Chapter 192 Exceeding expectations
The next morning, the media was reporting extensively on the news of the premiere of "Cars".

"Director Gu predicts that the movie box office will exceed 100 million yuan."

Big headlines appeared on the headlines of major media websites.

At the same time, the film also began to be released in major theaters across the country.

“Has the box office come out yet?”

"Eleven million on the first day."

"Yes, judging from the momentum, it will definitely exceed 100 million."

In the office, Ning Hao received data feedback from China Film Group and was talking about this with Gu Wei.

Compared to the investment cost, this box office profit is definitely huge, and it has to be placed in the history of domestic films.

"The reputation is good, and Guangguang will continue to increase publicity in the future."

Looking at the computer screen, there are already reviews of the movie online.

Overall it still has that flavor, a unique style of black humor.

"Director, I have revised the script again, please take a look."

Ning Hao was not confused by the first day box office, but talked about the last script.

After receiving the script, Gu Wei read it carefully. To be honest, the content has been changed a lot. Although the ending is still a bit dark, it seems that it is not a big problem.

“You can take it for review first, and once it passes, you can start the project.”

"No problem?"

Ning Hao asked with a bit of joy. He had worked very hard on this script and had poured all his energy into it.

Now after hearing Gu Wei's answer, I felt relaxed all over.

"That's about right. I read it once. Although there are still a lot of metaphors, it's still within the specified range."

In the original time and space, Ning Hao's film was delayed for four years before being allowed to be released. In addition to the content of the film, there were also selfish motives of those old guys.

Otherwise, the road to release of this film, which was wholly invested by China Film Corporation, would not have been so bumpy.

"When the time comes and the investment is combined with China Film, if anything really happens, I will come and solve it with President Han."

"Okay, I'll listen to you, Director. I'll submit it for review first."

After hearing this, Ning Hao no longer had any worries and immediately prepared to leave the company to do this.

"I'll recommend two actors to you then."

Just when Ning Hao was about to leave, Gu Wei said something.

.........

More than 11 million on the first day.

The box office dropped on the second day, to just over 9 million.

On the third day it was less than nine million.

Even so, there are many companies in the circle discussing "Racing".

“Another low-budget movie that’s a big hit.”

"Director Gu's vision is impeccable. He is always spot on."

On January 1, the list of nominees for this year's Oscars was announced from Hollywood.

This year, there are still many upsets.

The fantasy romance film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" received thirteen nominations, the most of any film.

Nolan's film "The Dark Knight" and the animated masterpiece "Wall-E" were not nominated for Best Picture.

As for "Interstellar", it did not meet the application criteria because it was released too late.

People in the industry can't help but feel sorry for the film. After all, it's a blockbuster whose global box office is about to reach 12 billion US dollars. It's such a pity.

Gu Wei didn't care. Although the Oscars did not have strict preferences like the three major European organizations, even if a blockbuster like "Interstellar" was submitted, it was estimated that there would be no good results.

There has been something wrong with the Oscars' direction in recent years, it has become increasingly non-mainstream, with many directors and film critics complaining about it.

It would be fine if it was a pioneering art film like "No Country for Old Men" that defeated "The Dark Knight" and "Wall-E".

However, any discerning person can see the flaws in the movie "The Reader", but Westen still forced it to be released.

...

The Spring Festival is approaching, and except for the staff who stayed on duty at Xingchen Film and Television, everyone else is on holiday and happily goes home to celebrate the New Year.

Thanks to the company's ample profits this year, each employee received a generous bonus.

"thank you boss."

In the company, listening to everyone's thanks one by one, Gu Wei felt a sense of accomplishment for a moment.

"Everyone take a good rest for a few days, and we will start post-production editing after the holidays."

"Okay, director."

After saying hello to the staff on duty, Gu Wei drove back home.

Liu Yifei and her mother went to her grandmother's house to celebrate the New Year this year, and will visit Gu Wei's house after the New Year.

"Dad wants to meet you."

On weekdays, Liu Yifei seldom mentioned her father, but the two had been talking for a while, so it was understandable that the other party had this request.

It is also out of a father's love for his daughter.

"I'll go visit my uncle then."

"Uh-huh."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Wei also arrived at the door of his house, parked the car next to the courtyard, then opened the door and got out.

The yard is not far from where his parents work, and the old couple is very satisfied with it.

The exterior of the renovated courtyard house has an old-style architectural style with big red lanterns hanging high. When you push open the door and go in, you will see a modern style inside.

The house has all the necessary furniture and appliances, but it seems a bit empty as only Mr. and Mrs. Gu live there.

"Dad, Mom, I'm back."

Pushing open the door to the living room, Dad Gu was making tea and watching TV, while Mom Gu was busy sorting out New Year's goods.

"You're back. Isn't Sissi here?"

As he spoke, Dad Gu looked behind him.

"She went to her grandmother's house." The current Spring Festival Gala is indeed the most anticipated stage in the country.

Xiao Shenyang and Liu Qian became famous overnight, and the huge traffic made them very popular.

Maybe this is the reason why Zhang Weiping insisted on letting Xiao Shenyang star in Zhang Yimou's movie.

In addition to movies, cinema chains entered a period of rapid development during the Spring Festival. The supply of films in mainland cinemas doubled, and box office revenue increased by as much as 30%. Many cinema chains enjoyed the dividends of the development of the domestic film industry.

There are as many as 12 new films released during the Spring Festival, including the animated film "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf", the romance film "Dragon and Phoenix", and the imported films "The Voice of China" and "Bridge to Terabithia", which are released during this period.

After New Year’s Eve, many people come to pay New Year’s greetings on time.

Jingtian was the first one to send a text message. According to her, she was spending the New Year on the set.

Then Huang Xiaoming, Qin Hao, Zhou Xun, Chen Minghao...

The next day, other directors in the circle sent their blessings one after another.

At noon on the first day of the Chinese New Year, just after finishing dinner at home and when the family was sitting together chatting, Gu Wei's cell phone vibrated.

"Are you still so busy during the Chinese New Year?"

Mrs. Gu next to her asked and looked at Gu Wei.

"My son is a big director, so it's normal for him to be busy."

Father Gu took a sip of tea and said something.

"Hey."

"Director Gu, Happy New Year, I am..."

"Mom and Dad, I'm going to answer the phone."

Gu Wei covered his phone and spoke to his parents, then went to the next room.

"Director Li, Happy New Year, what can I do for you?"

"Director Gu's new film has been completed. I wonder if he has any idea of ​​going to the film festival."

The other party directly stated his purpose.

As the chairman of this year's Venice Film Festival, Li An also has a lot of troubles. He has asked other big domestic directors, and they have either confirmed other film festivals or the film schedule has not been finalized.

The reason I called Gu Wei was because I thought of the movie he filmed years ago.

"Director Li, I'm sorry, but I plan to release this movie in April. According to the application standards, it may not be allowed to go to Venice."

Gu Wei did not hide the fact that this movie was a competitor to "Nanjing! Nanjing!" and he had no plans to go to the film festival.

"Well, Director Gu, you can consider this place when you have other movies next time."

Li An said with a disappointed tone.

"Okay, I'll come over later."

After thinking for a while, Gu Wei made a promise. The other party was also a big director and could be considered a senior.

...

After the Spring Festival, the box office of "Racing" increased, and it earned nearly 30 million in the three days from the first to the third day of the New Year.

At this rate, the final box office total is likely to exceed Gu Wei's expectations.

On the other hand, the box office of "Red Cliff" has hardly moved, and it seems that it has run out of steam.

Not to mention that the box office exceeded 400 million, even compared with the previous film, it is still a lot less.

China Film Group stopped struggling and chose to withdraw the film from major theaters when the box office reached 2.6 million yuan.

Continuing to hang on there and looking at the box office of hundreds of thousands every day, it really makes people speechless.

"It's not your first time here, why are you so nervous?"

After picking up Liu Yifei, Gu Wei took her home.

The Year of the Ox has just passed, and a number of big directors in the domestic film industry have begun to take action, preparing to make a collective effort. Many directors who did not have works last year, such as Zhang Yimou, Li An, Wang Jiawei, Hou Hsiao-hsien and others, are actively preparing new films.

The Berlin Film Festival is coming soon.

"Brother Chen Kai and the main creative team rushed to Berlin. I wish Director Chen to win the award in advance."

The media reported on Brother Chen Kai's latest developments.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Weiping's New Picture Company announced the news of its next film, which caused a sensation in the film and television industry.

Director Zhang, who has been absent for more than a year, is making a new movie, and it's a commercial film, which has excited many people.

"We will invite Xiao Shenyang and members of the Zhao Clan to join us.

The script has been completed and filming is expected to start in the first half of the year.”

"Fuck! People who perform skits have also entered the film industry."

“Can this group of people make movies, or commercial films?”

Upon hearing the news that the role had been chosen, many people in the circle began to complain.

After seeing this news, Gu Wei couldn't help but shook his head. "Three Guns" is about to come out.

Zhang Weiping does understand hype, and the people he chooses are all people with traffic. In the past it was Zhou Jielun, and now it is Xiao Shenyang. However, he only understands traffic and ignores the issue of the quality of the film itself.

...

The art examinations for Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama started at the same time.

The number of applicants to the two well-known art schools exceeded 10,000, and it is no exaggeration to say that it was crowded.

Except for the Acting Department, the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy has stopped recruiting this year.

There are rumors in the industry that many graduating directors have changed their careers due to poor employment opportunities, but the Beijing Film Academy has denied this.

"Alas, it's really not good in recent years. It can't be compared with the past."

Xie Xiaojing called Gu Wei and wanted to ask him if he had any good ideas.

Gu Wei had no choice. Even if Xingchen Film and Television could solve one or two problems, the problems of the education system were not something he could interfere with.

"I will keep an eye out for suitable directors later. I can't say how many there are, but a few should be no problem."

Making a movie is not a game. It involves an investment of hundreds of millions or even tens of millions. Even with Gu Wei's wealth, he dare not just find a few directors. He can only slowly discover suitable directors.

Xie Xiaojing hung up the phone in disappointment. He was a little desperate and wanted to try any possible means. This was a problem involving a college and it was definitely not something that one person could change.

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(End of this chapter)