Chapter 457 The gap is quite big
Online, some media released domestic box office data for April.

"From April to today's box office statistics, movies such as Titanic and Battleship account for more than 4% of the domestic box office, while other domestic films account for less than 94%."

Combined with the box office data of movies like "Ordinary Man", it is really undermining the confidence of domestic filmmakers.

Some film and television company bosses even said bluntly: "If this continues, no one will need to make movies anymore. We will lose money on every movie we make and wait for bankruptcy."

Even so, it cannot save the box office of the movie.

Huang Xiaoming also made a special phone call to Gu Wei to complain about the schedule issue.

Gu Wei's answer was also very simple. If you don't release it in the first half of the year, where else can you get it to be released? There are more imported blockbusters in the second half of the year.

"At this time, we cannot complain. Instead, we must be energetic. If one movie doesn't work, we can shoot the next one. If there is a suitable script, we can get it from Xingchen Films. If it passes the review, we don't have to worry about the funding."

Perhaps it was Gu Wei's words that encouraged Huang Xiaoming.

"We, a group of fearless people, are determined to fight against the powerful ships and guns of Hollywood and fight for the domestic films."

"I will continue to invest in the film industry and contribute to domestic films."

Compared to most filmmakers who complain about box office failures, Huang Xiaoming made a speech after being pointed out by Gu Wei.

It has indeed won the appreciation of filmmakers in the industry and audiences.

Some netizens even posted online, calling on everyone to go to the cinema to support "The Ordinary Man" and support domestic films.

The next day, the daily box office of "Ordinary Man" broke through five million, which was a rare achievement. Compared with the original time and space, the gap became apparent.

However, the audience of this movie is indeed not wide, and its temporary burst of popularity cannot have much impact.

On the third day, the daily box office was cut in half, reaching only about two million.

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Wang Chen was extremely excited about the sky-high price for the first broadcast rights of "Ghost Blows Out the Light: The Mystical Ancient City".

In addition, the biggest change is in the online literature circle.

In the 12 years of another time and space, the copyright of online literature could not be sold at a high price. However, due to the hot price of "Ghost Blowing the Light", many film and television companies contacted Qidian, hoping to hoard a batch of copyrights first.

Unexpectedly, after contacting them, I found out that the copyrights of most of the popular serialized books had already been bought by Xingchen Film and Television Company.

Some companies returned disappointed, while others took a different approach and purchased female-oriented online literature to adapt into film and television.

On the crew of "The Eternal Sword", the atmosphere was a bit weird. Jiang Xueruo had recently been looking at the high-spirited Wang Chen, and naturally wondered how much the TV series she was in charge of could sell for.

But after Song Ge asked some satellite TV representatives, the price he got was not even half of "Ghost Blows Out the Light".

After learning the result, Jiang Xueruo couldn't help feeling a little melancholy. She found herself once again trapped in the vicious circle of filming the TV series at Zhou Yi.

That is, the TV series is well-made, but it just can't be sold at a high price.

After Gu Wei understood the situation, he went to talk to Jiang Xueruo.

"Don't worry. If it doesn't work, just put it on a video website. The company is paying for it anyway, so if it loses, it loses."

"Director Gu, I just can't figure it out. Is there really no hope for martial arts dramas in the mainland?"

It’s no wonder that Jiang Xueruo asked this. In her opinion, even "The Immortal Sword", produced under the banner of Xingchen Film and Television Company, cannot be sold at a high price. Then who can save the martial arts drama?

"Look at the current TV drama market. Qing Dynasty dramas are flooding the market. They are shoddy and poorly made. Some TV dramas with messy adaptations and no logic can become very popular. On the contrary, carefully produced dramas have no market. It's sad!"

Listening to Jiang Xueruo's confession, Gu Wei said in a serious tone: "Why are you in such a hurry? The market is still there, and the audience is still there. You see, when they have seen enough bad movies, they will naturally understand."

“So, after the filming of The Immortal Sword is finished, you will discuss with the person in charge of the company’s publicity and promotion department how to promote it and stir up the buzz first.

I still say that no matter whether it makes money or not, some things still need to be done. The company's principle is that we can make money, but we can't make bad movies. "

Hearing this, Jiang Xueruo put away her lost mood. Yes, she was still very lucky. At least her boss was a principled man.

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Adapting games into movies is probably one of the most difficult types of films to adapt.

There is a saying that nine out of ten adaptations are bad, and fans and the public are caught in a dilemma. There are very few successful cases.

Hollywood has been adapting games for decades, but the only truly successful ones are "Tomb Raider", "Resident Evil", "Silent Hill" and a few others.

Even for a series of movies adapted from games, word of mouth is generally low. Not to mention winning awards, it's hard to get a passing score from ordinary audiences.

Because although most games have story backgrounds, most of them are not very rigorous. And during the game, the logical flaws of the story background are generally not reflected.

But it is different if it is adapted into a movie. It is extremely difficult to tell a story with conflict, climax, and logic within two hours without deviating from the main storyline of the game.

Fans value feelings, while passers-by want to hear stories. How to choose?
"Warcraft" was released in mainland China and seemingly achieved a box office of over 10 billion yuan. Fans were very satisfied, but many passers-by were really confused.

Orcs, humans, the Horde or the Alliance? To be honest, many viewers are not interested in movies and TV shows based on more distant historical dynasties. The epic war that broke out on the continent of Azeroth really has no appeal to passers-by.

When Song Ge learned that Gu Wei wanted him to acquire the film and television adaptation rights of a game, he was also confused.

My boss's mind is too active and I can't keep up at all.

First the online novel was adapted into a TV series, then into an animated film, and now it’s turning its attention to games.

Are you planning to learn from Huayi Company? That's too bad.

"Director Gu, what is this "League of Legends"?" Song Ge asked doubtfully. He really didn't understand the gaming industry.

"Oh, this is a multiplayer online arena game developed by Riot Games in the United States. I heard someone on the set go to an Internet cafe to play it after get off work a few days ago, and then I remembered this."

"Well, how should we adapt it after we buy it?" Song Ge continued to ask.

"Don't shoot for now. Buy the film and television adaptation rights first and then decide in two years."

In Gu Wei's opinion, the current "League of Legends" is not suitable for the big screen. Simply put, it is not popular enough.

How many fans would you have if you filmed it now? And the audience of this game is mainly students. Even if you film it, how many people have the money to buy tickets to watch it?

Therefore, he should wait for two years to start filming, until "League of Legends" becomes popular all over the world, and then produce the movie to reap a wave of global box office (mainly overseas).

What’s really worth mentioning about movie adaptations of games are the characters.

For example, "Heroes of the Storm", put aside the story background of the game itself, and put the characters in modern times. This not only explains to the fans of the game, but also enhances the sense of immersion and attracts passers-by fans.

If it is made into a movie one day, even if passers-by have never played the game, they can regard it as a special effects blockbuster about an urban superhero saving the earth, and the plot will not be difficult to understand.

After listening to what Gu Wei said, Song Ge didn't quite understand but he didn't object. After all, the company was not short of money and it didn't matter where he bought the money and put it.

As a boss, he always has to have some hobbies. Compared with other company bosses, Gu Wei really doesn’t have any other “special” hobbies.

Well, maybe spending money is his hobby, and this kind of spending is more expensive than girls shopping for bags.

The copyrights of so many novels and articles in the company are the best proof.

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At the end of the second week, the 3D version of "Titanic" once again earned 3 million yuan at the box office. After half a month, the total box office exceeded million yuan.

All the production companies in the mainland are drooling, feeling both envious and a little scared. Are they heading for a billion?

Representatives from major cinema chains had mixed feelings.

Judging from this momentum, there will be no problem for "Titanic" to break the 1 billion mark. According to the bet agreement, Star Film and Television Company will make a fortune this time.

Ye Ning had already called Gu Wei to congratulate him.

Over in Hollywood, Reid also began preparing to send out invitations to industry insiders to attend the celebration party for "2012".

As "2012" is getting closer and closer to the box office record of "Avatar", Gu Wei had a smile on his face while filming these two days.

"What's wrong with the director? He's not angry anymore and is happy all day long." Yang Zi was a little confused and asked Zhou Xun.

"You silly girl, don't you watch the news?
"2012" is about to create a new global box office record." Zhou Xun looked at the girl in front of him and shook his head.

Less than a month later, Cameron was invited to China again to participate in the Capital International Film Festival. He also accepted the invitation from Beijing Film Academy to become a visiting professor there.

This has made Nortel's reputation resounding in the industry.

"Director Han, I won't go. I've already turned down the red carpet for the opening ceremony, and now I have these forums coming up. I don't have that much time."

After receiving the invitation call from Han Sanping, Gu Wei sighed and was speechless.

It is rare for the domestic film industry to hold a film festival of this scale. In order to highlight its importance, the Capital Film Festival officials directly showed off their assets.

Not to mention state-owned enterprises such as China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group, private film companies such as Huayi, Light Media, Star Films, and Bona Film Group have all received invitations.

Apart from them, other outstanding directors such as Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen also participated.

"What do you think? Don't you understand what I meant by calling you?

I know you are busy and don’t need to attend other activities, but you must attend the director negotiation meeting at the end of the month.” Han Sanping kept nagging.

"It's just a film festival. Is it worth taking it so seriously? I've seen most of the people here." Gu Wei was a little annoyed by what the other party said.

"Okay, okay, I know you're powerful. I've got your message across. If you hadn't come, your boss would have called you." Han Sanping was also irritated by what Gu Wei said and hung up the phone in a bad mood.

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(End of this chapter)