Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

"Moon" spent its first day of release amidst the bustle. After the last screening at ten o'clock, almost everyone was waiting for the first-day box office of "Moon".

But Shan He was looking at the road show schedule in annoyance. Within half a month, he had to travel all over the three East Asian countries, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Various interviews were packed tightly. Is this the director's normal schedule?

In the road show plan of "Moon", Shan He and Liang Jiahui split their forces into two groups, with Liang Jiahui focusing on the country from north to south.

Shanhe mainly focuses on foreign countries. After the road show in Beijing and Magic City, it flew directly to Neon, the world's second largest film market, which is the focus of the road show, then transferred to Bangkok, then to Taiwan, and finally returned to Beijing from Hong Kong Island.

"Annie, I will be very busy next time. I won't have time to accompany you after I return to Shanghai tomorrow. I have to tour in East Asia!" Shanhe put down the schedule in his hand and said to Hathaway, who was busy sorting gifts. .

Hathaway looked up at the mountains and rivers, and replied with a normal expression: "Qiu, this is normal. I have known it for a long time. Every movie is like this. I am used to flying around the world. It doesn't matter. Yes, I can accompany you!"

"Okay!" Shanhe nodded and asked, "When will you return to Hollywood?"

"One week later!" Hathaway replied, "Dear, don't worry about these road show schedules anymore. I'm especially worried about meeting your family now. Yang told me that this is a very formal meeting. It's your China. The Chinese people have a tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years, I am a little scared, they probably won’t like an M country actress!”

Shan He scolded Yang Liu in his heart and said, "Annie, don't listen to Yang Liu's nonsense. We are just meeting for a meal. What is there to be afraid of? Besides, this is not the first time you have been to my house, so don't worry!"

"Okay!" Anne Hathaway's expression was still uneasy, "Qiu, please help me see if these gifts are suitable, and teach me how to say the names and greetings several times!"

Shanhe looked at his uneasy girlfriend and couldn't help but laugh. It seems that foreigners are not exempt from the custom. The saying "an ugly daughter-in-law meets her parents-in-law" is universally used!

"Qiu, you're still laughing at me!" Hathaway saw Shanhe looking at her with a joking expression, and rushed up in embarrassment, covering Shanhe's cheeks and rubbing them.

"Haha..." Shanhe pulled Hathaway into his arms, and the two laughed together!

…

On the other side, Zhong Lifeng and Yang Liu were in the office, chatting and waiting for the box office data of "Moon".

"When will the domestic box office data be released? Isn't it all calculated by computer now? The data should be available, right?" Yang Liu asked with a bit of anxiety.

"We don't have to worry about the domestic box office!" Zhong Lifeng gave Yang Liu a cup of coffee, "Try, try the coffee my family brought back from their trip to Yunnan. The key is the overseas box office, especially North America and Neon, the top two ticket warehouses in the world. , how high "Moon" can reach depends entirely on them!"

"The first-day overseas box office results will not be available until tomorrow afternoon. Hathaway came to Beijing to help a lot this time. It should be much better than expected!" Yang Liu responded as he took the coffee.

"I hope so!" Zhong Lifeng nodded in agreement, "Let's not talk about the box office. We have done everything we should do, as much as we should. But you have to be more careful about this Shanhe road show and don't cause any more disputes. , Shanhe speaks too frankly, please remind him more!"

"Why is it so bitter, Sister Zhong, you didn't put sugar in it!" Yang Liu took a sip of coffee and said with a frown, "Don't you understand the boss? He's a hard-boned man with a full sense of literati. If you want him to be humble and seek perfection, then But it’s too difficult, but I like his temper, he’s quite a man!”

"It's too hard to add sugar!" Zhong Lifang pushed the sugar bowl towards Yangliu, "I didn't ask him to compromise. Just stop talking about sensitive topics!"

"I see!"

At this time, there was a knock on the door. It should be that the box office data came out, "Please come in!"

"Mr. Zhong, Manager Yang! The domestic box office on the first day was 19.4 million. What a pity. It's just shy of 20 million!"

"It's already very good! It's higher than our expectations. "Moon" doesn't have the bonus of the original work. What about "King Kong" and "The Departed"?" Zhong Lifeng nodded and asked.

The secretary handed over the box office report and replied: "We cut two Hollywood movies directly in half. "King Kong" was less than 4 million, and "The Departed" was less than 2 million!"

Zhong Lifeng took the report and said with a smile: "I told you before, there are really not enough Hollywood movies in China. How about an investment of 200 million US dollars? What about big stars? Mountains and rivers will kill them!"

Yang Liu also smiled after hearing this, "Let's announce it at 20 million on the first day, and with the news that two Hollywood blockbusters have been cut in half, we should be able to make some noise!"

"That's it!"

The next day, the first-day box office figures of "Moon" were reported in headlines on the Internet and in newspapers and magazines.

"The box office of "Moon" exceeded 20 million on the first day, and two Hollywood blockbusters were cut short..."

"The premiere of "Moon" triggered a movie-going craze, and the box office of 20 million proved that Shanhe was unbeatable in China..."

"Moon fans filled the theaters, and "Moon" sparked exclamations of excitement. It exceeded 20 million on the first day, and the audience score was 9.6..."

…

This news is not too unexpected for insiders. Shanhe's appeal in the country is too terrifying. The data in the past few days is purely cheating and has no reference value. The real reaction of the market can only be seen in the second week.

The online rating of "Moon" was directly piled up to 9.6 points by Shanhe fans, and the comment boards were full of praise.

Shanhe is quite satisfied with the domestic box office on the first day. His expectation was 15 million. After all, "Moon" is still a low-cost science fiction movie.

Fifty million yuan is too small for a hard-core science fiction theme. "Moon" is essentially a drama film dressed in science fiction.

It relies on story and performance. There are few scenes and small scenes. According to common sense, it does not have the characteristics of a big hit.

But Shanhe, a reborn person, added his own understanding of the future to the original work, and also enhanced the production level of special effects, and Liang Jiahui's performance was even more outstanding.

This allows "Moon" to burst out with more energy, but its upper limit still exists.

The temperament of a blockbuster movie is not enough, the whole movie is like a short essay, the reading range is too narrow, and it lacks the atmosphere of a stock taking the market by storm!

However, this movie is the most suitable choice for Shanhe's level at the moment. My directorial skills still need to be accumulated and gradually improved.

Shanhe had no time to pay attention to the enthusiasm from the media and fans. He and Hathaway followed the team of Chuhe Film and Television to board a flight back to the Magic City.

Shanhe brought his girlfriend home for the first time in his life. It would be impossible to say that he wasn't a little nervous.

But compared to Hathaway, who had a tense face next to him, he was much more relaxed. He could stretch his head or shrink his head with a knife, and there was nothing to be ashamed of!

As the plane landed at Hongqiao Airport in the magical city, Hathaway looked increasingly nervous.

Shanhe touched Hathaway's back and smiled comfortingly at her.

Then he turned to the side and complained to Yang Liu who was snickering: "Look at the good things you have done. What did you say to her about accepting things? You caused trouble for nothing, just because you were full!"

"I didn't say anything, it's the first time a girl comes to her husband's house!" Yang Liu replied nonchalantly.

"A person who doesn't even have a boyfriend knows this?" Shanhe responded contemptuously.

“I’ve never eaten pork, and I’ve never seen a pig run away!”

"I'm too lazy to talk to you!"

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After getting off the plane, as soon as they left the airport gate, the shutter of the camera rang, and a dozen reporters surrounded them.

"Shanhe, are you satisfied with the 20 million box office of "Moon" on the first day?"

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"Shanhe, are you taking Hathaway home to meet her parents this time?"

"Do you have any plans to get engaged?"

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Shanhe pulled Hathaway and walked quickly to the car under the protection of the team members. Yangliu replied: "Shanhe came to Devil this time for the movie road show, Hathaway is just accompanying him, please don't speculate! "

This time Yangliu was well prepared, and Shanhe and Hathaway got in the car and left without giving reporters a chance to block them.

Shanhe looked back at the reporter behind the car, "Fortunately, my parents didn't come to the airport, otherwise it would have been really troublesome!"

Yangliu in the front row burst out laughing, "My boss, you are bringing your girlfriend to the door. Why would your elders come to pick you up? It is our custom to wait for you to come to the door!"

"Is there still such a thing?"

"Of course!"

Hathaway took out her makeup box from her bag and looked back and forth at her makeup, "Honey, do I look okay?"

"Very good!" Shanhe replied with a smile, "No need to touch up the makeup anymore. Chinese parents don't like girls wearing too much makeup!"

"I guessed it!" Hathaway put away the makeup box, "My parents in country M don't like it either, and my parents don't like it either!"

At this time, Xie Meiyu and Qiu Jiang's couple were not living peacefully in the small foreign-style building of Shanhe's house in Shanghai.

The Shanhe family is not a wealthy family. Although they are considered wealthy, they still maintain the atmosphere of a small family in Northern Fujian County.

The biggest thing at home is their two children. Now their proud son has brought a girlfriend to their house for the first time in his life, and he is also a big Hollywood star.

Although this was not the first time we met, it was still a bit unsettling.

"Why haven't Xiaohe and the others arrived yet? Shouldn't they have gotten off the plane at half past ten?" Xie Meiyu said, looking at her watch.

Qiu Jiang looked at his anxious wife, "I told you to pick up the child at the airport, but you refused to let me go. There are so many rules. What's taboo about picking up the child?"

"You really don't understand anything. When you brought me to your home, did you see your parents going out to pick us up? Come in, come in! How could we go out before we even come in? It's unlucky!" Xie Meiyu was angry! replied, "Xixi, hurry up and see if your brother is here!"

"okay!"

Qiu Chuxi took Doudou and ran out of the small foreign building.

Mrs. Xie looked at Xixi's back and said with a smile: "Meiyu is right. It's the first time we come to the door and we have to wait at home. We still have to follow the old rules!"

"Haha... I'm looking forward to it now. Xiaohe is about to get married, and in a few years we, Xixi, will also grow up and get married!" Yu Zhengchong answered with a smile.

Qiu Chuxi looked at the door with Doudou. She was very curious about Hathaway. Of course she loved her brother's girlfriend, but she also felt a little inexplicably uncomfortable, as if her brother had been snatched away.

My brother is always going to get married and start a family. Will I have to worry about my children and family for the rest of my life like my mother?

Qiu Chuxi, who was already fifteen years old, sighed, growing up is so complicated!

When Qiu Chuxi was complaining about her worries, Doudou on the side suddenly pushed out and screamed "barking".

Brother and the others arrived. Qiu Chuxi watched Doudou rushing towards the black business car. At this moment, she forgot all her worries and quickly turned around and ran towards the house, "My brother is here!"

In the car, Shanhe looked at Doudou, who was running wildly with the car, and his sister, who turned around and yelled. He couldn't help laughing, and said to Hathaway: "Those are my sister and Labrador dog Doudou. They are both from my family." of pistachios!”

"Your sister has grown up. I remember she was a little girl before!"

Yang Liu looked at the two people in the back seat and said, "Boss, you just go home and we will help you move your luggage in!"

"Thanks!"

A few minutes later, Shanhe comforted the excited Doudou and pulled the somewhat reserved Hathaway toward the house.

As soon as Shan He and Hathaway entered the door, they saw four parents standing at the door.

"My parents, my master and my grandma! This is Hathaway. I don't need to introduce you to the details. Hathaway, these are my parents, my master and my grandma, and my grandparents are in my hometown!"

Hathaway immediately spoke nervously and said in broken Chinese: "Uncle, aunt, master and master, hello, I am Anne Hathaway, and I am very happy to be a guest at home!"

"Oh! Annie, you have learned Chinese!" Xie Meiyu pushed her son away and took Hathaway's hand through the door. "Hurry up and come in. Look, we haven't seen each other for several years. This girl is even more beautiful!"

Master Xie also stepped forward and took Hathaway's other hand, "Thick lips, fat ears, you can tell that you will have many children and good fortune. Okay! Anne, this is Master's gift to you!"

After saying that, he took out an jade bracelet from his pocket and put it on Hathaway's wrist.

Before Hathaway could react, Xie Meiyu on the other side also took out two bracelets and put them on Hathaway's wrist.

"This gold bracelet was given by Grandma Shanhe, and this jade bracelet is my heart. Come on, kid, let's sit down and rest for a while!"

Hathaway looked at the three different bracelets on her hand and was confused for a moment. Why did Shanhe's family give so many bracelets as soon as they met?

She ignorantly followed Xie Meiyu and the four parents inside, as if Shanhe had been forgotten at the door!

Not to mention Hathaway, Shanhe was also made dumbfounded by his family members.

Come on, once Hathaway arrived, his treatment plummeted and he became a dispensable passerby.

"Xiaohe, why are you barricading the door? Come quickly and translate for the translator!" Xie Meiyu shouted to her son who was in a daze at the door.

All right! Become a translator!

Shanhe sat across from Hathaway and told her which of the three bracelets were given as gifts, and told her that they were gifts for the elders, so she could keep them with peace of mind.

Hathaway quickly stood up and said: "Uncle, aunt, master and grandma, I have also prepared gifts for you. They are all in the suitcase. Qiu, can you help me find them?"

Qiu Chuxi on the side couldn't hold it in any longer, "I can also translate, brother, how can I call her?"

Shanhe looked at his crazy sister, "You can just call him Annie, or sister!"

Shanhe now became the busiest person in the family, helping Annie get gifts out of the suitcase.

Even Qiu Jiang and Yu Zhengchong no longer paid attention to him. They smiled and took the tea leaves and the Four Treasures of the Study given to them by Hathaway, listening to the erroneous conversations of several women.

"Auntie, these are the cosmetics and necklaces I picked for you!" Hathaway distributed the gift boxes to everyone one by one. "Master, these are the corsage and massage device. I hope you like them!"

Qiu Chuxi has the most gifts, including everything from food, clothing and entertainment!

"This kid, I've never heard of a girl bringing so many gifts to my house for the first time! We all love it!"

"Haha... I have tasted the feeling of being a mother-in-law this time. I suddenly remembered the first time I and Qiu Jiang met Shanhe and his grandparents!"

Ha ha…

"Xixi, ask Annie what she likes to eat, and I'll cook it for her right now!"

Qiu Chuxi's English is indeed good, and she can convey the meanings of both parties clearly.

"Mom, she said she likes everything you cook. She remembers it clearly from the last time she came to the house. She said you were a five-star chef! She also said she could help too!"

"This child can talk!" Xie Meiyu said with a smile, "Annie, you are a guest, how can I let you get started!"

Shanhe said with a smile: "Mom, just ask her to look around. She got the news from somewhere, saying that in our country, girls must be diligent when visiting, and they must help with anything!"

"Haha..." Everyone laughed.

There was an incompetent translator, Qiu Chuxi, acting as a sounding board in the middle, and the four women chatted in the kitchen laughing.

The three men in the living room were also infected by the laughter, "Xiaohe, look how good this is. Your mother is not forcing you to get married now. I know you are all busy with your careers, but you have to give us a foundation, so we can Relax!"

"I understand, Master!"

"How long will you stay at home this time?" Qiu Jiang looked at Shanhe and asked.

"I have to go to Neon tomorrow afternoon. This time I have to go to several places. This time, Sister Zhong and the others have put in a lot of effort to have the movie released simultaneously around the world. As a director, I have the responsibility to cooperate with the publicity!" Shanhe said to his father and The master poured tea.

"Then Hathaway will follow?"

"Yeah! She came back to the capital and helped a lot!" Shanhe nodded and replied.

"This girl is not bad! It's just that the distance is too far, but we are all surprised that you can persist for so long!" Yu Zhengchong joked with a smile.

"Haha... I didn't expect it myself, it must be fate!"

…

Hathaway soon got used to the enthusiasm of the Shanhe family, and she relaxed, and communicated with the Shanhe family through Qiu Chuxi's poor but cheerful translation.

After a lunch of laughter, the two went back to Shanhe's room for a lunch break. Hathaway lay in Shanhe's arms and said, "Qiu, your family is completely different from what I thought. I thought they would be very serious. You’re right, they like me!”

"Haha... Most Chinese families are like this. Chinese people are very hospitable and enjoy having friends from far away. You are my girlfriend from far away, so you must not be welcomed!"

"They regard me as your future wife, right?" Hathaway said, looking up at Shanhe.

Shanhe turned to look at Hathaway and responded: "Don't you like it?"

"I like it!" Hathaway came up and gave Shan He a gentle kiss, "I like it so much!"

"Then let's let nature take its course, okay?"

"Okay!" Hathaway said affectionately, holding Shan He's face, "When we first dated, you were only seventeen, Qiu, I thought I would lose you soon!"

Shanhe smiled and grabbed Hathaway's hand and responded: "I am much more mature than you think, and I thought you wouldn't wait too long!"

"Qiu, you are a unique genius. You have been my hero since the day I met you. I think it will be difficult for me to fall in love with someone else. I always feel that I will lose you. You are so outstanding!" Hai Sevi hugged Shanhe and said emotionally.

"Annie, I am a very passive person emotionally. This is related to my experience. I'm sorry that you may have to pay more emotionally!" Shanhe said frankly to Hathaway.

"I can feel it, Qiu, I said I was willing to wait, that's why I'm happy now! I'll go back to M Congress and start learning Chinese!"

"Then I'll teach you now!"

…

Starting from one o'clock in the afternoon, Chuhe Film and Television in Beijing began to receive box office data from various countries. Until six o'clock in the evening, the global first-day box office of "Moon" was released.

Zhong Lifeng excitedly flipped through the report in his hand.

The first place in the North American box office rankings for the second Sunday of October is the US version of "The Grudge 2" with US$10.6 million, the second place is "Mr. of the Year" with US$4.86 million, and the third place is "Moon" $4.65 million.

According to online audience ratings, "Moon" ranks first among the three movies, with a media freshness rating of 83% and an audience freshness rating of 91%!

Based on this result, "Moon" can earn about 15 million U.S. dollars at the box office in the first three days of the weekend. As long as the reputation does not drop, it should not be difficult to achieve a total North American box office of 30 million U.S. dollars!

Neon grossed 180 million yen at the box office on its first day, ranking first in the Neon day box office rankings, and received constant praise.

The box office performance in European countries was even more surprising. On the first day, it topped the box office rankings in several countries such as Britain, France, Germany, and Italy, with a total of more than 6.5 million US dollars.

Including China and other countries and regions, the first-day overseas box office of "Moon" exceeded 14 million US dollars!

This is amazing data!

"Moon" did not disappoint me, Shanhe continued to create miracles.

Shanhe received a call from Zhong Lifeng at the road show in Shanghai, and the news spread quickly.

The next day, the news that the global box office of "Moon" exceeded 120 million yuan on its first day can be seen everywhere on the Internet, newspapers and magazines.

“‘Moon’ won both awards and box office, with a staggering 120 million on the first day!”

"Shanhe is creating miracles, ranking first in the world at the single-day box office!"

"Twenty million in the country! 120 million in the world!"

“‘Moon’ swept the world, with 120 million on the first day, and word-of-mouth exploded!”

…

Fans of Shanhe cheered loudly, and the audience also exclaimed, "Moon" is so awesome, I have to go and see it!

The domestic film industry was in awe, but Chuhe Film and Television followed Shanhe and took a big step forward!

It exceeded 15 million US dollars on the first day. How much did it earn in the first week? The total box office exceeded 100 million US dollars and was at the bottom!

Shanhe is really a world-class bug. We have to keep up with him in whatever he does from now on. He is so lucky!