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Chapter 92

"Wang Shu went to the Berlin Film Festival?"

When Chen Kaige learned the news, he was a little confused.

As someone who was about to take "The Promise" to the Berlin Film Festival, he knew that Wang Shu had not signed up for the Berlin Film Festival.

Moreover, the opening ceremony of the Berlin Film Festival is on February 2th.

so.
  What are you doing here?
  "Is it an invitation from the organizer?" Chen Kaige thought to himself. His "The Promise" did not sign up for the Berlin Film Festival.

The film was selected because the Berlin Film Festival took the initiative to invite it.

Therefore, he was confident.

With his mind full of doubts, Chen Kaige started his day's journey.

When Wang Shu returned to the capital from Berlin, it was already the afternoon of January 1.

In order to make the lie of being in Berlin last longer, he disguised himself after getting off the plane, returned home in a low-key manner, and then did not show up.

Not long after, he received a call from Han Sanping.

I just heard Han Sanping say with a smile: "You're back?"

"Well, I just got home." Wang Shu replied in a tired voice.

Han Sanping and China Film Group knew about Wang Shu's trip to Berlin and the hype.

News on the Internet can be published so quickly because of China Film's money.

"The Tuner" is distributed by China Film, and China Film has always been responsible for the promotion and distribution.

"Haha, you still have a solution. After a trip to Berlin, the movie's box office increased a lot." Han Sanping couldn't help but admire.

It doesn't matter if you didn't sign up for the Berlin Film Festival, as long as the audience who don't know the truth think that "The Tuner" was selected for the Berlin Film Festival.

Even if this lie only lasts a few days, it can bring huge benefits.

"The box office on the first day was 1100 million. Although today's box office has not been calculated yet, it should be over 2000 million."

The first-day box office refers to the movie box office on January 1, the second day of the Lunar New Year, not January 30, the first day of the Lunar New Year.

On January 1, the movie only started showing the first show at 29 pm, which was not a complete day.

"2000W?" When Wang Shu heard this, his tired expression suddenly became energetic.

Yishu Company is not China Film.

Although he learned from the company about the box office of "The Tuner" on the first day of 1100 million as soon as he came back from Berlin.

However, it is impossible for him to know today's box office until it is calculated and announced.

China Film Group, on the other hand, was able to get an idea in advance.

"Haha, according to this trend, as long as we keep it up, it won't be long before the box office will exceed 100 million." Han Sanping's voice was filled with joy.

The total investment of "The Tuner" is 2000 million, with China Film Group occupying 60% of the investment share. The box office exceeded million on the first day of release and is expected to exceed million on the second day.

It is already his most successful investment in recent years!
  Although Han Sanping was only talking on the phone and not face to face with Wang Shu, he felt more and more that Wang Shu was blind.

Looking at the entire entertainment industry, there is no director who is more eye-catching than Wang Shu.

Haha.

With such a successful performance, you can always stop some people's mouths, right?

Next year, it should be stable, right?
  "Is it over 2006 million?" Wang Shu whispered to himself. He remembered that the box office champion in was Zhang Yimou's "The Golden Armor".

This film earned nearly 2006 million at the box office in 2.5.

In other words, in 2006, the domestic film market could allow a movie's box office to exceed the 02 million mark like "Hero" in .

Although the film "The Golden Armor" brings together big-name movie stars such as Gong Li, Jay Chou, and Chow Yun-fat, coupled with the gimmick of director Zhang Yimou, it will naturally attract audiences into the theater.

The box office revenue of more than 200 million yuan was both unexpected and expected.

However, "The Tuner" does not necessarily have no chance.

The printed version of "The Tuner" shot by Wang Shu is originally a commercial film.

It’s just that it is not just a commercial film, but an artistic commercial film that combines entertainment, art, and ideas.

"What? Not satisfied with over 100 million?" Han Sanping heard Wang Shu's muttering and teased with a smile.

Whether it is him personally or others at China Film and Television, they all believe that as long as "The Tuner" maintains its current momentum, it is a certainty that it will earn more than 100 million at the box office.

There may be a chance to equal the box office of "The Promise", but the chance is slim.

As for a higher box office, it is even more impossible.

"The reputation of "The Tuner" has been fermented, and the box office may be higher." Wang Shu explained with a smile.

Han Sanping sighed after hearing this, and said with regret: "However, its cast is not strong enough, isn't it?"

In this era, for many ordinary people, the first thing to judge whether a movie has guaranteed quality is the cast.

As long as the cast is strong enough, many people will subconsciously think that the quality of the movie is not bad, and they will be willing to buy tickets and go to the cinema.

In the same way, if the cast is not strong enough, many ordinary people will not only initially judge that it is a bad movie, but also feel that it is not worth the ticket price, and will not be willing to spend money to buy tickets and go to the cinema.

Therefore, a movie with excellent quality but a weak cast may do well at the box office after its release as word of mouth fertilizes.

However, the upper limit is limited.

For example, "Crazy Stone" has a box office of 2300 million.

in contrast.

With a strong movie lineup and combined with publicity and distribution, even a movie that is incomprehensible can still earn a box office of one or two billion.

For example, Chen Kaige's "The Promise", with 1.8 million, was the 2005 film annual box office champion.

If the quality of the movie is good and the cast is strong, then the movie's box office can have a relatively high ceiling.

For example, "Hero" directed by Zhang Yimou earned a box office of 2002 million in 2.5.

When Wang Shu heard this, he was speechless.

Han Sanping felt that Wang Shu felt the same regret as him, so he couldn't help but say, "For the next movie, we will expand the cast and invite big-name stars to star."

"Ah?" Wang Shu looked confused when he heard this. What do you mean we should expand the lineup together for the next movie?

This movie has only been released for two days, and you, Director Han, are already thinking about the next movie, right?
  "I still want to make an art film for my next movie." Wang Shu felt it was necessary to remind Director Han not to be so conceited.

"I know you want to make an art film. Isn't "The Tuner" an art film?" Han Sanping answered nonchalantly, "Although it is quite commercial in nature, it is also artistic in nature."

"It can be said that it is a film that is both artistic and commercial."

"Next time you make an art film like this again, let's expand the lineup."

"Not only for awards, but also for high box office!" "Uh" Wang Shu opened his mouth and thought it was better to tell the truth: "For the next movie, I want to make a film with a more artistic nature, and I plan to take the movie to Berlin. .”

"Huh?" Han Sanping immediately understood what Wang Shu meant and asked with some reluctance, "A script created just for the sake of winning awards?"

Wang Shu smiled and said: "If nothing else happens, the box office of the movie "The Tuner" should exceed 100 million."

"With an investment of 20 million, the box office exceeded 100 million."

"This achievement can be considered as a place for one."

"Although I will take "The Tuner" to Cannes in the future, no one can guarantee whether it will be successful in Cannes."

"So, I have to prepare my next award-winning film in advance."

After hearing Wang Shu's words, Han Sanping already understood the meaning, "With a box office of over 100 million, focus on winning awards?"

Wang Shu always felt as if he had heard Han Sanping say this before, but it didn't matter. He replied truthfully, "With a box office of over 100 million, it can be considered a masterpiece in the commercial field."

"There are not many directors in the billion-dollar club in China, and I am considered to be famous."

"Next, it's time to delve deeper into art films and strive to win some awards."

Having said this, he paused and then said, "Director Han, you also know that directors who have won awards are different from directors who have not won awards, right?"

Han Sanping did not answer this question, but asked, "What if "The Tuner" won the Grand Prix at Cannes?"

"Still making art films to hit Berlin." Wang Shu said his plan without any consideration.

After finishing speaking, he further explained, "Because I prepared for the worst, the next script I wrote was for the sake of winning awards."

"So, no matter what the result is in Cannes, I will make an award-winning film and go to Berlin."

Han Sanping looked at the scenery outside the window and responded with some regret: "I understand."

Wang Shu heard the regret in Han Sanping's tone and couldn't help but said: "Director Han, didn't you always say before that it would be better to make a commercial film next year?"

His tone paused for a moment, then he continued, "Actually, I also think it would be good to make a commercial film next year."

"Haha." Han Sanping heard the meaning of Wang Shu's words and laughed out loud. Some things don't need to be said clearly, everyone just knows it in their hearts.

Then he asked doubtfully: "You are going to make "The Legend of Zhen Huan" next. After this, you can make an award-winning film. Can you make it in time?"

He previously thought that Wang Shu would spend most of this year on the TV series "The Legend of Zhen Huan", and that he would not be able to make an award-winning film in time for registration, so he would have to wait until next year.

In other words, next year, Wang Shu will only be focusing on his award-winning films.

Now after listening to the meaning of Wang Shu’s words...

It does not seem?

"We should be able to catch up." Wang Shu said his plan without concealing it. "Now the preparations for the "The Legend of Zhen Huan" crew are almost done."

"We can start it by mid-February."

"After I finish filming "The Legend of Zhen Huan", I will leave the post-editing work to China Film and Yangshi, and then I will take off to work on the movie."

Han Sanping understood what Wang Shu meant and said, "While filming "The Legend of Zhen Huan", let people also do the preparatory work for the filming of the film, and then start filming directly?"

"Haha." Wang Shu laughed twice when he heard this and asked: "According to this method, as long as the filming process goes smoothly, can we catch up?"

Han Sanping knew how to summarize information and suddenly asked: "So, you have almost finished the script?"

When Wang Shu heard Han Sanping suddenly ask these questions, he suddenly felt a bad feeling in his heart.

"Uh," Wang Shu opened his mouth and responded, "It's almost done."

"What's the budget?" Han Sanping asked immediately.

"Director Han, this is a film that I will use to compete for awards in Berlin." Wang Shu smiled bitterly upon hearing this, "The investment is not big."

"I don't plan to make money from the film, I just use it to win prizes."

"That's it." Han Sanping instantly understood the meaning of Wang Shu's words. He was worried that he would not be able to recover the cost after investing in China Film, which would affect his performance.

As expected of his favorite little brother, he has a good mind.

I don't think that other directors, in order to attract investment, will talk too much about even a crappy script. They are afraid that if they don't invest in him, how can they consider others?

"It's okay if you don't make money, just support your career." Han Sanping felt warm and said with a smile.

Wang Shu was silent for a moment and said, "Let's forget it."

"We'll wait until next year, next year, the year after, the year after, etc. If I still plan to make award-winning films, I will make the budget bigger and ask China Film Group to help me."

"Haha." Han Sanping was happy and said, "Since you said so, I won't force you."

"Next year and the year after that, no matter when it is, as long as I am still in China Film Academy, I will definitely have the day you mentioned."

The two chatted for a while and then hung up the phone.

The front foot hung up the phone with Han Sanping, and the back foot received a call from Guangwang Changtian.

"Director Wang, are you back from Berlin?" Wang Changtian asked politely as he knew that Wang Shu would go to Berlin to promote "The Tuner". The first sentence of the successful call.

"Well, I'm back. I'm hiding at home now." Wang Shu said with a smile.

"Haha." Wang Changtian couldn't help but feel happy when he heard this, and then invited, "Since you are at home, how about... coming out for a drink?"

"Let's forget it." Wang Shu declined, "It's not appropriate for me to show my face at this time. If I get discovered when I go out, my trip to Berlin will be in vain."

Wang Changtian's mind was also on the box office of "The Tuner". Hearing this, he didn't force it and said with a smile: "In that case, let's get together again during the celebration banquet."

At this moment, he was sincerely on good terms with Wang Shu.

At first, Guangguang chose to cooperate with Wang Shu because he was new to the film field and had the intention of asking for advice.

For Guangming, compared to other directors, Wang Shu, a director who suddenly appeared without entangled interests and won an award in Berlin, was the most suitable to work with.

Who knows.

The first idol drama that I participated in investment cooperation with, Guangguang made money.

then.

When he learned that the movie Wang Shu was about to shoot was an award-winning film, Wang Changtian's thought at the time was that the lighting would be enough to preserve capital.
  result.

The award-winning film it participated in the investment earned 1100 million yuan at the box office on its first day of release.

It is 300 million W higher than "Fearless" starring Jet Li.

and.

The cost of "Tuner" is only 2000W.

A movie costing 2000 million won a box office of 1100 million on the first day!
  Although we don’t know what the final box office will be, we are certain that Ray, as an investor, has made another profit.
  at this time.

In Wang Changtian's eyes, Wang Shu is like a boy who delivers money. With a hammer, gold ingots come out of his mouth...

(End of this chapter)