The emergence of billion-dollar blockbusters instantly took the Chinese film industry by storm.
When Starlight Films entered the film industry for the first time, it delivered a record of brightening the blind. For a time, the entire Chinese entertainment industry was discussing "The Opium War."
A series of reports from major media have made the already explosive heat rise to a higher level.
Never underestimate the patriotic enthusiasm of the Chinese people.
Maybe everyone is busy with their livelihoods and doesn't show it. But when something Chinese does well, the enthusiasm of the Chinese people will erupt like a volcano.
In the second week, the box office of "The Opium War" showed no sign of decline at all and reached 130 million.
As a result, after two consecutive weeks, the movie's box office has reached almost 300 million.
This is despite the fact that many places conceal their box office numbers. Real data would definitely be even more frightening.
But what excites everyone at Starlight the most is the data coming from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
"The Opium War" made 23 million box office figures in the first week it landed in Hong Kong, ranking first in the list.
The audiences who walked into the theater on the day of the premiere were all conquered by this domestic blockbuster and acted as the best publicists. In addition, the return of Hong Kong is imminent, and most Hong Kong people are willing to use movies to understand the past history.
Contributed a lot of box office.
The return of Hong Kong is not just a matter for Hong Kong. Macao and Taiwan are also waiting and watching with great concern.
So this movie performed equally well in both places.
For two consecutive weeks, the box office in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan has also exceeded 100 million.
Starlight Film and Television signed an account sharing agreement with these three places, which means that it received more than 30 million yuan.
This is a pure profit, and it somewhat smoothes over the frustration of everyone at Starlight Film and Television due to the mainland box office.
"Mr. Xiao, thank you very much. If it weren't for you, I would have lost all my prestige over the years in this last battle."
Xie Qi specially rushed to Starlight Film and Television to express his gratitude to Xiao Qian in person.
He knew very well that if Xiao Qian hadn't joined and insisted on changing the script, "The Opium War" filmed according to the original plan would never have achieved such exaggerated results.
The global box office has exceeded 300 million, and it has not yet ended its release. This is definitely the most colorful event in the history of Chinese movies.
In any film review in the future, "The Opium War" and He Xie Qi will be unavoidable topics and monuments.
An old man who has dedicated his whole life to Chinese movies can use such achievements to seal the coffin. Is there anything he is not satisfied with?
"Mr. Xie, don't you plan to continue making movies?"
Xiao Qian was extremely surprised.
He remembered that in his previous life, Xie Qi did not retire after "The Opium War", but had been preparing for new films. Although the process was very bumpy, the results were not ideal, and he could not even attract investment, he definitely did not rest.
Xie Qi looked extremely satisfied.
"Enough, enough. With this achievement, people must be content. Otherwise, they are greedy."
Xiao Qian understood.
In his previous life, Xie Qi suffered a defeat in the Opium War. Of course he was upset, so he tried his best to restore his reputation.
It's a pity that his "Women's Football No. 9" had too unpopular subject matter and the actors chosen were not well-known. In addition, the failure of "The Opium War" discouraged investors, and it also ended in disgrace.
A generation of famous directors was completely disheartened and said goodbye to the front line of film production.
Now, because of Xiao Qian's intervention, "The Opium War" has taken on a different vitality and set a box office record for Chinese movies.
As the director of the film, Xie Qi can naturally let go of his worries and enjoy his old age in peace.
After understanding this, Xiao Qian stopped trying to dissuade him.
After all, Xie Qi is indeed not young anymore, and if he still has to work on film production, he may be the same as in his previous life.
“Mr.
Xie Qi was very surprised.
"Such a great opportunity, why don't you go?"
After the box office hit, all the creative staff of "The Opium War" became the focus. Invitations from all over the world piled up, and the prices were exaggerated.
Originally, for the sake of publicity, the crew planned to divide into several groups and travel to different places. But now it is no longer possible and we can only continue to split.
The main creative staff are each divided into separate teams, each responsible for different areas. Even so, many activities have been postponed.
For everyone in the crew, this was a great opportunity to gain popularity and make money, but Xiao Qian gave up the opportunity to Xie Qi.
"As someone who works behind the scenes, I don't need this. But Mr. Xie, I should let more people realize your achievements."
Xie Qi could only express deep appreciation.
"There are very few young people who are as indifferent to fame and fortune as you. My child, keep your original intention. I am waiting to see the moment when you lead Chinese movies to be proud of the world."
In fact, "The Opium War" was such a big hit that even if Xiao Qian deliberately remained invisible, he still became the focus of public opinion.
There is no other way. With such a big "Xiao Gongzi's work" hanging on the screen, people can't see it even if they don't want to.
"This time "The Opium War" has aroused heated discussion among the people, and Starlight Film and Television has once again entered people's field of vision. After research, the author was surprised to find that all the film and television dramas produced by Starlight Film and Television have become popular.
. This is really surprising and unexpected. Anyone who knows something about film and television production knows that this is almost impossible to happen. Out of curiosity, the author interviewed acquaintances from Starlight Film and Television and finally found out
secret."
"Starlight Group was just a brokerage company engaged in artist training at the beginning. After Xiao Qian joined, it gradually improved its business department and began to enter the film and television industry. It is worth noting that from the beginning, Xiao Qian did not seem to be interested in entering the film industry.
I am very passionate about it, but started from TV series. Many popular TV series such as "Shanghai Bund", "An Ning", "Bao Qingtian", etc., allowed Starlight Film and Television to quickly establish a foothold and cultivate a group of creative teams with outstanding professional qualities.
.”
"As far as I know, there are currently 12 directors and 36 screenwriters under Starlight Film and Television. They are all young people who have been trained after entering Starlight Film and Television. The biggest difference between these people is that they have accepted the Hollywood model from the beginning.
The training emphasizes professionalism and technology, which is completely opposite to most domestic colleagues who rely on experience."
"Most viewers can also feel that the film and television dramas produced by Starlight Film and Television are very obviously different in style and rhythm from other works. But we have to admit that when we watch the works of Starlight Film and Television, we all have a sense of
The quality of Hollywood movies, even TV series, is the same. All of this comes from the high-quality creative team of Starlight Film and Television."
"As we all know, China's film and television industry lags behind the world. But there are different opinions on where exactly it lags behind, and there has never been a unified conclusion. The author has been studying movies for many years, but still has no clue. Still here at Starlight Film and Television, I heard from an acquaintance
Let’s talk about Xiao Qian’s theory.”
"In Starlight Film and Television, Xiao Qian once left a famous saying known as the iron rule. That is: Art is personal, but technology is for the public. The core idea of this sentence is that the driving force for film progress is always
Technology and ideas, and directors and screenwriters will give the film an external packaging. This packaging is art. A film without technology and ideas must be a product that lags behind the times, and will have no value for generalization.
.”
"Looking at all the works launched by Starlight Film and Television, we will find an interesting phenomenon. That is, although these works are not so down-to-earth, they can be compared with peers internationally. Even if they are not down-to-earth, among them
The concept of traditional Chinese culture contained in it is so clear. Obviously, Xiao Qian and his Starlight Film and Television have found the direction and tips to make Chinese film and television make great progress and catch up with the world trend."
"The success of "The Opium War" this time further proves this point. From now on, Xiao Qian and his Starlight Film and Television will surely be like a banner, continuing to lead the way of Chinese film and television. Anyone engaged in this industry only needs to turn their attention to
If you follow Xiao Qian and Xingguang Film and Television, you will definitely benefit a lot."
The author of this commentary article published in the official media is a big shot in the field of Chinese culture and an authority in the relevant industry.
The publication of such an article is equivalent to establishing a clear status for Xiao Qian.
The banner of China's film and television industry, the leader of China's film and television industry.
In the past, if such a title fell on a teenage child, it would definitely cause heated discussions. But now, with the evidence of "The Opium War", it is no longer irrefutable.
It can be said that from now on in the Chinese film and television industry, everyone's eyes will be fixed on Xiao Qian, eager to learn and absorb his thoughts and ideas.
And this is not Xiao Qian's purpose.
Only if more and more film and television practitioners follow the right path will this industry not be as impetuous as in previous generations, and eventually become a hunting ground for fame and fortune, meaningless to the country and nation.
