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Chapter 264: The summer vacation is over! (Second more please subscribe!)

"The results of the summer competition will be announced soon, "Now You See Me" is only 1000 million away from "Red Cliff" at the box office!"

"A comeback is just around the corner. In a week's time, "Now You See Me" will be able to take back the summer title!"

"The first domestic movie with a box office of [-] million, who can win this honor!"

"Tang An will once again win the summer box office championship and achieve an unprecedented four consecutive championships!"

In August, the summer vacation is basically coming to an end.

In more than half a month, the movie itself has no chance of being fired. The key is when "Now You See Me" will overtake and who will break through [-] million first.

Since Huayi has relaxed its promotion, these two films and another new film "Perfect and Nine Beauties" are now on the promotional front.

Moreover, the single-day box office of "Perfect" is catching up with "Red Cliff", and there is only a gap of more than 20 between the two sides.

On August 8th, Tang An and his party came to Changsha, and they were going to record a program on Shonan TV.

It's not that Tang An has never been on variety shows like "Quick Book".

This is a temporary special, a special talk show, not too noisy, and the hosts are only He Jiong and Wang Han.

As soon as I got off the plane, I got into the car of Shonan TV Station, and took the time to rest in the car.

Tang An hadn't squinted for a long time before he was awakened by a burst of laughter.

Rubbing his swollen head, he saw a few of them reading the newspaper and talking.

"What are you doing, you're not tired, are you?"

"Director Tang, I'm sorry for waking you up."

"What are you looking at, show me."

Grabbing a newspaper casually, he praised the whole article, from Tang An, a director, to Deng Kai, a student who hasn't graduated yet, that's a lot of praise.

Liu Ye and Deng Chao have become the leading figures of the younger generation of actors in the mainland. This is similar. It is true that few peers can stabilize them. Chen Kun's "Painted Skin" has not yet been released.

Deng Kai became the most promising rookie of the year.

Tang Yan has also become a popular actress.

Tang An put down the newspaper and smiled at them, "Are you all happy?"

The four of them did not speak, and the smiles on their faces had already given the answer.

Although most of the film's light was taken by Tang An, the benefits brought to them by the first [-] million film in the country were astonishing.

During this period of time, the popularity of the four of them was no lower than that of any long-established first-line star.

"Just be happy for a while longer. In another month, these voices should disappear, and the media will blow others up."

The four of them looked at each other, wondering why Tang An suddenly poured cold water on them.

Tang An looked at them and said seriously, "We have cooperated before anyway, I still want to remind you, as an actor, you must always look forward."

"Leading actors of the new generation, both of you are 30 years old. This name was still useful three years ago. Do you still want to compare yourself with someone like Deng Kai who just graduated?"

Tang An was not related to them, nor was he an actor, so he didn't talk too much.

Liu Ye, who was the oldest, was stunned. Thinking about it carefully, he had heard the praise from the above three or four years ago, and now he was still complacent about the media's praise.

"Director Tang is right, we are a little too impatient." Deng Chao suddenly said.

Now he has a [-] million blockbuster male number two, and a [-] million block office blockbuster male number one, and his next goal should be a big-budget male lead, to prove himself with one after another high-grossing movies!
And now that major companies are starting to use mainland actors, it is a good opportunity for them to rise.

After talking, the car drove to Shonan TV Station on Trinity Avenue.

The shape of the building of each station is different, some are rustic, some are majestic and magnificent, the H-shaped building of Shonan Terrace is considered average.

Liu Wei, the program director, and the two hosts rushed downstairs to wait after receiving the news.

"Oh, hello Director Tang."

"Deng Chao, Liu Ye, Tang Yan, hello."

He Jiong greeted him with an oops.

"Hello, Director Liu."

"He Jiong, Wang Han, hello."

Tang An shook hands one by one, and he suddenly realized that he didn't look young anymore, these two people were only 6 years older than him, and one of them looked younger than Deng Kai.

"It's the first time to come to our Shonan Taiwan, so I'm bothering you."

"What Director Tang said, we've been looking forward to your coming. Some viewers in the previous episodes asked when to invite Director Tang and your crew."

A group of people walked inside and came to the reception room.

Tang An asked them all to touch up their makeup, and they always had to tidy up when facing the camera. Unlike him, they didn't need to wash their faces before going on camera.

After answering the questions to be asked later, Tang An felt a little sleepy.

"When did we start recording the show? If I have time, I would like to take a nap for a while. I am really sleepy recently."

He Jiong thought for a while and said, "Director Tang, why don't we do this, we arrange two people to wash your face, hair, and massage for you. You can wash while you sleep, just to let you relax."

Shampoo, massage.
This is the rhythm of asking for a big sword.

Well, Tang An was wrong, he just washed his hair and massaged, but the two girls are pretty good-looking, and their bodies are also good, especially the hands are very tender, and they are very comfortable to press on the head.

After being in a daze for nearly an hour, Tang An was woken up.

After drying their hair and returning to the backstage, several of them have finished their makeup and are waiting.

"Phew! I feel much better."

Seeing him coming over, He Ji smiled and said, "Director Tang, it's almost time, shall we start?"

"Let's get started, don't keep the audience waiting."

Tang An nodded, and led the others to wait behind. He waited until He Jiong called out his name before appearing on the stage.

"Hello everyone."

"Wow."

clap clap clap clap
Tang An and they waved to the audience and sat down on the chairs.

When the applause stopped a little bit, He Jiong said again.

"Today is Director Tang's first time on our show, let's welcome him again with warm applause, welcome to the crew of Now You See Me!"

"clap clap"

Wang Han said, "This is Director Tang's fifth movie. It's rare to come to our show. You can see how enthusiastic the audience is."

"I'm very happy to be able to participate in our program this time. In the past, I came here in a hurry. After all, I have to go to every city in the country. I really don't have time to stay."

After some courteous remarks, we started talking about movies.

"Director Tang, this is "You Now You See Me". Many viewers think it is the most exciting of your films. The plot and special effects are very good."

Tang An raised the microphone and said with a slight smile, "Actually, the genre of each movie is different. Like horror movies, you either have bloody scenes or a very tense atmosphere. Spy movies must first create a depressing atmosphere, and this magic movie , the biggest attraction is of course the various magic tricks in the film.”

"The plot was also controlled by me to happen in just a few days, suspense one after another, and there was no room for breathing."

"In that case, should we remind viewers who have asthma and other illnesses that it's best not to watch it?" He Jiong continued.

"Then you are demolishing Director Tang's platform, it's too much!" Wang Han said immediately after pretending to be unfair.

Hahaha.
Watching the two bickering there, the audience was quite happy.

Tang An smiled and said, "This is just an analogy, to keep the audience's attention focused throughout the process."

"There was a lot of news before, that is, some magicians dismantled the magic in Director Tang's movie, just like the character played by Mr. Wu Gang in the movie, so what does Director Tang think about these people?"

"It is true that most of the magic is fake, but let's think about it, is the magic really set out to deceive the audience?"

"Actually, magic just wants you to smile. What magicians care about is seeing your surprised expression, screams and heartfelt applause. These are their motivation and achievements."

"For these, they have to keep innovating, practicing thousands of times for a simple action, just to make you smile, such a well-intentioned act, tearing it down, what do you get in exchange?"

"As said at the end of the movie, you are jealous of other people's talents, and you prove yourself by tearing others down. You always think you are one step ahead, but in fact you are two steps behind, and you will always follow behind others!"

Everything went according to the established process, and there were no too sharp questions. At most, they were asking a few of them about their relationship.

In the end, of course, Deng Chao had to perform a few more poker magic tricks. Anyway, he had to perform them wherever he went, and his techniques became more and more proficient.

After having a meal with the program crew, Tang An led the crew to the next cinema to continue the road show.

All the way to the east, and then to the south, I ran to several provincial capitals in the central part, and another week passed.

In the past four weeks, "You Now You See Me" fell by more than 50% for the first time, only getting 2600 million box office.

Released for 25 days, with a total box office of 2.82 million

And "Red Cliff" won 1400 million in the fifth week, and it was released for 32 days, with a total box office of 2.82 million!
It was a tie. On August 8th, the two films miraculously tied.

If the numbers are more accurate, "Red Cliff" still has a lead of more than 20.

But the media doesn't care so much, if it's tied, it's tied. "Red Cliff" has been ahead for nearly a month, and if "You Now You See Me" doesn't overtake, they will almost run out of patience.

""Now Now You See Me" came from behind, with a total box office of 25 million in 2.82 days of its release, tying the annual box office record set by "Red Cliff"!"

""Red Cliff", which was one month ahead, has finally fallen behind, and the summer box office champion has changed hands!"

"The one-month summer file war will finally come to an end. The one who runs first may not necessarily win, and the one who runs farthest is the final winner!"

China Film Group, Han Sanping was a little lost with the box office data.

Although it will be a matter of time before "You Now You See Me" overtakes, but when it really comes, I'm still a little disappointed.

I have painstakingly prepared a blockbuster film for three or four years. I have joined forces with more than ten film and television companies from China, Hong Kong and Japan, and recruited top director Wu Yusen. The historical war blockbuster starring more than ten stars really lost to a cast with less than half of it. The investment is far inferior to the brand-new theme movies.

"There are still three weeks. No matter what, the box office must exceed 3 million within three weeks, and it can't be delayed until the end of the summer vacation!" Han Sanping instructed the two directors of the distribution department and the publicity department.

As for Cheng Tian, ​​Wu Bo's mood got worse every day and every step "Now You See Me" gets closer.

After suppressing it for so long, it finally broke out today, scolding the heads of several departments one by one in the morning meeting.

"If "Red Cliff" can't exceed [-] million, get out!"

"Snapped!"

He slapped the table heavily and left the meeting room angrily.

Back in the office, the front desk knocked on the door again and came in.

Wu Bo looked at her with a sullen face, "What's the matter?"

The girl at the front desk heard the roar of the conference room just now, and the last heavy slamming of the door was even more clearly heard, and she felt uneasy.

"Wu Wudong, Huayi Wang Dong sent someone to send an invitation letter."

"What invitation letter?"

Wu Bo accepted it puzzledly, just about to open it.

The girl at the front desk immediately said, "I'll go down first, Director Wu."

Wu Bo let out a "hmm" and opened the invitation letter.

When I saw it, my face that had softened a little turned blue and red in an instant.

"boom!"

"Snapped!"

Poor table, innocently took a phone call, but fortunately it was made of solid wood and was not smashed.

The box office broke 8 million, and Wang Zhongjun actually sent him an invitation letter for the celebration banquet of "You Now You See Me", which broke 26 million at the box office, on August [-]th.

How insane!

"It will not exceed [-] million by then, I see if you can afford to lose face!"

Wu Bo blushed, gritted his teeth and looked at the invitation letter in front of him.

At this time, the girl at the front desk who had just closed the door outside the door listened to the movement inside, and patted herself fiercely in shock, causing waves of waves, which attracted the attention of the nearby male employees.

In Berner's large conference room, the company's middle and senior management gathered together.

Let's talk about a few movies in the summer, and then get down to business.

They didn't invest in "Red Cliff", they were just in charge of distribution. Anyway, if it exceeds [-] million, there is no problem now.

"The schedule of the two films "Keep Talking" and "Painted Skin" is as we discussed the day before yesterday. The publicity department can start preparations and inform Chen Musheng and Wu Ershan that the cast is ready to cooperate with the publicity at any time!"

The summer vacation is coming to an end. On August 8th, "Now You See Me" won another 18 million box office in the past week.

The total box office for 32 days was 2.95 million.

"Red Cliff" received 700 million box office this week, the single-day box office fell below the million mark for the first time, and the total box office reached 2.88 million

Another week later, on August 8, "Now You See Me" earned 25 million in 7 days, and the single-day box office fell below the million mark for the first time.

On the 39th day of its release, the total box office successfully broke through the 3 million mark, becoming the first Chinese film with a box office of 3 million!

And "Red Cliff" only got 400 million box office this week, with a total box office of 2.92 million, and is still slowly moving towards the goal of 3 million.

However, it is impossible to reach the goal at the end of the month.

The summer file has progressed here, and it is basically over. Currently, there is only one "Invincible Hulk" that has just been released and still has some box office.

"You Now You See Me", Hua Yi, and Tang An became the biggest winners!

Two in one big chapter!

(End of this chapter)