Chapter 269 A martial arts film
The box office of "Kung Fu Panda" has made countless people and countless film and television companies miss it. They all think that its box office is a bit incredible!
Who said that animated movies have no market in China? The box office on the first day is nearly 100 million yuan. How many Chinese movies, even those so-called blockbusters, can they do it?
It’s not that animated movies have no market, but that you can’t shoot animated movies with a market!
At this time, in the eyes of those film and television companies, animated movies were like virgins waiting to be developed. What made people feel envious and jealous is that Wen Yi took the lead.
However, they had no choice. Before that, who could have thought of it? Who dared to invest in such a big movie like Wen Yi?
An animated film directly breaks the maximum investment amount of Chinese movies.
If "Kung Fu Panda" had not been so big, how could it have been such an effect?
Before, the biggest investment was undoubtedly "Kung Fu" jointly filmed by Wen Yi and Lionsgate Pictures! But after all, it is a joint venture film. Although the investment is very large in China, it is not that big in Hollywood.
Now, Wen Yi's "Kung Fu Panda" is his sole proprietorship movie, and his investment is greater than the joint venture film "Kung Fu". No one can deny that if someone else is the case, other film companies will not have such great courage at all.
Jiayi Company is not the largest film company in China, but it is definitely the most courageous!
Whether it is an individual or in a film and television company, who dares to invest 100 million yuan, and even talk about US dollars, to shoot and produce an animation?
The box office of "Kung Fu Panda" in China shocked countless people, but everyone could see that it was successful. In the end, it depends on the box office of the overseas market.
After all, if you invest $100 million, such an investment cannot be recovered by relying solely on the Chinese market.
A week after the film was released in China, it topped the weekly box office list with a box office of nearly 400 million. It is a foregone conclusion that it can surpass 500 million. As for whether it can become the second film to exceed 1 billion box office after "Kung Fu", it depends on the sustainability of this film.
A week later, Kung Fu Panda landed in other parts of Asia and North America.
The North American film market is undoubtedly the most critical place. His film market share is undoubtedly large, and his acceptance of animated films is easier than other regions.
The box office in China and other places is still booming, while good news comes from Asia, Europe and other places. The overseas box office market is not bad. At least this cartoon with a huge investment is unlikely to lose money.
When Wen Yi came to Los Angeles with the scripts of "Rush Hour" and "Face Change", "Kung Fu Panda" happened to be in North America for a week. She defeated a blockbuster with a slight advantage and topped the North American box office list with a box office of nearly 70 million US dollars.
It is extremely rare for Chinese films to top the box office in North America. In the memory of many movie fans, except for one of Bruce Lee's films, there is only Wen Yi's film. However, what surprised them was that Wen Yi defeated the films that Hollywood film companies had high expectations with an animation, and ranked first in the box office in North America.
The news that Wen Yi's movie was once again at the top of the box office in North America was passed back to China, which undoubtedly stimulated the movie's viewing craze again. Ben had already declined a little, and then began to turn around. As he approached the painting, he left with a billion.
Wen Yi's success in North America has obviously once again stimulated many film companies in China.
Wen Yi himself has obviously become the focus of major media again. However, what makes those media regretful is that Wen Yi did not return to China at this time, but went to North America.
Although Wen Yi went to North America this time, he was on the surface to promote "Kung Fu Panda", everyone knows that "Kung Fu Panda" has been released in North America for a week. If you go again, what else can you promote?
There is no airtight wall. Some cooperation intentions between Wen Yi, Wu Sen, Cheng Jie and others have been spread, and they have not deliberately concealed it. Therefore, many people know that Wen Yi's trip to North America this time was just for those two films.
The two films were filmed at the same time, and they were working with Hollywood Film Company. This surprised many people again. Wen Yi seemed to be walking very fast and also walked ahead of many people.
"I am worthy of being a screenwriter who has won the Oscar Little Golden Man. These two films are really exciting, and I am looking forward to it." Frank said excitedly after reading the scripts of Wen Yi's two films, "I have to admit that my previous worries were unnecessary. However, I have new worries at this time. Mr. Wen Yi, Mr. Wu, fortunately, I have seen the videos he directed, and I am still very sure of his guidance ability..."
"Mr. Frank, please believe my vision! I, Wen Yi, can't be wrong with people! Whether it is Wu Sen or Cheng Jie, I believe them. Please believe them too!" Wen Yi looked at Frank and said.
"Haha! Mr. Wen Yi, you are unique in terms of people and market control. I believe this very much." Frank smiled and said, "I will convince the company's senior management."
"I believe in Mr. Frank's ability. I also hope that Lionsgate Pictures will not let me break my trust. For credibility, we martial arts practitioners are more important than anything else." Wen Yi smiled and said.
When Frank heard this, he was stunned at first, and then nodded. He also heard what Wen Yi said. To put it bluntly, if Lion Gate Pictures does not agree to let Wu Sen and Cheng Jie guide them, then the basis for cooperation between the two parties will be gone. Because Wen Yi will not break his trust.
"How long will Mr. Wen Yi stay in the United States this time? If you are not in a hurry to go back, why not attend the premiere of "The Expendables" and then go back?" Frank suddenly said.
"The premiere of "The Expendables"? That's not about taking over the "Kung Fu Panda", it's almost a month?" Wen Yi shook her head and said, "I'm preparing for a new film now. It's impossible for me to be delayed so long in the United States. However, this film is related to me after all. I will participate as much as possible during the premiere!"
"Oh? Mr. Wen Yi is preparing for a new film? I don't know what type of film it is? Now as soon as your movie is released, I guess what type of film your next film is, it has spread from China to Europe and the United States." Frank smiled and said.
"A traditional Chinese martial arts film!" Wen Yi said.
"Martial arts movie?" Frank said with some confusion.
"Yes! Martial arts movies, not kung fu movies!" Wen Yi smiled and said.
Martial arts film! This film made by Wen Yi is naturally the only film in China that won an Oscar in his previous life, and there are more than one award. In terms of nominations, there are more. However, in addition to the Best Foreign Language Film Awards, the final awards were all worthless.
The best film and the best director were nominated, but failed, which is inevitably regretful.
Wen Yi said at the Oscars that he hoped to stand on the stage next time because of a Chinese movie. For those of Eastern culture, Wen Yi could not imagine other movies besides the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
As the only film to win an Oscar, Wen Yixue was a director and naturally studied this film very deeply. Moreover, when he was studying, the teachers from those schools also explained a lot about this film.
As for how many times he has watched this video, Wen Yi can't remember it anymore. But the one who impressed him the most in his mind was undoubtedly this video. Not to mention remembering every line clearly, but he also remembered it!
As for other movies, such as soundtrack, scenes, costumes, and even camera grasp, they all have a profound impact. Wen Yi is not sure how much it will be nominated for the Oscars after the filming of this film. But Wen Yi believes that!
Wen Yi doesn't have to make movies anymore. Standing on the basis of the original version, but cannot surpass the original version, then he has no need to make a movie. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!