OBS Chapter 30 First Day Box Office
Chapter 30 First Day Box Office
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The next day...
Fang Yi woke up in the hotel bed, shook his head, and got up to wash up.
After having a late-night snack last night, he and his cast chose a nearby hotel to stay at.
Over the next two weeks, they will travel to major cities across the country to experience being a "flying man".
Brushing teeth and washing face, done in ten minutes.
Fang Yi went down to the hotel restaurant and saw Fan Bingbing, who had gotten up early, sipping her porridge.
He went over and asked the waiter to bring two steamers of xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and a bowl of eight-treasure porridge.
"Where are the two of them?"
"You're not up yet, are you?"
Fan Bingbing was relaxed and carefree, showing no fear of running herself ragged today.
After years of acting, she has long been accustomed to the routines of drama promotion.
Women can be more resilient than men.
Soon after, the xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) arrived.
While it was still hot, Fang Yi picked up one and put it in his mouth. With a gentle bite, the thin-skinned, juicy bun filled with soup entered his tongue, and the taste was delicious.
"The xiaolongbao looks good, would you like some?"
"No need, I'm full."
Fan Bingbing shook her head, bit her red lips lightly, and resisted the temptation of the food.
She's been gaining weight lately and needs to control her diet carefully, otherwise her fans will go crazy if she gets overweight before she turns 30.
Fang Yi smiled slightly, buried himself in his work, and quickly finished off the two steamers of xiaolongbao.
belch...
He let out a burp, and under Fan Bingbing's envious gaze, he asked the waiter to pack two more trays.
A short while later, Huang Xiaoming and Deng Chao came downstairs.
The two guys were even more straightforward; they ordered several servings of steamed buns and fried dough sticks and ate while they worked.
Outside the hotel, a seven-seater minivan was ready in advance.
The four people got into the car, and the driver asked about the first stop before stepping on the gas and speeding onto the street.
The roadshow in the first two days was very demanding, requiring us to visit all four major districts of Beijing and at least ten cinemas.
All morning, the four of them were on the go, wandering around the major commercial centers in Zhaoyang District and facing the audience in the movie theaters.
Around 11:30, the four of them arrived at the last movie theater.
In the van, Fan Bingbing, no longer enjoying her morning leisure, slumped in her seat and rubbed her lower abdomen with her hands.
I'm so hungry!
She ate too little in the morning and used up too much energy in the morning. Now all she wants to do is eat something and then find a bed to sleep in.
As the car arrived at the underground parking lot, Fang Yi was about to open the car door and get out when he turned around and saw the beautiful woman lying dead.
He chuckled and handed over the steamed buns he had packed that morning.
"Don't just lie there like a corpse, quickly eat a couple of things to fill your stomach."
"Do you two want some?"
He asked Huang Xiaoming and Deng Chao, and then picked up a steamed bun and put it in his mouth.
"Director Fang is brilliant..."
Upon seeing the xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), Fan Bingbing's eyes lit up. Ignoring the greasiness, she grabbed one in each hand.
While eating, he muttered, "It tastes good, but it's a bit cold."
Deng Chao leaned over, grabbed two steamed buns, handed one to Huang Xiaoming, and said contentedly, "It's good to have something to eat. We don't even know where we'll get lunch yet."
"After visiting this movie theater, I'll eat takeout on the way."
"Master, you can have two too. After we go inside, you can order some food."
Fang Yi unscrewed the bottle of mineral water, took a sip, and then invited the driver to have some too.
"Okay, Director Fang."
The driver smiled and nodded, took the steamed bun from Fan Bingbing, and swallowed it in one bite.
It felt like I was eating a delicious meal.
He was an employee of Huayi Brothers and was very familiar with the roads in Beijing. He had taken celebrities to roadshows many times, so he was used to it.
At that moment, Fang Yi's phone vibrated.
Chen Hui, the distribution director of Huayi Brothers, sent me a brief report on yesterday's midnight box office figures.
He opened the text message and immediately saw the approximate data compiled by the Film Bureau.
The midnight screening grossed 35 RMB.
Not bad.
Movie tickets in major cities are generally priced at 50 yuan per ticket, while in second-, third-, and fourth-tier cities, the average price is 30 to 35 yuan per ticket.
Compared to the average monthly disposable income of around 1000 yuan, movie ticket prices are indeed a bit expensive.
Ticket prices are expected to rise significantly in the next few years.
The box office of 35 yuan indicates that there were approximately 1 viewers during the midnight screenings, which is a very good result.
Fang Yi breathed a slight sigh of relief, quite satisfied with the number, and continued browsing the rest of the information.
38% of screenings were scheduled on the first day.
There are approximately 2800 screens nationwide, which means the film was shown on 1000 screens.
Now it all comes down to occupancy rate; a high occupancy rate means soaring box office revenue.
Low attendance? A complete flop!
Fang Yi didn't hide anything and told the three of them about the midnight box office figures, which immediately perked them up.
Fan Bingbing stopped lying down, straightened her back, smiled and said with a smile, "We already had 35 in box office revenue at midnight, so multiplying it by ten on the first day isn't unreasonable, is it?"
As she spoke, she reached out, grabbed a steamed bun, and took a big bite.
"Not at all, not at all."
Huang Xiaoming, the lead actor, laughed even more heartily, with a wicked look on his face: "Last night's numbers must come true. 5000 million is not too little, 6000 million is not too much."
"We can try our luck with 7000 million."
Deng Chao nodded vigorously and gave Fang Yi a thumbs up again.
Fully recharged, the three charged headed towards the last movie theater of the morning.
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Meanwhile, film reviews of "Phone Booth" were reported online and seen by netizens and viewers.
Douban Movies section.
New talent, new work, new look!
"This morning, a modern suspense film, 'Phone Booth,' directed by newcomer Fang Yi and starring Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, and Fan Bingbing, was released."
"I was fortunate enough to attend last night's premiere, and the film captivated me with its extremely suspenseful plot."
The film immediately puts viewers on high alert from the moment the sniper appears.
The contradictions and conflicts that happen to the male protagonist come one after another, each one happening so naturally and seamlessly connecting to the next.
The sound effects and background music, along with the various suggestive visuals that appear from time to time, make it impossible for you to lose focus, for fear of missing any detail.
"I highly recommend it. The movie is absolutely fantastic, and viewers who love suspense films should definitely not miss it."
Tencent Entertainment Network, Film Review Column.
[A high-quality suspense thriller; a resounding success for the new director!]
"Life needs more honesty, more kindness, and more morality."
Yesterday, the suspense film "Phone Booth," produced and distributed by Huayi Brothers and directed by newcomer Fang Yi, held its premiere ceremony.
"I personally went to the Poly Wanhe Cinema in Zhaoyang District to watch the movie, and I can tell you with certainty that 'Phone Booth' is an excellent low-budget suspense film."
"The film's plot is tight and tense, truly thrilling. New director Fang Yi has demonstrated what it means to have superb cinematic artistry within the limited space of the screen."
The director did a great job, and the actors gave it their all.
Huang Xiaoming, the male lead, delivered a near-perfect performance in a tiny phone booth.
The assassin Deng Chao, through only his voice and a few visuals, creates a highly intimidating villainous character.
"The film is full of tension. Through the screen and the protagonist's microphone, the audience can clearly feel the chilling atmosphere coming from the other end of the phone."
Tense and exciting, but not scary at all.
"The Sniper's Phone Booth" is a rare and excellent suspense film suitable for all ages and stages of life.
Professional film reviews and reports slightly increased the film's popularity.
Many suspense film enthusiasts, with a mix of anticipation and skepticism, invited their friends and partners to the cinema.
The movie attendance rate is gradually increasing.
Waves of viewers, like raindrops, gradually accumulated and contributed to the opening day box office success of "Phone Booth".
noon the next day.
When Fang Yi and his three companions arrived at Haiding District looking exhausted and drowsy, the film's opening day box office figures were reported by major entertainment media outlets.
487 million!
A set of data that is enough to submit an answer sheet and attract the attention of the film industry.
The film industry, the television industry, and even the entire entertainment industry.
People who didn't know Fang Yi before became curious after learning about the opening day box office of "Phone Booth" and inquired about who the director was.
There are no secrets in this circle, and soon Fang Yi's information became widely known.
I graduated from Beijing Film Academy last year.
I'm 21 years old this year!
At this moment, countless people in the industry who learned of the situation were astonished and full of sighs.
A new director, terrifyingly so!