The movie "Parasite" is the painstaking work of Jin Shengkai, carrying the lifelong hopes of director Jin Shengkai.
Although it is a science fiction art film, the investment is not small. It cost nearly 100 million US dollars in total and took a year and a half to carefully craft this film to compete for the Oscar for Best Picture.
Kim Sung-kai and his company MK Pictures attached great importance to this film. Even before the filming of "Parasite" was officially completed, various posters and advertisements about "Parasite" began to appear in large and small squares in South Korea, around subway stations, and on major media variety shows. Even before "Parasite" was about to be released, MK Pictures used all its connections to vacate half of the Seoul Central Stadium for the advertising and publicity department of the "Parasite" crew to hold activities. Major international theater companies even promised that if the initial box office performance of "Parasite" is good, they will definitely consider giving them a bigger backdoor...
This is incredible treatment for a movie.
Of course, the protagonist Li Minghao is indispensable in all kinds of publicity. It is also in the publicity plan that the protagonist Li Minghao takes advantage of Lu Yuan's popularity. Although this kind of speech makes Chinese netizens feel disgusted, but...
When the advertising department of the crew saw that "Parasite" was all over the major media in China, they opened several bottles of red wine to celebrate.
It’s quite a gimmick.
In the early stage, they used gimmicks to attract fans to the theater to watch the movie, and the box office exploded at the premiere...
After the premiere box office exploded, didn’t the agreement with major theater chains succeed? The rehearsal rate has increased, plus the quality of the film and the subsequent hype, there will be a wave of phenomenal movies, right?
Um……
Do you think Lu Yuan will respond or just go off the topic?
It would be even better if Lu Yuan could respond, wouldn’t that be wonderful?
Isn't the heat going to get even more explosive?
In short, MK is fully prepared to embrace all kinds of possibilities.
but……
"The first stop for the global promotion of the movie Batman 2 will be in South Korea! The location will be set at the Seoul Central Stadium..."
"Well, please look forward to November 10th!"
“…”
After seeing Fatty Wei smiling in front of the media, the person in charge of "Parasite" at MK Company fainted.
They had planned everything, but never expected that the movie "Batman 2" would suddenly appear.
What was even more unexpected was that Remote, which had previously seldom carried out any promotional activities, suddenly launched a wave of shocking and abnormal promotional activities.
and……
What's going on?
Seoul Central Stadium?
Isn't this the place where we are in "Parasite"?
What do you mean?
besides!
November 10th, isn’t this the time for the promotion of “Parasite”?
etc!
Didn’t the person in charge of the Seoul Central Stadium say before that only half of the space could be rented and the other half must be left empty?
how……
Suddenly sold to "remote" again?
"What does this mean? Are those people sick? How could they deceive us like this!"
"Oh my god, these people..."
“…”
At MK Company, director Jin Shengkai was so angry that his face turned green.
Isn't this intentionally disgusting?
…
"There are very few young people like Mr. Jin who are so dedicated to movies. Thank you very much, Mr. Jin, for supporting Batman 2..."
"Haha, no, no, this is not support. I have always been a fan of Mr. Lu Yuan. I am satisfied to know that Mr. Lu Yuan is doing well recently."
"Hahaha, Mr. Jin, I will convey your concern to Mr. Lu Yuan."
"Thank you, Mr. Wei. I wish Batman 2 a great success in advance! Cheers!"
"Haha, cheers!"
“…”
No one knew that in a corner of Seoul, Fatty Wei was chatting and laughing with a young man wearing gold-rimmed glasses.
As the glasses clinked, a touch of friendship was invisibly added.
It seems like we met too late!
The two translators also noticed the friendship between the two sides and smiled even more deeply.
This young man wearing glasses is named Kim Dae-jong, a very powerful second-generation powerful man in South Korea.
After he got the news that the first stop of "Batman 2" was going to be in South Korea, he took the initiative to contact Fatty Wei through his connections without saying a word.
Then……
The other half of the stadium is from Batman 2.
A thousand cups of wine are not enough when you meet a good friend...
Jin Dazhong and Fatty Wei got more and more excited as they drank, and their conversation became more and more in-depth.
He said he had no idea about the kind of rights his parents had and he didn't want to be overshadowed by them.
He wanted to come up with something of his own.
They talked about their dreams and movies, and then they unconsciously revealed their desire to collaborate on a movie.
"Mr. Jin, were you a directing major?"
"Yeah, haha, I also filmed a few movies, and the results were pretty good. Of course, I lacked a good script..." Jin Dazhong subconsciously looked at Fatty Wei, and his heart began to feel hot.
"Haha, a good script is indeed important. By the way, Mr. Jin, 'Remote' doesn't have a branch in South Korea yet. If possible, I can apply to Mr. Lu Yuan to see if there is any room for cooperation between us. If so, the market in South Korea is not small..." Fatty Wei said this subconsciously.
"Ah? Is it okay?" Jin Dazhong's eyes lit up, and then his eyes began to become a little hot.
"I want to talk to Mr. Lu Yuan. I can't guarantee whether it's possible..."
"Okay! Mr. Wei, I really want to work with 'Remote'!"
Under the light, when Jin Dazhong heard the translator say what Fatty Wei said, he felt like he was suffocating.
His heart was trembling with excitement.
He is not a fool!
Naturally, I know that if Lu Yuan has any ideas about Korea, it would definitely be a great opportunity.
future……
wrong!
It's now!
Now, he feels that "remote control" has begun to become unstoppable like a giant beast in the entire entertainment industry!
If you can get on this big ship, then what can't be accomplished?
"Haha, okay, I'll go make a phone call first!"
"Well, please, Mr. Wei..."
"Okay, by the way, Mr. Jin, I need a quiet place..."
"there……"
"good."
Fatty Wei stood up, as if drunk, and staggered towards another box under Jin Dazhong's gaze.
Fatty Wei, who originally looked a little dazed, instantly regained his senses when he walked to another box.
He took out his cell phone.
"Ayuan... I have an idea..."
“…”
"Yes, I was thinking..."
“…”
Fatty Wei told Lu Yuan about the situation in Korea and the various things that were happening.
On the other end of the phone, Lu Yuan suddenly mentioned the name of a movie.
Then……
Fatty Wei's eyes lit up.
About half an hour later, Fatty Wei hung up the phone, and his originally clear eyes became confused.
Then he staggered back to his seat.
"Mr. Jin..."
"ah?"
"Mr. Lu Yuan is very cautious..."
"So, what he meant was..."
"Mr. Lu Yuan hopes to see your ability. The few movies you made before are not enough to represent you..."
"Then..." Jin Dazhong's heart suddenly sank.
"but……"
"What?"
"The film being promoted on the same stage as Batman 2 is an arty science fiction film called Parasite, right?"
"Yes!"
"Well, Mr. Lu Yuan verbally gave me the outline of a movie script called "Parasite"..."
"Mr. Wei, what you mean is..." Jin Dazhong's heart trembled.
"I will make the script framework of this movie tomorrow. At the same time, you and I will be the co-directors of this movie... It's early November now, and the Oscars next year are in April. If we jump the queue, we should be able to make it in time..." Fatty Wei laughed after he finished speaking. "Mr. Jin, are you interested in the Oscars?"
"Mr. Wei, you mean we..."
"No... This is what Mr. Lu Yuan meant..." Fatty Wei paused after he finished speaking, "If our cooperation this time is pleasant and successful, then the Korean branch of 'Remote' will also be no problem..."
"good!"
The night gradually began to become hazy.
In a dark and deserted little bar.
Jin Dazhong's mood was like a roller coaster, falling from a height, and then rushing to the sky...
This night...
He knew that his fate was likely to have been rewritten.
…
The morning of November 10th.
The entire Seoul Central Stadium was already packed with people early on, and the cars outside were packed with people. Traffic was paralyzed for a time, and there were even several helicopters hovering over the stadium...
All the well-known Korean media are eagerly waiting for the arrival of today's protagonist!
After seeing this scene, the director of "Parasite", Jin Shengkai, breathed a sigh of relief...
It seems that MK company has invested a lot of money in this movie "Parasite"!
Have you invited the helicopter?
“We must not lose to Batman 2!”
He clenched his fists.
but……
When he saw a helicopter overhead dropping a huge poster banner of Batman 2...
His expression began to change.
Half an hour later, when Fatty Wei happily led the "Batman 2" crew into the event and announced under the watchful eyes of the crowd that a limited edition of 100 "Batman 2" Lu Yuan's exclusive autographed posters would be given out from time to time at the event site...
He began to realize that their "Parasite" was only a supporting role today!
Another half an hour passed...
Although there were quite a few people and reporters at the promotion site of "Parasite", there was a lifeless feeling from beginning to end. Even during the first part of asking questions, the reporters' voices were weak, and they even looked at the opposite side from time to time, showing a completely unprofessional attitude.
And on the opposite side!
There were waves of applause and crazy screams, and the sound had completely surrounded the "Parasite" team!
Even when the Batman 2 crew released a post from Lu Yuan, "Thank you Korean friends, Korean friends, muah!"
After watching the video, many audience members of "Parasite" left the event, and there were many empty seats at the "Parasite" venue...
After being silent for such a long time, Lu Yuan suddenly posted such a video...
How can everyone not be excited?
Big news!
Most of the reporters ran away!
The leading actor Li Minghao on the stage was so embarrassed when he looked at the empty seats below...
Do you think this is the end?
No!
"After the release of Batman 2, we will shoot Parasite. Yes, you are right, it is Parasite, not Parasite! This is... Lu Yuan's script!"
When director Jin Shengkai heard this...
My lungs are about to explode!
The person in charge of MK company was also furious!
What does this mean!
What on earth do you mean by this?
I'm promoting "Parasite" here, why the hell are you promoting "Parasite"?
Is it possible to play like this?