Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

Chapter 43: Who would think the box office is too high? (Please read on)
"I really didn't expect that 127 Hours would do so well at the box office."

When he arrived at the office, Wang Jinsong didn't say anything first, but instead made such an exclamation.

It absolutely comes from the heart.

After all, the scale of this movie is really too small.

Except for Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin who made a final appearance, it can be said that this is Huang Bo's movie alone.

There is only one scene, and most of it is that depressing crack in the ground.

Such a "simple" movie with only one scene and one actor can be so popular in the cinema.

Who would believe it unless they see it with their own eyes?

"To be honest, Mr. Wang, I didn't expect this either."

Zhou Qing chuckled and told the truth.

Even though he saw good attendance on the first day and guessed that the box office would be optimistic, he did not expect that the box office would exceed one million on the first day.

I have to say that "127 Hours" did make a great start.

“This shows that good movies will definitely be recognized.”

Wang Jinsong nodded with great emotion.

But even so, it is rare to find a film like "127 Hours" that is highly recognized both artistically and commercially.

"By the way, Zhou Qing, the school plans to have you give a speech in front of all the students."

"The time is tentatively set to be after 127 Hours is released. Go back and prepare."

After the two sides talked uselessly for a while, Wang Jinsong finally started talking to Zhou Qing about business.

"Teacher Wang, this is inappropriate, right? I'm just a freshman."

Zhou Qing subconsciously wanted to refuse.

Zhou Qing actually had no objection to showing off and pretending to be something in front of his classmates.

But Zhou Qing is worried that being too high-profile may be excessive.

Now that "127 Hours" has won awards and is a box office hit, he can be said to have stolen the limelight.

Shouldn't we be more low-key at this time?

"What's inappropriate about that? What's wrong with being a freshman? You're the best director in Berlin, and your movies are a box office hit! You're fully qualified."

"Besides, it is precisely because you are a student that you have to give this speech. The school should set an example for other students."

“I can’t expect everyone to achieve your results, but at least they should be able to emulate you.”

Wang Jinsong raised his head and spoke confidently.

“I’ve never given a speech before.”

Zhou Qing spread his hands again.

"It's nothing, just talk about it casually, about 127 Hours, the script, the shooting and the conception. Besides, this also gives you time to prepare in advance."

Wang Jinsong has said this, what else can Zhou Qing do?
I could only agree reluctantly.

……

The movie "127 Hours" made Zhou Qing a celebrity in Beijing Film Academy.

Whether it is a classroom, a restaurant, or other places in Beijing Film Academy.

As long as Zhou Qing appears, he will definitely be recognized.

It sparked a discussion.

Many people also had the courage to come and greet Zhou Qing, and their attitudes were all very enthusiastic.

Zhou Qing thoroughly experienced what popularity and celebrity meant.

Frankly speaking, Zhou Qing did feel secretly happy at the beginning.

Although I have lived two lives, vanity knows no age limit.

However, after just over a week, when the novelty and excitement wore off, all Zhou Qing had left was a headache.

Being surrounded by people wherever you go is not as good as you might think.

Especially when most of the people who come over have some purpose.

"Can I sit here?" Zhou Qing, who was eating in the restaurant, was interrupted by a voice just after he finished answering a phone call.

I looked up subconsciously and found that it was my classmate Jiang Yiyan.

The other person was holding a dinner tray, standing opposite him in an elegant posture, with a faint and warm smile on his face.

"Look at what you said. I would love to have such a beautiful lady sitting opposite me."

Zhou Qing smiled and greeted Jiang Yiyan warmly.

But he was secretly complaining in his heart. We have been classmates for such a long time, and it was Jiang Yiyan who took the initiative to share the table with others to eat.

Zhou Qing had never "enjoyed" such treatment before.

Hearing this, Jiang Yiyan's smile grew even brighter, and she sat down opposite Zhou Qing.

"127 Hours has already grossed over 1800 million, right? Looking at this momentum, it will easily exceed 2000 million."

"Zhou Qing, congratulations in advance."

Jiang Yiyan said to Zhou Qing with a smile as beautiful as a flower.

"How can it be so easy to make over 2000 million?"

Zhou Qing waved his hand.

"127 Hours" currently has only one week left in its release, but the daily box office has already dropped to 40.

Maybe it will drop even more in the future.

According to Zhou Qing's experience, it would be no problem for the box office of "127 Hours" to reach 1900 million.

But if it exceeds 2000 million, Zhou Qing can only say that there is hope, but he dare not guarantee it.

"How can you kill yourself? If it's your turn, 127 Hours is such a good movie, it will definitely pass."

Jiang Yiyan comforted Zhou Qing with great care, making people feel like they were in the spring breeze.

"Then I'll take your advice."

Zhou Qing smiled casually.

"Now that '127 Hours' has been filmed, what other movies are you planning to make next?"

The two sides ate and chatted for a while, and Jiang Yiyan asked Zhou Qing in a casual tone.

This is not the first time.

Before Jiang Yiyan, many other classmates and some unknown alumni had asked Zhou Qing about it, either openly or secretly.

Zhou Qing always gave the same answer: "127 Hours has just been released, so I need to take a break first."

"Too."

Jiang Yiyan nodded in agreement, and then said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "If you make another movie, don't forget us classmates, especially me. I'm still very useful."

As he spoke, he blinked at Zhou Qing, and the smile on the corner of his mouth unintentionally revealed a kind of charm.

"If there is a suitable role, I will definitely give priority to our classmates."

Zhou Qing also responded to Jiang Yiyan with an innocent and simple smile.

Jiang Yiyan then took the plate and left with satisfaction.

Looking at the graceful figure from behind, Zhou Qing couldn't help but shake his head.

This person is not someone that ordinary people can control.

I have the impression that he had a lot of godfathers and godbrothers. During college, he moved out to live with a director who was more than 20 years older than him.

Every time a movie is made, there will be a scandal, and being involved will bring trouble.

However, Zhou Qing was far from being as nonchalant as Jiang Yiyan mentioned about the box office breaking 2000 million.

In any case, box office breaking 1000 million and breaking 2000 million are completely different concepts.

Even if your box office is 1999 million, the numbers don't make much difference, and the money earned is almost the same, but less than 2000 million is still less than 2000 million.

Although there is a good chance that "127 Hours" will break 2000 million, Zhou Qing still decided to play it safe.

Besides, who would complain that the box office is too high?
So Zhou Qing had already decided to go to China Film Group and try to apply for an extension.

(End of this chapter)