October 2006 was the most impactful year for the entire Chinese film industry.
"Superman" swept the whole of China with its superb special effects and near-invincible appearance. In just nine days, it grossed 14000 million yuan at the box office, making all filmmakers exclaim "The wolf is coming."
However, the bosses of Huaxia Cinemas are making a lot of money and laughing.
November 1st.
When they totaled up the box office revenue for October, they were suddenly surprised to find that the money earned in late October was almost equal to the entire September.
Moreover, as the popularity gradually grew, the revenue of "Superman" was far from declining. Ten days after its release, the box office revenue of "Superman" still maintained an astonishing figure of more than 10 million. On the weekend, this figure even reached
The exaggerated 17 million made many experts in China stunned.
They don't know where the limits of "Superman" are, let alone what perverted heights this movie can reach!
Just when all the media are focusing on the amazing performance of "Superman", "China Film News" has always maintained its sobriety and described the crushing performance of "Superman" in an article "Where is the future of Chinese movies?"
Suppress the tragedy of those Chinese movies...
The total box office of the three Chinese movies "The Future Is Possible", "Blooming Pinellia" and "Dark Gun" is only 5 million!
After seeing this data, many people feel sad...
"This is a travesty of an industry and a tragedy of an era..."
This article in "China Film News" is very pessimistic, but at the same time it is very sharp, so sharp that some readers feel a bit angry after reading it.
Three movies, 5 million box office in ten days!
It does sound ironic, but after truly digging into the irony, everyone felt that a dark cloud was hanging over them.
Relevant departments in China have a clear regulation for the Chinese theater chain, which stipulates that any overseas movie released must have a Chinese movie at the same time and Chinese movies must account for more than 10% of the film schedule!
This regulation was specially formulated by the relevant departments to protect the interests of Chinese filmmakers and prevent overseas blockbusters from penetrating into the entire China. Its principle is the same as that of the Domestic Film Protection Month.
but……
There are policies and measures to counter.
Seeing how awesome "Superman" is, many directors deliberately changed the schedule in order to protect their own film interests, and through some legal operations, pushed many low-cost movies to the forefront.
The theaters are also very sensible and naturally cooperate to change the screening time of these low-budget movies to the underworld time when not many audiences watch it. Well, it is either midnight or meal time. In addition, these directors are not famous.
, and there is not much money to promote, so naturally these movies all become cannon fodder in the game.
Almost every three days, theater chains will cancel a movie due to box office failure, and then release another movie when the movie is canceled, just like a quick review.
Five million box office in ten days.
It seems absurd, but it actually makes sense...
Some movies are destined to be victims of the great era, aren't they?
This article in "China Film News" is very in-depth. It deeply analyzes the original pursuit of profits by major majors and analyzes the sadness of the current social situation. It is very depressing to read.
“Are these movies really bad?”
China Film News issued such a question at the end.
However, there were only questions but no answers.
You can hardly find information about these movies on the Internet, and even if you find them, there are only a few introductions.
"These movies are all made by directors who are talented but have no background..."
"They are selling everything they can, and have spent all their efforts to produce such a work. They are looking forward to proving themselves in this circle."
"But unfortunately he became a victim."
"I don't want to criticize what this era is like, I just feel sad."
"I always feel that this world is unfair. Some people fail once, and it is like drizzle, while some people fail once, but they are doomed and never have a chance to turn around..."
"The reality is cruel and depressing..."
"I am one of the lucky ones here..."
Feng Kai from "Jinyiwei" said this bluntly when being interviewed by the media. After saying it, he felt very heavy.
He revealed the truth.
However, his interview did not create much of a sensation or even splash any water.
"Erdogan has confirmed to join the new movie "Roboman" by emerging Chinese director Django. "Roboman" will try Hollywood special effects for the first time"
"The blockbuster Chinese science fiction blockbuster "Roboman" is officially announced for filming. Director Jiang Ge: This is a movie that combines Chinese and Western elements."
The launch conference of "Robo Man" announced big news: this movie will go overseas and become the pride of Chinese movies.
…
November 1st.
Major social platforms and news pages are full of all kinds of information about "Machine Man"...
There was even a special feature on the movie channel that night for the emerging director Django.
"I dare not say that I have the hope of carrying Chinese movies, but I will take every step to make every movie. "Roboman" is the first science fiction movie for us Chinese people, and it is also the first one to knock on the door of Chinese movies.
Movie!" Emerging director Jiang Ge talked confidently in front of the camera, expressing his enthusiasm vividly...
After seeing this news, Feng Kai was so angry that he almost smashed the TV.
November 2nd!
When another message appeared on the Weibo homepage and exploded on the screen, Feng Kai's angry mood instantly turned into excitement!
Zhou Yang, who has kept a low profile for more than ten days, once again bombarded the public media!
"The Hong Kong Island Annual Top Ten Golden Songs Awards Ceremony will be officially held on October 4th!"
"Hong Kong Island's Top Ten Chinese Golden Melody Awards is Zhou Yang's first, and "Invisible Wings" is officially shortlisted for selection!"
"Five songs! All five of Zhou Yang's songs have been shortlisted for Hong Kong Island's Top Ten Chinese Golden Melody Awards of the Year!"
"Two hundred and seventy thousand! "Invisible Wings" officially broke the latest record in five years, and the physical album once again caused a craze!"
"..."
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Hong Kong Island's Annual Top Ten Chinese Golden Melody Awards is the oldest award ceremony. It has been held 27 times since 1978. Stars who became famous in this early stage such as Luo Hao, Ye Tang, Guan Jieli, Zhang Guohong, Wang Quan, Ye Minxian, etc., each
One person will later become the eldest brother and eldest sister in the music industry.
In the 1980s and 1990s, it created a glorious era of three kings competing for hegemony!
This award plays an important role in the Chinese music scene. Its authority and impartiality are maintained by veteran singers, and it once became the number one music award in China!
Although the music scene in Hong Kong has declined since the turn of the millennium, and the Taiwan Golden Melody Awards and the Mainland Golden Melody Awards have begun to compete, this award has not faded away from everyone. Instead, it has become a holy place for many emerging singers. The singers who come out every year are still in the music scene.
It’s time to fight and carry!
November 2nd!
As the album "Invisible Wings" broke records, Zhou Yang's name shocked the entire Chinese music scene.
His resume makes many people crazy!
In more than a year, I wrote five songs, each of which was a hit. The top five songs on the charts were all occupied by Zhou Yang!
The physical album market, which has been impacted by the Internet and has become extremely decadent, has suddenly seen a second spring. This is something that all Chinese musicians have never dreamed of.
It can even be said that Zhou Yang almost single-handedly saved the physical album!
Behind the shocking data, there are invisible trends surging.
The Hong Kong Top Ten Golden Songs Awards Ceremony pushed this trend to the extreme...
Noon on November 2nd.
"Why is this song shortlisted? Aren't Hong Kong's top ten hits the most authoritative? Is this considered authoritative?"
"Have you contacted Xiangjiang?"
"I've contacted you. These people are old-fashioned. Our people can't play any role there... This kind of arrogant person has gained so much popularity, why doesn't he have his tail raised to the sky?"
"The matter is now over, don't be too impetuous, he just wrote some songs, that's all..."
"I can't swallow this breath. What kind of thing is this guy? He's so shameless. No, I have to do some more actions."
"Okay, okay, calm down. The sales volume is real. If I let people continue to operate it, I guess the superiors will have objections. And it is not good to suppress a young man like this. If word spreads..."
"..."
The craze is surging.
However, the old directors who had appeared at meetings with relevant departments were in a very bad mood.
Zhou Yang touched their cake, and they hated Zhou Yang as a "non-staff character"...
They tried to suppress Zhou Yang.
but……
After all, music is not their field. They have unimaginable energy in the Chinese film industry, but the music world is another world they cannot touch.
tea room.
Gentle and simple music is accompanied by incense and birds...
Zhao Sicheng had a gloomy face, looking at Zhou Yang, who was getting more and more heated on the computer, with mixed emotions.
Cao Bangguo drank tea calmly and looked at Zhao Sicheng blankly.
After this silence lasted for a few seconds, Zhao Sicheng's phone rang.
Zhao Sicheng suppressed his emotions and calmly picked up the phone.
"Hello?"
"The reward system of the Young Director Support Program is determined based on the box office share?"
"I have no problem..."
"Huh? Zhou Yang is also in the support plan?"
"Okay, I know."
Zhao Sicheng, who was originally in a bad mood, glanced at Cao Bangguo after hearing the call.
"Director Cao, what do you think?"
"It's good to fight...otherwise some people above will be unconvinced and feel that Jiang Ge is not as good as Zhou Yang, haha."
"good!"
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November 3rd.
"Very good! Not bad, Xiao Zhou, how are you?"
"fine……"
“It’s been a hard work these ten days!”
"fine."
When Zhou Yang got up on the ground, sweating in pain all over his body, his scene in "The Grandmaster" was finally completed!
Huang Jiacheng handed Zhou Yang a towel.
Zhou Yang wiped the wounds on his body and moved his body, feeling like his body was falling apart.
He looked at the bruises on his face and the bruises on his face...
He suddenly realized something...
Why the hell am I going to go to the Hong Kong Top Ten Golden Melody Awards ceremony like this?
But if you don't go...
No, this is a rare highlight moment for China Star in the entertainment company. Song Qianqian and Jiang Shushu are both going, and they have the opportunity to go on stage to receive the award. How can I not go?