How China Entertainment was developed

Chapter 585 Romance movie? The consumption power of male viewers ranks behind dogs

"Zhang, I only had a rough impression of your influence in Hollywood before, but this time through the [Wolf of Wall Street] project, I have a deep understanding of it."

During the break in setting up the scene during the shooting, Xiao Lizi said to Zhang Nan with admiration.

Zhang Nan was a little surprised when he heard this, and asked curiously: "What's wrong?"

"I originally thought that when I told the director that the shooting location was to be changed to Magic City or Pengcheng, there would be a big conflict and it would even be impossible to do it. But I didn't expect that it would be like this at the beginning. But when I mentioned your name, the director His attitude immediately changed.

Then I was still worried about how to tell Paramount Pictures. This project would require an additional production fee of at least 30 million US dollars, but Paramount heard that I had invited you here, and they directly I paid 50 million U.S. dollars. "Xiao Lizi gave a complete description of what he had experienced during this period.

It's very satisfying to hear about one's incredible influence from other people's mouths.

So after listening to Xiao Lizi's story, Zhang Nan patted his shoulder in a good mood and said modestly: "Actually, I'm not as great as you said, it's all thanks to my friends in the industry.

Besides, you’re not bad at all!

A feature film can raise an investment of US$100 million from Paramount. How many people in the world can do it? "

Zhang Nan's words can only be said to be a bit flattering, but they are very consistent with the facts.

In this era of global commercial films, it is difficult to attract investment for literary and drama films.

DiCaprio has been able to continue to work hard in the field of literary and drama films for many years, and his strength is indeed not low.

really.

After listening to Zhang Nan's words, Xiao Lizi felt a little more relaxed and chatted with Zhang Nan. After the scene was arranged, the two of them got into the performance again.

The character played by Zhang Nan is the boss of the protagonist Xiao Lizi when he first entered the financial world.

But no luck.

Not long after Xiao Lizi joined the company, he encountered Black Wednesday, and then there was no one left.

The whole scene can be said to be a brief show-off, with a huge contrast between before and after.

The front foot is still showing off in front of newcomer Xiao Lizi, but the back foot has left the company bankrupt.

Such a performance is not difficult at all for Zhang Nan.

After all, he is very good at pretending.

Three times five times two times, Zhang Nan completed her cameo, and then shook hands with director Martin Scorsese, who was looking forward to working with him next time.

After filming the cameo in "The Wolf of Wall Street" here, Zhang Nan took his private plane directly back to Longbow Studios.

no way.

[Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons] will be released soon, and he has to inquire about related distribution matters.

……

Longbow Film and Television City.

Inside the villa.

Zhou Xingxing was a little uneasy and sat on the guest sofa, leaving Zhang Nan speechless.

"Director Zhou, you don't have to worry too much about the box office of [Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons]." Zhang Nan comforted Zhou Xingxing and said.

However, the tone was comforting, but the content was not deceptive.

It is currently February 2013.

The basic situation of the mainland film market at the beginning of the year is already very clear.

"Zodiac", which grossed RMB 8.94 million at the box office, has been decently withdrawn after its box office potential has been basically redeemed.

The only one that is still hotly released is "The Grandmaster" by King of Sunglasses.

And there is a lot of moisture in the hot release.

Because "The Grandmaster" has been released for almost a month, the cumulative box office has only reached 2.8 million yuan.

And the current single-day box office has dropped to less than 3 yuan. "The Grandmaster" will definitely not be able to break through the 2.9 million yuan box office threshold, or even the small million yuan box office threshold.

Then, like "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", a somewhat threatening film scheduled for February is a neon romance remake "The 101st Proposal" starring Huang Bo and Lin Model.

Tell the truth. Zhang Nan didn't know who had the bright idea to cast Huang Bo as the leading actor in a romance film, or to star opposite a beauty like Model Lin.

Let's say that.

After "The 101st Proposal", Huang Bo never starred in a romantic movie again.

Of course.

It’s not that Huang Bo is not suitable for this movie [The 101st Proposal].

In fact, Huang Bo is quite suitable.

Moreover, the quality of the film "The 101st Proposal" is still very good, and the majority of mainland male compatriots should be very happy with it.

But the routine is too Japanese style.

A sincere diaosi defeats the rich and handsome and wins the hearts of beautiful women.

This approach is very pleasing to the male audience.

But everyone knows it.

The proportion of mainland male viewers in the field of genuine romance films may be ranked behind dogs.

This is not alarmist.

But some girls will bring their pet dogs when watching romance movies.

Of course.

There are also female Neptunes who occasionally take their dogs to watch movies - dogs are dogs too, and they cannot engage in racial discrimination.

At the same time, it doesn’t mean that mainland male audiences don’t watch movies.

Instead, mainland male audiences prefer blockbusters with outstanding visual effects.

As for romance films that cater to male plots...

This kind of movie, which has no special effects, only a plot, and a heroine who doesn't show off anything, has been tormented by neon's specialty - pure love action movies for mainland male audiences.

Wouldn’t it be nice for me to watch pirated copies for free?

Moreover.

I watch pirated versions of those that are revealing, but I have no urgent need to watch those that are not revealing, so I have to watch pirated versions.

Regarding the situation of [The 101st Proposal], its producer Xinli Media is very clear.

Therefore, I specially posted the schedule of "The 101st Proposal" near "Journey to the West to Conquer the Demons", hoping to ride on the popularity of "Journey to the West to Conquer the Demons".

Because Huang Bo, the male protagonist of "The 101st Proposal", also appeared in "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", still playing the role of Sun Wukong before his transformation.

Because the image of Sun Wukong played by Zhou Xingxing in "Westward Journey" is too deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, after Zhou Xingxing touched the theme of Journey to the West this time, there was a lot of discussion about the role of Sun Wukong, which caused Huang Bo to receive a lot of attention.

Zhou Xingxing could not hear these Zhang Nan's psychological activities. He could only hear Zhang Nan's words of relief at the beginning.

So Zhou Xingxing said: "Director Zhang, this [Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons] is the first film directed by me without me starring in it. It is also the first film for me to transform into a behind-the-scenes director. Once it fails at the box office, my transformation into a behind-the-scenes director will be difficult." Even if I fail, do you think I can stop being nervous?"

Zhang Nan nodded when he heard this.

It is true.

It was he who ignored this.

This film [Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons] is indeed very important to Zhou Xingxing, and it is the key work behind his transformation.

After all, Zhou Xingxing's previous movies were successful at the box office. Many people put the success factor of the movie in Zhou Xingxing's personal charm.

"Don't worry, even if this [Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons] fails, I will cover the investment for your next movie, so you don't have to be so nervous!"

Zhang Nan, who knew that "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" was a huge success, felt no psychological pressure and made a wave of risk-free caring promises to Zhou Xingxing.

It made Zhou Xingxing feel a little teary-eyed.

Looking at Zhou Xingxing's state, Zhang Nan felt that he should have firmly won the investment share of "Mermaid" with a box office of more than 3 billion yuan.

(End of this chapter)