Chapter 37: Actually, I am just a director

Although he has confidence in China Film, Lin Yicheng never puts all his hopes on others.

So, be prepared for both situations.

Lin Yicheng also wants to stay clean and untainted by the mud, but unfortunately in the entertainment industry, you are the only little white flower blooming alone, which is too eye-catching. If not you, who will be picked when the time comes?

Therefore, Lin Yicheng had no choice but to lower his bottom line to the same level as everyone else with tears in his eyes, and then rely on his experience from his previous life to defeat them.

Sometimes Lin Yicheng thinks about it and feels that his life is really difficult.

……

In early June, the charge was sounded, starting with an article from NetEase News.

"Approaching Science", no, it should be "Entering "Crazy Stone", revealing the stories behind the crew" the article began to be serialized on NetEase.

Just like the previous "Hello, Old Times", there are pictures, videos and evidence.

It immediately attracted countless onlookers.

As expected, Lin Yicheng is really nice and knows what everyone wants to see.

Those little behind-the-scenes tidbits and interesting little things about the crew have attracted a lot of attention.

So this is how movies are shot, it turns out that it’s not easy for the actors, it turns out that this is what Lin Yicheng was like when he was on the set…

Following in NetEase's footsteps, a number of print and online media including Beijing Youth Daily, Sohu News, and Tencent News also went out of business.

In just a few days, the already high popularity of "Crazy Stone" became popular again.

It's a familiar recipe, and it's a familiar taste.

The Chinese music and TV drama circles gave thumbs up to this.

……

In mid-June, Lin Yicheng received a call from Mr. Han Sanye.

Based on the basic principle that Chinese films do not fight against Chinese films, and with the goal of mutual benefit and common development of Chinese films, after friendly consultations and pleasant discussions.

Anyway, that’s what Mr. Han said.

"Seven Swords" has decided to move its release date to August 8th.

……

In a villa in Hong Kong Island.

Shi Nansheng walked in and saw Xu Ke reading a newspaper. He said, "Master, I just received a call. Our movie has to be rescheduled."

"Change the release date? Why? Wasn't it scheduled to be released simultaneously on July 7th? How can they change the release date at will?" Xu Ke was a little angry, throwing down the newspaper.

"It is said that it was produced by China Film Corporation in mainland China. There is nothing Wong Bai-ming and others can do about it." Shi Nansheng sat down and explained.

"China Film Corporation? What movies are they going to release? Could it be the one shot by Xiao Xie and Bai Zhi?" Xu Ke asked puzzledly.

"No, it's another movie, shot by a young mainlander named Lin Yicheng who is a very popular singer."

"Him? Isn't he a singer? Why is he in a movie?"

Some time ago, Xu Ke was busy with post-production and didn't pay much attention to news from the outside world, let alone news from the mainland. In his impression, Lin Yicheng was just a singer.

I learned this name by chance when I heard someone in the crew playing his songs.

"He is a director and singing is just a hobby for him," said Shi Nansheng.

"Damn it! He is just a young guy, but he can bully me. If I tell others about this, no one will take me seriously! No, I have to go find Hongsheng, Zhangsheng and the others!" Xu Ke stood up and was about to leave.

Shi Nansheng stopped him and said, "Mr. Hong and Mr. Zhang also agreed. Otherwise, Huang Baiming alone can't make the decision."

Xu Ke sat weakly on the sofa, not knowing what mood he was in.

It took him several years to recover from the box office loss of "Shushan".

He wanted to regroup and make the world remember his name Xu Ke again, but he didn't expect that the filming of "Seven Swords" would not go smoothly. The investors changed again and again, and Zhang Yong couldn't stand the pressure and was almost replaced.

It took three years to shoot a movie. It was said that it took three years to sharpen a sword, but only he knew the bitterness in it. After it was finally completed and was about to be released, such a thing happened!

The more Xu Ke thought about it, the angrier he got. He clenched his hands on his knees so tightly that his joints bulged.

"Master, the box office in Hong Kong is not doing well right now, and the Taiwan market is dominated by Hollywood. From now on, the majority of our movie box office revenue will be in mainland China, China Film Group. We can't afford to offend them. A powerful dragon cannot defeat a local snake. Just bear with it this time."

Shi Nansheng held Xu Ke's hand and felt sad for him. No one knew better than her how much hope Xu Ke had placed on this "Seven Swords". It was his reliance for a comeback!

But there are some things that you have to bow your head to.

"Oh!" Xu Ke let out a long sigh, which turned into impotent rage.

"Damn you mainlander! Fall to the ground! Eat shit!"

Lin Yicheng naturally didn't know about Xu Ke's reaction, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

……

As "Crazy Stone" is about to be released, he has become busy.

I was interviewed by a newspaper in the morning and went to a TV station to participate in a show in the afternoon.

He talked about the original intention of creation, the difficulty of shooting, and other true or false words in various ways.

In mid-June, the trailer for "Crazy Stone" was released.

This trailer is very simple, only a little over a minute long, and doesn't look like a trailer at all because there's not a single plot preview.

At the beginning, Lin Yicheng was signing novels. The next moment, Lin Yicheng was holding a guitar and singing "Ordinary Road". The next moment, it was the scene of Lin Yicheng directing the crew during the filming of "Hello, Old Times".

Finally, Lin Yicheng appeared alone, seemingly answering someone's question.

"Some people say I am a literary talent, some say I am a talented musician, and some say I am a popular young actor."

“Actually, I’m a director.”

"I think a director is a dream maker, who can let the audience follow me, enter this dream together in the cinema, experience joy, anger, sorrow and happiness, and experience all kinds of life."

"And I will keep my original intention in mind and make every work with my heart, so as not to disappoint the audience who likes and supports me."

“On July 7, I will bring my work and my dream. Are you willing to go crazy with me?”

The screen went black and the words "Crazy Stone" appeared in large letters.

Below is a line of small words - See you later, and have a crazy summer together.

……

Since there was more than 600 million left from the 100 million investment, after discussing with China Film Group and Qingdao Film Group, the remaining funds were invested in publicity.

In addition, the three parties will contribute another 500 million yuan as publicity expenses according to their investment ratio.

CCTV's "China Film Report", Hunan TV, Beijing TV, Shaanxi TV, etc., all broadcast this trailer before or after popular programs during the day and evening.

This trailer also appeared in a prominent position on the homepages of the four major portals.

The cost of these aspects is not much, and they are basically the result of resource exchange or personal connections.

At the same time, there are posters and LED screens of "Crazy Stone" at the entrance and ticket office of the cinema.

Lin Yicheng in a Mike costume also appeared on the community bulletin board and elevator advertising space, with the words "Crazy Stone" and the release date written below.

On the bus, Lin Yicheng and several other leading actors were at loggerheads with each other, and between them was a crystal clear emerald.

On the roof of the taxi, the words "Crazy Stone" will be released on July 7th" kept scrolling.

In addition, Nokia stores, BMW 4S stores across the country, and the sales areas of some shopping malls and supermarkets also have "Crazy Stone" roll-up banners.

It can be said that this summer, whether at home or out, whether traveling or shopping, people can see "Crazy Stone".

Words such as Lin Yicheng and "Crazy Stone" often appear in people's discussion topics.

All the people in the industry were shocked. Are Lin Yicheng and China Film Group and Qingdao Film Group all crazy?
(End of this chapter)