China Entertainment 1997.

Chapter 654 Chen Zhixi Thinks Boss Cao Small

"cheers!"

Xu Zheng, Huang Bo, Wang Baoqiang and other main creators held the cup together, and everyone's faces were filled with happy smiles.

They had no choice but to be unhappy, "People on the Journey: Lost in Thailand" was so popular, it hit almost 8 million box office in just over half a month, and knocked Cheng Long and Feng Xiaogang to the ground.

Fanxing has already secured the key to the postponement, and the box office breaks through 10 billion is a sure thing, and it is even expected to hit the top three in the history of mainland movies. Such a phenomenal work will definitely benefit them a lot from the main creators.

"Brother, you are now a billionaire director, and you and Director Jiang are the only ones in the entire entertainment industry."

Wang Baoqiang looks simple and honest, and has a warm and sincere personality, but it doesn't mean that he is really a fool in the play, perhaps Sanduo, on the contrary, he is quite good at talking.

The entertainment industry is a vanity fair, full of smart people everywhere, and there are no fools, but Wang Baoqiang, who has been in the front line all year round, has continuous high-quality resources, and is very popular, is definitely not among them.

Although he also suffered a big loss later, but he has one thing to say, whether he has mental calculations or not, who can always guard against people's careful calculations, let alone being close to people around Nobushige, this is not a crime of war, many big bosses Still overturned.

And judging from his subsequent counterattack, his wrist is still very resolute and decisive.

When his confidant and his wife rebelled, and the seizure of their family property was almost tantamount to a desperate situation, they risked their lives, exposed their family ugliness, borrowed public opinion, abruptly reversed the situation, and punished both men and women.

Don't think it's easy, it's hard to show the courage and determination to break the boat.

Not to mention that wearing a hat is a very shameful thing for men. Many people would rather endure it than expose it, not to mention that he is still a first-line artist.

A comparison makes it clear that Huo and Wang can see from the various follow-up revelations in the later era of small essays that they are not without the power to fight.

Huo, in particular, cannot be said to be completely innocent, but he is definitely a victim. The cheating is completely non-existent, and many screenshots are spliced.

But there are not a few people who have never given a high to others, and even cursed behind their backs, let alone sea dog pills. Taking tonics is not illegal. Men in their early 30s are not energetic, and they are beaten as greasy and wretched men after taking some tonics.

It can be said that this small point was completely magnified by other things, and most of those things were fictitious, and the person concerned was even arrested by the authorities later.

Huo was forced to quit the industry when his career was booming, his reputation was bad, and he didn't know when he would come back later, it was really wronged.

So it can be seen from this that if there is a war, let it go quickly if you have the material, don't be passively beaten, let alone hesitate, take into account your reputation or past friendship, if you don't strike hard, others will beat you to death.

Wang Baoqiang is smart because he is smart in pre-emptive strikes, self-inflicted damage of [-], killing [-] enemies, he will beat Ma Jinlian to death even if he becomes a laughing stock, so as to seize the opportunity.

If he hesitates and chooses to settle it in private, Ma Jinlian will be vigilant, maybe Ma Jinlian will come up with a small composition first.

Once the label of domestic violence and cheating is off, even if he is innocent, he will be covered in shit, and it is difficult to wash it off. Yao Dazui and Hong Shixian are the best examples...

"I'm lucky, I can't compare with Director Jiang."

Facing Wang Baoqiang's flattery, Xu Zheng touched his bald head, humming himself again and again.

Although the box office of "Lost in Thailand" is expected to exceed 10 billion, and he will also become a 10 billion Chinese-language film director, Xu Zheng still has a little doubt in his heart.

As a small-budget comedy, "People on an Embarrassing Journey: Lost in Thailand"

Success, with a strong chance and luck.

If you change the time and change the group of opponents, maybe the box office is not bad, but it will definitely not reach the point of this phenomenal blockbuster.

It is also because of this that although "People on Journey: Thailand" has a high box office, its reputation is mediocre, and many people feel that it is not worthy of virtue.

After all, among the other mainland films with a box office of over 10 billion, three are Hollywood blockbusters, and there is one "Let the Bullets Fly", a Chinese classic created by the three major movie stars.

Although the quality of "People on the Journey: Lost in Thailand" is not bad, compared with these few selling points, it is really not worth it.

Some experts even criticized it because of this, thinking that a movie like "Lost in Thailand" breaking 10 billion would be a shame for Chinese-language movies or lead to a reversal of the current good trend of Chinese-language movies.

This statement is definitely far-fetched, and comedy movies are easy to become dark horses.

The small-budget comedy "The Hangover" in North America in the past two years was also very impressive at the local box office in North America, ranking fourth in one year and fifth in the other year. The cumulative global box office of the two parts reached 10.5 billion US dollars.

In commercial movies, comedy movies are definitely an indispensable and important branch, and being a dark horse is far from a shame.

Of course, experts' concerns are not unreasonable.

You know, the cumulative cost of filming and publicity for "Lost in Thailand" is about 5000 million.

The income is horrific. Fanxing fully invested in this movie. The estimated box office dividend of the producer alone can reach 5 million+. In addition to advertising and channel revenue, it is not a dream for Fanxing to earn 6 million.

If you calculate the distribution share due to Fanxing as the publisher, and the income that Fanxing theaters get from it, then Fanxing can really eat a lot this time.

Even leaving aside a few Hollywood movies, this project is definitely the most profitable Chinese movie since the establishment of Fanxing.

Low investment, high return!
Who can't be jealous, plus last year's "33 Days of Broken Love" and "The Girl We Chased Together in Those Years", Fanxing has released many low-cost dark horses.

From the perspective of Fanxing itself and the market, small cost and large return is a good thing, but from the perspective of the industry, it may not be a good thing.

Because of this example, many film and television company bosses are willing to spend money to bet on dark horses, rather than spend a lot of money on some big productions, with high risks and low returns.

This is not a good thing for Chinese films that are on the rise. Of course, it is not that exaggerated. The dark horse is not a Chinese cabbage on the street. After the limelight passes, it will naturally return to normal.

Xu Zheng didn't dare to be too frightened by the uproar from the outside world. He kept a low-key style and crazily saved his character.

But it is unrealistic to say that there is no fluctuation in his heart, so Xu Zheng's mouth is modest, and his face still shows a bit of reserve.

Before "People on the Journey: Lost in Thailand", although he could barely be regarded as a first-line actor, he was not outstanding. He was better than most ordinary actors, but he was not enough to be popular and top-notch, let alone those big stars.

But after this movie, he is number one in the upper echelons of the entertainment industry.

At least until his second film has not revealed his "true shape", even big names from all walks of life have to give some face.

This can be felt from the changes in today's banquet.

In the past, in the crew of "People on the Journey: Lost in Thailand", Huang Bo sat firmly in the C position, Golden Rooster Best Actor + backed by stars + good popularity, no matter how you look at it, you have to beat the other two.

Let's have a [-]-[-] split between Wang Baoqiang and Xu Zheng, the director. After all, "Soldiers Assault" made him very popular.

However, with the success of the film, the status of the main creators has changed again, and Xu Zheng has become a well-deserved core.

Even the old friend Huang Bo and the simple and honest Wang Baoqiang have a lot of concessions and flattery in their words. Xu Zheng is also a human being, how could he be indifferent.

The surface is calm, but the heart is refreshed!

While everyone was pushing cups and changing glasses, and laughing and laughing, the producer Chen Zhixi hurried over on high heels.

"Sorry everyone, the meeting was delayed just now."

"It's okay, it's not here."

Xu Zheng smiled, and asked the waiter to add more dishes. They were all acquaintances. Chen Zhixi also simply ordered two favorite dishes, and then looked at everyone with a smile.

"I'm not late for nothing, our movie did well, and our boss personally made the decision for everyone to give red envelopes."

"real?!"

"Boss Cao is mighty."

"How much?"

Chen Zhixi didn't make a fool of herself either, and said with a smile: "Not much, all the official crew members, whether they are artists or other positions, all have double salaries."

Everyone didn't know what it meant at the beginning, so Chen Zhixi explained it specifically.

The so-called double salary refers to the remuneration they get when they work on the crew of "Lost in Thailand", regardless of the amount, Cao Xuan will give another share.

For example, a makeup artist has a monthly salary of 6000. After working in the crew for two and a half months, plus some miscellaneous commuting expenses, subsidies, etc., the cumulative income is 16000. After the double salary, it is 32000.

The income is directly doubled, and everyone is happy to change it, especially those with high incomes, who benefit the most.

For example, Huang Bo's salary was 350 million, but this time it became 700 million, and Wang Baoqiang's 200 million was also doubled.

It seems a bit unfair, but in fact, the more money is paid, the greater the contribution to the crew, otherwise the crew would not have set such a high price before.

Even if the reward method is changed, the amount of the reward is also decreasing from top to bottom, which is not as good as double salary. Everyone gets as much as they do, which is more in line with the psychology of most people.

Even if there are a few who may perform well and lose a little bit of double salary, Cao Xuan also asked Chen Zhixi to give some extra compensation.

The production cost of "Lost in Thailand" is only 3000 million yuan, which is largely used in various aspects such as going abroad, and the actual labor expenditure is in the early eight figures.

For Cao Xuan, who is expected to earn hundreds of millions this time, these rewards are trivial.

Not to mention that more than half of the main creators are Fanxing employees, and Cao Xuan has never been stingy with his own people.

"Don't be impatient, everyone. The financial side is doing statistics now. In addition to the release of movies and other movies, there will be some finishing work. The accounts will be thoroughly calculated, and the money will be credited to everyone's accounts."

Chen Zhixi is young, but she does things straightforwardly, and everyone trusts her after working with her.

Not to mention that Fanxing's name is poked here, Boss Cao has never broken his promise when it comes to money.

At the dinner table, everyone praised Boss Cao for a while, and they did not forget to include Xu Zheng and Chen Zhixi.

After all, without Xu Zheng, this movie wouldn't exist. As the producer, Chen Zhixi has contributed a lot. She announced the award this time, so it is naturally her credit.

However, this was not over yet, and then Chen Zhixi deliberately told Xu Zheng "quietly" in front of several main creators that Cao Xuan had paid him a bonus of 1000 million.

"How dare you do that."

There are too many bonuses, Xu Zheng is humble by nature, Chen Zhixi smiled: "The boss has a discerning eye, and said that you let him be a bole again, so you can take it for you."

Xu Zheng just nodded, and the smile on his face couldn't stop.

Although he is the director of "People on the Journey: Lost in Thailand", because he is a new director, he doesn't get any dividends, only film salary and director's fee.

This is also normal. People invest to make money, and it is very kind to use new people. How can it be possible to get a dividend for the director.

But then again, Fan Xing was right to do so, but for Xu Zheng, seeing his movie hit with his own eyes and earning hundreds of millions in one go, it is impossible not to have no thoughts in his heart.

The previous double salary can be regarded as calming down a little bit of inner dissatisfaction, and the extra 1000 million will smooth out even more.

Cao Xuan eats meat, at least he can share his soup.

The reason why Cao Xuan did this is that rewards and punishments are clearly defined, and Xu Zheng has indeed contributed the most, so he must be rewarded, and it is also a certain degree of wooing.

Regardless of the level of its director, at least at this stage, it and the "People on the Journey" series are still very valuable.

Two consecutive works, especially the second "Lost in Thailand", have made this series accumulate a high brand effect and appeal.

Fanxing has internally estimated that if there is another sequel, the box office may reach more than 8 million, an absolute SSS-level project.

As the core character of the previous two parts, Xu Zheng is indispensable, so Boss Cao offered the price.

The total director fee and remuneration is 1000 million. In addition, you can choose to get 5% of the dividend directly, or invest in 20% of the share.

"Brother Xu, the boss is still very sincere. Only Director Zhang and Director Xu in our company have your treatment, and Ning Hao may not be able to get it.

Let me put it bluntly, if it weren't for the specialness of "People on Journey", you would never get this price. "

Chen Zhixi and Xu Zheng are also good friends, and even the project "People on the Journey: Lost in Thailand" was able to be completed thanks to her help, so they didn't make any detours in private, and directly stated the conditions.

"I'll think it over."

Xu Zheng's face was a little ugly. If possible, he would certainly like to independently promote the third part of "People on the Journey". If he does it well, he can even become a film and television capital.

However, he couldn't get around the stars at all.

If he and Fanxing fall out, Fanxing's theaters will be closed to him directly, and they may even release a movie at the same time to stop him.

He has seen Fanxing's publicity and distribution ability. Although "People on the Journey: Lost in Thailand" was created by luck, the various channels behind Fanxing have also contributed to the flames. If these channels become enemies, it will be enough for any movie to drink a pot.

And the most important thing is that the series "People on the Journey" is in Fanxing's hands.

What was he thinking, without Fanxing's nod, he couldn't do it at all, if he forcibly hit the sidelines, he was waiting to try the power of Fanxing's number one legal team in the entertainment industry.

This is just an open shot, if you play a hidden shot.

Let's put it this way, with Fanxing's current power and energy in the entertainment industry, Xu Zheng, a so-called 10 billion director, can get out of the quagmire within a week, and even more ruthlessly, he can even directly force him out of the circle.

After all, Zhu Bajie likes to steal food, so he has too many handles.

Although there is no habit of bad artists being banned by the government these days, if the reputation is too bad, no one dares to use him badly.

Boss Cao has never liked to do things to the extreme, but it doesn't mean he doesn't have the ability. If he really gets angry, he can't even estimate the consequences.

It's not impossible for Xu Zheng to set up his own company if he really wants to. Fan Xing is not such a domineering character, but he definitely can't touch the "People on the Journey" series, even if he doesn't care about it.

Xu Zheng knows how unworthy he is as a 10 billion director. It is very risky to start a new project, so he might as well continue to hug his thigh.

With a 20% share, he can still make it up by gritting his teeth, and earning less is still earning.

In Xu Zheng's mind, heaven and man were at war, Chen Zhixi took a few glances at the dishes in front of him while tasting, not nervous whether Xu Zheng would agree.

They are all bright cards, and Xu Zheng is not stupid, how could he not agree to Fanxing's request.

Chen Zhixi can even be sure that Xu Zheng is very dissatisfied with this condition, and feels that he has contributed a lot to this series, and he is the one who divides the cake.

But for Fanxing, the money is invested by himself, and the publicity and distribution channels of theater chains are also supported by Fanxing. Without Fanxing, this project would not exist. Xu Zheng is just lucky, and now he is given 1/5 of the share. What dissatisfaction.

The ideas of the two parties cannot be miscalculated. Everyone has their own interests and positions. It is nothing more than whoever chooses to compromise in the end.

Comparing the strength of the two sides, it is obvious that Xu Zheng is the one who must succumb.

He was a little wronged, but he didn't know that many people in Fanxing were dissatisfied with this result.

Cao Xuan gave Xu Zheng a 20% share before, but many people in Fanxing opposed it, including Chen Zhixi, who also thought that 10-15% would be fine.

What's more, Fan Xing directly planned not to pay dividends. Fan Xing asked, "Does Xu Zheng dare not shoot?" Fan Xing did not treat him badly before, and even took the initiative to support him. Now it is his turn to repay his favor.

It's just that Boss Cao didn't want to be too harsh, and he didn't want Fanxing to become a bully who bullies wantonly, so he went against all odds and gave 20%, plus 1000 million film remuneration and director's fee, the treatment can be called generous.

Xu Zheng is dissatisfied because he wants more and thinks that his contribution is great, but in the eyes of outsiders, most of them will think that Fanxing is kind.

Chen Zhixi originally thought that Boss Cao was kind and soft-hearted, but after thinking about it all the way, coupled with Xu Zheng's various performances, she realized Cao Xuan's intentions behind it.

It's right to be meticulous in business, but with Fanxing's current status, sometimes it's easy to talk about it.

Therefore, in the province of the province, what should be spent must be spent!

Whether it's a double salary or treating Xu Zheng favorably, it's all for people to see to a certain extent, letting everyone know that Fanxing doesn't treat people who have done meritorious deeds badly.

At the same time, he quietly established an image with Xu Zheng. Fanxing eats, drinks, and treats him well. He wants to work hard. It will be a good story in the future, but if he has two hearts, Fanxing can beat him up with a word. Become an ungrateful traitor.

"Turn your hands into clouds, turn your hands into rain, you deserve to be the boss."

The more Chen Zhixi thought about it, the more she felt that this was not a conspiracy, but a conspiracy.

It is said that Cao Xuan played a trick on Xu Zheng, but from the beginning to the end, Cao Xuan was aboveboard, rewarding meritorious deeds, rewarding those who are capable, and can't find any faults.

The most terrifying thing is to play with people like clapping, and others don't realize it, but think he is a good person.

Chen Zhixi felt that she had to study hard. This kind of mastery of the big boss would be useful for the rest of her life.

Cao Xuan didn't know that he accidentally took in an apprentice, and if he knew, he would feel dumbfounded. It is not ruled out that he has some ideas, but it is really not as poisonous as Chen Zhixi thinks.

He himself is not short of money, and he does not want to leave any excuses for doing things. He is upright, thoughtful and appropriate, and acts kingly, which is naturally conducive to invincibility.

Chen Zhixi couldn't be wrong in thinking so much, but he somewhat underestimated Boss Cao.

A Xu Zheng, it's not enough for him to deliberately calculate, even if he earns 10 billion a year, it's just money for clothes he gave to the Second Palace...

(End of this chapter)