Chapter 476: The 150 billion box office movie, "A Good Show", made 1 billion on the first
The film market in May was actually relatively quiet.
It's just that this is not a good schedule.
In the past, the seven-day May Day holiday was actually quite good, and many movies would choose to be released during this period.
But since the May Day holiday was changed to a three-day holiday, the May Day period instantly fell out of the ranks of popular periods.
Generally speaking, there are usually no decent movies released during the May Day period.
However, several films that were released in June were promoted in May.
Among them is "A Good Show" released by Zhou Qing Pictures.
Huang Bo, the director and leading actor, has already gathered a group of main creators and is taking them on a roadshow around the country.
Huang Bo's luck is really good. He was able to pull Wang Baoqiang over and let him play an important supporting role.
Looking back on the decision now, it was really a wise one.
The box office of Wang Baoqiang's "Detective Chinatown 2" has just exceeded 40 billion, making Wang Baoqiang, the protagonist, very popular.
That will definitely boost the box office of "A Good Show".
Facts have also proved that with Wang Baoqiang around, the various publicity efforts in the early stages were extremely effective.
Huang Bo’s confidence in "A Good Show" can be said to be growing stronger and stronger.
"Wu Jing is preparing to direct and star in Wolf Warrior 2, and the passionate legend of Wolf Warrior Leng Feng will continue."
"Zhou Qing Pictures' second film of 19 is revealed, Wu Jing's "Wolf Warrior 2" is fully upgraded."
In addition, Wu Jing’s script for "Wolf Warrior 2" was finalized last month.
The other party was much more enthusiastic than Lu Yang. He didn't even take a rest and immediately started the project.
The relevant preparatory work began in full swing.
"Wu Jing, when is Wolf Warrior 2 expected to start filming?"
Zhou Qing planned to arrange Liu Yifei to star in "Wolf Warrior 2", so he specifically inquired about the relevant situation.
"The preparations for Wolf Warrior 2 are a bit troublesome. According to my estimation, it will take about six months."
Wu Jing didn't hide anything and told Zhou Qing the details truthfully.
Taking into account that "Wolf Warrior 2" is going to be filmed abroad, and Wu Jing has high requirements and plans to use real weapons and equipment, the preparations are indeed quite troublesome.
6 months or something is normal.
If this is the time, it means that "Wolf Warrior 2" will not start filming until October.
No matter what, Liu Yifei will be able to catch up.
Zhou Qing was completely relieved.
"Have you chosen a heroine?"
Zhou Qing asked further.
Wu Jing is not stupid, so how could he not understand what Zhou Qing meant?
Zhao Liying has already confirmed that she will go to film Lu Yang's "Assassination of Novelist". The other party must have asked for Liu Yifei.
The other party is deciding on the female lead!
However, Wu Jing welcomed this kind of internal appointment with open arms.
You should know that Liu Yifei is now the number one female star in Chinese entertainment, the biggest celebrity, no doubt about it.
If Wu Jing was not a director under Zhou Qing Pictures, it would be impossible for him to invite Liu Yifei to participate.
You should know that although the movies directed by Wu Jing now have good box office performance, there is not even one movie that has broken 10 billion.
His rank in the circle is far inferior to Lu Yang's.
In this case, Wu Jing definitely got a great deal by having a star of Liu Yifei's caliber play the female lead.
How could this guy have any opinion at all?
I'm almost going crazy with joy.
"Director Zhou, Sony has agreed!"
Director Yang also has good news.
Things turned out just as Zhou Qing had expected, the copyright of Barbie was successfully acquired.
Zhou Qing's mood can be said to be very happy.
In this way, he can let go and make the hilarious movie "Barbie".
But there is no need to rush into this matter. Although "Barbie" is very popular, Zhou Qing has many film projects on hand.
Apart from anything else, he plans to take on the movie "Changjin Lake" this year.
There is no other reason, "Changjin Lake" was also a task assigned by the Film Bureau for the 70th anniversary of National Day!
It doesn’t mean that if you don’t shoot now, you can shoot later. It is something you must get this year.
Otherwise, this film will really fall into the hands of others.
So Zhou Qing had already asked people to keep an eye on the developments at the Film Bureau.
Once the other party plans to develop "Changjin Lake", he will definitely take some action.
Fortunately, "Changjin Lake" is different from "My People, My Country". The latter was produced by Huaxia Film, and Zhou Qing had no say in it.
But "Changjin Lake" was produced by China Film Group.
As for the relationship between Zhou Qing and China Film Corporation, Zhou Qing actually has quite an advantage.
Considering all these circumstances, "Barbie" will definitely have to take a back seat.
Anyway, this movie will be released in 23 years in the original time and space, so there is no need to rush.
Of course, these are all things to come, and it is too early to say now.
Compared to "Barbie" and "Changjin Lake", Zhou Qing is more concerned about another movie now.
what movie?
The truly number one animated film in Chinese entertainment industry is "Nezha: The Devil Child Comes into the World".
Director Jiaozi has received a letter saying that the production of "Nezha" has been completed and the film has been released.
A simple calculation shows that the production of Nezha started in 15, and now four years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Zhou Qing had been looking forward to this for a long time.
He didn't say much nonsense and immediately made time to watch the movie.
"Director Zhou, I can assure you that Nezha will not disappoint you."
Director Jiaozi patted his chest confidently in front of Zhou Qing.
He is still very confident about this work that he has worked so hard on.
"Well, I'll wait and see."
Zhou Qing laughed. As a person who was reborn, he was more confident than Jiaozi.
"The spiritual energy of heaven and earth has nurtured a Hunyuan Pearl after thousands of years..."
"I have nothing to do in my house, so I climb over the wall, smash tiles and throw bottles and jars..."
"Whether it's a demon or a fairy, I have the final say!"
Yes, that’s the flavor!
It’s the same impression of “Nezha: The Devil Child Comes into the World”!
Even as a reborn person, Zhou Qing watched with great interest.
There are laughter, tears and passion. After watching it in one breath, I have only one feeling: it is so enjoyable!
"Not bad, very good!"
Zhou Qing immediately gave extremely positive praise to "Nezha" in front of Jiaozi.
When Jiaozi heard this, a smile from the bottom of his heart appeared on his face, and he also felt a sense of pride.
There is no other reason, Director Zhou is not an ordinary person.
In addition to being the investor of "Nezha", he is also the most awesome director in the entire Chinese entertainment industry.
Being praised by a big shot of this rank is definitely something to be proud of, and it is not an exaggeration at all.
The two sides then began to discuss the release date of "Nezha: The Devil Child Comes into the World". Zhou Qing actually had a plan in mind for this, and so did Jiaozi.
Maybe it’s because it’s been in the making for such a long time, four years in the making, and the dumplings can’t wait any longer.
The other party told Zhou Qing that they wanted to release the film during the summer vacation.
"Summer season is certainly possible, it's a good season."
Zhou Qing did not object to this, in fact he also planned to do so.
It’s simple. Zhou Qing’s “The Wandering Earth” will be released during this year’s Lunar New Year holiday.
So the question is, the Lunar New Year holiday starts in November and ends in February of the following year, which is a long time. Can't there be room for two movies?
Of course there is no problem under normal circumstances.
But it’s not possible this year, this is the 19th year!
At the end of the year, an irresistible event broke out.
The incident started in early December and broke out on a large scale in January of the following year.
So strictly speaking, this year's Lunar New Year holiday only lasts for one month, which is the November period.
Under this circumstance, "The Wandering Earth" will definitely be released in November, after all, there is no other choice.
Then why would Zhou Qing send "Nezha" over together to compete with "The Wandering Earth"?
Especially considering the box office of "Nezha" of more than 50 billion yuan, it will definitely cause huge losses to "The Wandering Earth".
The same is true in reverse. "The Wandering Earth" can also cause heavy losses to "Nezha".
That's a total lose-lose situation.
So the best choice is the summer vacation.
"Nezha" in the original time and space was also a huge hit during the summer vacation.
So Zhou Qing didn't plan to change anything, not even the release date.
It’s better to just send it directly to August as before.
Anyway, there was only one movie "The Bravest" in August, with a box office of just over a billion yuan, which is no match for "Nezha".
This matter was agreed upon so happily.
"By the way, Director Jiaozi, if you have nothing else to do, you can slowly conceive the sequel to Nezha."
Before leaving Jiaozi, Zhou Qing spoke to Jiaozi seriously.
The first part of "Nezha" made 50 billion yuan, which is indeed abnormal, but it is still a little brother to the second part.
Can you believe that the total box office of the second film will eventually reach more than 150 billion?
You should know that before the release of "Nezha: The Devil Boy Conquers the Dragon King", the box office champion in the history of Chinese entertainment films, "The Battle at Lake Changjin", had a total box office of only 57 billion!
"Nezha 2" is nearly three times as scary.
Zhou Qing definitely cannot miss a movie of this level.
Although the first part of "Nezha" was produced by himself, there is almost no doubt that Jiaozi will continue to choose to cooperate with himself for the sequel.
But Zhou Qing couldn't help but give a preventive shot first.
Jiaozi had no idea that the "Nezha" he produced would be such a hit. He just felt extremely excited when he heard about it.
"Nezha" hasn't even been released yet, but the investors have already decided to develop a sequel. It seems that they are really optimistic about their own "Nezha".
At the same time, I also felt touched.
In the creation of the first part of "Nezha", Director Zhou did not interfere in any way except giving money.
Now that the first film has just come out and has not yet been released, Director Zhou has decided to continue developing the sequel.
What kind of trust and support does this show for myself?
Jiaozi even felt that a man would die for his friend.
This is not an exaggeration.
You have to know that dumplings nowadays are just little minions that are nothing!
Apart from one short story, there is no other work.
But what about Director Zhou?
The number one director in Chinese entertainment, the top director in Hollywood, the world-famous director, the status of the two is very different.
How could I have deserved such favor from Director Zhou?
How could Dumpling remain indifferent?
At the same time, he became more and more eager to try.
After the first part is released, I will work at full capacity to continue producing the second part!
So what about Zhou Qing?
Without a doubt, he will continue to work on the post-production of "The Wandering Earth".
Because there are so many special effects, this job is a big project.
It needs to be polished lens by lens.
Since the filming of "The Wandering Earth" was completed in December last year until now, Zhou Qing has basically been busy with this matter.
Excluding the Chinese New Year and other miscellaneous matters, about 60% has been completed so far.
According to the current progress, it will take until September for all the finished films to be completed.
In addition, the release date of "The Wandering Earth" has been scheduled for November, which means that Zhou Qing has to sell the film before then.
So if you do a quick calculation, the progress is actually quite tight.
There can be no slackness at all.
Otherwise it would really delay things.
Zhou Qing was also secretly glad that he did not agree to be the chief director of "My Motherland and Me" at that time.
Otherwise, "The Wandering Earth" will definitely not be released as scheduled this year.
Even if I turn down that job now, there can't be any delay.
"You have to hold on tighter!"
After sorting out his thoughts, Zhou Qing didn't hesitate and devoted himself to the work.
"Huang Bo's directorial debut "A Good Show" was a huge hit at the box office, grossing 1.8 million yuan on the first day of release!"
"A Good Show" did well at the box office, with a first-day box office of 1.8 million yuan!"
In early June, Huang Bo’s "A Good Show" landed in major theaters, and the data was leaked at the first time.
1.8 billion!
The box office on the first day reached 1.8 million!
I have to say that this result is still extremely impressive, and it almost broke 2 million.
Although it is still a little far from the 2.1 million yuan of Wang Baoqiang's "Journey to India", 1.8 million yuan is also a sure hit.
The kind that explodes hugely.
You have to know that Huang Bo is an actor and "A Good Show" is his directorial debut.
To be able to achieve a first-day box office of 1.8 million is really, really great.
After all, based on the first day box office, the minimum box office for "A Good Show" is 10 billion yuan.
Even hitting 20 billion is not impossible.
Won Ma.
Huang Bo is so excited about winning, and Director Zhou is so excited about winning again.
Looking back, when everyone knew that the two actors, Wang Baoqiang and Huang Bo, were about to switch careers to become directors, there were some doubts.
Some people even secretly ridiculed Zhou Qing.
He implied that Zhou Qing was too proud to do such a thing.
They trained two great generals but instead of using them to make money, they spent money on letting them make movies. Isn't that abusive?
Facts have proved that Director Zhou is worthy of being Director Zhou.
Neither Wang Baoqiang nor Huang Bo seem to be cut out to be a director, but the films they directed were both huge hits.
How can we reason about this?
I can only say that Director Zhou is really awesome!
It's true that anyone can praise her. (End of this chapter)