China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 196 Shall we celebrate the New Year together today? The kind that lasts all night

On December 2008, 12, the box office of "Taken" rose in the mainland, taking in 30 million box office. At this time, the box office of "The King of Kung Fu" dropped to 2900 million due to word-of-mouth problems. The box office of "Mei Lanfang" is almost zero.

With the New Year's Day holiday, people are discussing more and more about the movie, and the reputation of "Taken" has skyrocketed.

The reputation of "The King of Kung Fu" is on the contrary, and the trend of deterioration has gone away. There is a long review posted by Douban guy, which is very vigorous.

"Finally, I saw a film that perfectly combines Chinese and Western cultures. The characters in the film master language to the point of perfection.

Regardless of time or scene, Chinese and English can be freely converted. You don’t even need to look through the Oxford dictionary.

The Jade Emperor spoke in a very gay accent and changed his usual dislike of Sun Wukong. But when Lao Sun was wreaking havoc in the Heavenly Palace with his golden cudgel, he could only babbling.

when he was freed from the stone. He could already express his gratitude to his dear Skywalker in fluent English.

...500 years, 500 years, Sun Wukong must have been practicing foreign language hard in the stone. "

It seems that there is not a single curse word in the praise in Kuku. It is a perfect combination, perfect, and the use of irony is very good. Looking at the rating, it is directly a star.

Everyone in the industry is watching the gap in this data become more and more outrageous.

This is not a half-measure, nor is it a narrow victory, this is a brutal killing! Naked murder!

In the early hours of the last day of 2008, "Taken" had more than doubled the box office of "The Kung Fu King."

As for Guan Ling, he did not invite everyone to celebrate after the movie was released, as before.

Instead, a new invitation was directly sent to the industry. On New Year's Day in 2009, "Hurricane Rescue" will host a grand celebration banquet at the Huaxia Hotel in Beijing.

This is what is commonly known as popping the champagne at halftime.

But Guan Ling is not afraid. He just wants to solemnly announce to the industry that from now on, there will be no gold on Huayi's signboard.

And that golden signboard now belongs to Lingyun Media.

Ever since the box office came out on the first day, Guan Ling’s phone calls haven’t stopped.

Not only China Film, Shanghai Film, Shanying and other people, but also people from Xiying came over to sell Guan Ling a good deal through Zhang Yimou, meaning not to give up because of their cooperative relationship with Huayi. It's totally possible to work with them.

Guan Ling would definitely not say anything, but only he knew what he was thinking.

Zhou Xun's "Painted Skin" will be finished in four or five days, but the "Painted Skin" movie is not finished yet. Just because Zhou Xun is going to join the cast of "Shoplifters", Guan Ling asked Chen Jia to increase the notice.

As for Mu Tingting, after Guan Ling had an intimate water ball game with her, she followed Cai Yinong and others back to the Magic City.

On the last day of the year, Guan Ling was blocked by Fan Bingbing at Lingyun Media.

Fan Bingbing said she wanted to show Guan Ling something and took Guan Ling to her nanny car. As soon as she got in, the guy locked the car door.

Guan Ling's forehead was full of questions because Fan Bingbing's actions made Guan Ling feel stupid. She didn't even make excuses like there was a cat in her car that could do backflips.

"Teacher Fan, you asked me to come inside the car to look at things. What are you doing by closing the car door?"

"What did you say you were doing?" When Fan Bingbing turned around, his eyes were already filled with charm.

She even licked her lips.

She was wearing a thin down jacket today, which she took off when she got to the car. Inside was a low-necked tight T-shirt.

Guan Ling looked over from top to bottom and found that the other party looked like a ridge from the side and a peak from the side.

It's good at both the distance and the height.

"You are going against a man's will." Guan Ling sat upright and expressed his refusal. "You cannot use force on me without my consent. I want to leave now. If you need me next time, please make an appointment in advance."

Guan Ling refused with an awe-inspiring expression, but he had no intention of getting out of the car.

Instead, he glanced at Fan Bingbing, as if waiting for Fan Bingbing's next move.

After all, Fan Bingbing was a veteran, and the car door was locked, so there was nothing she couldn't let go of, so she went over to help Guan Ling operate the compassionate clothes.

The range of the nanny car is very large, and the middle row of seats can be folded and the seat back can be stuck into the slot, thus forming a larger space in the back than a single bed.

"If you violate it, you violate it." Fan Bingbing snorted coldly, "It's been three days since the premiere, and you told Huang Xiaoming that you wanted to get into the 'Lu Circle' and you didn't tell me. Why, I, a native of Lu Province, can't get in." Is that your Dharma vision?"

"I can't go to your celebration party tomorrow. I promised my parents and brother that I would go home, so I came to celebrate your success today. By the way, I want to ask you about the 'Lu Circle', who should I be in it? What kind of character?"

At this moment, Guan Ling was sitting in a relatively high position, and Fan Bingbing raised his head to ask Guan Ling.

"If you don't know what role to give me." Fan Bingbing grabbed Guan Ling suddenly, causing Guan Ling to tremble. "Then I will fight for a role with my own efforts."

The small space was quickly filled with a charming atmosphere.

Fan Bingbing has a pinch in her hand now. She knows Guan Ling well. Compared with her, this young man still needs to learn more. Although the age difference is not big, Fan Bingbing has seen more than I've eaten a lot.

She said she wanted to go to Hollywood and described her thoughts straightforwardly.

In her opinion, Guan Ling can do it.

And as long as she can seize this opportunity, her upper limit in the future will definitely be not just Zhang Ziyi.

As he thought about it, although the space was filled with a confusing and fascinating atmosphere, Fan Bingbing's lips unconsciously revealed a beautiful smile.

soon.

Walk with your knees bare.

After a while, Guan Ling looked down at Fan Bingbing. At this moment, her delicate and pretty face was already covered with fine beads of sweat. Next to her straight nose, her fair cheeks were also rosy, and her eyes were closed. The eyelashes are long and trembling slightly.

"Even if you go to Hollywood, you will definitely not be the protagonist for the time being." Guan Ling's voice was very soft, with a faint growl.

"It doesn't matter if you're not the protagonist." Fan Bingbing was excited and just about to speak,

But suddenly all he could say was, "Well..."

The lights inside the car were turned off manually.

The car also continued to move.

In the underground garage, a nanny car.

Soon it started shaking slightly.

After a long time, Fan Bingbing wrapped a nearby plastic bag and put it in his bag.

"Sometimes I feel really sorry. It would have been better if you were older, or if I were younger, or if we met earlier."

Sighed.

She also knew very well that it was difficult for the two of them to be together in terms of age.

The reason why I had to come to Guan Ling during the day to get this done.

It's also because she probably knows that there must be many people around Guan Ling during this New Year's Eve event.

But if she doesn't take the initiative, I'm afraid it won't be her.

Although the scene that just happened was a bit ridiculous.

But Fan Bingbing didn't regret it at all, nor was he shy.

Instead, she got a promise that wasn't quite a promise.

This is enough for her.

……

That afternoon.

At the invitation of Liu Yifei, Guan Ling went to her villa.

Liu's mother had invited her many times before, and Guan Ling had nothing to do, so she finally decided to come. I also bought some gifts on the way.

Just arrived inside the house.

Gaylot's phone call came.

"Guan, you don't care at all. You didn't even give me a call. The first day's box office is out. Do you want to guess how many there are?"

"I don't want to guess, I don't even want to wait for your call right now."

Guan Ling said to Gainaote, "I'm waiting for a call from Lionsgate Films. I want to know what Frank's expression will be."

"It seems that you haven't forgotten this serious matter." Gai Naote was very satisfied with Guan Ling's answer, "Congratulations, Guan, I think we have succeeded."

"At the first-day box office, we won the first-day box office title despite competition from a series of films such as Leonardo's "Revolutionary Road," "Return to Youth," and "Marley and Me."

"$1420 million."

"This data is based on the data I obtained from many theaters and my own statistics. If nothing unexpected happens, our first weekend box office will definitely be able to win more than 3500 million US dollars."

"But it's a pity that we won't be able to see Frank's expression. We can only see his face after the first weekend box office is released."

Gatelot sighed, feeling obviously a little regretful.

"The box office of 1420 million U.S. dollars?" Guan Ling thought for a moment and said, "Ge Naote, you have to continue to expand your publicity. "The King of Kung Fu" should be released soon. You have to let our fans know before the movie is released. The movie's reputation is completely settled in the hearts of movie fans."

"'The King of Kung Fu'? Are you talking about that Kung Fu movie you shot in China?" Gate said, "This movie seems to be released tomorrow. Are you worried about this movie?"

It's not that I'm worried, it's just that in the previous life, this movie did sell more than 50 million US dollars at the box office in North America.

What seems to be a weak plot and story in the eyes of mainland audiences is not necessarily their disadvantage in North America.

After all, the brain circuits in North America are different from those in China. This co-production is in North America, so maybe American audiences will really take a bite of it.

They don't like complicated things. The word "brainless and cool" is a more appropriate word for North American audiences.

Guan Ling does not allow this movie to bring hope to Huayi abroad even if it collapses domestically, so the powerful sniping of "Hurricane Rescue" is very necessary.

In terms of kung fu movies, Cheng Long and Jet Li are in North America, and Cheng Long is slightly more famous.

In terms of plot and enjoyment, Guan Ling believes that "Hurricane Rescue" is top-notch compared to "The King of Kung Fu". Therefore, he continues to spend money to expand publicity and kill "The King of Kung Fu" from the source. , this price is very necessary.

"Okay, I will make arrangements." Gai Naote said, "After today, I guarantee that all the media will praise and comment on our movie."

After hanging up the phone.

"Has the box office been released in North America?" Liu's mother asked Guan Ling curiously.

"Yes, auntie, the box office just came out on the first day and it took 1420 million."

"1420 million U.S. dollars?" Mother Liu felt like her head was in a trance and she was a little dumbfounded.

Converted into RMB, this is directly over 100 million.

Guan Ling's terrifying combat power made Liu's mother's head buzz.

In the past two days, there has actually been a lot of discussion online about the comparison between the two movies, but after the box office came out, it became a one-sided situation.

After all, Huayi lost, no matter what kind of ridicule the industry gave them, they would just accept it.

Mother Liu also knew in her heart that if Liu Yifei had such resources, all the female stars in the industry would definitely be jealous of her.

So inviting Guan Ling over for a casual meal today is a way for Liu's mother to express her gratitude, and by the way, it provides the two young people with a chance to meet.

After all, every time Liu Yifei is told that she can develop with Guan Ling.

Liu Yifei is always a little shy.

Being a mom still worries.

But unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the door, Guan Ling's phone call shocked Liu's mother.

One hundred million!

"You guys talk first, I'll get the food." Mother Liu was in a trance while creating an environment for the two of them. After getting the affirmative answer that Guan Ling was a dollar, she felt as if she was floating as she walked.

"Really $1420 million?"

Liu Yifei came close to Guan Ling and looked into Guan Ling's eyes.

"Why did I lie to you?"

"Then I'm going to become popular again in the United States?" Liu Yifei was a little excited, "It seems that "Hearing Girl" didn't reach this level on the first day, right?"

"No, but "Hearing Girl" will be more powerful later. "Taken" will depend on the follow-up development. But one thing is that it should be easy to break 100 million US dollars. Even 150 million US dollars should not be difficult. .”

"My director Guan Da, you are great too!"

Liu Yifei hugged Guan Ling's arms with excitement.

"Then don't you see who I am." Guan Ling rubbed Liu Yifei's nose.

Neither of them saw that their movements were reflected in Mother Liu's eyes on the glass door of the kitchen.

Mother Liu looked at the actions of the two and felt inexplicably happy.

……

We had dinner at Liu Yifei's house, and then Liu's mother had to go out to play mahjong late at night.

As Guan Ling wanted to leave, Liu's mother asked Guan Ling if he had any plans for the evening.

If not, why not spend the New Year's Eve with Liu Yifei.

"After all, I have to go out to play mahjong, and Yifei is at home with a girl. I'm not worried."

Mother Liu's excuse was so poor that Liu Yifei's face turned red.

Guan Ling was also a little confused.

If you're not worried, just don't go out to play mahjong!

Moreover, you don’t feel at ease when a girl is at home.

Are you relieved that a girl and a boy live in the same room at home?

What logic!

After Liu's mother went out, Guan Ling and Liu Yifei looked at each other and laughed.

"Auntie is not very good at lying, right?"

"My mother has always been straightforward. I feel like she must have felt very uncomfortable when she made up excuses just now."

"Does she know about us?" Guan Ling asked.

"I didn't say anything anyway," Liu Yifei said, "but I feel like she knows."

Guan Ling and Liu Yifei sat for a while, originally wanting to do something.

As a result, Liu Yifei directly pinched Guan Ling's waist.

It made Guan Ling scream in pain.

"I'm afraid that my mother will come back and I want to go out with you." Liu Yifei said.

When he looked up, his face was slightly red.

"Let's celebrate the New Year together today, right? A whole night!"

(End of this chapter)