Amid the eager anticipation of the audience, the first promotional video began to play.
This promotional clip, which lasts only two minutes, is like a slowly unfolding epic scroll, presenting the origin of a story 400 years ago before everyone's eyes.
In that deep and dark universe, foreign civilizations came like a surging tide.
In the picture, "Dirty Light", a mysterious alien creature, makes a shocking appearance with powerful attack power and extraordinary ability to transform all things.
As time goes by and the camera switches to 400 years later, the solar system and the earth are split into two in a seemingly cruel but miraculous way, and the grand opening scene of the feature film is frozen.
As the sliced images were paused, many people present seemed to have been cast a restraining spell and were immersed in it for a long time without being able to recover.
This bizarre and extraordinary story background, as well as many novel and unique science fiction elements, attract everyone's attention like a magnet.
People in the industry quickly whispered to each other and started discussing softly and enthusiastically.
The novel settings presented in the opening publicity, such as the alien creatures being set as unique species such as "Dirty Light", were really eye-catching and successfully aroused their strong interest, making them join the game with great interest.
A detailed exchange and discussion was carried out.
The media reacted most quickly. As soon as the video was paused, they all raised their hands, eager to get the opportunity to ask questions by name.
Some of these reporters had cunning glints in their eyes, and they seemed to have conceived a series of questions in their minds that could maliciously create difficulties;
Some of them had expressions of great interest on their faces. Just through this short two-minute opening promotion, they sincerely became very interested in this science fiction movie from China.
Not only the media, but some viewers from home and abroad were filled with excitement. They also raised their hands together with the media, eager to ask questions to Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei, trying to understand more about the story behind this film.
Stories and creativity.
"Call the audience first, and then the reporters." Chu Xuan turned around and suggested.
Liu Yifei lightly covered her mouth, turned around and said, "One Chinese audience, one South Korean audience."
Traditionally, press conferences have traditionally only invited the media and supporting industry insiders, and rarely invited audiences.
In order to expand the scope and influence of the film, this overseas press conference specially invited some audiences at home and abroad to participate.
The couple did not expect that after only the first promotional clip was played, the audience present was more enthusiastic than the media.
Many viewers raised their hands, eager to ask them questions.
It is rare to have the opportunity to go overseas for promotion, and it is also rare to communicate with audience friends overseas about their works, so the couple thought of interacting with the audience first.
Song Yang smiled and nodded slightly, stood up, picked up the microphone and said, "Okay, our first promotional clip is over. Next, the process will enter the interview and interactive session."
His eyes scanned the audience, and he raised his hand to ask an audience member: "This gentleman in a blue shirt, do you have any questions for our hero and heroine?"
In the auditorium area, the face of the young man in the blue shirt who was clicked instantly burst into joy.
A staff member came forward and handed over a microphone.
After taking the microphone, he said excitedly: "Although it is just the beginning, some settings presented in it reminded me of settings in a domestic book. That is "The Three-Body Problem" by science fiction writer Liu Cixin.
Do you know if the opening setting of this movie is based on the setting in the book?"
"For example, if the alien 'dirty light' attacks the solar system, the ripples that appear in the universe are very similar to the description of the 'water droplet battleship' in "The Three-Body Problem". There is also the splitting of the solar system into two, which is also very similar to the "Three-Body Problem"
Two-way foil dimensionality reduction attack in."
"I wonder if that's the case?"
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei looked at each other and couldn't help but marvel at the overseas Chinese audience's rich knowledge reserve, profound cognition, and even more meticulous observation. From just the two-minute opening scene, they could understand some of the story settings.
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Chu Xuan made a gesture with his eyes and asked Liu Yifei to answer this question.
Liu Yifei picked up the microphone, looked at the young man in the blue shirt, nodded slightly and said: "Yes. Teacher Liu Yi, one of the film's screenwriters, proposed this "The Three-Body Problem" based on the work of teacher Liu Cixin when the story began to be created.
settings."
"However, although there are references, the things presented in the movie are very different from the settings in the book."
"For example, the two-way foil dimensionality reduction strike in "The Three-Body Problem" compressed the solar system into a plane, while in the movie it split the solar system into two."
"For another example, the image of water droplets in "The Three-Body Problem" is the weapon device of the Three-Body Man, but in our movie it is the body of an alien creature."
After Liu Yifei finished speaking, she gently put down the phone.
The young man in the blue shirt nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, just like you said, although there are references, they are also creative and different designs. I just think the two are similar, so I raised this question. Thank you for giving me the answer."
Confused."
The young man in blue shirt was very polite and bowed slightly to Liu Yifei.
"You're welcome." Liu Yifei responded softly.
Seeing the staff reaching out to indicate that they were about to take back the microphone, the young man in the blue shirt hurriedly seized the moment and finally said: "Although I have only read the opening chapter, the picture effects, picture quality accuracy, strange settings and what it brought to me are all
Mysterious and unknown color…”
"It made me feel that this movie must be very good. It also made me feel that the film industry in my motherland has developed so rapidly that I can hardly imagine it. I am also proud of it."
"When this movie is released next month, I will definitely watch it and support you and the film culture of the motherland!"
After speaking, the young man in blue shirt returned the microphone to the staff.
The overseas Chinese and Chinese friends nearby applauded for his sincere words.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Hearing what he said, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei's faces glowed with glory, and both husband and wife said sincerely: "Thank you for your support."
When Zhao Xue finished translating their conversation in real time, the South Korean people present couldn't help but burst into applause.
Although there are some conflicts in the humanistic environment between the two countries, the expression of patriotic words expressed by this overseas Chinese audience when watching his country's movies overseas is worthy of everyone regardless of nationality.
To appreciate this behavior.
"This lady in the white dress." Song Yang then named a South Korean audience member.
The lady in the white dress was filled with a happy smile, and after taking the phone, she said: "I said I was shocked."
"From the beginning, the very advanced lens language was used to show the darkness near our solar system, which gave me a deep sense of loneliness. It turns out that the earth we live on is so lonely."
"When alien life invades the solar system, whether it splits the solar system into two and creates a huge sky, or a disaster like a vast sky fire descends on the earth, and magical and terrifying alien life appears on the scene."
"These special effects pictures gave me a strong and exciting visual impact."
"I feel the same as the friend just now. Although I have only watched the opening chapter, I think this movie will be an excellent work. No matter what the subsequent publicity cuts are, I think this opening chapter is enough to give me high expectations.
It’s so fresh, I will definitely watch it when it comes out.”
After translating, she heard that South Korean audiences were so optimistic about the movie. Liu Yifei said in Korean with a little joy: "Kang Sang Smita~"
This sentence means "thank you" in Korean. Seeing Liu Yifei so friendly and polite, the smile on the face of the lady in the white skirt became a little wider, and then she returned the microphone to the staff.
However, the South Korean lady did not ask any questions and only expressed some praise for the movie, which made the overseas Chinese present feel very comfortable. However, some South Korean people present were a little unhappy.
"This reporter from the Korean Entertainment Pioneer." According to the arrangement of the couple, Song Yang named a Chinese audience and a South Korean audience, and then casually invited a South Korean reporter to ask questions.
This South Korean reporter is of medium height and slightly chubby.
Seeing that he was named, a cunning look flashed out of the corner of his eyes, and then he asked: "The story was introduced at the beginning, did this story originate 400 years ago, right?"
"Yes." Liu Yifei nodded and replied.
Hearing this, the fat South Korean reporter pretended to be serious and authentic: "As mentioned in the opening story, Chenglong's ancestors and a group of refugees fled south because of the war, and they encountered this change in the world caused by alien creatures.
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"So, looking at the big picture from a small perspective, does the exposition at the beginning of this movie express the humanistic environment of your ancient Chinese country where people were miserable and war was everywhere?"
"Because of this, the aliens can't stand it any longer, so they are sending down heavenly punishment to punish your country, China? As far as the opening chapter is concerned, that's the profound meaning I interpreted. Isn't that right?"
After hearing the translation, the overseas Chinese present were startled at first, and soon their faces were filled with black lines.
It's just a movie. How can it explain that the people of ancient China were in dire straits and there were wars everywhere?
In other words, according to the logic of this reporter's question, he is implying that ancient China was barbaric and absurd.
The overseas Chinese at the scene said that this was really speechless.
Many South Korean people who were originally unhappy with the South Korean lady's compliment just now raised their lips after hearing this reporter's question, as if they were watching a good show.
"I'm sorry. It's not just our reporters, but reporters all over the world are like this. They risk everything for the sake of stunts. Please forgive me if there is anything wrong." Jin Zhenshan whispered to Cui Minzheng, with a very sincere apology on his face. However,
In fact, he was laughing secretly in his heart.
"It's okay, the media is like this, and everyone in this industry knows it." Cui Minzheng replied with a smile, with a relaxed attitude that it didn't matter, but in fact he knew in his heart that the president of the Film Association was also laughing.
Cui Minzheng shook his head in his heart and was not prepared to translate this to Li Hedong, so as not to affect Li Hedden's mood.
Now, everyone is watching to see how Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei will answer to resolve the comical atmosphere of ridiculing their country brought about by this question.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei had already expected that the South Korean media would definitely come to make things difficult for them, but they did not expect that it would come so quickly.
Just the background of the story broadcast in the first promotional clip made the South Korean media find fault.
The problem is, this finding is really ridiculous.
Which country in the world has never had a war in its history? This was originally a normal thing, but it has changed in the media's mouth.
In order to make things difficult for them and create stunts, this reporter really ignored all logic.
The fact that there was a war meant that the people of ancient China were in dire straits? What about the aliens who couldn’t stand it and thus imposed divine punishment?
When the couple heard this question, they were first amused by the reporter's ridiculous statement, and then felt speechless.
The couple looked at each other and communicated implicitly, using their eyes to decide who would answer the question.
Afterwards, Liu Yifei thought for a moment, picked up the microphone, and said softly: "Our movie does not reflect anything in history. The so-called war is just to briefly pave the way for the background of the story. This reporter friend really overinterpreted it. Thank you.
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This is a very common answer and a good way of phrasing this kind of ridiculous question.
However, this reporter was unyielding and would not give up until the two parties involved were not allowed to answer the erroneous remarks.
He asked eagerly: "Your country, China, often promotes itself as a civilization with five thousand years of history. If your movie is just like this, as you said, you made up a background just to pave the way for the story, does this mean that your crew has no regard for themselves?"
What about the disrespect of civilization? Since it is a fabrication, why set the background of the story in ancient times?"
Since it does not reflect any events in history, it means that the ancient background of the movie is fabricated.
Only countries with underdeveloped civilization will fabricate their own history.
And China often promotes its five thousand years of culture. With such a profound cultural heritage, why does it need to make up history?
The reporter's questions became more sophisticated and further made things difficult for Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei.
The overseas Chinese and Chinese people present could not stand it anymore. The young international students were the most impulsive. One female student shouted with dissatisfaction: "You are crazy! Does a movie have to be so serious? Are you watching a movie or reality? Are you watching science fiction?
Or look at history?”
There has always been an iron rule in many Chinese circles. In China, they only feel that here is not good and there is not good, but when they go abroad, they realize that China is really good, and therefore they miss their country even more.
It was not easy to see a blockbuster film from the motherland going overseas. It not only brought them a sense of warmth and intimacy, but also the excellence of the film was evident from just the opening promotion, which made them very passionate.
Unexpectedly, the movie, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei were so difficult for overseas media, which made many compatriots feel indignant and embarrassed.
The female student's words resonated with her compatriots, who all stared at the reporter with dissatisfaction.
Zhao Xue did not translate the female student's words because she was afraid that the translation would cause bad repercussions.
The South Korean people did not hear the translation, so they did not understand what the student said. However, considering the reporter's challenging questions and the student's tone and attitude, they guessed that he was expressing dissatisfaction.
Many people in South Korea did not take it seriously. On the contrary, they became more interested in this question, and there was an atmosphere of just watching the fun and not taking it too seriously.
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Liu Yifei's face. If she were faced with such a difficult situation from the media in China, she would basically just make careless remarks and get over it in a hurry, and the media would not continue to make trouble.
Unexpectedly, the South Korean media is really difficult to deal with. One provocative question is not enough, and they continue to dig deep into gimmicks and possible scandals. It is really unprofessional.
She pursed her lips and suppressed the panic in her heart.
She glanced at Chu Xuan to see if her husband had the talent to solve this problem.
After receiving his wife's look for help, Chu Xuan glanced at the fat reporter in the audience who looked a little proud, feeling disgusted in his heart.
He thought calmly for a few seconds, then picked up the microphone and said: "First, as Liu Yifei said, there is no deep connection or relationship between our movie and the historical background revealed. This is science fiction.
Movies are not historical films, so the issue of respecting history and culture does not exist, I think."
Hearing the translation, the fat reporter opened his mouth, as if he was about to refute.
Chu Xuan was faster and blocked his mouth with a speech: "Second!"
"According to this reporter's question, if we insist on digging into the irrelevant historical background of the movie, then we should dig deeper and analyze it based on the historical documents that should be recorded in both our countries, then..."
"More than 400 years ago, the Ming Dynasty in history was in its later period. Because the Japanese country of that era could not break through the Ming Dynasty's coastal defense line, they used the Busan port of Goguryeo as a breakthrough point and marched into Goguryeo, intending to start from Goguryeo and pass through the offshore sea.
marched into Shandong from the Bohai Sea, and encroached on the Ming Dynasty in China via the land route through Liaodong."
"Because Goguryeo was about to be destroyed, and after asking for help from the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty sent troops to rescue the subject countries, which triggered two major battlefields from Shandong and Liaodong to Goguryeo, one on the sea and one on the land."
"As a result, many people at that time were forced to migrate south."
"If we insist on mentioning this period of history, then the reason why the people went south in the beginning of the movie is this."
"Excuse me, does this reporter have any doubts?"
Liu Yifei, Song Yang and Zhao Xue lowered their heads slightly, all suppressing laughter.
As a reporter, didn’t you say that we fabricated history and that we didn’t respect our own civilization?
There is clearly no historical plot mentioned in the movie. The people going south is just an insignificant episode, just to trigger the origin of the story. You, a reporter, insist on getting involved in history?
So now if you listen, what Chu Xuan said is clear enough, right?
Why did the people go south? It was because the war was right.
Where did the war come from? It was because your peninsula was invaded and was about to be destroyed. It was our Ming Dynasty that came to save you. The war was triggered.
So, what is the core point? It’s because your peninsula failed to live up to expectations! It’s because you were almost destroyed by the Japanese!
Don't you, a reporter, want to explore history? Come and listen to what Chu Xuan says, this is the real history!
Chu Xuan's explanation is very encouraging!
"Chu Xuan is awesome! Beautifully said!" an overseas Chinese praised loudly.
The overseas Chinese present were not even remotely resentful. Everyone was full of energy and a bit interesting because of Chu Xuan's explanation.
The navy of the Ming Dynasty was very powerful, otherwise Zheng He would not have sailed to the Western Seas and traveled halfway around the world.
The Japanese country had always coveted the vast territory of China, but at that time it was unable to break through the Ming Dynasty's coastal defense line.
Therefore, the Port of Busan in Goguryeo was the breakthrough and springboard for the Japanese to invade the Ming Dynasty.
At that time, the Japanese army almost destroyed the peninsula, intending to invade the Ming Dynasty from Liaodong.
It is from this historical root that the Ming Dynasty sent troops to Goguryeo to resist the Japanese, and that the national hero Qi Jiguang was born.
However, there is no history in the movie, and this reporter insists on making things difficult for people in this direction. Now look at Chu Xuan's answer, it is simply a stroke of genius, and it will impress them!
What Chu Xuan said is not only true history, but also perfectly connected with the plot of the movie unexpectedly and cleverly. Even those who are familiar with history cannot refute it.
This wonderful imagination not only shows that Chu Xuan is quick in reaction, but also shows that Chu Xuan has a very good cultural foundation, which is really excellent!
Didn't you, a reporter, say that the film company doesn't respect history? Look at what they say, they don't respect Chinese civilization. They are clearly trying to give South Korea face!
Liu Yifei refused to answer just now, giving you South Korea a chance not to attack your dignity. Who knew that you, a reporter, insisted on uncovering the scars of your country? Now that Chu Xuan has explained it clearly to you, you are slapping yourself in the face.
Does it hurt?
"Hahaha... I'm laughing so hard!" One international student slapped his thigh with joy, and the overseas Chinese compatriots nearby also looked overjoyed.
Seeing the Chinese people present laughing and joking, the South Korean people looked confused.
After listening to Zhao Xue's translation, all the South Koreans turned pale.
The Japanese country almost destroyed their Goguryeo back then?
They Goguryeo turned to the Ming Dynasty for help?
Although there is almost no historical description of this period in the current South Korean history books, the connection between South Korea and the island country is interlinked, and the history books of the island country record this history in great detail, and also say that the peninsula was once their territory.
For them, this is indeed a dark history and a scar.
Chu Xuan announced it, but do you want to resent Chu Xuan?
Liu Yifei had just stopped this topic, but that idiot reporter insisted on asking her questions.
If you don't ask people, why are you so embarrassed now?
It’s really Axiba!
So angry!
"Our movie is not related to any period of history, but the reporter was so difficult and said that the two people on the stage did not respect history and culture, so the two of them were forced to explain it from the perspective of respecting history and culture, such as
Please forgive me if there is anything wrong." Cui Minzheng said softly, repaying the other person with his own way, using the context of just Jin Zhenshan to defend Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei.
After hearing Chu Xuan's speech, Cui Minzheng just wanted to say, the answer was very beautiful! It's so cool!
The corner of Jin Zhenshan's mouth twitched, and he said calmly and kindly as always: "Well done to Mr. Chu Xuan. These reporters should be treated like this. If he hadn't felt insulted, I believe Mr. Chu Xuan would not have answered like this."
"Yes, Mr. Chu Xuan and Ms. Liu Yifei came here with friendliness and love for movies." Cui Minzheng said.
Jin Zhenshan nodded slightly and exchanged a few words, but the two of them stopped talking.
The fat reporter was speechless. He originally wanted to find trouble to attack China, but he never expected that he would be attacking his own country.
Facing the resentful and contemptuous looks of fellow reporters nearby, he really wanted to find a way to slip in, and be ashamed to see anyone.
Song Yang, who was on the stage, was in a happy mood. While giving Mr. Chu a thumbs up in his heart, he glanced at the media reporters and continued to ask two or three media reporters for questions.
With a wave of brilliant answers from Chu Xuan, and the fact that the first promotional clip did not provide much plot content, the questions asked by the next few media reporters were legitimate, quite satisfactory, and not difficult.
Seeing that the time for the first round of interviews was almost up, Song Yang stopped talking and said: "Okay, time is limited, the first round of interviews is over. Let us enjoy the second promotional video. Please keep quiet.
