my movie years

Chapter 314

The Spring Festival file may be a field that Zhang Hao has not set foot in, and it is also a battleground for various film companies.

The Spring Festival in 2017 is still quite lively. With the popularity of comedy films, family comedy films are undoubtedly very suitable for the atmosphere of the Spring Festival.

Films such as "Journey to the West", "Kung Fu Yoga", "Havoc in Tianzhu", "Riding the Wind and Waves" are all aimed at the Spring Festival.

Of course, the annual "Bear Infested" animated film is also indispensable. Don't look at it as childish, but it can really sell a lot of box office every year.

Among them, the most watched film is undoubtedly "Journey to the West", which continues from the IP of "Journey to the West", which has a very strong appeal.

Although Mr. Xu's appeal is not as good as Master Xing, it is not bad, and there are many popular comedians and traffic niches joining.

Brother Cheng Long's "Kung Fu Yoga" has also attracted much attention. Last year, "Jedi Escape" starring Da Mimi had a box office of 13.67 billion, and "Railway Flying Tiger" also had a box office of 8.1 million.

Although the quality of the two films is very average, they undoubtedly created the best results in the mainland for the films starring the eldest brother.

This time he is coming with his new work "Kung Fu Yoga", and there are all kinds of beauties and handsome guys joining in, he is bound to make a big move during the Spring Festival.

Big brother is still very busy this year, and there will be a movie called "British Duel" to be released within this year.

In addition, there are five films to be filmed, and he has to find time to participate in various activities, which can be described as a busy person.It's just such a busy schedule, coupled with the lack of energy when I get older, the films I participated in have plummeted compared to the early days.

This is also a dilemma for action film actors. When they get old and can't move anymore, if they don't transform, they will start to eat their old money.

But in comparison, actors in action movies are actually better than actors in comedy movies, at least the transition will be smoother.

But it's already too late for the elder brother to transform at this age.

Although he is getting older, the eldest brother will not obediently withdraw from this stage. He wants to prove that he is still the mainstream of the market.

It's just that this state, I don't know how long it can last.

Maybe you can learn from Master Xing and become a director behind the scenes.After all, the career of a director is much longer than that of an action movie actor.

In theory, as long as you can keep doing it, you can do the job of director until you die.

Closer to home, in the beginning of the Spring Festival, "Journey to the West" was the upper hand, "Kung Fu Yoga" was in the second place, and "Riding the Wind and Waves" was the third.

Although Baoqiang's "Havoc in Tianzhu" did well at the box office and definitely made money, its bad reputation was scolded miserably on the Internet.

This kind of vulgar comedy, the current situation is like this, while being scolded as bad, there are still countless audiences going in to support this movie.

The point is that this film is directed by Baoqiang himself.

It seems that actors turned directors, either bad comedies or goofy youth films.Little Swallow, Xu Guangtou, and Baoqiang are all like this.

They also understand the market. They can’t play big productions like Zhang Hao, and they can’t write an exciting and good story. So what should we do?Shoot whatever sells well!

As for word of mouth or something, that's something to consider later.

I don't know how Baoqiang, who made "In the Octagonal Cage" many years later, will feel when he looks back at his first work "Havoc in Tianzhu".

But the current Baoqiang is probably counting the money with a smile while watching the audience scold him.

All the screenings are released and money is made, so you should be happy at this time.The quality of the movie is not something he should consider. Anyway, if the director can't do a good job, it's good to go back and become an actor.

Baoqiang has a film appointment for "Detective Chinatown 2" next, and there is no shortage of acting.

Another director, Han Han, who is also a cross-industry director, is also very special. Compared with his friend Guo Xiaosi, Han Han's film journey seems to be smoother.

At the very least, the box office of the films he shot is better than Guo Xiaosi's, and the reputation is not bad,

No, the latest work "Riding the Wind and Waves" has gathered three stars Deng Chao, Peng Yuyan and Ying Bao.

Made an inexplicable time-travel comedy, which was actually the highest rated among all the films released during the Spring Festival, except "Bear Infested".

Other films generally hover around five or six points, but "Riding the Wind and Waves" can be stabilized at seven points, reaching the passing line, which is really not easy.

This Spring Festival file also proved the audience's tolerance for comedy films. As long as they can make the audience laugh, they can get a good box office.

It's just that amidst the laughter again and again, sooner or later, the audience will no longer laugh at bad comedies.At that time, it was the day when bad comedies were hit.

Comedies are very special. How to make the audience laugh naturally is actually a very serious issue.

And if one day comedy films are reduced to the same level as the Spring Festival Gala sketches, that will be the day when comedy films will truly die.

Even Shen Teng, the little prince of comedy, cannot save the dying comedy market.Moreover, Shen Teng himself wanted to run away and learn transformation from Fan Wei.

However, comedians don't have to worry now, because laughing is an important secret to making a fortune in the next era.

Can make people laugh, not only movies, but also variety shows, short videos, and online film and television dramas.

Next, it is only necessary to fully welcome an era of funny people.

Having said that, in fact, Zhang Hao is also considered a master of comedies.

It's just that when people talk about him, they usually talk about big production, big investment, real shooting and so on.But the comedy elements in Zhang Hao's movies are rarely mentioned, and even if they are mentioned, not many people care.

In fact, in addition to the wonderful reasoning plot of "Knives Out", the seriousness of comedy is also the key to the film's box office sales of one billion.

And "The Martian" can sell more than one billion U.S. dollars at the box office, not only the elements of science fiction films, but also the hilarious comedy elements in the film.

No matter from the mainland to Tokyo, to Los Angeles, Paris and London cinemas, people are different, but they can laugh together because of the humor in "The Martian".

Doesn't that mean that The Martian isn't a comedy?

It's just that the sci-fi elements of the film are greater than the comedy elements, so they have been ignored.

In fact, Warner Pictures, the overseas distributor, was very surprised that "The Martian" achieved such good results in the world.

The analysis department under Warner has also studied the success factors of "The Martian" many times, and the number of words summed up is more than the script of "The Martian".

It is also because of the superior performance of "The Martian" that Warner Pictures has full confidence in the distribution of "Inception".

Just after the Spring Festival, Tianmi Film and Television Production Company sent an invitation to Warner Pictures to watch the preview of the film in advance.

It has been emphasized before that the more complicated a movie is, the less popular it is, because the market likes simple movies.

Although Zhang Hao is full of confidence in "Inception", he still has no idea of ​​the pulse of the market, so he needs to hold a few previews to see everyone's reaction.

This first trial screening was attended by representatives of major investment companies and theaters.

Including the representatives of North American theaters, they traveled thousands of miles to the capital to participate in the screening.

The performance of the preview screening was very good. These professionals opened their mouths wide throughout the whole process, and the exclamation never stopped.

They have never seen such an original brain-burning action sci-fi movie, and many people have a hunch that this movie will become a masterpiece in film history.

After watching the preview, the director of Warner Pictures' distribution department came to Zhang Hao's home as a guest and met Zhang Hao's two lovely children.

He also specially prepared gifts for Ping An and Shi Shi. The children are less than one year old and cannot walk yet, so they are crawling on the ground.

This made Da Mimi, who was at home with children during the Spring Festival, very angry: "Peace, very, don't lie on the ground."

The two children giggled and didn't take their mother's words to heart at all, whether to climb or climb.

So Da Mi Mi was furious and carried Ping An and Shi Shi to the crib, and began to sing nursery rhymes to coax the two children.

But Ping'an and Shive didn't buy it. Hearing their mother's singing, they all cried out.

Seeing this, Zhang Hao couldn't help teasing: "My wife, you can't do this, you have to sing M "The Offering of Love" to Ping An and Shifen."

Da Mi Mi went crazy: "Go to hell, you're the one singing "The Support of Love"..."

Having said that, Zhang Hao has seen this scene countless times, and every time he gets angry, he can put the child to sleep, which is also a kind of magical ability.

Mawson Fritz, director of distribution at Warner Bros., laughs: "When my first child was born, it was a big baby.

But when he grew up gradually, his mischievous personality became the trouble of our husband and wife.

This is really Home Alone! "

They are both fathers, and they both understand the hard work of raising children. The two smiled helplessly and went to the living room to continue talking about work.

"The film selection experts in our company are very satisfied with this film. The only pity is that this film is not produced by Warner Pictures." Mosen Fritz said.

"Mr. Fritz, this is not an obstacle for Warner Pictures' distribution agency. I believe you also know that Warner Bros. made a lot of money as an agent of "The Martian" last time."

Indeed, Warner did not spend much. The last release of "The Martian" earned 3000 million US dollars between entry and exit.

In the case that Warner Pictures' performance was not as good as Disney's last year, this agency distribution was called the most sensible decision.

It's just that the release belongs to the distribution, but compared to the global box office of "The Martian", 3000 million US dollars is not worth mentioning.

You know, if this original sci-fi movie comes from Warner, the stock price of the head office will have to rise by several percentage points.

Mawson Fritz smiled shyly, then returned to seriousness and said to Zhang Hao: "Since "The Martian" hit the global box office, there has been a bad voice in Hollywood.

They think you are already a threat and want to drive you off the market.

Although we are happy to cooperate, after all..."

Mawson Fritz was interrupted by Zhang Hao before he could finish his sentence: "I understand that Warner Pictures is under great pressure to cooperate with us.

I also thank Warner Pictures for their support.

After this project is over, I will immediately start preparations for The Dark Knight Rises. "

Mawson Fritz finally had a sincere and happy smile: "This is the best news I heard tonight, Zhang..."

(End of this chapter)