After spending the morning in Huayi, Tang An originally wanted to go to China Film Academy to meet Han Sanping, but after thinking about it, he decided to ask Lin Sheng out to check it out.
At 12:30 noon, we made an appointment at a private restaurant not far from China Film Studio, but no one had arrived yet.
I had a discussion with Wang Zhongjun in the morning. Although Tang An's words made him pay more attention to "Transformers", it was only a little bit.
Now the movie has not been released in the United States, and the promotion has not even officially started. There is almost no noise from the outside world. It is reasonable not to pay attention to it. After all, not everyone can predict the future.
I have the impression that "Transformers" almost broke 100 million in the first five days of the week, and could still earn about 10 million during the second week of working days, and should have reached 30 million in the two weekend days.
In other words, during the first weekend of the release of "The Wind", "Transformers" could earn 50 million in four days.
This is already the result of the first weekend of "Super Body"!
Considering that "The Wind" occupies a part of the market, it can earn at least more than 30 million.
Tang An's current popularity among the audience is definitely higher than that of Uncle Gao Yu and Chen Guowa combined.
With the same cast, the release date is only two years apart. It is even a more popular summer release than the National Day release, and the box office will not be lower than the original one.
There is a good chance that it will surpass "Transformers" in the first weekend. As long as it persists in the second week, the movie's reputation will definitely be able to stabilize "Transformers".
Lin Sheng's arrival interrupted Tang An's thinking and quickly asked him to sit down.
"Brother Lin, long time no see. It's a rare opportunity to treat you to a meal!"
Then let the waiter serve the food.
Lin Sheng put down his suit and joked, "If you're not busy doing post-production, you still have time to have dinner with me!"
"You can do work at any time, but you have to be late for dinner!" Tang An said with a smile.
While chatting, the dishes were served, all of which were specialties.
While eating, we exchanged a few words.
"Brother Lin, the position of director of the distribution department has been confirmed, right?"
"No, Mr. Wang is in charge temporarily. It's still vacant now!"
Tang An laughed, "Congratulations to Brother Lin, isn't this position just waiting for you?"
As one of the most powerful departments of China Film and Television, it is impossible for the position of the top leader to remain vacant for a long time, especially if the former top leader is also allowed to hold the position.
Obviously, this is to allow Lin Sheng to stay a while longer, after all, he has only been appointed deputy director not long ago.
"It's still early, maybe... maybe!" Lin Sheng waved his hand.
Even though he said that, he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
Tang An picked up the wine glass, touched one with him, drank it all in one gulp, and said with a smile, "It's getting late, it's probably the end of the year, so I wish Brother Lin a good promotion first!"
After exchanging a few words, Tang An got down to business.
He swallowed a large piece of beef brisket stewed with tomatoes in his mouth, wiped his mouth and said, "Brother Lin, as you know, "The Wind" is scheduled to be released in the summer, and Director Wang has decided to co-release it with you."
"You don't have to worry about distribution. The theater chains will arrange the best theaters and the best shows for "The Wind" with their eyes closed!" Lin Sheng said with a smile.
As one of the few billion-dollar directors in the country, Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, and Zhou Xingchi who are ahead of Tang An all have no new films released. If you think about it with your toes, you know that his "The Wind" will definitely be the highlight of the year.
Although this is just a spy movie!
Top directors are irrespective of genre, otherwise Feng Xiaogang would change movies of one genre a year!
The box office in the first two days depends on the appeal of the director and actors, and then it all depends on the quality.
"Don't be shy about this summer's release. There are new films directed and starred by Jay Chou, Tse Ting-feng's "A Better Day", Donnie Yen's "The Fuse", and two Hollywood blockbusters!"
"You are so humble. These movies are not threatening. As long as the quality of the movies is guaranteed, last year's summer movie will be a replica of this year's movie!" Lin Sheng said with a smile.
"Thank you for your good words, Brother Lin!"
"By the way, Director Wang is planning to release it on July 19th. There will be a "Transformers" movie the week before. What do you think of this movie, Brother Lin?"
"This movie is estimated to be worth 50 to 60 million yuan. The protagonists are all robots. It's almost like watching a cartoon, and it can sell special effects!" Lin Sheng said casually.
"We have prepared 500 copies, which is almost enough. However, "Harry Potter" has received 100 more copies. After all, the series is guaranteed!"
In normal operation, Hollywood blockbusters generally have five to six hundred copies, and it is impossible to produce thousands of copies like domestic blockbusters.
The publicity cost for a domestic blockbuster is usually around 10 million, but who will pay for the publicity fee for an imported film?
Will China Film pay for it themselves?
impossible!
Expanding the scale of distribution will inevitably increase publicity costs, otherwise no matter how many films are scheduled, it will be in vain if the audience does not know about it.
After lunch, Tang An still got some information. China Film's attitude towards this film is similar to that of other imported films. The early publicity and distribution will definitely not be in place so quickly.
When "The Wind" is released and overtakes "Transformers", it will be difficult to overtake it later, given the high reputation of "The Wind".
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In the following time, Tang An began to be busy doing post-production. Huayi had an editing room, so there was no need to go to Huairou to do post-production.
On July 19, Tang An came to a cinema in Xicheng District to attend the premiere of the movie "Parting Is Love" starring Tang Yan.
The low-cost digital movies invested by movie channels are all unknown from the director to the actors.
This is true for the film, and so is the premiere.
There were five or six reporters, and the attendance rate was less than half.
Of course, the other members of the Seven Princesses will not come to support us either!
Tang An was supposed to be the most famous person on the scene. Director Zhou Wei came up to him while he was still in the passage and took the initiative to extend his hand.
"Hello, Mr. Tang, welcome to the premiere!"
"Hello, Director Zhou!" Tang An responded calmly.
Tang An's attitude did not make Zhou Wei dissatisfied. He still welcomed Tang An in with a face full of flattery.
Several actors were talking in the screening room, and Tang Yan, who was wearing a long white dress, was among them.
As soon as she saw Tang An coming in, she trotted over quickly.
"Brother An, you are here."
Tang An smiled at her and said, "Fortunately I'm not late. The road conditions are better today."
Director Zhou Wei walked away very wisely and ran to greet the reporters.
"It's great to be starring in a movie so quickly. It's much better than 90% of actors!"
"It's just a small-budget movie, and I don't know if there will be an audience." Tang Yan said somewhat unconfidently.
"Don't worry, the audience will like it!" Tang An comforted.
Suddenly Tang An noticed a somewhat unkind gaze, frowned and looked in that direction.
Several other actors were looking here with different expressions, including envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Seeing Tang An looking over, he immediately put his gaze away.
A young man in his early 20s walked towards us. Judging from the only poster outside, he should be the leading actor.