Chapter 573 A Movie that Shocked the World and Moved the Gods and Ghosts? Pandora's Box Has Been Opened! All We Want Is Freedom and Respect

Time has come to the 29th, and "The Banquet" has officially landed in major theaters in the mainland.

Even in Hollywood, Chen Fei saw the overwhelming slogans!

Obviously, Yinghuang and Xingmei have probably invested in sunk costs again, trying to make a final push.

On the day of the release, Lu Chuan even made a bold statement in front of the media: "The Banquet is a real historical blockbuster. The audience can follow the movie into the era of the Qin Dynasty and the Han Dynasty, and witness the magnificent history!

Our opponent is no longer "The Banquet of Hongmen", even "Ghost Blowing Light: The Ancient City of Jingjue", "1942", "Life of Pi" and other films are not in my target at present.

Now, I have only one idea, that is to create the first historical theme blockbuster in China with a box office of over 1 billion, to prove to everyone that I can do it..."

This declaration sounds a bit domineering!

Although many people ridiculed Lu Chuan for overestimating his own abilities, at the same time, many people were curious about this movie.

What kind of story could make this guy confidently shout out the slogan of breaking the box office of "1 billion"?

Could it be that he really made a wave of "earth-shaking, tear-jerking" blockbusters?

With this idea in mind, many people bought tickets and walked into the theater, ready to see this "The Banquet of the King".

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At this time, in Los Angeles.

Looking at the large number of bold words about Lu Chuan on the Internet, Chen Fei smiled and thought that the guy was just playing a clown and bragging.

Do you really think that breaking the box office of 1 billion is so easy?

Shouting slogans is fine, but when it comes to box office appeal, even Zhang Yimou doesn't dare to say that the movie he made can steadily break the "1 billion box office".

Time, place, and people, do you really think that these don't exist, and just rush forward?

If you just hold the idea of ​​"I can do it", it's completely a dream!

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Closing the entertainment website page casually, Chen Fei looked up at Natasha who was sitting on the sofa and making a phone call.

Chen Fei waited until she finished the call before asking, "How is it going? Is the progress going smoothly? How long will it take to get the results?"

Natasha raised her head and answered, "After more than a month of investigation, we have already mastered a lot of inside information about "Argo", and we will officially launch the counterattack plan next."

"Okay." Chen Fei nodded and added, "Get it done as soon as possible. There is not much time left before the Oscar votes are issued, so we need to hurry up."

"Well, I have arranged everything."

"Also, what is the current progress of "Dallas Buyers Club"? The trend of public opinion on the Internet must be controlled, and we must be wary of the previous parade incident happening again."

"Don't worry, it will definitely not happen this time!"

Natasha said confidently, "The public relations team contacted the "LGBT" group and specially organized several preview activities for this group.

They are very satisfied with the respect and attention to homosexuals, transvestites and other groups in the film, and think it is a very classic work. They will definitely choose to strongly support it..."

Hearing this, Chen Fei was actually in a trance for a moment.

He had an inexplicable ominous feeling, as if he had opened a Pandora's box with his own hands!

...

In Manhattan, a bar with an inconspicuous appearance stood on the corner of the street.

There were few men and women coming and going, and even some customers who didn't know the situation and wanted to go in for a night of fun would be stopped at the door.

The merchants seemed to prefer not to do business and not let these ordinary customers in.

But if you look closely, you can find that those who occasionally enter the bar seem to be all strange people.

For example, women with some male characteristics, or simply some men in women's clothes!

At this time, inside the bar, a group of cross-dressing men who seemed to be transvestites were participating in the party.

Because this is the base of the largest transgender group in New York, "Drag Queens", the environment and openness of the scene are not so unbearable.

In a booth inside the bar, several cross-dressing men are holding a rather "serious" rally.

Richard, who had an extremely exaggerated afro, bright red eyeshadow, lipstick, and fake breasts, was now loudly talking about his achievements:

"In the past half month, I successfully contacted the New York City Hall through supporting our charity organization "Tong Yu La" and expressed to them my willingness to perform charity shows for New York elementary and middle schools."

As soon as this was said, a burly cross-dresser with a green wig and green eyeshadow next to him quickly answered: "Did they agree?"

Richard smiled confidently: "The New York City Hall said that it would consider asking some public schools and public educational institutions to send us invitations.

In a week at most, we can get the invitation and start arranging the program."

A yellow-haired cross-dresser next to him who had undergone surgery and already had "real breasts" laughed and said: "Very good, our first plan has been successful. If we can enter public schools, it will be a major victory!

Next, we can expand the scope from point to surface and expand our influence to all aspects of society, so that when everyone sees us for the first time, the first thing they think of is respect and love!"

Joe Melzina, who has a big butt, really long hair, and dyed it green, suddenly stood up and raised his wine glass high:

"Now we have become the most important part of society. Even when public figures mention us, they must respect us. This is the most important step we have taken!"

Hearing this, Richard, who had just taken a sip of wine, suddenly seemed to remember something.

He glanced at the "seven sisters" sitting in the booth and said, "Sisters, do you remember the movie "Dallas Buyers Club" we went to see together last night?"

Hearing this, Joe Melzina put down his wine glass and lifted up the fake breasts that had fallen from his chest to his belly. His eyes swept across the chest of the sister who had "real breasts" and he couldn't help but feel... He showed a slightly envious look.

If I have the chance, I will also make a pair of real breasts, he thought in his heart, but he said:

"Of course I remember, I like Jared Leto played by Riang, he truly represents a true portrayal of our group..."

Several people present had smiles on their faces, obviously very satisfied with the story presented in the movie.

Richard, who had already paid the public relations fees in advance, said at this time: "Since we are all satisfied, why not give it enough support to win an Oscar and let the whole world know about our special group? This is also a way to expand our influence.”

Hearing this, the other six sisters' eyes lit up!

A cross-dressing man whose chin and mouth were not very cleanly shaved and who wore blue eyeshadow suggested: "Use our energy, support this movie, and defeat all opponents!

We need influence, more voice, attention and respect from all walks of life..."

Perhaps influenced by these words, one of the black men wearing a purple wig jumped directly on the table and shouted: "We need freedom and respect, and reject discrimination!"

For a time, the entire bar became completely lively, with many people echoing and shouting loudly, as if a group of demons were dancing around.

Richard was the backbone of everyone present, and he was very willing to do anything that was beneficial to him.

"Quiet! Everyone be quiet!" He stood up, suppressed everyone's emotions first, and then said: "Since everyone agrees, for the sake of the drag queen, I hope you can take action.

We want to make all the black material and controversy about "Dallas Buyers Club" disappear from the Internet, and we want to help it canvass votes and let it win a big victory! "

The drag queen and the Seven Sisters can become the largest "transformer" group in New York and even the United States. Naturally, they have high energy, so they are very confident that they can accomplish this feat.

Some people call their "seven sisters" monsters and ghosts, and call the "drag queen" a rotten devil's cave, but they don't think so.

In their view, this is a way to gain freedom and respect.

Perhaps this also involves business interests and political needs. The purpose is to please certain groups, increase business income, and divert conflicts...

But so what?

As long as they can gain "freedom" and "respect", everything else is not worth mentioning!

…

At the same time, in an ordinary neighborhood only two streets away from the bar.

At this time, Gal Dino, who had just left the company after get off work, was driving a dilapidated Chevrolet and turned into a parking lot near the community.

After parking the car, he struggled to pull up the already somewhat deformed handbrake handle, but instead of getting out of the car, he opened the window, lit a cigarette and started smoking.

Although the economic situation has improved a bit in recent years, it is only relative to the rich.

For poor people like them, life is almost as difficult as it was during the 2008 financial crisis.

His wife is unemployed and takes care of two children, while he himself has to bear all the family expenses, which is very stressful.

House seemingly endless rain.

Life is extremely difficult. His eldest son accidentally fell and injured himself while driving while delivering goods. He is now curled up in a clinic, relying on painkillers every day to hold on.

The other daughter, because she cannot afford the high tuition fees, has to go to the streets to do odd jobs after school every day in order to barely maintain her current studies.

The huge pressure on his shoulders made Gar Dino often think about leaving this world, but he did not dare to take action.

"well!"

He let out a long sigh, subconsciously opened the storage box and took out an old photo.

It was a group photo of six people.

This is the photo taken by Gar Dino and five other people after they fled Tehran.

After returning to China, he actually had a brief period of prosperity. However, after returning from the army and returning to his hometown, he did not receive much care and only found a job that could barely make a living.

Time flies like water, and more than twenty years have passed.

After getting up every morning, I go straight to the company. When I get home, I have to help with housework, go to the clinic to see my eldest son, and even participate in some part-time activities at certain times.

It was only during the time in the car after get off work that he could get a short break. He didn't have to worry about any troubles and worries caused by his family, and he could smoke a cigarette in silence.

"Dong dong dong!"

However, just as he was clearing his mind, there was a sudden knocking sound outside the glass window.

He subconsciously turned his head and saw a girl with long blond hair and a lot of pockmarks on her face staring straight at him.

Before he could react, the girl said, "Mr. Dino, I'm glad to meet you. I'm Amy Nott who spoke to you yesterday."

Gal frowned, rolled down some windows a little, and looked outside curiously: "What's wrong with you?"

Amy Nott smiled: "As a gentleman, I think you should let me get in the car first."

Gal looked at her waist, and after confirming that there was no "Equalizer for All Beings", he turned on the co-pilot's lock button.

Without any nonsense, as soon as Amy got into the car, she took out an envelope from her pocket and placed it on the armrest box.

"This is a gift I prepared for you."

Gal took a glance at the open envelope and saw a piece of green paper. Doubts suddenly emerged on his face and heart.

"What does this mean? Why do you prepare such a gift for me?"

He is indeed short of money now, but it is better not to accept money from unknown sources.

Although life is hard, it doesn't have too many twists and turns. He doesn't want to get into big trouble. He still has a family...

Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Amy's voice ringing in his ears: "If I understand correctly, you were one of the parties involved in the Tehran incident that year, right?"

"right."

This is not a confidential matter, and the information can be found out with a little inquiry.

Amy smiled and asked: "So, you must have seen the finished film of "Escape from Tehran", right?"

"Well, of course I have."

The film was released in October, and two months have passed since then. It has already been withdrawn from theaters.

Because of its large budget, the movie's box office was not particularly high. It only earned US$93.65 million after being released for a month and a half.

As for the global box office, it barely exceeded $60 million.

In terms of commercial performance, this film was obviously a failure.

But in terms of awards selection, because the film's story is very consistent with the political correctness of the United States, it has achieved good results in the frontline awards before the Oscars.

Amy Nott's purpose here today is simple, to break the competitiveness of "Escape from Tehran" in the awards.

Therefore, after hearing Gal Dino say that he had watched the film, Amy asked straight to the point: "Is the content of that film the same as the deeds you experienced?"

Gar Dino opened his mouth, but didn't say anything for a long time.

The reason is very simple, because the events that took place in Tehran that year are only 20 to 30% similar to the content shot in the movie, and most of the other plots have been shot using "exaggerated" techniques.

While he was thinking secretly, Amy Nott pushed the envelope on the armrest box towards him.

"These things you have experienced together have now been made into a movie. Although the box office performance is not great, the copyright fee has been sold for hundreds of millions of dollars, and you have received nothing!"

Hearing this, Gar Dino's face suddenly showed a vigilant look.

"What on earth do you want to say? I am one of the rescued people. It is impossible for me to..."

Before he could finish his words, Amy Nott interrupted directly: "I don't need you to do anything dangerous. I just want you to fully explain the specific process of escaping from Tehran in front of the media, and point out that in the movie fictional plot.

Fans should not be deceived, they should know the real details, rather than treating the cruel events that really happened as if they were a superhero movie. "

Gar Dino frowned and glanced at the envelope unconsciously.

Amy Nott caught his eyes keenly, smiled softly, and took out another thicker envelope from her pocket.

Gar Dino was greatly moved by the green dollar bills, but he still could not strengthen his heart.

After all, he was one of the original rescuers and should know how to be grateful.

But in the next second, Amy Nott increased the stakes: "I heard that your eldest son is suffering from pain, and just in time, I have permission to stay in the VIP ward.

And your daughter works odd jobs at the KFC store across the street every day after school, right? I heard that her academic performance is very good, and I am willing to sponsor her to finish high school. "

The entanglement in Gal Dino's heart disappeared.

He stretched out his hand and pressed on the envelope: "I just need to tell the truth? No need to deliberately forge anything?"

"Of course." Amy Nott smiled: "What we pursue is truth."

The two parties quickly reached an agreement, and that night, Gal Dino's eldest son took an ambulance and moved from the clinic to the VIP ward of a nearby high-end private hospital.

At the same time, her daughter also received a payment slip from the school.

The next morning, as soon as he opened the door, he saw several media interview vehicles gathered outside.

An exclusive interview event about "Escape from Tehran" started in a small square in the community.

Gar Dino knows everything he knows and talks about everything, and strives to fulfill the "responsibilities" required of him by his employer.

…

…

Jiang Wen is so playful!

Early in the morning on the 30th, a cross-border phone call came to Chen Fei.

"Hurry online. The first-day box office of "The King's Feast" has been released. I won't tell you. You can go and see it yourself."

After saying that, he hung up the phone without waiting for Chen Fei's reply.

After being tossed around like this, Chen Fei lost his sleepiness, pulled his arm out of Anne Hathaway's arms, got off the bed, and opened his laptop directly.

8.1927 million!

When he saw this number, Chen Fei was stunned for a long time before he reacted.

"Good guy! This is an avalanche!"

After many additional additions, the box office cost of this movie has reached 140 million.

If you want to rely on box office to make a profit, the total box office must be at least between 400 million and 500 million, but now the first day box office is only more than 8 million, what's the point of this?

Chen Fei took a look at the reviews of the film, and as expected, all of them were bad reviews.

"Nanjing is already a pile of shit, I didn't expect there is a bigger and stinkier pile here!"

"It's pretty good, it's quite long, but unfortunately I have a low IQ and can't understand it..."

"It's the first time I've seen this scene. I walked most of the way through, and the rest of the time I fell asleep, and there was even snoring! Damn! Lu Chuan, you deserve to die!"

"Not bad, my family actually watched it on the first day, haha."

"The idea is low-level, you can guess the plot and the director's intention to criticize current affairs as soon as you enter the cinema, plus the nonsensical lines and shooting techniques are not literary or commercial at all. In short, it's not elegant, nor vulgar. It's not epic, not grand, but just uses an indifferent attitude to depict unoriginal human nature. I'm really convinced. Where does this kind of movie get the confidence to participate in the Lunar New Year holiday?"

Looking around, the screen is full of negative reviews, almost all of which are scolding Lu Chuan.

With such a luxurious cast, he directed such a bad movie, which really screwed Yinghuang and Xingmei.

It goes without saying that Yang Shoucheng and Jia Hong must be cursing in the office right now.

Having such a stupid teammate is a waste of time!

Chen Fei went to Lu Chuan's Weibo account again. As expected, this idiot had deleted the previous Weibo posts to promote the movie, and even closed the comment permission for netizens.

Obviously, he is preparing to run away again.

An investment of 140 million yuan in exchange for a box office of more than 8 million on the first day, as well as extremely sharp criticism from netizens...

It would be strange if Yinghuang and Xingmei could let Lu Tailang go!

...

It is absolutely impossible for a bad movie to completely occupy the hot search at this time node of the Lunar New Year holiday.

That afternoon, the relevant reports about "The Feast of the King" were removed from Weibo and major entertainment platforms, and replaced by news about the new version of "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and the new version of "Swordsman".

At this time, the Internet was already full of curses!

When Chen Fei set off for New York, he deliberately ate a lot of melons on the plane.

Duan Yu was replaced by a South Korean actor, and the makeup photo looked like a greasy man, and vaguely revealed a little bit of a submissive attitude.

And Wang Yuyan was replaced by a village girl, completely without that "fairy spirit".

Compared with Liu Yifei's "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", the new version is like running to the countryside and performing a story of rivers and lakes in the fields.

And "Swordsman" even made up a sexy operation of Linghu Chong and Dongfang Bubai's ambiguous relationship. A good martial arts drama was directly designed as a love drama, which is simply shattering people's three views!

For the whole afternoon, Weibo was full of complaints and curses.

"The Banquet of Kings", the new version of "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", the new version of "Swordsman", one bad movie and bad drama after another were pulled out and severely criticized!

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