The Best Director

Chapter 165 "The Ninth District" is here!

In the neatly arranged living room, on the screen of the flat-screen TV, Wang Yang, who was wearing a beige plaid shirt and jeans, and Robert Downey Jr., who was in a brown shirt, were sitting on the red sofa, both smiling; Conan O'Brien sat behind the wooden table next to him, which was the scene of the TV show "Late Night Talk Show". m reading network)

After finalizing the theatrical version of "The Ninth District", Wang Yang began to participate in some talk shows invited by the distribution department. Although viral marketing is often effective, these mainstream publicity channels are also needed, and a considerable part of the audience still Only learn about movie information from print media, TV programs, etc., and choose who to watch.

In fact, these promotions of "The Ninth District" have been carried out very early, like the head of the art department Patrick Tatopoulos, the art designer Kevin Kavanaugh, the visual effects supervisor Richard Kidd, the computer production director Shaw En - Walsh, as well as Robert - Downey Jr. and other film creators are running around. Not only North American cities, London, Paris and other box office centers can also see them.

As the director, producer and the biggest star, Wang Yang naturally has to do his part. He has done countless telephone interviews and website interviews, and recorded several well-known and unknown talk shows, and "Late Night Talk Show" is one of them.

"That day scared me to death. I was driving and saw a street sign. There should be advertisements for skin care products, beautiful shoes, diet pills..." Conan O'Brien listed them with hand movements, and finally said helplessly: "Everything that drains men's wallets." Wang Yang shrugged on the sofa and said, "Oh, you should be happy that there are no aphrodisiacs."

The audience in the audience suddenly burst into laughter, and Evelyn Barry, who was watching the TV screen on the sofa in the living room, also burst into laughter. On the screen, Conan O'Brien reacted quickly and said with a smile: "It's nothing to be happy about, then I can live with that kind of thing. Anyway, I didn't see the ad, and there's a $10,000 bounty posted there for the capture of aliens, what the hell is that?"

"The advertisement of "Men in Black 2"." Wang Yang said calmly, but nodded with certainty. Before the words finished, the audience burst into laughter. Downey spread his hands pretending to be surprised, and Conan couldn't help laughing. Evelyn, hugging the sofa pillow, looked up and laughed, picked up the remote control and turned up the volume, his talk show is always so interesting

The audience laughed for a long time before Conan stopped laughing and said, "That advertisement looks like a government slogan, like a no-smoking sign. But then I can see those slogans everywhere, bus stops, parks , the chairs on the side of the road, I even went to the bathroom, oh my god" He looked at the audience with a frown and said: "I wonder if it was posted in my home, I did that, detailed Checked around the house. Can't I live without aliens?"

Wang Yang on the screen smiled and said: "I think so, the alien is the guy with the most contracts in Hollywood, you can see him at least three times a year.

He smiled before talking about the viral marketing of "District 9": "That's very interesting, mainly because we want to give everyone a strong sense of substitution." Although you know it's fake, you will be more involved, and you will be more able to appreciate the fun and charm of this movie.

He shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "It's like "Ghost Story", it gives everyone fun and experience that ordinary horror movies can't give. It's a pity that there is only one time, ha, now it's different from a few years ago..."

""Ghost Story"?" Evelyn laughed suddenly, watching TV and shaking her head, her ears covered by her blond hair turned hot and red. Four years ago, she was 14 years old. At that time, she saw some "spiritual homicide" and "evil spirit possessed murder" on the Internet. She believed it to be true. The DV movie will be released.

On the first day of the first week, she and her brother Fulton went to the designated theater to watch the show. In the end, she was so frightened that she didn’t know what happened. When she woke up, she was in the hospital. I heard that she was paralyzed and almost died. It's her experience.

Evelyn coughed and moved her body, and continued to look at the magical Yang on the screen. At that time, Lionsgate also invited her and Fulton to play in Santa Monica, Los Angeles for a few days; then, the truth of ghosting surfaced, and it turned out that everything was a trick of an 18-year-old guy. She was very surprised and angry at first, feeling that she was being played by someone, but soon felt that the guy was so powerful.

There is no way not to feel that way, because half a year later there was a movie "High School Musical" that all the girls in the school were talking about, and she began to like this amazing director; , followed by "Juno" that made her a die-hard fan of Fantastic Young. Although she loves Juno to death, she never thought of imitating early pregnancy; isn't it enough that she was almost scared to death?

Now four years have passed and she is 18 years old, but Fantastic Young is only 22 years old, but it seems to grow up with her, it's a strange feeling that Fantastic Young is not far away, he is also from San Francisco, and she lived with him in high school The school Lincoln High School, he has become the legend of Lincoln High School, the most famous senior, everyone knows him, and his high school story is also passed down.

Lots and lots of facts and legends, he was great at basketball, he won a photography award, he was the prom king, he was a playboy with a lot of girlfriends... She thought the girlfriend was a fake, otherwise how could he be with Jessica so long? Although Jessica is getting hotter and hotter.

"This movie, it will make you feel..." Wang Yang on the screen thought for a while, leaned on the sofa, looked at Conan and said with a smile: "No, I can't reveal it, everyone should watch it without knowing it. It's the best." Conan said with a disapproving expression, "Don't you have a guarantee? How can I walk into the cinema with confidence?"

Evelyn waved her hand impatiently, and said to the TV: "Please, isn't Magic Yang a guarantee?" Amidst the booing of the audience, Wang Yang nodded with a smile: "Well, guys, it's wonderful, you guys Will love it, I promise"

"I'm definitely going to watch it." Evelyn jumped off the sofa excitedly, picked up the phone and pressed it. She grew up watching Miracle Yang from a young age. There was no movie directed by him in the whole last year, and a lot of viewers were lost. Movie fun. And now "District 9", she has no reason not to watch it. Fortunately, the R rating is only for those under the age of 17, otherwise it would be annoying to have to be accompanied by parents.

As soon as the phone was connected, she smiled and said, "Ha, it's me, let's go to the movies together on Friday? Of course it's amazing." She went back to the sofa and sat down, smiling, "God, he's so cool. Watching "Late Night Talk Show", you don't know there is him tonight? Haha, I sympathize with you..."

On August 2nd, another weekend kicked off. Countless excited fans flocked to the cinema. "Signs" was released, and "District 9" was released. For the latter, they felt that they had been waiting for a movie. The century is so long, those fans who have participated in several rounds of viral marketing, and fans who have been attracted by the ubiquitous promotional posters, all swear that they will watch it first time tonight and no one can stop it

"Hey, do you want to line up?" Under the hazy night, there was a long line outside the small movie theater, and immature young people were laughing and chatting about something. The blond girls Claire, Janet, and Alison swaggered past the line. Suddenly, Claire saw the girl who scolded them on the day "Sweetheart" was released, and smiled triumphantly: "Hahaha, let's go to see Magic Yang, D-9"

Seeing that the three of them were about to enter the cinema, the black-haired white girl immediately roared angrily, and asked the fat black guard over there: "Why can they go in? It's not fair, it's not fair." The young people around They also jumped up one after another, the team was scattered, and boos were everywhere: "This is illegal, shame on you", "They are the daughters of the theater owner? Even if they are."

"What do you say you are arguing about?" Claire looked at them amusedly, raised the three movie tickets in his hand, and said with a smile: "I bought the tickets early this morning, and I am so proud of me, sisters, let's go in and watch "Part 1" The first scene of District Nine." After that, she walked into the cinema with her head held high, and Janet and Alison smiled at the crowd and followed in.

"See, they have movie tickets." The fat black doorman looked innocently at the speechless young people who had lined up again, and persuaded, "Children, you will see, a movie At least it will be screened for a month, we have two weeks here."

The young people laughed at the same time, and then took their anger out on him: "Clarify, who is the child?", "Dude, don't you know that the movie will be good if you watch it right after it's released?" Hearing this, The black-haired white girl nodded approvingly and cursed: "Watch it tomorrow? The day after tomorrow? Who can tell me I won't get spoilers? Fantastic Young said you'd have the most fun if you didn't know it but those damn things Newspapers, those websites do this all the time..."

"What, the tickets are all sold out?" In a movie theater in Chicago, Cliff Marrow put his hands on the ticket counter and stared at the middle-aged conductor with wide eyes. How could such a big movie theater be sold out?

The white conductor nodded, and said calmly: "Yes, sir, there are still a lot of tickets for "Signs", and a lot of "Men in Black 2", which are also about aliens; but the tickets for "Ninth District" , now only the afternoon and night shows are left, there are still some for the first show, do you want it?"

Cliff Marrow stretched out his hand without thinking, and said anxiously: "Of course, give me the ticket quickly. I don't want to lose the midnight show." Alien Research Center" and "Alien's Secret", now you can't see it on the first day? What you say on the blog is ridiculous.

Seeing the curly-haired young man leaving with a movie ticket, everyone in the back line also snapped up tickets for the midnight show.

A twelve or thirteen-year-old brown-haired girl with an immature face smiled coquettishly at the tall father next to her, "Papa, let's watch "Signs of the Sky" first, and then watch the midnight show of "Ninth District" later, shall we? Her father Hans frowned, hesitated and said: "Alice, if we watch the midnight show, we won't be home until midnight." Alice hugged his arm affectionately and said with a smile, "What's the problem? Look follow me, please"

"Okay." Hans smiled and nodded in agreement, and Alice cheered and said, "YES, so I said you are a Kupapa." Hans asked with some doubts: "But that movie only Robert Downey Jr. is a past star." Alice shrugged nonchalantly, and said, "There is a magician." Hans oh, suddenly smiled and said, "Yes, there is him."

Although there is still some time before the film starts, the audience seats in the auditorium that can accommodate 300 people are already full. Evelyn Barry and her good friend Kelly Doyle are holding a bucket of popcorn Walking into the hall, they found a good seat in the remaining seats and looked at the big screen in front, which was playing a movie trailer.

"It's time to watch." Evelyn Barry smiled expectantly, picked up a few pieces of popcorn and put them in her mouth. Kelly Doyle said with a smile: "I don't know if there will be something funny?" Evelyn rolled her eyes and said, "How is it possible? Are places like slums funny? I'm ready for a heavy heart Already." Kelly said narrowly, "You don't need to be paralyzed again, I don't know how to give first aid." Evelyn raised her head and knocked her back, spread her hands and said, "This is not a horror movie."

The same queuing, the same purchase of tickets for the midnight show to watch all night, the same sitting in the screening hall watching the screen and waiting for the start... These situations are being carried out in 3550 theaters in various cities in North America, and a large number of movie fans are watching. I believe in the brand of "Magic Yang", and I am extremely interested and excited about his sci-fi productions.

There are many people who follow viral marketing all the way, blog posts, make up aliens to take pictures, search for letters, solve puzzles, small games... This is not pure propaganda, these things are entertainment in themselves, they are playing At the same time, feelings for "The Ninth District" have also developed, and many people habitually refresh Christopher Fussen's blog every day.

In recent months, the overwhelming number of posters with slogans such as "Humans Only" and "Aliens Forbidden" have also infected cities and ordinary audiences like a virus.

This is not just happening in North America. Fans all over the world know "District 9" and are ready to watch it in theaters as soon as possible. However, although it is released simultaneously, those cities with too much time difference to catch up with the midnight show will have to wait until the next night after the premiere. Hong Kong, Japan, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South Africa...

Movie fans all over the world are in a state of hunger ready to go.

The premiere of "District 9" was scheduled to be held at the Shenandoah Theater in Los Angeles. On the red carpet from afternoon to night, Wang Yang in a suit joined hands with Jessica in a light blue evening dress; the star of the movie itself In order to save costs and do special effects, the actors of "The Ninth District" all choose cheap and high-quality actors, but this also caused no actor to attract the interest of the media except "addict" Robert Downey Jr.

So Wang Yang invited a group of friends who are in Los Angeles and have time to come to help out, Zachary Levy, Tom Welling, Michael Pitt, Anne Hathaway, Scarlett Johansson, Annie -Darren, Michelle Rodriguez... and Zach, Bradley, Ed, Matthew Forbes from "The Hangover" and other funny foursomes who are still unknown, and the gorgeous and sexy Charlize Theron.

The Will Smith family, who has an unusual relationship with him, was originally invited as guests, but they did not come because of the sensitive relationship with the same type of "Men in Black 2"; neither did Natalie Portman in New York. Come on, it's not that it has anything to do with "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones", it's just that she doesn't want to make a special trip to join in the fun, and Wang Yang doesn't care.

As night fell, the red carpet outside the Shenandoah Theater was empty, only sporadic passers-by and patrolling security staff, and occasionally vehicles drove by on the road outside. At this time, the screening hall of the Shenandoah Theater was full of seats. The "Ninth District" crew and invited guests were sitting in the front seats, as well as family members; a large group of media reporters and film critics in the middle; fan fans.

The movie is about to be screened, and there are still murmurs of conversation in the theater. Wang Yang, who is in the middle of the front row, is looking at the huge screen, his eyes are fascinated. Countless pictures have flashed on the screen for more than a year. Vito slums... He whispered: "It's really not easy." Jessica next to him understood his feelings very well. "The crew of everyone."

Although she knew early on what story this was about, what details and shots it had, she hadn't watched the theatrical version in advance, and he said, "It's interesting to watch it at the premiere." Her face was full of anticipation, watching him smile Said: "I can see the fifth film directed by Fantastic Young soon."

"Be careful of being frightened." Wang Yang said in a rough voice, grabbed her hand, and said with a smile, "I'll take care of you." Robert Downey Jr., who was sitting on the left, picked his ears and interrupted Their one-liners: "Hey, I'm here, should I say something about your performance?"

Harry George, in a large black suit, stared at the screen without blinking. There were many scenes shot by him. Michelle Rodriguez raised the corners of her mouth with interest. Movies will be very depressing, but she can't figure it out, how can a person who can make "The Hangover" be so crazy and funny, how can he be so depressing? The same question is also in the minds of Zach, Bradley, and Charlize Theron.

In the dark sky of New York, in the auditorium full of people, no one noticed that the "disguised" Queen Padmé was sitting in it, and Natalie, who was not dressed like a star, leaned on the back of the chair with her arms folded, He muttered secretly: "Look at how powerful you are, so mysterious that you won't even reveal the content."

At this time, the projection hall suddenly became quiet, and the trailer ended on the big screen. It was temporarily black, and it was time for the screening. Natalie suddenly became focused; Evelyn, Claire, and countless movie fans were all refreshed; in the quiet Shenandoah Theater, the itchy reporters and film critics, Downey, Michelle, Jay Sika...all eyes on the big screen, "District 9" is here

In the dark, a moth flew into the flames, and it came to the beautiful pastoral world of m, under the blue sky and white clouds, flapping its radiant wings, fluttering with beautiful butterflies dance. After playing the opening animation of the flame movie, the 3,550 theaters in North America returned to calm, there was no sound, and there were black and white characters on the screen: "Director: ung-m, starring: bert-wney-Jr..."

This direct introduction method is adopted instead of embedding the acting information into the story screen, because this will minimize the sense of impact.

"We can see that there is a huge alien spacecraft parked in the sky of Los Angeles." After the main items of information are finished, the first screen is the channel, a female reporter with a microphone, and said with a serious face: "It's only been 15 hours since NASA found its tracks. We don't know what it's trying to do..."

The audience couldn't help but secretly praised the reality of the big spaceship. The special effects of these shots are very textured, without any cartoonishness, especially the Hollywood sign is used in the picture. The spaceship in the sky seems to be far away and close at hand. It feels like it actually existed, but that's already known in the trailer.

Many of the background details that followed were first known to them. Although the government urged not to panic, a lot of people have evacuated from Los Angeles. Humans don't know what to do. NASA and the military tried to communicate and try to get closer. The spacecraft seemed to send out a distress signal... After many months of discussions and the public After making the decision, they finally decided to forcibly open the hatch of the spaceship... and rescued the aliens who were about to die. Excited humans cheered and groups of volunteers kept busy.

With the changing of the screen and the deepening of the story, the aliens have changed from the pitiful image at the beginning to all kinds of ugliness, so the attitude of human beings has changed sharply until they are isolated in the first and ninth districts of the desert, but MNU wants to Moved them to the farther and "better" District 10, Wiggs, played by Robert Downey Jr., the field director of District 9, led his men to go out in a mighty manner under the escort of teams of armored vehicles and helicopters. Entered the ninth district.

"The real story is coming soon, isn't it?" Natalie was full of interest. She took some popcorn and gnawed on it. She looked at the people next to her, and saw that they were all engrossed.