Chapter 971 Released!

June 20, 2004.

There is only one day left before the official global launch of "The Matrix".

Minghu Culture held a grand world premiere ceremony at the Minghu Film Center in Shuntian Prefecture.

Yes, not in the United States, nor in Europe, but in China.

Most of the Chinese entertainment industry came to join in the show, even if they didn't receive the invitation letter, they still had to beat around the bush to get an admission ticket and show their face.

One is that almost all the big names in the Chinese entertainment industry will appear, and every greeting may be an opportunity. The other is that there are too many reporters, who are basically concerned by the whole people, so the number of reporters will surely break through a series of records. Although there are many people There are so many big names, so it is certain that you will not be able to grab the attention of the camera and reports, but it is better to show your face than not to show your face, right? What if I accidentally come across some news?

What's more, compared to other movie premiere ceremonies, this is not just a gathering of stars. The stars, no matter how big your wrists are, are all supporting roles in this ceremony.

First of all, the bosses of major domestic film companies, record companies, distribution companies, and theater companies came to join in the show. In the past, let's not talk about anything else, the bosses of theater companies, no matter how big the big shots are, they have to be respected. Then, as the alma mater of Shuncheon Film Academy, the headmaster brought several old professors to stand up for his disciples in person, which was a great deal of face. Then, the leaders of major TV stations, including China TV, came to cheer, but it was the meaning of the question, and it was really nothing.

And the biggest face, of course, comes from the government.

Although the vast majority of people didn't know it, but those who knew Qi Jie saw the middle-aged woman accompanied by Qi Jie personally, and after quietly inquiring about her, they knew the identity of the other party, and they knew it immediately.

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At the same time, those who rushed over to join in the show were the national cultural department, the foreign affairs department, and relevant important leaders on the ground in Shuntian Mansion who could get along with culture, film and television—this ostentation was incomparably grand.

You know, it’s just a movie, no matter how awesome it is, unless it’s a special movie that praises the government, or it’s like "The Gate of Life and Death" and "Red Sorghum", which are for Chinese movies, for Chinese movies and Chinese culture. A work that has won a world-class reputation, otherwise the government would at most just pay attention to it silently, and would not really stand up to support it at all—let alone participate in such a highly commercial premiere ceremony?

But for the premiere ceremony of "The Matrix", if you count it seriously, the deans of the two top universities in related fields in the country, the Shuntian Film Academy and the Huaxia Conservatory of Music, are not low-level, plus three serious eighth This is definitely a great face for a senior official of the third rank.

This shows the government's recognition of Minghu Culture's series of actions in recent years, a series of external expansion, and external transmission of Chinese culture.

Therefore, for people and companies that are willing to do these things, the government even does not hesitate to stand up for them, support them, and endorse them.

Under such a background, to be honest, no matter how big the entertainment industry is, they can't be ranked.

All the superstars who received a little bit of gossip in advance acted very low-key, and did not dare to pretend to be aggressive in front of the official. On the contrary, Li Qian, although usually low-key, but at this time, he wanted to be low-key. Can't keep a low profile.

When I shook hands with the big leader representing the government to express my gratitude, when the other party said with a smile: "The big leader asked me to say something, he said that he is your fan, song fan, and also your movie fan, I hope you will do better in the future." works, and strive to promote our national culture to the outside world.”

This remark was heard by at least a dozen officials present and the accompanying personnel of Minghu Culture, and they really couldn't keep a low profile. Li Qian had no choice but to express his thanks again and again, saying that he would continue to work hard.

Then, that person asked again: "I recently checked the situation and found that many people are not optimistic about your new movie, especially its situation in Europe and America. How about it, do you have a bottom line? ?”

Li Qian smiled and said, "No problem."

So the other party laughed and said, "The leader said that Li Qian is a real genius."

The whole audience laughed together.

Li Qian suddenly felt a lot of pressure.

The leader has said all this, if "The Matrix" pounces, it will be a slap in the face of the leader!

Although he has full confidence in this movie in his heart, in fact, he has never taken any risks in almost every step he has taken in these years, and every step has been taken very steadily, but even so, he was not nervous at this time , I couldn't help but start to sweat.

Fortunately, when the premiere ceremony started, the response from the audience felt quite good.

Minghu Culture did not make the premiere ceremony very stylized because of the presence of heavyweights at the official level, and even tried to cover up the involvement of the official level as much as possible, and played down it to a certain extent.

There was no speech by the leader, and the introduction of the leader was not grand.

Moderate entertainment program, a few songs, the host will interview some important actors, talk about interesting things during filming, and then the movie will start.

After the movie was over, Li Qian came on stage with important members of the crew, accepted everyone's applause and congratulations, and then simply accepted questions and exchanges from a few reporters on the scene, and then announced the end.

After the premiere ceremony, in fact, within a few hours, the film will be released worldwide.

According to the geographical location, in fact, more than four hours after the end of the world premiere ceremony, the audience in Japan can already buy tickets to enter the theater, and see the film's midnight early screening.

And an hour later, in South Korea, the Philippines and other places, the midnight show will start.

At 12:10 p.m., the movie will be shown early at midnight, and will officially land on more than 5,000 big screens in nearly 4,000 movie theaters across the country—this is definitely the largest screening in the history of Chinese movies Scale and field scale ahead of midnight!

You know, although the number of movie theaters and movie canvases is increasing every year, so far, the big screens across the country are only a little over 10,000 yuan.

Only Li Qian's work, a sci-fi blockbuster, can get this level of release scale in China.

Because as long as there is his name as an endorsement, even if the film is actually rotten, with such a screening scale, the theaters are not worried that no one will watch it.

"My Sassy Girl", "Huang Feihong", "Red Sorghum", "Gourd Baby", his past four directorial works, "Big Wrist", "Huang Feihong: A Man Should Be Self-Strengthening" and other his past screenwriting and producer works , as well as his unparalleled influence and appeal in the Chinese entertainment industry, all of which make him the most reassuring film director in China and the most reassuring theater chains.

There is no one, only him.

So, "The Matrix" came like this.

Globally, at midnight on July 20, that is, after 0:00 on July 21, he will successively land in the midnight advance venues in more than 30 countries around the world, and after dawn, he will officially land in the venues in more than 40 countries around the world. Film market - the unprecedented scale of global simultaneous release of Chinese films.

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The taxi stopped, Liu Zhongxin paid and got off, and saw his friends from a distance.

This is the entrance of an ordinary movie theater in Suzhou Prefecture.

It was half past eleven at night.

Liu Zhongxin walked over quickly, met up with his friends, and got a movie ticket that a friend bought on his behalf - he was relieved immediately, first spun around to smoke, and then lit himself, borrowing Looking at the tickets in the light of the street lamp, he subconsciously asked, "How are the tickets selling?"

Friends laughed in unison: "All sold out!"

Then everyone chattered about what they saw just now, "When we bought the tickets, the seats were not too good. Fortunately, we came more than an hour earlier, otherwise there must be no tickets!"

"Just waiting for you, we saw a lot of people coming out of the movie, and a lot of people were complaining to each other!"

Hearing this, many people laughed.

There is pride, but also some gloat.

At this time, someone said: "Maybe it's because everyone is not used to early showings at midnight, so many people think that even if it is the movie of the leader, not many people will go to see it in the middle of the night, so the ticket price is very high." It must be easy to buy, so I didn't take it seriously, and came over to buy tickets!"

As soon as the words came out, everyone nodded.

So Liu Zhongxin patted Wu Peng on the shoulder beside him, and said with a smile: "So, Dapeng has the foresight! He is indeed a die-hard fan!"

Wu Peng laughed twice, and said seriously: "It's normal! You've all seen the trailer, how cool, I don't believe that the tickets for this movie will not be snatched up! We want to see it at midnight. , as the first batch of people in the world to see it, of course you have to show some initiative! Besides, that is the leader!"

"That's right, that's the leader!"

Many people agreed with him after hearing the words.

Most of them were classmates in college, and they all liked Li Qian's works when they were studying. After graduation, many of them stayed in Suzhou Prefecture, so they became a small fan organization without knowing it. ——There is no so-called organizational system, and there are no such and such activities, that is, whenever Li Qian’s album is released, he will greet anyone who is free, count the numbers, and take the initiative to buy what everyone wants. Li Qian When there is a new movie coming out, or it is just a movie of Minghu Culture, it is the work of other directors, and everyone will often get together to buy tickets to watch the movie, eat something to chat with after watching the movie, and so on.

This kind of so-called movie fans and fan organizations are not systematic and not close at all, but in today's China, they are basically everywhere.

For example, at this time, in the movie theater where they bought tickets, many people gathered in groups to chat and wait for the movie to start. At the moment, those who hid outside to wait for someone or smoke were basically in groups of three or five—there were even quite a few girls who came to watch the midnight show.

After all, Li Qian is a well-known male and female take-all, and his fan base is famous for its wide range.

Waiting for the opening, everyone chatted casually outside, and the topic returned to "The Matrix" before they knew it, and someone said vividly——

"I've read a lot of posts, all of them were lucky viewers who were lucky enough to be drawn. They all attended the premiere ceremony this afternoon. According to them, this movie is amazing! It's amazing! They all said, This film must be watched again and again. It is very good-looking and cool the first time, but there will be some parts that you will half understand after watching it for the first time. Therefore, those who watched the premiere ceremony, Almost everyone said that they would come to watch the early midnight show tonight."

"I also read a lot of posts! Some people said that this is one of the most awesome sci-fi movies he has ever seen! Of course, it is also the most awesome sci-fi movie made by the Chinese! It is said that even if it is compared to those in Hollywood Compared to the awesome sci-fi blockbusters, they are definitely not weak, even compared to any sci-fi blockbusters, they are top-notch!"

"Fuck, the leader is a dick!"

"Hahaha, don't worry, you'll see it in a while!"

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At midnight, after twelve o'clock.

The "Matrix" all over China started one after another ahead of midnight.

Liu Zhongxin, Wu Peng and the others quickly lined up to check the tickets to enter the arena, found their seats and sat down.

At this time, in Japan, the early midnight show has ended.

Countless boys and girls came out of the movie theater, all of them looked extremely excited, their faces were flushed, and they were discussing something with each other with great interest while walking.

Even, because of their emotional agitation, their voices were much louder than usual. In addition, it was already late at night and the surroundings were very quiet, which made their voices even louder.

However, everyone felt different.

Because the vast majority of people who have just watched this movie are very excited and excited.

Some people even couldn't help complaining, "Why is this the only midnight show in the cinema? Obviously, the three o'clock show can continue! It seems that I will go back and watch it again now!"

Some people ran to the conductor who was already too sleepy and asked if he could book tickets for tomorrow now.

The answer they got was of course no.

Tomorrow's filming situation has not yet been determined, how can it be possible to sell tickets?

So, everyone had to leave disappointed.

Of course, there are quite a few people who, after watching it, will not worry about not being able to watch it a second time tonight, but rush home—as the first batch of people in the world to see it except for the premiere ceremony. The audience of "The Matrix" is eager to go to the Internet to share their viewing experience.

Because that feeling is really great. As the first batch of people who have seen the movie, I feel very excited and proud, so I really want to share my experience with others.

And at this time, on countless big screens in China, "The Matrix" officially opened.