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Chapter 91 Watts: I regret it! (seventh more)

"Director Lu, I hope Guorong can stay with us for a few more days."

After chatting with Lu Pingan about the issue for a while, Boss Cui made such a request.

Lu Pingan knew that this was Boss Cui who wanted to hold Wang Zha in his hands. With Guorong's announcement resources in his hand, he could talk to more publishers and theaters.

Lu Pingan did not directly agree, but asked Guorong for his opinion.

Guorong directly agreed.

Guorong now knows that Lu Ping'an's public opinion situation in the Mainland is actually not very good at this time.

"Hero" will have its premiere tomorrow, and it is certain that the box office will surpass "Source Code", unless "Hero" pulls the crotch.

And Lu Ping'an was regarded as the "biggest loser" because of the split of accounts and copyright and the possibility of becoming the runner-up at the box office.

So the situation in South Korea looks good now, and it's time for Lu Pingan to make a "turnaround".

As a friend, Lu Pingan helped him fight another "turnaround", so now, it's time to help him in turn!

"Safe, don't worry, I can stay here for at least two weeks."

"elder brother..."

Guorong smiled smartly: "Needless to say, I just happened to be able to chat with fans, and I haven't been here for many years."

Lu Pingan looked at him, then nodded with a smile.

So everyone on the scene was happy.

That night, Boss Cui secured three distributors. The "Source Code" will start the day after tomorrow, and the number of big screens has increased from 50 to 230, accounting for 20% of the number of big screens in South Korea.

From the second day onwards, Guorong and Lu Pingan continued to run the road show. At the same time, the production of the digital copy was also stepped up.

This is also due to the fact that it was filmed on digital film at the time, and South Korea is also more advanced than domestic ones. This year, the digital projection hall has basically been fully covered, otherwise it would not have been done so quickly.

So from the next day, the original 50 screens ushered in viewers.

Afterwards, everyone unanimously experienced the process from curiosity to shock and then to running water.

Some movie fans directly wrote on the transfer form: "I came with my girlfriend. I usually don't watch Chinese movies, and I don't like Guorong, but "Source Code" is really good. Guorong is also super handsome. My first I start liking one male star at a time, and I will buy "Days of Being Wild" and watch it again when I get home..."

The market reacted strongly.

Boss Cui once again spent money on public relations media.

Plus the media would have covered it.

So with the release of "Source Code" on the 230 big screens on the third day, "Source Code" also officially created a "national glory + Chinese science fiction style" in South Korea.

"Guo Rong's new work, "Source Code" has exploded in reputation."

"A different masterpiece in Chinese!"

"The Chinese science fiction that won the box office record of China+Xiangjiang+Wanwan!"

"Guo Rong's new work surpasses "Days of Being Wild"!"

"..."

All kinds of publicity have begun, and there are not many strong competitors in the current schedule.

The strongest visible competitor, "Hero," will be released in South Korea for two weeks.

So the results of "Source Code" were directly reported.

At the end of the third day, Boss Cui said to Lu Pingan excitedly: "10 people!"

10 person-times, if converted into box office in South Korea, is about 300 million yuan, and "Alien Space" is this achievement.

Because it was temporarily added to the screen, the results were good, but not enough.

This is a share of the account, and nearly 80 US dollars have been spent on the announcement.

The number of movie viewers must be more than 50 to get back the cost.

Fortunately, Boss Cui said: "The next three days are crucial. If the box office and word-of-mouth are still good, I can increase the big screen to 500 yuan, and even cover the whole of Korea!"

Lu Ping'an nodded. Just as he was about to encourage him, the phone rang. It was Wattsberg.

When connected, Wattsberg stopped and said, "Lu, I regret it!"

North America at this time.

Wattsberg looked at the movie viewing survey report in his hand with a constipated expression on his face.

How can Chinese-language science fiction like "Source Code" be so popular with North American audiences?
Yesterday, "Source Code" was screened on 100 big screens in North America.

The announcement of 150 million US dollars can actually do more than that.

But Wattsberg is more conservative.

After all, this is Chinese science fiction.

The market potential is unknown.

In addition, in the VAM agreement, the publicity fee has to be paid by oneself. If it loses money, it will not affect Lu Ping An, and he can only admit the loss by himself, so it is just a small test of skill.

Spending money to buy out distribution rights is actually the same principle. After spending money, you are responsible for your own profits and losses.

But now it seems that the 100 yuan screen has been released, and after a day of release, the audience's comments are excellent!
Among them, Wattsberg paid a low price and invited the Rotten Tomatoes website, which has just emerged but has little influence, and actually gave the third highest score for a science fiction film since the establishment of Rotten Tomatoes.

Rotten Tomatoes Fresh Index 95%!

Wattsberg asked very puzzled: "This is a Chinese film, don't you find it awkward?"

"Of course there is awkwardness. Chinese faces do make people play, but the movie has no cultural orientation. The ideas of science fiction are universal. Terrorists are a hot topic in the world. The editing and story plot of the movie are very exciting. I I think this film will do well.”

So said the reporter of the Rotten Tomatoes website.

"Then it seems that I have lost my sight?"

After hearing this, Watts looked at the pile of questionnaires in his hand and felt that he was a little confused about the current preferences of American movie fans.

He had thought that "Source Code" could achieve good results.

The box office of 500 million US dollars is expected.

This is also a relatively high box office for Chinese films and even foreign films in North America.

But he really didn't expect that the popularity of this film in North America would exceed expectations by so much!

"Watts, you didn't miss it. Being able to bring this movie to Amerika proves that you have a good vision."

"Thank you."

Watts says goodbye to the folks at Rotten Tomatoes.

Decided to check it out next.

On the second day, some media suddenly released a "Los Angeles Post" movie viewing report.

"Today's movie recommendation, the film history box office record film "Source Code" from the mysterious country of the East, this is a fast-paced, very clever sci-fi thriller, a fascinating sci-fi thriller, quite a "Groundhog Phil" preview The feeling of spring is currently being screened on a small scale in Los Angeles and other places, with a 95% freshness index on Rotten Tomatoes, if you are close, you can go and see it, I can guarantee that it will definitely be worthy of the audience."

At the same time, the effect of Rotten Tomatoes, which is still a small website, is beginning to show.

So on this day, theaters in Los Angeles ushered in more audiences.

After they left the theater, they continued to accept the viewing survey, and the evaluation was basically the same as that of the previous audience and the reporter of Rotten Tomatoes:
The Chinese face is a bit of a show, but under the plot of the movie, it doesn't matter anymore. This is a very standard Hollywood action movie, good-looking, exciting, and well received!
What surprised Watts even more was the three-day box office report.

Three days, $82!
This far exceeded his expectations.

According to this trend, there is no more than 500 million US dollars a month, and 2000 million is possible.

If the number of large screens is increased to more than 1000 yuan, and then the films are scheduled to go up
Watts gritted his teeth, his face full of regret, he tried his best to suppress the small thoughts in his heart, hesitated for a long time, and then called Lu Pingan: "Lu, I regret it!"

"Watts, you haven't told me about the situation yet."

"Huh~lu, you're such a fucking genius! I should have paid a high price for your adaptation rights!"

"Watts, buy and leave."

"I know, but I still have to say, Lu, you can surprise me so much. I haven't met someone like you in all these years..."

"Watts, it's important to make money!"

"You're right, damn, it's only 25% of the distribution fee, I won't make that mistake next time"

An hour later, Watts hung up the phone and decided to do something big!

This time, directly on the 1000 screens!
At this time in South Korea, Lu Pingan also received box office reports from various distribution regions.

The calls either came from studios or directly from third-party watchdogs.

At present, the overseas distribution of "Source Code" is optimistic.

Plans for expansion have begun.

In fact, Lu Pingan was quite helpless about this.

These filmmakers are not big power filmmakers.

Just like this Boss Cui in South Korea.

The overall strength is not strong. Compared with domestic, their strength is at most that they can distribute films in a region such as the Yangtze River Delta or the Pearl River Delta.

But there is no way, "Hero" poached all the major filmmakers.

In addition, Chinese science fiction is not optimistic.

So it's the only way to do it.

Now it seems that the effect of the film is good. If it really makes good results in the future, it may be able to cultivate its own group of film dealers.

After all, we met at Wei Mo.

Of course, the prospects are good or bad, and what should be paid attention to is still to be paid attention to.

Among them, Ping An is most concerned about North America.

The urination in North America has been mentioned before, but it has been famous for a long time.

"Harry Potter" can make you lose money, and Wall Street's past has to leave a waist, so there is nothing unimaginable.

Therefore, for Wattsberg, Lu Pingan is several times more careful.

The releases in other places are not as good as Hollywood, but they are equally important.

Account sharing is a complicated job.

At the same time, it was the first exploration of Chinese science fiction going overseas.

While being extremely careful, it is necessary to learn more and see more.

. . . . . . .

It's July 12th.

In South Korea, "Source Code" was released for 5 days, the number of big screens has officially expanded to 500, and the number of viewers has also exceeded 30. The future is very promising.

At the same time, Neon, Germany, Spain and other places also received good news, the box office is booming, and the number of screens continues to expand.

There is also good news from North America, "Source Code" is officially launched on the big screen with a price of 1000 yuan!
After answering a bunch of phone calls, news also came from the domestic side.

"Hero" was released for three days, breaking the box office record of 800 million in Beijing and 6000 million nationwide!

The media quickly reported:

"6000 million in three days, "Hero" makes a strong debut!"

"The box office record created by "Source Code" may be broken within 10 days!"

""Hero" expects 3 million box office!"

"..."

"Hero" was released, and it was a big hit.

The media is rushing to pursue it, and the value of "Hero" is naturally on the rise.

Movie fans' enthusiasm for watching movies is once again high.

As for the movie reviews after the premiere?

In China, Yan Danchen commented: "The picture is beautiful, atmospheric, and very good-looking, but as for the plot, how should I put it, everyone thinks it is not very good. In terms of the plot alone, everyone thinks it is not as good as "Source Code."

On the second day, Yan Danchen called again: "Ping An, domestic netizens are scolding "Heroes" to death! Hahaha..."

What should have happened still happened.

It seems that this version of "Hero" is still the same as the original time and space.

Word of mouth, how can you stop it?
"Hero" will also start a marathon of being scolded for more than ten years.

Putting down the phone, Lu Pingan performed on the road again under Guorong's signal.

"Ah, brother!!"

"Guo Rong!!"

"Director Ping An."

I have been in South Korea for a week.

Lu Pingan also began to have his own fans. . .No, it's a fan of talent!
Lu Pingan firmly believes so!

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(End of this chapter)