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

Chapter 1254 Calabash Brothers and Blastoise
"Yesterday morning, Director Chen Fei and Liu Yifei made their live 'debut' on the Douyin app to promote their new drama "Where the Wind Goes", setting a record of 10 million people online at the same time!"

“No.1 on the trending search list of TikTok, No.1 on the trending search list of Weibo, No.1 on the popularity list of upcoming dramas on Maoyan… ‘Where the Wind Goes’ has become popular before it even aired, which is amazing!”

“Many official accounts of TV series have released live broadcast promotional trailers, and ‘Where the Wind Goes’ may trigger a new trend in TV series marketing.”

"The urban/period/Republic of China-themed web drama "The Sideburns Are Not Begonia Red", starring Huang Xiaoming, Yin Zheng, Charmaine Sheh, and Bai Lu, has officially launched its promotion and marketing and will be exclusively broadcast on iQiyi on March 3."

"China Film Group and Jingxi Culture have jointly released a new project trailer. In addition to "Eight Hundred" and "King Kong River", they will once again start the production of a new main theme film. The partner this time is Zhang Yimou!"

Perhaps because of staying at home, many people felt that February passed very slowly.

Even the phrase "days seem like years" has been on the Douyin hot search list for several times, and many people have even begun to miss their working days.

At this time, the developments in the film and television industry continue to attract everyone's attention.

"No? How crazy are these people? They are all under lockdown, so why are they still pushing for new film and TV series projects?"

“They couldn’t carry out roadshow promotions, so they turned around and started using live streaming for marketing. I’m impressed! I’m really impressed!”

"Why do I feel like there are more and more TV dramas and web series coming out during this period? And each one is getting better than the last?"

"Because everyone is idle at home and there is no good way to kill time, the natural thing is to watch dramas."

"'The Sideburns Are Not Begonia Red'? 'Where the Wind Is'? iQiyi versus Youku? That's interesting! Fight! Fight!"

"Zhang Yimou is so energetic! He's already 70 years old, and he just finished "Solid as a Rock" at the end of last year, and now he's going to shoot a new film?"

There was a lot of heated discussion on the Internet, and at this time, Chen Fei also got more detailed information from Wang Changtian.

"China Film Group actually cooperated with Zhang Yimou on two projects, one is "The Cliff" and the other is "The Main Theme". It seems that this Mr. Jiao has big plans!"

Chen Fei curved his lips and said, "I just took office and haven't made any achievements yet, but now I'm faced with the epidemic. Don't I have to work harder?"

"Alas, I don't know what mainstream project they are going to make next. I feel like this subject is about to be ruined."

"It's almost there..."

Chen Fei recalled that it seemed that after a few years, the word "main melody" had begun to expand in the direction of a "derogatory word".

Especially the release of "Operation Jiaolong" has exacerbated this problem.

"Oh, by the way, I remember you said you were going to make a youth-themed movie? How is the preparation going? When do you plan to start production?"

Wang Changtian was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "You still remember this? The script and project have been completed, and we are going to file them next month, but I don't know when the filming will start."

Hengdian was clamoring to open some time ago, but now it has completely stopped.

It was obvious that their "bold" idea was suppressed by their superiors silently.

"Let's wait and see. It seems that some places have begun to recover?"

Chen Fei has been following the news during this period.

Since the lockdown began, many experts have put forward a lot of very feasible suggestions, so much so that some people have achieved self-healing at home.

Even after being baked at a high temperature of over 40 degrees, no matter how much it recovers, it seems impossible to return to the time when everything was delicious.

Taste, smell... there are always some sequelae that cannot be dissipated in a short period of time.

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Time passed quickly and soon it was late February.

With the official conclusion of "Under the Power", it also means that Feiyue Film and Television will temporarily be within the scope of TV series and online dramas, and will not cause too much persecution and pressure on other dramas.

This also led to a sudden surge in the number of marketing press releases for other dramas! The popularity soared!
In particular, a drama called "Love of Two Worlds" directly made Yu Menglong and Chen Yuqi popular, and also expanded the reputation of iQiyi.

There is also "An Jia" starring Sun Li and Luo Jin, as well as the evergreen in the field of comedy TV dramas - "Liu Laogen 3".

The partnership of Zhao Benshan and Fan Wei is very popular all over the country!
"This drama is especially suitable for eating with rice, hehe~"

While eating lunch, Liu Yifei quietly commented on "Liu Laogen 3" and added: "There is also "Country Love", which is also a classic drama to watch while eating."

"Well, it's really good."

Chen Fei took a bite of noodles and also watched very seriously.

The most serious one was the old man, who was watching with his eyes fixed on it.

"The food is cold." Chen Fei reminded him helplessly. The old man finally reacted and said with emotion while eating: "This is a classic! It is much more classic than romance, costume, fantasy and so on."

"Yeah, it's true. Teacher Zhao and Teacher Fan's acting skills are unmatched by ordinary people."

"Teacher~Teacher~"

Little Stone was gnawing on a chicken leg and shouting like Chen Fei.

Liu Yifei put down the bowl, grabbed a tissue, and wiped her baby son's mouth. "When the epidemic is over, I'll send you to school, okay?"

"Okay, okay~"

How could the little guy understand what going to school was? He thought it was something fun and laughed happily.

"Jingle Bell--"

The phone rang suddenly.

Chen Fei picked up the phone on the table, took a look at it, and then pressed the answer button.

"Hey?"

Zhou Shouzi's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Chen, we have obtained the game license for Black Myth: Wukong, and the first promotional video has been released, with a very good response.

I have already arranged the layout of the gaming and media sectors. Now we just need to wait for the popularity to ferment and the game to be officially launched, so that we can make up for the losses caused by the epidemic.”

This is China's first 3A game masterpiece. After it goes online, the response will definitely be huge!

Zhou Shouzi has done a lot of research during this period, organized many analyses and meetings, and invited many experts to review the game and give it a score.

And the final result is undoubtedly very good.

This also greatly enhanced his confidence and made him bolder in his layout of related channels.

"okay, I get it."

After hanging up the phone, Fade Chen quickly finished the meal in his bowl, then stood up and went back to his study.

He didn't pay attention to other channels, but only opened Weibo.

Looking around, the homepage headlines and hot search lists have all been dominated by the hot search topic #China's first 3A masterpiece "Black Myth: Wukong" makes its grand debut#

The preview video, which was released less than ten minutes ago, has already received over 10 million hits!

Chen Fei clicked play with great interest and watched the video.

Although the content is only a few minutes long, it outlines a bizarre and magnificent world of Journey to the West, which makes countless players excited!

At the beginning of the video, mysterious Buddhist sounds are heard, as if floating from the depths of history.

The camera first focuses on the ruins of an ancient temple. The traces of time are all over the stone walls, and the scriptures of the Diamond Sutra carved on the walls still exude a sacred atmosphere despite the erosion of time.

This is part of the 14th chapter of the Diamond Sutra, "Nirvana and Detachment", whose theme "Breaking through obsessions to become a Buddha" sets the philosophical and cultural tone for the entire trailer. As the view slowly unfolds, the details of the temple are revealed one by one.

In the dim light, a Buddha statue appears vaguely. Although the face cannot be seen clearly, one can still feel its compassion and majesty.

The camera moves to the right, and on the cliff, the head of a dragon is suspended in the air, as if overlooking the vicissitudes of the world.

The incense burner on the side swayed gently in the wind, and wisps of green smoke rose up, adding a sense of simplicity and mystery to the picture.

On the left side of the picture, the Tang Dynasty-style carvings of strong men and heavenly kings on the pillars are lifelike and seem as if they will break through the wall at any time.

Immediately afterwards, two deep drum beats broke the silence!

The drum sound is like the call of destiny, seeming to announce the beginning of a legendary adventure.

At the end of the cliff, the incense burner stands quietly, witnessing the passage of many years and carrying the wishes of many people...

Based on the description of Huangfeng Ridge in the twentieth chapter of the original "Journey to the West", combined with the scene elements, it can be inferred that this place is the Soul-Holding Cliff in the "Eight Hundred Miles Huangfeng Ridge", and this temple is the Crouching Tiger Temple.

Huangfengling is a place full of evil spirits in "Journey to the West". Unfolding the story here undoubtedly adds more mystery to the game.

The scene changes and the protagonist appears.

He has a strong figure, holding the golden cudgel in his hand, and his every move shows the demeanor of the Monkey King.

The battle scenes are exciting, the golden cudgel is swung with great force, every attack carries a powerful sense of strength, and sparks fly when it collides with the enemy!
From fights with ordinary bandits to confrontations with powerful demon kings, he has demonstrated a variety of combat skills and magical abilities.

The 72 Disha Transformations are skillfully used in battle, and spells such as immobilization, light generation, spirit exorcism, and clone are dazzling, allowing players to see a Monkey King with powerful abilities and extraordinary magical powers.

In addition to the exciting battles and rich characters, the trailer also shows some scenes full of life.

For example, the scene of the little monk eating watermelon corresponds to the trick that Maitreya used to help Sun Wukong deceive Huang Mei. It is a tribute to the classic and makes the entire game world more vivid and interesting.

Rather than a trailer, it is more like a wonderful short film that fully displays the charm of Eastern mythology.

The exquisite graphics, stunning sound effects, rich plot, diverse characters and exciting battles all make people look forward to this game.

And at the end, when the words "officially released on May 5st" appeared, it was even more exciting and we couldn't hide our anticipation!
"I only have one question now. When did this game start being made? Why was there no news before? Why did they just start by getting in close and using their ultimate skills?"

"I don't know either! At present, I only know that this is developed by 'Game Science' and the producer is Feng Ji, who was the chief planner of the PC online game 'God of War' in Tencent Quantum Studio."

"It seems like miHoYo is involved in this? Why do I see miHoYo's style?"

"Fuck! It's so complicated that I can't accept it for a while. It's based on Journey to the West? It tells the story of how Sun Wukong gave up his position as a Buddha after obtaining Buddhist scriptures, which led to another attack from the Heavenly Court? What the hell is going on here?"

"For those of you who don't know, let me explain. Feng Ji left Tencent in 14, and then made a real-time strategy game called Art of War: Red Tides, and then he made Black Myth: Wukong."

"Who gave him the investment? A AAA masterpiece? It must have cost tens of millions to make. Where did he get the money?"

There has been a lot of heated discussion online, and many people have even begun to follow the clues and trace the source.

Soon, the four words "Longxiang Capital" came clearly into everyone's eyes!

At the same time, some situations related to "Black Myth: Wukong" were also revealed by the official one by one.

It was not until then that everyone realized that this game was actually created to coincide with the animated film "The Monkey King: Hero is Back"!

For a moment, the whole network was boiling again!

Many people went straight to Feiyue Films to ask about the status of "The Monkey King 2" and when it would be officially released.

Similarly, the comment section of Chen Fei’s personal Weibo was also overwhelmed.

With the increasing development of the Internet in recent years, many people have already known that he is the big boss behind Longxiang Capital.

In fact, this is not a secret at all, but because his main job is a director, people are more concerned about this identity.

Now it is a coincidence that, thanks to the popularity of "Black Myth: Wukong", he has become popular again.

"This traffic and popularity have all extended to Where the Wind Is. Many fans are calling for joint marketing. How is this possible..."

Before going to bed at night, Liu Yifei was watching the news and talking to herself.

Chen Fei lay beside her, playing with her full breasts, and said with a smile: "Joint marketing is definitely not possible, but we can enjoy the traffic blessing, which is good for the ratings and online broadcast data."

"Look, I sent a private message to someone here asking what the release price of this game is. How should I know? And some people scolded me for not replying to the message. How annoying."

Liu Yifei pointed at the private message function of her Weibo and pouted, looking very aggrieved.

Among the fans in the gaming circle, the proportion of Zaun people is quite high, even more exaggerated than that of black fans. It is quite normal for this situation to occur.

"Just block them, ignore them, and deal with haters the way you normally would."

"Oh!"

……

February passed by very quickly and March is here in a hurry.

The online marketing of "Go Where the Wind Is" went very smoothly, and on the other hand, the popularity of "Black Myth: Wukong" is also rising!

The only regret is that the epidemic shows no signs of dissipating, and the fight against the epidemic is still ongoing in various places.

At the same time, Hengdian, cinemas, shopping malls and other places are still under lockdown.

Wanda tried to convey the idea of ​​"reopening cinemas" several times, but without exception, it was scolded by netizens and dared not say a word.

"Money or life?"

"What the hell is the point of opening a cinema? We finally got the situation under control, but now that it's open, everything will be ruined."

"You can watch it at home! There are so many movies and TV series online. You don't have to go to the cinema. Is that crazy?"

This also caused the pressure on Wanda’s top management to surge!
I can hold on for one month, I can barely sustain for two months, and I can get through it by tightening my belt for three months... But if it gets longer and longer, one day I won't be able to hold on!
At the same time, the filming of film and television dramas is still at a standstill.

Although major listed film and television companies have released a lot of positive news in order to save the market, they are still unable to reverse the downward trend.

Hollywood, on the other hand, is pretty solid.

There are still a lot of stubborn people, and many of them believe in Trump’s words, which is: as long as I don’t get tested, it means I don’t have any problems.

In response to this statement, DC released their new work "Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn" to theaters.

Unfortunately, the box office only earned 3322 million US dollars in the first three days of the weekend, which is really too bad!

"Is everything going smoothly at the company?" Fade Chen took the time to call Natasha and asked about the details.

"Not bad. We are strictly implementing epidemic prevention measures. People who are sick can go home to rest with pay, and we support remote work, so basic operations are not greatly affected. It's just that the filming of the movie may be a little slower, and the leading actors will inevitably be infected by this damn virus..."

Listening to Natasha's complaints, Fade Chen warned: "Be sure to ensure safety. Life is the most important thing. Everything else is trivial."

"Okay, Fei, you and Crystal should be careful too."

"Yeah, okay, don't worry."

After finishing the call, Chen Fei walked out of the study and came to the living room. Suddenly, he saw Liu Yifei holding a mobile phone. He didn't know who she was talking to, but her brows were tightly furrowed.

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