During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 281 Liu Yifei’s birthday gift

Capital, Dongshan Villa.

"Mr. Wei, thank you for giving Wanda this opportunity, thank you."

Lu Zheng said in a sincere tone, Wanda has cooperated with Shanhe Media many times in the past few years, but this is the first time they have seen such a large co-production project.

According to Lu Zheng, there are not many domestic companies that can participate in co-productions, mainly because there are almost no good projects.

But he knows that Wei Jin's project is different from other movies and has absolutely promising prospects.

After learning about this project in the car, he wanted to participate, but he hadn't thought of the words yet. Unexpectedly, Wei Jin directly gave such a gift.

"Mr. Lu's words are serious. Not to mention that we have known each other for many years, have a close personal relationship, and have a close relationship with Tiantian. In terms of business alone, Wanda's huge theater chain layout is also the best partner."

Wei Jin picked up the tea cup and took a sip. They were all acquaintances, so there was no need for him to be hypocritical.

Today is also an opportune time, taking advantage of Jing Tian's 22nd birthday, to invite Lu Zheng to his home to finalize the matter of "Pacific Rim".

After bidding farewell to Lu Zheng, Wei Jin took out the birthday gift he had already prepared under Jing Tian's expectant eyes.

Just as the two were chatting happily, Jing Tian stuck his little head in from the study door.

The little girl's confident expression made Wei Jin look forward to it. Maybe it was really good?
Holding a piece of twice-cooked pork, Wei Jin put it in his mouth and chewed it.

This night, the little girl almost couldn't tell whether she was Jing Tian or Liu Yifei——
In the movie market, the much-anticipated "Earthquake" was released.

"it is good."

Lu Zheng replied with a smile. He knew in his heart that Wanda had advantages, but he was not irreplaceable. He had to accept this love.

"Brother, let's play role-playing again tonight."

"Oh? I'll try too."

Seeing Jing Tian's expectant eyes, Lu Zheng's inner evaluation was too embarrassed to express.

Wei Jin's face looked a little abnormal when he heard this. He hoped that Lu Zheng would be able to laugh again later.

Jing Tian nodded, then a blush appeared on his face.

Wei Jin scratched the girl's nose fondly and said warmly.

"Uncle Lu, how are you?"

"Fool, did we need to say thank you before? As long as you like it, that's fine."

Wei Jin half-jokingly said that the level of film schedule can directly determine the life or death of a movie.

Wei Jin did not tell lies. He had indeed made great progress. At least there was absolutely nothing wrong with his appearance.

Looking at the man he loved and the elders he respected, Jing Tian felt warm in his heart, raised his glass and took a sip.
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A birthday family dinner, except that the dishes are a bit "ordinary", is really a great time for the guests and the host.

Seeing Jing Tian's enthusiasm, Lu Zheng became anxious and quickly changed the topic.

"Um"

Lu Zheng followed and took a bite, and soon the expression on his face became complicated. He finally understood why Jing Tian was completely devoted to Wei Jin. This kid was always telling nonsense.

"Tiantian, happy birthday!" X2
"Thank you brother, thank you Uncle Lu."

"Okay, Mr. Wei, I've benefited from you today. This is the first time I've tasted Tiantian's craftsmanship, haha."

"Mr. Lu, if you really feel embarrassed, just support me more in the future movie schedules, haha."

"Brother, thank you."

"Ahem, Tiantian, let's raise a toast. Today is your birthday."

"Tiantian, these are two songs I prepared for you, one in Chinese and one in English. See if you like it."

"Brother, are you looking down on others? Diligence can make up for incompetence. I am a chef specifically. Please use your chopsticks and have a taste."

"Haha, having said that, Wanda still appreciates it. I hope our two families can continue to cooperate happily."

"Hmm~~ Not bad, great progress."

"Yes, I rarely eat Sichuan food. It should be quite authentic."

"Brother, Uncle Lu, you can wash your hands first, we will start dinner soon."

After briefly reading through it, Jing Tian stood up on tiptoes and kissed Wei Jin.

"That's good. I've been learning this dish for a long time. If you think it's delicious, just eat more, Uncle Lu."

Wei Jin was naturally obedient to girls' birthday requests.

"Ahem, Mr. Lu, please take it easy later."
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Looking at the dishes on the table that were obviously carefully prepared and presented in good condition, Wei Jin was a little surprised, and then turned to look at Jing Tian, ​​who saw an arrogant expression on his face.

Seeing Lu Zheng's positive comments, Jing Tian took the initiative to help him pick up several chopsticks.

To be honest, Happy Twist's stage play is really good, otherwise it wouldn't be popular all over the country and even hold a national tour.

This proposal was approved by Wei Jin. He was also afraid of eating too much and gaining weight, so he took the initiative to raise the wine glass in front of him.

The two songs prepared this time are "In My Singing" and "So Far Away", which Wei Jin thinks is more in line with Jing Tian's current singing skills.

"By the way, I have bought a drama club. When you have nothing to do, you can go and have a look. The plays they write are quite interesting."

"That's no problem. It will definitely satisfy Mr. Wei."

The box office result of 4260 million on the first day was truly unparalleled in this summer season.

Perhaps because she had nothing to do, Liu Yifei took Wei Jin to watch the movie the day after it was released.

After more than two hours, the little girl used a whole pack of paper. Fortunately, it was the group's private cinema, otherwise the news about Liu Tianxian's transformation into a crying baby would have become a hot search topic.

No way, this movie is indeed a tear-jerker. Even though a man from Wei and Jin Dynasty had seen it in his previous life, his nose felt a little sore after watching it again. Besides, most girls are emotional. It is indeed easy to be infected by this kind of disaster movie.

After comforting the little girl for a while, Wei Jin took the time to read relevant reports on the Internet.

The media is really paying attention to this movie, and there are already a lot of reports online.

Data shows that the occupancy rate of most theaters is above 75%, with a few reaching 90% or even higher.

Wei Jin shook his head. His action was too obvious, and he didn't know what his colleagues would think.

But this is no wonder. After all, it is a film with a large share of official funding. It is expected that it will enjoy the same treatment as "The Founding of a People".

So far, the online reputation is pretty good, but some people have suggested that Huayi is selling suffering and taking the opportunity to make money.

Huayi, of course, categorically denied this. Since its release, it has issued several announcements stating that this is not a disaster movie, but a historical record.

After resting for a while, Liu Yifei recovered, lay gently behind Wei Jin, and asked a question:
"Brother, if we were in that situation, what choice would you make?"

Wei Jin naturally knew who the "we" in the little girl's mouth was referring to, but this question was really a bit fatal.

Turning around and holding Liu Yifei's face, Wei Jin said seriously:
"I don't know, but I will try to save everyone. If not, then I will accompany you." Seeing that the little girl was going to continue asking questions, Wei Jin hurriedly interrupted her.

"Yifei, this kind of question is meaningless."

Taking advantage of the situation, Wei Jin hugged the girl's slender waist and made a promise.

"You just need to know that if you don't leave me, I will never abandon you."

Although she didn't get the answer she wanted most, Liu Yifei was already very satisfied. At least she was on an equal footing, wasn't she?

"Brother, kiss me"
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This summer season is destined to be dominated by "Earthquake".

On the 24th, the box office revenue was 4850 million. This figure is already close to the original "The Martian". Coupled with the administrative guidance behind it, it is likely to set a new record.

At this time, the entire circle was a little uneasy.

However, Wei Jin heard from Zhao Feng from Shanhe Cinema that the venue had already been reserved, that is, the attendance rate was 100% and there was not a single empty seat.

With such strong administrative support, it is no exaggeration to achieve this result.

On the 25th, "Earthquake" reported a box office of 5200 million, and on the 26th, the box office was 5100 million.

It exceeded 4 million in days. This achievement left the entire film industry speechless and even felt unreal.

The industry has concluded that this movie will definitely break the record of "The Martian" and even break the shackles of 7 million, becoming the new domestic film record holder.

Naturally, Huayi will not let go of this good opportunity to shine. It will stand up and make a high-profile statement that it must break the shackles of 7 million.

With such a bright box office, Huayi's stock price has also risen. The 50 million shares in Wei Jin's hands have brought him a lot of benefits.

However, this movie's performance was so strong that it suffered at the expense of other movies released at the same time.

"Tang Bohu 2" grossed more than million yuan at the box office, and was immediately removed from the shelves by theaters. As for "Xi You Ji", this film has long been gone.

Faced with the strength of "Earthquake", many movies released in August are a little trembling, and "Chilling" is no exception.

Even Shi Nansheng, who was always calm, called, a little worried in his words.

"Mr. Wei, do you want to make any further adjustments to the schedule?"

Wei Jin shook his head. The promotion of "Cold War" had already begun. Now it was rescheduled, and it hit him, Wei, in the face.

"Don't be scared by "Earthquake." For a movie like this that has a reserved theater, its box office explosion period is usually in the first half of the month. There is no conflict with "Chill" in terms of schedule."

After a pause, Wei Jin continued to speak.

"What's more, Sunward Cinemas and Wanda Cinemas will try their best to improve the film schedule of "Cold War", so you don't have to worry about it."

"Mr. Wei, how much box office do you think this movie can have?"

On the phone, Shi Nansheng's voice was full of expectation. The increase in stock price brought about by "Witness" is really fascinating. You must know that as a manager, she also has shares.

"Don't think so much, it's absolutely no problem to get your money back."

The investment for "Cold War" is only 30 million, and the maximum including promotion and distribution is no more than 50 million, so there is very little pressure to repay the capital.

"Next, the last round of publicity, don't fall behind."

"Understood, Mr. Wei."
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We haven’t seen him for a long time, but Ning Hao is still dressed like that, wearing a big gold chain, and he looks like a big brother in society.

When he met Wei Jin, he didn't exchange greetings and went straight to the point.

"Junior brother, "The Robbery" will start shooting in two days. You can send the producer over, and I will also notify Xiao Ma."

"You've been delaying this for too long. I'm afraid Lei Datou will get moldy."

Wei Jin simply didn't know what to say about Ning Hao's efficiency.

"Hey, just wait. This is training his character. Don't you always say that good things don't come from busyness."

Perhaps it's because Xing Aina has been at the Magic City Film and Television City recently. Ning Hao rarely had clear ears and was in a good mood. At this time, he was sitting carelessly on the sofa, looking more and more like a social idler.

"Yes, everything you said is correct. How long is the shooting expected for this time?"

Wei Jin sat on the guest sofa and handed a cigarette to Ning Hao. The latter was also a long-time smoker. The two really had the same temperament.

"It is expected to be completed within three months, and then it will fly directly to the Golden Horse."

Taking a deep breath of smoke, Ning Hao looked at Wei Jin curiously.

"Junior brother, do you really have no idea?"

"What do you think?" Wei Jin was a little confused.

"Aren't you worried about the box office record?"

One week after "Earthquake" was released, the box office has exceeded 3 million, and it still maintains a daily box office of more than million, which is even stronger than the original "The Martian".

"His box office is huge. More than half of it is spent by enterprises and institutions. It's just like Director Han's gift film. There's no need to be serious."

When Wei Jin heard this, he shook his head. Many people had called him these days, and they all said comforting words, but he really didn't feel anything.

"However, Feng Dapao won't be proud for long. There is no way he can get "Passengers" back."

"With such confidence, this film shouldn't be as good as "The Martian" in terms of effectiveness, right?"

Ning Hao has also seen the finished film. His intuitive feeling is that although the special effects of "Passengers" are great, the storytelling is still worse than "The Martian", so he is not very optimistic about it.

"Brother, haven't you noticed? This year's movie box office caps have generally been raised. This shows that the movie market is constantly expanding. The box office of 6 billion will probably be endless in the future."

Wei Jin became a prophecy king for a time. The entry of capital has accelerated the prosperity of the domestic film market. Coupled with the increase in ticket prices, "Passengers" may really surprise him.

"Well, that seems to be the truth. So, "The Robbery" might have broken three to five billion?"

"Not necessarily, but it's worth looking forward to, isn't it?"

"Yes, it's worth looking forward to, haha."
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Galloping Pony has been very optimistic about the project "The Robbery" since its inception.

In any case, from "Stone" to "Unfortunate Road" to "Racing", Ning Hao has proven his achievements in commercial films.

So after receiving Ning Hao's notice, Zhong Lifang couldn't wait to announce it to the media.

"The Heist, co-invested by Xiao Ma and Bad Monkey, as well as Shanhe Media, will be launched soon."

Throughout the press release, Zhong Lifang praised Ning Hao very highly, and her words revealed her true feelings without any hint of flattery, which is amazing.

Wei Jin became more and more interested in this woman. Unfortunately, Galloping Horse was now ambitious and Zhong Lifang was the general manager. He was afraid that he would not be able to provide her with a corresponding position and would have to wait a little longer.

In the movie market, "Earthquake" is still making strong gains, no less than the original "The Martian."

Hua Yi and Feng Dapao were surrounded by flowers and applause. The latter even happily told reporters:
"When the remaining five film contracts with Huayi are completed, it will be time for me to retire and enjoy life."

Wei Jin didn't believe this at all. This old guy was still making trouble even in North America. He was not someone who could take time off.

(End of this chapter)