On July 20th, Golden Harvest Cinemas released the old film "Plan A", like a thunderbolt in the clear sky, and the big eggplants in the Hong Kong film industry lost their minds together, and after relieving themselves, they inquired about the sales situation of Golden Harvest Cinemas.

There are even film companies that openly oppose Golden Harvest's release of old films, the reason is very simple, Hong Kong produces hundreds of movies every year, and several theaters have been unprecedentedly nervous.

In just three days, public opinion showed a one-sided trend, and there was a great momentum of alliance to crusade against Golden Harvest, and Zou Wenhuai, Cai Yongchang, Liu Lianghua and other initiators could no longer be calm.

"It must be a conspiracy! This is a trap for our Golden Harvest! The slightest thing is a rule-breaker in their eyes! Cai Yongchang waved a few newspapers in his hand and said menacingly, the newspapers were all criticizing Jiahe, and even raised it to the level of breaking the rules of the movie.

Liu Lianghua echoed: "There must be someone who is fueling the flames, and the film critic who is good friends with us revealed that Lin Jianyue of Debao Company gave 10,000 red envelopes!" ”

Hong Kong's film industry is booming, and tens of thousands of people rely on movies every year to support their families, but the film critic industry is relatively special, most of the film critics are part-time in nature, and only when the movie is released, they will work and quietly enter the cinema with a pen and paper.

Zou Wenhuai also felt a deep headache, under the provocation of some people, it seemed that Jiahe was angry, but in fact, he didn't do anything, a small test screening actually caused such a big storm, which he didn't expect, he knew it was so. I'd rather let Debao Company be proud for a few days, and now make it difficult for Jiahe to ride a tiger.

Liu Lianghua said tentatively: "We might as well find a few gunmen and argue with them, maybe we can use this to increase the attendance rate, Tengfei Entertainment pays attention to publicity, and similar methods have been used more than once." ”

"The point is whether the audience likes it or not!" Zou Wenhuai raised his head and asked, "How is the attendance rate of the theater?" ”

Whether the audience likes the film or not, it is directly reflected in the attendance rate of the theater, and the high attendance rate proves that the film adheres to the audience's taste and the audience likes it. Naturally, you can make money, and if it's the other way around, the theater chain will usually draw the film.

Cai Yongchang said with a wry smile: "Just counted, the attendance rate on the first day is about seventy percent, the box office on the first day is 870,000, the attendance rate on the second day is sixty percent, and the single-day box office is about 770,000, and the box office is still counting yesterday, but it should not exceed 600,000." Today's box office ...... Look at the situation and still falling! ”

Liang Feng, who had been silent for a long time, said with a smile: "No wonder Lin Jianyue reacted so much, it is estimated that the box office of "Rich and Powerful" was affected, so the dog jumped over the wall in a hurry and spent a lot of money to make such a big noise." These wealthy children spend lavishly. ”

Cai Yongchang said sarcastically: "Compared with Pan Disheng's bid of 40 million to dig Xu Guanwen, he is not qualified. ”

Zou Wenhuai nodded slowly, and then asked, "Is the copy of "Miss Hong Kong Photo" ready?" ”

Cai Yongchang was clever and subconsciously said: "Ah Huai." Is "Plan A" going to be drawn? ”

Zou Wenhuai said helplessly: "This is also something that can't be helped, I originally planned to take advantage of the soaring entertainment in the East and make a profit." By the way, disgusting Wang Zichuan, now the other party is not fooled, but the Oriental Cinema Line is promoting "Eight Star Annunciation", I estimate that Wang Zichuan is retreating and delaying the schedule of "Plan A 2". ”

Cai Yongchang was dumbfounded and surprised: "This is okay?" How they did it! ”

As a theater manager, he is well aware of the difficulty of doing this, if there is no spare copy, how to do it is useless, the question is here, which movie theater will prepare a movie spare tire when the new film is released? The copy of the film is placed in the cinema, the screening is delayed, and the corresponding film company dividend time is also postponed, which is easy to go wrong, in case the copy is leaked by the theater, the result can be imagined, the market is full of piracy, who is responsible for the producer and the theater?

Liu Lianghua sighed: "There are too many satellite companies of Tengfei Entertainment, and there is still a queue for popular schedules, and it is estimated that this time the schedule of "Eight Star Annunciation" collided with "Plan A Sequel", which delayed the release time of "Plan A Sequel". ”

Cai Yongchang said with a wry smile: "It's unlikely, when a film company makes a film, it is necessary to confirm the schedule first, and it is generally to watch the schedule to rush to work, like "Eight Star Annunciation" A few months in advance...... It's rare, and it seems that only "Plan A", which will be released in theaters, has been drawn. ”

Liang Feng said: "The post-processing of "Miss Hong Kong Photo" is almost over, and the theater chain will last for two more days, and the copy can be sent over on the evening of July 25. ”

Zou Wenhuai comforted everyone: "These are still appetizers, the next round of summer files is coming soon, since Tengfei Entertainment has decided to release "Eight Star Annunciation", then let's give him some color and see, "Miss Hong Kong Photo" has been released for two weeks, "Eight Star Annunciation" has been in theaters for half a month, and he will definitely not be able to stand the impact of "Detective Chocolate", forcing Wang Zichuan to release "Plan A", and then I will see what hole cards he has! ”

Liu Lianghua echoed: "If Tengfei Entertainment doesn't have a film emergency, it will become a joke, and we can only watch us make money." ”

This is the usual method of the theater, during the popular schedule, the attendance rate of the Oriental Cinema is sluggish, and the attendance rate of the Golden Harvest Cinema is naturally high, this situation will also be disgusting cycle, when "Plan A" and Xinyicheng "The Queen's Secret Order of the Best Partner" fought in the ring, the situation is like this, both films are very exciting, "The Queen's Secret Order of the Best Partner" has achieved a box office of 29 million, while the box office of "Plan A" is less than 20 million, and there is a box office gap of 10 million in the middle, if the schedule is staggered, the box office of "Plan A" will not be so bleak.

On July 24th, the last release of "Across the Seas", with a cumulative box office of 49 million, counting the box office on the last day, it is a foregone conclusion to break through 50 million, Wu Yusen once again proved himself, Zhou Yanfa added to the fire, the five million salary is well deserved, Zhong Yihong is famous, and has the meaning of becoming the first actress in Hong Kong.

After nearly two years of grinding, maybe Wang Jiawei feels that he can't drag it out any longer, the filming of "The True Story of A Fei" has been significantly accelerated, Zhang Guorong and Liu Dehua used to go to the crew once a week, or even half a month, but now they have to go every day, sometimes they are noisy by the phone ringing in the middle of the night, Wang Jiawei is interested, and no one can stop it.

Because "Eight Star Annunciation" is the first film of the Oriental Film Company, under Huang Baiming's strong request, Wang Zichuan promised to hold a premiere for "Eight Star Annunciation", at this time Hong Kong film companies rarely premiere, mainly because piracy is too rampant, according to the convention, after the premiere, there is still a period of publicity time, perhaps at this time, the market has been full of film piracy videotapes, pirates take advantage of the publicity opportunity to make ill-gotten gains, arrogant behavior is especially hated by filmmakers, which Wang Zichuan can not stop, Compare Golden Harvest. Debao and other film companies, Tengfei Entertainment has less pirated films, but it is by no means nothing, and they have all found the small boss of New Ngee An.

"Across the Seas" was a big hit, Wu Yusen finally relaxed, he felt that he had found the trick to success, and the last "Bloody Street" and "Across the Seas" confirmed it, which inspired him a lot.

"Mr. Wang, are you looking for me?"

Wang Zichuan said with a smile: "Sit down, Lao Wu is a big seller of "Across the Seas" this time, do you want to have a celebration banquet?" ”

Wu Yusen said modestly: "Listen to Mr. Wang's arrangement!" ”

"I'm not asking your opinion, I was going to hold a celebration party over the weekend, but tonight the company is going to hold the premiere of "Eight Stars Annunciation", and the two events are too close, and the "Across the Seas" celebration banquet will suffer if it is at the back." Wang Zichuan gently hinted a few words, and the media focused on "Eight Star Annunciation", which is equivalent to snubbing Wu Yusen, for Wu Yusen, who finally fought a turnaround battle, he needs this celebration banquet very much.

Wu Yusen said gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Wang, but I think it's better to go with the flow, and those people in the crew also hope that the celebration banquet of "Across the Seas" will be held as soon as possible, and I also promised to send them to the Maldives for a trip." ”

"The travel expenses will be borne by the company, and they will be given 200,000 red envelopes each!" Wang Zichuan made a promise, and the object must be the main creative staff of "Across the Seas", the director, assistant director, photographer, field staff, screenwriter, as well as Zhou Yanfa, Zhang Guorong, Zhong Yihong, Zeng Jiang, other crew members, actors can not have this treatment.

After saying this, Wang Zichuan looked at Wu Yusen again, and said with a smile: "Of course, you still have extra red envelopes, and I will personally send you the reward at the celebration banquet!" ”

"Thank you, Mr. Wang! In fact, Mr. Wang is the biggest hero! Wu Yusen is grateful, without Wang Zichuan's strong support, "Across the Seas" would not have been so easy to start filming.

Wang Zichuan was satisfied, Wu Yusen was completely tied to his chariot, this is a big director who has entered Hollywood, and he should work harder to support him.

"The company is preparing to shoot a Hollywood drama, and it's a good learning opportunity for you to put aside your work and become an assistant director on the crew, and see more about the way Americans make movies."

Wu Yusen nodded, he was mentally prepared, before filming "Across the Seas", Wang Zichuan mentioned to him that this time he proposed it again, and the trip to the United States could not be excused.

Wang Zichuan and Wu Yusen talked about the aesthetics of violence again, for the concept of violent aesthetics, Wang Zichuan only understands the level of releasing white pigeons, but Wu Yusen doesn't think so, and puts himself in the position of asking for advice. (To be continued......)