Chapter 935: Dating at the Cinema
In the vague screening hall, Lao Meng counted the heads, and there should be less than twenty people. It seems that the bottom line of movie fans has been raised a lot. Money-making works like "Tiny Times" are no longer attractive to ordinary audiences;
This also made him very curious. Where did the box office of 110 million on the first day of the release come from? Has he followed the old path again?
Buying a box office, raising the attendance rate inflated, or having a private refund agreement with theaters?
Thinking about something, Lao Meng forgot the seat number for a moment. When he saw someone wavering to him, he bent down and walked in. He chose the position to be right behind and against the wall. Meng Qingzhou chuckled twice and sat down;
"Who chose the position? Didn't you hire everyone? Why didn't I see our company?"
Chen Yuqi covered her mouth and leaned into his ear: "That's right, I've booked two halls to ask them to see, hehe, but it's not this theater."
The breathing in my ears made Lao Meng itch, and he shrank back and whispered: "Where is your assistant?"
"I'm back, I drove here by myself!"
"Let your assistant come and drive the car away. The movie is over. I will ask Lao Gao to take you back!" Meng Qingzhou received the news from Zhou Yun and knew that the whereabouts of the silly girl had been exposed on Weibo, and she thought she was unaware of it;
After saying that, she showed her cell phone, and Chen Yuqi exclaimed in surprise. The first date she arranged was exposed like this?
"Oh, I got it!"
Yuqi responded in a depressed voice, and secretly glanced at Meng Qingzhou in the light of the movie, and her mood immediately became relieved;
The armrests between the seats were not put down. The girl quietly took Meng Qingzhou's arm. Seeing that he did not object, she leaned over happily;
"Hey, hey, I'm watching a movie. Be careful of being photographed. You don't think I can't go home at night!"
"Hei Bu Longdong, who knows who we are? I don't believe you are so brave. Isn't this still here?"
When he noticed that Meng Qingzhou wanted to pull out his arm, Yu Qi hugged her tighter;
"Oh, why are you guilty? Just think I'm sneaking into you, right? Such a big boss is not as generous as me, a little girl!"
With your thin bamboo pole-like figure, you still want to sneak into me?
Lao Meng was not easy to respond, so he simply stopped watching the movie, but he gave up soon. It was really eye-catching, and without the style of my sister Mi, the eye-catching index was really not high;
At this moment, he finally understood why the "Tiny Times" series of movies always made many people feel an indescribable physical discomfort;
On the surface, this physiological discomfort is because sitting in the cinema to watch "Tiny Times" is like "an uncle accidentally broke into a girl's dream of spring, and was so embarrassed that he was at a loss."
But fundamentally, it is because the encouragement of young people to "chase success" conveyed by "Tiny Times" is actually trying to put a high hat of absolute justice on the distorted values of the current society "whoever has money is awesome";
"Tiny Times 3" and a series of products from Guo Juren certainly have an unparalleled influence among teenagers and some young women; however, the mainstream consumer market does not buy his account at all.
But now we can make a conclusion. According to the current trend, the first week of "Tiny Times 3" accounted for at least 50% of the final box office.
This phenomenon also exists in the Hollywood market, and it was created by Meng Qingzhou. Qinglian Film and Television's "Twilight" is both fan movies, and the targets are all aimed at loyal supporters of teenagers. The quality of the movie is mediocre, but they all have achieved extremely considerable movie box office.
Moreover, the box office share of the movie's first weekend was extremely high, and the box office trends were also declining. While film experts and mainstream audiences from all sides were sniffing, young audiences could still give Cinema Score above A and almost religious fanaticism.
However, all the works created by major Hollywood studios after Twilight have failed, and the Twilight Effect has long disappeared two years later. Only works with significantly higher quality like the Hunger Games series can eventually survive and achieve great success.
The same is true for the Chinese market. At present, the quality of "Tiny Times" can reap good commercial benefits; but please see if Guo Juren's next work can still achieve such high rewards after this market becomes more mature.
What is phenomenon!
"Let the Bullets Fly" is a work that triggers the impulse to watch movies and discusses the theme of the movies in all ages;
"Lost in Thailand" works that allow middle-aged and elderly people who have not entered the cinema for ten years to watch movies is phenomenal;
Works that make the whole people nostalgic are phenomenal;
"Avatar" triggers all night queues, and IMAX movie tickets are only a month after booking;
After watching the movie for nearly ten minutes, Meng Qingzhou decided to slightly modify his previous views on the Tiny Times series;
Tiny Times One is not a bad movie, Tiny Times Two is, so according to this standard, Tiny Times Three is between Tiny Times One and Tiny Times Two.
At least from the viewing experience so far, he will not have the urge to want to beat himself to watch the movie. Of course, if you like some new domestic movies that are created by breakup masters, without plots and characters, and rely on one or several actors to freely use their faces, cuteness, figures and everything, then you may even think that Tiny Times Three is a good movie;
"Yuqi, didn't you feel embarrassed when you took photos?"
"There is no embarrassment. I was very happy when filming. Director Guo often brought some luxury goods from his house, and the crew was paid quite well. Chenchen and I both have special RVs!"
Relaxing affectionately on Meng Qingzhou's shoulder, Chen Yuqi wanted to cheer loudly. It was not easy. After two years and countless tests, we finally could watch the movie together;
But Lao Meng really couldn't stand it anymore, especially when he saw the inexplicable quarrel in the movie and then reconciled for no reason, and he lost the desire to continue watching;
"Yuqi, let's go, if you look at it, I'm worried that I won't have to sleep at night!"
"Ah? I left so early, there is still an hour!"
Knowing the little girl’s thoughts, Meng Qingzhou thought for a while and said, “How about treating you to a big meal?”
"Really! When?"
"Look at me if I have time that day, don't worry, I won't let you go!"
It seems that Meng Qingzhou's credibility is not very high in Yuqi's heart, and the girl is a little hesitant: "Then you have to promise me that the time cannot exceed three days, okay?"
"OK, by the way, have you finished reading the novel you bought? Tangren is already preparing!"
"You said that Mr. Zeng told me that it was an online drama or that you called me to act. Chenchen and the others thought you were deliberately messing with me!"
"The competition for video websites is very fierce now, and all companies are looking for new growth points for profit. Self-made dramas will definitely be one direction. Don't underestimate online dramas, as they will definitely not be worse than star dramas in the future!"
"I understand, boss!"
Chen Yuqi was just talking. When she heard that Lao Meng appointed her to play the heroine, she was so happy that she almost couldn't find her. She still cared about whether it was an online drama;
After leaving the cinema, Lao Meng asked Gao Feng to see Chen Yuqi off, but he himself asked Zhao Gang to take him to the restaurant where Mimi treats him;
After being tortured by "Tiny Times 3" for an hour, his current identity is not convenient for him to complain on Weibo, so he can only watch the funny comments of those funny netizens;
"I made 365 mistakes this year. In order to punish myself, I decided to pay for the premiere of the little time out of my own pocket."
"This edit, this close-up, this acting, this lineup... The annual MV masterpiece that combines funny tricks! How can I miss it!"
"I was frightened to watch this movie in the cinema, for fear that my friends would feel like I was caught in prostitution!"
"I'm sorry, I didn't watch it. I'm here to get one star, because after five seconds of reading the trailer, I don't have the courage to watch it in the sixth second, I'm sorry!"
Until he walked into the restaurant, Meng Qingzhou couldn't help but be happy. Netizens are all talented!
Tong Liya kept looking at the door and saw Meng Qingzhou coming in, her big watery eyes shining with charming brilliance;
"I thought you weren't here anymore, the movie was very good?"
Yaya patted the position beside her and smiled gently at him;
Everyone knows that he has gone to the movie. Meng Qingzhou is getting cold on his back and silently thanks Mr. Guo Si. He really has to thank him for making "Tiny Times 3" so boring, otherwise he and Chen Yuqi would still be chatting in the cinema!
"Don't mention it, I'm going to watch it anymore. It's a pity for this steak today!"
"Haha, is it that exaggerated? Your own artist is there. Be careful when you speak. Yuqi also booked two shows for everyone to watch. She is very considerate!"
She was not only intentional, but also very scheming. Lao Meng whispered a few words in her heart, took the towel handed to Yaya, and wiped her hands;
"Fortunately, I didn't let Mimi go to the show. If I went there, I wouldn't be disgusting for several years!"
The little fox waved her hand indifferently. She didn't like the book "Tiny Times" now, but for the sake of her own artist, she still gave Lao Meng a blank look;
"Hey Yuqi, Jing Chen and Guo Biting have a good relationship, and they are also concerned about each other's Weibo. Don't talk nonsense with your big mouth. It's not easy for them to make friends!"
The entertainment industry is already a strange and mixed with fish and dragons. There are still many things that cannot be seen clearly or enjoyed. The events themselves have already undergone qualitative changes, some are good and some are bad.
Therefore, those who stay in the entertainment industry will live their lives. Some people are lucky to have a few close friends, while others are sad behind their glamor. Whether they have or not, anyone should live up to themselves.
The female writer Sanmao once said: There is no need to have too many close friends, one is enough. If not, then love yourself well. I deeply agree with this.
Xue Xiaolu is now one of the best female directors in China. "July and Ansheng" is released for almost 20 days and has a box office of 215 million yuan. Almost all of the film and television companies in the industry are very interested in her;
"Mr. Meng, you are too harsh. Although "Tiny Times" is a bit whining, there are still many advantages in the first part. It will be difficult to evaluate after the sable is over!"
Xue Xiaolu was still very cautious. Even when she was having a party, she did not say too harsh comments;
In the entertainment industry, harmony is the most important thing, and they are all people on the scene. Who knows which collaborator will be sitting opposite tomorrow? So everyone is generally not too direct;
"You are so polite, Director Xue, if anyone in our company dares to make such a movie, Zhong Lizhao will probably let him leave directly!"
Everyone knows that the entertainment industry is mixed, and many people either use each other or have certain bad plans to start together. Even if their starting point is to make friends simply, they are not as strange as they are or "war" with each other in less than a long time.
Therefore, many friendships in the entertainment industry are based on "fame and fortune".
The ancients said that those who have the power to interact will be disastrous if the power is inclined; those who have the profit to interact will be dispersed if the profit to become poor. Therefore, a gentleman will not be with him.
It is conceivable that if you put aside the entertainment industry and talk about all people and things, when various relationships between people exist only because of various interest relationships, this friendship will become very fragile, and one day it will eventually turn against each other because of conflicts of interests!
Don’t mention friendship in the entertainment industry. This thing has no market unless it is really a knowledgeable person or has a simple purpose. There may be a few sincere friends, others, just talking;
Meng Qingzhou asked a few questions about the preparation of the movie and focused on dealing with the two steaks in front of him. The extra portion was from Tong Liya, which was said to be for the sake of filming to lose weight;
"Meet You Now" is adapted from the novel of the same name by Takuji Ichikawa, Japan. After its publication in 2004, its sales exceeded one million. Meng Qingzhou bought the copyright of the film and television at the beginning of the year;
The original version was adapted into a movie by Bangzi in 2018, and it is still a common problem of Korean warm-hearted films. It is too deliberate and has no aftertaste. Meng Qingzhou and Xiaohu communicated with this point, but since he said he would not interfere, he did not ask more questions;
In the early years, some people summarized several major characteristics of Korean dramas;
Car accident, amnesia, terminal illness, three treasures of Korean dramas in early years;
Time travel, gods and ghosts, soul recovery, and later Korean drama ultimate moves;
Just like the youth films in the mainland, the same trick has been used in countless movies, but the effect of the filming is very effective. The infatuated men and women in China are crying and unable to control themselves;
"By the way, Mimi, is the male lead determined? Is it Lao Qiao or Big Head?"
The little fox gracefully held up the red wine glass, supported one hand on the dining table, and his mouth slightly raised: "Guess!"
"That must be Big Head. When I was writing the script, I considered the choice of the male lead. One was Brother Kun and the other was Big Head. Actually Brother Chao can do it too!"
As soon as he finished speaking of Deng Chao's name, Xue Xiaolu shouted softly: "Yes, why did you forget Deng Chao? His image is very consistent with the male protagonist's character!"
Mimi and Xue Xiaolu have known each other for many years. Knowing that she is serious, she quickly patted the table: "Hey, Director Xue Da, you didn't say that in the afternoon. You praised her so much that she almost couldn't find anyone. Now it's changed? I beg you, don't make trouble for me!"
"I didn't expect Deng Chao at that time, Xiaohu, let's consider it again? You have thought about it. This is your first work, and you must strive for excellence!"
Seeing the initiator eating hard, Mimi was so angry that she pushed the steak she hadn't finished with her.
Let you eat enough!
Chapter completed!