After TikTok became popular, many video accounts appeared that remade classic movie and TV action scenes.
Some of them can even combine fighting scenes with special effects. They really have special effects and good looks, and with just the right soundtrack, they are many times better than TV series adapted from online novels such as "Fighting Spirit".
I really don’t know where such a huge investment went, and it disappoints fans of the original novel time and time again.
Jiang Heng's version of "Fights Break Sphere" is world-class in terms of both action scenes and special effects.
The reason is simple: it is difficult to adapt the plot of a long novel. It is even more difficult to adapt it to online literature.
Even by 2024, there has still not been a classic Chinese-language film that can rival Jin Yong's martial arts films.
Maybe it’s because of the subject matter, or maybe it’s because of the talent. In any case, despite the fact that there are so many classic men’s online novels, there is still a long way to go in terms of film and television adaptations.
Therefore, Jiang Heng was not very confident in the quick-made and abridged version of the plot he had written, so he put a lot of effort into the action and special effects.
The audience's first reaction after watching the film is shock. After being stunned many times, they ignore the flaws and loopholes in the plot.
Just like the classic special effects blockbuster "Avatar", apart from the super shocking special effects scenes, the plot is actually just that.
But it is different with "Fights Break Sphere". The core of its plot is still the routine of cool novels. Although it is a bit vulgar, the audience really loves to watch it.
The combination of the two made the film a hit during the Spring Festival and a global hit.
In the mainland market, it broke the 1 billion mark in three days, setting a new record for Chinese-language films.
However, because it was the Spring Festival holiday, the daily box office was still very high in the following days, with more than 200 million box office every day. In the seventh day of its release, it took in 2 billion box office.
Breaking 2 billion in seven days shocked the whole country. I don't know how many spiritual shareholders were born, and they went online every day to check the real-time box office results of "Fights Break Sphere".
For the entire Chinese entertainment industry, it was a shock beyond words.
Jiang Heng had previously had a film that grossed over 2 billion yuan in the mainland, but that was only the result of being released for a month or two.
It's only been seven days. By the time the film is released, the box office will be soaring!
Besides being shocked, Jiang Heng was also excited. He currently has another movie, "Black Myth: Wukong", to be released this summer.
If he really doesn't make a special effects blockbuster in 12, then they will have a chance to get a piece of the pie during the two hot seasons of the Spring Festival and summer vacation in 13!
For example, in the past summer season of 12, a total of four films were released, which achieved a box office revenue of 24.7 billion yuan.
Then the total box office of the 13 Spring Festival should be even higher. If three blockbusters compete in the same period, the winning one will most likely exceed billion.
Huayi Company is stepping up preparations for Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame, which must be released during the 13 Spring Festival.
Wu Yusen also attracted investments from companies such as Xiaoma Pentium, Lay's Pictures, China Film Group, and Huayi Film Group, and launched the project to shoot "The Crossing", targeting the 13 Spring Festival schedule.
Even a more literary director like Jiang Wen has already produced "One Step Away", which is adapted from the "Yan Ruisheng Case".
Of course, he is a director who cares a lot about details and quality. Jiang Wen would not rush to finish a film just to meet the release schedule or box office.
So in terms of schedule, he is eyeing the summer of 13. A year and a half is enough time for him to be busy.
With the hot release of "Fights Break Sphere", some characters in the film became popular, and some reached a new level of fame.
For example, Zhang Wei, the new actor who plays Xiao Yan, already has the reputation of a first-tier artist. With his handsome appearance and continuous follow-up resources, he will definitely be a first-tier star.
Even more popular is Guli Nazha, who plays Xiao Xun'er. With her classic image in the film, she has become a new goddess for otakus.
And because Jing Tian moved behind the scenes and Liu Yifei lacked major works, Guli Nazha became very popular, even more popular than Yan Xinchen, who played Chang'e in the two "Hong Huang" series.
Of course, Guli Nazha is so popular because of the bonus of her role.
Xiao Xun'er is beautiful, noble, deeply in love with Xiao Yan, and willing to give everything for him. She is also very strong. Which boy can resist such a girl? In comparison, Chang'e often drags Hou Yi down, so she is naturally not as likable as Xiao Xun'er.
It is not surprising that Yan Xinchen does not receive as many fans and attention as Guli Nazha.
However, during the Spring Festival, Guli Nazha only had a New Year's Eve dinner at home, and then went around with the crew to promote the show.
Wherever she goes, there will be a large number of fans at the event, holding up light signs with her name on them and shouting "I love you" over and over again.
This made this 20-year-old girl, who was still a freshman at the Beijing Film Academy, feel very excited.
"She is so lucky. She was chosen by Director Jiang and became famous after her first movie!"
"Who made her so beautiful? It's hard to give up natural beauty!"
The bathroom is often a place where many girls gossip.
Two girls who were participating in the promotion with the crew were touching up their makeup in front of the mirror in the mall bathroom and chatting casually.
One of them asked, "You said, she and Director Jiang?"
"It's hard to say, but they are a perfect match, talented man and pretty girl!"
"Director Jiang is very handsome. He is talented, handsome, and wealthy!" said one of them while adjusting his clothes in front of his chest.
"Look at you, you're a fangirl. Why don't you go and confess your feelings to Director Jiang?" another woman sneered.
"You think I don't dare?"
"I can see you don't dare!"
"I don't have a chance!" said the girl shyly, looking like a "nymphomaniac".
Of course, she is just talking nonsense, she knows her own worth.
iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video have generous incomes and good benefits, and it is prestigious to work there.
If she wanted to be a boss lady but lost her job, she would be an idiot. She would never do such a thing!
Another one suddenly said, "By the way, I heard from Mr. Shen that Director Jiang will be here tonight!"
"Is this true? Didn't he go to Hong Kong?"
"Hong Kong is so close, so why not come whenever you want? Maybe he feels that we've been too busy lately, so he wants to reward us!"
"That's great! I must toast her a few glasses tonight!"
Guli Nazha in the cubicle heard this and had an idea.
She was really grateful to Jiang Heng because before joining the crew of "Fights Break Sphere", she was just a small model and had no professional acting experience.
Not to mention Jiang Heng's special effects blockbusters, even playing the leading or supporting role in a small or medium-budget film is hard to imagine!
She failed the entrance exam for the art troupe in her hometown, and was selected by Jiang Heng when she was unemployed at home.
It feels like a college entrance examination failure who doesn't know what to do at home, and suddenly receives an offer from Huawei, asking you to participate in a major project, and be the main player.
So every time I see Jiang Heng, I feel a little excited.
Hearing that Jiang Heng might come today, I couldn't help but send a message on WeChat: "Teacher, are you coming over tonight?" (End of this chapter)