wavenovel Chapter 73: The Premiere of "Lost in Thailand"
Chapter 73: The Premiere of "Lost in Thailand"
After conducting interviews in the surrounding area for a while and checking the time, Tang Chunxiao led the photographer towards the stadium.
"Wow, there are so many people!"
Everywhere you look, there are posters and flashing neon lights.
On the red carpet, celebrities from all walks of life vied for attention, while fans on both sides chanted their idols' names and held up signs.
Someone unfamiliar with the situation might mistake this for an awards ceremony like the Hundred Flowers Awards or the Golden Rooster Awards.
There are just too many celebrities to count.
Male celebrities are a bit better off, but female celebrities are all dressed up in their finest attire, vying for attention and showing off their most beautiful side.
Even Liu Yifei came.
Such high-profile occasions are a favorite of female celebrities; they will rush to attend even if they are not invited.
Some relatively unknown female celebrities especially hope to gain more exposure in such settings.
There were several hundred media reporters present at the scene.
The camera flash was as bright as day.
About half an hour later, a burst of unusually loud cheers suddenly erupted.
The main character has arrived!
All the reporters on site immediately perked up.
Gu Qingshan and Jing Tian appeared on the red carpet arm in arm. As soon as they appeared, fans on both sides of the red carpet went crazy, waving their signs.
The reporters were secretly astonished by this scene; the popularity was truly unbelievable.
Some tabloid reporters were already thinking about how to create a scandal between the two.
The gossip tabloids never stopped reporting on their romance. One minute they were in love, the next they were pregnant, then they were in the hospital giving birth, and then there were reports of their relationship falling apart, with some actress stealing their love away...
Other celebrities have to pay for press releases, but for scandals like those involving Gu Qingshan and Jing Tian, the two didn't pay anything, yet tabloid reporters were eager to write about them.
As for larger, more reputable entertainment gossip media, their reports on the couple's relationship are more credible, and they often describe them as a "golden couple."
Gu Qingshan and Jing Tian walked slowly on the red carpet, which was over a hundred meters long, but seemed to stretch for a kilometer.
After arriving at the signature wall, the two signed their names, posed for a photo, and then proceeded to the interview area.
Tang Chunxiao got her first interview opportunity.
"Director Gu, congratulations on the release of your new film. How much do you think 'Lost in Thailand' will gross in its opening week? Will 'Lost in Thailand' break box office records?"
Gu Qingshan smiled and said, "Box office is determined by the audience. As a director, my task is to make wonderful movies to present to the audience. Of course, I am very confident in the box office performance of 'Lost in Thailand'."
"Director Gu, I heard that you gave away 3000 tickets to fans for free. Is that true?" a reporter asked.
Gu Qingshan's smile remained unchanged. "Yes, I am very grateful for everyone's support. Without your support, I wouldn't be who I am today!"
"According to relevant organizations, 'Lost in Thailand' is very likely to become the first film in mainland China to break the 400 million yuan mark. Does Director Gu think 'Lost in Thailand' can do it?" the reporter asked in an interview.
Gu Qingshan said, "Records are meant to be broken, so why can't it be me? Although there is pressure, I will be very happy if I can seize this opportunity."
The interview lasted for a while before Gu Qingshan left with Jing Tian.
Inside the venue, Gu Qingshan, arm in arm with Jing Tian, greeted the CEOs and executives of various companies one by one.
Gu Qingshan personally approved this premiere, making it such a grand affair.
The Thai embassy in China also sent more than a dozen people, after all, Thailand had provided a sponsorship fee of 3000 million and a lot of support.
The hosts were still Tu Jingwei and Sa Beining.
The opening song was "I Want to Be With You," the theme song from the movie "Lost in Thailand," sung by Xia Yunyan and Zhao Yingjun. The song was full of joy.
Tu Jingwei and Sa Beining took to the stage after they finished singing their song.
After the opening remarks, Gu Qingshan led the creative team onto the stage amidst applause from the audience.
"Hello everyone, I'm very happy that you all came to the premiere of my new film 'Lost in Thailand' on this beautiful evening," Gu Qingshan said, holding the microphone.
Then Xu Zheng, Wang Baoqiang, Huang Bo, and others each gave a brief introduction of themselves.
This segment mainly involved answering questions and some interactive activities, lasting for more than half an hour.
The movie has officially begun.
The lights in the stadium suddenly dimmed, and then the large screen in the center of the stage slowly lit up.
The entire stadium fell silent as everyone prepared to watch "Lost in Thailand" and see how it compared to its predecessors.
The golden dragon logo flashes, followed by the logo of Qingshan Film & Television, and then the logo of China Film Group...
The film opens with Xu Zheng appearing, followed by a conversation between Xu Lang, played by Xu Zheng, and his wife, which sets the stage for the story.
The scene where Gao Bo, played by Huang Bo, slides around in his office chair outside the conference room is enough to make people laugh.
In particular, Huang Bo's entry into the meeting room and his exchange with Xu Lang made everyone laugh.
"Haha, Wang Bao, baby, haha, just like in 'Lost in Thailand'."
"That's hilarious."
"It reminds me of Wang Baoqiang and Xu Zheng from the movie 'Lost in Thailand'."
"That flight attendant is gorgeous, absolutely stunning!"
"For comedy, you still have to watch Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang, Huang Bo is also good."
As the movie's plot unfolded, everyone burst into laughter from time to time.
Compared to "Lost on Journey," "Lost in Thailand" represents a significant improvement, whether in terms of visuals, plot, character portrayal, or location shooting.
The staff at the Thai Embassy in China couldn't help but show their satisfaction as they watched the beautiful Thai scenery in the movie. They thought it was very well made and that the 3000 million yuan was well spent!
They saw the reactions of the audience.
Gu Qingshan was also paying close attention to the audience's reactions. He had watched "Lost in Thailand" too many times, so it didn't matter whether he attended the premiere or not.
He was more concerned with the audience's reaction.
Perhaps "Lost in Thailand" will be criticized by some "mainstream" filmmakers, just like "Lost on Journey," but Gu Qingshan doesn't care.
Making money is what really matters.
These "mainstream" filmmakers enjoy art films; that's their prerogative.
The sixth-generation directors they admire are like rats in a stinking ditch, constantly hiding and scurrying about.
As long as I make money, what does it matter if I get scolded?
He's not a Renminbi (RMB), how could he possibly be liked by everyone?
Besides, not everyone likes the RMB; a large number of people prefer the US dollar.
Hearing the laughter from the audience, Gu Qingshan felt reassured.
110 minutes passed in the midst of everyone's laughter.
The movie is over!
"Clap clap clap clap..."
The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.
The applause of 20,000 people echoed throughout the stadium, which was truly awe-inspiring.
Gu Qingshan led the creative team of "Lost in Thailand" onto the stage to express their gratitude to the audience.
Then, guided by staff, the audience left the venue in an orderly manner.
The staff at the Beijing Workers' Stadium are all highly experienced, as it frequently hosts concerts and sporting events.
A venue with 20,000 people is nothing here.
The Chinese people are second to none in this regard; the whole order was well maintained, and no one caused trouble.
In the capital, some police officers were specially dispatched to help maintain order.