Huayu is free to do as you like

It may be that the box office of "Changjin Lake" since the National Day was too amazing, sucking away the luck of the year-end movie market. After October, there has been no hit movie in China.

The final box office of "Famous" was 923 million, which was already the best performing movie in the last two months of the year.

At the end of November, two new films, "Door Lock" and "Railway Heroes", were released on the same day, and it was thought that the box office would be a big hit.

Unexpectedly, "Railway Heroes" did not exceed 50 million in two days. After winning the championship on the first day, the slightly better "Door Lock" was instantly surpassed by the box office of "Famous" with excellent reputation on the second day!

".It's a pity for Mr. Fan and Zhang Hanyu's acting skills. In fact, the actors in this movie are all good, but the script is not good, and the director's level is also average."

In the office, Wen Mu also talked about the movie released by Huayi Brothers last month while drinking tea.

Gu Wei nodded: "Railway Heroes was originally scheduled for the National Day, but was later rescheduled to November.

Although I don't know what Huayi is thinking, it's nothing more than a lack of confidence in the film and feeling that the competition during the National Day is too great."

"I remember that this movie is said to have an investment of 300 million yuan. According to the current box office results, the Wang brothers are going to lose a lot of money again!" Wen Mu also sighed.

"Railway Heroes" has a total box office of 140 million yuan in four weeks, and there is no room for recovery.

Gu Wei shook his head: "Exaggerating the investment is a common tactic used by Huayi. I have worked with them on [Ex-Files 3] and I am more familiar with their way of operating movies.

It is said that the investment is 300 million yuan, and it is considered good if it is over 100 million yuan including publicity and promotion. The amount of water is ridiculous."

"It is a question of how much loss it will suffer.

In fact, there are many main theme movies like [Railway Heroes] that have failed at the box office in the past two years.

Everyone has seen the popularity of main theme themes and the huge profits of [Changjin Lake], but no one has thought that it is the movie itself that really attracts audiences to the cinema.

If it is not well filmed, all the themes will be in vain!"

Gu Wei nodded and reached out to refill the tea for the two.

"Are you really not going to take [Manslaughter 2]?"

The post-production of [Miracle·Stupid Kid] has not been completed yet, and Wen Mu has been in the company during this period. After Gu Wei came back, he talked to him about [Manslaughter 2].

"I won't take it. Just like when I filmed "Love Saint", I'm not very interested in making a sequel.

And I read the script of "Manslaughter 2", which is a brand new story and has nothing to do with the first one.

After finishing "Miracle", I plan to take a break for a while.

It's tiring to shoot movies continuously in the past few years."

Wen Mu is definitely a prolific director. Since joining "Wei Ming Tianxia", he has filmed five movies in a row, including "Love Saint", "Dying to Survive", "Manslaughter", "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils", and "Miracle·Stupid Kid".

Except for "Miracle" which has not been released yet, the other four movies are both high-grossing and well-received, which can be regarded as a great contribution to the company.

Of course, he himself has also grown into a top domestic director in this process, gaining both fame and fortune.

And the scripts of these best-selling movies were given by the company or the boss Gu Wei, so both sides can be regarded as mutually accomplished.

Gu Wei smiled and said, "You took a break for half a year after filming [Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils], and now you have to take another break after filming [Miracle].

Old Wen, you are only in your thirties, which is the stage of youth and enthusiasm for creation. Look at Director Zhang Yimou, who is in his seventies and still maintains the speed of two dramas per year."

"No, no, Director Zhang's energy is beyond ordinary people.

I feel that I have concentrated all my energy on filming in the past few years. If the projects you give me were not so attractive every time, I would have given up long ago."

"You can't blame me for this. [Dying to Survive] is the project of Senior Sister Han Jianu, and [Manslaughter] and [Zhou Chu] were both taken up by you after reading the script."

Wen Mu also shook his head: "So I have to take a break this time, at least half a year.

If there is a good script, don't show it to me, I'm afraid I can't help it."

"Okay, if you want to take a break, take a good rest. I will let Cui Rui handle the project of [The Accidental Murderer 2]."

"Cui Rui is good. After filming the web drama version of [Detective Chinatown] and [The Love Master 2], he has grown into a mature director.

His shooting style is actually somewhat similar to mine. He should be able to shoot [The Accidental Murderer 2] well, and it is likely that he will retain some of the style of the first part."

Wen Mu also served as the producer of [The Love Master 2] at Gu Wei's request. He worked with Cui Rui for a while and the relationship between the two is also quite good.

"I feel more relieved when you say that, so let's settle it!"

Gu Wei said and looked at the time: "It's noon, let's go downstairs for lunch together?"

Wen Mu also put down the teacup in his hand: "Okay, but let's make it clear first, I can't drink. I have to continue the post-editing of [Miracle] in the afternoon. If I drink, I won't be able to work."

Gu Wei stood up and patted Wen Muye's shoulder with a smile: "Haha, I won't let you drink, let's just have a bite.

We'll have a good drink after you finish the post-editing of this movie!"

At night, after finishing all the things, Gu Wei returned to Palm Springs International Apartments.

After entering the door, he took off his coat and hung it on the hanger beside him, changed his shoes and walked to the living room.

"You're back~"

Naza was wearing a pink pajamas with cartoon patterns, curled up on the sofa and watching the show attentively. When she heard the sound, she turned her head and looked at Gu Wei.

"What are you watching?"

Gu Wei walked over and sat next to the other party, stretched out his hand to hold Naza's slender waist, and asked curiously.

"[Who is the Murderer], a suspense drama aired on iQiyi at the beginning of the month"

Gu Wei glanced at the pad screen: "You also like to watch suspense dramas, don't you usually watch romance dramas?"

"I saw that there were Xiao Yang and Zhao Liying from our company, so I clicked in. I felt pretty good~"

"Haha, why didn't I know you still like Zhao Liying?"

"I don't really like her, I just think she's pretty awesome."

As she said that, Naza sniffed Gu Wei's body and said, "Did you drink a lot of wine at the dinner party tonight?"

Gu Wei smiled: "A little bit, eating with a few people from the theater chain.

The company’s animated film [Yang Jian] will be released during the Spring Festival this year, so we talked about the film schedule.”

Nazha blinked her big eyes: "[Yang Jian] should be regarded as the sequel to [Nezha], right?"

“Not really, I can only say that the two animated films share the same world view.

The movie is called [Yang Jian's Search for the Mountain and Conquer the Demon], and the protagonist is obviously "Er Lang Shen".

But Nezha will also appear in it."

"I still like "Nezha", and I want to watch the second part of "The Devil Boy Comes into the World" even more."

Gu Wei smiled and said: "Not surprising, most of the audience must have the same idea as you, after all [Nezha] was so popular back then.

But don’t worry, according to the company’s plan, this series of animated movies will have the same structure as the Marvel Universe.

Each main character has a separate series of movies, and together they are [Fengshen]!

The company is also preparing for the second part of [Nezha], called [Devil Boy Naohai]! "

Upon hearing this, Nazha's interest increased greatly: "When will it be released?"

Gu Wei thought for a while: "It will be at least three or four years later. The animation company's main project now is to make the first part of "Fengshen", "Chaoge Fengyun".

[Devil Boy Havoc in the Sea] will be ranked later, so it will be slower.

In fact, [Yang Jian] is also very good-looking. I have watched the finished film more than once, and I feel it is no worse than [Nezha]! "

"Really?"

Nazha crossed her fingers and said, "The Chinese New Year is on January 31st this year, which means I still have more than 40 days to watch this animated movie."

Gu Wei smiled and held Naza in his arms: "You little fool, why don't you wait until the Chinese New Year to see [Yang Jian].

Just go to the company's small screening room and watch it. "

"Really?"

"Of course, but you can't record it, you can only watch it in the company."

Naza nodded vigorously: "I know, then I'll go and see it tomorrow. Anyway, I have nothing to do these days, so it's a good time to have a sneak peek!"

"Okay, let me tell the staff at the company."

Gu Wei came back very late. He chatted with Naza in the living room for a while and then got up to wash up.

The night gradually deepened.

On the big bed in the master bedroom, Nazha, who had felt refreshed, lay in Gu Wei's arms, hugging him sideways and feeling unusually satisfied.

She still prefers being with Gu Weinu than working as a star. Anyway, she is not short of money and can have whatever she wants. This kind of life is more comfortable for her.

"Will you have dinner with me tomorrow night?" Naza asked.

"Not tomorrow, Aunt Liu invited me to have dinner at home."

"Aunt Liu?"

"She's Yifei's mother~" Gu Wei said normally without hiding anything.

"Ah? Why are you inviting you to dinner again?" Nazha, who was in a very good mood, couldn't help but pout when she heard the news.

"Maybe it's because I picked up the movie [Go Where the Wind Is]."

Gu Wei lowered his head slightly and looked at Nazha in his arms: "How about you come with me?"

Nazha was a little moved, but after thinking about it, she refused: "They didn't invite me either, so I'll go and figure out what's going on."

Gu Wei smiled and said nothing.

"By the way, you said before that you wanted to see a private island. When will you leave?"

"In a few days, I will finish the company's affairs."

“Time is a bit tight, can we come back before New Year’s Day?

Are you not going to attend these New Year’s Eve parties this year? "

Gu Wei shook his head slightly: "This trip actually won't take too long, a week at most.

But I really don’t plan to attend the New Year’s Eve party this year, nor will I attend the Spring Festival Gala.

[John Wick 4] will start shooting in mid-January, and I will have to go abroad to film by then, so I won’t have the energy to attend these parties.”

". In addition to the company's [Yang Jianzhi Searching the Mountains to Conquer Demons] and your boss's [Changjin Lake: Shuimen Bridge], which have been scheduled for the Spring Festival this year, there is also a comedy film directed by Han Han and starring Shen Teng, Liu Haoran, and Liu Haocun. [Four Seas], Zhang Yimou's [Sniper], Happy Twist's [This Killer Is Not So Calm] and [Super Family], as well as several animated movies such as "Bear Infested" and "Joyful and Big Big Wolf".

The most promising among them is definitely [Water Gate Bridge].

The popularity of "Changjin Lake" has not faded, and everyone is looking forward to the sequel to the film and television box office number one.

Then there is [Yang Jian] from our company.

With [Nezha] as the backing, [Yang Jian] is also very popular. After watching the film, he is also relatively optimistic about the line selection.

After that comes [Four Seas].

Director Han Han's previous films were all hits, and his current box office appeal cannot be underestimated. Coupled with the addition of Shen Teng, "Four Seas" is also one of this year's hits.

As for [Sniper], [This killer is not very calm] and [Super Family] are also considered popular.

Generally speaking, it can be regarded as a super-powerful structure.”

In the office, Yang Liwen was reporting to Gu Wei on the situation of this year's Spring Festival.

[Watergate Bridge] is under the full responsibility of Bona, so Gu Wei doesn't have to worry about anything. He is more concerned about the future performance of [Yang Jian: The Legend of the Condor Heroes] produced by the company.

The reputation and box office of this movie will determine the future trend of the entire [Fengshen Animation Movie Universe].

"How many screenings can [Yang Jian] have on the first day of the Chinese New Year?"

"From the communication between us and the theaters, we can reserve about 20% of the screenings for [Yang Jian] on the first day of the Spring Festival."

"So little!" Gu Wei frowned slightly.

Yang Liwen smiled bitterly and said, "Boss, it's already quite a lot.

There are a total of 10 movies released during the Spring Festival this year.

Among them, the most popular "The Watergate Bridge of Changjin Lake" accounts for 30% of the screenings, and together with "Yang Jian", the two films account for half of the national screenings.

"Four Seas", "Sniper", "The Killer is Not So Calm", "Super Power Family" are also popular, and the screenings of these films are around 10%.

The remaining animated films are even fewer."

Gu Wei nodded slightly.

According to what Yang Liwen said, the competition during the Spring Festival this year is indeed fierce.

But Gu Wei has a plan in mind. He knows that "Four Seas" is a bad movie and the box office will not be high.

Although "Sniper" is a movie by Zhang Yimou, he actually made it for his daughter Zhang Mo. The two co-directed it, and the box office was not high.

"Super Power Family" is even a bad movie.

In addition to "Watergate Bridge", the only one that needs attention is "The Killer is Not So Calm".

The Spring Festival period is very big, and it can accommodate three big-selling movies.

"There is still more than a month left, and the promotion of the movie is the top priority!"

"Understood, boss.

After discussion, we still focus on the promotion of [Yang Jian] on the linkage with [Nezha].

Although the animated film lacks the blessing of stars, [Nezha] is the biggest star.

In this month, we will promote it through various online and offline channels, and strive to get the audience who watched [Nezha] that year to go to the cinema!

The specific promotion plan has been sent to your email."

Gu Wei nodded.

He also thinks this is more reliable.

At the beginning, [Guangguang] made [Jiang Ziya] because of the traffic of [Nezha] and got nearly 1 billion box office. His version of [Yang Jian] that is truly linked with [Nezha] is better than [Jiang Ziya]!

In fact, everything has been prepared, and the quality of the movie is indeed good. The only thing that makes Gu Wei feel uneasy is that [Yang Jian: The Search for the Mountain and the Demon] is a brand new movie that appeared because of him.

So he can't be as sure as watching other movies.

'It doesn't matter, this day will come sooner or later, let [Yang Jian] be the beginning of my new attempt! '

Gu Wei tapped the table with his fingers, looked out the window, and thought quietly. (End of this chapter)