Since 1983

China Film Times International Studios.

There was a long queue at the ticket office. After buying a ticket, a girl dragged her boyfriend into the bookstore. The waiter looked at each other:

Are you here again?

I'm here again!

"In addition to the "Hero" puzzle, we also have many other peripheral products."

The waiter recommended them one by one: "This is a novel of the same name. There are only 50,000 copies in the first print. This is a comic, written by Hong Kong master Ma Rongcheng, and it is the one that drew "Feng Yun".

We also cooperated with the China Stamp Corporation to issue a set of stamps for the characters of "Heroes". But not here, you can pre-order, then we will deliver to your door. "

"Why are there so many products this time?" the girl wondered.

"Because "Hero" is a blockbuster, it naturally needs to be developed."

"Oh, I'd better get a puzzle set, I'm not interested in anything else."

So the waiter took a big box of puzzles and said with a smile, "Come on, your goal will be achieved soon!"

"Hmm, goodbye."

The girl left holding the puzzle, and her boyfriend wondered: "Why did you buy it?"

"Five-year plan, finish five movies and get a permanent free VIP card!"

"So you've spelled two?"

"Yeah, this is the third one. Next year it will be the fourth one, and the year after that the fifth one."

"Not bad, come on, I support you."

Boyfriend thumbs up.

...

"According to Hong Kong Sunshine Films, although "Hero" was blocked by two blockbuster films "Infernal Affairs" and "Harry Potter 2", the momentum is still fierce.

"Hero" was screened in 39 theaters in Hong Kong, and the box office has reached 12 million Hong Kong dollars in 5 days. "

""Hero" landed in Taiwan, and its box office in Taipei reached 7.11 million Taiwan dollars (about 1.8 million yuan) on the first day, becoming the first box office champion in the history of Chinese-language films in Taiwan."

"China's first blockbuster "Hero" has been released for 10 days, and the latest box office statistics were announced last night.

The total receipts in the mainland were 140 million yuan, and all 37 theaters across the country exceeded 1 million at the box office. In the past, only five or six theaters had this record. "

""Hero" is now negotiating with international film studios after selling 17.8 million audio-visual copyrights at a sky-high price, officially entering the overseas market!"

Ten days after its release, the popularity has not diminished at all.

But Zhang Guoshi finally broke away from the heavy publicity work and was free to accept an exclusive interview with a media. In a large room of Times Media, this is his personal studio.

"Ever thought that "Hero" might be smashed?"

"For a movie like this, I think the box office is the criterion for it to hit, and random reviews don't count. I believe the box office in China will be good and reach a new high."

"What do you think of those garbled comments?"

"The current reviews of Chinese films always focus on the theme first, and when you take a work, you always talk about ideas, culture, and meaning first.

I look at the current public opinion, good guy, historians have come out, and Peking University professors are also talking about it, and they are all talking about the historical view of "Heroes".

Kind of flattered.

Because I did not develop a new view of history, there are many debates about what kind of person Qin Shihuang was. I just choose one of them to express, they are too metaphysical.

If you want to tell me about the colors, martial arts, and how the plot is enriched, I think you are a qualified critic. "

""Hero" is the most dazzling film among your films in terms of production lineup. What is your attitude towards the Oscars?"

"There's no hope, I know that.

One is that due to the success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", it is impossible to have a second time so close. The second is that it is difficult to win awards for this type of film. I didn't set Oscar as my goal from the beginning. "

"A netizen said that the film always talks about the world, but it is actually an advertisement for Mr. Xu's company?"

"Hahaha! It's hard to say, Mr. Xu is unconstrained, and he cast "Hero" for the purpose of advertising..."

Zhang Guoshi has passed the stage of anxiety, and his mind is calm.

Just scold, scold casually.

After the interview was over, he sent the reporter to the elevator entrance, and when the elevator door opened, Xu Fei came up from downstairs.

"President Xu..."

The reporter was pleasantly surprised and wanted to grab a piece of interview. Xu Fei waved his hand, asking him to be a little tricky, and then motioned to Zhang Guoshi.

"Clean up and tidy up, go see some filmmakers."

"Now?"

"right."

Lao Mouzi shaved his head with a comb, put on his hat and sunglasses, and went out with Xu Fei.

Sitting in the car, Teacher Xu explained the situation:

"There are four in South Korea, Zhongbo, Sanhe, Korea Picture, and Finecut. Zhongbo is a Beijing company that distributes films in Korea.

Finecut is what I have worked with, that is "Virus". These four companies want to join forces to buy out the South Korean copyright for 2 million US dollars. "

"Then will you sell it or not?"

"Sell, the Korean market is small, about 2 million. Let's talk about it when we arrive, and it's best to mention a little more.

There are two in Japan, the Japanese branch of Warner, and Polly Canon, and I have also worked with Polly Canon. They asked $5 million.

Don't be stingy, the Japanese market is huge, no matter what, it will cost seven to eight million yuan.

The other is to grab the global distribution rights, the highest asking price is 25 million US dollars, what do you think? "

"25 million, I think it's okay!" Zhang Guoshi said truthfully.

"Did you underestimate it? I'm not going to sell out, I'm only talking about the share."

joke!

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" topped $200 million at the global box office, while "Hero" came in a bit worse with $177 million.

But "House of Flying Daggers" was not good, the quality was poor, and foreigners were tired of looking at it, so it only took more than 90 million U.S. dollars. Xu Fei intends to reduce the cost and make a martial arts film honestly, don't talk about it.

While talking, when we got to the place, we first met with the Korean film producer.

Zhang Guoshi was the mascot for the whole journey, and he couldn't get in the mouth, so he watched Xu Fei fight with those foreigners.

At the end, I met with the Japanese film studio and then the American film studio. After talking for three days, it was finally settled.

…………

"As of the end of this month, "Hero" has been in theaters for 13 days, with a box office of 166 million!

It still maintains an average daily income of tens of millions, but it is estimated that after the New Year, the momentum will slow down. "

"Inspiring! Inspiring!"

Radio and television, Xu leader Longyan Dayue.

Damn, you really didn't support the wrong kid, and you really paid me back! Especially after the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, there was a shining report card immediately.

"A World Without Thieves" 140 million, "October Siege" 170 million, and "Hero" went straight to 200 million.

"What movie are they going to show next year?"

"Kung Fu by Stephen Chow."

"okay."

No matter how high the leader Xu is in the temple, he also knows that Zhou Xingchi is a big star, and he has a bottom line invisibly.

...

"snort!"

At home, Director Chen read the relevant reports of "Hero", the 166 million figure was bright red and dazzling, and he slapped the newspaper on the table: "The box office does not mean everything!"

"Um?"

Chen Hong, who was 34 years old and gave birth to two sons, turned her head: "What's wrong?"

"I don't like this movie, I don't like its theme. I also filmed Qinqin, I don't think it is right to sacrifice the individual for the collective!"

"..."

Chen Hong has been with him for many years, and she has long been used to it, so she doesn't talk at such times.

When he finished his nagging, this beautiful woman who used to be second to none, but now works hard as a producer, said:

"Okay, okay, don't mention this, do you have a plan for the next movie?"

"how?"

"China Film Group contacted me and asked if you have any intention of making a blockbuster film."

"Big movie..."

Director Chen's eyes lit up, he looked at the newspaper again, and he couldn't help snorting again.

(Three more today...)