China Entertainment Times 1999

Chapter 250: New movie, promotion! (Please subscribe!)

After the interview, Lin Xuan returned to the courtyard.

He lay on the bed and exhaled the system panel and began to select the movies to be shot this year.

He promised Fan Xiaopang and Gao Yuanyuan that they would be given roles in the new movie.

Lin Xuan found it troublesome.

Instead of making two movies, it would be better to just make a movie with two female protagonists.

Eat two for one fish.

He checked "Double Heroine" in the filter box and set the points range.

Movies that meet the criteria appear in front of you instantly.

The number is not large, there are only a dozen of them in total, and some of them are quite familiar.

There is "Painted Skin" by Brother Xun and Zhao Yanzi.

"Youth" by Miao Miao and Chuqian Zhong.

"July and Ansheng" by Zhou Dongyu and Ma Sixun.

Movies with two female protagonists all have one characteristic.

That is, the role of the male lead has been severely compressed, and the character design is basically not outstanding.

Lin Xuan didn't care much about this.

He currently focuses on commercial films and thinks more from a director's perspective.

As long as the movie has the potential to become a hit and attract audiences to the cinema, that's all.

As for the characters and scenes, he really doesn't care.

After searching for a long time, Lin Xuan finally selected a suitable movie - "The Dark Side"!

This is a 2011 Spanish low-budget thriller that was screened at the Berlin Film Festival.

This movie can often be seen in future online self-media selections of the top ten thrillers.

The story takes place in a mysterious villa.

The girlfriend of a symphony orchestra conductor has disappeared, leaving only a video message.

The conductor's search was fruitless, so he went to a tavern to drink away his sorrows, and fell into a new relationship with the tavern waitress.

The waitress moved into the mansion, but she felt something was wrong with the house. There were always strange noises in the bathroom.

The conductor shrugged it off, but the waitress began to pay attention and even suspected that it was the ghost of his ex-girlfriend.

Until one day, she picked up a strange key in the bedroom.

It turns out that this villa was built during World War II, and its original owner was a Nazi officer.

In order to escape the post-war liquidation, he built a secret room in the villa, and the entrance to the secret room was a mirror in the master bedroom.

The ex-girlfriend had a conflict with the conductor, and learned this secret during a conversation with the original owner's wife.

So she secretly hid in a secret room and disappeared for a few days to test her boyfriend's heart.

However, she accidentally left the key to the door outside and was completely locked into the secret room.

This secret room cost a lot of money to build and has extremely strong soundproofing effect. No matter how she slaps or cries, her boyfriend, who is only separated by a mirror, can't hear anything.

The secret room is uninhabited all year round, except for a few expired cans.

The faucet was rusty and the water flowing out was very turbid.

What made her even more desperate was that it didn't take long for her boyfriend to get a new girlfriend and perform the origin of life in front of her.

Fortunately, the waitress noticed something unusual and discovered the truth through the slight fluctuations in the water surface of the basin.

But the moment the key was inserted into the door lock, she hesitated.

The waitress comes from an ordinary family, so she is lucky to fall in love with the conductor.

Once she opens this door, the happy life in front of her will completely collapse.

After a moment's hesitation, the waitress decided to ignore her cry for help.

The plot of the movie is cleverly conceived.

There is no bloody scene at all, but the suspenseful plot and thrilling soundtrack make the audience shudder.

The final point is pointed at the dark side of human nature, making the audience feel extremely frightened.

This kind of movie suits Lin Xuan very much.

He bought the movie script and then made drastic changes to the original plot.

The first is the identity of the male protagonist.

The conductor of the symphony orchestra is a bit unclear, but it is better to be more straightforward and become a big star in the entertainment industry.

My ex-girlfriend’s identity was a fashion designer, but she changed her identity to a makeup artist.

The two met while filming, and the makeup artist became the underground lover of the big star.

Waitress turned bartender.

The original owner's identity as a Nazi was changed to a patriotic entrepreneur during the Republic of China.

In order to rescue the anti-Japanese elements and help them avoid Japanese raids, a secret room was built in the villa.

Lin Xuan stayed up late to revise the script.

Although it's only a first draft, the movie is already ready to go.

…………

He sent text messages to Fan Xiaopang and Gao Yuanyuan, asking them to come over in the evening, and then went to bed.

It was already evening when I woke up.

Lin Xuan was eating dinner when the sound of a car engine came from outside.

"You don't answer my phone calls, what do you want from me?"

Gao Yuanyuan came over and sat at the dining table.

"Didn't I promise you a role before?"

"Has the script been written?"

"Well, I was too lazy to prepare two movies, so I simply wrote a script with two heroines."

Gao Yuanyuan complained helplessly: "The way you are lazy is really weird. No, Fat Fan is coming later?"

"Yes."

Gao Yuanyuan rolled her eyes: "Where's the script? I'll just take it home and read it. I don't want to meet her."

"That won't work. After reading the script, we still have to discuss which role to play."

Gao Yuanyuan brought her face closer and said in a flattering tone: "My dear, I want to play the female lead!"

"I've already said it's a two-female movie, not one female and one female."

Just as he was talking, Fan Xiaopang came over carrying a satchel.

Gao Yuanyuan's expression suddenly turned cold and she sat upright.

Fan Xiaopang frowned and said, "Why is she here too?"

"I didn't learn this from you. They all come to me for resources, so I might as well get you together."

Fan Xiaopang felt a little dissatisfied, but he definitely couldn't get angry in front of Gao Yuanyuan.

"Who is the first girl?"

Lin Xuan didn't bother to explain anymore, so he took out the script and handed it over.

"For a movie with two female protagonists, you should read the script first and then talk about it."

"First come, first served, I'll see first."

Gao Yuanyuan reached out and took the script.

Fan Xiaopang didn't argue with her, he just sneered, put down his bag, and sat down at the dining table to eat with Lin Xuan.

"I'm starving to death. I ran to three commercial performances today and my feet are sore from standing."

She took off her high heels and put her feet directly into his arms.

"You can rub it for me."

Lin Xuan threw his foot back angrily.

"It's time to eat!"

Fan Xiaopang chuckled, causing Gao Yuanyuan to glance at her dissatisfied.

Half an hour later, Fan Xiaopang put down his chopsticks, and Gao Yuanyuan also finished reading the script.

The two exchange seats.

Gao Yuanyuan sat over and asked with a smile: "Who do you think is more suitable for me to play?"

"It's all right."

"Then I want to play the role of a makeup artist who is locked in a secret room."

The bartender's final act of giving up saving people was too selfish and too dark.

From a character perspective, her character is more fleshed out and more realistic.

But these kinds of roles are tricky for actors.

If you don't act well, the audience will scold you for your poor acting skills.

The acting is so good... just look at Feng Yuanzheng and Li Mingqi.

"Let me say it first, this movie has two female protagonists, so there is no need to worry about the casting issue.

As for the roles, you two can play anyone, so...it's up to you to discuss it. "

Gao Yuanyuan said no more, she just hoped that Fan Xiaopang would like the role of bartender.

But Xiaopang is not a fool. After reading the script, she also wanted to play the role of a makeup artist.

The two looked at each other with fierce eyes, neither of them willing to give in.

Lin Xuan scratched his head and suggested: "How about this? It's rock, paper, scissors, and whoever wins gets to play the makeup artist."

"it is good!"

"can!"

"Rock, paper, scissors!" "Rock, paper, scissors!"

First there were two draws, and the third time Fan Xiaopang’s rock beat Gao Yuanyuan’s scissors.

"I won."

Fan Xiaopang said excitedly, his tone full of pride.

Gao Yuanyuan pursed her lips and felt a little unhappy.

"Now that the roles have been determined, you can go back and make preparations."

Not long after the two left, Chen Hong also drove over.

She serves as the producer of all movies directed by Lin Xuan, and this movie is no exception.

"Sister Hong, this is the script of the new movie."

"It's not bad. No one pressed you this year, so you just wrote the script."

Chen Hong sat on a chair and opened the script.

"Who says no one is urging me? The two heroines are nagging in my ears every day."

Chen Hong watched it for a while, then suddenly smiled and said: "The prototype of the big star in the script can't be you."

The star is a scumbag, hooking up with the cast and crew while he's in a relationship with the makeup artist.

After spending time with the bartender, he was still dishonest and was even photographed by the paparazzi.

"He likes the new and dislikes the old, but I want them all. I am much better than him."

"Ha, you have the nerve to say that."

"Am I wrong?"

Lin Xuan sat over and hugged her waist.

"Don't make trouble, I still want to read the script."

"Don't worry about the script. I'll take it home tomorrow and read it slowly."

…………

The next morning, Chen Hong took the copied script away.

Lin Xuan went to Beijing TV Station to prepare to participate in the promotional activities of the "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" crew.

After many discussions, it was decided to screen the drama during the Spring Festival.

There is still a full month before the broadcast starts, but Lin Xuan becomes busier as time goes by.

The producers had no choice but to conduct promotional recordings in advance.

Beijing TV station.

Lin Xuan pushed open the door of the lounge, and a group of senior men were gathering together to chat.

"Director Lin!"

"Good morning, Director Lin!"

"Director Lin, long time no see!"

"Everyone came very early."

Huang Xiaoming, Zheng Guolin, Shi Xiaolong, Wang Baoqiang...

Several leading actors came forward to say hello.

This drama is definitely a man's drama.

There were too many male actors participating in the promotion, and Lin Xuan took a moment to see Qin Lan and Wang Likun.

"Director Lin, I haven't seen you for more than half a year, and you've become handsome again."

"Hahaha, so are you. Not only have you become more beautiful, but you are also becoming more and more star-like."

Lin Xuan stepped forward to hug them.

Promoting variety shows is still the same routine.

Ask questions, chat, show promotional videos, and interact with the audience.

The slightly different thing is that at the end of the recording, the cast and crew will put on the armor in the play.

There is a lot of investment in this drama, and Fu Huadao is well-produced. The crew must make it a focus of promotion.

Lin Xuan's armor is a wild goose feather armor and he holds a pair of golden maces.

He performed a set of kung fu on the stage, and the audience applauded excitedly.

Although Lin Xuan is a male god in ancient costumes, there are many types of costumes.

Armor is a special category. Not only girls like to see it, but boys even more so.

After all, most boys have dreamed of being a general wearing armor and going into battle to kill the enemy.

After recording the variety show, the cast and crew immediately rushed to the airport to fly to other cities for promotion.

Although running for publicity is tiring, Lin Xuan enjoys it.

Because he can sleep with a beautiful woman every night, and he can take turns between them.

"You are so good! I only left the group a few days ago, and you hooked up with Wang Likun."

Hotel room, Qin Lan said breathlessly.

Li Rongrong didn't have many scenes, and she left the group after filming.

Unexpectedly, after she left, Lin Xuan quickly found a new love, and she didn't find out until today.

"It should be said that you were in the group at the time, and you blocked so many opportunities for me."

"Tch, don't think that I don't know. You were using me as a shield."

Lin Xuan laughed a few times and could not refute.

There is never a shortage of beauties around him, but he has high vision and not everyone wants them.

Not only must she be beautiful, but she must at least be a celebrity whose name can be heard in the future.

Among the entire cast, only Qin Lan and Wang Likun met the requirements.

So Qin Lan stuck to him at that time, not giving other actresses a chance, and also helped him block a lot of bad romances.

When she left the crew, Wang Likun took over his job.

"Honestly, who is more beautiful, me or her?"

Lin Xuan thought for a while.

Qin Lan has a unique temperament, like an orchid in an empty valley.

Wang Likun is better in appearance and figure. After all, she came from a dance academy.

"Of course you look better."

"Tch, that's what you told her, right?"

Qin Lan rolled his eyes at him and didn't believe a word he said.

Lin Xuan smiled and said, you are really good at reading people!

…………

The week-long promotion is finally over.

By the time Lin Xuan returned to the capital, it was already mid-January.

The cumulative box office of "Hero" in the mainland exceeded 2.5 million, and he looked down on the audience like a king.

At the same time, a new issue of Time magazine was released.

The cover of the Asian version is the four leading actors from the movie "Hero".

Li Lianjie, Liang Chaowei, Zhang Manyu, Zhang Ziyi.

"Times" has an extraordinary international status, but its sales in the mainland are not even as good as those of third-rate gossip tabloids.

If mainstream media hadn't followed suit, many viewers wouldn't have known about it.

When the contents of the magazine leak out, it gradually spreads on the Internet.

The audience discovered a very serious problem.

There is no Lin Xuan on the cover of this issue!

In this movie, Lin Xuan is only the fourth male lead.

But in the eyes of millions of fans and hundreds of millions of viewers, he is the king of mainland China's new generation of film and television.

It's understandable that he can't compare to Li Lianjie. After all, he is an international superstar and became famous decades earlier than him.

But why was he still outclassed by Liang Chaowei, Zhang Manyu, and Zhang Ziyi?

At least Zhang Ziyi's position must be replaced by Lin Xuan.

Some fans defended her and even sent emails to Time magazine asking them to change the cover character.

As soon as the incident happened, the company received the news and asked Lin Xuan how to deal with it.

Lin Xuan was not in a hurry, and just said calmly: "Let the bullets fly for a while!"

As this matter gradually fermented, many black fans who had been dormant for many years came to the fore.

[Hahaha, Time magazine did a great job! 】

[What qualifications does a mainland TV drama producer have to be compared with these four international superstars? 】

[I just like to see Lin Xuan fans angry! 】

[A bunch of short-sighted frogs in a well, Time magazine values ​​international influence. 】

The anti-fans came out in droves, and Lin Xuan's fans scolded her angrily, but they couldn't find a reason to refute.

In the millennium public opinion environment, even die-hard fans dare not question the authority of Time.

In this way, Lin Xuan fans were frustrated for a week.

Just when the anti-fans were satisfied with the scolding and were ready to retreat.

The new issue of Time magazine is released!

(End of this chapter)