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Chapter 159: Hearts and Minds

Chapter 159: Hearts and Minds

"Boys Don't Cry" was finished, and at the celebration banquet, Liang Xiaolong inevitably became the object of everyone's drinking, because there were two women's so-called scoring matters, he simply didn't do anything, just fought to the end with everyone, and finally fell gorgeously. Before the pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info fell, he still thought beautifully: "I have been doing housework for more than half a month, and I have even washed their clothes, let them take care of them tonight, and we will be masters too." ”

The next day, Liang Xiaolong opened his eyes, woke up hazy, looked at the environment, and couldn't help but be happy: "Finally, I don't have to sleep in the study anymore, long live liberation." He opened his hands and hugged the two jade figures in his arms, and a sense of happiness welled up in his heart.

Rachel and Jessica woke up quietly, they leaned into her arms, and suddenly, Rachel said quietly, "What do you think?" ”

Enjoying the blessings of Qi is what every man dreams of, but it often makes men forget their responsibilities, their responsibilities to love, and their responsibilities to women. Liang Xiaolong sighed lightly, and then made a long self-examination very sincerely: "Baby, sweetheart, I'm sorry. ”

"For your sake, forgive you for being so sincere." Rachel chuckled and pulled out a key from under her pillow: "This is for you, you don't have to be embarrassed." Liang Xiaolong was a little puzzled: "I have the key to our house." Rachel smiled: "It's not our house, it's the villa next door, I bought it." Liang Xiaolong said with a bitter face: "Baby, you don't want to kick me out, do you?" ”

Jessica took over: "It's enough to have two mistresses in this house, so the villa next to it is for Sophie." Liang Xiaolong couldn't help but be stunned, Rachel smiled and pushed him: "I don't force you to make a choice, but after this incident, you have to learn to refuse and choose." Jessica agreed, "I hope it won't happen again." Rachel continued, "Get up and wash it, and give Sophie the key." Liang Xiaolong shook his head: "Another day, I'll be at home with you today." ”

A storm has finally stopped, the time has entered mid-September, and Yanhuang Movie has ushered in a major event, "Drop of the Heart" is about to be released. There is nothing new for Yanhuang Film Company to release a film, even if a big-budget film is to be released, there is nothing new about it, after all, Yanhuang Film Company is not short of funds, and it is not difficult to invest in several blockbusters. But "A Little Drop of the Heart" has a different meaning for Yanhuang Film Company, because it is the first non-Liang Xiaolong script filmed by Yanhuang Film Company, and it is currently the only one.

The source of the script is crucial to the development of the film company, and the release of "Drop of the Heart" also shows that Yanhuang Film Company is actively expanding the source of the script, rather than relying on Liang Xiaolong alone.

Therefore, Yanhuang Film Company also attaches great importance to the premiere of "Drop of the Heart", and invited several top stars as guests to build momentum for the film, striving for a good box office, and at the same time showing the industry that Yanhuang Film Company has a strong enough script review department, even if there is no Liang Xiaolong to support, it can also select good scripts from thousands of scripts, and it can also maintain the development of Yanhuang Film Company.

"Captain, looking at this posture, it should be no problem to get off to a good start." Mark greeted him with a smile, as an old friend, he would come over to help at the premiere of almost every film of Yanhuang Film Company. This also proves the close cooperative relationship between Disney and Yan Huang, in fact, this is also inevitable, before Liang Xiaolong came over, Disney's main direction was still animation, although it also produced movies, but did not release a blockbuster. In the end, it was Liang Xiaolong who brought them "Tomb Robbery Mi City", and after the three series, the box office has been rising, which has also led to the development of other films, making Disney's performance thriving.

"I also hope to have a good start, but I haven't seen the film yet, and I don't know the bottom of my heart." Liang Xiaolong is too unfamiliar with this film, and he read the script before filming started, and he doesn't know anything else. Mark smiled: "You have to have confidence in your company, there will definitely be a good start." Liang Xiaolong smiled: "Okay, then borrow your auspicious words, and the box office will be popular." ”

Shirley also walked over, said congratulations, and then said mysteriously: "These days, I looked at the company's film library and found a very interesting short film, although it is only a few minutes, but it can prove that one of your Chinese artists has achieved great success in the United States." ”

"Chinese artists, huge success? Bruce Lee's? "Bruce Leung first thought of Bruce Lee, the giant who had a great impact on the United States, and was the first filmmaker to achieve great success in Hollywood before Bruce Leung.

"Earlier than Bruce Lee, in the thirties." Shirley prompted. Liang Xiaolong couldn't help frowning, and then suddenly realized: "Mei Lanfang, the most famous Peking Opera artist in my country, created the Mei School of Peking Opera, and came to the United States to tour in the thirties, that is, during the Great Depression in the United States, and held a total of hundreds of performances, almost all of which were full, causing a strong response in the United States. ”

When Mei Lanfang came to the United States to perform, it was under strong pressure, huā exhausted all her savings, borrowed a lot of debt from friends, came to the United States with trepidation, and finally achieved unprecedented success. In the United States, in order to commemorate Mei Lanfang, the rich man named his huā garden Mei Lanfang huā garden, and planted 36 plum trees in the courtyard, because Mei Lanfang was exactly 36 years old when she came to the United States to perform. However, decades have passed, and it is difficult to find traces of Mei Lanfang in the United States, after all, Mei Lanfang has only come to the United States to hold a tour, and in the following decades, there is no Peking Opera actor who can achieve the same success as Mei Lanfang in the United States.

"When I looked through the materials, I learned that our company was responsible for shooting Mei Lanfang's movie at that time, and the short film I found now is Mei Lanfang's first sound movie." Shirley explained some of the situation with a smile, and finally said: "With the release of several films such as "Tomb Robbery Mi City", "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", and "My Regiment Leader, My Regiment", the audience has accepted Chinese culture, and many people like Chinese culture, and are even willing to discuss Chinese culture. Do you think we can bring up the old story again and make a film that describes Mei Lanfang. ”

Liang Xiaolong couldn't help but be stunned, Mei Lanfang, the first Chinese artist to achieve great success in the United States, his story is indeed very suitable for being made into a movie. In addition, Liang Xiaolong also saw the movie "Mei Lanfang" in his previous life, which is indeed a very good film, and the box office of 100 million yuan in Chinese mainland with an art film is enough to prove his attractiveness. However, Liang Xiaolong still thinks that this film is too beautiful, and this aesthetic application is just right for Peking Opera, but when applied to the characters, it will feel distorted. That's right, Mei Lanfang is a great artist, but as long as she is a person, she has shortcomings and faults, and over-perfection is imperfect. As Mr. Gu Long said: My novels are about people, not gods. It's the same with movies, it's about people, not gods, and only people can touch people's hearts.

However, Liang Xiaolong didn't think too much about it, and only asked, "How are you going to adapt his story?" Shirley smiled: "According to our idea, it is up to you to adapt." Liang Xiaolong shook his head and said: "I am recently preparing the script of the TV series version of "My Leader, My Group", and it will take a lot of time, at least next year to spare time." Moreover, I don't know much about Mei Lanfang's deeds, and I lack information, so I don't know where to start. Shirley smiled: "Time is not in a hurry, the information will also be searched by a special person, it depends on whether you are willing or not, this time it can be co-produced by our two companies, and you will use the script as a shareholder." ”

Liang Xiaolong couldn't help but smile bitterly, Shirley's proposal was indeed very exciting, and he had always been happy to promote this kind of thing that could promote cultural exchange. However, his story about Mei Lanfang is too vague after all, and if he really wants to write a script, he may not be able to write it well. After thinking about it, he said: "Shirley, if you don't have the information first, I will see if I have the ability to write Mei Lanfang's story next year, and if it is really not possible at that time, you can also find the Screenwriters Association, and they will be responsible for writing it." Shirley smiled: "That's okay, I'm still very interested in this film, and I should be able to make a profit." ”

"Captain, this time you are a little unrighteous, and the good script you said didn't come true." Rupert walked over and immediately gave Liang Xiaolong a hammer, Liang Xiaolong couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Then you have to settle accounts with Carl, I have conceived the story, but he vetoed it and suggested that you kill him." Rupert smiled, "Come on, it's not up to you to do it in the end." But fortunately, the story of "Bit by Heart" is also very exciting, and I believe it can make my career go further. Liang Xiaolong smiled: "Then let's go into the theater and see how much surprise this film can give us." ”

There are also stars such as Julia, Rachel, Jessica, Andy, etc., stepping on the red carpet, everyone is also beaming, for everyone, this year is a year of harvest.

After a series of interactive sessions, the film began to be played, and Liang Xiaolong first felt that its narrative method was a bit mediocre, or somewhat patterned, a bit like a product on the industrial assembly line of Hollywood. However, Bruce Leung will definitely not say that this film is bad because of this, because this is Hollywood, it is the place of dreams, even if it is a product on the assembly line, there will be places to shine, and these lights are enough to promote the success of the film.

watched the whole film, a trace of tears appeared in Liang Xiaolong's eyes, and a trace of tears appeared in the eyes of everyone in the theater, they were all moved, and they all had a common idea in their hearts, this is a mediocre narrative but a film that can move people to tears, a very good film, and even some girls couldn't help crying. Liang Xiaolong can't help but think of "The Shawshank Redemption" at this moment, "Drop of the Heart" has many similarities with it, both of which are a new system that challenges the traditional system. What's more interesting is that the director of the hospital in the film, which symbolizes the traditional system, is played by the warden who symbolizes authority in "The Shawshank Redemption".

In addition, I have to say that although the film is very touching, there are two bad points, first of all, the portrayal of the characters is still too perfect. If you are a human being, you will have shortcomings, and this film is still based on real people and real events, so the portrayal of real people is not deep enough, only focusing on the good side of the protagonist, and there is almost no minor fault, which makes people feel over-beautified and not profound enough. This can be compared with "Never Compromise", which is also an adaptation of real people and real events, what kind of person is Erin in it? From the perspective of human xing, Erin is a perfect goddess, but as a person, her problems are not numerous, xiong is big and has no city, and her mouth is full of foul mouth, which is sometimes unbearable, but she is such a person, a person who makes people feel alive.

Another point is that it is too sensational, which cannot be blamed on the screenwriter, it should be blamed on the director, beautifying and saddening some small events, which becomes very touching and makes the audience cry frequently. But I have to say that this sensational technique is too simple, although it can make people cry, but it also falls into clichés, otherwise the film can be raised to a higher level in terms of artistic conception. This can be compared with "My Leader, My Regiment", "My Captain, My Regiment" is also a tragic film, but there are contradictions everywhere, which gives people a sense of sadness but not sadness.

Of course, although there are flaws, I have to admit that this is a successful film, and the audience's reaction speaks for itself. In addition, Rupert's performance in the film is also very exquisite, which makes the film reveal a light comedy in sadness, which has been unanimously recognized by the filmmakers and the audience, and it can even be said that this is an actor-level performance.

And such a film was also widely recognized by the media the next day, calling it Rupert's breakthrough after "The Bride Is Not Me". Of course, there are many people on the movie review network who scold them again, but most of them are scolding Rupert for deceiving their tears, and some bold girls are still clamoring for Rupert to compensate for their tears. I believe that if Rupert Xing's orientation was normal, he would definitely be happy to compensate them, but unfortunately it backfired.

The premiere of "Drop of the Heart" was only three days, but when "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", "The Matrix" and "Jurassic Park 2" all passed the hot period, it topped the box office with $35 million. However, it can also be seen that Hollywood's box office spending power has declined this week, mainly because of the lack of shocking films. But for the audience, they are also satisfied, the madness of some time ago is unique, and it is very lucky to experience such a time in a lifetime.

Indeed, the period from June to September is indeed crazy, and it is unique in the history of Hollywood, and many film mi, especially senior film mi, are glad to experience such madness in their lives, and they will remember the crazy 97 years in their lives.

"My Leader, My Group" has been released for eleven weeks, and it has won 12 million US dollars in the United States, and the total domestic box office has exceeded the 400 million mark, as high as 4. Overseas also won $25 million this week, breaking the 600 million mark, as high as 6.The first film to break 600 million at the overseas box office has written a new record. The global box office exceeded the billion mark, reaching a high of $1.005 billion, setting a new Hollywood record.

Locally, overseas, and globally, "My Leader, My Group" is not crazy, and the production cost of this film is only 80 million US dollars, the publicity and other expenses are only 40 million US dollars, and the total investment is only 120 million US dollars. So how much profit can it bring to Yanhuang Film Company at the box office?

Both the two days and the second week of the local premiere can be drawn, and after the fourth and sixth weeks, all are 50%; The overseas box office depends on the situation of each country, but on average, it can get about 50%. In this way, the local government can get $283 million, and the overseas can get $300 million, for a total of $583 million.

This also deducts the $120 million investment, which makes a profit of $463 million. Of course, this is pre-tax.

However, the profit of the film does not only come from the box office, the box office is only one of the major sectors, such as "My Captain, My Group", although there is no original soundtrack, the development of toys, but also the release of movie CDs and paid on demand, these two aspects of profit are definitely more than the box office revenue. Of course, this is also because the United States has a well-established film industry facility, and if it is placed in China, the piracy industry is rampant, and it is impossible to make a profit in these two aspects. Domestic films have only two sources of income, box office and insertion of advertising, which is one of the reasons why domestic films are difficult to develop.

"My Captain, My Regiment" is making a lot of money, Fox and Pyra Méng are also sharpening their knives, and "Titanic" has been produced and is ready to be released at the end of the year, but until then, publicity is absolutely indispensable. Moreover, this film costs more than 200 million yuan, and it is bound to achieve a lot of profits, so sensational publicity is essential. As for the initial publicity, they naturally thought of Liang Xiaolong and Mark's bet. In Hollywood, especially in the industry, almost everyone knows Bruce Leung's ability to estimate the box office, so using Bruce Leung's bet as a publicity contract is an excellent means of publicity.

Shirley made a phone call, and Liang Xiaolong naturally wouldn't postpone it, after all, this had been agreed to last year, so of course he had to do something at this time. Of course, Liang Xiaolong is also a little si, as a traverser and the boss of a film company, how can he not be tempted by the film "Avatar"? If you can have a good relationship with Cameron now, and be more generous in the future, you may be able to win the film "Avatar". Liang Xiaolong still has a very advantage in this regard, first of all, Yanhuang Film Company has abundant funds, and investing in "Avatar" is not a problem at all. Secondly, the special effects part of "Avatar" was mainly completed by Weta Digital Studio, and now Liang Xiaolong can hold 70% of Weta Digital's shares.

Liang Xiaolong made a rough estimate that the local box office of "Avatar" was 750 million US dollars, and the production and distribution party could almost 70%, that is, about 500 million US dollars; The overseas box office is $2 billion, and if calculated at about 50%, it can also get a billion dollars, so it is $1.5 billion.

And the investment in film production and publicity is about 500 million, so this film can achieve a box office income of one billion dollars before taxes, which is really crazy.

Therefore, with this thought, Liang Xiaolong immediately put behind the unhappiness that "Titanic" would immediately refresh the record of "My Captain, My Regiment", actively participated in this plan, and actively worked hard for a large amount of income in the future. She even called Rachel and went to a farm to take a particularly crazy photo.