Chapter 555: Opening Champagne in Advance, Two Beauties From Northern Xinjiang Defeat Binbin

"There is no doubt that Zhou Yutang is an absolutely talented director. I watched this "Mojin: The Lost Legend" in the cinema. It is an amazing top commercial blockbuster.

He has many fans in South Korea. I personally like his works and the "Reply" series of TV series. It is very touching. I hope to have the opportunity to work with him in the future."

Even when Bong Joon-ho, a top South Korean director, came to Beijing, China to promote his new film "Snowpiercer", in addition to expressing his love for Beijing roast duck, he also praised Zhou Yutang with high emotional intelligence.

Bong Joon-ho has directed films such as "Memories of Murder", "The Host", and "Mother". He can be said to be a mountain in the South Korean director world.

He gave such a high evaluation, which is also a very valuable news material. Many Korean media have reported it, making Zhou Yutang the focus again.

In addition to the big hit of "Mojin: The Lost Legend", "Reply 1988" was also moved to the Korean website after it was popular in China.

Although the two countries have different environments, they both belong to the Confucian cultural circle. The drama conveys true and sincere emotions, and there are always commonalities. It has topped the South Korean online TV drama hot list a few days ago.

This is the time when the cultural exchanges between the two sides are the closest.

Even Park Kaka expressed his appreciation.

The number of people who rated Douban has increased, and the score has not dropped but increased, and the reputation is quite explosive.

Among the stars in the circle, apart from the older generation of Hong Kong and Taiwan, Wang Zuxian, only Fan Binbin is well-known in South Korea in the contemporary era.

Many red carpet looks have gone viral, and "The Thieves" has also been a big hit in South Korea.

In addition, Liu Yifei, who became popular in Asia with "My Love from the Star", is also very influential and was rated as a beautiful woman by Korean media.

And now Liu Shishi is no less.

After the broadcast of "Reply 1988", there is a trend of being promoted to a god drama, which is also a great bonus for Liu Shishi.

The film and television adaptation rights of this drama have been negotiated with South Korean cable TV station TVN through interest exchange.

Pei Yun even made a phone call to report: "Boss, the South Korean director team has confirmed that our Ji Eun will be the heroine of the Korean version of "Reply 1988."

"Yeah."

Zhou Yutang nodded without thinking: "It's about time for her to transform into an actress."

Lee Ji Eun's career as a solo singer in the South Korean music industry is very successful. Since her debut, she has won the MAMA Best Female Singer Award twice.

Her albums have been a big hit, and she is now a national-level solo female singer in South Korea.

Yoona has expressed her envy more than once.

Girls' Generation has made a lot of money, but the money earned by the girl group must first be taken by S&M Company, and then it will be the turn of the 9 members of the group to share the money, and each person has more or less.

Lin Yoona is already the ceiling of South Korean idols, but she didn't make as much as Lee Ji Eun last year.

The latter successfully got the endorsement of Jinro Soju with her own popularity and strong backing, which is equivalent to the national certification of South Korea.

JD Company does not have much business in South Korea. Apart from the profits brought by Tara, the girl group of Little Koi is still investing resources. In the early stage, it basically relied on Lee Ji-eun alone.

She has made so much money for the company. Now she wants to develop in the entertainment industry. Zhou Yutang is of course supporting her behind the scenes.

Just after talking about the situation of Little Koi, Pei Yun remembered something else: "Yutang, Ji-eun will have a concert in Shanghai in March. Do you have time to come as a guest?"

"You have learned Chinese?"

"Lee Ji-eun is very serious. She has passed the intermediate certificate and is fluent in Chinese now."

"Let's talk about it later. I may not have time."

Zhou Yutang's schedule is really tight. He has to go to America in March.

"Also, Showbox's film and television department wants to cooperate with you on a film project. You write the script, and it's about tomb robbing. You can set any conditions."

"You're just following the trend?"

Zhou Yutang shook his head and laughed: "No appointment."

"Boss, the conditions there are really generous."

"You can't pay more. Why don't you do it in China if you have a project? Wait."

After a pause, Zhou Yutang's eyes lit up: "There is really a suitable project."

This was the inspiration I got from chatting with Bachang during the script meeting for "Ghost Blowing Light".

It is a supernatural suspense thriller film script about feng shui, witches, and burials.

Because of force majeure, this project is not realistic to do in China.

But there is no problem in throwing it over to reap a wave of South Korean market.

On Valentine's Day, the weather was not good.

Zhou Yutang received a message from Liu Yifei that it snowed heavily in Beijing.

Miss Liu's New Year's holiday has also ended. She will shoot a series of fashion magazine covers and advertisements after the New Year, and she will go to Paris Fashion Week in March.

It was snowing heavily in the north, but it was sunny in the south.

I just came out of the Huacheng Palace Cinema and received a call from La Peikang, talking about the movie box office.

After dominating the daily box office for two consecutive weeks, it finally gave up the championship throne on Valentine's Day, and the film and television companies in the industry breathed a sigh of relief.

Several domestic love films such as "Beijing Love Story", "Ex-Files", "Men and Women Across the Line", "Chrysanthemum Terrace", "Jiangnan Love Story", and "Who Says We Can't Love" were released in a cluster.

The inevitable scheduling diversion.

Huayi's "Ex-Files" closed at 6.73 million on the first day of the box office with less than 10% of the scheduling.

Internet jokes and hilarious lines are quite popular. For such a low-budget movie, it is obvious that the cost has been recovered.

Director Tian Yusheng is the screenwriter of "Lost on Journey". This is his first time directing a movie and he has made a name for himself. Huayi has gained another great general.

However, he is not as good as Chen Sicheng. "Beijing Love Story" grossed 101 million yuan on the first day.

This drama with a strong sense of humor was also a hit at the beginning. Chen Sicheng got Tong Yaya in this drama.

This movie is also a project he made after holding Wanda's thigh. It is enough to make him famous and promoted to a well-known new generation director in the industry.

At this time, "Mojin: The Lost Tomb" has been released for two weeks, with a total box office of 1.498 billion, still firmly sitting on the throne of the Spring Festival box office champion.

"Havoc in Heaven" ranked behind it only had a box office of 6.48.

La Peikang had just taken office when he received such a big gift package. He was so excited that he could not describe it: "Yutang, judging from the current trend, there is a good chance of breaking the record."

"Not sure yet." Zhou Yutang said modestly.

"You can give it a try and see if there is a chance of 2 billion."

"Do your best and leave it to fate."

After ending the call with La Peikang, Zhou Yutang silently calculated how much he could earn.

According to the floating share ratio he signed with the theater chain, the movie can get 45% of the box office share, and there is also a subsidy from the Film Bureau.

It's just like Qin Shihuang eating pepper and winning.

Because "Red Ling" still has to be finished in the later stage, Zhou Yutang's roadshow promotion schedule is only scheduled for two weeks.

The rest of the promotion work was handed over to Nazha, Reba, Liu Huohua and others. He had just landed in Beijing when he received news from Berlin.

After last year's Zhang Yimou won the Berlin Film Festival, Chinese films have made another blockbuster this year.

"Black Coal, Thin Ice", written and directed by director Diao Yinan, won the Golden Bear Award for Best Film and the Silver Bear Award for Best Actor for the leading actor Liao Fan.

After Zhang Songwen, another Berlin Film Emperor was born.

Lou Huohua's "Tuina" also won the Silver Bear Award for Best Artistic Contribution Photography at the Berlin Film Festival.

It can be said that it has never been done before. When the news spread back to China, the circle was shocked.

"Director Lou is quite thoughtful."

On the way back to the company, Zhou Yutang browsed the news and smiled.

This time, Lou Huohua brought three blind leading actors to Berlin, as well as three professional actors Guo Xiaodong, Qin Hao, and Huang Xuan, the latter two of whom had dealt with him before.

Qin Hao, needless to say, is the villain in "You Who Came From the Stars" and a powerful actor in China.

Huang Xuan, a young actor strongly recommended by Aunt Wen Li, is also a leader in acting among the new generation.

Zhou Yutang sent a congratulatory message to Mei Ting.

This sister is also one of the leading actors of "Tuina", but she had some problems with her visa and was unable to go with the group.

The Silver Bear Award for Best Artistic Contribution Photography is quite valuable. Zeng Jian, the photographer of the movie "Tuina", is an old friend of Lou Huohua and also Mei Ting's husband.

It is worth mentioning that Mei Ting's ex-husband is director Yan Po, who is Li Xiaoran's current boyfriend and the one who was slashed by a knifeman in Chaoyang.

"Yu Tang, are you still on the road show?"

Mei Ting received the news and called directly with a very hearty laugh.

"I just finished the road show and returned to Beijing."

"I also wish you a big box office and break through 2 billion as soon as possible. I will come to the celebration banquet to see the world."

"It's still early to reach 2 billion, but the celebration banquet will probably be in late February. Sister Ting, if you are free, you can come and sit. Sister Li said that she hasn't met you for a long time."

Zhou Yutang chatted with Mei Ting for a few words.

Qingyi Beauty and Mei Ting are college classmates, and the two have a good relationship.

Zhou Yutang has always been very considerate of Zeng Li's friends.

Hu Jing gave Gao Xiaoqin the role, which made her popular again. When Mei Ting gave birth to a daughter last year, he also gave her a big red envelope.

The good news from the Berlin Film Festival has excited people. On the other side, the Academy Awards will be held on March 2, North American time.

At the Oscars' pre-award ceremony, Matthew McConaughey has won many Best Actor awards and is a hot candidate for this year's Best Actor.

However, Leo is also very popular. It is still unknown who will win the award until the end.

Zhou Yutang has received news from Zou Zhongyan.

The copyright of "Dallas Buyers Club", which was nominated for the Best Picture at the Oscars, was sold for 42 million dollars.

In this way.

This project that picked up a bargain can not only fully cover all costs, but also achieve quite amazing profits.

Liu Zhenwei, who once filmed "A Chinese Odyssey", has fallen badly this time and his reputation has been completely ruined.

The total box office of "A Chinese Odyssey" stopped at 22.74 million, and the screening schedule was almost non-existent, and the theaters were forced to take it off the screen.

This movie has become a cannon fodder in the Spring Festival without any suspense. The Douban score of the movie is only 3 points, and the poor reputation is unbearable to look at.

Now the audience is all scolding, and several leading actors such as Sun Li, Guo Degang, and Lin Gengxin are busy distancing themselves from the relationship.

Hu Ge and Char Siu Fen also made cameo appearances, and no one wants to take the blame.

Even Liu Zhenwei himself suggested that the audience should not watch it.

In this case, why shoot it?

It's not to make money, but now the mainland audience has evolved and is not so easy to deceive.

"The Storm Riders" was released for three weeks, and the total box office closed at 303 million, ranking third in the Spring Festival!"

"The total box office of "Havoc in Heaven" was 638 million, the second in the Spring Festival, and was strongly resisted by Teacher Liu."

"In the third week of the release of "Mojin: The Lost Legend", the total box office has raked in 1.672 billion yuan, showing its kingly aura!"

Affected by a bunch of movies on Valentine's Day, the box office trend in the third week inevitably fell, but the total box office is still growing steadily.

It is only one step away from "Now You See Me" holding the highest box office record of Chinese movies.

Inside and outside the circle, everyone is shocked.

Some media took advantage of the popularity to count the domestic movies with a box office of more than 1 billion yuan.

The first one is "Now You See Me", directed and acted by Zhou Yutang.

The next one is "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" by Zhou Xingxing.

The next one is "Love Like a Bouquet", which was written, directed and acted by Zhou Yutang.

That "Lost in Thailand" is also a project solely operated by Zhou Yutang's company.

Inside and outside the circle, everyone has seen Zhou Yutang's terrifying record and felt suffocated.

Netizens jokingly said that Zhou Yutang controls half of the domestic entertainment and film and television industry, which is really not an exaggeration.

Other film and television companies are also watching the box office of this movie and analyzing how far it can go.

"The first three weeks started perfectly. If we can apply for the extension key, we may be able to touch 2 billion."

Seeing Zhou Yutang making a lot of money while he didn't get any, Fatty Yu was so envious that his eyes turned red.

Moreover, Bona participated in the bidding of the Six Doors Headquarters. He talked a lot, but still lost to Zhou Yutang. The project of "Operation Mekong" finally went to Jiangdong.

China Film, Wanda, and Xiaoma all got on the train. Fatty Yu could only watch helplessly, feeling that he had lost several hundred million.

Jiangdong Entertainment has a professional box office data analysis team, and China Film Group also has one.

La Peikang is very aware of the potential of this movie. The box office trend of "Mojin: The Lost Legend" is even more terrifying than "Now You See Me".

La Peikang took the initiative to move around in the Film Bureau to apply for the extension key for "Mojin: The Lost Legend".

Since 2010, theaters across the country have gradually used digital hard disk copies to screen movies.

Each digital hard disk copy of a movie is equipped with a copy key. The theater can only play the movie normally after getting this key from the distribution company.

Whether the movie can be postponed depends mainly on the willingness of the competent department above.

The main basis for judgment is whether the movie still has potential to be tapped, so as to gain more room for box office growth.

"Journey to the West: Havoc in Heaven" and "The Storm in Macau" also applied for the extension key at the same time, but they were all rejected.

Who let Zhou Yutang's "Mojin: The Lost Tomb" be a huge monster in the Spring Festival.

Whether it is the reputation or box office of the movie, it was beaten in all aspects.

"Congratulations, Director Zhou."

"Mr. Zhou, I toast you a glass."

"Mr. Zhou, congratulations on the box office success."

The roadshow publicity work has basically ended, and the main creators gathered at the Dynasty Hotel to attend the celebration banquet held in advance.

A lot of champagne was opened, and the guests and celebrities came and went, like stars surrounding Zhou Yutang.

It was really lively.

China Film just issued a notice that "Mojin: The Lost Tomb" will be postponed for one month.

According to La Peikang's idea, it can be postponed until June during the summer vacation, and the box office will continue to rise.

Zhou Yutang thinks it is unnecessary.

If it is postponed for another month, the entire box office potential can be basically tapped. It is meaningless to delay for a few months, but it will make people look ugly.

"Congratulations, Yutang, a director with a box office of 2 billion."

Teacher Fan, who said she wanted to come over for a drink, really came gracefully.

"It's not certain, Sister Binbin, will you make up for me if the box office is not enough?"

"Even if you sell me, I am not worth so much money."

Teacher Fan smiled with her hands covering her mouth, and her charming eyes seemed to have a hook, which could hook people's hearts.

She was talking to Zhou Yutang, and Guli Nazha also came up, leaning against Zhou Yutang's body, and said, "Director, Wanda Ye wants to see you."

After Zhou Yutang left, Fan Binbin shook the red wine glass, looked at Guli Nazha with interest, and smiled: "It's Nazha, so beautiful."

"Sister Binbin, you are beautiful."

Guli Nazha looked at Teacher Fan and was secretly shocked.

Reba was right, this woman is really a disaster for the country and the people.

She is over 30 years old, but still beautiful. Her snow-white and plump skin makes even Nazha's heart beat faster, as if she is facing a great enemy.

In the evening, she watched the first half, and Reba watched the second half. At all costs, she must not let Fan Binbin cross the line and snatch the person away.

Tonight, Zhou Yutang also had three big joys.

"Mojin: The Lost Tomb" topped the box office.

"Red Ling" was finally released, catching up with the tail end of Cannes.

But what surprised Zhou Yutang even more was Reba and Nazha. I don’t know if they have reached some agreement in private.

Yijie and Tianxian are not here, and the two beauties in Beijiang act in a surprisingly consistent manner, that is, to snatch people from Teacher Fan.

While Teacher Fan was talking to Guangguang Li Xiaoping, she turned her head and saw: "Hey, where is Yutang?"

"Sister, it seems that she went out with Reba."

The little assistant beside her whispered, and Teacher Fan's face was not very good. She thought about it and understood it.

These two little sluts!

Nazha and Reba helped Zhou Yutang, who looked a little drunk, get into the car.

Before leaving, Nazha raised her head like a female general who had won a battle, and threw a proud look at Teacher Fan.

So what if you are a big flower?

We, the two beauties in Beijiang, have joined forces to fight you, Fan Xiaopang.

After getting in the car.

Zhou Yutang's phone kept ringing. He glanced at it and saw that it was Teacher Fan calling. He turned off the phone and left it alone.

Sorry, Teacher Fan.

It's not that Wu Mei Niang is not attractive.

It's that the two beauties in Beijiang are more cost-effective.