Chapter 39: First-Day Box Office Breaks Record

Li Zhiming wiped his mouth and said:

"Director Chen, we originally agreed to meet after the holiday. Today we meet privately. It's not to give you a backdoor, but for fairness."

Li Zhiming smiled, but sighed in his heart.

Originally, there was really no need to do this.

But the other candidates are senior directors and screenwriters with rich connections. They have asked people to inquire about the process and theme.

Only Chen Xiao didn't know.

Originally, he didn't bother to care about this matter. He thought he would just let it go and leave it to fate.

But from last night to today, the Internet was flooded with news about "Titanic" and Chen Xiao.

This made Li Zhiming suddenly have an idea: this young director may have a better grasp of the market than those old guys.

So he suddenly decided to ask Chen Xiao to have a meal today.

One is to meet and get familiar with each other.

The other is to tell him the inside information so that everyone can stand on the same starting line.

However, there is no need to say this explicitly.

He continued, "Let me talk about our process first. The director and screenwriter of the promotional video are not directly appointed, but several are selected from the seven directors and screenwriters. As for the number of people, we will talk in the hall after the holiday and decide. It is possible that all of them will stay and cooperate in the filming."

"Today I mainly want to tell you about the process and the theme of the filming."

"Thank you, Director Li, I would like to hear more details." Chen Xiao nodded.

Li Zhiming crossed his fingers on the table and explained:

"We plan to focus on Peking Opera."

"First, it must reflect the beauty of singing, stage, and action."

"Second, it must show the sense of history and cultural heritage."

"Third, it must attract the audience."

"After the National Day, everyone will meet to discuss. Since it is a discussion, you must have your own opinions, and even come up with scripts, shooting ideas, and picture concepts."

"The other six are either well-known directors or drama scholars. You have to prepare well."

Chen Xiao nodded.

"Well, okay."

"Farewell My Concubine" meets all these three content requirements. It should be no problem.

Li Zhiming saw him thinking.

He thought, did he say too much about his opponent and scare the young man?

He smiled and comforted him: "Don't worry. You...may know a little less about drama."

After that, Li Zhiming took a bite of the appetizer.

Facing this face in his twenties, it's easy to relax.

He almost used the tone of talking to subordinates and said that you don't understand drama.

Fortunately, he changed his words quickly.

He took a sip of tea and continued: "Director Chen, I might as well tell you the truth. The reason why we chose you is, first, because your lighting and composition are particularly excellent, and second, judging from today's situation, you are more familiar with the young people's market. So the position of assistant director is not a problem."

Chen Xiao nodded, "Well, I understand, thank you Director Li."

He knew that Director Li was kindly comforting him.

But what's the point of being an assistant director?

If you want to be one, be the chief director!

And the system doesn't recognize assistant directors...

You must use the script to take the position of chief director!

Chen Xiao pondered for a moment and asked, "Director Li, do you have any requirements for the length of the show?"

Li Zhiming waved his hand, "No, it doesn't matter if it's longer."

After saying that, he seemed to have thought of something and continued to ask, "You want to write a script, right? Even if you write a script of more than ten minutes, it doesn't matter. The length doesn't matter."

Li Zhiming didn't think much about it.

He checked Chen Xiao's resume.

He studied advertising in college and shot a few short films. He probably doesn't know Peking Opera.

With just seven days, combined with Peking Opera knowledge, it would be difficult to write a three or four minute script, right?

But he didn't expect that Chen Xiao was thinking about it in his heart. He would bring a script of 170 to 180 minutes to meet him in a week...

"Okay, then I'll go back and prepare well." Chen Xiao said with full fighting spirit.

How long is "Farewell My Concubine"?

It seems to be almost three hours.

It should be less than 180 minutes.

There are still 7 days.

It's enough to simply sort out the script.

...

After talking about business, the three of them chatted about the miscellaneous matters in the literary and art circles while eating.

Time passed slowly.

After dinner, we chatted for a while, and it was almost nine o'clock.

Li Zhiming suddenly remembered.

The first-day box office data will be out soon, right?

Before coming to dinner, he saw the overwhelming news on the Internet, estimating the first-day box office of "Titanic".

There is even a film review studio that estimates a high amount of 1.5 billion!

Alas, these media are really talking nonsense in order to gain traffic.

Do they know what the highest single-day box office record in my country is?

900 million!

And it was during the Spring Festival.

The National Day is said to be a 7-day holiday. But students are in school, and some schools are taking dual-degree courses. Many people are still working overtime.

So the single-day box office record of the National Day is much lower than that of the Spring Festival.

The current record should be more than 400 million.

"Titanic" is indeed excellent and may break the record, possibly reaching 500 million or 600 million.

As for 1.5 billion?

It's really nonsense.

These media also need to be rectified.

He shook his head, sighed lightly, and looked at Wang Zhan.

"Mr. Wang, is the first day box office coming out soon?"

Wang Zhan nodded, "Five minutes left, my secretary will send it to me in a while."

As soon as he finished speaking, his phone lit up.

Picked it up and saw that the secretary sent a "National Day first day box office data" file.

"Yeah, it's out ahead of time."

Wang Zhan's eyes lit up, and he suddenly became excited.

This is the film he invested in.

At this point, with the attention of the entire network, the first-day box office is not only a matter of income, but also a matter of face and status!

He has been paying attention to it since yesterday, and he knows very well that the first-day revenue of "Titanic" will definitely sweep the National Day record, and even crush the peak of the Spring Festival.

The current highest single-day box office record in China is more than 900 million during the Spring Festival.

"Titanic" should be able to have 1 billion.

Wang Zhan swallowed his saliva, raised his trembling hand, and pressed it to the screen.

Please, more, more!

If there is a Bodhisattva in front of him now, he can kneel down and worship, and burn a stick of incense!

Please, more, it must exceed the current highest record.

9.5 is fine!

"Mr. Wang, please hurry up."

Li Zhiming smiled helplessly.

As a dignified president, is it necessary to be so nervous to look at the data?

Hearing his urging, Wang Zhan simply stopped thinking about anything, gritted his teeth, and pressed his finger.

A table popped up.

He looked closely.

The top line read:

[Movie: Titanic]

[Box office share: 95.6%]

[Box office: 2.12 billion yuan]

Wang Zhan widened his eyes, held his breath, stared at the screen in a daze, and shuddered.

2.12 billion?

Oh my God?

The box office for one day? !

Did I see it wrong?

He swallowed, took off his glasses, blinked heavily, and looked at the screen again.

Is it really 2.12 billion? !

You know, the first screening of this movie only had a 5% attendance rate.

It's equivalent to giving other movies half a step.

It can still be 2.12 billion, accounting for 95.6% of the box office? !

The other movies combined are less than one twentieth of it?

Thinking of this, Wang Zhan couldn't help but take a breath.

Oh my God!

"Mr. Wang, how much is it?" Li Zhiming looked at him and became even more curious, "Is it 800 million?"

Wang Zhan finally recovered from his shock after hearing his voice, and said in a hoarse voice:

"2...21.2."