Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 264 More money is needed

"You have to pay more."

Zhou Mo smiled and said, "Brother Hua, since popularity can be increased by spending money, it can also be reduced by spending money. As long as you are willing to spend money, everything will be easy."

Spend money to buy popularity, and then spend money to reduce the popularity.

It’s just the basic operations of Weibo in the previous life.

Zhou Mo is just copying this model now.

Liu Dehua breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

So that’s what happened.

What did you think it was?

For him, as long as the problem can be solved by spending money, it is not a problem.

In fact, including Andy Lau, many artists from the island provinces spend astronomical amounts of money on image promotion in the mainland every year.

Of course, this money can eventually be recovered from the fans.

"No problem, how much would it cost to lower the temperature?"

"That's easy to say. I'll have my assistant contact your assistant later."

"no problem."

The three of them chatted for a while. Without the burden of publicity for this event, Liu Dehua was obviously much more relaxed, but he still felt a little sad.

Lower the heat, just be prepared.

However, after the movie is released, it will inevitably be criticized by the audience.

"Brother Hua, I think you can't avoid this. Instead of wasting time now, you should think carefully about how to deal with the fans' voices next."

"I just can't imagine how to do it. I made a lot of movies in the early years, but those movies basically didn't come to the mainland. Fuchun Mountain Dwelling is probably the worst movie I have made in the past few years."

Facing Zhou Mo, there was no need for him to hide anything.

Zhou Moyi laughed: "Brother Hua, you are still too conservative. This movie should not be the worst movie you have made in the past few years. It is likely to be the worst movie in the future."

After a little joke, he thought about it and came up with a plan.

"If you really can't do it, just apologize. While apologies are not yet popular in the entertainment industry, you should set an example for this region as soon as possible." Zhou Mo said casually.

He didn't care whether Andy Lau had thought of this or not.

If not, just think of it as him offering flowers to Buddha.

Liu Dehua's eyes lit up.

Apologize?

It seems, indeed, very good.

"Director Zhou, can you tell me more about this apology?"

"Just accept an interview with our station, talk about your ideas, and apologize to the audience and fans for the bad experience they have brought to everyone. I hope you can cooperate with our company and make a movie to give back to the fans..." Zhou Mo explained while mixing in his little thoughts.

Liu Dehua didn't take it seriously.

He even particularly wanted to cooperate with Zhou Mo. After all, the products of Shanhe Company must be high-quality and their reputation was guaranteed. After the filming, the reputation would definitely improve.

After making a bad movie, make another good movie to ease the reputation.

A classic move by Hong Kong filmmakers.

"Thank you, Director Zhou. If you need me next time, please call me. I will go there even if I don't ask for any compensation." Liu Dehua said with a look on his face, "I understand your company's rules. As long as the quality is guaranteed, everything will be fine."

After Andy Lau left, Da Tiantian suddenly asked, "What do you mean by the apology area you just mentioned?"

"The movie was finished, but the results were not very good, so they needed a scapegoat, and then someone came out crying and apologizing, saying it was all their fault for not acting well, and hoped everyone would give them another chance, etc.

Or hold a press conference to apologize to everyone before filming, saying that the movie is so bad, the crew is rubbish, the director is not good, the salary has been returned, and I hope everyone will forgive me, etc...."

Da Tiantian was a little surprised: "There is such a way to play? Can it be effective?"

"Have."

Zhou Mo glanced at Da Tiantian.

In her previous life, this girl was one of the targets of this operation.

After "Warring States", King Yan directly returned the money in order to avoid being involved in the cause and effect and to clear himself of responsibility. By the way, he also complained about some shameful operations in the circle.

Although this guy does a lot of cool things.

"So, you have now completely pronounced the death penalty on Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains?"

Zhou Mo nodded: "It just so happens that we have time tonight, we can go and watch this amazing work together."

Da Tiantian hummed.

She really wanted to see how a movie could be made to deserve to be "even worse" when the script was already so bad.

……

That afternoon.

News about the premiere of "Lucy" has come out.

The media's main focus is still on the competition between "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" and "Lucy".

"The director of Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains seems to have given in, saying that he has a new understanding of director Zhou Mo and that his previous evaluation was not objective."

“Director Sun Jianjun: Lucy is a mature commercial film, but he is still confident that Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains will easily win the box office championship during the period.” “The special effects of Lucy are amazing, and the guests were all shocked.”

"Director Wu Ershan: The special effects of Lucy have surpassed those of Painted Skin 2 in all aspects, and are currently the most mature special effects technology in China."

.....
That afternoon.

The premiere of "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" was held as scheduled.

During the interview session of the premiere, Director Sun brought many of his friends to show his support, and these friends were undoubtedly very respectful and gave the film high praise.

The premiere is over.

Behind the scenes of the production of "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains", Director Sun gathered all the main creators of the production together again.

He looked very happy and had a confident smile on his face.

clap hands.

Attract everyone's attention.

"Everyone, I know that everyone had doubts about our movie's script before, thinking that there were too many things written and it was a bit confusing, which might affect the quality of the final product. But after the premiere, everyone saw the effect, and many well-known people in the industry gave our movie extremely high praise...

and so!
Everyone!

Cheer up, Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains is a work that we have spent nearly half a year on, with all our heart and soul, and the film's performance will definitely live up to everyone's expectations."

Liu Dehua and Tong Darkwei looked at each other and understood what the other meant.

Tong Darkwei: "Brother Hua, have you found a solution?"

Liu Dehua: "No, I'm prepared to be scolded, what about you?"

Tong dark: "Same."

at the same time.

The first roadshow of "Lucy" had already started that afternoon.

A reporter asked: "Director Zhou, we learned that after the premiere, many professionals gave high praise to Lucy, saying that its special effects level is no less than that of Hollywood. What do you think of this statement?"

Zhou Mo took the microphone.

“This sentence is both right and wrong.”

"Oh? Could you please tell me more about it?"

“The phrase ‘benchmarking Hollywood’ is too vague. Everyone should know that there is more than one special effects company in Hollywood. Whether it is selling copies or James Cameron, they actually have their own special effects companies, and their levels are different, and they all have their own areas of expertise.

The technology used in Lucy has indeed reached world-class levels in its strongest areas, but to say that it is comparable to Hollywood in all aspects, I think not only I, but also any special effects company in the world, cannot reach this level. "

The words were impartial.

At present, Zhou Mo has not yet become famous all over the world. He has many fans, but also many haters.

In this case, it is most appropriate to seek truth from facts.

"Hello, Director Zhou. I heard that after the premiere of Lucy, many film and television media companies wanted to discuss special effects cooperation with you, and you agreed. Do you really want to cooperate with them?"

Zhou Mo glanced at the reporter who asked the question.

Make sure to look.

You can tell at first glance that he is one of us.

"I don't mind if special effects technology is used by competitors or anything like that. In my opinion, the development of the Chinese film industry cannot be achieved by relying on one or two films with excellent special effects. What is needed is the entire industry, with all-round improvement in personnel, teams, and technology.

At present, our company has been fortunate to have made a breakthrough in special effects technology. As a member of the Chinese film industry, it is only natural that we should use this technology to promote the progress of the entire film industry."

The reporter followed up with another question: "Even if they may become your competitors, are you still willing to cooperate with them?"

"of course."

Zhou Mo smiled slightly: "Movies are a complex project, and special effects only represent one aspect. If you want to make a good movie, special effects alone are not enough, you also need a good script, a good director and actors...

What’s more, limited competition can promote the development of the industry, and competition is good.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the reporters immediately applauded.

Seeing this, the others started to applaud regardless of what they thought.

The roadshow is over.

Zhou Mo received a phone call while changing clothes.

"Hello, Director Tong, good afternoon. Long time no see. I wonder if there is anything I can do for you."

On the other end of the phone, Director Tong's voice was very gentle.

"Xiao Zhou, your performance this time is very good. As you said, the development of the Chinese film industry requires the joint efforts of everyone in the industry. We cannot hide our own interests, and we certainly won't take advantage of others."

Hearing this, Zhou Mo smiled slightly.

What he said this afternoon was meant specifically for certain people to hear.

Although the special effects company was given by the system, no one else can take it away.

But even if it's a fly, it would be annoying if it hangs around your ear every day.

Now, with Director Tong's guarantee, the subsequent peace is basically guaranteed.

"Director Tong, thank you for your praise. These are what I should do. As some people in the industry have said, it is our responsibility to contribute to the development of the industry."

(End of this chapter)