Chapter 88: Heroes Advance! Gambling, Huge Profits! (Fourth Update)

These negative reports may make people hate them, but in fact they are not many.

At least big media doesn’t exist, but it does have an impact.

Lu Pingan was also speechless: "I think this is completely superfluous. What's the point of doing this? It's a certainty that our movie will exceed 200 million. Does he think we can exceed 300 million?"

Huo Wenxi, the Eagle Emperor on the side, smiled and said, "Maybe that's what I really think."

President Xiao Wang of Huayi also laughed: "Then he thinks too highly of us. I see, there is only one reason for him to do this, and that is because "Hero" is not good!"

This conclusion was unanimously recognized by everyone.

If "Hero" works, why are you anxious?

You are in the Lunar New Year period, and the ticket price is at least 20% higher. Isn’t it easy to surpass our box office?

Now everyone is optimistic about you, but you are so anxious. Do you really think that everyone can't see that you are timid?

If this is the case, "Heroes" cannot surpass "Source Code".

Hey, that’s really interesting!

Lu Ping'an smiled and shook his head: "Our strategic goal has been achieved, but we can't pretend we didn't see people slandering them, so let's fight back."

Han Sanpin said at this time: "Fight back conservatively. The opponent has not shown his face, so we cannot name him."

"I understand."

This is just a guess as to who is smearing you. Naturally, you can’t name names in your counterattack. Otherwise, people will backhand you and say you got carried away, and this advantage will turn into a disadvantage.

So just use facts versus facts.

During the following Wuhan roadshow, a reporter asked about this:

"Director Lu, what do you think of reports that "Source Code" does not represent public opinion on domestic films?"

Lu Pingping fired directly.

There is nothing to hesitate about.

"I have read all the reports you mentioned. The whole report tells the 1.3 billion people across the country that the Chinese are not worthy of science fiction! They are telling you that the Chinese will never be allowed to catch up with the world's advanced level in film technology! You have to watch For science fiction, you can only watch Hollywood. Only Hollywood movies are good movies. Even if the Chinese ones are better than them, they are rubbish!"

Lu Pingan continued: "It's the 21st century. We have successfully bid for the Olympics. We have joined the WTO. We are embracing the world. We are catching up in all aspects and absorbing the most advanced knowledge and ideas in all fields. Why in the film industry? No? Don’t they really want to see Chinese movies bloom?”

"good!!"

Wow.

At the road show in Wuhan, movie fans burst into applause.

On the same day, all cooperative media directly released the original words and interview video intact.

This also directly aroused heated discussions among all parties.

The topic also quickly changed from "Source Code" to having no Chinese elements.

It has become a question of whether the Chinese are worthy of doing science fiction, and whether they can do well in science fiction.

Nortel stood up: "Support the diversification of domestic film themes!"

The Sixth Princess also reported this matter, without any bias, but also said: ""Source Code" is a successful breakthrough in domestic films!"

All parties support it, and the most favorable response is that the quality of "Source Code" is excellent.

Some media commented: ""Source Code" opened a door to domestic science fiction."

For a time, the box office of "Source Code" increased a bit.

By the 30th, the box office of "Source Code" exceeded 195 million!

The distance to 200 million is really only one step away!

The popularity of heroes still has an impact on the box office, so everyone knows that this momentum will continue in the future.

Because one month of release time is up.

The disc business can no longer hold back on releasing discs.

Theater protection must also end.

Plus "Hero" is gaining momentum.

The possibility of exceeding 250 million in the future is really not that big.

But it doesn't matter.

After all, the highest goal of "Source Code" at the beginning was 150 million, and Lu Ping'an himself even called out only 100 million.

Now approaching 200 million is a complete victory.

What's the regret?

On the 30th, the documentary "The Origin" of "Hero" was actually released in theaters!

This will occupy part of the "Source Code" film schedule!

Although the box office space was not large, less than 10%, Lu Ping'an also called Han Sanpin immediately.

There are negative public opinions, squeezed film schedules, and piracy appearing one after another. It is difficult not to think that it is the new picture.

Han Sanpin's answer was: "Zhang Weipin has his own connections."

To put it simply, Zhang Weipin and Lao Mouzi have their own connections. In addition, China Film cannot control everything. Even if it can, Han Sanpin, who is not the real leader at the moment, cannot stretch his hands as long as he can, so he can only try his best to be steady.

The good news is that Han Sanpin and the producers are not vegetarians, so the film schedule and public opinion are under control.

In fact, Lu Pingan is not worried at all when "Hero" is played this way.

The reasons have already been mentioned, it is a certainty that "Source Code" will break 200 million.

Lu Ping'an has long been satisfied!

However, Lu Pingan still asked after hearing this: "Is "Hero" going to be postponed?"

If it were to be released, it would be a trivial matter to squeeze the box office and popularity of "Source Code".

What he is more concerned about is the changes in time and space caused by his appearance.

This gives me an inexplicable sense of accomplishment.

Han Sanpin replied: "We are still following the original plan, but we do not rule out this possibility."

When Lu Pingan heard this, he still felt that "Hero" was not that stupid.

Why not use the Lunar New Year's Day schedule and advance the release date?

But he also felt that this was not impossible.

How good is "Hero"? Others don't know, but how can he not know?

The new picture aspect, who also knows the difference in quality between the two films, is probably really scared now!

Seeing that "Source Code" is heading for 250 million, they are going to stop it!

As for the way to stop it, advancing the release date is one way, but Lu Ping'an thinks that they should use other ways, otherwise the cost will be too high.

For example, using public opinion to contain and "Origin" to squeeze out the schedule is a good way.

It can squeeze out the schedule and create momentum for "Hero", which is the best of both worlds.

And now it is indeed effective.

The copyright of the "Hero" disc was auctioned for nearly 20 million.

"Origin" was bombarded on TV stations and theaters.

Some negative public opinion.

In addition, the squeeze of the schedule.

A series of combined punches have greatly weakened the popularity of "Source Code".

In addition, "Source Code" has been released for nearly a month.

The current box office growth rate of the film has slowed down to less than 3 million a day.

As of the 31st, the box office of "Source Code" has only increased to 198 million.

"Only increased to 198 million."

Oh my.

Lu Pingan suddenly felt that he was a little Versailles.

I didn't expect that his film could make them so anxious.

It's so interesting.

These people really think that our goal is 300 million!

"They may lose their composure."

Lu Pingan said with a smile.

Han Sanpin also pointed at Lu Pingan with a smile: "Who told you to give them such a big surprise."

"Don't blame me when the time comes, I really didn't do anything."

"Don't worry, "Hero" wants to be weaker than your "Source Code", I don't think it's likely."

"You're right..."

Lu Pingan smiled and touched his chin.

I thought that "Hero" might really be gg

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November 1.

"Hero" held a grand preview.

Just like the original time and space, in order to meet the requirements for Oscar nomination next year, this preview will be held in Shenzhen. The preview will last for one week. The ticket price is not 50 yuan, but 100 yuan. Each person is limited to two tickets. Admission is by ID card. During the screening, a man-to-man defense strategy was adopted.

That night, the preview of "Hero" ended, and the media was optimistic and sang praises!

"A real blockbuster!"

"Beautiful pictures, Zhang Yimou's peak work!"

"The most representative movie of China"

"..."

The praises were sung loudly.

Is this because the finished film is different from the original version, or did they charge too much money?

Lu Pingan was speechless and puzzled.

But Feng Ke gave him the answer. He called: "Director Lu, I have seen "Hero."

"How is it."

"I think Lao Mouzi may fall."

"No way?" Lu Pingan's tone was full of disbelief.

"Director Lu, you will know when the time comes. Maybe your movie will really set a box office record."

"Really? I'll see when the time comes..."

Hang up the phone.

Lu Ping'an didn't expect much of the honor of "box office record".

After all, it was "Hero".

The support from the top was much greater than that of "Source Code".

It would be the first one even if it was forced to pull.

If it doesn't work, there will be a "ghost army passing through".

What can you do?

So he no longer cares about "Hero".

Just celebrate yourself.

On November 2, "Source Code" broke through 200 million!

Lu Ping'an also became the first 200 million director.

And on the same day, "Hero" received news that it was really going to be moved up!

. . . . . . . .

"Source Code" has exceeded 200 million!"

"The first 200 million director is born!"

"Lu Ping'an: The expected box office is doubled, I am very satisfied!"

"Hero held a press conference and is scheduled for December 1st!"

"Hero is coming, how long can the 200 million record last?"

On October 25th, Zhang Weipin of New Picture held another press conference and announced that Hero will hold its premiere on December 1st!

This news is not surprising to people except Lu Ping'an.

"Hero" was originally expected to be released in December during the Lunar New Year holiday. Now it is announced that it will be on the 1st. There is not much surprise, only expectation.

After all, "Hero" has been very popular these days.

Some previews are promising, and copyright transactions have set new highs. Various publicity campaigns have suddenly become a mess.

There is another important reason why the audience is looking forward to it, that is, the "second blockbuster" "Source Code" has exceeded expectations.

As I said, "Source Code" is so good, how bad can "Hero" be?

This is a thinking inertia, and not many people can stop the car.

So December 1st was the day that everyone was looking forward to.

But Zhang Weipin looked at the 200 million box office of "Source Code".

He felt very regretful.

It was still a few days late!

If I hadn't gone abroad to talk to the film company, didn't go to some stupid cocktail party, and came back five or six days earlier.

"Source Code" would never have achieved this result.

Now, it's too late to say anything!

Don't be surprised if the article doesn't match the title, because it has been revised and does not affect the reading.