Like them, Ling Yan's crew from the film "The Dream of Immortality 2" also received an invitation to the Locarno Film Festival.
Although "The Eternal Dream 2" still had a decent box office performance, it was clearly starting to lose momentum.
Moreover, online ratings are constantly declining.
Ling Yan was furious when she learned that "Half Awake" had surpassed "Eternal Dream 2" in daily box office revenue.
"I knew that Li Xin'er's matter wasn't that simple. Sure enough, it was Mu Weiwei using this opportunity to create hype."
She deliberately caused that incident before the movie premiere, watching as Li Xiner incited public opinion to attack her.
Then, she chooses to reveal the truth to the public the day before the movie's premiere. When the public realizes they have misunderstood her, they will feel guilty and will then support her movie.
Moreover, if the truth were revealed at that time, Li Xiner's "That Year We Met" would be forced to cancel its screenings under pressure, and then "Half-Dreaming, Half-Awake" would be scheduled instead.
It not only gained popularity but also provided a unique form of publicity for the film, increasing its screening rate and driving Li Xiner out of the entertainment industry.
Her clever move of turning the tables on the enemy was truly ingenious.
"The clarification of the assault incident did bring extremely high box office returns to 'Half Awake, Half Dream,' and the netizens who spontaneously promoted the film online also helped boost its subsequent box office performance," said assistant director Ke Wei with a sigh.
"If this continues, they'll overtake us in total box office revenue," Ling Yan said through gritted teeth.
If a film by a renowned director, a big production, starring her, were to be surpassed at the box office by Mu Weiwei's low-budget film, then this legendary actress would truly lose all face.
“This is inevitable; our ratings have been steadily declining,” sighed assistant director Covey.
Ling Yan glanced at James and Covey and said unwillingly.
"If it really comes to that, you can afford to lose face, but I can't."
If the box office of "Half-Awake" surpasses that of the movies she starred in, people will think that Mu Weiwei is better than her in the future.
Kovi sat there and sighed, resting his forehead on his hand as he spoke.
"While a masterpiece like 'The Dream of Immortality' brought us high popularity and box office returns, audiences will naturally compare 'The Dream of Immortality 2' with the first one. I admit that what we made didn't surpass the first film, and Mu Weiwei's 'Half-Dreaming, Half-Awake' is truly outstanding..."
He had said from the beginning that this would be their biggest competitor, but they still refused to believe it.
Now, seeing is believing.
“However, we already have an invitation to the Locarno Film Festival awards ceremony, and I’ve already confirmed with the jury that we won an award,” James said with a smile, glancing at the two of them.
Upon hearing this news, Ling Yan asked.
"Where are Mu Weiwei and the others?"
“They were invited too,” Covey said.
Such a fine work is bound to achieve something.
James said, "Even if their film has some merit, at most they'll get a newcomer award."
He's attended so many television festivals; he's all too familiar with the routines.
Without a certain level of influence, it's impossible to win a major prize on the first try.
“That’s true,” Covey said.
Although "The Immortal Dream 2" is not as good as the first one, it is still better than many of the movies released this year.
Therefore, their chances of winning the grand prize are still quite high.
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