China Entertainment: Director’s happiness is so simple

Time flies by in busyness.

On July 1, "Batman" will be released for three and a half weeks.

The North American war report was 210 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office total was 367 million U.S. dollars.

The data still exceeded expectations.

"Batman" will be released in North America for at least two months.

It won’t be a big problem if the North American box office will approach 300 million in the future.

Lu Ping'an was very satisfied.

After all, this is tens of millions more than the original time and space. This is an extremely excellent answer sheet.

As for the reason, he also knows, in the words of a famous critic: the factor of Chinese directors, after the work is released, the high reputation makes it a positive gain. This factor was a hindrance before, but it will be able to produce results later. How much help.

The same inspirational American dream as Dayao is happening again.

The old American people are quite fond of this.

The attitude of the media was as expected.

Batman has not been crushed by strong players such as "Star Wars Episode III", "War of the Worlds", and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith".

Everyone knows that the first "Star Wars 3" cannot be surpassed.

Among the remaining strong players, "Batman" was initially ranked sixth to seventh, almost equal to the bottom of the summer season.

But now, "Batman"'s North American box office performance can still remain firmly between second and third.

This kind of achievement cannot be ignored.

The record has proven everything.

Some media even said that the schedule of "Batman" was poorly chosen. If the competition for song changes was not such a big schedule, the box office would have increased by at least 30%.

After all, in terms of film quality, superhero movies have the highest reputation in film and television, and the overall reputation is also the first among all blockbusters scheduled for June.

Such a good film deserves a higher box office.

Ping An will also be more successful than it is now.

But just listen to this kind of thing. If you take it seriously, you will lose.

Touting in the wind should not be taken seriously.

But speaking of it, the atmosphere of praise in Hollywood is indeed much stronger than that in the mainland.

With the success of "Batman", Lu Pingan officially entered the mainstream and became a major director.

The surrounding environment suddenly became a "praising group".

"Why Lu can make Batman so well? Because Lu is the most like Batman among all directors. He grew up in a privileged environment and had similar life experiences. His parents died in accidents, and he also fell into a long period of confusion. He also fell into a long period of confusion. After hitting a trough, you find your life goals. The only difference is that one becomes a superhero in a movie and the other makes a superhero movie."

"You may not know that Lu, the man who resurrected Batman, is the only director in the world who has won a Grand Slam short film award at the world's top film festival!"

"If a 23-year-old director is good at suspense, horror, science fiction, romance, drama and superhero movies, you might say, 'Come on, who is this down-and-out director who wants to make a living by bragging about himself? ', but now I tell you, there really is! That is Lu! This 23-year-old young director from China who just resurrected Batman, oh, let me remind you, he is still a student."

"If you like suspense movies, you must not miss "The Tuner"; if you like science fiction, you must not miss "Source Code" or "Spacetime Vice"; if you like horror movies, you must not miss the "Chainsaw" series. If If you like superhero movies, you must buy a movie ticket for the new "Batman". If you like them all, congratulations and welcome to become a believer of LU!"

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Critics, TV presenters, journalists.

Everyone was squeezing through the traffic, and compliments were pouring out.

These clips from the Safe Road to Heaven program are always being aired.

His life story and past works were also introduced and reviewed several times.

This made Lu Ping'an's reputation once again sweep across the United States, and the first-line director was officially recognized by all media.

I have to say that the atmosphere in Lao America is really good in this regard.

Be it an actor, a director, or an athlete.

Well done, the cheers are unabashed.

It's as if the person being praised is really a relative of one's own.

Lu Pingan rubbed his temples, regretting how his English was so good. Every compliment was clearly visible.

This feeling is really embarrassing.

But it does make people feel happy!

But Lu Pingping also knows.

Everyone brags like this, but in fact the three words "Batman" still play a decisive factor.

American culture spread by Chinese directors.

Zzzq is full.

Can't you blow it?

If it were another movie, the intensity would definitely be much less intense.

So after thinking about it like this, Lu Pingan's mood calmed down, and he calmly harvested the overflowing dividends.

Lu Ping'an's reputation has soared, and the demand for his past works has also soared in the disc market.

Wattsberg was keenly aware of this business opportunity to earn pocket money, and immediately offered to buy the North American disc rights of Ping An's other films.

All of Lu Pingan's film rights, including short films, as long as they involve old Americans, are bought by Summit.

So when this business opportunity comes, Dingfeng only needs to spend a little more money.

Then take advantage of the moment to package the copyrights of those works into an album package and sell them outside.

I don’t know what sales will be like in the future. Anyway, it’s just pocket money. Everyone just wants to have fun and the requirements are not high.

In addition to this, some brands have also come to our door.

Lu Ping'an's appearance has once again made meritorious service.

It just so happened that some of the brands signed more than two years ago had expired, and they just happened to be renewed this time.

In the end, the car endorsement was replaced by Audi, the suit was still Vassachi, and the watch was replaced by Vacheron Constantin.

There are not many brands and the deadline is short. This is Lu Ping'an's request. After all, he doesn't always wear such outfits.

He still likes sportswear.

As for sportswear and casual wear, he decided to leave the opportunity to domestic manufacturers.

The negotiated endorsement deal will bring in a total income of around US$8 million a year, which is not bad.

Later, Lu Ping An began the finishing work at this stage.

The dust of "Batman" has basically settled, and the last road show will be the domestic road show on July 10.

Today is the 1st, there are 9 days left.

Starting from the 3rd, the schedule of "Initial D" has also arrived, and he has to go to Tokyo to shoot.

So he has to leave Laomei tonight.

Before going back, Lu Pingan, Wattsberg and other shareholders worked together to arrange some future matters.

"Batman 2" is on hold for now, no rush.

In addition to the regular release process, "Batman 1" will also start publicizing film awards in the second half of the year.

For example, the American Teen Choice Awards, MTV Awards, Golden Globes, Oscars, etc.

Lu Ping'an doesn't have much hope for this, but others need this.

Wattsberg was very happy and said, "This way, we will have two movies at the Oscars next year!"

One "Brokeback Mountain" and one "Batman".

According to the results of the original time and space, both of them will win at least one award.

Lu Pingan said with a smile: "Be normal, don't be impatient."

Wattsberg and his shareholders think so.

This kind of thing is also a big deal for them.

Therefore, my mood at this moment is the same as that of Hu Qingquan at that time, placing his hope in metaphysics, and metaphysics requires piety, and piety requires calmness.

So everyone was calm.

The next topic turns to arrangements for the second half of the year.

"Chainsaw 3" can start filming in the second half of the year and can still be scheduled to be released in March next year.

This series can be played like this in the future.

"Insidious 2" can also be launched in the second half of the year, and it can also be placed in March.

The same goes for "Happy Death Day 2".

Lu Pingan is not involved in directing these three films.

Lu Ping An has also added a new series called "Human Purge Plan".

This is still a masterpiece with low cost and high box office.

If you have time, you can take photos to improve your skills and make some money.

If possible, it will be released in March.

In this way, March in the United States has truly become the month of horror movies.

If a brand like Horror Movie Month can really be launched, it will actually be a great help to the box office.

Just like the summer season, although competition is extremely fierce, the overall box office is several times higher than other seasons.

Overall, the box office addition to a single movie is certainly huge.

Wattsberg was interested, and shareholders were even excited.

If this comes true, Summit will be in the spotlight!

So everyone quickly started discussing the feasibility.

This approach is currently unlikely to be stopped by the industry, and is likely to be strongly supported.

But there is also the possibility of intervention.

The future is unknown and the operability is not particularly great.

Lu Pingping said it didn't matter.

Whether they are released separately or together, the films are all low-cost and they will definitely make money.

Moreover, these films will now involve major producers, so the risks are low.

So there is nothing to worry about.

After talking about the horror movie, next came "District 9" which several shareholders have been thinking about.

This movie is a typical low-cost, high-box-office film.

The production cost of "District 9" in the original time and space was only 30 million, but the box office was 210 million.

If Lu Ping'an comes to shoot, the production cost will be 50 million, because 20 million of it is his salary.

But money is not a problem. Now a lot of investors are waving their money and want to participate in Lu Ping An's next movie. When the time comes, just choose a few reliable ones.

With a cost of 50 million, plus Lu Ping'an's fame bonus, I believe that "District 9", which is already a masterpiece, will give an even more dazzling answer.

"We can announce it first, but we have to wait until "Pacific Rim" before filming."

"District 9" has a higher reputation than "Pacific Rim". It has also been nominated for four Oscars. Moreover, this film has already been anchored by him, so he is not in a hurry to release it so soon.

"OK, do you have a choice for the protagonist of "Pacific Rim"?"

"Pacific Rim" is also a co-production, and funding sources will be selected from reliable capital from both countries.

The protagonist in the movie is an American. This was decided for the sake of the market.

As for the protagonist, Ping An already has a candidate, and that's Jake Gyllenhaal.

The two have collaborated on "Brokeback Mountain" and are familiar with each other. This young man is also a second-generation star with a good personality and professionalism. After the movie is released, his reputation will not be small.

At that time, Heath Ledger can also make a cameo appearance as the protagonist's sacrificial brother in the movie, echoing "Brokeback Mountain".

Of course, apart from him, Wailu Pingping can also accept other actors, so it doesn’t have to be him.

"I understand, leave the rest to me."

After talking about the old and beautiful things, it was time for Lu Ping'an to leave.

This time "Batman" was a huge success, and Lu Ping'an once again gained fame and fortune. I guess it has been a hit in China for a long time.

I really want to go back and experience Chinese flattery.

But Lu Ping'an still felt like forget it.

Career matters.

It is useless to always remain silent under this kind of illusory flattery.

Thinking of this, Lu Ping'an suddenly remembered something again and asked Hu Qingquan on the side, "By the way, the matter has been announced in the country. Has anyone responded?"

Hu Qingquan smiled and replied: "Even if I knew it, I wouldn't say it."

"That's true. So Watts, and everyone, we'll see you in China on the 10th."

Lu Ping'an said goodbye to everyone for the last time.

"Okay, see you on the 10th then."

"goodbye."

Then Lu Pingan and Hu Qingquan boarded a plane to Tokyo.

. . . . . .

"The global box office of "Batman" exceeded 350 million, and Ping An Lu's talent has once again fulfilled its promise"

"Breaking through doubts and speaking with strength, Mainland China's first major Hollywood director delivered a perfect answer"

"'Batman' will land in the mainland, and the martial arts-style American superhero will impress global audiences."

"Lu Ping'an appears in Neon, and the new movie "Initial D" will start filming tomorrow."

Turning off the computer, the great poet felt a little dizzy.

The news these days is almost all related to Lu Ping An.

Hollywood director.

It’s really majestic!

But that wasn't what bothered him the most.

What bothered him the most was a piece of news that almost no one in the industry had noticed: "IMAX Technology and Spike Vision Technology of the United States completed the merger."

Spike Vision Technology is the old American company where I previously finalized the 3D business.

Now everyone in the market knows that the 3D business of "The Promise" spent a total of 8 million US dollars.

He was the one who spread this gossip.

This is a propaganda tactic.

In fact, only 5 million was exported to industry insiders.

It is true or false, no matter which one you believe in, it will not be cheap anyway, which will produce a high sense.

Well, now that Lu Ping An has completed the merger, he must know how much money he spent.

The great poet certainly feels like he has been stripped naked.

The good news is that only Lu Ping An knows about this at present, because the American company "The Promise" cooperates with has not been disclosed.

But the bad news is that this matter probably won’t be kept secret for long.

Because not long after the news of the merger came out, "Seven Swords", "Myth" and "Ink Attack" all explained in their announcement copy that they would use brand-new 3D technology.

For this reason, he also asked someone to call and inquire about the situation.

As a result, the quotations received from Lu Ping'an for the three movies were all around 15 million!

In other words, either Lu Ping'an quoted a low price, or Spike was ripping him off, and he was robbing him of two to three million US dollars in one kill!

And no matter how stupid Lu Ping'an is, he will never be stupid enough to make a loss-making transaction, and make so many transactions in a row!

So the great poet clenched his fists all of a sudden.

Spike Corporation has gone too far!

This is killing me!

But what can be done?

Don't let them do it?

The money has been paid and everything is almost done. If you break the contract, you will have to pay a lot of money!

And if you don't give it to them, who can you give it to? There is only one choice, and that is Lu Ping'an.

At this moment, for the first time, the great poet felt that Chen Hong was right. Why did he go there earlier? Wouldn't it be better to find a safe way earlier?

But this feeling of regret only lasted a short while.

He soon felt that maybe the final effect was very different, one was the deluxe version and the other was the beggar's version, one price per penny.

Even if the effect is the same, the movie is not just about watching in 3D. The quality of "The Promise" will definitely outweigh all the brilliance here.

So it’s just a few million dollars.

It doesn't matter!

The great poet was confident there.

Lu Ping'an is also confident.

"Don't worry, my driving skills are very stable and I will never let anything happen to the heroine."

After hearing this, Jay Chou couldn't laugh or cry and said, "You don't need driving skills for your role."

"So let me reassure you." Lu Ping'an continued to pretend to be confused.

"I'm not talking about driving skills anymore! I'm saying, oh, don't play with me."

Jaylen was anxious and just laughed as he spoke.

Edison, Huang Bo, Liang Jiahui and others on the side also laughed.

The scene was very joyful.

"Initial D" was released today, and the first shot was of Jay driving in a car with one hand on his head and a comfortable look.

It is also a very simple lens for amateurs. It is suitable for shooting on the same day as the camera is turned on. Once it is completed, it will make a good fortune.

But there was still a lot of time, so Lu Pingan decided to take another photo.

If the male protagonist is filmed, then we will film another female protagonist.

It’s also a very simple shot.

The heroine was in the car, looking out the window at the speeding scenery with a slightly shy expression.

As for which car it's in, of course it's the Mercedes-Benz.

In this shot, the car is moving.

Who will drive?

Of course it’s Lu Ping’an, the guest actor.

So Jaylen collapsed on the spot.

I thought it was Lu Pingan's joke to appear as "uncle", but it turned out that Lu Pingan was serious!

It's fun, but Jay, who is not a professional actor, really couldn't get over this hurdle for a while.

This is cuckold.

Lu Pingan finally had to make a promise: "Don't worry, I will never show my face."

"real?"

"certainly."

Lu Ping'an looked serious, then patted Jay on the shoulder, "Okay, I'll give you more airport kiss scenes then, okay?"

"This...it's better not to give it up."

"This is what you said!"

Lu Ping'an smiled and waved to the heroine Suzuki Xing, "Let's get in the car, uncle will take you for a ride!"

After Suzuki Xing listened to the translation in confusion, she said "Hi" full of energy, bowed, and jumped into the car.

Da Ben, who was carrying a camera, was heading north on a closed road. The summer wind blew, and Jay, whose bangs were blown to pieces, suddenly had an understanding.

He seems to know how to play Takumi (end of chapter)