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Subsequently, the press conference continued.

But then there were more topics discussed, from the movie itself to the actors' personal experiences, as well as some things that happened during the filming process. These reporters took turns speaking, asking each actor until their mouths were dry, and the time passed.

After four hours, no one felt hungry, and there were still endless questions, and arms like a forest were raised to ask questions.

Looking at the time, Zhou Shaoming felt that it was almost time, so he winked at Jon.

Jon has been working with Zhou Shaoming for so long, and he has already understood the boss's hints, so Jon immediately picked up the microphone and said: "Okay, dear friends from the media, this is the end of today's press conference.

Already."

However, at this moment, a reporter stood up: "Director Smith, can I ask you one last question?"

Jon looked helplessly at the reporter and then at Zhou Shaoming, seemingly seeking Zhou Shaoming's opinion.

Zhou Shaoming then nodded with a smile, stretched out his hand and made a "please" gesture to the reporter.

When the reporter saw that Zhou Shaoming agreed, he asked: "I would like to ask, do you think your two movies this year, "Warrior" and "300", can compete for Oscars?" Do you want to win the Oscar this time?

How many little golden figures are there next?”

As soon as these words came out, the surrounding reporters were in an uproar.

This question is too direct to ask. Everyone knows that the father of Chainsaw has always set his sights on the Oscar award. Last year's double winner was a hundred times more powerful, and this year's "Warrior" has a high box office. Fans who like it

There are a lot of them, but they pale in comparison to "Springtime of the Cowherd." The outside world is saying that this time the father of chainsaws may have failed to win any Oscars this time after his glory last year.

Now the reporter's question pointed directly to the slightly provocative tone, is it to prevent Zhou Shaoming from stepping down?

After hearing this question, Zhou Shaoming's reaction was beyond the expectations of the media reporters. There was no embarrassment or anger at all. He just smiled lightly and said: "I have also heard the comments about me from the outside world. Oscars are the dream of directors all over the world.

To get the top prize, as a rookie director, I have already tasted the taste of ecstasy. But my goal will not always be on the Oscar. My film only needs to surpass itself, surpass myself, and surpass the peak!

Of course, if I don't get a statuette this time, it won't affect my love for movies. I will continue to work hard. The statuette will naturally favor me again!"

After these words were spoken, it raised Zhou Shaoming's image to a whole new level. In the eyes of reporters, although these words are inevitably suspected of being hype, it has to be said that Smith Zhou has always been a person who works for movies.

As for the crazy person, what he surpasses is not the trophies, but himself.

Warm applause rang out from the audience. This applause was given to the director who slowly faded away his youthfulness and polished off his horns. With his single-minded focus, he was just a movie in the world.

The reporter who asked such a rash question was also applauding vigorously at this moment, and then desperately recorded Zhou Shaoming's words.

The entire press conference ended successfully with thunderous applause.

Early the next morning, news about this press conference spread overwhelmingly from various newspapers.

"On December 19th, "The Lord of the Rings" and "The 300" officially kicked off the Christmas War." This news quickly spread on the Internet. Who is the father of the chainsaw or Peter Jackson? The final winner?

Movie fans who are naturally gossipy spread the word like crazy, and the two parties launched a bombardment on the Internet that was like a world war. Every word you and I said was to build momentum for their favorite director.

After completing a series of post-production such as special effects, sound effects, subtitles, etc., the only thing left now is to print out the film and show it. Calculating the time, there are only ten days, so Zhou Shaoming is also in a hurry to copy the movie, and then Then deliver it to various movie theaters.

As time goes by, the atmosphere among American people becomes more and more lively and joyful, because Christmas is coming soon. For Americans, all the holidays in the year combined are not as important as this day. .

Putting up the Christmas tree, hanging Christmas mascots, decorating the lights, creating a Christmas atmosphere, buying Christmas gifts, and purchasing food for the Christmas dinner are what every American family is busy doing right now.

However, there is still one very important thing for movie fans. If it is important, you can give up Christmas gifts, Christmas dinner, and everything else. You would rather squeeze it until you are sweating, dizzy, or stay up all night. Something to do with the money waved around.

That is, grab a ticket!

Rodrigo, a middle-aged man in a peaked cap, has come to the cinema as early as possible, hoping to buy a few tickets for "300" and contribute to his idol, Director Smith Zhou. The movie theater still surprised him.

"Oh, my God, so many people!" Rodrigo touched his hat involuntarily, straightened it slightly, and looked at the cinema with thousands of people crowded in front of him in horror, and these people were pressed against each other, I had all the banknotes in my hands, but on a cold day like Christmas, they were still sweating profusely and sticking them together, row by row, as if they were just waiting for the flood to open.

"**, when will the ticket sales start? I must grab the movie tickets tomorrow! I have been looking forward to Smith's movie for half a year!" Someone pressed the butt of the person in front of him dissatisfied, and turned to his friend behind him.

"It seems to be eight o'clock, it's almost here. You know Smith Zhou, I really want to watch The Lord of the Rings! I have been looking forward to this movie for a long time!" The friend behind him looked at his watch, looked at the front row with disdain, his nose He hummed.

"What's so good about The Lord of the Rings? Haven't you seen the trailer for 300? The flaming rhino, the blade elephant, and the naked dancing goddess! Everything is so seductive! Haha, I Love Smith Week!" Someone in the queue nearby happily participated in the discussion and waved banknotes.

"The Lord of the Rings is not bad either! Elf princes, dwarf masters, human swordsmen and gray-robed wizards. It is a grand and magnificent world!" Someone pointed to the huge human-shaped sign in the cinema, which is the gray-robed wizard Gan in The Lord of the Rings. Dolph's look.

British writer J.R.R. Tolkien's literary masterpiece "The Lord of the Rings" has influenced generations of readers around the world and will continue to capture new readers around the world. Now, New Line Cinema is reproducing it on the screen

With an epic battle between good and evil, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" shows the heroic adventure of the lost era in the land of "Middle Earth". It has long been anticipated by movie fans.

One of the focuses.

Perhaps Zhou Shaoming's fans are countless. But don't underestimate the influence of Tolkien's novels. Countless people are also fascinated by them and are fascinated by them.

"You said I won't watch Breaking the Sky, I want to watch Sparta!"

"You guy, no matter what you watch, I want to watch Lord of the Rings!"

There was a lot of noise in the team, and each group had its own supporters. They looked at each other with contempt and disdain.

And Rodrigo stood silently at the end of the line, waiting silently. He just looked at the huge Spartan poster in the cinema and Hugh Jackman's sharp eyes, firming up his choice.

"Jerry, you heard me right. Smith Weekly has never let us down. Look at Sparta! Otherwise, I will tell Dad that you stole his car and drove it out to attend a party last time, and broke into two cars in a row."

A red light!"

"**Tel, although you are my brother, can't you just listen to me this time? Watch Lord of the Rings! Otherwise I will tell your girlfriend about your secret date with Rena!"

Two boys who were about 16 years old came together, but they got into an argument under the posters of the two movies, and they were red-faced and refused to give in.

The people waiting to buy tickets were bored for a moment. They all watched with great interest these two brothers who quarreled and even exposed each other because they wanted to watch different movies.

"I've always given in to you since you were a kid. Can't you listen to me this time?" Elder brother Ter held his younger brother's hand, pointed at the poster of Spartan 300, and said pitifully: "I'm a Supernova fan.

Member. Give up the opportunity to watch with everyone and come to accompany your disobedient brother. Please listen to me just once!"

"You've always let me go since I was little, but you can't let me do it this time? At most, I'll listen to you from now on. I'm a loyal reader of The Lord of the Rings. Do you know how much effort I spent to buy a complete set of books?" Brother!

He said reluctantly, looking only at the Lord of the Rings poster.

Seeing the appearance of these two brothers, many people laughed, and some people shouted loudly: "Brother, please listen to your brother and watch Spartan 300! This movie will definitely not let you down. Smith Zhou's golden signature

!”

When Ter heard someone supporting him, he immediately held his head high, as if his choice was absolutely right.

"Who said a younger brother has to listen to his older brother? Can't an older brother let his younger brother listen? It's just a movie! Terry, I support you, watch The Lord of the Rings, this magical masterpiece is comparable to Smith Chow's 300 hits

Pants are much more reliable!" Someone was very dissatisfied and shouted loudly.

"What are you talking about three hundred big red pants, you idiot?" These words immediately angered Smith Zhou's fans, and there was a roar of curses in the cinema.

"That's what the Chicago Sun-Times said, and they were just repeating it. What's wrong? Free speech! It's none of your business what they say! Just watch Lord of the Rings, kid!" The Lord of the Rings fans also scolded.

This movie theater is full of men in their early twenties who are prone to being passionate. They used to feel uncomfortable queuing up together, but now that there is a trigger, they all stare and gear up, as if they are about to start a fight if they disagree.

.

Suddenly the whole cinema was in a commotion, with all kinds of vulgar words flying at high decibels, which left the two perpetrators, Ter and Jerry, dumbfounded and speechless.

"Everyone, be quiet, be quiet, and listen to me, okay?" Rodrigo couldn't stand the deafening sound, so he stood up, waved his hands and shouted.

The noise gradually subsided, and everyone looked at this middle-aged man who looked a little trustworthy wearing a peaked cap in surprise, not knowing what he wanted to say.

"Well, since everyone has their own support, and the two brothers will naturally watch movies together on Christmas Day, let's have a competition, Spartan and Lord of the Rings. Every time you buy a ticket, everyone will shout once

, I will make a record. Whoever reaches 100 first shall prevail. Which movie sells 100 tickets first. The two brothers will watch which movie. How about it? Do you think it is fair?" Rodrigo announced loudly, but

Make everyone nod in agreement.

"OK. We agree on behalf of Smith Zhou, Sparta will win!" Someone raised their arms and shouted.

"This method is feasible and very interesting. It's settled! The Lord of the Rings will win!" Someone shouted from the other side.

The two brothers, who thought it was going to trigger a group fight and were a little overwhelmed, finally breathed a sigh of relief and agreed to this method.

"Hey, there's a good show to watch!" Everyone was smiling happily. The battle for tickets turned into a competition. It was really interesting.

At eight o'clock, tickets for tomorrow's movie officially went on sale, and the movie fans, who were charging into battle, were so excited that their eyes turned red.

"This is Sparta!" The first ticket was bought by a lucky guy. The guy waved the ticket, ignoring that he had been waiting in line for more than 20 hours. His face was extremely haggard and his eyes were red.

yelled.

"This is Sparta!" The fans who supported Sparta shouted ecstatically in unison. The huge sound almost made the ceiling of the cinema fly off!

The fans of The Lord of the Rings looked at them smiling and celebrating, but they curled their lips, cast a disdainful look, and stood on tiptoes desperately to see which movie the second ticket belonged to.

And Rodrigo took out a notebook and solemnly added a vote for Spartan Three Hundred.

"The Lord of the Rings must win!" The second ticket belonged to the Lord of the Rings. The person who got the ticket was equally excited and shouted without showing any signs of weakness.

"Must win!" The fans of The Lord of the Rings cheered crazily, and the noise was no less loud than before.

"This is Sparta!" "The Lord of the Rings must win!" Two voices sounded one after another in the cinema. The huge and neat waves came one after another, making all the movie fans waiting to buy tickets anxious and expectant.

Hurry up and take your turn so you can vote for your favorite movie.

And Rodrigo faithfully performed his duty of counting the votes, shouting loudly every time ten votes were counted, either making the Spartan movie fans scream loudly, or making the Lord of the Rings supporters applaud.
To be continued...