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Chapter 742 "The Wandering Earth" and "The Three-Body Problem"

"This morning, Hantang Media held a press conference in Beijing to celebrate the total box office of "Mystery Superstar" breaking through 24 billion in the mainland, and it is expected to hit the 25 billion mark. At the press conference, Tang An personally revealed the box office expectations for the new film "Operation Red Sea" It's 30 billion!"

"The so-called unprecedented military war blockbuster, "Operation Red Sea" is about to start shooting, Tang An's sword is aimed at 30 billion!"

"The new military film "Operation Red Sea" announced by Tang An last year is finally about to be officially launched. This is Tang An's attempt at a new theme again. It is also rare for Tang An to speak out in a high-profile manner with a box office expectation of up to 30 billion. Let us wait and see and look forward to this What kind of passion can this military film, which is rare in China, bring us!"

"The only member of the 20 billion club, Tang An boasted 30 billion Haikou for the first time. If it is achieved, he will once again separate himself from domestic directors. Who else can catch up with Tang An?"

"Set a small goal, box office 30 billion, self-confidence or conceit? Everything will be revealed by the audience next summer!"

In the afternoon, as soon as the press conference was over, Tang An's words about the 30 billion target were widely disseminated by the media.

30 billion, it's not as simple as 24 million more than [-] billion, it's an increase in a span.

Shopping malls still pay attention to 998. There are 9 yuan and 9 free shipping everywhere on the Internet. Although it is no different from 1000 or 10 yuan, this is not a concept at all.

30 billion means [-] million US dollars, which means that it is likely to surpass the box office champion in North America.

Although most of the media reports are positive in view of Tang An's step-by-step speed this year, let's promote the significance of this data.

However, there are also some sarcasm and unfavorable voices, either out of intention or for the sake of traffic.

For the audience, the difference between 24 billion and 30 billion is only [-] million, and Tang An's goal is justified.

"666, a small goal of 30 billion, this is fresh and refined."

"I read the news that other directors' goal is one billion. Jiang Wen's new movie seems to be guaranteed one billion. Only Tang An dares to open his mouth and it is three billion. He is not afraid of being slapped in the face."

"If it can break 30 billion, then the gap with other directors will be doubled. It is really invincible."

"Isn't Zhang Yimou preparing for a Chinese-American co-production blockbuster of ancient costumes? The investment is super high and Hollywood superstars have been invited. I hope the National Teacher will not capsize this time."

"There is no need to look forward to the Sino-US co-production. It is clearly aimed at pleasing foreign audiences. I don't even think about how "The King of Kung Fu" was filmed back then."

"That's right, nondescript is boring, let's wait for Tang An's movie."

"A new film is about to start? It's rare to see Tang An's film so soon this year!"

"It's really too fast. "Mystery Superstar" is still in theaters, and "Operation Red Sea" is about to start shooting. This is still a military blockbuster, isn't it too rushed?"

"Worry about the ball. With so many directors in the country, Tang An is the last thing to worry about the quality of the movie. Just prepare the money to buy tickets."

"It shouldn't be a problem. Wasn't "Operation Red Sea" announced together with "Mystery Superstar" last year, which means that it has been prepared for a year, and it won't be that kind of rushed film."

"In the past, one Hong Kong film could be shot in ten days and half a month. "Operation Red Sea" has been prepared for a year, and there is still a year to shoot."

"I've never been worried, but I just don't know what the story of "Operation Red Sea" is about. I haven't said it yet, and the actors haven't been announced."

"Just wait, the general plot should be announced when it is officially launched, and we will know when the time comes."

"I think it should be very exciting. "Wolf Warrior" was filmed in China, and the subsequent plots also took place near the border. It can't be played. "Operation Red Sea" made it clear that the story happened in the Red Sea, which is in Asia and Africa. On the border, it is estimated that we are really going to shoot a large-scale war scene, and we won't make small troubles."

"Large-scale war scenes are impossible, but if you go abroad, you should be in places like Africa and the Middle East, so there shouldn't be such a big constraint."

Netizens are still concerned about the specific situation of the movie. As for the 30 billion, at most they lament Tang An's small goal and pretend to be a good guy.

The plot of the movie was the most discussed. All conceivable conjectures came out, and some even said that the time background was the Iraqi-Rakk War, and the country sent secret troops to intervene in the United States.

Either it is going to war with other major powers in Africa, and even the Middle East war is involved.

I have to say that the imagination of the netizens is really rich. In less than a day, basically all ideas came out. The two sides involved in the war involved more than a dozen countries on the border of Asia and Africa, as well as several big countries including the five permanent members. .

The audience is more concerned about the plot of the movie, but for the big directors in the industry, the 30 billion makes them feel ashamed.

Wu Ershan and Xu Zheng are the only directors who have won a billion box office now. Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kai and others have never even touched a billion, let alone a billion.

Each of them also has a new movie on hand. Zhang Yimou holds a $1.5 million production, and he sighs inwardly when he sees the high-spirited Tang An on the news.

This time, let's not surpass Tang An and win back the box office champion, at least let the media and audience re-face their box office appeal.

When Tang An was reported on the news, even Xu Zheng and Wu Ershan were considered directors who might catch up with Tang An in the box office, but no one brought Zhang Yimou with him.

Obviously, the box office results of these older generation directors are far inferior to those of the new generation directors in recent years, and they are almost forgotten, that is, they are only mentioned when it comes to historical status and awards.

No one likes to be ignored, Zhang Yimou wants to return to the top with this blockbuster co-produced by China and the United States.

Brother Chen Kai is tinkering with "Legend of the Demon Cat", and also wants to wash away the continuous failures of the past ten years.

Wu Yusen, who is busy with the later stages of "Taiping Wheel", was also defeated by Tang An back then. This time he made this epic disaster love blockbuster "Taiping Wheel", which is called the Oriental Titanic. The only goal is to defeat Tang An .

And this time there are stars from South Korea and Japan joining in, and the entire Southeast Asian market is also his goal. If everything goes well and overseas is also popular, he can definitely use this to return to Hollywood!
However, Wu Yusen regrets that Tang An's new film has already been scheduled to be released next summer.

And his "Taiping Wheel" investment is too high, and the cycle is too long, it is impossible to delay it for more than half a year, and the joy of winning the guarantee will definitely not be released a year later.

However, if the first part is a big hit in the Lunar New Year file, Wu Yusen is still confident to persuade Zhang Zhao to release the second part next summer.

After all, he is a successful director, Zhang Zhao will not refuse this request.

Jiang Wen, a man who dared to say that he earned his money standing up, was filled with emotion when he saw a young assistant director in the production team step by step and now he has reached the point where he is now, and the box office is about to hit 30 billion.

Back then, the crew was temporarily short of an assistant director, so they found someone in Hengdian to deal with it. After all, the crew already had another official director besides Xu Jinglei, Jiang Wenzai, and several other assistant directors. a handyman.

Even if Tang An later showed extremely professional professional ability, in Jiang Wen's eyes, he was nothing more than a genius.

With so many people in Huaguo, there has never been a shortage of geniuses, what is lacking is only successful geniuses.

But now, this is more than a success. In just ten years, he has already stood at the top of the entertainment industry.

But Jiang Wen wasn't jealous or anything, he just sighed a little, and he was quite confident in his "One Step Away".

After "Let the Bullets Fly", his reputation among the audience is only worse than Tang An's. In addition, the theme of this comedy is very pleasing, and success is inevitable. The only difference is how popular it is.

Otherwise, Ah Li could offer a guarantee of one billion yuan and grab the distribution rights from Wanda abruptly?
Ah raccoon is not stupid!
Tang An didn't care about the external affairs. The conclusion of the celebration press conference meant that "Mystery Superstar" had come to an end. He had to take advantage of this half month to take a good rest and prepare for the next more difficult new film.

Two days later, Tang An came to China Film Group.

It was not Kangpei's China Film Group, but China Film Group, Han Sanping and Jiao Ruifen who took over as chairman invited him to visit.

After a while, Tang An saw the two of them again in Jiao Luofen's office.

All important businesses of China Film Group have been spun off into China Film Group. The current China Film Group is more like an empty shell, which is nothing more than participating in some investments.

Han Sanping's complexion is good, he hasn't changed much because of his retirement, and he is in good spirits.

"Director Kang, Director Jiao, what are you looking for me this time?"

They were all acquaintances, and Tang An didn't say too much, so he sat down on the sofa next to him, said hello, and asked directly.

"Hehe, Director Tang is preparing a new film, so he invited you over in such a busy schedule. It's really something to do."

Han Sanping and Jiao Luofen looked at each other, smiled, picked up two folders from the table, and handed them over.

"Lao Jiao and I are going to make a film. You can help me see which one is more suitable for these two projects."

What are Han Sanping and Jiao Luofen up to?

Tang An was a little surprised. China Film Group basically does not independently develop projects now. Those have become the business of China Film Corporation, and they only participate in the investment.

It is rare to make a movie by yourself without China Film Group this time.

However, the intention is also obvious. China Film Group is the absolute controlling shareholder of China Film Group Corporation. How could Chairman Jiao Lufen be willing to make a display.

"Both Director Han and Director Jiao are interested in the project, so I'm really curious."

Tang An took the two documents with a smile, opened them and glanced at them.

It's not a script, it's just a plan for two projects.

Although I didn't read it carefully, judging from the thickness of the first two pages and the entire document, it wasn't done casually.

Tang An is also familiar with these two projects. The two well-known science fiction novels "The Wandering Earth" and "Three-Body Problem" were copyrighted by China Film Group two or three years ago.

Knowing which two films they were, Tang An began to read them carefully.

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