Zhang Ran was very satisfied with the reporters' doubts. What he wanted was this effect. Curiosity is human nature and the most powerful one of human behavioral motivations. In the marketing process, whoever can arouse the curiosity of customers will have half of the sales success. The same is true for movies.

Zhang Ran looked at the reporters in the audience and explained with a smile: "When we see someone who is particularly excited, we will say that this person is like a chicken blood. Our movie is a very fast pace that can mobilize the audience's emotions and make the audience really feel excited. It is like a chicken blood. I call this kind of movie a chicken blood movie. Now you may not believe it, but when the movie is released, I believe everyone will agree with me!"

This statement is quite novel and many reporters are attracted. What exactly is this movie talking about, what is the specific content, and why can the audience feel like they are infused with blood?

But what is certain is that even I am attracted to this problem, which will definitely make readers buy it. The reporters wrote it down one after another and prepared to write it into their reports.

Next, the reporters began to ask questions about the leading actors of the movie in turn.

"Jie Lun, this is your first time in a movie. What was your consideration that you decided to star in this movie?"

"When the director contacted me, I was very surprised. I had never acted in a show, nor did I think I could act. I called the director and said, I had never acted in a show, nor could I act, can it work? The director told me that it doesn't matter. He is a teacher in the performance department and specializes in performing! I think it's a good opportunity, so I agree!"

"Zhang Jingchu, this is your second time working with Director Zhang Ran. Can you tell me why she chose you, what did you win this role by relying on, and what role did you play in the movie "Breaking Drummer"?"

Zhang Jingchu seemed a little restrained, thought for a while, and said, "I think it may be because I work harder. The director said that he likes actors who can persist in experiencing life. At this point, I can meet his requirements. The role I play is a student working outside."

"Teacher Feng Yuanzai, I especially like your play. Why did you take this drama? What kind of role will you bring to us this time?"

Feng Yuanzai is an old man, and he can easily get this kind of problem like this routine: "This script is so exciting, I can't put it in my hand. During lunch, my wife complained to me, what are you watching? She was so focused and didn't hear you calling you a few times. The character I want to play is very interesting. She is a music teacher and a very complicated character. I like this character very much."

After the reporters asked a question to all the seven main creators, it was time to ask questions freely.

The reporters first threw the question to Zhang Ran and asked: "Director Zhang Ran, I heard that the film started filming this time, you are also one of the investors, and the amount was heard. The film market is not good now, have you ever thought about the risks?"

"I thought about it, I told the students of our class that if this movie fails badly at the box office, I can't teach them anymore. They have to go out to work to pay off their debts because the money is borrowed. But seriously, I have confidence in this movie. It is important to see a good story whether a movie is good or not, and we have a good story; at the same time, we also have a group of good actors and a group of the best staff, so I don't think this movie has a reason to fail."

Everyone could feel the strong confidence emitted by Zhang Ran, and they were also more confident in Zhang Ran. Everyone has watched "Prisoner of Time" and it was very good.

“So what are your expectations for the box office of the movie?”

"If possible, I hope it will be 20 million!"

Zhang Ran is not humble. This kind of publicity is to be more high-profile, otherwise it will give people a feeling of lack of confidence. When films are promoted in later generations, directors and actors always say 500 million, and 1 billion is the reason. Even if you know that your movie can be sold at most 200 million, you will say 500 billion when facing the media. If you are not confident as a director, how can the audience have confidence in your movie?

The box office of 20 million is not worth mentioning ten years later, but in 2002, if you can get 20 million, it would definitely be a dazzling result and you can enter the top ten domestic movie box office.

After the reporters bombed Zhang Ran, the press conference soon entered the time of Zhou Jielun. Almost all the problems were concentrated on Zhou Jielun. Feng Yuan was stunned. Zhang Jingchu only occasionally had one or two questions thrown over. Huang Bo and Wang Yun were more sad, and they were treated as transparent people. They also knew that this would happen, and they were not too disappointed, but they seemed relatively new, and they watched happily from the side.

This is also impossible. Jay Chou is so popular now. As long as it is a music program, he can't escape "Nunchaku" and "Love in B.C."; when he walks on the street, he can hear the song "Use Nunchakus" everywhere; he won the title of Best Male Singer in 2001 on the 8th Global Chinese Music Chart, which just ended not long ago. It can be said that most of the media on the scene came for Jay Chou.

Zhang Ran knew this. He chose Jay Chou because of his great reputation and strong appeal, even better than many superstars. In 2004, "Initial D" could sell more than 60 million, and in 2006, Zhang Weiping, the producer of "Golden Armor", directly said that Jay Chou is the primary productive force, which shows his appeal.

Zhang Ran listened carefully to the conversation between Zhou Jielun and the reporters, and nodded from time to time. The press conference is going well now, and there is no such reporter who comes to make trouble.

At this time, a reporter stood up and asked, "I would like to ask Mr. Chou Jielun, it is said that our movie originally invited Nicholas Tse to be the male lead, but why did it be replaced by you later? Is it true? Can you explain it?"

Jay Chou heard the crew members talk about Nicholas Tingfeng and his quit, but this matter was definitely not explained to the media. Such negative news is not good for anyone. He looked at the reporter's face below, knowing that the other party wanted to cheat him, so he pondered for a moment, and said, "I don't know what you said. As for why you chose me, you should ask the director for this."

Generally speaking, the crew sent some press releases to the media in advance, so that the media could ask selectively. However, it is not uncommon for the media to do big news and ask more sharp questions.

Zhang Ran kept a smile on his face, but he was quite contemptuous in his heart. After receiving the red envelope, he wanted to make a big news. Isn't it too immoral? He picked up the microphone and replied calmly: "He doesn't know this question, so it's better for me to answer it. We did invite Nicholas Tse to audition. He is a very outstanding actor. However, after comprehensive consideration, we finally chose Jie Lun, which was entirely out of the requirements for the characters in the play."

"But Jay Chou has never acted in a show, and Nicholas Tse has won the Best Newcomer Award for the Academy Award and the Golden Horse Award nomination. For what reason did you choose Jay Chou?"

"Director Zhang Yimou must know that he has never learned acting, but the first movie he starred in, "Old Well" won the Best Actor at the Tokyo Film Festival and won the Golden Rooster Award and the Hundred Flowers Award. This is an achievement that many outstanding actors have never achieved. Why? The key is that the role and the characters are very close to the characters. He is very close to the characters in the movie, and the characters he plays are very real. This is the same reason for my selection of heroes. He is closer to the characters, so I naturally chose him."

The reporter asked again: "The incident of Nicholas Tse capping has caused a lot of controversy recently. I wonder how you comment on this?"

This matter is actually a very small matter. In the early morning of March 25, Nicholas Tse drove into a flower bed on the side of the road. However, because Nicholas Tse wanted to catch a plane, it was handed over to the agent. Emperor Ying Company was afraid that this would damage Nicholas Tse's image, so he let the driver take the blame. But in this way, the nature of the matter changed and became an obstacle to judicial justice.

Zhang Ran knew that this incident would end with Nicholas Tingfeng being convicted, which would greatly damage Nicholas Tingfeng's image. He was quite a pity for Nicholas Tingfeng. If Nicholas Tingfeng had not withdrawn from the crew of "Explosive Drummer", he should have filmed in Peking at this time, so this would not have happened.

Unfortunately, there is no if in this world.

In this regard, Zhang Ran can only say that some things are destined, and this is fate!

The reporter's question is difficult to answer. If you criticize Nicholas Tingfeng, then the press conference will write that Zhang Ran and Nicholas Tingfeng have conflicts. If Zhang Ran supports Nicholas Tingfeng, it is equivalent to supporting illegal acts. Zhang Ran will naturally not fall into the trap and said lightly: "I have heard of this, but I don't know the process of this matter and I really can't make comments. Today is the movie's launch conference. Don't talk too much about other irrelevant issues. Thank you for your cooperation!"

When the reporter wanted to continue asking questions, Zhang Ran said directly: "I'll invite the next media to ask a question!"

Soon someone snatched the microphone and the problem returned to the movie.

Zhou Jielun glanced at Zhang Ran indecisively, and saw that he was calm and calm when he seemed to be nothing, he was very impressed. He was so nervous about the problem just now, but he couldn't see any emotion. This is the demeanor of a general!

The opening ceremony was not long, and not long after, the host's promotional questioning ended. Immediately afterwards, Zhang Ran and the others gathered together and arranged their poses for the media to take photos.

The emcee and others were almost taking photos and announced loudly: "Next, please invite director Zhang Ran, director Yan Yueming of the Movie Channel, director Zhang Huijun of Beijing Film Studio, and chairman Li Junwei of Creative Media, to unveil us!"

Zhang Huijun and the others walked onto the stage with a smile, shook hands with Zhang Ran, and then walked to a camera covered with red cloth, and lifted the red cloth together.

The long spear and short cannon crackled, and the opening ceremony ended in a strong flash.

It was almost noon. After the press conference, the crew members had dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Zhang Ran raised his cup and said with a smile: "Everyone, the launch conference has been successfully completed, and the next step is the hard shooting. There will be half a day off this afternoon and the filming will officially start tomorrow morning. Here, I wish the filming of "Explosive Drummer" smoothly, cheers!"

"Cheers" everyone said in unison.

Most of the crew were acquaintances. After a glass of wine, the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

After a sumptuous lunch, everyone had the crew's start-up meal. Just wait until tomorrow, the movie will officially start filming.
Chapter completed!