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In the two days over the weekend, the box office of "The Wandering Earth" unexpectedly fell again. Unfortunately, the single-day box office did not exceed 100 million. It took 98.45 million and 85.11 million respectively in the two days.

As of February 26, "The Wandering Earth" has been in theaters for 21 days, with a total box office of 4.836 billion yuan, officially surpassing "Nezha: The Devil Boy Comes to the World" to become the second highest-grossing domestic movie, second only to "Wolf Warrior 2" 】.

This result also exceeded the final box office of the original movie of 4.6 billion, and the gap is still growing little by little.

#电影影视狠地# The box office exceeded 4.8 billion! The engine drives not only the earth, but also Chinese science fiction!

The film's official Weibo posted a message to celebrate, showing a poster of a cosmic starry sky. Next to the four characters Wandering Earth are two eye-catching red numbers 48.

At the same time, the official Weibo of [Nezha: The Devil Boy Comes into the World] also posted a congratulatory Weibo.

#电影尼咒之魔王来世# Congratulations to @【Wandering Earth】 for setting a new box office record and becoming the second-largest Chinese film at the box office. I wish domestic films will get better and better!

Later, Wandering Earth’s official WeChat account immediately responded with a thank you.

The friendly interaction between the new second place and the current third place attracted the attention of many netizens. In addition, many celebrities including Gu Wei and Wu Jing sent messages of congratulations. Originally, [The Wandering Earth] ranked fourth. The box office, which was somewhat weak last week, rose slightly.

At the same time, Guo Fan, who finished his US road show, brought back good news. Netflix will buy the global streaming rights of "The Wandering Earth" except China for US$40 million, and promised to make "The Wandering Earth" Translated into 28 languages, it is broadcast to audiences in 190 countries and regions around the world.

February 28, the banquet hall of the Hilton Hotel in Beijing.

The crew of [The Wandering Earth] held a celebration banquet here.

Gu Wei, who flew back from Wuhan, Wu Jing, who returned from Qinghai, Guo Fan, who returned from New York, and all the main creative staff of the film gathered together.

No media or reporters were invited to the banquet. Everyone simply gathered to celebrate the movie's success.

Of course, everyone will receive a generous red envelope.

"Director Guo, thank you for your hard work on this trip to North America, and you have brought us such great news!" Gu Wei at the main table raised his glass and said to Guo Fan.

“I was just running errands, but I didn’t really do anything.

[The Wandering Earth] has done so well at the domestic box office. Although it was released on a small scale in the United States, the attendance rate is very high. Netflix is ​​very willing to purchase the streaming rights."

Guo Fan said with a smile.

"When I was filming, I thought about when I could go to Hollywood and become an international star like my senior brother.

I didn’t expect that now I don’t have to go to North America, and movies shot in China can eventually be seen by audiences around the world! "After taking a few sips of wine, Wu Jing said with emotion.

The senior brother he spoke of was undoubtedly Kung Fu Emperor Li Lianlian.

“Film is a form of cultural communication, and whether culture can be accepted by other countries is most directly related to the strength of the country’s national power.

Muqiang is the nature that exists in the bones of human beings.

In the past, our strength was relatively weak. If we wanted to break through the restrictions of the country and become a so-called international superstar, we had to go to North America to join Hollywood and act according to the rules there.

Even so, it is difficult to truly become a member of the mainstream.

The saying "Those who are not of my race must have different minds" are not just words. Foreigners pay more attention to it and implement it all the time.

Now, we are getting stronger and stronger.

Even if you don’t have to go to Hollywood, as long as you shoot good works, they will naturally become popular around the world." Gu Wei said with a smile.

"Yes!

Hollywood is so awesome not because the American aircraft carrier fleet travels around the world.

When they die, no one will buy it even if Hollywood movies are successful! "As expected of the person who made [Wolf Warrior], Wu Jing strongly agrees with Gu Wei's views.

"That's the truth, but the Hollywood film industry is indeed unmatched in China for the time being. We still have to learn from them in this regard." Guo Pandao did not object to the views of Gu Wei and the others. He was more on the technical side. Look at the problem from perspective.

"Regarding the second part of [The Wandering Earth], what is Director Guo's plan?" Gu Wei asked after everyone chatted for a while.

Guo Fan and screenwriter Gong Geer looked at each other, thought for a while and said: "I have talked with Lao Gong about this issue. We now have two alternatives for the second part of the movie.

The first one is to shoot the prequel of "The Wandering Earth".

With Liu Peiqiang as the protagonist, it tells the story of how the "Solar Crisis" is about to strike, and the world will be plunged into panic. Humanity will face the dual challenges of doomsday disaster and survival of life, and how to overcome all difficulties to build ten thousand planetary engines and start the plan to wander the earth."

Gu Wei nodded unconsciously as he listened. This is basically the story of the original [The Wandering Earth 2].

"If we shoot like this, we have to find Brother Jing as the male lead." Guo Fan looked at Wu Jing and said.

"I?

I thought that my character would no longer have a role in the show after he was offline! "Wu Jing said in surprise from the side.

Because Liu Peiqiang, the character he played, died gloriously at the end of "The Wandering Earth", Wu Jing felt that even if the sequel was made, there would be no role for him again. Unexpectedly, Guo Fan actually wanted to make a prequel.

"Another plan is to follow the timeline of [The Wandering Earth], with Liu Qi as the protagonist, and tell the story of the crisis that the earth encountered again during its wandering in the universe after the "Jupiter Crisis".

This will involve the rebels mentioned in the first part."

"What a pity, no matter which version you shoot like this, it's impossible for Gu Wei and I to work together in the same frame," Wu Jing said with some regret.

Gu Wei smiled and said: "This is normal. Who asked you to sacrifice in the first movie? I played your son again.

What we are making is a science fiction movie, not a mythical movie, so we can’t resurrect you.”

"Now we have two general story frames, but we haven't decided which one to do first," Guo Fan continued.

"Let's make the prequel first!" Gu Wei thought for a moment and said.

"Why?" Wu Jing asked doubtfully, and Guo Fan also looked over.

"If the second part is shot, how long does Director Guo expect to finish filming?" Gu Wei asked instead without answering.

"From writing the script to building various props on location, shooting, and post-production, it will take at least three years," Guo Fan thought for a while and replied.

"That's it. Brother Jing is already 45 this year. If we film the sequel first and then the prequel, he might be almost 50 when filming. I'm afraid he won't be able to impress an old man over fifty."

Gu Wei spread his hands and said, and everyone at the main table laughed when he heard what he said.

"You are an old man who is over fifty years old. I am still young, okay? I can still fight for another 20 years!" Wu Jing shouted dissatisfied with his eyes wide open.

"Okay, okay, you can fight, you are a wolf warrior, you are the best," Gu Wei said with a smile.

Guo Fan thought for a while, "What Mr. Gu said makes sense. Fighting is only one aspect. The prequel is about Liu Peiqiang's youth. The sooner Jing Ge plays the role, the better."

"When will the filming of the second part start?" Wu Jing asked. He had never thought that he would be able to shoot a sequel, but now he is very happy to have the opportunity.

"It's still early, I have to write the script with Lao Gong first.

Since we are going to shoot a prequel, we need to further improve the world view of [The Wandering Earth], and the venue and props need to be prepared. The filming will not start until next year or later at the earliest.”

For the first part, Guo Fan prepared for more than two years before the crew started filming. Now that he said that the early preparations will take one to two years, it is no surprise to everyone.

The first part of "The Wandering Earth" was produced only by China Film and Wei Mingxia, and the copyright of this series is also in the hands of the two companies, so no matter what the second part is made, Gu Wei will still be one of the producers even if he does not star. One, you won’t make less money.

It's just that the first part was so successful that Guo Fan had to have a share of the investment for the second part, and Wu Jing couldn't have less of his share as the protagonist this time.

The atmosphere at the celebration banquet was quite good. "The Wandering Earth" has become so popular that everyone on the show has benefited from it.

Today we received another big red envelope at the celebration party, and everyone was in a good mood.

"Maimai, why do you feel that you are not in high spirits today?" Gu Wei, who had been drinking with Wu Jing and others for a while, turned his attention to Zhao Jinmai beside him.

"No," Zhao Jinmai smiled reluctantly.

"She's because of those recent comments on the Internet~" Meng Ziyi spoke very quickly, and said with a slight head tilt.

"Sister Meng! You don't keep secrets from me. I won't tell you anything in the future." Zhao Jinmai was a little angry.

"I was wrong. Didn't I think there was nothing I couldn't say? Next time you tell me something, I will keep it a secret." Meng Ziyi apologized quickly.

Gu Wei suddenly realized.

Although [The Wandering Earth] has sold nearly 5 billion at the box office, this movie is not perfect.

There are many flaws from beginning to end.

There are two points in the original version that the audience is dissatisfied with. One is Liu Qi's attitude towards his grandfather, calling him "old man" even after he died, which is a bad character; the other is Han Duoduo's last broadcast. Netizens felt that Zhao Jimai's line was very embarrassing and lowered the quality of the movie.

Gu Wei's version has modified some of Liu Qi's scenes to make the protagonist's character more likable, but there is nothing he can do about Han Duoduo's broadcast scenes.

No matter how you write the lines, the meaning will probably not change. The effect of saying it depends entirely on Zhao Jinmai's skill.

Facts have proved that Zhao Jinmai is still young after all, his line skills are not comparable to those of veteran actors, and his performance is relatively average.

This has also become a point of complaint among netizens.

"You were only 15 years old when we were filming, and your performance in the movie was already very good.

Besides, the last scene was designed by the director and screenwriter, so it’s their problem if they say it awkwardly, so don’t worry too much about it.”

Gu Wei comforted.

"I also know that just by surfing the Internet and seeing these comments scolding me, I never feel better," Zhao Jinmai pouted.

"Haha~ What's wrong with this? You are young now and have fewer roles to play, so the audience's tolerance is relatively high.

If you wait until you are an adult to act in movies or TV shows, you will inevitably be scolded.

No matter whether a TV show is good or bad, there will always be people who don’t like it.

To be a qualified star, one must have a big heart.

Look at Sister Meng, she has been chased and scolded by many netizens since she debuted, but they never take her seriously." Gu Wei smiled and gave Meng Ziyi as an example.

"I was scolded because the role I played in the beginning was not good, okay?

When I started acting, I was always given second roles as villains, so it was not normal for me to be scolded."

Meng Ziyi defended.

On March 1st, the film market will see the release of high-profile films such as "Guan Yunchang", "How to Train Your Dragon 3", and "Green Book", plus "Akali: Battle Angel" in its second week of release. The film schedule and box office of "The Wandering Earth" have been further compressed.

On the 3rd, [The Wandering Earth] was released for 4 weeks and 27 days, and the total box office officially exceeded 5 billion.

When the movie was about to be taken off the screen, the official Weibo released a message announcing that [The Wandering Earth] had obtained the demo key and would extend its release time by 2 months.

"For Xiaowen"

At the gate of heaven, Huang Mengying handed a bag of things to Gu Wei.

After taking Xiaowen away, she sneaked out and returned to heaven to find Mo Sanmei.

She knew that her daughter couldn't leave here, and for the sake of the child, she gave up the idea of ​​taking her away.

When she turned to leave, Gu Wei called her from behind: "Hey, can you do our business?"

When Huang Mengying heard his words, her face with her back to Gu Wei was half surprised and half excited.

"Click! Passed!

I declare that [Life Events] has officially finished!" The director's voice came from the loudspeaker, and the crew cheered.

Since entering the industry, Gu Wei has finished many dramas, but he doesn't feel bored at all.

Every time from the start of a new drama to the final completion, he feels like he has experienced a new life. When it starts, he is happy and expectant, and when it is finished, he is satisfied and nostalgic. This may be the joy of being an actor.

In the evening, the crew held a wrap-up party as usual to celebrate the successful completion of the film.

After working so hard for so long, everyone was finally finished filming. Everyone was very happy, and the atmosphere was very good.

"Brother Wei, I have to apologize to you." Xin Zhilei, who had drunk two glasses, said to Gu Wei with a slightly red face.

"What to apologize for?"

"We had no contact before filming [Life Events], so through the news and some film and television works, I had a bad impression of you.

It was not until this collaboration that I realized that you are not like that at all."

"Oh? I'm curious about what impression you had of me before?" Gu Wei asked with a smile.

Xin Zhilei scratched his head.

"That's what the media always reports. You must be very arrogant to have achieved such a high achievement at such a young age. You look down on us small artists and act like a big shot.

Uh. And you are also a playboy."

"What about now?"

"Of course I don't think so now. You are so approachable and don't have the airs of a superstar. You are completely different from what I imagined." Xin Zhilei didn't mention the playboy thing. When Jingtian came to visit her last month, she saw at a glance that the relationship between the two was not ordinary.

However, given Gu Wei's conditions, it is normal to spend a little. There shouldn't be too many female stars who are willing to take the initiative.

"So what you hear is false, and what you see is true, right." Gu Wei smiled.

He actually had a very good impression of Xin Zhilei.

Although Zhang Tianai snatched the highlight role of "Ding Baiying", she still made a name for herself in the entertainment industry.

In the "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" broadcast last year, she played the role of Concubine Shu and performed quite well.

After working with her in the filming of "Life Events", Gu Wei also found that Xin Zhilei was a real acting school.

Although she is not a professional, she is very talented, a bit like Zhou Xun, and her acting is very layered.

In terms of acting, none of the female artists in her own company is better than her.

This also includes all the female artists of [Jiaxing Media].

"Who is your current agent contract signed with?" Gu Wei asked, thinking of something.

"I have my own studio, and the film and television contract is signed with Teng Xun."

"Are there any work arrangements after [Life Events]?"

"Two TV series have asked me to play the second female role. Brother Wei, do you have a play for me?" Xin Zhilei's eyes lit up, and he sobered up a little.

Gu Wei's dramas are recognized in the circle.

She has been in the industry for more than ten years, and she is still wandering in the third and fourth lines. She wants to make progress but has no good opportunities.

"I guess so. I have a TV series starting in the second half of the year, and there is a more important female supporting role."

"I'll take it!"

Before he finished speaking, Xin Zhilei rushed to answer.

"Don't you need to read the script?" Gu Wei said with a smile.

"No, Brother Wei, your drama will definitely be a big hit, and the script won't be bad either.

Just like the one we're shooting now, [Life Events], I love this story so much!"

"Okay, that's settled, I'll have someone send you the script later."

Gu Wei naturally asked Xin Zhilei to play the role of the Northern Qi saint "Haitang Duoduo" in [Joy of Life]. Although some viewers think that her role of Haitang Duoduo is too rustic, Gu Wei thought Xin Zhilei played it well when he watched [Joy of Life] before.

It's the stylist's fault that she's too rustic, Xin Zhilei's image and acting skills are impeccable.

Especially in the second part, the character of the Northern Qi saint she played became more and more likable.