After leaving Huayi, Tang An met with the crew and continued to promote the movie at a cinema in Haidian District.
"Thank you for your hard work during this period. There are still more than half a month left. After this period of work, you can rest."
"Director Tang, it's not hard. The audience is so enthusiastic. We can't wait to do this every day." Deng Chao said quickly.
"Deng Chao, I think your biggest improvement in filming this movie is your tongue. Before, some viewers asked you how you practiced your speaking speed. Did you speed up the editing in the later stage?" Tang An shook his head and smiled.
"Mr. Tang, you are just joking. I'm actually not very good at talking."
"That's right, you'll talk so much that you won't even know what to say." Tang An cursed with a smile.
He turned to look at Tang Yan, "By the way, Tang Yan, when will your TV series "Legend of Sword and Fairy" be commissioned?"
"There's still half a month left. They moved my role to a later stage." Tang Yan replied obediently.
Tang An nodded, "That's just right. I'll rest for two days after the promotion before joining the group. Don't rush, otherwise you won't be in the best shape."
"There is less than half a month left. Is everyone okay? If nothing happens, don't leave the crew for the next time. After tomorrow's celebration press conference, we will go south to visit a few cities."
During this period of time, they have been wandering around the north around the capital, and it is time to go to the south for the rest of the time.
"Director Tang may take me half a day. There are still some parts of "Hold the Call" that need dubbing." Liu Ye said immediately.
"when?"
"In these few days, about half a day is enough."
"Okay, I'll give you a day off then."
After resting in the reception room for a while, Tang An led the crew into the screening room.
The hall with nearly 500 people was completely full, and there were some reporters and photographers waiting in front.
As soon as I stepped through the door, there was a huge cheer inside, especially in the closed screening room.
In addition to the several leading actors, there were many people shouting Tang An's name.
"Thank you everyone, thank you!"
"I'm glad to see you all today, and thank you for your support of me and "Now You See Me"!"
"Hello everyone, I am Deng Chao. Thank you all for supporting the movie I starred in."
"Hello everyone, I am Tang Yan. Thank you for liking my performance."
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After saying hello one by one, the reporters in front couldn't wait to ask questions.
"Director Tang, now "Now You See Me" is 4 million short of the 200 million mark, reaching this achievement more than 10 days earlier than "The Wind". How do you feel now?"
"It's a bit surprising. To be honest, this is a genre that no one has tried before. I'm really surprised by the audience's high acceptance." Tang An said with a slight smile.
It’s as if the previous two movies weren’t a new genre!
The reporters were filled with exclamations.
"Then are you satisfied with this result?"
"I am quite satisfied. This represents the audience's recognition of me. I can finally let go of my worries for more than half a year."
"So which one, Director Tang, thinks "Now You See Me" or "Red Cliff" will break through the 300 million mark faster?"
"It's us!" Tang An said matter-of-factly.
So confident!
"Currently, there is no domestic movie with a box office of over 300 million. If you can achieve this achievement, it will surpass all Chinese-language movies. Can you imagine how you felt at that time?"
Tang An shook his head and smiled, "Isn't this like handing out certificates before the test results are out? I don't know how excited I will be before that time comes, but I won't be calm."
No matter what the reporter asked, Tang An's reply was always watertight.
Then he asked them a few more questions, and suddenly a reporter turned his attention to Tang An.
"Director Tang, why did you choose Tang Yan to play the heroine in the first place? He had just graduated at the time. What if she couldn't take on this role?"
I don’t know how many times I have experienced similar problems. No matter what actor is used, there will always be people who question it.
If you use young people, you will say that they have no experience and no charisma.
If you use big stars who have been famous for a long time, you should say that you are relying on their fame to make money, and you will not give opportunities to newcomers.
Tang An did not answer directly, but smiled and looked at the hundreds of spectators in front of him. The Great Sage said, "What do you think of Tang Yan's performance?"
"Well done!"
“My Tangyan is the most beautiful!”
“Tangyan is the best!”
The audience expressed their support with the loudest voice, especially some of the male companions, who almost cried and howled, staring at the two long legs in shorts.
Tang An smiled slightly at the reporter and said, "The audience has already given the answer, and Tang Yan has appeared in many film and television dramas and has rich acting experience."
Then Tang An gave up the stage to several actors and let them interact with the audience for a while.
At the request of the audience, Deng Chao performed several more poker magic tricks.
There was no other choice but to let Deng Chao perform. He couldn't pull off Liu Ye's hypnotic magic.
There are no props for escape magic, and Deng Kai's thief stunt cannot be performed.
I watched a movie with the audience, signed a few autographs afterwards, and quickly rushed to the next cinema. I found a hotel for a meal at noon and continued in the afternoon.
Another busy day passed, and early the next morning, the news came out that the box office of "Now You See Me" exceeded 200 million.
On August 28, the 15th day of its release, the single-day box office dropped to 8 million, with a total box office of 204 million, surpassing "Yangtze River No. 7" to rank second in the annual box office.
The 50% drop is also an expected figure. In fact, the box office in the previous two weeks was too high. Huayi's promotion regardless of money has already overdrawn part of the box office potential.
The first four days were 93 million, and the second seven days were even higher by 10 million, reaching 104 million, achieving a reversal of decline.
However, "Red Cliff" had a total of 100 million in the first four days, but only 83 million in the second week. Of course, this was due to insufficient publicity and too much negative news.
On the 19th day of its release, "Red Cliff" took in a box office of 4 million, with a total box office of 243 million.
""Now You See Me" has a total box office of over 200 million in the 12 days since its release, becoming the third movie to do so this year!"
"Two movies in a row have exceeded 200 million. Tang An is worthy of being a top commercial film master!"
""Now You See Me" and "Red Cliff" rank in the top two at the annual box office, and the competition for summer movies has come to the most critical moment!"
"The battle for the annual box office championship has entered a fierce state. The winner will book in advance the biggest winner in the domestic film market in 2008!"
...
Amid this turmoil, Huayi held a 200 million celebration press conference for "Now You See Me" in Beijing.
The scale was not small at all, reporters and most people from the entertainment industry were present.
As a huge ice sculpture with eight zeros behind a two was smashed, it means that the box office of 200 million has become a thing of the past, and it will hit a higher record next.
Wang Zhongjun dealt with reporters in high spirits and vowed that "Now You See Me" is about to break the 300 million mark.
"In 20 days, we will hold another 300 million box office celebration conference here. I hope to see you all again then!"
Wang Zhongjun did not hesitate to make big claims that he would exceed 300 million in 20 days. He was not low-key at all.
The entire audience was in an uproar. These reporters did not expect Wang Zhongjun to be so high-profile, but this just suited their wishes.
Faced with reporters’ doubts and confirmations, Wang Zhongjun still did not change his words!
Come on, if I don’t break 300 million in three weeks, I won’t be chased by reporters and sprayed to death.
It won't even take three months. In the following time, I will definitely be chased by reporters every day.
After asking around Wang Zhongjun for a while, the reporters remembered that Tang An was there and immediately turned their guns.
"Director Tang, just now Director Wang said that the box office will exceed 300 million in 20 days. Do you think there is hope?"
"Of course, I agree with Director Wang's statement."
At this time, no matter what happens, you can't show your timidity.
"Now "Red Cliff" is still 57 million away from the box office to break the 300 million mark. Which one of you do you think is faster?"
"Of course I believe in myself, and I also hope that this first domestic movie with a box office of 300 million will be made by myself."
After answering a lot of similar questions, the reporters left with satisfaction, and each of them received a small red envelope before leaving.
As soon as they left, Tang An complained to Wang Zhongjun, "Dr. Wang, you are putting us on the edge of a knife."
Wang Zhongjun laughed, waved his hands and said, "Mr. Tang's words are serious. With the current momentum, there is a high chance of a box office of 100 million in the remaining three weeks, not to mention the media will definitely help us publicize it."
"I hope so."
This is a publicity method, and the 300 million gimmick is not bad.
When we arrived at the banquet hall next door, the hotel was already ready.
"Congratulations to Director Tang, another 200 million-level movie, one movie a year is really enviable!"
"That's wrong. It's obviously a 300 million-level movie."
"With this momentum, next year's box office will exceed 400 million, and the year after that it will be 500 million!"
"That's right, one step at a time every year. Maybe Director Tang will set every box office record in the future."
The flattering sound was endless, and Tang An immediately threw it out when it went into his left ear and right ear.
"Then I'll lend you your blessings. I hope we can drink together at the celebration banquet every year!"
Tang An raised his glass to everyone and drank it all in one gulp.
"Come on, do it!"
"Dry!"
"A toast to Director Tang!"
"I wish Director Tang a big hit at the box office and exceed 300 million as soon as possible!"
After drinking two drinks in a row, Tang An made a complaint and went to Han Sanping with Wang Zhongjun.
The two toasted together, "Director Han, thank you for your honor."
"You're welcome, Director Tang has another movie with a box office of 200 million, and the next one will hit 300 million. Of course I have to be there to congratulate you." Han Sanping said and drank half of it.
"It has lived up to Director Han's expectations, but whether it can exceed 300 million depends on the next trend."
"Director Tang is being humble. Didn't he promise to break through 300 million in three weeks in front of the media just now?" Han Sanping smiled noncommittally.
Tang An quickly said, "Isn't that in front of the media? Now of course I have to tell the truth to Director Han."
Wang Zhongjun also responded, "We can't lose our momentum. Let's praise Haikou first, and the media will naturally hype it up."
"It is inevitable that "Now You See Me" will break the 300 million mark, but "Red Cliff" has little hope. I think you will overtake it in a week or two."
"Actually, the market is still not big enough to accommodate two blockbusters. I believe that in another two years, the domestic market will be enough to accommodate three or four blockbusters at the same time!" Tang An said with a smile.
"Director Tang is right. Only when the market gets bigger and a hundred flowers bloom can everyone make money." Han Sanping sighed.
That's why when Zhang Yimou's family was the dominant one, he supported Chen Kaige in making costume blockbusters. Otherwise, Zhang Yimou would be the only one making blockbusters, and the market would never grow.
Han Sanping firmly believes that the market is driven by movies that sell well at the box office. Only the more good movies there are, the more viewers there will be, forming a virtuous cycle.
Later, Feng Xiaogang also joined, but stopped playing after filming a costume film.
Although Tang An's films are not period blockbusters, and even in terms of investment, only the current film "Now You See Me" has reached the scale of a blockbuster, but it has achieved better results than blockbusters.
Wang Zhongjun and Tang An looked at each other, and then said, "Actually, breaking through 300 million is not that easy. After such a long period of publicity, our expenses have already exceeded our budget. We can insist on it for another week at most, and then we will have to rely on the audience's reputation.
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A trace of doubt flashed in Han Sanping's eyes, and he didn't know what he meant by this for a moment.
Tang An continued, "Director Han is right. Only by growing the market together can everyone make money. It would be great if "Red Cliff" can also successfully exceed 300 million."
"Then it depends on the luck of "Red Cliff". There is still August, so it should be about the same."
Han Sanping understood clearly and took the initiative to take a step back when victory was already certain. After winning the summer season and selling well, he simply took it.
You are good and I am good, that is what is really good!
After a little bit of unhappiness was resolved, the atmosphere became more harmonious instantly. I drank a few glasses with a glass of wine.
Han Sanping remembered that he had something else to do, so he simply spoke out while everyone was around.
"Do you know that China Film is preparing a project for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China?"
"I know. I heard that you, Director Han, are going to direct it yourself?"
"I directed it. You all know the importance of this film. If there are any actors missing then, don't interrupt me."
"Don't worry, Mr. Han, just hand over whoever you like." Wang Zhongjun responded.
"I feel relieved with your words." Han Sanping looked at Tang An again with a smile, "I haven't made a movie for a while, and there is still a need for a director here. I wonder if Director Tang is willing to help?
"
When Tang An's name was first submitted, the superiors refused. Han Sanping persuaded the superiors, plus Tang An had a commercial film with a main theme called "The Wind".
Tang An was dumbfounded. Isn't this just "The Founding of the People's Republic of China"? How could he be the director of this film?
Let alone anything else, it would be bad if it was not filmed well and a certain great man was maligned.
"Director Han, you have to ask Director Wang about this." Tang An kicked the ball to Wang Zhongjun.
"Director Tang, you misunderstood. It won't waste too much time. The schedule is less than a month at most, and you will be responsible for part of the scenes. There are really too many actors, and I can't do it alone." Han Sanping said with a smile.