Chapter 56: Phenomenal director

Chapter 56. Phenomenon-level director
On May 14th, Friday, the new week of film screenings also began. "High School Musical" was officially released on a large scale and appeared in 6 North American theaters.
On this day, as soon as the school bell rang, countless students charged to leave the school and rushed to the nearby cinema, ready to snap up tickets for the first screening of "High School Musical" in the evening. But to the surprise of many students, the tickets for the first show were already sold out. Where did the tickets go? Most of them were sold in the early morning hours; at noon, they were divided again; and then before school, there were also "early arrival" students, and they shared the remaining tickets.
"Oh, please, how could this be?" A white high school student looked at the ticket conductor in a movie theater in Chicago, and said, "If today I can't buy a ticket, my girlfriend will beat my buddy. She looks forward to this movie. It ’s been a month, is there really no first ticket?
The middle-aged conductor opened his hand and said,
Boy, I understand your mood, but it ’s really gone and sold out.
The white high school student took a bite Clenched his teeth and said: "No matter what, she said she must see the ticket for the second game today"
The ticket clerk smiled a bit happily: "Sorry, the second ticket is gone." The white high school student widened his eyes and exclaimed, "What?" The students behind him exclaimed: "Damn I came over as soon as I was out of school, and I said no ticket? "," Oh, God, can't I add another screening room? My girlfriend also said she would watch today "
"Give you a suggestion, read it in a few days." The ticket seller shrugged and the students shouted: "We don't want to wait for a day" The ticket seller smiled again: "Today, there are really no tickets; if you want to watch tomorrow When we arrive, we will come back in the early hours of the morning when there are tickets. "
The white high school said angrily, "I will sit still here, anyway, tomorrow." He turned to the rest chair area and said to himself: "I must grab the ticket, I don't want to break up "" So he stayed in the ticket office and was scolded by his girlfriend on the phone, and then at night he saw who had snatched the tickets and saw the guy with his girlfriend walking into the cinema, He gritted his teeth.
But throughout North America, he is not the only one who stays in the cinema until early morning. On this day, a large number of students were late because of "High School Musical", the reason was either watching movies or grabbing tickets, but they all left the cinema with a smile, watching movies and watching a good movie; I bought the tickets I wanted.
The box office results of "High School Musical" No. 14 did not disappoint the cinema or the Flame Film Company. The average number of seats per theater in the home theater is the total attendance of the first game. It is unbelievably high. The second game also has 93 games. , I received the number of 1975.83 million box office to explain everything, this is a high-end movie, can set off a frenzy movie.
The attendance rate of the first game is still as high as the second game and dropped to 75; although it has been falling every day for the next few days, especially after the release of "Star Wars-Phantom Crisis" on the 19th, the percentage has dropped a lot, but this week, "High School Musical" is absolutely sweeping North America, it received a total of 68.521 million box office, ranked in the North American weekly box office rankings this week on May 14th, defeating the "Star Wars-Phantom Crisis" week
Of course, the second-ranked "Star Wars: The Phantom Crisis" only screened for 2 days this week, swept through the 20,000 box office, and it seemed that there was nothing to lose. But many Star Wars fans are extremely angry, but this is a series of "Star Wars" series production cost of 115 million US dollars, was actually put on the head by a meaningless campus song and dance film, hell
Some gossip media will naturally not miss this topic, "Daily Entertainment" made a big headline title: "The confrontation of the director of the Department of South Carolina, Wang Yang defeated the predecessor George Lucas" The sensational title, the content states a bit The weekly box office champion of "High School Musical" and "Second Star Wars Prequel", they finally commented: "Wang Yang, 19, faced 55-year-old George Lucas and handed over a shocking story. Results, why do we not praise this amazing kid? Go ahead, ung-man "
There are not many sensational media, but more media are seriously reporting on the movie and dance frenzy, "Magic Yang re-enchants magic, breaks all doubts", "Promising new star" ... These titles are numerous, now No media stupidly came out to sing counter-tones. The gossip media also sang carols. They did not dare to go backwards. If they were other movies, they could sing counter-notes to earn eyeballs; There are countless young people, and the one who is most concerned about gossip is young people.
"Los Angeles Times" once again published a comment, the title is "The young man's counterattack, the revival of musicals" this time with box office results in front of them, they are no longer conservative, praised: "When the first film movie will be Everyone was splashing cold water when they were singing and dancing on campus, and they were all predicting that this would be a bad movie. But now we see that this is a beautiful counterattack. The 19-year-old and three-month director reinterpreted With the definition of 'Campus song and dance films', the younger generation was acquainted with the song and dance movies; it also made filmmakers understand the elements of popular song and dance movies. Looking at the transcript of "High School Dance", we have reason to believe that the song and dance movies will soon be welcomed. To a full revival "
The pages of the media have given "Star Wars-Phantom Crisis" and "High School Musical"; "Mummy" released in the second week compared to last week, suffered from Waterloo, although ranked third in the week, but only 18.136 million box office, more Not to mention films such as "The Sky Stalker" and the seven-week screening of "The Matrix", the market's consumption power has been divided between the two films of the top two. "The Hand of Leisure" No one cares about it anymore, it has been swept into the trash, 74 movie theaters, only 174,000 box office.
But not all are praises, there is a group very dissatisfied with Wang Yang, that group is called parents. 'S nightly news program, a middle-aged white lady looking at the camera with an angry face, said: "I hate Wang Yang. Last year, his movie made my daughter stay overnight; and now, he makes my The child is absent from school. Oh my god, does "High School Musical" teach people to quit school? My daughter is about to graduate from high school at the end of the month, and she has to cope with the final exam. 'S daughter needs credits, obviously the movie can't give her; but Wang Yang relies on these tricks to earn a lot of money, but it is my daughter's credit that is sacrificed "
This evening news report focuses on discussing a topic cited by "High School Musical": "What do teenagers need?" An education scholar accepted the interview, saying: "In fact," High School Musical "has fully revealed the youth The needs of the group, they are eager to show themselves, release their hearts, and chase their true love ... In reality, the expectations of parents and intense academics have put too much pressure on them, they just need to enjoy more "Youth." He also said that precisely because graduating, the pressure of high school students is also unprecedented. Watching "High School Musical" has just become a way for students to release pressure.
The scholar ’s remarks quickly received strong support. Natalie Portman, a high school senior who is about to graduate and the heroine of "Star Wars: The Phantom Crisis," was selected by the gossip newspaper "Daily Entertainment". The reporter tracked it, she went to the cinema to watch "High School Musical" to know that she almost refused to attend the screening of "Star Wars Episode 1" in preparation for the final exam. Although she finally attended, she did not participate in the movie. Other promotional activities; now you have so much time to watch "High School Musical"?
Natalie, who was blocked by the reporter at the gate of the movie theater, had a somewhat embarrassed expression, but his tone was very calm, saying: "I just felt I had to understand this movie because all my classmates were talking about it. Be clear about their psychology.
The reporter then asked her,
So what do you think of watching High School Musical?
Natalie seemed reluctant to say more, just saying,
This is an excellent movie.

"What do you think of Wang Yang?" The reporter refused to let her go easily, and still questioned. Natalie walked and answered, "Wang Yang is a very talented director." The reporter asked again: "Do you like his movie?" Natalie nodded slightly. "It's okay." "
It was these very simple conversations that, after going through the gossip tabloids, turned into a scandalous scandal: "Natalie loves Wang Yang" did not arbitrarily edit Natalie's words, but added fuel: "This newspaper When the reporter asked 'what do you think of Wang Yang', Natalie behaved very shyly and looked like she wanted to confess, saying, 'Wang Yang is a very good and very talented director.' The reporter asked 'Then do you like him, like his movies?' Natalie, who always blushed when she mentioned the topic of her boyfriend, blushed the same this time and said, 'OK.' "
"This may be a romantic show of love across the sky? Or, Natalie and Yang have been together for a long time? Think about it, we know that Yang used to stay in New York for a while when he chose the roles of" High School Musical " , Maybe he and Natalie were together then. "
Very outrageous news, but the latest issue of "Daily Entertainment" is relying on it, and a picture of Natalie's smile, sold almost out of stock as soon as it was put on the shelves, "Star Wars Episode 1" heroine plus "Sing and Dance" "Youth" director, at the time when the two films started to boom at the same time, this news naturally solidly attracted the attention of young people who love gossip
Wang Yang did n’t know about it. He did n’t have the habit of reading gossip tabloids. On this day, he got up early in the morning and practiced boxing and fitness exercises. While sweating like rain, he suddenly received a call. The Daily Entertainment reporter asked: "Yang, are you in a relationship with Natalie Portman?" Wang Yang was still wondering how this reporter got his phone number, so I heard this question. , He couldn't help but stunned and said with a smile: "I am in love with Natalie Portman? No, no, this is ridiculous. I have only seen her on the screen, and she performed very well in" Slaughter " . "
At the end of the call, Wang Yang knew the outrageous gossip from the Internet, and then he was a bit suspicious. Did he say too much before?
The next day, his doubts became a reality. The "Daily Entertainment" report: "The response to show off love from the air 'Natalie is great'" wrote in an article, adding: "The reporter asked if they were in love. At the time, Yang first denied it, but he immediately expressed his appreciation and love for Natalie. He said, "I like her very much. I have loved her performance since" Killing the Arms ". It's great." "
"We have reason to believe that Natalie is the goddess of Miracle Yang. Since 1994, Yang Yang has fallen in love with this girl. Maybe the wall of his room is full of posters of" Slaughter "; maybe he wants It ’s also because of this girl. Natalie, Young has responded to you, would you say 'yes'? "
The newspaper said it seemed to be true. Although it was clear that "bluffing" was the style of a gossip tabloid, many female fans of Wang Yang left a message on the official website of "High School Musical", telling their disappointment: "Yang, you Ca n’t be with Natalie, she ’s ugly and short, not at all worthy of you
There are even some female fans threatening that if he and Natalie are together, they will not support him.
Wang Yang felt very speechless after watching the more and more scandals, and couldn't help laughing. He did have a poster of "Killing the Arms" in his room, but he and Natalie Portman saw both I have n’t seen it, it ’s all a gossip, it ’s really ridiculous, and I have to admire the gossip tabloid ’s marketing methods. He does n’t plan to respond to it anymore. Now, whatever he says, it ’s just fueling the matter.
"Jessica, do you know my gossip?" Wang Yang asked Jessica in a serious manner during the routine power-up every night. Jessica's voice over there smiled crisply, and said: "I think I know, you and Natalie Portman?" Wang Yang laughed self-deprecatingly, and said to the phone: "Yes, Who will tell you what's going on? Show your love across the air? Oh my god, "Jessica laughed for a while, then said softly," Yan, we haven't been dating for a long time, and I miss you so much. "
"Me too." Wang Yang said softly and said, "Jessica, we will bear with you for a few more days. You know that the soundtrack of" High School Musical "will be available next week. Once it is released, the momentum will basically be fixed. Come down. At that time, we can date every day, and we do n’t have to worry about any paparazzi, they just shoot if they like.
Jessica laughed:
Well, I know.

As early as the stage of the screening of "High School Musical", Flame Films has contacted a number of record companies, and finally signed a cooperation agreement with a small record company to perform the soundtrack of "High School Musical" in North America.
Based on these market trends, a film financial appraiser on Wall Street made a prediction. He estimated that the total box office of "High School Musical" may eventually exceed 300 million US dollars; plus the surrounding income of acoustic records, dVd, etc. Will bring at least one billion after-tax income to the flame film, Wang Yang will also become a billionaire, the youngest billionaire.
Soon, the appraiser's prediction was further confirmed. The screening week of May 21-27 came to an end. "High School Musical" received another 4738.36 million box office. The total box office suddenly came to 100 million. If the figure of 129.1 million at this time in the previous year, +10 million box office in a week, basically stabilized the list, but now only ranked second; ranked first, there is no doubt that "Star Wars-Phantom Crisis" This week, it received a total of 99.354 million box office and won the championship with a Big Mac attitude.
But the Flame movie has reason to be proud. The production of "High School Musical" costs tens of thousands; and "Star Wars Episode 1", 115 million.
Now that people walk into the cinema, teenagers usually go to "High School Musical"; others go to "Star Wars Episode 1". This has caused other films being screened to continue to be implicated. "Mummy" can only receive 482,000 box offices this week; of course, "The Hand of Leisure" is not among the affected ranks, because it has been painted across the board.
In the new week, the soundtrack of "High School Musical" was also released in North America, with 10,000 copies copied and randomly presented different boutique posters. Each poster has a starring role, or Wang Yang's signature, only the first 10,000 Zhang Cd had this treatment. The news has been published on the official website long ago. Countless students are rubbing their fists. When the original CD is put on the shelf, they are madly robbed by the students. In one day, all the stocks in the localities are sold
Those students who could n’t grab the CD were stuck in the record store with frustration, and were reluctant to leave for a long time, and even a little girl who looked about 12 years old burst into tears on the spot. She wanted to get the signature so much. In one step, nothing is left.
"Phenomenon-level director" This is the latest title that Wang Yang got. It was sent by Roger Ebert, a famous film critic who once praised "Ghost Record", and he did not hesitate to praise this time.
"Magic Yang once again made a miracle. He once again made young people crazy. My little daughter recently said," Oh, Dad, I want to go to dance class. "Youth of Dance" is really great. "Originally At my age, I have no interest in school song and dance films, but under the recommendation of my baby girl, I watched this movie, and I felt very warm, like being in the sun, "Ghost Shadow Records" The shadows have also faded. I can only say, Magic Young, this 19-year-old guy, he is a phenomenal director. "
Finally ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Roger-Ebert added "-Thumbs-up (with two thumbs up)" to "High School Musical"
"Phenomenon-level director" has been cited many times by many media. It seems that a 19-year-old director is called phenomenon-level, which is a little funny; but reality is in front of him, he created the miracle of "Ghost Shadow" in 1998. 10,000 US dollars in exchange for the 300 million box office worldwide, which scared the world and let everyone see what viral marketing is; half a year later, he created the current grand dance and dance, all young people for this reason Crazy, who dares to say that this is not phenomenal? If anyone said that, they would definitely be cursed by a large group of girls.
With the success of "High School Musical", Wang Yang's number of fans has skyrocketed. Among them, there are many fanatic female fans, and there are actually websites built by several fans to collect his pictures and messages. But whether it is because of "phenomenon director" or "the youngest billionaire", he has become a role model and idol in the hearts of many and many peers.
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