The total box office in China reached an astonishing 1.22 billion, and the total overseas box office reached US$500 million, refreshing the perceptions of countless Chinese filmmakers and even global filmmakers.
While the filmmakers were marveling and worshiping, they were also vaguely aware that this was an extremely crazy era.
"When I was filming "Black and White Humor", a box office of tens of millions was a big hit, and a box office of hundreds of millions was unimaginable. I didn't expect that even after ten years, the box office of the movie was over 100 million.
For the unit..."
"Nonsense, when you were filming "Black and White Humor", how much did a pound of cabbage cost at that time? How much does a pound of cabbage cost now? Times are progressing..."
"Right……"
Early morning.
Liu Can stared, shocked by the final box office of "Jaws".
Although last month, it was predicted that the box office of this movie would exceed the milestone of 1.2 billion, but after actually seeing this data, Liu Can found it difficult to calm down.
The bald director Zhang Changsheng next to him had a pale face and Liu Can.
Compared to Liu Can's fuss, Zhang Changsheng seemed very calm, but when he looked at the latest box office results of "Laughing All the Way", his eyes instantly became excited.
"Laughing all the way" was released for 20 days, with a total box office exceeding 350 million. It is the most successful movie since Zhang Changsheng transformed from actor to director.
I once looked up at the astonishing 500 million milestone, but now it seems that I can touch it with just raising my hand...
In addition to being excited, and with endless gratitude in my chest, I couldn't help but pick up my phone and send a short message of thanks to Zhou Yang.
He had already finished writing the script of "Laughing Flowers Along the Road" last year. After writing it, he went everywhere to attract investment and build relationships, but in the end no one was optimistic about the movie.
At the beginning of this year, he was even ridiculed for such a vulgar movie. If it can get a box office, it will really be a sow climbing a tree.
The movie is a comedy, making you laugh and cry all the way, full of joy and excitement.
Outside the movie, he stumbled all the way, suffered a bloody head injury, was depressed several times, but gritted his teeth and persisted several times. When he felt that his persistence was meaningless, a phone call from Hua Xing brought him out of his slump.
Pulled out.
His text messages were composed with great emotion and full of gratitude and repayment.
After sending it out...
The text message was answered quickly.
The reply was only a short sentence [Congratulations! Come on!].
Although it was very brief, Zhang Changsheng was extremely excited, and there was a rush of blood in his chest that seemed to be gushing out. He looked at the words in the text message repeatedly, and his nose felt a little sore when he thought of the hardships of these years.
But fortunately, he was someone he wanted to meet, so he didn't lose his composure. Instead, he gradually looked at Liu Can calmly.
There are still about five hours until "Crazy Stone" is released.
Although the movie has received explosive reviews during the trailer stage and even pre-sale tickets have been sold quite well, there is no trace of joy on Liu Can's face.
In addition to "Crazy Stone", the movie released on December 8th also includes a Hollywood science fiction movie "Time Travel".
This is a science fiction film adapted from the novel of the same name. The director is named Pence, one of the most famous science fiction directors in Hollywood...
When "Laughing All the Way" was released, there were no scary opponents, but his "Crazy Stone"...
"Be confident, Hollywood movies are not invincible..." That is Editor-in-Chief Zhou's script. So far, Mr. Zhou's script has never failed..."
"But, it was directed by me..."
He patted Liu Can on the shoulder.
The director, who was also at his lowest point, looked very confused.
Obviously, Zhang Changsheng's comfort was of no use. He was still anxious and waiting for the premiere day.
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The premiere day of "Crazy Stone" was not very lively.
Only a small number of media and not many directors in the industry walked into the screening room.
Liu Can is not a famous director, not even a second-tier director. Even though "Crazy Stone" has good pre-sales and it is a movie written by Zhou Yang, he is still in an extremely embarrassing position.
On the contrary, the Hollywood movie "Time Travel" was very noisy. Countless media and directors in the industry came to the premiere hall to wait for the release of this Hollywood science fiction film. On the Internet, Feng Minmin, Cao Bangguo, Chen Kai, etc.
People have already praised this director. In addition to the director circle, the science fiction circle is like an earthquake. Countless writers and readers have commented on this "Time Travel" on their respective Weibos, and the novel of the same name is even more popular.
Hundreds of thousands of copies were sold within a week of the film's release...
What an amazing influence!
Jiang Ge followed Cao Bangguo, Zhou Yilin and others into the screening room.
Along the way, he kept listening to movie fans and filmmakers talking about the plot of the novel "Time Travel".
The content in the novel "Time Travel" is really too classic. It not only contains the paradox of time travel, but also proposes the concept of "parallel universe". Although this novel has been on the market for more than 40 years, it is still fresh.
Reading this novel, you won't feel any sense of outdatedness at all, and on the contrary, you will be deeply inspired.
This is one of the few hard science fiction novels in the history of science fiction.
Jiang Ge felt a little heavy for some reason.
While sitting in the screening room and seeing the movie "Time Travel" being officially played, he clearly felt that this movie was different.
His story line is based on the story line of the first chapter of "Time Travel", but director Pence used another amazing method to disrupt and reorganize the original story line. More importantly, you have no idea at all
Instead of feeling chaotic, I feel that the plot is intricately connected, and the atmosphere of tension and expectation intersects. Every short plot is full of joyful surprises and terrifying thoughts...
Django was stunned.
He seemed to feel that a film master was teaching him how to make movies in front of him.
It is based on the novel, but it is a second creation based on the theory of the novel, and even sublimated it for a time!
"This special effect...should be at the top level in the world!"
"Oh my god, this is actually a special effect, my God!"
"Amazing imagination, this director can figure out what he is thinking. I remember, this is a plot that is not in the novel, right?"
"Holy shit, I'm going to become a god!"
"..."
In the dimly lit screening room.
Movie fans were amazed.
Django's mind was also blank.
In addition to the amazing story and shocking structure, the special effects of this movie are also at the top level of Hollywood, even more eye-catching than the special effects of the superhero movie "Superman 2".
Django watched the whole thing.
He was greatly shocked!
When the movie ended, Django's eyes were complicated and he felt that he would never make a movie again.
More than two hours later...
"Time Travel" is over.
Feng Kai walked out of the screening room with a heavy expression.
He was also shocked to a pulp.
This is a blow to confidence. The more people know about movies, the more they think this movie is awesome.
He compared "Jaws" with "Time Travel" and thought that if the two films competed on the same stage, he even thought that "Jaws" might lose.
But there are no ifs in this world.
"Jaws" did not compete with "Time Travel", but Liu Can's "Crazy Stone" collided with "Time Travel".
After watching the premiere of "Crazy Stone" for more than ten minutes, Feng Kai walked into the screening room.
When he first walked in, he heard bursts of laughter from the audience.
The laughter made Feng Kai's heavy mood feel a little better, which at least shows that the quality of the movie "Crazy Stone" is still strong.
"How's it going, Director Feng?"
When Feng Kai walked in and sat down, Liu Can approached Feng Kai anxiously.
"I don't know how to put it, how come "Crazy Stone" and "Time Travel" are arranged together..." Feng Kai shook his head, suppressing the shock in his heart, trying to keep himself relaxed, but still
I couldn't help but ask this question.
He has been filming "Jinyiwei 2" these days, basically in complete isolation, and has not paid attention to things in the film industry at all.
It wasn't until yesterday that he received Liu Can's premiere invitation call...
"It is an arrangement made by relevant theaters and relevant departments. "Time Travel" has been pushed behind. Unexpectedly, it was pushed back, and then "Time Travel" hit. I heard that there is also pressure from Hollywood...
..." Liu Can is just a little person. Although he got some gossip, he didn't dare to ask or fight for anything.
"That's disgusting!" Feng Kai cursed, and then when he heard "Crazy Stone" made the audience laugh again, Feng Kai laughed, "They are not the same type of movies, and the schedule is more or less staggered.
It shouldn’t affect much…”
"Well, I hope I can keep these audiences!"
"..."
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December 8th.
Delaware.
Nanbu University Campus, at the entrance of a bustling street.
The first scene of "Spider-Man" had just been filmed. When Zhou Yang asked the crew to take a break, he received a call from James Bunter.
"Mr. Zhou Yang, have you watched "Time Travel"?"
"Ah? I've been filming a movie and haven't seen it yet..."
"Oh, that's such a pity! I just finished watching "Time Travel" and I have a very wonderful idea in my mind. I want to make a science fiction film about alien colonization..."
"..."
Zhou Yang could not have imagined that James Bunter would actually call him at this time. What was even more unexpected was that he would tell Zhou Yang the idea of a new movie very seriously.
"Write a script for me!"
Finally, he said these words.
Zhou Yang fell into silence for a long time after listening.
I recommend two books: One is "Lords of All People: I Have a Survival Column".
Another book written by a female author: "I am practicing leisurely cultivation in the city".
There is no other meaning, it is just a friendly book recommendation.