After the momentum of "Shadow" has been determined, other movies that are also scheduled to be released during the Spring Festival are very panic.
This year’s Spring Festival release was completely dominated by “Feng Shen 2”.
Now the reputation of "Shadow" is not inferior to that of "Feng Shen 2". Although it is definitely not comparable in terms of special effects, even if "Shadow" only has half the box office of "Feng Shen 2", it will be better for other movies of the same period. It's a huge threat.
What's more, with the current momentum and pre-sale box office of "Shadow", it might really be able to capture the entire Spring Festival market.
If that were the case, it would be horrific and a disaster for other movies.
The way to prevent this disaster is very simple:
First, withdraw the film so that it will not be affected by "Shadow". The cost is that the resources previously spent on publicity will be in vain.
Second, learn from "Shadow" and also hold the premiere in advance to take the word-of-mouth route.
"Shadow" can counterattack and succeed, as long as the quality of their movies is online, it will be the same.
Some people choose these two methods.
To Yue Guan's surprise, it was not Bao Qiang who ran away.
But Brother Long.
"Kung Fu Yoga" ran away, but "Havoc in Tianzhu" stayed.
When Yue Guan learned of the result, he didn't know what to say.
Because in the previous life, the biggest winner of this Spring Festival was Cheng Long's "Kung Fu Yoga".
Of course, this does not mean how well "Kung Fu Yoga" was shot. "Kung Fu Yoga" is a very mediocre movie, with no surprises but not many disappointments. It is a very typical Cheng Long movie.
It's just that other movies from the same period were worse.
The acting skills of the actors in "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" are hard to describe, and the plot is not very impressive either.
Not to mention Bao Qiang's "Havoc in Tianzhu". If it weren't for the fact that he was forgiven by his agent, which became known throughout the country, he would have been criticized by movie fans based on the quality of his "Havoc in Tianzhu" Can't take care of themselves.
It's really too bad.
In this case, the peers set off the film very well, so "Kung Fu Yoga" won.
Unexpectedly, those who shouldn't have left left, and those who should have left didn't.
"What do you think, Brother Long?" Yue Guan felt a little sorry for Brother Long.
Zhang Yimou understands Cheng Long's approach very well: "Cheng Long is similar to me. Both have failed too many times at the box office. He also knows in his heart that in fact he no longer has much box office appeal."
Yue Guan nodded.
There is no doubt about Cheng Long's national popularity and celebrity status, but it is true that he no longer has much box office appeal in China.
Because Cheng Long has acted in a lot of bad movies...
Going to the cinema to watch a movie requires spending real money, and the audience cannot always support you unconditionally, no matter how brilliant you have been.
It’s not just Cheng Long. In his previous life, Zhou Xingchi, who is the most popular among the double Monday successes, actually almost lost his box office appeal after "The New King of Comedy". That's why "Mermaid 2" was difficult to produce. The days of just lying around and making money are over. It's over.
How can I put it this way, you have to pay it back if you come out to hang out.
In the past, you stepped onto the altar, reached the peak, and gave countless audiences feelings, so the audience gave you honors and box office.
But when the audience feels that you're done with it, and you still can't come up with anything new, the audience will mercilessly ignore you.
this is the truth.
Cheng Long is a seasoned actor, and he is well aware of his current situation. After all, his box office has not been a hit for many years.
Cheng Long is not Yue Guan, so it is impossible to know the quality of this Spring Festival movie. Although "Kung Fu Yoga" is not a good movie, compared to other movies, it really has the least flaws. Originally Qualified to win.
But Cheng Long didn't cheat and didn't know this.
After his team evaluated the box office potential of "Shadow" and "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", they decisively decided to withdraw them.
They all agreed that "Shadow" has become a trend, and "Kung Fu Yoga" will definitely not be able to compete. And "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" is a film produced by Zhou Xingchi and directed by Xu Ke. The two kings have joined forces, and the box office appeal is also better than that of Process Long.
There is no point in persisting, you will only get beaten.
Therefore, the thirty-six strategies are the best.
This decision is actually reasonable in the current timeline, so Yue Guan can only mourn for Brother Long in his heart.
Pity.
Zhang Yimou had no intention of mourning for Brother Long.
He is very solemn now.
"We can't be too happy. "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" is also going to have its premiere, and it will learn from us and hold a large-scale screening event. It is obviously going to compete with us."
"puff."
Yue Guan was originally going to spray water on Zhang Yimou, but after all, Zhang Yimou was a lot older, highly respected, and his senior, so Yue Guan turned his head forcibly and sprayed Deng Chao on the face.
Deng Chao: “…”
MMP, unparalleled disaster.
"Yue Guan, did you do this on purpose?" Deng Chao was angry.
Yue Guan quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, Brother Chao, I really didn't expect that "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" would dare to go the route of being screened. Who gave them the courage? Liang Jingru?"
"They are already very strong." Zhang Yimou said solemnly: "Yue Guan, don't underestimate "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons". This movie is definitely our enemy. Zhou Xingchi's box office appeal is stronger than mine, Xu Ke's He is also recognized as a great director, and with Journey to the West as the largest IP, if you were not in the movie "Shadow", we would definitely not be the opponent of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demon"."
"Director Zhang, your judgment is logically correct." Yue Guan agreed with Zhang Yimou's view.
After all, Zhang Yimou didn't open his eyes to him like this.
But he opened his eyes.
Zhang Yimou also heard the subtext in Yue Guan's words.
"There is no logical error, which means what I said is actually wrong?"
"Well, I have read the script of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons"," Yue Guandao said.
"How was the writing?"
"I can't say it's bad, but it's average, definitely not as good as "Shadow"."
This answer was not what Zhang Yimou and Deng Chao had expected.
Deng Chaodao: "It is normal that the script of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Monsters" is not as good as "Shadow". After all, you wrote the script of "Shadow". But "Journey to the West: Conquering the Monsters" is a special effects blockbuster, and the script is not the best. important."
"As far as I know, their special effects aren't particularly good."
Anyway, the special effects company under the name of Yue Guan did not receive the order for "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons".
Of course, none of this matters.
What's important is that the actors in "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons"...
Zhou Xingchi and Xu Ke are too confident in their abilities as actors.
And Wu RAP used practical actions to prove to them: You really can’t do it.
Do you want me to become a qualified actor? There are no doors.