New Age Artists

Chapter 44 Testing the bottom line
It's not something that is shouted out, but real box office results that can stand the test of time.

Especially those in the industry, breaking the long-standing perception.

The new director, from the front stage to the backstage, is a mainland team, without a single Hong Kong star.

Like a huge rock falling into the lake, creating ripples one after another.

"It's over 100 million. It's so easy to break 100 million?"

Fan Bingbing, who was as fair as jade and charming, was very surprised.

The tone was incredulous and the heart was very twisted.

No matter how much she paid to get good projects, she still hasn't made a movie that earned over 100 million yuan.

"The movie is quite funny, but the box office is too exaggerated." Wang Xuebing was also surprised.

"I wish I had a movie like this." Fan Bingbing said enviously.

"Cell Phone" brought her commercial success, but with a bitter taste.

It's not just about paying, there are also hidden dangers.

I have not been able to access the CCTV stage for a long time, and the Spring Festival Gala is almost impossible.

What's more, she and Wang Xuebing now want to be together.

This also means that some tactics cannot be used, and the number of projects that can be obtained is significantly reduced.

"We just need to perform our own roles well. There's no need to compete with others," said Wang Xuebing.

Wang Xuebing has a very good attitude. In this circle, what is considered popular? What is considered a good box office?
There's no end to this dispute.

"Just expressing my feelings." Fan Bingbing disagreed and didn't like Wang Xuebing's mentality.

But she also understands each other. She is together with Wang Xuebing because he is different from some people in the circle and is more simple and down-to-earth.

My personality is similar to hers, very open and generous.

There are also things that she longs for but gradually loses.

“Is the box office real?”

Zhang Ziyi was confused when she heard the news.

Mainland team, box office over 100 million.

Zhang Yimou is not that arrogant, and he still uses big-name stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

She is the best one among the four actresses in terms of both professional ability and performance.

It’s not easy at all, it really took a lot of hard work.

The Four Dan Actresses were selected by Southern Metropolis Daily in 02. Four actresses, Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun, Xu Jinglei and Xiao Yanzi, were given the title of "Four Little Flowers".

As for the two ice queens, their current status is lower than that of the four actresses. If the four actresses and the two ice queens are tied together, it will take one or two years for Fan Bingbing and Li Bingbing to reach the peak of their careers.

Xu Jinglei is a close friend of older men in the Beijing circle.

Behind Zhou Xun is Rong Xinda, which has not declined yet and is a powerful figure in the Beijing circle.

The story of Xiaoyanzi, a wild princess looking for her father, became a national hit.

Only Zhang Ziyi has no followers.

Zhang Yimou, who started his career with the company, was born in the northwest circle.

Zhang Yimou himself has been disgraced in public opinion and is not welcomed by either Beijing or Shanghai.

If Zhang Yimou gets this treatment, Zhang Ziyi will be even worse.

The business and works are impeccable, but the public opinion is not good.

It has been a bumpy road, and seeing someone succeed so easily, I feel very complicated and a sense of crisis.

Feng Xiaogang was puffing away and smoking a cigar in a club.

"This bastard suddenly appeared and made a movie that grossed over 100 million yuan with his first film." Feng Xiaogang felt uncomfortable.

In order to make a movie, he humbled himself and fawned over everyone.

Shen Santong didn't suffer any hardship, and he came out all of a sudden without even going through a process.

"He's talented."

Zhang Guoli exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "He made a lot of money from this play."

He and Feng Xiaogang set up a company, each holding half of the shares.

Xiao Gangpao makes movies, and he makes TV series.

"How much can it be?" Feng Xiaogang himself earns a lot, and his income is among the highest among directors.

"He has his own production company and invested his own money. This movie can make 30 to 40 million yuan." Zhang Guoli checked it out before. Shen Santong did not lie. It was just as he said to the public, using his own money to make the movie.

"grass!"

Feng Xiaogang's defense has been broken, this movie is worth eight or nine of his movies.

Bang!
Wang Zhonglei's face twisted and he threw the cup: "How can there be a box office of 100 million? It's impossible!"

"It's Han San's."

Wang Zhongjun played with an inkstone: "We have to keep our face with him, understand?"

"He is too arrogant. At the premiere, he said that we were saving the film industry in a roundabout way. Did he think I didn't understand that 'saving the country in a roundabout way' is an insult?" Wang Zhonglei held his breath.

Shen Santong seized a small flaw and forced him to bow his head, but he hasn't gotten back at that yet.

"We are Chinese filmmakers and we must unite." Wang Zhongjun is not as calm as he appears.

Once Shen Santong was established, the uniqueness of Huayi was weakened.

But it’s already happened, and we can only look forward.

The domestic market is currently growing at a rapid pace and there is money to be made, so let’s make it together.

"When 'A Chinese Odyssey' is released, let's let the Hong Kong stars go and visit the cinemas as well. Shen Santong's visit to the cinemas was very effective, we can learn from him. We must at least visit Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou." Wang Zhongjun said.

Wang Zhonglei was in a dilemma: "If we ask Hong Kong stars to run, they won't do it, right? The time they give is very little, and they all want money?"

"You have to have a long-term vision. Shen Santong has become successful. Some of his words are quite right. If we don't develop in the mainland, we will be bullied by the Hong Kong circle."

Wang Zhongjun was a little angry when he saw his brother's shy look. "Shen Santong's film was a success, and it was a purely mainland cast, proving that we can do it just as well. And his attitude shows that he obviously doesn't like the Hong Kong industry and doesn't want to cooperate with it. There's no competition between us here. You go and talk, don't be too polite."

Lesson: "Shen Santong's emergence certainly damaged some of our interests, but on the other hand, it also expanded the mainland's power, and we can also share the benefits."

Regarding Wang Baoqiang's matter, Wang Zhongjun was very dissatisfied with Wang Zhonglei's handling of the matter.

With Sha Gen and Tire, Wang Baoqiang is no longer the grassroots who was nothing before, but Wang Zhonglei's attitude is still domineering.

If you want to call Wang Baoqiang back, you should have called him back earlier. He has been away for so many days. The box office potential has reached its peak and the popularity is at its highest. Call him back now.

Being petty in doing things will cause problems on both sides.

My younger brother is narrow-minded, short-sighted, and incapable of achieving anything. He still needs to grow up.

Anle boss Jiang Zhiqiang frowned as he looked at the box office data.

"Boss Yang, this guy from the mainland is showing up, which is very disadvantageous to us."

There are many conflicts between Hong Kong and Taiwan, and there are also many conflicts within the Hong Kong circle.

But in the PUA mainland, they are united together and continue to brainwash through media influence.

Injecting the stereotype that movie box office must rely on the Hong Kong circle has a very good effect.

Without paying any price, let the mainland's first-line actors play minor supporting roles in Hong Kong films.

Moreover, entertainment is just one link, and the greater benefits lie in the industry.

Yang Shoucheng: "His movies cater to the mainland tastes, and we don't quite match them."

Hong Kong films may barely maintain a decent appearance, but they are actually very pessimistic.

After failing to make it into Hollywood, he became a stray dog ​​and his action design was taken away by someone else.

It has been a year since the mainland lifted restrictions on film production, but Hong Kong films have not shown the momentum to sweep away everything and are somewhat unable to adapt to the local environment.

"The scale is too small. Let's try the scale. If we can pry open the third level, the market will be huge."

Jiang Zhiqiang talked about a project: "If international directors and art films can really be made and developed into artistic discussions, and the scale is relaxed, the benefits will be huge. There are many people in the mainland, and the tertiary market is huge. Let's do it together."

"I'll think about it." Yang Shoucheng did not agree.

Film and television are just one part of it. Jiang Zhiqiang also didn’t say that offline is a big industry.

From one small piece to a large area, this is what Jiang Zhiqiang and the people behind him want.

Jiang Zhiqiang used to run an art cinema and made money by leading the way, but he is different.

Once it gets stained, it can't be washed off.

He can tell the difference between the big and small Wangs and doesn't want to get his shoes wet.

"This poor fellow."

Yang Shoucheng was troubled by Shen Santong, and even more troubled by Xie Tingfeng.

After the case of taking the blame for someone else, it was planned that Xie Tingfeng would step out of the limelight for at least two years, but his subordinates did not live up to the expectations.

(End of this chapter)