Chapter 196 Shall we celebrate the New Year together today? The kind that lasts all night
On December 30, 2008, the box office of "Hurricane" rose in the mainland, taking in 29 million box office. At this time, the box office of "The King of Kung Fu" dropped to 14 million. The box office of "Mei Lanfang" is almost zero.
With the New Year's Day holiday, people are discussing more and more about the movie, and the reputation of "Taken" has skyrocketed.
The reputation of "The King of Kung Fu" is on the contrary, and the trend of deterioration has gone away. There is a long review posted by Douban brother, which is very vigorous.
“Finally I saw a film that combines Chinese and Western cultures so perfectly. The characters in the film have a masterful grasp of language.
No matter the time or scene, both Chinese and English are perfectly acceptable. Free transformation. You don’t even need to look through the Oxford dictionary.
The Jade Emperor changed his usual dislike of Sun Wukong when he held the golden cudgel and made trouble in the palace. babbled.
When he was rescued from the stone, he could already express his gratitude to his dear Skywalker in fluent English.
...500 years. For 500 years, Sun Wukong must have been practicing foreign language in a stone. "
It seems that there is not a single curse word in it. It is a perfect combination. He is proficient in it and uses irony very well. Looking at the score, it is straight away. One star.
Everyone in the industry is watching the gap in this data become more and more outrageous.
This is not a half-measure, nor is it a narrow victory, this is a brutal killing! Naked murder!
In the early hours of the last day of 2008, "Taken" had more than doubled the box office revenue of "The Kung Fu King".
As for Guan Ling, he did not invite everyone to celebrate after the movie was released, as before.
Instead, a new invitation was directly sent to the industry. On New Year's Day in 2009, "Hurricane Rescue" will hold a grand celebration banquet at the Huaxia Hotel in Beijing.
This is what is commonly known as popping champagne at halftime.
But Guan Ling is not afraid. He just wants to solemnly announce to the industry that from now on, there will be no gold on Huayi’s signboard.
And that golden signboard now belongs to Lingyun Media.
Since the box office came out on the first day, Guan Ling’s phone calls have not stopped.
Not only China Film, Shanghai Film, Shanying and other people, but also people from Xiying came over and used Zhang Yimou to sell Guan Ling a good deal, which meant that they should not be blamed for their relationship with Huayi cooperation relationship, and abandon the possibility of completely cooperating with them.
Guan Ling would definitely not say anything, but only he knew what he was thinking.
Zhou Xun's "Painted Skin" will be finished in four or five days, but the "Painted Skin" movie is not over yet. Just because Zhou Xun is joining the cast of "Shoplifters", Guan Ling asked Chen Jia to raise the notice .
As for Mu Tingting, after Guan Ling had an intimate game of playing ball in the water with her, she followed Cai Yinong and others back to the Magic City.
On the last day of the year, Guan Ling was blocked by Fan Bingbing at Lingyun Media.
Fan Bingbing said she wanted to show Guan Ling something, so she took Guan Ling to her nanny car. As soon as she got in, the guy locked the car door.
Guan Ling's forehead was full of questions because Fan Bingbing's actions made Guan Ling feel stupid. She didn't even make excuses like there was a cat in her car that could do backflips.
"Teacher Fan, you asked me to come inside the car to look at things and close the car door. What are you doing?"
"What did you say you were doing?" Fan Bingbing turned around and came over. , the eyes are already showing charm.
She even licked her lips.
She was wearing a thin down jacket today and took it off when she got to the car. Inside was a low-necked tight T-shirt.
Guan Ling looked over from top to bottom and found that the opponent looked like a ridge from the side and a peak from the side.
It works well both far and near, high and low.
"You are going against a man's will." Guan Ling sat upright and expressed his refusal. "You can't use force on me without my consent. I want to leave now. If you need me next time, please make an appointment in advance."
Guan Ling's refusal was righteous, but there was no such thing as It means getting off.
But he glanced at Fan Bingbing, as if waiting for Fan Bingbing's next move.
Fan Bingbing is an old Jianghu after all. The car door is locked, and there is nothing she can't let go of, so she goes over to help Guan Ling with the operation of the empathetic clothes.
The range of the nanny car is very large, and the middle row of seats can be folded and the seat backs can be stuck into the slots, thus forming a larger space in the back than a single bed.
“If you violate it, violate it.” Fan Bingbing snorted, “It’s been three days since the premiere, and you told Huang Xiaoming that you were going to do ‘Lu Circle’ and you didn’t tell me, why, I This person from Shandong Province can’t catch your eye, can he?”
“I can’t go to your celebration party tomorrow. I promised my parents and brother to go home, so I came early today. You celebrate. By the way, what kind of role should I be in the "Lu Circle" you mentioned? "
At this moment, Guan Ling was sitting in a higher position, and Fan Bingbing raised his head and asked. Guan Ling's.
"If you don't know what role to give me." Fan Bingbing grabbed Guan Ling suddenly, causing Guan Ling to tremble. "Then I will use my own efforts to fight for a role."
The small space was quickly filled with a charming atmosphere.
Fan Bingbing is already holding a pinch in her hand now. She knows Guan Ling well. Compared with her, this young man still needs to learn more. Although the age difference is not big, Fan Bing Bing has seen more than he has ever eaten.
She said she wanted to go to Hollywood and described her thoughts straightforwardly.
In her opinion, Guan Ling can do it.
And as long as she can seize this opportunity, her upper limit in the future will definitely be not just Zhang Ziyi.
Thinking about it, even though the space was filled with a confusing and fascinating atmosphere, Fan Bingbing's mouth unconsciously revealed a beautiful smile.
Soon.
The flesh is bare and the knees are bare.
After a while, Guan Ling looked down at Fan Bingbing. At this moment, her delicate and pretty face was already covered with fine beads of sweat. Next to the straight bridge of her nose, her fair cheeks also revealed a trace of sweat. Her hair is rosy, her eyes are opening and closing, her eyelashes are long and trembling slightly.
"Even if you go to Hollywood, you will definitely not be the protagonist for the time being." Guan Ling's voice was very soft, with a faint growl.
"It doesn't matter if you're not the protagonist." Fan Bingbing was very excited and just wanted to speak,
but suddenly he could only say, "Well..."
In the car The lights were turned off manually.
The car also continued to move.
In the underground garage, a nanny car.
Soon it began to shake slightly.
After a long time, Fan Bingbing wrapped a plastic bag next to it and put it in his bag.
"Sometimes I feel really sorry. It would be better if you were older, or I was younger, or we met earlier."
Sighed.
She also knew very well that it was difficult for the two of them to be together in terms of age.
The reason why I had to come to Guan Ling during the day to get this done.
It is also because she probably knows that there must be many people around Guan Ling during this New Year's Eve party.
But if I don’t take the initiative, I’m afraid it won’t be her.
Although the scene that just happened is a bit ridiculous.
But Fan Bingbing did not regret it at all, nor was he shy.
On the contrary, she got a promise that was not a promise.
This is enough for her.
……
That afternoon.
At the invitation of Liu Yifei, Guan Ling went to her villa.
Mother Liu had invited her many times before, and Guan Ling had nothing to do, so she finally decided to come. I also bought some gifts on the way.
Just arrived inside the house.
Gainaote’s phone call came.
"Guan, you don't care at all, you didn't even give me a call. The first day's box office is out, do you want to guess how many there are?"
" I don’t want to guess, I don’t even want to wait for your call now.”
Guan Ling said to Gaitao, “I’m waiting for a call from Lionsgate Films. I want to know what Frank’s expression will be. "
"It seems that you haven't forgotten this business yet." Gai Naote was very satisfied with Guan Ling's answer, "Congratulations, Guan, I think we have succeeded."
“At the first-day box office, we won the first-day box office title despite competition from a series of films such as Leonardo’s “Revolutionary Road,” “Return to Youth,” and “Marley and Me.”< br>
"14.2 million U.S. dollars."
"This data is the data I obtained from many theater chains and my own conclusion. If nothing happens, our first weekend box office will definitely be able to take over 35 million U.S. dollars. "But unfortunately, we won't be able to see Frank's expression. We can only see his face after the first weekend's box office." He sighed, feeling obviously a little regretful.
“The box office of 14.2 million U.S. dollars?” Guan Ling thought for a moment and said, “Ge Naote, you have to continue to expand your publicity. “The King of Kung Fu” should be released soon. You have to be in this movie. Before it is released, let the reputation of our movie be completely established in the hearts of movie fans. ""The King of Kung Fu"? Are you talking about the Kung Fu movie produced by China?" , "This movie seems to be released tomorrow, are you worried about this movie?"
It's not that I'm worried, it's just that in the previous life, this movie did sell more than 50 million US dollars at the box office in North America.
The storyline that seems weak in the eyes of mainland audiences is not necessarily their disadvantage in North America.
After all, the brain circuits in North America are different from those in China. This co-production is in North America, so perhaps American audiences will really enjoy it.
They don't like complicated things. The word "brainless and cool" is a more appropriate word for North American audiences.
Guan Ling does not allow this movie to bring hope to Huayi abroad even if it collapses domestically, so the strong sniping of "Hurricane Rescue" is very necessary.
In terms of Kung Fu movies, Cheng Long and Jet Li are in North America, and Cheng Long is slightly more famous.
Whether it is in terms of plot or enjoyment, Guan Ling believes that "Hurricane Rescue" is top-notch compared to "The King of Kung Fu". Therefore, he continues to spend money to expand publicity and eliminate it from the source. To kill "The King of Kung Fu", this price is very necessary.
"Okay, I will arrange it." Gai Naote said, "After today, I guarantee that all the media will praise and comment on our movie."
< br>After hanging up the phone.
"Has the box office been released in North America?" Mother Liu asked Guan Ling curiously.
"Yes, Auntie, the box office just came out on the first day, and it took 14.2 million."
"14.2 million U.S. dollars?" Mother Liu felt her head was in a trance, and she was a little dumbfounded.
Converted into RMB, this is directly over 100 million.
Guan Ling's terrifying combat power made Liu's mother's head buzz.
In the past two days, there has actually been a lot of discussion online about the comparison between the two movies, but after the box office came out, it became a one-sided situation.
After all, Huayi lost. No matter what kind of ridicule the industry gave them, they would just live with it.
Mother Liu also knew in her heart that Liu Yifei had such resources, and all the female stars in the industry would definitely be jealous of her.
So inviting Guan Ling over for a casual meal today is a way for Liu's mother to express her gratitude, and by the way, it provides the two young people with a chance to meet.
After all, every time I tell Liu Yifei that I can develop a relationship with Guan Ling.
Liu Yifei is always a little shy.
Being a mother still worries.
But unexpectedly, as soon as she walked in, Guan Ling's phone call shocked Mother Liu.
One hundred million!
"You guys talk first, I'll get the food." Mother Liu was in a trance while creating an environment for the two of them. After getting the affirmative answer that Guan Ling was a dollar, she felt as if she was floating as she walked.
"Really 14.2 million US dollars?"
Liu Yifei came to Guan Ling's side and looked into Guan Ling's eyes.
“Why did I lie to you?”
“Then I will become popular in the United States again?” Liu Yifei was a little excited, “It seemed like the first day of “Hearing Girl” It hasn’t reached this level, right?”
“No, but “Hearing Girl” will have more efforts later. But it depends on the follow-up development. . Even 150 million US dollars should not be difficult.”
“My director Guan Da, you are great!”
Liu Yifei hugged her excitedly. He grabbed Guan Ling's arm.
"Then don't you see who I am." Guan Ling rubbed Liu Yifei's nose.
Neither of them saw that their movements were reflected in Mother Liu’s eyes on the glass door of the kitchen.
Mother Liu looked at the actions of the two and felt inexplicably happy.
...
After having dinner at Liu Yifei's house, Liu's mother had to go out to play mahjong late at night.
As Guan Ling wanted to leave, Mother Liu asked Guan Ling if he had any plans for the evening.
If not, why not spend the New Year’s Eve with Liu Yifei.
"After all, I have to go out to play mahjong, and I'm worried about Yifei being a girl at home."
Mother Liu's excuse was so poor that Liu Yifei's face turned red.
Guan Ling was also a little confused.
If you don’t worry, just don’t go out to play mahjong!
Besides, you don’t feel at ease when a girl is at home.
Are you relieved that a girl and a boy live in the same room at home?
What logic!
After Liu's mother went out, Guan Ling and Liu Yifei looked at each other and laughed.
"Auntie is not very good at lying, right."
"My mother has always been straightforward. I feel like she must have felt very uncomfortable when she made up excuses just now."
< br>"Does she know about us?" Guan Ling asked.
"I didn't say anything anyway," Liu Yifei said, "but I feel like she knows."
Guan Ling and Liu Yifei sat for a while, originally wanting to do something.
As a result, Liu Yifei directly pinched Guan Ling's waist.
It made Guan Ling scream in pain.
"I'm afraid my mother will come back, so I want to go out with you." Liu Yifei said.
When he looked up, his face was slightly red.
“Let’s celebrate the New Year together today, shall we? A whole night!”
(End of this chapter)