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Chapter 546 "Better" "Some Like It Hot 2" (-in-)

The counterattack of "I'm Not a Passerby" is not without trace. In the post-traffic era, except for some netizens who are still following the traffic stars with nothing but good looks, most netizens I still prefer to see the success of ordinary people.

In the past, Yang Yi had been unknown for ten years and finally became a blockbuster. The story is still talked about by everyone. Now Xu Xiaoqiang, who is more ordinary than Yang Yi and more down-to-earth than Yang Yi, appears, and naturally he can become a new inspiring chicken soup. story!

Xu Xiaoqiang is not good-looking and very short. Judging from his appearance, he is a very down-to-earth peasant actor.

At the same time, he also has a sincere and pure heart like gold. This can not only be seen in the script, but also his clumsy and kind performance when he appeared on variety shows, which also conquered many netizens.

Xu Xiaoqiang couldn't let others see his reflection in him, but seeing such an ordinary bit player succeed, everyone seemed to have seen an extremely beautiful fairy tale and gained confidence in themselves. They were a little confused at first. The future seems to be clearing up, revealing the dawn of hope.

It is said that sincerity is always the greatest skill, and this sentence seems to be very effective when used in the movie "I'm Not a Passerby".

In the face of sincerity, the mediocre or exaggerated acting skills of other supporting actors in "I'm Not a Passerby" don't seem to be an obstacle to the audience's appreciation of this movie, but instead make them feel more real! The plot detailing trivial matters seems to make the protagonist played by Xu Xiaoqiang more three-dimensional, allowing the audience to see the hardship and difficulty behind Xu Xiaoqiang's efforts to gain the director's recognition.

This movie can convince many ordinary audiences and also move them. This has most of the factors for a box office hit. At the same time, it has the good fortune of being supported by peers. "I am not a passerby" has taken advantage of the momentum to rise. , with almost no obstacles, it became the most popular movie in this supposedly calm May Day period, and it was also the strongest dark horse to successfully complete the counterattack!

"I'm Not a Passerby" was a hit, and the most depressing investors were Mr. Luo and Mr. Zhang, who had just withdrawn their investment from the "Wandering Earth" crew.

In the beginning, "I'm Not a Stranger" overtook "The King of Air Combat" and "Smile at Life", and when it won its first single-day box office championship, they could barely comfort themselves that this was just a flash in the pan for "I'm Not a Stranger." It will definitely come down later.

It has indeed declined, but that was only on weekdays. On the weekends, the box office of "I'm Not a Passerby" exploded again.

At that time, "The King of Air Combat" had only a few million single-day box office left, and "Laughing at Life" was only floating around the 10 million level. However, "I'm Not a Passerby" stands out and continues to maintain very high box office figures.

Mr. Luo and Mr. Zhang are unwilling to admit it, but they already know it well. "I'm Not a Passerby" is indeed a counterattack, and no one can stop it from soaring at the box office!

Now, thirty-one days after its release, the total box office of "I'm Not a Passerby" has been released. The figure of more than 700 million has blinded their eyes.

"The key has been extended, and it will probably be released before the summer vacation!" Mr. Luo told Mr. Zhang sourly on the phone about the movie "I'm Not a Passerby."

"You made a mistake! "I'm Not a Passerby" could actually sell more than 700 million at the box office. Who would have thought?" Mr. Zhang was also sighing.

"Mr. Zhang, this movie is estimated to have a box office of more than 1 billion before it is released. You see, it now has a box office of 20 to 30 million every day, and the film schedule accounts for more than 20%."

"Mainly, there are no good movies to compete with it. The good movies are all squeezed into the summer vacation." Mr. Zhang and Mr. Luo had exactly the same tone. They were both sour grapes.

"It's really a miracle that this movie became a hit. Several friends and I analyzed it over and over again, but we couldn't figure out how it became so popular."

"Who says it's not the case? I've seen this movie and couldn't stand it at all. It's just a lie. There are so many supporting actors coming and going in Hengdian every year. How many of them can become famous? Even if Xu Xiaoqiang is popular now, Isn’t that the same as Internet celebrities? After being popular for a few months, they will be forgotten by the audience. I suspect that people who believe in this kind of chicken soup movie have their heads squeezed by the door. "

"Yeah, I heard that Yang Yi wasn't very confident about this movie before. His former assistant director wrote the script and filmed it himself! So he didn't have the nerve to let others vote for this movie, which cost several million. , he helped pay for it and treated it as charity."

"How much does "I'm Not a Passerby" cost?" Mr. Zhang couldn't help but ask.

"The exact number is unclear, but it is said that the cost was less than five million. His movie used all the supporting actors and special actors from Hengdian, and the pay was not high. And then Yang Yi and other stars made guest appearances in it, and they were all Zero pay.”

"So, I estimate that the production cost is just over three million, less than four million."

"Didn't they make a lot of money? Even if calculated at a cost of 5 million, these costs are not worth mentioning in the face of a box office of 700 million! The net profit is more than 200 million!" Mr. Luo felt envious and jealous. It came out through the mobile phone.

"More than that, didn't you say it could reach more than 1 billion before it is released? There is also the copyright fee they will sell to Yuesi in the future. They estimate that this movie will earn 300 to 400 million!" Mr. Zhang made a rough calculation, He couldn't help but gasp.

"Made, are you making so much money? One movie almost made back the cost of "The Wandering Earth"!" Mr. Luo was confused.

"This is average. Look at the money he made from "Space Exploration Editorial" and "Saw". That's called ruthless."

After Mr. Zhang finished speaking, they all fell silent in unison.

How do you say it with a word?

Deafening silence!

It's about their current state.

Both Mr. Zhang and Mr. Luo thought about their enthusiasm when investing in "The Wandering Earth". Why did they ignore the risks? Didn’t you just see the amazing profit performance of “Space Exploration Editorial Department” and “Saw”?

"Mr. Zhang, tell me, did we make an irrational decision by divesting our investment from "The Wandering Earth"?" Mr. Luo hesitated for a long time before asking bitterly.

"We've already withdrawn it, so why are you talking so much? "I'm Not a Passerby" made more money, but it doesn't mean that "The Wandering Earth" has no risks. The cost is 500 million. If it only has a box office of 700 million, it will be a huge box office. It's a loss." Mr. Zhang was much calmer and not as easily shaken as Mr. Luo, although in his heart he also felt that it was not worthwhile to make Yang Yi an enemy.

"Isn't Yang Yi too smart? He secretly invests in profitable movies and pockets them all. Instead, he gives us money to invest in a very risky movie like "The Wandering Earth."" Mr. Luo's current state is like extremely The stocks he bought in the stock market plummeted, and the stocks he wanted to buy but didn't sell were all up to the limit. The feeling of being short made him distorted with jealousy.

"Forget it, let's not look back on the past. Mr. Luo, I heard that a second part of a movie is going to be made. Are you interested in filming it together?"

"what movie?"

"'Some Like It Hot', don't you remember it? It was played by Natsu Xiong and Tian Ni five years ago, and it made more than 600 million at the box office! It's not much worse than 'I'm Not a Passerby'."

"Remember! Is there going to be a sequel to "Some Like It Hot"?" Mr. Luo became more energetic. "Yes, it's called "Some Like It Hot 2", with the original director and screenwriter, but the cast has been changed for the better. It is said that Chen Ning has been chosen as the male lead."

"What the hell, Chen Ning? He is also a representative of accumulated experience, and he is very charming. If he plays this kind of love movie, it should not be low at the box office!" Mr. Luo's eyes lit up.

"Yes, if you invest in a movie like this, the box office is guaranteed, and the cost will not be too high. Think about it, a love movie doesn't require special effects like "The Wandering Earth". At most, the actors' salaries are a little more expensive." Mr. Zhang said.

Chen Ning's salary is indeed not cheap. Considering his reputation, it is normal to receive a salary of 10 to 20 million for a movie.

"Then vote for "Some Like It Hot 2". Does Mr. Zhang have the connections to get in?" Mr. Luo was completely moved.

"Yes, I know the producer of this film. And I heard from him that the film will be filmed this year and will be released in time for Valentine's Day next year."

"Isn't that better? If you invest money, you will get your money back faster!"

"That's right, as for "The Wandering Earth," you probably won't see it released until two or three years after filming!"

Mr. Zhang and Mr. Luo were eager to invest in the movie "Some Like It Hot 2". The depression caused by the box office success of "I'm Not a Stranger" naturally diluted a lot.

However, at this time in the Qingdao "Wandering Earth" crew, everyone was really "enthusiastically" celebrating the box office success of "I'm Not a Passerby" and welcoming Liao Chunsheng, who had been traveling across the country for more than a month to promote , Shen Qiushuang, Xu Xiaoqiang and others return!

"Bang, bang, bang!" salutes sounded, confetti flew all over the sky, and the set looked like it was Chinese New Year!

"It really feels like the Chinese New Year! Damn it, why are there still lanterns and lion dances?" Liao Chunsheng cursed.

The place where everyone used to welcome Liao Chunsheng and others in triumph was not the "Navigator Space Station" studio where filming was currently taking place, but the larger "Underground City" studio next door.

The "Underground City" studio had already built a lot of real-life models before Liao Chunsheng and the others left, but the details were not all perfected yet.

Now that he is back, I feel completely different!

Even though Liao Chunsheng had seen the design drawings drawn by Yang Yi, the black and white sketch was completely incomparable with the spectacular scene that was completely presented before his eyes.

The atmosphere of lights and colors everywhere, as well as the cyberpunk-like mechanical floats and lion dance teams, have created a strong sense of China in this underground city that is hidden more than ten kilometers below the surface in the plot. Sci-fi color!

Even in the future, in the last days, who can stop Chinese people from celebrating the New Year?

"This, this, this big tree!" Xu Xiaoqiang was so shocked by this scene that he couldn't even speak, especially the big tree hanging upside down. It was so fake that Xu Xiaoqiang mistakenly thought they had really found a tree. A big tree was planted upside down in the studio.

"Haha, Xiaoqiang was shocked by this big tree. Brother Yi, we must leave a panoramic shot of it. It is not easy to take care of this tree! We must let the audience appreciate its power. Field!" Nie Yuchen also led a team responsible for setting up the "underground city", and this tree was naturally one of their favorite works.

"I have already felt the pain of post-editing. We spent so much money to make these real-life scenes. We really filmed them. I was reluctant to delete every frame and every second, but in the end I still had to delete them!" Jin Longbo said with emotion.

"Don't worry about it for now. Leave the headaches for later. Let's finish the filming process first! Chunsheng, you guys rest for a few days first. I'll give you five days off. If you want to sleep, you can sleep and eat. If you want to have barbecue and seafood, go to the beach. If you want to go to the beach, go to the beach. The beaches here in Qingdao are still very famous. Get the invoice and I will reimburse you later. Of course, pay attention to safety. No matter what you do or where you go, Report it to the crew." Yang Yi smiled.

These guys actually made hundreds of millions for them. Let alone five days of vacation. If they didn't have to participate in the crew of "The Wandering Earth", Yang Yi would be willing to give them a whole year's vacation.

Mr. Luo and Mr. Zhang were right about one thing. Yang Yi really didn't expect that "I'm Not a Passerby" could earn more than 700 million, or even exceed 1 billion in the future.

Of course, Yang Yi is not optimistic about this movie.

The script of "I'm Not a Passerby" was written by him under his guidance, Liao Chunsheng. He also assisted the crew during the entire filming process, so he was well aware of the quality of the entire film.

It can be said that even if Yang Yi did not expect "I am not a passerby" to have such a high box office, he also believes that "I am not a passerby" will have a box office of more than 100 or 200 million.

For a literary film with a cost of only more than 4 million yuan, a box office of 100 million yuan is considered a huge profit. What reason does Yang Yi have not to be optimistic about this movie?

It’s definitely a bloody profit now!

Whether it is for Yang Yi or everyone at Mumu Film and Television.

Together with the profits from other film and television dramas, and everyone sharing dividends at the end of the year, Liao Chunsheng and Shen Qiushuang are expected to earn more than a small target!

Xu Xiaoqiang is not a shareholder, and he is not eligible to receive equity incentives for the time being. There is no need to think about dividends, but with Yang Yi's style, he will definitely not treat him badly. By then, with the red envelope he gets, it won’t be a problem to buy an apartment in the capital to live and work in peace and contentment!

On this point, Liao Chunsheng and Shen Qiushuang, as Xu Xiaoqiang's recognized brothers and sisters, had already told him in private.

Xu Xiaoqiang feels like he is in a dream now. When he wakes up, he finds that he has transformed from a small actor to a big star who is greeted by people when he walks on the road. Does this count as an achievement? Moreover, he who used to sleep in the park, eat well and go hungry, now wants to become a millionaire or even a multi-millionaire, no longer worrying about food and housing.

Is this really not a dream?

"Brother Yi, I don't need to rest, I can act now! If you have any work to do, just arrange it for me!" Xu Xiaoqiang said sincerely with eagerness and gratitude in his eyes.

"It's not your turn to act in the dungeon! You don't have to worry about this." Yang Yi smiled.

"Brother Yi, we really don't need to rest. The promotion tasks in the second half are not very intensive. We spend most of the time in the hotel and have already had enough rest. I know that our crew has a lot of things to do, and everyone wears multiple hats. , just tell me, we will finish filming "The Wandering Earth" together, and it won't be too late to take a vacation together then." Liao Chunsheng said.

"You really don't want to take a vacation? Okay, let's have a meeting tonight and distribute the work again. Xiaoqiang, you are an actor, you don't need to worry about the work of the crew. Since you don't want to take a vacation, then you go to Studio No. 6 with Tong Jiazhen and the others. , conduct uniform training on clothing and movements. When the time comes, you will wear mechanical exoskeletons and other equipment for filming, so you have to adapt in advance." Yang Yi arranged.

Mechanical exoskeleton equipment is not a military mechanical exoskeleton!

Those military equipment can indeed achieve the effect of saving labor, but their props only look similar. Not only do they not have the effect of saving labor, but also because they carry dozens of kilograms of weight, it will be heavy for the actors to wear them. burden.

Arranging adaptations in advance is also to reduce the occurrence of mistakes in subsequent shootings and allow the actors to get into the state better.

It is worth mentioning that Tong Jiazhen and Cheng Yan, who previously stood up to speak for Yang Yi in the blackmail incident, also joined the cast of "The Wandering Earth".

This was of course Yang Yi's reciprocation, but Yang Yi did not let them play very important roles. He just assigned some ordinary supporting roles to them based on their own characteristics.

But this is already a very good opportunity for them to become famous!

You know, "The Wandering Earth" is not only a significant domestic science fiction blockbuster project, but also a large-scale crew with a production cost of up to 500 million. It can be said that it has attracted everyone's attention before filming started! I don’t know how many agencies are trying to get their actors here.

(End of this chapter)