Chapter 178 The official came out to give Director Zhou a buff, and the premiere of "Painted Sk
When filming of "Night Banquet" started, Feng Xiaogang made some bold statements.
I hope the box office of "The Banquet" is twice that of "A World Without Thieves".
And now?
"A World Without Thieves" had a box office of 510 million on its first day, while "The Banquet" had a box office of twice that on its first day, or even a little more.
Judging from this momentum, “Night Banquet” can really realize Feng Xiaogang’s bold statement and achieve what “The Promise” couldn’t do: break the 200 million box office!
Feng Xiaogang and Huayi were very excited and even thought of the relevant press release.
But reality soon poured cold water on Feng Xiaogang and Huayi.
The box office of "The Banquet" on the first day was high, but the reviews were not that good.
Especially with such a high box office of 1200 million on the first day, it only earned 5500 million in the first week!
This means that the box office of "The Banquet" shrank in the first week.
According to the usual rules, the total box office is 2.5 to 3 times the first week's box office, so "The Banquet" will only make 1.6 million at most.
It is impossible to surpass "The Promise", and it is basically a luxury to be twice as good as "A World Without Thieves".
"It was praised to the skies before, but this is it? It's not much better than The Promise."
Huang Bo, who went to the cinema to support "The Banquet", regretted it very much. He thought watching that movie was such a waste of time.
Although it's not as bad as "The Promise", but with two older brothers, they're not much better.
"Not really, right? This is Director Feng's blockbuster movie."
Zhu Yawen’s first reaction was a little bit unbelievable.
You know, Feng Xiaogang's movies have always been good, and "Night Banquet" was invested with 1.2 million yuan.
With such a big project, the production should be more sophisticated, right?
"The Promise is still Director Chen's blockbuster."
Huang Bo's words left Zhu Yawen speechless. It seems that there is nothing wrong with what he said?
So this means that among the big directors in mainland China, Feng Xiaogang has also failed after poet Chen?
Comments in the media and on the Internet soon came out, and it can be said that there was a flood of bad reviews.
Film critics have been criticizing the film vigorously, but the film producers don’t really care about this. After all, many film critics make a living from this.
No matter how good a movie is, you can still criticize it.
The key point is that netizens are also scolding.
This movie's reputation has really tanked.
The huge advantage that "The Explosion" had at the beginning was completely destroyed, and the box office shrank significantly in the second week, reaching only 3500 million.
If this trend continues, it would be good enough if it could surpass "A World Without Thieves", let alone be twice as good as "A World Without Thieves".
After all, there are only two weeks left in the movie, so how much potential can it have?
Many people in the circle are laughing at Feng Xiaogang. It can be said that Feng Xiaogang's mood recently is still very depressed.
However, Zhou Qing was in a very good mood.
Why?
On September 9, the International Exchange Department of the Film Administration officially announced that Painted Skin would represent the mainland in registering for the Oscars.
In an instant, "Painted Skin" was put at the forefront of public opinion and attracted great attention in the circle.
The Oscars still have a very high status in the domestic entertainment industry and are highly sought after in the circle.
Being selected to compete for the Olympics is definitely a huge honor.
The two words "Zhou Qing" undoubtedly made a strong presence and attracted many people's attention.
The movies he made during his senior year in college were all selected to compete for Oscars. Let’s just say, besides Director Zhou, who else in the entire domestic entertainment industry is this good?
The main creators of "Painted Skin" are even more excited.
I don’t dare to think about winning an Oscar, but the overwhelming popularity is real.
You know, "Painted Skin" will be released on November 11th, so this news is really timely.
This means that the official personally stepped in to buff "Painted Skin" and promote the game.
Everyone is becoming more and more optimistic about the future momentum of "Painted Skin".
Liu Yifei, who was training in Japan, happily made an international call to Zhou Qing.
"Do you think Painted Skin will really win an Oscar?"
Liu Yifei's voice sounded full of longing, even a little bit dizzy.
"Although I don't want to discourage you, Sissi, it's simply impossible."
Zhou Qing is much more sober and doesn't even dream about this. "This is not possible for movies made in the mainland."
Not to mention now, even from Zhou Qing’s previous life until his death, no movie had achieved this feat.
“Even if I can’t win the award, being nominated is good.”
Liu Yifei is still full of hope. It’s impossible for her to win an award, but she may still be nominated, right?
Wasn’t “Hero” nominated?
Although Liu Yifei has not seen the finished film of "Painted Skin", she believes that with Zhou Qing's level, "Painted Skin" is definitely not inferior to "Hero".
"Sissi, the Oscars are just an American film festival. Don't over-mythologize it."
Zhou Qing just laughed.
Like "The Promise", Zhou Qing's "Painted Skin" also began to arrange a week-long preview.
There is no way around it. This is the policy of the Oscars. Since they have chosen "Painted Skin" to compete for the Oscar, we have to abide by it.
However, considering that "Painted Skin" will be released on November 11, this preview can be regarded as an advanced screening.
The specific preview was arranged in the theaters under China Film Group Corporation, and both Zhou Qing and Han Sanping attached great importance to it.
Especially the anti-theft aspect, which was strictly guarded and all conceivable measures were used.
There is no way around it. Piracy is really rampant these days and I really have to accept it.
"Hello sir, please show your ID card and register your personal information here."
Watching a movie still requires strict inspection, but this does not stop people's enthusiasm for watching movies.
In any case, this is Director Zhou’s first fantasy blockbuster, and the expectations are extremely high.
"It's great. This movie is so good."
"Xiao Wei is obviously a demon, but I really can't hate her."
"The plot, the fighting scenes, everything is first-rate. Director Zhou is worthy of being Director Zhou!"
After a week of screenings, the "lucky audience" who watched the film in advance all had high praise for Painted Skin.
Han Sanping and Zhou Qing were both very happy. Only when the audience approves can the box office sell well.
Judging from the current preview, the box office of "Painted Skin" cannot be bad!
On October 10, “The Banquet” was taken off the screen after being released for a month, with a total box office of only 14 million yuan, far from the industry's expectations.
When the first day box office figures came out, people in the industry generally believed that it would exceed 2 million.
The result now?
Only half of what was expected.
On par with Feng Xiaogang's "A World Without Thieves".
Although a box office of over 100 million is not low, it is undoubtedly a failure for a blockbuster like "The Banquet" with an investment of over 100 million.
The pressure is on "Painted Skin".
"The Promise" and "The Banquet", two of the top directors in mainland China have failed one after another, so what about Director Zhou's "Painted Skin"?
Especially the prelude of "Painted Skin" is so similar to "The Promise".
Both of them sold copyrights for 2 million in the three major European films, and both of them were submitted for Oscar review!
So will "Painted Skin" repeat the mistakes of "The Promise"?
"Qingzi, I'm leaving!"
The crew of "Crossing the Guandong" received a notice, asking Zhu Yawen to join the crew.
"'Crossing the Guandong' is good, this drama will definitely be a hit!"
Zhou Qing encouraged Zhu Yawen, making Zhu Yawen excited as if he had been injected with chicken blood.
How could a great director like Director Zhou have bad vision?
What's more, this is a TV series starring Lee Yoo Bin!
Zhu Yawen was full of energy and embarked on the journey to shoot "Crossing the Guandong".
As for Zhou Qing, he started to get busy again.
It is already October 10th, and there is only one month left before Painted Skin is released, so we have to start intensive promotion.
"Director Zhou."
Hu Jun, Zhou Xun and Zhao Wenzhuo were all called over by Zhou Qing.
Even Liu Yifei, who was training at Sony, rushed over.
However, the girl’s training schedule at Sony was also full, so she could only follow Zhou Qing for a few days of promotion and then had to return to Japan.
"Actually, you don't have to come. It's too much trouble to go back and forth."
Zhou Qing looked at Liu Yifei's dusty appearance and couldn't help but say to the girl.
"It's okay. This is not only your movie, it's also my movie. Of course I have to support it."
Liu Yifei said to Zhou Qing with a smile.
The Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony began, but Zhou Qing did not attend because he did not register for this year's Hundred Flowers Awards.
Although Zhou Qing is not too resistant to the Hundred Flowers Awards.
After all, he has always been willing to create opportunities for other members of his crew to win awards.
But if I had known earlier that there was no chance at all, there would naturally be no need to sign up.
That’s right, Zhou Qing knew from the beginning that “The Hearing Girl” had no chance of winning an award.
Why?
Because there is a super hung one in this year's Hundred Flowers Awards.
Main theme "blockbuster" "Zhang Side"!
Once this movie comes out, who can beat it?
This is indeed the case.
In front of this movie, whether it is Zhang Guoshi's "House of Flying Daggers" or Stephen Chow's "Kung Fu", whether it is Li Lianjie's "Huo Yuanjia" or Cheng Long's "New Police Story", or Feng Xiaogang's "A World Without Thieves", they are all cannon fodder.
Important awards such as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor were all won by "Zhang Side".
None of the other movies hold a candle to anything.
Even if "Hearing Girl" went, it would be the same, so Zhou Qing simply didn't want to go looking for that embarrassment.
"I'm leaving."
Liu Yifei, who had been promoting the drama with the crew for a week, was about to return to Japan, and Zhou Qing sent her to the airport.
After a lot of reluctance on both sides, the time to board the plane finally arrived.
"Take care, Sissi."
Zhou Qing bids a final farewell.
"Did you forget something?"
Liu Yifei blinked and stared at Zhou Qing, as if hinting at something.
"Xixi, you are getting braver and braver. Auntie is still here."
Zhou Qing glanced at Liu Xiaoli not far ahead.
"She is in front and can't be seen."
"Makes sense."
Zhou Qingshen nodded in agreement, then leaned out and pecked Liu Yifei on the face.
"Is it okay now?"
"Okay, that's it. I'm leaving now."
The girl then smiled, waved to Zhou Qing, and went to board the plane with Liu Xiaoli.
Zhou Qing continued to promote the film with other main creators.
Various offline activities, various fan meetings, and media meetings.
To be honest, I am a little tired, but I am happy.
"Director Zhou, I wish Painted Skin a big box office success!"
"Congratulations on the release of Painted Skin, and I wish it a high box office success!"
On November 11, the premiere of "Painted Skin" was grandly opened at the Workers' Stadium in Beijing, attracting the attention of the entire entertainment industry.
Considering Zhou Qing's current rank and the rank of the film "Painted Skin", it can be said that everyone in the circle is very supportive.
Almost all the big stars who could come came, and many even adjusted their schedules specially for this purpose.
Not only are all the four actresses and two soldiers present, but almost all the male stars that can be counted can also be seen here.
There are also some big directors, some big investors, film producers, etc., which also need no further explanation.
To be frank, it really gives people the illusion of being at a film festival.
It's just an exaggeration.
"There are so many celebrities. I've never seen so many celebrities. Are they all here to show their support for Director Zhou?"
Zhao Liying, who had just entered the film and television industry, opened her eyes wide and looked at the top stars around her. She felt as if she was in a different world.
Is this how Director Zhou arranges things?
"Liying, don't you see what Qingzi's status is in the industry? He's a big director! Do you know what a big director is?"
Huang Bo started to show off in front of Zhao Liying again.
Zhao Liying nodded deeply, with an indescribable shock on her face.
She had witnessed Director Zhou's powerful appeal and influence with her own eyes.
When Zhao Liying thought about the fact that she was noticed by such a director, she couldn't stop smiling.
"Come on, don't just stand there like an idiot. I'll take you to see it for yourself."
Huang Bo smiled, waved to Zhao Liying, and started walking among the crowd with her.
You have to know that Huang Bo still has a certain status in the circle today.
After all, they have no shortage of box office awards.
What's more, he is an artist under Zhou Qing, which makes people pay more attention to him.
He moved around the court like a fish in water.
Of course, compared with Zhou Qing, he is definitely a dwarf.
Zhou Qing was surrounded by various big names from beginning to end.
"The Banquet is such a disappointment. I thought it would break 200 million."
That guy Zhou Xun couldn't help but complain wildly in front of Zhou Qing. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
"Brother Xun, this is not something you can say."
Zhou Qing was speechless. This Zhou Xun really had no taboos and said anything he wanted.
If this gets to Feng Xiaogang, he won't be afraid of making things difficult for you.
"What are you afraid of? It's just the two of us. Are you going to tell anyone?"
Zhou Xun rolled his eyes indifferently.
"That can't be."
Zhou Qing shook his head decisively.
"Isn't that the end? Now we have to look at our Painted Skin, but Painted Skin will definitely break 200 million."
When it comes to "Painted Skin", Zhou Xun is still very confident.
Whether it was in Venice or in recent offline activities, the feedback for Painted Skin has been very encouraging.
This movie will definitely do well at the box office.
"Director Zhou, the box office is booming. Painted Skin will definitely break new records!"
Fan Bingbing came to support Zhou Qing as usual.
"Thank you, Bingbing. Your movie 'War of Attack' will surely be a big hit at the box office."
Zhou Qing also responded to Fan Bingbing's blessing.
"I hope so."
Fan Bingbing smiled a little weakly, and couldn't help cursing in his heart.
"The Warring States" will be released on November 11, which is equivalent to competing with "Painted Skin".
How can Fan Bingbing feel better? (End of this chapter)