When one was in a good mood, everything looked good. Ling Aotian was in such a situation now. After the negotiations between the two cinemas, he thought that it would be very difficult. He did not expect it to be so smooth. Everything was beyond his expectations. Ling Aotian was very satisfied with the results.
"It's finally done." After completing the last step,'Nightclub' entered the completion phase. Ling Aotian stretched his back. After staying in this room for two days, he had finally finished this movie. Ling Aotian watched it from beginning to end, and the jokes were definitely attractive.
"How is it, Aotian? Your movie should be finished, right?”Wang Jing asked when she saw Ling Aotian walk out of the room.
"It's already done. The master tape is out, and the other copies have been handed over to the people below.”He sat opposite Wang Jing and shared the fruits of his labor.
" Now everything is ready except for the east wind." Wang Jing heard that 'Nightclub' was completed.
"There's no rush to release it. Anyway, there won't be any films competing with us. This is a good opportunity.”Ling Aotian expressed his opinion on the screening of the movie.
"Fatty, how are the preparations for Shao Corporation's cinema chain?”Ling Aotian picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip before asking Wang Jing.
"Basically, everything is ready. How are things on your side?”Wang Jing told him about her results, but the most important thing was to look at Long Aotian.
"It's settled. Big Brother Hong has given a fixed 35% share, and New Arts City will take 70% of the first week's share in a declining manner.”Ling Aotian proudly announced his results. His expression was as despicable as it could be.
Wang Jing was stunned. She did not expect such a high share. The behemoth of the cinema chain was very demanding. Perhaps only someone like Ling Aotian could make 'Nightclub' be screened by three film companies.
"Fatty, I think we should hold a press conference. The day after tomorrow is Saturday. Our film will be released on that day. The joint screening of 'Nightclub' by the three companies was definitely a gimmick.”In order to add fuel to the fire for the new movie, Ling Aotian announced his decision.
"Yes, I'll do this tomorrow. I guarantee that it'll be done beautifully.”As a successful businessman, Wang Jing knew the importance of publicity and nodded in agreement.
Ling Aotian smiled and pursed his lips."Fatty, do you want to release the film? I want to attend the Cannes Film Festival…"
"What is it? Cannes Film Festival?" Wang Jing looked at Ling Aotian in surprise. She wondered if her ears were deaf and that she was hallucinating. She looked at Ling Aotian strangely and asked,"Are you sure it's the Cannes Film Festival and not the Oscars?”
In the 1980s, the Cannes Film Festival was not inferior to the Oscars. In fact, its international influence was even more widespread than the Oscars. The Cannes Film Festival emphasized innovation, which was a good platform for the film industry to showcase themselves.
" It's Cannes. We can only participate in the Best Foreign Language Film Award at the Oscars…The timing is a little off…" Ling Aotian explained with an awkward smile.
"What the hell, Aotian, you really know how to find trouble. I just boasted that I could help you, and you're giving me a Cannes Film Festival. Do you know that only a handful of Chinese directors have been selected? Do you know who the two big directors who were selected for the main competition and won the award are? Li Hanxiang and Hu Jinquan! Moreover, he only won the Best Color Award and the Highest Comprehensive Technique Award. Think about how difficult it was!”
"I know, that's why I'm participating. I think 'Nightclub' will make their eyes light up!”Ling Aotian nodded. He was more familiar with this information than Wang Jing. He also knew that China's film would shine in Cannes in a few years.
No one knew Cannes Film Festival better than Ling Aotian. His experience in the future allowed Ling Aotian to know many things that the directors were still exploring, and he also knew some of the preferences of the judges.
Because they were in France, the Cannes Film Festival sometimes paid more attention to the content and innovation of the film. The artistic and cultural aspects were also involved. Directors and actors from different countries gathered together to form a jury to judge the films in the "Official Competition" section and choose the winning films.
"You're really bold, kid. However, since I've already made a promise, I'll help you ask Sixth Uncle for help!”Wang Jing looked at Ling Aotian, only to find that Ling Aotian's eyes were firm, leaving him speechless. He didn't know what to say. He didn't know if he should say that Ling Aotian didn't know and didn't blame others, or that he was just delusional. However, he didn't think much of this young man.
" Fatty, you've succeeded in participating in the Cannes Film Festival. Even if you didn't succeed, I think 'Nightclub' has received a lot of publicity. It's also beneficial to the box office... So this Cannes Film Festival is actually quite useful..." Ling Aotian looked at Wang Jing and said sincerely.
Ling Aotian's words were indeed reasonable. Wang Jing, who was standing there in deep thought, could not help but nod her head. Looking at the determined Ling Aotian in front of her, she shook her head with a bitter smile and said,"You really don't let me worry. I'll find a friend to help you sign up. As for whether you can be selected…it depends on your ability!”
"Thank you, Fatty!" Ling Aotian said loudly, overjoyed.
Ling Aotian still had plenty of time. It was already February of 1983, and there were less than three months before Cannes in May. During this period, Ling Aotian had plenty of time to complete his own matters.
Eight o'clock in the morning, at the Jiulong Shangri-La Hotel.
"Welcome to the press conference held by Shao Group. Our company will be screening 'Nightclub'. Now, everyone has half an hour to ask questions.”Wang Jing acted as the temporary host and gave an opening speech.
"Hello, when will 'Nightclub' be screened?”The Ta Kung Pao reporter asked first.
"We've decided to screen 'Nightclub' tomorrow. I hope that everyone will support us.”Ling Aotian took the microphone and answered with a smile.
"Mr. Ling, regarding your investment in the entertainment industry, what do you plan to do in the future?”The Ming Pao reporter asked,
"Film. I decided to take up this profession from the first time I saw it. Actually, I feel that film is like an audio novel.”Ling Aotian expressed his opinion without blushing or jumping.
"Mr. Ling, I'm sorry for not going through the midnight screening test for your movie. Was it because he had no confidence in his movie?”The reporter from Sing Tao Daily attacked Ling Aotian for not screening at midnight.
Ling Aotian frowned. He did not expect this to happen, but he did not dare to offend the uncrowned king."Midnight screenings are a feature of Hong Kong. I understand this very well. I think everyone will be looking forward to it even more if it's screened like this!”
"Director Ling, do you have any expectations for the box office?”The reporter from the " Inquiry " asked a question about the traditional practices of movies.
"This question is really hard to answer. It depends on the audience's reaction after watching the movie.”Ling Aotian didn't dare to be too confident, so he could only brush it off.
For the sake of publicity, Wang Jing pointed at the reporters she had arranged to attract the attention of the public.”Director Ling, what are the arrangements for your theater chain? "The bespectacled reporter's question didn't attract everyone's attention because every movie has its own release channel.
"We've already signed contracts with Shao, Jiahe, and New Arts City, so everyone can watch this movie in all the cinemas in Hong Kong.”Ling Aotian answered this explosive news with high spirits.
Upon hearing Ling Aotian's reply, the reporters who had been listless became excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood. They even suspected that they had heard wrongly. Was there a mistake with three companies screening Ling Aotian's movie at the same time? As the media, they all knew how unharmonious the three companies were. It was impossible for them to release the same movie at the same time.
"Director Ling, how did you convince the three bosses?”
"Mr. Ling, what is your relationship with the three bosses?”
"What's going on here?"
The scene was chaotic as they watched the reporters fight to be the first. Seeing this scene, Wang Jing quickly stood up to maintain discipline, afraid that something would happen.
"My friends from the media, I understand how you feel. Now, please sit down and don't let any accidents happen.”Wang Jing stood up and shouted for everyone to keep quiet.
"Dear reporters, I understand your thoughts. Our company is only in a cooperative relationship with the three companies. They are all optimistic about our 'Nightclub'. There is no shady or abnormal relationship in it.”Ling Aotian picked up the microphone on the table and continued to promote the movie, Nightclub.
Seeing that the effect had been achieved, Wang Jing stood up and said,"Thank you for coming to the venue today. Today's press conference will end today.”
The next day, all the major newspapers actively reported the news of the joint screening of 'Nightclub' by the three major cinemas. As soon as this report came out, countless fans from all walks of life began to speculate! His popularity began to rise rapidly. It could be said that Long Aotian was more popular than the movie. This was really a wonder.
"Who is Ling Aotian?"
"It must be that CEO's relative!”
"Is 'Nightclub' good? When the time comes, we must go and take a look."
There were also some depressed and frustrated film artists who were clamoring hysterically.
"Black curtain! Absolutely shady! Three companies screening 'Nightclub' at the same time, no other film had such an honor.
"The three companies must have received a lot of benefits to be able to release 'Nightclub' at the same time. This is a disgrace to the film industry!”
All kinds of rumors spread in the market. Amidst the quarrels and praises," Nightclub " also began to gain popularity. It could be said that it had attracted a large number of viewers even before it was released.
Long Aotian, who had planned all of this behind the scenes, was relatively calm about the publicity feedback. This was because before 'Nightclub' was officially released, the hype was not stable. Only when the audience was really attracted by the content of Nightclub could the planning be considered a real success.
"I hope that the results of this movie won't disappoint me!”Wang Jing muttered after putting in so much effort behind the scenes. From the perspective of the company's management, it was often more important to value the commercial value of a movie. To put it more bluntly, they valued the ability of a show to earn money!
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