King of Rolls' China Entertainment Tour

Chapter 276 Things about selling movies

Yu Hao continued: "Although there were some twists and turns, in general the filming went smoothly. What makes me most satisfied with this movie is that the movie relatively clearly describes the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

In the past, everyone may have understood this period of Chinese history from a few words or some old movies, TV series, and books, but now, I think many people have a direct understanding of this aspect.

In the future, I will work hard to take pictures of all the places in China that interest you throughout the ages. If you are interested, you can visit China. The Chinese people will be very enthusiastic. "

After hearing this, everyone was stunned for a while. Good guy, when others win the award, they do everything badly, but when it comes to you, you show off your country's humanities and history, right?

This young director is just as interesting as the protagonist of his film.

But I have to say that after watching it, they were really touched in their hearts and even felt a little envious.

That kind of spirit can only be found in China, this ancient and mysterious country, right?

The others have become ancient countries. Only China, after thousands of years of ups and downs, still stands among the nations of the world. Perhaps this is the reason why it has been able to stand for so long.

Thinking of this, the movements of his hands did not stop, and in an instant, thunderous applause resounded throughout the venue.

After listening to Yu Hao's words, Lao Mouzi in the background was speechless for a long time. Then he took a long breath and said with emotion: "On this point, I am not as good as him."

After saying that, his face was full of loneliness and memories.

Zhang Ziyi on the side smiled and said: "Director Zhang, you are in a different environment from our generation, and the education you received and the thoughts you have are also different.

Director Yu’s family background has made him who he is. Didn’t your upbringing also make you such an international director?

I think each generation has its own story to tell, and each generation has its own mission. The difference is that what you want is to live, and what Yu Hao wants is to live well, live happily, and live with dignity. "

Lao Mouzi looked at Zhang Ziyi in surprise. He had never noticed that she had such knowledge before. He couldn't help but laugh and said: "It seems that you have grown up a lot. Not bad. I can also give an explanation to Director Yu."

Zhang Ziyi chuckled and said, "You taught me well."

Gong Li in the audience nodded with satisfaction. What satisfied her was that Yu Hao was not like those so-called sixth-generation directors who made films just to win awards. This guy was very different.

Thinking of those bad things, Gong Li frowned slightly, his face full of worry.

I can't help but look forward to it in my heart, it would be great if China could have a few more directors like Yu Hao. Even if people like them don't need to run around, awards will naturally be indispensable, and there won't be such films again.

Xu Qing in the audience smiled when she heard what Yu Hao said. It was still the same Yu Hao. This was how he had always done things and what he told them.

Yu Hao continued: "Thank you to everyone on the crew for their hard work. Thank you to my assistant director - Duncheng. You have given me great help. Without your help along the way, I might not be where I am now."

Thanks to Lu Shuming, Hu Jun, and Zhao Wenzhuo for their efforts. Without your cooperation, my success would not be possible.

Thank you to my father - Yu Yuanchao. Lao Yu, I won the award. Thank you for your silent efforts all the time. Finally, thank you to my motherland and thank you all. "

Sun Cheng and Lu Shuming were very moved when they heard this. Although they didn't know what Yu Hao said specifically, when they mentioned their names, they were probably words of thanks.

Yu Hao slowly prepared to leave the stage amidst the applause. At this moment, Gong Li pointed to the backstage. Although Yu Hao was confused, he walked over.

When I came backstage, I saw several actors and directors who had won awards before being interviewed by reporters.

After seeing the Golden Bear Award in Yu Hao's hand, many reporters immediately gathered around, talking in various languages.

At this moment, he is the most handsome boy in the room.

Yu Hao scanned around and saw a familiar figure in the crowd. He was a reporter from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade News. At this time, the reporter was waving to him.

Yu Hao waved his hand, and the reporter immediately rushed to Yu Hao and asked Yu Hao excitedly:

"Director Yu, congratulations on winning the award. You are the third mainland director to win the Golden Bear Award. How does Director Yu feel about winning the Golden Bear Award this time?"

Yu Hao said with a slight excitement on his face: "I'm very excited, very excited. I was a little discouraged when I saw so many outstanding works shortlisted. I didn't expect that I actually won the award in the end."

The reporter almost laughed when he saw Yu Hao's expression. Good guy, he was so calm before. I didn't expect him to be so excited now, but it's understandable.

After all, winning the Golden Bear Award at the age of 21 is an unprecedented achievement in the world, and it will most likely be unprecedented.

The reporter then asked: "Director Yu, as the only Chinese director in mainland China to win the Golden Bear Award, what do you have to say to young directors?"

Yu Hao said in a dumbfounded voice: "Actually, I am also a young director, and it is not appropriate to preach to them. I feel that movies are not only about dirty things that can be filmed and win awards, but films that are straightforward can also win awards.

As long as you make a good plot and tell the story well, it’s only a matter of time before you win an award. This film of mine is a living example.

Don't let the bright image that our ancestors fought so hard for be ruined because of your works, then you will be no different from those traitors. "

The reporter heard the news and swallowed his saliva. Yu Hao had slapped a lot of people in the face. If this report was broadcast, it would definitely cause a stir.

At this moment, a bearded reporter asked in German: "Yu, you should be the youngest director to win the Golden Bear Award. Why do you think you were able to beat so many outstanding works to win the award?"

Yu Hao thought for a while and said: "It should be because the story is told well. I am still very confident about this. I think you have never seen this kind of large-scale war drama in ancient China, right?"

Everyone nodded. Not to mention having read it, they had never heard of it before.

A blond reporter asked in English: "Yu, I am a reporter from the United States. Hollywood is the holy land that all film and television people aspire to. Are you interested in going to Hollywood to develop? I think you will gain more."

Yu Hao chuckled and said: "Don't worry, I will go when it's time."

A reporter with an Asian face asked in broken English: "Yu Jun, I am a reporter from Xiaotian. You are very famous in our country, and many people like your movies and TV series."

Yu Hao waved his hand and said with a smile: "I know Japanese, you can just ask."

The Japanese reporter breathed a sigh of relief and then said: "Yu Jun, we were very interested in the stories of the Tang Dynasty in China when we were young. I wonder when your movie will be released in our Japanese country?"

After saying that, he looked at Yu Hao with burning eyes.

Yu Hao asked curiously: "Didn't I say that you were not interested in the movies and TV dramas of our country during the Han and Tang Dynasties when you were young?"

The Xiaori reporter shook his head and smiled: "Yu, you are different from them. There is nothing else in it. Didn't Yu Jun prove it before?"

Yu Hao nodded and smiled: "That's good, it will probably be released simultaneously in China."

Many reporters were surprised when they saw Yu Hao answering first in German, then in English, and now in Japanese.

Suddenly, an average-looking girl asked in French: "Yu, I wonder if your movie will be released in France? We in France also have great ideas about this movie."

Yu Hao replied in French: "It should be possible. I will contact the film company when the time comes."

The girl asked in surprise: "Yu, you can actually speak French?"

Yu Hao smiled and said: "In order to facilitate conversation at that time, I studied on my own for a period of time. Of course, it was just simple daily communication. If it was more advanced, I had to rely on blindness."

The girl giggled and said, "That's not bad. By the way, Yu, the weather is nice tonight. I wonder if you can come to my room and let's have a chat?"

After saying that, he also winked at Yu Hao.

Yu Hao smiled and said: "Let's talk again when we have the opportunity. I'm very busy during this period."

If I had a better mind, I would be reluctant to bring glory to the country, but it's a pity...

Then he answered questions from other reporters.

…………

I don't know how long it took for the people around to disperse. At this moment, Lao Mouzi came over.

Yu Hao cupped his hands and smiled: "Congratulations, Director Zhang."

Lao Mouzi shook his head and said with a smile: "Same joy, same joy. Compared with Director Yu, it is much worse, but simply, our country has gained a lot this time, which is not bad."

Yu Hao smiled and said: "With Director Zhang's ability, winning another Golden Bear Award is just a matter of chance."

Lao Mouzi smiled bitterly and said: "It depends on you young people. I am old and I can't compare with you." Yu Hao chuckled and said: "Isn't it true that the older you get in the director's business, the better you feel? Director Zhang is still very young. ah."

Lao Mouzi smiled and said nothing. If he had been young, he would have walked to the capital alone with hundreds of yuan in his pocket and several pairs of shoes worn out. Now he really cannot keep up with his physical strength.

Then we took a group photo with the jury. At this point, except for the final film selling session, the film festival is over.

When attending the dinner, Gong Li walked up to Yu Hao and said, "Junior brother, many people have asked me about buying film and television rights in Europe and the United States. I wonder what you think?"

Yu Hao raised his eyebrows and smiled: "It would be good to make more money, but I don't know what price it will be sold for in the end."

Gong Li smiled and said: "Your movie is very good. I think it will sell for a very good price, but the approximate transaction price will not exceed 20 million US dollars."

Yu Hao asked in surprise: "So high?"

Gong Li smiled and said: "Otherwise, those niche films by sixth-generation directors can be sold for US$100 million. Your film is very good. The film style is applicable to all countries. You can go and see it tomorrow. "

Yu Hao nodded and said, "Thank you, senior sister, for your concern."

The next day, Yu Hao brought Sun Cheng and Chen Fan to the film sales site, mainly because he was afraid of something happening. He didn't think these film sellers were good people.

Yu Hao and the others were walking in the area where the film was sold. They thought it would be a tall and noble building, but in the end they only saw rows of separate small spaces, which looked very much like the open-door toilets of later generations.

After seeing the appearance of Yu Hao and the others, many people put out the cigarettes in their hands.

One by one, they came to Yu Hao excitedly and asked, "Hua Guo Di Yu, I wonder if you have any idea of ​​selling your movie? Our remuneration is not low."

Yu Hao nodded and smiled: "Of course I'm interested. I wonder if you can eat it?"

Everyone looked at each other and couldn't help but look wary. They were enemies in the same group, not to mention they were from the same area.

At this moment, a bearded man came out and said, "Don't argue with me. I'm offering you US$20 million to sell all the rights to this movie outside of Asia."

Many people said angrily: "Harvey, this is not how you do business. You are breaking the rules."

A man named Harvey smoked a cigar and smiled disdainfully: "Money is king. Do you have this money?"

Hearing Harvey's name, Yu Hao instantly thought of Lao Mouzi and others who were deceived in later generations.

So he said with a vigilant face: "Mr. Harvey, I can't trust you. I still plan to sell it country by country."

Harvey was stunned for a moment, then laughed, stepped forward and put his arms around Yu Hao's shoulders, and said with a smile on his face:

"Yu, you may not know my reputation as Harvey. I am the most famous film seller at the three major film festivals."

Yu Hao chuckled and said, "But, I heard that you have tricked a lot of people, especially our Chinese directors."

Hearing this, Harvey looked embarrassed. He had indeed tricked many people, but how did Yu Hao know? Generally speaking, this kind of thing would not be told to outsiders.

Others felt happy, which meant they had a chance, and then each of them greeted Yu Hao enthusiastically, and even gave Harvey a provocative look.

Upon seeing this, Yu Hao said: "My film won the Golden Bear Award. Everyone should be aware of the quality. Then let's talk about it one by one?"

Many people have the urge to buy all the copyrights of Yu Hao. If nothing else, they will definitely make a fortune.

But when I think about the film and television effects of this film, I think on my heels, the production cost will not be too low, and the transaction price will naturally not be too low. In the end, I can only sigh secretly.

Then Yu Hao followed a British film seller to the cubicle. Yu Hao asked directly: "I wonder how much the British copyright can be sold?"

The man was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile: "$50."

Yu Hao turned around and left. Seeing Yu Hao's attitude, the man stopped Yu Hao instantly and said, "Yu, we can negotiate the price. There's no need for this."

Yu Hao chuckled and said: "The production cost of my film was three million, not counting various operating expenses. I spent $600 million on the two cities in the film.

The price of 50 US dollars is too low. I think if this film gets your John Bull, it won't be a big problem to get a box office of 2000 million US dollars, right? So, at least the transaction price is $500 million. "

After hearing this, the man jumped and said: "No way, your Chinese movies can't have such a high box office in the UK, with a maximum of 200 million US dollars."

Yu Hao said seductively: "Brother, I am 21 years old this year. This is my second movie, and it won the Golden Bear Award. I think you have never seen this kind of epic war drama in ancient China. ?

In addition, I have also specially prepared a British English translation for you, ensuring the authenticity. I believe John Bull’s audience will not be disappointed after reading it. By then, will you earn less? "

The other person felt excited, and then gritted his teeth and said: "Yu, although what you said makes sense, I think it is still too risky, at most three million US dollars."

The two went back and forth, and finally reached a deal of US$400 million.

After signing the check, the other person said with a heartbroken face: "Yu, you are really a qualified businessman. I think you will do well in the United States."

Yu Hao smiled and said: "To each other, do you mind if I check the authenticity of the check?"

The man on the other side made a gentleman's smile and said: "Yu, we are members of the great British Empire, how can we commit fraud? I promise in the name of the Queen, you can do whatever you want."

Then they started negotiating one by one, but unfortunately they were all from small countries, and the transaction prices ranged from 50 to 100 million.

In the end, all European rights were sold for a total of US$2000 million.

When Yu Hao was looking for American rights, Harvey came to Yu Hao again, with a bright smile on his face and said to Yu Hao: "Yu, you haven't found a suitable American buyer yet, right?"

Yu Hao just looked at him, the distrust in his eyes was written on his face.

Harvey was not unhappy either. He still smiled and said, "Yu, how about selling me the American and African copyrights for US$300 million?"

Yu Hao said with a joking smile: "Harvey, I sold the European rights for 20 million US dollars. As the world's largest box office, the box office in America will be lower than in Europe? In addition, there are also rights in Africa."

Harvey said seriously: "Yu, that's not how the box office is calculated. In Eagle Sauce, it's 2000 million US dollars. Do you know how much box office it takes to make back the money? At least 3000 million,

How many of your Chinese movies are worth the price? Jack's "Red Zone" only grossed US$3000 million at the box office, not to mention that you are unknown among the Eagle Sauce audience. "

Yu Hao chuckled and said: "I won the Golden Bear Award. I am a 21-year-old Golden Bear Award winner. Has it ever happened in Hollywood?"

Harvey shook his head and said: "Not to mention just the Golden Bear Award. Even if you win the Golden Bear Award, Palme d'Or, and Golden Lion Award, but you are not famous in Hollywood, people still won't buy your fault.

Jack's "Red Zone" also used Hollywood actors. Everything in your film is from China.

What's more, the feeling in the movie may be felt by European audiences, but people in the Americas will never feel this way.

Our audience will only view this movie as a war movie, but there won’t be any big scenes..."

Yu Hao's heart skipped a beat, but he still said calmly: "Harvey, this is China's first ancient war blockbuster..."

The two of them practiced Tai Chi like this and finally made $2500 million.

Harvey gritted his teeth and said with a stinky face: "Yu, you are really a qualified businessman. I have never done such a losing business."

Yu Hao chuckled and said: "Both and each other, I believe this movie will not disappoint you, and it will definitely make you money."

Harvey spread his hands and said, "I hope so. If I lose money, I will definitely send you to Africa to dig coal next time I see you."

Yu Hao said with great interest: "If I make a profit, do you want to share some money with me?"

Harvey said speechlessly: "You really want money rather than life."

In the end, the two left their contact information and left.

(End of this chapter)