Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 199
“When the time comes, whether it’s the Venice Film Festival or the best foreign language film, I want to have an impact!”

“Don’t you all have the best picture?”

Han Sanpin actually still hopes to let Chen Kaige compete for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

First of all, "The Promise" is China Film's own son, with an investment of tens of millions of dollars.

Secondly, Gu Ming has won enough awards, and an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film may not be enough to watch.

But it's different when it comes to Brother Chen Kai.

After winning the Palme d'Or, he also won a technical award at Cannes.

If he can win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film next year, it will mean that he, the great director, has returned.

The meaning is completely different.

"look……"

"Mr. Han, this is boring to say."

Gu Ming spread his hands, "You said those who have beautiful wives at home, why do they go out to find other women? Sometimes those women may not be as beautiful as the ones at home."

"what?"

Han Sanpin was stunned and looked Gu Ming up and down.

What's going on?
As a person in the industry, he has heard of some things.

He was surprised that Gu Ming would use this analogy.

Could it be that he is under psychological pressure, feels guilty, and wants to enlighten him?
"Oh, that's the wrong analogy..." Gu Ming touched the cup calmly, "I have a nephew. His family is relatively rich. His parents buy toys worth hundreds of yuan, but every time he goes out, he still You want to play with other children’s toys worth more than ten dollars, why do you think that is?”

"Why?" Han Sanpin asked.

"His mother was also curious and asked him why. Children are very innocent."

"Because I haven't played it."

"Cough cough cough..." Thinking back to the topic of cheating just now, Han Sanpin took a wrong sip of tea and coughed several times.

After calming down, he nodded.

"I understand."

"Since you want to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, I support you!"

"Oh?" Gu Ming actually didn't have to compete for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, but when he thought that if he didn't compete, his superiors would compete with "The Promise", he couldn't help the impulse in his heart.

Whether you win or not, whether you are a finalist or not, these are not important.

But you make a movie that even your own people can't understand.

So embarrassing.

Let it go, and don’t do it yourself.

I just didn't expect that Han Sanpin would agree so quickly, as I thought I had to take a small step.

I was a little surprised for a moment, "Don't you choose Wuji?"

"Isn't this nonsense?" Han Sanpin laughed, "I'm asking you to see if you value it. I originally thought that if you had the best picture, you wouldn't take the best foreign language film too seriously. If it is In this case, it would not be bad to let "The Promise" go all-out for the Olympics."

"But since you want to win the best foreign language film, then if I don't choose who will you choose?"

"You haven't even watched the movie yet and you decided to choose me?"

"Hey hey hey..."

Han Sanpin smiled.

"Of course, the quality of your films is excellent, and you also know better about public relations and Oscars. Who would I choose if I didn't choose you?"

Han Sanpin said one thing after another.

But Gu Ming always felt that there was something cunning in his expression.

Just staring at Han Sanpin, he asked slowly after taking a sip of tea.

"Is there any other reason?"

"I have no confidence in "The Promise"." Han Sanpin showed a wry smile on his face.

"I've also seen him filming. To be honest, the more I watch, the more dizzy I get."

"Besides, Brother Kai is a very overbearing person. He won't listen to the suggestions of the screenwriter or anyone else. I am the only one who is right. I have never seen you be so exaggerated."

"I'm very worried about a movie made like this!"

"I'm worried that you also invested." Gu Ming really didn't expect that Han Sanpin also felt that there was something wrong with "The Promise".

"No idea!"

"How many directors in our country can afford such a large investment?"

"If you don't make a big production, how can you attract the audience to the cinema." Han Sanpin took a breath, "After much thought, Brother Kai is the most suitable choice in terms of performance and qualifications."

"Now that things have happened, all the filming scenery and other things have been built, and there is only one way to go until it gets dark."

"It's hard!" Gu Ming comforted Han Sanpin.

Then Han Sanpin looked up at Gu Ming, and after a while he said, "It doesn't seem difficult for you!"

"It's hard for me too..."

Although I don’t know where my difficulties lie, it is difficult.

Han Sanpin didn't ask in detail.

After chatting with Gu Ming for a while, they settled on US$50 million for a 15.00% share of "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and left.

Of course, the North American distribution of "Kings Agent" will also be handed over to Gu Ming's Beidou Star Entertainment.

……

After Han Sanpin's visit, people visited Gu Ming one after another.

The core argument is still one, how much does it cost?

How many shares can you give me?
I want to vote!
But after reaching this point, Gu Ming no longer wanted to invest in Xiying and Shanghai Film at the original price.

If China Film can get it at the original price, that’s because they have the strength.

Other companies, even established film studios, are now somewhat unable to stop Gu Ming.

If the original price was given, Gu Ming felt that he was at a huge loss.

Of course, we cannot treat them the same as investors from other places.

This makes him look too ruthless.

Gu Ming took out 15.00% of the share at a premium of 20.00% and distributed it to companies such as Xiying, Shanghai Film and Television, Yinghuang, etc. that had been happy with the cooperation before.

These are $260 million.

Take out another 30.00% share and sell it at a premium of 50.00%!
To be honest, Gu Ming originally thought that with a film production cost of 7000 million, if he bought a share at a 50.00% premium, it would be equivalent to an investment of over [-] million US dollars in a movie. The risk was too high, and those film and television companies would be more cautious when buying shares.

But Gu Ming still underestimated the confidence that his successful and never-failed resume gave investors.

I also ignored the influence of myself + Jackie Chan in the Chinese film industry.

The first Chinese director and the first Chinese movie star.

This is called Wang Zhao!

It directly exerts the effect of one plus one being greater than two.

The 50.00% share that can only be purchased at a 30.00% premium was almost eaten up by the film and television company.

It was Gu Ming who decided to leave some room for others to dig out the 5.00% share.

that's it.

After 30.00% of the shares are sold.

$150 million was obtained.

Plus the previous money.

The total is $400 million.

I don't know, I was taken aback.

Good guy.

If you don't include your own director's salary, the money is enough, and even more.

He and Daystar can occupy 40.00% of the share just by putting in the effort.

"It's almost a business without capital!"

Of course, you still have to turn your left hand to your right hand.

Daystar invested US$600 million, accounting for 40.00% of the share.Then the director's salary of 2000 million was paid to Gu Ming. The labor remuneration, 20.00% tax, was 600 million!

Although it is 400 million less, it does not matter.

Reputation is also important.

……

After finalizing "Kingsman: The Secret Service", Gu Ming gathered his old team together and asked them to go to the United States to see the scene first.

And Gu Ming.

Of course there are other tasks.

On the one hand, I am tired of drawing storyboards and need to rest for two days. On the other hand, the platform!
Ning Hao's "Crazy Stone" is about to be released.

This is a film wholly invested and produced by Daystar and distributed by Daystar.

Oh!
Because Gu Ming was willing to come forward, he also held a small premiere for this small-cost commercial film with an investment of more than 300 million yuan.

The premiere was held at Daystar's cinema in Beijing!

With strong funds, four of the twelve multiplex cinemas planned to be built are already ready for use.

The premiere was held this time in a hall in Beijing with a thousand seats.

Gu Ming killed two birds with one stone. He was a platform for Ning Hao and a platform for the cinema.

After all, Gu Ming was present in person, and Gu Ming was also the producer of "Crazy Stone".

It can still attract a lot of movie fans.

The more than 700 empty seats were filled with movie fans who bought tickets to watch the movie.

"Oh, it seems that everyone is still very interested in this film."

When he came to the theater, he heard that all the tickets were sold. Gu Ming nodded with satisfaction.

At the same time, I am also curious about how much box office this movie can get.

It's really unpredictable.

In my previous life, this movie was released in [-].

But even with Andy Lau as a platform and helping with publicity everywhere, Ning Hao gained the reputation of being a genius director, and the box office was only over 2000 million.

Three years later, "Crazy Racing" exceeded [-] million in one fell swoop.

This is the role of Xuanfa.

The publisher at the time didn't think "Crazy Stone" would be a hit.

If the publicity cannot keep up, the box office potential will naturally be difficult to fully explore.

But this time the issuer was Daystar, and Gu Ming directly set an issue fee of 700 million, which was a bit much, but they were all a family anyway, so no one would object.

The most important thing is that with his current status, the platform effect is obviously much better than Andy Lau.

After walking into the hall, the dark heads on the seats said it all.

When I got to the front and middle seats, some people came over to say hello to me from time to time.

Among them was Deng Chao.

After the investment was settled, Gu Ming no longer cared about who the actors of "Crazy Stone" were.

There is actually him?

Gu Ming really didn't expect it.

Because most of the characters in this film are long-lasting, I should say, they are quite awkward.

As for Deng Chao's appearance, he still belongs to the relatively tough-looking type.

"What role do you play in it?"

"International Thief Mike."

"Oh!" Gu Ming nodded. He was the only famous star in "Crazy Stone" in his previous life. "You are quite suitable for this role."

"You actually have a talent for comedy. You can act in similar movies. Of course, don't give up on your pursuit of acting skills!"

Deng Chao was talented.

In her previous life, she acted quite well in "The Heart of the Burning Sun".

It's a pity that there are so many variety shows like Running Man that people act out whenever they see someone.

"I'll remember it. Thank you, Director Gu, for your guidance." Deng Chao nodded and walked back to his seat.

Turn around and look at the actors.

Guo Tao, Liu Hua, and Huang Bo with long hair.

Forehead!
And a bald head.

Bajie, Xu Zheng.

This one took the initiative and came over to say hello to Gu Ming.

Ning Hao also introduced, "We originally recruited his wife Taohong to play the role. After he saw the script, he came over to play a role for free."

"Director Gu, I have admired you for a long time."

"Well, I've seen your "Spring and Pig", it's quite good. If there are suitable roles in the future, I will keep an eye out for you."

Gu Ming gave Xu Zheng a cliche that he had said countless times.

As for whether to give a role or not...

That's another story.

Anyway, he would not be allowed to act in the movie he directed, nor would he be allowed to join Daystar.

But if he wants to produce and distribute future films, such as "囧囧", he can let Daystar cooperate with him.

This is limited to cooperation on films, not bundling.

Too shrewd and too wild, who knows what will happen in the end.

Moreover, I am already over 30, and my personality has been finalized.

Gu Ming didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing.

No need.

……

After getting to know the actors, Gu Ming came to the stage and said a few words briefly.

"I fell in love with this film right away after seeing the script."

"It is a comedy, but more strictly speaking, it is a black comedy that is lacking in the domestic film market, and the film structure is really good!"

"Director Ning is a very good director!"

There were no famous people, and Gu Ming didn't want to say too much.

The video soon started playing.

It's a little more sophisticated than the previous one.

The "brand, Baleno" was also changed under Gu Ming's guidance. Baleno was already going downhill, and Gu Ming really couldn't bear to step on the accelerator again.

Therefore, what Huang Bo finally said became "Brand, Armani."

Combined with his accent from Qilu Province, his unique style, and his unflattering face, he is quite happy.

And this film also relied on lines that made it hilarious.

After the premiere, the spontaneous actions of netizens and the promotion of Daystar's navy department directly ignited a small trend in many movie enthusiast forums, post bars and other places.

"Today I went to see a movie with Gu Ming as the producer. I can only say that Gu Ming is indeed Gu Ming. The saying that Gu Ming produces must be a masterpiece. "Crazy Stone" is definitely the best movie this year. A surprise! "Now You See Me" doesn't count. If the quality of the films directed by Gu Ming himself is not good, then it will be a shock!"

"I almost laughed out of my newly inserted dentures. There are no big stars in it, and the director is a newcomer I have never heard of, but the film is really good. It is completely different from the sketch-style movies like Feng Pants. The same comedy! Just look at it and you’ll know I’m not lying!”

"The third-line narrative is so well integrated with business. I can only say that Director Gu has discovered a good commercial director for the Chinese film industry!"

In addition to these, many lines have been posted online.

"This matter becomes kidnapping. This is not our specialty!"

"You insulted my character first, and now you insult my IQ!"

"I'm hitting your lungs!"

The good reviews on the Internet attracted young people on summer vacation to enter the cinema.

On the third day, the first-day box office was released, and my jaw dropped.

(End of this chapter)