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"Hey Kelly! Let's go see 500 Days of Summer tonight, girls' night! So excited, I wish I knew how to quit being magical! Hey? Kelly??"

In San Francisco, Evelin was walking on the green road in the community and pressed redial with a puzzled face. Why did her phone suddenly hang up? Why can't Kelly get through? Doesn't this guy want to see it? Why! Evelin continued to call, and after a long time she finally got through: "Kelly, don't tell me you are not interested in "500 Days with Summer"! I will kill you!" Kelly's almost fainting voice came from the phone: "Of course not, are you the only one who is a fan of Miraculous Yang?" Evelin said happily: "Then where can we meet at night?" Kelly said helplessly: "Well, okay! Let me think about it..."

"Helen, are you going to watch Wang Yang's new movie?" Hearing her friend's question, Helen already had the answer. She smiled lightly and said: "Why not? I believe it is a very good movie. , and maybe some high school memories, wouldn’t that be fun?”

Many, many people already have the answer and are ready to sit in front of the big screen in the screening hall of "500 Days with Summer" to preview it! What is Wang Yang's PG-13 romance movie like? Can Tom get Summer back? !

When Wang Yang was interviewed by the Los Angeles Times, he was asked whether there were any sex scenes or bed scenes in the film. Because these gimmicks can't be found in its stills, trailers, etc. around the world, he seemed to want to continue his consistent style. No. This also attracted a voice of doubt: "Actually, it is still a high school love story, right?", ""High School Musical 4"?" In the interview, Wang Yang replied: "Telling about a beautiful Taobao women's clothing Tmall Taobao mall Taobao women's winter clothing Jacket M’s love story sometimes needs them, sometimes it doesn’t need them at all, and you will find the answer in the film.”

Anyway, it doesn't need these publicity and film gimmicks. Whether there is or not, there is an "undercurrent" in North America at night. Fans and audiences of first-class streaming movies enter the theater with joy and anticipation. They believe that the film they want to watch has a story. There is laughter, there is beauty, there is touching, there is perception, there is memory, these are the most important things.

Although the figure of "500 Days with Summer" keeps popping up in front of the public, the publicity fee offered by Flame Films for it is not very high, only 20 million, which is more expensive than its 15 million production fee. Most of it is spent on hard advertising. Now it has a blockbuster effect of 35 to 50 million, all thanks to many media and people voluntarily doing soft advertising for it. The current lingering power and popularity of "Firefly" can be imagined. Not only that, plus three Golden Globe Awards Nominations put it in the best state of release.

In addition, the movie market is weak during this Christmas and New Year period. There is one new bad movie after another this week. There will be no large-scale screening of new movies from December 30th to January 5th next week. There will be no new movies released by Lionsgate until January 6th. A new horror film "House of Skin", it can be said that there is no fierce obstacle in front of "500 Days". "Juno" in 2000, "The Hangover" in 2002, and "The Devil Wears Prada" in 2003. Two years later, Wang Yang competed in the Christmas season for the fourth time, and it was also the weakest opponent. Yang fans even rated it as "devastate".

"500 Days" definitely has all the conditions to be a box office hit and set records. Now it just depends on whether the film itself has that qualification, or whether it is Wang Yang's "Happiness Terminal".

The 23rd is not only a holiday for moviegoers, but also a holiday for the owners of the 3,351 North American theaters that have introduced a certain monster. "Thank you Magic Yang!" The members rejoiced, and the rescue operation is coming again! The fun that we haven’t seen for a long time is here again! Santa Claus delivering gifts is here again!

There is no IMAX theater here, because "500 Days" has not been converted into an IMAX format copy. Although a considerable number of fans of the movie have asked for conversion on the official website of Flame because they are more immersed in watching it in an IMAX theater. However, Wang Yang personally replied: "You guys You’ll see, but not this.”

"How do you like this dress?" In front of the big mirror, Nancy said to herself, showing off a black evening dress. She looked at herself in the mirror, it was okay! Although she didn't have to walk on the red carpet, nor did she buy or rent a fashionable evening dress from the show, no matter what, she was the first ad of "500 Days of Summer" and the highest position after graduation, and she was with Miracle Cooperation must be promoted solemnly! She was a little nervous and even more eager to look forward to it.

The premiere was scheduled to be held at the Sherland Theater. Under the clear blue sky, a long red carpet was laid outside the theater, and everything was full of lively scenes and atmosphere.

"Ahhh——" People on both sides of the railings in the movie fans area of ​​the red carpet shouted, shouting the name of the most dazzling star Natalie Bottomman. However, at this time, a black Lincoln sedan appeared The arrival attracted attention, and when they saw the two people getting out of the car, the whole scene was boiling! Movie fans shouted at the top of their lungs: "Magic Yang! Yang!! Magic Yang——", "Jessica, Jesse! Jessica!" Gradually there was only one name left, and countless movie fans once again gave him their support. The highest welcome treatment: "Magical Yang! Magic Yang! Magic Yang!..."

More intense treatment! They wanted to detonate their love for "Fireflies" and their love for Magic Yang at this moment. The shouts became uniform and rhythmic. Some female fans who were leaning on the railings shouted so hard that veins popped up on their foreheads, and some even trembled. Di wanted to cross Jiang Ye, but was stopped by the security personnel.

The movie fans here are crazy, and the media photographers over there are also crazy. The dazzling flashes don’t stop for even half a second, and they rush towards it overwhelmingly! They pressed the shutter of the telephoto camera repeatedly, and the suddenly overloaded photographic equipment was about to explode!

Recently, Wang Yang often attends ceremonies or events alone, and this time it was Jessica's first official appearance in front of the public camera after giving birth to a baby girl. Of course, it was also the first time that the two of them attended together in recent times. Wang Yang was in his usual suit and leather shoes, with a black suit, white shirt and black tie, very energetic and handsome; Jessica was wearing a long pleated white evening dress with one shoulder wrapped around her shoulders, her hair was tied into a loose bun, and she wore earrings. Wearing diamond pendant earrings and a diamond proposal ring on the ring finger of her left hand, she perfectly interprets the beautiful Taobao women's clothing Tmall Taobao mall Taobao women's winter coat m elegant, sexy and hot temperament, and her slightly plump figure has a charming motherly look. xìng light.

"Ah--" At this time, Wang Yang's friendly smile and wave made the fans of the movie even more excited. Jessica, who was smiling brightly, held his arm with one hand and waved slightly with the other hand, but She got no response, and the whole place was occupied by the screams of female fans waving posters, large personal photos of Wang Yang, etc.: "Ahhhh-Miracle Yang! Ahhh-Miracle Yang, Mighty Yang" Yang!..."

"He's so popular...so popular." Natalie turned and looked back and couldn't help but smile. She still had fresh and neat short ear-length hair, and was wearing a red evening gown. She didn't wear any jewelry, but she was very smart and beautiful.

The creators and stars of "500 Days of Summer" and their partners and family members were all present. Wang Yang and Jessica, Natalie Botman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zachary Levi and Long-time girlfriend Aileen, Chloë Grace Moretz, who was led by her brother; Harry George, Nancy Lenore, Margaret and others, Joshua and his girlfriend Alexis who came to help, The crew, which was completed less than three months ago, gathered together to see how Tom would be unlucky after falling out of love and how he would kill "Firefly".

However, not everyone is walking on the red carpet. The flashbulbs are undoubtedly the busiest people now. Seeing the cool parents and hot moms approaching, the photojournalists couldn’t help but feel a little emotional. They didn’t expect Jessica to recover so well in such a short time. Got it! It’s a pity that they didn’t bring the baby! Some reporters started shouting: "Hey, Jan, Jesse, how is the baby? She's cute, isn't she?", "What's her name?", "When can we see her?"...

The reporters did not expect that Wang Yang actually paid attention. He seemed to be in a good mood: "Thank you for your concern! The baby is very good, smart, strong, and beautiful, but he likes to cry and makes people have headaches. You know I am like that. That is my daughter." Jessica looked at him intently, with a smile on her face like a good wife and mother.

"Hahaha!" The reporters laughed loudly. Wang Yang laughed and said: "But I love her, she is my angel." He looked at Jessica and said, "She is not anymore." Everyone laughed again. And laughing, before Jessica could say anything, Wang Yang smiled seriously and said: "She is now the angel that my daughter and I share." He added in his heart: "She is also our sacred cow." After hearing his words, Jessica, who was in a sweet mood, smiled sweetly. Another reporter asked again: "What's the baby's name?" The two of them did not answer and walked forward with a smile.

No matter how smart Keke is, she doesn't know about the high-tech product of "recording". Wang Yang and Jessica have already gently recorded many fairy tales to coax her to sleep, and there is also "Jane" that suits her high IQ. The first few chapters of world famous works such as "Love" and "Uncle Changtuǐ", as well as new trends such as "Harry Potter".

"Yeah." On the baby's bed, Keke listened to the gentle and familiar voice, "Dorothy lives with Uncle Henry and Aunt Em in the middle of the Kansas prairie" and "Uncle runs a farm." Keke only felt Feeling relieved and tired, I slowly fell asleep sweetly for the rest of the night.

Outside the Sherland Theater, photographers continued to be busy taking pictures. Next, Wang Yang and Natalie Botman stood together, as good brothers as before. In fact, Wang Yang was "vindictive" and pulled each other. She made many moves to damage her image: "Hahaha, Natalie, look at my punch!" His fist hit Natalie's face, and under the flash of light, she raised her head and laughed happily, and he He wanted to engage in arm wrestling with her again: "Come on, come on!" Although Natalie realized something was wrong, she could only cooperate with him and suppress her laughter: "What do you want to do?" Wang Yang looked at the camera with a smile. , "Revenge! This is just the beginning."

Then came Joseph, Zachary Levi and others. When Wang Yang and little Khloé took a photo together, Chloé Moretz, who was wearing a pink dress, congratulated: "Wonderful Yang, congratulations on giving birth to a baby. She Are you able to call mom and dad?" Wang Yang put his arm around her shoulder and said with a smile, "Thank you, I can't call you yet, but I can call wow." Little Kelo was a little confused: "Who is that?" Wang Yang He replied: "I don't know, children all like to call it."...

Click! Click! The reporters did not let go of any footage. How much does Miraculous Yang like this little girl? "Ghost Chronicles 3", "Firefly", "500 Days with Summer", she is in almost all the films he produced this year. Chloe has almost replaced Rachel, Jessica, Natalie and others. .

As long as Wang Yang stayed on the red carpet, fans of the movie would shout. It was not until everyone entered the theater that the lively place gradually calmed down.

"I want two tickets for "500 Days of Summer.", "Four tickets for "500 Days of Summer.", "Give me four tickets for "500 Days of Summer." , "A picture of "500 Days with Summer"."...

As night falls, the 3,351 North American theaters are very popular. They are not at all deserted as the movie market should be in the off-season. However, the ticket sellers who hand out tickets know very well that they are not here to watch "The New Money-Stealing Couple" or "Children". "Yiluo Basket 2" is not "Munich Massacre", nor is it "Trap".

"Please give me a chance!" It was not yet the countdown to the start of the movie, but the theater was already packed. Evelin and Kelly walked in holding a large bucket of popcorn, and they immediately knew they were late! They hurriedly found a seat and sat down, staring at the big screen in front of them with wide eyes. Evelin patted her mouth and breathed a sigh of relief: "The view is not bad!" Kelly couldn't let go, she glanced sideways. Just take a look at this weirdo girlfriend, right? After all, it is a romantic comedy (edy), not a drama (drama). Eve will not cry tonight. At most, she will roll on the floor laughing.

Claire also sat in front of the big screen with her boyfriend Adam. It was also rare to see any empty seats in the audience. She was a little lost in silence. As an online film critic, she knew that "500 Days of Summer" would not be "The Devil Wears Prada" That kind of commercial light comedy, it should be an independent film with a fresh temperament similar to "Juno". It's not that the production cost of both is 15 million, but because this time Miyazaki clearly wants to make those who say he can't make romantic literature It embarrasses the people who made the film and asked them to admit their mistakes or shut up. Now we have come to the "profound" part. Last time I watched "Juno", she did something young and ignorant. Will it happen this time?

"I think you know how you behave yourself will make me happy." Although Linda scolded her boyfriend Seth because of "Brokeback Mountain", she still came to watch it on a date with him today. In order to feel happy, she A few words of warning first: "Watch carefully!" Seth said helplessly: "I watch Wang Yang's movies more seriously than you do."

"Quick operation, low cost, weak type...what can he do this time?" There are some big-name fans and celebrities in the auditoriums of many theaters, especially in Los Angeles and New York, including "Magic Yang admirer" Rui Autumn McAdams, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Darren, Charlize Theron and others are indeed very interested in Wang Yang's love confession; there are countless others who are interested in joining "500 Days" but have not started competing. Actors and stars who have failed, as well as film producers, filmmakers, film critics...

Some people are well-intentioned and hope that it will end the magical Ming Yang Hei and Dark Yang Hei in a mess. There are also many people, but they are definitely not the enthusiastic Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, Robert Downey Jr., Michael... Members of the Young Guards such as Peter and Yami-bōchet.

"If the film is good and Wang Yang wins ten consecutive games, this is the best Christmas gift he has given me this year!", "If the film is bad and Wang Yang has really damaged his brain, this is the best Christmas gift he has given me this year! "

"Jan, it will definitely work!" Six months ago, except that it was not the premiere, Nancy Lenore also silently blessed "Fireflies" like she is now, and then saw an unforgettable shock. So what about tonight? ? Looking at Wang Yang's back in the front row, Nancy took a deep breath. She had already seen how excellent this movie was in terms of the set, script, storyboards, etc. Next, dear Yang, let me take a good look at it. Fully experience the charm of "500 Days with Summer"!

“Hopefully, it won’t disappoint.” Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times, Claudia Pugh of USA Today, Christy Lemire of the Associated Press, San Francisco Chronicle David Wiegand of the Los Angeles Times, Michael Odenner of the Los Angeles Times, Scott of the New York Times... Although "Firefly" has been praised by film critics, if this movie is messed up, There is no doubt that they will become Yanghei in an instant; and the old Yanghei who has been suppressed for a long time will have the opportunity to explode, or continue to be suppressed.

At the Sherland Theatre, the leading actors and creators were sitting in the front row. Natalie vaguely heard Wang Yang next to her saying to Jessica: "Those recordings should be effective, right?" Jessica nodded and said: "No problem, It can be done during the day, there's no reason why it can't be done at night." Natalie couldn't help but curiously asked: "Sorry, I heard it, what recording?" Wang Yang turned to look at her, willing to share and said: "Keke must listen to us. I don’t want to sleep until I hear the sound..."

But he stopped before he could say a few words. The whole audience fell silent, and the audience with various attitudes looked towards the big screen. It started!

The audiences in 3351 North American theaters were all in high spirits, Helen smiled slightly, it must be interesting... Under the gaze of countless pairs of eyes, "500 Days with Summer" is here!

The long music sounded, and on the big screen, a yellowish moth flew into the blazing flames in the darkness, and the picture became bright. It came to the beautiful Taobao Women's Clothing Tmall Taobao Mall Taobao Women's Winter Jacket m In the pastoral world, under the blue sky and white clouds, moths with shining wings and colorful butterflies danced together, entangled and flying into the sky. At this time, a flame was born between them, and "flames" appeared under the flame. -lms" English letters.

"Director: Yang Wang, Screenwriter: Yang Wang, Producer: Yang Wang, Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie Bōtman..."

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