Huayu started from the fairy sword

Chapter 106 "Stone" Released on National Day, Cannon Fodder or Dark Horse?

May 9st, morning.

Han Sanping summoned Ning Hao and Cao Jun in the China Film Group, mainly to arrange matters related to the film schedule.

Like the National Day files in previous years, this year's National Day files are still a battleground for military strategists, and the competition is quite fierce.

In addition to Jackie Chan and Kim Hee-sun's "Mythology", Andy Lau's "Children's Dream", the films released at the same time, Kwan Jinpeng's "Song of Everlasting Regret", and the Hollywood blockbuster "Fantastic Four", all of them are eyeing this year's National Day file.

However, Han Sanping believes that although the competition for the National Day file is fierce, opportunities are not completely absent, which means seeking wealth in danger.

Moreover, Han Sanping has confidence in the quality of the movie "Crazy Stone", and with the addition of stars such as Taohong, Cao Jun, and Xu Zheng, he should have a chance to make his way in this year's National Day file.

In contrast, in the face of so many blockbuster movies, Cao Jun and Ning Hao seem to have little confidence in the box office performance of the movie "Crazy Stone".

Needless to say, Ning Hao, the two movies he made before cost him his underpants. Now that he is asked to fight with Jackie Chan and Andy Lau, he has no confidence at all. He just wants not to lose too badly when the time comes.

Even Cao Jun, who has always been confident, is no longer sure, because he always feels that a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and Jackie Chan's box office appeal is at the top level both in China and in Asia.

Although the film "Crazy Stone" was very exciting, after all, most of the audience have never heard of Ning Hao's name, and he and Xu Zheng have no box office appeal. Facing so many strong opponents, it is really It can be said that there is no chance of winning at all.

Looking at the trembling Cao Jun and Ning Hao, Han Sanping said quietly: "If there is nothing unexpected, the movie "Stone" will be released in the early morning of September 9th. Do you have confidence?"

Cao Jun and Ning Hao looked at each other without speaking.

Seeing that Han Sanping was about to lose his temper, Cao Jun hurriedly said, "Third Master, why don't we change the schedule? The competition for the National Day schedule this year is too fierce..."

Ning Hao also echoed from the side: "Yes, Mr. San, the appearance of our movie is really not very good. I am not a big-name director, and the lead actor Guo Tao is not a big-name star either. It is difficult for us to stand out among a group of blockbuster movies." .”

Ning Hao's meaning, similar to Cao Jun's, is that he hopes that "Crazy Stone" can change gears, and release it in a less competitive schedule, so as to prevent his work from becoming cannon fodder.

Han Sanping has also considered these issues, but a mule is a horse, and he should be pulled out for a walk before he can know the result.

After pondering for a moment, Han Sanping said, "I know what you are worried about. I also have my own considerations in choosing the National Day screening."

"First of all, "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" is a literary film, and the box office of literary films has never been better."

"Andy Lau's "Children's Dream" is a fantasy film. I watched it. The style is relatively new, and it may not be suitable for our mainland audience."

"Fantastic Four, the Hollywood..."

After listening to Han Sanping's sound analysis, Cao Jun and Ning Hao's minds were clear, and they couldn't persuade them anymore.

Anyway, no matter how you say it, the truth lies with Han Sanping.

In front of Han Sanping, the opinions of the two juniors, Cao Jun and Ning Hao, are not important at all. It is said that they are to discuss, but in fact it is to arrange work.

Regarding the film schedule, what Han Sanping said was the imperial decree, and no one could change what he decided.

Now that Han Sanping has already made up his mind, Ning Hao also made the worst plan in his heart. If he loses money again this time, he will never make movies again.

Cao Jun also felt that there was more danger than good, so he could only comfort himself silently in his heart, assuming that he had spent 200 million to get over the addiction of being a producer, and rightly regarded it as contributing to Ning Hao's dream come true.

However, Cao Jun is not completely without confidence in the movie "Crazy Stone", at least in terms of movie quality, it is definitely not inferior to these so-called blockbuster movies.

Leaving from Zhongying, Ning Hao's face was extremely solemn, as if he had just finished going to the grave.

Cao Jun knew that he was under a lot of pressure, so he patted him on the shoulder and comforted him: "If you come, you will be safe. The third master is right. It is a mule or a horse. You will know when you pull it out!"

"Don't think so much. If your movie loses money, I will continue to vote for the next movie. I have confidence in you, and you have to believe in yourself!"

In fact, Cao Jun has always been full of confidence in Ning Hao's strength. The only thing he worries about is the schedule and announcement, fearing that he will not be able to beat those blockbuster movies.

Hearing Cao Jun's words, Ning Hao was also very moved, and sighed secretly in his heart, what more can a husband ask for if he has a confidant in life?
Ning Hao also felt that he could no longer be depressed like this, he had to cheer up to lead everyone forward.

February 9, 22pm.

The movie "Crazy Stone" held a grand premiere in Beijing Huaxing Cinemas.

In order to express the importance attached to the film, the distributor also held a small red carpet ceremony at the premiere.

Han Sanping, President of China Film Warner Hengdian Film and Television Company, Cao Jun, one of the producers of the film, Ning Hao, the film director, starring Guo Tao, Liu Hua, Yue Xiaojun, Huang Bai, Xu Zheng, Tao Hong, Zeng Li, and Lu Chuan, Song Ke, Gao Xiaosong, Huang Zheng, Celebrities in the performing arts such as Gao Qi and Tao Hong stepped onto the red carpet one after another and signed their autographs on the back panel.

Afterwards, they watched the premiere of the movie together with the audience. To Cao Jun and Ning Hao's satisfaction, the on-site response was very enthusiastic, and the audience laughed quite intensively, with bursts of laughter from time to time.

In the movie "Crazy Stone", a lot of Sichuan dialect is used, and Qingdao dialect and Baoding dialect are mixed in, which adds a lot of humorous elements to the film.

In other words, Liu Yiwei, the host of the premiere, was invited by Xu Zheng to help Ning Hao.

At the premiere, Liu Yiwei could also praise Xu Zheng, saying that there is a very authentic Sichuan dialect.

Xu Zheng said with a smile: "I don't know Sichuan dialect, I just learned it now. This drama is my book for grabbing Taohong. This is the benefit of a family sharing a mailbox."

It turned out that Xu Zheng and Taohong shared the same mailbox. Director Ning Hao originally wanted to invite Taohong to play a cameo role. After the script was sent to the mailbox, Xu Zheng liked it very much, so he won the villainous role of real estate boss.

In addition, the screenwriter of the play also played the important role of Xiaojun in the play, and his witty and humorous performance was very popular.

Of course, what surprised the audience the most was Cao Jun's role as the international thief Mike, who was so handsome that he attracted the female fans at the scene as soon as he appeared on the stage, and then there was no more.

Let’s take a look at Mr. Chen played by Liu Songren, and Mike played by Cao Jun. No matter how handsome he appears on the stage, he will end up with such a miserable ending. The contrast between before and after is especially funny...

When Cao Jun talked about the reason for his participation, he said that Andy Lau couldn't make it to the schedule and needed someone to improve the film's appearance, so he was lucky enough to be selected by the director to play the role of the unlucky international thief.

Ning Hao said: "Xiao Cao is my good brother, very loyal, without his support, this movie may have to be delayed until very late, he is my noble man."

In addition to thanking Cao Jun, Ning Hao also thanked Han Sanping, Andy Lau, Xu Zheng and others. He expressed his gratitude to almost every friend who participated in the film.

Careful viewers also found in the opening subtitles that the producer, in addition to the names of Han Sanping and Cao Jun, also wrote Andy Lau's name.

According to director Ning Hao, Andy Lau himself participated in the investment of the film, hoping to support outstanding young directors to create, and he also hopes to participate in Ning Han's next film.

Andy Lau didn't come to the premiere this time because he was in Shanghai to promote the movie "Children's Dream" he starred in.

According to Han Sanping's plan, the movie "Crazy Stone" will be fully released in the early morning of September 9.

In order to stand out among the many blockbuster films, the promotion method of the film will try a new media promotion method in China: screening in four major cities, and asking the audience to be film critics.

In other words, the movie "Crazy Stone" will be screened in star-rated cinemas in the four major cities of Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Changsha from September 9rd to 23th before its official release.

Because there is little money for publicity, the distributor joined hands with TV stations and Internet media to jointly promote the event, and asked interested viewers to download a questionnaire online, or go to the designated movie theater to pick it up and fill it out.

After completing the filling, go to the local cooperative theaters in the four major cities to receive free movie tickets, watch "Crazy Stone" and make a film review.

This will be the first film in Huaguo that allows ordinary audiences to watch the film with free admission to watch the film's film review before the official release.

(End of this chapter)