Huayu Zhihao

Chapter 589 2006 and 2007
On January 2007, 1, Chen Hao held an annual meeting at Liangtianchi Films, but in fact there were only 1 people present including Chen Hao.

In addition to Chen Hao, there are also Smart, the general manager of Liangtianchi Pictures, Kevin Fitch, the CEO of Marvel Entertainment, and Benjamin, the general manager of Future 3D Technology Company!

"There are more people in the meeting this year, everyone knows each other!" Chen Hao said with a smile.

The three of them nodded with a smile when they heard the words. Kevin Fitch is actually a little more familiar with Smart, because the "Marvel Superhero Movie Universe" will officially open this year.

And Marvel Pictures has no experience in film production and distribution at all, so the project launch must rely on the parent company Liangtianchi Pictures.

As a result, Kevin Fitch contacted Smart more.

On the contrary, Benjamin has been focusing on the development of 3D technology, and has some involvement in film production, but not much, so there is not much intersection with the other two.

If there is a relationship, it is mostly because Liang Tianchi Pictures is the parent company of Future 3D!

"Then let's start directly!" Chen Hao smiled, "Benjamin, why don't you come first, and try to speak in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, without being too professional."

Benjamin nodded when he heard the words, "OK, then let me briefly talk about the current situation of 3D in the future. The research and development has reached a critical stage. If three technical problems are overcome, then experimental production should be possible next year."

The three of Chen Hao looked at Benjamin and asked, "It's gone?"

"En!" Benjamin nodded affirmatively.

Chen Hao, Smart, and Kevin Feige looked at each other, and then coughed twice, "That means we still need to continue research and development this year, and we can trial production next year, right?"

"You can also say that!" Benjamin nodded.

"Then how much research and development expenses will be needed this year?" Chen Hao asked directly.

The speed of 3D research and development in the future is still somewhat beyond Chen Hao's expectations, because "Avatar" that made 3D really popular in the previous life swept the world in 2010.

At that time, 3D was not yet popular, so Chen Hao thought that the research and development of this technology would not be until 2009 at the earliest, but he did not expect that the trial production would be in 2008 next year.

In 2009, the popularization of technology should be able to be achieved. By then, Haotian Cinema will definitely install 3D projection equipment on a large scale. The three cinema lines of Huaying, as well as the cinema lines of Yudong Baoli Bernard are all in the target range of Chen Hao. within.

In 2010, there must be more 3D screens in the mainland than in the previous life, which may make the box office of "Avatar" more prosperous.

Of course, under the 3D trend driven by "Avatar", all other films have been converted into 3D versions one after another, and the box office should be higher by then.

"Not much, 600 million dollars should be enough." Benjamin looked at Chen Hao and said.

Chen Hao glanced at Benjamin and said, "I can give you 600 million, but on this day next year, you must show me the 3D projection equipment that can really be used in theaters."

"No problem, I promise I won't disappoint you." Benjamin nodded and promised.

"Okay, I'll give the 600 million!" Chen Hao nodded.

Immediately, Chen Hao looked at Kevin Fitch again.

Kevin Fitch coughed and said, "Marvel Entertainment's revenue basically comes from copyright revenue, and the biggest revenue this year comes from "X-Men 3". Including other revenue, the total annual revenue is 1400 million US dollars. .

Excluding expenses such as taxes and wages, the net profit was $890 million. "

Chen Hao raised his brows slightly when he heard this. Marvel has more than 5000 superheroes. Although there may only be dozens of superheroes who are really popular, the copyright revenue is only 1400 million US dollars, which is still far lower than Chen Hao's expectations.

This is still in the case of "X-Men 3" with a North American box office of 2.34 million and a global box office of 4.59 million US dollars. Without the "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" series, Marvel's annual revenue would be too miserable up.

No wonder Marvel is so immortal, with such a huge IP, but no giants come to fight for it. In the previous life, it was only after mortgaging all superhero copyrights that they got a loan from Wall Street, and filmed "Iron Man" like a gamble!
If "Iron Man" fails, then it is really possible that there will be no Marvel superhero movie universe!

It's no wonder that when they found out that they had acquired Marvel, the whole of North America was mocking themselves, probably gloating about their misfortune, thinking that they had jumped into a pit of fire.

"At present, the company has sorted out the first four stages of the Marvel superhero movie universe, and there are a total of 5 movies in the first stage.

In order of precedence, they are "Iron Man", "Iron Man 2", "Thor", "Captain America" ​​and "Avengers"!
This year, the Marvel superhero movie universe officially opened, and the filming of the first "Iron Man" should start! "Kevin Fitch couldn't help but said with a little excitement.

For a fan who loves Marvel superheroes, it is a great honor to participate in and witness this great "Marvel Superhero Movie Universe" plan become a reality.

What's more, I was still participating in it, and the excitement in my heart was beyond words.

"What's the budget for "Iron Man"?" Smart asked quickly after hearing the words.

Chen Hao pondered for a while and said, "The lead actor, Robert Downey Jr., agreed to pay only 500 million US dollars, but I will not take the film salary first, as long as 25% of the film's final profit. If calculated in this way, it will be about 1.3 million US dollars."

Smart frowned and nodded.

Chen Hao smiled when he saw this, "Okay, it's your turn for General Manager Smart."

"Ahem, first let me talk about the performance of Liangtianchi Pictures in 2006." Smart said, "In 2006, Liangtianchi Pictures invested in the production of 3 films.

They are "Transformers" with an investment of 5000 million U.S. dollars, "Dead Silence" with an investment of 1000 million U.S. dollars, and "Dancing Out of My Life" with a production cost of 1000 million U.S. dollars.

但是2006年公司上映的影片仅有2部，其中还有1部是2005年制作2006年年初上映的《人皮客栈》，另一部是《舞出我人生》。

The North American box office of "Human Skin Inn" was US$4732 million, ranking 2006th on the North American box office list in 68. The overseas box office was US$4568 million, and the global box office totaled US$9300 million.

Excluding taxes, the company had a net profit of $3990 million.

"Dancing Out of My Life" had a North American box office of US$6532 million, ranking 2006th on the North American box office list in 40, with an overseas box office of US$4668 million and a total global box office of US$11200 million.

Excluding taxes, the company had a net profit of $4990 million.

In other words, the company invested a total of US$2006 million in film production in 7000, an increase of 2005% compared with US$5550 million in 26.12.

Then it achieved a North American box office of 1.12 million US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 2005% from 2.203 million in 49.16.

The overseas box office was US$9236 million, a decrease of 2005% compared with US$3.12 million in 70.39.

The global box office was US$2.05 million, a decrease of 2005% compared with US$5.323 million in 61.48.

The net profit was US$8980 million, a decrease of 2005% compared with US$2.05 million in 56.19. "

Chen Hao couldn't help frowning when he heard that, the investment cost went up, but the box office and revenue dropped too much.

"The drop in terms of box office and revenue is mainly due to the fact that only two films were released in 2006, while Dead Silence and Transformers were released this year.

It is equivalent to the investment income in 2006 being moved to this year, so the results in 2006 are a bit ugly. ’” Smart explained.

Chen Hao nodded when he heard the words, he naturally knew this was the case, but it just sounded a little uncomfortable, "Go on!"

"The company also has income from film distribution. In 2006, the company participated in the distribution of 10 films, invested 3400 million U.S. dollars, and made a profit of 4900 million U.S. dollars.

Excluding taxes, the company posted a net profit of $1350 million last year.

By the way, the company's distribution capacity now scales to 1500 theaters!

In addition, the company's 13 films also have copyright revenue, bringing in a total of $5100 million in revenue for the company through other distribution channels, which is $400 million less than last year.

Excluding taxes, the company's 2006 copyright income net profit was 4590 million US dollars! "Smart laughed.

Chen Hao nodded when he heard the words. Although he lowered it again, he did not lower Dangying.

"In 2006, the company spent a total of US$1.04 million on film investment, production and distribution, with a revenue of US$2.54 million and a net profit of US$1.492 million.

Let’s talk about other expenses, which are mainly divided into two parts. The first part is the company’s loans and debts. The loan is 2 million, the debt is 1530 million, plus the rent, wages and other expenses of 5000 million, a total of 300 million US dollars.

Counting all profits and expenses, the company's actual net profit in 2006 was $8090 million. said Smart.

Kevin Feige and Benjamin nodded after hearing this. The annual net profit of an independent film company is 8000 million US dollars, which is already a very good result.

Moreover, two new films were released this year. Obviously, Liang Tianchi Pictures' financial situation is very healthy, and it can even be said to be very profitable.

"The next step is Liang Tianchi Pictures' plan for 2007. The company will invest in the production of 4 films this year, namely "Iron Man" with an investment of 1.3 million US dollars, and "Chain Saw 1100" with a production cost of 5 million US dollars.

There are also "Human Skin Inn 800" with an investment of 2 million, and "Taken 3" with a production cost of 5000 million US dollars.

The 4 films will have a total investment of 1.99 million US dollars.

In addition, the company still needs to repay bank loans of US$1530 million this year. Marvel’s debt this year is US$7000 million, plus other costs of about US$300 million.

The company's current known expenses for 2007 are approximately $2.873 million. said Smart.

Chen Hao smacked his lips when he heard the words. He was still a little nervous when he heard that the company had to spend nearly 3 million U.S. dollars a year. It seems that the task of making profits this year is relatively heavy.

No, it should be said that after being burdened with Marvel's debts, it is a bit unbearable. If I didn't know the grandeur of Marvel in the future, I would probably stay away from Marvel just like all Hollywood film companies now.

It's okay for Benjamin to hear this, and it has nothing to do with him. After all, he only asked for an investment of 600 million, which is nothing compared to it.

Kevin Feige was more embarrassed. Obviously, more than half of the company's pressure was brought by Marvel.

"Repaying loans and debts actually has an advantage." Smart laughed, "That is tax deduction, and the company has been enjoying some benefits in this regard since 2006."

"Well, this is good news!" Chen Hao shook his head helplessly, "In any case, everyone did a good job in 2006. Smart, please arrange a place for everyone to have a carnival tonight."

Smart nodded when he heard the words, and he has gotten used to his boss's style in the past two years, "Are you participating?"

After hearing the words, Chen Hao thought for a while and said, "Then let's take part. When you return to China tomorrow, you guys also say hello. Try to get everyone to participate."

"no problem."

After the meeting, the three left Chen Hao's office, and Xiaoying walked in.

When Chen Hao saw Xiaoying wearing an OL black silk suit, he couldn't help but his eyes lit up.

Seeing Chen Hao's treacherous eyes, Xiaoying couldn't help stamping her feet, and said coquettishly, "Don't look around!"

Chen Hao smiled when he heard this, "I can watch wherever I like!"

"Rogue!" Xiaoying muttered, and then handed a document to Chen Hao.

After taking it, Chen Hao said, "Tonight's company annual meeting, you book a ticket to return home tomorrow!"

"Got it!" Xiaoying said angrily.

Hearing this, Chen Hao glanced at Xiaoying with a steamed bun face, and then looked at the documents.

Two things. The first thing is that on December 12st, Haotian Music released the fourth album of this year, which is the compilation album "1" of Fast Boys. It really exploded this year.

"10" also has 5 pre-sale results, which is still a bit lower than Kuai Nu in the past year. In the first week, 21 copies were sold, and a total of 26 copies were sold in the first week.

Now that December has passed, the sales volume of "12" has reached 10 copies, but it has not been able to break one million.

Another thing, the military action drama "Soldier Assault" produced by Haotian Film and Television, starring Wang Baobao, premiered on Lizhi Satellite TV on December 2006, 12.

This time, Litchi Satellite TV expressed a strong desire to buy the film, directly and exclusively bought out the premiere rights of "Soldier Assault".

This is not like the usual style of Litchi Satellite TV, but considering the theme of "Soldier Assault", it is understandable.

Gongdou dramas with heroines such as "Golden Branch Desire" and "The Scheming of the Palace" are the most popular on Shonan Satellite TV. It is probably because of "My Fair Princess" that it has made a lot of money, and has tasted the sweetness of heroines and costume dramas .

On the contrary, Litchi Satellite TV seems to always prefer TV dramas with military themes, such as "My Commander, My Regiment" and "I Am a Special Forces" in later generations have all landed on Litchi Satellite TV.

Of course, it is also related to Haotian Film and Television's increasingly resounding golden signature.

Seeing that the TV series produced by Haotian Film and Television can always get good ratings, although the price is a bit expensive, but after the TV station buys it, it not only does not lose money by selling advertisements, but also makes money.

Now Haotian Film and Television only cooperates closely with CCAV and Shonan Satellite TV. Litchi Satellite TV is greedy and wants to reach a cooperation with Haotian Film and Television.

Coupled with the theme preference, this time Litchi Satellite TV directly paid 70 yuan per episode to win the premiere rights, which is considered a big deal.

"Soldier Assault" has a total of 30 episodes, 70 per episode, that's 2100 million RMB!
On the first day of the premiere of "Soldier Assault", the average ratings of the two episodes were 1.02%, and the highest ratings reached 1.41%.

This ratings result undoubtedly made Litchi Satellite TV very happy. After all, it is not CCAV, nor is it Shonan Satellite TV. It is absolutely unprecedented that Litchi Satellite TV can win the first broadcast score of breaking 1.

……

In the evening, everyone in Liangtianchi Films rented a villa for a carnival, and there were models specially attending this kind of party at the party. Chen Hao naturally became the object of everyone's toast and flattery during the banquet.

However, although he drank a lot of wine, Chen Hao still remained sober and rejected all the sugar-coated bullets. The main reason was that he was afraid of getting sick, and finally fled back to his villa with Xiaoying's support.

It's just the stimulation of alcohol, coupled with the blatant flirting of Dayan horses at the party, which made Chen Hao's heart ignite with desire.

So, just after Xiaoying put Chen Hao on the bed, she was pulled by Chen Hao, then turned over and pressed down directly, blocking her red lips...

……

　Thanks to "Qinglian Earth" for the 600 reward!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)