Hualiu Director

Chapter 164 Staples' Number One Fan

Los Angeles has the largest number of movie theaters and screens in the United States. "Life Kiss Me Badly", as Lin Hong's first film in North America, was chosen in this city.

全洛杉矶318家电影院中的73家在漂亮国西部时间1月7日晚19:00上映，林洪在派拉蒙旗下的一家院线内，他和黎现等人并没有刻意遮掩，但即便如此还是没有人认出他们。

Of course, the attendance rate of only 20% in the movie theater may also be the reason why Lin Hong and others were not recognized.

Because of the need to apply for the award of the best foreign language film, the film "Life Kiss Me Painfully" has no English dubbing, only subtitle translation, and most of the people who come in to watch it are Chinese.

Although the attendance rate was not high, all the audience spontaneously gave a standing ovation after the movie ended, obviously they fully affirmed the quality of the movie.

Lin Hong and the others did not reveal their identities and left the show like ordinary spectators.

"This shouldn't be the way a Golden Globe nominee for best foreign language film should be treated."

Huang Li was very dissatisfied with the movie's attendance and screening times, but this dissatisfaction was of no avail.

"Paramount's ability to win 73 theaters is already very strong, and the main problem is not with them.

This year's Golden Globe Awards almost couldn't be held in one place, no one expected this, and we haven't done enough to promote "Life Kiss Me Badly", let alone North America, even Hong Kong, Taiwan and Chinese We don't have enough publicity for many Southeast Asian countries.

This is because of the reason why I rushed to film "People on the Journey", and also because of the reason why Uncle Huang put your mind on the major film festivals. "

Lin Hong's criticism and self-criticism made Huang Li blush. Indeed, the great success of "Life Kiss Me Painful" in the National Day file made everyone ignore the overseas release, so that such a good film was released in a beautiful country. so miserable.

"Forget it, let's take it as a lesson for us to teach ourselves this time, and we will definitely do better next time."

Team building cannot be accomplished overnight, and Lin Hong doesn't mean to blame anyone, but he also needs them not to suffer twice in this kind of thing.

A few things you must do when you come to Los Angeles, take a trip to the Avenue of Stars. I have already been there this afternoon. To be honest, it is not interesting, and it is no different from visiting Hengdian.

Another must-do is going to a Lakers game at Staples.

Lin Hong is not an avid basketball fan, he prefers football in comparison, but he is somewhat unconfident when talking about football in China, especially since Lin Hong’s two home teams are Guoan and the Chinese team. It's even shameful to say it.

Huang Li and Wang Jinghua are not interested in basketball. Only the three of 409 and Xiao Di followed the Paramount staff to Staples.

I don't know what method Paramount used. Lin Hong and the others actually sat in the first row on the sidelines. They could even hear the Lakers coach laying out tactics.

The luck of Lin Hong and others was good. Today happened to meet the Los Angeles Derby, and the atmosphere was full from the beginning of the game.

As today's key event, CCTV [-] will definitely broadcast it. Director Zhang Weiping saw four Chinese sitting on the sidelines.

Because the camera has scanned these people several times, and there are close-ups, Director Zhang, who is familiar with NBA broadcasts, knows that this location does not sell tickets to outsiders, and only VIP tickets can be obtained by going inside the stadium.It belongs to the ticket that money can't buy, and it must be a person with status.

But Director Zhang didn't know Lin Hong and the others at all.

"We saw four Chinese fans on the sidelines watching the game attentively..."

Fans who know Lin Hong are hilarious, and they are also of Chinese descent. Director Lin Hong took his team to the beautiful country to attend the Golden Globe Awards Ceremony.

"The Lakers have been nothing to watch since Kobe retired. On the contrary, the Clippers are strong this year, and they can hit the championship by looking at the lineup."

Li Xian likes basketball more, and watches the NBA when he has nothing to do. He knows basketball better than Lin Hong and Kong Xiao.

The score on the court has always been the Clippers pressing the Lakers. After the first quarter, the Lakers fell behind by 12 points.

"Hey, you guys took my place!"

A slightly arrogant voice sounded from behind Lin Hong. Looking back, it was an old Caucasian man wearing light-colored sunglasses. Just because of his occupation, Lin Hong recognized the old man at a glance.

"Hello, Mr. Nicholson. In fact, we are also invited to watch the game. If you don't mind, we can watch the game together."

Jack Nicholson, a famous Hollywood actor, director, screenwriter, producer, Oscar winner twice, Best Supporting Actor once, Cannes best actor once, Golden Globe winner once, Lifetime Achievement Award of the Beautiful Country Film Association, countless international Big and small film festival winner.

Of course, he also has a self-proclaimed title, that is, "the number one fan of the Lakers".

Because the Lakers are located in Los Angeles, he is the team with the most fans of Hollywood stars, the most famous of which are Xiao Li and Nicholson, but Nicholson is older, and Xiao Li can only be called "the number one fan of the Lakers". "The honorary title was handed over to the seniors.

"Are you Lakers fans?"

Nicholson didn't sit down right away. He didn't want to be sitting next to a diehard Clippers. That would be an extremely bad experience, and it would definitely ruin the night.

"Of course, we're all Lakers fans and die-hard Kobe fans."

Li Xian opened his mouth quickly, and he also recognized the living legendary superstar.

"Well, welcome to my Staples gentlemen, hope for a wonderful result tonight."

After confirming the opponent's fan position, Nicholson sat down.

Nicholson was shown on the scene, and he waved his hand at the camera, which immediately caused cheers and screams from the audience. All the Lakers fans love him. This has been going on for decades, even the wedding anniversary. Huge fans who come out to watch a Lakers game.

There are many special features in NBA fan culture, among which is the privilege of super fans. Although there is no explicit regulation, NBA officials will acquiesce to this rule in order to better promote the game and attract more attention.

The so-called super fan privileges refer to those super influential fans who can approach the technical stage, or communicate with the referee, and sometimes even protest to the referee instead of the head coach.

One of the most famous super fans is Nicholson of the Lakers and Spike Lee of the New York Knicks.

Of course, some referees are particularly disgusted with the so-called super fans, so Nicholson was ejected by the referee several times, and then he will be regarded as a hero when he returns to the court the next time.

The Lakers will always give him a front-row seat with the best view to thank the superfan for the impact the Lakers have had.

"Hey hey, you gave them too many free throw opportunities, pay attention to your scale."

Nicholson was very dissatisfied after the Clippers player Chris Paul broke through and made a foul, so he took advantage of the timeout to complain to the passing referees.

"Hey, Jack, mind yourself, our scale is fine, if you want me to not give them free throws, then you don't foul."

The referee's response made Nicholson feel that he had lost face in front of the Chinese. He sat down with a gloomy face. Don't be caught by him for a while, otherwise he will continue to criticize this hateful referee.

"Don't worry about Mr. Nicholson. The Clippers players are fighting back to back. They played two overtimes in Salt Lake City yesterday. Don't look at their dancing at this moment. I can guarantee that they will not be able to rush until the second half. "

Nicholson looked at Lin Hong. He was too busy yesterday and didn't have time to pay attention to other teams except the Lakers. But if it was true as Lin Hong said, the star-less Lakers did have a chance.

"you sure?"

"Of course, the outcome is definitely that the Lakers win. As for how many points they win, it depends on whether the young Lakers players can't overwhelm them in the third quarter."

Nicholson smiled, and he began to agree with Lin Hong's words, no matter how many points he wins, as long as he can win the Derby, it will be a perfect night.

The next game was exactly as Lin Hong expected. Although the Lakers trailed by 12 points in the first quarter, they only trailed by 2 points at halftime.

"The Clippers couldn't get up to several 1/2 goals just now, and they couldn't grab the offensive rebounds they are proud of. It seems that your analysis is correct."

Nicholson was in a very good mood. He was supposed to return to the VIP room in midfield, but he rarely stayed on the sidelines.

"Of course, what I'm best at is analysis and deconstruction."

Lin Hong shrugged and said so easy!

"Good at analysis and deconstruction? God, don't tell me you're a fucking stockbroker."

Nicholson once lost more than 3000 million dollars because he was cheated by his stockbroker, so he hated this profession so much.

"Hahaha, I'm sorry Mr. Nicholson, I laughed unkindly. But I'm not a stockbroker, I'm a director, I also work as a screenwriter part-time, and occasionally write a few songs."

Nicholson was surprised that Lin Hong turned out to be a film director, but there are not many Chinese directors in Hollywood, and there are only a few famous ones. He has no impression of this young man in front of him at all.

It seems to be another street director.

"How did you get the ticket here?"

Nicholson was not very happy. Not everyone can get a VIP seat at Staples, which would lower the style of the great Lakers.

"I just proposed to watch a Lakers game live, and then Paramount helped us arrange it. I don't know how to get the tickets."

Nicholson immediately became interested when he heard that Paramount was holding the ticket.

Paramount is not a cat or a dog. It is a Hollywood giant, one of the eight major film companies. They can use their connections to help these Chinese Americans get VIP tickets for Staples. It must be that they have capital worthy of Paramount.

Suddenly Nicholson thought of some things that had recently spread in the small circle of Hollywood, and then looked at the few Chinese youths in front of him.

"You are Lin Hong?"