Huayu started as a lecturer at Beijing Film Academy

In order to find a high-end premiere venue for "Ball Lightning", Zongheng Pictures spent a lot of money to rent a giant-screen theater.

If you want to save money, you can just show it in an ordinary beach cinema like other low-budget movies, but that will not have enough publicity, and it is too low-key.

The red carpet at the entrance of the Lumiere Cinema. This place hosts the opening and closing ceremonies, the main competition unit, and the premieres of some big-name movies. It is also the red carpet we see most often on the Internet.

It is now 7 pm on the 18th. According to Cannes regulations, audiences attending the premiere from 7 pm to 10 pm must wear suits for men and formal dresses for women. Bags are not allowed (women can carry a small one), and the premiere If you are attending a ceremony, you are not allowed to take pictures on the red carpet. If you stay too long, security will rush you into the venue.

However, celebrities in domestic entertainment are used to entertaining themselves. Some artists who are not very knowledgeable were expelled by on-site security because they walked "slowly." Zhang Ziyi, Fan Binbin, Zhang Yuqi, and Jing Tian all experienced this.

Unless you have players like Cheng Long and Gong Li, you can sometimes even enjoy the treatment of clearing the field.

The popularity of this premiere and whether it wins awards will also determine whether "Ball Lightning" can enter the European and American markets. As the former senior director of Tianchao District of Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures, Zhang Miao is responsible for the overseas distribution of the company's films. Channel, he told Gu Zhongyu that the distribution agency in Europe and the United States has basically been negotiated. It depends on how successful we can be this time.

It is unlikely that "Ball Lightning" will be released in major theaters in North America, but it is no problem to cooperate with some small theaters and DVD distributors. Although the money is not much, it is better than nothing, and it can also be regarded as laying a solid foundation for Zongheng Film's future overseas expansion. Base.

Since Gu Zhongyu has spent a lot of money, there are still quite a few media reporters here today, and many famous film critics have also been invited. However, they are just here to support them. If the movie is not good, it will be difficult to force them to do it. Bravely.

Unless of course...you add money!

The first people who came to the Lumière Hall were the main creative staff of the crew, Gu Zhongyu, Guo Fan, and Yang Mi in the front, and behind them were some domestic friends who came to help support the scene, such as Fan Binbin, Gao Yuanyuan, Qin Hao, Hao Lei, and Zhang Lanxin et al.,

Fan Binbin was wearing a gorgeous look again today, but she was not as high-profile as wearing a dragon robe, but a porcelain-patterned dress with patterns of the four ancient beauties painted on the hem. She walked on the red carpet to show the beauty of the East.

This sister really loves to walk on the red carpet. Even though Cannes has nothing to do with her this time, she still has to force herself to do it.

However, even if these people were added together, they would not have as much weight as the guests who came to support them later.

"Wow, it's Jackie Chan!"

Brother Cheng Long is still very well-known internationally. When reporters who were just doing their work saw Cheng Long coming, they all swarmed over to take pictures. Cheng Long, who was dressed in Chinese tunic suit, also smiled and waved to everyone.

I originally thought that this was the biggest guest today, but immediately after, another familiar figure appeared on the red carpet at the door. The person was wearing a black suit and had an unshaven beard, but he could still vaguely see that he had once been a handsome man. The style of a handsome man.

Leonardo DiCaprio!

People in China usually call him Little Li Zi. The arrival of this person surprised the onlookers. As a Chinese, it is normal for Cheng Long to come to help Tianchao Film. I didn’t expect that Little Li Zi, the most popular Hollywood superstar, would also come to support him. !

The reporters became even more enthusiastic, and even many people in the screening room next door gathered around.

Gu Zhongyu was also very happy to see Xiao Lizi. In front of many reporters' cameras, he took the initiative to step forward and hugged each other.

"You are actually here, my friend."

"Of course I will keep what I said, Gu, I just didn't expect you to be shortlisted for Cannes so soon. It seems that my evaluation of you is correct."

Gu Zhongyu and Leonardo met when they collaborated on "Inception". Although he didn't play many roles in the movie, as a screenwriter, he still communicated frequently with other actors. He and Leonardo DiCaprio also interacted frequently. Mixed.

After learning that Leonardo was in love with OPPO's Blu-ray equipment, Gu Zhongyu also acted as a middleman and asked BBK to invite Xiao Lizi to endorse their products, becoming the most famous spokesperson for the OPPO brand.

This incident also further deepened the friendship between the two, so after Xiao Lizi learned about his visit to Cannes, he took the initiative to ask Gu Zhongyu if he needed to support the scene. Of course, Gu Zhongyu was eager to ask for it.

"How is it? Is the water gun fun?" Gu Zhongyu asked in a low voice.

"Hahaha! As you said, it's really fun, especially when you see those models being chased around with my water gun. Next time you come to the United States, we can go together."

Out of bad taste, not long after they met, Gu Zhongyu told Little Li Zi Amway about the interesting features and many ways to play with the water gun. Unexpectedly, Little Li Zi really listened to it, so Leonardo held the water gun and was half-naked. Photos of chasing and playing with friends were quickly captured by the media.

In the picture of him playing with a water gun, compared to his great looks and figure when he was young, he really let himself go. His hair was sparse, his face was full of stubble, his appearance was slovenly, and he had a big beer belly... which made him the most famous figure of the year. Celebrity meme.

Just as the two were about to enter the cinema, there was another commotion from behind. Gu Zhongyu looked back and sure enough, she was here as promised, Ms. Sharize Theron!

Although he is not as well-known as Leonardo DiCaprio, Shalizi’s popularity is not inferior to him at all, and she is a genuine Oscar-winning actress. After so many years, Leonardo DiCaprio has not yet become an Oscar-winning actor!

"Hi! Gu, I didn't expect you to be here, Leonardo." Shalizi was quite surprised to see DiCaprio, but considering that the two had collaborated on "Inception", it was not surprising.

"Salize, are you Gu's friend too?"

Xiao Lizi was very surprised. Although the two had never worked together, Shalizi was a relatively low-key actress in Hollywood. He didn't expect that Gu Zhongyu could still have a relationship with her.

Shalizi wore a tassel dress with slits to the thigh today, which showed off her tall figure and eye-catching golden hair color. Even Leonardo and Gu Zhongyu, who are over 180 meters tall, are more powerful in their aura. Don't fall in love with her,

This is the style of Queen Sai, similar to the domestic superstar Gong Li.

The support of three consecutive international superstars has boosted the atmosphere of the scene, and also made the ordinary audience almost crowd the screening hall. Judging from the effect, the premiere is already half successful. Now we can see the reaction after the movie is finished.

The host of the premiere finally calmed down the fans' excitement, and then at Gu Zhongyu's signal, director Guo Fan walked to the stage with a microphone in hand.

It was also the first time for him to encounter such a big scene. After trying to calm down, he began to promote the premiere of the movie: "I am very happy that everyone can come to the premiere of "Ball Lightning" today. This is my first movie. The filming process for a film shortlisted for international awards was very difficult and a very interesting experience. Here, I would like to thank our actor, producer, screenwriter and investor Mr. Gu Zhongyu, and the original author Mr. Liu Cixin. Without this Without you, the birth and success of this movie would not have been possible... Finally, I hope everyone will like "Ball Lightning" and give us your support and suggestions. Thank you!"

After Guo Fan praised Liu Cixin and Gu Zhongyu, he also promoted the movie, handed the microphone to Gu Zhongyu, and walked off the stage at the speed of light.

This is the home of foreigners, and Gu Zhongyu, who is famous in China, can only come here to make himself familiar. After talking about some routine nonsense, "Ball Lightning" officially started its premiere in Cannes.

The lights in the screening room went out and the reporters' cameras were put away. The logo of Zongheng Pictures appeared on the big screen. This is the new LOGO after the reset. It is an animation of soldiers killing soldiers on a map during the Spring and Autumn Period. Then it freezes and slowly emerges as a concrete logo. It still looks quite impressive. of.