Chapter 538: The Wandering Earth 2 made 4 million RMB before it was released, Director Zhou dominate

Chapter 538: The Wandering Earth 2 made 4 million RMB before it was released, Director Zhou dominate

"Director Zhou."

"Director Jiao, President Wang, President Ye, please come in."

After receiving the news from Zhou Qing, Jiao Hongfen and his companions did not hesitate at all.

They arrived at Zhou Qing Films as soon as possible, and everyone's face showed anticipation.

Last time, only China Film Corporation participated in Zhou Qing's "Barbie", and the other two companies did not get on board.

However, although the domestic box office of "Barbie" is good, there is still a big gap compared with Zhou Qing's previous films.

Of course, this is only the domestic box office. Barbie’s global box office is a huge success.

But the domestic box office is not perfect, which is a small regret after all, isn’t it?
So now, several companies are a bit impatient for "The Wandering Earth 2".

Since "Changjin Lake" in 21, everyone has kept a low profile for three years.

Now is the time to dazzle the eyes of colleagues in the industry again.

"Okay, let's get started."

After a brief greeting, everyone couldn't wait to start watching the movie.

Jiao Hongfen and his companions were quickly attracted by the story being told on the big screen.

Unlike the previous "The Wandering Earth", this "The Wandering Earth 2" is a prequel.

The most important thing is to introduce and explain the background of the story of "The Wandering Earth" clearly.

At the beginning of "The Wandering Earth", the whole world has entered the underground city, and the Wandering Earth plan had already started.

But no one knows how this plan was passed and how it was implemented, and we can only imagine it.

"The Wandering Earth 2" explains all of this clearly.

It turns out that the Wandering Earth Project was not originally called the Wandering Earth Project, but was called the Moving Mountains Project.

The Mountain Moving Plan has faced huge controversy since its inception, with many extreme opponents even carrying out armed sabotage.

It was only because the Chinese representatives overcame enormous pressure and overcame all objections that the plan was successfully promoted and implemented.

The story of Liu Peiqiang, an important character in "The Wandering Earth", has also been completed, making this character more arc-filled.

Original characters like Tu Hengyu and Zhou Zhezhi are also very charming.

Although there are three parallel lines, thanks to the solid script and editing, the story is not messy and the rhythm is well maintained.

Even though the visual effects are slightly inferior to the first part, it is more meaningful and profound.

Wow!
After the movie was over, Jiao Hongfen and others gave Zhou Qing a round of applause.

Director Zhou is as reliable as ever.

"The Wandering Earth 2", like "The Wandering Earth", is an excellent science fiction movie.

"Director Zhou has made another good movie."

"Science fiction movies should be directed by Director Zhou."

Several people gave high recognition and praise to "The Wandering Earth 2".

"I've shot a lot of science fiction films, so I have some experience with it."

Zhou Qing smiled and acted modestly.

Jiao Hongfen and the others naturally continued to praise Zhou Qing.

The atmosphere on the scene can be said to be extremely harmonious.

"Director Zhou, this is my plan for distribution."

After some business exaggeration, everyone started talking about business.

Now that the movie has been completed and it’s only a few months away from release, publicity and promotion must be put on the agenda.

The promotion and marketing of "The Wandering Earth 2" still follows the old rules and will be done by Fiber Optic and China Film.

They are all professionals in this field, so there is no need to say much about their professional abilities.

Zhou Qing simply understood the situation and had no intention of interfering, so he just left it to the two companies.

The few of them discussed some other related matters before leaving Zhou Qing Pictures.

And quickly started to get busy.

Although there are still two months before the release, there is no rush for concentrated promotion, but preheating has already begun.

Several companies also attached great importance to "The Wandering Earth 2" and started to make efforts immediately.

News related to "The Wandering Earth 2" soon appeared on the Internet, and the popularity of the film began to rise.

"Zhou, we meet again."

"Mr. Wilson, please come in."

Zhou Qing was also busy with the copyright transaction of "The Wandering Earth 2".

Today, Zhou Qing's reputation around the world has reached its peak, and the copyright transaction has gone extremely smoothly.

Many international film producers have made very positive offers for "The Wandering Earth 2".

The global sales of "Barbie" may not have made Zhou Qing a legend, but it was close.

The two words "Zhou Qing" have gained global appeal.

Under such circumstances, the copyright transaction of "The Wandering Earth 2" went extremely smoothly.

It's as smooth as if it were lubricated.

In just half a month, all the overseas copyrights of "The Wandering Earth 2" were sold out.

So how much did it sell exactly?

It can be said that this has set a new record for Zhou Qing’s overseas copyright transactions in all these years.

It reached a total of 1.5 million US dollars.

sky-high price.

It's truly a sky-high copyright fee.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is the highest overseas transaction copyright fee in the history of Chinese film industry.

Because there has never been a movie that can sell to this extent.

Even apart from the movies made by Zhou Qing himself, the sales of other movies are not even half or one-third of this number.

If this gets out, it will definitely cause a sensation.

However, Zhou Qing stopped disclosing the overseas copyright fees of his films a long time ago.

There is no other reason, he is just afraid of irritating people in the circle and causing jealousy.

Anyway, he is now the number one director in Chinese entertainment, his status is unmatched and he has reached the pinnacle.

It has long passed the point where it is necessary to hype up copyright fees.

"Not bad, the movie paid for itself directly."

Zhou Qing was extremely satisfied with the copyright fee.

You should know that the current exchange rate between RMB and US dollars is about 7.2, and 1.5 million US dollars is equivalent to 10.8 billion RMB.

You should know that the cost of the movie "The Wandering Earth 2" is only 6 million yuan.

This means that "The Wandering Earth 2" has not only recovered its investment, but also made a direct profit of 4 million yuan.

All I can say is that it is too easy for such a world-class director to make money.

"Junjun, call me daddy."

After finishing all this, Zhou Qing relaxed for a while.

There was basically nothing important until the intensive promotion began in January.

So Zhou Qing began to spend time with his wife and children.

If it's not something urgent, I rarely even go back to the company.

"Daddy~Daddy!"

The little guy finally got it, and under Zhou Qing's earnest gaze, he made a not-so-clear sound.

"Hey! You silly boy, you finally know how to call me old man."

Zhou Qing slapped his thigh and smiled from ear to ear.

It's not easy, it's really not easy. Has my slow-witted and stupid son finally learned to call me "I"?

"You are stupid, Junjun is not stupid at all."

Liu Yifei smiled and nodded Zhou Qing's head.

The little guy only calls dad now, isn’t it because you, as a father, are too busy?

The mother is with the little one all day long, so of course the little one calls mother first.

"A son takes after his mother. It's up to you to decide the upper limit of our son's IQ, Xixi."

Zhou Qing smiled and picked up the little guy, then stretched out his hands to tease him.

"Then our child must be smart."

Liu Yifei nodded seriously in response.

Zhou Qing was actually willing to believe this.

But he looked at the little guy in his arms and thought, it’s over. Why did he feel more and more stupid the more he looked at him?
"Zhou Qing Pictures has launched a new film again, and "Life Events 2" has been approved for filing."

"The classic drama film "Life Events" has launched a sequel, and director Lu Yang's return to direct has aroused great expectations."

"'Life Events 2' is in low-key preparation, and Zhu Yawen is in a buzz cut situation again."

At the end of December, Lu Yang, who had always been a bit lazy, finally started working.

"Life Events 2" is also a movie focusing on the funeral industry, just like its predecessor.

Therefore, it is impossible to go during the Lunar New Year holiday. The most suitable time is next year’s summer holiday.

As long as Lu Yang can finish the film before then, it will be fine.

This guy wasn't in a hurry.

But even if you are not in a hurry, it is time to start officially moving forward, otherwise it will be too late.

People in the industry generally attach great importance to and look forward to this movie.

You have to know that the first part of this movie was a huge hit with a box office of over 20 billion.

This sequel is still directed by Lu Yang and written by Zhou Qing. Even the actors have not changed, and it is still the original cast. How could the box office be bad?

I'm afraid it will require a minimum box office of 20 billion?
I guess he didn't run away.

Especially the fans of "Life Events" are looking forward to it.

In short, like other films released by Zhou Qing Pictures, "Life Events 2" has just attracted attention from all parties in the industry as soon as the project was launched.

However, Zhou Qing couldn't take care of Lu Yang because he also had to get busy.

It's already the end of December, and it's time to start the intensive promotion of "The Wandering Earth 12".

"Director Zhou."

"Director Zhou!"

When Liu Dehua and Li Xuejian received the news, they immediately reunited with Zhou Qing.

There is also the female lead Liu Yifei, as well as important supporting roles such as Sha Yi and Ning Li.

However, Wu Jing, one of the three main characters, was absent.

There was no other reason. Wu Jing was still busy with the preparations for "Wolf Warrior 3" and had no time to spare.

Fortunately, even so, the roadshow lineup of "The Wandering Earth 2" is strong enough and basically has no impact.

Zhou Qing led a group of main creators and started a full-scale roadshow across the country, starting from Beijing.

"Director Zhou, among Liu Dehua, Wu Jing, and Li Xuejian, who do you think performed the best?"

"All three of them are excellent actors, and they gave wonderful performances in the film. There is no one best, and they all performed very well."

The atmosphere at the roadshow was so great.

Top celebrity Zhou Qing and a number of big-name actors were interviewed and interacted on the spot.

The atmosphere quickly became heated.

"Director Zhou, this is your second collaboration with Liu Yifei after Your Name. How do you feel about it?"

After the reporter asked this question, Zhou Qing hadn't spoken yet. Liu Yifei, who was obsessed with interviews, looked at Zhou Qing with a warning look.

"Think about it before you speak."

There was a burst of laughter at the scene.

"I am very happy and excited. Ms. Liu Yifei is the most beautiful and outstanding actress in the world. It is my honor to work with such an actress."

Zhou Qing deliberately took a lot of photos of Liu Yifei.

"Is Yifei satisfied with Director Zhou's answer?"

The host was also good at livening up the atmosphere and immediately put the microphone in front of Liu Yifei.

"It's okay."

Liu Yifei spoke very authentically.

There was another burst of laughter at the scene.

"What do you think is the most memorable thing about the filming?"

"The most unforgettable thing is... after I finished filming the movie, I felt like I didn't need to take a bath for half a year, because I was soaking in water every day, and I took half a year's worth of baths in one go."

Liu Dehua is also very good at livening up the atmosphere. With him and Liu Yifei around, the atmosphere will definitely not be dull.

In addition, the host was also very good at livening up the atmosphere and livening up the scene, so the overall roadshow effect was amazing.

Especially the subsequent movie-watching session, which aroused everyone's enthusiasm by 120%.

Because the movie is really good!
"Wonderful! So wonderful!"

“It feels better than the first one!”

"Director Zhou did not disappoint us!"

Everyone gave very positive and enthusiastic feedback.

Not only this roadshow, but every subsequent roadshow received a strong response.

By the time the premiere was held at the end of January, the popularity of "The Wandering Earth 1" had actually been very high.

In fact, at this time, several blockbuster films in the Spring Festival period are all in full swing, using all their tricks to hype themselves up.

The pattern of six major films competing for the Spring Festival period has already taken shape.

They are "The Wandering Earth 2", "Nezha: The Devil Child Conquers the Dragon King", "Detective Chinatown 1900", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Greatest", "Operation Jiaolong", and "Fengshen I: The Storm of Chaoge".

That’s right, although “Operation Red Sea” was intercepted by Zhou Qing, Lin Chaoxian’s “Operation Jiaolong” was also released as scheduled.

After all, "Operation Mekong" was a success, so Bona continued to cooperate with Lin Chaoxian.

However, Wu Ershan’s "Fengshen" became the first part from the second part in the original time and space.

Zhou Qing was not surprised by this.

Because of his own interference, Wu Ershan started filming the "Fengshen" series of movies a lot later.

The combination of these factors has formed the current structure of the Spring Festival period.

Among the most popular movies in the industry, the one that ranks first is undoubtedly Zhou Qing's "The Wandering Earth 2".

The film is the most popular among the top six films during the Spring Festival, and its various early data are also the highest, far ahead of other films.

The well-deserved leader among the top six.

So what's in second place?
It was Chen Sicheng's "Detective Chinatown 1900".

Even if it is a reboot of a series, this classic IP will still burst out with an incredibly powerful appeal.

Data in all aspects is currently ranked second.

What about the third one?
"Nezha: The Devil Child Comes into the World"!
This animated movie has accumulated a lot of fans at the time, and many people are eagerly waiting for it.

Good guy.

I don’t know how many people in the circle were so shocked and exclaimed “Wow!”

There are a total of six blockbusters during the Spring Festival, and the three with the best early data are all released by Zhou Qing Pictures?

Director Zhou really dominated the Spring Festival period. (End of this chapter)