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Chapter 381 Can others handle it? (The third update asks for a subscription! Ask for a monthly pass!)

On the morning of the second day of the Lunar New Year, Xu Zheng got up early, turned on the computer and watched the news about "Lost in Thailand".

He can't completely ignore the evaluation of the outside world now, he hasn't reached that point yet.

The box office of 2300 million on the first day fully met his expectations. Yesterday, the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday, the box office soared by 50% without any surprise.

The single-day box office reached 3500 million.

3500 million in a single day, which has already broken the single-day box office record for a Chinese film set by "Chinese Partner"!

Happiness comes too fast, like a typhoon, caught off guard.

The single-day box office of Tang An's sixth film only reached 3200 million, and now Xu Zheng's second film has exceeded this figure.

Not only that, but now all domestic films are under the pressure of "Tai囧", and based on this box office, it is not difficult to break the record of "Chinese Partner".

Xu Zheng was in a trance for a while, the champion of Chinese film history is about to be his own?
However, Xu Zheng is not such a superficial person. It took Tang An six films to establish his current position and become one of the four directors.

Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang, who didn't step into the top director's position after more than ten years and more than ten films.

Although Chen Kai doesn't have many movies, but "Farewell My Concubine" is one of the gods. Even if he is not as good as before because of the failure of "The Promise", he still has one foot on the altar and never completely fell off.

"Tai囧" definitely can't make Xu Zheng a god, he still has self-knowledge.

In contrast, he is more like a top upstart who needs continuous success to consolidate and improve his status.

But "Lost in Thailand" was so successful, he became more and more determined in his own mind.

He went to shoot that comedy film first, as long as the box office is a big success, he is eligible to get more profits in the next "囧" series, and even set up a company to participate in the investment.

Otherwise, more than half of the studio's money would still belong to Tang An.

It's just that Tang An's previous attitude still made him a little worried. After all, his director and agent appointments were both in the studio, and the director appointment was still three films in six years.

Tao Hong, who had finished the breakfast, came to the study and asked him to eat, seeing that Xu Zheng didn't look very happy, he couldn't help asking.

"What's the matter, are you still not satisfied with the box office of 3500 million?"

"Satisfied, of course I am." Xu Zheng shook his head, and then shared his concerns with his wife.

Tao Hong also sighed. She originally disapproved of her husband's approach. In her opinion, the risk was too great.

"You should have told Tang An about the film before. You said that you insisted on mentioning it when he asked you to prepare the next script. Isn't that intentional!"

"I didn't think of it at the time, I just said it subconsciously."

Xu Zheng smiled wryly. If he said first that he had accepted a film, it would be fine. After all, it is impossible for him to only make the "囧" series and not make other movies.

But now the nature has changed. Just as Tang An opened his mouth to prepare for the next movie, he said that he didn't have time to make other movies.

what is this?
Force the palace?

Or a threat?

Xu Zheng didn't know why his brain was short-circuited at that time, and he was not euphemistic at all when he said such a mindless thing, even if it was him, he would be very upset.

It is estimated that it was too inflated at the time.

"Then what do you think now, is that movie still available?" Tao Hong asked.

"Yes, of course." Xu Zheng said without hesitation.

No matter how upset Tang An was, the most important thing was to prove his ability.

Only when you have the ability will others value you, and you will be eligible to share the cake.

No matter how obedient an incompetent person is, if others don't need you to kick them away, you can do nothing.

"Then what if Tang An changed someone else to shoot?" Tao Hong asked a little worried.

"It won't be the 囧 series if it's replaced!"

Xu Zhengman said indifferently, "I am the soul of the 囧 series!"

He even hoped that Tang An would do something stupid, find someone else to direct, and then find someone else to take his role.

As long as someone else's next film hits the street, and the movie he starred in is successful again, it will be in his favor
As for the success of the 囧 series with a different person, the movie he starred in failed.

Will not!
impossible!

nonexistent!

Tang An returned to the company to sit in charge. Most of the people in the group, including the president Chen Guofu, were on vacation.

There are still about [-] people in the Propaganda Department and the Distribution Department working overtime.

This is the case in the entertainment industry. People are busy when they are on vacation, especially during winter and summer vacations.

In the morning, two department managers and above were called for a middle-level meeting, and they listened to their publicity plans and distribution strategies.

The two major parts are subdivided into five or six departments, and there are also various groups. There are too many specific things.

Nearly ten self-media groups also came up with their own plans.

The people in the distribution department who are in charge of each theater chain and region in the country also reported the situation of those theater chains and each province and city one by one.

It took Tang An a full two hours to listen to their report, and the overall situation went smoothly.

At present, other films basically don't have much box office, and they can't pose a threat at all, that is, a small part of the film schedule is allocated.

Yesterday, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, there was also a "Little Soldier" starring Cheng Long, which scored 1500 million on the first day.

This is Cheng Long's best stat since "The King of Kung Fu" reached more than 1600 million on the first day.

And the word-of-mouth is not bad, the box office can look forward to it.

However, this film has a part of Berner's investment and is still distributed by Berner.

Although it is not necessary for Berner to focus on releasing "Little Soldiers", it will inevitably have some impact.

"Let's end the meeting first, and go to work. Everyone has worked hard during this time, and we haven't been able to go back to celebrate the New Year. After this busy period is over, we will give everyone a half-month vacation."

After the meeting, Tang An said to Xu Manyun again, "Help me make an appointment with Xingmei and Poly Wanhe, and treat them to a meal. The Spring Festival holiday is only a few days, so we must keep up with the schedule."

"By the way, there is also Mr. Liu of Wanda Cinemas, please make an appointment."

The three top ten cinema chains in China basically don’t have to worry about arranging films, instead they have to calculate whether the copies are enough.

"Well, I'll call right away."

Xu Manyun nodded, and then said, "Then what about Xu Zheng, is the next one in the 囧 series really delayed? What if his movie is successful?"

"It doesn't matter if it's a year or two late, it's just slowing down. If there is one movie every year, it will reduce some expectations. Which one of the Hollywood series has lasted for more than ten years?"

"Then what if he asks for an increase in share?"

"That depends on whether he has the qualifications."

Tang An chuckled and shook his head, Xu Zheng's movie is obvious, comedy + magic, it was produced by Zhuying Group, isn't it "Modern Times".

The box office seems to be more than 6000 million, which should not be bad for a small-budget comedy, but for Xu Zheng, it is a big hit.

The quality of the movie is not good, and this data is not surprising.

It’s just that Xu Zheng’s appeal is not enough. Originally, the 12 billion hits of "Thailand" were more of the "囧" series. Afterwards, the consecutive successes of "Master of Hypnotism" and "No Man's Land" made the word Xu Zheng become Gold lettering.

Otherwise, Zhang Yimou's "Three Shots Surprise" will still have a box office of more than 2 million when it meets "October Siege" and "Avatar".

"Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" is more suitable to win the annual box office champion.

Feng Xiaogang's only movie "3.7" got [-] million box office.

People's appeal is strong enough, and there is a bottom line for rushing again.

When "Modern Times" hits the street, Xu Zheng will not be eligible for more share, and even take the initiative to start the third part of the "囧" series.

Because he needs to rely on this movie to make a comeback, and he is more anxious than Tang An.

Taking a step back, even if "Modern Times" is a big success, Tang An will not give up more benefits to Xu Zheng.

He has a lot of ways, could it be possible for others to grasp it?

Tang An told Xu Manyun not to worry too much about Xu Zheng, and explained what happened during this period of time.

The first one is to go to the bank for a second loan after the Spring Festival. Judging from the current trend of "Tai囧", another 8000-[-] million loan is not a problem.

Then I went to meet with the bosses of Xia Tan Hong and Poly Wanhe Cinemas, and got the greatest support they could give.

(End of this chapter)