Super entertainment red envelope

Chapter 690 A bet with an international director!
"The awards belong to the awards, and the box office belongs to the box office!"

Austin said bluntly, "What you mentioned is only a few examples, and it is not difficult to represent all. At least the current Chinese-language films that can achieve high box office are all left over from the United States, such as your "Wolf Warrior". In the 80s, the United States had the types of retired military gods and lonely heroes, and you have to admit that this movie can enter the top 90.00 box office in the world, 90.00% of which depends on China's box office, and this [-]% is [-]% and [-]%. Fifty is because of your country's policies and support. But in the United States, it doesn't work that way."

"Mr. Austin, I think you have many misunderstandings!"

Li Zhifan said with a smile, "First of all, policy and support is about watching movies, not because I make Chinese movies. If your movie can satisfy the appetite of our government, they will support you, right? But...you Can you make it? Do you dare to make it? No, you used to be a generation of thoughtful filmmakers, but now you can only make sci-fi adventure movies that are as good as people’s teeth. As far as I know, there is "Project Bee" that is similar to your new film ", "One Eyed", "Rocked with Holes", "Darkness and Blood", "Black Rider" series, "Crazy Godfly" series. If you put it in other schedules, your movie may be able to dominate, but this Not once, because you chose the wrong schedule and met me!"

"you?"

Austin also smiled, "I know your new film will be released on the same day as mine. Although this is China, it doesn't mean I will lose to you!"

"No, you didn't lose to me!"

Li Zhifan said word by word, "You will lose to most of the Chinese movies released in the same period, don't you believe it? Let's wait and see!"

"you!!!"

Austin finally got angry. This kind of provocation was something he had never seen before. He had always treated each other with courtesy in every country he had been to before. He did not expect to meet such a difficult guy as Li Zhifan here.

"The iron rule of adventure movies: [-]. The one who survives to the end is the Virgin, and don't look down on vulgar things! [-]. The location of the final decisive battle contains dangers, and the collapse of the world will not work! [-]. Except for the villains, the iron triangle of character relationships: beauties, heroes ,clown!"

Li Zhifan snapped his fingers and said, "If it's as expected, you will definitely make a sequel to this movie, because "Insect Day" has a good box office in North America, and friends who have watched it say that the ending is full of suspense, what kind of alien is involved? The secret of human treasure, hehe, with all due respect, you really don’t need to make a second popcorn movie like this, it’s better to make some valuable and meaningful movies like when you were young.”

After hearing what Li Zhifan said, Austin's anger suddenly disappeared.

Thinking of the movies he made that were popular but not popular when he was young, they brought him a lot of honor, but now he has completely become a slave to commercial movies. When he was young, he participated in the conception of the movie scripts, but Now with the team, it's completely produced by the film company, and he is only responsible for shooting.

But even though the anger is gone, the unhappiness is still there, and he hummed: "Okay! You don't like my new movie, so why don't we make a bet, how about?"

"Gambling?" Li Zhifan smiled, "How do you want to bet?"

In fact, Li Zhifan judged that "Insect Day" would lose to him not only from the two aspects of picking up people's teeth and popcorn movies.

It is judged by everything from actors to directors.

The first is the cast. Every actor in the movie "Insect Day" is not familiar to Chinese audiences. The male and female protagonists are newcomers who have just debuted in the United States. The only one who can make the Chinese pay the bill is perhaps only one of the villain team. For the supporting actress, I was looking for an actress of Chinese descent. Unfortunately, this actress has been playing supporting roles in Hollywood, and the Chinese audience is even more unfamiliar with her.

The second is the director Austin himself. Those literary and youth films that Austin made in the early years were praised as god films in Biepet, and all the commercial films that he later transformed into, although all of them sold well, were also regarded by Wenqing. They stepped on the garbage dump.

It can be said that Austin is a polarized director.

Perhaps there are still a small number of Bippet Wenqing who look forward to him, but for the Chinese public, Austin himself is not at all a well-known "international director".

Before that, he only had a movie released in Hong Kong, China in 09, and the box office only made 3000 million Hong Kong dollars. This time it can be said that he has a movie released in mainland China for the first time, and he also saw the box office market of mainland movies. The skyrocketing price, and many Hollywood directors have achieved good results in the Chinese market, so they feel that they can do it this time.

The most important thing is that Li Zhifan's "Infernal Affairs" was released on the same schedule as him. As long as the box office of "Insect Day" can't compare with "Infernal Affairs", even if he takes one billion, it will be considered a failure.

Li Zhifan is convinced that Austin and his new film are not as popular and influential in the Chinese market as he is, so he dares to speak like this.

What he didn't expect was that Austin actually made a bet!

Of course Li Zhifan felt excited and amused.

When the reporters present heard these words, they all rushed over and looked at the two expectantly.

"We're betting on the box office!"

Austin said arrogantly, "I won't take advantage of you, just bet on the box office of the two movies in mainland China, which one is higher than the other, for a period of one month, and whether you want to postpone or drop the file after one month, it doesn't belong to you." Within the scope of this bet!"

"If I lose!... I will never show the film I participated in in China, and I will never make a sequel to "Insect Day". I will go back to make a literary film next time! But if you lose, you have to publicly report I apologize! And never set foot in the Hollywood market!"

After saying these words, all the reporters, media and people in the circle frowned and their hearts tightened.

Except for those Asian directors in Japan and South Korea who folded their arms and sneered at the good show, all Chinese directors, regardless of the mainland, Hong Kong or Taiwan, all mentioned Li Zhifan sweating.

This kind of bet is not considered big, at least it didn't say who would quit the film industry, or even the entire entertainment industry.

But it's not too small. If Austin really gives up the Chinese market forever and Li Zhifan gives up entering Hollywood forever, it will be a big loss for both of them, at least a part that is doomed to be missing in the future.

But Austin is an extreme racist. He once led all the employees of his three film companies to go on strike because of the black president of the United States. This time he came to China to promote. As early as ten years ago, his films could be released in mainland China.

Li Zhifan's current development is not limited to movies, but to the entire entertainment industry. He never had the idea of ​​entering Hollywood.

So for the two of them, the current bet is actually not too fatal.

As far as Austin is concerned, perhaps only the investment company behind him is fatal, because he cannot enter the Chinese market and has given up investment in his future films.

"Okay!" Li Zhifan answered, "Just do as you say!"

"No, no, no!"

At this time, a middle-aged Caucasian man jumped up from behind Austin, shaking his head and shaking his head, "You guys are making such a hasty bet, is it an international joke? It's unreasonable! Austin, I advise you not to have the idea just now! With this little Chinese friend, you are still young, you are not worthy of being so big, and your future path is not certain at all, isn’t it? Austin is an elder in the circle after all, even if you have blockbuster movies and support you Mainland audiences, but you can never make a film like Formosa."

This person seemed to be making peace, but in the end he satirized Li Zhifan.

"Beautiful Island" is a literary film made by Austin when he was young. It can be called a world-class tear-jerking film. Although the box office did not sell high, word of mouth has passed down. It is also a bible in China's literary and youth circles. level of art films.

Li Zhifan didn't accept this, and smiled: "Maybe! I only look at the future, not the past! If you don't have confidence and think the stakes are too high, forget it!"

"What? I'm not confident?"

Austin completely ignored the hint from the white man, jumped up from his seat and said angrily, "Boy, do you really think that you made a few blockbuster movies and the world is yours? Didn't the Chinese media call you a box office myth of Chinese movies? Okay? Well, then I'll be a myth buster and let you know what it means to lose!"

Instead, he looked around and said: "But I hope this is a fair game. I don't know if there are any official people on the scene? Our two movies must be the same schedule, and the decision is left to the honest Chinese audience, let them decide our victory or defeat!"

After finishing speaking, Austin seemed to remember something, and turned his head to look at Wang Dewei: "Chairman Wang, this request must be agreed!"

Wang Dewei was already sweating profusely. The so-called fighting between gods, he is just the chairman of the local cultural development bureau, how could he have the time to speak?

For Austin's request, Wang Dewei looked bitter, hesitating and unable to agree.

How can he be in charge of filming in the Mainland?

Can't even talk!

Li Zhifan smiled again at this time, and said: "Since you made this request, don't worry, I will discuss it with the major theaters, but they are all capitalists, everything depends on money, I can only guarantee the same schedule for the first week. A week later, if the movie doesn't sell well and you want to lower the lineup, you can't let other theaters lose money, can you?"

Austin said conceitedly: "Okay, the schedule is limited to one week! I respect the major theaters. If my movie's box office is not good and they lower my schedule, I have nothing to say! But if you get in the way , then you will lose this bet!"

cut!Is it worth it?
Li Zhifan finally showed a contemptuous smile in front of Austin, and it was an undisguised kind of contempt.

"Don't worry, I will convince you to lose!"

"Also!" Austin added, "In order to prevent you from refusing to admit it later, we will publicly announce this matter to each other on our respective social platforms. How about it, do you dare?"

Why?
Li Zhifan couldn't help but greet Austin's family.

How many fans does his official blog have?
How influential is his first sentence on the official blog?

How many comments does each of his official blogs have?

Isn't this trying to advertise for him in disguise?

At that time, everyone will know that Austin's "Insect Day" will increase his box office in vain?
"Let's make a written statement!"

Li Zhifan said coldly, "Speaking publicly on social platforms? This is impossible! I hope that the media present will not make this matter public. I don't want to affect this competition because of my personal influence. Of course, one month after the release , how about we can take pictures of each other’s notes and upload them to social platforms?”

Austin was originally proud of it, but this is a free hype opportunity!
If Li Zhifan really agreed to him, it would be more cost-effective than how many cities he traveled to inland.

But I didn't expect Li Zhifan to be so smart that he didn't want to do this.

Austin is not the kind of person who dares to be shameless, and immediately agreed: "Okay! Just make a written statement. Before the end of the betting period, no one is allowed to upload the media to make it public. How about it?"

As soon as the reporters around heard this, they knew that their wishful thinking was in vain this time. This news would have to be postponed until at least February next year. By then, it would already be old news.

Most of the reporters at the scene were professional media with integrity, not those paparazzi tabloids who wrote lace news, and after this incident, whether it was Li Zhifan or Austin, they would definitely give them red envelopes, which was the norm.

……

The next day.

The news of Austin's visit to China and his speech at the Asian filmmaker conference held in Xiangjiang made the news.

However, the major media did not expose the bet between him and Li Zhifan, which is really ethical.

There must be normal publicity. Austin has a city-by-city promotion every day. All the promotional activities are in person, and they have also appeared on many mainland variety shows.

The promotional activities for Li Zhifan and "Infernal Affairs" have also officially started.

Contrary to Austin, Li Zhifan and the production team of "Infernal Affairs" still stayed in Hong Kong for filming, and did not tour the country for publicity. On the contrary, the promotion of "Infernal Affairs" was extremely enthusiastic on the Internet.

All the major fast-blogging self-media have come to battle, applauding and agitating for "Infernal Affairs".

In the letter reading, the circle of friends is full of forwarding news about "Infernal Affairs", and even the boss of the family knows that there is a movie called "Infernal Affairs" that will be released during New Year's Day.

Those news headlines reposted in the circle of friends who read the letter are also gone!

"Li Zhifan's new film "Infernal Affairs" actually hides such a big secret behind it!"

"Shock! "Infernal Affairs" revealed Xiangjiang's 40-year secret!"

"Buddha said: Those who receive the body will never die, and longevity will be a catastrophe in the hell. Believe in the Buddha!"

"What is the relationship between Li Zhifan's new film and the Buddhist scriptures? After watching it, you will understand everything!"

"A trailer for "Infernal Affairs" actually caused the high-level Xiangjiang police to shake up and vigorously investigate themselves?"

"..."

The publicity team this time was completely manipulated by the Internet, without any offline publicity.

If it must be counted, perhaps it is only the billboards that are suddenly placed overnight in major cities.

Bus stops, subway stations, supermarkets, exterior walls of buildings, taxi advertisements... as long as there are places where advertisements can be placed, posters of Li Zhifan and "Infernal Affairs" can be seen everywhere.

(End of this chapter)