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Chapter 208 Harvest 2014 and the release of the movie (ask for a monthly ticket)

The next morning, Gu Wei boarded the plane back to Beijing with Nazha, Li Xian, Meng Ziyi and their small team.

After a short flight of more than 2 hours, the plane landed at Beijing International Airport.

Coming out of the VIP passage, Gu Wei and the others got into different cars.

After more than two months of filming, everyone went home to rest after returning to the capital, and Gu Wei went directly to the company.

There are so many things to be a boss, there is no way, if you want to earn this money, you have to worry about it.

After returning to the company, Gu Wei took a brief rest in his office.

Sitting on the boss chair, watching the various reports of the company this year sent by the assistant.

2014 was a bumper year for Gu Wei Company.

13年12月11日上映的【唐人街探案】，截止到14年1月12号下映，总共收获票房10.23亿。

【Wei Mingxia】As the main controlling company of the film, the investment accounts for 70%.

The production cost of this film was 7000 million, and Gu Wei Company invested 4900 million.

The production cost was deducted from the box office income of the producer, which brought a net profit of more than 2 million yuan to the company.

The phenomenon-level web drama [Princess Concubine's Promotion] released on Fujixun Video in March, because of the proportional account sharing agreement signed with the video platform, by the end of the year, the company received 3 million account sharing from Fujixun Video.

The production cost of the show was only a few million at the time.

After [Prince Princess], the web drama [Yu Sin] produced by the company was also a big hit.

However, this time all the video platforms refused to purchase in the form of split accounts. In the end, LeTV Video bought out the online broadcasting rights at a high price. The total profit of this online drama was 5700 million.

In addition to the film and television dramas produced by his own company.

In 2014, Gu Wei starred in the two popular TV dramas [Gu Jian Qi Tan] and [Shanshan is Coming], and the company also had an investment ratio.

[Ancient Sword] Because it is an ancient costume fairy tale drama, there is a production cost of more than 1 million yuan. When it was filmed in 13, Gu Wei didn't have too much money, so the investment accounted for 12% at that time.

[Shanshan is Coming] As a small-budget TV series that Juku didn't like very much, Gu Wei took 1000% of the shares at a premium of 25 million when he entered the show.

[Gu Jian Qi Tan]'s first round of exclusive broadcasting rights on satellite TV and online exclusive broadcasting rights sold a total of 2.24 million, and the second and third rounds of follow-up TV stations were also successfully sold.

[Shanshan is Coming]'s first-round exclusive broadcasting rights on satellite TV and online exclusive broadcasting rights were sold a little less, totaling 1.48 million.

The first broadcast has just ended, and the second round has also been successfully sold, and the broadcasting rights of foreign TV stations have also been sold.

According to the proportion of investment, the two popular TV series have brought a total of more than 8000 million net income to Guwei Company.

These are basically all the income and profits of [Wei Mingxia Film and Television Company] in 2014.

Gu Wei's personal endorsement income in 2014 was about 1 million yuan. A total of 11 product parties endorsed for one year, Pepsi for two years and Louis Vuitton's brand ambassador for one year.

Among them, Colgate, Semir, Joyoung Soymilk Machine, Liushen, Rejoice, Lay’s Potato Chips, Yida Chewing Gum and other 11 product endorsements will expire this month, and now the manufacturers are actively negotiating with Gu Wei’s brokerage company to continue their endorsements. appointment matters.

Looking at the attitude, everyone hopes that Gu Wei can continue to be the spokesperson. In 2014, two hit TV series were broadcast in succession. Gu Wei's popularity soared, and the number of fans and popularity increased linearly.

These manufacturers have also taken advantage of Gu Wei's light, and their sales figures have increased significantly this year.

Under such circumstances, of course they wanted to continue to cooperate with Gu Wei.

It's just that the two sides still have some differences in terms of endorsement fees, which are still under negotiation.

PepsiCo's two-year endorsement is still early, and Louis Vuitton's brand ambassador will expire in May this year. At that time, whether to continue the cooperation will have to communicate with LV.

Apart from the endorsement fee, Gu Wei's other big income is his film salary. At the beginning of the filming of "Langya Bang", the film salary was still low. There are 54 episodes in the whole series, and the film salary is only a few million.

In the second half of the year, a movie [Left Ear] was filmed. Although he received a top-level salary of 2000 million, Gu Wei converted the salary into the investment of the movie for greater benefits in the future.

The filming of [Wei Wei] was just finished because it was a drama of his own company, so the salary was only a symbolic amount.

Only [Monster Hunt], which is about to be filmed, Gu Wei actually received 3000 million yuan in salary.

In addition to endorsement and film remuneration, Gu Wei also has some income from commercial activities and music. These personal incomes are all paid by his [Agency Company], which is different from the [Film and Television Company].

"Boss, Director Tian Xiaopeng is here."

Gu Wei was still looking at the company's various reports when the assistant knocked on the door and came in and said.

Put down the documents in your hand and walk out of the office.

In the reception room, Tian Xiaopeng was wearing a black pullover sweater with a shirt collar, a pair of gray slacks, and his hair was neatly combed. He looked more energetic than before.

"Director Tian, ​​I kept you waiting."

Pushing open the door and coming in, Gu Wei walked up to Tian Xiaopeng, reached out and shook his hand, and said with a smile.

"I've just arrived too, Mr. Gu."

Tian Xiaopeng also had a smile on his face.

Gu Wei sized him up a few times.

"It seems that the film production is completed, and Director Tian's mental state is getting better and better."

"To tell you the truth, it took me 8 years to complete the production of this animated film from preparation to now.

Now that the production is complete, it's like letting go of a heavy burden on your body, and it's extremely relaxed these days. "

Tian Xiaopeng said.

After hearing this, Gu Wei stretched out his hand and patted his shoulder lightly.

"Your efforts will not be in vain, and the time to reap the fruits of victory will soon come.

I called you here today to make up for the last shortcoming of our movie.

Did you bring the completed film? "

"Brought everything at your request.

Mr. Gu, what shortcoming are you referring to? "

Tian Xiaopeng was a little puzzled.

"Don't worry, you will know in a while."

Seeing that Gu Wei didn't say anything, Tian Xiaopeng didn't ask.

Although he was somewhat puzzled by Gu Wei's words, he had always accepted Gu Wei's help, and he subconsciously believed in Gu Wei's words.

Gu Wei chatted with Tian Xiaopeng in the conference room for a while, and asked him some questions about animation film shooting. Tian Xiaopeng patiently answered Gu Wei's questions one by one, and the two chatted happily.

After a while, the assistant knocked on the door and came in.

"Mr. Gu, Mr. Tian and Mr. Zhang are here."

"Director Tian, ​​the person who makes up for the shortcomings is here."

Gu Wei laughed, and led Tian Xiaopeng out of the reception room.

"Mr. Wang, Mr. Zhang, thank you both for taking time out of your busy schedules."

Those who came to the company were Wang Changtian from Enlight Media, and Zhang Genming, the boss of Wanda Media.

"Mr. Gu, you're welcome. I'm also one of the investors in [The Return of the Great Sage]. Now that the movie is about to be released, I naturally have to do my part."

Wang Changtian said with a smile.

He had communicated with Gu Wei a long time ago. As the second largest investor in "The Return of the Great Sage", Guangguang Media will naturally contribute to the promotion of the movie when the movie is released.

As for Mr. Zhang of Wanda, it was Gu Wei who negotiated with him to introduce another distributor. This way, Guangguang and Wanda will work together to ensure that there are no shortcomings in the promotion and scheduling of the film after it is released.

"President Gu invites me, of course I want to come.

What's more, brother Wang is also there. "

Mr. Zhang of Wanda said with a smile.

Gu Wei had already explained everything to him before inviting him.

To be honest, he is not really interested in releasing a cartoon, but Gu Wei can't help but give him face.

After all, [Detective Chinatown] made Wanda a lot of money, and seeing that the second part is about to be prepared, he still wants to maintain a good relationship with Gu Wei so that he can get the investment share of the second part. This is a circle of people People look at the "fat meat" that drools.

Tian Xiaopeng and Wang Changtian were old acquaintances, and Gu Wei only led him to Zhang Genming.

"Mr. Zhang, let me introduce you. This is Tian Xiaopeng, the director of the [Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage] I mentioned earlier, Director Tian.

This is Mr. Zhang from Wanda Media. "

"Hello, Mr. Zhang, it's my first time meeting you. It's a pleasure meeting you."

Tian Xiaopeng's attitude is very humble.

Wanda Media is definitely a giant in the film and television industry, and Zhang Genming is naturally a giant.

"Hello, Director Tian."

Mr. Zhang shook hands with Tian Xiaopeng and said with a smile.

He didn't seem very enthusiastic, but he also maintained basic courtesy.

"I have known Director Tian for many years, and he is a very talented animation film director."

Wang Changtian on the side also praised Tian Xiaopeng.

"Oh? I like to cooperate with talented people the most. It seems that in the future, Tian Dao and we should get closer."

Hearing Wang Changtian say the same thing, Zhang Genming was a little impressed by this unremarkable animation director. To get the affirmation of Gu Wei and Wang Changtian, it seems that he has some talent in him.

"Boss Wang is absurd~"

Tian Xiaopeng said with some embarrassment.

A few people exchanged a few pleasantries, and then led by Gu Wei to the company's screening room.

The finished film of "The Return of the Great Sage" has long been handed over to the company's staff by Tian Xiaopeng.

The four spent more than 90 minutes watching the cartoon.

The opinions of Gu Wei and Tian Xiaopeng have been adopted, the picture quality of the animation is better than the original one, and the final decisive battle is also very enjoyable to watch, it will not stop abruptly after the climax like the original time and space film.

The completion of the whole film is very high.

The music played at the end of the film, and the lights in the projection room were turned on.

"Mr. Zhang, what do you think of this animated movie?"

Gu Wei asked.

Tian Xiaopeng waited nervously for Zhang Genming's answer.

"The movie is a good movie, I never thought that our domestic animation movies can be made to this level.

It seems that what Mr. Wang just said is right, Director Tian is really very talented. "

After thinking for a while, Zhang Genming said with a smile.

"Boss Zhang, you are overrated."

What Zhang Genming said means that Wanda Media has agreed to become one of the film's distributors.

"When are you going to let this movie come out?"

Zhang Genming asked.

Gu Wei and Wang Changtian looked at each other.

"Mr. Zhang, what do you think of February 2th, the week before the Spring Festival.

You can avoid the fierce competition in the Spring Festival stalls, and you have a week to harvest the box office. When the movie's reputation rises, you can continue to boost the box office with a few days off when the Spring Festival stalls arrive. "

Zhang Genming lowered his head and thought for a while.

"Time is fine.

There is just one thing I have to say before, this is an animated film after all, Wanda will not pay too much for the distribution fee when it is released, you have to understand this, Mr. Gu. "

Hearing Zhang Genming's words, Wang Changtian, one of the distributors, nodded in understanding.

Although he is very optimistic about this animation and has a good relationship with Tian Xiaopeng, business is business. According to the previous box office records of domestic animation films, it is a big hit to reach 2 million.

Although publishers generally do not lose money, they will not spend too much on distribution fees knowing that the box office will not be too high.

The distribution of domestic films is generally divided into three types: ordinary split distribution, buyout distribution, and guaranteed distribution.

Not to mention the latter two, the general release of movies now usually adopts the method of ordinary account distribution.

Gu Wei's two previous films [Xiu Chun Knife] and [Detective Chinatown] were distributed in this way.

When the announcement is made, the issuer will advance the announcement fee in advance, and when the box office share is collected, the issuer will first deduct this part of the advance payment + the share it should have received, and the rest will be paid. returned to the producer.

When encountering a blockbuster movie like "Tang Detective", the distributor is willing to pay 1 million in advance for publicity and distribution.

However, if the box office is not optimistic about the movie, the early publicity and distribution costs are often relatively low.

After listening to Wang Genming's words, Gu Wei thought for a while and said:
"In this way, President Wang and Director Tian are both here today, and the production cost of [The Return of the Great Sage] is 6800 million, and I am willing to pay another 3200 million to make up a total of 1 million.

This money is used as the publicity fee for the movie.

In this way, Guangguang and Wanda do not need to advance the promotion fee, and can do their best to promote the movie according to this amount.

Mr. Wang, Director Tian, ​​what do you think? "

"Mr. Gu, you are very courageous. I introduced Director Tian to you before, which is really the right person!"

Of course Wang Changtian has no objection to this, he is unwilling to continue to invest money in this animation film, of course he cannot stop others from investing money.

He just lamented Gu Wei's generosity, and was a little puzzled that he was so optimistic about this animation movie.

"Boss Gu, thank you so much!
I don't know what to say, if there is anything that needs my help in the future, don't be polite! "

Compared with Wang Changtian, Tian Xiaopeng was a little agitated.

Although he believes in his heart that his animated films are the best, but at this time period, neither the audience nor the relevant practitioners in China have much confidence in our own animated films.

It is an objective fact that everyone is generally not optimistic about domestic animation.

[The Return of the Great Sage] This animated film has condensed his hard work for many years, just like his children.

From the bottom of his heart, he hoped that the movie would be a hit at the box office and become a success.

Unfortunately, the reality is that the highest-grossing domestic animated film at this time is "Bears In The Haunted Bear", which was released in January 2014, with a box office of 1 million.

Of the remaining animated films released, very few have grossed over [-] million at the box office.

Gu Wei's continuous investment has increased the cost of "The Return of the Great Sage" to 1 million. If the box office does not end up being more than 3 million, he will definitely lose money.

No matter who looked at it, Gu Wei's investment was extremely risky.

Gu Wei's favor made Tian Xiaopeng feel grateful from the bottom of his heart.

"Director Tian, ​​don't be too polite, I believe in your ability and talent, and I also believe in my own vision.

It's just a normal investment. "

Gu Wei said with a smile.

After this wave of investment, his share has reached 60% of the total investment of the movie. I believe that after the movie is released, there will be hundreds of millions of net profits. Besides making money, he will also get the gratitude of the director, a win-win situation.

Yuanshikong's "The Return of the Great Sage" is a 10 billion-level movie, but because the distribution was not done well when it was released, and the industry is generally not optimistic about domestic animation movies, resulting in a film schedule of only 7.8% on the first day of release. .

Until a week after its release, due to its excellent quality, countless "tap water" were attracted to promote the film for free, and theaters also gradually increased their film production due to the film's high attendance rate, and finally received a box office of 9.56 million.

Now, due to Gu Wei’s relationship, the previous version of “The Return of the Great Sage” has sufficient funds to make up for the shortcomings of the original version. In terms of publicity and distribution, there are sufficient funds and light, and Wanda’s escort. It can be said that it was in a good state from the beginning It's full, I believe that it will not be difficult to surpass the original at the box office in the end, but we will have to wait and see where it lands.

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