Chapter 201 Wang Changtian plays host
On the morning of October 2, yesterday’s box office results were released.
Super 2500W.
1000W more than the first day.
This box office data once again gave the Chinese film industry a small shock.
A 20-year-old young director, if he doesn't make a move, he will be shocked.
For the films also released in September, "The Night Banquet" has an investment of 120 million yuan, and "Baby Project" has an investment of 130 million Hong Kong dollars.
Only, the investment in "Time Traveler" is only 20 million yuan.
Small cost, big box office, even more shocking than "Crazy Stone".
One Tree Company.
Wang Shu picked up his cell phone and called Han Sanping.
"Director Han, how is the matter that I told you yesterday going?"
"We have already made an agreement with the distribution side, and we will start to increase publicity today." Han Sanping He answered with a smile.
The box office of "Space Traveler" on the second day was 25 million, which really surprised him for a while.
I was pleasantly surprised and deeply regretful at the same time.
If it were to be filmed, I would be more optimistic about Wang Shu and increase investment to make the cast even stronger.
At this moment, the effect after the release will definitely be better!
However, at that time, I was a little constrained and did not give Wang Shu the greatest trust.
"Well, it's not too late to start from today." Wang Shu said.
"Haha, you yourself don't have any objection to such publicity, and the publisher will naturally have no objection." Han Sanping joked with a smile.
"As long as it helps the movie's box office, it doesn't matter if I suffer a little loss." Wang Shu said with a smile.
After hearing this, Han Sanping reminded: "In our country, science fiction films appeared as early as twenty or thirty years ago."
"No matter how you rank the title of the first domestic science fiction film, "Time Traveler" is not on the list. "
"I know." Wang Shu answered with a smile, "In 1980, our country produced "Death on the Coral Island". br>
“I still know this.”
“However, at that time, there were far fewer people watching movies than today.”
“Many of today’s audiences have never seen those movies.”
“In addition, in recent years In recent years, domestic movies have been basically the same, and audiences have begun to suffer from aesthetic fatigue.” I know that my country had its first science fiction film in 1980, but I have never said in public that "Space Traveler" is China's first science fiction film."
"What does the announcement of "The Lovers of Time" have to do with me?"
"The announcement of "Space Traveler" was not done by me."
"Haha." After listening to the music, Han Sanping said in agreement: "You're right, you need to blow to make a success, and blowing is shameless."
The two chatted for a while, confirmed some things, and then hung up. Got the phone.
Wang Shu walked out of the office, looked at the scattered employees in the company who insisted on working overtime during the holidays, and then returned to the office.
Just as I took a sip of tea, my phone rang again. I picked it up and saw that it was Wang Changtian calling.
"Haha, congratulations to Director Wang on the success of the movie." Wang Changtian said loudly with a smile as soon as the call was connected.
“Haha.” Wang Shu laughed twice and waited for Wang Changtian to continue.
After Wang Changtian finished his polite remarks, he then said: "Do you have time today, Director Wang? How about we get together as my host?"
When Wang Shu heard this, he paused for a moment. He hesitated for a moment, then responded with a smile, "Okay."
Before this, Wang Changtian had proposed several times, but he always refused because of his busy work.
Right now, it’s really hard to refuse.
"Haha, noon or evening?" Wang Changtian asked with a smile.
"At noon." Wang Shu thought for a while and said.
"Okay." Wang Changtian responded.
Then they continued chatting for a few words and hung up the phone.
Afternoon.
Wang Shu went to the place appointed by Wang Changtian as promised.
Pushing the door open and looking inside, in addition to Wang Changtian, there were also Liu Yan and Producer Luo in the private room.
"Director Wang." When Liu Yan saw Wang Shu, his eyes were shining and he stood up and shouted quickly.
"Director Wang." Producer Luo also stood up immediately and shouted.
Compared to Liu Yan and Producer Luo, Wang Changtian stood up and left his seat enthusiastically and went to the door to lead Wang Shu into the private room.
“If you say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will be there.”
“We were just talking about Xiaoyan, who was lucky enough to be chosen by you to play the second female lead in "Space Traveler", and she suddenly rose from an unknown newcomer. To become famous, I have to thank you for your support.”
“I didn’t expect you to come over.”
"Haha." Wang Shu smiled and followed Wang Changtian's gesture and walked inside.
"Director Wang." When Wang Shu approached, Liu Yan's bright eyes never left him and she shouted in a low voice again.
Wang Shu listened and nodded to her with a smile.
Producer Luo couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he saw this.
There was Wang Baoqiang in the front and Liu Yan in the back.
Liu Yan was really lucky to be favored by Wang Shu, and thus became famous in one fell swoop from an unknown host.
The same goes for Wang Baoqiang, who was originally an extra and became famous after being selected by Feng Xiaogang to star in "A World Without Thieves".
After some pleasantries, everyone sat down.
Wang Changtian looked at Wang Shu, handed the menu over, and said with a smile: "You can order whatever you want, you're welcome."
Wang Shu couldn't just take the menu and order. , but to be polite again.
After some chatting, the four of them each ordered two dishes, and that was the end of it.
At the dinner table, Wang Changtian looked for topics to chat from time to time.
When the conversation was almost finished, Producer Luo suddenly said: "Director Wang, I heard that the box office of "Space Traveler" exceeded 25 million yesterday?"
Wang Shu smiled after hearing this. He responded: "It is indeed 25 million."
"It's amazing." Producer Luo exclaimed, "A film with an investment of 20 million recovered its cost yesterday alone."
As an industry insider, Producer Luo naturally knows that it is impossible to offset the cost after deducting the 25 million box office per day from theaters and distribution.
It’s just nice words to flatter, that’s what I have to say.
Wang Changtian answered from the side, "It's not just the box office of "Space Traveler" that recovered its cost in just one day?"
"At the beginning of the year, "The Tuner" was released. It was also an investment of 20 million, and the cost was recovered in the same day.”
“It’s amazing, two films in one year, both with a small investment and a big box office.” Producer Luo exclaimed.
Wang Shu sat quietly aside, unable to hide the double act of Wang Changtian and Producer Luo from him.
He also knew its purpose.
“The Tuner” invested 20 million W, and the box office was 160 million.”
“The Time Traveler” had 15 million W on the first day, 25 million W on the next day, and broke the 40 million box office in two days. ."
"Looking at this situation, it is only higher than the 160 million box office of "The Tuner""
"It's even possible that the box office will exceed 200 million." Wang Changtian said his analysis to himself.
“200 million!” Producer Luo exclaimed, “In our country, there are only a handful of films that have exceeded 100 million.”
“Director Wang’s " If the box office of "The Time Traveler" can exceed 200 million, wouldn't it be the second director after director Zhang Yimou to have a film with a box office of more than 200 million? "
What Producer Luo said is the second film with a box office of more than 200 million? Directors who have exceeded 200 million refer to the country, not the world.
In China, the first film with a box office of over 200 million was "Hero" directed by Zhang Yimou, which was released in 2002.
The annual box office number one in 2003 was "Mobile Phone" directed by Feng Xiaogang, with 56 million.
In 2004, it was Kung Fu directed by Zhou Xingxing, with 173 million.
In 2005, it was "The Promise" directed by Chen Kaige, with 181 million.
In 2006, this year, there has yet to be a movie with a box office of over 200 million.
However, if you include worldwide, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" directed by Li Min in 2000 had a box office of US$213 million.
Although the box office of this movie in the mainland is only 15 million yuan, the box office in North America is 128 million US dollars.
Coupled with the box office of Hong Kong Island, Taiwan, Europe and other countries, the total is 213 million US dollars.
Zhang Ziyi was able to go abroad precisely because "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was a hit in North America.
After that, she starred in "Memoirs of a Geisha" and gained an international reputation.
In fact, Zhang Yimou's "Hero" has a global box office of US$177 million after being released in 47 countries or regions, ranking second among the top ten martial arts films with the highest box office in the 21st century.
At the same time, this movie is also the first commercial blockbuster in mainland China.
Li Min is from Baodao, and his "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" does not count.
Liu Yan glanced sideways at Wang Shu frequently while listening to the conversation between Wang Changtian and Producer Luo.
The second domestic director with a movie box office exceeding 200 million, this title is so awesome!
"The box office is only 40 million now, how can it be so easy to exceed 200 million?" Wang Shu answered in time.
The second domestic director with a box office of over 200 million
Wang Shu would not dare to accept this title in front of outsiders before the box office of "Space Traveler" did not exceed 200 million. .
Otherwise, if word spreads and "Space Traveler" does not have a box office of 200 million, then he will become a joke.
What's more, Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige and others are still holding it in eagerly.
"40 million in two days, it is really possible to break 200 million." Wang Changtian said seriously.
Wang Shu shook his head and did not answer.
Although he has negotiated with Han Sanping, his goal is to exceed 200 million.
But... I can't explain it right now.
Wang Changtian saw that Wang Shu was so steady. He looked at Mr. Luo and then greeted him to eat.
Liu Yan sat next to Wang Shu, taking the initiative to pour him wine from time to time.
Drink beer, not liquor.
After three drinks, Wang Changtian asked at the right time: "Director Wang, after this movie, when will you make another movie?"
Wang Shu knew in his heart that this was what Wang Changtian was doing this time. Dong's purpose, and then said: "Next year, it should be filmed next year."
"Do you already have the script?" Wang Changtian asked with eyes brightening after hearing this.
When Liu Yan heard this, he immediately stopped eating and stared at Wang Shu without blinking, quietly waiting for him to continue.
Wang Shu smiled and said: "We have the script."
Waiting for Wang Changtian to answer, he continued, "It's just that the script of this play has been discussed with Director Han. "
When he said this, he glanced at Wang Changtian for a moment, and saw that Wang Changtian's face froze a little, and then said, "You also know that next year will be special, so..."
Wang Changtian was stunned when he heard this. If this is the reason, then it makes sense.
In fact, it was not that Wang Shu did not want to bring Wang Changtian with him, but that he had already assigned the role to Zhou Xun.
Both brothers Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongjun of Huayi knew about this. If he brought the light but not Huayi, it would be a bit offending.
Although Wang Shu is not worried about offending Huayi's two brothers now, but they are all hanging out in Beijing circles, raising their heads but not looking down. This approach is not justified in terms of face, and it is unnecessary.
And he didn’t want to bring Huayi with him, so he had no choice but to also not bring the light.
After Wang Changtian found out the inside story, he gave up the play and asked: "What about the next play?"
"I haven't even written the eight characters yet." Wang Shu pretended to be speechless after hearing this.
Seeing the disappointment on Wang Changtian's face, he then added, "However, if it's time to prepare for the next movie, I should involve several more people together."
Next year. , Han Sanping took over and changed from a supporting role to a main role.
There is no need for Wang Shu to only cooperate with China Film Group all the time. He can appropriately increase the lighting and shadowing to further expand his network of contacts.
Right now, he has been cooperating with China Film. Apart from the fact that there is no need to join other partners after cooperating with China Film, the most important thing is "investment".
He knew that Han Sanping would change from deputy director to chief director of China Film.
From now on, the domestic film industry will follow Han Sanping's lead.
It will be too late for him to hug Han Sanping until he becomes the main actor in China Film and Television.
But it was different to help Han Sanping before he took over.
For example, now, Wang Shu, a wild boy from the countryside, is able to thrive in the Beijing circle because he hugged the thigh of Vice Director Han of China Film and Television.
If he had been holding onto China Film Director Han, the outcome might have been different.
In 2004, Han Sanping was only a deputy director.
He needs performance to make a difference in order to stand out.
Wang Shu could help him achieve good results at a low cost.
Under this premise, the two people cooperate closely.
If Han Sanping is already a leading role in China Film Group Corporation, then he does not need to value performance as much as he did when he was just a deputy director.
The difference between the official and the deputy is a huge difference in power and work.
At that time, if someone wants to use off-board moves to torment Wang Shu, he may just watch.
In other words, when Han Sanping is in the right angle, he is likely to stand on the sidelines, because he is already in the right angle.
When he was the deputy, Wang Shu had value for him to attack the positive angle, so he would take appropriate care of him.
For example, when attending some activities, he led Wang Shu to appear together, and led Wang Shu to expand his network.
These things seem to be just trivial matters, but in the eyes of others, they will think that Wang Shu and Han Sanping have a irreversible relationship.
If you want to use off-board moves to torment Wang Shu, it is equivalent to slapping Han Sanping in the face.
And this is the reason why Wang Shu, a wild boy from the countryside with no basic background, can safely mix in the Beijing circle.
Obviously, it was because Han Sanping knew this that he specially dragged Wang Shu to attend the event and introduced him to others.
The purpose of this approach is nothing more than to show it to others.
As for Wang Shu, he also understands the world.
"Buried Alive" was sold for a bargain price and was distributed by China Film.
Another "The Tuner" costs 20 million and has a box office of 160 million in the mainland. China Film Group is both the largest investor and distributor.
Not long ago, I started to screen and sell films overseas in Tanteng, and then the profits will arrive.
Now that "Space Traveler" is released, the mainland box office has exceeded 40 million in two days.
China Film Investment accounts for 60%. It is both the largest investor and the distributor of the film.
The cost of "Time Traveler" is also only 20 million.
Tomorrow is a new month
Starting from tomorrow, updates will be accelerated
(End of this chapter)