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【Movie】
Theater box office
According to Beacon Professional Edition, as of 16:00 on July 26, "Catch a Baby", "Deadpool and Wolverine", "Underworld" and "Blue Zone: Nagi" occupy the top four in the single-day box office list.
In terms of box office forecast for the whole day, "Shen Ma Group"'s "Catch a Baby" temporarily ranks first with 82 million, and the two new films "Deadpool and Wolverine" and "Under the Stranger" are ranked with 62 million and 44 million. Second and third.
According to Beacon Professional Edition data, the predicted total box office of "Catch a Baby" has dropped from 3.7 billion at the time of its release to 3.1 billion today. It seems that the film's hope of hitting the top spot at the box office this year with "Hot and Furious" (3.460 billion) has been reduced a lot. "Catch a Baby" may follow another movie "Flying Life 2" starring Shen Teng (3.398 billion). Becoming the third highest-grossing film in 2024.
Looking forward to next week, "Safe Evacuation from the 21st Century", which was scheduled to be released on August 2, has started screening this week, and "Declassified" will also start screening tomorrow.
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paris time
In the early morning of July 27, the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games will be held. Lady Gaga and Celine Dion will perform the French classic, Edith Piaf's masterpiece "La Vie En Rose" at the opening ceremony.
The so-called "culture and sports do not separate families". During the current Olympic Games, the French film circle also took action. The film distribution company UGC launched a re-screening event of the classic film "Amélie" on July 24, and it also rarely included English subtitles have been added to facilitate the enjoyment of foreign tourists visiting France during the Olympics.
→ Watch the Olympics in the theater, an immersive experience and a full sense of atmosphere
【TV drama】
New drama starts
The youth inspirational drama "Burning" will be completed in 2020 and has been backlogged for nearly four years! "Sand Volleyball Girl" will be broadcast on Tencent Video + iQiyi jointly from July 27, starring Zhang Xueying, Xu Lingyue, Fei Qiming, and Gao Minrui.
The urban emotional drama "Secret Romance" adapted from Jinjiang Literature City's novel "Office Hidden Marriage" will be broadcast on Hunan Satellite TV's Golden Eagle Exclusive Theater starting from July 31, and will be broadcast exclusively on Mango TV. The series is directed by Zhang Jianing, Starring Wei Zheming, Wang Zhener, Zhou Chengao, Dai Yunfan, Ke Ying and others.
The family emotional drama "Little Couple" will be launched on CCTV-8 prime time on July 31, and will be broadcast exclusively on iQiyi. The series stars Yin Tao, Guo Jingfei, Qi Xi, and Zhang Yunlong.
Episode starts
The costume drama "A Smile and a Song" adapted from Chi Yi Qianyu's novel "A Smile" was filmed in a low-key manner for half a month. The opening ceremony was held at Hengdian Dazhi Temple on July 22, and the starring lineup was officially announced. iQiyi Broadcast exclusively on the entire network. The series is starring Li Qin and Chen Zheyuan, and also stars Xia Meng, Chen Heyi, Zuo Ye, and Xin Kaili.
The costume drama "One Hundred Thousand Crazy Flowers" , adapted from the novel of the same name, held a launch ceremony in Hengdian on July 23 and officially announced the starring cast. It will be broadcast exclusively on Youku. The series stars Li Hongyi and Sun Jenny, and also stars Zhao Zhaoyi, Zhang Kangle, Ma Wenyuan, Bai Shu, Han Dong, Yao Chi and others.
"The Strange Stories of the Tang Dynasty: Journey to the West"
"Life of Love", "Sauvignon Blanc 2" and "You Are More Beautiful than Starlight" have concluded one after another. "Tang Gui 2" is currently the most popular in the summer season, with a score of 8.1 on Douban. With the second case "Death of Zuzu" and the third case "Fengxue Mojiadian", the popularity gradually climbed to the top of the list, and the popularity value on the iQiyi site also exceeded 9,500.
"Tang Wei 2" has a popularity value of over 9,500 on the iQiyi site. This summer season, the show ranks among the top in both popularity and reputation.
The second part of a domestic drama is difficult to make, but Tang Gui has broken this curse to a certain extent. Not only did the second part not collapse, but it has been upgraded in terms of content, details, plot and other aspects. It was changed due to the popularity of the first part. After the second part was aired, there was almost no controversy and won unanimous praise from drama fans and ordinary viewers.
Stills from "Snowstorm Mojia Store"
Compared with the first part, the eerie and thrilling atmosphere has only increased, and the character arcs of the minor characters are more dazzling. For example, the friendship between the protagonist and his wife in the murder case, and the various aspects of life of the people at the bottom are all presented well. This must be attributed to The screenwriter is extremely capable, and it was even mentioned in interviews that the director basically does not allow actors to change the script.
Both dramas have made their mark purely on the quality and appeal of the dramas. It can be said that they have set a positive benchmark for the domestic drama market. As long as they film well and respect the screenwriters, the audience will give them maximum support and feedback with their own choices. So far, each case has its own highlights, and the subsequent stories are exciting to look forward to.
"Young White Horse Drunken in the Spring Breeze"
There were a lot of doubts and controversies when it first aired, but judging from the results, Youku's youth martial arts universe is still effective, and the popularity of the series continues to rise. It even ranked first on the Yunhe public opinion hot list, and in several other It also performed well on the list, gradually entering the top three, and the popularity on Youku site also exceeded 10,000.
"Young White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze" has a popularity value of over 10,000 on Youku.
The original IP of the show has been verified through animation and has been loved by many viewers. This remake continues the characteristics of Youku's youth martial arts and has strong market appeal.
Judging from audience feedback, after the third and fourth episodes, the quality of the series has improved, and scenes such as the school exam have been well received. Although netizens have mixed opinions about the special effects scenes in the drama, the young actors still attracted the support of many drama fans. However, precisely because the IP has its own fans, the adaptation of some characters in the play has been controversial.
The theme of martial arts is an evergreen tree. The combination of youthful passion and martial arts spirit allows the series to maintain a certain degree of competitiveness in the summer season.
"Please, her in the body"
Starring Wu Jiayi, Yang Kun, Zhang Yijie, Zhang Boyu, and Liu Yajin, the drama tells the story of a grandmother with perfect social skills, Liu Xiuying, and an introverted granddaughter, Liu Qimeng, who depend on each other but have been separated for many years, until an unexpected event leads to soul exchange, and they experience each other's contrasting lives. , and gradually understand each other, a tender story of healing with love.
Stills from "Please, Her in the Body"
As a part of the account drama, the show's performance in major lists is considered outstanding. It once entered the top ten of the popular lists such as Yunhe and Detawen, surpassing some big investment and big cast dramas.
According to audience feedback, although the drama is obviously low-budget, the two protagonists have smart acting skills. They interchange the roles of grandma and granddaughter in an interesting and vivid way, and there is also a warm family affection between the slapstick. Some viewers also said that the overall series was highly emotional and exaggerated, more like the logic of a skit, the setting was not innovative enough, and the quality of the series was too confusing.
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【Variety Show】
Tonight, "Singer 2024" finally ushered in the battle for the king of singers. Playlist, arrangement.
The first round of singing sessions:
"Lose Control" Shantimo + Dimash
"Flowers" Na Ying + Huichundan Band
"Wandering with the Earth + I Am" Sun Nan + Liu Huan
"The Blind Man" Tan Weiwei + Chen Chusheng
"Exile" Wang Sulong + Gu Juji
"Hometown" Hai Lai Amu + Zhang Lei
"Shallow" Fanxia + Zhang Jie
The second round of personal singing session:
"It's Alright" Shanti Mo
"Free as a Dream" Na Ying
"A Life of Dripping Water" Sun Nan
"Chuanjiang Haozi" Tan Weiwei
"Quicksand" Wang Sulong
"Aguo Jiqu" Hailai Amu
"RIP, Love" Vancia
Let’s wait and see who is the king of singers at 19:30 today.
"Wonderful Night"
Many viewers regard this variety show as "Three Happinesses". By the fifth episode, the advantages and disadvantages are obvious.
Needless to say, the advantages are that compared to other cumbersome and self-promoting variety shows, Ma Dong and his team can always become the youngest young people. It’s interesting and fun. We find the top comedians in the country and make cutting-edge comedy. Each work can be expanded into a movie. Maybe not every program has a score of 90, but at least it all exceeds 70. Especially the four-generation team led by Liu Yang, every work is a high-quality product in the current comedy market. This is the capability of Ma Dong's team. Many comedians who are currently well-known in the film and television drama market came out of the "Annual Comedy Competition".
Stills from "Wansong Academy"
There are also voices of criticism. Some people think that compared to the unexpected "Yixi", the program lacks some unbridled creative elements. Although it has a good concept, the completeness of sadness and joy, and the correctness of the sublimation of the ending, But not so hilarious. The reason for this is that there are risk factors and the possibility of creative exhaustion, but when making a series, comparing yourself with your past self is always the hardest part.
"Chinese Restaurant 8"
At the time of the Paris Olympics, the eighth season of "Chinese Restaurant", which chose to open a store in France, was launched. Eight guests including Zhai Xiaowen, Dai Guangtan, Hu Yitian, Lin Shuwei, Jiang Yan, Yu Shuxin, Yin Zheng, and Huang Xiaoming formed a new partner lineup. Next to Monet's Garden in the French town of Giverny, a new Chinese restaurant food journey has begun.
In terms of data, it ranked first in the ratings of CSM National Network, Kuyun and Huan.com, with more than 440 hot searches on the entire network. The five official WeChat accounts of the French Embassy in China, the French Consulate General in Wuhan, the French Tourism Development Agency, the French Culture Network, and the French Higher Education Agency invite audiences around the world: "Follow the Chinese restaurant to visit France."
However, judging from the real popularity, the program team still miscalculated. The program currently performs poorly on lists such as Beacon, and the discussion on social platforms is also very limited. Most of them focus on Yu Shuxin’s true character and Hu Yitian’s ability to do business. Less mention of the food and the collaboration itself.
Yu Shuxin
Compared with the popularity of "Chinese Restaurant" when it first aired and at its peak, the show has lost its vitality due to the dominance of three "old people" Huang Xiaoming, Yin Zheng, and Lin Shuwei. Without more innovative young artists, it may be difficult for the show to regain its popularity. There is improvement.
Other recommendations:
→ "Round Table 7": I still enjoy listening to Dou Wentao chatting with his friends.
【cartoon】
→ "Lantern Knife": a long-lost domestic stop-motion animation masterpiece
【Documentary】
→ Archaeological documentary①｜24 years ago, the journey of discovery of Xinjiekou craftsmen
→ Archaeological Documentary③｜You can popularize science, but you must follow the scientific spirit
