King of Rolls' China Entertainment Tour

Chapter 293 The Premiere of "Chain Saw" (Praise for a heart as calm as water and wisdom as mine)

Annie said with a look of surprise: "Yu, is it true?"

Yu Hao smiled and said: "Why are you lying to me? We have arranged for people to consult related matters here in the past few days, otherwise it will be very inconvenient."

Anne smiled and said, "That would be great."

At the same time, I was thinking in my mind, will Yu Hao consider her first in his future Hollywood films?

The next day, Yu Hao was still asleep when he was woken up by a phone call: "Yu, congratulations on the completion of your movie. Do you need the cooperation of us at Warner Bros. in the post-production?"

Yu Hao raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Okay, let them cooperate when the time comes, and let our people learn at the same time."

Jack smiled and said, "Okay, after you finish post-production, we will discuss the promotion and release."

However, when editing, Yu Hao's face was shown off again.

In the editing room, several Warner editors said with arrogance: "Yu, our Hollywood editors are still good at editing, so just do as we say."

Yu Hao was not angry and asked with a smile: "I don't know, what are the rules of your Hollywood editors?"

One of them said proudly: "Hollywood is naturally different from your country. Of course, the producers have the final say. We at Warner have always been like this."

Yu Hao said with a joking smile: "I am the largest investor in this film, and Warner only accounts for a small part of the investment. Who do you think we should listen to?

In addition, the editing rights are in my hands. I let you do it just to understand the market. "

Several people looked at each other in confusion. Warner had always been the dominant player in their thinking, but they didn't expect it to be like this this time?

As for lying to them, there is no need to do so.

Yu Hao pointed at Zhou Ying and said: "If you are willing, then cooperate with her in editing. If not, then leave. I don't need disobedient people, do you understand?"

At this time, the producer from Warner also walked in and said something to these people. As a result, their attitude towards him became more than a little better.

As for whether you are convinced from the bottom of your heart? Yu Hao didn't care, and neither did Zhou Ying.

Yu Hao warned Zhou Ying: "This time the editing is not straight. I will tell you the main plot, and then you will make a rough cut first. The rest needs to be narrated and flashbacked.

As for these people, it's up to you. If they don't cooperate, let them go. I don't think I need to say more about how to edit it, right? "

Zhou Ying smiled and said, "I understand."

The next day, the two of them woke up after three o'clock in the morning. After lunch, Anne Hathaway insisted on dragging Yu Hao around Hollywood.

At this time, Anne Hathaway was wearing sunglasses, combing her hair in waves, revealing her delicate face. She was wearing a white T-shirt on her upper body, an off-white sweatshirt on the outside, a pair of thin jeans on her lower body, and casual shoes on her feet. .

As for Yu Hao? Well he doesn't care either.

The two were walking side by side, and from time to time someone would look at Anne Hathaway's round and slender lower body, and then look at Yu Hao with a little envy in her eyes.

Yu Hao felt very conflicted at this time, he was happy but also had other thoughts.

Anne Hathaway had been paying attention to Yu Hao's face. Seeing him like this, a happy smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and she pulled Yu Hao to look here and there.

Anne Hathaway always picks and chooses and doesn’t buy.

Seeing her happy face, Yu Hao was always one step behind, turning into a domineering president. If she saw something that she thought was good but didn't buy it, she would just swipe her card and have someone take it to the hotel.

Anne Hathaway was very thoughtful and didn't care, but the smile at the corner of her mouth became deeper and the arc became wider.

They visited the Chinese Theater in the afternoon, and looking at the handprints and footprints on it, Anne Hathaway joked: "Yu, when can you leave your mark on it too?"

Yu Hao held her hand and said, "Don't worry, take your time, and we'll be together when the time comes."

Anne Hathaway's eyes narrowed when she smiled, and she said with a smile: "Then I look forward to that day."

In the next few days, they visited Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, Universal Studios, Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills Hotel, and Paramount Studios.

What’s interesting is that Anne Hathaway looked at the luxurious villa in Beverly Hills and thought it was very nice.

After reading it, Yu Hao thought it was okay, so he said, "How about we buy a villa here?"

Anne Hathaway was stunned for a moment and then eagerly said: "Okay, let's ask, if the price is right, we can buy a set."

Yu Hao smiled calmly and said: "The price doesn't matter, you can buy whatever is suitable."

Chasing women, teasing girls, giving them villas? It’s so nice. The most suitable thing is to buy it for yourself, so that women can feel involved and show off their financial resources without being too licky.

Anne Hathaway felt even more satisfied when she saw Yu Hao like this. It seemed that her previous guess was correct.

The next day, several people drove to the foot of Beverly Hills and made inquiries before finding the sales office.

When he came to the sales office, he didn't encounter the classic scene of pretending to be slapped in the face. Yu Hao regretted this for a long time.

Following the sales lady's introduction, Yu Hao realized that Beverly Hills is located on top of Beverly Hills. This must be a translation problem. This is where the legendary mansions of Hollywood stars gather.

Yu Hao took Anne Hathaway to look at villas. After looking at them for several days, he finally fell in love with a beautiful villa.

It covers an area of ​​4000 square meters and has a total value of US$1500.

(Refer to Steve Martin. He bought a 1995-square-meter villa with 317.5 bedrooms and 650 bathrooms in 4 for US$4.5.)

Yu Hao planned to buy it directly, but Anne Hathaway persuaded him: "Yu, are you too anxious? We can first ask someone to find out whether it is worth the price.

In addition, consult a lawyer. There are many things to pay attention to when it comes to taxes here, so don’t waste your money. "

Yu Hao thought for a moment and smiled: "Then I'll ask Jack."

After the two came back, Yu Hao called Jack and asked. Jack said there was no problem.

The next day, Yu Hao contacted a lawyer to start the formalities. Three days later, the process was finally completed. However, Yu Hao was not satisfied with the planning and design of the villa. It was too Western-style, but he was not in a hurry for the time being.

Time flew by on June 6th, and the post-production of "Saw" was completely completed. After watching it, Yu Hao felt very excited. The detail processing, picture quality, and connotation of the original version have improved by more than one level.

It’s not that he is better than James Wan. The main reason is that he laid out the complete answer and combined with his existing technology and banknote ability, so he did a great job. At least in Yu Hao's eyes, this is a horror film that can score at least 90 points.

After finishing, Yu Hao invited Jack to come over and watch the movie.

Yu Hao warned in advance: "Jack, this movie will be bloody and scary, so you have to make sure you don't have a heart disease. I won't be responsible if you are scared out."

Jack laughed and said, "Haha, Yu, don't worry. I have been working in Hollywood for so many years and have watched a lot of horror movies, some of which I have participated in. I don't have heart disease, so don't worry."

Yu Hao shook his head and said: "Why don't you find someone else to take a look? I'm afraid something will happen. You are not young anymore. It will be very troublesome if something happens."

Jack said with a look of surprise: "I'm curious, what kind of movie can give you such confidence, I'm really fine, we can sign a contract."

Yu Hao still had a firm hand and signed an agreement with Jack under the witness of lawyers from both parties.

But unfortunately, after the movie started, Jack was so excited that he kept shouting greetings such as "fuck, shit".

After watching it, it took a while for Jack to come back to his senses and shouted excitedly: "Yu, you are such a genius. You turn things over and over and over again. I seem to have seen the popularity of this series in the later period." .”

Yu Hao chuckled and said, "Jack, since you are also optimistic about this movie, let's talk about the distribution."

Jack immediately returned to his normal businessman appearance, leaving Yu Hao stunned.

Jack laughed and said: "This is the accomplishment that a standard businessman must possess."

Yu Hao spread his hands and said: "It seems that I am not qualified yet and need to practice. Jack, how are you going to do distribution?

But Jack, I am no longer the unknown director. During this time, I have learned about the distribution rules of Hollywood. You can't fool me. "

Jack shrugged helplessly and said, "Okay, but what is your box office expectation for this movie?"

Yu Hao thought for a moment and said, "Starting at US$5000 million."

Jack frowned and said: "Only 5000 million? Yu, my friend, your answer is a bit conservative. I think your film this time can get at least 6000 million US dollars."

Yu Hao laughed and said: "The more the merrier, but does this have anything to do with our distribution cooperation?"

Jack said seriously: "Yu, you should listen to me talk about Hollywood's account sharing model. Are you interested?"

Yu Hao said with great interest: "Of course I am interested, tell me?"

Jack said: "Hollywood's distribution channels mainly include theaters, home theaters, pay channels, and videos.

Our account sharing models generally have three types: the first is to negotiate a guaranteed floor price, where both parties will first agree on the fee that the cinema should pay to the producer, which is a fixed income and has nothing to do with the box office;

The second is a fixed price, which is a fixed proportion of the box office during the entire release period; the third is sharing, after deducting fixed expenses, it is divided according to different proportions during different release periods.

The third method we use most often is that the producer usually previews the film in theaters one to three weeks before its release.

Some blockbusters will even hold test screenings a few months before they are released. Most of the moviegoers are film registration staff in theaters (responsible for film scheduling, evaluation, etc.), as well as some advertisers and operators.

After the test screening of the film, the producer will contact the theaters and determine the necessary fixed expenses for this period, the share ratio, as well as the number of screens and time for release.

In Hollywood, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Warner Pictures and Fox are all communicating and negotiating with theaters at this time, and will not negotiate again after the official release.

分账比例会从90:10到60:40，在第七周第八周涨到65:35，影片放映时间越久制片方能拿到更多，所以之前你们是被哈维坑了的。”

After hearing this, Yu Hao suddenly realized that it was similar to what he had known before.

Jack continued: "Our promotion will be proportionately composed of 70% TV ads, 11% hard ads, and the rest are soft ads and the like."

Yu Hao raised his eyebrows, it was interesting.

Jack continued: "Since the valuation is US$6000 million, then we Warner will spend US$500 million for promotion and take 15% of the share. What do you think?

As for the negotiations with theater chains, we at Warner Bros. will do it. Of course, if you are interested, you can join us. "

Yu Hao said directly: "Okay, but we want to go see it with you."

Then Jack sent a copy to be submitted for review. Within a few days, the review results came back. It was rated R and was restricted to those under 17 years of age.

The people from Warner Company directly started to promote it through various means. Regarding the promotion, Yu Hao just let people watch and see whether there were any advertisements. He himself took Mrs. Kurosawa and followed the people from Warner Company to start detailed discussions with the theaters.

Jack, Yu Hao, and Mrs. Kurosawa just watched the people from Warner Company talking quietly.

"Saw" was trial-screened in many theaters. Most of the people watching the movie were film registration personnel in the theater. Some advertisers and operators were very interested when they heard that it was a Warner movie.

When they found out it was an R-rated horror film, some advertisers got cold feet because they really couldn't afford to be hurt.

After the test screening, as expected, a number of people were frightened and fainted. However, the owners of these theaters were very interested in this horror film, which is considered a special hobby of the people of Yingjiang.

Due to Warner's strong deception and the market estimates of these theater owners (imagined), "Saw" received a 90% share ratio in the first week, and the rest will depend on the first week of "Saw" Performance.

Time flies to March 3st. In the past half month, Yu Hao and Mrs. Kurosawa have learned a lot in Hollywood, and they have truly gained their knowledge.

On July 2000, 7, "Saw" was officially released, and Yu Hao and his party also watched the movie in a certain theater.

A group of viewers who like to commit suicide came to the theater one by one after watching the promotional video of "Saw". As soon as they entered the theater, they saw the promotional poster of "Saw", which showed a sawed off foot.

Coupled with the ultimate layout, a chill instantly rises from the spine, and viewers who like to commit suicide are looking forward to this movie even more.

After entering the theater, the theater staff reminded: "Sir, this movie is very bloody and scary. If you have a heart disease, please leave."

How could the people of Yingjiang who like to commit suicide listen to such words and directly said: "Have you ever seen a patient with a heart disease who would watch a horror movie?"

As the movie officially started, the eerie and sad soundtrack sounded, and the theater suddenly fell silent.

Adam, one of the protagonists of the movie, woke up gasping for breath in this quiet environment. This scared the audience so much that words starting with f burst out instantly.

Jim Carrey started yelling, and then Mark's deep voice came out: "You're not dead yet."

The audience became curious at this time and clenched their fists to cheer themselves up secretly.

After the two introduced themselves, the audience felt relieved.

But at this time, the lights suddenly turned on, scaring some of the audience. The two of them looked at each other. At this time, the camera suddenly turned to the body lying in a pool of blood, which was still bleeding.

The audience's energy was at its peak at this moment...

(End of this chapter)