Chinese Entertainment: Academic Director

Chapter 154 Golden Globe Nominations

"Cell Phone" premiered nationwide on December 12, which was a Thursday, not a day that could create a box office miracle.

Based on the feedback from the media and the audience, Xiao Gangpao has gained considerable confidence that this movie is no longer a traditional Feng-style comedy. He feels that there should be some breakthrough, especially at the box office.

The next day, the news from the capital was sorted out first.

In Beijing alone, the New Film Association Cinema Chain achieved a box office of 55 yuan on that day, and the Huaxing Cinemas, a subsidiary of the Star Cinema Chain, achieved a box office of 12 yuan on that day. According to incomplete statistics for the entire Beijing, the box office has reached 84 yuan.

Even though many cities across the country scheduled the film for release on December 12, the box office in just a few places on that day reached nearly 19 million yuan, setting a new record for the highest single-day box office for domestic films outside of weekends.

"That's it!"

The little cannon clapped his hands, smiled at Ge You and Zhang Guoli who were also waiting for the box office, and started talking nonsense.

"Don't think that Infernal Affairs 3 was so popular a while ago. Has he forgotten where this is? In terms of box office in the mainland, Mr. Feng is not afraid of anyone. He can do anything!"

"We still can't underestimate him. Judging from his performance, a box office of 30 million should be no problem."

Zhang Guoli squinted his eyes, found a comfortable position on the sofa and half-lying down, and reminded with a smile.

"Thirty million? What if I count him as forty million?"

The little cannon crossed his legs, stretched out four fingers, dangled his feet, and said, "The day before yesterday, Cao Yang said that if I put in some effort, 50 million would not be a problem.

Even though that guy went to Hollywood and came back empty-handed, he still has vision. He is a very smart person, otherwise he wouldn't have followed Zhang Yimou to make costume films."

Zhang Guoli sat up, hesitated for a moment, and said, "It's not a complete failure, right? His movie won the Palme d'Or. Unlike Chen Kai, who lost a lot of money but didn't win any awards, it's not difficult for the Palme d'Or movie to recoup its costs."

Little Steel Cannon waved his hand, "You don't understand, it's not the Golden Globe Awards or the Oscars. The Americans don't care that much about the three major European awards. What they care about first is the box office."

Seeing Zhang Guoli sitting up straight, Ge You seemed to want to make things clear, so he quickly interrupted.

"Director Cao seems to have invested 100 million yuan in this costume film. Given the current domestic market, can the cost be recovered? Director Zhang's "Hero" only looks lively, but it is said that it did not make much money. We still have to look at the long-term benefits."

Ge You knew Zhang Guoli. He was born in an art troupe and a film studio, and was considered a relatively orthodox actor. These orthodox actors all had an extraordinary respect for the three major European films.

There was something about Xiao Gangpao's words that seemed to be disparaging the Palme d'Or, so Zhang Guoli was bound to argue with him about it.

"That guy is somewhat famous overseas. If we sell the copyright overseas and then make 40 to 50 million at the domestic box office, we won't lose money."

Little Cannon didn't want to talk about other people's awesomeness, so he changed the subject and said, "Starting tomorrow, let's run more and stimulate the audience's enthusiasm. Let's set a small goal first, to surpass that Hong Kong movie in a week."

At this time, Xu Fan walked in with a strange look on his face.

Little Cannon saw it and couldn't help asking, "What's the matter? What happened?"

Zhang Guoli and Ge You also looked over.

Xu Fan pursed her lips, still looking a little dazed, and said, "I just got the news that Cao Yang's Palme d'Or movie is going to be a big deal."

"What's so great about it?" asked Little Cannon doubtfully.

"Dingling, ringing, ringing..."

Zhang Guoli's cell phone rang. He picked it up and took a look. "It's Mr. Han."

"Hey, Lao Han."

"Fuck, is this true? Is it so exaggerated?" "Yeah, yeah, I know, yeah, okay."

Zhang Guoli shook his phone with a grin on his face. I told you that the Palme d'Or movie was not simple, but that bastard Xiao Gangpao belittled it. Now what I wanted to say has come true, right?

"President Han said that the Golden Globe Awards announced the nominations today. Director Cao's "Dirty Milk" received five nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Screenplay. It is one of the favorites for next year's Oscars."

"Wow, Director Cao is so awesome now." Ge You exclaimed.

"Hold!"

The little cannon only said one word and didn't say anything for a long time.

The Golden Globe Awards have always been regarded as the outpost and weather vane of the Oscars, and over the years, it has become the second largest award in the United States after the Oscars, so it still has some authority.

The little cannon's previous sense of pride disappeared in an instant.

Damn it, there are always people who like to make trouble for you when you are happy!
Xiao Gangpao couldn't help but think, Cao Yang is such a fucking evil guy, you will die if you don't get the award, I hate people like this who are nominated for big awards at every turn.

They're already making a commercial film, and they're still doing these rainy and foggy things based on the movie they made last year. That's really too much!

I wish you a false happiness!
The media began to report the news.

"The American Golden Globe Awards announced the nominations. Director Cao Yang received five nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Screenplay for his film "Dirty Milk"..."

"The 61st Golden Globe Awards announced the nomination list. Cold Mountain received eight nominations, while Dirty Milk, directed by Cao Yang, and Lost in Translation received five nominations. The fantasy blockbuster The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King only received four nominations..."

"After Li An's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon received three Golden Globe nominations, Cao Yang's Dirty Milk broke the record and received five nominations, including the most important Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor."

……

Cao Yang was busy with post-production. When he came out at night, he saw more than a dozen missed calls and more than thirty text messages on his mobile phone.

He had muted his phone while he was working, so he didn't notice.

what's wrong?

Cao Yang first looked at the text messages. Most of them were congratulations, but there were also some from acquaintances like Lao Tian who sent text messages cursing.

This is pure envy and jealousy!

Through text messages, Cao Yang roughly understood what was going on. The Golden Globe Award?

Its authority is just so-so, but it still works well in the United States and can bring a lot of box office to the movie.

I guess it was Columbia and Miramax behind Sony Classics who contributed.

After all, all the North American box office belongs to them, and Cao Yang does not participate in the profit sharing. It can be said that the profits of this movie belong entirely to the two companies. Moreover, this movie also won the Palme d'Or, so their expectations must be very high.

Just take it seriously and work hard.

As a weather vane of the Oscars, it is estimated that the necessary actions will be taken now. Depp's agency sees hope and will probably bet on Depp.

Last time, because he didn't take it seriously, he missed out on the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival. Now that he's trying to save up for the Oscars, he should hurry up and put all his energy into it.

The Ballon d'Or is a good battlefield.

(End of this chapter)