It's hard to imagine the reason. Maybe it's because of Xiao Ran's popularity, or maybe it's because of the various comments in newspapers and magazines. The screenings of "True Colors" in eight art theaters are always full houses, and what's interesting is that
, there are very few people who can feel everything in the theater.
This is a very strange feeling, perhaps many viewers have experienced it. We all know it and the plot is very clear, but there are always some things in it that people have to recall or ponder. However, when you suddenly understand
After that, when I go back and watch it, the feeling is very different, as if I have reached another level of appreciating the film.
What is extremely interesting is that because of the appearance of "Dark Flower", Xiao Ran opened up the audience's thinking ability when appreciating movies. And because of "True Colors", he allowed the audience to evolve a lot and be able to appreciate it from a higher place. This is
The different feelings brought by high and low levels.
A few years later, Xiao Ran realized that "True Colors" allowed him to reach a balance between business and art. Because the film itself is very entertaining for the public. For those who have a certain level of appreciation,
For the audience, they can taste another meaning. It can be said that both business and art have entered a period of balance.
After the film was released overseas, some unnoticed comments soon appeared around the world. For example, the famous European film critic Davis said in an article in an extremely weird tone: Before watching this film,
You can never imagine what a genius film this is. It’s hard to describe it more accurately than amazing. Praise God for allowing me to get all this.
North American film critic Mike's tone was also very strange: Watching this film gives people the feeling of being completely immersed in an active event, and the three-dimensional effect is very strong. Xiao Ran does not give you what you want this time, but he gives you
He instills in us what he wants. He is a genius favored by God, and it is possible to create such a film.
After the film officially premiered, it was shown in eight theaters for a full thirty days, and the box office actually reached more than 10 million. Later, in view of the fact that the film was still sold out, after the movie theaters and Phantom Company determined the share,
Finally expanded theater numbers.
However, this expansion was not a big one all at once. It was a gradual increase, and it was not until half a month later that it was added to about 60 theaters in addition to the film theater and the art theater. The scary thing is that even if this film is released in
When the movie was shown in more than 60 theaters, it still maintained an attendance rate of 90%.
Indeed, as Li Cheuk-tao commented, Xiao Ran brought commercial entertainment into another realm, a realm close to literature and art. By the time it was sixty days old, this silent film had grossed 60 million in box office in Hong Kong alone.
.But all this has not stopped. The number of theaters showing the film has gradually been reduced to 20 theaters on the 90th day, and it still has an income of 500,000 yuan every day.
In the end, due to the release of countless films, the film theater had to return this film to the art theater after ninety days. It continued to plunder the money from the audience's pockets endlessly, and it was shown for a full one hundred and twenty days. Finally,
The box office actually beat the terrible historical record created by "The Last Love" and created a height that is even more difficult to reach - 91 million.
I have to admit that there is definitely an important reason for this: inflation. However, according to a survey by the Phantom Planning Department, this film is only slightly inferior to "The Last Love" in terms of viewership, so in a sense, "
"Human Ghost" is the real record champion.
What made the distribution department, planning department, film company, and basic film company laugh so hard was that Xiao Ran's new film had already earned back its production fees and profits from sponsorship and advertising before filming even started. And this meant that
So, no matter how much money this film can be sold for, it will all be profit.
Strictly speaking, "True Colors" has absolutely no sensational momentum, and the marketing department did not even do anything for this film. It is no exaggeration to say that apart from a few general advertisements, the marketing department had no advertising at all.
Being able to create such box office figures cannot but be described as a miracle.
What shocked all departments of Phantom even more is that this film not only became the historical box office champion in Hong Kong, but also achieved extremely good results in Asia, Europe and North America. Especially in Europe and North America, the results were not as good as those of "The Love of Ghosts"
"Unfinished" is lower than "Unfinished", but a little higher, second only to "The Legend of Cars", with a global box office of HK$2.5 billion.
Xiao Ran, who currently has a share of 8%, finally received a commission of 60 million for this film alone. Who said that filming can't be developed? It would be difficult for Xiao Ran to achieve this level without being developed. However,
What I have to admit is that since this film, Xiao Ran's net worth has soared to 13 million. There are even companies in Hollywood that are willing to pay 10 million US dollars to hire Xiao Ran to be a director.
This lesson is very clear to all the staff of Phantom, big and small, not only blockbusters can be successful. However, this movie did make a lot of money for Phantom. This is a fact.
Of course, all this happened later. Xiao Ran quickly rushed to North America after the film was released, and only rushed back after directing and arranging some Universal work matters. It was not the time to clean up Hollywood yet, he had to first
Concentrate on winning the mainland market.
Not long after he came back, when he was at work, Yu Jiayu suddenly came with that boy Qiu Yu. Xiao Ran admired Yu Jiayu as a disciple very much. Speaking of disciples, Xiao Ran usually had two assistants.
The director and assistant director are all newcomers with great potential, so they can be considered his disciples.
Xiao Ran really hopes to use his own strength to promote some newcomers and teach them more, so he always spares no effort to teach. But what he has to admit is that among the six disciples he has taught, there are currently only three
Some have become famous, while others are gradually trying their own experimental films.
Yu Jiayu is one who has not yet become famous. Xiao Ran has admired his previous experimental films, and they feel very similar to his own works. The small production and small scenes can convey a grand atmosphere. Yu Jiayu is also very funny.
He is now married to Daisy. Xiao Ran knew that this boy had enough ability and originally planned to assign him to the North American branch, but this boy insisted on being a director.
Qiu Yu is very depressed. Although he has been a member of the Phantom screenwriter team for the past few years, he has not come up with any particularly good scripts. There are a lot of inspirations going around in his mind, but there is only one missing
There was a chance for a breakthrough. And those who came in later even won the Academy Award.
"Brother Ran, Qiu Yu has a script now, and I want to direct it!" Since Yu Jiayu has been with Xiao Ran for so long, there is no need to talk nonsense, and he quickly revealed his purpose: "This script is from before
The one you asked Qiuyu to make!"
Is there any? Xiao Ran confirmed it slightly, and then remembered that because Qiu Yu was better at grand scripts, he asked Qiu Yu to work with others to make a script about ancient wars. However, he also remembered that the script writer
Didn’t the group submit it and review it?
Regarding this question, Qiu Yu scratched his head in embarrassment: "Brother Ran, it's like this. I plan to do it myself. So, after checking the information and consulting experts, it took me so long to make this script.
!”
Qiu Yu very much hopes that his book will be a hit, so he doesn't dare to hope for a prize. Just kidding, it's not that easy. It's definitely not false to say that there are many strong players. The twenty or thirty colleagues in the screenwriting team alone are all
He is a top-notch expert.
If the global box office can reach more than 1 billion Hong Kong dollars, then his net worth can soar to at least 3 million. Currently, the most valuable screenwriters are the two apprentices Xiao Ran taught, Yu Hai and Tanaka Nobu, both of whom have reached 6 million. And
Everyone who can join the Phantom screenwriter team, even if they don't have a single work, is worth at least one million.
However, not only screenwriters, but also filmmakers who have been signed by Phantom, even if they have never made a single film, their worth is guaranteed. Because being chosen by Phantom is a symbol of strength. Just say that I am signed by Phantom.
If you are a screenwriter or a contracted director, you will be looked at in a different light immediately.
Xiao Ran suddenly felt dumbfounded. He had been preparing for a costume war epic movie a long time ago, but he couldn't find a suitable candidate for a while. Moreover, the special effects were not up to the level of "The Lord of the Rings", and Xiao Ran himself couldn't spare the time, so
So I had to give it up for now.
Perhaps because of Xiao Ran's variable, computer special effects have made great progress. Currently, Infinite Vision has plenty of manpower, and various talents pour in every year. They are currently producing the film "Comet Hits the Earth".
He took Qiu Yu's script and admired it. It was a story from the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the story of defeating the Xiongnu in the First World War. Qiu Yu did this script very well, and the overall situation and details were arranged very cleverly. Xiao Ran closed his eyes
With a little thought, if it is combined with these ingenious details, then if Yu Jiayu can bring out the surging murderous spirit and grand scenes, this film will probably have a great chance of winning the Academy Award.
However, is it really possible to hand over such a first-class script to Yu Jiayu, who has never directed a large-scale production? Xiao Ran himself is very doubtful. According to Xiao Ran's experience, this film can only be shot in the mainland, and it also requires military personnel.
With the help of other parties and the long-term production of computer special effects. In this way, plus two first-line stars, the budget is at least 120 million.
Xiao Ran is not worried about the military's assistance. Since 1992, the military has been cooperating with the Hong Kong film industry. No, he will receive a guest from the military in two days. Xiao Ran is not worried about filming in the north.
, the Phantom Movie City in the North has completed one phase.
The only worry is whether Yu Jiayu can control such a large production? This is not an easy job, and all aspects need to be taken into consideration. This guy is a producer, so this should be no problem. Suddenly, Xiao Ran remembered,
There are quite a few producers who have changed careers and become directors, such as Miao Yu, who is now a famous female director in Hong Kong.
After thinking for a while, Xiao Ran smiled at Yu Jiayu and said: "You can go to the planning department and give it a try. This script will definitely pass. Qiu Yu can insist that you direct it. I think it will be okay! Wait a minute,
I’ll ask the secretary to call them!”
Yu Jiayu undoubtedly has control. As Xiao Ran, who personally brought Yu Jiayu out, he certainly knew it. In addition, he really needed an epic movie to impact the market and give Hollywood a shock, so he agreed.
A few days later, a guest from the military came to visit. He was a young civilian colonel. Because of his status, Xiao Ran still chose to talk at his home and invited the three giants. This time, what they wanted to talk about
It's official business, and it's not something shady.
Although this young colonel is a civilian, he looks quite courageous, and his waist is a bit straighter than that of an ordinary soldier when he walks. Judging from his appearance, he must be a very upright person.
Seeing that everyone was here, Xiao Ran introduced them. The colonel was called He Zhishan. Xiao Ran was very doubtful whether the name referred to Zhi Zai Jiangshan. After He Zhishan took a sip of water, he took a look at the four major figures in the Hong Kong film industry.
Giant: "We have considered the suggestion put forward by Mr. Xiao last time and think it is not impossible!"
Xiao Ran's suggestions for the military were very simple. He hoped that the military could assist in the filming of the film at some point and provide military information experts and ordnance experts to contribute to the rationality of the film's plot.
He mainly suggested that the military, like the U.S. military, set up several departments specifically to assist in film shooting, just like the U.S. Army Public Affairs Department, Navy Public Affairs Department, etc.
Xiao Ran knows very well that movies and politics are always inextricably linked. It is impossible to completely get rid of it, as if Hollywood is the shadow of the left. However, the relationship should be joint cooperation, maybe
Rather, they are using each other. Just like in the United States, movies use the military to provide weapons and information, and the military uses movies to promote the military.
Why are there no war movies in Hong Kong movies? It’s a very simple reason. Where can they get fighter jets and tanks? Just talk about the extremely famous military rank error in "Domestic Zero-Ling Paint". If someone from the military can provide more specific information,
It is absolutely impossible to make such a vulgar joke, and even a little research on the mainland's military will not make mistakes.
Therefore, it is obviously urgent to solve this problem. If Hong Kong films want to have a more stable position on the current basis, war films are absolutely indispensable subjects, and even ordinary action films require the assistance of the military.
.
"Our military can provide fighter jets and various weapons. Of course, this comes at a cost." He Zhishan said with a serious look on his unsmiling face: "However, you may not agree with this number."
Xiao Ran was stunned. It wouldn't cost tens of millions to dispatch a Su Erqi, right? Then he might as well consider spending money to buy it from Russia! Seeing Xiao Ran's expression, He Zhishan finally showed a slight smile: "Mr. Xiao
, the U.S. military fee you gave me in this regard is not suitable for us. If a Su-27 is dispatched specifically for you and only receives less than a few hundred thousand, that is obviously unreasonable!"
At this point, He Zhishan's expression became serious again: "Moreover, we have another condition, that is, the plot of the film in the future must not discredit the People's Liberation Army!"