Three Hundred and Seventy-Five - Chi Luoluo's Taunt

The scorching day in California has passed, and the sun has gradually moved to the west, exuding the last sunset glow, which is still too bright to look directly at.

The air that has been scorching all day long seems to be filled with a sultry heat that never goes away, marking that Los Angeles has entered the most unrestrained season of the year, and the North American cinema market has also ushered in the most important time of the year. schedule, summer schedule.

This year’s summer season is obviously different from previous years. Just a few days into May, movie fans are about to have their first wave of carnival. Starting on May 14th, two large-scale productions will be released at the same time this weekend, full of sultry and irritable movies. The air is like the last tranquility before the war begins.

In front of the Beverly Temple Theater, the red carpet was spread far out to welcome the celebrities, guests, and crew members who came to help on the stage.

I don’t know if it was a coincidence or intentional, but the premiere of “The Incredible Hulk” was supposed to start at the same time at 6 p.m., but the time was temporarily changed and admission started an hour earlier.

The production cost of this film announced by Universal Pictures was an exaggeration of US$150 million. In fact, insiders and the media knew what was going on with the media group's left-hand and right-hand tricks.

But even if the water contained in it is removed, the production cost of the film will not be less than 100 million US dollars. If combined with the large-scale publicity and promotion revenue before the film is released, it is very likely to exceed the 150 million US dollars announced by Universal Pictures.

A large group of ordinary movie fans gathered on both sides of the red carpet. At least the huge popularity of Dr. Robert Bruce Banner ensures that the film will definitely not lack the attention of ordinary movie fans.

Universal Pictures' planning this year is very deliberate and full of luck. The previous hits of "Batman Begins" and "Joker" have successfully awakened fans' desire for superheroes in advance. However, Warner Bros. does not have a DC comic masterpiece this year. was released, so the only superhero "The Incredible Hulk" has become the only expectation of most movie fans.

Regardless of luck or not, Hulk will be a popular monster at the beginning of this summer season. Just from the hundreds of fans who spontaneously attended, it can be seen that as long as the quality of the movie reaches normal levels, the box office figures will naturally be guaranteed.

"Dr. Banner! Dr. Banner!"

"Hey Hulk!"

"Big guy, look here..."

After the warm-up of several previous stage stars, around 5:20, Lou Ferrigno, who plays Dr. Robert Bruce Banner and the leading actor in the film, walked onto the red carpet alone.

Because of the intensive publicity some time ago and the huge movie posters outside the theater, as soon as he walked on the red carpet, it aroused cheers and screams from movie fans, and reporters from all walks of life in the media area carried long guns and short guns. , also aimed the instrument at the big man at the same time.

This star, who has been associated with the Hulk throughout his career, is playing this role for the third time. Just like Jack Nicholson's Joker before, he has a very special status in the hearts of movie fans. Whenever the Hulk is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is His face and exaggerated bulk will automatically pop out.

In fact, this is also true. From 1977 to 1982, Lou Ferrigno played the Hulk in the CBS TV series "The Incredible Hulk". He also starred in the two movies "The Incredible Hulk" in 1988 and 1989. .

When the animated version of "The Incredible Hulk" was aired in 1996, he was still the voice actor for Hulk. He also participated in Ang Lee's version of "The Incredible Hulk" and "The Incredible Hulk" directed by Louis Leterrier. and dubbing for the film.

Even in "The Avengers" directed by Joss Whedon in 2012, he was still the voice of the Hulk. Therefore, the actor's career has never left the Hulk. Apart from that, there is no Any role that can be played.

"It seems we have no problem with the choice of the male lead."

Behind the media interview area of ​​the Temple Theater, film producer Brian Grazer looked at the enthusiastic cheers of fans on both sides of the red carpet and said to Justin next to him with a smile on his face. "Lou was simply born to be the best performer of the Hulk, and fans had no problem accepting him."

After waiting for a while, I found that there was no response. When I turned around, I found that Justin, the distribution director of Universal Pictures, was holding up a newspaper, and the film director Bill Beckby was also watching it. Both of them were paying attention to the newspaper. Didn't hear what he said.

This was obviously a copy of the Los Angeles Times. The faces of the two people reading the newspaper were not very good. Brian Grazer was very surprised. What on earth did the two people who were so confident ten minutes ago see.

"What news is published on it?"

As he spoke, he moved a few steps forward, stood next to the two of them, tilted his head and looked at the newspaper.

"Read it yourself." Justin sneered, handed him the newspaper directly, and then turned to look at Bill Beckby. "Don't be affected by the above. You have done a great job. As long as the fans accept that the box office is high enough, they will regret saying these words."

The film director, who also looked unhappy, nodded. "I see."

Brian Glazer took the newspaper and saw the headlines in the entertainment section at first glance, and understood why the two of them were like this.

‘Who is Bill Beckby? An unknown person making a movie imitating me? ! ’

'On the eve of the release of the movie "The Incredible Hulk," our reporter successfully interviewed two superhero movie directors, Wayne Greenberg and Tim Burton, in front of the Warner Bros. Building. One of them held a bat Batman was brought to fans, and the other made Batman the most successful superhero movie.

Two great directors with strong personal styles have shown clear disdain for the upcoming "The Incredible Hulk". Director Wayne Greenberg said in an interview that he had never heard of an unknown person like Bill Beckby, and he was not optimistic about films that imitated his own shooting style.

Before the interview ended, Gothic genius director Tim Burton said that since Wayne entered Hollywood, people have been imitating his shooting style. Before, it was absurd black horror films, and then there were plots that reflected social reality. Until now, no director has successfully copied his style. This will still be the case with "The Incredible Hulk". Wayne Greenberg-style movies cannot be imitated by just an unknown person...'

"sonofabxxxh!"

Although he is not the director of the film, Brian Grazer still felt the insult. On the eve of the release of "The Incredible Hulk", he said such words in the media. This was Chi Luoluo's provocation to them.

The most important thing is that such remarks are very deceptive and must have great persuasion among ordinary movie fans. Just because the two people who said this are Wayne Greenberg and Tim Burton, this will definitely affect to the viewing choices of some movie fans.

"Bill, don't take this to heart." Brian Grazer reached out and patted the film director on the shoulder. "Only if the film's performance is successful is the most powerful proof of slapping the opponent in the face."

Bill Baker's face was gloomy and his voice was hoarse. "Don't worry, I have no problem here. I'll go in and greet the others first."

After saying that, he turned around and walked into the Temple Theater, completely losing his previous high-spirited appearance.

Ever since Universal Pictures found him to restart "The Incredible Hulk", Bill Beckby had no intention of filming in a dark and serious style. However, this is a producer-centered Hollywood after all. In order to maintain the right to participate in the later stage, he had to follow the production plan. Filmed according to the filmmaker's wishes.

If he was said to be deliberately imitating others in private, he would never have any mood swings. When all this was put in the media and seen by countless movie fans, things obviously became different.

Because to put it bluntly, this film deliberately imitates Batman in many places. Whether it is the story structure or the spatial layout, it cannot escape the shadow of the moment of war. Universal Pictures is quite satisfied with the finished film simply because this production style is the safest way.

Bill Beckby has already anticipated some consequences. Regardless of whether the film succeeds or fails, he will be just an imitator in the eyes of movie fans. This is the biggest bad news for a director who is aspiring.

The appearance of this report completely shattered all his chances, and for a moment he felt that the ongoing grand premiere was boring.

"Bryan, the national promotion will start tomorrow. Keep an eye on him and don't let him talk nonsense to the media!" Looking at Bill Becbe's back, Justin whispered.

"I will."

Producer Brian Grazer shrugged. Sometimes he couldn't understand the movie director's thoughts at all. In his eyes, those so-called persistence were nothing compared to box office interests.

At this time, he dared to swear to God that if the same situation happened to Wayne Greenberg, the Jewish young man would never think wildly. Everyone who could succeed in the industry had already seen through the nature of Hollywood. Only Only losers will cling to art that they don’t know the so-called art.

The premiere at the Temple Theater went quickly. The press conference of the crew and creators was put to the back. After the guests and the crew walked through the red carpet, a large number of lucky fans, invited media, and film critics among them began to enter. , the film officially started screening at six o'clock in the evening.

Not far from the Beverly Temple Theater, in front of the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, another premiere has just begun.

It was almost the same scene. The only difference was the number of fans at the scene. There were many more fans who came spontaneously than there, which aroused the sensitivity of the security personnel at the scene. Fortunately, Warner Bros. suffered a loss and contacted Los Angeles in advance. police station.

"Boss, the official screening of the film has begun over there!" Nina hung up the mobile phone and looked up at the boss opposite. "And we have just begun..."

After looking at the cars lined up in front of him, Wayne waved his hand nonchalantly. "It's just some small tricks. Starting first may not necessarily give us an advantage. You can go first to the theater and wait for us."