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Chapter 198 Fighting for 2 Million

Beijing Circle says it is not big, it is not small.

The 1500 million box office hit on the first day of "Space Traveler" quickly became known to everyone.

For a time, it caused quite a stir.

"The first commercial science fiction film in China!"

"I didn't expect that a 20-year-old young director with a wild background would be the first to do it."

"This is a slap in the face of the domestic director circle!"

“Especially many directors who came from academies!”

A high-ranking boss sighed.

A bunch of academic directors sitting high on the mountain can't compare to a young director from a wild background.

Born in the wild, it is true that he can become a quite capable director through the accumulation of experience.

But Wang Shu is only 20 years old.

At such an age and with such a wild streak, he has now set a precedent, which is undoubtedly proving with facts that domestic directors, especially academic directors, are all in vain.

"Hollywood is there. You can watch movies from all over the world. Watch more and think more, and learn from each other's strengths."

"hehe."

"After these words were spoken, it was difficult to even defend them."

Wang Shu was currently busy dealing with some accumulated matters in the company, and then, as he expected, he received a call from Han Sanping.

"You already know about the 1500 million box office on the first day, right?" Han Sanping said with a smile on his face.

Even though they were not face to face, Wang Shu could hear the other party's happiness from his voice, and responded with a smile: "I know."

"The feedback from the audience after watching the movie is also very good. According to this trend, it will be a matter of time before the box office exceeds 100 million." Han Sanping said firmly.

"Breaking 100 million?" Wang Shu responded.

"What? It sounds like you are not satisfied?" Han Sanping was surprised.

I wonder if this kid is really crazy?

With a cost of 2000 million, the movie has exceeded million at the box office. Still not satisfied?
  No wonder he said those arrogant words during the interview. It seemed that he was really a little carried away.

"1500 million on the first day, and then we enter the National Day holiday." Wang Shu expressed his thoughts, "In the next week, people across the country will have time to go to the cinema."

“Even if you are busy traveling and don’t go to the cinema in the first few days, you will have time to go to the cinema after you finish traveling.”

"Director Han also said just now that the feedback from the audience after the film was released yesterday was very good."

"So, I think if we continue to increase publicity, the box office may exceed 2 million."

These words are not Wang Shu's wishful thinking, but there is indeed a chance.

In mid-December 2006, during the New Year's Eve, Zhang Yimou's "The City of Gold" was released, with a box office of 12 million in the mainland, setting a new record.

This shows that a large part of the people in the country are still rich.

As long as "Space Traveler" has enough publicity and distribution, the box office will not exceed 200 million.

"Twenty million?" Han Sanping heard Wang Shu's words, pondered for a moment, and said: "1500W on the first day. Although this number is high, it doesn't look like it can break million."

"If the film's box office is to exceed 2000 million, the first-day box office must be at least million."

“The box office of ‘Space Traveler’ will most likely be similar to that of ‘The Tuner’.”

He is very happy about his success, and he also hopes that the box office of "Space Traveler" will exceed 2 million.

However, based on his understanding of box office trends, "Time Traveler" will only stop at around 1.6 or 1.7 million.

It is basically impossible to break through 2 million.

"Didn't Director Han say that the feedback from the audience after watching "Space Traveler" was very good? During the National Day holiday, the movie's reputation will ferment, and the box office should still soar." Wang Shu said, "So, I think more Xuanfa should be able to exceed 200 million."

Han Sanping understood what Wang Shu meant. He said: "If "Space Traveler" has a strong lineup, then it may be able to break through 200 million through increased publicity."

"It's just... I'm not saying you're not a big name, but I'm just saying the film's cast is not strong enough."

"So, even if we increase our publicity efforts, it won't have much effect."

"It's difficult to break 200 million."

Wang Shu smiled after hearing this and asked: "Director Han, have you ever heard that many people say that "Space Traveler" is the first commercial science fiction film in China, setting a precedent in the domestic film industry, and will be recorded in the domestic film industry. Film history?”

Without waiting for Han Sanping to reply, he went on to say, "I think it can be said to be the first science fiction film in China. It is unprecedented and unprecedented. Its film quality is no worse than Hollywood's science fiction blockbusters."

"The director of the film has won awards at the two major international film festivals, Berlin and Cannes."

"Do you think the first science fiction film has enough gimmicks?"

"If we just say that the gimmick of the first science fiction film has no impact, we can definitely go further on this basis."

When Han Sanping heard this, he fell into a brief silence, and then murmured: "Is it the first science fiction film in China?"

"If this gimmick is made bigger, it should really have a good effect."

"And it's the National Day holiday, so the gimmick of the country's first science fiction film may be even better during this holiday."

When Wang Shu heard this, he smiled and said: "So...should we step up our publicity efforts and try to get a box office of 2 million?"

Han Sanping laughed. He was so happy about his success that he was naturally happy to see the box office of "Space Traveler" exceed 200 million.

Now it is clear that the film may really have a box office of 200 million, so it is natural.

He said with a smile: "Do you know that many people have strong opinions on you now?"

"They all came to me with their words."

"Oh?" Wang Shu pretended to be confused, but in fact he was clear-minded.

Han Sanping said with a smile: "When you were interviewed, you said that Hollywood and even the world's movies are right in front of you, but you offended a lot of directors in the industry. Don't you realize this?"

"Uh" Wang Shu pretended to be speechless when he heard this, and then explained, "Director Han, if I said that I said that just to hype "Space Traveler", would you believe it?"

"Believe it, why don't you believe it?" Han Sanping said with a smile, "When "Buried Alive" was released, you used Gu Changwei to promote it. When "The Tuner" was released, you used Chen Kaige to promote it. Now that "Space Traveler" is released, you will definitely find ways to promote it. "

"It's just that I initially thought you were borrowing Feng Xiaogang's hype, but I didn't expect you to play the big game directly."

"Director Han." Wang Shu shouted.

"Huh?" Han Sanping was confused.

"Well, the release of "Buried Alive" was promoted by director Gu. It seems that it was not under my control." Wang Shu said.

"Haha." Han Sanping smiled when he heard the words, pretending not to understand and said, "Whether it's you or not, that's what happened anyway, right?"

"Uh" Wang Shu opened his mouth and changed the subject at the right time, "Director Han, it sounds like you don't care that I have offended many people this time?"

When Han Sanping heard this, he spoke up and said: "After the reform in the film field, our country has always advocated letting a hundred flowers bloom and facing the market."

"Some people are uncomfortable hearing your words, and some people are comfortable hearing them." "And as long as you work hard, you don't need to care about the gossip."

"Whether our domestic film industry can catch up with Hollywood will ultimately depend on the strength of young, new-generation directors like you."

"Catching up with Hollywood? Director Han, do you really dare to think about it?" After listening to what Han Sanping said, Wang Shu understood the meaning, completely relieved, and also joked,

"What? Don't you have confidence?" Han Sanping asked with a smile.

"Of course!" Wang Shu said with high spirits, knowing that he was a young and energetic young director in his twenties. At this time, he should show the youth's "ignorance of the sky and the earth".

"Okay, this is what you said!" Han Sanping heard this and answered with a smile.

Wang Shu suddenly felt a bad feeling when he heard what Han Sanping said.

Just like "Buried Alive" was hyped by Gu Changwei when it was released, it was sold out by Han Sanping again.

In the evening, Sun Li and Deng Chao had dinner together.

While eating, Deng Chao looked at Sun Li and said, "Lili, after you join the team, tell Director Wang that you can consider me for some of the roles in movies you make in the future."

Deng Chao knew that Sun Li would once again star in the idol drama directed by Wang Shu.

And he also learned today that the box office of "Space Traveler" exceeded 1500 million on the first day.

He knew in his heart that this first commercial science fiction film in China would not only give Sun Li another film worth over 100 million yuan, but also become Sun Li's masterpiece.

Although Sun Li is his girlfriend, he is still quite envious.

When Sun Li heard this, she felt a little reluctant in her heart.

Because her relationship with Wang Shu was unusual, it was hard for her to talk about helping her boyfriend ask Wang Shu for resources.

It's just that it's not easy to refuse this kind of thing outright.

I had no choice but to pretend it was a trivial matter and replied: "I'll ask Director Wang when I join the team."

After finishing speaking, the patcher continued, "But you also know that Director Wang usually chooses actors based on whether the actor's image is suitable for the role."

"Although Director Wang and I have become familiar through cooperation, I can only mention it to him."

When Deng Chao heard that Sun Li agreed, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't make it difficult for you to make your impression with Director Wang worse."

When Sun Li heard this, she pursed her lips, then changed the subject and said, "As far as I know, Director Wang really doesn't have any plans to make another movie at the moment."

"Ah?" Deng Chao was surprised when he heard this, "The box office of "Time Traveler" on the first day was 1500 million. With this first day box office, the final box office can at least exceed million."

"Director Wang will add another movie with a box office of over 100 million, and then... stop making movies?"

"I just said that Director Wang doesn't seem to be planning to film in the near future. I didn't say that he won't plan to film in the future." Sun Li explained aloud.

Deng Chao rolled his eyes and said with some confusion about Wang Shu's thinking: "Is it true that, as the rumors say, Director Wang is now addicted to filming idol dramas and can't help himself?"

Sun Li whispered: "It seems... it's really possible."

"Zhou Xun, Fan Binbin, and I are about to shoot three movies in a row. Director Wang still seems to have no intention of stopping."

"You must be really addicted." Deng Chao responded, and then added, "Director Wang is worthy of being Director Wang. If Zhou Xun and Fan Binbin were approached by another director to act in an idol drama, they would definitely not agree."

"When it came to Director Wang's invitation, they agreed."

"Director Wang is still awesome."

When Sun Li heard this, she gave Deng Chao a roll of her eyes and snorted, "What do you mean?"

"Are you implying that I'm not as good as Zhou Xun and Fan Binbin?"

"Uh." Deng Chao realized that he had said the wrong thing, and immediately started to make amends with a smile and beautiful words.

Seeing this, Sun Li continued to roll her eyes.

In fact, she didn't take it seriously, she was just teasing her deliberately.

After dinner, the two went to the cinema to watch "Time Traveler" again.

Although both of them had watched the entire film before, this was the first time they went to the cinema to watch "The Lovers" after its national premiere.

Deng Chao was sitting in the cinema watching the film on the screen, and couldn't help but think of what Wang Shu said during the interview.

Suddenly I felt that domestic directors might really be fake.

Because as Wang Shu said, Hollywood is there, and the world's movies are right in front of you.

In other words, even copying can produce various types of movies.

But the fact is that a pseudo-science fiction film like "Space Traveler" can become the first commercial science fiction film in China and become an epoch-making work.

Obviously, this situation will only occur if many domestic directors cannot even copy well.

……

"When you were filming the kiss scene with Director Wang, who were you thinking about?"

At this moment, the film happened to show a scene of Wang Shu and Sun Li kissing. Deng Chao had a thought and deliberately whispered into Sun Li's ear.

Youdao means that the speaker has no intention, but the listener has the intention.

Sun Li suddenly heard this question from Deng Chao and couldn't help but panic. She subconsciously pretended not to hear clearly and said, "What did you say?"

"Let me tell you, when you were filming the kiss scene with Director Wang, who were you thinking about?" Deng Chao repeated the question again in Sun Li's ear.

"." Sun Li had slowly calmed down from her initial panic. She felt speechless and said: "As an actor, who are you thinking of?"

"Is it me you're thinking of?" Deng Chao put his hand on Sun Li's leg at the right time and asked with a smile.

Sun Li calmly shook off Deng Chao's hand and hummed: "No one will miss you."

After saying this, she couldn't help but recall who she was thinking about when she was filming the kiss scene with Wang Shu.

Deng Chao?

Seems to be.

Because Deng Chao came to visit the class in the morning and happened to be watching from the side, she was very panicked and worried that Deng Chao would be jealous, so she thought so.

I waited until Deng Chao left in the afternoon to continue filming the kissing scene. Since Deng Chao left in anger, I also thought about it.

Yep!
  I am thinking of Deng Chao, not anyone else!

Not even Wang Shu!
  Sun Li kept brainwashing herself in her heart.

Deng Chao smiled when he heard this and said, "I was on the set when you were filming the kiss scene. How come I haven't seen this scene before?"

Sun Li saw Deng Chao getting into trouble with this topic and said speechlessly: "You've only been visiting the team for a whole morning, how many scenes can you see."

After finishing speaking, he took the initiative to explain, "This kiss scene was filmed in the afternoon, and it took many attempts before it was successful."

These words were telling Deng Chao that the kiss scene between her and Wang Shu was not easy to shoot, but that it took many attempts to achieve the desired effect. It also showed that she and Wang Shu did not have a close relationship.

Otherwise there wouldn’t be so many run-ins.

(End of this chapter)