Chapter 342： He will never succeed!

"Don't worry, Adaman!" Zhang Dongcheng patted him on the shoulder and comforted him: "It's only two days now, we still have time!"

In Zhang Dongcheng’s opinion, Adaman’s ability to contact a thousand theaters is already very good. Even Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain in 2005 was only shown in 683 theaters across the United States. Speaking of it, I was almost six or seven years ahead of schedule, and I still got the chance to be shown in nearly a thousand movie theaters. This is completely inseparable from the miracles that my previous films have repeatedly created.

"I hope so!" Adaman seemed a little weak. In the past two days, he has contacted almost all the theater companies he could contact. It is a pity that those movie theaters learned that the condition for cooperation is Brokeback Mountain After this movie, I refused at all without even giving it a chance.

Although his teeth were itchy with hatred in his heart, Adaman knew that he could not blame those theater companies at all. After all, they were businessmen, and businessmen were groups that pursued interests.

The movie Brokeback Mountain is too sensitive. Jang Dong-seong can ignore demonstrations and other activities, but those film companies can't.

In case a group of people are excited and there is a tragedy of beating, smashing and looting, then the theater company really has no place to cry. From the standpoint of the other party, there is no reason for the movie theater company to take such a risk.

The next day, Zhang Dongcheng successfully got the result of Brokeback Mountain's trial. Unsurprisingly, it turned out to be an R-rated film, which is restricted and only allowed to be viewed by people over the age of seventeen.

On this point, Zhang Dongcheng has long been prepared, but he is not disappointed by it.

But when he walked out of the film rating agency, Zhang Dongcheng could feel that the staff looked at him as if they were looking at a martyr.

Gay-themed movies are indeed brazenly brazen!

A few days later, Adaman, who was in charge of contacting the theater, did not send any good news to Zhang Dongcheng in the end. After contacting for a long time, the movie Brokeback Mountain was only shown in 1,300 movie theaters.

For Zhang Dongcheng, this number can be regarded as breaking his own record.

In a blink of an eye, the time came to the 19th of the last month of 1998.

There are still six days to Christmas Eve and seven days to Christmas. It's a Saturday. The time for Brokeback Mountain to be released happened to be at eight o'clock tonight.

The venue for the premiere, of course, was Zhang Dongcheng's own movie theater, Dongsheng Cinema!

This time Zhang Dongcheng did not make a sensational premiere with much fanfare. Not to mention anything else, the sensitivity of this movie alone is doomed, even if it is an invitation, not many people will take the risk to come here. Rather than adding to the embarrassment at that time, it would be better to be calm.

Therefore, compared with the previous dark battle, this premiere will look much shabby.

In the evening, Zhang Dongcheng drove Rachel to the gate of Dongsheng Cinema.

"Director Smith!"

As soon as he got off the car, Zhang Dongcheng was surrounded by swarming reporters.

"So many people are resolutely resisting the release of Brokeback Mountain. What gave you the courage to go your own way?" A reporter in his thirties pointed to the theater door with a banner and wrote, "Resolutely boycott" Smith Zhang', 'Brokeback Mountain is prohibited from being released' and other phrases.

Seeing Zhang Dongcheng's appearance, the group of people became emotional and gathered towards this side.

Rachel was startled, and couldn't help but clenched Zhang Dongcheng's arm.

Gently patted the back of Rachel's hand, Zhang Dongcheng comforted softly: "Don't worry, it's okay!"

Indeed, Zhang Dongcheng had already been prepared for such a situation that was expected in advance.

Before the crowd surrounded them, a large group of security guards immediately appeared to protect Zhang Dongcheng and the two.

"My friend from the reporter, you have seen the situation at the scene. It seems that this place is not suitable for interviews. If you want to know the answer, I suggest you watch this movie yourself!" Zhang Dongcheng smiled confidently, looking very calm , said: "It is true that many people are boycotting my film, but the same. There are still many people who support it!"

While speaking, Zhang Dongcheng raised his hand towards the supporters who gathered on the other side with banners and those who were clearly separated from the opposition, and said hello.

That's right! Now the entire Dongsheng Cinema is blocked by people from two parties. Such a situation can be said to be the first time in the entire Hollywood.

The two groups of people, each holding a diametrically opposed attitude of support and opposition, are like two armies confronting each other. Occupies more than half of the road!

"Director Smith, may I ask if you watched NBC's prediction about Brokeback Mountain last night?" A reporter asked which pot was not on.

Brokeback Mountain is such a hot topic news, of course those TV stations will not miss it. In addition to ZDC TV station controlled by Zhang Dongcheng, even the five major TV networks also came in to join in the fun.

The reporter in front of me was asking about the comment on Brokeback Mountain by NBC last night. Of course, NBC's review of Brokeback Mountain was completely negative.

NBC TV station? ?

Zhang Dongcheng couldn't help but think of the scene that night when he saw this broken TV station slandering Brokeback Mountain.

During that time, Zhang Dongcheng finally got Rachel and Patricia settled, although they couldn't let them do some shameless things together. This is slightly disappointing. But go take care of Patricia first, then Rachel. This way of taking turns still gave Zhang Dongcheng the enjoyment of an emperor.

Life can only be described as licentiousness. Everything about Brokeback Mountain was handed over to Adaman.

December 18th, Zhang Dongcheng and Rachel Patricia snuggled up on the sofa, watching TV.

Because of Rachel and Patricia's quarrel, the TV channels were switched back and forth between them.

When Patricia pressed the remote control casually and changed a channel again.

Suddenly such words came from the TV.

"Mr. Lewis, do you think Brokeback Mountain directed by Smith will be successful?"

Brokeback Mountain, these two words immediately made the three people in the living room focus on the TV.

"Of course it's impossible. Although Smith is boasted as a legendary director, his experience is indeed legendary. But he is not God!" The person who was called Louis was a middle-aged white man in his forties, slightly bald, although It may not be old in the year, but there are not a few hairs on the whole forehead.

Russ had a smile on his face that seemed to see through the future, and said: "Brokeback Mountain is a gay-themed movie, and such a movie is absolutely impossible to succeed!"

"However, Director Smith said before that true love has nothing to do with gender! What do you think about his point of view?" the host asked again.

"True love has no gender?" Louis laughed disdainfully, and said, "This sentence is a joke! If true love has no gender, why did God create Adam and Eve in full? Wouldn't it be enough to just create two Adams? ?”

There was a burst of laughter in the studio.

"Damn it!" Patricia clenched her small fist fiercely, waved it in the direction of the TV, and said, "What does this **** guy know?"

"Okay, Patricia, don't be angry, let's continue watching!" Zhang Dongcheng's eyes flashed a ray of unkindness.

He is not a saint, others have started to slap his face in a grand manner, and he can still pretend that nothing happened. Since you dare to target yourself, you must be prepared to be retaliated by yourself in the future.

Of course, Zhang Dongcheng is not a person with brain problems either. Although what NBC did this time made him very angry, he will not go to war specifically for this matter.

Anyway, there is still a long time in the future. There is no rush for this moment.

In the studio, after the laughter, the host continued to ask: "Mr. Lewis, can you make a forecast for the box office of the film directed by Smith?"

"Prediction?" Louis shook his head and said, "I have never predicted the box office of any movie, because I think it is God's business. But this time I will make an exception, I think, Smith Zhang's Brokeback Mountain , will be his worst film failure, he is too conceited."

"Can you give me a specific number? According to what we know, the investment of this film is the smallest of Smith Zhang's, and the total investment is less than 15 million dollars." The host insisted Said.

"Of course, I think the total box office will be about the same as this figure. And even if it is such a result, it is also because of Smith's previous dazzling results. After all, he has some loyal fans, doesn't he?" Louis said with a smile on his face. Said sarcastically.

"Oh! God!" The host pretended to be surprised, covered his mouth, and said after a while: "You mean, this movie is impossible to make money, right?"

"Make money? Of course it's impossible!" Louis shook his head confidently, and said, "I said, this movie will become Smith's biggest failure in history. His heart is already full of arrogance, as if he thinks that there is nothing in the world. What he can't do, but the facts will tell him that he is just a mortal!"

“Thank you very much Mr. Lewis for accepting our interview!”

After the show ended, Zhang Dongcheng's face was gloomy.

"Smith, don't be like this, that guy called Louis is a **** who doesn't understand anything at all! I believe Brokeback Mountain will succeed!" Rachel immediately comforted Zhang Dongcheng when she saw Zhang Dongcheng's gloomy face.

Zhang Dongcheng smiled and said: "It's okay, I'm not angry about this at all!"

Yes, what he is worried about now is that this program on NBC TV is broadcast the day before his movie is released, which is really sinister.

It is clear that it is aimed at the idea of ​​​​sniping Brokeback Mountain's box office. Is this intentional or unintentional? But no matter it's this or that one, the beam between the two sides has been settled.

Since you want to suppress yourself, you must be prepared to be counterattacked by yourself.

"Because this guy is right in some places, Brokeback Mountain may really become the film with the lowest box office in my directing career!" Zhang Dongcheng said.

"Oh!" Patricia and Rachel exclaimed at the same time, looked at Zhang Dongcheng in surprise, and said, "You really don't have any confidence in your movie, do you? This is not the Smith I know what!"

"Of course not!" Zhang Dongcheng shook his head and explained: "I just said that the box office of Brokeback Mountain will be very small compared with my previous films. But it will still make a lot of money for the company. But this itself The subject matter of the movie will probably cause two diametrically opposed attitudes from the outside world!"

"Puchi!" Patricia seemed to think of something funny, she couldn't help laughing out loud, and said: "People with normal sexual orientation will resist abnormally, while homosexuals will regard you as their confidant in life. mentor. Right?"

Looking at Patricia's cramped look, Zhang Dongcheng feigned anger and said, "How dare you laugh at me. Hmph! Looks like I'm going to teach you a profound lesson!"

As soon as the voice fell, Zhang Dongcheng jumped in Patricia's direction, pressing on her body with his hands.

Soon, Patricia's hair was disheveled, her pretty face was slightly flushed, she was out of breath, and she looked emotional.

The next thing is not suitable for children.

Memories end here.

"Of course, I saw it. Mr. Lewis put himself in his shoes and made a prediction for Brokeback Mountain. I am personally very grateful to him!" Zhang Dongcheng responded with a smile. Seemingly polite.

"Oh! Director Smith, so you agree with Mr. Lewis' prediction about Brokeback Mountain?" The reporter's eyes suddenly lit up. asked excitedly.

"No, no, no!" Zhang Dongcheng shook his head, still maintaining that elegant smile, and said, "I just said that I am very grateful for his concern for my film, but I never said that his prediction will become a reality, right? ?”

The reporters were not relentless. For them, if Zhang Dongcheng admitted what Louis said, then they could use headlines such as Smith's tragic failure to grab attention.

And if he doesn't admit it, he can also provoke the relationship between Zhang Dongcheng and Louis. You can also find a place to buy news, no matter what, this is an excellent opportunity!

"Director Smith, do you think Mr. Lewis is talking nonsense?" The reporters asked.

"Mr. Louis just doesn't understand the truth!" Zhang Dongcheng seemed to be very polite and began to dig holes for Louis. "Broken Arm Mountain is the film with the least investment except for the tuner I had at the beginning. Regarding the box office, I don't have much expectations. Because this itself is not the kind of movie that can get a high box office.

I just hope that everyone can feel true love through this movie! Nothing about gender, nothing about discrimination, just the true and pure love of human beings! That kind of touch of warmth, a touch of sadness. Hope it can touch the hearts of the audience! "

The reporters were stunned for a while after Zhang Dongcheng finished speaking.

Zhang Dongcheng’s words are too gentle, although he has long known that he is a person who can write touching poems like birds and fish. But for a long time, Zhang Dongcheng gave people the impression of showing his sharpness and vigor.

People who have been in contact with him will feel that Zhang Dongcheng is a person who is easy to contact. But those who don't know him blindly worship the miracles Zhang Dongcheng has created time and time again.

Zhang Dongcheng, who makes people feel gentle and gentle, really made it difficult for them to accept it for a while.

But regardless of whether you can accept it or not, the interview will continue. Journalists are counting on eye-catching news as a selling point.

"Well, Mr. Smith, do you mean that Brokeback Mountain is your first attempt at an art film?" A bookish-looking female reporter with eyes asked Zhang Dongcheng.

"In a way, Brokeback Mountain can indeed be regarded as an art film. But as I said just now, this is just a movie that touches the heart and depicts true and pure love!" Zhang Dongcheng waved his hand and said, "Okay, it's almost time. There is a famous saying in my home country that it is better to see once than to hear a hundred times. If you still have any doubts about Brokeback Mountain, I would like to discuss it after watching the movie." , everyone will understand.”

After finishing the interview with these reporters, Zhang Dongcheng took Rachel and Patricia and walked towards the cinema.

Along the way, there were endless cheers and shouts.

Cheers are for those who hold banners that support Smith and others. The one who shouted was the exact opposite.

"Oh God, Smith, you're finally here!" As soon as he entered Dongsheng Cinema, Zhang Dongcheng was caught by Adaman who came in a hurry.

"Are you okay? Did those people outside make things difficult for you just now?" Adaman asked eagerly.

"Embarrassing me?" Zhang Dongcheng was stunned for a moment, then quickly understood, and said, "Are you talking about those protesters outside?"

"Oh! FUCK! Who else but them?" Adaman's face was clouded.

Making such a show in front of the movie theater did make Brokeback Mountain a hot spot in the news, but from another perspective, the news that Brokeback Mountain was boycotted would also spread.

If you think about it carefully, this is something that does more harm than good. It's no wonder that Adaman looked gloomy.

"Don't do this, Adaman!" Zhang Dongchen patted him on the shoulder and said, "Trust me. Brokeback Mountain will definitely not let us down!"

Adaman's expression improved after hearing the words. For a long time, Zhang Dongcheng's repeated successful experience made Adaman and others have a kind of blind trust in him. In other words, this is a feeling similar to a personality cult.

"Smith!" An eager call came from behind.

Don’t need to look back, just by listening to the voice Zhang Dongcheng can tell that it’s Brad Pitt’s voice.

"Hey, Pete, you don't look too good, why? When you came in just now, you were also surrounded by reporters, right?" Adaman, who was in a better mood, said to Brad Pitt with a prelude. His dark face was covered with a narrow smile, showing bright white teeth.

"Oh! Don't mention it!" Brad Pitt said dejectedly: "Those **** bastards, they asked me if I was gay! ****! Are those people full of **** in their heads? Don't they Do you know that Annie and I have been dating for a long time?"

"Okay, don't be angry dear!" Jennifer heard this, with a happy smile on her face, she held Brad Pitt's arm affectionately, and said: "Compared with what happened to Director Smith, you should be lucky many!"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then they couldn't help smiling, looked narrowly at Zhang Dongcheng and said, "Smith, you were surrounded by those reporters just now, right?"

Zhang Dongcheng's face darkened, these bastards! Take pleasure in other's misfortunes, one by one is quicker than one! no surprise! As long as someone is more miserable than me, then I am happy!

"Okay, stop talking about this! Adama!" Zhang Dongcheng changed the topic with a sentence, and said, "Are the arrangements for the premiere properly? Wait a minute and make sure you don't worry about it."

"Of course, there will be no problem!" Adaman said confidently.

Brokeback Mountain is different from the past. Those who boycotted this movie are too emotional, and there may be troubles if they are not careless. Zhang Dongcheng couldn't help being more cautious.

"That's good, everyone, let's get ready!" Zhang Dongcheng raised his wrist and looked at his watch, and said, "It's almost time!"

Half an hour later, Brokeback Mountain, a movie that had caused controversy in the United States for several months, finally officially started its first screening in Dongsheng Cinema.

"Welcome everyone to the premiere of Brokeback Mountain!" Because this premiere was relatively simple, and even the master of ceremonies was not hired, so Zhang Dongcheng could only be allowed to perform in person.

"I believe that everyone knows what kind of movie Brokeback Mountain is without me."

As soon as Zhang Dongcheng finished speaking, whispers and suppressed laughter came from below.

"Well, homosexuals have always been despised by people." Zhang Dongcheng's tone suddenly became serious. "But I believe that after watching this movie, everyone will definitely change their views on homosexuality. Again, I personally do not agree with homosexuality, because I am a standard heterosexual, but I also do not discriminate against them. Because true love is innocent! Well, let’s stop talking nonsense, what about Brokeback Mountain, let’s make up our own minds after seeing it with our own eyes!”

After a short opening speech, Brokeback Mountain officially started.

The colorful light beams are projected onto the curtain for the first time. The invited reporters sitting in the front row took out their pens and notebooks, ready to record their feelings at any time.

After the LOGE of Shenlong, Great Wall and Red Sun, the screen suddenly went black.

The undulating mountains are bathed in the darkness before dawn. Immediately after the lights of the car appeared, a truck was driving alone on the long mountain road.

Soon, the sky is bright. The truck came to a stop sign.

On the co-pilot's seat, a man wearing a cowboy hat and a shirt jumped out of the car with his clothes in his arms, and a kraft paper bag in his hand.

1963, Hieno, Wyoming! Subtitles appear at the bottom of the screen.

The entire movie theater was silent.

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