Rebirth of the rich and famous

Chapter 343 The first stop of global publicity

After the premiere, there was a small-scale celebration banquet.Although the box office revenue has not yet come out, Columbia still held a reception.

In Hollywood at night, the most eye-catching thing is all kinds of parties.As night falls, the intoxicating sea of ​​light is full of extravagant atmosphere.

Outside the nightclub, there are always a lot of sexy girls wandering around. Among these people, there are golden girls who just want to get close to celebrities or rich people, and there are also young actors who want to get close to producers and get opportunities. .

Although there are few unspoken rules in Hollywood on the surface because of the existence of the actors' union, in fact, there are no less unspoken rules in the dark than elsewhere.

For the sake of fame and fortune, on such a luxurious night, these young girls tried their best to show off their capital in the dim light and shadow.Whether they succeed at this point, or sink at this point, who knows if they will be the ones who will stand under bright lights and be surrounded by reporters to take pictures a few years later?

Although it wasn't on the red carpet, but outside the nightclub, surrounded by reporters, it was no different from the red carpet at the premiere just now.

The smile on her face remained the same, but Song Xiaoye really didn't like this kind of occasion.

It's not that she doesn't like the scenery, like on the red carpet, and at the award ceremony, she is really happy when everyone is watching.But in private, surrounded by reporters, she couldn't be happy at all.

Clothes are fragrant and temples are shadows, and people are drunk with money. Everything they see is the so-called elite, but when they are half drunk and half awake, some people's behavior is not so elite.

Receptions like this are already very reserved, and in some receptions, the scene is so chaotic that it is almost unsightly.There was even a case where a group of people went crazy after smoking marijuana, and were finally taken away by the police.

In the glamorous entertainment industry, no matter at home or abroad, behind the enviable fame and fortune, there are all kinds of unbearable things.

Gorgeous robes hide filthy lice.

When she first entered this circle, Song Xiaoye still felt emotional, but now she has no feeling at all.She clearly saw the man's hands in the corner groping dishonestly on the woman in his arms, but she just pretended not to see them.

She doesn't like everything in the entertainment industry, but because of the side she likes, so what if she endures those ugly and dirty things?
If you don't like it, just pretend you haven't seen it.Halfway through the reception, Song Xiaoye bid farewell and left.If you don't want to be in the same boat, it's better to be out of sight and out of your mind. Going away now will save you from seeing everyone's appearance after drinking too much.

Early in the morning, when she woke up, Chen Jie had already called.Invite her to have breakfast together, and later we will rush to the airport together to start the global promotional activities of "Metropolis".

From afar, I saw Chen Jie and Chen Ming flipping through the newspaper.Song Xiaoye smiled, said hello without saying much, and beckoned to the waiter herself.

"Hey, this bastard, why did he only give it to three stars!" Chen Ming threw away the newspaper, looking at his expression, he was obviously a little depressed.

Song Xiaoye smiled, but didn't respond, just glanced at the newspaper.

Ah, the Daily Mail!The guy who wrote the film review in this newspaper has always been stingy, and even giving him three stars is considered pretty good.

"It's still the same old tricks, Jack's new movie is nothing new, it can only be said to pass the time..."

Although the reporter of the "Los Angeles Times" gave it four stars, they still criticized it in the film review: "It's a cliché, and it's another popcorn movie. The only thing that makes people shine is wearing a leather jacket. Cool Ye, when she appeared on the screen, that kind of valiant and heroic appearance made me feel like I saw the old Yang again, that is the only female star who will not be overwhelmed by Jack in his movies."

The New York Times was more forgiving, giving it four and a half stars, and praising "this is a movie that can make people have a good time. As a pure commercial film, this is already the best-isn't it ?At least the movie isn't expected to do too low - Columbia has won!"

Compared with film critics with different voices, the reports on the red carpet show are undoubtedly more enjoyable. .

Some newspapers praised Chen Jie for his immortality, and some said that the tiger father had no dogs, and Chen Ming had the style of a big brother, but the most reported ones were by Ye Xiao.

Not only the beautiful figure on the red carpet last night, many newspapers also published photos of Song Xiaoye's previous public appearances, and especially praised Song Xiaoye for her fashion sense, and the jewelry she wore during these public appearances is really Priceless.

In the "Los Angeles Times", the reporter exaggerated that "Ye wore a house on his body".

When Song Xiaoye saw this sentence, she almost choked on the milk.

It was too exaggerated. Although the jewelry she wore was indeed expensive, it was too exaggerated to say that it was a house.

"These reporters are too exaggerated..." Seeing that Chen Jie didn't seem to be in a good mood, Song Xiaoye's voice paused for a moment, and he deliberately asked, "Brother, has the box office for yesterday's premiere been released?"

When the box office was mentioned, Chen Jie's expression brightened.

The first box office, not to mention other regions, only North America has exceeded 500 million, and the next one is Saturday and Sunday. It is expected that the box office in North America will exceed 1000 million US dollars.

This result is already a very good result for a movie that is not starring Hollywood's first-line stars, especially when "Metropolis" is only shown in [-] theaters.

"The box office is good, so I feel relieved - there are not so many things in this world that have the best of both worlds..."

Song Xiaoye smiled, but did not speak.

It is true that there is no such thing as the best of both worlds. A movie is either commercial or artistic, and there are only a few that can truly take both into account.

A group of people flew to BJ and settled in the hotel, and they already got the results of this week's North American box office.As expected, "Metropolis" had a North American box office of 350 million US dollars in its first week, ranking fourth this week. The first place was the sci-fi blockbuster District [-].

In the Chinese mainland market, this weekend, the box office was 500 million yuan, ranking first.

That night, in order to publicize, Chen Jie and others were guests on CCTV's "Art" column.

This program is a star program, but it is different from the "Star Interview" that Song Xiaoye participated in before. "Star" takes the people-friendly route, while "Art" takes the high-end route.

Although the host Zhu Qun deliberately made an approachable attitude, the questions asked and the tone of the words made the show less life-like.

Virtue and skill, this is Zhu Qun's favorite sentence to praise the guests.

But in this program, it seems that this sentence sounds a little ironic no matter how it is said.

Although he respected his elder brother very much, in some respects, Song Xiaoye really felt that Zhu Qun said that irony on purpose.

It may also be seen that the expressions of several people are not intended to cooperate, Zhu Qun smiled and changed the topic, "Brother, I don't know if you have read the posts on the Internet recently. Now many netizens are calling for friends to come together Watch "Metropolis"—well, let me show you why..."

Turning on the screen, he pointed with a smile and zoomed in on the post, "Reason 1: Brother's kung fu——Brother, you saw it, so many netizens support you! I still remember that when I was in college, a group of buddies only wanted As soon as I heard your movie, I went to snatch up DVDs to watch, um, at that time, your new movie, which rental store didn’t buy five copies, was not enough to rent..."

Hearing Zhu Qun's words, Chen Jie's face flashed with embarrassment, and Song Xiaoye also coughed twice.

With a flash in Zhu Qun's eyes, he also remembered that there was something wrong with what he said, coughed a little embarrassedly, and said with a smile: "Now that the domestic copyright law is gradually improving, there are fewer and fewer such pirated CDs. ..."

That's what I said, but in fact, it is really difficult to completely ban such things as piracy.

Song Xiaoye smiled and smoothed things over, "What about reason 2? I'm curious—"

"Ah, you should really be curious," Zhu Qun smiled and clicked downwards, "Reason 2, Ye Xiao—the most beautiful hit girl, the most capable beauty!"

"This kind of compliment sounds so familiar..." Song Xiaoye tilted her head and teased with a smile, "I really hope that netizens can say next time, um, Ye Xiao, the most beautiful woman is like this."

One sentence made all the guests present laugh, and the embarrassing atmosphere just now was swept away.

"Reason 3, "Metropolis" donated money last year..."

After saying this reason, Zhu Qun's expression became serious, "Brother, we all know that during the natural disasters we went to see, the crew of "Metropolis" held a charity gala in New York, raising a total of more than 100 million US dollars. Can you tell us about the situation at that time?"

Chen Jie scratched his head, "Actually, there is nothing to talk about. As a Chinese, I just did what I should do—and, this matter was not only planned by me..."

Smiling, Chen Jie shrugged his shoulders and said, "We are the only beauties who came to China for promotion this time, so I will be blunt. In fact, this idea was not approved by everyone in the crew at the beginning. Knowing that making a movie is burning money every day! So it is inevitable that the producer has some scruples—"

"Later it was Ye Xiao who came up with the idea, saying that the money raised could be donated in the name of the crew. Then, we went to persuade the American producer together. Thanks to him for supporting us in the end, and later gave us a week Let’s use seven days to shoot a "Hong Kong Family"."

Chen Jie's words were very plain. Although it was considered to beautify the American producer, it did not cover up Ye Xiao's contribution at all.

Because of his words, Zhu Qun turned to Song Xiaoye, "Ye Xiao, I heard that you donated all your salary for the filming of "Metropolis" - 200 million, right!? Then you used another 300 at the party U.S. dollars took a painting—oh, and Mingguang, your company also donated [-] million. I also know that recently the Shuhua Foundation under your name is carrying out a project to build rural primary schools in Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan— — This is really a very meaningful thing. When I knew it, I was very moved. I really want to know, what are you thinking when you do these things?!"

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