Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 135: Make it big in Hollywood
"Ok."

"Then I'll vote alone."

Han Sanpin smiled and patted Gu Ming, "I know what you are thinking. You think the return on investment in Brother Chen Kai's movie is not high enough."

"It's not like "Taken" or something like that. Once you make a profit, you get twice the production cost back."

"If you invest in him, you may not be able to recover the cost."

"But a small loss is just a profit."

Han Sanpin also felt that the investment of 3000 million US dollars was a bit large. Maybe he would have to increase the investment halfway through the filming, but what could he do?
There are only a few directors in China.

Who can use him?
Even if the cost cannot be recovered in the end, if it can attract audiences to the cinema and develop movie-watching habits, the US$3000 million is a profit for him.

Sometimes you can’t just calculate economic accounts!
"I'm afraid it's not just a small compensation..." Gu Ming muttered in his heart.

But I feel embarrassed to say this again.

Since Han Sanpin is determined to vote, and he doesn't need his own money or his own name, why should he object here?

Of course, all support except help is provided.

"Okay, let's go in and watch the movie. I'll watch it again with you. Then you'll know. There's really nothing to say about the scene."

This sentence is really not wrong.

Even though he had watched it several times in his previous life, when he watched "Hero" again, Gu Ming still had to admire Zhang Yimou's colors and images.

As expected of a photographer, this is one of my strengths.

I don’t even know where I found these scenes.

Ruyue and Feixue were dressed in red in a yellow maple leaf forest. After Ruyue was stabbed with a sword, what appeared in her eyes was red, an extreme red.

Feixue stood alone next to a tree, and the leaves turned red as soon as they brushed against the ground.

Under the falling red maple leaves, the moon lies in the red leaves.

Red blood, red clothes, red leaves.

The upper right corner is dotted with red flowers, and the two are walking on blue water.

And the most massive Qin army, covered in pitch black as ink, shouted "Wind! Wind! Wind!"

"This scene was staged by a real army."

"Is the momentum strong?"

Han Sanpin introduced it with pride.

Then he asked curiously.

"How's it going? Do you think you can recover the cost?" Although China Film's investment share is not as large as Gu Ming's, isn't there still a blockbuster movie still in the cradle?
If "Heroes" can make back its money, it means that this wave of costume blockbusters has been launched.

Then imagine that Brother Chen Kai's new film that is being planned can also be sold at a good price.

Getting your money back shouldn't be a problem.

At least you won't lose much.

"I think you're underestimating it." Gu Ming shook his head, "Not only can it recover the cost, but it can also make a lot of money. The global box office may also be amazing."

In a previous life, the European and American distribution rights of "Heroes" were sold for US$2000 million.

Add in the US$200 million from South Korea and the US$700 million from Neon, and the cost is basically recovered, and the rest is a net profit.

At the box office, it grossed $1.77 million worldwide.

In this life, this "Hero" has greater advantages than the previous life.

First of all, there are differences in publishers. In the previous life, it was Harvey's Miramax, but in this life, [-]% of the publishers went to Sony. The distribution capabilities of the Big Six and Big Six, even in the North American market, are not on the same level.

Secondly, Li Lianlian's box office appeal in the North American market has definitely reached a higher level with the help of two "Taken" films that have exceeded [-] million in North America.

In his previous life, Harvey renamed "Heroes" Jet Lee's Heroes, and it can still be used this time.

As for the words produced by Quentin in his previous life.

If you think about it yourself, the effect won't be much different.

In fact, the North American box office of several of his films is not as exaggerated as expected. "Pulp Fiction" earned more than 700 million, "Dangerous Liaisons" earned more than 900 million, "Kill Bill" earned 7000 million, and "Kill Bill 2" More than sixty-six million.

Quentin has more die-hard fans.

But his popularity with fans and passers-by is not bad, right?
There is a lot to do!
"That would be great." Han Sanpin nodded with a smile, and then asked curiously, "Should this film be released in the North American market first? Are you trying to use the North American box office to boost the domestic box office?"

"The situation is different. This time, it will be released in China first, and it should be scheduled for December."

"Taken" is a modern action film with more than half of its dialogue in English. It was filmed in England. Considering Li Lianli's DVD sales, North American distributors dared to take a gamble.

"Hero" is a pure Chinese film with English subtitles.

With "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in front of it, people may not dare to bet on it.

Unless you are willing to show it for a long time, but in this case, the publicity cannot keep up, and who knows if there will be an accident?

And if it's a long-term screening, the other party will never give you a high price for the copyright.

After all, they are ready to download movies at any time and enter the DVD market. How can they make money back after spending tens of millions of dollars?

Not to mention dividing the money, it is even harder to earn.

Therefore, the only option is to sell the copyright to the other party, so that the other party will be willing to spend more money on promotion.

Then, you want the other party to pay a high price.

The popularity of "Hero" in the domestic market is also a powerful tool to drive up the copyright price.

The previous life's box office of 2.5 million not only shocked the country, but also shocked foreign countries.

With the addition of Li Lianlian and his own name, the bid would be more generous!
"Yeah! We at China Film and Television have some experience blocking piracy in the previous two films of "Taken". This time we will block piracy and try to prevent any piracy from leaking out for a month!"

"Get a box office of over [-] million."

"Well, it must be possible." Gu Ming nodded and laughed.

I don’t know if Han Sanpin is brave enough or not bold enough!

Let’s just say he is not big enough. He has to invest more than 3000 million US dollars in “The Promise”.

Let’s just say it’s small, so let’s just say a figure of over [-] million.

who are you?

When the time comes, let all domestic cinemas only show "Hero", stick to the most important schedule of the Spring Festival, and control piracy, so that any movie can have a box office of over [-] million, okay?

In his previous life, he was able to earn [-] million to tens of millions even in "The Promise" that people couldn't understand. …

After coming out of China Film Studio, Gu Ming went to have dinner with Li Bingbing in the evening.

Ok.

After eating, I exercised for an hour regardless of the risk of gastroptosis.

Then he returned home.

Sitting at his desk, he started writing the script.

The title of the play is "Untouchable".

This is the movie script that Gu Ming asked Sophia to buy and authorized by the rich man and his servant to adapt it.

In a previous life, this film was made by France.

After it was filmed, it caused quite a stir.

With a cost of 950 million euros, it attracted nearly 2000 million moviegoers in France alone, with a box office of over 4 million and a global box office of over [-] million.

The box office in the North American market was only over 1000 million US dollars.

But please note that this film is in French.

An ordinary drama film with no action, no features, and no big scenes, speaking non-English in the North American market.

Basically saying goodbye to box office.

Later, there was a Hollywood remake of "The Intouchables", which grossed over [-] million in North American box office.

This shows that its box office potential is still quite large.

Of course, Gu Ming still prefers the French version to the American version, and decided to write the script according to the French version.

The only thing to consider is...

Could it be that the low box office is not just a language problem, but also a cultural difference? After all, the American version has been modified.

If I use the original plot myself, there might be pressure on the box office?
Hi……

Leave this alone.

At worst, we need to find two actors with box-office appeal.

Shake his head.

Gu Ming devoted all his energy to the production of the script.

While plowing the two pieces of land a little better.

While writing the script, I drew the shots.

half a month later.

Gu Ming came to Hollywood with these.

After filing the script first, he took Sophia to find Anthony.

"This is my script!"

"Gu! I seem to have seen a script that can be nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay."

Before even reading the script, Anthony threw in a nice word.

Then I started reading.

After reading it, I couldn't help but nod my head, "Great script!"

"It will definitely be another classic when it is filmed."

"The cost can't reach tens of millions, right? It's still quite profitable."

"It's just that it may be difficult to win another Oscar. This year's Oscars really took advantage of them. It won't be like this again next year."

"I understand that."

Gu Ming nodded, "But the cost may exceed tens of millions."

"How many?"

"Forty five and a half million."

"What?" Anthony almost threw the script back on the table in shock, "This movie costs 500 million? Gu, you are kidding me, right?"

"I can't figure out how it would cost so much to film."

"I would like to invite two well-known actors to play the male protagonists."

On the plane to the United States, Gu Ming thought over and over again, considering the possibility of being acclimatized, in order to have a high box office, make money for himself, and for his own reputation.

Gu Ming felt that he still had to find two actors with box office appeal to boost the box office.

"Who can I invite? So expensive?"

"Dustin Hoffman."

He is also the brother of Tom Cruise in "Rain Man". He really looks like the original male protagonist when he smiles, especially his eyes.

"The maximum salary he can earn is 1000 million. If he makes your literary feature film, the price can be lower. What about the other one?"

"Will Smith."

"Si..." Anthony couldn't say a word.

Needless to say, the salary for this guy is quite expensive. As a member of the 2000 million salary club, some films even require a share of the box office. For example, "Men in Black 2" filmed for Sony this year, received a salary of 2000 million US dollars plus [-]%. Ten's share of the North American box office.

If you film "The Intouchables", you won't get any share at most, and the salary will still be 2000 million.

But he really couldn't give a reason for his refusal.

There’s a reason why it’s expensive!
"Men in Black 2" has a global box office of over [-] million.

There are also several previous films he acted in, such as "Bad Boys", "Independence Day", "Enemy of the State" and "Men in Black", which all prove one thing.

This guy's ability to handle the box office can stand the test.

If Will Smith participates, this film will be very promising!

"I have to report it to the superiors, and then we can all have a meeting to discuss it. As for our share of Sony and what about the distribution contract, we can discuss it then?"

"can."

(End of this chapter)