The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 329 "Extreme Escape" is hard to have [-] million
Yanjing in late July is very hot. Many people shrank up during the day, hid at home and did not go out, and only went out to spend at night.

This is a huge cake, and merchants have racked their brains to make a fortune, but it is hard to say whether they can grasp it.

China Film International Studios was extremely lively today. "Seven Swords" held its premiere tonight, and many celebrities and entertainers came.

Li Shengyao also passed by. After the film screening, there was a small celebration banquet.

At this time, Li Shengyao, Han Sanping, and seven other outsiders were sitting together in the VIP lounge on the top floor of the studio.

These seven people were male and female. Judging by their clothing and temperament, they should all be corporate managers. At this time, they followed Han Sanping with a smile on their faces.

Han Sanping was a little proud. He held the wine glass in his left hand and pointed with his right hand, "Director Li, I really wasted a lot of effort this time, and I want to give you some benefits."

Li Shengyao glanced at the strangers, and vaguely understood what Han Sanping meant, "Director Han, thank you very much this time."

Han Sanping chuckled, "It's a trivial matter, you guys talk about it first, and after the chat, I'll tell you about our affairs."

He then stood up and gave up his position next to Li Shengyao.

Immediately a person followed up, "Hi Director Li, I am Gao Qian, the Marketing Manager of the Flower Planting Area of ​​Head & Shoulders. Our company is very optimistic about Director Li. This time, we intend to sponsor Director Li's new film. We hope Director Li will give us a chance."

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The other people behind are all company representatives or managers, and they all want to sponsor "Extreme Escape".

In fact, after the "Extreme Escape" project was established, very few companies came to sponsor it.

But when "Let's Punch, Dad" exploded, the number of sponsoring companies suddenly increased.

Now the company is talking about it.

They are still screening qualified and healthy companies. The companies recommended by Han Sanping today are all big companies with a good brand image.

Li Shengyao agreed to their cooperation invitations, and asked them to go to Fenghua Film and Television Company to talk, and finally the professional market analysis department decided which companies to cooperate with.

He estimated that the corporate sponsorship fee he will get by then should be 1000 million.

In this case, Fenghua can save a lot of money in shooting "Extreme Escape".

Not long after, Li Shengyao finished chatting with several company executives, and Han Sanping walked over with a glass of wine, "Director Li, I know that many companies have found Fenghua and want to sponsor "Extreme Escape", but the few companies I recommended, They are all powerful, generous, and have a healthy brand image.”

Li Shengyao nodded, "Director Han is worried."

Li Shengyao looked very calm and calm, as if he had controlled everything and nothing could surprise him.

Han Sanping paused for a while, he felt that Li Shengyao was becoming more and more like a big boss.

Thinking of the next thing, he put away his smile and said seriously: "Director Li, does "Extreme Escape" still need China Film Investment? As long as you agree, we can transfer the money at any time."

Li Shengyao glanced at Han Sanping, then raised his glass and touched Han Sanping.

"Director Han, you are my recognized partner. China Film Group is willing to invest, so I welcome it, but the amount of investment may not be much."

Li Shengyao originally planned to give up an investment quota of 500 million. He had already contacted Fang Yihua from TVB. TVB had money, so they were naturally willing to invest. Hearing Li Shengyao's request for a new release in Malaysia and Thailand.

Fang Yat Hua agreed without hesitation, and said that they can release it in Hong Kong Island as well.

Lee Shing Yew considered for a moment, then gave TVB the distribution right of "Extreme Escape" in Hong Kong Island.

Although Shaw Brothers sold the Hong Kong Island Cinemas, their contacts are still there. They now have a Lunar New Year movie every year, and they still have the ability to distribute it.

In this way, TVB got the 500 million investment share of "Extreme Escape".

Then there is still 1000 million investment shares left.

He had just met the representatives of those big companies that were willing to sponsor, and knew that Han Sanping's energy was among them.

Li Shengyao realized that although China Film Group often loses money in film and television investment, it is still the most influential presence in the domestic film and television industry.

In the face of such a behemoth, you must have your own attitude and appear angular.

He can't say what he says, and he needs to pay a little bit.

He originally planned to invest 1000 million, but now he plans to drop it to 800 million.

Of course, if China Film has other support, he can improve it a little bit.

When Han Sanping heard the words, she didn't think too much.

He felt that "Let's Punch, Daddy" became so popular that there was not much investment left, which was completely normal.

"Director Li, how much share can you give China Film?"

Li Shengyao thought for a while, "About 700 million, how about it?"

Han Sanping frowned slightly when she heard the words, "Director Li, 700 million is a bit short, and I still want to do something big."

Li Shengyao smiled, "Director Han, the total investment of "Extreme Escape" is only 4000 million, and 700 million is really a lot. The main reason is that I agreed to TVB before and gave them 500 million. The remaining space is much smaller. "

Han Sanping understood Li Shengyao's rhetoric, but thought that the previous "Let's Punch, Dad" missed the opportunity to make money.

This time "Extreme Escape" cost less, but the preparation of the actors was also very serious. Deng Chao and Li Lianhua had already gone to training.

Many people think that if Lee Sung Yew makes a movie with such an attitude, the movie will not lose money and will definitely make money.

Han Sanping also thinks this way, he needs performance.

"Director Li, 700 million is a little less. China Film Group and I are both your good friends. You can't let us feel cold."

Li Shengyao secretly laughed in his heart, but he still spoke some small words.

Han Sanping realized that she had to do something, otherwise Li Shengyao would not let go.

"Director Li, when is "Extreme Escape" going to be released?"

"Let's celebrate the new year."

"In the Lunar New Year season, the competition will be fierce."

The Lunar New Year file has been the most competitive time in the film market since ancient times.

To put it bluntly, if Lee Sheng Yew didn't have theaters, if it wasn't for his special status, he only made one movie, even if the movie made money, he wouldn't be qualified to go to the Lunar New Year festival to fight.

Generally, you need to have proven yourself in several commercial films, or a film with a big cast, to be eligible to go to the Lunar New Year file.

Movies that have already been scheduled for the Lunar New Year, now known include "If Love", "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles", and "The Great Sage of Love". If there is another "Extreme Escape", then when the time comes In order to arrange the film, there must be some competition.

"If Love" is directed by Chen Kexin, starring Zhou Xun and Kaneshiro Takeshi.

"Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles" is directed by Lao Mouzi and starring Takakura Ken.

As for "The Great Sage of Love", the director is Liu Weiqiang, and there are many actors, including Nicholas Tse, the twins, and Jian Bingbing, as well as Chen Bolin, Yinghuang and Huayi all invested, and they also used the shell of Journey to the West.

All three movies don't go well with each other.

China Film Group invested 500 million in "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles", and now there is news that this movie is a literary film, so don't expect too much at the box office.

Han Sanping felt that this year's Lunar New Year film cannot be without the power of China Film Group. He thought for a while and said in a low voice: "Director Li, give me more investment shares. I guarantee that the premiere of "Extreme Escape" will not be less than 30.00%[-]."

With four blockbuster films, 30.00% of the five films are scheduled, which has already surpassed other films.

Li Shengyao's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and then he pretended to be thinking, and then said: "Since Director Han is so kind, let's say 1000 million."

1000 million sounds much better than 700 million.

Han Sanping nodded, and then thought of the recent comments from the mainland media, "Director Li, is there a chance that "Extreme Escape" will hit [-] million at the box office?"

Many media now predict that "Extreme Escape" is expected to reach [-] million. Lee Shengyao knows that this is just a hit.

In his previous life, even in 06, there was only one movie with a box office of more than [-] million, and that was "The Golden Flower".

For example, "The Banquet" was only 3000 million, and "Fearless" was only 100 million.

It is really too difficult to reach [-] million this year.

"It's unlikely. By then there will be more movies and more streams. It's not bad to be in the early [-] million."

Li Shengyao told the truth.

Han Sanping felt that Li Shengyao was modest, "I don't think it will be less than "Let's Punch, Dad"."

(End of this chapter)