China Entertainment: Indulge in Vanity Fair

Chapter 96

On July 7, the ratings of the last episode of "Happy Camp" broke through the highest value of this year's show. The reason is very simple. There are not only two soldiers in the show, but also the recently popular Palme d'Or movie.

Even Hollywood stars participated and were ridiculed, and 'Big Wisdom' and 'Obika' instantly became national jokes.

Especially seeing He Fang teasing Hollywood stars, everyone likes to watch it very much. They think He Fang has a good relationship with international stars and is also very down-to-earth, which means that Chinese people are very open outside.

In the summer of 2010, there were still a few very capable films.

比如7月1日上映的《枪王之王》，7月2日上映的《嘻游记》以及《无人驾驶》，7月6日上映的好莱坞电影《危情谍战》，7月9日上映的《唐伯虎点秋香2》, 7月16日上映的《单身动物园》，以及7月最重磅的电影-7月22日上映的《唐山大地震》。

Take a look at the release of quite a few competitive films this July, especially "The Great Earthquake in Tangshan", which claims to be a blockbuster with an investment of 7 million, and the online drafts are all over the place saying how shocking it is.

Feng Xiaogang even teased at the promotional event that he was flanked by the new Palme d'Or winner He Fang.

Six days before "Tangshan Earthquake", He Fang's award-winning film "Single Zoo" blocked the way forward, and on August 8, He Fang's "People on the Journey" cut off the road.

Feng Xiaogang said that He Fang was going to kill himself to prove the Tao, so as a senior, he will never fall down easily and is not afraid of any challenges.

"I know He Fang has a lot of support from young audiences. After all, he is young, but I ask those young audiences to support me. After all, "Tangshan Earthquake" is a pain we can't erase, and we should keep this history in mind... ..."

Feng Xiao didn't care about it just now, why didn't he talk about the topic of Palme d'Or?
Anyway, wherever he goes to publicize, he always shouts to fight He Fang.

It's just that many people on the Internet can't understand it. Why?
"No, isn't He Fang a new director who has only released one movie? What does it mean for director Feng Xiaogang to be such a powerful rival?"

"Yes, although "Single Zoo" can arouse the interest of many people, it is a literary film after all. Even if everyone will support it, the box office should not threaten "Tangshan Earthquake", right? I've never heard of the movie "The Way" before, is it so powerful? Is it possible to cut the back of "The Great Earthquake in Tangshan"?"

"Yeah, almost every movie by Feng Xiaogang will be watched. Even if the new director He Fang won the award, it is impossible for him to be in the ranks of every must-see movie, right? Is director Feng Xiaogang making too much of a fuss?"

"Anyway, I don't care. Director Feng's movie is now one of the few directors' works that can be watched in China. If you don't watch it, you will regret it."

"More than ten years of quality and word-of-mouth guarantee, this is indeed beyond doubt..."

……

There is a lot of noise on the Internet, and some people even think it is ridiculous that He Fang's award-winning film can threaten "Tangshan Earthquake".

Including publicity, the main creators of "Tangshan Earthquake" also privately thought that Feng Xiaogang was just looking for a publicity stunt. After all, the topic needs to be hyped.
But Feng Xiaogang didn't think so: "Are you really looking down on the power of the Palme d'Or? Although it is a literary film, there are differences between literary and artistic films. You don't know now, but you know that "Farewell My Concubine" was released in 93. How much is the box office at that time?"

Feng Xiaogang looked at the crowd and asked, they were stunned for a moment, who knows where to go.

Feng Xiaogang lit a cigarette and took a puff.

"Nearly 4800 million yuan domestically, 3000 million US dollars worldwide, and more than 1000 million domestic moviegoers. How much was a movie ticket in those days? 4 million at the box office, and now domestic films can be counted at 40 to [-] million at the box office. So if this is not the enemy, what is it? Do you think I am joking?"

Only now did everyone realize that the so-called Palme d'Or movie was so lethal.

But now it’s not the past. Now audiences prefer to watch commercial films, so I really don’t know how much box office appeal the Palme d’Or has now.

But after Feng Xiaogang's reminder, everyone became serious.

However, "Single Zoo" does not have the advantage of "Tangshan Earthquake", that is, it is reserved.

"Tangshan Earthquake" has the advantage of chartering, and many departments have promised to charter. This is something that "Single Zoo" can't match, right?

But if it doesn't leave "Single Zoo" too far under the condition of booking, it will be a shame.

So the main creators of "Tangshan Earthquake" worked very hard in the promotion, and even made a big fuss at the premiere on July 7, inviting everyone in the circle to join in the show.

The slogan "Night in Tangshan, China does not sleep" shocked the whole Internet, and even premiered in a stadium that can accommodate tens of thousands of people...

"He Fang, we really don't want to do any special premiere? We don't invite singers or anything? "Super Girl" is so popular, we can get all those superstars. And your "The Voice of China" also had a season Now, the ratings are also booming this season, and these students can be invited to make a big splash." Huang Ke said in the phone call with He Fang.

On July 7th, "Single Zoo" will hold its domestic premiere in the Great Hall of the capital. He Fang didn't want to make it so grand, but he heard that all the bigwigs on the cultural network would go to see it, so he had no choice but to up.

As for Huang Ke's proposal to make a fuss, He Fang didn't like it at all.

Just watch a movie, don’t make it look like a variety show. Watching a movie is something to look forward to. If you put on a bunch of song and dance performances, it doesn’t mean that you don’t have enough confidence, and you’re worried that just watching movies won’t satisfy the audience. Demand chant.

"Mr. Huang, don't do those messy things. Just watch the movie. After watching the movie, the crew will hold a reception, entertain the guests who came to join us, and leave the rest alone. This is both simple and effective. "

"You, although formalism kills people, why do people promote this formalism if it is useless? Since you don't do it, you don't have to force it. Anyway, this movie only makes money."

"Hey, it's purely a personal preference. Young people don't like these kinds of things. Of course, I might like them after I'm 40. Who knows?"

"Okay, let's stop talking about this with you. Later, you get on the plane on time. Don't miss the plane. Everyone is waiting for you. If you, the screenwriter, director and starring actor, were not present at the premiere, I will let you Dad, go and embarrass yourself."

"Haha, don't worry, don't worry, I will hurry back."

……

On July 7th, "Invasion of Wall Street" was officially completed, a day earlier than expected, and He Fang deliberately finished it in a hurry.

To be honest, although he doesn't like those formalisms, he can't regret this premiere because of him.

There was no shortage of money, and it was completed ahead of schedule, so the crew of "Invasion of Wall Street" were very happy.

But He Fang and his party can't leave immediately, after all, he still has to bring forty students who came to study back together.

So CalArts held a graduation ceremony on the evening of the 14th, and at the same time celebrated the Academy alumnus He Fang winning the Palme d'Or.

Everyone will catch on to this enthusiasm, because He Fang won the Palme d'Or, and CalArts will become even more popular in recruiting Asian students in the future, and students from other regions will also actively sign up. The winner's school, the shadow of a person's famous tree.

So, doesn't this wave of enthusiasm seem to show that the school is a fool?Especially now that it is the summer vacation and the critical period for recruiting students, wouldn't it be more wonderful to take advantage of this wave of enthusiasm.

Therefore, the night was very grand, with all kinds of lights and lights, and then the party reception. Although there were not many students staying in the school, there were some alumni, faculty members, artists and film critics who liked art films.

The purpose of coming here is very simple, of course the most important thing is to watch the film of the Palme d'Or in advance.

After the film was shown, the teachers of the school came to the stage to praise, and at the same time, He Fang also came to the stage to explain his film.

It's a pity that the time is too short, so it's just a brief explanation. The dean, Stephen Bill, even negotiated with He Fang to let He Fang take some time to come and give a speech at the school after the start of the next semester.

He Fang did not refuse.

The celebration activities that night got past one o'clock, and He Fang immediately rushed to the airport with forty students, catching the early morning flight back home.

On the night of the 15th in China, He Fang and his party finally landed at the Capital Airport in Beijing, and basically fell asleep after twenty hours.

"He Fang, you have worked hard all the way." At the exit of the Capital Airport, Wang Tiejun personally led the convoy to pick him up.

"Hey, Uncle Wang, why did you come here in person? How can I, a junior like me, deal with myself if you do this?" He Fang was also surprised.

"Ha, look at what you said, you are now the only director of the Palme d'Or in China. If you are in the system, if you change your title, you will be higher than me. Is it normal for you to say that I will pick you up?"

"Huh? I don't intend to join the system."

"Just kidding, we haven't seen each other for so long, why don't you miss you, why do you need so many reasons to pick up the phone? Go, go, go."

The one who came to pick them up was a bus. After all, there were more than 40 people. Could it be that more than 20 cars were sent to pick them up?The group also has to talk about cost.

A car pulled them to the State Guest House, tsk, the price here is two to three thousand a night, the standard room rate of 298 US dollars.

Tsk, this money was spent...

"Why do you live in such a good place? It's okay to change to a four-star place." He Fang asked Wang Tiejun quietly.

"Secretary Gu said that these forty people are the foundation of the film industrialization of our Huying Group, and we must not let everyone feel cold. Anyway, it is only a two-night stay, and the group can afford it. Since we want to recruit talents, then You have to have the ostentation of recruiting talents, not short of this few money."

"..." He Fang had nothing to say.

Just after he got out of the car, he saw all the leaders of the group coming and standing at the door to welcome them. He seriously suspected that this was paying for his own consumption in the name of recruiting talents.

Haha, this is just a joke.

"Secretary Gu, the ostentation of the group scares me, how can I let you greet me in person." He Fang immediately held Gu Yang's hand.

"Hey, you are our hero, you can't be too high-profile. Moreover, these forty elites who have returned from school are worthy of our warm welcome..."

... After chatting with the leaders at the door, He Fang and the others checked in.

Everyone didn't talk much that night, and then let everyone rest.

It's just that He Fang was called up early in the morning the next day, and said that he wanted to meet some leaders in the morning to talk about his experience.

At noon, I have to have a meal with the leaders, and then of course in the afternoon, I will make up the red carpet and prepare for the premiere in the evening.

"Leader? A leader who is older than you?" He Fang was stunned when he heard this. He didn't tell him about this in advance.

"They're all from the General Administration, as well as from the Ministry, and the vice president who is in charge of cultural affairs is also here."

"..." He Fang was frightened, so violent?Now he felt that the group's stay in this state hotel was really not for his own enjoyment.

"Why, why didn't you tell me in advance? Me, I haven't prepared a speech yet."

"Don't have a psychological burden, it's just a simple tea party discussion, no report required."

Of course, the people who came to participate were not only He Fang, but also the two soldiers of the crew, as well as Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei.

…This kind of symposium does not need to be written, and no one wants to watch it. It is boring, and He Fang is even more cautious. After all, he is now filming with CCTV reporters and photographers.

This kind of cautiousness lasted until we had dinner together at noon. When the leaders left, they suddenly felt that the sky was high, the ground was wide, and the air was smooth.

(End of this chapter)