Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 32 Take off

The box office of "Let the Bullets Fly" increased from 40 million per day to 60 million per day, which shocked countless people.

This kind of reversal is so rare that many "prophet kings" in the circle were slapped in the face that night.

Countless people are curious about this change in box office.

They began looking for reasons for the box office reversal.

Under the guidance of some attentive people, some clever kids discovered the mastermind behind the scenes.

"there is only one truth!"

"Stand!"

The next day.

There is a report on the film review website that "objectively" analyzes the entire process of the box office changes of "Bullet".

From the decline in the box office of "Bullet", to the promotion of "Mile Station" in the afternoon, to the hit of "Kill My Horse" on the whole network.

Finally, the article draws a conclusion:
"The box office turnaround of Bullet was all thanks to the promotion of Mile Station."

Only Zhou Mo knows the truth.

In the past, the box office of "Let the Bullets Fly" fluctuated on the fourth and fifth days, and then achieved a drastic reversal on the sixth day, soaring directly from 30 million to 50 million.

The role of the mile station is simply to shorten the process from two days to one day.

It's the icing on the cake.

Rather than what the online film reviews say, it is a timely help.

But Zhou Mo knows, but others don’t.

As soon as people outside saw the promotion the night before, the box office started to rise the next day.

Who would believe me if I say these two things have nothing to do with each other?
Of course, some media companies feel that the facts have been exaggerated and believe that this is just a normal fluctuation.

They posted data such as theater screening rates in an attempt to explain the truth.

No matter how reliable the analysis is, it cannot withstand the help of others.

The sixth day of the release of "Let the Bullets Fly", roadshow scene.

Ma Ke said in person that “the performance of Let the Bullets Fly in the past two days is all thanks to Lizhan’s miraculous revival”, which directly confirmed the credit of Lizhan.

At one time, several film and television companies simultaneously set their sights on the fat piece of meat of Lizhan.

At this time, at Zhou Mo's home.

The big director is recording a video for Liu Shishi.

Don't get me wrong, this isn't some weird video.

Instead, it was the New Year's Day greetings of the station, recorded by Zhu Yilong and Liu Shishi, which also officially announced their identities as spokespersons.

"Yes, Shishi, make your posture more relaxed...lift your hips and stick out your chest..."

Liu Shishi sat in front of the piano, maintaining her posture with difficulty: "Director Zhou, is this action really prepared for the New Year's Day blessing?"

"Shi Shi, you have to trust my professionalism."

"But you kept smiling, and the corners of your mouth never went down."

"I'm just admiring your beauty."

Liu Shishi rolled her eyes and simply put down her arms: "Come on, you're almost drooling."

Zhou Mo coughed lightly, and when he was about to explain, his cell phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID and raised an eyebrow.

What is he calling for?
Connect:
"Hello, Mr. Wang, good morning."

"Good morning, Director Zhou."

On the other end of the phone, Xiao Wang's voice was quite cheerful. After a few polite words, he got down to business: "Director Zhou is really a hidden talent. The movie "Dare to Kill My Horse" directly saved the decline of "Bullet"."

Zhou Mo had a guess in his mind.

"You're welcome, Mr. Wang. What can I do for you?"

"This time I want to discuss the promotion of If You Are the One 2 with Zhou Mo."

Zhou Mo thought to himself, as expected.

He has no connection with Huayi, and the only thing that made Xiao Wang find him was the movie "Fei 2".

Ever since Marco praised Mile Station last time, many directors have approached him in the past few days, hoping to discuss film and television promotion projects.

Zhou Mo did not close the door to visitors. Instead, he picked out a few movies that performed well in his memory and took on the task of promoting them.

With the box office reversal of "Let the Bullets Fly" in the past, it was normal for Huayi to ask him to promote "If You Are the One 2".

As for why it was Mr. Wang instead of Xiao Gangpao who contacted him.

It can only be said that ever since Zhou Mo mentioned the box office target of 6.5 million last time, Xiao Gangpao has been vaguely unhappy with him, without considering at all that it was he who dragged Zhou Mo into this just to get back at him.

At this moment, Zhou Mo listened to Xiao Wang's invitation and asked suddenly:
"Boss Wang, why didn't Director Feng tell me about this?"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a coughing sound from the other end of the phone.

Haha, as I expected.

Zhou Mo's mouth corners curled up wildly.

After a moment, Xiao Wang said, "Xiao Gang is busy with the premiere recently, so..."

"I understand, I understand!" Zhou Mo was very happy.

He still understands the principle of quitting while things are going well. "How about this, Mr. Wang, I'll send you a detailed list today. If you have no problem with it after reading it, we can arrange a time to meet."

"Ok, no problem."

Zhou Mo hung up the phone, feeling secretly delighted.

It's really exciting to shoot and run.

On the other side, Liu Shishi couldn't help but tremble in her heart when she saw Zhou Mo chatting and laughing with Mr. Wang from Huayi.

After hearing Zhou Mo casually negotiate a business deal, she felt a surge of energy in her heart and subconsciously tightened her thighs.

When Zhou Mo came to his senses, he found that Liu Shishi was sitting on the chair in a somewhat stiff manner, like a good student who listened to the instructions in class, and was staring at him with an extremely strange look.

"Shishi...are you constipated?"

Liu Shishi lost her composure in a second: "Fuck you!"

She subconsciously pressed the piano keys at hand, listened to the ding-dong sound, and looked straight at Zhou Mo: "How did you do it?"

"what?"

"Talking business with Mr. Wang."

Zhou Mo looked at her and immediately guessed the reason.

This silly girl was shocked by the phone call just now.

The mainland entertainment industry is originally divided into three levels: investors, directors, and actors, with their status decreasing in order.

Anyone would be surprised if someone who used to chat with you, or even someone younger than you, suddenly finds you having a conversation with a big shot who is two levels higher than you.

"It's nothing. We're just talking about publicity. Why make a fuss about nothing?" Zhou Mo waved his hand calmly.

"It's different, that's Huayi!" Liu Shishi corrected.

It's no wonder she reacted that way.

In 2011, Huayi was at the height of its popularity.

In 07, Huayi was invested in by Ant Financial, and subsequently signed famous directors such as Zhao Baogang and Da Hu Zi, as well as artists including Huang Xiaoming and Liang Bing.

Today, Huayi is simply a beacon in the hearts of countless actors.

Although Liu Shishi has begun to be trained as the top star by Tangren, she is nothing compared to Huayi.

At least in terms of film resources, there is at least a Zhou Mo between Tangren and Huayi.

Sugar Man is really short of film resources.

If it weren't for the movie, Liu Shishi would never have been manipulated by Zhou Mo.

After taking several photos, I was so tired that my mouth and eyes were crooked.

Thinking of this, Liu Shishi asked angrily, "Director Zhou, I have finished taking photos with you, you have to tell me when the film project is going to be launched."

Zhou Mo thought for a moment and replied, "The earliest possible is the second half of next year, or in 12."

"It's too late."

"Shi Shi, I decided this after considering your schedule, so don't blame me. After the broadcast of "Myth", you will be busy for at least the first three months, right?"

Liu Shishi said stubbornly, "That's only three months at most. There are still three months until the second half of the year."

Zhou Mo shook his head: "I heard that your company was planning to shoot a time-travel drama some time ago, and they have started to contact the script."

"you know?"

"There are no secrets in the industry. You will definitely be the heroine in Tangren's drama. Once the project is established, you may not be available even if I look for you."

In this life, due to the postponement of the broadcast of "The Myth", the two popular time-travel dramas in 11, "Startling by Each Step" and "Palace", have been postponed to varying degrees.

After all, filming is a big deal, and no one wants to waste money.

Everyone wants to see how "Myth" performs before making a decision.

"That's right." Liu Shishi agreed with Zhou Mo's statement, but was still a little worried, and added: "So what are your plans for the next year?"

Zhou Mo thought for a moment and said, "I should shoot an urban movie in the first half of the year, and then another movie."

2011 should be considered the year of the TV drama explosion.

The three beauties from "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" all made great efforts this year, starring in "Palace", "Startling by Each Step" and "The Three Daughters of the Xia Family" respectively, and they were extremely popular.

On the contrary, in the film industry, there were no particularly outstanding works throughout the whole year.

Zhou Mo is not interested in competing with two time-travel dramas in the second half of the year. It would be better for him to make a movie then.

Liu Shishi heaved a sigh of relief when she heard this: "Fortunately you are not filming a time-travel drama, otherwise you would have run into us."

“Instead of worrying about me, you should worry about the competition in the upcoming time-travel drama.

I heard some time ago that Yu Zheng is also looking for a script for a time-travel drama, and he intends to cast Da Mi as the heroine. Then the two of you will be facing off against each other."

Zhou Mo gave Liu Shishi a reminder.

Liu Shishi didn't listen at all. Instead, she grinned and said, "You are a very bad person. You always want to destroy the relationship between us sisters."

Zhou Mo thought you two are still sisters.

After the two time-travel dramas are finished filming next year, if you two can say a word to each other in private, I will lose.

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