During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 764 Love-struck girls are always heartbreaking.
Perhaps no one in the industry expected that the film market would perform so strongly at the beginning of this year.

Even though the holiday has been over for several days, the daily box office revenue is still maintained at a high level of over 2 million yuan, and the box office of several movies continues to rise sharply with very little decline.

Among them, thanks to its reputation and subject matter, as well as the appeal of the "iron triangle" of Ning Hao, Xu Zheng, and Huang Bai, "Breakup Buddies" stands out.

In just 11 days, its total box office has surpassed 800 million yuan, reaching 8.53 million yuan, with daily revenue remaining stable at around 70 million yuan.

This data is even more outrageous than that of "The Unknown" during last year's Spring Festival and "Goodbye Mr. Loser" during the Lunar New Year season two months ago.

According to industry insiders, with nearly 20 days left before the film's run ends, even if box office revenue declines, breaking 15 billion yuan should not be a problem.

Meanwhile, Fatty Wong's "From Vegas to Macau II" followed closely behind with its family-friendly theme, grossing 5.68 million yuan and maintaining a daily gross of around 2 million yuan.

This achievement has broken Wang Pangzi's personal best record. In an interview with the crew of "Chasing the Dragon", he also said that he hopes the box office can break 8 million yuan and get closer to the top Chinese directors!
Similarly, the critically acclaimed film "Wolf Totem" also performed very well, earning more than 30 million yuan almost every day, and its total box office has exceeded 500 million yuan, reaching 5.13 million yuan.

Jackie Chan's "Dragon Blade" was quite a surprise.

Because it aligns with the policies and values ​​of the Belt and Road Initiative, the film has received strong official support, with not only state media reporting on it but also being featured on CCTV's national news program a couple of days ago.

In this situation, the box office of "Dragon Blade" which had been declining due to its poor reviews has surprisingly rebounded.

In 11 days, the box office also surpassed the 500 million mark, reaching 5.48 million, with daily revenue remaining at over 30 million.

This morning, Brother Cheng Long held a media appreciation event in Beijing, bowing repeatedly at a 90-degree angle to express his gratitude for everyone's support!

However, this kind of treatment is something that industry peers and competitors can only envy, and can't possibly obtain.

"dong dong dong~~"

A knock on the door pulled Wei Jin back from the multitude of film and television news on his computer screen.

"Boss, Director Yan and Director Peng have arrived."

"Okay, please let them in."

Since receiving the script in early January, Yan Fei and Peng Damo have been very dedicated to "Detective Chinatown".

On the one hand, unlike "Goodbye Mr. Loser," this was not something they had rehearsed on stage many times; on the other hand, they also hoped to use Wei Jin's script to prove themselves again and completely solidify their status.

It's important to understand that just having one blockbuster film isn't enough to secure a position as a great director.

Fortunately, this comedy-mystery genre, although unfamiliar to me, doesn't seem too complicated.

The two brothers, along with the amateurs from Happy Twist, spent nearly two months finally completing the storyboard.

They immediately and excitedly delivered the script to Wei Jin.

As time went by, seeing the big boss frown and remain silent, Yan Fei and Peng Damo's mood plummeted.

Nearly ten minutes passed, and Yan Fei could no longer bear the feeling of waiting for judgment. He tentatively asked, "President Wei, is there a problem?"

"There aren't any major problems, it's just a little lacking. To put it this way, the comedic elements are well-constructed, but the suspenseful atmosphere is a bit weak, not full enough."

Wei Jin offered his assessment, then placed the storyboard on the table and gestured to the two men, saying, "Look, for example, this spot, the camera angle from above, combined with the skull lighting, would be better. And here too."

Based on the original footage in his mind and the improvement in his directing skills over the years, Wei Jin pointed out several areas for improvement.

There was nothing he could do; he hadn't considered changing directors, so he could only focus on filling in the gaps and addressing any shortcomings.

Hopefully, after this first installment, Yan Fei and Peng Damo can fully mature and carry the series!
Nearly an hour later, a fresh storyboard was produced, which Wei Jin checked and then handed back to them.

"Let's proceed with this. The script can be submitted for review now. The pre-production company will cooperate with you to get things moving as soon as possible."

Seeing that the two seemed a little disappointed, Wei Jin encouraged them, "Don't overthink it. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses."

Everyone has their own strengths. You haven't dealt with this type of subject matter before, so it's inevitable that you might not be able to maintain a balance. Things will definitely be different in the future.

Since the big boss had put it so bluntly, Yan Fei and Peng Damo stopped being coy and exchanged a smile. "Thank you for your guidance, President Wei. We were a bit carried away by the praise before, but now we've come back to reality, hahaha."

"Okay, do your job well, go ahead and get busy."

Wei Jin nodded without saying much, waved them away, and buried himself in working on the storyboard for "Love Like a Bouquet".

Although the story of this film is not complicated, the original director's shooting concept is very trendy. Through the use of color tone, lighting, and forced perspective, the ending of the story is hinted at in the opening, which is very creative.

To completely replicate the Wei and Jin dynasty works, and even surpass the originals, one must repeatedly examine and analyze them.

So it's been several days already, and the storyboard is only a little over half done. But Wei Jin will probably be in seclusion for two or three days, and it should be almost done by then.

The following day, a set of data released by the Film Bureau caused a stir throughout the film and television industry.

In February, the domestic film market generated a total box office of 47.7 billion yuan, an increase of more than 60% month-on-month and more than 47% year-on-year. It also surpassed North America for the first time to become number one!

While the North American market is in its off-season and the Chinese New Year is taking place in China, it is undeniable that the Chinese film market is developing rapidly at a visible pace!
Perhaps for this reason, several well-known films announced their release dates on the same day, as if they were vying for a prime release window.

"Produced by Le Vision Pictures and starring Huang Xiaoming, Tang Yan, and Yang Ying, the movie version of the hit TV series 'My Sunshine' has officially announced its release date of April 30, aiming for the May Day holiday!"

"The movie 'Jianbing Man,' a special feature film based on the popular Chinese TV series 'Diors Man,' co-produced by Sohu, Wanda Media, and New Classics Media, and written and directed by newcomer director Dapeng, has been scheduled for release on July 17th, aiming to compete in the summer box office!"

"The epic fantasy film 'The Monkey King 2,' starring Guo Fucheng, Gong Li, Feng Shaofeng, Xiao Shenyang, and others, with a production cost of 500 million yuan, has wrapped up filming today. The production company has stated that it will compete in the Lunar New Year film season!"

The news didn't elicit much reaction from fellow producers in the industry, but it instantly caused a stir online. "Is this insane? Even with 'The White Bone Demon,' there was at least half a year for post-production. 'My Sunshine' only wrapped filming a few days ago! Are they crazy for money?"

"Isn't this what movies adapted from popular IPs are all like? Do you expect them to take the time to meticulously craft them?"

"This reminds me of the 'Tiny Times' series. Hmm, I'll predict it'll be a terrible movie!"

"Bro, do we even need to predict? With Yang Ying in it, it's guaranteed to be a terrible movie."

"Hey, regardless of whether it's good or bad, I have a feeling the box office will be pretty high?"

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Ignoring the online uproar, Wei Jin secluded himself at the company for two consecutive days, burying himself in his own affairs.

He didn't even attend the opening ceremony for "Pacific Rim 2" held by China Film Group.

Firstly, they were quite busy, and secondly, it wasn't the first time any of them had dealt with Hollywood production companies, so there wasn't much to say.

Moreover, all those involved this time were behind-the-scenes personnel, because the main creative team members, including Fan Bingbing, Bai Bin, and Zhang Jin, had already joined the team for training in late February.

To put it bluntly, it's just a vanity project put on by La Peikang, and he can't be bothered with it!

However, the results of focusing on work were also very good; the storyboard was completed even faster than Wei Jin had expected.

Coincidentally, on the same afternoon, the script also passed the Film Bureau's review, and along with other news about the review, it was prominently featured in film and television news.

"The sci-fi romantic comedy film 'The Mermaid,' co-produced by Star Shine Pictures, Shanhe Media, China Film Group, and Shanghai Film Group, written and directed by comedy master Stephen Chow, and starring Deng Chao, Gulnazar, Zhang Yuqi, and others, has passed the Film Bureau's review today!"

"Produced by Ali Pictures, Zhenledao, and Fiber Optic Pictures, and directed by Xu Zheng, the director of the 'Lost in' series, the third installment, 'Lost in Hong Kong,' has successfully passed censorship and obtained a public screening license."

"According to the official website of the Film Bureau, the youth romance film script 'Love Like a Bouquet,' submitted by Shanhe Media and written by director Wei Jin, has successfully passed the review today."

"Twelve years after 'You Are the Apple of My Eye,' director Wei Jin is once again venturing into the youth romance genre, which is definitely worth looking forward to."

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The news immediately stirred up the entire film and television industry, with countless celebrities eagerly following the movie news.

There's no way around it; as the only member of the Chinese film industry's 20 billion yuan director club and a top commercial director whose films have grossed over 10 billion US dollars worldwide, Wei Jin's new film is undoubtedly the best resource in the industry.

Especially in youth romance films, even if the female lead is pre-selected by the "Jin Girls," there will still be a considerable number of other roles. That's how it was with "You Are the Apple of My Eye"!
Some young male actors even fantasize about replicating Qiao Zhenyu's path, acting alongside "Jin Girls," and taking off in a wave of success!
As expected, from the time the news was released around 4 p.m. until 7 or 8 p.m., the company received countless phone calls.

Even Chen Xi, who was busy on the set of "Go Away Mr. Tumor," was overwhelmed by the disturbance, since she was Wei Jin's go-to producer.
Of course, there were some bolder ones who sent messages and made phone calls to Wei Jin, but unfortunately, none of them received a reply.

Right now, Boss Wei is in the golden house, lovingly cuddling his little lover. He has no time to pay attention to the ringing of his phone.
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Perhaps he was truly exhausted. Nazar, who usually has a strong ability to recover and never misses a reshuffle, seemed to have no energy today.

Wei Jin then carried the little girl to the bathroom for a bath to relax.

As it turned out, the effect was indeed good. In just a few minutes, Nazar came back to life and leaned against Wei Jin, sharing his work and life during this period.

To be fair, Stephen Chow isn't entirely heartless. Knowing that Nazha was going to promote "Orange Is Born in Huainan," he specially adjusted his role in the film.

The young actress finished filming and left the production team in late January to cooperate with the TV series crew on promotional activities.

With the positive reviews of the first two seasons, the popularity of Naza, and the added boost of the winter break, "Orange Born in Huainan" became an instant hit upon its release.

Starting with a 1.38% rating on its premiere, the ratings steadily climbed, reaching 2.41% by the end of the series, while the average ratings also approached 2%, reaching as high as 1.93%.

Although this data is not as good as the previous two, it is still a very impressive achievement in the current TV drama market.

This can be seen from the fact that it firmly suppressed other works broadcast at the same time, such as "Love Through a Millennium" and "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties 5"!
However, compared to the previous two installments, this film received slightly worse reviews, scoring only 8.1 on Impression.com.

It's not that the filming was bad or that there was a problem with the script; the main point of contention for the audience was the choice of actors.

When this drama was first conceived, the plan was to ride the wave of popularity of "Love O2O" and take advantage of the momentum, so Li Xian and Nazha were chosen to team up again.

Unexpectedly, after "Love O2O" became a viral sensation online and deeply resonated with audiences, viewers complained that watching Nazha and Li Xian's interactions in "Unrequited Love" was too jarring.

This was something that no one in the company, including Wei Jin, had anticipated!

However, an 8.1 rating on Impression.com is not low, making it a well-received work.

The result of the double success in both critical acclaim and viewership ratings was that Nazar experienced another surge in popularity, greatly increasing his commercial value!
It's hard to say about the movies yet, but as for the TV series, according to Naza, some producers have already quoted a price of 100 million per episode, which is insane!
But on second thought, it makes sense. Since her debut, every drama in which Nazha played the lead role has been a huge hit, comparable to Liu Yifei back then. Naturally, she has received the favor and support of investors.

"But Nazar, now that you're making so much money, are you still willing to be your brother's little lover?"

After listening, Wei Jin intended to make a joke, but to his surprise, Nazar nodded with unusual firmness and said something that deeply moved him.

"Brother, everything I have is given to me by you. Therefore, everything I have is yours, and I will never leave you."

"Mwah, my little Nazar is so good."

Lovestruck girls always evoke pity. Wei Jin cupped the girl's pretty face and kissed her. "Have you rested well? Let your brother pamper you tonight."

"Mmm~ Brother loves me~~"

That night, Naza seemed to be more than just tired; she and Wei Jin made love several times, filling up all the longing she had felt over the past few months.
(End of this chapter)