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Chapter 684 Directing the Spring Festival Gala?

On the same day as New Year's NO.30, four new films were released at the same time.

The few movies have nothing to do with Tang An, but Tang An, who is celebrating Chinese New Year, is still paying attention to the response of these four movies.

In the afternoon, after a half-day screening, I could see something.

Even with the publicity of various parties, but after all, it is the Internet age, and word-of-mouth fermentation sometimes only takes a day or two.

After the large-scale screening of "The Return of the Great Sage", it still maintained the super high reputation of the previous screenings.

The plot is at least coherent and can justify itself.

Several main characters have bright spots, either funny or touching.

The few special effects are not bad, and the 3D effect is not bad.

After all, it is an animated movie, and 3D is relatively easier to make than a live-action movie.

Its flaws do not hide its strengths. From the perspective of the whole network, the overall evaluation is very good.

But there are still a lot of scolding, it's not too easy to pick a thorn, any movie can casually say a lot of shortcomings, these are irrelevant.

Except for "The Return of the Great Sage", the other three films have different reputations, and "Where's Dad?" has formed a polarizing momentum on the Internet.

Many people criticized that this is not a movie, but an extended version of a variety show on the big screen to make money.

This is actually true. "Where's Dad?" has no narrative, no plot, and it's really not a movie.

The United States also has this kind of variety show movie, and it has been nominated for several Oscars.

However, Optoelectronics gave Longbiao, and if it can be shown on the big screen, it will be considered a movie.

Judging from the news, "Where Are We Going, Dad" received a stronger response than "The Return of the Great Sage". Many movie theaters were full of laughter, and even the scene where the children in the entire screening hall sang the theme song "Where is Dad?" Appeared.

Many viewers questioned that "Where's Dad?" was only filmed for five days, and it was as crude and money-making as the big movie "The Voice", but this movie is not bad.

I really thought that any popular variety show can make money by making a movie version. The audience is no longer so easy to fool. The previous "Voice" and the subsequent "Extreme Challenge" all hit the street, and the latter won. It grossed more than 1 million box office.

"Where's Dad?" can make the audience laugh out loud, which is much better than many movies. Isn't it just spending money to go to the cinema to have a laugh during the Spring Festival?

Most of the audience laughed and didn't think it was worthless!
However, the box office of this film cannot be too high, after all, the audience is there.

The response of "Omen" was also mediocre, and the audience who watched "God of Gamblers 3" were disappointed. This is not a gambling movie at all, it's just an ordinary comedy movie.

The standard Wang Jing style, fast-paced funny film, the Easter egg at the end is the biggest climax of the whole film, and it can be regarded as the long-awaited audience finally saw the God of Gamblers Gao Jin on the big screen again.

There was a long comment on a certain forum, which probably meant that the film was not very good, but it was enough to see Gao enter and exit in the end.

After Wang Jing finished filming this film, there was only the sequel of "Yi Tian Tu Long Ji".

These two films have mixed reviews, and the films are just like that, but if they can attract the original target audience, the purpose of the producers will be achieved.

However, the word-of-mouth of "Havoc in Heaven" is even worse than these two movies. No matter it is special effects, plot, or characters, there are no bright spots.

The background produced by full CG is magnificent, but it is obviously distorted.

It doesn't matter if the plot subverts the original work, it's not a problem to adapt it, as long as the changes are done well, the audience will have nothing to say.

Princess Iron Fan is the younger sister of the Jade Emperor, and Guanyin can order Bodhi, and Bodhi was killed by the Bull Demon King.

It seems absurd at first glance, but in the end it is the reason why it has not been changed, and these changes can be accepted by the audience.

The story itself is a mess, the plot is rushing all the way, the characters are all childish, and they talk and do things stupidly.

Sun Wukong is naughty, but not stupid. Here he is completely fooled and manipulated by a stupid monkey with no personality highlights.

What about the gods and demons, the good oriental classical myths have been turned into western magic.

There are too many slots, but there are not many bright spots that can attract the audience. You can only rely on the name of the IP and the appeal of the stars to make money.

After last year's "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", the signboard of Journey to the West is still very loud.

Tang An was amused by watching the news and long comments on the Internet. The media, audience, and sailors were either hard to listen to or super nice to listen to.

Where the movie is well done, it can be sprayed into an S, and it is obviously very rubbish, but it can be blown out in a different way.

It's all about talent.

When it comes to special effects, it is beautiful, and it is indeed the case, resplendent and resplendent.

Speaking of the plot, don't be too serious about the original, the adaptation cannot follow the original, a subversive feat.

It doesn't matter what you say, anyway, the keyboard is in your hands.

Tang An also read the articles posted by Mr. Liu and several "scholars" who studied the culture of Journey to the West on Weibo.

Most of the comments below are voices criticizing the movie, which is expected.

However, there are no six scholars these days, and their voices can't make any waves.

Tang An originally wanted the propaganda department to arrange some reporters to interview Teacher Six, to see if he could speak more aggressively.

But after thinking about it, forget it, even if he didn't arrange a reporter, the reporter would take the initiative to find him.

When "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" was released last year, Mr. Liu accepted a lot of interviews, and none of them had good things to say, but they didn't have much influence on the movie.

Tang An sighed secretly when he saw so many messages of support for Teacher Six.

Public opinion can sometimes lift a person to heaven, or throw a person into hell.

Teacher Liu's reputation is still very good now, until the Spring Festival Gala of the Year of the Monkey two years later, CCTV did not invite Teacher Six to the Spring Festival Gala, and the majority of netizens scolded him badly.

Later, Teacher Six appeared on the Liaoshen TV Spring Festival Gala, and that performance was on the top of the trending list, and it was called the most popular CCTV Spring Festival Gala performance.

At this time, Teacher Six was still an old artist, but within two years, he became a "Xiba" in the blink of an eye, and the turning point was so fast.

In the final analysis, the character design is not done well, there are too many negative news, and I also use the image of Monkey King for profit.

Just imagine, if the sixth teacher just criticized those Journey to the West movies, but didn't accept those endorsements, and didn't make money with the image of Monkey King, it wouldn't be like that.

The most important thing about a public figure is the persona. Once the persona collapses, it's game over.

In the afternoon, Tang An left the company and rushed to CCTV No. [-] Studio to participate in the live broadcast of the Spring Festival Gala tonight.

This year's Spring Festival Gala is Feng Xiaogang as the chief director, and there are several people from the entertainment industry to assist, and there are many more actors on stage than before.

Outside the studio, many people were already waiting.

A lot of celebrities came, from the companies under the group, Wang Xiaoming and his wife from Huayi, Wen Zhang and his wife from Ah Li, one or two from several major companies, and a group of other people had already gone to the backstage.

And there are some national team artists who don't need to be on stage this time.

"Happy New Year everyone."

Tang An walked over with a smile and smiled at everyone.

"Hello Tang Dong."

"Happy New Year, Tang Dong."

There are many people.

Tang An and everyone nodded in greeting, and first said hello to Tan Jing, the big demon king, "Hello, Teacher Tan, it's a pity that I couldn't hear your voice at the Spring Festival Gala this year."

"Mysterious Superstar" needs a female singer to sing, and it can't be a voice familiar to the audience. Naturally, I can't find a singer in the circle.

When the Youth Song Competition was held in the second half of last year, Tang An went to watch it. Tan Jing was a judge at the time, so I got to know her a little bit, and finally introduced a popular graduate student from her alma mater, Neighborhood Army Art College, whose singing skills are better than many well-known singers. not bad.

Tan Jing smiled and said, "Hello Tang Dong, I'm not feeling well, there's nothing I can do."

Tang An said, "Yes, the body is important. Let me first congratulate Mr. Tan and Deng Dongxi for their precious son."

Tan Jing, nicknamed the Great Demon King, is a member of the Zongzheng Song and Dance Troupe, and Tang An also likes a singer. If the voice is not suitable, Tang An would have invited him to sing for "Mysterious Superstar".

Tang Andao, "Beijing Satellite TV wants me to help you in the Spring Festival Gala next year. If I don't have time, I really want to ask Mr. Tan to help me with the finale."

Tan Jing smiled and said, "Since Director Tang invited me, I will definitely help."

Tang An shook his head and said, "But I don't have the time, and the company wants to film."

The CCTV Spring Festival Gala invited Feng Xiaogang to go, hoping to sweep away the decline of the previous two years.

Beijing Satellite TV is actually very knowledgeable, and wants to invite Tang An to direct a Spring Festival Gala. Taking advantage of Tang An's reputation, he wants to have a wave with the four first-line satellite TVs in Hunan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangning, and Dongfang.

"Haha, it's a shame for Director Tang to be the director of the Beijing TV Spring Festival Gala."

A familiar voice came from behind, and Zhang Hongsen, director of the Film Bureau, came over.

"Don't let Director Li hear what Mr. Sen said, or you'll think I'm playing big cards." Tang An laughed.

The boss of the film bureau came, except for a few big names, the others were not as casual as Tang An, and they all greeted each other with some restraint.

Zhang Hongsen nodded slightly, looked at Tang An, and said with a smile, "Director Tang is still afraid that Director Li will misunderstand, so why don't you help?"

Tang An said helplessly, "It's not that you don't know much about Senju. I'm still filming "Mystery Superstar" and preparing for "Operation Red Sea". After that, I won't even have a day off for more than a year."

It's not that I'm afraid of a capital TV station, even if it's the capital, it's just a second-tier TV station.

In the second half of last year, the director of Jingcheng TV Station passed away due to illness. Guo Degang, the old enemy of Jingcheng TV Station, also wrote a doggerel satirical poem on Weibo, and accompanied it with a picture of the deputy big red happy word.

This kind of situation dared to be stubborn, and it also provoked Beijing TV Station to mobilize the China Broadcasting Association to block it.

But banning him is useless, he doesn't rely on the TV station for a living, but a few apprentices have taken refuge in the Beijing TV station.

It is not a good idea for Lao Guo to come from the grassroots to the current situation, and neither side will give in to the other.

Beijing TV Station has a cooperation with Hantang, and wants to invite Tang An to participate in the ban.

He didn't participate until he was full, and besides, he was not in the same industry as him.

After chatting for a few words, Zhang Hongsen said in a low voice, "It is also an attempt to find Feng Xiaogang as the director this time. If the effect is good, you may find a director from the film industry to participate in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala in the future. If you have an idea, you can fight for it." one time."

Originally, Tang An, Zhang Yimou and others were also suggested this time, but Feng Xiaogang has one of his biggest advantages. He was born in comedy, which just fits the atmosphere of the Spring Festival. Isn’t the Spring Festival Gala just to make the audience happy.

Tang An's heart moved, directing the Spring Festival Gala was new.

But it's not a good thing, and you can't decide everything by yourself. The constraints are too big, and there are many things and troubles.

"Thank you Senju, but I'm sure I won't be free these two years." Tang An shook his head and said.

"Think about it for yourself, there are some benefits in it."

Zhang Hongsen didn't say much, Tang An was really busy, managing such a big company, and still making movies every year.

After chatting for a while, Zhang Hongsen walked away.

Tang An chatted casually with the Director of the Film Bureau here, while some actors nearby could only watch and wait for Zhang Hongsen to leave before talking to Tang An.

Wang Xiaoming came up with Yang Ying, "Happy New Year, Tang Dong."

Yang Ying also said very obediently, "Hello, Director Tang."

Looking at the couple in a red suit and a red dress, Tang An smiled and said, "You guys are really festively dressed, when are you going to get married?"

The male and female friends in the entertainment industry are the most unreliable, but Tang An knew that they would get married in the future, so he just asked casually. Anyway, there is nothing to talk about. You can't praise someone's wife for being beautiful, so Wang Xiaoming should have an idea.
Wang Xiaoming glanced at Yang Ying and said, "We are going to wait another year."

Tang An said, "Congratulations, then I have to eat your wedding candy."

Wang Xiaoming quickly said, "It must be delivered to Director Tang."

"But Xiao Ming, you are getting married soon, and your career is still so uneventful. You even went to pick up a TV drama about love in the Republic of China."

What Tang An said made Wang Xiaoming feel a little ashamed. In the Mesozoic Era, his achievements on the big screen were one of the highest. He was the second male lead in "The Wind", the first male lead in "Chinese Partner" and won the Golden Rooster Best Actor. Overshadowed Deng Chao, Chen Kun and others.

As a result, now, Chen Kun, Deng Chao, Liu Ye, and Huang Bo all starred in box office hits, and he was the only one left to suffer.

Although he had a miserable time on the big screen, acting one after another, but now Wang Xiaoming is full of confidence.

"Tang Dong, I didn't have any good scripts before that. I still have four films released this year. The box office of the two films "Taiping Wheel" and "White-haired Witch" must not be bad. It's my turn to stand up." Wang Xiaoming spoke with confidence.

"Taiping Wheel" is the Chinese version of "Titanic". Although "White-haired Witch" is not a big IP, it is also well-known. It also stars him and Fan Binbin, and is produced by Xu Ke, who is good at martial arts films.

".Then I'll wait and see if your acting skills have improved in the past few years."

Tang An has nothing to say, this Wang Xiaoming has never received any good films.

After chatting with everyone, he turned his head and saw Wen Zhang, Bai Baihe and his wife were also on the side.

Unfamiliar with them, they are still Ah Li's people, Tang An didn't say anything to them.

I congratulated Wang Xiaoming on her marriage before, but now I can't wish them a divorce.

(End of this chapter)