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Chapter 309 Warner Film Date

Chapter 309 Warner Film Date
Compared to Jin Qixuan, the atmosphere here is peaceful.

The Warner Bros. Peninsula branch was shrouded in a heavy atmosphere.

Since 2010, the North American film market has become saturated and growth has stagnated.

It is already difficult to achieve significant success in the fiercely competitive market by relying solely on the distribution of Hollywood films.

Therefore, Warner Bros. began to turn its attention to the Peninsula region, where the film market is growing.

This is to make up for the decline in revenue in the domestic market.

One of Warner's countermeasures is to launch locally produced films and directly enter the local market.

Warner Bros. Peninsula set ambitious goals when it first entered the Peninsula market.

——That is, to produce five Peninsula films every year and invest in the work of at least one new director.

Their first foray into Peninsula filmmaking was 2016’s hugely successful The Secret Agent.

But since the trial of "The Secret Agent".

The three movies, "Single Rider", "VIP" and "Champion", did not even pass the break-even point and achieved dismal results.

And this year's release of "The Witch" has just ignited a little hope.

The bloody attack of "Werewolf" here dealt them another heavy blow.

The film has been met with negative reviews since its premiere in early August.

The score on Naver Film Review Network also continued to decline, from the initial 7.41 points to 5.32 points.

The main criticism in the comment section was directed at the director.

Secondly, it is the investment vision of Warner Bros., which is called by netizens as the Hollywood film company that came to the peninsula to "help alleviate poverty."

Faced with such a serious situation.

The publicity department of the Warner branch had to work overtime overnight to conduct emergency crisis public relations.

Although they are aware that these criticisms may be mixed with malicious competition from other film companies releasing films in the same period.

But the fact of frequent investment failures cannot be avoided.

Just when the head of the propaganda department was overwhelmed.

Suddenly there was a shout from the side.

"Minister-nim!"

She turned her head and saw a little girl staring at her mobile phone screen with a surprised expression on her face.

“I just saw Jin Qixuan mentioned “Werewolf” in an interview!”

Upon hearing this, the head of the Propaganda Department was moved and hurried over.

I saw a video playing on the girl’s mobile phone screen, with the title “I met Jin Qixuan while watching “Werewolf””.

At first, the publicity team thought it was just an eye-catching title.

After all, such gimmicks are common in the entertainment industry.

However, when they clicked on the video.

But I was surprised to find that this was actually true.

on the screen.

Jin Qixuan was dressed in simple and low-key casual clothes, without any makeup, looking fresh and natural.

He stood in front of the screen, smiling, and calmly responded to the interviewer's questions.

"Yes, my friends and I went to watch "The Wolf Man", and we thought it was quite good."

"Is 10 the full score?" Jin Qixuan hesitated for a moment and said, "Then I'll give it 8 points."

“Is the score that high?”

The interviewer seemed a little surprised.

"High score? No, no, it's just a different perspective."

"As an actor who started out as an action film actor, of course I was mainly interested in the fighting action design of this movie."

"In this regard, 'The Wolf Man' did a great job, which impressed me."

"In addition, Han Hyo Joo's performance in this movie is also very eye-catching. The director filmed her very beautifully, and that beauty almost makes people ignore her performance itself..."

“About Warner? They are certainly a very visionary film company. It was with their suggestions that the script of My First Brother was added with a lot of comedy elements.”

"After all, they have just entered the Peninsula film market and are still in the stage of exploration and adaptation. It is normal that they are not used to the local environment."

"But I believe that over time, they will gradually overcome these problems and bring us more excellent works."

"..."

This interview video of Jin Qixuan was released at around 8 o'clock in the morning on August 13.

Because the Warner branch is doing crisis public relations for "Werewolf".

So the video just came out.

Someone from the publicity team noticed it.

Soon, this video was forwarded to several work groups of Warner branch.

Then one pass to ten, and ten to one hundred.

In a very short period of time, almost all employees of Warner branch were covered.

Choi Jae-won, CEO of Warner's branch, naturally also saw the video.

After watching it, he immediately checked the real-time box office.

Then he called the head of the investment department.

"Did the movie 'My First Brother' ask us to invest in it?"

When the head of the investment department heard this, he panicked.

He knew that this was obviously a military expedition to hold him accountable.

"Yes……"

“How much investment did they want at the time?”

"Five, five billion won."

Hearing this, Cui Zaiyuan was silent for a moment and said:

"You come to my office."

"Yes."

The head of the investment department agreed, packed up quickly, and went to Cui Zaiyuan's office.

"Dong dong dong..."

"Enter."

"Representative Cui, nim..."

Cui Zaiyuan looked up at him and said straight to the point:

“Why did you reject the investment in this film?”

"At the time, we felt that the subject matter of this film was too niche and not well accepted by the market. In addition, the director and actors were both newcomers and had no box office appeal, so..."

The head of the investment department paused here and didn't say anything further.

"But the movie's first-day box office was 51, and the 190-day box office of our 12 billion won movie is less than their one-day box office."

"Ah this..."

The head of the investment department hesitated for a moment and said:
"Representative Nim, our judgment at the time was based on the market situation and the quality of the film itself, but we really didn't expect Jin Qixuanxi's appeal..."

"I didn't expect that?" Cui Zaiyuan sneered and said:
"There are so many things you never expected! If we had invested in this movie at the time, the box office would have at least doubled now!"

"Jin Qixuan said in an interview that we at Warner Bros. have good taste. But what about you? You can't even recognize a good movie!"

"Sorry, on behalf of nim."

The head of the investment department quickly bowed his head and apologized.

Cui Zaiyuan looked at him and said coldly:
"What's the point of saying sorry now? How much money did we lose because of your mistake? Also, are you worthy of the company's trust?"

The head of the investment department continued to bow and apologize without making any excuses.

He knew that Cui Zaiyuan was just taking advantage of the situation.

It was mainly to vent the anger over the failure of "Werewolf".

Because the investment in "Werewolf" was ultimately decided by Choi Jae-won.

But as a leader, how can you say you are wrong?
Therefore, he could only take the blame silently.

After a moment, Cui Zaiyuan's tone softened and he asked:

"I just searched, does Jin Qixuan have a nickname of 'Koi' in the circle?"

The head of the investment department was stunned and immediately replied:

"It is said that all the movies, TV shows, and variety shows he has appeared in have basically set new records."

"Um……"

Cui Zaiyuan tapped the table with his fingers, thinking about something.

After a while, he asked:

"What is he doing recently? Is he available?"

Hearing this, the head of the investment department replied:
"Recently? He should be on the road show, after all, the movie just came out."

Cui Zaiyuan thought for a moment and gave a decisive instruction:
"Go contact his agency and ask them to invite him to film his next movie produced by our company."

"But, on behalf of nim..." The head of the investment department paused for a moment and said:

"I don't know if you've seen Jin Qixuan's famous scene at the Blue Dragon Awards last year."

"What famous scene?"

"At that time, six or seven directors surrounded him and asked him to make films... and that was just last year. I guess his schedule for next year is full."

"Hmm... so exaggerated?"

Cui Zaiyuan frowned, obviously not expecting the situation to be so difficult.

But he had no intention of giving up.

"You go and try, at least to show our sincerity."

"What kind of sincerity?"

Cui Zaiyuan rubbed his chin and said:

"Whatever subject he wants to shoot, we will organize resources to satisfy him."

“Ah!? This… isn’t good?”

The head of the investment department was stunned when he heard this.

He knew that the head office had expressed dissatisfaction with the branch office here.

If the losses continue.

Warner is preparing to withdraw from the Peninsula film market.

Warner's division has invested in a total of eight films since 16.

The accumulated losses amounted to 766 billion won.

In fact, it’s not just Warner that’s having trouble adapting to the local environment.

Fox has also been making losses since it came in.

Since being acquired by Disney this year, the Peninsula branch has been completely ignored.

Then it quietly withdrew from the Peninsula film market.

Therefore, Cui Zaiyuan is also anxious now.

That's why he values Jin Qixuan so much.

After all, Jin Qixuan's box office appeal has been verified by the market.

If they can invite Jin Qixuan to star in a Warner movie, then they will most likely be able to make a comeback.

However, the head of the investment department felt that Choi Jae-won was trying desperately to find a cure.

"What if Jin Qixuan's choice of subject matter doesn't suit the market's taste? Wouldn't we be taking on greater risks?"

"Market tastes will change, but Jin Qixuan's appeal will remain unchanged. The performance of the movie you were not optimistic about confirms what I just said."

Cui Zaiyuan smiled and continued:
"Besides, we've already lost so many times, what's the harm in taking a gamble?"

"This this……"

Upon hearing this, the head of the investment department was speechless for a moment.

After all, Choi Jae-won was telling the truth.

"Okay, I'll contact them right away."

……

Just two or three hours later.

This video of [Jin Qixuan praising "Werewolf"] went viral on the Internet.

Because it involves competing films.

Sheng Bingxu doesn't want to hype it up out of selfish motives.

However, the team behind Jin Qixuan did nothing.

The popularity of this video is increasing steadily.

Gradually, he was pushed out of the circle by netizens.

By noon.

#Jin Qixuan praises Warner Bros. movies#
This term immediately topped the hot search list.

Because "My First Brother" made a big splash at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

Plus, the first-day box office performance was good.

Netizens have just been informed by various marketing accounts that during the preparation of this movie, Jin Qixuan and the director had approached the Warner branch to attract investment, but were rejected.

This incident was coupled with the bloody incident of "Werewolf".

This undoubtedly further proves the "unique vision" of Warner Bros. Peninsula.

Netizens originally thought that Jin Qixuan would add insult to injury, or respond to his views on Warner Bros. with silence.

After all, he had previously had the experience of directly criticizing SBS TV station at a press conference.

As a result, Jin Qixuan praised the film company with which he had a grudge in a very sincere manner.

And put forward the highlights of the film.

This approach.

This undoubtedly greatly improved Jin Qixuan's popularity among the public.

For a time, there were a lot of praise for Jin Qixuan on the Internet.

【Jin Qixuan has really grown up. 】

[No wonder he is so popular, there is a reason for it. 】

[Warner Bros. Division: Regret, regret it now! ]

[Hahaha, Warner Bros. Peninsula: The Joker is actually me. ]

[This pattern is simply amazing! ]

……

at the same time.

The distribution company of "My First Brother" originally had complaints about Jin Qixuan promoting other movies at this critical juncture.

But unexpectedly.

The popularity brought to Jin Qixuan by this interview video far exceeded that of the movie "The Wolf Man". The publicity department watched as Jin Qixuan's hot search index once again rushed into the top three.

Naturally, they would not miss this great opportunity.

So the publicity and promotion team took quick action.

In line with the momentum of the hot search, a series of large-scale film promotion activities were launched.

They spared no effort in praising Jin Qixuan.

Words of praise came pouring in like crazy.

Just to push the film's publicity to a new climax.

……

Jin Qixuan didn’t even know that he was on the trending search list.

At the moment, I am immersed in shooting the September issue of Vogue Korea.

The theme of Jin Qixuan's photo shoot this time is not Gucci's new seasonal products.

It is his joint product with Gucci——XUAN x GUCCI
To be honest, a general collaboration is just a single product.

Such as shoes or bags.

But Gucci can be said to be extremely pampering to Jin Qixuan.

I opened a separate series for him - Stellar Dreamscape
The series includes T-shirts, hoodies, pants, jackets, handbags, crossbody bags and shoes.

All items are printed with the logo of a little fox wearing a crown.

Moreover, each category has several styles.

Jin Qixuan's photo shoot today is to promote this series.

The collection was shown at Milan Fashion Week in September.

Moreover, it was Jin Qixuan himself who wore them at the Gucci fashion show.

After the September fashion week and magazine promotions.

These items will be sold on the official website and offline pop-up stores.

However, this batch of co-branded products will not be launched until September.

Therefore, the items Jin Qixuan used for this shoot were all samples that Gucci had rushed to produce.

Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele also flew to the peninsula to personally supervise the filming.

……

The rooftop garden of the Shilla Hotel.

The scene was decorated into a dreamy starry world.

The bright lights seem to condense the entire universe into this small space.

The makeup artist is doing Jin Qixuan's hair and makeup.

Michelle was communicating with the photographer about the shooting.

After a while.

Jin Qixuan stood in the center of the shooting.

Wearing a jacket from the Stellar Dreamscape collection.

Wear a white T-shirt with a crown and fox logo inside.

Wear with trousers from the same series.

Wearing a pair of white shoes from the same series.

She was also carrying a handbag from the same series.

He is so exquisite that he seems like a prince from a fairy tale.

He stood there quietly.

His eyes are deep and bright, as dazzling as stars.

Every movement reveals elegance and nobility.

——He is the protagonist in that starry dream.

"Click, click..."

The sound of camera shutters continued to ring.

Under the photographer's lens.

Jin Qixuan dances with the stars and merges with his dreams.

Over time.

The content of the shooting gradually became richer.

Jin Qixuan changed into different styles of clothes.

Or sit on a sofa dotted with stars.

Or stroll under the bright lights.

The shoot went very smoothly.

Take advantage of the break.

A group of people came to the computer to look at the photos they had just taken.

"Qixuan, you have a really strong ability to express yourself. These photos hardly need any retouching and can be used directly."

The photographer praised sincerely.

"Thank you, you took such a good photo."

Jin Qixuan responded modestly.

The photographer smiled and said nothing more.

After a short break, the filming continued.

……

When the last picture was taken.

The entire filming team burst into warm applause and cheers.

Jin Qixuan bowed to everyone and thanked them for their hard work.

Then, follow the old rules.

Jin Qixuan handed the photographer an envelope containing banknotes.

Treat them to a meal.

"Oh, that's too polite..."

The photographer said as he took the envelope.

"It's what we deserve. Everyone has worked so hard for so long."

After saying goodbye to the staff one by one.

Jin Qixuan and Michelle walked out of the Shilla Hotel together.

"How many days will you stay here?"

"I have an early morning flight and there are a lot of things waiting for me there."

Michelle laughed.

Jin Qixuan glanced at the time and said:

"There's still time. Let's go and treat you to some authentic Peninsula cuisine."

Michelle raised her eyebrows and asked:

"Authentic? It's not instant noodles and kimchi, right? I saw them when I came here."

"..."

This is indeed very authentic.

But if Jin Qixuan really used this "state banquet" to entertain Michelle.

I guess the joint venture will be a failure in the future.

"Those are eaten by chaebols and the Blue House. We ordinary people don't deserve to eat them."

"Really?"

"real."

After a while.

Jin Qixuan brought Michelle to Ha Dongxun's barbecue restaurant.

There is a vertical tripod at the door of the shop.

Above is a promotional poster for the movie "My First Brother".

As soon as he entered the door and saw the promotional photos on the wall, Jin Qixuan was stunned.

Originally, the photo in the center of the store was a photo of him and Kim Jong Kook, one on the left and one on the right, holding a plate of pork and comparing thumbs up.

But now, it was replaced by a photo of Jin Qixuan smiling and dragging two plates of pork.

Handsome is handsome.

But it's just inexplicably funny.

Seeing this, Michelle smiled and said:

"Wow, I didn't expect you could be so stylish while serving pork."

Jin Qixuan: “…”

Posterior tooth socket warning!
Not to mention, Ha Dongxun now has a lot of business ideas.

We organized an event where you could get a free movie ticket for "My First Brother" by making a pre-charge.

And it’s the peak summer tourist season right now.

There are also many RM fans from China who come to the peninsula to travel and check in here.

This has also led to a constant stream of people coming to the barbecue restaurant.

Jin Qixuan appeared.

The originally noisy dining environment suddenly became quiet.

Immediately afterwards, everyone took out their mobile phones and took pictures of Jin Qixuan.

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan originally planned to take Michelle and An Jing to the private room for dinner.

But this "brother" inexplicably likes the lively atmosphere and wants to eat in the hall.

Therefore, Jin Qixuan was forced to start taking photos with fans.

"Crack, click, click..."

Jin Qixuan took photos with every fan with a smile and tried his best to meet their needs.

During the photo shoot.

Jin Qixuan chats with fans from time to time.

Ask them about their recent situation and their experience of the movie.

His friendliness and easy-going nature surprised and delighted his fans.

Finally, after satisfying all fans’ requests for photo taking.

Jin Qixuan also told the waiters to serve a plate of meat to each table of diners.

Afterwards, the two were able to sit down and enjoy the meal.

The food ordered at Jin Qixuan is quite distinctive.

Korean beef, pork intestines, cold noodles, crab in soy sauce, salmon sashimi and raw octopus.

Michelle looked at the octopus claws still in the plate with a confused look on her face and asked:

"Is this really edible?"

"Of course, it's delicious."

At Jin Qixuan's constant signaling, Michelle carefully scooped a piece with a spoon and put it into her mouth.

However, just start chewing.

Michelle's eyes widened and her expression instantly became colorful.

"How about it?"

After Michelle swallowed the octopus, Jin Qixuan asked with a smile.

"Well... it feels like someone put a cupping jar in my mouth..."

Michelle said, with an indescribable expression on her face.

Hear the description of his image.

Jin Qixuan couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Then, Jin Qixuan picked up another piece of octopus and put it in Michelle's bowl, saying:
"You'll get used to it after eating it a few times."

"No, no, no..."

Michelle waved her hands repeatedly to refuse.

Seeing this, Jin Qixuan did not force him anymore.

The two ate barbecue and chatted about movies and fashion.

at the same time.

There is news about [Catching wild Jin Qixuan alive in a barbecue restaurant].

It quickly spread on SNS.

[Good fellow, instead of going on a roadshow, he ate barbecue in a restaurant! Where is the morality? Where is the bottom line? Where is the address? ]

[Wow, this is the first time I met Jin Qixuan in private. He was really nice and gave us a plate of meat! ]

[Help, who understands, when Jin Qixuan smiles there are stars in his eyes, my heart is about to melt! ]

……

As the updates and photos were forwarded crazily on social networks.

The originally quiet little barbecue restaurant instantly became a pilgrimage site for fans.

Soon, many fans and passers-by gathered outside the barbecue restaurant.

They held up their cell phones, wanting to catch a glimpse of Jin Qixuan.

In the store.

Jin Qixuan looked at the growing crowd outside the window and couldn't help but frown.

"Why don't we eat somewhere else?"

Jin Qixuan looked at Michelle opposite him and said apologetically.

Hearing this, Michelle looked out the window, then shook her head and said: