Chapter 1 The Spring Breeze
Beijing, Wanda International Film and Television City.
"Detective Chinatown" screened.
Teacher Chen is answering reporters’ questions.
“…I am very confident in this movie, whether it is quality or box office, I guarantee that the audience will be very satisfied!”
"Why are you looking for a baby to play Tang Ren? Actually, when I was creating the script, I was thinking about the baby. When we were still filming "Soldier Assault", I made an appointment with him that I will be a director in the future and he will be my actor."
Teacher Chen knows the audience very well and the media very well. He knows how to say it will satisfy the media while also satisfying the audience.
There is no doubt that the topic of friendship between the "Soldiers Gang" is still prosperous.
The original "Soldier Assault" really had a great influence on everyone. Although it was not as good as "My Fair Princess", Chengcai and Xu Sanduo are still the most memorable memories in the hearts of many viewers.
"Detective Chinatown" is of course a good movie, especially the prefix of this movie is made of two domestic words!
This movie fully exposes Teacher Chen’s ambitions in movies, and whether it is the fight, funny, or suspense, it is worthy of a big book.
Although it is obvious that it is meaningful to learn from other movies, Teacher Chen is indeed quite talented to be able to mix so many elements together and produce effects.
It's done a good job in publicity.
Tong Liya has a good relationship with many Mango TV hosts. Teacher Chen led the entire "Detective Chinatown" crew to "Everyday Upward", which has a good publicity effect.
Various roadshows were also well conducted. In addition, Teacher Chen learned from the lessons from the movie version of "Beijing Love Story". During the filming of "Detective Chinatown", treating the media as tender as the spring breeze. According to many media, when "Detective Chinatown" was filmed in Thailand, many domestic media went to visit the set for interviews. Teacher Chen not only provided food and accommodation, but also occasionally asked about his well-being!
Of course the media gave him face.
When promoting, we will naturally report more and try to guide the better.
Therefore, on January 1, 2o16, on New Year's Day, the box office of "Detective Chinatown" on the first day of release was 92 million, but it did not exceed 100 million.
It’s already very good. After all, Teacher Chen has only directed one movie. The logic of "Northern Ireland" is not clear, and many people subconsciously resist bad movies!
On the day of the release of Chinatown, "Old Cannon" and "The Dragon Search" have not diminished popularity.
Moreover, the screening of "Detective Chinatown" is only 27%.
So Wanda's ability really needs to be improved. His two sons, "The Dragon Search" screening was cut off by half by "The Villain Angel". Finally, "The Villain Angel" was weak after all, and still accounted for 10% of the screening!
On the release date of "Detective Chinatown", the volume of the films was almost the same as "Old Cannon" which has been released for a week.
But good movies, especially good commercial movies, are appreciated by some people after all.
The next day, the box office of "Detective Chinatown" soared directly to 140 million.
On the third day, there were still 120 million!
While the box office performance is more powerful, the reputation is also very good.
The ratings of both major movie websites exceeded 8 points.
Perhaps the audience's expectations for Teacher Chen are not very high. After watching "Detective Chinatown", they thought it was really good. While there were dense laughs, they did not make people feel that they were not deliberately making you laugh, reasoning and suspense. At least the audience did not realize until the last moment that the real murderer had someone else and respect the audience's IQ!
Teacher Chen is completely popular.
A bunch of Chen Chui suddenly appeared.
"I finally know why Tong Liya married Chen Sicheng. This guy is really talented!"
"Chen Sicheng, the next master!"
...
Facing Chen Zan who suddenly came up, Chen Sicheng accepted it all.
This movie was originally his hard work, and the praise of netizens and audiences should of course be attributed to him.
As for the movie's powerful star lineup, Wang Baobao, Tong Liya, Xiao Shenyang, Chen He, and Xiao Yang, he chose to ignore it!
The propaganda of the Magic City Station, Teacher Chen accepted an interview with the host.
"Of course, I have read all the mystery novels mentioned in it, otherwise I wouldn't have quoted them casually."
"I have always wanted to make a series of movies. The mystery detective series is undoubtedly the best choice. RB has Conan and the UK has Sherlock Holmes. I think our Chinese big screen should also have our own detectives, so I created these two characters."
"Why is it called "Detective Chinatown"? Because many scenes in the movie are unlikely to be born in China, and the domestic censorship system is too strict. If I transplant the story background to Chinatown, it will be much easier."
"Is it a reference to "Chinatown Veteran" directed by Shen Lin? Except for the background examination, there are no other aspects."
"Haha, "Chinatown Veteran" is of course a good movie. Even if you look at it now, it is a very good commercial movie..."
Teacher Chen’s face was a little overwhelmed. This host always compared Shen Lin’s “Chinatown Veteran” with his own “Detective Chinatown”!
To be honest, Teacher Chen did not think that Shen Lin was so great at the beginning. Whether it was "33 Days of Love Break" or "The Girl We Chased Together in Those Years", including "The Veteran in Chinatown", from the director's perspective, it is common and there are almost no difficult scenes.
Until he made "Interstellar", "Carol", and especially the movie "Carol", it really tested the director's ability to control the camera and light.
As for "Interstellar", Teacher Chen has never figured out how that thing was shot!
But "The Veteran of Chinatown" is really not worth mentioning in his opinion.
It's nothing more than the subject matter.
In addition, with the promotion in place, Shen Lin has a strong box office appeal. In fact, there are not many surprises in the movie itself, and he can even shoot it!
"Box office estimates? Of course, I hope the higher the box office, the better. In fact, on the three days of New Year's Day, the box office of "Detective Chinatown" was close to 400 million, which means that the audience likes this movie. I'll make a bold prediction. I estimate that the final box office of "Detective Chinatown" should reach 100 million."
After Teacher Chen answered, neither the audience nor the host said anything.
In fact, in most people's eyes, the quality of "Detective Chinatown" is worthy of the 100 million box office.
"Let's interview Tong Liya, Yaya, what do you think of Teacher Chen's "Detective Chinatown"?"
"Ah! Cough... Of course it's very good. Thank you Director Chen for making me so beautiful!"
Tong Liya was lowering her head and thinking about something. When she suddenly heard the host call her name and quickly responded.
"Director Chen? Yaya, you weren't all before..."
"That's a must, of course my wife is the most beautiful!"
What else the host wanted to ask, Teacher Chen's face was a little unnatural and hurriedly took over the conversation.
"Kiss one! Kiss one!"
Chapter completed!