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In fact, even though "Operation Red Sea" raised the box office ceiling of Chinese-language films to 40 billion, the first-day box office exceeded million, which is still extremely difficult to achieve.
Looking at the entire history of Chinese entertainment films, there are only a dozen or so films, less than 20.
Many of these are films produced by Zhou Qing Pictures.
A movie that grossed over 2 million on the first day?
Even if we count Wang Baoqiang's recently released "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons 3", there are only films!
As for the first day box office breaking 3 million?
Sorry, there is only one movie, "Operation Red Sea" by Zhou Qing!
It is no exaggeration to say that it is unique.
Under such circumstances, one can imagine how dazzling the first-day box office of 3.5 million is.
Anyway, those fellow directors in the circle, those film and television company bosses, and the big stars.
They were all greatly stimulated by Zhou Qing's achievement.
"3.5 million, I knew it..."
Master Zhang let out a long sigh and was not surprised by this number.
Looking at the movies directed by Zhou Qing, they have always set new records and have always been able to surpass their predecessors.
The opponent's "Operation Red Sea" earned 3 million on the first day. Zhang Guoshi guessed that "The Martian" would most likely earn more than 3 million.
The release of "The Martian" at this moment also proves Master Zhang's guess.
However, although he was not surprised by this number, Master Zhang still felt very complicated.
If it were in the past, he would definitely still feel a little unconvinced and would have wondered when he could wrestle Zhou Qing.
Even in the previous film "The Great Wall", at one point there was the ambition to defeat Zhou Qing.
But with the disastrous defeat of "The Great Wall", Master Zhang found himself facing Zhou Qing again, and he no longer had the desire to refuse.
Just like everyone else, he was amazed at Zhou Qing's continuous creation of miracles.
But thinking back carefully, this is what makes Master Zhang feel horrified.
Have I accepted deep down in my heart the fact that I am not as good as Zhou Qing?
After suffering defeat after defeat, has he finally become content to be inferior to Zhou Qing?
No, he is not willing to give in!
Master Zhang was once the top director in Chinese entertainment.
Once upon a time, Master Zhang was the great god standing at the top of the pyramid of Chinese entertainment, and Zhou Qing was just a junior in front of him.
How could Master Zhang be willing to accept being suppressed by Zhou Qing and unable to turn over?
Master Zhang also wanted to prove to everyone that he was still the same Master Zhang as before.
Zhou Qing is capable and awesome, but his Master Zhang is not bad either.
But when he thought about his new film "Shadow", Master Zhang couldn't help but be stunned.
Master Zhang is not sure about the box office performance of "Shadow", but if he says that this movie can compete with "Operation Red Sea" or "The Martian", Master Zhang feels that he is deceiving himself.
Well, Master Zhang couldn't help but feel a little discouraged again.
It seems that I am indeed no match for Zhou Qing now. I just don’t know if I will have this opportunity again in the future.
"As expected of Director Zhou, he never disappoints!"
La Peikang looked extremely refreshed, with a whole face full of smiles.
The first-day box office of 3.5 million broke the first-day box office record for Chinese-language films!
This will definitely leave a mark in film history.
As the second largest producer of "The Martian", Lapekhan can also benefit from it.
Thinking of this, La Peikang felt that his whole body was light.
I experienced from the bottom of my heart what kind of feeling it is to "ride the horse at a gallop in the spring breeze, and see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day."
"Yes, Mr. La. No one dared to shoot a science fiction blockbuster before. Director Zhou has set a precedent."
The secretary beside him immediately nodded in agreement, with the same uncontrollable admiration for Zhou Qing in his eyes.
Director Zhou is really amazing. He can handle any subject matter.
No matter how unpopular or niche the subject matter is, it will become a hit as long as it is filmed.
Films with themes like science fiction blockbusters require huge investments, are high risk, and have no successful precedents. Who in the entire Chinese entertainment industry dares to touch them?
Even if there are some films labeled as science fiction films, they are nothing more than sheep in disguise, using the gimmick of "science fiction films" to make money.
There is not a single science fiction blockbuster in the true sense of the word.
"The Martian" is still the first one.
Zhou Qing was the first person to try it out.
Now that "The Martian" has become a big hit, from a small perspective, it seems that La Peikang just followed Zhou Qing to get a share of the spoils and made another great political achievement.
From a broader perspective, this has far-reaching implications for the entire Chinese entertainment film industry.
To put it bluntly, "The Martian" opened the door to Chinese-language science fiction films and set an example for later generations.
It is foreseeable that after "The Martian", there will definitely be other people entering the market and starting to develop science fiction blockbusters.
For La Peikang, chairman of China Film Group Corporation, these are what he values more.
It is even more important than the record-breaking first-day box office of "The Martian".
Just as Zhou Qing said before, records will be broken sooner or later, but its great significance to the industry cannot be erased in any way.
"3.5 million, damn, could The Martian also break 40 billion?"
Zhu Yawen, the leading actor, was so excited that he almost trembled all over.
With a first-day box office of 3 million for "Operation Red Sea", the total box office has exceeded 40 billion. With a first-day box office of 3.5 million for "The Martian", it will not be a problem at all.
In other words, after "Operation Red Sea", he will once again become the leading actor of a movie with a box office of 40 billion?
Wow, two male protagonists worth 40 billion?
This is too outrageous!
You have to know that in today's Chinese entertainment industry, let alone a 40 billion male lead, there is only one 30 billion male lead.
As a result, not only did he become the 40 billion male protagonist, but he also became the double 40 billion male protagonist?
This is simply heavenly!
In addition, the movie "Life Events" starring Zhu Yawen just broke 20 billion, which is really amazing.
Judging from the performance, Zhu Yawen dares to claim to be second. Which male star in the entire Chinese entertainment industry dares to claim to be first?
"Old Zhu, you are going to be amazing now. You are going to be a pair of 40 billion male protagonists soon."
The look in Wang Baoqiang's eyes when he looked at Zhu Yawen was filled with nothing but envy, jealousy and hatred, and he wished he could replace him.
Wang Baoqiang’s data was so impressive in the past. He starred in "Lost in Hong Kong", "Lost in Thailand" and "Detective Chinatown", completely leaving Zhu Yawen behind.
Now with the addition of a nearly 20 billion-yuan movie "Journey to India", it becomes even more powerful.
But even so, he can't beat the male protagonist who has double 40 billion.
"What do you mean two male leads with 40 billion? The total box office of The Martian hasn't come out yet."
Zhu Yawen waved his hands repeatedly to be modest, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
Rather than being modest, it would be more appropriate to say that he is showing off.
Wang Baoqiang couldn't help but want to punch Zhu Yawen.
"Bao Qiang, you don't have to envy Lao Zhu. Sooner or later, you will be able to star in a 40 billion box office movie."
Zhou Qing said with a smile. This was not to comfort Wang Baoqiang intentionally. In fact, Wang Baoqiang's personal data was very impressive in the entire Chinese entertainment industry.
Not to mention anything else, just the several movies in the "Detective Chinatown" series are enough to make Wang Baoqiang stand out from the crowd.
It is true that the previously released "Detective Chinatown 1" only grossed over a billion yuan, but this year Zhou Qing plans to develop "Detective Chinatown 2", and the total box office will soon soar to more than 30 billion yuan.
The third part was even more amazing, directly breaking 40 billion!
Even though the box office of "Detective Chinatown 1900" has declined, it is still over 30 billion.
I can only say that this series is really perverted.
Before "Nezha 2" broke the billion box office, the Detective Chinatown series was firmly sitting on the throne of the highest-grossing Chinese-language film series.
"Director Zhou is right, Lao Zhu, isn't it too early for you to show off?"
When Wang Baoqiang heard this, he immediately straightened his back.
That’s right. With Director Zhou’s ability, how difficult is it to get a box office of 40 billion?
First there was "Operation Red Sea" and now there is "The Martian", so there will definitely be other movies that will break the 40 billion box office mark in the future.
Director Zhou can’t ask Zhu Yawen to play in every movie, right?
Both Wang Baoqiang and Huang Bo have the same opportunities!
Thinking of this, Wang Baoqiang felt the blood in his body begin to boil, and he looked forward to that day coming.
Where is Zhou Qing?
The same is true.
The "Detective Chinatown" series is an extremely important part even in Zhou Qing's own business plan.
"Detective Chinatown" series, "The Wandering Earth" series, "Changjin Lake" series, "Nezha" series...
These are the top-notch series that can be called cheating ones. As a reborn person, Zhou Qing didn't intend to miss any of them.
When Zhou Qingzhen finishes producing all these series...
Wow, he almost dominates the entire Chinese entertainment film history box office rankings.
Just think about that situation, how awesome is it?
Even Zhou Qing couldn't help but feel a little excited.
“I don’t know how far Jiaozi’s Nezha has come.”
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing couldn't help but feel moved.
At the beginning of 16, Jiaozi had completed the script of "Nezha: The Devil Child Comes into the World" and began to seriously invest in the production.
Now, in the blink of an eye, two years have passed.
Although he was a reborn person, Zhou Qing still trusted Jiaozi very much, so he gave Jiaozi a high degree of freedom.
However, as the producer, Zhou Qing felt that it was time to review the results of the dumplings.
"Xiao Liu."
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing did not hesitate and immediately called his assistant over.
Instruct the other party to arrange the corresponding itinerary.
"Director Zhou, please look, this is our current production team."
On just the third day, Zhou Qingren appeared in Jiaozi's studio.
This is the result of the investor's inspection, so Jiaozi's attitude is naturally very enthusiastic.
He personally took Zhou Qing to visit every step and process of production, and introduced the current progress and related situations to Zhou Qing in great detail.
He also patiently explained some of Zhou Qing's questions.
"Not bad. If we keep doing this, I'm sure Nezha will be a hit."
Zhou Qing reviewed the materials of "Nezha" in front of him and couldn't help but give Jiaozi a very positive praise.
After hearing this, Jiaozi immediately became excited as if he had been injected with chicken blood.
You have to know that Zhou Qing is not just an ordinary investor, he is also one of the top directors in the circle.
It even produced the hugely successful animated film "The Return of the Great Sage", which opened the door to Chinese animated films.
How could Jiaozi remain calm with the affirmation from such a top god?
"Director Zhou, as long as you are satisfied, you can rest assured that I will strictly demand myself and the team and will not slack off in the slightest."
Jiaozi immediately patted his chest in front of Zhou Qing, looking very confident.
As a reborn person, Zhou Qing still believes this.
"The production cycle of Nezha will probably take more than a year. According to preliminary estimates, the film will be ready by May next year."
Jiaozi then reported some other related matters to Zhou Qing.
Zhou Qing knew what was going on and didn't say much.
After having lunch with Jiaozi at noon, he returned to his luxurious villa feeling contented.
Now that "The Martian" has been released, Zhou Qing can naturally relax.
Just take some time to go to the company and deal with related matters. The main thing is to enjoy some time alone with the girl.
Of course, Zhou Qing has also been paying attention to the box office performance of "The Martian", and so has the girl.
This science fiction blockbuster brought by Zhou Qing has been a huge hit on the first day, and its subsequent box office has also been extremely explosive.
In just 3 days, the box office exceeded 10 billion yuan, and the box office in the first week even exceeded 17 billion yuan!
It’s almost reaching 20 billion.
Everyone in the circle was stunned and shocked.
It’s fierce. It’s really fierce.
Last year, Zhou Qing’s “Operation Red Sea” was already quite powerful, but “The Martian” is much more powerful than “Operation Red Sea”.
Judging from the current box office trend of "The Martian", there is no doubt that its total box office will exceed 40 billion.
It's almost a done deal.
"Another movie with a box office of 40 billion, do you have to be so scary?"
Colleagues in the circle all began to sweat.
Director Zhou's strength is really too amazing. They can only look up to him, but they can never catch up with Zhou Qing's footsteps!
However, this is just the beginning. On January 1, the Oscar nomination list was announced.
"The Martian" is clearly on the list.
It didn't even happen just once, but many times.
It received a total of 7 nominations including Best Foreign Language Film, Best Picture, and Best Visual Effects.
Boiling.
The entire Chinese entertainment industry was in an uproar.
"The Martian" has become a hot favorite for the Oscars!
This is the first time for Chinese entertainment.
That’s right, although “Life of Pi” and “The Revenant” directed by Zhou Qing were more popular, those two films are not Chinese films.
They can only be regarded as Chinese entertainment films, but not Chinese-language films.
"The Martian" is the authentic first one!
This is also a historic achievement for the entire Chinese entertainment industry.
I don’t know if there will be successors, but there were definitely no ancients before me. (End of this chapter)