Chapter 397: Wang Baoqiang wants to go to heaven, "Detective Chinatown" is released and it
"Okay, you two, one by one, can you take a longer-term view?"
Zhou Qing couldn't help but interrupt the two with a smile, "A box office of only 10 billion is enough to satisfy you?"
This sentence silenced Wang Baoqiang, Huang Bo and others.
Even if these words came from Director Zhou, they still seemed a bit pretentious.
You have to know that among the Chinese-language films these days, how many have a total box office of over 10 billion?
Very few.
Being the leading actor in a movie with a box office of 10 billion, that’s already the ceiling in the industry, okay?
Take Director Zhou himself for example, his highest-grossing movie only grossed 15 billion.
As for "Monster Hunt" which just amazed the entire film industry?
Well, ever since it earned an explosive box office of 1.71 million on the first day, its subsequent box office performance has been quite explosive.
In the first week, the film grossed a whopping 6.69 million yuan at the box office, setting a new record for Chinese-language films.
It even surpassed "Your Name" directed by Zhou Qing.
But no matter how explosive it is, this data is actually lower than the expectations of the industry.
It is inconsistent with the explosive trend of 1.71 million on the first day.
The main reason is that the reputation of "Monster Hunt" is just so-so, and there are many negative reviews.
To put it more precisely, the quality is not strong enough, so the staying power is not that strong.
Judging from the first week's box office of 6.69 million yuan, there is no hope that "Monster Hunt" will break 20 billion yuan in total box office.
You know, the box office of "Your Name" in its first week exceeded 6 million.
Isn’t the total box office only 14 billion?
Therefore, according to general predictions in the industry, the total box office of "Monster Hunt" is very likely to surpass "Your Name".
But even if we surpass it, we won’t be able to surpass it by much.
It is even possible that it cannot be surpassed at all.
Even though the first week box office of "Monster Hunt" was higher than that of "Your Name", its staying power was not as strong as "Your Name".
So yes, in the eyes of the entire industry, a box office of 10 billion is still the ceiling.
How could they know that "Monster Hunt" would be successfully postponed for a month and then break the 20 billion box office mark in one fell swoop?
"To be honest, Qingzi, I am actually quite satisfied with the 10 billion box office."
Huang Bo scratched his head, looking very serious.
"I hope that 'Dying to Survive' can break the record of 'Your Name' and take in 1.7 or 1.8 billion yuan at the box office! Then I'll be awesome!"
Huang Bo also expressed his earnest hope.
In Huang Bo's opinion, this is already the box office ceiling that Chinese-language films can currently reach.
Not only does it far surpass films like "Your Name" and "Life of Pi", it will definitely surpass "Monster Hunt".
The general view in the industry at present is that the total box office of "Monster Hunt" will be at most 1.6 billion or 1.7 billion.
“The pattern is still not open.”
Zhou Qing shook his head and couldn't help but complain wildly in his heart.
1.7 billion or 1.8 billion?
That would be an underestimation of "Dying to Survive"!
By the time the box office reaches over 30 billion, wouldn’t that scare you to death?
"Ask Director Chen to come over."
After chatting briefly, Zhou Qing started to get down to business.
Before starting the post-production of "Dying to Survive", Director Chen was called over to take care of the company's daily affairs.
"Director Zhou..."
Director Chen picked out some important matters and reported to Zhou Qing.
In fact, the filming of "Dying to Survive" took only more than two months, which is not too long.
During this period, all matters, big and small, were handled very well by Director Chen, so Zhou Qing didn't need to worry about anything.
I can only say that although Director Chen’s salary is expensive, it is definitely worth the money.
"And Director Zhou, the finished film of The Disguiser has already come out. It came out last month."
During this period, Director Chen also reported this matter to Zhou Qing. He knew that Zhou Qing attached great importance to this TV series.
Zhou Qing couldn't help but nodded secretly when he heard this.
However, considering that this month is indeed quite busy, and he also trusts the Shanying team, he made a decision happily.
As for watching movies, you don’t have to go in person, just leave it to Director Chen.
"Has the TV station for The Pretender been negotiated?"
Zhou Qing just asked some key questions.
"We have already agreed with Director Zhou. It will premiere on Toilet Channel on November 11th."
Director Chen reported truthfully.
Zhou Qing knew what was going on.
Just like in the original time and space, Shanying still premiered "The Disguiser" on the toilet channel.
Zhou Qing had no objection to this and could even say that he was very satisfied.
After all, the toilet station is among the best even among those star-rated stations.
However, it is worth mentioning that in the original time and space, "The Disguiser" was broadcast before "Nirvana in Fire".
However, now, because of the changes brought about by this reborn person, "The Disguiser" is released two months later than "Nirvana in Fire".
Of course, this is actually irrelevant. Both dramas are high-quality dramas with excellent quality.
It won’t make any difference whether you broadcast it earlier or later.
"I understand, go and do your work."
After discussing some other matters with Director Chen, Zhou Qing waved his hand to Director Chen.
"Wait a moment."
However, when Director Chen said hello and turned to leave, he was stopped by Zhou Qing again.
Because Zhou Qing suddenly remembered something.
"Ask Liying to come over."
Zhou Qing added to Director Chen.
Zhao Liying's contract is less than a year away, so it's time to have a good talk with her.
"Director Zhou, you're looking for me?"
Zhao Liying soon appeared in front of Zhou Qing.
"Liying, sit down."
Zhou Qing invited Zhao Liying to sit down in the reception area.
"I've finished filming Lost in Hong Kong. How do you feel about it?"
Zhou Qing didn't rush into business, he just chatted with Zhao Liying first.
"Director Zhou, do you think Lost in Hong Kong can really break 10 billion?"
Zhao Liying looked at Zhou Qing expectantly for confirmation.
The heroine of a billion-dollar box office movie, this title is something Zhao Liying is eager to get.
Although "Lost in Thailand" has broken 10 billion, there is a high possibility that "Lost in Hong Kong" will break the 10 billion mark.
But Zhao Liying still wants to get Zhou Qing's "certification" again before she can feel truly at ease.
"It will be no problem for Lost in Hong Kong to break 10 billion, so just relax."
Zhou Qing just smiled.
Although the auxiliary word "吧" is used, the tone is still quite affirmative.
When Zhao Liying heard this, a smile appeared on her face.
I can have another big hit.
"With your words, Director Zhou, I feel relieved."
Zhao Liying said to Zhou Qing happily.
"Your contract will expire next year, and I want to know what you think." After chatting for a while, Zhou Qing looked at Zhao Liying with a gentle gaze and asked.
There is no other meaning, I just wanted to seek Zhao Liying's opinion.
No matter what choice Zhao Liying makes, Zhou Qing will respect it.
"Director Zhou, you're not going to kick me out, are you?"
Zhao Liying sat up a little straighter and said jokingly.
"What are you talking about? When did I say I wanted to kick you out? Didn't I ask for your opinion?"
Zhou Qing shook his head and laughed.
"Then Director Zhou, I choose to continue to renew my contract with the company!"
Zhao Liying said without thinking.
Zhou Qing Pictures is a towering tree in the industry, so big that it is bigger than all the other trees combined.
There are countless celebrities in the circle who have tried their best to get in but failed. Is Zhao Liying crazy to leave?
Not to mention, the contract with Zhou Qing Pictures is really extremely lucrative!
"Okay then. I'll have the legal department contact you later."
Zhou Qing made a decision and immediately sent Zhao Liying away.
It was not until this time that Zhou Qing finally made some time to get down to work on the post-production of "Dying to Survive".
This is Zhou Qing’s most important job at the moment.
However, because he had to prepare for the wedding at the same time, Zhou Qing's progress was not very fast.
Fortunately, Zhou Qing has decided to release "Dying to Survive" during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Or to be more precise, "Dying to Survive" will be released during the Lunar New Year holiday in January next year.
There are still at least 5 months left, which is plenty of time. It is still in time anyway.
So the question is, why did Zhou Qing send "Dying to Survive" to January next year?
There is no other reason, this schedule is just the most suitable.
This was analyzed when we set the release date for "Ip Man 4". This year's Lunar New Year holiday in November and December and next year's January are both good options.
There are no strong films released in November and December, and the only rival in January next year is "Mr. Six" starring Feng Xiaogang.
Considering the scale of "Dying to Survive", it can naturally be completed within these three months.
Even if it's "Mr. Six", it's not worth mentioning at all.
But November is a bit early and too hasty.
If it’s December, it’s Zhou Qing’s “Ip Man 12”, then naturally it will be sent to January next year.
"Director Chen Sicheng's debut film, Detective Chinatown, was a huge hit at the box office, grossing 9218 million yuan on the first day of its release."
"The movie released by Zhou Qing Pictures is a hit again. The box office of Detective Chinatown on the first day was nearly 1 million!"
While busy preparing for the wedding and working on the post-production of "Dying to Survive", July passed quietly.
In August, Zhou Qing Pictures once again threw a huge rock into the water of the entertainment industry, shocking many people.
"Detective Chinatown", produced by Zhou Qing Pictures, was released on August 8, and the first day box office figures were quickly leaked.
It immediately touched the hearts of countless people.
9218 million!
A full 9218 million!
It almost broke 100 million.
This box office is a bit too high!
You have to know that even director Zhou’s "Life of Pi" only broke 100 million yuan on the first day of box office.
Director Zhou’s highest-grossing Chinese-language film, “Your Name,” only grossed 8200 million on its first day!
It’s 1000 million less than “Detective Chinatown”.
The performance of "Detective Chinatown" is indeed a bit exaggerated.
Is this really the debut work of a new director?
What a joke!
Although everyone has long known that since Chen Sicheng was chosen by Director Zhou, the box office of his "Detective Chinatown" would not be low.
But even so, no one expected it to be as exaggerated as 9218 million.
So, what kind of incredible vision does Director Zhou have?
How come all those new directors are so successful after he makes a good judgment?
Do you want to stimulate everyone's heart like this?
It is worth mentioning that in the original time and space, the performance of "Detective Chinatown" was not so good at the beginning.
After all, that was Chen Sicheng's film debut, so how much attention would it receive in the industry?
Especially after the trailer came out, many people still thought it was a bad movie!
I was extremely skeptical.
It was not until the movie was released that it slowly made a comeback thanks to its high reputation and eventually won a box office of more than 8 million yuan.
But what about now?
As a film produced by Zhou Qing Pictures, the public had great expectations for "Detective Chinatown" from the very beginning.
The situation is naturally different.
So one thing is certain, the total box office of "Detective Chinatown 3" will definitely surpass the original.
"Chen Sicheng, you are going to be famous!"
"Chen Sicheng, you are going to be a great movie director!"
"Director Chen, you will soon become a top director."
Although it was just released, director Chen Sicheng immediately became famous with "Detective Chinatown" which became a hit.
The leading actor, Wang Baoqiang, also became increasingly popular and his fame reached a peak.
You have to know that "Lost in Thailand", a movie that grossed over 10 billion yuan, was only released in June last year!
Now there is another movie coming out called "Detective Chinatown" which has the same high probability of making 10 billion yuan.
So what's next?
There is also "Lost in Hong Kong" waiting.
So Wang Baoqiang has really become extremely powerful and is about to reach the sky.
I’m afraid he will become the first “three billion male protagonist” in the Chinese entertainment industry.
"Director Zhou, this guy has won again."
As the main plaintiff, Zhou Qing once again became the object of envy, jealousy and hatred in the entire circle.
Even in 15, it is still very difficult to achieve a box office of 10 billion.
But why is it so easy in Director Zhou’s hands?
It seems like there is no threshold at all.
Not only do the films directed by Director Zhou himself repeatedly break 10 billion, but the same is true for films written by Director Zhou and directed by others.
Can't stand it.
It really makes people feel a little unbearable.
That's even before Zhou Qing made a big fuss about the box office of "The Hunger Games 2."
That’s right, the box office data for “The Hunger Games 2” has also come out, and as expected, it’s a huge hit.
The North American box office grossed 2.97 million US dollars.
What is the concept of $2.97 billion?
Just look at the relevant data and you will know.
In the original time and space, ranked 2015th on the North American box office rankings in 8 was "The Martian", with a box office of 2.25 million US dollars.
In other words, "The Hunger Games 2" will rank 15th in the North American box office rankings in 7.
So what movies are ranked below "The Hunger Games 2"?
Disney's "Cinderella" grossed $2.01 million in North America.
The global IP "007: Spectre" grossed 1.96 million US dollars in North America.
Although the ranking has dropped compared to its predecessor, it is undeniable that "The Hunger Games 2" has indeed achieved huge success in North America.
So what about the global box office?
This is even more so.
"The Hunger Games 2" grossed $5.73 million worldwide.
It’s even higher than “The Revenant” starring Leonardo DiCaprio!
Won Ma.
"The Hunger Games 2" was also a complete and utter win.
But Zhou Qing should just keep this matter to himself. There is no need to tell others. That would only make others hate him, right? (End of this chapter)