The king of ghost horse comedy

Chapter 496 Thunderous Applause
After Xu Guanwu finished speaking, the screening of "Project A" officially began.

Xu Guanwu sat in the front row with Darryl Zaniuk, Lei Shidong and others, enjoying the movie together.

Although the story of this movie is the same as that of the previous life, but because of the greater investment, it is not a little stronger in terms of props, special effects, pictures, etc., and almost has the potential of an American blockbuster.

European and American audiences have always paid attention to domestic films. Occasionally, European films and Japanese films are more popular. However, Hong Kong films lack distribution channels and the capital investment is relatively small, so there are not many films that can cause a sensation in the United States.

This time, "Project A" was released through 20th Century Fox and was screened in theaters under National Entertainment Corporation. The distribution channels can be said to be unimpeded.

At the same time, the film invested 500 million U.S. dollars, which is almost equivalent to 1000 million U.S. dollars based on the relatively low labor costs in Hong Kong.Coupled with the negligible remuneration of Hong Jingbao and others, this film is almost comparable to American blockbusters with an investment of 2000 million US dollars.

Therefore, at the beginning of the film screening, the American audience in the audience couldn't help being surprised to see such exquisitely crafted images.In the small place where they wanted to come to Hong Kong, it was almost impossible to make many good-looking films, so they judged Hong Kong films from a condescending and overlooking angle.

But Xu's 30-second logo at the beginning shocked the audience.

In order to make the film "Project A" a head start, Xu Guanwu specially asked someone to redesign the logo at the beginning of the film.The newly designed LOGO is made of computer animation, which is much more flexible than the previous designed LOGO, and it is also very atmospheric.

This LOGO is all designed by Hong Kong people. Not only are the icons designed by famous artists, but also the special effects designed by the students who returned from Industrial Light and Magic special effects company.

Sure enough, Xu Guanwu's painstaking efforts were not in vain. As soon as the brand-new LOGO came out, the audience in the audience looked shocked, knowing that this movie might not be as bad as imagined.

The screening of the film then officially began. First, senior government officials got together to discuss the fight against pirates.Because the geography and history of Americans are generally considered good, so in order to facilitate their understanding, Xu Guanwu specially asked someone to add a background introduction in front, telling that Hong Kong prospered by shipping trade, but the appearance of pirates has greatly endangered Hong Kong’s economy, so The government has repeatedly tried to wipe out the pirates...

Then there is the well-loved bar melee plot. It is not easy to see such chaotic battles in European and American movies.In fact, because European and American movies are relatively expensive, the extras are paid quite high, so most of the fighting scenes are just fighting alone.

No more than 100 people can be used in an epic war, and it is like two villages fighting in groups.It was not until the emergence of computer special effects that this problem was really solved, and American films truly showed the temperament of blockbuster films.

For example, in "007: From Russia with Love", a scuffle in a gypsy refugee camp, using at most dozens of actors, has already been called a rare big scene, and is considered one of the best scenes in an action movie.

However, Hong Jingbao used more than 50 dragon and tiger warriors to shoot the scene of the melee in the bar, and the scene of the melee was also carefully designed. Although there are many people participating in the melee, it does not appear to be chaotic.

As for the lines, in order to facilitate the understanding of European and American audiences, some jokes that non-Hong Kong people cannot understand have all been re-adapted and dubbed.

After a scuffle, the opponent becomes the boss. First, there is training to trick people, and then there is the guild hall to arrest people. The storyline is very dense, there is no time for silence, and every fight is very exciting.

Especially in the section of arresting people in the guild hall, Cheng Long exerted the spirit of invincibility to the extreme, fought desperately with the criminals, and finally successfully arrested the fugitives.

In Cheng Long's films, apart from a few cameo films, he always designed his own image very well in other films, such as the brave, passionate and wise Ma Rulong in "Project A", "Police Story" The brave detective Chen Jiaju who hates evil like revenge in ", the Asian Flying Eagle who is willing to go through life and death for his friends in "Brother Dragon and Tiger Brother", etc...

And in the plot of arresting people in the guild hall, although Yuan Biao is also one of the three main protagonists of the film, he hardly showed any performance during the arrest process, and Cheng Long stole the limelight.

And in the following back alley chase, Cheng Long stole Hong Jingbao's role again.In the two scenes that are most likely to shine, Cheng Long is a well-deserved protagonist. It is no wonder that all Cheng Long's movies are almost Cheng Long's one-man show, and everyone else is just reduced to a foil.

Then the biggest climax was the battle between Sanying and Luo Sanpao. Cheng Long disguised himself as a pirate and sneaked into the pirate's lair, and met Hong Jingbao who wanted to blackmail him. Sanpao fought desperately.

In the last fight, the skills of Hong Kong martial arts director were fully utilized.The three fought Luo Sanpao together, but the fighting was not chaotic, and various difficult moves appeared frequently, which made the audience dumbfounded.

The fighting scenes in European and American action movies are generally very simple. For example, in the classic action movie series 007, Bond hardly fights for more than 1 minute each time, and the fights often end in just a few strokes.

But it took Cheng Long and the three of them to fight Luo Sanpao for 5 minutes, and during this time, the four of them showed their special abilities.Di Wei's taekwondo, karate, swordsmanship, etc., Hong Jingbao, Cheng Long, Yuan Biao's combined attack... I don't know how many times better than the three punches and two kicks in Europe and the United States.

……

After the screening of the film, the audience burst into applause.

Hearing so much applause at the scene, Xu Guanwu knew that the box office of "Project A" was guaranteed.

Afterwards, Xu Guanwu led Hong Jingbao, Cheng Long, Yuan Biao, and Di Wei onto the stage to thank all the guests present today.

Seeing so many well-known Hollywood filmmakers applauding for themselves, Hong Jingbao, Cheng Long, Yuan Biao, Di Wei, etc. felt unprecedented honor, and their faces were flushed with excitement.

Immediately after the premiere, Hong Jingbao and the other four were surrounded by media reporters, wanting to get news from them as soon as possible.This time it was a spontaneous interview by a media reporter, and there was no need for Xu Guanwu to throw money anymore.

"Stanley, congratulations, this will be another blockbuster movie." Richard said with a smile.

"Yeah, it's also the first time I've seen such a wonderful action movie, it's really much better than 007." David also said with a smile.

"It's overrated. The 007 series is a masterpiece of American action movies. There are handsome men, beauties, suspense, conspiracy, fighting, gunfights, chases, and explosions... almost all the elements needed for an action movie have been created. Included." Xu Guanwu smiled and said, "In terms of commerciality, the current Hong Kong movies have not been able to compete with the 007 series, but I hope there will be one in the future."

"Actually, you don't have to be too modest. It is not easy to produce such a good film in such a small place as Hong Kong." David said with a smile.

Xu Guanwu nodded. It is true that Hong Kong films are inherently deficient and their own market is small, so they can only rely heavily on the box office in other places. Once the box office in other places fails, Hong Kong films will quickly fall.

Unlike American films, the domestic market is already very large, and with the advantages of the US national power, culture, and language, it sells films to every corner of the world. The market alone is almost the number one in the world.

"In fact, Hong Kong movies can be better." Xu Guanwu said with a smile, "By the way, although "Project A" has been officially released, the promotional offensive must not stop. You must pay attention to the distribution work. Row."

"Don't worry, in addition to the pages we bought in newspapers and magazines, we also arranged some TV programs to do interviews. In the next week, I guarantee that they will not leave the public eye." Richard smiled Said, "However, after a week, whether the intensive publicity campaign can continue depends on the box office of this movie."

"Well, I understand that too." Xu Guanwu nodded and said.

Although the distribution company is responsible for the distribution and promotion of the movie, if the box office of the movie is not very satisfactory, the distribution company will not foolishly throw money into it.

……

On the day of its premiere, "Project A" grossed $120 million at the U.S. box office. Compared with blockbuster films such as "Jaws" and "Star Wars," this result is not that outstanding.However, it has already set a record in the field of Hong Kong-produced films, which made Hong Jingbao and others very happy after hearing it.

"It's only more than 100 million US dollars, which is not enough to recover the cost. Don't be so happy. Tomorrow, cheer up and continue to promote this movie." Xu Guanwu said with a smile.

"Mr. Xu, judging from the box office on the premiere day, do you think it is possible to recover the cost?" Hong Jingbao asked Xu Guanwu curiously, "I have done the calculations. If you want to recover the cost, you must sell it for at least 800. ten thousand dollars."

"Don't worry, if you don't have confidence in the distribution company, you should also have confidence in yourself. I believe this movie will definitely pay back its cost." Xu Guanwu said with a smile.

Seeing that Xu Guanwu was so confident, Hong Jingbao couldn't help but nodded, and he let go of a stone in his heart.

"Okay, don't play too late tonight. From tomorrow onwards, we will travel all over the United States to do publicity. That is a very hard job." Xu Guanwu smiled and said.

"We understand, Mr. Xu." Hong Jingbao nodded, "I will take care of them."

Xu Guanwu nodded, and returned to his room. He was lying on the bed and was about to sleep, but he sat up suddenly and dialed the phone next to the bed.

"Hello?! Husband, is that you?" Zhao Yazhi asked in surprise on the phone.

"Of course it's me, otherwise who would call you so early." Xu Guanwu said with a smile, "How is it? Nothing happened at home these two days?"

"No, but I miss you so much, when will you come back?" Zhao Yazhi asked coquettishly.

"It's still early, it will take at least half a month, and I still have to take them all over the United States for publicity." Xu Guanwu thought for a while before answering.

"Ah?! No way, it will take that long?" Zhao Yazhi couldn't help but screamed, "Is there a mistake? Why don't you come back first, anyway, there are companies in the United States, let them be in charge of publicity That's all right."

"No, this film is very important to me. I don't feel at ease if I entrust it to others. I have to participate in it myself to be at ease." Xu Guanwu thought for a while and said, "You are good, rest at home, Rest assured and wait for my return."

"But I miss you so much, why don't I go to America to find you?" Zhao Yazhi suddenly suggested.

"Excuse me, it's not like you don't know that it's dangerous for pregnant women to fly. Besides, I'm not here to travel in the United States. I have a lot of things to do every day. After you come, I can't accompany you." Xu Guanwu smiled. She smiled and said, "If you're bored, go talk to Qingxia, or find your sister-in-law to work on your charity fund, find something for yourself, and you won't have time to think about me."

　Alas, it's so pitiful, there are no recommendations, no rewards, no monthly tickets, and pitifully few subscriptions!
　　Alas, there are 160 million words before I know it!
　　Set up a bowl to see if there is any kind person who can do me a favor, and give me two bites of food!

　　Woo!tears run~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)