Chapter 306: The first film in history to break 10 billion, "The Witch" sets a new record!
"Have you read the script carefully? When will you join the crew?"
Zhou Qing, in a good mood, continued to ask Liu Yifei some related matters.
"How can it be that fast? How long have I only got the script? But Director Xu has already informed us that we need to join the crew at the end of this month."
Liu Yifei did not hide anything and told Zhou Qing the actual situation.
In fact, it will take some time to turn on the machine.
Joining the crew at the end of the month was not for formal filming, but for related martial arts training and script reading.
"Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate" is a genuine martial arts film, in which Liu Yifei will play Ling Yanqiu, the undisputed female lead, and there are many fighting scenes.
Fortunately, Liu Yifei has extremely rich experience in shooting action scenes.
Especially in the currently popular "The Witch", Liu Yifei contributed even more amazing fighting scenes.
"Xun called to complain a few days ago, saying that I took her role. Director Xu had originally talked to her first and was quite satisfied with her."
"Brother Xun has even cleared his schedule, just waiting to join the crew."
"I didn't expect Director Xu would choose me in the end."
When Liu Yifei and Zhou Qing talked about this, they couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Thinking about Zhou Xun’s resentful tone at that time, it really makes people laugh.
Zhou Qing was also a little amused.
This is quite interesting.
Previously, Zhou Xun snatched the role of Jin Yanzi from Liu Yifei, and now Liu Yifei has snatched the role of Ling Yanqiu from Zhou Xun.
This can be considered a give-and-take, a reciprocity of courtesy.
"A new record in Chinese film history was set, with director Zhou Qing's "The Witch" leaving theaters, with a total box office of 10.65 billion!"
"The Witch" earned an astonishing box office of 10.65 billion, becoming the highest-grossing film in Chinese entertainment history."
"With a box office of 10.65 billion yuan, The Witch brings Chinese-language films into the 10 billion era."
"The first Chinese-language film in history to break 10 billion is born, and director Zhou Qing joins the 10 billion club!"
On November 11, "The Witch", which had been sweeping the market for a month, was finally taken off the screen, and the total box office was immediately revealed.
The entire circle was like a calm water surface where a huge rock was thrown into, immediately causing a wave.
I don’t know how many people’s veins were throbbing and they couldn’t remain calm at all.
10.65 billion!
"The Witch" actually achieved a box office of 10.65 billion.
Although based on the strong box office performance of "The Witch", everyone already knew that there was no suspense about the film breaking 10 billion.
But when everyone saw this scene happen with their own eyes, they were still very shocked.
This is over 10 billion.
This is completely different from the previous box office figures of over 6 million and 7 million. This represents that Chinese-language films have entered a new level.
From 9 digits, it officially broke through into 10 digits.
In other words, the numbers in the billion place have officially broken through from single digits to tens digits.
This is definitely of extraordinary significance.
This has never happened in the entire history of Chinese entertainment and film.
Not to mention Chinese-language films, even if all the Hollywood blockbusters are counted, there is only one "Avatar".
This was three months after "Avatar" was released.
And now?
There is another "Witch".
From then on, Chinese-language films officially entered the 10 billion box office era.
Director Zhou has ushered in a whole new era.
"One billion, his "Witch" really broke one billion!"
Even Feng Xiaogang couldn't help but be amazed. Director Zhou Qing is going to be deified.
The first movie in the history of Chinese entertainment to break 10 billion, this halo is really too dazzling.
It was so dazzling that it even hurt Feng Xiaogang's eyes.
I feel a deeper sense of powerlessness.
Once upon a time, although Zhou Qing's movies had impressive box office results, they were still overshadowed by Feng Xiaogang.
At that time, Feng Xiaogang was the undisputed box office king.
But all this is gone forever.
Now the situation has completely reversed. Feng Xiaogang has become the one shrouded in shadow and can only look up to Zhou Qing's brilliance.
Of course Feng Xiaogang was very unwilling to give up and wanted to catch up with Zhou Qing and even surpass her with his own strength.
But 10 billion?
Feng Xiaogang really doesn't have the energy to pursue her.
Can't compare, really can't compare.
Even if he risked his life, he would never be able to win "If You Are the One 2".
"From now on, he is a billion-dollar box office director."
Master Zhang's face was full of sighs and lamentations.
You should know that Master Zhang has always been firmly in the top position among Chinese entertainment directors.
He is the top mainland director ranked first.
Ever since Zhou Qing's strong rise, he has been frequently compared with Master Zhang in the circle.
He even defeated Zhang Guoshi in last year's "Zhang Zhou dispute" and replaced Zhang Guoshi as the number one director in mainland China.
Although there was a lot of hype about this in the circle, Master Zhang must have been unconvinced deep down in his heart.
He feels that a movie doesn't represent anything.
It doesn’t mean that I am worse than Zhou Qing.
Although this year's "Under the Hawthorn Tree" had far less box office than Zhou Qing's art films, Master Zhang didn't really take it seriously.
He felt that he still had some strength and it would not be difficult to surpass Zhou Qing, and he could even do it in the next movie.
Master Zhang had high hopes for the movie "The Flowers of War".
But now?
Out of nowhere, Zhou Qing made a box office of 10 billion yuan in one go.
Even Master Zhang was greatly shocked and even wavered a little.
Can my next movie really surpass Zhou Qing?
Even if he surpassed him, the first director with a box office of 10 billion was still Zhou Qing.
Based on this point alone, Zhou Qing's status in the circle must be higher than his own.
People in the circle generally believe that they are not as good as Zhou Qing.
So melancholy.
It's really depressing.
"One billion, Zhou Qing, 'The Witch' has really broken one billion! Congratulations, you are now a director with a box office of one billion!"
Zhou Qing Films, Liu Yifei’s laughter almost blew the roof off.
"Congratulations too, you are the heroine of a billion-dollar box office."
Zhou Qing was also in a good mood and congratulated Liu Yifei in return.
The heroine of the 10 billion box office movie!
These few words made Liu Yifei immediately feel elated, as if she was in heaven.
Although Liu Yifei has not achieved much in terms of awards, this title makes her feel more comfortable than winning the Best Actress award.
The bonus to Liu Yifei is definitely no less than winning the Best Actress award.
It's not an exaggeration.
After all, Liu Yifei is the first female lead to have a box office of 10 billion yuan.
The billion-level box office of "The Witch" really pushed Liu Yifei to a position that no one else dared to imagine.
I dare not say about the others, but at this moment, Liu Yifei's popularity and brilliance are so dazzling that she completely overshadows all the other four actresses.
The four Dan double soldiers pale in comparison to him!
How could Liu Yifei not be happy? "It sounds really pleasant. Come on, call out a few more times and let me hear it."
Liu Yifei narrowed her eyes into a line, reached out and patted Zhou Qing's shoulder and said.
"Xixi, you are drifting. Look in the mirror and see how you look now."
Zhou Qing pointed at Liu Yifei and joked.
"What's wrong with floating for a while? I'm a billion-dollar box office heroine now, what's wrong with floating for a while?"
Liu Yifei's arguments were so convincing and seemed to take it for granted.
"If you are so proud of yourself when you get 10 billion box office, then you will be so proud of yourself when you get 20 billion or 30 billion box office?"
As a reborn person, Zhou Qing was relatively calm.
For him, a box office of 10 billion is just the beginning!
Not to mention 20 billion or 30 billion, as a reborn person, he even wants to challenge the 57 billion box office of "Changjin Lake".
One billion is really nothing.
"I don't need 20 billion or 30 billion. I feel like I'm already in heaven now."
Liu Yifei now feels like she is about to die of happiness.
"Look at your potential."
Zhou Qing curled his lips, looking unimpressed.
"But Sissi, I made you a billion-dollar box office heroine, how are you going to thank me?"
Zhou Qing then smiled slyly at Liu Yifei.
"You have the final say. Today, I will listen to you."
Liu Yifei blinked at Zhou Qing.
"Director Zhou, congratulations! The box office of "The Witch" has really exceeded 10 billion!"
Han Sanping also called specifically, and the smile in his voice couldn't be suppressed.
As one of the producers of "The Witch", Han Sanping's mood can be described as refreshed.
"Congratulations, Mr. Han. When your movie Founding of a Party is released, it will surely break 10 billion."
Zhou Qing chatted with Han Sanping for a while with a smile.
The two sides chatted for a while, and then Han Sanping discussed the relevant matters of the celebration banquet with Zhou Qing.
Han Sanping has always been very keen on such things that allow him to show off and create a grand show.
This was exactly what Zhou Qing wanted. He was too lazy to worry about it and handed the matter over to China Film Corporation.
Anyway, China Film Group has always been the one handling this kind of thing, so Zhou Qing is relieved.
"Jiang Wen's new film "Let the Bullets Fly" has a great momentum in its release, earning 3018 million yuan in box office on the first day."
"Breaking 3000 million! Jiang Wen's strong comeback "Let the Bullets Fly" sold 3018 million on the first day."
"Let the Bullets Fly" was a critical and commercial success, earning NT$3018 million at the box office amid rave reviews!"
On December 12, Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly" was released amid great anticipation, and the results were extremely gratifying.
It earned 3018 million at the box office on the first day.
It became the third film this year to break 3000 million on the first day, following "Aftershock" and "Beijing Meets Seattle".
Of course, "The Witch", which grossed 5500 million on its first day, was automatically excluded.
It's not on the same order of magnitude, there's no comparison.
But even so, the performance of "Let the Bullets Fly" can be called a blast.
What is more critical?
"Let the Bullets Fly" not only has explosive data, but also has an extremely good reputation.
Media professionals, film critics and ordinary audiences have all given "Let the Bullets Fly" extremely high praise.
This will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the box office of "Let the Bullets Fly".
Take "Aftershock" for example, which also had a first-day box office of 3000 million yuan and a total box office of 6.73 million yuan.
It is generally predicted in the industry that "Let the Bullets Fly" may also be able to hit 6 million.
A huge success!
Turn things around in one fell swoop!
Following the flop of "The Sun Also Rises" three years ago, Jiang Wen made a comeback with "Let the Bullets Fly".
Jiang Wen was naturally in a very happy mood.
It's just that it's slightly mixed with some melancholy.
Admittedly, the box office of "Let the Bullets Fly" was indeed explosive, but compared with "The Witch", there is still a big gap.
The predictions made by people in the industry before actually came true. His own “Let the Bullets Fly” really couldn’t beat Zhou Qing’s “The Witch”.
This is a big deal.
Thinking about the promise she made to Zhou Qing before, that "Let the Bullets Fly" could beat "The Witch", Jiang Wen felt a little embarrassed.
Who knows how Zhou Qing would ridicule me now?
buzzing.
Speak of the devil, here he comes. Just as I was secretly complaining about this, Zhou Qing called me.
Jiang Wen didn't think much about it and answered the call.
"Congratulations, Director Jiang, for making a top-notch hit."
Zhou Qing's hearty laughter immediately rang out from the receiver.
"Have you seen the movie Let the Bullets Fly? The box office performance is reasonable. There is nothing to congratulate."
Jiang Wen was not pretending to be cool in front of Zhou Qing, he really thought so.
"Besides, even if I have to congratulate you, I should be the one congratulating you, right? Your "Witch" has broken 10 billion!"
Jiang Wen changed the subject and said this to Zhou Qing, also speaking from the heart.
"I'm giving you this opportunity. You must come to the celebration party for "Witch" the day after tomorrow."
Zhou Qing took the opportunity to invite Jiang Wen.
Although the celebration banquet was organized by China Film Corporation, Zhou Qing would personally call and inform some close friends.
Jiang Wen is one of them.
"Of course, of course, this must be appreciated."
Jiang Wen naturally didn't hesitate and agreed immediately and readily.
Zhou Qing chatted with Jiang Wen for a while, then ended the call and started to notify other relevant people.
"Director Zhou."
After making a few phone calls and was about to continue writing the script, Tian Xiaopeng suddenly came to my door.
"Congratulations, Director Zhou, you are now a billionaire director!"
Tian Xiaopeng came up and congratulated Zhou Qing.
"Director Tian praised you, please sit down."
Zhou Qing politely greeted the other party and asked Tian Xiaopeng to sit down.
But I was secretly thinking in my heart, why did Tian Xiaopeng appear at this time? Could it be that something happened?
Otherwise, both parties can just communicate over the phone, there is no need to come in person.
You have to know that Tian Xiaopeng has to lead the team to produce 3D animated movies every day, so he is very busy.
"Director Zhou, actually I came here this time to report some things to you. The production of The Return of the Great Sage is a little different from what we expected."
This was indeed the case. After some polite exchanges with Zhou Qing, Tian Xiaopeng carefully chose his words before speaking to Zhou Qing.
Judging from the other party's embarrassed look, there must be some difficulties.
"If you have anything to say, Director Tian, you can just tell me."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing spoke to Tian Xiaopeng in a deep voice.
"I promised Director Zhou before that The Monkey King: Hero is Back could be produced in two years, but after this period of production, I found that I was too optimistic."
"The production of 3D animation is much more difficult than imagined. Judging from the current progress, it is impossible to produce it in two years."
"At least……"
At this point, Tian Xiaopeng paused, then added weakly, "It will also take 4 years." (End of this chapter)