Chapter 232: First Week, No One Knows Who Will Win

However, netizens just watched the fun.

The reporter who asked the question honestly wrote down Chen Xiao's answer about art films and commercial films, and prepared to go back and write a serious manuscript.

The questions continued.

The second reporter stood up, glanced at the manuscript in his hand, smiled bitterly and asked:

"Director Chen, hello, I am a reporter from Lizhi News. The first-day box office of "The Little Mermaid" exceeded "The Truman Show" and reached 21 million US dollars. What do you think about this?"

Chen Xiao listened to his question and nodded slowly.

This matter is a bit beyond imagination, but there are also expected parts.

He remembered that in the original world, there was also a politically correct version of "The Little Mermaid", which was also ridiculed at home and abroad.

But there were people who supported it, and with adequate publicity, after it was released in May, the first-day box office in North America reached 38 million US dollars, directly becoming the first-day box office of the year.

But it was the first as of May, and was later surpassed by other movies.

The Little Mermaid in this world is not as good as that version, so the first day box office is lower, and the stamina is weaker. The annual box office is unlikely to be better than The Truman Show.

But others can say this prediction, but he can't. If he does, the media will nag him, which makes him feel dizzy.

"I haven't seen The Little Mermaid yet, so it's hard to comment on it. But the high box office shows that there should be something worth learning."

After saying the business clichés, Chen Xiao put down the microphone.

Other reporters in the audience were a little disappointed.

But the reporter who asked the question was relieved, "Okay, thank you Director Chen."

The questions continued.

"Teacher Jin Rui, in your opinion, did Truman love his wife? Why did he marry her?"

"Director Huang Peng, when casting, why did you choose Li Mingyue to play the role of first love?"

"Teacher Xu Huijun, a lot of the same clothes you designed have appeared on Taobao. What measures do you plan to take next?"

...

One hour later.

The questions about The Truman Show came to an end.

The host announced the start of the free question session, and the topic was open, not limited to this movie.

As soon as the host finished speaking, a fan grabbed the opportunity to ask questions.

A girl of 16 or 17 years old held the microphone and smiled brightly. She was not afraid of the stage in front of dozens of media, and looked very outgoing.

"Hello, Director Chen, I am your fan and I like your movies very much. Where can I meet you by chance? It would be best if I could see you every month!"

As soon as this was said, everyone laughed.

This kind of scene is very normal in fan meetings, and it is considered a subtle and half-joking question.

However, it is a bit difficult to answer.

It is definitely not okay to answer honestly, and the address to answer will be blocked as the meeting site.

But it is a bit embarrassing not to answer.

Just when everyone was ready to eat melons, they heard Chen Xiao laugh:

"Every month? In dreams."

A burst of laughter suddenly rang out from the audience.

The girl sighed and said, "Well, okay, I will go back and work hard."

As she said, she smiled and sat back in her seat.

The people around her cast approving eyes, which was considered a decent fan who knew how to joke.

…

Just as the meeting was in full swing, it was just past eight in the morning in the United States.

Brandon, the deputy director of the production department of Peak Entertainment, walked into the office with a cup of coffee.

Half a minute later, the secretary came in with a file and handed him a chart file, "Minister, this is yesterday's first-day box office data."

Brandon took it and put it on the table, turned around, took off his coat, hung it on the hanger, and asked casually: "How is it? Where did we rank yesterday?"

"The first-day box office is temporarily ranked first, but..."

Brandon frowned slightly, "But what?"

He knew that the audience had a lot of opinions about the casting of the heroine.

Since the poster was released, most netizens took turns to complain.

After the trailer was released, it was disliked by netizens on YouTube more than 3 million times. In contrast, there were only 450,000 likes.

However, political correctness and diversity will attract people who support these ideas. They also have a strong brand effect and market strategy.

Even if there is a lot of controversy, the box office is unlikely to plummet, right?

The secretary picked up the data file on the table and handed it to Walker.

"We performed very well at the premiere, but by the evening, The Truman Show had already surpassed us in attendance. They discussed social issues and attracted some viewers who were concerned about social issues. And their story is indeed excellent. Without them, our first place would be stable. But now it is uncertain who will be the first in the first week..."

Brandon frowned and picked up the file.

This is not just a matter of ranking.

A hit in the same period will have an impact on their box office.

He looked through the file.

The daytime attendance was about the same as expected, but it was lower at night.

It seems that this is indeed a problem. If it continues like this, it won't plunge, but it may drop by several percent.

"Let the media reduce their publicity about them, and major platforms try to suppress their limelight. Arrange some familiar media to attack their shortcomings."

"Insufficient?"

"Politically incorrect. There must be something wrong. Not caring enough about minority groups. Find it. Then..."

Brandon walked to the table and frowned slightly.

They had already thought of countermeasures for The Truman Show.

Now it seems that the more difficult one is Oriental Media.

If they can grab the box office by making an art film, what will happen if they make a commercial film?

Their reputation must be suppressed.

"The Truman Show has been released. Give the credit to New Era Pictures and reduce the exposure to Oriental Media."

"As for future works..."

He picked up his phone and glanced at his schedule.

There will be a seminar at the end of next month, and many senior industry executives will be present.

At that time, peers will unite with theaters with close relations to reduce the number of screenings of Oriental Media's future works.

Then work with the media to reduce exposure.

We can't let it go on like this.

"By the way, isn't The Truman Show an art film? Why is it so popular? Have the market research and marketing departments given a specific reason?"

The secretary shook his head, "Not yet, but when I went upstairs just now, I heard from my colleagues that Huaxia is live interviewing the main creative team. Chen Xiao talked about how to balance art and business. But the specific summary report will probably be sent to us after 10 o'clock."

"Okay, I know, you go back."

As he said, Brandon turned on his computer, found a media live broadcast, and watched the interview directly.

Coincidentally, in the marketing department downstairs, Director Walker was also watching the live broadcast while eating breakfast.