Extracting skills from movies

Chapter 579: Bad Temper

Why is this happening?
There is no other reason, because this variety show usually has a viewership of about 29%.
That night, Wang Li, a big star, and many young actresses from the station also attended.

The result was only 19% viewership!

How to play this?
It's simply invincible.

The good mentality they had previously maintained because of a TV series almost collapsed.

Furthermore, what makes them even more uncomfortable is that it is obvious that Cheng Long, Du Sheng and others participated in the program mostly for promotional purposes, so why did the audience watch it with such relish?

There are indeed too many things in reality that are devastating.

The two movies mentioned in the program, "The Myth" and "SPL", have aroused strong interest among the public as expected.

Many people plan to take their children to watch it during the holidays.

For young audiences, this kind of action movie is definitely a must-see blockbuster.

As for Hollywood popcorn movies?

Sorry, could the distributor please translate the audio first, as it is distracting to read the subtitles.

Therefore, after the show ended on the evening of July 7, long queues formed in front of cinemas across the country.

Many fans are eagerly waiting for the premiere.

This kind of lively scene, which could only be seen during the Lunar New Year holiday in the past, is enough to show the strong appeal of this program and the two films.

As summer approaches, the atmosphere of summer vacation becomes stronger.

In Hong Kong, a city deeply influenced by Western culture, the festive atmosphere is always particularly strong.

This atmosphere is now spreading to the mainland.

Whether in a bustling city or an ancient capital, summer vacation has become an ideal season for families to travel and spend time together.

That afternoon, outside a cinema in Modo.

A middle-aged man wearing a baseball cap stood quietly not far from the ticket window, carefully observing the crowds coming to buy tickets.

At that time, the Eastern film industry was still in its infancy, and mechanisms such as market research, rating systems, and audience feedback were not yet sound.

The quality and popularity of a film often depends on media reviews after its release.

In such an environment, there seems to be an invisible gap between movie purchases and audience demand.

Many directors focus more on artistic expression rather than considering the preferences of ordinary audiences.

However, Manager Qi is different.

He knows exactly what kind of audience the movies he is responsible for should attract, so he goes to the theater in person every time a movie is released.

Get to know the audience’s reactions up close to ensure that the work is close to the public’s hearts and minds.

Through the efforts of Manager Qi, he hopes to not only bring a satisfactory viewing experience to the audience,

At the same time, we are also committed to promoting the healthy development of the Eastern film industry and shortening the distance between film creation and market demand.

"A copy of Mr. and Mrs. Smith."

"Three copies of Mr. and Mrs. Smith."

Manager Qi couldn't help but curl up his lips as he watched the tickets for his movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" sell out one after another.

A group of three people walked past Manager Qi, holding movie tickets and chatting casually:

“Is this movie okay?”

"It should be fine. I've seen it. The main actors are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are definitely top international stars."

"That shouldn't be bad. It's worth watching just for the Hollywood blockbusters!"

"Didn't Angelina Jolie get caught up in a scandal recently? Is she still worthy of an international star?"

Someone asked in confusion.

"Hey, what do you know?

Jolie is a UN ambassador of love recently. She has adopted more than a dozen orphans in the war-torn areas of Central Asia and is a charity ambassador!"

"It's just a hypocritical act to cover up the scandal, right?
Her big mouth distracts me from the show, so I'd better not watch it."

"That's right, who can compare to Du Sheng in charity? Besides, there's such a long queue, forget it."

"Go watch 'SPL' and support domestic films!"

"It's a pity that Cheng Long's "The Myth" will not be released until the end of the month, otherwise I wouldn't have to worry so much."

"..."

As the group walked away, chatting and laughing, Manager Qi's expression darkened.

He took a deep breath, trying to put the trivial things he just heard out of his mind.

Having struggled from an inconspicuous bottom to his current status, he naturally has his own philosophy of survival.

For someone like him who is eager to get ahead, any opportunity that can be seized should not be missed, no matter what means.

"Two copies of SPL."

"Sorry, today's tickets are sold out. Please come early tomorrow."

The conductor looked apologetic, she had said this dozens of times today.

But it looks like this situation will continue.

"What? I've been to several movie theaters, but I can't buy tickets?"

There was obvious disappointment in the girl's voice.

"Miss, we are helpless too."

The conductor explained:

"There are only two copies of this film, and the number of screenings per day is limited, so the tickets have already been sold out."

"Can't you just bring in a few more copies?"

The girls complained.

"We will report this to our superiors, but we suggest you come early to line up tomorrow."

The ticket seller said apologetically.

The boy next to him suggested:
"How about we watch Mr. and Mrs. Smith? I heard it's a romantic action movie."

The girl pouted and shook her head:
"No, I want to watch 'SPL'. I heard this is Sheng Ge's first directorial debut!"

The boy sighed.

Actually, he also wanted to watch it, but he came late today and didn’t buy a ticket.

"Okay, I'll find a way to get the tickets tomorrow!"

He gritted his teeth and promised, deciding to queue up at 5 o'clock tomorrow morning.

After all, it would be too embarrassing if the girlfriend you just got couldn't even handle such a small matter.

The ticket seller saw that the line was getting longer and had to remind them loudly:

"The tickets for SPL are sold out. Please come back tomorrow!"

As she spoke, she hung up a sold-out sign.

Seeing this, the crowd couldn't help but murmur.

"I've been waiting for this movie for a month, and you tell me there are no tickets!?"

"There are new songs written by Du Sheng in this movie. I really want to listen to it soon!"

"It's basically the same for all the hit movies that are released on the first day. I can only come tomorrow..."

Several girls expressed their regrets.

Many people in the team dispersed directly.

As for Mr. and Mrs. Smith recommended by the ticket seller, some people glanced at the promotional picture of the big-mouthed woman on the wall, shook their heads and left.

Manager Qi frowned.

During the time he had been observing, he had seen similar scenes many times.

Although Mr. and Mrs. Smith was the most popular film in North America last month, the introduction of popcorn films is both an advantage and a disadvantage.

It's impossible to appeal to everyone.

And contrary to his expectations, "SPL" actually held up despite the impact of Hollywood blockbusters.

Not only did it not show a downward trend, but it was actually leading the way!
'Before, they wanted to release "SPL" at Shanghai Film Group, but unfortunately they chose "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" at the same time. Was this a mistake?'

Manager Qi shook his head and continued to observe and collect information.

Most of these audiences are couples or groups of students, and even some middle-aged women.

If more screenings were arranged, the box office performance of "SPL" would probably not be inferior to that of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith".

Manager Qi knew that Du Sheng was very popular and had great appeal. His previous movie "Initial D" had made it into the top three of the annual box office.

But he thought that was because there were no strong opponents during the May Day period, so he took a big advantage.

This time, the release of popular movies such as Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Myth, and Seven Swords would have been affected to some extent. However, it was unexpected that the imported movies were affected.

Manager Qi turned and left, planning to go back and learn more about the three domestic blockbusters released at the same time.

Especially Jackie Chan's "The Myth", which is definitely a strong opponent that can impact Hollywood blockbusters.

Different from the situation in Modu, in the Yangcheng area, China Film adopted a more radical strategy.

Almost 80% of their cinema chains have scheduled "SPL" for screening, and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" has not been given a single slot!
Even though it is not their own cinema chain, they tried their best to communicate and ensure that "SPL" occupies at least half of the screenings.

Speaking of which, this time it was originally a competition between China Film and Shanghai Film Group.

This is a last-ditch effort.

Especially after the huge success of "Initial D" which they distributed last time, their confidence was further strengthened.

The effect is indeed obvious!
Hua Xia Cinema couldn't stop smiling when it saw that almost every show today was sold out.

That night, Hengdian.

Miracle Cinemas is one of the Miracle Cinemas chain. Due to its advanced equipment, it has always been a favorite of young movie fans.

Before 11pm, a "Sold Out" sign was already hung at the ticket office.

The movie tickets for that day had already been sold out.

At the entrance of the cinema, many audiences were chatting excitedly, waiting for the night show.

Although there was still some time before midnight, many people were already impatiently queuing up to enter.

There are many movies and blockbusters in this summer vacation.

However, theaters also have autonomy, and Miracle Cinemas did not give any special treatment.

Any film that attracts widespread attention from the audience will almost always be given a chance to test the waters on the first day, and the number of screenings will be increased or decreased depending on the situation later.

Of course, we can get a rough idea of ​​the data by looking at the number of ticket buyers and admissions during the day.

At this stage, it is still a competition between "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "SPL".

In tonight's night show, 4 out of the 3 screening rooms were showing Mr. and Mrs. Smith and were showing SPL.

As the clock just passed 12 o'clock, the theaters were quickly filled with audiences.

After the commercial, the lights go out and the movie officially begins.

In Hall 6, a door suddenly opened gently.

A young couple wearing masks walked in quietly and walked towards the last row with their heads down.

The theater was completely dark, with only the light from the screen illuminating the front rows.

The late couple did not attract anyone's attention, after all, this situation is quite common.

When they walked to the back corner and sat down, the girl whispered to the person next to her:
"Cousin, can you take off your mask? I can't breathe easily."

The reflection of the screen clearly outlined her pretty face.

It was Liu Yifei.

The young man next to her was naturally Du Sheng.

"You can pick it now. No one should notice."

Liu Yifei sat in a position close to the outside, and Du Sheng's tall figure provided her with good shielding.

Even if someone turned their head, it would be difficult to spot her at a glance.

Du Sheng rushed back after attending the premiere.

Liu Yifei had already bought the ticket and was waiting, so he naturally would not let her down.

The movie was playing, but Du Sheng's eyes were on the audience in front of him.

He edited part of the film himself, and he knew many of the shots by heart, and could judge the plot development just by the sound.

Looking at the audience's focused expressions, Liu Yifei gently held Du Sheng's hand and comforted her with a smile:
"Don't worry, cousin. Your movie won't have to worry about box office success."

"That's good."

Du Sheng smiled and nodded, without saying that the situation was different this time.

After all, no one would remain calm when encountering a Hollywood blockbuster.

Making a movie is different from the feeling of being invincible in the boxing ring. A movie needs to impress the audience and make them feel that the story is exciting and the performance is moving.

This is his first time co-directing, and despite the support of many professionals, he tried his best and corrected some flaws, but he is still not sure whether he can cater to most audiences.

For this movie, he doesn't ask for it to surpass "Initial D", as long as it can make a profit of over 6 million.

"Wow!"

At this moment, a burst of exclamations suddenly came from the theater.

On the screen, the character Wang Bao played by Hong Yubao appears to be extremely arrogant and domineering.

The hostility shocked the audience.

Many people still remember Hong Xibao as the shy little fat boy.

Who could have thought that he would transform into such a fierce villain in this movie?
This huge change in character brought great surprise to the audience.

Everyone watched it with gusto.

Next, Wu Jing also appeared on the stage.

He has changed the image of the handsome young man in previous TV dramas.

He plays a cold-blooded, yellow-haired killer, and his crazy performance leaves the audience who are familiar with him confused.

However, his swift action scenes also made the audience scream with excitement.

The action scenes in this movie are more compact and intense than other action movies.

The pace is so fast that it's hard to breathe.

This was the first time Liu Yifei watched this kind of movie.

I was also fascinated at this moment.

He stared at the screen intently, exclaiming from time to time.

"I didn't expect Bao Ge to be so fierce and vicious in the play!"

She couldn't help but feel shocked when she saw the scene on the screen where Hong Xibao smashed a wine bottle and shouted at Ren Dahua aggressively.

Most people in the theater felt the same way. Even those who were talking or going to the bathroom were very few as they were all fascinated by the movie.

"These scenes were filmed when you visited the set before."

Du Sheng chuckled and explained:
"But he himself is a hot-tempered person, so he can be regarded as playing his true self."

A young couple in the front row heard the whispers from the back and turned around and made a "hush" gesture to the two of them.

Du Sheng exchanged glances with Liu Yifei, then shrugged and continued to concentrate on the movie.

The girl continued watching the movie, but after a while, she turned her head to look at Du Sheng in confusion.

Liu Yifei had taken off her mask, but Du Sheng was still wearing it, so the girl was unable to recognize him at first.

She shook her head, thinking she had lost her nerve, and focused on the screen again.

As the pace of the movie gradually accelerates, thrilling action scenes follow one after another.

There were constant exclamations and praises from the audience.

Listening to these voices, Du Sheng gradually relaxed and was filled with a sense of recognition and accomplishment.

Most people put in effort and hope to be rewarded, and he is no exception.

This is more enjoyable and satisfying than making any amount of money.

As time goes by, the movie enters its most exciting climax.

Ma Jun, played by Du Sheng, breaks into Wang Bao's base camp alone, and one fierce battle after another begins.

The fight scene between him and Wu Jing in the alley brought the atmosphere in the theater to a boiling point, with exclamations ringing out one after another.

The male audience, in particular, watched the film intently, with excitement glowing on their faces.

The boy in the couple in front couldn't help but admire:

"This is the most awesome fight I've ever seen! It feels like they're really fighting!"

"I didn't expect Wu Jing to be involved in this movie. I guess Brother Sheng is kind enough to help him."

"Yes, he has been in Hong Kong for two years but has not made any progress. It is thanks to Brother Sheng that he has helped the mainlander."

Du Sheng smiled slightly and did not respond.

This is exactly the most wonderful effect he imitated from the play in his previous life - the sense of reality.

To achieve this, he not only added wrestling and joint techniques, but also incorporated many techniques of K1 fighters to make the fighting scenes more realistic.

Judging from the audience's reaction, this design is undoubtedly very successful.

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(End of this chapter)