Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 158 New Realms
"That's it!"

Gu Ming has heard of this method of operation.

I’ve played there countless times on Hong Kong Island, selling movie tickets.

When Hong Kong movies were at their most crazy and over-the-top.

I just set up a project first. I don’t even have a script yet. I haven’t even thought about what kind of film I want to make. I just say that I want to invite so-and-so to star in so-and-so and how much it will cost. The publisher took it back.

Oh?
Is it so easy to make money?
Then continue to set up another project.

I continued to get all the money back in advance, and I was very happy to make money.

Film...

Making a movie is so hard, how can it be so easy to start a project and make money?
What to shoot?Continue to develop new movie projects.

In the end, many projects only existed in my mind and were completely unfinished.

It has tricked a large number of other local publishers.

Whether a movie can make money or not, the quality of the movie is important, but distribution is also an indispensable part. No one can live without it.

This resulted in a huge feud.

Coupled with the dinosaur rampage of "Jurassic Park", everyone simply chose to let Hollywood movies come in, which crippled Hong Kong Island movies.

However, criticism is criticism for selling the film.

When things happen to him, Gu Ming can only say, "It smells so good!"

Is there anything more comfortable than getting the money back before filming, and then letting go of all the burdens to make a movie?
As a result, Gu Ming did not reject Anthony's proposal.

I wrote a planning document that is commonly used in Hollywood.

A clear description of the film’s selling points, market prospects, etc. was then given to Sony Columbia along with the script.

Stayed here in the United States for another two days.

Anthony came over with Sony's attitude.

With a smile on his face.

"Yes, most of the plot is in English, and the proportion of Chinese is suitable for the scene, which is beneficial to the global market."

"We are all old friends, so let's stop playing tricks on us."

"$3000 million, North American distribution rights, I think this is a very good condition."

"As for the distribution rights in other places around the world except your country, it is still the same, based on [-]% of the North American box office."

To be honest, the price is indeed quite sincere.

After all, half of the main actors in "Now You See Me" are Chinese, and they are faces that have no box office appeal in North America.

The biggest actor is Viggo Mortensen.

But his current reputation in the United States may not even reach the second tier.

The biggest beneficiary of "Green Book" is Gu Ming.

Not to mention "The Lord of the Rings", it is not a popular drama, and the actor Orlando of the Elf Prince is so unique. When paired with "Pirates of the Caribbean", an under-appreciated pirate movie, it became a huge hit. , it became popular all of a sudden.

If it can offer 3000 million US dollars, it must be said that Sony Colombia is optimistic about itself.

It was the box office success of each of his films in North America that gave them some blind trust.

but……

Trust is trust.

Business is business!
It was impossible for Gu Ming to agree immediately.

If you agree in such a hurry, people will think that you don't have enough confidence in your film, but don't cause trouble again when the time comes.

Sometimes, you have to learn from Asan's arrogance and brag.

And Brother Xiao Ming.

I don't want you to feel, I want me to feel.

"I think the North American distribution rights for my film are worth $500 million!"

"Oh, no, no, no."

"This price is too high, Gu, we should come up with a more suitable price. I have read reports about this film in China. Its production cost was only 500 million, and it was earned back through the North American distribution rights. Cost? No! You can still make money. If I guess correctly, the advertising fee for your new film will be at least 500 million US dollars."

"Our company cannot accept this price, unless it is "Rescue 3"."

I guessed about the advertising costs, and "Now You See Me" did get more than $550 million.

But advertising fees have nothing to do with distribution rights.

This is not a reason to bargain.

As for you not accepting this price.

If you can't accept it, just talk.

After much discussion, we came up with a price of US$500 million, and Sony Columbia gave us an increase of US$500 million.

At this price, Sony Columbia is still confident in recovering the cost. Even if the film fails, relying on Gu Ming's reputation in Hollywood, it can still promote the worst film in history, or Gu Ming's worst film, etc. Use this to attract the audience.

Anyway, the cost is more than 3000 million, and as long as the North American box office can exceed 6000 million, it is unlikely to lose money.

The final global distribution rights, considering the skin color of the main actors in this film, will be more popular in Neon and South Korea, two economically developed places, and the language is mainly English.

Coupled with Hollywood's continued global expansion, most of the North American movies that have grossed over [-] million dollars now have global box office more than twice that of North America.

The share of global distribution has also been talked about a little more.

One-third of the North American box office!

The contract was negotiated, although when it was originally signed with other investors, it was stipulated that Daystar would have to make the final decision, and they would only be responsible for enjoying the benefits at that time.

But the face that should be given must still be given.

Gu Ming called other domestic investors.

The first one called Han Sanpin, "Old Han, good news. Sony Columbia intends to buy the North American distribution rights of "Now You See Me" in advance for US$500 million, plus other local distribution rights for three million US dollars of the North American box office. One percent." "What do you think of this condition?"

"It hasn't been taken yet."

"That's right! You just have to pay before the photo is taken. It's not a part of the deposit first, but the full amount."

"I rely on..."

Han Sanpin, who was opposite him, couldn't help but curse.

He thought of many possibilities.

"Now You See Me" will hit the streets, make a lot of money, and be a hit at the box office, but the only thing I didn't expect is that after just over three months of investment, more than half of the cost has been recovered.

At this rate of making money, robbing a bank is nothing more than that, right?
"Then what are you talking about? You haven't..." Han Sanpin stopped abruptly in the middle of his words, "What do you think?"

"I think this price can already be sold. It's better to get it sooner rather than later."

"No problem, I support your decision with both hands. There is no need to discuss this kind of thing in the future. You just make the decision first. We have been friends for so many years, but we still can't trust you?"

"Hahaha, okay, I won't be polite next time." Gu Ming laughed and said he was not polite.

But there is a high probability that we will notify you next time.

Most of them will agree with their decision.

And it doesn’t take much effort, it’s just a phone call.

There is no need to be really arbitrary.

"Since you have no objection, I'll hang up now! There are still many people who need to be notified."

Gu Ming called the companies that invested in "Now You See Me" one by one.

Unsurprisingly.

After learning that Gu Ming agreed to the price, they all agreed without any objection.

The phone hangs up.

The person who received Gu Ming's call raised the corners of his mouth unconsciously.

Even Yinghuang, who spent the most money and paid the highest premium, did not feel that he was taken advantage of at all. Instead, he felt that he had really made a good deal.

They spent a total of US$900 million, buying a 15.00% share at a premium.

Now the advertising fee and North American distribution rights alone can bring back 600 million US dollars.

And the repayment cycle is only more than three months.

Once it is released and sold globally, there is a high probability that you will make money.

This does not include the mainland box office.

In addition, they are also responsible for the distribution of Hong Kong Island and Wanwan.

Even though the premium is high, it’s still a huge profit!

Of course, the one who earns the most is definitely Gu Ming.

They didn’t contribute much money, occupying 30.00% of the share. The copyright belongs to Daystar, and the investors only have 20 years of profit rights.

The main actors and trained crew members are also from Venus, and they can also cultivate their own special effects company, Tiangong Color.

It's true that Qin Shihuang touched the wire - he won.

Sitting on the flight back to Beijing, I looked out the window.

The East wants to dawn.

Thinking about the romance this time, Gu Ming couldn't help but curl up the corner of his mouth, but at the same time, he secretly warned himself.

The film is the beginning. In this case, it is even more important to shoot well.

Don’t imitate Hong Kong Island filmmakers.

The video is the real deal!
……

After returning to the capital, Daystar immediately signed a contract with Anthony.

After the money arrived, Gu Ming divided the 500 million among the investors.

Let them know about someone's credibility.

As for the 550 million in advertising fees, let's keep them for now. If the film's funds are insufficient, we can transfer them and refund the excess to make up for the remainder.

Even so, Daystar, which invested a total of 600 million, received only 50 million US dollars.

There is another account.

Li Xiaoping found Gu Ming with all her glory.

"Mr. Gu, all the floors below have been purchased, and some employees have moved in, but it looks a little empty!"

After saying that, Li Xiaoping showed an expression that you know.

Gu Ming's heart skipped a beat when he saw it.

"What do you think? Just say it."

"That's it." Li Xiaoping said.

"Our Daystar has become the leading film and television company in the country. If we develop according to the goals of the media group, we will also need newspapers and television. These two cannot interfere blindly, otherwise it will easily lead to fire."

"That's music, film and television songs, film and television songs. The lack of a song section always feels a little weird."

"In addition, in April this year, China Mobile launched the ring back tone service, which was piloted in Beijing, Shenghai, Zhijiang, and eastern Guangdong. On May 4, Shenghai began commercial trials, and several other pilot cities have also launched this service."

“I feel this will be a new outlet comparable to Monternet.”

"Mr. Gu, what do you think about us setting up a music subsidiary?"

"We are completely blank in the field of traditional record distribution, but we can make great efforts in ring tones!"

"It just fills the gap in our company's music. We don't say to be the best in the industry, but at least to have it. For today's artists, the most profitable thing is to work in a niche. There is a music company that tailors some songs for artists. It can also effectively increase the company’s revenue.”

(End of this chapter)