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Chapter 349 Little Liu is the root of all evil in the dark turmoil

February 10th, the 2th day of the twelfth lunar month.

Liu Yifei was woken up from her bed early in the morning by her mother.

While Xiao Liu was still fussing over her words, Liu Xiaoli excitedly said, "The roadshow starts on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Qianqian, you have to do your best and get moving!"

"The two seasons of returning to the Ming Dynasty as the female Zhuge Liang have positioned you as one of the top leading actresses."

"Now, even Yang Mi and Huang Shengyi wouldn't dare to say they're overshadowing you."

"If the five major hits of A Chinese Ghost Story are released, will it reach 1.8-1.9 billion or even break 2 billion?"

"This truly completes the achievement of the big screen; a villain who is ruthless enough can also wreak havoc across the country."

Liu Yifei's acting skills are just passable in the heavily special effects-heavy A Chinese Ghost Story 5.

It won't break the audience's immersion.

The main point is that actors can enhance their "acting skills" through camera movement techniques when performing together.

For example, the eerie smile of the original (Detective Chinatown) actress Zhang Zifeng at the end of the film.

That wasn't about acting skills; it was Kubrick's signature gaze technique.

Then there's the uncanny valley theory and various other techniques.

In "A Chinese Ghost Story V", Zhang Guorong is sent to serve as an official in a remote area. Wang Zuxian uses the power of a martial arts master to quell bandits, outlaws, local tyrants and evil gentry.

Liu Yifei plays the female demon queen, who is described as having lived for two thousand years.

He frequently instigates "super-mini versions of the Dark Turmoil" found in the novel *Covering the Sky*.

A super villain who maintains his youthful, ethereal appearance at eighteen or nineteen.

Ninety percent of the time, she exudes an ethereal beauty, showcasing stunning scenery, striking looks, a great figure, and captivating magical abilities.

In reality, it refers to the prefecture where Zhang Guorong served as an official, and then to several neighboring prefectures.

The big boss of all bandits, outlaw gangs, and other various evil gentry groups.

Every few years, countless villainous teams would regularly capture hostages and have Liu Yifei sacrificed in a mass blood sacrifice.

Not only does she need to sacrifice and slaughter countless people, but she also needs to create various extreme emotions such as fear, madness, and terror so that she can use her sorcery to extract the life essence that sustains her immortality.

She is the root of all evil!
Joey Wong, Yan Chixia, and Liu Tao's team teamed up to take down a boss with Liu Tao.

The overall quality of the special effects and fight scenes.

It can rival the story of Sun Wukong's rampage against Zhu Bajie and the Empty Prince in Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons.

Then came a gigantic hand, larger than the Earth, that blotted out the sky and easily suppressed Wukong.

The action scenes and special effects are just as exciting as the urban versions of Transformers and Iron Man.

The special effects for the original Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons were also in production starting in 2011.

It has a complete and clear story.

The story tells of how the main characters bring about a return to a peaceful and prosperous world from chaos and turmoil.

The special effects are top-notch, and occasionally some comedic scenes from the A Chinese Ghost Story series are interspersed.

The series features a large number of ethereal and beautiful costumes, with 90% of the content being stunning visuals and beautiful women.

The extreme contrast created a sinister, cold, and utterly inhuman villainous show, accounting for 10%.

As for the ethereal beauty? And the appearance of a great demon?
The 2D version's audiovisual effects are no worse than Avatar's alien wonders and dragon hordes.

Even without Liu Xiaoli's reminder, Liu Yifei knew that this was the most important representative work of her career.

While she was washing up, she asked curiously, "What were the daily box office figures for Avatar 8 and 9? Is there any hope that it will break 20 billion in mainland China?"

This is week six of Avatar.

When the original Trails was released, the terrifying performance of Avatar almost drove countless people in the industry to despair.

It's just that Ming-chan, the Chinese-language entertainment industry, will never catch up to this achievement in his lifetime.

This dimension? Avatar has also had a significant impact on those in the industry.

But it's not that big.

Months ago, Xu Ke was already running the 3D IMAX version (Detective Dee).

(Lucy 3) is to be made in Japan, and the light-girl superheroes represented by Gulnazar will also be to destroy ruins in Japan.

3D shooting and production technology has caught up.

The terrifying record of Avatar is now being challenged by Xu Ke and the Lucy 3 team.

They are more motivated than in previous years.

The glory of 3D movie viewing will naturally continue with Detective Dee and Lucy 3!
刘晓丽笑着解说，“30%排片率8号1500万，9号1900万。”

"This is an increase from 16.24 to 16.58."

"2D attendance has plummeted. I feel like we can still save another 4000 million before the first day of the Lunar New Year to break 17 billion."

The 2D version of Avatar has long since lost its appeal.

There are only a dozen or so 3D IMAX screens nationwide, yet movie tickets are still in short supply.

Liu Yifei washed up even faster. "If (A Chinese Ghost Story 5) consistently accounts for more than 50% of the box office, there is hope that it can catch up with or even surpass it in terms of box office revenue."

"But the number of moviegoers will definitely be far greater."

No matter how popular Avatar is, it's still the Na'vi's special effects.

The film "Old Ah" has grossed over 17 billion yuan in mainland China. The average price of a ticket is 70 yuan, depending on whether it's 2D, 3D, or IMAX.

That's 2400 million viewers.

If "Lucy 2" breaks the 13 billion yuan box office mark, it will have attracted 32.5 million viewers.

Xiao Liu also excitedly said, "I think if (Lucy 3) had been released during the Lunar New Year holiday season in 2010 or 2011, it would have had such a crazy 3D and IMAX audiovisual experience."

"It wouldn't be difficult for (Superbody 3) to break 25 billion in mainland China."

The two films boasted special effects comparable to many of the X-Men: First Class and Iron Man movies.

Are they going to do it this way with three parts? Add to that the expansion of the 3D series, and it'll be a rocket-like explosion.

Liu Xiaoli shrugged, "Breaking 25 billion? Breaking 30 billion isn't out of the question either."

"I heard that Gulnazar is even discussing with people how she can make money to open a movie theater! What kind of butterfly effect is this?"

Originally, 1800 new 3D cinemas were planned to be added in mainland China in 2010 alone!
All calculations are based on a medium-sized hall with 200 seats.

This is a 36-seat movie, a typical 120-minute film, shown ten times a day.

Based on a 3D movie ticket price of 90 yuan.

The daily limit for nationwide data is 3.24 million!
In terms of viewership, it's only 360 million.

The movie "Lucy 2" had 36 million viewers and a box office of over 14 billion yuan.

The movie "Lucy 3" broke 3 billion yuan in box office revenue when it met 3D standards.

More importantly, Avatar 3D tickets cost between 80 and 150 yuan each!
Even calculating it at 90 yuan is too low.

Liu Yifei said in a daze, "Is Nazha going to be this fierce?"

Having known each other for so long, she also knew the guy who had struggled for seven years to finally land the lead role.

How poor is one's natural talent in acting?

Liu Xiaoli rolled her eyes at her daughter speechlessly, "Go eat after you've washed up, then practice your boxing."

"I'm aiming to run a 30-day marathon."

"If acting skills aren't enough, technique and skill can make up for it, after Qianwu."

"You'll probably become a nightmare for countless movie fans!"

"Fortunately, I have a good enough appearance, so even if I become a nightmare, I'm not afraid of the difficulties in transformation."

The visual effects are achieved through a combination of costumes, props, various filming and performance techniques, the uncanny valley theory, and so on.

Liu Xiaoli felt that this time she would definitely be able to help her daughter break through countless preconceived notions.

At this point in time, "Covering the Sky" had not yet been serialized.

However, there are already other precedents for the "dark and turbulent" level villain image in online novels.

Besides, this is an upgraded version of the fantasy myth of "one general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand soldiers"!

She felt that Xiao Liu had successfully created such a classic role.

As time goes by, Old Li's impulsive thoughts and fantasies about his daughter will also increase.

Even if Liu Yifei remains indifferent and doesn't want to flirt, it doesn't change her mindset.

This would also allow her to earn 11-20 million yuan a year from endorsements, potentially exceeding 15 million yuan.

Liu Yifei nodded, full of enthusiasm, and said, "This time, maybe we can ask Sister Xian and Sister Lin for some traditional Chinese medicine herbal tea to quickly restore energy and strength."

"Then there are other medicinal fruits, dried fruits, and dried meats."

"With a 50% screening rate from the first day of the Lunar New Year to the Dragon Boat Festival, we are quite confident that we will break 15 billion yuan."

Whether we can catch up with or surpass Avatar depends on the off-season from February to March in the lunar calendar.

Whether to extend the screening period significantly, and whether to continue the marathon roadshow for a second month!
In terms of promotion, the first four installments of A Chinese Ghost Story have been airing on Princess 6 in rotation.

Furthermore, her ethereal masterpieces continue to be rebroadcast on various television stations.

This is close to the first day of the Lunar New Year, almost the time when Liu Yifei's reruns dominate the small screen. Zhang Guorong's tour started as early as the eve of the Lunar New Year.

This is a publicity campaign built up by the combined appeal of a superstar and the mentors of three seasons of "The Voice of China".

Did the "Soulful Diva" Joey Wong sing off-key?

43-year-old Sister Xian looks as young as she does in her late twenties; she's beautiful and has long legs.

Even when singing off-key, he still had countless fans.

After craving the dried fruit and meat jerky that Lao Li had made, Xiao Liu chuckled and asked, "After we finish our boxing practice, could we find a chance to go to the villa area in the Third Ring Road?"

"Want to snag another chance to watch 3D IMAX?"

Liu Xiaoli nodded, "I'll ask around later if anyone's queuing up to sneak in an IMAX screening?"

"If there are many people, it will be easier for us to sneak in; if there are few, then forget it."

Ms. Liu also wants to relive the 3D IMAX movie-watching experience once again.

It's been more than ten days since I last watched Avatar!
This is not just a shock to ordinary viewers and movie fans.

Even those within the industry were shocked and had their worldviews reshaped.

They can easily buy scalped tickets in normal commercial cinemas.

However, given Xiao Liu's status as the leader of the Five Dragons, it would be too troublesome if she were recognized by the audience.

That is, the movie theater that Lao Li built in Ah Xin's 50-acre villa estate in the North Third Ring Road villa area looks more relaxing and free.

That was on the ground floor, with a large screen 27 meters high and 21 meters wide, and a hall of over 1200 square meters.

It has hundreds of seats and is a highly standardized screening room.

It has IMAX dual laser projectors and is equipped with a dedicated IMAX server.

From speakers to various optical equipment and instruments, everything is top-of-the-line.

Otherwise, movie tickets for other 3D IMAX theaters wouldn't be so ridiculously expensive.

……

Time flies like an arrow.

The Spring Festival of 09-10 is approaching in an orderly manner, and countless Chinese people around the world are celebrating the New Year.

The festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year is much lighter than it was in the 1980s and 90s.

But a long holiday brings endless joy.

Old Li wasn't particularly busy before or after the New Year; the busiest people were Fatty Bing, Ah Xin, and others.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, "A Chinese Ghost Story V" was released as scheduled, with a 50% screening rate in mainland China.

(Lucy 2) still maintains 30% of its original size.

(Avatar) has been reduced to 10%, and the remaining 10% is (Lost in Thailand) and (Bodyguards and Assassins).

Then there's the total screening rate of (Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf 2) and (Mulan).

The busiest time around the Spring Festival.

Cinemas of all sizes across the country are incredibly popular, beyond description.

February 22nd afternoon, the ninth day of the Lunar New Year.

As Lao Li walked out of the 3D IMAX screening room at Li Jiaxin's villa on the North Third Ring Road, he couldn't help but complain, "Even if my skills are very good."

"The film and television resources converted from 2D to 3D are still a bit bad."

Naza laughed and shook her head, "Boss, it's actually quite impressive. The post-production conversion of this blockbuster is nothing like the other pseudo-3D movies you mentioned, where only the subtitles are in 3D."

The era of rampant fake 3D technology and rampant money-making scams.

The worst ones are those where only the subtitles are in 3D.

Other drawbacks include poor image quality and blurry picture.

Old Li's production had obvious drawbacks when shown in a 3D IMAX theater; the visual effects in a regular 3D theater were already very strong.

Old Li chuckled, "This version won't be leaked. You can criticize other groups when they're scamming people."

His superhuman-level technological transformation is still so terrible.

Next, we'll see how well the production quality of "Detective Dee" and "Lucy 3" is produced.

From the first day to the eighth day of the Lunar New Year.

The crazy promotional tour has exploded, and in the past few days (A Chinese Ghost Story 5), it has really lived up to expectations, with daily box office revenue of 5100 million to 5500 million.

With a 50% screen share, it raked in 4.24 million RMB in eight days.

Avatar has completely withdrawn from the 2D market, but is still showing in 3D non-IMAX theaters.

The mainland team has already surpassed 18 billion RMB, and with the addition of the Hong Kong Haowan local team, it has exceeded 20 billion RMB.

(Lucy 2) had a 30% screening rate in the fourth and fifth weeks, capturing 2.15 million and 2.04 million respectively.

The total in mainland China has reached 11.65 billion!
Looking at the cumulative box office, it's far behind Avatar, by more than 600 million.

In terms of audience numbers, Lucy 2 has surpassed Avatar.

Tong Liya can be so beautiful in human form that she's the most beautiful woman in the world, or she can transform into a mermaid and become an invincible superhero in the ocean.

At the start of the 10 year, it completely set off the powerful momentum of the Lucy series sequel.

The ninth day of the first lunar month.

The return-to-work rush of the new year is spreading and clustering across the country.

Tong Liya is also preparing a celebration banquet for Super Sports 2, which has grossed over 11 billion yuan in mainland China and over 13 billion yuan nationwide!

She is also a director.

It was nothing more than the renovation of various costumes, props, and filming locations, which was handed over to the assistant director team to push forward.

Xiao Liu's (Love is Not Blind) has also been officially launched after the New Year.

The lead actress for "33 Days" has been cast: Wang Luodan.

Xiao Wang won this opportunity not because she beat Tang Wei and Guo Zhenni in the acting competition.

Xiao Wang has his own connections!
She was Tong Liya's acting teacher for a long time before Tong Liya entered the industry.

Their relationship is really good.

Just like Jiang Shuying, whose film schedule was also tight in 2010.

She is one of the two female leads in (Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame).

She even went to Miaopu's project (people are as good as iron and food is as good as steel) to play the second female lead, Ding Qiunan.

Old Li chatted with Nazha for a few minutes before driving back to the media headquarters.

The festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year is fading away, but this weekend is the Lantern Festival.

To maintain the phenomenal box office success of "A Chinese Ghost Story 5," he specially prepared a batch of medicinal meals, portable herbal teas, and dried meat for the main creative team.

One of the biggest topics on the internet right now.

Liu Yifei went mad and started killing people in Qianwuli.

A series of fleeting, horrific scenes of blood sacrifices, massacres, and treating humans like pigs and dogs.

That dark style with its extreme reversal made her look like an ethereal beauty during her fair, young, and thin period.

They have become the most terrifying villains of the year.

The dramatic change in her image over the past few years has ironically led to countless fans praising her acting skills.

One person alone overshadowed the combined appeal of Joey Wong and Rosamund Kwan.

Pandora's Beauty, Tong Liya, Liu Yifei.

These are the three most popular topics on the internet in East and Southeast Asia around the Spring Festival 10 years ago.

Avatar's box office performance in China has been phenomenal, surpassing 20 billion RMB.

It has also accumulated 1200 million viewers in South Korea.

(Lucy 2) has accumulated 14 million viewers in the Peninsula.

At the start of the year, two blockbuster films successively topped the South Korean film history charts, ranking first and second.

They suppressed everything from before.

The theme of Lucy 2!
Tong Liya single-handedly wiped out everything, including the strongest, most ruthless, and most vicious tycoon!

This theme was so exciting for South Korean audiences it was practically a human-igniting level of excitement.

Avatar has grossed over 130 billion yen in Japan and is still showing in theaters.

That's $1.39 million.

(Lucy 2) Exploded in the island nation for 106 billion yen = 1.13 million US dollars.

It is close to the box office performance of Pirates of the Caribbean 3, which was released in Japan in 2007.

This is the South Korean market where Time Media directly takes 40% of the total box office revenue.

Liu Yifei is still making a strong push.

Xiao Tong has already achieved legendary status in East and Southeast Asia!

(End of this chapter)