Beijing, poly Grand Theatre.
In the past decade, due to the rapid development of the film market, cinemas in Beijing have sprung up, the number has soared several times, and the number of screens has more than doubled.
However, in the eyes of the old people in Beijing, poly Grand Theater is undoubtedly one of the best cinemas in their mind. This grand theater with a history of 60 years is located in the downtown area of the center of Beijing. It originally took into account the functions of cinemas, theatres, conference halls and so on. After several times of reconstruction and renovation, its scale and equipment are different from those in the past.
Due to its history, location, fame, versatility and its own style, many films, including domestic and foreign blockbusters, are premiered at the poly Grand Theater.
At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, the premiere of "Xiaoao Jianghu" was also held in poly Grand Theater.
The main hall of poly grand theater can accommodate 500 audiences. Chenfei media did not publicize the premiere and did it quite low-key.
The guests invited at the premiere were mainly industry colleagues of Chenfei media, friends in the circle of Lu Chen and Chen Feier, media representatives, filmmakers and so on.
Although only 10 media were officially invited, the premiere has not yet started. A large number of media reporters have come uninvited to seize a favorable position in the poly Grand Theater and set up long guns and short guns.
Lu Chen, who came out to welcome him personally, was surrounded by people. If not the security of the scene is awesome enough, I'm afraid he will be drowned by these reporters.
"Lu Chen!"
"Mr. Lu Chen, I'm a reporter from Xinying. May I ask..."
"It is said that the pre-sale of Xiaoao Jianghu is only more than 40 million. Is this true?"
"Lu Chen, martial arts theme has been regarded as box office poison. So do you still adhere to the original prediction of the box office of Xiaoao Jianghu?"
"Lu Chen..."
Dozens of reporters are clamoring, eager to put the microphone into Lu Chen's mouth, and the questions they raise are not all friendly and harmonious, but more aggressive questions.
Seeing this posture, Lu Chen knew that if he didn't speak, it would be difficult to deal with it.
He thought for a moment and raised his hand to the reporters to be quiet first.
These reporters are all veteran. At first glance, they know that Lu Chen has something to say. They immediately tactfully shut their mouth and just desperately extend the microphone to Lu Chen, so that their own logo on the microphone can appear in the most prominent position of the camera.
Lu Chen has met many reporters in recent years and has also dealt with a wealth of experience. He pointed to one of them.
The other party immediately asked excitedly, "Hello, Lu Chen, I'm the reporter of daily entertainment. Can you tell me the current pre-sale results of Xiaoao Jianghu?"
Lu Chen answered frankly, "it's more than 40 million at present, and it's estimated that it's less than 50 million tomorrow."
The box office pre-sale data, like the box office data, can't be concealed. Because there are open channels to query, there is no need to hide and make jokes.
In fact, the reporter of "entertainment every day" already knew the relevant data, but he took the topic and heard Lu Chen's answer. He immediately asked, "the pre-sale of less than 50 million means that the total box office is difficult to exceed 500 million. Can you say that your original prediction at the boot ceremony was wrong?"
What journalists like most is controversial topics. It's nothing like slapping face in public. It's already very euphemistic.
Lu Chen's fame is too great. He has always been with the wind and water since his debut. He has achieved great success in all aspects and has never failed.
For reporters, there is no freshness in reporting Lu Chen's success. Only Lu Chen's frustration can make them excited. If Lu Chen can be irritated by this, it would be perfect!
However, this trick really has no effect on Lu Chen.
He smiled and said, "if you say that my previous prediction was wrong, I still insist on this mistake."
"Insist on making mistakes?"
The reporter's chin was almost shocked: "do you still insist that Xiaoao Jianghu can win a box office of 1 to 1.5 billion on the National Day?"
Lu Chen shook his head: "national day alone is definitely not good. My prediction is the total box office."
Originally, the reporter of "entertainment every day" had made a detailed abdominal draft and prepared quite a lot of topics, but he didn't expect Lu Chen to be so stubborn and decisive that he couldn't keep up with his later words.
He couldn't keep up, so others asked: "Lu Chen, why do you think Xiaoao Jianghu can create a miracle and reverse the audience's impression of martial arts films?"
Lu Chen said with a smile: "of course, with the intentions and efforts of all the cast and staff of Xiaoao Jianghu, I believe this film can bring you a completely different viewing experience. In fact, it is most appropriate for the audience to verify it by themselves!"
The rhythm is wrong
The reporters around Lu Chen didn't make any stimulating remarks from Lu Chen's mouth. Instead, they felt that he had brought the rhythm.
They didn't come here to help promote Xiaoao Jianghu!
However, Lu Chen didn't give them another chance. He raised his wrist, looked at his watch and said, "time is almost up. Excuse me first. Thank you. We'll talk next time."
Speaking, he turned and walked into the theater, ignoring the calls of the stupid reporters behind him.
Lu Chen is very clear that no matter how much he says, he will not change other people's inherent ideas. Only iron facts can break all doubts, so there is no need to waste time now.
At this moment, many guests who came to the premiere gathered in the lobby of the theater. Drinks and refreshments were also prepared here to entertain the guests. Many people were chatting in twos and threes.
Chen Feier took Tian Tian and came over. The latter flew to the capital yesterday and specially came to attend the premiere and lived in their home.
Lu Xi also followed and said, "people have come almost, you can start."
Lu Chen nodded: "let's start. Let's go in together."
It's finally going to start!
He took a deep breath and felt a little uneasy and confused.
And this feeling has not appeared for a long time.
Maybe the recent pressure is a little big, maybe the film carries too many expectations. It will soon face the test of the market, just like students entering the examination room of the college entrance examination!
At this time, Chen Feier took his arm.
Lu Chen turned around and saw Chen Feier's beautiful eyes shining.
Trust, support and encouragement
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