it made my bones melt."
"That snow-white skin, my goodness!"
"Didn't you enjoy it too? That's a great line!"
Numerous discussions reached Jin Suo's ears, but she still wore a smile. This was a preview screening of Apple, and the film crew had come specifically to promote the movie. Jin Suo was wearing a short skirt and exquisite makeup. The black stockings she wore had letters clearly visible when you got a little closer, making her very alluring.
A reporter interviewed Jin Suo, asking, "This is your first time acting in such a revealing role. What are your thoughts?"
"I'm dedicating myself to art. Tang Wei is my senior, and I'm learning from her," Jin Suo said with a smile.
The film "Apple" went through many hardships, undergoing five or six cuts before finally passing censorship.
Although Jin Suo stole the show at international film festivals and the press releases she bought in China portrayed her as a martyr for art and a stunning beauty, she was shrouded in controversy in China.
The release of director Ann Lee's film on November 1st sparked huge discussions, and the buzz is still going strong. Apple naturally wanted to capitalize on this.
Those around Jin Suo looked at her strangely.
After the movie was released, everyone was discussing whether Tony Leung and Tang Wei actually had sex. Some people even went to the cinema to watch it two or three times just to find out.
Liang Chaowei was the envy of everyone, and all sorts of praise flooded towards him.
Tang Wei was different; everyone was counting one, two, three.
Now that Tang Wei's boyfriend Tian Yu wants to break up with her, no one is blaming Tian Yu, because everyone can understand him.
No man could stand it.
The movie is only a short film, but the movie promotion has reported that it took a full seven days to film for that short time.
Seven days! That would take so many times.
When interviewed, director Li Yu smiled and said, "Jin Suo truly dedicated herself to art this time. What I want to say is that Jin Suo was not acting, but interpreting with her life."
"Jin Suo, how much do you think Apple will do at the box office? There are three movies being released on the same day this time." The reporter interviewed Jin Suo.
Jin Suo said, "Our only competitor is another film I starred in, 'Fate Calls for Transfer.' As for that 'Night Shop,' it's just a crudely made, low-budget film..."
Jin Suo's eyes held a hint of disdain. "As for the box office, I hope it can rival 'Lust, Caution'."
This time, she was full of confidence and high spirits.
The two movies, Apple and Call for Transfer, were released on the same day, both starring her, and both generated the most buzz.
The predecessor to Fate Calls for Transfer was Love Calls for Transfer, which grossed 13 million yuan when it was released in February.
When interviewed by reporters, director Li Yu also held the same view: "Our biggest competitor is 'Fate Calls for Transfer'. As for 'Night Shop', it's just a crudely made film, and I've never even heard of the director."
The reporters became excited upon hearing this.
This gives us a new topic to stir up.
......
An hour later.
The premiere of "Fate Calls Transfer" has just finished.
Director Liu Yiwei, along with lead actors Xu Zheng, Jin Suo, Ge You, and Xu Fan, went on stage to thank the audience and to give interviews to the media.
"Love Transfer" grossed over 1300 million yuan, making it a huge success.
The production team immediately began filming the sequel, "Fate Calls for Transfer," with an investment of 800 million.
They even put on a pretty good premiere ceremony.
"Director Liu, there are a total of three movies being released on the same day this time. What do you think of the other two movies?" a reporter asked director Liu Yiwei.
Liu Yiwei said, "Our only competitor is Apple. As for 'Nightclub'? Sorry, as far as I know, 'Nightclub' had an investment of about 300 million yuan, and the actors were basically all newcomers. It's not in the same league as us."
"As for the director of 'Nightclub,' he is a first-year student majoring in management at the Beijing Film Academy. I don't think he can make any decent movies."
Liu Yiwei has clearly forgotten that "Love Transfer" was also a low-budget production.
"Xu Zheng, you acted in 'Fate Calls Transfer' and 'Night Shop'. What do you think of them? What are your thoughts on the two films?" a reporter asked Xu Zheng.
Xu Zheng smiled and said, "Everyone should go see the movie and watch it. You'll have your answer afterward."
This is a trap, and Xu Zheng is naturally not foolish enough to comment on it.
To say that "Nightclub" is good is practically slapping Liu Yiwei in the face. But to say that "Nightclub" is bad is to offend Gu Qingshan.
Although Gu Qingshan is young, he has great potential.
Besides, Xu Zheng attended the premiere of "Night Shop" and saw it for himself. He knows that "Night Shop" is a good film, at least a qualified comedy.
He felt that "Nightclub" would give everyone a surprise.
When the reporter interviewed Jin Suo, she gave almost the same answer.
She didn't take "Nightclub" seriously. As for the director of "Nightclub," Gu Qingshan, who is he?
What?!
A freshman majoring in management at Beijing Film Academy?
She is now a double Best Actress winner at the 4th Eurasia International Film Festival and the Kazakhstan Film Festival, a top-tier actress!
During this Lunar New Year season, two of her starring films were released simultaneously, generating a constant stream of news and creating an unparalleled buzz.
Yes, after so many years of hard work and struggle, Jin Suo is no longer a maid, but a top-tier actress like Xiao Yanzi and Ziwei, which gives Jin Suo a sense of pride and satisfaction.