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Chapter 89
"Time lobbyist" was set up suddenly, but it was the best choice for the producer after weighing the pros and cons.
Because it is an ordinary digital film, the post editing took less than four months. According to common sense, it should be released this summer vacation.
However, this summer's domestic films are in a big fight, and there are several hot foreign film sequels during the National Day holiday, which can't benefit from coming and going.
Time lobbyists, a niche theme, can easily become a "victim" in the holiday season, so the producers are dragging their feet.
However, the film has a "fixed number of years". If it has not been on-line and pressed the bottom of the box for too long, it is easy for the audience to lose interest in the film. What is more serious, it will directly lose the qualification for cinema release.
If you drag it into an online big movie, you will basically suffer losses.
Therefore, the producer struggled and decided to go online on New Year's day.
"At present, there are few new films expected to be released on New Year's day. We are the only film of youth. There are no competitors in similar themes. We should be able to get a little advantage."
Yu Fuya handed over the latest list of "confirmed films" in the office of the super film company.
As a male number three, Ji Li has little direct relevance to the box office, but he didn't get the script and role until he argued for it.
He still hopes that the film can produce satisfactory results to the greatest extent.
Ji Li glanced at the list and asked, "what are the hot movies to win the title on New Year's day?"
"The most popular winner is the flower demon of killing God directed by Xu Cheng."
Steamed stuffed bun helped analyze, "director Xu Cheng's killing God series is now the third one, which is based on Chinese mythological characters. The box office of the first two films is very stable."
This time, "flower demon" spent a year in the later stage alone. The concept of colored eggs was given at the end of the second part of "killing God", and many drama fans began to look forward to it early.
"Director Xu also said in an interview some time ago that this flower demon will surpass the achievements of the first two."
Ji Li nodded quietly when he heard the speech.
Such a series of films itself has the audience foundation laid by the first two films, and the reputation of the great director is there. It comes with its own passers-by disk.
As long as the movie plot and special effects do not collapse, the box office will basically not "crash" where to go.
"What else?"
Yu Fuya continued, "the great burden of wealth on earth directed by song Yonghui was originally aimed at the Spring Festival, but now it is set for new year's day."
Ji Li is also familiar with this light comedy film.
Before meeting the screenplay of "special action", the producer of "great wealth on earth" and Director Song Yonghui also sent an invitation to Ji Li.
Steamed stuffed bun obviously remembers this. "After hearing that the film was rejected by Brother Ji, he decided to appoint comedian teacher Chen Ming."
Song Yonghui and Chen Ming are old partners. They should also have an audience base. As for whether they can explode, they still have to look at the public praise feedback of the audience after the release.
Suddenly, a staff member came in, "brother Ji, the hot milk tea brought by the takeout said it was for you."
"For me?"
Yu Fuya caught a glimpse of "Mr. Qi" on the order and immediately realized, "should it be early morning in the United States? Some people think they are raising children. Don't worry, they still entrust you with some milk tea? "
From this point of view, it is the milk tea takeout that Qin Li asked Qi'an in China to help.
Ji Li's eyes lit up immediately. Under Yu Fuya's "mother like" gaze, he took two breaths happily, "you go on, I'll listen."
Yu Fuya saw his proud expression and shook his head.
She reached out and clicked another film on the list, "and this film, the voice is also very high."
"Night detective?" Ji Li read out the name of the film.
"Adapted from the popular suspense novel of the same name, the key is that his starring role is..."
Yu Fuya looked into his eyes and gave a familiar name, "Cai Yishu."
Steamed stuffed bun tut angrily, "it's amazing. The enemy's road is narrow."
When Cai Yishu was the No. 1 man in time lobbyist, he took Wang Yongwei, a screenwriter without professional ethics, into the group. They blindly changed the original script and had a dispute with Ji Li.
Later, they were driven out of the crew by the investor Qin Li, and the absurd farce came to an end.
After Cai Yishu quit the crew, he really stopped for a while, and then received the film script adapted from the original novel.
Yu Fuya pulled out the film materials collected early in the morning and said with deep meaning, "I took a look. There is Wang Yongwei on the screenwriter list."
Ji Li stared at Cai Yishu on the movie poster and the three words "Wang Yongwei" in the joint screenwriter column below, and guessed the quality of the script.
What did you say?
Rivers and mountains are easy to change, but nature is hard to change, which is commonly known as "dogs can't change and eat shit.".
Steamed stuffed bun was worried, "they won't make any more moths?"
"What are you afraid of? Didn't we keep it? " Ji Li sneered, and his sharp aura suddenly appeared.
Then he bowed his head and drank milk tea.
The first second was the fierce wild leopard, and the next second became the sweet little milk leopard. This contrast makes people laugh and cry.
Yu Fuya agreed and nodded, "what else can a film written by Wang Yongwei be better? If Cai Yishu really dares to make small moves behind his back, we'll prepare the previous chat and go back in the face. "
The films released at the same time have a competitive relationship.
If Cai Yishu still dares to provoke them, they can join forces with the producers of time lobbyist.
"In addition, there are two science fiction films imported from foreign countries, which won't win the box office, but may cause box office diversion."
To put it bluntly, "time lobbyist" is not the first choice for fans on vacation, either on the basis of audience or on the basis of theme selection.
However, their advantages are also prominent. They are the only youth film launched during the new year's Day holiday. And the stars are handsome men and women. Relying on their outstanding appearance, they should be able to absorb a wave of audience into the cinema.
Steamed stuffed bun sighed, "Hey, I'm afraid that if I become a pure fan movie, I will be ridiculed badly."
Pure fan movies, as the name suggests, are movies supported only by actor fans who buy movie tickets. If this is the case, actors are vulnerable to a lot of ridicule after the film box office hits the streets.
After all, the box office strength of mixed film actors is always above popularity.
Although Ji Li is only the third man in the film, Baozi still hopes that the other party can gain something from the film.
It is said that the role powder absorbed by actors by TV dramas has only a three-month love period.
It's almost a year since the TV series "a lot of teenagers' schemes" was broadcast. If Ji Li doesn't have a new role to suck powder, the next resources may be difficult to do.
"Don't worry, I'm sure the film won't be bad." Ji Li opened his mouth and showed a strong confidence in his eyes. So far, his favorite film and television script has not overturned.
Besides, the film was invested by Qin li himself. To some extent, it has been regarded as a double guarantee for the box office.
Yu Fuya always believed in Ji Li's vision of picking the script. "Well, we have to attend the premiere on the evening of the 30th."
"OK."
……
Three days later, new year's Day films were collectively open for pre-sale.
Under the impact of the general trend films of the same period, time lobbyist has no advantage at all, and the amount collected in advance tends to be the bottom. The existing box office pre-sale is almost supported by fans.
On the microblog, some film critics have ridiculed the "loan"——
[time lobbyist is a movie that serves fans' faces. Qin Li investment, director Wang Zhang and chief screenwriter Ji Mingyue seem to be loud, but it is completely a publicity gimmick.
With the exception of Ji Li, who exploded in the first half of the year, the other five stars are still hovering in the second and third lines. Such a movie, want to break out of the siege in the new year's Day movie file? The probability is zero percent!
Advise passers-by and netizens not to waste money and watch other movies.]
Another film and television marketing number took the opportunity to comment——
[does anyone remember that Cai Yishu was temporarily replaced after the shooting of time lobbyist? Now it seems that the producers dug a hole for themselves.
The pre-sale box office of CAI Yishu's starring detective at night has more than doubled that of time lobbyist! Absolutely hit the face, cool man!]
[nowadays, turning popularity into box office is the hard power. No one in the existing main creators of time lobbyist has this qualification! Ji Li didn't appear in front of the public for half a year. The drama fans accumulated by Xie Yan have almost gone.
On New Year's day last year, he was named "the new dark horse in the film industry" by virtue of "Song Zhao". Now it seems that he actually borrowed the light of "Qin oak + yuan is no longer" two male masters.
Alas, this film is destined to be a flop. Even Qin Li, Wang Zhang and Ji Mingyue will follow suit.]
Such comments came up one after another, and the microblog ID of praise was mostly Cai Yishu's fan group.
At the beginning, Cai Yishu lost his position as the film man without saying a word, and Cai fans were holding a big stomach of anger.
Now, the films of the two sides are standing on the same starting line again. Cai fans take the opportunity to black out the film time lobbyist.
Under this disgusting operation, in addition to the fans of the stars, few netizens took the initiative to buy the pre-sale movie tickets of time lobbyist.
——Let me see some other movies first. After all, there are only a few days during the new year's Day holiday.
——In fact, the stars are very good-looking, but I'd better wait for the word-of-mouth after the release.
——The name "time lobbyist" makes people have no desire to see * *.
——Ji Li's false popularity showed incisively and vividly at this moment, tut tut.
——Fan movies, just cut the fan wallet. How can normal people cheat?
Passers-by were biased, and the black fans and home fans of the main creators fished in troubled waters on the Internet.
In addition to the concentrated purchase effect of fans in the first three days, the pre-sale box office of time lobbyist has a small increase in the pre-sale amount in the next four days, which has been stuck at 26 million.
Jincheng film.
Cai Yishu finally showed his satisfaction when he saw the real-time updated ranking of film pre-sale amount.
Although the detective at night starring him can't compare with the flower demon of killing God directed by Xu Cheng, it has won the second place in the box office pre-sale on New Year's day with gratifying results.
"Look at the movie" time lobbyist ". The pre-sale box office is almost at the bottom. It's worse than a movie that has been released overseas. It's dead."
When Youmeng approached, he also showed a happy look.
The shame they suffered in the crew of time lobbyist, they finally beat their faces with their actual results today.
"Ji Li and Feng Cheng? What kind of rubbish, you don't deserve to carry my shoes now. "
"What did you say? What a blessing in disguise? "
Had it not been for his temporary withdrawal from the crew of time lobbyist, Cai Yishu would not have been lucky enough to pick up the script.
The final preview of the film has been issued, and the fans of the original book have expressed their satisfaction. Under the overwhelming marketing, the pre-sale amount of the film has increased day by day.
As long as we maintain this momentum, we can say that there will be at least 2 billion box office receipts by the time the film goes offline, which is undoubtedly a proud achievement for young actors like Cai Yishu.
Zhu Xusheng, the "first brother of Jincheng", has suffered a heavy blow to his reputation and career since he was at the door of the car shock. Up to now, he has not made a comeback.
If Cai Yishu could seize the opportunity with this film, the surrender of brother Jincheng might be replaced.
Cai Yishu was a little flustered and suddenly raised his mind. "Sister you, I don't think the crew of time lobbyist has stumbled enough."
You Meng asked, "what do you mean?"
Cai Yishu raised his jaw, quite arrogant, "you help me do something secretly."
He wants to completely ruin the reputation of the film "time lobbyist", not only to make Ji Li and other stars swoop quietly, but also to make Qin Li unable to earn back his investment money!
……
Time flies to the end of the month, Haishi international cinema.
The premiere of the movie "time lobbyist" was arranged in a cinema with 100 people. This scale can only be regarded as normal. You know, several other films released at the same time have been promoted for several rounds.
Backstage of the cinema, Ji Li met with other stars for a long time. Although new works were released, the emotions of Feng Cheng, Wei Lai and others were not very high.
After all, before the film was officially released, it was ridiculed by netizens. The competition in the same period is a hot film. Their "time lobbyist" is a small shrimp that survives in the cracks and is easy to destroy.
Wang Zhang sat in his seat calmly and said loudly, "relax and face it. We have tried our best to make this film. What are you afraid of?"
Can't compete with big investment in movies, so what? These days, are there few examples of big investment films going down the street and losing money? Anyway, oak star invested nearly 50 million. This time, it must be no problem.
The first step for all filmmakers is to defeat themselves.
Ji Li agrees with Director Wang Zhang very much.
"Director Wang Zhang is right. The film competition has not yet begun. Today is the premiere. All the fans are here for us. At least we should not disappoint them. "
Compared with Wei Lai, who was the first male film owner and couldn't stand the waves, his third male is much more calm.
Feng Cheng reluctantly smiles.
Since he "robbed" Cai Yishu's male position, Feng and Cai's fans seem to have formed a feud, and they have to tear up the Internet every three or five times.
Now, as soon as the pre-sale results come out, Cai fan feels that he has the upper hand. He has said a lot of ugly things these days.
Feng Cheng feels sorry for his fans and his boss Qin Li.
"Feng Cheng, you have to believe in yourself and Qin..." Ji Li paused for two seconds and changed his words. "You also have to believe brother oak's vision. Our film is really good."
For a film, the most important thing is the word-of-mouth after its release.
How many films with a strong momentum in the early stage were "crashed" because of their bad reputation. How many films with poor initial box office have become dark horses because of the good fermentation of word-of-mouth?
In this rapidly changing film market, everything is possible.
The audience is not a fool. If you show a film with your heart, someone will always see it.
Feng Cheng nodded, feeling a little lighter.
Yes, this is a film invested by Qin Li, who has the title of "golden hand" in the film and television industry. What are his employees afraid of? You should trust your boss!
Wang Zhang continued to encourage "OK, everyone cheer up. This battle has just begun."
"Don't forget, you are the first to agree with this story. We are ready to publicize with the bottom results. We can win one more point!"
The last sentence obviously aroused the protagonists' initial feelings for the script, and the response was particularly loud.
"OK, director!"
……
The premiere process of the film "time lobbyist" is to show the film first, and then ask questions from the media and fans.
After Ji Li and other main creators came to power, they immediately aroused the screams of fans——
"Jimi boy! ma ma loves you! "
"Seal, come on! Looking forward to your success! "
"Wei Lai! Wei Lai! "
Although it was only a small screening hall, the full seating still gave Feng Cheng and others a lot of confidence.
The host took the stage and conducted a simple interview according to the process.
Fang Yue, who had long been mixed with rose CP powder, sat in the audience and was so excited that her whole heart was about to explode - after four and a half months, she finally saw fresh real people again!
In order to match the image of Xiang sui'an in the play, Ji Li wore a white sweater and black trousers today. It was a very simple set, which made her look soft and waxy and clean.
Fang Yue immediately picked up her mobile phone to take photos, bringing a 'front-line' report to the star chasing sisters in the CP Group——
"Sisters, it seems that brother oak didn't come today! But Jili is really beautiful! So tender! "
Just after typing this line, the host interviewed Ji Li, "I heard Ji Li's fans screaming. Haven't you seen him appear in public for a long time?"
"-- yes!" The fans answered in unison.
One year later, at least one-third of the fans came for him, compared with the only gilly fan who held his hand at the film screening ceremony of "state, country and world".
Ji Li looked around and raised a moving smile.
The applause and encouragement of fans will always be the biggest driving force on their way forward.
"I heard that Ji Li has been on vacation abroad in the past four months? Can you share it with us? "
"In fact, it's not entirely on vacation." Ji Li took the microphone from Wei Lai and revealed slightly, "I've made a film and I believe I'll meet you in the near future."
"Long Island Iced Tea" has been filmed. Ji Li's small disclosure has been approved by Cameron in advance.
When the fans heard this, the surprised cheers almost broke through the ceiling of the viewing hall.
what?
They thought Jili had been on vacation, but the other party secretly made a whole movie without telling their fans?
Sure enough, it's still the kid with strong dedication!
Thank you, thank you. The New Year gift has been received!
Ji Li bowed deeply when he saw the uncontrollable surprise of the fans.
"However, I hope you will pay attention to this film first. I assure you that this film is worth your time."
"OK." The response of fans and audience is still loud and clear.
Wang Peng is one of the film critics invited today. He also has more than 300000 fans on his microblog. He looked at Ji Li, who was talking on the stage, and a casual smile appeared on his mouth.
He didn't come here today to know how good and worth seeing the film.
On the contrary, Wang Peng was bought by Cai Yishu's team and deliberately brought colored glasses to find fault.
If you want to destroy the reputation of a film, you can't just make up and guess the embarrassing black, but you should go black in combination with the actual content. Half true and half false materials are the easiest to increase the credibility of the public.
In addition to Wang Peng, there should be other film critics with the same sinister purpose.
At the end of the premiere, the film critics they paid for will immediately publish "derogatory" remarks on the Internet, causing a complete collapse of public praise.
This is likely to be a fatal blow to a new film.
Wang Peng admitted that it was immoral to do so, but who let the family give more money?
Only one of the 100 films with the theme of youth can be a blockbuster. As for the current one, it didn't explode at first sight. It might as well be used as a tool for him to make money.
……
After a brief self introduction, the people were led to the guest seat in the first row by the staff.
Soon, the lights in the cinema went dark, and the audience quieted down.
In the dark, someone walked quickly through the side door and landed in the empty seat on the side of Ji Li.
Ji Li felt the movement around him, subconsciously cast her eyes to explore, and caught off guard with a deep and familiar eye.
Mingming coaxed his lover who couldn't catch the premiere of the film in wechat, so he suddenly appeared in front of him.
Wearing a mask and a cap, Qin Li covered his handsome face, but the love in his eyes was enough to make people feel blush and heartbeat.
Ji Li was so happy that he almost blurted out his lingering name.
Qin Libi made a quiet gesture and approached his ear while it was dark before the opening, "baby, I miss you very much."
In fact, as an investor, Feng Cheng is an employee of oak star. It is entirely reasonable for him to attend the premiere ceremony. But Ji Li was inexplicably filled with a sense of tension at the joint of "underground love", and his ears were hot and red.
The lights on the big screen lit up.
In order not to be noticed by others, Ji Li had to straighten his body and restrain himself from taking his sight back to the front.
Seeing the lover's cautious appearance, Qin oak burst out a small smile at the bottom of his eyes, as long as he moved his attention back to the screen.
If the two had not agreed on the "rules of communication" at the beginning, Qin Li would have liked to hug him directly and kiss him in public.
The pre-sale amount of this film is not satisfactory, and some film and television peers secretly "ridicule" public opinion.
Qin Li knew all this, but he was not in a hurry to solve it.
In his opinion, if a film wants to be truly successful, it must rely on the steady plot and the fermentation of word-of-mouth after release. As for those bedbugs, sooner or later they will capsize in their own gutter.
This premiere ceremony will be the beginning of the counter attack of the film time lobbyist.
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#Jili: the face attack of the third male film is about to begin( Brother oak: I'm the one who plays auxiliary ~)