Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 256 Double Happiness

"Hahaha!"

"I was just kidding, that's your Venus director."

"How can I win someone's love?"

"Besides, if we really invest 10 million US dollars, it really doesn't count if I say it alone."

People joke about investing 10 million US dollars, but if you really want to invest all of it, it will really be 10 million US dollars in no time.

Ning Hao is indeed a director worthy of investment, but it is not worth ten million US dollars. He has read the script and it is a pure comedy. It is indeed good.

But it is the type that will be restricted when going abroad, and it is basically impossible to sell foreign copyrights.

Want to make back $10 million from domestic box office alone? The box office would have to reach 200 million, which is as difficult as reaching the sky.

As for whether the film cost 10 million US dollars, he felt that as long as he dared to invest this amount, Ning Hao could really spend it.

The fear of not being able to spend money on film and television projects is simply unfounded.

There are various operations waiting for you.

You asked what the money was used for. It was used to build the scenery. Where was the scenery? It was dismantled after filming!

Even if you don't do this, with regular operations, you can just like Feng Pants' "Big Shot", hire a reasonably famous actor from Hollywood and spend millions of dollars easily.

"Then Mr. Han will invest less?"

"No more."

Thinking that he had felt sorry for Gu Ming just now because of "The Promise", he also wanted to express his feelings to Gu Ming.

"You, the Daystar family, can't vote for it? I'm planning to make a blockbuster this time. Next time, next time, I will definitely vote for it!"

"By the way, you can talk to Director Ning. I have a meeting, so I'll leave first."

In order to prevent himself from regretting it, Han Sanpin raised his hand to look at his watch, found a random reason and stood up.

Gu Ming asked Ning Hao to stand where he was and went to send Han Sanpin away.

He waited until Han Sanpin got in the car and then returned and said, "Sit down."

After giving instructions, Gu Ming sat back in his original chair, "Have you thought about the actors for this film?"

"I think it's better to use Mandarin with a dialect accent."

"So, for these gangsters who come to buy drugs, I want to use Wanwan actors."

"Use it." It just so happens that many people say that they rarely use Wanwan actors and are biased. Even if they use a few, they can silence everyone.

"I want to use Huang Bo as the protagonist, just like the black skin inside the stone last time." Ning Hao was a little embarrassed, "The actors in our company are all too handsome. Wang Baoqiang is not handsome, but he doesn't fit the role."

"Not now, it will belong to the company soon."

"Don't tell him yet."

Logically speaking, at this time, Huang Bo was overkill by ordering him to sign.

But who knows that he is indeed very suitable for Ning Hao's movie.

If you order it yourself, order it yourself.

Gu Ming immediately picked up his cell phone and called Li Bingxue, "Go and sign Huang Bolai, the actor of "Crazy Stone"."

easy to understand.

After hanging up the phone, Gu Ming nodded towards Ning Hao, "You can take care of the remaining roles. I can rest assured that you can do the work."

"it is good!"

Ning Hao felt warm in his heart and felt quite emotional.

It’s such a blessing to know Gu Ming!

If it weren't for Gu Ming, I don't know when his debut movie would be released.

Moreover, this boss has very little control over himself and has given himself a lot of autonomy. He once hinted to himself that he would take over "Kingsman 2", which would be a way to Hollywood!

This made him feel that his life would be smooth.

His gratitude towards Gu Ming became even stronger, "Mr. Gu, how about we sign a long-term contract?"

"What's wrong? Are you afraid that I don't believe you?"

"No, I just don't know how to thank you for your trust."

"If you make a good film, you will be worthy of my trust. As for the long-term contract, we haven't even completed half of the contract yet, so don't worry."

What's the rush now?

It was as if he was repaying his kindness.

If you really want to sign a long-term contract, you have to choose the right time.

In 02, the guide price for thermal coal was cancelled, and coal bosses made a good profit. However, in 08, coal was reorganized and many private coal mines were state-owned.

These coal bosses have a lot of money and don't know what to do with it.

Some have entered real estate, and some have entered the film and television industry.

The domestic film and television industry is not big in the first place, so its entry directly led to a sharp increase in the salaries of stars in the film and television industry.

Not to mention capable directors, there are many people who want to cast them.

Therefore, the best time to circle these people under your hands is 08.

By then all the directors and actors of Daystar have signed a one-wave contract, and the coal boss can come up with a high price, but the company will always get a share.

"it is good."

Ning Hao didn't know what Gu Ming was thinking.

He just felt more and more moved, Gu Ming's personality charm had conquered him.

He nodded heavily to Gu Ming and left.

……

Han Sanpin left, and Gu Ming's thoughts drifted to the United States.

"When I go to the United States this time, I will definitely stay longer."

"About how long?" Yan Danchen, who was in Gu Ming's arms, asked.

"I don't know either. It depends on the situation."

"Aren't you attending the premieres of two movies and doing some promotional work by the way? Half a month is enough, right?" Yan Danchen found that Gu Ming seemed to have a trace of sadness in every room that he couldn't get rid of. "Are you worried?" "After "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "Kingsman" are released, if nothing else happens, someone from me will come to me to discuss the company's financing."

This is basically predictable.

You know, since Beidou Star was established, not one of them has failed.

No defeat!

And most of them can recoup their production and promotion costs through the North American box office alone.

"Hotel Inn", "Saw" and "So You Think You Can Dance" are all series films that can be explored for sequels.

As long as "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" has the box office of its previous life and shows its vision for a production cost of over 100 million, Big Dipper will be a hit.

If financing is not allowed, then there will definitely be various kinds of suppression.

The shares that I control on the surface are still quite a lot.

"Oh..." Yan Danchen expressed understanding, "After all, you are a foreigner in the United States, but even if you change your nationality, some people will still think that you hold too many shares."

"I know this. I have been mentally prepared for it for a long time."

"So I'm going to reduce my apparent shareholding to less than 20%."

"Overtly or covertly, it would be good if it can exceed fifty-one percent for the time being."

"What happens next?" Yan Danchen asked.

"We'll talk about the future later." Gu Ming didn't know how to choose. Don't sell it, as he might be targeted, but sell it. It's still useful, so we might as well decide when the time comes.

If everything develops normally, when tensions begin to escalate, even if the United States confiscates the Big Dipper, I won't feel sorry for that small amount of money.

However, it is not that exaggerated to start a fight.

……

June 12.

Originally, we wanted "Kingsman" to be released in North America on the 16th.

However, due to the busy schedule, there would not be enough venues for the show to open. After communicating with the theaters two months ago, the film was finally scheduled to be fully launched on December 12th.

The night before, there was a premiere.

Gu Ming's rising momentum is getting stronger day by day, and this time he naturally attracted many guests.

Among them, those actors who entered the final round of auditions for 007 and were strong contenders for the latest James Bond took the initiative to ask Beidou Star for invitations and to give Gu Ming a face.

After all, Gu Ming also has the right to make suggestions for the new 007.

Think again about the relationship between Gu Ming and Sony Columbia.

If you don't come when someone else comes, the new 007 might not have your share by then.

When it comes to the final round of auditions, the gap between everyone is not that big. Gu Ming's opinion may sometimes be crucial.

"It's so lively!"

Jackie Chan looked around with relief.

"The last time it was so lively, it was "Around the World in Eighty Days."

"Unfortunately, the ending of that movie was terrible."

"Director Gu, to tell you the truth, I thought that except for "Rush Hour", I would never be able to have such a glorious time."

"That's impossible!" Gu Ming shook his head, "You are synonymous with kung fu comedy, and your global popularity is not fake."

"Hehe." Jackie Chan shook his head and did not continue on this topic.

He knew very well that Gu Ming was just comforting him.

The production cost was 100 million, and it ended up with a North American box office of more than 20 million. The production company was probably thinking of killing itself.

Which other company dares to invest in itself?

"I hope the result this time will be better!" Jackie Chan clenched his fists nervously.

"Kingsman" did very well at the domestic box office, breaking the box office record for domestic films, but who knows whether it will be acclimatized in North America!

He couldn't afford another failure.

If the box office of "Kingsman" this time is not satisfactory.

Except for the possible sequel of "Rush Hour", his career in North America has come to an end.

Even in "Rush Hour", maybe my weight will be reduced, because that movie has two male protagonists!

"call……"

Taking a deep breath, Jackie Chan felt that his days seemed like years.

Directly after the premiere, preliminary audience reviews were tallied.

Perhaps because most of the people who attended the premiere were action movie lovers, the final overall evaluation reached an A.

After receiving this evaluation from Gu Ming, Jackie Chan felt relieved.

At least the reputation is no problem.

Then the final box office won't be much worse, it won't be another box office of more than 20 million, right?

Then he might as well announce his retirement from now on.

During the promotion period with other actors, Jackie Chan also learned about the box office of "Kingsman".

Ten million dollars on the first day, seven million dollars on the second day.

It may not seem like a lot, but since this is during a working day, this number is quite significant.

This is indeed the case. In four working days, "Kings Agent" reported revenue of 30 million.

It closed at 10 million on Friday.

Twelve million on Saturday.

Another eight million on Sunday.

At the end of the week, "Kingsman" managed to maintain its first place in the box office rankings this week, with a total of 60 million US dollars.

No one expected that the second place in the weekly box office rankings would be "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" released on Friday, also released by Big Dipper Entertainment.

(End of this chapter)