Chapter 919 Caught Off Guard!
Monday, July 28, 2003, in the morning.
Almost all newspapers in the country gave important reports in capital letters on their relevant pages - "Huang Feihong: A Man Should Be Self-Reliant" won the top spot in the weekly box office list!
Or: "Golden TV" was released in a cold, and the box office did not meet expectations in the first week!
The morning news of many TV stations also carried out related reports of a long length——
"At the previous premiere ceremony, Director Qin Wei confidently stated that he expected the box office of his second commercial film "Golden Terrace" to exceed 150 million in the first week, and the total box office to exceed 500 million. Now, " The box office of "Golden Terrace" unexpectedly fell short of expectations in the first week of its release, only a little over 110 million yuan, and its total box office expectation of 500 million yuan is likely to be missed! Compared with this, on the contrary, In the second week of its release, the box office of "Once Upon a Time: A Man Should Be Self-Reliant" continued to be strong..."
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Because the duel between the sequel of "Once Upon a Time" and "Golden Terrace" was the most hotly discussed entertainment event in the past week, or even in the past few weeks, so as soon as the box office of last week was released, " "Golden Terrace" failed, but "Once Upon a Time: A Man Should Be Self-Reliant" continued to stand strong and immediately attracted the attention of the whole people - it would not be an exaggeration to say that the whole country was shocked!
As we all know, Qin Wei is a master-level super director. The box office record created by the last movie "The Gate of Life and Death" has not been broken so far. And the new movie "Golden Terrace" has a huge investment, and there are border guards and Fu Hongxue. Blessed by top-selling stars, and before that, the national public opinion from top to bottom, from experts to ordinary people, basically agreed that this movie will definitely be a hit, and it may even hit a new record for domestic movie box office. However... the reality came so unexpectedly!
So caught off guard!
At the premiere ceremony, when Qin Wei said that he hoped to exceed 150 million in the first week, the domestic media reported that director Qin Wei's expectation was evaluated in terms of "conservative". The media and experts also optimistically gave a box office forecast of 180 million to 200 million for the first week.
Therefore, many people will subconsciously have an illusion, that is, the scene where "The Gate of Life and Death" and "Huang Feihong" competed for the box office last year, and the scene of "Huang Feihong" has been steadily suppressed since its release seems to be It's staged again, but this time, Qin Wei's movie has a different name, and "Huang Feihong" has also changed its director, it's the second one!
but now……
Eye-popping!
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Jinghua Film, General Manager Office.
Yuan Ke held the box office summary of the domestic film market for the previous week sorted out by the secretary in his hand. He had a complex expression, a little surprised, a little puzzled, and some helplessness that he couldn't explain clearly.
The information is the official statistical data released by the Film Industry Association early this morning. Compared with the data compiled in a hurry at midnight last night, there are slight adjustments in the amount and attendance.
But basically a large number, it is impossible to go wrong.
In fact, after reading the electronic version of the rough statistical version last night, Yuan Ke was already surprised once, so that he didn't sleep well that night, tossing and turning, but when he came to work today, when he got to the office, he got Looking at this accurate statistical version, I still couldn't control my surprise.
It's the summer vacation in July, the golden schedule, the duel between two blockbuster movies that require stars, word-of-mouth, and topics. However, as predicted by countless media and so-called experts before, it will appear in the last week The big showdown like sparks hitting the earth doesn't seem to be that intense.
And the idea that everyone had been unanimously expecting that the domestic weekly box office market could once again hit the record has obviously been completely defeated-the domestic film market market last week was only 324.76 million!
Not even 330 million, although this figure itself is not low, but it is obviously far from the 350 million or even 400 million that everyone expected!
Because... "Golden Terrace" was released for the first week, and it was released nationwide on Monday. This is a full week, and the box office is only... 110.74 million!
It barely passed 110 million, which is far from the 150 million first-week box office target that Qin Wei confidently stated at the press conference!
So, in fact, this week started with the release of "Golden TV" on Monday. Although it is only some rough statistics, the daily box office statistics will surprise Yuan Ke. In the first two days, he asked his secretary to check again and again to see if the statistics were wrong, but from the third day on, he knew that it was unnecessary.
"Golden Terrace", rushed.
But, still surprised, still surprised!
It still feels incomprehensible!
Up to now, when I saw the rough statistics last night, the surprise has not faded, but has become more and more serious-that is Qin Wei! Film master! That was a blockbuster film with an investment of more than 100 million yuan!
How could it have fluttered?
On the contrary, "Once Upon a Time in Huang: A Man Should Be Self-Reliant", it has reached its second week, and its momentum is unabated!
Yuan Ke moved her eyes up again and landed on "Huang Feihong: A Man Should Be Self-Reliant".
Last week's domestic box office rankings——
The first place, "Huang Feihong: A Man Should Be Self-Reliant", 142.86 million, with a total historical box office of 336.51 million. Producer, distributor, Minghu Culture.
Second place, "Golden TV", 110.74 million, first week. Producer and distributor: Huafei Film and Television.
Third place, "Pirates of the Caribbean", 28.02 million, with a total historical box office of 149.6 million. Publisher: Oriental Media Group.
Fourth place, "The Return of the King of the Rings", 19.42 million, with a total historical box office of 249.77 million. Issuer: Tenglong Film and Television Culture Communication Company.
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Someone knocked on the door outside, Yuan Ke answered, and then saw Zhao Meicheng push the door open and walk in.
Seeing that Yuan Ke was still holding the materials to read, Zhao Meicheng said, "Hey, are you still reading? Come on! This time, Lao Qin has completely lost all the old face he has accumulated over the past few years!"
While talking, he still looked a little gloating, and he didn't care about the new outline in his hand. Instead, he said with a smile: "It didn't exceed 100 million in the first week, and the reputation is terrible! Lao Qin, you've fallen! I heard that He yelled at Li Qian and Minghu Culture in the hotel, not only many people in their production crew heard it, but even the waiters in the hotel could hear it clearly, the news could not be suppressed, it spread!"
Speaking of this, he shrugged his shoulders and said contemptuously: "I would like to admit defeat! How did you say that sentence? He said it himself, saying that since it's the summer vacation, it proves that you are ready to follow up!" The most awesome film is mentally prepared to fight hard, and I rushed to curse, shit, what is it!"
Ever since he came in, Yuan Ke didn't speak, just watched him complaining there. At this moment, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "QQ pop-ups are so fierce!"
Zhao Meicheng waved her hands, and said loudly: "It has nothing to do with that! In fact, many people guessed that "Huang Feihong" should continue to sell more than 100 million this week, and many people estimated that this film should be in the same period. Between 120 million and 150 million! You see, I didn’t even estimate the range wrongly, it’s about 140 million! The key is that "Golden Terrace" can’t do it by itself!"
After a pause, he said: "Fuck! I thought Lao Qin would be able to hit another 200 million in the first week this time, but it turned out to be just over 100 million! Fuck, poop!"
Yuan Ke pouted, and suddenly said: "Old Zhao, I know that you have annoyed Qin Wei all these years."
Zhao Meicheng nodded immediately, "Well, yes, I'm just annoying him! I'm just annoying that guy who thinks he's a movie master, and looks like a master! Crap! It's fair for people to praise you, you deserve to let him go Don't people know the heights of the sky and the depths of the earth once they hold it? Do you really think you are a master?"
"Fart! No, you're going to jump! And your reputation is terrible! I don't think you are a master!"
Yuan Ke waited for him to finish, and then suddenly said: "Old Zhao, you haven't thought about it, what if you rush after our film is released?"
Zhao Meicheng was taken aback when he heard the words, turned his head to look at Yuan Ke, and then smiled, "I said, what are you doing this morning? This is, you always look around with this box office, and those who don't know think you are Hu Fei ! So you are mourning the death of the rabbit! Isn't it? Hahaha..."
The laughter stopped, he waved his hand indifferently, and said: "Qin Wei pounces, but it doesn't mean I will pounce!"
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Oriental Media Group, Chairman's Office.
Zhou Yanghua sat behind the desk with a serious face.
On the sofa in the reception area, the author's general manager and deputy general manager.
Except for Xiong Chengchao, who is currently on a business trip, all the senior executives of the Oriental Media Group have arrived—but when everyone is present, everyone sits down, but within a few minutes, not even one speaks. None!
Everyone knows that at this time, the chairman must be simmering with anger!
No one wants to poke a hornet's nest at this time!
However, no one spoke for such a long time, and one can imagine how oppressive the atmosphere was.
All the high-level people didn't even dare to breathe.
Zong Chengze, the general manager, even sat on the side facing Zhou Yanghua with his back, lowered his head, as if thinking about everything, neither said nor moved.
Finally, another few minutes passed, Zhou Yanghua let out a breath slowly, and suddenly asked, "What did Xiong Chengchao do?"
The two vice presidents of the theater looked at each other, and then subconsciously looked up at Zong Chengze who was opposite. But Zong Chengze didn't even raise his head, just pretended he didn't see anything.
Forced to be helpless, one of the vice presidents had no choice but to say with a tragic face: "Mr. Xiong fell ill last Tuesday. He didn't say what the illness was, and we don't know. He just said that he has already invited you Fake!"
Zhou Yanghua frowned, and was about to pat the table, but suddenly thought, it seems that last Tuesday, Xiong Chengchao had indeed sent his secretary to send a note for leave!
At that time, "Golden Terrace" had just been released, because I rejected his previous suggestion, thinking that he was having a little temper, so I didn't care. Stay for a few days, or go out to play for a few days. When the time comes back, the box office of "Golden Terrace" has exploded. I guess even if there is dissatisfaction, it will disappear. After all these years, Zhou Yanghua feels that he still knows Xiong Chengchao very well: Although he is a person who admits death, if he is the one who is wrong, he will definitely face it up.
However, later, as the box office report of "Golden Terrace" came up day by day, Zhou Yanghua became more and more surprised. Although almost every time he saw the box office report, he would think of Xiong Chengchao and feel some faint regret, but instead he regarded Xiong Chengchao I forgot about the fact that I had already asked for leave.
Thinking about it now, he must be angry!
Because it turns out that his judgment was actually right again!
And three times in a row!
Damn grass tower three times in a row!
When it came to "Red Sorghum", because I wanted to suppress Minghu Culture, in the end Minghu Culture refused to add copies to my side without any hesitation. Fang strongly supported Lu Ping's "A Deadly Life".
Then, "Red Sorghum" sold nearly 600 million yuan, and with such a big fortune in the Oriental Theater, I only drank a mouthful of soup! Out of a box office of more than 570 million yuan, the Oriental Cinemas only got about 30 million yuan!
It was followed by "Big Wrist", this time, the Oriental Cinemas didn't even have a mouthful of soup!
It was more than 570 million once again!
At the same time, of course I strongly supported my film, but "Lonely Smoke in the Desert" was a disaster!
But now, "Huang Feihong: A Man Should Be Self-Reliant" is released, and the relationship between Oriental Media Group and Minghu Cultural Group is already quite bad. Naturally, I fully support "Golden Terrace", and even I don't hesitate to put aside the past, personally Went to the premiere of "Golden Terrace".
However... even Qin Wei was planted!
After thinking about it, he felt that he should make a call to Xiong Chengchao. After all, from the beginning to the end, his decision-making as the general manager of the theater was always correct, which fully demonstrated his ability!
But think about it again, this guy is very ignorant!
Now is the most embarrassing and irritating time for me as the chairman, can't you take the initiative to come over and give in? Don't you think about it, at this time I'm already very angry, and I have to call you to persuade you, why don't I feel even more uncomfortable and angry?
Forget it, wait a little longer, he will probably be back in a few days!
What is sick, the shit is sick, that guy is holding his breath!
It will probably be gone in a few days!
When his anger dissipates and he comes back, I'll find another chance to comfort him, at best I apologize, and promise to minimize my involvement in theater affairs in the future!
Thinking of this, he sighed again, and then said: "Tell me! What do you think!"
No one spoke.
Zhou Yanghua waited for a long time, and found that no one was talking, he was a little stunned, his anger rose suddenly for some reason, he suddenly stood up, "Did he. Damn talk, are you dumb?"
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