China Entertainment: I just want to give my child a home

Chapter 47 "Tuner" Shortlisted

Entering October.

Lu Chuan's "Kekexili" is here.

It has an excellent reputation online and in the industry, but the box office on the first day was 58.

"2046", which was released on the same day, had a box office of just over million on its first day. Compared with the investment cost and cast, it was also a blockbuster movie.

……

In late October, "New Police Story", which had been released for one month, was released, with a total box office of 10 million+.

The single-day box office of "Kekexili" was less than five figures and was withdrawn by theaters in advance, with a total box office of 600 million.

Entering November, the Berlin International Film Festival has opened registration channels.

As a 'new' director in this film festival, Chen Dong would be at a disadvantage if he signed up by himself, but if recommended by an acquaintance, his chances of being shortlisted would be much higher.

The 'acquaintance' Chen Dong was looking for happened to be China Film Group.

After all, China Film Group holds the right to introduce movies and is a frequent visitor to major international film festivals. Chen Dong has no doubt about his connections.

Moreover, China Film Group also invested 30% in "The Tuner", so he did not believe that the other party was not interested.

After the filming of "The Condor" was completed, Liu's mother did not accept any more roles for Miss Liu. Instead, she asked her to go back to school, which was a bit abnormal.

After asking, I found out that Liu's mother was still preparing to train her daughter to become a star.

In addition to asking her to go back to school, she also hired a dance and vocal teacher.

Chen Dong couldn't comment on Liu's mother's actions. At least her original intention for her daughter was good. However, it was only because Liu failed to enter the music scene that she was later criticized by many netizens.

But just imagine, what if she succeeded?
  Now Chen Dong is on a break from movies and spends most of his time in school.

Naturally, I asked Ms. Liu her own opinion.

Although the young lady admits that she is not as enthusiastic about entering the music scene as an actress, at least she has a positive attitude.

Also, if she herself wasn't willing, Mother Liu probably wouldn't have made such a plan for her.

Chen Dong did not stop her, but just suggested that if Liu Yifei was looking for a cooperative company, it would be best to find a domestic record company.

Before her rebirth, Ms. Liu signed a contract with R-Ben’s Sony Records.

Although this company is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures, they have good resources, so why should they give you a foreign singer?
  Wouldn’t it be great to train local singers?

What's more, Miss Liu's talent in music... To be honest, it's just so-so.

……

On December 12, the premiere of "A World Without Thieves" was held.

Huayi sent the invitation card to Dongcheng Pictures three days in advance.

Chen Dong was in class at school that day and didn't go, but Zhong Lifang went to show respect on behalf of the company.

Although Feng Xiaogang's "Mobile Phone" was beaten by Chen Dong's "Those Years" last year, I have to admit that Feng's comedies in recent years have guaranteed box office.

What's more, "A World Without Thieves" also has Liu Tianwang joining the cast...the box office data on the first day directly cut 10 million.

Thirty million in three days, sixty-one million in one week... No one dares to question whether the box office of this movie can exceed 100 million.

Although the second week's box office figures were cut in half, it still earned 33 million, bringing the total box office to 94 million.

The total box office in the third week exceeded 100 million yuan, and Feng Xiaogang officially became the third domestic director in the 100 million yuan club after Zhang Yimou and Chen Dong.

Logically speaking, with the gimmick of over 100 million, the box office of "A World Without Thieves" should be able to rebound.

The result is that it dropped again and again.

This is not surprising, because the release of Stephen Chow Sing-chi's "Kung Fu" took away the film schedules of theaters.

On the day "Kung Fu" was released, Chen Dong and Ms. Liu went to the cinema to watch the movie.

Even though Chen Dong had already played N before he was reborn, he never gets tired of watching it again. He will still be amused by the plot when he should laugh.

All I can say is that a classic is a classic.

Liu Yifei was shaking the whole time... To use a line from "The Mermaid" to describe it, this girl was laughing all the time and almost never stopped.

After watching the movie, Chen Dong picked up all the toilet paper he was carrying. The first-day box office of "Kung Fu" reached 15 million, directly eclipsing "A World Without Thieves".

This scene seems familiar...

As the box office of "Kung Fu" continues to rise, Huang Shengyi's popularity and celebrity status are also undergoing rapid changes.

No matter what the future path of this 01-level senior will be, at least this wave can be regarded as the beginning of Tianhu.

Many students are saying that Huang Shengyi may be the next international Zhang.

Before Senior Sister Huang became famous, Liu Yifei had always been the most popular star among Nortel students.

But there was never any sound that she could become an international actress.

why?
  Because she starred in all TV series.

rather than a movie.

Movies are naturally more advanced than TV series.

Correspondingly, the same is true for movie cafes compared to TV cafes.

On campus, you can occasionally hear some classmates comparing themselves with Huang Shengyi, mostly stepping on her and flattering her. Liu Yifei doesn't say it, but she still feels better in her heart.

"Don't take it to heart. In fact, they are all jealous of you."

"It doesn't matter. Compared with the voices scolding me on the Internet, what they say is more popular, hehe."

Although the girl in front of him was smiling, Chen Dong saw the hidden grievance in her eyes.

At this moment, he couldn't help but feel distressed. He took a step forward and took the girl into his arms...

……

"Stone" started shooting in late September, and took more than two months to shoot, finishing on the last day of 2004.

"A World Without Thieves" was released on January 1, with a total box office of 9 million. Some media speculated that if "Kung Fu" had not squeezed the film schedule, it would have had an additional box office of 1.2 million to million.

Chen Dong didn't go home to celebrate the New Year last year, so he can't still spend it outside this year, right?

After holding the company's annual meeting in advance and handing out year-end bonuses, Chen Dong got on the train home.

Returning home, visiting relatives, worshiping ancestors, having dinner together, and facing condolences from leaders in my hometown...

After just half a month, Chen Dong felt more tired than when he was filming a movie.

……

On January 1, Wanda Cinemas received approval and Wanda Film Company was established on the same day.

On January 1, "Kung Fu" was released, with a box office of 23 million, surpassing director Zhang Yimou's "House of Flying Daggers" and becoming the 1.7 box office champion.

The next day, "Legend of Sword and Fairy" starring Hu Ge and Liu Yifei was launched. Chen Dong accompanied his parents and contributed to his family's ratings.

While Chen Dong was watching TV, he was chatting about penguins with Miss Liu, and his mother's praises could be heard in his ears from time to time.

On January 1, the Berlin International Film Festival announced the list of shortlisted films.

Among them, "The Tuner" by Chen Dong and "Peacock" by Gu Changwei are both on the list.

Domestic media reported and reprinted it immediately.

Chen Dong couldn't sit still at home. When he returned to the capital, he came to China Film Academy as soon as possible.

Come pick a good time for "The Tuner".

"What standard does Director Chen want for a good schedule? Summer vacation?" Han Shanping asked with a smile.

"Well, summer vacation is too far away, there's still half a year left."

Chen Dong carefully looked at the movies scheduled to be released in the first half of the year by China Film Group. He found that there were only a few literary films in February, while there were imported foreign blockbusters in March, April and May. So he thought about it and gritted his teeth. Said: "Director Han, it will be next month, one day off the closing ceremony of the Berlin International Film Festival... If "The Tuner" wins the award, the domestic media can give us free advertising."

"Only one day off? Then can the premiere of this movie still be held?"

"No more, just have a celebration banquet."

"Hahaha, I just like the confidence in you young people, Director Chen! Okay, I'll just follow what you said and go straight back to the celebration banquet."

(End of this chapter)