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Chapter 195 1500W
  The next day, Yishu Company.

"Mr. Wang, the box office of "Space Traveler" on the first day exceeded 1500 million!" Director Zhou Xiaofa excitedly walked into Wang Shu's office to report.

The box office on the first day exceeded 1500 million!
  "The Night Banquet" directed by Feng Xiaogang only had a box office of 1200 million on its first day.

The first-day box office of "Time Traveler" was 300 million more than that of "The Banquet".

The movie "The Night Banquet" stars popular stars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, including Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Zhou Xun, and Wu Yanzu.

Among them, Zhang Ziyi is one of the few big-name movie stars in China who has stepped onto the international stage.

As a result, the box office on the first day was not as good as Mr. Wang's "Time Traveler".

Zhou Xiaofa felt proud and proud.

Half a month ago, Feng Xiaogang was interviewed and said in a veiled way that "Space Traveler" is an innovative film and Wang Shu, as a new director, would find it difficult to control it.

He also said arrogantly that if "The Traveler" and "Baby Project" are released at the same time, they will inevitably be squeezed and the box office will be poor.

As the director of Yishu Company, Zhou Xiaofa is as proud as Wang Shu in the company's reputation.

If "Time Traveler" does not do well at the box office, as a director, his face will be affected if he talks about cooperation with industry insiders in the future.

Now, he can hold his head high and his chest steady.

The box office of "Space Traveler" on the first day was 1500 million. According to the law of box office growth, it will be a matter of time before the total box office exceeds million.

"1500W?" When Wang Shu heard this number, he was much less excited than Zhou Xiaofa.

He knew in his heart that the 1500 million on the first day indeed broke the record of 1200 million on the first day of "The Night Banquet".

However, I couldn't be happy for long.

Because, when the New Year's Eve came out in mid-December, "The City of Gold" was released, and the box office exceeded 12 million in half a day.

Although "The City of Gold" was released in the afternoon, which happened to be the time when the audience concentrated on watching the movie, no matter what, it still exceeded 1500 million in half a day.

Wang Shu also felt a little unmotivated.

The difference between breaking 1500W in one day and breaking 1500W in half a day is still very obvious.

I have to say that Lao Mouzi is Lao Mouzi after all, even though he is just an excellent photographer and not an excellent director.

But... in China, there is no failure without comparison. Compared with other directors who are more different, he is an excellent director in China.

Coupled with the accumulation over the years, the basic market in the country is also stable.

However, the fundamentals will soon stabilize.

When the post-90s and post-00s generation become the main consumers, Lao Mouzi will become old.
  A good director should tell the story of the movie in a vivid, interesting and attractive way.

However, in Lao Mouzi's movies, apart from the beautiful pictures, the stories are always empty.

And this is why many people criticized him in the future for being just an excellent photographer, not an excellent director.

Even Zhang Yimou himself said bluntly that he has no talent and is just an old-fashioned film director.

Zhou Xiaofa saw Wang Shu's expression on the side and was stunned.

Mr. Wang seems not satisfied with the 1500 million box office on the first day?
  Not satisfied with this?
  "Time Traveler" is only a movie with an investment of 2000 million W!

"The Night Banquet" directed by Feng Xiaogang, with an investment of 1.2 million, and with such a huge lineup, it also generated 1200 million on the first day!

Mr. Wang. This is also
  "I understand." Wang Shu looked at Zhou Xiaofa and said, "Tomorrow is the National Day. In addition to the Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes, I also asked the finance department to send 100 yuan red envelopes to each employee."

2006年，国庆假期是10月1日到10月7日，其中10月6日是中秋节。

This year, the two festivals are celebrated together.

Because "Time Traveler" is in theaters, some employees of Yishu Film and Television Company will insist on working overtime, while other employees will take holidays.

This was something that had already been arranged, and there was no need for Wang Shulin to make any arrangements when his vacation was about to begin.

Like now, when it comes to paying employees, he must have the say.

"Understood." Zhou Xiaofa nodded quickly.

Zhou Xiaofa then talked to Wang Shu about some work matters and exited the office.

After leaving Wang Shu's office, he announced the news of a 100-yuan red envelope.

The employees of Yishu Company were very happy to know that in addition to the Mid-Autumn Festival gift box, there was also an extra 100 yuan red envelope.

In 2006, the average salary of Beijing employees was 3000 yuan.

Most people who can get an average salary of 3000 yuan have decent jobs.

If you switch to some other jobs, the monthly salary will only be 1000-2000 yuan.

A red envelope of 100 yuan is really a lot.

It’s almost worth a day’s salary for many people.

As for the Mid-Autumn Festival gift box, Wang Shu was not stingy either.

In addition to moon cakes, everyone is also given fruits.

And there are also dinner parties.

These are company benefits.

Wang Shu knew in his heart that if he could provide employees with high wages, he would also institute a five-day and eight-hour work system.

Some people will inevitably report him for disrupting the business environment.

If he is not well-known and the company is not big, then probably no one will report this kind of operation.

But now he is a well-known person, and his company has also entered the public eye.

Even if his company is not big, if he operates like this, there is a possibility of being reported.

With his popularity, he is bound to have an impact across the country.

What's more, even if no one reports it, it will be publicized by netizens in the future.

Then things started to happen.

Therefore, under these problems, he can only follow the crowd.

Otherwise, I can't bear it.

The employee benefits of Yishu Company are quite good, which can be regarded as 996 compensation for employees.

"Is the box office on the first day in mainland China 740 million?"

Emperor's Yang Shoucheng also got the preliminary box office data for the first day of "Baby Project" in the mainland, and his brows suddenly relaxed.

There are four producers of this movie, namely Chen Long, Yang Shoucheng, Chen Tsaiqiang and Wang Zhongjun.

Chan Tsai Keung was a famous manager during the heyday of the Hong Kong film industry in the 20s. At his peak, he was the manager of more than 80 popular artists.

He is also an important adviser to Jiahe Films and has been Chen Long's military advisor for a long time.

As for Yang Shoucheng, he is the chairman of Emperor Entertainment.

In 2003, he and Chen Long jointly established Chen Long Emperor Film Company, and the first film they produced was "New Police Story".

"Baby Project" is ostensibly produced by Huayi, but in fact it is mainly to facilitate the distribution in the mainland market. Chen Long and others roped in Huayi to co-produce it.

"Where's "Love Traveler"?" Yang Shoucheng asked his assistant immediately.

In his opinion, the reason why "Baby Project" failed to beat "The Night Banquet" at the box office on the first day was because Feng Xiaogang had a good reputation in the mainland, and the leading actors were all actors loved by mainland audiences.

It has an inherent advantage, and it was expected that the box office on the first day would be higher.

Moreover, the box office of 740 million on the first day is not low. If it works harder, the total box office in the mainland may exceed 1500 million. ".W." After hearing this, the assistant moved his lips and said a number.

"1500W?" Yang Shoucheng was stunned when he heard this number.

Does he know that the total investment in "Time Traveler" is only 2000 million, and leaving aside the placement of commercials and other placements, the one-day box office almost catches up with the investment amount of the movie?
  "Yes, 1500W, just a little more." The assistant looked at Yang Shoucheng's face and said cautiously.

"So, it's not that "Space Traveler" was squeezed by "Project Baby" and the box office was sluggish, but that "Project Baby" was squeezed by "Space Traveler", with 740 million on the first day?"

"740 million on the first day, not even half of "Space Traveler"?"

Yang Shoucheng was originally quite satisfied with the box office of "Project Baby" on the first day of 740 million, but then he learned that "Project Baby" had a box office of 1500 million on the first day, and he immediately understood that "Project Baby" was squeezed by "Project Baby" in the same period.

If "Space Traveler" hadn't made money during the National Day release, the first-day box office of "Baby Project" might have exceeded 10 million!
  On this point, Yang Shoucheng was right, but he also overestimated the movie "Baby Project".

In the original timeline, the box office of "Baby Project" on the first day was 860 million, but now it has become 740 million. This is indeed due to the influence of "Time Traveler" in the same period.

However, even without "Space Traveler", the first-day box office of "Baby Project" would not have exceeded 10 million.

When the assistant heard this, he didn't know how to answer it.

Two months ago, in an exclusive interview, Feng Xiaogang boldly stated that "Space Traveler" would inevitably be affected by "Project Baby" and cause a box office slump.

Now, it is "Time Traveler" that is even better.

Moreover, it is still overwhelmingly superior.

Originally, "Baby Project"'s box office of 740 million on the first day in the mainland was something worth celebrating.

Now, it is compared to a movie with a production cost of 2000 million.

Somewhat depressed.

Huayi.

Brothers Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei also found out about the 1500 million box office hit on the first day of "Space Traveler" and looked at each other speechless for a while.

National Day is originally a happy day.

Some people are not only still working on the job at hand, but they are also unhappy.

"1500W, I still underestimate it." Wang Zhongjun sighed.

There was a screening event for "Lovers in Time" in Beijing. Although he did not go to support it, nor did he go into the cinema to see it, but ever since "Lovers in Time" was screened, praises for "Lovers in Time" have been in his ears. The voice of "Time Traveler".

Those praises are not superficial, but truly show that "Space Traveler" is an excellent movie.

Therefore, he knew that the quality of "Space Traveler" is not bad, and the box office on the first day after its release is likely to be similar to the 1100 million of "The Tuner".

I never thought that I would underestimate Wang Shu and this movie.

Not only did it exceed the first-day box office of "The Tuner", it also exceeded the first-day box office of "The Banquet".

The production cost of "Night Banquet" was more than 2000 million, while "Time Traveler" only cost million.

Wang Zhongjun was silent for a while when he thought of Feng Xiaogang's remarks during the interview.

At that time, "Space Traveler" had not yet been screened.

Like Feng Xiaogang, he is not optimistic about "innovative" films directed by a 20-year-old new director.

This type of movie has never been made in the Mainland and is directed by a new director.
  Even if the script is also written by this director, there is a high probability that the filmed film will be illogical and nondescript.

Unexpectedly, not only was it unanimously praised after being screened, but the box office on the first day now exceeded 1500 million.

Who would have thought that a twenty-year-old new director could be so powerful?

This type of movie, even if directed by Feng Xiaogang himself, may not be able to be made well!

……

Wang Zhongjun's younger brother Wang Zhonglei also regretted greatly when he learned that the box office of "Space Traveler" exceeded 1500 million on the first day.

Once upon a time, he had the opportunity to bring Wang Shu under Hua Yi's command.

It's just that I didn't really take Wang Shu to heart at that time, so I missed it now.

"Well, if Hanyu had expressed Huayi's sincerity when they had dinner together, Wang Shu would have already been Huayi's contracted director."

"Even if he is not a contracted director, he is still the same as Xiaogang."

Wang Zhonglei sighed, he missed it after all.

There are not many directors who can write scripts.

There are even fewer directors who can write scripts that can generate big box office at low cost.

Once upon a time, such a person was right in front of me.

Just because of my own arrogance, I missed it.

Wang Zhonglei realized at this time that Wang Shu was only 18 years old at that time and was in a high-spirited stage after winning a prize in Berlin.

In addition, he is a wild man, so he must be arrogant.

If he had lowered his stance at that time, there was a high probability that he would be able to take Wang Shu under his command.

Unexpectedly, not only did he not lower his attitude at that time, but Wang Shu also felt slighted.

A young man who became famous at the age of 18 and is high-spirited and arrogant will definitely not be able to urinate with him after feeling slighted.

Just missed it.

"Oh?" Wang Zhongjun looked curious. This was the first time he heard Wang Zhonglei say this.

Wang Zhonglei sighed, and then recounted what happened that year.

He was blinded by this matter, and he kept it in his heart and was too embarrassed to talk about it.

Now, I can't hold it in any longer.

After Wang Zhongjun listened, he looked at Wang Zhonglei and didn't know what to say.

At that time, Wang Shu only won a consolation prize in Berlin and had not yet really gained momentum. He indeed had a great chance to bring the opponent under Huayi's command.

结果
  Wang Zhonglei did go to "Corporal Lixian".

It's just that he did it honestly and didn't take Wang Shu seriously.

If Wang Shu's abilities were average, it would be nothing to belittle him.

But Wang Shu is a young director who won an award in Berlin when he wrote his own script at the age of 18!

If you have something in your belly, you must be young and energetic.

For such a young man, he can easily sign into the company just by holding him in his arms.

On the contrary, if you treat it lightly, it will be counterproductive!
  "Alas!" Wang Zhongjun also sighed.

Wang Shu is now tied to China Film, and China Film.
  If Wang Shu wants to cooperate with Wang Shu in the future, unless Wang Shu can put aside China Film, Huayi will at most be following China Film's butt and drinking some soup due to China Film's dominance.

This bit of soup is meaningless to Huayi, so there is no need to cooperate.

Wang Zhonglei saw Wang Zhongjun's look in his eyes and said awkwardly: "I thought that boy was just a little lucky and ingenious. Who knew he really had something in his belly?"

"You also know that Wang Shuye was born in Yeluzi, and he was only 18 years old at the time."

"Who knew that an 18-year-old director with a wild background could have such great abilities?"

"In "Buried Alive", the matter was solved with a coffin. Apart from showing that the kid came up with a good idea, it doesn't mean that he has real abilities."

"Together, I didn't take him seriously at that time."

(End of this chapter)