Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

"On the Road" has entered its first full day of release, and Ning Hao and the creative team started the road show.

Within half a month, the "Awkward Journey" team will travel to several major cities across the country and communicate face-to-face with movie fans in major theaters.

Roadshows are a regular promotional tool for Hollywood movies, but they were still a new thing in China in 2005. Shanhe was also dragged by Zhong Lifeng to participate in the first roadshow in Beijing.

Shanhe met the long-lost creative team of "On the Road" backstage at the Xidan Cinema.

After chatting with Ge You for a few words, Shanhe walked to Ning Hao. Ning Hao looked at Shanhe and said with a smile: "I still have to deal with you Zhong Lifeng. She can actually pull out a nerd like you. I'm so surprised! "

"What they said makes sense. I have to get familiar with these scenes sooner or later. It's better to get used to them earlier. She also said that the writer should put aside the pretentiousness. The director has the obligation to cooperate with the publicity. I can't refute what she said!" Shanhe responded with a wry smile. .

Ning Hao responded sympathetically: "Zhong Lifeng is really courageous. With the current domestic film market and such a large investment in publicity, we are the first after "Hero", and the large-scale road show is also the first for a domestic film. I have the feeling It feels like success or failure!”

"No, it's not like that. The reputation of "Unfortunate" is very good, the appeal is enough, and the publicity is good, you don't have to worry about the box office. There is no problem at all if it breaks 100 million, you are just a mediocre person!" Shanhe Lao Shen responded. road.

"The result didn't come to fruition, and I still can't let go. The box office thing is so weird that sometimes I can't judge it with common sense!" Ning Hao shook his head and said, "Let's not talk about it anymore. It's all released. Let's listen to everyone. Destiny, how was the post-production of "Bottom Hot Girl"? I didn't have time to visit the team when you were filming the live action. How did you feel during the editing? How would you rate yourself?"

Shanhe picked up the water glass on the table and took a sip of water before replying: "I just finished the preliminary editing, and I think it's not bad, with a passing level of 60%! This time I got a taste of being a director. It tasted bitter, but the aftertaste was long and sweet. , directing is indeed a challenging profession!”

"Haha..." Ning Hao joked with a smile, "This time you have fallen into a trap. It will be difficult to get out!"

"I have no intention of jumping out. I wish I could dig the hole deeper and bigger, as long as I don't bury myself!" Shanhe continued.

"No one can bury you!" Ning Hao glanced at Shanhe and asked, "Has the soundtrack composer for the movie been selected?"

"No! Did you introduce me?"

"I just met two young musicians. I like their music very much. "Bottom Hot Girl" is an inspirational movie for youth. It should be more in line with the taste of young people to have young musicians score the music!" Ning Hao replied.

Shanhe asked with great interest: "You can give it a try. What are their names and do they have contact information?"

"Their names are Chen Xi and Dong Dongdong. They are a young couple. I have their phone numbers and will give them to you in a moment!"

"You are really timely!" Shanhe said to Ning Hao with a smile.

"After all, I am also your senior, so I have to help you!"

"Then I have to thank you, senior, for your concern and concern!"

While the two were teasing each other, Wang Baoqiang finished communicating with the host and came over to say hello to Shan He.

"Boss, you're here like this, are you still using it for publicity?"

Shanhe turned to look at Wang Baoqiang and responded: "Why are you calling me boss? You always call me by my name. Don't follow Yang Liuhuangbo's example and just call me by name from now on! I am the screenwriter of the movie. You, Mr. Zhong, can insert holes in every opportunity." , can you let me go!"

Wang Baoqiang touched his head and said with a smile: "I listen to you!"

Ning Hao looked at Wang Baoqiang with a silly smile on his face and said: "The two Hengha generals signed by our company are really lucky generals. I really like them. I want Huang Bo to take the leading role in the next part. What do you think?" ?”

"When did you become so fast-paced? Now you are thinking about your next drama. Does Huang Bo know about it?" Shan He asked unexpectedly.

Ning Hao smiled and replied: "President Han of China Film has always asked me to make a film for China Film and cooperate with our Chuhe. I have said it several times, but I really can't refuse. Aina and Xiaojun wrote a crazy story I feel that the story of the series is pretty good and it shouldn’t be a loss. Let’s just film it next year. Huang Bo is quite suitable to play the leading role. I haven’t told him yet!”

"Now the two pillars of our company have finally been put in place, Lao Ning, you are really their boss!" Shanhe responded happily.

"I don't dare to take your credit. Didn't you appoint these two? Baoqiang, you have to join in the fun!" Ning Hao turned to Wang Baoqiang, who was grinning beside him.

"I listen to the director. It's not good to act in a play. Director, if my character knows martial arts, what I learned in the Shaolin Temple is useless. What a pity!"

"Haha..." Shanhe and Ning Hao both laughed at Wang Baoqiang's words.

Shanhe smiled and replied: "Baoqiang, you really have never forgotten about playing the role of a hero. Don't worry, I will definitely make your wish come true in the future!"

Wang Baoqiang touched his head and smiled coquettishly: "I just like Li Lianjie. I have liked martial arts movies since I was a child!"

"What are you talking about? You're smiling so happily!" Ge You also finished his work and came over.

"Teacher Ge, you're done!" Shanhe replied to Ge You, "I'm talking about protecting my strength. He always thinks about making martial arts movies."

Ge You patted Wang Baoqiang's arm, "He has really practiced. I saw him getting up every morning on the set to practice. He is definitely a real Kungfu. He can fight like a tiger with flying colors. Shanhe, you have good vision. Baoqiang can do both." He endures hardships, has a talent for comedy, and is also good at kung fu. Xiaogang and I like this kid very much!"

"You have to rely on Teacher Ge to take more care and support!" Shanhe responded politely.

Ge You waved his hand and answered: "With you Chuhe Film and Television standing behind, it's my turn to take care of him. Baoqiang has a bright future. This time in "People on the Road" I almost killed Xiaogang." , looking at this publicity posture, your confidence at Chuhe Film and Television is not low!"

"That's not because you joined us. Even in terms of comedy stars in China, you may not have the same appeal!"

"Shanhe, you really knocked me to the sky!"

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While several people were joking and chatting, the movie also ended with the laughter of the audience.

The audience, who originally wanted to leave, stayed after being informed by the cinema, and were pleasantly surprised to see the film's creative team arrive in front of the stage.

Seeing the two protagonists who had just made them laugh standing alive in front of them, the audience burst into cheers and applause.

Directors Ning Hao and Shan He came on stage one after another, pushing the atmosphere to the highest point.

The host began to ask questions to the creative team. Within half an hour, several people gave simple answers about the formation, production and highlights of the film. Although they did not say much, the audience still listened with interest.

Then came the audience question and answer session. The audience was very enthusiastic and raised their hands to ask questions to the creators.

Several main creators answered many questions from the audience, and Shanhe was one of the most frequently asked.

"Shanhe, you have written two comedy scripts in a row. Do you plan to develop into comedy in the future?"

"Well, I am indeed optimistic about the prospects of comedy movies in China, but my personal directing career has just begun, and I still have many questions about the future. Comedy movies will be an option, but not the only one. I should try more type!"

"Shanhe, I'm a fan of your book. When will "Bottom Hot Girl" be released?"

"Haha, you are trying to steal someone else's limelight. Today is the audience meeting of "Awkward". We will talk about "Bottom Hot Girl" later!"

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"Shanhe, people on the Internet say that Wang Baoqiang is your cousin, is it true?"

"Pfft~" Shanhe looked at Wang Baoqiang with a smile and replied, "I solemnly declare that Wang Baoqiang and I are not related by blood. He is two years older than me. Besides, anyone with an eye can tell that this is false at a glance. My appearance Much taller than him!"

Ha ha…

After asking questions, many viewers came to several celebrities with their ticket stubs to sign autographs, and several people fulfilled the audience's autograph needs one by one.

This audience meeting was quickly posted online by the audience. Many netizens posted the ticket stubs signed by several main creators, which triggered a heated discussion on the Internet.

"I'll go, is there such an event? I also went to see a movie, why didn't I encounter such a good thing!"

"This event is great! Let the creative team and the audience meet directly. It looks so sincere. It should be like this!"

"When will there be such an event again? Chuhe Film and Television should announce it!"

"Eager for autographs!"

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"This kind of activity where you meet the audience directly is called a road show. It is the method used in Hollywood movies. It seems to be the first time in our country!"

"Chuhe Film and Television will launch road shows in major cities during the Spring Festival, and dozens of audience meetings will begin one after another. Please pay more attention!"

Chuhe Film and Television is still guiding the direction of this topic. Various portal websites have successively published the entire process of this audience meeting, with many pictures.

This method of publicity, which is new in the domestic film market, quickly got fans and people talking about it, which invisibly increased the film's exposure and expanded the potential audience of "The Lost Road".

The effect of the road show was unexpectedly good, which made Ning Hao and others' trip to the capital more intensive. Shanhe also participated in several road shows in the capital.

Since its release, "Unexpectedly" has topped the domestic box office rankings.

Five million on the first day, 10.5 million on the second day, and 12.5 million on the third day!

With the arrival of the Spring Festival holiday, the box office of "Awkward" has begun to soar!

The theme of Spring Festival travel coupled with hilarious comedy is really suitable for the atmosphere of the Spring Festival. Chuhe Film and Television's gamble is about to be a big success again.

The major domestic film companies are watching Chuhe Film and Television eat a lot of food, and their hearts are bleeding. There is no way they can let Zhong Lifeng dominate the Spring Festival next year. The Spring Festival schedule is about to start!

No matter how other competitors gnash their teeth, Chuhe Film and Television's internal momentum is high, and the box office trend of "Awkward" has given them great confidence and encouragement.

Thinking about the high bonuses during the release period of "Crazy Stone" last year, the employees seemed to have been given a beating, earning half a year's salary in ten days. How many times does this happen?

Three days after the film was released, reviews from film critics began to be published in various media.

"There is true love in the world. Absurdity is accompanied by warmth all the way. Ning Hao and Shan He bring us a different road movie. From the source alone, "On the Road" has gained more than half of the success foundation. Spring Festival Transport It is the largest migration event of human groups in the world. No domestic filmmaker has paid attention to this legendary journey of returning home before..."

"The play is suspected of plagiarism. In terms of plot and play structure, "On the Road" is similar to the 1987 American movie "Planes, Train and Automobiles" (also translated as "Planes, Trains and Automobiles", also translated as "Have a Happy Journey") is very similar. Shanhe has exhausted all his talents, so much so that he is going to plagiarize the ideas of Hollywood movies..."

"… While Ning Hao brings joy to the audience, he also reflects on some practical social issues, such as wealth distribution, wage arrears, etc., which has certain practical significance. After joy and laughter, we carefully reflect on it and still feel that It will bring people reflection and…”

"囧 is also a kind of joy. I looked it up in the dictionary. The Xinhua Dictionary describes the word like this: 囧, pronounced as jiǒng, originally means "brightness", an ancient Chinese character, but Shanhe has given this word a new meaning. It Like a frowning human face, it is given the meaning of depression, sadness, helplessness, embarrassment, and embarrassment by Shanhe. Is this what Shanhe thinks: despite facing various difficulties, the future is still bright..."

"The Lost Road" is a decadent work of the new generation of Chinese films. Film is not just entertainment, it is an art that expresses emotions through pictures. Abstract emotions are concretized, blurred or sublimated through the screen. The empathy you feel from it, the reflection you feel, what is there in "A Man on the Road", besides a bunch of boring jokes about shit and shit, what else is there..."

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Film critics were rarely polarized, and supporters on both sides began to debate online.

How should the future of Chinese films go? Which is more important, business or art, and whether the two can coexist harmoniously? These topics were mentioned one by one.

Controversy is the best way to attract attention. "Awkward" had a box office explosion during the first Spring Festival holiday.

Fifteen million eight hundred thousand! It has already approached the single-day box office record of 17 million for domestic films set by "Hero".

The total investment of "Hero" is claimed to be 40 million US dollars, while the investment in the production of "Journey to the Road" is only 15 million yuan. Including publicity and distribution expenses, it does not exceed 40 million yuan. The size of the two Not on the same level at all.

Now "The Journey" is approaching this record step by step, which is a big surprise for domestic movies!

Large investment is not the only way to save domestic films. Small and medium-sized films can burst out with extraordinary energy as long as they have the opportunity.

If the success of "Crazy Stone" is just an accident, the box office explosion of "Awkward" is enough to prove that this is not an exception. You can imagine the encouragement this brings to young directors in China!

As the director of the two films, Ning Hao and screenwriter Shan He have also become famous in the film industry, and Chuhe Film and Television is even more likely to catch up.

The box-office explosion of "Unfortunately" allowed Ge You to completely consolidate his position as the "King of Comedy" in China.

Wang Baoqiang, who benefited the most, has soared into the sky. If "A World Without Thieves" only made him stand out, "Unfortunately" has already allowed him to leave a deep impression on the public and enter the upper echelons of the film and television industry. A-list male stars are not far away from him!

The box office of "Unfortunate Journey" fell back on the fifth day, reaching 14 million. It was not as strong as Chuhe Film and Television expected to continue to rise, but the idea of ​​taking advantage of the entire Spring Festival schedule has become a fact.

Major theaters have adjusted their screening schedules, and the film schedule ratio of "Immortal on the Road" basically accounts for close to 90%. There are even some theaters that only show "Immortal on the Road" for the entire show!

The schedule of several literary and artistic films was reduced to the minimum, which made the sixth generation director angry!

Well-known sixth-generation directors such as Jia Zhangke, Zhang Yuan, and Lou Ye have begun to speak out, roaring at the unfair treatment of literary and artistic films by domestic theaters.

"Give art some space, we need sunlight and water!"

"Movies are not vulgar jokes, they are noble art. To abandon art for profit is a tragedy for the whole society!"

"The audience's aesthetic needs to be improved. Chinese films are on the verge of death. The differentiated treatment by theaters has accelerated this process..."

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Ning Hao and Shan He were also implicated. They regarded Shan He as an alien and Ning Hao as a traitor. They ridiculed and despised the two. In their mouths, the two became the number one sinners of Chinese movies!

The addition of the sixth-generation director has made the film review debate of "The Lost Way" more intense. Art and commerce have become mortal enemies in the movie. Art or commerce has become a single-choice question in the debate!

However, these factors still make the film's box office success unstoppable. On the 29th of the twelfth lunar month, a full week after the film was released, the weekly box office accumulated to 84 million!

"Unfortunately" has been a great success, and the Spring Festival schedule has officially started. It is foreseeable that there will be fierce fighting during the Spring Festival next year. Major film companies have already begun planning to snatch this big cake!

Shanhe stayed with his grandparents at home, fully experiencing the happiness of the melon-eating people, and he was even more dismissive of the sixth-generation director's criticism!

Well, as long as you have your art, the Chinese film industry will not care about it, nor will it affect how many people's livelihood and employment will be affected. The commanding heights of film's cultural promotion are just thrown away to others. I really don't know what to say!

If you have the ability, just make a high-grossing art film to prove your point. Without the support of commercial films, art films, no matter how brilliant they are, are just stubborn failures and have no meaning!

It's New Year's Eve, and the whole family is still busy preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner as in previous years. The men kill chickens and ducks, and the women prepare various ingredients.

The supplies in the capital are naturally richer than those in my hometown. Not only chicken, duck, and fish, but also various other ingredients can be seen at home.

Prawns, crabs, beef, mutton and other various ingredients are enough to keep the family busy for a whole day. This is of course a happy busyness, and Shanhe's whole family enjoys it very much.

The most leisurely ones were Qiu Chuxi and Doudou. They were very excited and walked back and forth in the courtyard. They couldn't stay for a moment!

Xie Meiyu looked at her daughter with disdain, who was acting coquettishly next to her grandma, and then went to flatter her master, and said, "The cooking skills passed down from my mother's family have to be discontinued here. My mother told me at the beginning that there is such a thing No matter how hard it is, I will be able to survive with this skill, but now I don’t know if I should force Xixi to learn it?”

Master Xie looked at Qiu Chuxi who was having fun in the yard, and replied with a smile: "Times have changed. If your child likes you, just teach her. If she doesn't like you, don't force her!"

Grandma also said from the side: "You still need to be taught how to cook. Girls always have to support their husbands and teach their children. If you can't cook well, it will be difficult for you to live in your husband's house in the future!"

"Mom, what you said is good. I think so too. I will let Xixi learn from me next year. If she doesn't obey, she will be beaten just like my mother beat me!" Xie Meiyu glared at her daughter.

At this time, Shanhe came in carrying the plucked duck and asked with a smile: "Mom, you are going to do something on New Year's Eve. Who are you going to slap?"

"Your sister!" Xie Meiyu answered her son with a smile, "I have to let your sister learn to cook next year. As she gets older, she has to learn what she needs to learn. She doesn't look like a girl when she is crazy all day long!"

"How to learn? Do you still want Xixi to become a chef?" Shanhe said with a smile, "Nowadays it is popular for boys to cook for girls!"

"Then you mean you want to learn! Xiaohe, I was just about to ask you, what's going on with you and that Hathaway? Do you have any plans to get married? If not, break up quickly and find another one. Your age is almost here, and we are all waiting to have grandchildren and great-grandchildren!" Xie Meiyu's urging for marriage came easily.

Now the words were deep in grandma's heart. She didn't wait for Shanhe to reply before she said: "My dear grandson, your mother is right. Your father and I are waiting to hold our great-grandson. It's wonderful to think about it. I'll help you when the time comes." You take care of your grandson!"

Master Nai also looked at Shanhe with expectant eyes.

Shanhe's scalp went numb for a while, enjoying Qin Haiyang's treatment so quickly!

"I'm not yet twenty-one years old, and I'm not even under the country's legal age. Grandma, we can't violate the country's laws!"

"The legal age is twenty-two. Aren't you happy? Let's talk about it first. Marriage is not just about a meal!" Xie Meiyu chased after her.

Shanhe looked at the three elders who looked expectant, and replied with a wry smile: "Didn't you talk about Xixi learning to cook? Why did you turn to me so well!"

"This is important to you! Let me tell you first. Nowadays, it is popular among you young people to become single aristocrats. This is not acceptable in our family. It doesn't matter if you don't want to get married early. You have to bring me a grandson in two years!" "Xie Meiyu said, staring at Shanhe with full aura.

"Oh my god, you are encouraging your son to violate social morals!" Shanhe looked at his mother dumbfounded and responded, "You are thinking too early. If we don't talk about this during the New Year, what will we have for the New Year's Eve dinner?" "

Xie Meiyu looked at Shanhe and said, "Don't even think about getting away with it. Haiyang's parents are so worried that they shed tears. I don't want to be like them!"

The teacher's wife looked at Shanhe and was speechless, and said with a smile: "Okay, Meiyu, don't push too hard, there are still two years left, take your time, let's talk after the New Year!"

"Listen to my wife, Xiaohe, you have to be confident. Come on, put the duck on the table!" Xie Meiyu said calmly.

Shanhe put down the duck in his hand, "My dad is still waiting for me to kill the chicken!"

After saying that, he quickly fled this place of right and wrong. Shanhe was really a little afraid of his mother. She was the boss at home!

The three elders looked at each other and laughed out loud when they saw Shanhe fleeing from the kitchen at a loss.

Shanhe looked at his sister who was having fun with Doudou in the middle courtyard, Qiu Chuxi, you have to make more noise and draw all the mother's attention, brother, it's up to you!

After a chatting and laughing New Year's Eve dinner, the family still sat in front of the TV waiting to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

Shanhe paid tribute to book fans on his online blog.

Since the last incident where Xiao Bailong was beaten, Shanhe would interact with book fans on his blog when he had time.

They are probably daily greetings, and they will also briefly answer questions from some book fans.

In just half a year, the number of hits on his blog has exceeded 8 million. This was in 2040. This number made Sina President Wang Yandu call it terrifying!

At the request of book fans, Shanhe posted a photo of his family's New Year's Eve dinner. In addition, Shanhe also posted Doudou's private photos on his blog.

Rows of comments and likes immediately appeared on the bottom, and qualified book fans began to post their own New Year’s Eve dinners on their blogs.

Shanhe's unintentional move triggered a wave of New Year's Eve dinner competition in the blogosphere!

"Look at the four plates and eight bowls at my house. This is the authentic Beijing New Year's Eve dinner. Let me introduce it to you. The cold dishes include croquettes, pork head meat, soy pork elbows, mustard dumplings, bean paste, pork skin jelly, etc., and the hot dishes include braised pork. Meat, sweet and sour pork ribs, braised chicken..."

"Here comes the Northeastern New Year's Eve dinner. The first course is pork chops, the second course is pork ribs and beans stewed with corn, and the third course is red sausage platter..."

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“Cantonese people’s New Year’s Eve dinner must include boiled chicken, large pot vegetables, and braised prawns..."

Shanhe watched the competition among netizens and smiled as he asked his family members to come over to see the specialties of New Year's Eve dinners in various places.

The whole family was suddenly attracted by the home-cooked delicacies from all over China. The charm of the Internet has connected the whole country, and even grandparents can't help but praise it.

"It's true that a scholar can know the affairs of the world without going out!"

"It looks very fresh, dear grandson, where is this mountain city? It looks very prosperous?"

"Grandma, the mountain city is in the west. I stayed there for two months. It's similar to our hometown. It's all mountains..."

It wasn’t until the Spring Festival Gala that everyone turned their attention back to TV from the Internet.

During the Spring Festival Gala in 2005, Andy Lau's song "Gong Xi Fa Cai" became a Spring Festival repertoire in stores across the country.

In the following ten years, the melody of this song could be heard everywhere in the country, and it became really popular all over the country.

The girls from the Disabled People's Art Troupe moved the whole country with their "Thousand-Hand Guanyin". Twenty-one deaf and mute actors performed the dance vividly, creating an endless, ever-changing and shocking visual impact.

Everyone in Shanhe's family clapped and applauded when they saw it!

Han Hong's song "Heavenly Road" also sings about the longing of mountains and rivers for the snow-covered plateau. The train will soon go directly to the plateau, and the natural chasm will become a thoroughfare. It will soon become a dream place for many people!

The Year of the Rooster finally arrived amidst the sound of firecrackers in the tape recorder, and Shanhe ushered in the eighth year of rebirth.