Chapter 538
Global Release!
Chapter 538 Global Release!
2013 10 Month 1 Day.
"A Trip to Hong Kong" has become a hit even before its release.
As of yesterday, the pre-sale box office had reached 7800 million yuan in just one week, which undoubtedly generated a lot of buzz in the entertainment industry.
"set off!"
Mu Ran drove towards the movie theater.
Today, "Hong Kong Tour" will officially premiere in the country.
Everyone has a great deal of curiosity about this work.
Especially the first two days.
It's being discussed across almost the entire internet.
Xiaoya felt somewhat helpless; she had been dragged there by force.
The trailer from a few days ago was somewhat unacceptable to her, especially the scene where thousands of zombies were chasing after the train, which made her feel the hairs on her body stand on end.
but--
Clearly, her boyfriend had high expectations for this movie.
Seeing this, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and go.
same time.
The office of Huayi Brothers was utterly lifeless.
Today is the day to see who prevails, as "Hong Kong Trip" and "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" will be released simultaneously.
Countless eyes are fixed intently on these two works.
after all.
The rivalry between Huayi Brothers and China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) has long attracted widespread attention in the entertainment industry.
Wang Zhonglei's expression darkened, and his fingers tapped incessantly on the mouse in front of him.
The air pressure around them was extremely low, making people hesitant to approach for a moment.
"What the hell."
"I don't believe he can really control everything."
Wang Zhongjun remained silent; they didn't have time to dwell on the matter.
As a Hollywood blockbuster with a global release, "Hong Kong Tour" is coming in with great momentum.
They dared not even imagine that if things continued to go unchecked, the power company might just crush Huayi.
As for now.
The opening day screening rates for "Hong Kong Trip" and "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" were roughly the same, both between 30% and 40%.
They can be considered the two giants of the entire National Day film season.
Compared to the screening rates of other films, it is naturally incomparable.
That's why Wang Zhonglei was so angry.
To know.
The production cost of "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" was 1.5 million RMB.
Including the costs of investment and marketing in the previous two days, the total cost has exceeded 2 million RMB.
Currently, the two have maintained roughly the same level of screen time and number of episodes.
Anyone would probably find it hard to accept such a disparity.
"These things can't be rushed."
"Neither the pre-sale box office nor the opening day box office can verify any issues."
"These are just the opening figures for the box office, which can only reflect short-term popularity."
Wang Zhongjun's words caused Wang Zhonglei to pause in his actions.
It's clearly self-deception.
The quality of the work and the positive word-of-mouth that develops after its release are the main reasons for the success or failure of the entire work.
However, they were already defeated by "Hong Kong Trip" in the early stages of promotion and distribution, so what foothold do they have left?
Wang Zhonglei did not pursue the issue further.
Their previous efforts were probably in vain, as the popularity of "A Trip to Hong Kong" continues to be extremely high.
Next, they can probably only pray that "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" can win this battle with its excellent quality and cast.
However, just looking at the total pre-sale box office results of "Hong Kong Trip"
This battle is clearly going to be tough.
I parked the car steadily in front of the movie theater. Today is the first day of the National Day holiday, and the entire theater is packed with people.
Finally, a moment of relaxation arrived, and everyone spontaneously made watching a movie their top priority.
"There are quite a few people."
Xiaoya got off the bus and couldn't help but sigh at the sheer volume of people in front of her.
Are all people here to see "Hong Kong Tour"?
When asked by his girlfriend, Mu Ran shook his head.
While the pre-release publicity for "Hong Kong Trip" was certainly effective, it's not the only film being released today.
Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon, General Menba, and Frog Kingdom
With films like "Out of Inferno" and "The Amazing One," which just premiered yesterday, it won't be as easy as it seems for them to compete on equal footing during this National Day holiday.
In addition, opinions on the trailer for "Hong Kong Trip" are mixed, with many even claiming that the subject matter is somewhat depressing.
For Mu Ran, the quality of a work is naturally the most important factor.
Regardless of the subject matter, anything outstanding can win first place.
From the release of "Fast & Furious 6", Mu Ran could feel Chen Jin's strong abilities.
In his view, the movie "Hong Kong Trip" is sure to stir up a bloodbath.
Looking at the audience waiting to buy and have their tickets checked, Xiaoya and Muran were speechless.
Today can be described as a battle of gods.
It's really hard to say who will win or lose at this point.
After all, they haven't seen the movie yet, so they can't compete against each other.
Just then, the two had already checked their tickets and followed the long queue into Hall 3.
Overall, the screening room for "A Trip to Hong Kong" was already full.
Perhaps because "Fast & Furious 6" had given her a heads-up, Xiaoya wasn't surprised by the way the eyes looked.
That's Chen Jin!
Such appeal was exactly what they expected.
The two found their seats, and even after they sat down, many more people continued to stream in.
Mu Ran looked at the situation before him with a knowing expression on his face.
I casually opened my notebook and voice recorder, and immediately entered battle mode.
"Oh——"
"A zombie blockbuster starring Bale, Chen Jin, and Jackie Chan – this combination is definitely going to be a hit."
"I saw in the trailer that Jackie Chan's role is pitifully small. If Jackie Chan is willing to play a supporting role, this movie is bound to be a hit."
Hearing the comments behind him, Mu Ran nodded in agreement.
The same applies to him.
Judging from the trailer alone, the main screen time is completely dominated by Bale and Chen Jin, and Jackie Chan's participation is undoubtedly the icing on the cake.
This makes everyone even more curious about the true quality of the film.
Just as everyone was discussing it, all the lights in the movie theater suddenly went out.
As the distinctive dragon logo appeared on the big screen, "A Trip to Hong Kong" officially began.
The story begins.
Several people in protective suits stood by the roadside spraying pesticides.
A car sped along the road, and with a violent crash, crimson blood covered the entire screen.
"Holy crap! They're kicking this off right away with something this exciting."
Screams came from nearby.
By the time everyone realized what was happening, a deer that had been run over by a car came into view.
The car owner drove away.
The blood-covered deer began to struggle, and white pupils appeared on the big screen, causing everyone in the theater to gasp in shock.
The story unfolds from there.
"Dead—"
"Everyone is dead."
A disheveled man appeared in the bathroom, trembling helplessly.
The flight attendant urged the man in front of them on his way, clearly indicating that no one could accept his presence.
"My God! It's Brother Long."
"This image is so subversive, is it cosplaying a homeless person?"
I could hear people talking all the time.
Mu Ran's gaze fell on the big screen. Perhaps because he had watched too many action movies by kung fu stars, he was somewhat dazed to suddenly be seen in this kind of image.
"Everyone's dead!" "Sir, what are you saying?"
"Everyone is dead—"
A sinister laugh rang in everyone's ears, prompting them to give a thumbs up.
This time, Jackie Chan can be said to have broken his established image.
It must be said that this breakthrough is truly impressive.
"Is it urgent?"
A familiar voice echoed in the screening room, and only when everyone looked up did they notice Chen Jin's presence.
His overall physical appearance can be described as very strong.
For a while.
Cheers echoed throughout the screening room.
Compared to her appearance after losing weight some time ago, this time she looks much better.
"This is simply King Kong!"
"I feel like a punch could embed me in the wall."
Upon hearing what the person behind him said, Mu Ran subconsciously laughed.
Chen Jin is extremely serious about acting; he will do his best to fulfill the requirements of any role.
Now, Chen Jin's appearance has undoubtedly ignited everyone's excitement.
The crowd began to cheer and jump for joy.
At this point, all the main characters have made their appearances.
Mu Ran quickly wrote in her notebook that this movie was quite novel compared to other zombie movies.
This strong sense of immersion is truly astonishing.
"what--"
Suddenly, I heard Xiaoya scream.
This brought Mu Ran back to her senses. At that moment, a mutated female zombie was biting the train conductor's neck, and blood was gushing out continuously, making the whole scene shocking.
Xiaoya covered her eyes.
These terrifying scenes left her feeling somewhat apprehensive.
Goosebumps rose all over my body instantly.
The passengers on the train were visibly panicked as they watched the zombies struggle in the aisle.
A riot broke out on the train.
Screams erupted from the crowd as Zhao Jinmai emerged from the bathroom, her bewildered gaze evoking a sense of pity.
"father!"
Zhao Jinmai's panicked voice came from behind. As for Bell, she had already run over quickly, picked up her daughter, and ran to another carriage.
Blood instantly engulfed the entire screen.
The zombies surged forward like a tidal wave, rushing towards them at high speed.
People around them started screaming, and the camera was pointing directly at their location.
So much so.
The terrifying faces of those zombies came into full view.
"I rely on-"
"This is spreading way too fast! It mutates in no time!"
"What are you all doing standing there? Aren't you going to run away and get yourself killed?"
People occasionally swore, and some girls started covering their eyes, as watching in this environment could be quite nerve-wracking.
Belle carried her daughter and ran quickly forward.
The sound of breathing echoed throughout the screening room, giving the audience a truly immersive experience.
Chen Jin at this moment.
Standing at the toilet entrance, he frowned upon hearing the riot that had broken out on the train.
"Honey."
I knocked on the bathroom door instinctively, and another angry voice came from inside.
"Chen Shanghua, you're really annoying, you know that?"
Why are you always rushing me to go to the toilet?
The moment Wan Qian appeared, everyone gasped in surprise.
"Honey, something seems off about this situation."
As soon as Chen Jin finished speaking, a man lunged at the door and bit the woman's neck hard.
The unexpected situation caused a change in their expressions.
Chen Jin quickly pulled Wan Qian behind her.
The train carriage was now completely engulfed in a sea of blood.
"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and go help!"
Wan Qian pushed Chen Jin over.
Just as Chen Jin was about to pull the zombie in front of her up, the zombie lunged directly at Chen Jin's position.
"what are you doing?"
Chen Jin quickly stopped the person in front of him, and when his gaze shifted to another carriage, his expression also became serious.
"Run!"
Faced with Chen Jin's question, Wan Qian finally came to her senses.
Clutching her stomach, she quickly ran towards the opposite carriage.
At that very moment, countless zombies were released and rushed toward their location.
The gruesome scene made everyone close their eyes.
Bell carried her daughter to the safe carriage.
At this moment, the people in the carriage finally reacted to what was happening.
"Close the door! Hurry up!"
Bell watched helplessly as Chen Jin and Wan Qian ran towards their direction.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally closed the door in front of him.
"Damn! That's inhumane!"
A student-looking person in front couldn't help but shout.
Soon, someone nearby raised a rebuttal.
"What's the point of humanity at a time like this? Can't you see how many zombies are following behind?"
"If we let one person in, wouldn't everyone in the carriage be in trouble?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Ran couldn't help but frown slightly.
He instinctively stopped writing.
human nature.
Perhaps this is exactly what Chen Jin wanted to express: in such an extreme environment, humanity would probably have long since ceased to exist.
until--
Chen Jin led Wan Qian directly into the room by breaking down the door.
At the critical moment, the door in front of them was closed.
Countless zombies slammed against the door in an instant, looking incredibly ferocious.
How do I lock this door?
"Hey! Why is this door locked?"
"Are you deaf?"
Chen Jin frowned and angrily rebuked Bell in front of her, only to see that Bell looked completely understanding.
"let it go."
"What--"
Chen Jin looked as if she had heard a big joke, and her expression also became somewhat blank.
"It seems they won't open the door."
"The reason they rushed this way is because they saw our presence."
After hearing Bell's words, Chen Jin slowly released her grip.
The situation described by Bell is true.
The zombies didn't seem to have the ability to break in; all they did was pound on the glass door and bark helplessly.
Wan Qian picked up the mineral water bottle from her hand.
He casually splashed it on the glass door.
At the same time, he picked up the newspaper next to him and pasted it on the door.
The two sides' view was instantly cut off, and a brief silence fell over the carriage...
(End of this chapter)