Chapter 168 Everyone has their own thoughts, over 100 million!
"Hard Candy received over 10 million hits in 24 hours, setting a new record for online movies!"
"Who says online movies can't make money? Hard Candy grossed 50 million on its first day!!"
"Money grabbing, Hard Candy is a money grabbing online movie right now!!"
"Online movies are about to rise, and Hard Candy may become a watershed in the online movie market!"
"Yu Xiaoshu has successfully transformed from a web drama to a web movie, and he may be the first person to try it out."
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Although it was already 8 o'clock in the evening, various media outlets had already sent out their prepared manuscripts early.
Among them, many media outlets carefully analyzed why "Hard Candy" was successful???
In addition to writing that subjective film review on Douhu, Gu Tianqi of Chaohuo Entertainment also wrote a report on the fact that the number of views of "Hard Candy" exceeded 10 million.
This report is different from the review of "Hard Candy". It mainly analyzes the popularity of this online movie objectively.
The timing was right. Because of Han Rong's incident, the issue of pedophilia was once again hotly discussed by everyone. In this situation, the emergence of "Hard Candy" satisfied everyone's need to vent.
After all, the current laws and regulations on pedophilia are too lenient.
Due to geographical advantages, online movies are, after all, a niche genre, and the four current video websites are unable to launch any online movies for the time being. Basically, the latest movie launched on the four video websites is "Hard Candy".
Renhe and Yu Xiaoshu's ability in writing scripts are beyond words, not to mention that Liu Qianqian, the big boss of Baiqian Media, has invested more than tens of millions in the promotion and marketing of "Hard Candy".
In short, "Hard Candy" set a record with the right time, place and people.
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In addition to Gu Tianqi's report, other people in the industry focused more on the box office of "Hard Candy".
Normally, a web movie would be considered quite successful if it could gross over 10 million yuan, but who would have thought that "Hard Candy" would have grossed 50 million yuan on its first day.
Not to mention other internet celebrities, even some people in the film industry were alarmed.
We all know that the share of movie box office revenue is very low. This is because a movie basically has to pay 5% of the special fund for the development of the film industry first, and then there are related taxes and fees, and only then can the box office revenue be shared.
Of the box office revenue, the cinema takes 50%, the theater chain takes 7%, and the remaining 43% basically goes to the distributor as a 10% agency fee.
In fact, someone has done the math. If a movie ticket costs 100 yuan, the producer will ultimately receive 33 yuan, which is about one third.
In other words, the total box office of a movie * 33% is equal to the production cost, which is the only way to make a profit.
Let's continue to take the box office of the Spring Festival movies on Earth as an example. Basically, except for the bear, the publicity and promotion of the other movies during the Spring Festival is not low. Some of them cost 100 million yuan. How much box office do you think it will take to make back the investment? ?
So, movies are extremely profitable, but at the same time, it is also extremely difficult to make a profit.
Sometimes, even if a movie makes hundreds of millions at the box office, when you look back, you’ll find that it’s still losing money.
But online universities are different.
Online movies do not need to take so many miscellaneous commissions, basically they just share the profits with video websites.
Therefore, in comparison, online movies are more profitable.
However, because the Internet is a niche market, the box office is often not high, so no film and television giants are willing to get involved.
But this obviously doesn't apply to Hard Candy.
Now, everyone is wondering how far "Hard Candy" can go at the box office.
"There is no doubt that the box office of Hard Candy will exceed 100 million yuan. For an online movie to exceed 100 million yuan, it's crazy no matter how you think about it."
"Isn't this nonsense? The first day's box office was 50 million, now it's a question of whether it can break 100 million next time."
"Breaking 100 million in two days?? Just thinking about it makes me feel so fucking perverted."
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That night, the discussion about "Hard Candy" reached a peak.
The next day, 9 o'clock.
Baiqian Media.
"Hello, Teacher Yu."
"Hello, Teacher Yu."
"Hello, Teacher Yu."
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When Yu Xiaoshu came to the company, everyone looked at Teacher Yu with even more excitement and enthusiasm, and they could even no longer control their admiring eyes.
Everyone had this look when "The Undocumented" was filmed.
Immediately after "The Rumored Chen Qianqian", everyone reached a peak.
As a result, everyone found that they obviously didn't know enough about Yu Xiaoshu.
Yu Xiaoshu actually wrote an online drama to this extent.
It is possible that he will become the ancestor of online universities.
In the artist section of Baiqian Media, Wang Chao and Wang Ziyi were relatively okay, but Wu Lan, Li Guanglun, Wu Lan, Hou Can, Wang Zhengxing, Wang Tianfang and others all had strange expressions on their faces.
They are all actors in "The Visitors".
Especially Wang Tianfang and Wu Lan, they are feeling somewhat complicated now.
Originally, Wang Tianfang was quite happy before, because he thought that Wang Chao was kicked in the brain by a donkey for not being the male lead in "The Visitor" and instead being the second male lead in "The Rumored Chen Qianqian".
What's the result?
"The Rumored Chen Qianqian" was a huge hit, and Wang Chao became even more famous for his role as Zi Rui.
Of course, the most complicated one is Wu Lan.
Originally, the role of Chen Chuchu belonged to Wu Lan, and Yu Xiaoshu even told her that she would be outstanding if she played the role well.
What a result.
Wu Lan actually refused directly because she wanted to play the female lead in "The Visitor".
She looked down on the supporting actress Chen Chuchu.
But who could have thought that "The Rumored Chen Qianqian" would become such a hit, and the character of Chen Chuchu was loved by countless people. If Wu Lan had taken this role at the beginning, she might have become famous now.
Of course, what Wu Lan, Wang Tianfang and others did not expect was the huge success of "Hard Candy".
Originally, they all thought that "A Visitor from Heaven" would be a huge hit, and they were even thinking that it would become a best-seller and they would become famous.
But now "Hard Candy" has become a hit first.
So, does this "The Visitor" have a chance?
“There will definitely be a chance.”
Wu Lan gritted her teeth and said in her heart.
She believes that "The Man Who Fell to Earth" will not fail.
She trusts her own judgment more.
Yu Xiaoshu didn't know that the leading actors and director Song Qing of "The Visitor" had so many inner dramas.
He was called away by Wang Bao's assistant without even saying hello to these people.
"Xiaoshu, sit down."
Arriving at Wang Bao's office, Wang Bao said to Yu Xiaoshu with a smile on his face: "Xiaoshu, do you have any other ideas about "Hard Candy"?"
Yu Xiaoshu shook his head: "Not yet, the company will make the arrangements as it sees fit."
"good."
Wang Bao nodded slightly.
The huge success of "Hard Candy" made Wang Bao regret for a short while, but he quickly adjusted his mindset. He now wants to promote this movie on the Internet.
From then on, whenever he told the outside world that a product was produced by Baiqian Media, it would definitely be a masterpiece.
"It's just a pity. With the explosive power of Hard Candy, if it was released in theaters, we might..."
Wang Bao was interrupted by Yu Xiaoshu before he could finish. He said with a wry smile, "Uncle Wang, I haven't become arrogant yet, why are you so arrogant?"
How many dishes?
"Hard Candy" has a natural shortcoming, which is depression. At the same time, this type of movie is relatively niche, and the rhythm and atmosphere of "Hard Candy" are relatively slow.
Besides, take the castration scene, for example. You put it in theaters?
Let’s not even talk about theaters, it may not even pass the review.
Besides, it is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot for a niche suspense movie to be released in theaters and compete with some blockbusters.
Yu Xiaoshu still had some idea of the situation.
He knew that the success of Hard Candy would never be replicated.
Just as Gu Tianqi analyzed, only when the right time, right place and right people are in place can a big explosion be possible.
But a niche is a niche. Since 8 o'clock yesterday, the growth of "Hard Candy" on the four video websites has slowed down.
This is not a comedy, and its natural niche shortcomings cannot be compensated by publicity.
Online movies are not losing money, but will they be released in theaters?
It will definitely not lose money, but if it is promoted on a large scale, it will probably be difficult to make a profit.
Remember on Earth, the movie "Hard Candy" earned $6 million at the global box office with an investment of less than $1 million, easily making back its investment.
Yu Xiaoshu now has the potential to far exceed the record on Earth with a production cost of less than 1 million.
But in theaters? ?
That doesn't exist.
Wang Bao also laughed when he heard what Yu Xiaoshu said: "Haha, Xiaoshu, I was just daydreaming. Next, the company will continue to increase the promotion of "Hard Candy". There will also be some activities. Do you think you have time to participate?"
"Forget about me. Let's leave the promotion of Hard Candy to the main creators. I'm sure Tang Tian and Zhou Xiaozhi will have time. By the way, let's invite Director Chen Fang along."
Yu Xiaoshu shook his head and said, "I still have to write those three scripts."
"Okay then."
Wang Bao nodded slightly.
After all, those three scripts are equally more important.
Now the promotion of "Hard Candy" really doesn't require too much trouble for Yu Xiaoshu.
Online, discussions about "Hard Candy" are further surging.
Meanwhile, Hard Candy discusses more details.
For example, Han Wei’s neighbor was played by Bao Nan. Because of the modern makeup, many people had not yet recovered from Chen Qianqian, so some people did not recognize him.
At the same time, is Han Wei in "Hard Candy" a reference to "Han Rong"? ?
If this is an allusion, Han Rong had not gotten into trouble when filming "Hard Candy".
But it must be an allusion.
This is such a coincidence.
In short, now, there are more and more discussions.
In the next few days, the number of views of "Hard Candy" continued to rise.
On the first day, "Hard Candy" received tens of millions of hits.
The next day, the number of views of "Hard Candy" reached 15 million.
On the third day, "Hard Candy" officially broke through the 20 million mark.
In three days, the total number of hits for "Hard Candy" reached 20 million, and the box office revenue exceeded 100 million! !
The official V of "Hard Candy" had already prepared a poster showing the box office exceeding 100 million yuan, and Baiqian Media also promoted it.
In just three days, the box office of "Hard Candy" exceeded 100 million yuan.
Even though the growth was slow, with the continued promotional efforts of four video websites and Baiqian Media, "Hard Candy" still grossed over 100 million yuan at a rocket-like speed.
All major media outlets also reported on it.
So terrifying!
Money grabbing machine!!
Now, many people who looked down on online movies and even thought they were not up to standard were dumbfounded.
“How is it possible??”
"This is so counterintuitive, a web drama grossed over 100 million yuan in just three days after it was released?"
“It is said that the cost of making Hard Candy was only 1 million??”
"That's impossible. How could a movie like this be made with 1 million RMB?"
"Yes, I don't believe it either. I think the publicity alone will cost more than 10 million."
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Many people don’t believe that the production cost of “Hard Candy” is only 1 million. Later, an insider said, “Stop arguing. The production cost of this film is indeed 1 million. Tang Tian only made a guest appearance, Zhou Xiaozhi’s salary was 100,000. The shooting location and the coffee shop were used as a guest appearance, and the villa is the villa of director Chen Fang. Oh, and the 1 million also includes a 100,000 yuan red envelope given out at the celebration banquet…”
"Fuck, is this true???"
"Nimma, so the production cost is only 800,000?? And Zhou Xiaozhi's salary is 100,000, and the celebration banquet gave out a red envelope of 100,000, and the rest is all free?"
“This is too much.”
"No, am I the only one who thinks the crew of Hard Candy is pretty rich? They gave out 100,000 red envelopes at the celebration party."
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Many people felt a little bit unbelieving when they saw this exposed post.
After all, it’s such a low-cost production, how dare they give out a red envelope of 100,000?
Later, an ID named 'I am the driver Lao Zhang' took the initiative to post a dynamic and said: "It's true, I am the lucky driver Lao Zhang at the celebration banquet. I won 8888 yuan, which is more than my salary. Thanks to the crew of "Hard Candy" again."
It’s actually true!
Many people were stunned when they saw the news.
The crew of "Hard Candy" is really weird.
Of course, with the huge success of "Hard Candy", the person who was most excited and happy was Judy.
In the past few days, Tang Tian has been receiving many film offers, and even some commercial performances have come to him, and he is even negotiating with Judy on some endorsements.
Originally, due to negative reasons, it was extremely difficult for Tang Tian to make a comeback this time. Even Judy felt that it would be good enough if he could recover 30% of his previous level in two years.
But I didn’t expect it.
An online movie actually helped Tang Tian regain his popularity quickly.
Internet movie.
The online celebrity that everyone despises is actually so perverted.
It's even possible that the revenue from this online movie will surpass that of some big movies.
It's simply brutal.
"Tang Tian, I'll help you turn down all the film offers."
Judy smiled at Tang Tian and said, "Next, let's just play Yu Xiaoshu's next scene honestly."
Tang Tian also smiled and said, "I think so too."
Now Tang Tian is also full of confidence in Yu Xiaoshu.
Now that I'm hugging Yu Xiaoshu's thigh, I must hold it tight.
But Yu Xiaoshu who is working at Baiqian Media is not that confident.
He is reviewing and reflecting.
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(End of this chapter)
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