China Entertainment started in 2004

Chapter 201 Wang Changtian is the host

On the morning of October 10, yesterday’s box office results were released.

Over 2500W.

That’s 1000W more than the first day.

This box office data once again gave the Chinese film industry a small shock.

A 20-year-old young director, if he doesn't take action, he will be shocked.

For the films also released in September, "The Banquet" has an investment of 9 million yuan, and "Baby Project" has an investment of 1.2 million Hong Kong dollars.

Only, the investment in "Time Traveler" was only RMB 2000.

Small budget, big box office, even more shocking than "Crazy Stone".

One Tree Company.

Wang Shu picked up his cell phone and called Han Sanping.

"Director Han, how did you go about what I told you yesterday?"

"We've already made an agreement with the publisher, and we'll start increasing publicity today." Han Sanping answered with a smile.

The box office of "Space Traveler" on the second day was 2500 million, which really surprised him for a while.

I was pleasantly surprised and deeply regretful at the same time.

If it were to be filmed, I would be more optimistic about Wang Shu and increase investment to make the cast even stronger.

At this moment, the effect after the release will definitely be better!

However, at that time, he was a little constrained and did not give Wang Shu the greatest trust.

"Okay, it's not too late to start from today." Wang Shu said.

"Haha, you yourself don't have any objection to such publicity, and the distribution side will naturally have no objection." Han Sanping joked with a smile.

"As long as it helps the movie's box office, it doesn't matter if I suffer a little loss." Wang Shu said with a smile.

After hearing this, Han Sanping reminded: "In our country, science fiction films appeared as early as 20 or 30 years ago."

"No matter how much we rank it as the first science fiction film in China, it can't be compared to "Space Traveler"."

"I know." Wang Shu answered with a smile, "In 1980, our country filmed "Death Light on the Coral Island."

"I still know this."

"However, at that time, there were far fewer people watching movies than there are now."

"Many of today's audiences have never seen those movies."

"Coupled with the fact that domestic movies in recent years are basically the same, audiences are beginning to experience aesthetic fatigue."

"Xuanfa can achieve better results by using this name to promote it."

"What's more, I personally know that our country had its first science fiction film in 1980, and I have never said in public that "Space Traveler" is China's first science fiction film."

"What does what happened at Xuanfa have to do with me?"

"The promotion of "Space Traveler" was not done by me."

"Haha." After listening to the music, Han Sanping said in agreement: "You're right, you need to blow to achieve success, and blowing is shameless."

The two chatted for a while, settled on a few things, and then hung up the phone.

Wang Shu walked out of the office, looked at the scattered employees in the company who insisted on working overtime during the holidays, and then returned to the office.

Just as I took a sip of tea, my phone rang again. I picked it up and saw that it was Wang Changtian calling.

"Haha, congratulations to Director Wang on the success of the movie." Wang Changtian said loudly with a smile as soon as the call was connected.

"Haha." Wang Shu laughed twice and waited for Wang Changtian to continue.

After Wang Changtian finished his polite remarks, he then said, "Do you have time today, Director Wang? How about we get together as my host?"

When Wang Shu heard this, he hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay."

Before this, Wang Changtian had proposed several times, but he always refused because of his busy work.

Right now, it’s really hard to refuse.

"Haha, noon or evening?" Wang Changtian asked with a smile.

"At noon." Wang Shu thought for a while and said.

"Okay." Wang Changtian responded.

Then they continued chatting for a few words and hung up the phone.

in the afternoon.

Wang Shu went to the place appointed by Wang Changtian as promised.

Pushing the door open, I saw that in addition to Wang Changtian, there were Liu Yan and Producer Luo in the private room.

"Director Wang." When Liu Yan saw Wang Shu, his eyes were shining and he quickly stood up and shouted.

"Director Wang." Producer Luo also stood up immediately and shouted.

Compared to Liu Yan and Producer Luo, Wang Changtian stood up and left his seat enthusiastically and went to the door to lead Wang Shu into the private room.

"Say Cao Cao and Cao Cao will be here."

"We were just saying that Xiaoyan was lucky enough to be chosen by you to play the second female lead in "Time Traveler". She suddenly rose from an unknown newcomer to fame. Xiaoyan must thank you for your support."

"Unexpectedly, you came here."

"Haha." Wang Shu smiled and followed Wang Changtian's gesture and walked inside.

"Director Wang." When Wang Shu approached, Liu Yan's bright eyes never left him and she called out again in a low voice.

Wang Shu listened and nodded to her with a smile.

Seeing this, Producer Luo couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

There is Wang Baoqiang in the front and Liu Yan in the back.

Liu Yan was really lucky to be favored by Wang Shu, and thus became famous in one fell swoop from an unknown host.

The same goes for Wang Baoqiang, who was originally an extra and became famous after being selected by Feng Xiaogang to star in "A World Without Thieves".

After some pleasantries, everyone sat down.

Wang Changtian looked at Wang Shu, handed the menu over, and said with a smile: "You can order whatever you want, you're welcome."

Wang Shu couldn't just take the menu and order, but was polite again.

After some chatting, the four of them each ordered two dishes, and that was the end of it.

At the dinner table, Wang Changtian found topics to chat from time to time.

When the conversation was almost finished, Producer Luo suddenly said: "Director Wang, I heard that the box office of "Space Traveler" exceeded 2500 million yesterday?"

Wang Shu heard this and responded with a smile: "It is indeed 2500W."

"It's amazing." Producer Luo exclaimed, "A film with an investment of 2000 million yuan recovered its cost yesterday alone."

As an industry insider, Producer Luo naturally knows that it is impossible to offset the cost after deducting the 2500 million box office per day from theaters and distribution.

It's just nice words to flatter, that's what I have to say.

Wang Changtian answered from the side, "It's not just the box office of "Space Traveler" that recovered its cost in just one day?"

"At the beginning of the year, "The Tuner" was released. It was also an investment of 2000 million, and the cost was recovered in the same day."

"It's really amazing. Two films in one year, all with small investment and big box office." Producer Luo exclaimed.

Wang Shu sat aside and remained calm. The double act of Wang Changtian and Producer Luo could not hide it from him.

The purpose was clear to him.

""The Tuner" has an investment of 2000 million W and a box office of 1.6 million."

""Space Traveler" grossed 1500 watts on the first day, 2500 watts the next day, and exceeded 4000 watts at the box office in two days."

"Looking at this momentum, it is only higher than the 1.6 million box office of "The Tuner"."

"It's even possible that the box office will exceed 2 million." Wang Changtian said his analysis to himself.

"2 million!" Producer Luo exclaimed, "In our country, there are only a handful of films that exceed million."

"If Director Wang's "Space Traveler" has a box office of over 2 million, wouldn't he be the second director after Zhang Yimou to have a film with a box office of over 2 million?"

What Producer Luo said about being the second director to have a movie with a box office of over 2 million refers to the country, not the world.

In China, the first film with a box office of over 2 million was "Hero" directed by Zhang Yimou, which was released in 2002.

The number one box office hit in 03 was "Mobile Phone" directed by Feng Xiaogang, with 0.56 million.

In 04, it was Kung Fu directed by Zhou Xingxing, with 1.73 million.

In 05, it was "The Promise" directed by Chen Kaige, with 1.81 million.

In 06, that is, this year, there has yet to be a movie with a box office of over 2 million.

However, if you include worldwide, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" directed by Li Min in 2000 had a box office of US$2.13 million.

Although the box office of this movie in the mainland is only 1500 million yuan, the box office in North America is 1.28 million US dollars.

Including the box office of Hong Kong Island, Taiwan, Europe and other countries, the total is 2.13 million US dollars.

Zhang Ziyi was able to go abroad precisely because "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was a hit in North America.

Later, she starred in "Memoirs of a Geisha" and gained international fame.

In fact, Zhang Yimou's "Hero" has a global box office of US$47 million after being released in 1.77 countries or regions, ranking second among the top ten martial arts films with the highest box office in the 21st century.

At the same time, this movie is also the first commercial blockbuster in mainland China.

Li Min is from Baodao, and his "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" does not count.

Liu Yan listened to the conversation between Wang Changtian and Producer Luo and glanced sideways at Wang Shu frequently.

He is the second director in China whose movie box office has exceeded 2 million. This title is so awesome!

"The box office is only 4000 million now, how can it be so easy to exceed 2 million?" Wang Shu answered in time.

The second domestic director with a box office of over 2 million
  Wang Shu would not dare to accept this title in front of outsiders before the box office of "Space Traveler" exceeded 200 million.

Otherwise, if word gets out and "Space Traveler" does not earn 200 million at the box office, he will become a joke.

What's more, Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige and others are still holding it in eagerly.

"4000 million in two days, it is really possible to break million." Wang Changtian said seriously.

Wang Shu shook his head and did not answer.

Although he has negotiated with Han Sanping, his goal is to exceed 2 million.

But... I can't explain it right now.

Wang Changtian saw Wang Shu being so steady. He looked at Mr. Luo and then greeted him to eat.

Liu Yan sat next to Wang Shu, taking the initiative to pour him wine from time to time.

What I drank was beer, not liquor.

After three drinks, Wang Changtian asked at the right time: "Director Wang, after this movie, when will you make another movie?"

Wang Shu knew that this was the purpose of Wang Changtian's hosting this time, so he immediately said: "Next year, we should shoot next year."

"Do you already have the script?" Wang Changtian asked with eyes brightening upon hearing this.

When Liu Yan heard this, he immediately stopped eating and stared at Wang Shu without blinking, quietly waiting for him to continue.

Wang Shu smiled and said: "We have the script."

Without waiting for Wang Changtian to answer, he continued, "It's just that the script of this drama has been discussed with Director Han."

When he said this, he glanced at Wang Changtian for a moment, and saw that Wang Changtian's face froze a little, and then said, "You also know that next year will be special, so..."

Wang Changtian was stunned when he heard this. If this was the reason, then it would make sense.

In fact, it was not that Wang Shu did not want to bring Wang Changtian with him, but that he had already assigned the role to Zhou Xun.

Both brothers Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongjun of Huayi knew about this. If he brought the light but not Huayi, it would be a bit offending.

Although Wang Shu is not worried about offending Huayi's two brothers now, but they are all hanging out in the Beijing circle, raising their heads but not looking down. This approach is not justified in terms of face, and it is unnecessary.

And he didn't want to bring Huayi with him, so he had no choice but to not bring the light.

After Wang Changtian found out the inside story, he gave up the drama and asked, "What about the next drama?"

"I haven't even written the eight characters yet." Wang Shu pretended to be speechless after hearing this.

Seeing the disappointment on Wang Changtian's face, he then added, "However, if it's time to prepare for the next movie, I should involve several more people together."

Next year, Han Sanping will take over and change from a supporting role to a main role.

There is no need for Wang Shu to always cooperate only with China Film. He can appropriately increase the lighting and shadowing to further expand his network of contacts.

At the moment, he has been cooperating with China Film. Apart from the fact that there is no need to join other partners after cooperating with China Film, the most important thing is "investment".

He knew that Han Sanping would change from deputy director to director of China Film.

From now on, the domestic film industry will follow Han Sanping's lead.

It would be too late for him to hug Han Sanping when he became the main actor in the Chinese film industry.

But it was different to help Han Sanping before he took over.

For example, now, Wang Shu, a wild boy from the countryside, is able to thrive in the Beijing circle because he hugged the thigh of Vice Director Han of China Film and Television.

If he had been holding onto China Film Director Han, the outcome might have been different.

In 2004, Han Sanping was only a deputy director.

He needs performance to make a difference in order to stand out.

And Wang Shu could help him achieve good results at a low cost.

Under this premise, there is close cooperation between the two.

If Han Sanping is already a leading role in China Film Group Corporation, then he does not need to value performance as much as he did when he was just a deputy director.

The difference between the chief and the deputy is a huge difference in power and conduct.

At that time, if someone wants to use off-board moves to torment Wang Shu, he may just watch.

In other words, when Han Sanping is in the right angle, he is likely to stand on the sidelines because he is already in the right angle.

When he was the deputy, Wang Shu had value for him in attacking the right angle, so he would take appropriate care of him.

For example, when attending some activities, he led Wang Shu to appear together, and led Wang Shu to expand his contacts.

These things may seem like trivial matters, but in the eyes of others, they will think that Wang Shu and Han Sanping have a sworn relationship.

If you want to use off-board moves to torment Wang Shu, it is equivalent to slapping Han Sanping in the face.

And this is the reason why Wang Shu, a wild boy from the countryside with no basic background, can safely mix in the Beijing circle.

Obviously, it was because Han Sanping knew this that he specially dragged Wang Shu to attend the event and introduced him to others.

The purpose of this approach is nothing more than to show it to others.

As for Wang Shu, he also understands the ways of the world.

"Buried Alive" was released by China Film and Television at a bargain price.

Another "The Tuner" cost 2000 million and grossed 1.6 million at the box office in the Mainland. China Film Group is both the largest investor and distributor.

Not long ago, we started to release and sell the film overseas on Tanteng, and then the profits will arrive.

Now that "Space Traveler" is released, the mainland box office has exceeded 4000 million in two days.

China Film Investment accounts for 60%, making it both the largest investor and the distributor of the film.

"Time Traveler" also costs only 2000W.

　Tomorrow is a new month

　　Starting from tomorrow, update will be accelerated

　　
  　
  (End of this chapter)