Three days later, "Magic City Fortress" was held in Magic City as scheduled. In the Kiwi office, Qin Xiaobao and Mr. Liu followed the live broadcast from beginning to end.
Propaganda people are shrewd and good at finding people's concerns.
At the beginning, I told the reporters that our work was looked down upon.
For the next hour, no one said a word about it, as if they had forgotten about it.
It wasn't until the end of the press conference that the producer revealed the mystery.
It’s exactly the same as Liu Minghua estimated.
The producer, who is also a drama star, looked distressed. He first repeated what an awesome novel "Fortress" is, with countless fans. The director spent five years from project establishment to preparation to preparation for filming.
It was such a carefully prepared film, but even before it was shot, a director thought it was a bad film. He even made this judgment without even reading the script.
As you can imagine, these remarks were like a drop of water in hot oil, causing the whole place to boil.
However, the other party was more conservative than Mr. Liu expected, or had customized a different strategy, perhaps planning to take a long-term route.
I gave some information. He is a very popular director in the industry. Last year, his work was a hit and he won international awards.
Then, no matter how reporters pressed him, he refused to reveal too much.
After that, relevant reports appeared on major websites.
"A 350-million-dollar investment project was criticized even before it was filmed?"
"Who dares to say so? List down the directors who were successful last year"
"Hype? Facts? Big revelations from famous producers"
"..."
Throughout 2021, many movies have been successful and must be very popular. In addition, they have won international awards, and they can be counted on one hand. Qin Xiaobao is obviously among them.
Soon, two directors proved their innocence on their personal Weibo, saying that they did not do this.
The rest, including Qin Xiaobao, did not express any opinions. Naturally, reporters immediately called to contact them.
Before that, Liu Minghua made arrangements.
He believes that the reason why the other party did not mention the incident by name and left some room for discussion is that the two directors who did not speak out may have made the agreement in advance and did so deliberately.
After all, there is no direct evidence at hand. Even if there is evidence, the consequences must be considered.
This incident is obviously a breaking point.
There is little point in completely breaking up. It is better for the two sides to start a game and make a fuss about the existing resources.
There are no absolute enemies in the entertainment industry. It is normal for directors to be scolded and insist on scolding them to death. That is what young people do. Adults only see interests.
It can be said that the other party is sending a signal, hoping that Kiwi will take over and continue the plot.
During the whole incident, the two movies gained attention, reporters gained hot spots, netizens benefited, and no one lost anything. It was a happy reunion.
As for how things will develop, we have to wait and see.
Normally, the outcome would be finalized after the movie is released.
If that side wins and gets both box office and word-of-mouth success, Qin Xiaobao will probably come out to apologize and bear the corresponding responsibility for the temporary quick talk.
on the contrary...
Although I don't want to think about it, I will probably pretend that it didn't happen, let alone who said I was not optimistic about it in the first place.
However, reporters will definitely continue to investigate.
We haven't started filming yet, so I definitely won't think about what will happen in at least a year's time, and I won't think that I will definitely throw it away, otherwise I wouldn't bring it up at the press conference.
How to develop in the future is left to be discussed later.
When reporters called to inquire, Kiwi's answer was: I don't know, I don't know, I don't understand. We will contact Director Qin to find out.
Then there is no more content.
What's funny is that maybe Qin Xiaobao has left a better impression on media fans in the past two years. There has been no news of any rudeness or disrespect towards his seniors. The person suspected is another young director in his thirties who is famous for his daring speech.
A day has passed and he has not responded either on Weibo or anywhere else, leaving everyone confused and unable to tell the truth from the lie.
What to say!
Whether it's Kiwi or Lu Han, they have made all-round preparations for possible situations.
Wait for your opponent to punch hard.
But when the best result came out, all the preparations were in vain.
It’s not that it’s not good, but it’s so good that everyone can’t accept it.
That's it, that's it?
There was even someone to help carry the pot.
It's just that all the worries I had before were gone, and suddenly it felt a little... nihilistic.
Even Lu Han finds it incredible, it’s so simple!
Both companies have issued gag orders. The staff who attended the meeting a few days ago will no longer mention the matter. No matter what happens, they should not respond and wait for notification.
Then, another two days passed.
The popularity has gradually subsided. "Magic City Fortress" did not reveal any more information. The outside world speculated for a long time with no results, so naturally it was settled.
The film hasn't been filmed yet, so any more revelations would be a waste. We'll talk about it later.
Qin Xiaobao also obeyed obediently and hid at home and did not go out. Wang Bingbing and Wang Bingbing also received a warning to be careful not to visit the house recently. If he is targeted, it will cause trouble again, which will be even more troublesome.
He was not idle, nor was he worried about this matter. It was silly enough to be worried the past few days, but now that the overall situation was settled, there was no need to think too much about it.
It was quite fulfilling to video chat with the producer at home, check the construction progress, read the script, and write the story.
Qin Xiaobao seriously doubted that if he was given another month, no, twenty days like this, he would be able to finish all the scenes of the entire play.
No one disturbs me, and no matter what happens outside, I can concentrate on my work, which is very efficient.
This afternoon, he was in the living room as usual. The desktop was a bit messy. The notebook on the left was open, and there were pieces of white paper on the right. Of course, he could also type in the split shots, but the memory would be more profound if he wrote it down by hand.
In particular, with such a large investment and such a big battle, aside from adding and modifying the plot yourself, it is difficult to just copy it, so it is definitely worth paying attention to.
A sudden knock on the door interrupted his work, and Uncle Ge's appearance at the door was even more unexpected.
"Hey, Teacher Ge..." Qin Xiaobao looked surprised: "What kind of wind has brought you here? Come in quickly."
Ge You stood for two seconds and thought: "It seems to be a northeasterly wind. There is an itinerary in Magic City, much earlier than expected. The organizer has booked a hotel. It would be a waste not to stay. I have nothing to do, so let Hu Ge take one
Lu, come and see you."
Lao Hu followed behind: "Why didn't I reply when I sent you a WeChat message? I asked Xiaoming to make sure you were at home. It would be embarrassing if you weren't."
"Sorry, my phone was charging and I didn't pay attention."
After welcoming the two of them into the living room and sitting down, he walked to the refrigerator: "Tea or coffee?"
Ge You put his hands behind his back: "Just hot water."
After speaking, he glanced at the A4 papers scattered on the table: "Hey, this is a split shot, can you take a look?"
Qin Xiaobao still decided to make tea. He had tea leaves at home: "It's best not to read it. What I'm writing now is a plot that requires explosive acting skills. It depends on the on-the-spot performance. If you watch it now, just in case, remember, you have an idea first.
, maybe not very good.”
As an old actor, Ge You understood what he meant: "Okay, I won't watch it. Hu Ge, please help me clean it up, so I don't accidentally glance at it."
Lao Hu agreed.
"Lao Hu, please notice that I have a mark in the upper left corner. Follow the serial number."
"OK."
The tea table was cleared away in a few moments. Qin Xiaobao took the tea tray and sat directly on the carpet, waiting for the water to boil.
Uncle Ge patted his thigh and looked around: "I didn't expect that the place where Director Qin lives is so small?"
"Oh, this is a rental house. I have bought a house and haven't moved in yet. It is enough for me to live alone." Qin Xiaobao took out the tea leaves and put them in the cup first: "How are you doing recently?"
"It's good. I can eat and sleep." Ge You looked at Qin Xiaobao: "What about that? I don't like to hide things, so I'll ask you directly."
"You say!"
"Does what happened a few days ago have anything to do with you?"
Qin Xiaobao glanced at Hu Ge, who shook his head slightly, indicating that he didn't know the uncle's intention.
"Are you talking about a certain director not liking a movie?"
Ge Yang nodded.
"Well, it's me!" Qin Xiaobao admitted simply.
"My first guess is, well, I have pretty good connections in my circle. If there is any trouble, just let me know and I can help mediate the situation."
Qin Xiaobao was surprised: "You...are not here to criticize me?"
Uncle Ge smiled: "There is nothing to criticize. If I remember correctly, you are 22 years old this year, right."
"That's right."
"It's not normal for a young person to do something like this. Besides, if you really want to say it's wrong, it shouldn't be known to others."
"Wow!"
When Uncle Ge said this, not only Qin Xiaobao, but also Lao Hu didn't expect that he could understand it so well.
"Everyone can gossip. When I was young, I used to scold those directors, those actors, and whatnot." Uncle Ge looked relaxed: "Now that I am older, I understand that the forest is big and there are all kinds of birds. There is no need to ignore them all."
Angry, you don’t care at all. It has nothing to do with me whether I love you or not.”
Qin Xiaobao couldn't help but applaud!
"Why don't you ask me why I think that film is not good?"
"You are a director, so of course you have your reasons. We all have tempers. We are public figures. Many people hate us without even seeing the work. There are not many examples like this. It is not uncommon!"
Uncle Ge is indeed wise: "What I want to criticize you for is that you should not spread the word. For example, the three of us could sit here behind closed doors and talk about Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou's faults, and we should not spread the word. This relieves anger and has no sequelae.
, how great!”
"Hey, this is really a coincidence..."
Lao Hu motioned for him to continue, got up, got the kettle, and started making tea.
"When we were talking, we were just talking back and forth, and word spread accidentally. The responsibility is not mine at all." Qin Xiaobao spent five minutes and roughly recounted what happened.
"What a coincidence!" Ge You snored while drinking tea: "But the risk of doing this is not only to offend the opposite director. Have you ever thought about what Lu Han would think if the film sells well and the role is well received?"
Qin Xiaobao naturally prepared a speech: "I regret it very much now. I really shouldn't. I drank a lot of wine that day and had a bunch of thoughts inexplicably. Now I regret it so much.
If given another chance, I would definitely shut up and let him make his own decision."
"Well, it's not a bad thing for young people to suffer some losses. After experiencing some twists and turns, they will think about things more comprehensively."
The two of them must listen to Ge You's words.
"Well, let me tell you that the company and the producer have decided to use this opportunity to promote the film."
Uncle Ge waved his hand: "It's just hype and publicity. Anyway, if you ask me, I just don't know. Again, I need help to mention it. This matter is not a big one, and it will definitely be solved without any problem."
"Thank you, Teacher Ge. Let's talk about it later. I won't trouble you again until we really can't handle it later."