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Volume 1 Chapter 229 The Dazzling "Shanghai Fortress"

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    "Shanghai Fortress" was screened in mainland China for as long as two months. It was still shown in many places during the Spring Festival, and it was completely released after the Spring Festival.  According to statistics, the box office revenue was as high as 570 million yuan, and it reached 400 million yuan in five weeks, far exceeding the previous box office of "Hero" of 270 million yuan.  At the same time, Shen Zhenghui also officially refreshed his box office record for domestic movies, officially surpassing "Titanic" to top the Chinese movie box office list.  The box office of "Hero" accounted for one-fifth of the total national box office in 2002, while "Shanghai Fortress" is estimated to account for between one-third and one-half of the total national box office.  The newly formed theater chains and distributors shared this feast and made a lot of money, but they will soon find that movies that can continue to satisfy their desire to make money cannot be produced domestically. This is not the world of the future.  The second largest film market, the cultivated market allows blockbuster treatment to be equally distributed according to the share of publicity expenditures. Although the curtain of domestic blockbusters has slowly opened, many people still think that unless this movie  It is very powerful and suitable for watching in the cinema, so they will go into the cinema, and usually they will deal with it in the rental shop of pirated VCDs.  Therefore, "Shanghai Fortress"'s top position in the box office rankings is very dazzling.  Not only because he beat "Titanic", but below it is "Titanic" with 359.5 million yuan, then "Assembly (Part 2)" with 260 million yuan, and director Zhang's "Hero" with 250 million yuan  It was awkwardly sandwiched between the 260 million yuan of "Assembly Number (Part 2)" and the 230 million yuan of "Assembly Number (Part 1)", followed immediately by a cartoon that topped the charts.  There are films such as "True Lies" and "Life and Death" in the middle. It can be said that if you look at the list, you can find that the films that have come from behind in recent years are basically related to Shen Zhenghui. They are either directed by him or his company.  The person who voted for the film had something to do with him, and his performance alone changed half of the performance of Chinese films.  This phenomenon can be said to be both pride and embarrassment.  Shen Zhenghui alone has broken the overwhelming advantage of imported films over domestic films; embarrassingly, he is not a director trained by the Chinese film system, and it can even be said that he has nothing to do with the domestic film system.  It will become an important market in the film market.  Relevant leaders are ambitiously preparing to draw a new blueprint on this promising canvas.  He was shocked to find that a person who had nothing to do with him suddenly became a giant in his field, and his political achievements were closely related to this person.  Even if leaders expect political achievements, they also know that even if such achievements are reported, the leaders above them will not think that they are their own achievements.  Therefore, "Shanghai Fortress" became a hit at the box office.  It is not a good thing for the Chinese film industry.  The huge profits made by people who collaborate with Shen Zhenghui have nothing to do with the Chinese film industry.  No.  It should be said that it has nothing to do with a certain part of the Chinese film industry.  But thinking about it from another angle, it may be the opposite, the success of "Shanghai Fortress".  For this circle, it is an unspeakable stimulus. They believe that the future development of Chinese films should be in their hands. The current reality reflects that the current development of Chinese films is obviously not under their control, so naturally,  The status quo is wrong.  However, although this group of people has energy, this world is a real world after all, and it is not a world that exists in Haruhi Suzumiya's imagination. This profound chuunibyou patient thinks the world is like what the world is like, and how the world has changed.  In reality, chuunibyou exists, but there is no such chuunibyou.  So the jealous person gritted his teeth. Even if he had the idea that Shen Zhenghui did not exist in this world, he would not expect this fantasy to become a reality.  They have their own steps. After analysis, many people believe that domestic blockbusters will be the future of Chinese films. If you look at the current situation, Shen Zhenghui has taken this path, and Director Zhang has also taken this path. The two of them have  All of them are successful, which proves that taking this path is not wrong.  Those directors within the previous system are indeed old and decrepit.  For example, veteran director Xie, whose ideological themes have lagged behind the times, made an ambitious attempt to make a comeback. As a result, "The Opium War" failed miserably, and he relied on group votes to retain a trace of face.  Some directors in the fifth generation firmly believe that the fifth generation is the savior of Chinese films. The first four generations should obviously retire and take a rest. Chinese society is changing so fast that if they cannot catch up, they will become obsolete.  The excitement that Shen Zhenghui gives to all directors is that he is a new and trendy director who closely follows the trend as soon as he makes a film.  The fifth generation of directors are still stuck in the ideological, artistic and profound aspects, and are still in the difficult transition to commercialization. The starting point for them is commercialization.  Therefore, Shen Zhenghui is also regarded as a kind of benchmark.  The seniors in front of them no longer have the energy to keep up with the times. Shen Zhenghui used so many seniors in "Assembly" and learned from their experience. In the end, he came up with aThis is a completely commercial movie that is completely different from the previous main theme movies. This means that it has no traces or shackles of the old era.  He uses old things, cleverly arranges their positions or expresses them in the latest form.  This grasp of new forms is where he surpasses all Chinese directors.  Now, the transformation of Chinese films can only rely on new directors who can keep up with the format, and the fifth generation believes that it is none other than themselves.  This is probably the theme of the latest internal publication. This article believes that the fifth generation of directors does not actually lack business spirit. What they lack is just to keep up with the business spirit. Director Zhang's transformation is obviously quite successful, but he himself is still  Being shackled by old things, in his mind, the themes are still old.  However, the article is still positive about the exploratory steps he has taken, and says that with such exploration, Chinese films will gradually narrow the commercialization gap with world films and go further and further.  As a benchmark, it is the latest movie "Shanghai Fortress".  This shallow movie with science fiction and war themes is essentially a love story. For ordinary people, good-looking movies are the criterion for high box office.  The article said with confidence.  To do this, just emancipate your mind.  Shen Zhenghui looked at this confident nonsense with some surprise, then raised his head and looked at Wang Anping, who was sitting opposite him, "Show me what does this mean?" "It's not interesting. Some people are so sour that they are blowing the wind.  What's so great about Shen Zhenghui is that I can do what he can do," Wang Anping said lightly.  "Well," Shen Zhenghui scratched his head, "I really don't have anything special." "No, the domestic box office of "Shanghai Fortress" is 570 million yuan. The profit from selling the copyright is more than 500 million yuan. Estimated DVD distribution and TV broadcast expenses  It's not a small amount. You must know that the total market revenue in 2002, including copyright sales, TV broadcast rights, and movie box office, was only about 3 billion. Director Zhang's "Hero" accounted for one-fifth of it according to 2002 data.  , your "Shanghai Fortress" accounts for more than one-third of the total market for the year. "The market will definitely grow very fast this year," Shen Zhenghui smiled slightly.  "It's because it's growing too fast. So some people can't sit still." Wang Anping said coldly.  "When are you going to go to Hollywood to film?" "It's still early. I want to spend the New Year with my parents first." Shen Zhenghui replied.  "You should look down on the small domestic market, right?" "What do you mean, we will have the opportunity to continue to cooperate in the future." Shen Zhenghui said hurriedly.  "Although the harvest is good, it is still too small compared with Hollywood and Japan, isn't it?" Wang Anping smiled.  "The box office of 570 million yuan seems very high, but compared with "Black Boxer 2" and "Yakushiji Ryoko's Strange Cases", it is still quite inferior, right?" "Black Boxer 2" finally had a global box office of 210 million US dollars.  It is very popular in North America and Europe. Not to mention "The Strange Case of Ryoko Yakushiji", the Japanese box office exceeded 100 million US dollars, and the global box office also exceeded 200 million US dollars, reaching 250 million US dollars. However, the box office performance in North America was average.  , it is unexpectedly popular in East Asia, Taiwan and Europe.  This is just the box office. In the future, DVDs, copyrights, etc. will make these two films become spring's long-term meal tickets, steadily providing income. At the same time, "Black Fist" can continue to make sequels. In fact, Tony Jaa himself is very good.  I am interested in filming "Dark Fist 3" and the Yakushiji Ryoko series of movies, as long as Tanaka does not delay the draft.  The income that these two films can bring to Shen Zhenghui is definitely far more than that of "Shanghai Fortress". After all, Shen Zhenghui still faces many restrictions when making films in mainland China. He has to find partners, and his share of investment is also very low. If this time it is not the second time.  The representatives formed a group to make money. The Broadcasting and Television Company must have the guts to delay "Shanghai Fortress" or even not allow it to pass the censorship. Even if it passes the censorship, it is not impossible for them to cut the film into a mess.  Wang Anping has seen clearly that with the current undercurrents in the film industry, Shen Zhenghui wants to continue to develop in China. This is not to say that there is no future, but it can only be said that compared to Japan and Hollywood, it is not so free.  After all, he has a strong foreign background, and the reasons are easy to find.  The Wang family can naturally serve as Shen Zhenghui's backstage, but Wang Anping herself knows that it is impossible for the Wang family to assist Shen Zhenghui in this aspect for a long time. This time the situation is special. Will he still give up his interests to many second generations next time?  ?  It's simply impossible.  ¡°Anyway, now that I have the theater chain in hand, it doesn¡¯t matter if there are droughts or floods, and the harvest is guaranteed,¡± Wang Anping said.  Shen Zhenghui also knows the situation he is facing. It is true that he is a hen that lays golden eggs, but there are definitely many people who cannot get the eggs he lays. ?"This is preparation!" Wang Anping patted the magazine where this article was printed. "These people are confident that they can promote the leapfrog development of China's film industry!" "Leapless development" is a word Shen Zhenghui likes to use, but  It was quite ironic for Wang Anping to say it at this time.  "What do they want to do?" Shen Zhenghui pondered for a while.  "You are now considered the public enemy of directors in the film industry. Well, the public enemy of ambitious directors. Everyone is confident that they want to replace you." Wang Anping snorted, "Haven't you heard? Zhang, Feng,  The three major directors Chen have announced their blockbuster plans. They will launch three domestic blockbusters this year to stimulate greater development of the film market. "This year?" Shen Zhenghui said directly.  "Why?" Wang Anping asked.  Shen Zhenghui, of course, cannot say that SARS this year caused great panic and was a huge blow to the film industry.  Directors and distribution companies would never let their blockbuster movies come out at that time - no one would watch them.  Speaking of which, SARS has now begun to become popular in the south, but some leaders are trying to cover it up. If the cover can't be covered, things will become bigger.  "Because there is no time at all!" Shen Zhenghui replied.  "That's true," Wang Anping nodded, "I guess it will have to wait until next year. Announcement that it may be released this year is just exciting." It seems that you do know.  Shen Zhenghui licked his lips.  "How long will you stay in Shanghai?" Wang Anping asked again.  "I won't be able to stay for much longer. I will go back to my hometown to celebrate the New Year with my parents and relatives soon." Shen Zhenghui figured that he could stay in China for a while longer during the SARS epidemic.  "Aren't you in a hurry to go back to Japan?" Wang Anping had a strange expression.  "Why are you going back to Japan?" Shen Zhenghui responded, "I've been busy for so long, it's time for me to take a break." "Whatever you want," she said.  "Are you going to attend the two sessions this year?" "Can you not go?" "You can ask for leave!" Shen Zhenghui struggled for a moment, "Let's go," he said, looking at Wang Anping's expression.  he explained.  "I have obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now that I have this title, I always feel uncomfortable not going." "Okay, I hope you won't write the proposal too well this year." She pouted.  "Don't hand it in after you write it, just leave it to us to look at it ourselves." "Am I inexperienced?" "Because of your negligence, my cinema expansion last year was greatly hindered.  Many people have the same idea as us, and they also think that with your and Director Zhang¡¯s outstanding achievements, they all think that investing in movie theaters has a future. ¡°Actually, they are still losing money in the past few years, right?¡±  , it will cost a lot of money." Wang Anping curled her lips, "Don't underestimate other people's IQ. You told the truth in that report. If we compare your performance, we will definitely be sure that you will be successful in a few years.  Come the explosion of the movie market." Shen Zhenghui smiled and said nothing.  "It's all your fault that "Shanghai Fortress" was too good," Wang Anping complained. "You can just make an average one. The box office is so high that many people's eyes are red after watching it." "I didn't expect it, either."  Shen Zhenghui said, "I don't think there are many people saying that there are group tickets, and the distributor also falsifies the box office?" "The fraud is to fake it and steal the box office." Wang Anping said, "But look at our distribution  Fang, how could you do such a thing? The theater chain bosses are not idiots. Who are the investors this time? Impossible. ¡°Isn¡¯t it an overpayment?¡± ¡°Who?  You will be so stupid that you can't live with your money," Wang Anping said with disdain, "Don't listen to the nonsense outside. In fact, this data is relatively accurate, and it won't lose your money. This is too despicable. These people still say  You can't do such a thing because of your dignity." Shen Zhenghui said, "I'm not worried about my share." "Then why are you asking this?" "It's just out of vanity," Shen Zhenghui said, "I want to confirm.  It¡¯s just the box office results.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the first place anyway, you are amazing.¡± Wang Anping began to applaud mockingly.  "Thank you." Shen Zhenghui shrugged.  "Don't you consider going to Yuhang to see An Ran?" "He must be very busy during this period, it's better next time." Shen Zhenghui said.  "Oh, he is really looking forward to you visiting him and telling him something."The story of Japan¡¯s sexy female star!  "Wang Anping said with a pity look on her face. "Then I can't go even more. I don't have any stories about Japanese sexy female stars to tell him.  "Shen Zhenghui said hurriedly. "Really?  Wang Anping smiled like a fox, "That's not what I saw in the newspaper."  " "Newspapers can also believe that sows can climb trees.  "Shen Zhenghui said, he also saw the newspaper in Wang Anping's hands - Hong Kong newspapers started to speculate on his scandal with Fujiwara Norika after his "Shanghai Fortress" won the first place in the mainland box office.  Guo Tianwang is also involved, and it seems to be a love triangle. This is mainly because Fujiwara Norika recently went to Hong Kong for an endorsement, and was photographed meeting and dating Aaron Kwok. The picture shows Shen Zhenghui, who is most likely to be misunderstood.  The photo of Fujiwara Norika standing at the door of the hotel room with a look of shock was so clear that Shen Zhenghui didn¡¯t know how to refute it. ¡°I remember that the guy who took this photo should have been beaten up by the Japanese gangsters. His film.  It should be sent to humane destruction.  "Shen Zhenghui took the newspaper and said, "Fortunately it is a gossip newspaper in Hong Kong. If it were the People's Daily or Southern Weekend, I would be miserable.  " "So this is the story of you and the Japanese sexy female star?  "Wang Anping raised the corners of her eyes. "I'm not even interested in explaining.  "Shen Zhenghui shook his head. "That's right, you are the man who is about to have a story with a sexy Hollywood female star.  "Wang Anping crumpled the newspaper into a ball and threw it into the trash can. "What are your plans?  Talk about it!  " Shen Zhenghui was a little stunned, "Didn't I already say it?  Go home for the New Year!  "(To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! PS: My son woke up crying in the middle of the night and had a fever. I have been struggling for a long time, but it is late, I am sorry.
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