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Chapter 313. [Box Office War](1/2)

Yi Feiyang was called by Vice President Durez.

By the way, Durez came to Fantasy Entertainment early in the morning, entered the office, opened the web page on the office computer, and covered the comments about the movie "Sparta".

Unlike the evaluations in newspapers and magazines, this kind of online evaluation can be said to be everything, some say good, some say bad, some raise their hands to like, celebrate the victory, some slap bricks and pour black water. In short, it is a variety of things, much more "exciting" than in newspapers.

"It's cool, the battle scene is super intense!" This is the comment of a male online fan.

"It looks very good, men have very developed muscles!" This is the comment of a female online fan.

"Ha, man, I like the part where the heroine was insulted!" This is the comment of a perverted online fan.

...

"Yi's comeback must be the best!"

"It tastes cool to shoot blockbusters with a small cost!"

"Hope the box office is soaring!"

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In addition to these relatively short and superficial evaluations, there are also some profound and professional evaluations. For example, a fan named "Spartan Muscle Man" commented: "Relying on the background of the blue screen to shoot such a grand and epic movie, you must like the director China Yi! Yes, we have seen many Hollywood blockbusters, but most of them rely on large scenes to show off and play with special effects too much. This drama is different. At least I can see two words from this drama---sincerity! Yes, it is sincerity! Now Hollywood filmmakers like to be eager for quick success and instant benefits, and like to use blockbusters to package themselves. Then this "Sparta" slapped them in the face and told them that big scenes can also be filmed like this!"

"In addition, I am deeply impressed by the actors in this drama. They are not the male lead, but the villain Xerxes! That's right, it is Xerxes played by Clinton. When many people were surprised whether Clinton, a guy who had been president, could play this role well, he gave us a surprise. His appearance and his momentum can only be described as stunning, especially the makeup artist cleverly turned his already snow-white face into a bloodless face, giving people a pathological feeling, and Clinton deliberately created tone and moves. The whole person feels that he is Xerxes!"

"Okay, I've said so much. I actually just want to explain one truth, that is, the success of the drama "Sparta" is not about publicity, not marketing, but about the essence of the drama. Whether it is the actors or directors, they have achieved their own perfection to the greatest extent! So much talk, it will no longer delay everyone's time. I suggest that if you have time, you must go and watch this drama. Watch "Sparta". I believe that this drama will definitely not disappoint you!"

This review can be said to represent the impressions and opinions of most movie fans on this drama, and the ratings on major movie websites in the United States and even the world can explain everything.

8.5 points, IMDB Movie Network of the United States, "A exquisite blue screen production! When this shooting method was almost forgotten, China Yi used it to create miracles! It deserves praise, and gave 8.8 points."

8.8 points, Tianchao Time Network. "Cruel, shocking, and greatness of death! The only contents of the drama "Sparta" include, but the spirit it wants to convey is endless!"

9.0 points, French Angel Network. "We have always been proud of French movies, but this time, this "Sparta" has allowed us to see the gap with Hollywood. The blue screen shooting alone achieves this effect, so give more points to encourage it!"

...

In short, on many comments, almost all those who have watched the premiere of this drama scored more than 8 points, and a few have scored 9 points. For such an ancient war film, such results are definitely great.

"Come on, make me a cup of coffee. It's sweet and not bitter!" Durez breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart that had been hanging all night fell temporarily.

But at this moment, the female secretary walked in with a newspaper in panic.

"God, it's not good!"

"Don't be nervous, what's wrong?!" Durez asked.

"Yes, something big happened!" The female secretary hurriedly presented the newspaper to Durez to watch.

"What? Let's see..." Durez became nervous when he saw that the situation was not right.

It didn't matter when he saw this, Dures suddenly felt angry.

Why? Because the reviews published in this newspaper are simply nonsense. To put it bluntly, they are shooting black bricks at Dream Entertainment.

It would be fine if this was a comment written by ordinary people, but it was a famous American historian who wrote the title: "Spartan 300 Warriors", a vulgar work of a dancer selling meat!

The specific content is as follows.

"Last night, I was lucky enough to watch the new film of Fantasy Entertainment, and the comeback work of the great director China Yi, "Spartan 300 Warriors". I was originally holding a hint of fantasy and hoped that this drama would shock me, but the final result was that I was really shocked, not by the story of this drama, but by the pitiful boxers of the Spartan Warriors in the drama! God, when these guys wearing boxers appeared on the screen, I doubted whether I had gone to the wrong place and ran into the swimming pool... A group of big men fighting with Persians in small pants, which was simply distorting history!"

"Yes, history has said that the Spartans are very brave and good at fighting with the enemy in simple battle robes. But it doesn't mean that they are great only wearing shorts! Thank God, China Yi at least knows how to add a red cloak to the male protagonist, but in my opinion, this cloak is not as good as fighting with the enemy, and it is purely full of slut!"

"Please forgive me for being so intense. As a historian, I really can't stand this ugly adaptation! Finally, I want to say, after watching this drama, my biggest feeling is that this is not a Spartan warrior, it's simply a group of dancers, shameless and only knows how to sell meat on the screen! As for director China Yi, ha, I think you shouldn't make a comeback. Your work makes me disgusted. Yes. You should go back to your hometown and don't show your shame here again!"

After reading this report, Durez was immediately furious. As the saying goes, "Don't slap people in the face, there are all kinds of Hollywood movies. There are also all kinds of vicious comments, but it is too unpretentious to scold people by name like this.

Then, leaving the newspaper, Durez called Yi Feiyang immediately. When Yi Feiyang arrived at the company, many people had gathered in the office. Everyone was talking, and even Fatty Jack scolded the bullshit professor of history, and was kicked by a donkey in the brain and sprayed feces all over his mouth...

"Okay, everyone, calm down." Yi Feiyang said. "I know you are all angry, but we must understand. A movie cannot be just praise, but it must also have such an attack..."

"But boss, this kind of attack is too vicious!"

"Yes, others thought our new film was so bad after watching it!"

"I understand what you said, too." Yi Feiyang smiled and said, "But we can use this article to fight a verbal battle to increase the attention of our play!"

"A fight of mouth?"

“Attention?”

"That's right!" Yi Feiyang showed a fox-like smile. "In addition, this drama can be elevated to a political level... Isn't the Middle East very opposed to this drama? There are also the past 9.1.1 incidents... that can be used!"

"But, I don't object to the use of the Middle East. Isn't it a bit... too cold-blooded to take advantage of the 9.1.1 incident?!" As an American, Durez couldn't help asking.

Yi Feiyang sneered, "Is it cold-blooded? I donated 100 million yuan. Can anyone ever see such a cold-blooded person?"

Durez kept silent.

Yi Feiyang's eyes swept across everyone. Finally, he snorted coldly, "You all remember that if you want to win the box office, you must do whatever you want!"

At that moment, everyone suddenly felt that Yi Feiyang in front of him seemed to have changed, became a little cold-blooded and ruthless, and became a bit like a real tyrant.

...

In fact, Yi Feiyang was not too worried about newspapers, magazines, and even movie reviews on the Internet. The only thing that made him worry was the box office on the premiere day.

As a Chinese, it has always been a good start, and everything will be happy at the beginning, and then it will be very popular. Yi Feiyang also believes in this. Although he knows that many times some movies don’t start well, they can suddenly become popular later, but that is one of the few after all.

Therefore, Yi Feiyang told the fat man Gao Jiabao that as soon as the box office data on the premiere day came out, it would be reported to him immediately.

The fat man is also considered a person who is interested, especially how much his financial situation is in charge in the future. He is more nervous than anyone else about box office results, just like burning Gaoxiang and begging grandpa to sue his grandma.

The day passed quickly. At 10 o'clock that morning, the box office on the premiere was counted by various theaters and handed it to the Finance Department of Dream Company.

After receiving a report call from the fat man Gao Jiabao, Yi Feiyang calmed down and continued to sit at the desk to write. As the vice president, Durez asked impatiently: "God, what is the box office?"

"This..." Yi Feiyang pretended to be tragic and then smiled and said with a smile: "The box office of Yingri was 4.8 million, which is much higher than we expected!"

"Really?! That's great!" Durez couldn't help but jumped up with joy, nearly five million. He wanted to laugh wildly to express his success this time.

Based on the current box office on the premiere day, it means that the minimum box office this week can reach 30 million US dollars, while the production cost of this drama is only 25 million, which means that you can make a profit by just one week of release.

Yi Feiyang was not too happy about this because he knew that the opponent in this box office battle was too strong.

What's more, I still fight against two...

In the next few days, the box office of "Sparta" exceeded 10 million US dollars in two days, breaking the record of the fastest small-cost action movie in Hollywood history that exceeded 10 million.

However, compared to Warner's "Harry Potter" and the new "Lord of the Rings" are even more amazing. Two days after "Sparta" was released, the new "Lord of the Rings" made a strong debut in North America. On the first day, it actually reached a terrifying box office of 10 million, which scared a lot of people to death.

However, Yi Feiyang is still confident. After all, in his previous life, "The Lord of the Rings" achieved a box office of more than 9 million on the first day of North America, and the world's first-day box office was as high as more than 36 million.

Warner's "Harry Potter" was not outdone. Following the release of "The Lord of the Rings", the box office in North America was as high as more than 8 million US dollars on the first day. These two dramas directly left "Sparta" behind and were far away.

"Look! This is the power of the blockbuster, this is the magic of the Lord of the Rings!" The head of the new line company shouted.

"Boss, the box office of "Sparta" is only more than 20 million now, and "The Lord of the Rings" is so scary that it actually achieved a box office of more than 10 million on the first day. It's hard to say who the first week's box office champion is now!" In the morning, Durez said excitedly and nervously in the office.

"It is reasonable to say that "The Lord of the Rings" is strong. As long as "Sparta" makes money, it is better to make money than previous movies. It's not that you have to defeat someone." Yi Feiyang said with a smile.

"Well, that's right. "Sparta" has already made a comeback, so I'll wait for a big profit, but it would be even more perfect if I could win the first week's box office championship!"

Yi Feiyang stopped talking and was also looking forward to it. After all, there were seven days in the first week of "Sparta", while "The Lord of the Rings" only had five days. If the North American box office champion could not be won in the first week, it would be a pity!

No matter what, Sparta has succeeded! That's enough!

Three days later, "Sparta" which was released for five days won a box office of 35 million, while "The Lord of the Rings" was a terrifying box office of 34 million. "Harry Potter" was not to be outdone, with a box office of 28 million US dollars in three days of release.

This is mainly because it is Saturday and there are many children going to the cinema to watch movies. "The Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter" are of course a little more popular.

Now, there is still the last day. Who is the first week box office champion of the three movies? Outside media speculated variously!

But all media agree with one view, that is, "The Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter" are both horrible. These two movies are simply box office monsters, breaking box office records incredible.

In contrast, "Sparta" filmed by Yi Feiyang is sandwiched between the two, like a poor child surrounded by monsters.

"I dare to guarantee that China Yi will not win the first week box office championship. I am more optimistic about "The Lord of the Rings". In just five days, you will defeat the Spartan 300 Warriors in just five days. China Yi, don't know what you want to say?" Because of the popularity of "The Lord of the Rings", Mr. Bob, the owner of the new film company, will inevitably be successful and happy, just as if "The Lord of the Rings" can really dominate the Christmas season!

In contrast, Warner is more implicit, but there is a hint of disdain in it.

"The Sparta directed by China Yi is very good, but it is a low-cost movie after all. I think there is no chance of winning in terms of box office, and we never regard it as a real enemy. Our enemy is "The Lord of the Rings"!"

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Faced with such ridicule and sarcasm.

In the Dream Entertainment Office, Yi Feiyang tapped the table gently with his fingers.

Durez and others were already anxious, but they couldn't do it, but they couldn't do it even if they were anxious. There was only the last day left. Could it be that one day could still go against the will of heaven?

Papa! The sound of Yi Feiyang knocking on the desktop is very crisp.

Suddenly, he asked, "Do you think our small film can't beat each other's blockbuster?"

"Yes, our films are inherently deficient, and compared with "The Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter", it seems difficult to win."

"If you lose, you lose, it doesn't matter, but those guys are so hateful, why do you laugh at us?"

"That's it! I'd rather lose the box office than lose this tone!"

Everyone was talking about it.

The sound of Yi Feiyang knocking on the table came to an abrupt end.
To be continued...
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