Extracting skills from movies

Looking at the confused North American reporters on the screen, Du Sheng laughed out loud.

This dude used almost the same metaphor to talk about Method acting theory while filming The Departed a few months ago.

But when the camera swept across Gisele's folded hands in the audience, Du Sheng noticed a fresh ring mark on her left ring finger.

"If she is really pregnant with my child."

Leonardo suddenly leaned forward, and the micro-microphone on his tie clip picked up the sound in his throat:

"I will give them a protection that goes beyond a father's love."

Amid the crazy flashing of the spotlight, the light brown tan marks behind his ears suddenly became clear.

It was a masterpiece that Giselle had 'added' to him when they had a big fight three months ago.

At the end of the press conference, Leonardo suddenly turned to face the camera:

"But if this is a long-planned plot, let's see who will have the last laugh."

He put on his sunglasses again like a knight putting away his weapons:
"I don't mind having the sound of the gavel in the courtroom as the loudest background music."

As she turned to leave, her custom-made Oxford shoes tapped out a cold rhythm on the ground, but Gisele stood where she was and slid a miniature recorder in her palm into the compartment of her Hermès handbag.

That was an unexpected gain that fell from the inside pocket of Leonardo's suit when he was changing clothes this morning.

When the spotlights at the press conference suddenly went out, hundreds of unanswered question marks hung in the air above Beverly Hills.

Du Sheng had a strange look on his face as he watched Leonardo leave on the screen.

This guy's last speech was really interesting.

It has not severed the possibility of blood ties, but has used 'conspiracy theories' to build a defense line, reminding him of the dirty schemes behind Hollywood.

"It's very likely that Refaeli has never studied The Art of War and has confused the priorities."

Cui Yayi chuckled as she browsed the international entertainment news. The popularity of the topic #HollywoodGeneWar# was jumping on the screen in real time.

Du Sheng noticed that when Leonardo said the word "conspiracy", his left hand unconsciously rubbed the inner mark of the engagement ring.

That is the abbreviation of Giselle's name, which glows faintly silver in the close-up shot.

This detail reminded Du Sheng of the "party" a few months ago, when Leonardo became the 20-second man and laughed at himself:
"My scandals always switch back and forth between Romeo and Juliet and New York, but I can't find the direction."

Now it seems clear that Refaeli had mistaken a casual fling for a lifetime meal ticket.

The way she held up the paternity test report looked just like the field soldiers holding blood-stained ore in the movie "Blood Diamond".

In contrast, when Gisele was pregnant, she was like a dove of peace with an olive branch, quietly writing her "Sustainable Development" diary on Malibu Beach.

When the TMZ reporter pursued her relentlessly, she simply smiled and showed Leonardo's charity certificate, successfully turning the gossip headlines into a public welfare feature report.

This wisdom of using little effort to achieve a great result, compared to Refaeli's hysterical behavior of overturning the negotiating table, is just like the difference between Daisy and Myrtle in "The Great Gatsby".

"Notify the entertainment department of the station that tomorrow's title will be changed to "Hollywood Prince Revenge: When DNA Becomes a Weapon"!"

When Du Sheng stood up, he glanced at his phone screen and saw that the number of missed calls had accumulated to seven.

Among them are information reminders from Cheng Long’s agent and Wang Jinhua.

He knew that the publicity announcement for "Baby Project" could not be delayed any longer, but what interested him more at the moment was the public opinion data.

In the discussion about Leonardo, 67% of netizens were joking about the "mistakes all men make", and only 12% were seriously criticizing his moral flaws.

This public opinion ecology just confirms the law of the jungle in Hollywood:

When your acting skills are superb enough, personal moral stains will automatically be downgraded to easter eggs.

Just like Marlon Brando's temper and Charlie Sheen's absurd history, they eventually became interesting footnotes in the Hollywood annals.

The "Leonardo DiCaprio miracle" that major film companies have been trying to replicate over the past few years has never worked well for the new generation of actors.

What the audience wants is never a perfect idol, but a talented painter who can take them on board the Titanic.

The next day, when Du Sheng was preparing to return to the mainland, he happened to catch a glimpse of the Phoenix TV interview car passing by outside the window.

He suddenly remembered Gisele's recent post on the LME platform:
She wears an antique brooch given by Leonardo and volunteers at a children's welfare foundation.

The composition of that photo is as beautiful as the humorous aesthetics of "The Grand Budapest Hotel", and the number of likes is soaring at a rate of over a thousand per minute.

After getting in the car, Du Sheng winked at his secretary Cui Yayi:
“All subsequent press releases about this farce, especially the videos on the LME and TVING platforms, should preferably be pushed in a dark humor way.”

He knew that all the headlines tomorrow would focus on the gentlemanly scene of Leonardo opening the car door for Gisele.

But he knows the rules of the game in Hollywood better:

When an incident turns into entertainment material for the whole nation to enjoy, moral judgment will automatically become a topic of conversation.

Just like when "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" was released last year, those deliberately exaggerated scandals eventually became box office catalysts.

As for those secrets fermenting in the dark, they will eventually burst silently in the morning light like champagne bubbles after a Beverly Hills pool party.

In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed.

During this period, the main creative team of "Baby Project" traveled to major cities across the Taiwan Straits and Hong Kong.

Even guest stars like Zhang Baizhi and Twins took time out of their busy schedules to rehearse and appear, which shows that they attach great importance to the event.

According to predictions from industry organizations, this new film co-starring Jackie Chan and Du Sheng is expected to break the annual record.

If the box office in Asia, North America and other regions is included, it may even have a chance to take the top three spots in the total box office of Chinese-language films.

Of course, the future is uncertain and everything is speculation.

What the crew can do is to increase its exposure as much as possible.

After all, the competition this summer is quite fierce.

In addition to the "Dragon Tiger Gate" starring Zhen Zidan, Xie Tingfeng and Yu Wenle, several Hollywood blockbusters such as "Ice Age 2", "Superman Returns" and "Mission Impossible 3" will be released one after another.

Not to mention the special effects animation that is fun for the whole family, "Ice Age 2", which itself has the popularity of its predecessor that grossed nearly $4 million.

"Superman Returns" is a DC comic series, and most people probably wouldn't dare to read it.

"Mission Impossible 3" is Tom Cruise's masterpiece in the series, so it is naturally extraordinary.

In view of this, domestic blockbusters have to avoid its edge.

"Baby Plan" chooses to confront head-on, so of course we need to be fully prepared.

To this end, Yinghuang and Star Media also mobilized their own connections and advantages to arrange major cities, subways, billboards, variety shows, etc.

In addition, platforms such as Renren, TVING, and LME are also working together to achieve a good start.

At this time, Du Sheng patted Gao Yuanyuan's shoulders who was working hard, signaling her to stop first. He listened to the report on the phone with a serious expression.

"Mr. Du, the disasters along the coast are really serious right now.

Take Changsha as an example. Heavy rains have been falling for 10 days straight. The rainfall is three times higher than in previous years. The water level is still rising. Now it has exceeded the previous high and is about to pass through the city streets..."

There are many memories in 06, such as the opening of the Qingzang Railway. The project solved three major global engineering and technical problems: permafrost, high altitude hypoxia, and fragile ecology, and created many world railway records.

There was also a talent show for "Dream of Red Mansions". The official audition website had over 2 million visits and over 42.4 applicants, setting a record for the civilian star-making movement.

There was also the hit show "Dancing with the Stars", where a female star accidentally exposed herself while dancing crazily.

But if there is one thing that people are most reluctant to recall, it should be the super typhoon "Bilis". This typhoon landed in Xiapu, Fujian Province, with a maximum wind speed of 14, and penetrated deep into the inland for several days, causing severe rainstorms, floods, mountain torrents and mountain disasters in seven prefectures including Fujian Province, Guangdong and Guangxi, Yunnan and Guizhou.

Various places had to urgently relocate and resettle 220 million people, 91 hectares of crops were affected, 16 hectares of crops were completely lost, 11.3 houses collapsed, and direct economic losses amounted to 300 billion yuan.

In addition, a large number of geological disasters such as landslides and mud-rock flows were triggered, destroying many roads, bridges and farmlands, burying some mountain villages, and causing long-term damage to the local ecological environment and infrastructure.

Du Sheng looked at the gloomy sky outside the window, tapping the windowsill unconsciously with his knuckles.

He knew better than anyone what the devastating flood that was about to sweep across the South would bring.

The shocking scene of the assault boat rescuing people between the electric poles in the previous life is still surging in my memory.

He had hoped that he, the butterfly, could have an effect on this disaster, but the trajectory of history still stubbornly stretched forward.

The buzzing sound of vibrating mobile phones broke the silence as Phoenix TV's frontline reporter team sent back live images of the Jiugang Dam.

As early as half a month ago, he sent three film crews to the high-risk areas marked by the Hydrological Bureau in the name of "flood prevention documentary".

“The camera should not avoid the mud of the collapsed dam, nor should it deliberately capture the tears of the soldiers and civilians.”

He emphasized on the phone:

"Using high-definition equipment to record the changes in every inch of land allows 1.4 billion people to see the true face of disasters, and also allows them to understand what it means that disasters are ruthless but people are compassionate."

After ending the call, he quickly dialed another number.

The rustling sound of flipping papers came from the receiver, and then Ye Jingzhi's clear voice sounded:
"The batch of Mitsubishi construction machinery you ordered has arrived in the East China Sea. All three cargo ships are flying typhoon warning flags. According to the voyage distance, it can be estimated."

"Let the support team activate the backup route."

Du Sheng called up the electronic chart:

"The tide level at the Yangtze River estuary is now 2.8 meters higher than in previous years, so we must avoid the whirlpool area."

The scene of a capsized cargo ship and tons of disaster relief equipment sinking to the bottom of the sea in the news from his previous life appeared before his eyes.

This batch of heavy equipment urgently purchased from Japan Mitsubishi Heavy Industries includes all-terrain excavators, scrapers, loaders, modular transport vehicles, etc.

That adds up to a total of 124 units.

In order to get this batch of equipment together, Ye Jingzhi even used her high-level connections in Chiba Prefecture to temporarily intercept the orders originally sent to Southeast Asia.

Thinking of the 27 old cranes that a certain place donated with gritted teeth during the Qiantang River flood relief last year, Du Sheng rubbed his swollen temples.

"The targeted donation channel for Huabang Public Welfare has been opened."

Ye Jingzhi's report brought him back to reality:
"According to your request, Star Media and Phoenix will each donate 20 million, and Girls' Generation will add 10 million. All of them will be converted into compressed dry food and water purification equipment."

She paused for a moment:
“You can actually remit money directly.”

Behind these numbers are countless food factories working all night, emergency reserve warehouses emptied by pharmaceutical companies, and donations raised by Girls' Generation by turning down commercial performances.

"The test will only begin when the flood recedes."

Du Sheng looked at the sandbags piled up in front of the camera, and the entire village that was swept away when the dam collapsed flashed before his eyes.

The expressions of some local officials who shelved flood prevention notices gradually overlapped with the outrageous remarks made by a director of a water conservancy agency in Zhejiang Province at a dinner table last year.

He suddenly remembered the anger of a certain elder at the post-disaster meeting:
This natural disaster is 70% man-made!

When warnings fall on deaf ears, all foresight will be in vain.

Isn't the camera of Phoenix TV pointed at this moment a magic mirror?
To be honest, this sudden flood is both a challenge and an opportunity for the news team of Phoenix TV.

After all, with not many TV stations paying attention to the event in the mainland, as long as Phoenix TV can stick to real-time reporting, it is very likely to attract a large number of viewers and allow the news team to take advantage of the opportunity.

But at this moment, Du Sheng’s heart was no longer on the ratings.

He just wants to use this opportunity to let more people understand what his compatriots are going through.

This was an unforgettable disaster. Countless people were forced to leave their homes and many families were separated by the flood.

Du Sheng hopes to tell everyone through the camera:

In this land, there is a group of silently dedicated people who are always by our side.

"Dear viewers, according to the news sent back by our reporters, the flood has affected 13 prefectures."

In the picture, the rushing water is surging and the rescue work is full of danger and hardship.

However, the soldiers did not retreat. They linked hands and jumped into the flood without hesitation.

Even though their eyes were filled with fatigue and their limbs were sore, they still held on to the thick ropes tightly and used their flesh and blood to build solid lines of defense to fight against the flood.

In order to better convey information from the disaster area, Phoenix TV has set up a special column to report on the flood disaster.

As soon as the program was broadcast, it deeply touched the hearts of countless viewers.

People not only felt sympathy for the disaster-stricken compatriots, but were also shocked and moved by the soldiers who risked their lives to save others.

Soon, people from all walks of life responded, and Hong Kong also called on all citizens to actively support.

Phoenix TV and TVB also temporarily put aside their prejudices and jointly organized the "Coastal Disaster Emergency" charity event.

Celebrities in the entertainment industry have taken the initiative to participate, calling on everyone to make donations or donate items of special significance for disaster relief auctions.

The promotion of "Baby Project" was therefore suspended, and the main actors devoted themselves to charity activities.

Girls' Generation also reunited and sang the charity song that Du Sheng had previously created for the disaster on stage:

"Life and Death Are Inseparable".

This song has a moving melody and sincere lyrics, and has quickly become a classic song in various charity activities in recent years.

As the song sounded, the screen kept switching between heartbreaking and touching pictures:

There was a village devastated by floods, with a family crying in each other's arms;

There is a little girl clinging to a branch in a turbulent flood, trying to survive.

Some soldiers endured hunger and thirst, held high in their hands the basins containing babies, and lifted hope to a safe place;
There was also a group of soldiers, whose clothes were tattered by the flood, but they still stood shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand, and used their bodies to block the flood...

These scenes touched people's hearts and countless viewers were deeply moved. They rushed to the donation points to donate their love and supplies.

The flood is ruthless, but there is love in the world.

It is these ordinary yet great figures that allow the public to see the power of hope and warmth!

In times of crisis, it is often unrealistic to expect help from other ethnic groups.

The people who are truly willing to lend a helping hand are our compatriots.

This time is no exception, and the amount of donations and the quantity of materials far exceed that of 91.

Du Sheng made a generous donation this time. If all the money and materials are counted, it is estimated to be over 100 million, which is a huge amount of money.

Considering his current financial situation, this amount of money will not have any impact on him.

As for the worry about being the first to stick his head out, it is not worth mentioning at all in the face of his current strength.

Even if we consider it from the perspective of profit, spending money to buy a good reputation will be of great benefit to his acting career and future business development.

………(End of chapter)