I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 902 898 Director’s Attack

Chapter 902 898. Directing attack

The box office of 34 million was only more than 2 million lower than "1942".

This is a pretty good result.

This is only the first day, just the beginning.

But Yang Mi is destined not to stay at home for long, and will leave in the afternoon, because tomorrow is the day when Xiangjiang is released.

After the promotion in Xiangjiang ended, there were still Wanwan, Singapore, Germany, etc.

Wang Jiawei is indeed famous, and this schedule is more intensive than any of her previous movies.

But looking at Xu Xin... after the Italian premiere, he only needs to be busy with the domestic premiere.

After the couple had lunch together, Yang Mi went out with her luggage.

And Xu Xin was not idle either. In the afternoon, he went to participate in an interview with Time Network.

The countdown to the domestic premiere of "Perfect Strangers" has begun.

On January 10th, the next day's box office for "The Grandmaster" was released on time in the morning.

47.4 million.

Not bad, it falls within the excellent growth range.

On the contrary, the reputation is quite good.

As mentioned in the long review, after more than two years of silence, my wife's acting skills have once again become the subject of heated discussion.

She's so brilliant.

Compared to the most criticized "One Thin Line of Sky" scene in the movie, as well as the spectator Ip Man, Gong Er's line is too complete, and her acting skills are vividly interpreted.

Everyone has already begun to predict a series of awards such as the Golden Statue and Golden Horse next year.

Starting from January 8th to the 14th, the entire film and television industry seemed full of energy.

There was "囧囧", which had a box office of over 800 million, and later, with excellent acting skills, he successfully mastered the works that Wang Jiawei has been honing in the past ten years. The box office also grew well, and the box office has exceeded 160 million in 6 days. Grandmaster".

Although the box office of "Skyfall" is also good, apart from these imported films, the booming box office of domestic movies has given all film and television practitioners and the media a shot in the arm.

What's more, "Perfect Strangers" will be officially released tomorrow at 12 noon.

During this Lunar New Year period, three major blockbusters from the northwest circle are coming one after another. It must be exciting!

What? You ask, why are you so confident in "Perfect" which has not yet been released?

The reason is simple. In Italy, the box office of "Perfect" exceeded US$35 million after 11 days of release.

How can Xu Xin's movie, which grossed over 100 million in box office abroad, be any worse?

The northwest circle has been quiet for a long time this year... I didn't expect that there would be a three-gun attack at the end of the year.

It looks like... it's going to have a perfect ending.

And on the 14th, when Xu Xin and Jasmine were still doing promotions, Qi Lei called.

"There is a company in France called FILM A2 that wants to buy the rights to "Perfect Strangers" for one million euros. It sent us an email and wants to discuss this matter. What do you think?"

"Um?"

In the business car, Xu Xin was stunned:

“The French want to buy the rights?”

"right."

"Brother Qi, do you know about this FILM A2 company?"

"I don't know. But this has nothing to do with the company's strength, right? What they want is the remake rights, the French version."

Although "Perfect Strangers" was funded by Yuntu, considering Philip's factors, Xu Xin and him still had a 25% profit share. At the same time, each of the actors also gets 2% of the box office share.

Xu Xin is not a solitary eater.

If you have money, let's make it together.

However, the copyright actors do not get a share, only he, Philip, and Yun Tu share it.

Hearing the price of "one million", Xu Xin looked at the time.

It was around 4 pm, and it was around 9 am in Italy.

"I'll get back to you soon, Brother Qi."

"also."

After hanging up the phone, he said directly to Jasmine sitting next to him:

"Jesse, France wants to buy the remake rights of the movie. I want to discuss it with Philip."

"OK, no problem, Xu."

Jasmine responded, and then asked curiously:

"What's their bid?"

"One million euros."

Xu Xin said as he dialed Phillip's number.

After hearing this, Jasmine smiled and said:

"It seems that our movie is really famous. Even if it hasn't been released yet..."

"Ha~"

Xu Xin smiled and nodded, and after the call was connected, he said:

"Philip, friend, I have something to tell you..."

moment……

"Xu, just make up your mind. I don't have any objections."

This is Philip's answer.

He is a screenwriter, but logically speaking, copyright has nothing to do with him.

After all, even the idea and story structure of this script were provided by Xu Xin.

But just like Xu Xin gives everyone a share of the box office, as a screenwriter and creator of the story, Xu Xin did not leave him behind.

In fact, to some extent, some of the customs in Italy and China are very similar.

In some things, it is most appropriate to use favors instead of interests.

Therefore, he completely handed over the power to Xu Xin.

He didn't even consider whether Xu Xin would cheat him.

After all, if you want to save money on this kind of copyright, you only need to use your left hand and your right hand. The profit difference between one entry and one exit is huge.

Xu Xin will naturally not betray this trust:

"No problem, friend. My opinion is not to sell it now. You have to know that our story has no limitations. The series of topics we discuss at the dinner table exist in every country. It is universal. So, the value of the copyright is like... the Coen brothers' "Blood Labyrinth," you know, my teacher bought the copyright for it for more than six million dollars."

"You mean to wait until the box office is higher?"

"Yes. It should be higher, at least, wait until the box office of China comes out."

"No problem, I'll listen to you, Xu."

After getting Phillip's attitude, Xu Xin directly replied to Qi Lei and told him his decision.

There is really no need to rush to sell.

Although he didn't think about copyright at first, Qi Lei's call quickly made him realize the universality of the story "Perfect".

There are no cultural barriers in it. People in every country can reach a common resonance on these topics of couples, emotions, children, and loyalty. They can even be copied directly without modification.

There is no need for localization at all.

Or just a small localization change will do.

In this case...then the copyright of "Perfect" must be more valuable the higher the global box office is.

After all... once you buy the copyright, you can even save a lot of production costs.

Looking at it this way, it’s a huge profit.

After he expressed his thoughts, Qi Lei also said:

"I also think this is the case. We can even take it to Berlin or Cannes next year and let these investors bid for it. What do you think?"

"We'll talk about it then. The movie will be released at noon tomorrow. Let's just focus on the local box office first."

"Um."

After hanging up the phone, he heard Jasmine say:

"I am increasingly looking forward to the reaction of the Chinese audience after the movie is released tomorrow."

"Um."

Xu Xin nodded slightly:

"Me too."

…

January 15th.

There's still half an hour until the premiere of "Perfect Strangers."

Wanda underground parking.

Assistant Guo Si opened the passenger door of the commercial vehicle and got in.

Then he turned to Deng Chao and Sun Li who were sitting in the back and said:

"There are so many people, so many! Even the self-service ticket printers are lined up."

"Yeah. I saw it."

Sun Li looked at the short video sent by Guo Si on her phone and sighed:

"Tsk...it's really hot."

In the video, not to mention the printer for self-service ticket collection, all the counters at the ticket window of Wanda Cinema are open, and there is a long queue in front of each counter.

"How many shows have tickets been sold for now?"

Deng Chao asked.

"When I saw it, it was already sold out until 9pm."

"Ouch!"

Listening to assistant Guo Si's words, Deng Chao raised his eyebrows in surprise:

"Are the others full?"

"Um."

After receiving the confirmation, he thought for a moment, turned to his wife and asked:

"You said... is it possible to tamper with the box office?"

"probably not."

Sun Li shook her head slightly:

"Although it is quite common to steal the box office, for so many years... I have never heard news about their movies stealing the box office. What's more... Xu Xin doesn't have to steal the box office. The movie is released today. Anyway, it will definitely be a success. The number of performances of "The Grandmaster" will be reduced.

The box office data of "The Grandmaster" was over 27.8 million yesterday. It is expected to exceed 300 million tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. It is too easy for people to see if it wants to steal the box office at this juncture.

If Xu Xin really wanted to increase the box office, he might as well delay it for another half month... No, ten days would be enough. "The Grandmaster" was released 10 days later, and the film schedule dropped. He made more money, so why bother to film it now? "

"...So, why at this time?"

A trace of confusion flashed in Deng Chao's eyes.

"Xu Xin is not an amateur, not to mention...it's his wife's movie, why are you in such a hurry?"

"Well……"

Sun Li showed a thoughtful look.

After a few seconds, she said:

"I have two guesses."

"What's the first one?"

"The first one is...his fans have been waiting for too long. After all, the movie in Italy is released on New Year's Day. He doesn't want to delay it too long, after all, it's the New Year soon. "Heart of the Sun" will also go to Berlin, Yang Mi has been running away recently... He doesn't want to drag it out anymore. So, he gave "The Grandmaster" a week of box office blowout, and then chose to release it."

After hearing his wife's analysis, Deng Chao shook his head slightly:

"I thought you would say that he was trying to suppress "1942" together with "囧囧". "囧囧", "The Grandmaster", and "Perfect Strangers"."

Sun Li was a little speechless, looked at him and asked, dumbfounded:

"'1942' is still working hard for a box office of 300 million, and it has not even reached the knees of '囧'. Where did you get the association?"

Deng Chao shrugged casually.

Indeed, for a movie that didn't even reach a box office of 300 million...it's a bit nonsense to say "Encirclement and Suppression".

But he immediately asked:

"What's your second guess?"

"the second……"

A hint of reminiscence of the past appeared in Sun Li's eyes.

Recalling the appearance of the other party at the Huabiao Awards dinner that year.

Obviously...not even a few years have passed.

But that young director...has reached a height that many people cannot reach.

How could it feel so fast and...easy.

Following this mood, she said:

"Maybe he just doesn't care."

"..."

Deng Chao was stunned:

"Don't care?"

"Um."

Sun Li nodded:

"That's right, I don't care at all."

She twisted the movie ticket with the name "Perfect Strangers" written on it between her fingers and continued:

"Actually, I have been paying attention to some things since we decided to start a company separately. Haven't you noticed that since "The Secret", there has been almost no use of strengths and avoidance of weaknesses in the release time of his movies.

When "Secret" was released, he met "Transformers". When I was working on "The Wind", I encountered "Transformers 2", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Harry Potter" and so on.

Not to mention "Hawthorn Tree". Others rushed to release it by taking advantage of the popularity of the movie. But he was lucky enough to compete with "If You Are the One"... Even the domestic film "Protection Moon", which is like a backwater, was his "33 Days". Get up.

In fact, from his step-by-step progress, in terms of schedule... I think that either Xi Film Studio's business level is too low and they don't know how to weigh the pros and cons at all, so there are always different opponents to squeeze him during the same period when his movies are released. box office...

But I think this reason is unrealistic. If Xiying Studio really didn’t understand, it would have been wiped out long ago. And during these times, unfortunately, the box office of each of his movies was frighteningly high. This is a bloody way out of the pile of dead people!

Every movie is full of gold content.

Regardless of whether it's outrageous or not, I really don't believe that there is something wrong with Xiying Studio's business. We are now starting to prepare the company. Even if we can think of the problem, how could they not think of it?

Even if Xiying Film Studio is really so "stupid", with the success of Xu Xin's movies one after another, they have changed from the original stupidity to a..."

Speaking of this, Sun Li paused, organized her words, and then continued:

"The level of indifference has reached the level of numbness that it should be."

"You mean you no longer care who your opponents are at the same time?"

Deng Chao frowned:

"Is something wrong? What you said is too exaggerated. Feng Xiaogang doesn't even dare to do this."

"Do you think the Beijing circle still dares to take the initiative to make films like Porcelain Cloud Pictures? In other words, including Bona, except for Feng Xiaogang and imported films, who doesn't look at the West Film Studio's film list to adjust their time now? Not to mention, "Golden Heist" will be released in April, aren't you relieved?"

"..."

Deng Chao was speechless now.

Because the wife told the truth.

Also... I don't know when it started. It seems to have become a habit to inquire about the films of Xiying Studio.

Obviously a few years ago, they were still a half-dead state-owned factory.

But starting in the past two years... they have been ranked at the top of the list of "seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages".

After a moment of silence, he suddenly said:

"So...there are a lot of opportunities for them, right?"

There is no beginning or end to this statement.

But Sun Li nodded firmly:

"Yes, I think our idea is right!"

"Brother, sister, it's almost time."

Guo Si suddenly reminded:

"The movie should already be lined up."

"……Um."

Deng Chao nodded, took out a mask and gave one to his wife:

"Let's go?"

"Let's go. I haven't watched a movie in a long time!"

Sun Li put on the mask and stretched after getting out of the car.

Holding her lover's hand, the two walked upstairs in a low-key manner. She said:

"First watch "Perfect Strangers", then "The Grandmaster", and finally "囧"..."

"You really don't want to watch "1942"?"

"If you don't watch it, don't the movies say it's very painful? I don't want to make myself uncomfortable. Only by keeping a happy mood during breastfeeding can I avoid milk blockage~"

She said extremely firmly.

Then……

The half-hour video ends.

The three people sitting in the first row and guarding the entrance stood up immediately and walked out of the screening room.

As soon as they walked to the main passage leading to each movie theater, the three of them saw the crowds at the ticket gate.

In order not to attract attention, Sun Li turned up the collar of her turtleneck sweater, hugged Deng Chao, who was wearing a baseball cap and mask, and walked out in a low-key manner.

The two of them were silent all the way, and they were separated from Guo Si at the elevator entrance.

Back in the car, when Guo Si took down the ticket, Sun Li finally said her first words:

"how are you feeling?"

"...Do you want to hear the truth?"

"Um."

In Sun Li's eyes, a wry smile appeared on her husband's face:

"I suddenly don't know...whether my decision to become a director is the right one."

"Well……"

Sun Li instinctively wanted to comfort her.

But she discovered that even though her mouth was open, everything she had seen in the past hour and a half popped up in her mind unconsciously.

All of this blocked all her words in her throat.

I couldn't say a word.

yes.

director……

In fact, she doesn't know when her husband started dreaming of directing.

And the two of them happened to have a script in their hands... which they both thought was pretty good.

My husband has held it in his hand for a long time.

When he was pregnant, he was chatting with him about the script, drawing some shots, and describing how he wanted to shoot it.

She really thinks her husband's idea is great.

The story is okay and fun.

What's more, the two of them have been in this industry for so long and have worked with countless directors. They don't find it difficult at all to "direct a play".

Being a director is great. You have a higher status than an actor and you make more money.

In addition, he is about to set up his own company. In the future, he can act, direct, and make his own capital... The future built by the two of them looks very bright no matter how you look at it.

But today...

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh:

"well……"

How?

There's obviously only one room, but it's a bigger place.

Using such a small space, he managed to grab everyone's attention for more than eighty minutes.

Not distracted at all.

And when the movie ended, she didn't know what her husband thought.

In her case, there are only twelve words:

“In addition to the unfulfilled meaning, the unfulfilled meaning is still unfinished.”

With this thought in mind, and looking at her husband's eyes full of complicated emotions, she comforted her:

"Don't be discouraged. You haven't tried it yet. How do you know it won't work? Maybe you are better than him!"

"……Um!"

Deng Chao responded.

As for what he thinks in his heart, it is unknown.

However, at this moment, the couple have one thing in common.

That's the movie "Perfect Strangers".

Before watching, they only knew that the director and screenwriter of this movie were Xu Xin.

And after reading it, what I thought in my mind was:

"This story, whether it is the quality of the script, the level of the director, or the acting skills of the actors... is simply impeccable."

No matter what it is, it is almost perfect.

Perfect scheduling, technique, acting level, and even the storyline!

Sun Li can even say that this is the most impressive movie she has ever seen in the past ten years.

Not even "The Man from Earth" is as good as it.

Even though that movie had a high box office, in terms of the exquisiteness of the picture and the expression of the group portraits, it is not as good as this movie!

If we compare the two movies, Sun Li feels that the only chance of "The Man" winning is simply the story depth of the script. In this regard, the story that combines religion, history, evolution, and philosophy does seem to have some depth.

But if you look at it from her perspective, there is no doubt that this film is even better!

because……

It is closer to everyone’s life!

How close is it?

So much so that Sun Li felt that even if the story was copied and filmed in China, there would be no problem.

No processing required!

Just bring it out as it is... Maybe except for the homosexual part, which may need to be changed a little, there is no need to change any structure at all!

Because these stories are dilemmas that everyone faces!

After seeing this movie, God knows how many people saw themselves!

This story is so wonderful... not to mention Xu Xin's... indescribable performance in the movie.

It's... extremely beautiful.

Not that exquisite beauty.

But through some lighting, decorations and other color combinations... it makes people feel like... they want to pause at a certain scene and watch it quietly.

Thinking of this, her memories quickly began to flood back.

I can't help but recall the movie minute by second, so as to record the various "colors" under those fixed shots.

There was even an impulse in her mind, that is... she wanted this decoration style for her next house!

Pure Italian style!

She liked that atmosphere so much.

"Jingle Bell……"

At this time, a ringtone interrupted her thinking.

Deng Chao answered the phone:

"Hey, Xiaosi."

"Brother, the queue for "The Grandmaster" has started. Just come up with me in five minutes."

"no problem."

Deng Chao responded, turned to his wife and asked:

"How about going up now? Do you want to go to the toilet?"

After saying that, seeing her shaking her head silently, Deng Chao stopped talking.

In the business car, the atmosphere became quiet again.

The two of them leaned on their seats and said nothing.

Their minds are filled with images of the movie.

…

7:30pm.

After watching three movies in a row, Sun Li said to Deng Chao tiredly after starting the business car.

"Try to get on the line with Yun Tu. Beijing Circle...can't stop them."

Deng Chao nodded silently.

really.

After watching three movies, even a fool knows...

The northwest circle... is completely unstoppable.

…

"Really, buddy, let's just say...are you really a prophet?"

"What?"

"You're right! Deng Chao's contract with Huayi expired in March of this year! Huayi has been announcing the renewal of artist contracts for the coming year since November last year, but his name really doesn't exist! This is all It’s been a month, and either the contract cannot be negotiated, or he is determined to leave and transform into a studio, or he is poached... Anyway, no matter which one, Huayi cannot keep him in a contractual sense!"

"Godfather~~~~"

"Hey!!! Baby! My godfather is here... Haha, do you want to be your godfather?... When your godfather sees you next time, he will buy you a big toy! What do you want?"

Wang Sicong, who had been talking about business just now, suddenly softened his tone when he heard Yang Yang's movements.

When Yangyang, who was in Xu Xin's arms, heard this, he said in a sweet voice:

"Draw! Let's draw!"

"Painting, right?...What else do you want?"

"I want to paint, I use paint, I paint~"

"...Old Xu, what does Yangyang want?"

"What he wants to use for painting... don't buy it for him. I buy him watercolor pens every day these days, box by box."

After hearing what his biological father said, his godfather was unhappy:

"How can you use watercolor pens? Those things are made of chemical raw materials and chemical supplies! What are you using those things for?... Honey, my godfather will buy it for you in the next two days! Do you know what lapis lazuli is? Lazuli gold The blue color is particularly beautiful! My godfather will get it for you! I’ll get it for you in full color!”

At this time, Xu Xin whispered in his son's ear.

Then I heard Yangyang say:

“More mud~~”

"You want me? Haha, no problem, your godfather will visit you in two days..."

"I want some mud~"

"……ah?"

Wang Sicong's voice was full of doubts:

"What do you want?"

At this time, Yangyang, who finally heard what his father said clearly, said into the microphone:

"Ink pad~...Nongquan ink pad~"

"...Xu Sanjin, do you want to be such a bitch? Why are you instructing your child to do this!?"

Does a three-year-old child know what Longquan ink pad is?

He doesn't believe it!

It was definitely taught by that dead father who was so bad that he had sores on his head and pus on his feet!

"Hahaha……"

Seeing that the plot was exposed, Xu Xin covered up his embarrassment with laughter and continued:

"I'm kidding you. Don't buy anything. We have all the paints at home and he doesn't need them."

"Goodbye, my dear baby, I feel so bad. Good boy, just wait, your godfather will buy you some ore!"

"..."

Xu Xin was speechless, but he did not refuse and just continued to ask:

"So you are saying that it is a certainty that he will leave Huayi?"

"What do you think? The contract will expire at the beginning of the new year, and it will not be renewed. In the past two years, I have to build my own studio. There is no reason for him to continue to stay."

"Hmm... So how are you thinking about the host?"

"I'm fine with that. If you decide to let Yun Tu contact him, and if he really wants to be on this show, I will give you a bargaining chip. It's up to you to arrange it. If you don't want to, the ratings of "RUNNIGMAN" are getting better and better. The higher it gets, we can’t leave our wealth to outsiders, can we?”

"..."

Xu Xin thought for a while and said:

"Then I'll let someone get in touch with him. When contact starts here, you'll also have someone contact him and let him know what's going on."

"Okay. Is there anything else? I'm going to watch a movie."

"my movie?"

"No, watch "1942"."

"...Why are you looking for that person to torture?"

"Brother Qi wants to watch it, I'll watch it with her. Hang up~"

Without any explanation, the eldest young master hung up the phone.

Xu Xin just put down the phone and walked into the house happily:

"Dad, grandma called you to eat!"

Xu Xin looked at the time...