Huayu Zhihao

Chapter 511 2005 and 2006 of Liang Tianchi Film Industry
On the morning of January 2006, 1, Chen Hao arrived in Los Angeles, USA with the crew of "The Martian".

After staying in the hotel, Chen Hao wanted to go to Liangtianchi Films while it was still early, and happened to meet Xu Shanzheng when he went out.

After learning that Chen Hao was going to Liangtianchi Films, he asked if he could visit it. After all, under the media reports, Liangtianchi Films is also well-known in China.

Chen Hao heard that he had nothing to do, and then Xu Shanzheng asked Chen Kun, Liu Tianxian and others. After everyone agreed, they went to Liangtianchi Films together.

After arriving at the company, Chen Hao showed everyone around, then found someone to receive them, and went to the office by himself, because Smart was waiting for him.

"Chen, here we come!" Smart said when he saw Chen Hao coming in.

"Hello, Smart." Chen Hao said with a smile, "Then let's start, try to be as brief as possible, and just focus on it!"

"OK, to make a long story short!" Smart nodded, and then looked at the document in his hand, "In 2005, the company invested in the production of 4 films, "Taken 2", "Beast Meal", "Saw 4" And "Human Skin Inn".

"Taken 2" invested 3500 million US dollars, and the North American box office was 1.39 million US dollars, which was 1800 million US dollars higher than the first film. The overseas box office was 2.36 million US dollars, which was an increase of 1.55 million US dollars compared with the first film. The overseas box office increased significantly.

"Taken 2" has a global box office of 3.75 million US dollars, which is 1.74 million US dollars higher than "Taken". This series has a lot to do, and we are already working on the script of the third part of the series.

"Beast Meal" had an investment of US$600 million and a box office of US$1800 million in North America.

"Chain Saw 4" invested 1000 million US dollars, and the North American box office was 6330 million US dollars. This result is only slightly higher than the first part of the series, and there is a big gap compared with the second and third parts.

The overseas box office of $7600 million is also lower than the third film's $8400 million, and the global box office of $1.39 million is also less than the second and third parts of the series.

Obviously, everyone is a little tired of the "Chain Saw" series, but the investment cost is low, and it is obviously still a big profit.

As for "Human Skin Inn", the investment was 450 million US dollars, but it was not released until January 2006, 1, and the drawing has not yet been drawn.

To sum up, the four films produced by the company in 2005 had a total investment of US$4 million, with a North American box office of US$5550 million, an overseas box office of US$2.203 million, and a global box office of US$3.12 million.

Talking about revenue, the company received a total of US$3 million in North American box office share and US$1.3218 million in overseas box office share for the three released films. After taxation, the company’s total net profit was US$1.092 million!
Since these three films were only released in the second half of the year and near the end of the year, DVDs and others have not yet been released, and there is no other income for the time being.

However, the company's nine films, including "Saw", "Taken", and "No Surname", brought the company a total of US$9 million in revenue from other distribution channels, which was US$5500 million after taxation.

In addition, the company will continue to make efforts in theatrical distribution this year. At present, the company's largest distribution scale is 1200, which is 200 more than last year.

The company has invested more manpower and material resources this year than last year, but with little effect. After more than 1000 companies, resistance can be clearly felt.

It is a little gratifying that the company's revenue from distribution this year has increased a lot compared with last year, and the revenue has exceeded 1200 million US dollars.

That is to say, in 2005, the company made a total profit of 6700 million US dollars from issuance, but it was 50 US dollars less than last year. After tax, the net profit was about 5695 million US dollars.

The number of movies in the film library has increased, but the revenue has experienced negative growth. The reason for the analysis is that many movies have been released for more than 2 years, and the revenue of other channels has dropped sharply.

Some of the new films in the library are Chinese films, which are far less popular than English films in the North American market. That is to say, the income of new films cannot match the reduced income of old films, resulting in negative growth.

In terms of film box office and distribution, the company invested US$2005 million in 5550, with a net profit of US$2.62123 million.

But on top of that, the company spent $6000 million to acquire Marvel Entertainment.

Another $500 million was spent to acquire the future 3D technology company, and another $500 million was invested in research and development.

After deducting the company's rent, employee salaries, distribution and other expenses, 300 million US dollars.

So, to sum up, the total expenditure of the company in 2005 was 1.285 million US dollars, and the actual net profit was 1.33623 million US dollars. "

Chen Hao nodded with a smile after listening. Although this year's net profit only increased by 3000 million US dollars compared with last year, that was because the company acquired two subsidiaries.

Without Marvel Entertainment and Future 3D, Liang Tianchi Pictures' performance last year would have directly doubled, far exceeding the net profit growth rate of most companies in the world.

"Very good, Smart, you and everyone have done a good job, I think I have to give you some rewards." Chen Hao smiled and took out the check.

Certain rewards can stimulate the subjective initiative of employees, enable them to create higher value and earn more money for themselves, so this money must be paid.

"Wait, Chen, we did a good job last year, but this year we are under a lot of pressure." Smart said.

"Oh?" Chen Hao paused when he heard the words, and looked at Smart suspiciously.

Seeing this, Smart said helplessly, "Don't talk about other projects, just talk about the expenditure that has been confirmed for the time being. We invested in "Transformers" with DreamWorks, which is 5000 million US dollars.

There is also "Dead Silence", which Wen has already confirmed to start filming, which is about 1000 million US dollars, which is only a temporary expenditure on film investment.

The future 3D technology company has asked to invest another 500 million US dollars in research and development this year. I think you will agree, yes, this is okay.

Next is the big head, which is Marvel!We took out a loan of 1.5 million U.S. dollars and paid it off in 10 years, which means that we have to repay the bank 1530 million U.S. dollars every year with the principal and interest. "

Chen Hao nodded upon hearing the words, "This isn't too much, is it?"

"Hehe, Chen, you forgot that with Marvel comes its debt of up to 5.7 million US dollars, which we have to bear, and this year, its first bank repayment is as high as 5000 million US dollars!
That is to say, in 2006, if we don't count other things, we have already spent 1.303 million US dollars if we only count these! said Smart.

Chen Hao was a little embarrassed when he heard the words. He really forgot about Marvel's debts. No wonder Marvel has a huge IP of more than 5000 superheroes during this period, but it is still considered a non-performing asset.

This is indeed a bit strange for the Hollywood giants who are best at developing and continuing IP. It seems that Marvel superheroes are not popular, and the huge debts make Marvel a tasteless, or hot potato.

Now that Chen Hao is holding it in his hand, they can't scald them, but they can still smell the fragrance, and they are ready to come and take a bite anytime!
(End of this chapter)