Extracting skills from movies

Chapter 730: What a sweet mouth!

There was thunderous applause in Chandler Hall that lasted for a long time.

Leonardo turned to Nicholson and asked:
"What do you think of this bastard's new movie?"

Nicholson stroked his chin, and the veteran who had been in the industry for decades gave a clear comment:
"A typical high-pitched action film, with a tight pace and many high points.

Du Sheng is a really good physique guy, his action scenes are neat and tidy, and the filming is really exciting."

He added another sentence:
"Besides, there have been a lot of gossips about him recently, and with Scarlett, Taylor, Blake and others joining in the hype, it's hard for this movie not to be a hit!"

Leonardo smiled:
"This bastard is really awesome. When it comes to action scenes, I can't even catch up with him."

Nicholson glanced at Leonardo's slightly bulging belly and laughed strangely:

"You still want to compete with him? Haha!"

This old bastard never beats around the bush:

"He is a world boxing champion, a natural action champion, and your three axe skills are not even worthy of carrying his shoes.

Even your acting skills are not much better than his, and even your face is broken. "

Leonardo rolled his eyes:
"You have such a sweet mouth."

Nicholson said as a matter of course:

"You can't lie with your eyes open, right? It would make your conscience feel guilty."

The film ended with endless applause.

As the audience left the venue, they excitedly discussed:
"I heard that many scenes of this film were shot in the East, especially the train fight scene. It's so cool. I want to go there for a trip!"

"I prefer Du's action scenes, he is so handsome, he is totally my dream man!"

"Don't you think that 'Loom of Destiny' is the best?

Being able to predict the future is too magical!"

"And the special effects, the bullet turning, the punch to the head, the body moving sideways to dodge, the whole process is so high-energy, it almost made me dumbfounded!"

"Haha, I guess those kids will be too scared to sleep tonight~"

"Am I the only one who thinks Scarlett Johansson's heroine is pretty miserable?
She was following orders from beginning to end, but she was killed by her villainous boss. "

The lights came on. Du Sheng stood at the edge of the stage, looking at the audience who were excited and chattering about the plot, and he couldn't help but smile.

When he walked onto the stage with the creative team, the audience erupted into thunderous applause.

After the applause gradually died down, Du Sheng, the director and others took turns to speak and express their gratitude.

When the interactive session began, the first reporter who was called stood up and said excitedly:
“The movie was so good that I couldn’t help but go to the bathroom the entire time!

Du, will you focus on commercial blockbusters in the future?"

When this question was asked, the whole audience was silent for a few seconds.

After all, Du Sheng had just won an Oscar. If he simply turned to commercial blockbusters, it would mean that he might have to say goodbye to the recognition of the academic community for the time being.

Du Sheng smiled and replied:

“I have no restrictions on roles, as long as it is a good script and a good movie, I will try it.

"Wanted" is an excellent work in terms of script, production and special effects."

Although he had already decided to take the commercial route, now was not the time to reveal his true colors.

Having just won the award, I still have to maintain my image and cannot directly fall out with the Oscar judges.

"Du, what are your expectations for the box office of this movie?"

another reporter asked.

Du Sheng said calmly:

“I’d like to see North America break $1.2 million.

This achievement is the best reward for the efforts of the entire team.”

James McAvoy, the male lead of the original "Wanted", had just been promoted to the second-tier with "The Last King of Scotland" before starring in this film, and his salary for filming this film was only 4 million US dollars.

Now if he were to play the role, he would be much better than the other actor in terms of fame, box office appeal and status.

The original version grossed $1 million in North America, so his estimate of $1.2 million is already conservative.

Then there was another round of questions from all sides.

There were reporters and fans, the questions were varied and the atmosphere was lively.

Not only Du Sheng, but also the director and other actors became the focus.

Representatives from Sony and MGM laughed out loud when they heard the survey feedback.

This movie is really cool!
The box office is likely to be stable.

I have to continue investing in Du Sheng. This guy is simply a money printing machine.

After the show, the audience left one after another.

Du Sheng saw Theresa waiting nearby and walked over.

"What about the Zodiac at the same time?"

"They made it very lively, and attracted many big-name film critics, including veterans like Robert Carter."

Du Sheng smiled:
"Movie critics? This is the Internet age. Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB are the real battlefields."

He is well aware that the influence of print media is declining, and what really determines the box office is the reputation and popularity on social networks.

The previous successful experiences of "Baby Project" and "The Departed" are there.

Mobilizing internet trolls, creating topics, and guiding public opinion are the propaganda methods of the new era.

At the same time, at the "Zodiac" event, David Fincher was waving goodbye to a short old man.

"Mr. Carter, take care."

Robert Carter, one of the most influential film critics in North America and a columnist for The New York Times.

Carter nodded and said:

"I really appreciate the spirit of restoring the real case in your film. The ending of the hero and heroine's death is also very bold. I will give you my comments."

This review represents a recommendation.

Of course, the crew spent a lot of money to get the other party's nod.

Finch's face was full of smiles:

"Thank you, Mr. Carter!"

After sending the old man away, Finch breathed a sigh of relief and turned to ask his team members:

"How about it?"

The other party's expression was a little solemn:
"According to feedback from reporters on the scene, Wanted deserves at least 4 stars. The special effects are explosive, the rhythm is tight, and the audience response is very enthusiastic..."

Finch's smile slowly faded.

The stronger the opponent, the greater the pressure on them.

But he quickly adjusted his state and whispered:

“Whatever it is, what needs to be done has been done.

As long as we can beat Wanted at the box office in the first weekend, we’ll be halfway there!”

On the other side, Du Sheng saw off the guests and prepared to leave holding Taylor's hand.

Scarlett at the side suddenly turned around and winked at him, hiding something.

Du Sheng just shrugged as if in response.

Scarlett understood what he meant and quickened her pace to leave the hall, taking most of the paparazzi who were following her with her.

As soon as Du Sheng turned a corner, he was stopped by Leonardo and Nicholson.

Nicholson smiled and said:

"We came all the way from Los Angeles to watch your premiere, why don't you show some appreciation?"

Leonardo nodded:
"This bar is very unique. We haven't been together for a long time."

Taylor let go of Du Sheng's hand and said gently:
"I have an appointment with Yayi to go shopping, you can go."

Du Sheng was well aware of how rampant the thieves here were. He called Ma Yaowei over and whispered a few words to them before letting them go.

Leonardo rolled his eyes:

"Oh, the smell of love, so sour."

Nicholson patted Du Sheng on the shoulder:

"You've been running around here for so long promoting it, don't tell me you haven't been to those 'nice places'."

"Wait a mininute."

Du Sheng stood at the door and waited for a moment, until he was sure that the paparazzi had been led away by Zhang Haolong's car, then he went out and got into Leonardo's car.

The three of them headed straight for the magnificent Carlo Club. Cannes is a famous European tourist destination and a social gathering place for international celebrities. It is also a famous romantic city with many things to do.

Du Sheng walked into the backstage quite familiarly and ordered a few pretty bunny girls.

A few minutes later, the girls, who had taken a shower and changed their clothes, entered the VIP room.

Leonardo's taste remained the same as always, and he picked a young girl with blonde hair and long legs.

Nicholson has a unique taste and specifically asked for a big, black and thick Latin girl.

When it was Du Sheng's turn, an Austrian girl with fair skin and a hot body came in. Her name was Melia.

Du Sheng clapped his hands and signaled the bunny girls to do a close dance first.

The dance was indeed hot, but Leonardo couldn't help but say:

"Isn't it the Supreme VVIP? Is this the only service you can get?"

Du Sheng smiled and took out a stack of dollars and stuffed it into Melia's bulging bag:

"Meria, open their eyes."

This place is quite high-end and the entry requirements are not low. Even many European aristocrats come here frequently, so there is no need to worry about security.

"You still remember my name!"

The girl smiled in surprise.

She whispered a few words to her sisters, and then began the indescribable 'water snake dance'.

Leonardo's face seemed to be pressed by something, and his voice changed:

"It's really good! My mind is very clear now, and I have some new ideas about the beach party."

Du Sheng let Melia arrange the arrest and said casually:
"Tell me something?"

Leonardo was quite proud:

"Hey, it would be pointless to disclose it in advance."

Du Sheng laughed:
"Okay, I'm waiting for your new tricks, playboy."

As long as it’s not a group of men with guns arguing with each other on the beach.

As he was speaking, Nicholson suddenly frowned:
“Why am I at no disadvantage at all?”

Du Sheng turned around and saw that it was the big, black and thick girl who had pressed her butt against his face.

He was stunned for a moment and said jokingly:
"This is not good, it means you are useless."

Leonardo didn't expect Nicholson to have such a unique taste, and laughed:

"Everyone else has done this, you are really useless!"

Nicholson was so angry that he leaned back, broke free from the "grinding attack", dragged the black girl away, and said angrily:

"Damn it, I'm going to prove it to you!"

The big black girl shook her palm, and her meaning was very clear.

Nicholson's face turned green, but he couldn't retreat:

"One hour, wait for me to come back!"

"My old bones can't stand it. How about we call an ambulance for you in advance?"

Du Sheng and Leonardo continued to drink and enjoy the VVIP supreme service.

However, I don't know if Leonardo was right.

In less than ten minutes, the old bastard was actually broken by the big black girl's buttocks...

A party ended early with both laughter and tears.

.........

At the same time, Li Yixin was working overtime with the network operations officers of Sony and MGM.

Their task is to keep an eye on the online public opinion and ensure that the popularity and reputation of "Wanted" can be maintained.

The crew outsourced the online public opinion marketing to a professional company.

The Hearst sisters were also not idle. They found a small team in their personal names, posted messages on major movie fan forums, gave positive reviews, and created momentum.

After all, "Wanted" itself is of high quality, so at this time someone needs to stand up and cheer and set the pace.

The film industry today is no longer what it used to be.

The good reviews of a film do not only rely on the spontaneous comments of the audience, but are driven by capital and operations.

On IMDB, a group of water army accounts went online on time and posted various seemingly fair but actually carefully compiled positive reviews:

"After Mr. and Mrs. Smith, this is the first time I've seen such an exciting action movie!"

"Du Sheng completely exploded this time, from a cowardly man to a decisive and murderous boss, his performance was so realistic."

"Nothing else, this is just a popcorn movie that will keep you entertained to the core!"

Countless soft articles appeared overnight on major movie forums and entertainment portals:
“Whether you know Du Sheng and Scarlett Johansson or not, your mind will be blown after watching Wanted!”

The power of the media is so great that a single sentence can make a movie popular, or it can kill a good movie.

Those passers-by who were just casually watching the movie, after checking the reviews and news, found that the movie was receiving only positive reviews online and its posters were everywhere on the streets, so they naturally paid for tickets.

Not to mention that Du Sheng and Scarlett’s fan groups have already been fully mobilized.

Members of the "Du Disciples" across North America not only bought their own tickets to enter the event, but also spontaneously posted online, recruited others, and posted their ticket stubs, becoming the most active "tap water".

This is why production companies are willing to spend a lot of money to hire celebrities to star in movies.

They are not just actors, but also topic-generating machines that generate their own traffic.

In order to further heat up the atmosphere, Du Sheng also asked someone to make up some gossip about himself and then sold it to the paparazzi. He was so familiar with the whole process that it seemed like he was playing a game.

All these operations have only one purpose:
Let everyone focus on this "Wanted Order"!
The film was released in advance in 3300 theaters in North America, and the box office results of specific advance screenings are released - as high as 789 million US dollars!
As soon as work got off work on Friday, Candela left the company in a hurry.

The colleague chased him and asked:

"Why are you in such a hurry?"

Kendala said without turning his head:
"I missed the advance screening last night because of overtime. If I don't go to see Wanted today, I'm afraid I'll go crazy."

A colleague took out a bottle of McDonald's co-branded drink with Du Sheng's portrait printed on it and handed it to him:
"Then let's go together."

There were too many people at the elevator entrance. Candela looked at the time:
"Forget it, just climb down four floors."

The two of them trotted downstairs and headed straight for the nearby cinema.

It is located in the commercial district, just a few minutes' walk away.

As soon as she entered the hall, Kendela was dumbfounded.

There was a long queue at the ticket office and it was extremely popular.

His colleagues quickly pulled him in line.

Another group of girls were also queuing up next to them. One of the girls with dark brown hair pointed at Zodiac, Wanted, and Spider-Man 3:
"Which one shall we watch?"

The blonde girl's eyes lit up, and she pointed at the "Wanted" poster and said:
"Spider-Man 3 is boring, of course I want to watch the handsome guys!"

The shortest girl took over the conversation:

"This movie seems to have good reviews. I saw a lot of recommendations online, and they all said it was good."

“As for Zodiac?
Unless you want to watch Robert Downey Jr., a jerk, get fucked, that's even more boring."

A boy nearby joined in the fun and started a conversation:

"Wanted" is really good, and the action scenes are amazing. You won't regret it."

Although the girls didn't say much, they had quietly joined the queue to buy tickets for "Wanted".

What's more, there is a promotion now, where every movie ticket will give you a small bottle of McDonald's juice.

This also affected many hesitant viewers.

There is a huge poster hanging at the entrance of the theater:

"Watch Wanted, Du Sheng will treat you to McDonald's!"

Kendela got the ticket, collected the complimentary co-branded drink, and gestured “Yeah” to Du Sheng’s poster.

The colleague next to me laughed and joked:

“May Du’s disciples spread all over the world like McDonald’s.”

After the movie-watching craze on Friday night passed, the IMDB ratings were officially unblocked, with the average user score reaching 8.8!

As for how much of this score is the result of the operation of the water army, even the outsourcing company dare not guarantee it.

In the audience ratings of CS cinemas in the first-tier market, "Wanted" received an A grade in the overall evaluation!
This means it is a hit movie with great commercial potential.

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(End of this chapter)