In other words, although the box office cannot represent everything, it can show which drama is more popular. It can be said that although the box office is not the only truth to test whether a drama is excellent, it is the only weight to distinguish the superior!

Now "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" and "Boxing King Ali" have a similar reputation, and the box office is also making money day by day, but who is the real big winner still needs to look at this week's North American box office rankings.

Thousands and so on.

A week later, the box office charts are finally out.

Sony-Columbia Pictures, "King of Fighters Ali", weekly box office: $35.58 million.

Dream Entertainment Film Company, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", the weekly box office is 28.33 million US dollars.

The two were released almost at the same time, but the difference in weekly box office was more than 7 million!

More than 7 million is not a small amount, and for the two dramas, it is obvious that they can judge the superiority immediately.

"Wow, we won! Boxing King Ali defeated that damn salesman! Some of the King of Fighters fans jumped and screamed.

"Oh shit, how can this be? The difference is more than 7 million US dollars! "Happiness" fans sighed with lamentation.

""Boxer Ali" is mighty! We know you're the best! ”

"Impossible! How could "Happiness" lose so much?! ”

……

Indeed, there is too much difference between the two, although there are many factors that determine the box office of a drama, such as the number of moviegoers, such as the number of theaters released, and the distribution strength of the producer, etc., but before this, "King of Fighters Ali" and "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" are almost equal in these aspects, whether it is strength or theaters. Or the number of moviegoers...... But the results were unexpected.

One way or another. The facts have proven everything. This week, "The King of Fighters" wins, "Happiness" loses!

……

At this moment, Abbas, as the producer of the drama "Ali", is looking at the box office data in his hand triumphantly, and then gives an order: "Go, charter all the other 48 movie theaters, and I will let two-thirds of the movie theaters in Los Angeles show our plays!" ”

"That's right! China Yi, this time I just want to stone you to death with money...... Ha Lu Ha. Those Japanese guys are really rich enough to come up with such a poisonous trick! Abbas squinted his triangular eyes, fantasizing about the box office defeat of Yi Feiyang's movie, prostrate at his feet, and lick the soles of his shoes.

Hurt people with this!

Play Charter!

This trick is poisonous, and only a bastard can think of it.

In the previous life, there were also many unscrupulous film companies that played such a trick, and their own companies chartered their own movies, as for whether they watched it or not, it didn't matter, as long as the box office could climb higher.

Today. Colombia even resorted to this trick!

Obviously, Dream Entertainment's new drama has been forced into a corner. How can the box office improve? Seeing that there are more and more people "watching" "Boxing King Ali", compared to "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", it seems to be popular, all the people who are jealous of Yi Feiyang, complaining that the dream development is too fast, at this moment stroking the palm and laughing, look at it, this is the consequence of pride and complacency!

China is easy, you also have today!

However, Hollywood is against and prohibits this unfair competition, so everything is done in secret at Columbia Pictures.

However, there is a saying in the world called "paper can't hold the fire", and as the box office rankings for the second week are about to be released, "rumors" have also spread.

"Colombia is chartered, and the box office is fake!"

""Boxer Ali" is suspected of ticket swiping, and the North American Film Association has entered the investigation!"

"The box office battle has caused a storm of fraud, who can dominate the weekly box office, it depends on this week!"

……

The weather vane of public opinion is blowing more and more turbulently, and neither Colombia nor Dream Entertainment, which is the person concerned, has made any comment.

Of course, the involvement of the Film Association of North America speaks for itself — and let's not forget that Abbas himself is the president of the association, so the findings are inconclusive. Of course, Abbas also directly ordered the people who chartered the venue to stop, this time, no matter what, it was a tough battle, and he was bound to crush the bones of China Yi!

A week later, the North American box office charts were released again.

Sony-Columbia Pictures, with a weekly box office of $33.26 million;

Dream Entertainment Film Company, with a weekly box office of 32.97 million US dollars.

Colombia still occupies the top spot, and Dream is firmly in the second place, but as long as you are interested, you will find that the gap between the box office of Dream Entertainment and Columbia is gradually narrowing. In addition, the box office of "King of Fighters Ali" is shrinking overall, while on the contrary, the overall box office of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" is steadily rising!

What does this mean?!

It shows that the drama "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" has great potential, and the number of moviegoers is increasing, in comparison, "Boxer Ali" is already a bit strong......

Incredible!

Absolutely incredible!

Big cast, big lineup, big investment "Boxing King Ali", is it not PK that China Yi's new drama? !

"God, is China going to work miracles again?"

"Who would have thought that the boxing champion would not be able to fight the salesman?"

"Black star competition, who is better Will or Denzel?!"

……

There has never been a two-movie battle to the death, and such a scene has dazzled everyone.

There is a saying that the play is exciting, and the play is even more exciting!

Faced with such a situation, many well-known filmmakers came out and said: "Which of these two movies is better, you might as well put out the fire first, because as far as we know, these two films are about to be shortlisted for this year's Academy Awards, and in two months, the Oscars will give them a fair statement, and then the judgment will be made!" ”

Oscar showdown?

As soon as these words came out, those who were shouting worked hard, with only one purpose - to cheer for the future Oscars!

This stunned the peacemakers who originally wanted to come out to calm the war of words.

In such a situation, Yi Feiyang, as the big boss of fantasy entertainment, suddenly announced that he was going to prepare to shoot another drama - "The Hunger Games"!

……

In fact, since Jessica Alba was promised to write a script for her. Yi Feiyang created "The Hunger Games". And in order to form an influence. Yi Feiyang also hired someone to adapt the script into a science fiction novel for publication.

The effect of the novel is remarkable. It has had a huge impact especially among teenagers. Originally, in the previous life, the play was adapted from a novel into a movie, but now it is just the other way around, the movie has not yet started filming, and the novel has been widely circulated in the United States.

As we all know, the United States is the most popular country for science fiction and fantasy works, and the play "The Hunger Games" itself has both science fiction and fantasy elements, especially the storyline is very "wasteland" characteristics. The characters are full of vitality, in popular terms, the characters are YY enough, and the story is bloody enough, so many people like to watch it.

In the U.S. book industry, there is a book sales list that selects the most promising books and best-selling books every week and quarter. Since its release, the novel "The Hunger Games" has first reached the top of the list of most promising weeks, and then directly entered the first place on the quarterly best-selling list!

Of course. The reason why this novel is so powerful is in addition to the wonderful writing of the story. The most important thing is that the author of this novel turned out to be - Yi Feiyang!

Easy to fly, magic to fly, easy to China!

Different names, but the same person!

However, he is more well-known as a big director and screenwriter!

But such a genius, a geek, and a wonderful, but he continued to write the two novels "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" and "The Hunger Games"!

Some people said that he found a ghostwriter, and Yi Feiyang didn't admit or deny it before, but just asked those unreasonable troublemakers to "get out", but this time, he admitted very frankly, "That's right, Lao Tzu just hired a ghostwriter!" But the story is mine! ”

How domineering and awesome this sentence is!

My story, my way!

Write as much as you want!

Those guys who originally wanted to take the opportunity to sarcastically mock Yi Feiyang were speechless.

God, I've seen a thick-skinned person, but I've never seen a thick skin like this!

In short, Yi Feiyang's goal has been achieved, the story of "The Hunger Games" has become popular, and the preparation of this drama has become popular!

All of them...... Especially those who have read the novel are looking forward to him starting filming this drama soon.

Under such circumstances, Yi Feiyang announced that "The Hunger Games" was officially prepared!

But please note that this is preparation, not shooting!

In addition to the director, photographer, and heroine, a play must also have a male protagonist and many supporting roles.

This time, Yi Feiyang is going to select the male protagonist and supporting roles of this play through auditions.

As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused a huge sensation throughout North America. No one would have imagined that Yi Feiyang, who was preparing for the Oscars, would come to this trick.

"It's hype! Live hype! ”

"China Yi is sharp, look at it, just throw out a piece of news and it will be earth-shattering!"

……

Many filmmakers and many opponents disdain Yi Feiyang's method and reprimand him for "grandstanding and jumping clowns".

But for fans who like Yi Feiyang, this news is enough to make them jaw-dropping!

Yes, Yi Feiyang's fans can't believe the news!

What great director doesn't look for roles among movie actors who have already made a name for themselves? What great director would look for a role in ordinary people?

Never heard of it!

Constrained by the box office, eyeball effect, and the rules and regulations of trust, directors are always worried about those fresh faces, and among the fresh faces, the ones that can become famous and remembered in one fell swoop are indeed lackluster.

Only some young directors who have just embarked on the road of directing will choose some unknown actors because of the pressure of funds, but at least, they will also choose among professional actors? How can anyone do a random audition, and then the last champion will be the protagonist of the movie?

But then again, China Yi is also an extremely bold guy, never taking the usual path, like his company's four major flowers, which one of them graduated from a junior college before? Which one has acted? But now, whether it's Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, or Hilton Parles, or Ivanka Trump, almost all of them have become hot superstars!

single-handedly trained four female stars who are like flowers and jade and have superb acting skills, which director can have such a means? Who can do this kind of courage casually?

Anyone who has a little bit of an actor's dream is excited, as the title says, one step to the sky. Break straight into Hollywood's glamorous movie scene!

Performative Americans. There are not a few!

Oh my God. This is a rare opportunity, a chance to become a big star, a chance to get infinitely close to idols!

People who were piqued by their curiosity began to pay attention to the news.

All the guys in North America who like to dream of stardom have their ears pricked up-

The next day, Dream Entertainment Group held a large-scale press conference in the company's press conference hall.

All the media, surging in.

Waiting for the hot news to come out.

Time passed little by little.

The time for the press conference is coming, and the entire venue is full, and the crowd is bursting, and the conference room of 500 people is crowded into more than 800 people. It's so crowded that there's not even a seat to grab it.

The discussion in the entire venue was like countless flies flying and bombing, until Yi Feiyang, who was full of smiles and calm eyes, slowly walked up to the podium, and then quieted down.

The entire venue was silent, and countless eyes were staring at this young oriental face in unison.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to be here and welcome all of you." Yi Feiyang cleared his throat, said in a very respectful tone, and then said to everyone in the audience. Bow in greeting.

The applause rang out, and Yi Feiyang smiled and pressed a few times. Then he was full of energy, facing everyone in the audience, he said: "The purpose of this time I held this press conference is actually very simple, that is, to find the best characters for my film through the national audition, and they will not only participate in my new movie, but also get a good salary income, and officially enter the colorful circle of Hollywood in the United States." ”

Everyone nodded their heads, indicating that they understood this simple truth.

"I would like to say that the audition for the annual drama "The Hunger Games" that our company is preparing is as follows...... Mainly in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia, ten outstanding contestants will be selected from each of the four cities, a total of 40 outstanding contestants, to compete for four roles in our play, including one leading actor and three main supporting roles. ”

"The participating programs are self-determined, as long as they can show their acting talents, everyone can watch the background design of each role, and the forty contestants who have been successfully shortlisted will become the newly signed actors of Dream Entertainment Company regardless of whether they are selected or not...... Of course, if you refuse to sign a contract, you can get a reward of 100,000 US dollars! Thank you! ”

Oh my God, is this true?!

As long as you are shortlisted for the bottom 40, you can sign a contract or get a reward of 100,000 yuan?!

Just when all the media reporters were amazed, at this time, Vice President Dures took the stage and said: "Now, on behalf of Dream Entertainment, I would like to officially announce to the industry the bidding project for the Hunger Games selection event, including the naming rights of the event, the right to serve drinks, and the right to broadcast live TV...... This is a rare opportunity to promote your products and corporate culture, and I hope you will actively participate in the auction! ”

God, what is this doing?

Dream companies are so good at making money!

I even played the auction!

……

Less than ten minutes after the press conference ended, the content of the Hunger Games audition spread like a virus.

Isn't it just a self-selected program, what kind of singing and dancing don't you just come?! Anyway, there are four characters, as long as you can participate, there is always one for you!

A lot of people are excited to try their luck. But more people are just curious, anyway, the four major city selections are around, so wouldn't it be more fun to take the time to see the audition site?

People all over North America who like to dream of stardom are trapped in the palm of Yi Feiyang's hand and can't extricate themselves.

Therefore, the "people with lofty ideals" in the United States are either in the four major cities designated by Yi Feiyang, or on the way to the four major cities in the audition!

Before the people of North America received this amazing news. The senior management of major TV stations in the United States felt the shock of an eight-magnitude earthquake in advance!

"What? China Yi wants to put the drama of choosing the actor on TV for live broadcast? Hell, that's a crazy and fun idea! ”

"Auditions? What is this show? How is China Yi always so unexpected? Still, I think it's a good idea! ”

"That's a good idea? The idea was nothing short of a genius invention! Oh God, quick, send someone to contact China Yi, our TV station must win the live broadcast rights of this draft! ”

Countless TV station bosses, large and small, are keenly aware of what this idea will bring to their TV stations, which is a once-in-a-millennium expansion opportunity and a wonderful move to break the current TV pattern!

Small companies are eager to take advantage of China's popularity and novelty programs that are bound to detonate television sets, and to re-divide the huge cake of television, so they are so excited that they want to get the broadcast rights.

The bosses of small companies are not stupid, but the bosses of large companies are even more shrewd, they do not want their monopoly to be broken, and they also feel the attraction of the show to ordinary audiences, so they attach great importance to it, and they will not leave any chance for other companies at all.

No matter who the winner will be, Yi Feiyang will definitely make a lot of money, which no one can deny.

Looking back, compared to the madness of those TV stations, FOX TV, which has always had a good relationship with Dream Company, has a cooperative relationship, and created "American Idol", "Dance Floor Brawl", and "Hell's Kitchen", I feel extremely depressed and hurt my self-esteem, thinking that I am the best friend and the most harmonious partner of China Yi, but now China Yi obviously doesn't take himself seriously, otherwise, how can he not contact himself directly?!

It can be said that at this moment, Mr. Johnson, the president of FOX TV, is in a mood like a resentful girl who finds that her boyfriend is splitting her legs, and her stomach is full of bitterness and grievances.

"No! We can't sit still, hurry up and prepare, we have to contact China Easy of Dream Entertainment immediately! And be sure to get ahead of everyone! FOX executive Johnson roared. (To be continued......)

PS: There are a lot of box office frauds in Chinese film companies, and as for the source of fraud in the novel, it is a pyramid scheme of "Battle of Heroes", not a blind fabrication.