Chapter 224 Stunning Operation

"The Founding of a Republic" was released.

All theaters have given the highest screening quota.

This tribute film kicked off the National Day holiday, and the number of copies, 1450, has broken the record for domestic films.

"'The Founding of a Republic' used 3000 million yuan to achieve work worth 8 million yuan."

Han Sanping also made many bold statements when facing the media.

The result was pretty much the same as what he said.

The first day box office was over 26 million, which is nothing.

Soon after, some schools and government agencies began to organize film viewings in an orderly manner.

This……

This operation stunned other film and television companies in the industry. They realized that this was actually possible.

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There are many domestic directors who have a problem with the Golden Rooster Awards, and Feng Xiaogang is one of them.

Previously, "A Sigh" was submitted for the Golden Rooster Awards but won nothing.

Feng Xiaogang expressed his opinion: "I now understand clearly their position, which is to oppose the audience."

Unexpectedly, the Golden Rooster Awards extended an olive branch to Feng Xiaogang, and he was happily recruited.

"Director Feng, where is the character of a great director?"

"I said I wouldn't go to Jinji, but now I've slapped myself in the face."

There are a lot of comments online, but Feng Xiaogang doesn't care. He knows very well that there is almost no hope for the movie he makes to win an international award.

Now that he has the opportunity, he will definitely go to the Golden Rooster Awards. Although he has to compete with Chen Kai and Cao Baoping, he is also confident.

Meanwhile, news came from Hollywood.

"Avatar" is scheduled to be released on December 12th.

This 3D blockbuster, which took several years to produce and cost nearly million US dollars, is about to be released.

The domestic release date is scheduled for January, which is more than 20 days later than in North America.

Gu Wei has mentioned this movie several times before, but netizens haven’t seen the film and couldn’t comment on it, which also led to not many people paying attention to it online.

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In late September, Wanda Pictures’ production company was officially established, adding another big company to the circle.

Unlike other newly established companies, Wanda Pictures has expanded rapidly in recent years relying on its cinema chains. Now that it has entered the film production field, no one will refuse to give it face.

At the founding ceremony, all the big names were present, including quite a few directors. Ye Ning even made a special call to Gu Wei.

Thinking that the two sides had cooperated before, Gu Wei, Ning Hao and Lu Yang went there, and Wulshan moved to Yi County to continue filming.

Being rich and being poor are definitely two different states of a person, and this is the case with Wanda tonight.

All the directors and producers present were won over by Wanda.

“In the future, whether you want to invest or cooperate, you can come to Wanda. We welcome any director to join us…”

"Having money means having confidence, haha."

Ning Hao didn't feel anything after hearing this. With the support of Xingchen Film and Television Company, he had no shortage of money and lived a comfortable life. However, Lu Yang who came with him was a little stunned.

"This is too direct."

"Paying the money to open the way is the right way. Filmmaking is not like playing house. If you don't act quickly, you won't even get to drink the soup."

Ning Hao explained from the side.

“In the next two years, Wanda’s film production business will not develop very fast. They have funds but no works, so the start will not be smooth.

After a few years, it will be hard to say. "

Gu Wei said quietly that when funds and pay increase, the advantages of having money will be reflected.

"Director Gu, Director Ning, Director Lu."

Ye Ning and Lu Zheng came over and greeted them.

Several people started chatting.

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The next day, Gu Wei and Liu Yifei went to the cinema together.

Well, let’s watch “Founding of a Republic”. Since the young lady is in the show, Gu Wei has no choice but to accompany her.

After watching the movie, they had dinner. Fortunately, even though Su Chang came, Liu Yifei didn't drag Gu Wei to go shopping together.

Women, they keep walking around, and Gu Wei doesn't want to suffer with them.

Ryder called from across the ocean.

The production of "Despicable Me 2" and "Frozen" has been completed for more than half, and the other party asked when to start the promotion.

“Let’s promote Despicable Me 2 first. This animated film has a lot of fans looking forward to it, as it has the foundation laid by the first one.

As for Frozen, it will be postponed and released in the second half of next year."

Considering the time frame of 2012, these two animated films will help keep the company's momentum going.

“How’s the progress on Titanic?”

"Well, it's going smoothly at the moment, but the production progress is too slow. Compared to other companies, we still have too few engineers."

Reid reported truthfully.

"Got it. The company will continue to arrange personnel to go there for training next month. Please make sure you are well connected."

Song Ge recruited a group of new people from various colleges. After comprehensive consideration, Gu Wei decided to let them study there for a few months first, so that they could at least learn how to operate the equipment.

After talking about business, Reid talked to Gu Wei about some Hollywood gossip.

What Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continue to have children.

"God knows how many children they will have. They already have six at home."

After hearing this, Gu Wei couldn't help but be speechless. Haven't these two people seen Tom Baker's miserable appearance in "Children's Play"?

Then, he talked about Michael Jackson who passed away in the first half of the year. It is said that the Americans are investigating the cause and the FBI is involved. …

On the 22nd, the film "The Sound of Wind" produced by Huayi Company held its world premiere in Tianjin.

Wang Zhonglei invited Gu Wei, but he refused. However, he still agreed to attend the premiere at Beijing Film Academy the next day.

It is said that this world premiere was very grand and different from previous film premieres. The premiere celebration of "The Whistleblower" took a unique approach, using the trinity of "music, images, and stars" to create a grand premiere celebration.

This multimedia concert, titled "Listen to the Wind and the Legend of Sound and Shadow", is based on the soundtrack of "The Sound of the Wind" co-created by an island composer and the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. It will be performed live by a symphony orchestra, with film images played live on a high-tech super-large screen.

The segment structure of the premiere celebration is composed of multiple theme music segments, each of which revolves around the image of each main character. The five major theme music segments, "Wind Chant", "Wind Rising", "Catching the Wind", "Wind Shadow" and "Wind Whispering", unfold the grand legendary chapter of "The Sound of the Wind" under the magnificent performance of the symphony orchestra.

At the scene, Chen Guofu took the stage to introduce the origins, production concepts and filming process of the film. Following the clues of the relationships between the characters, each star returned to his or her respective character in the film.

“Catching the Wind” by Huang Xiaoming.

"Quiet Wind" by Su Youpeng.

Li Binbin's "Cold Wind".

“Warm Wind” by Zhou Xun.

Zhang Hanyu's "Storm" took the stage one by one and told "their story".

The entire premiere celebration was a magnificent "legend of sound and shadow", a "feast of stars" singing in the night wind.

Next came a talent show between the leading actors, and then guessing the old ghost. Wow, after all this time, the movie didn’t show.

This made netizens a bit depressed.

On the 23rd, Gu Wei took Liu Yifei to Beijing Film Academy.

Huang Xiaoming and Zhou Xun were the first to come up and greet, "Director Gu, Yifei."

"You two are planning to leave Director Wu on the set."

Gu Wei made a joke.

"Haha, just these two days. I'll go back to the crew right after I'm done."

Huang Xiaoming said with a smile, and Zhou Xun next to him also laughed when he heard it.

On the stage, Wang Zhonglei was speaking with great ambitions, saying that the premiere was almost becoming a listing ceremony.

"Brother Xun, have you bought the stocks?"

Suddenly, Gu Wei thought of this.

"Well, 120 million shares were bought, and insiders bought them at a little over $1 per share."

"Well, that's good. Huayi should be going public soon."

In this regard, Huang Xiaoming knows a lot of inside information.

"Mr. Wang said the listing will start next month, which is about a month away."

“This number is a bit small.”

As Zhou Xun is a triple-Award winning actress, Huayi Film Group would certainly consider selling more shares.

"There are internal regulations in the company that those of us cannot hold more than 200 million shares."

Huang Xiaoming said to Gu Wei.

"Before it goes on the market, buy as much as you can. You won't lose out, haha."

"Director Gu is so optimistic about Huayi's IPO."

Huang Xiaoming is a bit shrewd, his eyes are full of thoughts.

“At present, Huayi is the largest private film and television company in China. In addition, it has developed well in recent years, so its stock price will definitely appreciate after listing.

However, I estimate that Huayi Company will go downhill in three to four years at most. I heard that they are preparing to acquire land all over the country recently.

It would be a bit of a waste of time to not make a good movie.”

The people around were listening carefully to Gu Wei's analysis and nodded from time to time.

However, looking at Zhou Xun's expression, Gu Wei still didn't understand, so he didn't say anything extra and stopped there.

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"Founding of a Republic" has grossed over 200 million yuan in just ten days since its release, and online media predicts that the film will most likely gross over 400 million yuan.

After all, it is unfair that an organization has to take the blame.

After attending the premiere, Gu Wei stayed in the company and discussed the casting of "Love Is Not Blind" with Lu Yang.

The film script has been submitted to the General Administration for review, and Han Sanping even asked about it specifically.

After learning that it was directed by Lu Yang and the investment in the film would not exceed 10 million, I never mentioned it again. I guess he didn't think much of it.

Netizens don’t know much about this little-known new director. They only know that he is a new director joining Xingchen Film and Television.

"To be chosen by Director Gu, he must be quite capable."

Some netizens are discussing this on Weibo.

"In the past few days, many agencies in the industry have called me to inquire about roles."

“Which companies?”

"Chengtian Entertainment, Tangren Films, Huayi..."

They all have brokerage business in the company, and they are typical people who have their cake and eat it too.

"What do you think?"

Gu Wei thought about it and decided to listen to Lu Yang's ideas first, after all, he was directing the movie.

"I plan to find actors from Beijing Film Academy and audition with Bao Jingjing."

This is a good idea. It is a low-budget investment in itself. If we really want to select a few big names, the cost may not even be enough to pay the actors' salaries.

"Okay, you guys decide. Let me know when you've made your choice."

"Not all of them are from Beijing Film Academy. I know a good actor from Shanghai Theatre Academy. He's a drama actor and he's very talented."

Hearing Lu Yang say this, Gu Wei didn't ask any more questions.

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(End of this chapter)