Chapter 207 Weekly News, Danger!
In order to stabilize the box office trend, it is necessary to continue to promote on TV programs.
In the early days of the release of "The Night Banquet", Feng Xiaogang, and even Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei appeared on TV programs.
Only by bragging about the movie through all major channels as much as possible can more viewers be tricked into going to the cinema and buying tickets.
In this era, TV programs are a very effective method.
"According to the current box office trend, it is basically a success to break 200 million."
"You are really right about this."
Han Sanping couldn't help but sigh with joy.
"Time Traveler" is directed by him and Wang Shuzai.
The second film to exceed 200 million in the domestic market.
This name, this resume, plus the accumulation over the years.
That seat above is secure!
“Is it possible to exceed 300 million?” Han Sanping asked immediately.
The first domestic movie with a box office of over 300 million, it will be even more glorious if he takes this resume to the top.
Now that the 200 million is basically gone, he can’t help but be envious of the 300 million because he is so happy about his success.
Wang Shu smiled bitterly upon hearing this: "How can it be that easy?"
"As Director Han said, the lineup of this movie has an inherent disadvantage."
"The prerequisite for ensuring that the box office does not collapse. "More than two hundred million is already the limit."
"Is there really no other way?" Han Sanping felt unwilling.
"No." Wang Shu responded, and then said, "The lineup is there, and I think Director Han also knows that it is almost impossible to reach a box office of 300 million."
With such a strong lineup as "The Golden Armor" and Zhang Yimou's reputation, even though the box office grossed more than 100 million in the first week, the final draw only reached 290 million.
Wang Shu doesn’t think that once his bastard spirit kicks in, domestic audiences will pay money and go to the cinema to contribute to the box office.
This is impossible!
He is not Zhang Yimou, and he does not have the reputation Zhang Yimou has accumulated over the years.
"Space Traveler" also does not have a strong cast, and it lacks reliance on the actor's fame to drive box office growth.
To be able to exceed 100 million in the first week is already an extraordinary performance.
If you want to go further, it is impossible!
Even if it is titled as the first domestic science fiction film, it will not work.
In the end, the reason is that Wang Shu’s debut was too short, he lacked domestic background, coupled with the weak cast and rampant piracy.
For these reasons, many people are not willing to spend money to go to the cinema and donate movie tickets.
The names of Zhang Yimou, Gong Li and others are different. Many viewers will go to the cinema and buy tickets just because of their names.
Of course there is no way to make the box office of "Space Traveler" exceed 300 million.
You only need to use the Yin Bing method to buy tickets, and "Time Traveler" can easily become the first domestic movie with a box office of over 300 million.
But, Wang Shuruo did this and then spread the news.
Not only will he offend the entire film industry, but he will also steal the chicken but lose the rice.
If the use of Yinbing Dafa only makes the film's box office exceed 100 million, then most people in the industry will only make a few jokes and ridicules.
But if you use this method to become the first member to join the 300 million movie box office club, then many people including Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige, and Zhang Yimou will not be happy.
“After all, the cast is a bit lacking.” Han Sanping regretted.
In fact, he knew it clearly in his heart, but he was just unwilling to do so.
Being the first domestic movie with a box office of over 300 million yuan, the temptation is too great for him who is so eager to achieve success.
Wang Shu didn't answer, even though he kept saying that the cast of "Time Traveler" was not strong.
But...he is also the male protagonist.
These words are quite demeaning to himself.
But he also knew that this was the truth.
Otherwise he wouldn’t have said it himself.
"The cast of this movie is bad. In the next movie." Han Sanping murmured to himself, and then suggested, "In the next movie, how about changing Zhou Xun?"
"Uh" Wang Shu heard. He almost lost his temper when he said this, and he tentatively replied, "Zhou Xun is one of the four double-ice players, not bad, right?"
"Not bad!" Han Sanping answered immediately without politeness, "I've read the script. I chose Zhou Xun as the heroine, but it's not easy to match the supporting roles."
"We can ask Zhou Xun to be the supporting actor, and the protagonist is Gong Li or Zhang Ziyi!"
"Yes. Gong Li or Zhang Ziyi will play the leading role, which is a good choice for supporting roles.”
"It is also easy to expand the cast."
"Otherwise, with Zhou Xun as the heroine, big-name actresses and actors will not support her."
"To At this time, the cast will not be gorgeous enough!"
Seeing Wang Shu not speaking, Han Sanping then said, "You should know that with Zhou Xun's status, even the fourth double ice player will not be able to do it! There will be people who are willing to voice her. "
"The actors who can voice her will be at a lower level. "
"The lineup is not gorgeous at all."
Wang Shu had already promised the role to Zhou Xun, and based on his relationship with Zhou Xun, he didn't want to break the promise, so he opened his mouth and said: " But I have signed a contract with Zhou Xun before."
"As long as the movie hasn't started filming, this won't be a problem." Han Sanping said it nonchalantly when he heard this.
"." Although Han Sanping did not explain clearly, Wang Shu already knew it in his heart.
The film circle, or the Beijing circle, is a circle after all, and Han Sanping is a big boss of China Film Group.
After becoming the top leader next year, filmmakers across the country will have to follow his lead.
There are ten thousand ways to make Zhou Xun give in.
As for Zhou Xun, as long as he has sense, he will give in obediently.
As for the two brothers Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei, they will not be too obstructive. For the sake of Zhou Xun, there is no need to have a grudge with Han Sanping or even China Film.
Wang Shu thought for a while and said: "Director Han, having said that, you must be honest in life."
"I had already assigned the role to Zhou Xun before, and Zhou Xun also demoted himself as a star. "He came to star in my idol drama."
"It would be unreasonable for me to change my mind now."
Han Sanping seemed to know that Wang Shu would say this, and said with a smile. If Zhou Xun takes the initiative to give up his role, wouldn't there be no problem? "
"." Wang Shu was speechless and responded, "Forget it, I can't do this. "
"Haha." Han Sanping smiled after hearing this and did not continue the topic. Instead, he asked, "When are you going to start filming the movie?"
"What?" Wang Shu was confused. .
Han Sanping said with a smile, "We can mention it earlier and try to release it in May."
Hearing this, Wang Shu already understood what Han Sanping meant, and then said: "Start filming in January. Well, 4 or 5 months is enough for the production to be completed and released. "Now, we can prepare the location in advance, and then we can gather the crew and go to shoot."
"Okay!" Han Sanping had no objection to the time given by Wang Shu and immediately agreed.
After all, he also knew that it would take some time to prepare and set up the venue.
From October to January next year, two months, almost.
Wang Shu’s statement about starting filming in January should also be based on this consideration.
Han Sanping didn't ask about the budget, because he wanted to create a blockbuster with a gorgeous lineup, and Zhou Xun's star position was not enough to carry the banner.
The two chatted for a while and then hung up the phone.
“Break 100 million in 5 days!”
After Wang Zhonglei of Huayi learned the news, he regretted it again.
In his opinion, there is a great possibility that Wang Shu will join Huayi in 2004 and become Huayi's contracted director.
However, I still underestimated it at the time.
"The Night Banquet" is already the highest-grossing film directed by Feng Xiaogang.
The mainland box office was only 60 million in the first week.
Wang Shu’s "Time Traveler" more than doubled in just five days!
Wang Zhonglei regrets it endlessly.
Feng Xiaogang is certainly very powerful, but Wang Shu is even more powerful!
Moreover, he also knew that the films directed by Feng Xiaogang, except for "The Night Banquet", were all Beijing-style comedies.
For a long time, whether it is "Party A and Party B", "Endless", "Big Bowl", "Cell Phone", "A World Without Thieves", etc., they are full of Beijing-style comedies.
Although this type of movie sells well at the box office in the north within the capital city, it has always been lukewarm in the south.
It wasn't until the appearance of "The Night Banquet" that anything changed.
Therefore, Wang Zhonglei also knows in his heart that if a movie wants to sell well across the country, it must make a movie that suits the tastes of audiences across the country, rather than just having a Beijing flavor.
Beijing flavor can only be considered a niche, not a mass.
In contrast, Wang Shu’s films have no local characteristics and are suitable for national audiences.
And this is one of the reasons why Wang Zhonglei regrets greatly.
He clearly understands the value of a director who writes scripts and produces movies that suit the tastes of audiences across the country.
Huayi, missed Baoshan.
"Breaking 100 million in 5 days."
"200 million, shouldn't be far away, right?"
""Space Traveler" has broken 200 million, Wang Shu. is the second best seller in China A director with a single film with a box office of over 200 million.”
“Xiaogang.”
While he was thinking, his cell phone rang.
He took out his cell phone and saw that it was Han Sanping calling. He had heard rumors that with such performance, Han Sanping would most likely become the top leader of China Film Group next year.
"What is the purpose of this person calling now?"
Wang Zhonglei was confused.
"Director Han."
Wang Zhonglei answered the phone out of confusion.
"Mr. Wang."
Han Sanping responded with a smile.
The two of them chatted politely for a while, and Han Sanping immediately said: "Mr. Wang, I'm calling you this time about the movie that Wang Shu is planning to shoot next. There is something I want to talk to you about. "For a moment."
Wang Zhonglei felt happy when he heard this.
Could it be?
Could it be?
Will China Film accept Huayi’s investment?
Then when I thought about it, something was wrong.
With the huge financial resources of China Film Group, there is no need to involve Huayi in investing together.
This phone call from Han Sanping is definitely not about this.
An idea flashed in his mind, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he replied calmly and pretending to be confused: "Oh?"
"I wonder if there is anything that Director Han needs to be so serious about?"
Han Sanping laughed when he heard this, and said directly without hiding it: "The script in Wang Shu's hand, China Film Group wants to make a blockbuster with a strong cast."
"Zhou Xun’s status is not enough to be the heroine.”
“So, I want to replace Zhou Xun’s role as the heroine.”
(End of this chapter)