Chapter 823
Everyone thought that Cao Gong would not do well at the box office under the impact of "Marvel 4".
But everyone still underestimated the expectations of the fans of the original novel for this movie, and also underestimated the reputation Cao Gong had established with "The Cage of Spirits" last year.
And Cao Gong really dared to confront "Avengers 4" head-on
When "Avengers 4" swept the global box office, Cao Gong brought a domestic film to stop it.
On the day of the May Day premiere, it set a crazy record of 450 million.
The pre-sale of "Avengers 4" before its release reached about 740 million.
The pre-sale of "Swallowed Star" before its release was less than 500 million, which was a loss.
But after the release, the domestic box office of "Avengers 4" on the first day of its release was 180 million at midnight; the single-day box office was 256 million throughout the day.
But the pre-sale of "Swallowed Star" was lost before its release, but on the day of its release, it made a crazy 450 million to fight back, which can be regarded as a win.
Even the poster was made by netizens.
After the VS poster of Iron Man and Luo Feng was made, it was liked by countless netizens.
Iron Man in nano suit and Luo Feng in combat suit.
The two people in the poster are looking at each other, and both of their suits are red.
Therefore, some people complained that Luo Feng's suit was copied from Iron Man.
But except for the same red color, the whole suit design is different, how can it be said to be copied?
Even Marvel came out to explain that Cao Gong's movie was not copied.
For a while, the whole network was joking.
"Chinese films are the only ones who dare to confront Hollywood blockbusters head-on."
"Marshal Cao Gong, the pioneer in the fight against the US."
"When Hollywood Marvel movies were rampant, Cao Gong stood up and fought Marvel for two consecutive years."
"On May 8601, 2018, "The Cage of Spirits" was released before "Avengers 3" on May 11, successfully defeating the latter; this year in 2019, Marvel got ahead of Cao Gong and scheduled "Avengers 4" to be released on April 24, but Cao Gong still released "Devouring the Stars" on May 1, once again challenging; the only ruthless person in the domestic film industry who dared to confront Marvel movies for two consecutive years."
"Fuck, I can't say it. I didn't notice that Cao Gong has been fighting with Marvel for two consecutive years."
"What do you mean by fighting? They are not released on the same day."
"Reply: You want to release them on the same day, but the theaters will not let you do so, because it will be difficult to schedule the films, and it will really impact the box office, which will lead to poor box office for both films, and the theaters will have less income at that time; so do you think they really don't want to compete on the same day?"
"Reply to the original poster: It's not as simple as you think."
"To be honest, the box office of "Avengers 4" is definitely higher than that of "Devoured Star."
"Reply to the original poster: This point cannot be refuted, it is indeed the case; but you don't see that "Avengers"
"Endgame" attracted global box office with Marvel's 12 years of reputation and the box office appeal of dozens of superheroes; while "Devour" only has our domestic fans; there is no way to compare the two. "
"Reply to the original poster: You compare the last film of a series that has been produced for 12 years with a new work, which means that the former loses, do you understand? What's more, Marvel movies are adapted from Marvel comics with decades of history; the latter can't compare with the foundation, do you understand? "
"Reply to the original poster: This shows you that you have been kneeling in front of the United States for too long, isn't it cheap? "
"Reply to the original poster: Look at the lineup of "Avengers 4" and then look at the lineup of "Devour". ”
“Reply to the original poster: If “Swallowed” is also directed as a science fiction film series, the world view will not necessarily be much different; it is just because Marvel has decades of comic book accumulation. The novel “Swallowed” was released in 2010, and it is only 9 years old now; and the world view of the novel is indeed not as big as Marvel’s, which is a fact; but if a science fiction movie is really made, it just won’t have as many heroic side stories as Marvel; “Swallowed” is just a story centered around the protagonist, which is a bit monotonous. ”
There is still a lot of controversy on the Internet, and there are many discussions.
Cao Gong also saw it, but he thought it was nothing, so he didn't respond.
After the movie was released, he also had to cooperate with the promotion of the movie and often participated in activities.
The box office of the movie broke 1 billion in two days after its release.
When Cao Gong participated in an event himself, he also invited some friends in the circle to watch it.
After the movie was played, the leading actors of the whole movie came to the front to answer questions from the audience.
Cao Gong, director Shen Leping, and other actors such as Zhang Jingyi were also there.
The first person to ask questions was Cao Gong's father, Liu Dekai.
Of course he came to see his son's movie, and it was not the first time he saw it.
"Oh my. "Seeing that it was his father who asked the first question, Cao Gong hurriedly became anxious.
"Hahaha~" The audience in the entire theater, even those in the industry, laughed.
"That's it, Director Cao, I want to ask you something." Liu Delai was also humorous and directly called him "Director Cao".
"No, no, no, it's thundering outside, I tell you." Cao Gong didn't dare to be called Director Cao.
If others called him that, it would be fine, but it's not appropriate for his own father to call him that.
"Haha~" Cao Gong's humorous answer also made the theater full of joy.
Liu Delai was also very satisfied with his son's answer.
"I want to ask Director Cao, there is a shot in the movie that looks very familiar."
"Is it considered plagiarism? "Liu Deqi deliberately asked about the tribute in the movie.
"Hehe~" Asked by his own father, Cao Gong smiled faintly
"This matter, I have to admit, it is plagiarismI copied it because I didn't tell him beforehand. That's true."
"There was no such setting when we started acting." Cao Gong looked at his father and answered.
"Later, as we were filming, I felt that something was missing. There was no explosive point, no surprise, and it was too monotonous. After thinking about it, I saw a prop gun next to me."
"Then I suddenly had an idea and told Director Shen that we should copy it."
"My dad's head-shaking to avoid the bullet, I think it's okay."
"This action was filmed too early. If it was put in, it would probably make hundreds of millions of box office."
"In fact, it has been proved that such a plagiarism can really set a first-time box office record. ”
Cao Gong’s answer was humorous and a bit deliberate.
He didn’t say it was a tribute, but directly said it was plagiarism.
It was also his answer that made the audience in the theater laugh.
“Then remember to give me a share of the profits.” Before Liu Dekai sat down, he did not forget to tell his son.
“Haha~” There was another round of laughter, and everyone laughed happily.
After Liu Dekai sat down, he gave the microphone to the person next to him.
Also in the theater was Liu Yifei herself.
After she got the microphone, she stood up and smiled at Cao Gong under the stage.
Before she could speak, Cao Gong said, “Well, family members cannot ask questions, next one. ”
“Puchi~” Liu Yifei, who was about to ask a question, was amused by her boyfriend.
Some of the audience at the scene also started to make noises.
Especially little Liu Xianghui: “Oh~”
“What are you saying? Be quiet.” Cao Gong pointed at his sister and asked her to be quiet.
The little girl who was threatened sat in her seat and smiled obediently, not afraid of her brother at all.
Liu Yifei asked: “Director Cao, it seems that there is no emotional drama in the movie?”
Faced with this question, Cao Gong smiled and said: “This sister, you don’t understand.”
“The romance of men is mecha, not emotions, nor beauties.”
“Come, sit down. If you don’t understand, buy two more tickets and watch it twice more. You will take the test when you go home. ”
“Hahaha~” Everyone couldn’t help but watch Cao Gong talking to Concubine Liu like this.
If you don’t understand, watch it twice more and take the test when you get home.
This made many people laugh, and everyone in the theater laughed.
After Concubine Liu sat down, she passed the microphone to the back.
The microphone was passed to someone Cao Gong knew, Guo Fan.
“Director Cao, I just watched it, and it paid tribute to the classic head-shaking bullet-dodging plot in “The Dragon Prince”.”
“Let’s just say, can our “The Wandering Earth 2” be linked to your “Swallowed Star 2”? “Guo Fan’s question made Cao Gong laugh.
Including Wu Jing, who was present, they all laughed and looked at Guo Fan beside him.
Guo Fan’s question made Cao Gong smile: “Have you finished writing the second script?”
"Not yet." Guo Fan was helpless, he hadn't started writing yet.
"You haven't started writing yet, and now you're promoting my movie?"
"Old Guo, you're really a jerk." Cao Gong couldn't help but complain.
Guo Fan was complained about, and he smiled very proudly.
But this also indirectly shows that Guo Fan does have the idea of making a second part.
As for how to shoot this part, Cao Gong already knows, and it has nothing to do with him.
The second part will be starred by Wu Jing, and it will also be the prequel to the first part.
Cao Gong also answered the following questions.
After the event ended, the audience came out one after another, and Cao Gong came out last.
As for his sister Liu Xianghui, she was waiting for her brother. When her brother came out, she immediately came over to grab her brother's big hand and held hands with him.
"Brother, I'm so hungry." Liu Xianghui spoke fluent Mandarin.
"Hungry?" Knowing that his sister was hungry, Cao Gong took her to the front desk to buy grilled sausages.
Now his sister has grown up and is about to turn 7 years old. Her birthday is in a few days.
Today is May 3rd, and there are 6 days until May 9th.
The sister's birthday is coming soon, and Cao Gong will definitely remember it.
At this age, his sister no longer needs him to hold her. .
