Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 355 Marvel’s biggest competitor, DC is looking for Chen Cheng.

3.2 million.

The final box office of "Operation Mekong River" on that day was not 3 million, but 3.2 million.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

The important thing is.

The daily box office record broke 3 million, once again shocking the three views of countless people.

even.

Even Hollywood has set its sights on the Chinese market.

Although they in Hollywood also know that the Chinese film market is rising rapidly.

But they also think.

Even this rise cannot compare to their North American market.

But look at it now.

Not necessarily.

The Chinese market is still in its infancy, but their box office is already so terrifying.

Really give them time.

Can you imagine how terrifying the box office records Chinese films can create?

Take Operation Mekong River for example.

According to this trend.

The final total box office of "Operation Mekong River" will definitely exceed 30 billion.

Let’s look at the box office records in North America.

The highest-grossing film in North America, Avatar, reached $7 million.

Converting 7 million U.S. dollars into RMB is about 50 billion RMB.

There seems to be a certain distance between 30 billion and 50 billion, but compared to before, it is not that big anymore.

not to mention.

The North American box office is not easily $7 million.

A blockbuster like Avatar is just an exception.

most of the time.

The box office champion in the North American market that year only took in around $4 million.

Converted into RMB, it is probably around 30 billion.

In other words.

The global market is not considered.

Taking the global single market as an example, the Chinese market, which has not yet fully emerged, is already on par with North America in size.

not to mention.

In some bad years, the highest box office in North America might only be around 2-3 million US dollars.

Such achievements also made many domestic industry insiders extremely excited.

Just as many industry insiders have said before.

They hope that Chen Cheng's new film can set a new record.

The higher the record, the happier they are.

The higher the record.

This also represents the potential of the entire domestic market.

It is impossible for Chen Cheng to dominate the market forever.

Wait until his movie is out of theaters.

With such a big market, they can definitely get a piece of the pie.

If you are lucky, or become a little famous, you can really make a lot of money.

In between.

Some investors who were originally not optimistic about the film business also started to invest and started their film business.

"Come on, Chen Cheng, I'll toast you a glass."

Han Sanping invited Chen Cheng to dinner.

Looking at Chen Cheng, Han Sanping was filled with emotion.

"It broke 3.2 million box office in one day. Chen Cheng, people say that the total box office of your movie might break 30 billion."

"Yeah, almost."

"Why do you look so calm? Well... the younger generation is pushing the older generation out, and it's time for us old guys to retire."

Chen Cheng responded to Han Sanping and said, "Director Han, you are still strong despite your age. But to be honest, I am also impressed by the scale of our Chinese film market. I think that in a few years, it will surpass North America in all aspects."

"Yeah, I think so too."

Chen Cheng also felt that the performance of "Operation Meigong River" in the past few days was perfect.

Compared to the previous life.

I don’t know how much higher the box office of my version of “Operation Meigong River” was.

If Chen Cheng remembers correctly.

In its previous life, the box office of "Operation Mekong River" was around 11 billion, less than 12 billion.

But now.

It seems that "Operation Meigong River" is about to reach 30 billion.

Chen Cheng thinks.

It’s not that this version of him is much better than his previous life.

There are indeed some areas where improvements have been made.

But it’s several times better.

This is impossible.

There are two key factors.

One is that the current size of the Chinese market has expanded earlier than in previous generations.

Another key factor.

That is Chen Cheng's influence.

With the support of the "Chen Cheng Works" brand, the box office of "Operation Meigong River" has become such a terrifying existence.

Even though "Operation Mekong River" created a box office of 3.2 million, it did not create any new records afterwards.

But every day, countless viewers still refresh the total box office record of "Operation Mekong River".

Correct.

You can imagine.

How exciting would it be for him to see the box office increase by around 2 million in just one or two days?
"Chen Cheng, another toast to you."

"Director Han, stop toasting. Didn't you see that your daughter is right next to you?"

"What's wrong with my daughter being here? I can't drink when my daughter is here."

"No, I mean, why don't you give Jia Jia a toast?"

Chen Cheng blinked and said, "Jia Jia is a great contributor to Operation Meigong River. If it weren't for the script written by Jia Jia, there would be no such film as ours."

Chen Cheng said.

But he raised his glass first: "Jia Jia, come, I'll toast you."

Han Jianu was a little embarrassed and quickly picked up the cup: "Brother Cheng, I am just your follower and I don't know anything. In fact, I didn't write this script alone. We all worked together to create this script. Moreover, it was you who gave me the idea and asked me to pay more attention to current affairs. It can be said that without your guidance, there would be no script."

Han Jianu finished it in one gulp.

Han Sanping on the side looked at his daughter with tenderness on his face.

to be frank.

He used to dote on his daughter.

It is known that no one knows a daughter better than her father.

He knows it too.

In fact, although my daughter has a master's degree from Beijing Film Academy, she often has high expectations but lacks the skills to achieve them.

Especially in a family like his.

The vision is high.

But if you really let her do it on her own, she won't be able to do anything.

At that time, Han Sanping had a headache and didn't know how to teach his daughter.

Until he handed his daughter over to Chen Cheng.

did not expect.

In just two or three years, his daughter achieved results that even surprised him.

Don't say anything else.

Once the title of the screenwriter of "Operation Meigong River" became known, he became a top figure in the industry.

"Jia Jia, Daddy's toast to you."

Raising his glass, Han Sanping said.

"Dad."

Her eyes were already red, but Han Jianu finished the drink in one gulp.

"Well, you are indeed worthy of being my daughter."

Han Sanping also finished his glass.

……

It is similar to the previous predictions in the circle.

"Operation Mekong River" was released during this period.

Other films released at the same time were basically completely overshadowed by "Operation Mekong River".

Don't say these movies aren't that great.

Even some of them are actually pretty good.

But a pity.

No one paid much attention to this work.

As the data shows.

Although the screening rate of "Operation Mekong River" is only 6%.

but.

The box office contribution of "Operation Mekong River" accounted for more than 9.5% of the total box office.

In other words.

The total box office of the other three films only accounted for 0.5% of the total box office in the same period.

This really made the producers of other films very angry.

They want to spread the word.

I thought about it.

Forget it.

What are you promoting?

The difference in strength is so huge that even with more promotion, the box office won’t increase much.

They even wanted to curse Chen Cheng in the media to attract everyone's attention.

But later I thought about it and it was even worse.

You are not even 1% of his ability, how dare you scold him? By then, even if Chen Cheng doesn't respond, the fans' saliva will drown you out.

"Chen Cheng, congratulations, congratulations."

"Mr. Wang, congratulations, congratulations."

"Hahaha, I'm really happy for you. Your "Operation Meigong River" has helped Wanda's performance soar by more than 3% this year. Moreover, it has taken our Wanda brand to a higher level."

“Thank you also to Mr. Wang for your continued support.”

At this time, Wang Jianlin called Chen Cheng.

In addition to congratulating Chen Cheng on the record-breaking box office of "Operation Mekong River".

Then, Wang Jianlin said something else: "Chen Cheng, well, after tomorrow, we at Wanda may raise the screening rate of your "Operation Meigong River" to 8%."

"8%, so much?"

"I don't want to give you so much, but none of the other movies are as good as you can get. Look, the box office of the other three movies during this period is not even 5000 million. How can I schedule screenings for them?"

“Are there any other films scheduled?”

"Do you think other producers are stupid for competing head-on with you?"

"Uh... don't tell me, in a few days, you will schedule a 100% screening for me."

"Hahaha, this is really possible."

This is a joke.

100% screening schedule only exists in theory.

Although "Operation Mekong River" did contribute a lot of box office revenue.

However, 100% screening schedule may not necessarily be beneficial to major theater chains.

After all, there are all kinds of people in the market.

Although "Operation Mekong River" performed very well.

But not everyone likes "Operation Mekong River".

They might want to check out some other genre films.

There are also some people who have watched "Operation Mekong River".

If they have watched "Operation Mekong River", you can't ask them to watch it twice or three times.

So generally speaking.

The market will even give more screenings to a certain blockbuster.

But major theaters will also offer other screenings to give audiences more choices.

This is also more conducive to overall box office revenue.

But in this situation, Chen Cheng thought about it and said, "Boss Wang, how about this. Since there are so many vacancies in the market, I still have a movie that can be released."

"Which one?"

"war Wolf."

Yes.

It's Wolf Warrior.

Wolf Warrior was actually filmed a long time ago.

Chen Cheng’s idea was to find a time slot after Operation Meigong River to release Wolf Warrior.

The consideration is to let "Operation Meigong River" lead the Wolf Warriors.

after all.

Wolf Warrior is now the first part, not the second part.

The first part seems a bit thin in terms of shooting techniques and story plot, and is not very emotional.

This can be seen from the box office of the previous film Wolf Warrior 1.

The box office of Wolf Warrior 1 in its previous life was only 5 million.

Although this movie made money at the box office, its performance was just average and cannot compare to Wolf Warrior 2.

If there was no Operation Mekong River.

Simply launching Wolf Warrior 1.

Chen Cheng estimated that the box office of Wolf Warrior 1 would be only around billion yuan.

Even tens of billions like this.

It’s because of the existence of Chen Cheng.

But it's different now.

With the popularity of "Operation Meigong River", he can definitely endorse Wolf Warrior 1.

Even if Wolf Warrior 1 doesn’t reach the popularity of Operation Meigong River.

But the same main theme can definitely make Wolf Warrior 1 more outstanding than its predecessor.

"Wolf Warrior, well, you're planning to put this movie later, right?"

Wang Jianlin still has some impression of this film.

In fact.

Wang Jianlin has an impression of any of Chen Cheng's films.

This is related to their performance, how can they not pay attention to it.

"I thought so before, but now the schedule is so empty, so I will take this film."

"You are worried that your film Wolf Warrior will be released later and might take up the schedule of some other films, right? Tsk tsk, you really worry about domestic films."

"Haha... not really. This film is actually a bit of a test, so I'm not particularly confident."

"You're being modest, aren't you? Just based on your name, Chen Cheng, this movie is going to be a hit. Okay, I'll arrange it for you."

All done.

Originally, there was no other film competing with Chen Cheng during this period.

Rather than that.

It would be better if they all released their own films.

……

Three days later.

Wolf Warrior 1 is officially released.

The box office on the first day exceeded 2 million.

This is also the highest box office since the release of Wolf Warrior 1.

Such box office results are naturally not as good as those of "Operation Mekong River".

In addition to the quality of the film itself.

The bigger factor is the script itself.

Just like the title of the movie Wolf Warrior.

Just looking at the name of this movie, most people don’t really know what it is about.

Even if I know it, it's just a rough guess that it might be a military film.

But "Operation Mekong River" is different.

First of all, "Operation Meigong River" is a hot news event in China.

Adapting such an event into a movie will inherently have greater traffic support than a series of movies.

But that's what I said.

But the box office of Wolf Warrior 1 exceeded 2 million in a single day, which is also very good.

If we calculate based on this data.

The final box office of Wolf Warrior 1 will exceed 20 billion.

……

Over in Hollywood.

Chen Cheng went there recently.

After all, he is the producer of Transformers 4.

Although he always liked to be a hands-off boss, and from his communication with director Li Min, he also knew that the entire filming went smoothly.

But no matter what, I can't stay away from the set all the time.

"Brother Hua, you are becoming more and more international."

Hollywood "Transformers 4" crew.

Chen Cheng chats with Liu Dehua who just finished filming.

As the No. 4 male lead in Transformers 1.

Liu Dehua has now completely adapted to this role.

Not only adapt.

Chen Cheng also discovered.

Liu Dehua on the set has the vibe of an international superstar.

Liu Dehua said modestly: "Director Chen, stop teasing me. You don't know. I played the leading male role in Transformers 4, and I don't know how many people scolded me. Others even said I was box office poison."

"Box office poison, they are blind."

Chen Cheng shook his head and said, "When Transformers 4 is released, let's show them your box office appeal."

This is just what Chen Cheng said.

Rationally speaking.

Liu Dehua's box office appeal is not particularly obvious for the time being.

However, when he saw Liu Dehua's performance today, he was enlightened.

Even though Liu Dehua had never been to Hollywood before.

But he is not so unfamiliar with Hollywood. On the contrary, he feels more and more familiar with it as he performs more and more.

Chen Cheng also thought so.

Although Andy Lau's acting skills are not the best, he is also one of the most stylish actors.

In the eyes of people all over the world.

Just like Liu Dehua's appearance.

Even if some people in other countries don't know Liu Dehua, as long as they take a look at him, they will feel that Liu Dehua is a star.

That's right.

Liu Dehua is the kind of star who has a very star-like temperament.

this point is very important.

sometimes.

He is more important than your acting skills.

Especially here in Hollywood.

"OK, Uncle An, I'll leave this to you."

After spending two days on the set of "Transformers 4", Chen Cheng was ready to leave.

Li An rolled his eyes: "Chen Cheng, you are acting like a hands-off boss again."

Chen Cheng laughed and said, "Uncle An, you can't say that. I'm the producer. How can a producer interfere with what you, the director, say?"

"Okay, okay, you're right. You're the boss anyway."

Li An couldn't do anything to Chen Cheng, so he waved goodbye to Chen Cheng.

As for Chen Cheng.

I'm not in such a hurry to leave Hollywood.

Just when Chen Cheng arrived in Hollywood a few days ago, Marvel's most powerful competitor, DC, had a big project waiting for Chen Cheng.

(End of this chapter)