Chapter 1564 Master Ye's Unconvinced Refusal (Part 2)
Chapter 1564 Master Ye's Unconvinced Refusal (Part 2)
The "post-screening meet-and-greet" by the Ip Man film crew was a great success.
Due to the overwhelming enthusiasm of the audience, the crew members were only able to escape with the help of security personnel to maintain order.
There's nothing we can do about it. Everyone else is fine, but Leung Yiu-chan, who plays Ip Man, is really exhausted.
At the audience's enthusiastic request, he had already performed the "sun-shaped" punch three times; if he continued, he would be exposed.
He's a Wing Chun master in the movie, but not in real life!
The fight scenes in the film are all designed and processed in post-production; it would be difficult to recreate that effect on set.
Even so, Liang Yaocan was still extremely excited.
After acting for more than 10 years, this is the first time he has received such enthusiastic love from so many viewers. For an actor, this sense of accomplishment is indescribable.
Moreover, he knew that this time, he was probably really going to become famous!
Just then, a crew member brought good news.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Ip Man's box office has officially surpassed 5 million! Among them, the box office in Hong Kong has exceeded 1500 million, setting a new record for the fastest Hong Kong film to reach this milestone!"
"According to professional predictions, the total box office is basically guaranteed to exceed 10 billion, and it may even reach 13 billion!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the crew erupted in cheers.
13 billion! Perhaps by the standards of mainland Chinese films, this box office figure would only be considered mid-level, but it has already broken the all-time record for Hong Kong films.
As members of the production crew, everyone felt honored, and the actors' value rose accordingly, which naturally made everyone happy.
"These are reports from major entertainment media outlets in Hong Kong, and most of them are positive."
The staff placed a large stack of newspapers on the table, and everyone gathered around.
The movie-going audience during the Spring Festival is highly concentrated, and the competition is fierce. Basically, "the trend is seen in 3 days, and the success or failure is determined in 7 days".
Especially in today's world where social media is so prevalent, word-of-mouth has become a crucial factor in quickly determining success or failure, so media reviews are still very important.
[Ip Man's action scenes are explosive! The theater erupted in applause, and the audience clapped until their hands were sore after the show!]
[The most thrilling kung fu film of the year is born! "Ip Man" surpasses 5 million yuan in 3 days, and investors are begging for a sequel!]
[A grandmaster makes a powerful entrance! Leung Yiu-chan's spectacular action scenes ignite the screen, sending the entire city into a frenzy of cheers!]
[The best kung fu film from Hong Kong in the last decade! The global kung fu craze is about to return!]
The front pages of major entertainment media outlets are already filled with scenes of celebration.
The genre of "kung fu movies" has a deep cultural identity for Hong Kong people, and it is no exaggeration to say that it embodies the "Hong Kong spirit".
Although kung fu films have declined in recent years, the sentiment of Hong Kong people remains. Now that a truly blockbuster film has been produced, the media is naturally full of praise.
Among them, Leung Yiu-chan, who played the protagonist "Ip Man" in the film, received the most praise.
Even more surprisingly, some media outlets have predicted that he has a chance to become a Best Actor winner with this film.
From alleyway to international action! "Ip Man" Leung Yiu-chan is not only a skilled fighter, but his dramatic performances are also incredibly moving! He's a strong contender for Best Actor!
While the title of this article is a bit exaggerated and may seem like it's designed to grab attention, the content does contain some valuable information.
The article did not focus on the action scenes, but rather on Liang Yaocan's performance in the dramatic scenes.
The article praises it for showing audiences a depth of performance far beyond that of kung fu stars, calling it a "complete transformation" of success.
After reading the article, many people made lighthearted jokes.
Wow, Brother Can, people are predicting you'll be the Best Actor!
"Brother Chan's hidden acting skills have finally been seen by everyone."
"Hey, if this movie grosses over 10 billion, Brother Can really has a good chance of winning the Golden Oak Award for Best Actor."
"Currently, the film with the strongest chance of winning this year is 'Chasing the Dragon,' but it has two male leads, and both of the leads are already Best Actor winners. The judges are likely to favor 'Ip Man,' which has only one male lead."
"Never mind, let's book a celebration party first! Brother Can is treating us to dinner!"
The entertainment industry is inherently an environment where everyone flatters and praises each other.
It's obvious to everyone that Leung Yiu-chan's rise to fame with "Ip Man" was inevitable, and his value has increased significantly. Naturally, everyone is willing to show goodwill towards him.
Although Liang Yaocan was somewhat famous in the industry before, he was at most a second-tier action star and had never received such "quasi-king" level treatment.
Liang Yaocan smiled and waved modestly, but he couldn't help feeling smug inside.
When he entered the industry more than a decade ago, he heard a saying: "As long as you become famous, you will be surrounded by people who will say nice things to you."
At that moment, he finally understood the meaning of those words.
In this industry, fame is a blessing. At this moment, Liang Yaocan, who is riding high, has a surge in confidence, and his whole demeanor seems to have changed.
While talking to the others, Liang Yaocan unconsciously glanced at a tall figure out of the corner of his eye.
In that direction, Xiong Sisi, dressed in an elegant cheongsam and with a tall and slender figure, did not flatter herself like the others, but was intently reading a newspaper.
Seeing Xiong Sisi's gentle and delicate profile, Liang Yaocan's heart skipped a beat.
It is said that even heroes cannot resist the charms of a beautiful woman. After spending several months together during filming, and playing a close married couple, Liang Yaocan had already developed feelings for Xiong Sisi.
However, the falling flowers are intentional, and the flowing water is ruthless.
During this period, Liang Yaocan had made several overt and covert attempts to win Xiong Sisi's favor, but Xiong Sisi seemed to regard them only as ordinary working colleagues and did not respond.
Liang Yaocan was initially somewhat frustrated, but as the movie "Ip Man" became increasingly popular, his mindset changed.
I'm already so famous, it's not impossible for me to become a movie star in the future. I should be more than enough to be with a second or third-tier actress like you who started as a model, right?
This was Liang Yaocan's deepest thought, but of course he wouldn't be foolish enough to say it aloud.
But he didn't say it; there were plenty of perceptive people around him who wanted to curry favor with him.
We're all adults. Judging from his behavior these past few days, even a fool could see that he has feelings for Xiong Sisi.
Originally, relationships between men and women on set were based on mutual consent, but now that Liang Yaocan's status is different, some people don't mind giving him a push.
"Hey, Sisi!" a supporting actor shouted.
"Brother Chan said he'll treat everyone to a big meal after he wins Best Actor. Are you coming?"
When called upon, Xiong Sisi looked up, smiled slightly, and readily agreed.
"Then congratulations in advance to Brother Can."
After speaking, Xiong Sisi turned her gaze back to the newspaper in her hand, looking focused and serene.
Taking the opportunity to start a conversation, Liang Yaocan casually walked over to Xiong Sisi and said, "That matter of mine is still unresolved; we were just joking around."
"However, you played the role of 'Zhang Yongcheng' very well in the play, and you may win the Best Supporting Actress award."
Xiong Sisi shook her head and said calmly, "I know I'm not qualified yet."
"She didn't have many scenes in the play; at best, she was only slightly better than a pretty face."
While speaking, Xiong Sisi's gaze remained fixed on the newspaper.
Seeing this, Liang Yaocan felt a strange sense of dissatisfaction rising in his heart.
What kind of newspaper is so interesting? I can't even glance at it?
Liang Yaocan looked at the newspaper in Xiong Sisi's hand, and saw that the bold headline on the cover was particularly eye-catching.
[The Dead End is a smash hit! Ye Zhi Qiu's acting is phenomenal! This is a performance worthy of being included in academy textbooks!]
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