Chapter 317: Fiercely competitive Chinese New Year stalls
"This year's Lunar New Year should be the most competitive and large-scale schedule since the commercialization of the mainland film market, with blockbusters, either 3D special effects blockbusters or a strong star lineup. For us, the most threatening is the masterpiece "The Legend of Heavenly Sword" by the great director Wang Baogang who has sharpened his sword for three years, which has been scheduled to be released on December 1, and the theme is the same as "Painted Skin", which is magic. Of course, that is the translated statement, and the original name of Huaxia should be called Xianxia. ”
Magic City Red Star Media Company, after returning from the Rey brothers, Han Minzhong personally explained the New Year file at the end of the year with Zhao Xingchi. After all, the release of "Painted Skin" this time is the first major production since the establishment of Red Star Media, and it is the first work that has taken countless efforts, which is really not to be missed.
"December 1st? It's a great danger indeed. What about the other films? Zhao Xingchi nodded, his mood was a little heavy, and he asked slowly after a while.
Wang Baogang, an internationally renowned director, has been sharpening his sword for three years, and finally completed "The Legend of Heavenly Sword", which is scheduled to be released on December 1. For any film company that has a film participating in the year-end New Year, this is heavy news.
Although it is normal for big directors to make bad movies, Stephen Zhao watched bad movies made by many international directors in his previous life, and he had to wash his eyes the next day; However, before the movie was released, no one dared to despise it, so they could only pay attention to it. Without it, fame!
Just like the ultimate weapon, the nuclear bomb, the most threatening time is on the launcher, not after launch.
At a normal level, "The Legend of Heavenly Sword", a "magical" movie adapted from the novel of the same name by "The Lord of Shushan", is indeed a great threat to "Painted Skin".
In the case of the same magic movie and 3D special effects masterpiece, "The Legend of Sword and Heaven" has three advantages.
The first advantage is the director, although Chen Xin, the director of "Painted Skin", is a famous director in Xiangjiang. But whether it is in the circle or outside the circle, whether it is at home or abroad, it is far inferior to Wang Baosteel, and the two are not at the same level at all. If Chen Xin has a bachelor's degree, then Wang Baogang has a doctorate.
The second advantage is the script, "The Legend of Heavenly Sword" is adapted from the novel of the same name by the owner of Shushan Mansion. It has a huge influence in China and even in the whole of Asia. usually looks inconspicuous, and the influence of Stephen Zhao's screenplay "Painted Skin" is much weaker, but in fact, "Painted Skin" has to be completely exploded, because "Painted Skin" lacks the precipitation of time and has a shallow foundation.
The third advantage is the cast, the two men and two women in "Painted Skin" are Chen Riming, Zeng Wenwu, Tang Xinya, An Xuan'er, each of them is a very popular actor, Chen Riming is the first brother of the Rey brothers, and An Xuan'er is the object of the Rey brothers. Zeng Wenwu is a famous action superstar in Xiangjiang, and Tang Xinya is a double queen who has skyrocketed in popularity because of "Huang Rong"; However, when the four of them are added together, they still can't compare to the cast of "The Legend of Heavenly Sword", because the male protagonist of this film is the "God of Acting" Lin Yun-fat, and the heroine is Zhao Ziyi, a popular actress in the mainland.
Three advantages crush "Painted Skin" to death.
However, the release date of "The Legend of Sword and Heaven" is December 1st, which is only 16 days away from the release date of "Painted Skin" on November 14th!
Sixteen days. A movie is just halfway through its release time!
What does it mean to think about it like this? You can understand it even if you think about it with your toes. This means that if there is no accident, "The Legend of Sword and Heaven" will stop "Painted Skin" and hack it to death!
In the past, Stephen Zhao had to scold his mother.
But now, Stephen Zhao not only didn't scold his mother, but he didn't even have any anger at all, on the contrary. He is now in high spirits, and this is the difficulty worth challenging!
has gone all the way to the present, except for a small pounce in the film market, he has never failed, so that he has no passion at all. Right now. Fighting in the film market again, thinking about it makes him feel a little excited.
"I won't mention the other small productions, I'll talk about the big ones."
Han Minzhong took a sip of coffee and continued to explain to him: "There are two films released in November, one is the Xiangjiang police film "Undercover" released on November 15, and the main investor is Huaxia Star Film Company; One is the mainland horror film "Murder in the Locked Room" released on November 29. Released in December, the main ones are ......"
Stephen Zhao interrupted: "Wait, mainland horror films? Is there anyone else making horror movies in the mainland? ”
Han Minzhong gave him a strange look and asked, "Is it unusual for a company in the mainland to make horror movies?" This horror film is still invested by the film giant Huayi Media. ”
"Ahem...... It's just a little weird. Stephen Zhao suddenly thought that if there is demand, there will be a market, and if there is a market, there will be capital entering, which is indeed nothing unusual, it is just his own fuss. After laughing a few times, he turned to ask about Huaxia Star Film Company: "I heard that they sent someone to contact our company?" ”
Han Minzhong nodded and replied: "That's right, in fact, it's just to see if there is any possibility of cooperation, but at that time, our company's investment plan was already full, so it was not negotiated." ”
Stephen Zhao thought for a moment and said with a smile: "There are still big restrictions on mainland filmmaking, and we can't do whatever we want, so if we want to enter the Southeast Asian film market in the future and shoot some restricted films, we may be able to cooperate with them." In addition, on the ATV side, Huaxia Star is the head snake. ”
Han Minzhong looked at him deeply, he didn't expect that his boss was so ambitious.
"What movies will be released in December?" Stephen Zhao smiled, didn't talk about any more topics, and signaled that he could continue.
"On December 3rd, the Xiangjiang police film "Hero" was released, on December 4th, it was the mainland drama "Snowy Night", on December 15th, it was the mainland love film "My Ex-Boyfriend", on December 20th, it was the mainland cartoon "Little Swallow Adventure", and at the end of December, three movies were released, the mainland life film "Good Morning, Magic City", the love film "I Love You", and the imported sci-fi blockbuster "King Kong". Released on January 1 is a film "My Tablemate" from Mazu Island...... On the day of the Spring Festival, the mainland historical film "Loyal Martyrs" and the American imperialist 3D sci-fi blockbuster "Interstellar Legend 3" were released......"
Han Minzhong briefly described the films that will be released at the end of the year, and commented on several of them: "There is no doubt that the highest-grossing films should be "Star Legend 3", "The Legend of Sword and Heaven", "King Kong", "My Tablemate", "I Love You", and then our "Painted Skin". "Star Legend 3" and "King Kong" are both mainstream sci-fi blockbusters of American imperialism, as long as the level is still there, they are all wonderful popcorn movies. It is not a problem to sweep the world, and it is estimated that the box office is above 300 million. Especially in the series of movies "Star Legend 3", the domestic box office of the first part is more than 500 million, and the second part is more than 600 million, and it is estimated that this one may reach 700 million! ”
"700 million? More than 100 million dollars, damn it. What is the difference between this and the self-reserved land of the US imperialists! Stephen Zhao couldn't help but burst into foul language when he heard this.
Han Minzhong said with a wry smile: "On the theme of science fiction films, the United States is naturally the leader because of the world's first technology, unique culture, and no historical baggage. ”
Zhao Xingchi shook his head helplessly: "Forget it, don't talk about this, it's just angry, let's talk about other movies." ”
"The movie "My Tablemate" is the theme of a youth campus, focusing on hazy and youthful love. In terms of casting, the actor ......" Han Min-jung continued tirelessly.
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At the same time, although there are still more than five months to enter November, there has been a heated discussion about the New Year stalls at the end of the year.
There are many reasons, but there is only one core reason, and that is the explosion of national pride!
With the rapid improvement of people's living standards and the rapid development of the economy, China, an independent economy, is expected to surpass the United States imperialism this year. to become the world's largest economy; At the same time, the film market, which is becoming more and more commercialized, is also rising. It has become the world's second largest box office market, and is expected to surpass the United States in two years to become the world's largest market.
Such an unprecedented grand occasion naturally makes every Chinese person feel proud and proud, and for the annual lively and noisy New Year's stalls, the attention of Chinese people is naturally more, faster and true.
A report from Crooked Entertainment took the lead in igniting people's attention to the year-end Chinese New Year.
"Nearly 60 films have been released intensively. Who is the cannon and who is the ash in the Chinese New Year stall?
The reporter learned from the cinema that from November 14 to the Lunar New Year, the intensive film schedule will crowd the theater, and in more than two months, as many as 60 films will be released. New films are released almost every other day. Among so many films, there is Stephen Zhao's comeback 3D magic blockbuster "Painted Skin", "The Legend of Heavenly Sword" by the great director Wang Baogang who has sharpened his sword for three years, and the 3D sci-fi blockbusters "King Kong" and "Interstellar Legend 3" by American imperialism......
Two magical PKs, "Painted Skin" and "The Legend of Heavenly Sword".
"Painted Skin" is written by the great writer Stephen Zhao and directed by Chen Xin of Xiangjiang Films, but such a combination is destined to be one of the most eye-catching films in this year's Chinese New Year. In fact, in addition to the excellent bloodline, I heard in the publicity that there was a huge surprise this time......
"The Legend of Heavenly Sword" is a masterpiece carefully prepared by the great director Wang Baogang for three years, adapted from the novel of the same name by the famous novel writer Shushan Lou Lord. The film also gathered Lin Yun-fat and Zhao Ziyi, two super popular actors, actresses and actresses......"
I have to say that the matter of so-and-so PK is the most popular thing for the public.
In addition to the hot topics such as the gathering of blockbusters for the Chinese New Year, the production of dumplings under 3D special effects blockbusters, and the counting of stars when watching movies, the focus is on the two local magic movies "Painted Skin" and "The Legend of Sword and Heaven".
Of course, after a little analysis, their opinion is the same as that of Stephen Zhao, "The Legend of Sword and Heaven" is far more successful than "Painted Skin" on the surface.
"The painted skin was released on November 14th, but the Heavenly Sword and Wizard was released on December 1st, no matter how you look at it, it looks like you want to stop the rhythm of the painted skin, is it deliberately aimed at hitting the star in the face?"
"It's a tragedy, Heavenly Sword and Wizard is actually stuck in the middle of the painted skin release schedule, this is to play the Death Star Lord and not pay for his life."
"It seems that Xing Ye is really unlucky, this should be the second time Xing Ye has fought in the film market, right?"
"Hahaha...... Stephen Zhao, haven't you always been arrogant? I see what you are going to do this time, I wonder if Lu Dao's face is green? Really curious yes......"
…… (To be continued......)