Chapter 375: Increase the film schedule to the maximum
"The Return of the Great Sage" has grossed over 900 million at the box office within one week of its release.
It directly broke the previous record for the June 1st period.
This kind of box office, even if it is placed in other movie schedules that are not particularly popular, is still a very explosive result.
Of course, the most important thing is that this is an animated movie.
At present, in the entire Chinese film history, the animated film with the highest box office only has a box office record of just over one billion.
And it was achieved during the Spring Festival holiday.
Judging from the current stamina of "The Return of the Great Sage", it is very likely that it will break this record.
At the same time, the popularity of "The Return of the Great Sage" has also made many animation companies see business opportunities.
Many large-scale animation companies have announced their preparations to produce animated films that are not for children.
And many of them also directly try to adapt the themes of Journey to the West that are familiar to the public.
Just to ride on the popularity of "The Return of the Great Sage".
Of course, this situation is actually not surprising for Tongji Entertainment.
After all, it’s not the first time. In the past, corporate themes have often been followed.
From the original Xianxia craze to the subsequent martial arts and tomb-robbing adventure themes, Tongji Entertainment set the precedent for a big hit, and many companies followed suit.
Many of these small companies are specifically looking at Tongji Entertainment to follow suit.
On the contrary, I can drink it with the soup and feel satisfied.
.......
"Has Mr. Xu's new script been written?"
"So fast?"
Yu Longwu seemed a little surprised when he received Youman's call.
Mainly because it was only a few days before he mentioned this matter to Youman.
"But Mr. Xu seems to have said that the animation style this time is a little different."
"And even though it's an animated series, it won't be too long. I guess it won't take you long to produce it."
Youman said.
Because the script and manuscript from Xu Ji haven't arrived yet, Youman himself doesn't know what kind of animation Xu Ji plans to make this time.
Yu Longwu was not very worried.
After all, in his heart, Xu Ji's ability no longer requires any doubt.
For some capital who only care about making the company make money, having a boss who knows a little bit about animation is already a very lucky thing.
Yu Longwu’s biggest hope at the beginning was that if Cherry Animation was acquired, he would not send someone who knew nothing to take charge of the management.
Otherwise, he would rather Cherry Animation go bankrupt directly.
Of course, the final result was naturally beyond expectations.
Judging from the script written by Xu Ji and the original character paintings drawn by the other party, in Yu Longwu's opinion, Xu Ji's professionalism has even surpassed him.
However, when he actually received the script from Xu Ji and saw the original paintings inside, he still couldn't help but have doubts in his head.
Yu Longwu did not read the content of the script immediately, but followed Xu Ji's custom of looking at the character images first.
But the character image in it left him completely confused.
It’s not because the image design inside is too complicated, but because it’s too simple.
Looking at the cartoon rabbit image with almost no particular complexity, Yu Longwu couldn't help but suspect that Xu Ji was planning to let them go back to make cartoons for children again.
Of course, Yu Longwu knew very well that if that was really the case, Xu Ji would not need to acquire their company.
This kind of animation is not difficult to produce at all. If you switch to some small companies, it can be completed quite well.
Then the only problem is the script given by Xu Ji.
I hope they don’t really plan to let them go back to making animations for children.
It's not that Yu Longwu doesn't like him, it's because his original ambition is not here.
.......
When I opened the script, the first thing I saw was the name of this animation.
""Those Things About That Rabbit That Year"?"
"This name is a bit unique."
Just by looking at the name, Yu Longwu still can't guess what this animation is about.
More importantly, this name doesn't seem like the kind of name someone would give to a children's animation.
Out of curiosity, he read the script directly.
When I first watched it, Yu Longwu actually felt a little baffled.
There are rabbits, flower growers, bald men, etc.
Until he looked further back, Yu Longwu suddenly seemed to understand something.
The whole person raised his head in shock.
"What kind of animation is Mr. Xu planning to make?"
After understanding it, Yu Longwu looked at the script differently.
This animation is different from all the possibilities he thought of before!
The key is that the characters in this animation look very cartoony and aimed at children.
But in terms of content, it is completely opposite.
More importantly, when Yu Longwu looked at the script, he became excited.
The whole person's expression alternated between smiling and serious, and even his eyes became wet several times.
"Mr. Xu's structure is indeed different from ours."
The script is not long, and it didn’t take Yu Longwu long to finish reading it.
But when he put down the script in his hand, he couldn't help but sigh.
Holding Xu Ji's script in hand, he walked out of his office.
Yu Longwu looked at the people outside Cherry Animation who had nothing to do recently and were basically just fishing out of boredom, and said:
"Stop whatever you are doing."
"We have new projects to be busy with next!"
......
While work was starting at Cherry Animation, Xu Ji from the foreign crew also received news from Mo Jianwen.
During this period, Sha Yetong has been filming with him on the set.
In fact, Xu Ji is somewhat used to Sha Yetong following him.
When filming, Sha Yetong would not disturb him.
This feeling is indeed quite good.
But Xu Ji still knew that Sha Yetong still wanted to perform.
Staying on the set has indeed delayed the other party's opportunity to participate in some performances.
Fortunately, when Mo Jianwen asked him to participate in the recording of the next program, most of the overseas scenes of "Operation Red Sea" were almost finished.
It just so happens that when I go back this time, I can participate in the recording of the show, and at the same time, I don’t have to keep Sha Yetong on the set.
After all, if we were filming in China, it would be easier for Sha Yetong to come visit us.
......
In the United States, the filming progress of "Saw" is almost two-thirds complete at this time.
In fact, if we had followed the normal shooting speed in the American film and television industry, we might have finished filming.
The biggest reason is that as a producer, Martin has higher requirements.
Therefore, the progress is often slower.
But at this time, Martin had to spare some energy and put it in other places besides "Saw".
It's not because of Paige Pictures. Martin's brother did participate in some of Paige's management, but he himself has no position at all in the company.
His father was not even willing to let him join the company for fear of having some negative impact on the company.
Of course, although Martin said he didn't care very much, he was still unhappy in his heart.
That's why after Xu Ji gave him a big deal, he suddenly followed Xu Ji wholeheartedly.
He even took on a serious attitude that he had never taken on anything before.
As for the main reason for him to withdraw from the "Saw" crew this time, it was also because he received a call from Xu Ji.
It seems to be an animated film by Tongji Entertainment. It wants to be released in the United States, but it has encountered some difficulties.
I hope he can help solve the problem.
There is no difficulty in the review, even though the shareholder is Tongji Entertainment from China.
However, the company is registered in the United States, and since it is an animated film, the review standards are actually not too high.
In terms of grading, we also successfully obtained the popular grade with the least restrictions.
The most critical thing is actually the problem of film arrangement in major theaters.
After all, Tongji Entertainment is not familiar with theater chains in the United States at all.
First-tier theaters are not even willing to show this little-known animated film, which is invested by an unknown company.
And it was at this time that Martin actually found out that his boss Xu Ji seemed to have already started to make plans in the United States?
Although it is only an animated movie, it is enough to illustrate the problem.
The market for animated films in the United States is still very large, and there have been many animated films with high box office.
Not only did Martin not think there was any problem, but he was very happy with Xu Ji's behavior.
It proves that what the other party told him before is somewhat credible.
At the very least, it’s not like we’re completely freeing American companies.
Talking about cooperation with theaters in the United States is actually not a big deal for Martin.
It can even be said that it was completed very easily.
After all, his previous film that was shortlisted for the National Film Festival had almost no commercial elements, which would definitely allow the original loss-making film to be successfully released.
Although his father has always looked down upon his unsatisfactory son.
But others don't think so. No matter what, it is true that Martin is the second son of Paige.
Many theater owners actually don't mind selling favors to Martin, or to his father, who is the boss of Paige.
But just because it can be released in these theaters, Martin doesn't have much confidence in arranging films.
Even because it was him who came forward, several theaters were actually unwilling to give high film schedules.
In the future, I can only watch my own performance in this animated film.
Of course, Martin explicitly told Xu Ji about this.
Xu Ji said that he didn't care about this, as long as a cooperation could be negotiated and it could be released in major theaters in the United States.
.......
"Mr. Yin Shabai, what is the relationship between this cherry animation and Paige?"
After Martin left, as the third-largest theater manager in the United States, after hearing the questions from his subordinates, he sneered and said:
"What does it have to do with it? Either I gave money to this guy Martin, or this guy made it up himself."
"It's probably another movie to steal money from his father."
No wonder Yin Shabai thinks so.
Mainly because Martin has already been notorious in the United States.
Various behaviors of nibbling dad are nothing new, everyone has long been accustomed to it.
"Then if this animated movie is scheduled..."
Yin Shabai answered almost without thinking: "Just give it a few shows, as long as it appears in theaters."
"That kid probably thinks the same way. Anyway, the purpose is to steal his father's money."
"By the way, remember to reveal the fact that Martin came to us inadvertently to Paige."
"Let his father remember our kindness."
Yin Shabai's subordinates quickly nodded in agreement.
But after hesitating for a while, he still said:
"But manager, do we really not want to watch this movie?"
"I feel that Martin is quite serious and seems to be very confident in this movie."
Yin Shabai curled her lips with disdain after hearing this.
But then I thought about it a little more.
"That Cherry Animation, when will their animated movies be delivered?"
—“I was told it could be delivered in the afternoon.”
Yin Shabai looked at the time and notes on her phone.
"Forget it, let's read it again."
"It happens that I have nothing to do in the afternoon."
......
In the afternoon, in a certain American cinema, this is an internal movie theater that is basically not open to the public.
Generally, it is a venue used by theaters to watch new movies.
Although Yin Shabai was very disdainful of Martin, a prodigal second generation, she was still very professional when she got into work.
"This seems to be quite similar?"
He touched his chin and looked at the cartoon opening logo of Cherry Animation in front of him.
He originally thought this would be a crude animated movie.
But now it seems that is not the case.
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""coco" ("Coco")?"
Looking at the name that appeared in the movie, Yin Shabai guessed that this should be the name of the character in it.
As the movie officially started, he gradually became serious.
At the same time, it completely broke my previous thoughts. Judging from the production level of this movie, it was completely different from what I imagined.
He also knew at this time that the previous prejudices were all because of Martin.
.......
The whole movie lasts more than an hour, less than two hours, which is not particularly long.
But while watching, Yin Shabai's eyes became wet countless times.
Until all the subtitles at the end of the movie were played, Yin Shabai still sat in her seat.
After a while, he seemed to have thought of something, suddenly stood up, and trotted out of the theater.
"Manager, what's wrong?"
When they saw Yin Shabai rushing to find him, his subordinates were obviously a little surprised.
"Remember that movie Martin let us show in theaters?"
"It's called "Coco."
The subordinate nodded.
The two of them just talked about it in the morning, so it’s impossible to forget.
"What I told you at that time was how to arrange the film?"
— "Just give it a few shows and let it appear in theaters."
The subordinate was a little confused so he answered.
Yin Shabai said with excitement:
"I changed my mind!"
"This animated film has the highest number of films scheduled in our theaters!"
"Remember, you can give me as much as you can for the film arrangement!"
While her subordinates opened their mouths and looked surprised, Yin Shabai looked very excited.
Because he had thought about it, it was probably their theater chain that had watched this animated movie seriously.