Chapter 412: The fatal weakness of Star Wars

The premiere was actually quite successful, at least for most people. Lucas has opened up the Chinese film market. No matter what, he announced to the Chinese audience that Star Wars is coming, Lucas is coming.

At present, Chairman Liu is also very happy. The success of this premiere in Da Nang is his contribution. And the reporters got enough news, and the audience was able to enjoy the elegance of Hollywood blockbusters. Everything seems to be happy. But in fact, not everyone is very satisfied at this time. At least Fan Binbin is not very satisfied. At this time, she did have a chance to meet Lucas, but she originally planned to take a photo with her idol, but she failed.

Lucas actually doesn't have time like this. If the premiere ends like this, then everything will be really perfect. However, just when the host announced that the premiere had ended successfully and was waiting for everyone to go watch the movie, Chen Kaige seemed to have suddenly thought of something. He turned around and said, "Ye Ming, it seems that I heard someone else say that , your company has a movie called, it will be released tomorrow, right? If there is a premiere, I would say I have time to attend."

These words seemed to be spoken to one's old friends, but in reality, only the person involved could know what exactly was going on. Perhaps Zhang Yimou, who was sitting nearby, could also understand the grudges between them, but the rest of the people didn't know much. In the eyes of others, it seems that a grand director like Chen Kaige shows concern for the younger generations.

However, if this comes from Zhang Yimou's mouth, it is not a big deal, and if it comes from the third master's mouth, it is also no big deal.

But this passage from Chen Kaige's mouth is worth pondering. Pit, a big pit. What time is it now, the premiere of [Star Wars: The Phantom Menace], but under such a situation, Chen Kaige still thinks that Ye Ming has a small movie to be released, which naturally makes Ye Ming ugly. .

Ye Ming was not polite at all, but there was no hint of displeasure on his face. He nodded and said, "Well, there is indeed such a thing. It is a small-budget movie called [Nightclub], directed by Chen I also heard that the masterpiece [Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin] has been re-edited. I don’t know when I will be able to see this work by Director Chen. I will be very happy to be able to see this movie again."

Ye Ming is not Chinese at all. In this circle, if you say hello everyone, hello everyone, then in a situation like this, there is nothing else to say. However, if Chen Kaige really If he thinks about stepping on himself to get the limelight, then in such a situation, Ye Ming will definitely not do it. This matter is simply non-negotiable. Even though this is a public place, Lucas, Wood, Ai Qiuhua and others are all present, but Ye Ming will not give up.

At that time, Zhang Yimou glanced at the two of them and said, "You two are not afraid of others seeing the joke. Do you think it's funny? Can you talk about anything in private? There are so many reporters, and it will be the headlines tomorrow."

That is, it happened that at this time, Lucas still noticed this. Although he did not ask such a question in front of reporters, at the banquet, Lucas still found Ye Ming and said : "Mr. Ye, I heard you and Mr. Chen discussing movies just now. Do you both have your own works released? I'm really sorry, but I didn't set the release date of Star Wars, so , I can’t control it. But why do you, like Director Chen, want to follow the release of Star Wars? To be honest, there is still a certain gap between Chinese movies and Hollywood movies. Such a gap cannot be explained by using simple ones. Little tricks can make up for it. You can wait until Star Wars comes out."

Ye Ming told the truth: "I also have a movie to be released later in the day. It is a real movie war in China. The Lunar New Year period is the most fiercely contested period. It is definitely crueler than you can imagine. .This movie of mine is only released at this time.

Director Lucas, you are a great director, and Star Wars is a great film. There is no doubt about this. Judging from so many fans, you can see the charm of your film. But you still don’t know China very well, so in a situation like this, I think you may encounter a little setback. "

If anyone else was paying attention to what he said, they would definitely be very upset. In front of Lucas, in such a situation, he dared to say something wrong about others. This is absolutely unacceptable. Not something ordinary people can do. At this time, Lucas was not angry at all. In fact, Lucas is not a stingy person. If he were a stingy person, it would be impossible for him to achieve such results.

Therefore, at this time, Lucas said with a smile: "You mean, my box office will be a failure, right? How did you see this? Tell me."

When he arrived in China, Lucas received the warmest welcome, and there were endless praises and praises. Under such a situation, he himself was a little intoxicated. But he knows very well that these are not what he needs. A director who likes to sing praises cannot truly gain a foothold in Hollywood. Therefore, under such a situation, Lucas hopes to get some different opinions. At this time, it seemed that Ye Ming was able to put forward some different opinions.

For others, Lucas really has no hope of doing this. Moreover, a private communication like a girl, there are no reporters or the like, which is a very low-level and suitable place for exchange of experience.

Of course, this is also where Lucas admires Ye Ming. If Ye Ming is not able to directly buy the copyright of [Harry Potter] and make Lucas take a high look, then what if this is the case? At that time, he also had no chance to talk to Lucas privately. Even Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige didn't have this opportunity.

Ye Ming looked at Lukas in the eyes. There was nothing arrogant or hypocritical. It was the kind of sincere inquiry. Therefore, he hesitated and said: "Actually, this matter is not ugly, Luka." Director Si, you know that your movie will be broadcast in China seven or eight months later than in the United States. This is very low and critical."

Even Lucas couldn't deny this. Therefore, at this time, he nodded and said happily: "That's right, that's the truth, but I can't do anything about it. I'm a director, not a politician. I don't have any Because of my ability, my mother's film was also released simultaneously in China. You know, this inspection took half a year, and I almost couldn't make it. This is not my fault."

This is of course not Lucas's fault, but Ye Ming said very definitely: "This matter is not your fault, but it is Star Wars' fault. You came too late, too late. You Have you noticed the dangers of it?"

Harm, what is this harm? Isn’t it just that the film is screened a few days late? Lucas really didn't see how harmful it would be in a situation like this.

Therefore, when it comes to such a matter, Lucas said with some resignation: "I said this is none of my business, there is harm, what harm is there, you know that the last time Star Wars was not screened in China at all, I think it was an ice-breaking trip and that’s what made it successful.”

Ye Ming nodded and said with very low affirmation: "I admit this, this is an ice-breaking trip, there is nothing wrong with this, but in such a situation, what are we watching movies for? Box office, not Speaking of other data, when we watch a movie, we have to look at the box office. Therefore, the real measure of whether Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is successful in China is to see how the box office is? Do you think that’s right?”

Of course, this point is actually impossible to deny even if you say Lucas. This is a fact, a very obvious fact. Without the box office, no one will ask him to make movies in the future, even if he is The same goes for George Lucas. He must have a box office before anyone would ask him to make a movie.

At this time, Lucas nodded and said: "Yes, dear Ye, although you are young, you have a very thorough understanding of this industry. At your age, I didn't know such a profound truth. You continue So, will the box office be bad?"

Ye Ming nodded and said very seriously: "It will definitely be bad, there is no doubt about it,"

Lucas shrugged and said, "Why, I came here in person, don't I just want to have a good box office?"

Ye Ming waved his hand and said: "This has nothing to do with whether you come or not. This Star Wars movie was released seven or eight months late, and pirated copies have flooded the Chinese market. Pirated discs cost ten yuan a piece, not five yuan." It's impossible to buy it. Think about it, there are so many pirated discs, and how many people will come to watch your movie. Is that movie worth your money? Therefore, this time, the premiere of Star Wars The style is very low-key, but it is absolutely impossible for the box office to be anywhere high, and it is not impossible to even say it is very miserable." (To be continued)