Later, other actors also appeared one after another. Of course, with the two iconic characters of Journey to the West, Tang Monk and Monkey King, subverting the performance, there is no need to continue with the remaining original characters.
After all, it is an original character, so naturally there is nothing subversive or subversive about it.
However, media reporters have long been extremely satisfied.
All that's left is to look forward to the Q&A session.
The starring cast has finished appearing.
Li Yi didn't say anything more and directly asked Fang Nan to announce the final question and answer session.
The reporters were like chicken blood. As soon as Fang Nan raised his hands to ask questions, the reporters below raised their hands high one by one.
However, the first reporter asked a very sharp question.
"Hello Director Li, I am Liao Kai, a reporter from "Southern Weekend". I would like to ask, is "Journey to the West" subverting the characters and stories in "Journey to the West" in such a way that it is a blasphemy to the original work of "Journey to the West"?"
It can be said that this question is indeed on point.
Because of this problem, it is conceivable that similar controversies will inevitably arise after the news reports of the launch conference of "Westward Journey" are released.
"I don't understand, why is it blaspheming the original work? Film and television works and literary works are not the same thing. The beauty of words cannot be reflected by film and television works, and conversely, the visual experience cannot be given by literature, so there is no need to require film and television The work must be consistent with the original work.”
Liao Kai was obviously not satisfied with Li Yi's answer.
He continued to ask: "But should the transformation of classic characters be reasonable, and should the original work be respected, rather than being changed at will to suit the audience's taste?"
"It's said that it's a big story about Journey to the West. It's a completely different work from "Journey to the West". Moreover, as you say, you can change it as you like to suit the audience's taste. If you can make the public like it, then I would like to quote a great man's saying: People The masses love what they hear and see, but if you object, who do you think they are?"
"And I remember that the Monkey King in "Journey to the West" has not only appeared in many domestic fan works, but also in many foreign animation fan works, with even greater changes. I don't understand why no one says they are blasphemy. How come it got to me? Is this a blasphemy against a classic?"
Soon it was the turn of other reporters to ask questions.
"Director Li, what kind of movie is "Westward Journey"? A comedy or a tragedy?"
""Westward Journey" is a nonsensical comedy!"
"Really?" The reporter looked at Li Yi suspiciously.
"No, what do you mean? When have I ever lied?" Li Yi suddenly felt unhappy.
"Often!" The result was that the reporters below aroused the same hatred.
Li Yi didn't feel embarrassed at all. Anyway, I wasn't embarrassed, it was others who were embarrassed.
"Next!" Li Yi decisively skipped this question.
The launch conference was certainly a success.
But similarly, the tip of the iceberg shown at the launch conference of "Westward Journey" immediately aroused heated discussion after being reported by the media.
Especially when Tang Seng sings an English song, the Great Sage becomes an irritable old man, swearing and hitting Tang Seng. …
It also caused heated discussions among many netizens.
"Damn it, isn't this too outrageous?"
"No, this subversion is too complete, isn't it? I can't accept it."
"You can't make it up when you adapt it. I'm disappointed. Is the bad director also prepared to waste the money?"
"I don't understand, why can't it be subverted? Why can't it be changed? If it's the same as the original, who the hell would read it?"
"This is interesting. If they are all carved from the same template, what's the point?"
"I'm looking forward to director Gou's "Westward Journey". It's all about finding new ways, coming up with fantastic ideas, and being subversive to the end."
At the launch press conference of "Westward Journey", Tang Seng sang that weird English song like a retard, which indeed caused a lot of controversy.
Just like the question asked by Liao Kaiti at the launch conference: "Is this considered a blasphemy against the original work of "Journey to the West"?"
Some people said that "Westward Journey" said that Monkey King, the Monkey King, was allowed to fall in love and Tang Monk was made to look like a fool, which was a blasphemy to the original work.
"It definitely counts. Li Yi is very famous, but if you have the ability, don't use the name of Journey to the West. He also pranks the eminent monks of the Tang Dynasty. Isn't it blasphemy?"
"Sun Wukong is a monk who cultivates immortality and seeks Taoism. How can he be allowed to fall in love?"
"The famous saying quoted by Li Yi: The people like it. If you object, who do you think you are? I will reply to you: The people also like your mother's striptease!"
"These days, just for the sake of bad money, you really dare to do anything, shameless!"
Of course, there are more people who don’t think so.
"I'm just confused. The story in "Journey to the West" isn't completely original, right? The story of "Going to the West for Buddhist Scriptures" was circulated earlier than this creation. How come it is regarded as the highest? Is it blasphemous?"
"According to this, Pan Jinlian and Wu Dalang in "Water Margin" are not as written in history at all. Would changing them back become blasphemy against the original work?"
"There are so many literary, film and television works created by the fans of "Journey to the West", but I haven't seen you say anything that blasphemes the original work. How come it has become blasphemy when it comes to Director Dog? What a double standard dog!"
"The Bangzi side also has a magically modified "Journey to the West", which is still a modern version. The island country even directly changed the Monkey King. Likewise, I don't see what you said about blaspheming "Journey to the West"!"
"I laughed. When "The Return of the Great Sage" was released, I remember there were still a group of people who said that the story of the movie was not innovative enough. Now, they have completely subverted it and said it is blasphemy. Come on, come on, come on, I give you the pen, you Come and write, I’ll give you the guide, and you’ll take the photo!”
"Is this just bad money? It doesn't matter who the director is, but a bad director needs a lot of money? He's laughing!"
"This is really sad. The plot of the movie is relatively popular, but then a large group of people say it is cliche, saying that today's filmmakers are afraid to innovate, and now they are innovating and subverting. Well, it has turned into blaspheming the original work. Whatever you do is wrong. According to your logic, don’t make the movie, and don’t watch the movie. Anyway, there is something wrong with whatever you do.”
"People say it's a big lie. As for going online?"
"I just smiled and didn't say anything. When the movie comes out, I'll go watch it and that's it!"
In fact, for movies, controversy is not a bad thing.
Li Yi didn't take it to heart at all. Speaking of which, he wanted to thank those who said something that was blasphemous to the original work. After all, controversy is the only topic.
Some movies even create controversies in various ways for the purpose of publicity, just to arouse discussion and increase the number of movies.
Even though those people are the ones scolding the most, once the movie is released, they are also potential viewers!
After the launch press conference of "Westward Journey", Li Yi started the official launch.
