Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 180 Oscar Day
issued……

After hearing this word, Mark Tetotu was silent for a moment.

I have been in Hollywood for so many years.

He is very aware of the importance of distribution to a producer.

This means that after the film is produced, there is a high probability that it will be released in theaters.

No more searching for a publishing company.

Once you find a publisher, it's another matter whether the other party is willing to invest heavily in publicity.

Who knows if there will only be a dozen theaters scheduled?Then it went straight to the video tape and disc market.

After all, publicity is also crucial for a film.

The smell of wine is also afraid of the deep alley!
Ferment slowly. How long does it take to ferment?
There is a high probability that he will disappear from this world quietly without making any waves at all.

If the film is produced by a company with distribution capabilities, all these concerns can be put aside.

They will definitely try to introduce it to theaters, and there will be at least hundreds of venues.

If this film can be successful.

Then in the next part, he will be able to reap more benefits.

After some thought, Mark Tetotu was inclined to cooperate.

But the script was sold too cheaply.

He said, "$50! And you have to promise that the film will be filmed in at least [-] venues."

"I can agree to the later one, 40 yuan for the script."

In fact, it is not impossible to agree to 50 yuan.

Once this film is produced, there is a high probability that it will make a lot of money, so there is no need to worry about tens of thousands.

But it’s not like if you offer 50, the other party will definitely sell the script.

Who knows if I promised 50 yuan, the other party will think the script is worth more money and offer a higher price, or simply not sell the script?

So Gu Ming definitely wants to have another go at it with him.

Finally, the price was reduced to 40.

Beidou Star Entertainment bought the script at this price and promised to invest US$800 million within one year to start preparations for the project.

Give Mark Turtle another producer position and a salary.

Gu Ming didn't like procrastination, so he signed a script transfer contract with the other party on the same day.

"Hopefully our Little Miss Sunshine will be a hit."

After signing, Mark Tetotu shook hands with Gu Ming happily.

Then asked.

"Gu, will you also put a producer's name on this film?"

"Do you want me to die?" Gu Ming asked.

"of course."

"Then hang up!"

In fact, Gu Ming would have died without him having to tell him.

Gu Ming plans to have a producer on all the films produced by Beidou Star Entertainment this year.

He relies on the fame he has accumulated from several films to promote the release of his films.

Don't worry about ruining your reputation or anything.

After all, they are all projects that I personally take care of, and the films I choose are all verified by the history of previous lives.

No matter how bad it is, there is a bottom line.

That being the case, why not do it?

"Okay! With you as the producer, this film will definitely become more popular!"

Mark Tetotu couldn't hold back the smile on his face.

The box office is stable!

The name Gu Ming alone is worth 1000 million at the box office.

And if the North American box office can reach 2000 million, it means that including publicity expenses, "Little Miss Sunshine" will most likely be able to recover its costs and make a small profit.

This success will become his capital for the next film production!

"Let's talk about the last thing. Who do you think is the suitable director?"

"I haven't thought about it either, Gu, what do you think?"

"In the world of pop music music videos and commercial advertising, there is a pair of ace husband-wife directors." Gu Ming didn't know the couple's names either.

I can only tell you the information I saw somewhere in my previous life.

Then took a look at Mark Turtle.

"I know who you are talking about." Mark Turtoto nodded, "Jonathan Dayton and Victoria Farris have won two Grammys. I was thinking about directing them. Have considered them."

"Then let them."

There is a high probability that the original director is them.

There are not so many similar people in the world.

Furthermore, when making movies here, the shots are shot first, and the director has to shoot according to the shots.

You can still take care of yourself when the time comes.

If you think there is a problem, ask them to fix it.

I don't think there will be any trouble.

In a few more days.

All the previously appointed directors are willing to take over.

The four projects have basically taken shape.

And they all set a rough budget.

"The Fault in Our Stars" received 1000 million, and "Dance My Life" received 1000 million.

"Human Skin Inn" earned 500 million, and "Little Miss Sunshine" earned 800 million.

So come on.

Gu Ming could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

For the rest, let the crew advance steadily and leave it to Sophia to keep an eye on.

pity!

Gu Ming couldn't take any time off.

The project before these four projects, "Saw" with the smallest investment, only 150 million US dollars, has been filmed by Wen Tsai-ren.

It will be completed today.

As the producer of the film, Gu Ming, and Wen Ziren was a director who needed to be trained, so he personally went to the filming location.

This is an abandoned garage.

When I got to the door, I hadn’t even gone in yet.Looking at this simple shooting location, Gu Ming had to call Wen Ziren a genius!
If it is a Neon director, with a fixed scene, two protagonists, and many special props, they can only make a romance film, or it can be called an action film.

But this guy thought of making a horror movie.

The twist at the end is like a stroke of genius, which suddenly elevates it from an ordinary horror film to a film worthy of the title of classic!

When it comes to horror movies, the Saw series is definitely a name that cannot be avoided!
"Gu!"

James Wan walked out of the garage.

He smiled and nodded at Gu Ming.

"The budget was more than 80 yuan, and the remaining 30 yuan for post-production is enough."

"There are still 30 left."

"Uh." Gu Ming could only say in his heart that Wen Ziren is indeed a director who can save money and do big things with a small amount of money.

In my previous life, when I was filming a big special effects production like "Aquaman", I didn't even spend the 1.6 million production cost, and there was still a lot left over.

As a director, shouldn't you tell the production company to pay for it in the middle of filming?

There is still money left over.

It's simply out of tune with other directors.

But it’s different when you look at it from the boss’s position.

This is a talent!

It is necessary to win over!
So Gu Ming said cheerfully, "Don't touch that money."

"If the box office exceeds 500 million, 30 yuan will be given to you as a bonus."

"Thank you, I think I've made up my mind!" Wen Ziren grinned, "This film will definitely refresh everyone's minds and give everyone a surprise."

"hope so."

Gu Ming followed Wen Ziren and walked in.

What was shot today is the climax of the film, which can also be said to be the "hand of God" of the film!

It was not until the end that the protagonist discovered that the body that had been lying on the ground was the mastermind behind the scenes.

He loves to see his masterpieces up close.

To save money, the protagonist who discovers all this is played by Wen Tsai-ren's friend Leigh Whannell.

He was not a professional actor with much experience before.

I relied more on my own knowledge of the film as the screenwriter of "Saw".

Once here, Gu Ming always felt that something was missing.

Yue Zu asked him to reenact the performance eight times.

"That's it!"

Seeing that the other party's performance achieved the effect he wanted, Gu Ming nodded with satisfaction.

Wen Ziren also happily shouted "It's done!"

After having a meal with Gu Ming that night.

Wen Ziren discussed the release time with Gu Ming.

"I can finish editing this film in a month at most."

"How about it be released on Halloween?"

"Oh? Do you have any ideas to release it in May?" Gu Ming certainly knew that releasing a horror movie on Halloween would be the best choice.

But who told Beidou Star Entertainment to start so many projects just now?

It couldn't be completed within three or four months.

The release will have to be scheduled for half a year.

It has been two or three months since I bought Artison Entertainment, plus half a year.

If you don't release a film for more than half a year, it's easy for theaters to forget about it.

The best way for distributors to maintain relationships with theater chains is to produce films that can sell well.

We can only let "Saw" take the lead.

It just so happens that there are two "Fooled" movies in May.

There is another main reason.

"My film "Now You See Me" will be released on May 5. I am also the producer of "Saw". If it is released after "Now You See Me", I can reap a wave of dividends."

"Don't worry, the publicity expenses are inevitable. How about investing 400 million US dollars?"

"it is good!"

Wen Ziren immediately nodded and agreed.

Horror movies generally have a fixed audience.

Publicity costs are not high either.

Gu Ming can invest more than 1000 million, so he definitely attaches great importance to this movie.

After spending more than 1000 million in publicity and distribution expenses, if this film still fails, it will not be successful in the Halloween schedule.

At the same time, Wen Ziren felt a warmth in his heart.

Can he, a new director, decide when the film will be released?

Gu Ming can discuss it with him.

This made him feel an unprecedented level of respect!
"I will start editing immediately and will definitely have the finished film one month before release."

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December 04, 2.

The 76th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on this day.

In fact, this Oscar is also quite special.

The time is much earlier than before.

Before this event, the Oscars were basically held at the end of March.

But after this one, the Oscars are mostly held on the last Sunday in February every year.

This time at the Oscars, many more Chinese reporters came than last time.

And everyone seemed quite excited.

Because Chinese filmmakers will have two films competing for Oscars.

One is Zhang Yimou, who is competing for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film with "Hero", which set a box office record for Chinese-language films in China.

To make up for his Oscar-zero regret.

The other one is Gu Ming, who has high hopes.

The film "The Intouchables" is a masterpiece with a huge reputation in the eyes of film critics and audiences.

No matter what award you win, no one will be surprised!

(End of this chapter)