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Chapter 65 Propaganda 1
July 25th.
Under the arrangement of Changkong Media, Wang Xiao, the assistant director of "The Terror Live", along with Teacher Zhou Nian, Hu Yu (the grandson of Hu Lao), and Su Qing, started to promote the film. There was no other way, as the film's scenes were basically focused on Zhou Nian.
The roles of the other characters are not important.
This resulted in very few key members of the production team being able to promote the film in front of the screen, making it less sensational than some films made by internet celebrities.
"Teacher Zhou Nian, this is your first film after several years away from the film and television industry."
A beautiful host in a black dress sat in a chair and asked with a smile, "May I ask what's so appealing about this movie?"
Although he had a smile on his face.
However, the female host's tone was not very respectful, mainly because this drama was neither a big production nor did it feature any popular artists. To be realistic, this drama could not even be considered a third-rate production.
The director was completely unknown, and no one knew where he came from. I heard that the real director was Huang Min, who was embroiled in negative news... But even if he came out, apart from the fact that his scandals were somewhat attractive, there was nothing about the movie that could arouse people's interest.
The cast is even more appalling.
Teacher Zhou Nian... was once very popular, but then disappeared for several years. The supporting role was actually played by a junior student at a performing arts college.
As the interview host for this film, she truly felt marginalized by the television station.
"It's mainly about the story."
Zhou Nian could clearly hear the contempt in the female host's words, but he wasn't angry.
The longer you've been in this industry, the more you realize that not being famous is the biggest sin. Once you're not famous, even nobody will come and kick you while you're down. But once you're famous, everyone around you is a good person. He raised the microphone and said earnestly, "From the moment I finished reading the script, I was moved by this story. Unlike typical movies, this one is very profound."
Looking at the small audience below the stage, Zhou Nian smiled and said, "After it's released on August 1st, everyone can go to the cinema to see it. You won't be disappointed."
"I heard this movie only cost a few million to make, is that true!?"
The host asked with a smile.
"..."
Anniversary frowned.
I felt strongly dissatisfied with the female host asking this question, after all, this was exposing the shortcomings of "The Terror Live"!
Just as Zhou Nian was about to answer, Su Qing, who had been sitting silently to the side, raised the microphone and said with a smile, "Judging a movie's quality is never based on its production cost, but on the script, director, and lead actors. So many movies were released in theaters in July, but those that truly attracted audiences were precisely those that told a good story. Audiences go to the theater to see a story, just like when you buy clothes. Does expensive necessarily mean good? Not necessarily! I think what suits you and what you like is the best. The same goes for movies. A good movie is one that tells a good story."
Several audience members who had been listless turned to look at Su Qing after hearing her words.
"But film is an art form, and production costs are high..."
"high!?"
Su Qing chuckled and said, "How high is the budget? The core of a movie is to present a story through the lens. You earn 20,000 a month, and someone else earns 5,000 a month, but that doesn't mean that you, who earns 20,000, are living a more comfortable life than someone who earns 5,000. Defining a movie is never based on how much the production budget is, but on the director's directing skills. A good director can present an effect where one plus one equals three, while some movies, even if you give them 10 million, can only give you the effect of 1 million."
As she spoke, Su Qing smiled and said, "I'm not referring to any particular director; I'm just stating the facts."
"You mean the movie 'The Terror Live' was really well made!?"
The female host tilted her head and glanced sideways at Su Qing: "But I heard that this unknown director who made 'The Terror Live' is a first-time director, and that's actor Huang Min. Ms. Su, am I wrong!?"
Upon hearing the words "Huang Min".
A brief commotion immediately arose in the audience.
"That's ridiculously wrong."
Noticing the audience's reaction, Su Qing knew that even after two or three months, the audience's resistance to Huang Min did not seem to have subsided much. She said seriously, "An unknown director is an unknown director, and actor Huang Min is actor Huang Min."
"You mean 'The Terror Live' wasn't filmed by Huang Min!?"
The female host said with a half-smile.
"no"
Su Qing shook her head directly: "Today we were arranged by Changkong Media to promote the movie 'The Terror Live,' but you keep targeting Huang Min, who has too much to do with the movie. Do you have a grudge against Changkong Media? Are you trying to smear the movie in this way?"
When she said the last sentence, Su Qing's tone became stern.
"..."
The female host was taken aback.
He quickly chuckled twice and said, "How could that be! I forgot to tell you all, this Miss Su is not only the producer of 'The Terror Live,' but she also played a role in it. She's truly capable and beautiful."
Anniversary, sitting in the chair, almost couldn't help but cheer.
Huang Min's agent and partner is indeed quite extraordinary. In order to prevent the female host from dragging Huang Min into the movie "The Terror Live" again, she directly brought up the big tree that is Changkong Media.
The effect was immediate; they immediately started to back down.
The entertainment industry has never lacked people like this. Praising the powerful and belittling the weak is what these people love to do most. Putting aside the glamorous side of this circle, many of them actually have no morals or manners to speak of.
"You're still a student at the performing arts academy, right!?"
The female host, who had been startled by Su Qing, became obedient and looked at Hu Yu to ask.
"right"
Hu Yu nodded.
"Then why did you end up in 'The Terror Live'?!"
The host continued to ask questions.
"My grandfather..."
It was obvious that Hu Yu was not yet capable of handling this kind of situation. Just as he was about to speak the truth, Zhou Nian interrupted him by raising the microphone and saying, "I am good friends with his grandfather. It just so happened that there was casting for 'The Terror Live,' and I felt that he was a good fit for one of the roles in the film, so I recommended him to audition. When he put on the costume, the director immediately decided to cast him. Don't be prejudiced against Hu Yu just because he is a newcomer; his performance is quite outstanding."
The press conference has ended.
Backstage, Su Qing said to Hu Yu, "Remember, even if you got the role because of your family, you can't say it directly when people ask you about it on stage. Once you say it, no matter how good your career is later, the audience will still label you as a 'nepotism hire'."
It was a little after nine o'clock at night.
Sanshui Community.
Upon learning that Huang Min's directorial debut was being promoted before its August 1st release, Lin Wan, sitting on the sofa, remained silent and coldly stared at her agent.
Under her gaze, cold sweat gradually seeped from Zhang Xiaohua's forehead.