Chapter 101: The box office is crazy, the highest domestic box office

Chapter 101: The box office is crazy, the highest domestic box office

Chapter 101: The box office is crazy, the highest domestic box office

"Click! Pass!"

"Okay, that's it for today, let's call it a day!"

"La La Land" can indeed be considered a movie with a strong female lead. It took three days to shoot, and all the scenes are about the female lead.

The male protagonist Qin Hao did nothing but watch the show and never appeared in a single shot.

"Director Zhou, how did I perform?"

Zhou Xun walked over from in front of the camera and looked at Zhou Qing expectantly.

"As expected of you, Brother Xun. Your acting skills are the most reassuring."

Zhou Qing told the truth.

During these three days of filming, Zhou Xun's acting talent was indeed fully demonstrated.

Basically, there are very few clicks, and even if there are clicks, it is for one reason or another.

There are really only a few cases where Zhou Xun was removed from the show due to performance issues.

What’s even more rare is that Zhou Xun not only has an extraordinary talent for acting, but also has a very good comprehension ability.

For many scenes, Zhou Qing doesn't need to explain much, Zhou Xun can grasp it accurately on his own.

Frankly speaking, this is the actor Zhou Qing is most comfortable working with.

It’s more comfortable than working with Qin Hao.

Zhou Xun couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly when he heard this.

There are many directors who praise her acting skills, but the praise from a big director like Zhou Qing is naturally different.

"That's good. I was really worried that I wouldn't be able to meet your requirements, Director Zhou."

Although he was in a good mood, Zhou Xun was still humble.

Qin Hao didn't say much, but he began to compete secretly in his heart.

Zhou Xun, as the female lead, performed so well, so he, as the male lead, cannot fall behind.

The leading actor will appear tomorrow, and Qin Hao feels that he cannot be worse than Zhou Xun.

However, Qin Hao only thought about this in his mind and did not express it.

"Qingzi, your level is really amazing. I can't help but admire you."

Ning Hao worked as an executive director for three days, and it really was a painful experience, but it opened his eyes.

He has always believed that he is very talented, and his previous two works have indeed achieved remarkable results.

Although they cannot be compared with Zhou Qing's movies, they have also won awards.

Especially "Incense", which cost only tens of thousands of dollars and won a lot of awards.

Although there are no major awards, it is still very impressive.

Ning Hao is naturally arrogant.

He felt that even if he couldn't beat Zhou Qing, he couldn't be much worse.

However, only three days after the filming of "La La Land" started, Ning Hao's arrogance was completely shattered by Zhou Qing.

Only after seeing with his own eyes how Zhou Qing directed did Ning Hao truly feel the gap between himself and Zhou Qing.

Can't compare!
There's no comparison at all.

No wonder, no wonder their two films won awards in Berlin, there is indeed a reason for it.

"Brother, no matter how much you flatter me, I won't give you a raise."

Zhou Qing just laughed.

"What are you saying? I'm not just flattering you. Do I need that?"

Ning Hao also shook his head and smiled. What he said was from his heart, okay?
"But Qingzi, what did you do before you entered Beijing Film Academy? How did you get to this level?"

Ning Hao then looked at Zhou Qing curiously.

Although Ning Hao is not a professional director, he used to do this.

I had already made a movie before I was admitted to Beijing Film Academy.

But what about Zhou Qing?
Too young, he is twenty-one this year, and he was only nineteen when he filmed "127 Hours" as a freshman!

What kind of person can direct a Berlin award-winning film at the age of nineteen?

What kind of experience was that in the past?

Ning Hao really wanted to know.

"It has nothing to do with those things. The most important thing is that I am gifted."

Zhou Qing smiled coquettishly in front of Ning Hao, pretending to be awesome.

He couldn't tell Ning Hao that he hadn't done anything before and was just cheating.

Although he was just pretending, Ning Hao believed it.

In Ning Hao's opinion, apart from talent, there is really no other more reasonable explanation.

"Attention all units!"

"start!"

On the fourth day, the male protagonist Qin Hao finally appeared.

The heroine couldn't get a taxi because she partyed too late, so she could only walk back miserably.

Who would have thought that I would be attracted by a beautiful music inadvertently.

Subconsciously pushing the door open and going in, the heroine was immediately attracted by Qin Hao who was playing the piano.

"Click, Brother Xun, hold on, photographer, give me a close-up!"

Zhou Qing was giving orders behind the monitor.

Zhou Xun's performance did not disappoint as always.

The same was true for Qin Hao on the stage.

He sat in front of the piano, waving his hands and tapping the keys continuously.

You know what, it’s really quite stylish.

I can only say that the previous training was very effective.

Of course, Qin Hao’s performance was also excellent.

This is the second meeting between the male and female protagonists, and the female protagonist is attracted by the male protagonist's temperament and talent.

At this time, the heroine did not fall in love with the hero, but just took a few more glances at him because he had artistic talents.

Noticed the other person.

But liking someone often starts with paying attention.

So what about their first encounter?

Haven't filmed it yet.

That's the exterior scene, we'll have to wait.

"Crack!"

"Pass!"

Because the male and female protagonists are both very powerful, Zhou Qing's filming was very smooth.

Both sides rarely have any clicks, which is very comfortable.

Judging from the current situation, Zhou Qing is confident that he can finish filming this drama in two months.

By the time we finish post-production in a month, we will be able to make it in time for the Venice Film Festival.

Of course, I definitely missed the registration period because it ends in June.

At that time, it was certain that "La La Land" would not be able to be completed. We can only say that the internal recommendation of Venice was very powerful.

"Director Zhou, the box office of "Departures" in its first week was 2800 million! This is too much!"

"Departures" was extremely popular throughout the May Day period.

By the end of the holiday, the box office almost reached 30 million.

It can be said that his jaw dropped to the ground. He was completely crazy about killing.

Nearly 30 million a week.

So terrifying.

You know, the total box office of many movies is not that high.

Previously, the media generally predicted that the box office of "Departures" would reach 40 million. Now it seems that there is really no problem at all.

"What a pity. Without Spider-Man 2, the box office of Departures would have been even higher."

Zhou Xun said with some regret.

The destructive power of Hollywood blockbusters these days is still very astonishing, especially blockbusters like "Spider-Man 2".

Even though Spider-Man 4 was released on April 8, its box office potential was almost exhausted during the May Day holiday.

Not really a threat.

But there is definitely an impact.

After all, this is a Hollywood blockbuster.

"I'm very satisfied now." Zhou Qing said contentedly.

It is indeed very difficult to have a popular schedule without any competition from blockbusters.

This is a very important reason why "Departures" could be such a huge hit during the May Day holiday.

If you release it during the Lunar New Year period this year, would you try to compete with A World Without Thieves and Kung Fu?
Even if it's released on October 1st, why not give it a try with Jackie Chan's "New Police Story"?

The box office will definitely shrink significantly.

During the entire May Day period, the only film that could have an impact on "Departures" was "Spider-Man 2", which was in its final stages.

Other films like "Quicksand" and "Wilderness" look like flops just by looking at their titles.

It is completely vulnerable in front of "Departures".

Of course, there is actually another Hollywood blockbuster coming out in May: The Day After Tomorrow.

However, "The Day After Tomorrow" will not be released until May 5, so its impact on "Departures" is almost negligible.

So yes, the whole month of May is dominated by "Departures"!

The only regret is that there are only seven days of holiday for May Day.

As the holiday comes to an end, the box office of "Departures" will also shrink.

So even though the box office momentum in the first week was so strong, even higher than "Cell Phone", the total box office is unlikely to exceed "Cell Phone".

It is similar to the general prediction before, about 40 million.

It turns out that this is indeed the case.

On May 5, the first day after the holiday, the box office of "Departures" was only 8 million.

Almost cut in half.

The following are 112 million, 108 million, 98, 85...

Continue to go down continuously.

Especially in the last week, the daily box office of "Departures" dropped to tens of thousands.

He was really hanging there half dead.

Fortunately, at this time, the total box office of "Departures" has reached 4295 million!
By the end of May, when "Departures" was taken off the screen, it had grossed a total of 4317 million!
"Director Zhou Qing's film "Departures" was released yesterday and has earned a strong box office of 4317 million!"

"The Berlin-winning film "Departures" created a box office myth and is currently the highest-grossing domestic film!"

"Departures has set off a sensation throughout May. Following 127 Hours, Director Zhou Qing has once again presented a masterpiece that has both good reputation and box office success."

Many people in the industry were impressed by the performance of "Departures".

The fact that an award-winning movie could achieve such a high box office really excited many people.

And with the fierce competition of "Departures" in theaters, the weight of the two words "Zhou Qing" has become increasingly heavier.

The title of the fourth greatest director is naturally more famous.

No one doubts Zhou Qing's ability anymore as he won the Golden Bear in Berlin and achieved such a high box office.

In June, "New Police Story" began its grand all-round promotion.

It can be said that it has whetted everyone's appetite.

After all, Jackie Chan’s "Police Story" series is very classic and deeply rooted in people’s hearts.

However, Cheng Long has repeatedly stated that "New Police Story" is not a sequel to "Police Story", let alone a reboot or remake.

This is a brand new story.

Even so, everyone is still looking forward to it.

In any case, this is also the first time that Jackie Chan plays a policeman.

However, Zhou Qing knew that this movie was actually tailor-made for Zhang Guorong.

The protagonist in the movie is named Chen Guorong, in memory of Zhang Guorong.

Moreover, the protagonist has a lot of emotional scenes, and the overall style can be said to be completely incompatible with Cheng's action style.

The filming of "La La Land" is going very smoothly and the progress is already more than halfway through.

Two very important supporting actors joined the crew at this time: Chen Kun and Zhang Songwen.

"Director Zhou, congratulations to "Departures" for taking the highest box office for a domestic film this year!"

After a few pleasantries, Chen Kun began to congratulate Zhou Qing.

"What do you mean by highest box office? It's only June."

Zhou Qing just laughed.

There are still half a year left, and many blockbuster films are about to be released. It is certain that "Departures" will be surpassed at the box office.

To say that it is the highest at this time is just deceiving yourself.

"I think Chen Kun is right. It is true that "Departures" is the highest-grossing domestic film at the moment, so it is not wrong to say that."

Zhang Songwen also echoed this with deep agreement.

In his opinion, even if the box office is the highest in one day, it is still the highest.

Although Zhang Songwen also understands that "Departures" will definitely be surpassed later, but before that, "Departures" is indeed the best.

"House of Flying Daggers" will be released in mid-July, and it will definitely leave "Departures" far behind.

After all, this movie is a direct competitor to "Hero", so the box office is sure to exceed 100 million.

It won’t be a problem for Jackie Chan’s “New Police Story” to surpass “Departures” in October.

Brother Cheng Long’s influence is not to be underestimated.

I won’t watch the later films “Kung Fu” and “A World Without Thieves” for now as they are a bit further away.

But before mid-July, "Departures" was the highest-ranking film.

Being able to stay on the highest throne for a month and a half is not a short time.

"Okay, you two go put on your makeup."

After chatting for a while, Zhou Qing didn't waste any time and sent the two of them to get their hair done.

"Qin Chao!"

Filming started soon.

The male protagonist Qin Chao and the female protagonist Zhou Xiaowen have become a couple, and they go shopping, dating and eating together.

enjoying the moment.

The only drawback is that both of their careers are lukewarm and half-dead.

Until Qin Chao's old classmate showed up.

In front of the camera, Zhang Songwen met his old classmate Qin Chao by chance and greeted him unexpectedly.

"Old Sun?"

Qin Chao was also surprised.

I haven't seen this old classmate of mine since graduation.

"It's really you. I didn't dare to recognize you just now. You've changed so much, haven't you?"

"Really? Has he become more handsome?"

The two sides began to exchange pleasantries.

Then Lao Sun proposed that he had formed a band and was short of a keyboard player, so he planned to get Qin Chao to join.

But Qin Chao refused.

"Crack!"

"Pass!"

Qin Hao, Zhou Xun, and Zhang Songwen are all talented actors.

After the scene, there was no trace of acting at all, it was like a real reunion of old classmates.

Not only that, it is obvious that Zhang Songwen and Qin Chao, two old classmates, have a story.

Although there is no relevant line of dialogue, anyone with a discerning eye can see that these two people do not seem to be so harmonious.

There must have been conflicts in the past.

That's the importance of a good actor.

"Very good, everyone performed well."

Zhou Qing did not hesitate to praise these people.

“It’s all thanks to the director!”

Zhou Xun livened up the atmosphere with a smile.

But to be honest, she actually enjoyed her performance quite a bit.

This kind of feeling of acting competition between two actors will not be understood if you tell others about it!

Thinking of this, Zhou Xun couldn't help but glance at Zhang Songwen beside him.

She really didn't expect that this ordinary guy could have such good acting skills.

Qin Hao was in the same situation before, but he was still discovered by Director Zhou.

It seems that Director Zhou is quite good at selecting actors.

(End of this chapter)