Chen Shicheng chose the release time of "Detective Chinatown" during the May Day period.
Since the two weekends are combined, this year¡¯s May Day is considered a 5-day long holiday.
A lot of money was invested in the promotion and distribution of the film, which raised the expectations of many viewers. Xia Fan joked in a joking tone: "This is definitely the role with the highest IQ I have ever played!"
Such description also made everyone curious about his performance in the film.
"At least this is definitely the most popular movie in the movie market before it was released in recent years. Of course, this is also thanks to Xiaoxia's contribution!"
Chen Shicheng patted Xia Fan on the shoulder and joked meaningfully.
After hearing this, Xia Fan rolled his eyes silently, knowing what the guy was referring to.
The filming of "Detective Chinatown" was basically spent in Bangkok, Thailand. During this period, Wu Qi, a top figure in the entertainment industry, was imprisoned for assaulting an underage girl, but Xia Fan was accidentally involved in this turmoil.
Fortunately, it was also because of the filming of this movie that Xia Fan had a perfect alibi.
By the way, it also made this movie famous.
This wave of publicity didn¡¯t cost a penny, it was a bloody profit!
"What is the box office record of movies in our Chinese market?"
Xia Fan asked Chen Shicheng back.
"3 Billion is a mythical movie. It has a good idea and combines the plots of Journey to the West, Fengshen, and The Legend of White Snake!"
"Journey to the West, Conferred Gods, and The Legend of the White Snake!" Xia Fan was stunned for a moment and read these words silently, "These three mythical stories have indeed provided a steady stream of material for our country's film and television creation!"
"But it's a pity"
He pondered for a while and then said: "These three big IPs are all public IPs and can be used by everyone. No one can exclusively enjoy the copyright."
"Yes, so the quality gap is quite big, anyone can take a photo!"
In fact, Xia Fan has also been approached for similar mythological movies, which also involved huge investments and large productions. However, because there are so many big names, Xia Fan is left with only a third role.
And Xia Fan¡¯s reply was very straightforward: I won¡¯t accept any role other than Ichiban.
It can be said that I didn¡¯t give the other party any face at all.
¡°But if the other party really offered me a role, Xia Fan even made up for it: I want to shoot "Detective Chinatown". Due to the conflict in shooting time, I can only give up even a role.
Another implication is: I am more optimistic about "Tang Detective" than your mythological movies.
This is a bit of a slap in the face. Although the latter has a larger investment and more bowls, in Xia Fan's eyes, it is still not as good as a movie with a completely new theme.
¡°There are too many film and television dramas about Journey to the West, Fengshen, and Legend of White Snake, so occasionally there are some good ideas, but after all, they are within that framework.¡±
Xia Fan gave Chen Shicheng a thumbs up and said with a smile: "So we want to create our own exclusive IP movie, Tang Tan IP!"
"I believe we will create a milestone in Chinese-language films!"
One is the director, and the other is the well-deserved male lead.
At this moment, even Tang Detective 1 has not been released yet, and the plan for Tang Detective IP still only exists in Chen Shicheng¡¯s mind.
After all, if this one hits the streets, then the second one will be nothing more than Through the Looking Glass, which is out of the question.
But Xia Fan¡¯s abundant confidence also infected Chen Shicheng.
"Xiaoxia, do you think this movie's box office can exceed 3 billion?"
Chen Shicheng is confident about making money, and he should be able to make a lot of money.
But the box office of 3 billion
He feels that it is very difficult. After all, this subject matter is brand new. It is not like Journey to the West, Fengshen, and Legend of the White Snake, which are well known to women and children.
Xia Fan squinted his eyes slightly and replied: "The first part is a bit difficult, but if the first part leaves a good reputation, our second part will have a great chance of hitting the box office."
"Then will there be a second part of your "Charlotte"?"
"No, there's no need for it. Because even if we film it, it won't be able to surpass the first one, and it will leave a bad impression that it's just a waste of money!"
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May 1st is also the first day of the May Day holiday.
Xia Fan attended the movie premiere with his girlfriend Chen Shiying and briefly answered some reporters¡¯ interviews.
But he also very stubbornly set a few principles:
1. He has no comment about Wu Qi.
2. He also has nothing to say about the female singer he collaborates with having a baby out of wedlock.tell.
"I just wrote a song for her, but I didn't even say a word to her. If you have any questions, don't ask me!"
Whether you reporters believe it or not, this is my attitude!
After the interviews and various ceremonies, "Detective Chinatown" was officially broadcast.
Xia Fan took his girlfriend and sat down in a dark corner of the cinema, looking very low-key.
While waiting, Xia Fan looked around. Reporters and audiences packed the huge theater to the brim.
It seems that the previous publicity effect is very good!
In the movie theater.
The audience was whispering to each other, while reporters were holding cameras and pressing the shutter, and some film critics were holding pens, always ready to give spicy comments.
"Although there are many people and the theater is full, it doesn't mean anything. This is just a premiere, and everyone is curious. If the film disappoints everyone, the popularity and box office will inevitably drop at the speed of light."
Xia Fan knew this well and would not be complacent just because the premiere was an unprecedentedly lively event.
Suddenly.
The screen went dark, and the incessant advertisements in front finally stopped, and then the movie background foreshadowed
Location, Bangkok, Thailand.
"Hello everyone, I am Tang Ren, the best detective in Bangkok. There is nothing I can't solve here."
As the well-deserved male lead, Xia Fan gave a coquettish autobiography at the beginning.
In the picture, he was walking with striding steps, and the expensive windbreaker danced in the wind with his steps.
This windy walking style, coupled with a cool job, is full of style.
"The so-called hiding in the city, in order to keep a low profile and not attract attention, I, the number one detective, currently only do some daily chores."
At this moment, the scene changes!
Xia Fan rushed directly into a somewhat dilapidated house, ran to the bed and lifted up the quilt, and a naked man and woman appeared inside.
"Catching mistresses is one of my jobs!"
This is the voice of the narrator.
In the picture, Xia Fan looked at the man and woman, his expression neither happy nor angry, and said calmly: "Pala, this time everyone has gained the stolen goods, what else do you have to argue with?"
After that, Xia Fan regarded this "successful capture of the mistress" as a credit to himself, printed it on a small card, and publicized it in Chinatown, fearing that others would not know.
Before contacting me again, I was wearing sunglasses and walking with a windy look.