The huge influence brought by "God of Gamblers" was something Xiao Ran had never expected. Even in the history he knew, this film, which created a promising future for gambling films, indeed caused a sensation at the time, but nothing else happened.
Everything you will encounter.
History is changing, and Xiao Ran is also changing. How should he deal with it... That is something that needs to be considered in the future. Xiao Ran only needs to continue to expand his Phantom Company according to his predetermined policy. In fact, at least he
Now we have a good foundation, but from Wei Dongling's point of view, it is definitely a hidden danger that the source of funds is controlled by others.
The film was really very successful, and all the audiences who watched the test screening were full of praise for the film. However, what Xiao Ran regretted was that the company logo that was carefully crafted before the film started was overshadowed by the huge success, almost
No one mentions how interesting and wonderful this logo is.
For three consecutive days of preview screenings, only one of the 42 theaters in the Golden Princess Cinema Line was fully booked every night, with nearly two million viewers in three days. This is a movie that even surpassed "Hero"
With the numbers of "True Colors", no one doubts that this film has the potential to break box office records again.
The premiere was in three days. How could a startup from Phantom Company have a simple and inconspicuous premiere? Therefore, Xiao Ran invited celebrities such as Zhong Chuhong and Ye Qianwen to come to support him. Sitting in front of the stage, Xiao Ran faced the audience who were moved by the news.
The reporter smiled, he thought, now is what he needs.
In fact, the premiere is not fun, it is a very boring process. The director and actors have to praise the film and talk about the highlights of the film. In short, it is very boring.
However, in view of the huge response at the test screening of "God of Gamblers", the reporters' questions did not focus on how the film was, but how Xiao Ran came up with the idea of starting a business with a gambling film, etc.
In short, this film has become very popular, and its popularity has even overshadowed the parade incident a week ago. Although Xiao Ran is very smart to point out at the end of the film that the gambling in the film is purely an effect of editing, but in Hong Kong, as long as it is a man, regardless of gender,
Young and old, they shuffle around with a deck of cards all day long, or throw dice here and there, trying to play the amazing gambling skills like in the movies.
What's more, many newspapers and magazines were undoubtedly conquered by Fa Ge's perfect performance. When mentioning Fa Ge, they basically collectively used the name Gao Jin, the God of Gamblers. Yi Shu mentioned in the column that she was writing this
I was very embarrassed when writing this article. When I picked up the pen, I didn’t know what words to use to describe Fa Ge.
Even Ni Kuang, who has always been unhappy with Xiao Ran, couldn't help but praise Fa Ge's performance in his article and highly praised this film. Although he didn't explicitly praise Xiao Ran, it obviously made no difference.
Interestingly, Xiao Ran met Wang Jing once. Wang Jing beat his chest and complained to Xiao Ran that such a good subject was snatched away by him. Xiao Ran kept laughing, but in his heart he was thinking: It was you who created it.
You started the gambling movie trend, but it was you who ruined the gambling movie, so it would be best if you were not allowed to interfere.
What is the box office of "God of Gamblers"? Not including the test screenings, the box office exceeded 10 million in only eight days after its release in the first week. The box office of 2.87 million on the opening day exceeded 10 million.
It set the first-day box office record in Hong Kong's history.
This is because this film is not released during the prime time period such as summer vacation or Spring Festival, otherwise it will definitely break the record of fastest breaking 10 million. However, precisely because of this reason, this film has very strong stamina. One month later
, the box office exceeded 25 million, and forty-five days later, the daily box office was still over 300,000. It was released for a full 70 days before the film was released.
When the painting was released, the total local box office reached a daunting figure - 41 million, which was 4 million more than the "God of Gamblers" in Xiao Ran's memory. However, the money that fell into the pockets of Phantom Company was
Not that much, only about 24 million. And this amount must be deducted from Fang Ruohai's 70%. As a result, the local box office revenue of Phantom Company was only 7 million.
However, this income issue is obviously something Xiao Ran and Wei Dongling have to consider. For the Hong Kong film industry, this is the first film in history to have a box office of over 40 million, and it is also a classic.
For company employees and cast members, this number is definitely a glorious and proud number. Even Liu Hua’s initial unhappiness has disappeared. He is the leading actor in a movie with a box office of 41 million. This is
What kind of capital is it in the film industry? Even idiots know it.
The day after the premiere, the Hong Kong film company summit meeting before the establishment of the Hong Kong Film Industry Association began. When Xiao Ran came outside the Regent Hotel, he couldn't help but feel extremely depressed. This was a five-star hotel, and he was actually with
Guan Xin - came by taxi.
Xiao Ran was really depressed. I'm afraid no company boss is as embarrassed as Xiao Ran. He didn't even have a car. He was really damned. Looking at Xiao Ran's indignant look, Guan Xin said with a half-smile but not a smile: "Are you jealous?
?Just buy it, I don’t think you have any money!”
Xiao Ran became even more depressed, gritted his teeth and said something that shocked Guan Xinjue: "I can't drive, why did I buy it?"
Joking aside, they planned to leave the taxi and get off. However, trouble came. No, it should be an annoying guy. Although Xiao Ran didn't know what that guy was, it didn't stop him from feeling unhappy.
Just when they got out of the car and Xiao Ran was looking up at the building like a country bumpkin looking up at an international metropolis, a white Mercedes Benz behind him honked its horn several times, urging the taxi in front to leave quickly.
Just as Xiao Ran continued to look up, the guy in the Mercedes came down. At first glance, it was clear that he was a very important person. You can tell this just by looking at his weight. However, this obviously did not disturb Xiao Ran's happy mood until then.
The fat man looked here and cursed angrily at the secretary beside him: "Let the people in the hotel drive away these country bumpkins, don't let them hinder me here!"
It must be mentioned that Xiao Ran has always dressed simply, so it is not surprising that the fat man had such a misunderstanding. However, Xiao Ran glanced at the other person when he heard it, but he didn't take it seriously. Such a fool didn't even recognize himself, so why bother?
What are you arguing with him about?
However, he didn't bother people, but they did. As soon as he and Guan Xin walked into the hotel, two security guards came up to them. They didn't really intend to drive them away, but they just came up to deal with it, saying that the general manager of a big hotel said something
You don't even have this quality, do you?
"Ah? Are you Xiao Ran?" One of the security guards immediately became excited as soon as he approached. He just watched "God of Gamblers" yesterday and hurriedly greeted him: "I like your role as Long Wu very much, can you sign it for me?"
name?"
Xiao Ran sweated a little, but it was just a guest appearance, and he actually seemed to be famous. This effect was much better than starring in "Dao Ma Dan". After signing the autograph for two security guards, the security guard who was a movie fan pointed at the fat man and asked
: "Boss Xiao, do you know that person? His assistant asked me to drive you away just now, saying that you are country bumpkins! I think he is a country boy, and even Boss Xiao doesn't know that."
After smiling with the security guard, Xiao Ran and Guan Xin patrolled for a week and saw Wei Dongling. Wei Dongling glared at Xiao Ran a few times: "What time is it already? You guys are so late. Come up quickly."
When he arrived at the venue, Xiao Ran was immediately shocked. There were not just one or two people there, but a huge crowd of people. Although this is indeed an exaggeration, there are always fifty people. Anyone who knew Xiao Ran called this upstart in the film industry.
Saying hello, Xiao Ran's position is at the bottom of this round table.
Not to mention, Wei Dongling almost couldn't find a position. Fortunately, Guan Xin didn't come in. But then again, except for the heads of a few major companies, other companies are just empty shells with just a false name.
There were no signed artists. So, those people had to come together alone, how could they be as formal as Xiao Ran, and there was also the general manager Wei Dongling.
The one at the top was the Director of the Film and Television Department, who was very rare and Chinese. He looked at the time and saw that everyone was almost here, so he knocked on the table and said: "Since everyone is almost here, let's start!"
"
"The establishment of the Film Association is not only the intention of the government, but also the three major companies have already had such an idea!" Xiao Ran did not remember the name of the director: "This will facilitate the coordination of some conflicts among everyone.
It can also facilitate government management, which is the best of both worlds. I think everyone will be fine with this!"
No one is talking, that is, no one has an opinion. Even if there is an opinion, it is not something that can be raised now, unless it is a fool. Forget about the government, the three major companies are the main members who really participate in this meeting. They are here to participate this time.
Those present at the meeting didn’t know how many companies relied on the three major companies to make ends meet.
"Everyone knows that some time ago, there was a big fuss about the underworld's infringement on the film industry!" At this point, the director and others couldn't help but look at the leisurely Xiao Ran in the distance: "Therefore, the government decided to strictly review and approve in the future
Regarding the registration and related matters of film companies, try to avoid money laundering or gang intrusion incidents!”
Hey, this is quite new. According to Xiao Ran's understanding, this seems to have never appeared in the original history. However, it may be possible but it is not known. Things have been too long ago and too many things have been buried. I don't know.
It's very normal.
"In addition, we will also send personnel to check the finances of each company here to avoid things that will embarrass everyone!" The director's words won some applause, but more of them were calm.
Zhang Lian: "So, everyone is lucky, and we don't need to go through as many troubles as those who come after us!"
"As for the specific matters regarding the establishment of the Film Association, I think I'll let Mr. Shao say a few words!" After the director finished speaking, Mr. Shao stood up next to him, his body quite straight.
After listening to it for a long time, Xiao Ran realized that these were all nonsense and did not mention anything substantive at all. However, he had to admit that the Film and Television Department was indeed very proud, and it actually included Mr. Shao, Lei Kaitai and Pan Disheng, the three major
The bosses behind the company were all invited.
Lei Kaitai's words were very simple. He just said that if we have money, let's make it together. Pan Disheng was a very cold person and didn't say much. Finally, after finishing his nonsense, the director asked: "If you don't have any opinions,
Then I will announce the establishment of the Film Association!"
"Wait!" A voice came from far and near to everyone's ears: "I have a question, I hope the director can answer it for me!"
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Novel title——Wang Jing
Real name——Wang Jing
Occupation: Director, screenwriter, investor
There seems to be no need to say anything about the Fat King. Anyone who has experienced that era knows this fat man who has an extremely lewd image on the screen. The Fat King is not a very good director, but he is a director with great characteristics.
Fatty King is definitely one of the strongest screenwriters in the history of Hong Kong films, and his greatest success in life lies in his success in gambling films and third-level films. This is a height that no other person in Hong Kong can reach. This person also often
He made a cameo appearance in the movie. Of course, if you have a good memory, you must remember the scary and mentally retarded fat mantis in "The King of Kings 2000".
Works: Comedies such as "God of Gamblers", third-level films such as "Thirteen Rooms in the Brothel"