Van Diesel asks "Speedy 9" to be released in China first
On the afternoon of May 18, Universal Pictures issued a statement on Weibo, stating that the "Fast and Furious 9" China launch event originally scheduled to be held on that day was cancelled.
Although the premiere was not held, the creator of "Fast and Furious 9" "Lian Mai" online with Chinese media, director Lin Yibin and starring Van Diesel, John Senna, Cardi B Lian Mai live broadcast.
Van Diesel said that Chinese audiences accepted the "Quick Exclamation" series like family members, and they also regarded Chinese audiences as family members.
So he did "an unprecedented thing": asking the company to let "Fast and Furious 9" be released in China first, more than a month ahead of the United States (the mainland and North America schedules are 5.21 and 6.25 respectively).
"This is how we say'thank you China', thank you for being our family."
According to the data of Maoyan Professional Edition, the pre-sale box office of "Fast and Furious 9" in Mainland China has exceeded 60 million yuan, and the first-day filming rate is 87.2%.
In addition to ordinary theaters, the film will also land in more than 710 IMAX theaters across the country.
IMAX China announced that "Fast and Furious 9" has reached RMB 11.7 million in pre-sales for the IMAX zero field and the first weekend in the Chinese market so far, setting the best record for pre-sales of Hollywood films since the resumption of work.
In an interview with Chinese media, Van Diesel revealed that a part of "Fast and Furious 10" will be filmed in China and will be divided into two parts. It has been determined to continue to be directed by Lin Yibin, "Fast and Furious" The series will end in 11.
In the 20 years since the first "Fast and Passion", the profound friendship of the "Quick" family beyond blood has moved countless audiences.
This time, in the face of unprecedented rivals, the members once again gathered to show their talents to defend the dignity of the family.
The all-round upgraded action scene of "Fast and Furious 9" will once again subvert the imagination-the "Quick" family strayed into the minefield, and countless vehicles were instantly blown up. Roman drove the heavy armored vehicle "butt" on fire and was hit by landmines Life is hanging by a thread.
The vehicles used this time range from muscle cars, supercars, military armored vehicles, off-road vehicles to customized special vehicles, etc. The most conspicuous is the three-section armored vehicle "Conqueror".
Whether it is in the deep mountains or on the streets of the city, all of them are shot.
Director Lin Yibin revealed that more than 200 cars were scrapped during the filming.
In addition to the explosive action scenes, "Fast and Furious 9" unprecedented confrontation between good and evil will be even more exciting.
The big boss Saifu in "Fast and Furious 8" returns strongly. She can be called the most cunning and actionable evil force in the "Rapid" series. She acts recklessly and ruthlessly, and uses all means to achieve her goals.
And the new villain Jacob is not only a well-trained professional killer, but also a brother who has a "blood feud" with Boss Tang.
The two big villains with bursting brain power and combat power are on the line together. What is the inextricable connection between them?
When the "quick" family is in a desperate situation where there is a block before it and a chase after it, can it turn the danger into extinction and survive?
Text/Reporter Xiao Yang