"The boss hasn't come to the studio for three days."
In Li Qian's studio, Guo Fan and others got together and chatted out of boredom.
The studio is currently working on a movie called "Frequency of Life and Death", and the wages of everyone on the crew have been paid off, and all the rented equipment has been repaid.
The post-production development, printing, and copy production have also been completed, and I can’t get involved in publicity and distribution.
He just verbally agreed to invest in the movie starring Huang Boxin. Apart from that, there are only two movies left, Qi Yukun's "Jaws 2" and Guo Fan's "127 Hours".
Ten days ago, Li Qian told them that there was something wrong with the rhythm of the script and asked them to go back and make changes.
Now the script has been revised, but Li Qian hasn't come to the studio for several days.
"Since ancient times, Wenwen Township has been the Tomb of Heroes."
Guo Fan sighed in his heart and looked at Qi Yukun, "Old Qi, why don't you give the boss a call?"
Qi Yukun shook his head, "Didn't I tell him not to disturb him if there is no big deal? Let's find the actors first and write the storyboard."
"The script hasn't been decided yet, so how can I write it?"
"It's not like you make a movie based on a script, it's more or less fine. The main thing is the storyboard, and your film's actors and photographers are much more important than the script. If you have time, decide on the actors as soon as possible, so as not to not be able to find the right one by then.
Candidate."
"I have been thinking about suitable candidates these days. Chen Kun and Liu Ye are suitable, but I can't afford them at all."
Guo Fan is also very troubled. As his first movie, he has not thought about the actors for "127 Hours".
Not to mention the actor, he even thought about how the movie would get a good reputation and become a box office hit after it was released.
But it was too expensive to find an actor he liked. The movie "127 Hours" was a niche among the niche. If he lost money, he couldn't explain it to Li Qian.
Of course, what I fear most is not losing money, it’s not my own money anyway.
The main thing is what if after losing the money, Li Qian will no longer invest in him.
Therefore, cost control is necessary.
"I'll ask Mr. Zhang later for a list of domestic male actors aged 25-35. Let's look for it slowly."
Guo Fan sighed and added, "Your "Jaws 2" is quite simple. The actors are all ready-made, so there is no need to find them."
Qi Yukun shook his head, "I'm also in a bit of trouble. I've contacted Li Guangjie, but his agent asked for a salary of 1 million."
"1000000?"
Guo Fan was taken aback, "Are you crazy? You really dared to raise a price. Chen Kun took over the big production "Painted Skin" with an investment of 80 million, but he only got a salary of 1 million."
Although it is normal for starring actors in sequel movies to have their salaries increased, both at home and abroad, this million is too outrageous. It is already the ceiling for mainland actors except Ge You.
"His agent initially said that he didn't want to do a movie on the big screen. After I said he wanted to be on the big screen, he offered a price of one million, but I guess it was negotiated for around six or seven hundred thousand."
Even if it's six to seven hundred thousand, it's not a small sum, and Qi Yukun doesn't dare to agree to it.
"This Li Guangjie really thinks he is so important."
In "Jaws", the shark is the only protagonist. Except for the theme of sharks, which cannot be changed, all other characters are not necessary.
Qi Yukun said, "It's better to be on the safe side. I can accept it for 200,000 to 300,000 yuan. After all, it's going to be on the big screen and it's a sequel. It's normal for the protagonist's salary to increase."
In the first movie, he still tried his best to be stable. If it was not necessary to change, he would be safer with Li Guangjie.
Guo Fan said a little strangely, "But where does Li Guangjie get so much confidence? I'm afraid he can't get the leading male role in a movie now, right?"
"I guess "The Beginning of Spring" will be released in two months. Gu Changwei's film. His "Peacock" made Zhang Jingchu famous before. There are a lot of film resources."
"Zhang Jingchu is little Zhang Ziyi after all. How can Li Guangjie have the same confidence?"
Guo Fan was speechless. His appearance, acting skills, and connections were all good, but Li Guangjie's appearance alone was inferior.
While chatting, Qi Yukun's cell phone suddenly rang and he received a message.
It was from Li Qian, so he quickly opened it and read it.
"I've read the script and there's nothing wrong with it. Give me a rough estimate of your budget and start preparations. I won't interfere."
After reading this short text message of 23 words, the two looked at each other and smiled.
Guo Fan suddenly sat up from his chair and said with a smile, "I'm just telling you, why would the boss just neglect his business?"
...
Li Qian, who in Guo Fan's eyes is not doing anything serious, is still lying in bed.
He threw his phone on the bedside and took a picture of Tong Liya, who was lying on her body like an octopus.
"Get up and have breakfast."
"I can't afford it."
Tong Liya pressed her face against Li Qian's chest and rubbed it.
"I'm not hungry."
"But I'm hungry. We are as good as steel. It's already 11 o'clock. We'll even have lunch together later."
Li Qian was a little helpless. After living a life without shame or impatience for a few days at home, Tong Liya was a little embarrassed at first, but gradually it became too much for Li Qian.
Originally, I wanted to recharge my batteries during this period and have a good rest in preparation for the upcoming promotions.
That's not bad, because I haven't maintained my spirit well, and I haven't accumulated enough sharpness.
but.
Li Qian rubbed Tong Liya's smooth back gently with some fascination.
Coming from a dance major, it's just different.
...
They sat there for a while, and it wasn't until after twelve o'clock that the two of them got up.
Today is December 14th. Starting at 7:15 p.m., screenings of "Frequency of Life and Death" will begin in major cities across the country.
Moreover, there is only half a month left before the movie is released, so Li Qian has to lead the crew to start promoting it.
Now, "The Legend" has been released in mainland China for two days. As the first blockbuster released during the Lunar New Year, it has absolutely no rivals in the film market.
Several movies that were released at the end of November have been showing for half a month now, and their box office revenue is only a fraction every day. Not to mention having an impact on "The Movie", they haven't even made a splash in the movie market.
There is no rival in the same period, "Assembly" will not be released until next week. "The Letter of Voting" has recreated the grand scene of last year's Lunar New Year film "The City of Golden Armor", completely dominating all movie theaters.
700 film copies, without any competition, are enough to achieve 100% utilization. It doesn’t make much difference if we don’t say 100% in film arrangement.
It was officially released at 6 p.m. on the 12th. In just four hours one night, "The Letter of Contribution" received a super high box office of 10 million yuan.
It's still a Wednesday, a working day, which shows how popular this movie is.
On Thursday, the 13th, "The Movie" once again grossed 1,500 at the box office, reaching 25 million in its two days of release.
The next three days will be the weekend, and there is even hope that the box office will exceed 20 million in a single day.
There is no doubt that it was a hit, and this box office data has already caused the media to start crazily touting it.
In fact, many media have predicted that "The Legend" is expected to break the box office record of "The Golden Armor".
The situation is very good, although some comments said that the movie was too depressing, but they were ignored.
All sounds are buried under the high box office.
Although "Frequency of Life and Death" won't be released until half a month later, Li Qian has been paying attention to the box office and reviews of "Reporter".
As expected, it did not surprise him. Although it had a high box office and a good reputation among film critics, it had only been released for two days, and the comments from online audiences had already begun to include some dark, bloody, and dull comments, all of which were unfavorable. Elements of Lunar New Year stalls.
But we still have to look at next week’s box office. There’s nothing obvious about the first week’s box office.
With this lineup, current publicity, and a completely overflowing film schedule, there will be no rivals at the same time. It will definitely be a hit in the first week.
In the afternoon, Li Qian and Tong Liya came to CBD Wanda today. Tonight's screening of "Frequency of Life and Death" in Beijing will be held at Wanda Cinema.
On Friday night, there is absolutely no shortage of people in the shopping malls near the CBD. Wanda is also the cinema chain with the best cinema configuration in the country. Every Wanda Cinema can be regarded as a flagship in any cinema chain.
At 6:15 in the evening, one hour before the movie show time, Li Qian and Tong Liya arrived and took the opportunity to observe the situation in the cinema.
There were quite a lot of people, and they were of all ages. Li Qian saw several couples taking their children to watch the movie.
It’s the Lunar New Year, it’s a festive day.
Audiences kept coming in, and just as one hall was closing, audiences came out one after another.
You don’t need to think about it to know that you must have read "The Certificate of Investment".
Li Qian looked at the scrolling film schedule information in the hall. All nine screening rooms were showing "The Movie", and there were no other movies to be seen at all.
The flagship cinema in the heart of Beijing's CBD, during prime time on Friday nights, every show represents a huge profit, and ordinary movies are not shown at all.
Some of the exiting audience were still discussing the movie, and Li Qian also listened attentively.
"It's very depressing to watch. They all died. In the end, it was the three old men who benefited."
"It was the first time I saw Jet Li play such a role. It was so ruthless that the voice was almost unrecognizable as his. Later in the performance, I felt chills all over when I heard his voice."
"How can Chen Kexin make such a film? I came here for "Sweet Honey". It's a waste of time. I might as well go shopping."
"I originally wanted to relax, but now I feel even more unhappy. I'd better wait for Ma Xiaogang's movie."
.....
Many of the audience members who kept showing up were complaining, and the focus was on the overall atmosphere of the movie.
Moreover, Li Qian noticed that the majority of the audience was female.
This film is indeed not suitable for female audiences. Although there is a bloody love triangle, no woman can fill the role of Xu Jinglei, even if the other two men are Jet Li and Andy Lau.
Not to mention the overall tone and other bloody and dark scenes.
It can be said that "Tou Ming Zhuan" almost abandoned the female audience group.
When other viewers hear these sounds, they will be a little hesitant.
However, the appeal of the three superstars, Jet Li, Andy Lau, and Kim Sung-wu, is still very strong. Even if they hear others saying something is not good, there are still a lot of people who are willing to take a look.
However, some people, especially parents with children, don’t want to watch it after hearing such comments from other viewers.
"Husband, why don't we change the movie? It seems like this "Report of Prosecution" is very bloody."
A mother holding her child said to her husband.
"But there are no other movies released. It seems to be just one called "Frequency of Life and Death". It sounds quite scary, and it's about life and death."
"Then... why don't you go back?"
As soon as he heard this, the child started to make a fuss. He took his mother's hand with both hands and stamped his feet on the ground.
"No, I want to watch a movie! Watch a movie!"
A young couple next to them heard their conversation, and the boy said, "You can watch "Frequency of Life and Death". It's not scary. It's a science fiction film. It seems to be about the relationship between father and son. Children can watch it."
"Yes, thank you."
The child had to watch it, and the young man didn't seem to be trying to trick anyone. The husband thanked him and went to the front desk to buy a ticket.
Although there is only one screening, there are still plenty of movie tickets. After all, it is not famous, there is not much publicity, and you can buy tickets on the spot.
One after another, audiences discovered that there was another movie being shown. After asking the front desk and learning that it was a science fiction film, many people bought tickets out of curiosity.
But the girl was complaining about her boyfriend, "Lu Chao, why do you want to watch this "Frequency of Life and Death"? I've never heard of it. You might as well watch "The Call to Action"."
"Don't worry, my dear, from what I know about this director, this movie is definitely good. And haven't you heard someone say that "The Name of the People" is too dark and depressing. I'm afraid you won't feel comfortable watching it."
"I don't care, I want to watch Liu Dehua and Jin Chengwu!"
"Okay, I'll watch "The Call to Action" tomorrow. I'll watch this one first. I guarantee it will be good."
"snort!"
After appeasing his girlfriend, Lu Chao ran to the front desk to buy a ticket.
After watching two of Li Qian's online movies and learning that he had entered the big screen, Lv Supernatural, who is half a fan, has been following Li Qian's films and watched the screenings as soon as possible.
As a movie lover, he had watched "The Proposal" when it was released the day before yesterday.
My girlfriend didn't have time, but I wanted to watch it myself, so I watched it alone before she had time.
But I couldn't tell my girlfriend, otherwise he would lose his temper again if he left her to go to the movies alone, which would make people upset.
Women are really difficult to take care of, but the movie is still interesting.
Li Qian, your movie better not be worse than "Phone Booth" or "Jaws", or else you can help me coax my girlfriend!
.......
"Ah sneeze!"
Li Qian suddenly sneezed heavily.
"It's strange, why is it so cold this winter? Don't those experts say global warming is happening every day?"
"Li Qian, do you have a cold?"
Tong Liya looked at him with concern and looked at the front desk from a distance, "I'll buy you a cup of hot milk tea."
"No, maybe someone scolded me. I just drank a glass of Coke. The movie is about to start. Don't drink so much water."
Li Qian didn't want to watch his own movie and suddenly want to go to the toilet.
An hour passed quickly, and audiences continued to appear and enter the venue one after another. I heard many unoptimistic reactions to "The Certificate of Investment".
At 7:10, 5 minutes before the movie started, we started queuing up to check in.