Chapter 741: Painted Skin’s Plan
On August 19, 4 weeks and 2 days after its release, "Admiral" quietly and embarrassingly drew.
"Master Admiral", as a work that had high hopes at the beginning and was considered by industry insiders and movie fans to be able to compete with "Wulin" one or two, its cost is close to three times that of "Wulin", but unfortunately the final box office is not as high as "Wulin". " fractions.
It was released more than ten days later than "Wulin", but when it was released, "Wulin" still maintained a relatively healthy box office.
Amidst the ridicule and denunciation of fans, Shu Yihuan disappeared from the public's sight.
Of course, to insiders, there is no secret. They all know that Shu Yihuan went to Hollywood to learn the advanced film industry of Hollywood.
"Lord Admiral" has ended its journey.
And the journey of "Wulin" is coming to an end.
It has been drawn overseas one after another, and it can still maintain a daily box office revenue of more than tens of millions in China.
It was not until August 31 that the painting was completed offline.
In fact, at this time, the daily new box office and attendance rate of "Wulin" are not bad.
Many people in the industry regret it, thinking that if the show time of "Martial Arts" is extended a little longer, it may eventually break more records.
But Du Caige expressed indifference to this.
It is said that he said in a telephone interview: "...the box office is just like this. If you try harder, you may be able to get the second place in the global box office list. But it is impossible to get the first place. I am against the second place. I don’t have any interest, so I might as well exit quietly when it’s time for me to exit, and when it’s time for me to appear again, I’ll come out brilliantly.”
But when asked by relatives and friends, Du Caige expressed his innocence: "I did say that I am not interested in taking the second place. But other words, that is not my style! Do I like to pretend to be so much?"
Everyone squinted at him, meaning "Do you like to pretend to be beep or not, don't you have a beep in your heart?"
The global box office of "Wulin" was finally fixed at 1.984 billion US dollars.
Du Caige likes this number very much, but unfortunately no one in this world understands the stalk of 1984.
However, this number has not yet reached the fixed time.
In a few years, ten years, there will be a "director's remake" and "director's cut extended version" released for screening, maybe the box office can go up a wave, and eat some sentimental money.
Domestically, "Wulin" received 2.521 billion Dahua Yuan, equivalent to 1.01 billion U.S. dollars.
The overseas box office is 974 million US dollars, which is a height that makes other domestic films elusive.
When did foreign money become so easy to earn?
Many Dahua directors have ambitions.
In the next few years, there will be many Dahua directors with high ambitions, aiming at overseas markets, and then... they will learn a painful lesson.
It will take a long time for them to realize that it's not that foreigners' money has become easier to earn. Rather, only Hemingway knew how to make money from foreigners.
At the same time, there is a profound truth: you will never make money beyond your knowledge.
These are things for later.
For now.
Although "Wulin" breaks various records and becomes the third place in the global box office list, it is a very exciting thing.
But in the past two months, it has excited the media and fans too many times.
Now, everyone is in the sage time, exhausted.
So according to statistics, "total box office of 1.984 billion US dollars", everyone has a feeling of "however, it did not exceed expectations, and it still did not become the second place in the global box office list".
It doesn't seem like a big deal, right? After all, it is only the third, not the first.
Perhaps it will take a while for everyone to look back and find out: "Fuck, Wulin has achieved a feat that is astounding."
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When Du Caige appeared on the set of Liu Zifei's new film, the crew was resting.
Liu Zifei quickly got up to greet her, and at the same time smiled and said to the assistant director behind her: "The number three in the world is here, why don't you hurry up and get some talent?"
"No. 3 in the world?" Du Caige was stunned, "My new nickname?"
Liu Zifei nodded with a smile: "That's right, does it sound good?"
Du Caige shook his head: "It's really ugly."
"What does beep mean?"
"Muffler word."
Liu Zifei laughed so hard that her branches trembled. "You've become humorous."
Although she was dressed very neutrally and didn't wear any makeup, she was a beauty after all, and her smile was still irresistible.
Du Caige looked at the crew. "Everyone seems to be doing well."
Liu Zifei smiled and said: "It's okay, I learned a lot from someone. If I don't do well, it can only prove that that person didn't teach well."
Du Caige wondered: "Can't it be that you didn't learn well?"
"No, I'm sure, I study very, very seriously, I have never been so serious in my life." After a pause, Liu Zifei looked at him with a very vague sadness in his eyes, "Congratulations, you are going to be a father again. Is Xiao Xu's due date coming soon?"
"It's only been a few days." In front of Liu Zifei, Du Caige was quite calm and at ease.
Although she once confessed her love, Du Caige never flirted with her, and she has a clear conscience.
"It is said that she will be a cute little princess, right?"
"Well, you are very well informed."
"Of course, I'm not like you. I either stay at home and fly around the world when I go out. My roots are in China, so I'm naturally better informed than you."
After chatting for a while, Liu Zifei said, "You, the producer, don't come until the shooting is almost over. But you're already here, so why not come over to guide the work and see the materials we shot."
Du Caige declined with a smile: "No need, I'm the producer, not the director. As long as you're on the right track, I won't interfere with your work. I'll check on you when you're ready to edit."
Liu Zifei didn't force it, "It's up to you."
"Is there any difficulty in filming now?"
Liu Zifei thought for a while, "I am very satisfied with this team, and the filming progress is not bad. You all know the actors, they are all actor and actress, including the leading actor Luo Hengzuo. In fact, the current state is not bad. And this film In the movie, the male lead role is not too much, and his slightly hypocritical and exaggerated acting style is quite appropriate. At least, he is handsome enough (well, this is the point). So the whole filming is not bad. It's difficult to say...it's a bit overspending, my requirements for props are too high."
"The prop is to keep improving, and I support you."
"Then will you support me when I apply for more budget for post-production?" Liu Zifei blinked mischievously.
"This... I support it spiritually." Du Caige laughed.
Liu Zifei jokingly said: "Forget it, if you don't even give money, what do you need?"
After chatting for a few words, the crew had almost had a rest and resumed work.
Liu Zifei was in command, calm and composed, and her gestures began to show a bit of momentum.
Du Caige carefully observed her and the situation of the crew.
After all, this involves a large investment, and as a producer, as Liu Zifei's real and unknown teacher and guide, he still has to pay attention to it.
Of course, he was generally satisfied with what he saw.
During the lunch break, after eating a simple meal, Liu Zifei continued to chat with him.
"Do the actors listen to your instructions?" Du Caige asked her.
"What do you think?" Liu Zifei asked back.
Du Caige smiled, "I'm here to visit the class today, and no one would dare to be a monster. What about normal times?"
"Usually?" Liu Zifei flipped her bangs lightly, "How should I put it, I'm sure I can't be very convinced, after all, I don't have any qualifications. But it shouldn't be against me!"
"That is, they all have a bit of a temper, but generally speaking, you can handle it."
"Well, in fact, this is not a problem. The key problem is that the investment is too large, and I am actually a little flustered," Liu Zifei expressed her pressure appropriately, "the production cost, the previous 90 million is definitely not enough, now it seems , if you want to make the special effects better, it is estimated that at least 120 million will go up. Then add publicity, this is the cost of 200 million. Think about it, this is my first movie, 200 million Ah! Who's first movie cost so much! Can I not panic?"
"Shooting seriously, just shoot your own style."
"Crazy, what style do I have? I'm new!"
"Yes, it's just that you haven't realized it yet." Du Caige's words were not all comforting.
He is quite optimistic about Liu Zifei's skills.
"'Painted Skin' is a good story, and in the final analysis, it is also a subject you are good at." Du Caige told her.
Liu Zifei smiled wryly: "Why didn't I know that I was good at classical fantasy and supernatural themes?"
Du Caige analyzed it to her, "No, peeling off those shells, 'Painted Skin' is a love story after all. And I don't ask you to shoot so thought-provoking, I don't need you to go infinitely high, to criticize the current disadvantages. You shoot the beauty, Shooting out the emotions of the characters can meet my requirements.”
"The production cost of 120 million yuan is not included in the publicity. It takes at least 360 million to 400 million box office to pay back. If the publicity cost is included, it is estimated that it will take 60 to 700 million box office to start making profits. I don't know. Bottom!" Liu Zifei still lacked self-confidence.
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