Yu Dong also got news from Jimmy about the box office of "Two Smoking Barrels".
Yu Dong was actually quite surprised, because the box office performance of "Two Smoking Barrels" was better than he expected.
Yu Dong doesn't know the exact box office revenue of the previous film "Two Smoking Barrels", but it shouldn't be much, and it must be within 50 million US dollars.
The reason why it is said to be a dark horse is because of its cost of less than two million US dollars and its subsequent growing reputation.
According to the data Jimmy reported to him now, the global box office of "Two Smoking Barrels" is very likely to exceed 50 million US dollars.
Maybe it has something to do with the schedule. There aren't many good movies coming out during this period, except for Paramount's "The Ex-Wives Club" which is somewhat competitive.
It may also have something to do with Deep Space. Although Deep Space didn't put much effort into promoting it, the intensity of the promotion was definitely greater than in the previous life. In addition, the high quality of the movie triggered a chain effect.
Anyway, high box office is a good thing. Yu Dong asked the company to win the film mainly to make money. Now the goal has been achieved.
The money earned from "Two Smoking Barrels" this time was enough for Yu Dong to do many things.
Apart from anything else, there should be no problem filming a dozen TV series in China.
If the money is put in Hollywood, it may only be enough to make one movie, but if it is used in China, it can quickly revitalize the film and television industry, and at the same time establish the dominance of Deep Space Company in the film and television industry.
The screenwriter Yu Dong has already been contacted. If everything goes well, the script will be released this year, and then the plan for two TV series will be launched. Next year or the year after, these two TV series will be able to meet the audience.
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In early October, Zhang Yimou returned to Guangzhou Film Studio after traveling around the country. Before he could return to his residence, he was grabbed by his good friend He Jun.
Zhang Yimou was very surprised when he saw He Jun.
"He Badiao, why are you back?"
He Jun was seconded to Zhujiang Film Studio ten years ago and worked there for three years before being officially transferred there, so Zhang Yimou was very surprised to see him.
In fact, Zhang Yimou was also seconded by Xiying Film Studio, but unlike He Jun, his working relationship and household registration were still with Guangzhou Film Studio, and the factory allocated him a house.
He Batiao is the nickname given to He Jun by others. This guy is quite strict as a director. He usually has to take seven or eight takes to get through a scene, so they gave him the nickname He Batiao.
He Jun hugged Zhang Yimou: "Lao Mouzi, I was still thinking about when you would come back. It's a pity that I finally came here and didn't see you."
Zhang Yimou shook his shoulders, stepped aside, and curled his lips and said: "If I had known you were coming, I wouldn't have come back."
"These words are really hurtful."
"There's nothing I can do about it. I really mean it. I won't be happy if I don't vomit."
"Let's go to your room to chat."
After that, He Jun pulled Zhang Yimou and ran upstairs.
Entering Zhang Yimou's house, He Jun waved his hand in front of his nose with a look of disgust on his face: "It's been a long time since I've been back, the smell is so strong."
"Okay, if you continue to be pretentious, I'll kick you out."
"Okay, okay, I won't make trouble with you anymore." He Jun smiled and said, "Let me tell you something. I met Teacher Guo Baochang two days ago. What do you think Teacher Guo is doing now?"
"Preparing for the TV series "Mansion Gate"?"
He Jun was stunned and said in surprise, "How did you know?"
"Not only do I know this, I also know that this TV series is led by the Deep Space Company," Zhang Yimou said.
He Jun suddenly understood: "I know, based on your relationship with Deep Space Company, this news must be there. Mr. Guo is going to film "The Mansion", which is a good thing. I even asked him for a role.
, and he agreed."
"I want it too."
"Okay." He Jun rolled his eyes, "I knew you must be responsible for this. But tell me the truth, have you signed a contract with the Deep Space Company? I heard that their company is now everywhere
We're signing actors, directors and screenwriters. You have such a good relationship with them, there's no way they didn't recruit you."
"Yes." Zhang Yimou nodded without covering up, "But I only said that I would consider it and did not directly agree."
"Why don't you agree? Their company is developing so well now. It's not like you don't know the situation in China now. In the future, companies like Deep Space will definitely dominate the world." He Jun asked curiously.
Zhang Yimou did not explain, but just said, "Let's see in two years."
He Jun didn't ask any more questions. He thought about it and then said, "How about it? What are your plans for the next movie? What are you going to make?"
Zhang Yimou rubbed his hair and said, "I don't have a clue yet. I'm just looking at it. What about you, what's your plan?"
"I have no plans. Unlike you, I have to release a movie every year. If I don't have a suitable book, I'm going to take a break."
"Then rest."
"I want to rest, but you definitely won't rest. Having said that, it shouldn't be difficult for you to find a script. Just say no to Deep Space Company. They have so many authors. If you don't have ready-made novels, who can you turn to?
I can just write one for you now."
"Easier said than done."
"Why is it not easy, especially for Yu Dong? He is so prolific. Is it still a big deal for me to write a script for you? How long has it been since then? He has published another novel."
Zhang Yimou was stunned, "What kind of novel?"
""Golden Dreamland", it came out two days ago, you haven't seen it yet?"
"I never heard that he is going to publish a novel." Zhang Yimou scratched his head, "He is going to publish a new book, so it won't be without any publicity at all."
"Maybe you didn't see it in the publicity, and it's not a standalone book. It was serialized in "Sprouting"."
bud……
Zhang Yimou frowned. Although he didn't think highly of the magazine "Sprouting", he still remembered that "Fatal Identity" was serialized in this magazine.
So when He Jun said that Yu Dong had published another novel on "Sprouting", he immediately became interested.
"Have you read the novel? How did it go?"
"It's a serial. I've only watched the first half. The plot is quite compact and I felt very emotional when I watched it. But it's only half, so it's hard to evaluate." He Jun looked at Zhang Yimou and said with a smile: "Lao Mouzi, don't you want to
Are you paying attention to this new book? I advise you to give up this idea as soon as possible."
"Why do you think I can't take the photo?" Zhang Yimou asked strangely.
He Jun shook his head, "It's not that you can't shoot it, it's that we can't shoot it. The background of this novel is the United States, and it can't be changed."
"Can't change it?"
"Well, it can't be changed. If the background is changed to China, let alone your movie, he won't be able to publish his novel."
"so serious?"
"Nonsense. In the novel, the president dies first. Do you think it's serious?" He Jun said with a smile.
Zhang Yimou pondered: "Can't this plot be removed? Is it very important?"
He Jun nodded, "Yes, it is very important. Without this plot, the subsequent story would not be able to develop. The president must die... Even if the person who dies is not the president, he must be a high-ranking official, otherwise the story will not progress. Anyway,
After watching half of it, I think so. If you don’t believe it, you can find time to see it for yourself.”
"That's it." Zhang Yimou rubbed his face, then stood up and ran out the door.
He Jun was stunned for a moment, then ran out and shouted: "Lao Mouzi, why are you going?"
Chapter completed!