From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

Bob Iger was slightly stunned:

He hadn't anticipated Anson's shirt, breaking free from constraints with a rebellious rock spirit, flamboyantly unrestrained yet understated and reserved; the nonconformist spirit, difficult to accurately describe in words, became a captivating sight.

He hadn't anticipated Annie's mishap either, her naive clumsiness possessing an endearing charm, utterly devoid of princess etiquette, yet this awkward blunder somehow perfectly complemented the film, adding a touch of drama to the premiere.

Even more so, he hadn't anticipated Anson's quick thinking; originally only intending to greet Annie, he seized the opportunity, handling the accident with knightly grace, the minor incident unexpectedly igniting a media frenzy, with reporters relentlessly snapping photos.

One surprise after another, yet they cleverly sparked a flame.

In a fleeting moment, the gasp of surprise was still on his lips, yet admiration had already crept onto his brow, and then a burst of applause and cheers erupted around him, steadily growing in intensity.

Clap clap clap.

Hoo hoo hoo.

The surging enthusiasm was completely unrestrained, the noisy atmosphere filled with laughter and whistles, even the reporters present couldn't help but applaud—

They were all seasoned veterans, capable of discerning truth from falsehood at a glance.

Occasionally, distribution companies would deliberately stage accidents for publicity, even communicating with the media beforehand to fabricate news; such cases were not uncommon, and the reporters were accustomed to them.

But what was happening before them was different.

The reporters could tell that the accident was genuine; Annie and Anson were both startled, but Anson's quick reaction controlled the situation and comforted Annie, turning the crisis into an opportunity, unexpectedly creating a positive effect.

The shutters clicked relentlessly, capturing this rare moment.

Watching the scene unfold, a knight and a princess, Anson, with his rebellious rock spirit, was clearly not a prince, but with the will and strength of a knight, he became the princess's guardian; who wouldn't want to capture that?

No one, of course, no one would.

Thus, the El Capitan Theatre welcomed the first wave of enthusiasm at today's afternoon premiere, the excitement fully ignited.

Bob, who was about to step forward, abruptly slammed on the brakes, stopping in his tracks; the surprise had barely surfaced when his gaze fell upon Anson, scrutinizing Anson's unconventional white shirt, a surge of frustration stuck in his chest, his mind filled with expletives.

However.

Immediately following, he witnessed the frenzy of the crowd.

Those girls who came to attend the princess tea party were all caught up in the frenzy, holding their hands to their hearts, watching the scene with envy and excitement, wishing they could be Annie, appearing in Anson's arms.

Ah, ah ah ah.

Madness, unstoppable madness.

Bob was taken aback: This?

"…A knight?" A surprised voice came from his ear, the tone rising at the end.

Bob turned his head to look, "What knight?"

The other person didn't answer, raising a hand to point at Anson.

Bob was a beat slow to finally react.

The "Princess Diaries" premiere red carpet, which everyone thought would be uninteresting, lacking star actors and big-name guests, a princess tea party was simply not enough to attract attention, Julie Andrews was the only highlight, like children playing house, purely a childish affair.

Yet, no one would have expected the series of climaxes.

First, Anson appeared, once again becoming a hot topic with his unconventional attire.

Then, the encounter between the knight and the princess, a famous scene born from an accident.

Finally, there was Julie Andrews's appearance, undoubtedly igniting a frenzy, even though people were mentally prepared, already anticipating that Julie's appearance would spark a discussion, the actual situation still far exceeded expectations—

The girls who came to attend the princess tea party, the reporters who came to cover the premiere, the guests who came to attend the red carpet, even the parents who brought their children to join the fun… seeing Mary Poppins and the Reverend Mother emerge from childhood memories again, they couldn't help but get excited.

Cheers and applause, the entire venue thundered, welcoming the "Queen's" arrival with the highest honors.

Even Anson and Annie were slightly inferior to Julie in comparison.

Julie's topicality and attention still exceeded people's imagination.

"Julie Andrews Returns to Disney, Half a Century of Promise Awakens Classic Memories."

"From Princess to Queen, Julie Andrews Remains the Perfect Existence in the Fairy Tale World."

"After Ten Years, Julie Andrews Returns to the Mainstream Film Scene."

"'Mary Poppins' Appears at the El Capitan Theatre, Showcasing Magical Magic Again."

"Knight Guards Princess, From Film to Reality, 'Princess Diaries' Premiere Writes Disney Fairy Tale."

"Anson Wood, Unconventional Appearance, Once Again Becomes the Center of Fashion Discussion."

"Disney's Princess Tea Party, the First Live-Action Princess Appears on the Big Screen."

Bustlingly, powerfully dominating the screen—

Completely not inferior to "Rush Hour 2."

New Line Cinema's premiere, crafted with countless efforts, successfully ignited the topic, preemptively leading the focus of the North American box office in the first week of August.

However!

Disney reaped the benefits silently, the official press releases that had already been arranged were still released as usual, the topical reports generated by the premiere's accident erupted like a volcanic eruption, overwhelmingly occupying the audience's vision.

Moreover, thanks to the promotion of "Rush Hour 2," when the media reported on this work, they would also mention "The Princess Diaries," which was released in the same week, forming a new wave of publicity.

Little by little, the promotional momentum of "The Princess Diaries" actually surpassed it, rising steadily amidst a wave of astonishment, praise, and surprise, the sluggishness and disadvantages that Disney had worried about did not appear.

Unexpected, absolutely unexpected.

At least, now the audience already knows that there is such a movie, and it is released together with "Rush Hour 2"; anyway, the target markets of the two works are not the same, even if they compete head-on, they will not steal each other's audience, if operated properly, it is likely to be a win-win situation.

Then, now it depends on the quality of the movie—

No matter how lively and turbulent the publicity is, it is only considered successful if the audience is willing to go to the cinema.

The vision returns to the premiere again.

Inside the El Capitan Theatre, the seats were full, the media, the audience, and the creative team were all seated, as the lights in the screening hall slowly dimmed and went out, the rustling discussions disappeared, and all eyes looked forward.

Annie was a little nervous and a little expectant, about to see herself on the big screen for the first time, and couldn't help but squeeze her palms with sweat.

Turning her head, Annie saw Anson's slightly tense profile, swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and then Anson also turned his head, the two exchanged a look, equally nervous and equally curious, reflecting each other's faces.

Involuntarily, smiles crept onto the corners of their mouths.

And then.

The movie began.