Chapter 942: Breaking 100 Million in Three Days (Part 1)
The exaggerated ‘first day box office’ also aroused discussion with the film reviews all over the Internet.
One thing to say.
After the pre-sale has just been relaunched, there is really no problem with such publicity.
After all, the entire industry does not yet have a unified understanding of this.
Therefore, when some people jumped out and took the lead in questioning that the "over 100 million debut" was a gimmick, it also aroused the support of many people.
But they ignored the fact that February 14th was a Monday.
In other words, from 12 o'clock in the morning on the 13th to the next day, the report card produced by "Time and Space" was completely qualified.
What if this is on the weekend?
It's hard to say whether it will really surpass the solid premiere results of "Earthquake" and "Bullets Flying".
But the next day, the market gave the answer.
On the basis that theaters continue to increase their film schedules, "Time and Space" directly earned nearly 35 million box office on the second day after its release, including the same-day pre-sales sold earlier!
This appalling upward trend
Compared to the high score of 9.2 it received when it landed on Douban, it has completely won this point in terms of reputation. The exaggerated box office growth trend seems to have gained some support. kind of proof.
It should have been so successful.
"No wonder, that foreigner vowed to remake it."
Seeing that "Time and Space", which dominates the film market, can earn hundreds of millions in box office in just 3 days, it is so decisive. In fact, only then did some people come to their senses.
The premiere data from overseas was quickly transmitted back to China.
Although "Time and Space" does not have any world premiere gimmick, it relies on CJ and Co., Ltd., two major distribution companies in the Japanese and Korean film markets.
There is no problem in having an East Asian Monster Room premiere.
According to statistics from the Korean Film Commission, "Time and Space" was released on Valentine's Day, February 14, with an attendance rate of nearly 40% on 568 screens in the country's theaters, and the number of moviegoers reached 90,000.
And in neon.
Pure love-themed movies have always been loved by neon audiences.
Although "Time and Space" is not a conventional work adapted from girls' comics or light novels, the characters are by no means centered around "women" as the main narrative context.
But the familiar style and charming characters are still popular.
It even triggered a heated discussion in the local society, making people think that it was a return to the origin of pure love movies, "Call for Love in the Center of the World", which became a popular work when it was released.
After all, this is a movie from China.
It is also expected to exceed the 1 billion yen mark (generally speaking, 1 billion yen is the standard for the success of a movie in Neon, while in South Korea it is one million viewers).
In addition, the release rights of Hong Kong Island and Wanwan have long been sold to Emperor
"Sissi, congratulations to you, you are a great movie star." Early in the morning, I thought I had missed this opportunity to make money. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiang Tai called Liu Qianqian.
It's not surprising at all.
While "Time and Space" has begun to truly demonstrate its box office harvesting capabilities in mainland China, Japan and South Korea, it has failed in Hong Kong.
The premiere box office of more than 3 million was not as good as the first-day box office of "Bullets Flying" on Hong Kong Island.
It is basically a common fact that popular movies from inland areas have difficulty achieving good results in Hong Kong Island. However, the market in this place is not large, and the cost of publicity and distribution is high.
Except for the boss who worked hard to promote the show, there was no one who could cooperate.
But think about it.
With all the big names from around the world attending the premiere in Beijing, who would take the time to go to Hong Kong to promote the film?
That’s not putting the cart before the horse.
Not to mention Wanwan.
We don’t know when it will be released even though we didn’t even draw the lottery.
However, according to rumors, the film and television bureau in Wanwan will interfere with it, and whether it can be finally released is still a question.
But this kind of trouble is what he needs to worry about.
Neither Xiang Tai nor Liu Qianqian paid much attention to this matter.
"Time and Space" only needs to sell well in inland areas. The good news in the Japanese and Korean markets is just the icing on the cake. The real big head is in Europe and the United States.
"Twelve million US dollars! Why don't you go grab the money!" Xiangyang looked at Little John in astonishment while looking at the documents in his hand.
This guy couldn't be preparing for the trip with the bucket just to do the accounting.
"Haha, Xiang, I wouldn't be sorry for our efforts if I didn't set the price higher." Little John said proudly. , regarding his cooperation with 20th Century Fox, he said that he cannot always make wedding dresses for this Hollywood producer.
To be honest, since the Hollywood studio is responsible for the production, Fox itself has a great advantage.
If they spend more money, it will be included in the accounts when the time comes.
"You should consider why they are willing to pay such a premium." Little John indicated that his friend should pour him a cup of coffee before he was willing to talk.
"Why?"
Xiang Yang was used to his stinky look, but this incident really made him happy.
In 2003, the actual transaction price for the remake rights of "Infernal Affairs", which was highly praised by Hong Kong Island, was only US$1.75 million.
After so many years, the assets have become water-filled pigs.
Domestic film remake rights have finally reached a new level.
This is certainly something to celebrate.
The only thing I have to say is that Korean Bangzi is really not that interesting in this regard. Seeing the success of "Infernal Affairs" in both the Hong Kong and American versions, I also made a version myself.
It's called "New World".
In the end, I didn’t pay even 10 cents for the copyright fee for the remake, so I just ignored it and even boasted about it even more.
As for the version they later spent money on, it was a musical. The price is very affordable.
"Mr. Han and the others must be extremely happy." Xiang Yang, who was minding his own business and drank a cup of coffee, asked with interest.
It was just him and Little John today.
Liu Qianqian went on a road show and had no time to talk to him.
“Happy, they will also gain from this money.” Little John clicked his tongue, even though he had already obtained the remake rights for sale.
However, regarding the remake film cooperation, after paying a high price of US$12 million, 20th Century Fox intends to adopt a co-production method similar to "Kung Fu Dream" to reduce its own cost pressure.
The only ones in China who are eligible to participate in this co-production are the ‘Yu Sanjia’ who are related to Xiang Yang.
Of course, Hermès Film Investment Company will not let go of this attractive share.
Selling remake rights is one thing.
It is another thing to make more profits by investing together.
"Well, then you should communicate with them carefully." Xiangyang took a sip of coffee and thought for a moment.
As for who among China Film, Bona and Enlight is willing to seize the share, he will not get involved, but he personally hopes that Bona and Enlight can seize the opportunity.
"By the way, Director Zhang and I have communicated. I hope he can make a bold attempt in the creation of his next work, you know?"
Now that we have talked about it, Seizing the opportunity, Xiang Yang remembered his previous conversation with Zhang Mouzi.
In the two days after returning to China, we agreed to have a detailed discussion.
But the movie was released, the premiere and the busy road show came together, plus there were too many guests.
There was not much time for the two of them to communicate. Xiangyang, who was going back to Paris soon, simply planned to let Little John handle the matter.
"Well, your idea is very good. I also consulted relevant people in the United States and it's not easy." As Little John, who has been transitioned to be responsible for movies, he has no idea about the filming of 'One Shot to the End' The short film was more difficult than his friends in front of him knew.
Actually, he didn’t even need to call. He could just grab Ridley Scott or Abbas Kiarostami and ask him at the premiere.
Directors like Zhang Mouzi who are obsessed with one shot are actually not uncommon in the entire industry.
Since 1948, Hitchcock perfectly demonstrated the value of long lens shooting in film art through "Rope" and gained the audience's recognition.
Countless directors one after another want to use this shooting technique to show their talents in film art.
Because there is no technique that can maintain the integrity of the plot space and the true time flow better than one shot to the end.
This kind of coherent picture can further ensure that the audience enters the story of the film.
On this point, the French film theorist André Bazin once gave a specific creative concept, and it has also been called the "Bible" of long shots.
From an artistic point of view, Little John certainly hopes that his work will produce a good answer.
This is a very honorable thing for Hermès Film Investment Company.
But face costs money.
When it comes to spending money, he feels distressed.
"Perhaps, you can use it as a model to look for more cooperation?" Xiang Yang gave an idea, reminding his friend not to forget what he is best at.
In China, it would cost a lot less to let Zhang Mouzi shoot a one-shot short film that lasts about 20 minutes than in Hollywood or France.
Let’s not talk about the artificial advantages.
The script alone is already ready-made.
As long as reasonable changes are made and scheduling matters are arranged well, before the filming of "The Battle of Wenshan Pass" starts, a shooting team can be formed to make a bold attempt.
"What do you mean?" Little John was stunned.
"What I mean is that if there are difficulties in funding, you can try to sell the script of "Blood War", or you can think longer term and package this one-shot short film. Don't forget, in May Cannes."
Uh.
Little John blinked.
It’s not like I’ve never been to Cannes.
What's so great.
However, these words are so tempting~
My heart is beating so happily.
"By the way, there is another thing that you should pay attention to. Regarding Lafayette and MTV, I think Illumination will also like this idea. After all, the IP of the Minions is in the American market. Very popular."
Xiang Yang said, and Little John swallowed again.
The Minion IP project is the most successful operation since he started working on it.
It also established his position in the Hermès Group in one fell swoop.
Since my friend can continue to create popularity for this IP, he will not hesitate to sacrifice Galeries Lafayette, Gaultier, Pirates and
"Xiang, I will try my best to arrange funds." His head is already nodding. Little John, who is obsessed with garlic, can't wait to pour a cup of coffee for his friend to express his gratitude.
The more successful Minion is, the brighter his future cooperation with Universal will be.
For himself, the future is bright.
The resulting benefits are simply not too rich.
You said, when the time comes to use the resources of Universal and 20th Century Fox to release "50 Shades of Grey," isn't that a pure profit?
Sure enough, communicating with friends is much better than that JCE who just hugs his son and has fun, but doesn't pick up the pieces.
These old men keep saying that they are obsessed with Chinese culture.
Bullshit.
I don’t even know how to give out red envelopes, I’m so obsessed with it.
(End of this chapter)