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 going to take "The Promise" to the Berlin Film Festival, he knew that Wang Shu had not signed up to participate in the Berlin Film Festival.
Also, the opening ceremony of the Berlin Film Festival is on February 9th.
So.
What are you doing?
"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 31st.
In order to make the lie of being in Berlin last longer, he disguised himself after getting off the plane, returned home low-key, and then did not show up.
Not long after, he received a call from Han Sanping.
Just listen to Han Sanping say with a smile: "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.
The news on the Internet can be published so quickly because of the money from China Film.
"The Tuner" is distributed by China Film, and China Film has always been responsible for the promotion and distribution.
"Haha, you still have a way. 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 can only last a few days, it can bring huge benefits.
“The box office on the first day was 11 million. Although today’s box office has not been calculated yet, it should be over 20 million.”
The first day’s box office refers to January 30, the second day of the Lunar New Year. movie box office, rather than January 29, the first day of the Lunar New Year.
On January 29, the movie only started showing the first show at 6 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 11 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 it keeps going, 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 20 million, with China Film Group occupying 60% of the investment share. The box office exceeded 10 million on the first day of release and is expected to exceed 20 million on the second day.
This 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.
Ha ha.
With such a successful performance, you can always stop some people's mouths, right?
Next year, it should be stable, right?
"Over 100 million?" Wang Shu whispered to himself. He remembered that the box office champion in 2006 was Zhang Yimou's "A City of Golden Armor".
This film earned nearly 250 million at the box office in 2006.
In other words, in 2006, the domestic film market could allow the box office of a movie to exceed the 200 million mark like "Hero" in 2002.
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 directed by Zhang Yimou, it will naturally attract audiences into the theater.
Winning a box office of more than 200 million yuan was both unexpected and expected.
However, "The Tuner" does not necessarily have no chance.
This printed version of "The Tuner" filmed 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 agree 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.
After hearing this, Han Sanping sighed 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 its 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.
Similarly, 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 23 million.
On the contrary.
The movie lineup is strong, and with the cooperation of publicity and distribution, even a movie that is incomprehensible can still earn a box office of 100 to 200 million.
For example, Chen Kaige's "The Promise", with 180 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 250 million in 2002.
Wang Shu was speechless when he heard this.
Han Sanping felt that Wang Shu was as sorry 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?
“For my next movie, I still want to make an art film.” 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 has a strong commercial nature, it is not bad in artistic nature."< br>
“It can be said that it is a film that is both artistic and commercial.”
"Next time you make this kind of art film, let's expand the lineup."
"Not only will we win awards, but we will also hit high box office!" "Uh" Wang Shu opened his mouth, feeling that it was better to tell the truth. He said: "For my next film, I want to make a film with a more artistic nature, and I plan to take the film to Berlin."
"Huh?" Han Sanping understood Wang Shu instantly. Meaning, he asked with some reluctance, "A script created just to compete for awards?"
Wang Shu smiled and said: "The movie "The Tuner", if nothing else happens, should have a box office of over 100 million. ”
"With an investment of 20 million, the box office exceeded 100 million."
"This achievement can be considered a place."
"Although I will go to Cannes with "The Tuner" in the future, But no one can guarantee whether it will win in Cannes."
"So, I have to prepare the next award-winning film in advance."
After hearing what Wang Shu said. I already understand the meaning of the words, "The box office has exceeded 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 have a name."
"Next, it’s time to delve deeper into art films and strive to win some awards."
That’s it. , he paused, then continued, "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 is asked instead, "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 just for the sake of winning awards."
"So, no matter what Regardless of the outcome of going to Cannes, I will make a film to compete for awards 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. There are some things that need not be said. As long as everyone understands it.
He then asked doubtfully: "You are going to make "The Legend of Zhen Huan" next. After this, you can make an award-winning film, will you be able to catch up?"
He previously thought that Wang Shu was in Most of this year will be spent on the TV series "The Legend of Zhen Huan". After that, the award-winning film will not be able to catch up with the registration time. No matter what, it will have to be scheduled 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 seems not?
"We should be able to catch up." Wang Shu said his plan without concealing it, "Now the preparation work of the crew of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is almost done."
"Wait until mid-February. "
"After I finish filming "The Legend of Zhen Huan", I will leave the post-editing work to you, China Film and Yangshi, and then I will take off to work on the movie."< br>
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 When Shu heard this, he laughed twice and asked: "According to this method, as long as the shooting process goes smoothly, can we catch up?"
Han Sanping knew how to summarize information, and suddenly asked: " So, you’ve almost finished the script?”
Wang Shu suddenly felt a bad feeling in his heart when he heard Han Sanping suddenly ask these questions.
“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 have no intention of making money from the film. "It's just for winning prizes."
"That's it." Han Sanping immediately understood what Wang Shu meant. 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."
"Let's wait until next year. Next year, the year after, the year after, etc., if I still plan to shoot If you want to win a prize, increase the budget and ask China Film Group to help you." "Haha." Han Sanping said happily, "Since you said so, I won't force it."
"Next year and the year after that, no matter when it is, as long as I am still in China Film and Television, the day you said will definitely come true."
The two chatted for a while and then hung up the phone.
The front leg hung up the phone with Han Sanping, and the back leg received a call from Guangguang Wang Changtian.
"Director Wang, are you back from Berlin?" Wang Changtian knew that Wang Shu would go to Berlin to promote "The Tuner", so he asked politely as the first sentence after 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 we are at home, why not... come out for a drink?"
"Let's forget it." Wang Shu declined, " It’s not a good time for me to show up in public. If someone finds me when I go out, my trip to Berlin will be in vain.”
Wang Changtian’s mind is also on the box office of “The Tuner”, and he was shocked when he heard 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 time, 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 in which I participated in investment and cooperation, Guangguang made money.
Then.
Learning that the film Wang Shu was about to shoot was an award-winning film, what Wang Changtian was thinking at the time was that the lighting would be enough to preserve his capital.
result.
The award-winning film it invested in earned 11 million yuan at the box office on its first day of release.
It is 3 million W higher than "Fearless" starring Jet Li.
And.
The cost of "Tuner" is only 2000W.
A movie costing 20 million won a box office of 11 million on the first day!
Although we don’t know what the final box office will be, we are certain that Ray Ray, as an investor, has made money again
At this time.
In Wang Changtian's eyes, Wang Shu is like a boy who delivers money. With a hammer, gold ingots pop out of his mouth...
(End of this chapter)