Chapter 794: Exaggerated Box Office Results
After entering September, the summer season officially ended.
The good box office results of "Zhou Chu Removes Three Evils" and "Eight Hundred" gave this year's film market a good start.
Feeling that the market is recovering, several movies that were canceled during the Spring Festival due to adultery at the beginning of the year have been finalized one after another and are gearing up for release.
[Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team] renamed [Win the Championship] is scheduled for September 25th, Cheng Long and Yang Yang’s [Pioneer] is scheduled for September 30th, and the gift film [My Hometown and Me] filmed this year is scheduled for September 30th. It will be released on National Day.
After the announcement, several movies started pre-release promotions.
For a time, various news media channels kept hearing news about several movies, and the National Day period became a key period for everyone to compete for the box office.
In contrast, September seems to be ignored by everyone, and there are basically no movies to look forward to since the beginning of the month.
That is not accurate, because [Mulan] will be released on the 11th.
Without any competition from blockbusters, [Mulan] received 38% of the top-ranked films nationwide on its premiere day, and then ranked above 30% for a week in a row nationwide.
It's not that the movie is very good, there are almost no competitive movies in the same period.
Unfortunately, the IP [Mulan] does not have much appeal to domestic audiences. Although everyone can memorize [Mulan Poem], not many are really interested in the [Mulan] movie.
In addition, Liu Yifei herself has no box office appeal. "Mulan", which was released for one week, only received 150 million yuan at the domestic box office, and the feedback from word of mouth was even worse.
The Douban score is only 4.9. Even many Liu Yifei fans who went to the cinema to watch it could only praise the picture quality and the beautiful fighting scenes of the gods.
As for the plot, I really can’t say it’s good without conscience.
Chinese stories shot by foreigners are actually not suitable for Chinese people. Disney's "Mulan" seems to be just a skin, but the core is still the same as a Hollywood superhero movie.
It can only be said that Disney has been successful in filming Marvel. In their view, "Mulan" is just an Oriental heroine.
There was also a movie called "My Girlfriend is a Robot" released at the same time as "Mulan", which was also a bad movie.
Starring Xin Zhilei and Bao Beier, it is a remake of the Japanese film of the same name. It has almost no localization and completely copies the plot of the original film.
Bao Beier has a talent for making the audience hate no matter what role she plays, and this movie "My Girlfriend is a Robot" is no exception.
The male protagonist he starred in was wretched and greasy, and the audience could not relate to it at all.
Xin Zhilei's performance is actually very good. The shape of the robot is very stunning and his acting skills are as stable as ever. However, the plot of the movie is really awkward and there is no sense of cliché between him and Bao Beier.
After more than two months of filming, [The Crowd] has entered the final stage.
Reba's role was officially completed two days ago, but she did not leave the set. She stayed in the hotel and did not go to the set during the day. At night, she would sneak into Gu Wei's room.
On the one hand, she was reluctant to separate, but on the other hand, she got the role of [The Wandering Earth 2] from Gu Wei, and she was still very excited these days.
Reba is one of the few top-notch women born in the 90s, and is currently very popular.
However, there are not many works of hers that really break out of the industry. "You Are My Glory" counts as one, and "Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossom" can only count as half.
Others like [Beautiful Li Huizhen] and [Three Lives and Three Worlds Pillow Book] are far behind.
Her current popularity comes largely from the company's marketing and her glamorous press releases on the red carpets of various ceremonies.
Somewhat similar to Fan Ye in those years, but there is still a big gap between her and her predecessor Bingbing in terms of works.
Reba's film and television resources have never been very good. TV series can only be received in one type of idol drama, and there are no channels for movies at all.
This is not surprising. Her boss Da Mi Mi also has no film resources, not to mention Reba who is even worse in every aspect.
Gu Wei's side is basically her only channel to get access to top film resources. This is true for "The Crowd", and the same is true for "The Wandering Earth 2".
It is quiet at night.
The two intertwined figures in the hotel room bedroom are still busy and sweating profusely.
After an unknown amount of time, the two of them went from movement to stillness, intertwining and calming down.
"I'm leaving tomorrow." Reba panted and lay on Gu Wei's strong chest.
“I thought you would stay with me until the filming was completed.” Gu Wei gently stroked Reba’s black hair and slid one hand onto her delicate and smooth back: “So much sweat. "
Reba rolled her eyes at him: "It's not because of you."
"I was supposed to leave a few days ago, but the company is urging me and there is still some work to do. .”
"There is less than a week left before [The Crowd] will be finished. I will go back to the company in Beijing to stay for a few days, and then go to Hengdian to shoot [Qing Yu Nian 2]."
"When will our movie be released? Will it be released?"
Gu Wei thought for a while: "It will be next year at the earliest."
"Can it be released during the Spring Festival?"
Reba looked forward to the Spring Festival. Spring Festival is the most popular time of the year, and the movie starring Gu Wei has no doubt the ability to compete for the Spring Festival slot.
"After my movie [Tang Detective 3] was withdrawn, it was scheduled to be released during the Spring Festival next year. I can't beat myself up.
[The Crowd] will most likely be released on May Day or summer."
“[Tang Detective 3] is currently the most anticipated sequel movie in the industry. Is it possible to hit the box office record of [Wolf Warrior 2]?”
“How is it possible, [War] Wolf 2] is in the right place at the right time, and the box office of 6 billion is almost the limit of the domestic market.
My expectation for [Tang Detective 3] is to exceed the second one, and if possible, it will be towards [The Wandering Earth]. Recording Efforts”
The box office of "Tang Detective 2" is 3.9 billion, and "The Wandering Earth" is 5 billion. Gu Wei's expectation for "Tang Detective 3" is probably between 4 billion and 5 billion.
Of course, this is a conservative estimate.
His version of "Tang Detective 3" is very different from the original version. At least the quality of the plot has to be improved to a higher level, so Gu Wei believes that there will be a breakthrough in the box office. .
After he finished speaking, Reba raised one hand and started counting with her fingers.
“What are you doing?”
"Let me calculate the total box office of the movies you starred in."
Gu Wei smiled: "Why do you calculate this?"
When the total box office of the movies he starred in exceeded 10 billion. I was still a little excited, but when I reached 20 billion, I felt nothing.
There are also movies with super high box office such as "Tang Detective 3", "Changjin Lake", "Wandering Earth 3", etc. His personal total box office results no longer mean much to him.
Reba is very familiar with Gu Wei's works and remembers the final box office of each movie clearly.
She added one after another: "In addition to the 2.3 billion of [Young You] in the first half of the year, the currently released [Zhou Chuzai Three Evils] has a box office of 2.7 billion."
Speaking of this Reba opened her eyes wide and exclaimed in a low voice: "Your personal total box office has exceeded 30 billion. Oh my God, it's too exaggerated!
There are only a handful of actors in the film and television industry whose total box office has exceeded 10 billion. Not one of them has exceeded 20 billion, and your total box office has actually exceeded 30 billion!”
Reba repeated it twice, not knowing how to calculate it, and she was shocked.
“There are already 30 billion, I didn’t even notice.
But the math is pretty much the same. The three movies [Tang Detective 2], [Wolf Warrior 2], and [The Wandering Earth] together have a box office of 15 billion."
Gu Wei quickly ran through it in his mind. Reba was right about the movie she starred in.
He smiled and didn’t take it seriously: “We’ll wait for the release of [The Wandering Earth 2] and [Changjin Lake] to be filmed next year. Wu Jing’s personal total box office should also exceed 20 billion.”
The total box office of the two original films [Changjin Lake] is close to 10 billion, and [The Wandering Earth 2] is also more than 4 billion, plus the previous ones "Wolf Warrior 2" and "The Wandering Earth 1", Wu Jing is the box office king of domestic entertainment.
Reba raised her head slightly and looked at Gu Wei with envy and admiration in her eyes: "When can I?" It would be great if I had one-tenth of your grades.
I have been filming idol dramas for the past two years, and I feel that my performances are becoming more and more stereotyped. I really want to make a transition, maybe make some other types of dramas or movies.”
“Aren’t you just making movies now? "
"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to get access to film resources, and no one would look for me at all." Reba curled her lips.
When she was not famous, she wanted to be famous, but now she is famous. She has higher pursuits.
Of course, this does not mean that Reba does not know how to be satisfied. If she wants to survive in the entertainment industry, she must keep moving up, otherwise she will be eliminated sooner or later.
No matter how popular you are now, if you don’t make progress, there will be a time when you will become obsolete.
85 Flowers are already starting to get anxious. The most popular Zhao Liying has been trying to transform in recent years.
The same goes for Dami Mi, but she is used to staying in her comfort zone and always wants to get the most benefits without putting in too much effort.
90-year-olds like Reba also have some feelings. If there is a chance, it would be best to transform.
"You are mainly limited by your image, and you are not suitable for many roles.
Of course, the most important thing is your acting skills.
If you want to go further, you still have to concentrate on polishing your acting skills"
Gu Wei thought for a while: "Xin Zhilei, who I worked with before, played "Begonia Duoduo" in "Qing Yu Nian", and her acting skills were very good.
Actresses of the same age group It's outstanding.
Although she is not as popular as you now, many film crews have asked her to star."
"I know her. We were both candidates for the audition for "Yu Ji" in the earliest [The King's Feast], but There was very little contact after that."
"I talked to her. In addition to filming, Xin Zhilei is also acting in dramas. The stage of her speaking dramas has given her a lot of training, which has made her acting skills even better. floors.
If you have time, you can consider it.”
Gu Wei himself has never acted in a drama, but many people around him say that acting in dramas can train actors.
There are some actors with good acting skills who came from the drama stage.
“Well, it’s hard for me to have time.” Reba looked embarrassed.
"Then there's no other way. When you're on the same crew with me, I can still help you with acting. If we're not together, you have to rely on yourself."
Reba listened to him He said nothing more, thinking about something silently.
After completing the last few days of shooting according to the shooting plan, [Big Crowd] was officially completed.
"Mr. Gu and Teacher Zhang, I am very happy to work with you two." Wan Qian said to Gu Wei and Zhang Songwen at the main table of the final banquet.
"Teacher Zhang's acting skills are well-deserved. It's a pleasure to play opposite you. I would also like to thank Mr. Gu for allowing me to play the role of "Li Xiang"."
After Wan Qian finished speaking, Zhang Song was polite. After saying this, Gu Wei smiled and said: "I didn't decide your role, it was Director Rao who insisted on you playing it."
Wan Qian turned to look at Rao Xiaozhi: "Director Rao, let me toast you!"
As he spoke, he picked up the wine glass in his hand.
"When I was preparing [Hello, Madman!], didn't you also agree to star in it after reading the script without even asking for payment?
That was my first feature-length film, and I was not well-known. I don’t have any money, so I’m always grateful for your help.
And the role of “Li Xiang” is indeed suitable for you.”
Rao Xiaozhi picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
“I really liked the script at that time, and I didn’t think much about other things,” Wan Qian said.
"So you are a good actor."
It was already very late after the wedding banquet. Gu Wei did not go back to his room, but went to another five-star hotel.
Go up to the floor where the room is located, open the door, and hear the sound of the TV in the room.
Gu Wei walked into the living room, where a slim figure was leaning on the sofa, his eyes closed, the remote control was at hand, and the TV opposite was still playing a program.
I probably fell asleep because I was too sleepy while watching TV.
The figure was wearing a white silk nightgown, with fair and translucent skin, hair tied high, and an oval face with delicate and three-dimensional facial features.
The nightgown is very thin and can outline the perfect outline of the upper body when worn close to the body.
Obviously, Sleeping Beauty only wore this one piece of clothing.
Gu Wei can even clearly see the most prominent key points.
The hem of the nightgown is not very long, and a pair of long, white and voluptuous legs stick out from the skirt and are folded on the side of the sofa. The two feet are also painted with red nail polish.
Gu Wei walked up to the figure, bent down and picked him up, preparing to walk to the bedroom.
"Huh? Brother Wei, you are back"
Although the movement was gentle, it still woke up the sleeping beauty.
“Why don’t you go back to the bedroom to sleep?”
“I was waiting for you, and I fell asleep without knowing it.”
While talking, the two of them had already arrived in the bedroom.
Gu Wei put the other party on the bed: "Go to sleep now"
"No! You will leave tomorrow, and you have been busy filming these days and have not had a chance to meet each other."
The person waiting for Gu Wei in the room was Wang Churan, whom he met last month.
After Reba joined the group, he rarely saw her.
I don’t know where Wang Churan knew that [The Crowd] was wrapping up today, so he started contacting him during the day.
Gu Wei didn't refuse and made an appointment with her to meet her at the wedding banquet in the evening.
“Aren’t you sleepy?”
“I’m not sleepy anymore, I just slept and I’m not sleepy at all now”
Wang Churan and his wife were lying on the bed An arm was wrapped around Gu Wei's neck, and he said to him charmingly.
"I have been reading the script of [Qing Yu Nian 2] these days"
"You are working so hard, then you can show me a smile."
Wang Churan smiled slightly.
“No, the kind with missing teeth.”
Her upper and lower lips parted, revealing a toothy smile.
"Haha, by the way, that's what it feels like, a fake smile."
After Wang Churan pouted, Gu Wei kissed him.
I drank some wine at night and just hugged each other. The two of them were close to each other. Gu Wei's anger had already risen, so he went straight to the topic without too much nonsense
(End of this chapter)