Chapter 439: Confused, Actively Becoming Cannon Fodder (Sixth Update)
Exploded.
If the withdrawal of the movie "Boyhood Again" was a little regretful in the industry, then the withdrawal of three more movies has made everyone a little incomprehensible.
Yes.
There is absolutely no way to understand it.
Is this fucking "Lost in Thailand" so scary???
In one day, four movies were announced to be withdrawn. The most important thing is that among these four movies, Guo Han's "Back to Boyhood" is actually quite good, and it may even become another box office-dominating movie in the National Day holiday.
Who would have thought the result would be?
This guy is the one who got scared first.
What is there to say about this?
And it doesn't matter that Guo Han is being cowardly, he is being cowardly with the following movies as well.
"Oh my god, I really didn't expect that Guo Han could be this capable."
"No, let's not talk about Guo Han anymore. I can't understand why the others behind me are also like this."
"Yeah, that's right. I can't understand this either. Why are the people behind me so cowardly?"
“Hahaha, the next three movies should actually be pretty good, but we’re all worried about Lost in Thailand after all.”
“No, I actually want to ask, is this Lost in Thailand so scary?”
"You still don't understand. What's scary is not Lost in Thailand, but the share of the film. Think about it, there are three blockbusters in the National Day, Lost in Thailand is one, Wang Ze's One Man's Revenge is one, and the other is the Indian film Blood Case. It can be said that these three films may directly occupy 70% or even 80% of the screenings. How do you think others can play???"
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Let’s have a rational analysis from the industry.
However, some people said that those who withdrew their films were too confused.
Among them is Lu Yuan, who is currently watching the mission drama.
When a reporter asked about his opinion on the collective withdrawal of the National Day films, Lu Yuan shook his head slightly: "I think these people are too confused. I recently read a script and there was a sentence in it that I really liked, which was "When two sides meet on a narrow road, the brave will win." If you are confident in your own film, you should not withdraw the film. More importantly, if there are really a few blockbusters during the National Day this year to expand the capacity, then three films will not be able to attract so many audiences. Therefore, I think it is really confused to withdraw the film at this time."
Next, Lu Yuan answered several questions from the reporter one by one.
He finally said: "I believe that these withdrawn films will definitely regret it. This year's National Day should be the best time. You withdraw now because you are afraid of competition. Then where are you going to go??? Are you going to go to the Spring Festival? You don't even have confidence in the National Day, how dare you go to the Spring Festival???"
Good job.
What Lu Yuan said was really sharp.
But this statement can't change anything.
Since these movies have been withdrawn, we must have made some mental preparations.
In the office, Guo Han looked at Lu Yuan's words and shook his head slightly: "It's really easy to talk without any pain in your waist. What do you mean by this is the best time slot??? Are you kidding?? How can this be the best time slot? If I don't withdraw the schedule, I will be cannon fodder, but it will most likely fail."
really.
Guo Han is really afraid of failing now.
As I said, no matter how confident you are, once you fail once, you will become afraid unconsciously.
The same is true for Guo Han.
As the first platinum writer in online literature, he has seen the ups and downs of many people. Some people rise and fall again, while others rise and fall again and again, and continue to rise and fall.
Sometimes Guo Han also talked to some people, saying that if you fail, there is nothing to be afraid of, just stand up again.
At that time, Guo Han said this with the attitude of a winner.
Because he is not afraid of failure, because it is impossible for him to fail.
So he couldn't understand the thoughts of those failures, or rather, he never tried to understand.
Who among the successful people really cares what the losers think?
But this time, Guo Han experienced such a scene.
He was scared.
At the same time, Li Zijing, a young director, seemed to see hope.
Li Zijing, male, 36 years old, is a web drama director. He is currently signed to Yuexing Media. After shooting web dramas for almost 4 years, Li Zijing finally got the opportunity to make a movie.
This movie is also an art film.
It can be said that this movie has a similar subject matter to Guo Han's movie.
Basically, they all belong to traveling back in time.
But the difference is that Guo Han's work is "Back to Boyhood", which is about returning to the student days and making up for the regrets step by step.
As for this one directed by Li Zijing, the male protagonist travels back to the female protagonist's childhood, but the male protagonist has not changed.
Overall, it's a story of "I watch you grow up, and you watch me grow old."
At the same time, this is not a so-called pedophilia drama. On the contrary, the hero knows that the heroine in this time and space is no longer the one he likes, so he really protects the heroine like an old father.
But this movie actually has a big Easter egg.
Li Zijing plans to keep the specific Easter egg a secret for now.
Because Li Zijing is a new director.
That’s right, even though he has been filming online dramas for 5 years, he is still a newcomer in the film industry, and the name of Li Zijing’s movie is not literary at all.
It’s called: “I really came from the past.”
kindness.
When I saw the title, I thought it was a light-hearted joke, but the plot is relatively literary.
Li Zijing has his own ideas.
After all, he believes that art films are relatively niche, so if he gives the film an artistic name, or even a vague name like some other directors do, people will have no idea what it is about, or even be not interested in it at all.
Well, it would be better to start with something easier.
Get to the point directly.
Travel through time.
Then use this name to trick some audience into coming in.
This is Li Zijing’s truest thought.
Li Zijing spent two years writing the script for the movie "I Really Came from a Time Traveler", and then he polished it himself. In short, he persuaded the company to agree to it.
Moreover, all the leading actors of this movie are basically newcomers, while some of the supporting roles are veteran actors who are contracted artists of Yuexing Media and they are just guest appearances.
This is the benefit of having a big company behind you.
Sometimes you don't have to worry about resources.
But the downside of having a big company behind you is that there are so many powerful people in the company, and why would they pay attention to you? ?
Therefore, even though the filming of the movie "I Really Came from a Time Traveler" has been completed for almost a year and the post-production has been completed for more than 9 months, the company still has no plans to promote it or give it a schedule.
Good job.
For Li Zijing, he does not expect any big schedule, nor does he expect the company to give more support.
How to say it? ?
In fact, almost 4 million of the money for the movie "I Really Came from a Time Traveler" was invested by Li Zijing himself, because the company had not much interest in his movie. He first took out 4 million, and then the company put in 5 million. In addition, Li Zijing added some advertisements in the movie, and then the movie was filmed.
In short, Li Zijing can't say he is not angry about the company. Nima, can you guys just move forward? ?
The result was not good.
The company has been lagging behind all the time, but lagging behind is fine, what is the most critical thing? ? ?
The most important thing is that the film company is not optimistic about it at all.
Not optimistic.
That's right.
The company was not optimistic, so after paying 5 million, it let Li Zijing join the queue.
When will this be scheduled???
It's been a year and Li Zijing doesn't want to wait any longer.
He thought that since the film had already passed all the applications so early and could be released at any time, it would be better to release it today, so Li Zijing planned to release it on October 1, National Day.
Even if he is just a cannon fodder, Li Zijing will still use his dignity.
So Li Zijing went directly to the office of Zhang Yiwei, the general manager of Yuexing Media, and said to Zhang Yiwei: "Mr. Zhang, I want to ask if the company has considered the release date of my movie "I Really Came from Across Time"? "
Zhang Yiwei shook his head slightly at this time: "Why?? Lao Wang didn't tell you before?"
Li Zijing was stunned: "Boss Wang didn't say that, what did he say?"
"I think this movie is okay. As for Lao Wang, he thinks it has some potential. Most importantly, Mr. Sun also said at the previous screening that he thinks this movie is a bit of a mixed bag. If that's the case, then we should just watch it on the video website directly."
Zhang Yiwei said with a smile: "Xiao Li, I am optimistic about you. So, the next time the film company gives you another chance, we..."
"Mr. Zhang, even if this movie is posted on a video website, it may not be able to make back the investment. Have you ever thought about this?"
Li Zijing suddenly said at this time.
"Since you already know everything, then why are you asking?"
Zhang Yiwei shook his head slightly: "It's not that the company doesn't give you a chance, it's really this movie..."
"Mr. Zhang, how about this? The film company has invested a total of 5 million yuan, and I also know that the company has invested some money in this film, so I will take out 10 million yuan to buy out the film, and there is no need for the company's promotion. Can this film be released in theaters?"
Li Zijing gritted his teeth and said at this time.
Yuexing Media was actually not optimistic about "I Really Came from a Time Traveler" in the beginning. They regretted it a little after investing 5 million yuan in it. Later, at the film screening, Sun Qi was not optimistic about this film which was a bit literary and artistic, but also a bit of a spoof.
You know, Sun Qi is the one who has the final say in Yuexing Media.
Since he is not optimistic, it is useless for others to say that they are optimistic.
Therefore, even if Zhang Yiwei thinks that "I Really Came from a Time Traveler" is somewhat good, he is unlikely to put too many resources into it.
Even with resources, a movie may fail, let alone without resources.
Think about it, if Li Zijing really spent 10 million to buy it, then Yuexing Media would have made 5 million. He invested 5 million and made 5 million, so it was not a loss.
What’s more important is that whether “I Really Came from a Time Traveler” is released in theaters or on video websites, it is likely to flop.
Because the company is not optimistic.
Zhang Yiwei looked at Li Zijing and said, "Do you really want to release it in theaters?"
"Yes, Mr. Zhang, I put all my efforts into this movie, and I dreamed of having a movie that could actually be released in theaters, so I accept the loss."
Li Zijing nodded slightly, and then he said to Zhang Yiwei: "I just hope this movie can be released in theaters."
"Well, I'll go talk to Mr. Sun and see what he thinks."
Zhang Yiwei thought for a moment and said.
Ten minutes later, after listening to what Zhang Yiwei said, Sun Qi was stunned and said, "This Xiao Li really doesn't know his limits. Does he really think the company will harm him?"
Sun Qi was quite familiar with Li Zijing.
Because Li Zijing had been Sun Qi's assistant before, it can be said that Sun Qi was quite optimistic about Li Zijing, and he was even prepared to support Li Zijing a little in the future.
But I never expected that Li Zijing would be so anxious.
Is being a director something that needs to be done quickly?
Is filming a hasty thing?
"I'm so optimistic about him, doesn't he want to have it in theaters? Okay, tell him that he can buy out the movie for 15 million."
Sun Qi raised his head and said, "If he can't come up with 15 million, then he should just continue filming the web series and wait for the company's next move."
"OK."
Zhang Yiwei originally wanted to persuade him, after all, what Sun Qi did was a bit too much.
However, thinking about Sun Qi's character, Zhang Yiwei finally gave up the idea.
15 million.
This is no small amount.
Zhang Yiwei felt that Li Zijing would not be able to come up with it.
What he didn't expect was that Li Zijing only hesitated for a few seconds, and then said: "Okay, I'm willing to pay this money."
Buyout.
"Can you come up with 15 million???"
Zhang Yiwei was a little surprised.
"Mr. Zhang, I don't have that much money, but my girlfriend does."
Li Zijing shook his head slightly and said, "My girlfriend has always wanted me to give up such a tiring job as a director. She wants me to go to her house to manage the factory, but being a director is my dream, and my girlfriend also said that she will fully support me..."
"All right."
Zhang Yiwei didn't know what to say.
Li Zijing's luck is really good.
Zhang Yiwei didn't know whether to say it was good or bad.
Next, on September 10, "I Really Came from a Different World" was announced to be released on October 1.
If the films had not been withdrawn collectively before, this movie would not have made any waves at all.
However, due to the popularity of the previous collective withdrawal, there is now a movie that is willing to be cannon fodder.
This is really a bit unexpected.
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(End of this chapter)
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