It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 573: A shocking movie? Pandora's box has been opened! We just want freedom and respect

Time flies by on the 29th, and "The King's Feast" is officially launched in major theaters in the mainland.

Even in Hollywood, Chen Fei saw the overwhelming slogans!

Obviously, Yinghuang and Xingmei probably invested sunk costs again in an attempt to make a final push upwards.

On the day of its release, Lu Chuan even made a bold statement in front of the media: ""The King's Feast" is a historical blockbuster in the true sense. The audience can follow the movie into the era of the struggle for hegemony between Chu and Han at the end of Qin and witness the magnificent history!
Our opponent is no longer "The Banquet at Hongmen", and even includes films such as "Ghost Blowing the Lamp: The Ancient City", "1942", "Life of Pi", etc., which are currently not among my goals.

Now, I only have one idea, and that is to create the first domestic historical-themed blockbuster with a box office of over 10 billion, to prove to everyone that I can also..."

This declaration sounds a bit domineering!
Although many people are mocking Lu Chuan for not overestimating his abilities, there are also many people who are curious about this movie.

What kind of story can actually make this guy confidently shout the slogan that the box office will exceed "one billion"?

Could it be that he really produced a wave of blockbusters that were "shaking the world and making people cry"?

With this idea in mind, many people bought tickets and entered the theater, ready to see "The King's Feast".

……

At this time, here in Los Angeles.

Looking at the large number of rhetoric about Lu Chuan on the Internet, Chen Fei smiled and thought that the guy was playing a clown and bragging.

Do you really think that it is so easy to achieve a box office of over 10 billion?

It's okay to just shout slogans. When it comes to box office appeal, even Zhang Yimou doesn't dare to say that his movies can steadily exceed "10 billion box office".

The right time, the right location, and the right people, do you really think that these don't exist and just go ahead and do it?

If you just hold the thought of "I can do it if you want me", then it is completely idiotic talk!
……

Closing the entertainment website page, Fade Chen looked up at Natasha who was sitting on the sofa making a phone call.

Waiting until she finished the call, Chen Fei asked: "How is it going? Is things going smoothly? How long will it take to get the results?"

Natasha raised her head and replied: "After more than a month of investigation, we have learned a lot about "Escape from Tehran" inside information, and then we will officially launch a counterattack plan."

"Okay." Chen Fei nodded and added: "Get it done as soon as possible. There is not much time before the Oscar votes are distributed. We need to hurry up."

"Well, I've already arranged everything."

"Also, what is the current status of the Dallas Buyers Club? We must control the trend of public opinion online and beware of a recurrence of the previous demonstration incident."

"Don't worry, it won't happen this time!"

Natasha said confidently: "The public relations team contacted the 'LGBT' group and specially organized several screening events specifically for this group.

They are very satisfied with the respect and attention paid to homosexuals, transvestites and other groups in the film, and think it is a very classic work, and they will definitely choose to strongly support it..."

Hearing these words, Chen Fei was in a trance for a moment.

He had an inexplicable and ominous feeling, as if he had opened a Pandora's box with his own hands!

……

In Manhattan, a very inconspicuous bar stands on the corner of the street.

Very few men and women come and go, and even some customers who don't understand the situation and want to go in for a night of fun will be stopped at the door.

The merchants seemed to rather not do business than let these ordinary customers in.

But if you look carefully, you will find that all those who accidentally enter the bar seem to be some strange people.

For example, women with some masculine characteristics, or simply some men wearing women's clothing!
At this time, inside the bar, a group of cross-dressing men who looked like transvestites were attending a party.

Because this is the residence of the largest transgender group "Drag Queens" in New York, the environment and openness of the scene are not so unsightly.

In a booth inside the bar, several women's clothing bosses were having a rather "serious" gathering.

Richard, who had an extremely exaggerated afro, bright red eyeshadow, lipstick, and fake breasts, was now loudly talking about his achievements:
"In the past two weeks, I have successfully contacted the New York City Hall through the charity organization 'Tongyula' that supports us, and expressed to them my willingness to perform charity performances for New York primary and secondary schools."

As soon as these words came out, a tall and thick cross-dressing man next to him wearing a green wig and green eyeshadow quickly answered: "Have they agreed?"

Richard smiled confidently: "The New York City Hall said it would consider letting some public schools and public educational institutions issue invitations to us.

In a week at most, we can get the invitations and start programming. "

The yellow-haired cross-dresser next to him who had undergone surgery and already had "real breasts" laughed and said: "It's very good. Our first plan has been successful. If we can go into public schools, this will be a great success." A major victory!

Next, we can expand from one point to another and expand our influence to all aspects of society, so that when everyone sees us, the first thing they think of is respect and love! "

Joe Melzina, who has a big butt, really long hair, and dyed it green, suddenly stood up and raised his wine glass high:

"Now we have become the most important part of society. Even when public figures mention us, they must respect us. This is the most important step we have taken!"

Hearing this, Richard, who had just taken a sip of wine, suddenly seemed to remember something.

He glanced at the "seven sisters" sitting in the booth and said, "Sisters, do you remember the movie "Dallas Buyers Club" we went to see together last night?"

Hearing this, Joe Melzina put down his wine glass and lifted up the fake breasts that had fallen from his chest to his belly. His eyes swept across the chest of the sister who had "real breasts" and he couldn't help but feel... He showed a slightly envious expression.

If I have the chance, I will also make a pair of real breasts, he thought in his heart, but he said:
"Of course I remember, I like Jared Leto played by Riang, he truly represents a true portrayal of our group..."

Several people present had smiles on their faces, obviously very satisfied with the story presented in the movie.

Richard, who had already collected public relations fees in advance, then said: "Since we are all satisfied, why not give it enough support to win an Oscar and let the whole world know about our special group? This is also a way to expand our influence.”

Hearing this, the other six sisters' eyes lit up!
A cross-dressing man whose stubble on his chin and mouth was not particularly clean and who wore blue eyeshadow suggested: "Use our energy, support this movie, and defeat all opponents!
We need influence, more voice, attention and respect from all walks of life..."

Perhaps influenced by these words, one of the black men wearing a purple wig jumped directly on the table and shouted: "We need freedom and respect, and reject discrimination!"

For a time, the entire bar became completely lively, with many people echoing and shouting loudly, as if a group of demons were dancing around.

Richard was the backbone of everyone present, and he was very willing to do anything that was beneficial to him.

"Quiet! Everyone be quiet!" He stood up, suppressed everyone's emotions first, and then said: "Since everyone agrees, I hope you can take action for the sake of the drag queen.

We want to make all the black material and controversy about "Dallas Buyers Club" disappear from the Internet, and we want to help it canvass votes and let it win a big victory! "

The drag queen and the Seven Sisters can become the largest "transformer" group in New York and even the United States. Naturally, they have high energy, so they are very confident that they can accomplish this feat.

Some people call their "seven sisters" monsters and ghosts, and call the "drag queen" a rotten devil's cave, but they don't think so.

In their view, this is a way to gain freedom and respect.

Perhaps this also involves business interests and political needs. The purpose is to please certain groups, increase business income, and divert conflicts...

But so what?
As long as they can gain "freedom" and "respect", everything else is not worth mentioning!
……

At the same time, in an ordinary neighborhood only two streets away from the bar.

At this time, Gar Dino, who had just left the company after get off work, was driving a dilapidated Chevrolet and turned into a parking lot near the community.

After parking the car, he struggled to pull up the already somewhat deformed handbrake handle, but instead of getting out of the car, he opened the window, lit a cigarette and started smoking.

Although the economic situation has improved a bit in recent years, it is only relative to the rich.

For poor people like them, life is almost as difficult as it was during the 08 financial crisis.

His wife is unemployed and takes care of two children, while he himself has to bear all the family expenses, which is very stressful.

House seemingly endless rain.

Life is extremely difficult. His eldest son accidentally fell and injured himself while driving while delivering goods. Now he is curled up in the clinic, relying on painkillers every day to hold on.

The other daughter, because she cannot afford the high tuition fees, has to go to the streets to do odd jobs every day after school in order to barely maintain her current studies.

The huge pressure on his shoulders made Gar Dino often think about leaving this world, but he did not dare to take action.

"Ugh!"

He let out a long sigh, subconsciously opened the storage box and took out an old photo.

It was a group photo of six people.

This is the photo taken by Gar Dino and five other people after they fled Tehran.

After returning to China, he actually enjoyed a brief period of prosperity. However, after returning from the army and returning to his hometown, he did not receive much care and only found a job that could barely make a living.

Time flies like water, and more than twenty years have passed by like this.

After getting up every morning, I go straight to the company. When I get home, I have to help with housework, go to the clinic to see my eldest son, and even participate in some part-time activities at certain times.

It was only during the time in the car after get off work that he could get a short break. He didn't have to worry about any troubles and worries caused by his family, and he could smoke a cigarette in silence.

"Boom boom boom!"

However, just as he was emptying his mind, there was a sudden knocking sound outside the glass window. He subconsciously turned his head and saw a girl with long blond hair and a lot of pockmarks on her face staring straight at him.

Before he could react, the girl said, "Mr. Dino, I'm glad to meet you. I'm Amy Nott who spoke to you yesterday."

Gal frowned, rolled down some of the car windows slightly, and looked outside curiously: "What's wrong with you?"

Amy Nott smiled: "As a gentleman, I think you should let me get in the car first."

Gal looked at her waist, and after confirming that there was no "Equalizer for All Beings", he turned on the co-pilot's lock button.

Without any nonsense, as soon as Amy got into the car, she took out an envelope from her pocket and placed it on the armrest box.

"This is a gift I prepared for you."

Gal took a glance at the open envelope and saw a piece of green paper. Doubts suddenly emerged on his face and heart.

"What does this mean? Why do you prepare such a gift for me?"

He is indeed short of money now, but it is better not to accept money from unknown sources.

Although life is hard, it doesn't have too many twists and turns. He doesn't want to get into big trouble. He still has a family...

Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Amy's voice ringing in his ears: "If I understand correctly, you were one of the parties involved in the Tehran incident that year, right?"

"Correct."

This is not a confidential matter, and the information can be found out with a little inquiry.

Amy smiled and asked: "So, you must have seen the finished film of "Escape from Tehran", right?"

"Well, of course I have."

The film was released in October, and two months have passed since then, and it has already been withdrawn from theaters.

Because of its large budget, the movie's box office was not particularly high. It only earned US$9365 million after being released for a month and a half.

As for the global box office, it barely exceeded $6000 million.

In terms of commercial performance, this film was obviously a failure.

But in terms of awards selection, because the film's story is very consistent with the political correctness of the United States, it has achieved good results in the frontline awards before the Oscars.

Amy Nott’s purpose here today is simply to break the competitiveness of “Escape from Tehran” in the awards.

Therefore, after hearing Gal Dino say that he had watched the film, Amy asked straight to the point: "Is the content of that film the same as the deeds you experienced?"

Gar Dino opened his mouth, but didn't say anything for a long time.

The reason is very simple, because the events that happened in Tehran that year are only 20 to 30% similar to the content shot in the movie, and most of the other plots have been shot using "exaggerated" techniques.

While he was thinking secretly, Amy Nott pushed the envelope on the armrest box towards him.

"The things you have experienced together have now been made into a movie. Although the box office performance is not outstanding, the copyright fee has been sold for hundreds of millions of dollars, and you have received nothing!"

Hearing this, Gar Dino's face suddenly showed a vigilant look.

"What on earth do you want to say? I am one of the rescued people. It is impossible for me to..."

Before he could finish his words, Amy Nott interrupted directly: "I don't need you to do anything dangerous. I just want you to fully explain the specific process of escaping from Tehran in front of the media, and point out that in the movie fictional plot.

Fans should not be deceived, they should know the real details, rather than treating the cruel events that really happened as a superhero movie. "

Gar Dino frowned and glanced at the envelope unconsciously.

Amy Nott caught his eyes keenly, smiled softly, and took out another thicker envelope from her pocket.

Gar Dino was greatly moved by the green dollar bills, but he still could not strengthen his heart.

After all, he was one of the original rescuers and should know how to be grateful.

But in the next second, Amy Nott increased the stakes: "I heard that your eldest son is suffering from pain, and by chance, I have permission to stay in the VIP ward.

And your daughter works odd jobs at the KFC store across the street every day after school, right? I heard that her academic performance is very good, and I am willing to sponsor her to finish high school. "

The entanglement in Gal Dino's heart disappeared.

He stretched out his hand and pressed it on the envelope: "I just need to tell the truth? No need to deliberately forge anything?"

"Of course." Amy Nott smiled: "What we pursue is truth."

The two parties quickly reached an agreement, and that night, Gal Dino's eldest son took an ambulance and moved from the clinic to the VIP ward of a nearby high-end private hospital.

At the same time, her daughter also received a payment slip from the school.

The next morning, as soon as he opened the door, he saw several media interview vehicles gathered outside.

An exclusive interview event about "Escape from Tehran" started in a small square in the community.

Gar Dino knows everything he knows and talks about everything, and strives to fulfill the "responsibilities" required of him by his employer.

……

……

Jiang Wen is so playful!

Early in the morning on the 30th, a cross-border phone call came to Chen Fei.

"Hurry online. The first-day box office of "The King's Feast" has been released. I won't tell you. You can go and see it yourself."

After saying that, without waiting for Chen Fei's reply, he hung up the phone.

After being tossed by him like this, Chen Fei lost his sleep, took his arm out of Anne Hathaway's arms, got out of bed, and opened his laptop directly.

819.27 million!
When he saw this number, Chen Fei was stunned for a while before he realized what he was doing.

"Hey guys! This is an avalanche!"

After many additional additions, the box office cost of this movie has reached 1.4 million.

If you want to rely on the box office to make money back, the total box office must be at least between 4 million and 5 million, but now the box office on the first day is only more than 800 million, is this a joke?
Chen Fei took a glance at the reviews about the film. Not surprisingly, they were all negative reviews.

"'Nanjing' is already a piece of shit, but I didn't expect that there is a bigger and smellier piece of shit here!"

"It's pretty good. It takes quite a long time. Unfortunately, I have a low IQ and can't understand..."

"It's the first time I've seen this scene. I walked most of the way, and the rest fell asleep, and there's even a snorer! Damn it! Lu Chuan, you really deserve to die!"

"Not bad, our family actually booked the show on the first day, haha."

"The intention is low-level. As soon as you enter the cinema, you can guess the plot and the director's intention to criticize current affairs. In addition, the nonsensical lines and shooting techniques are not literary and artistic at all, let alone commercial. In short, the elegance is not vulgar, and the vulgarity cannot be profited. It is not It’s an epic, it’s not grand, it just depicts unoriginal human nature with a nonchalant attitude. I’m really convinced. Where does this kind of film come from, and it’s actually included in the Lunar New Year movie?”

Looking around, the negative reviews filling the screen were almost all criticizing Lu Chuan.

Such a luxurious cast, but he directed such a bad movie, which really screwed up Ying Huang and Xing Mei.

You don't need to think about it to know that Yang Shoucheng and Jia Hong will be scolding each other in the office.

Having such an idiot teammate on the stand is just a trick to kill people without paying for their lives!

Chen Fei took another look at Lu Chuan's Weibo account. As expected, this idiot had deleted the few Weibo posts he had posted to promote the movie, and even disabled the comment rights of netizens.

Obviously, he was preparing to run away again.

An investment of 1.4 million resulted in a box office of more than 800 million on the first day, as well as extremely sharp criticism from netizens...

It would be strange if Yinghuang and Xingmei could let Riku Taro go!

……

It is absolutely impossible for a bad movie to completely occupy the hot searches during the Lunar New Year period.

In the afternoon of that day, relevant reports about "The King's Feast" were removed from Weibo and major entertainment platforms, and were replaced by news about the new version of "Dragon" and the new version of "Swordsman".

At this time, there was already a lot of criticism on the Internet!
When Chen Fei set off for New York, he deliberately ate a lot of melon on the plane.

Duan Yu was replaced by a South Korean actor, and in the makeup photos he looked like a greasy man, with a vaguely aloof attitude.

And Wang Yuyan was replaced by a village girl, completely losing her "fairy spirit".

Compared with Liu Yifei's "Dragon", the new version is like running to the countryside and acting out a story of rivers and lakes in the fields.

In "The Swordsman", Linghu Chong and Dongfang Bubai are involved in an ambiguous affair. It is a good martial arts drama, but it is directly designed into an ancient puppet drama about love. It is simply fascinating. It's going to break!
Throughout the afternoon, Weibo was full of comments and curses.

"The King's Feast", the new version of "Dragon", the new version of "The Swordsman", one after another bad movies and TV series were pulled out, whipped and complained about!
……

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