Since its release on September 21, "Crazy Stone" has sparked a continuous movie-watching frenzy across the country. The major movie theaters are basically overcrowded. A ticket is hard to find has been used countless times by major newspapers and media, but it is difficult to describe the madness brought by this movie.

"Crazy Stone" won 4.37 million box office on the first day of release, setting a new domestic first-day box office record!

Then, on the next day, September 22, the single-day box office of the movie dropped to only 4.12 million. On September 23, the single-day box office of the movie rebounded slightly, reaching 4.18 million.

In the next few days, with the successive paintings of films such as "Life and Death Choice", the single-day box office of "Crazy Stone" was constantly refreshed. It surged to 5.3 million on September 24; 5.32 million on September 25; 5.36 million on September 26; 5.6 million on September 27; 5.8 million on September 28.

In the first week of its release, the box office of "Crazy Stone" reached a total of 40.05 million!

The first person to get accurate data was Li Yisheng. At this time, he was habitually standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, looking at the Huangpu River under his feet. Li Yisheng's face was calm, but deep down he had already set off a monstrous wave. The box office broke 40 million in the first week? What is this concept? Is that kid really going against the sky?

Luo Kai sweated in front of his forehead, and he stood in place in fear, for fear that Li Yisheng would vent his anger on himself.

After waiting for a long time, Luo Kai finally heard the other party speak.

Li Yisheng asked calmly, "What has Mu Yu been doing lately?" ”

Luo Kai took a breath quietly and said cautiously: "After returning from Qingyun, he invited representatives of Kyoto Film Studio, Golden Harvest Film Studio, and Anle Film to have a simple meeting. At his instigation, the three production companies re-signed distribution contracts with the distribution companies, and each invested a large amount of money to promote the film. At present, the film promotion work is in full swing......"

"Oh?" Li Yisheng smiled slightly and said, "It seems that he has already started to do it." He has 3 cinema lines in his hands, and his strength is not bad. And he is very resourceful. If he is an ordinary person, I am afraid that he is not worthy of being his opponent. But he was facing Chen Yuan. Chen Yuan's kid made several shots, but they were all extraordinary. These two tigers are fighting, I don't know who will kill in the end? ”

As the vice president of China Shipping United Cinema Line. Mu Yu also got the box office data of "Crazy Stone" at the same time. The dazzling figure of 40.05 million fell into his eyes, causing his calm heart to beat twice.

Mu Yu pinched the statistics in his hand, and couldn't help but recall the scene when he met Chen Yuan in his mind. The other party's calmness and calmness, the kind of clouds and light winds. Thinking about it at this time, it brings him a lot of pressure.

There was silence for a long time. He suddenly said to the assistant next to him: "Pass this data to Tang Xing, Xu Qiang and Chu Jian!" ”

The assistant faithfully carried out Mu Yu's order, and in less than ten minutes, Tang Xing and the others received the news one after another. The first-week box office performance of "Crazy Stone" made everyone red-eyed, and they quickly informed the rest of the crew of the news.

When Feng Xiao first got this data, he was stunned. 40.05 million? He looked at it several times before he was sure he was right. The movie "See You or Leave" directed by him has a total box office of only 43 million, and it is also the annual box office champion last year. I didn't expect this small production with an investment of only 3 million to achieve such terrifying box office results in a week after its release!

Feng Xiaogang stood in place and didn't move for a long time. There was such a question circling in his mind - two little directors. A group of young actors, with an investment of no more than 3 million, tossed for a few months, and came up with a movie, as soon as it was released, it was like a tsunami, earth-shattering, and instantly flooded the entire entertainment industry. How did they do it? Is "Crazy Stone" really going crazy?

"Hey, I said what's wrong with you?" Zhang Yimou, who was a guest at Feng Xiaogang's house, saw that the other party was acting abnormally. Hurriedly asked.

Feng Xiaogang didn't say anything, and directly handed the data in his hand to the other party.

Zhang Yi took it and took a look, and there was only a simple line of words on it: "Crazy Stone" had a total box office of 40.05 million in the first week.

What? After seeing the handwriting on it clearly, Zhang Yi trembled. The black and white words instantly made his eyes red. 40.05 million? Lao Mouzi has been making movies for so many years. There is no one who can be so good B!

"Do you understand?" Feng Xiaogang smiled bitterly and said, "Times have changed, and it will not work for us to use the old vision and methods of the past." ”

After Zhang Yi came back to his senses, he shook his head. "At the end of the day, it's the film that's all about it," he said. What kind of publicity and marketing you just talked about can only be used as an aid to the movie. If you put the cart before the horse, you will never succeed. ”

"What do you say about the two movies "Nightclub" and "Crazy Stone"?" Feng Xiaogang asked, "If there is no publicity, no marketing, will they achieve such crazy box office results?" ”

Zhang Yi sighed and said: "It's still the same sentence just now, the movie is the fundamental, and you must not put the cart before the horse!" ”

"You have also seen the finished film of "A Sigh", do you think after the movie is released, what are the chances of winning in the face of this "Crazy Stone"?" Feng Xiaogang's tone of voice had already exposed his lack of confidence.

Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Do you want to listen to the truth, or is it a lie?" ”

Feng Xiaogang frowned and said, "Naturally, it's true!" ”

"The truth is, there's no one chance of winning. The audience of your movie is small, and if you encounter a hot movie like "Crazy Stone", it is a big question whether it can be released for a month! Zhang Yi said unceremoniously.

After Feng Xiaogang heard this, he sighed inexplicably and said, "I think so too." But now the production company has decided to invest another 10 million to expand the scale of film promotion. I'm afraid that this movie won't even be able to get back the investment by then! ”

Zhang Yi said with a smile: "Your movie has a small audience, and the box office of the movie can't be counted on." But you can also sell the copyrights! Once the film wins awards at major foreign film festivals, it is easy to sell the rights to distribute overseas, and the cost can be paid for quickly. ”

"I hope so," Feng Xiaogang changed the topic and said again, "By the way, how is your new movie?" From the preparation to the start of filming, and then to the finale, you have never stopped. In the past six months, except for this Chen Yuan who suddenly appeared in the circle. But you're an old strategist. Online casting? Tsk, you're making a fool of the whole country! ”

"You can't talk nonsense about this, and the media is still holding on to it! Don't make a mess. Zhang Yi said, "Anyway." I'm luckier than you. When "Happy Times" was released, it didn't have such a strong opponent as "Crazy Stone......"

The terrifying first-week box office results of "Crazy Stone" made Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yi feel pressured. Also feeling pressure is Li An, who is preparing for the premiere of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in Taipei.

After Li An got the news, his heart became very uncalm. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is about to be released. In the face of such a strong opponent, will it be able to squeeze a place in the mainland film market? Although the producer has clearly told him that a new round of publicity offensive is in full swing, Li An is still not confident.

Speaking of the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", no one knows better than Li An himself.

This is a film he made specifically for Westerners. There are two pairs of protagonists and two threads in the movie. The two protagonists of Li Mubai and Yu Xiulian are prepared for Western intellectuals, and platonic love, Shakespearean dialogues, and lofty humanistic realms are all just right; The protagonists of Luo Xiaohu and Jade Jiaolong, the western cowboy characters who dare to love, hate, fight and kill, are intended for ordinary American audiences; The story of Li Mubai killing the blue-eyed fox to avenge his master alludes to the main line of "The Count of Monte Cristo", and the clue of stealing the Qingying Sword is very similar to an American popular drama.

Li An has been preparing for so long, just to capture the European and American markets in one fell swoop. But he didn't want to fall too badly at home.

Li An, who was originally very confident in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", began to lose confidence because of the terrifying first-week box office results of "Crazy Stone".

A few hours later. With the release of major newspapers and media, the news that the box office of "Crazy Stone" exceeded 40 million in the first week spread to the north and south of the country, and spread all over the streets and alleys. Even people who don't usually pay much attention to movies have developed a strong interest in this movie. Many people have the idea of going to the cinema to watch a movie.

Fan Bing, who was preparing to build a star school in Kyoto, saw the news in the newspaper, her chest rose and fell violently, and her heart became very uneasy. Judging from the box office results of the first week of the movie, "Crazy Stone" is stronger and more rebellious than "Nightclub". In Fan Bing's view, this is destined to be another film that breaks the box office record!

She now felt a little regretful that maybe she should have chosen to stay there in the first place. She believes in her own means. will definitely be able to quickly gain a firm foothold in the company, and then surpass Li Bing and become the first sister of the company. Until then, with the help of the power of the company. She can definitely become famous in one fell swoop and go international ......

But now, she has returned to Kyoto and is preparing to build a star school!

Just when Fan Bing secretly regretted it, a handsome young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes walked in.

Fan Bing heard movement. Pack up your mood now. She smiled and said to the visitor: "Big Black Bull, have things been done?" ”

"It's all done," said the young man, "Principal Fan, can you call me by my name?" Li Chen is very smooth, why do you want to call me a big black cow? It's too ugly......"

"Who made you look black?" Fan Bing glanced at Li Chen.

Li Chen was speechless.

After the box office results of "Crazy Stone" came out in the first week, all the data of major theaters were transmitted to Qingyun Entertainment.

40.05 million box office, representing 2.67 million moviegoers.

Ye Yun, who was sitting in the company, led nearly 100 people to bury their heads in sorting out the data, and everyone did not dare to relax in the slightest. Because this data will be used tonight, it must be sorted out by 10 o'clock tonight.

Ye Yun and others were busy in the company, but Chen Yuan and others had already come to the Dongshan Satellite TV Building, located in the largest studio on the 12th floor.

Lights, cameras, switchers, CCUs, VCRs, subtitling/packaging systems, intercom systems, audio systems and more are all in place. More than 60 experienced behind-the-scenes workers are also in place. Below the stage were 120 invited audience members, all of whom were students from nearby universities.

The station's attention to this variety show has reached an unprecedented level, and all equipment is prioritized to be supplied to the program team.

Chen Yuan and the others first went to the changing room to change their clothes, and then came to the studio and waited for the arrangement.

Chen Xuyang, as the chief director of the program, controls the overall situation. He sent the on-site director over to teach everyone some common sense things and precautions when recording the show.

At ten o'clock in the morning, everything was ready. The show starts recording!

Chen Xuyang gave an order, and the program team took action one after another. Lights, video recorders, cameras, recording crews, these behind-the-scenes workers are skilled, and the director gives orders. Everyone can complete the task as fast as possible.

Liu Wenrong and Yan Bing walked from behind the stage to the front of the stage, the gaffer skillfully controlled the lights, and the camera pointed the camera at them. Liu Wenrong's expression was relaxed and her demeanor was calm. Yan Bing, who was standing with her, looked a little nervous.

"Yan Bing. Relax, this is just a rehearsal, not a live stream. There's no need to be so nervous. This is the voice of chief director Chen Xuyang. His voice passed through the headset and directly reached Yan Bing's ears. No one else can hear it.

Yan Bing took a breath secretly, and he forced himself. Let yourself relax. It worked, but not much.

Chen Xuyang didn't say anything more, and the show continued to be recorded.

The two hosts first introduced themselves, and then began to briefly describe the program arrangement.

The first part is the "three-minute debut". Each of the eight contestants has three minutes to perform, and the audience votes collectively, and the two contestants with the fewest votes will be eliminated directly. The remaining six players will qualify for the next round.

With a beautiful melody, Huang Bo made his debut. Seeing his figure, the audience immediately burst into warm applause. Someone shouted Huang Bo's name. But more people shouted "Zhu Liao" (the role played by Huang Bo in "Nightclub") and "Black Skin" (the role played by Huang Bo in "Crazy Stone").

Huang Bo didn't expect so many people to know him, and he was very excited in his heart. Greet the audience generously.

About 6 seconds or so. The prelude to "Father" sounded, and the atmosphere of the entire studio suddenly changed.

Huang Bo entered the state, and he opened his mouth to sing: "I always ask for you, but I never say thank you." It wasn't until I grew up that I understood that it was not easy for you. Every time I leave, I always pretend to be relaxed. He smiled and said go back, turning around and wetting his eyes with tears. I want to be the same as before, holding your warm palm. But you're not by my side, and you're sent to your health by the breeze. Time slows down......"

From whispering softly to singing loudly. Huang Bo has a good grasp of the whole song. When the chorus part was sung, the audience was infected. Everyone stood up excitedly, and their bodies swayed with it.

This "Father" was deliberately suppressed by Xinghai Records in the middle and late stages, and the popularity was not very high. At least more than eighty percent of the people in the studio have never heard the song. When everyone heard this classic for the first time, they were very emotional.

The lyrics of the song "Father" are very moving. Many male viewers were deeply moved, and some even burst into tears.

The song "Father" can bring such a strong shock to the audience. As the chief director, Chen Xuyang saw this scene, a fine light flashed in his eyes, and a thought suddenly came out - he felt that this show would definitely be popular!

This song "Father" was edited, a small section was removed, and the time was shortened to just 3 minutes.

Huang Bo sang to the end. A pair of fists swung vigorously! He was a little emotional, the song that Chen Yuan gave him could have given him a chance to become famous, but in the end, because he mistakenly believed in the bandits, he wasted this opportunity. Huang Bo chose to sing this song "Father", which did not mean to declare war on Xinghai Records.

The host Liu Wenrong walked on stage and introduced Huang Bo to the audience. At the same time, the audience pressed the green button in their hands one after another to vote for Huang Bo. Of the 120 live audiences, Huang Bo got 118 votes! With such excellent results, Huang Bo will enter the second round without surprise.

The second to appear is Li Bing. As soon as Li Bing took the stage, he immediately won warm applause from the male audience, and some enthusiastic audiences even called out Li Bing's name. Li Bing greeted the audience with a smile, and the audience responded positively. The atmosphere was very lively.

A slightly sentimental piece of music sounds.

Li Bing returned to the center of the stage, gradually immersed in the sad melody of the music.

She opened her mouth and sang: "The rain has stopped, what is the gray sky, I still remember you said that we want to be happy, the footsteps in the middle of the night are always harsh, I am afraid of loneliness and let the carnival city accompany me to turn off the lights, but even if there are many people around me who feel like I am still alone, whenever I laugh but cry fiercely, give me a reason to forget you who love me so much." Give me a reason to give up the decision I made at that time, the more I want to withdraw some love, the clearer it becomes, and the most painful distance is that you are not with me but in my heart......"

Li Bing's song "Give Me a Reason to Forget" has never been sung on a formal occasion. When the sentimental music is paired with the lyrics with a strong sense of graphics, it suddenly ferments into a classic.

The 120 audience members and more than 60 behind-the-scenes personnel were all deeply moved!

Liu Wenrong and Yan Bing couldn't help themselves excitedly. Chen Xuyang clenched his fists and shouted silently.

A song "Father" and a song "Give Me a Reason to Forget" all brought a strong shock to the audience, and Huang Bo and Li Bing also got high scores of 118 and 116 respectively. When the host announced that the third contestant would take the stage, the audience guessed one after another, wondering what kind of work the third contestant would bring? (To be continued.) )