China Entertainment: Starting from 07 Kuainan

Chapter 172 Guilt of conscience and greed (please subscribe)

When I get home at night, the music is still playing.

However, when Lu Yuan faced Li Zi, he suddenly felt guilty, although it was impossible for Li Zi to know what happened in the afternoon.

But that kind of psychological feeling can only be said to be very subtle.

After the passion, the two lay on the bed and talked privately for a while. As they chatted, the topic turned to the new movie.

"Xiaoyuan, has Ning Hao's schedule been determined?"

"deal."

After rewarding his girlfriend severely several times, Lu Yuan's heart felt good, but his waist was a little weak.

The director of "Cohabitation in Time and Space" did not use a director under Xingchen Media, but contacted Ning Hao through Zhang Yadong.

At first, Ning Hao did not directly agree to direct. After filming "Crazy Racing", he was preparing to shoot a science fiction movie "Seven Dreams".

The inspiration comes from "A Brief History of Time". The outline of the story is that a college student who graduated from the history department received a dream from a Chinese scientist from the moon. The scientist told him that in 2010, a nuclear war would break out in the world.

Several critical historical moments must be reversed in order to save the world.

In short, this is a story about ordinary people saving the world.

However, the investment for this movie is relatively large, at least 6000 million RMB, and it does not require big-name actors.

Although Ning Hao already has a small movie called "Crazy Stone", but "Crazy Racing", which cost tens of millions, has not been released yet, and not many people are willing to invest in him.

An investment of 6000 million RMB, based on the current domestic account sharing ratio, calculated as a maximum of 43%, would require a box office of 1.4 million RMB to recover the capital.

In 2007, there were only three domestic films with a box office of over 1.4 million yuan, and only two films with a box office of over [-] million yuan, one of which was "The Movie" and one of which was "Assembly Number."

Can Ning Hao's new movie reach a box office of 1.4 million?
No one can guarantee.

Even if it does arrive, it will just not be a loss.

The risk is too great, so no one is willing to invest. Even if they spend 6000 million in real money, the investors are not fools either.

So, after struggling for several months, Ning Hao changed his mind again when his new film plan failed.

"Cohabitation in Time and Space" is also a science fiction film.

The investment cost is also not low, with the shooting cost exceeding 3000 million. Regardless of the top directors, no director can ignore it.

"Starts on August 8th."

"Isn't it scheduled to coincide with the release of "Star You"?"

Lu Yuan smiled and twirled something: "What are you thinking about? I am an investor and you are the boss lady. Isn't it just a casual matter to adjust the schedule?"

"Don't worry, the plan has been arranged and the filming of the movie will not be delayed."

This is also the benefit of being an investor yourself. No drama tyrant is as big as his investor father.

"Stop grinding, I'm tired."

"Okay, then rest."

This was exactly what Boss Lu wanted, so he carried his girlfriend to the bathroom without saying a word.

Silent all night.

The next day.

Lu Yuan's cell phone has not stopped since eight o'clock in the morning.

Yesterday's news was on the front page of the movie newspaper. Star Media invested US$4000 million in a co-production film. It's true!

With official endorsement!
4000 million U.S. dollars. Looking at the country, it is definitely a top-notch production. No, the script application has not even started, and all kinds of connections have come.

Mr. Wang from Huayi Brothers, Wang Changtian from Enlight Media, and Cai Yinong from Sugar Man all called him. They didn’t mention the role, they just asked him to meet.

Besides them, there was another person who surprised Lu Yuan.

Wang Jinhua, who had never cooperated with him before, got his personal phone number from somewhere and called him.

Similarly, she didn't mention the movie, she just invited him to go out and sit with him when he had time.

hum!
hum!
Here, just as Lu Yuan hung up the phone, his phone rang again.

have to.

Huang Xiaomin’s.

"Brother, if you have a role, consider me. It's cheap and you'll have a good job." As soon as the call was connected, Huang Xiaomin didn't lie. He just called me brother, regardless of his age.

"Brother Xiao Min, this movie is a one-man show."

After pondering for a moment, Lu Yuan said truthfully: "90% of the plot is focused on the protagonist. The only one who has a slightly more role is the heroine."

"By the way, Brother Xiaomin, would you be interested in a guest appearance?"

"Of course there is."

On the other end of the phone, although Huang Xiaomin was a little disappointed, he didn't feel that Lu Yuan was trying to shirk, and he still replied with a smile on his face.

"Okay, then it's settled." Lu Yuan chuckled: "Including the guest roles, he is also the protagonist."

"main character?"

Saying this made Huang Xiaomin confused. Is he a guest star or a protagonist?

What the hell?

"Haha, let's keep the suspense for now. You'll know when filming starts."

The protagonist of "Source Code" replaces the protagonist in the form of a 'double'. The figure glimpsed in the mirror is the protagonist's true appearance.

After chatting for a few words with Huang Xiaomin, Lu Yuan hung up the phone. Then, within a few minutes, the call rang again.

Da Tiantian called.

A few minutes later, Lu Yuan pinched his sore eyebrows.

This call was definitely not made by Da Tiantian herself.

She doesn't have that...

Da Tiantian also didn't mention the role. Instead, she asked Lu Yuanque if he was short of money. If he was short of money, she could help pull the strings.

However, Lu Yuan did not agree directly. He just said that it was not clear yet and he would contact him again if necessary.

He is not short of money.

The investment in "Source Code" is about 3000 million US dollars, and even if the cost is exceeded, it will not exceed 500 million.

Universal Pictures invested 1200 million US dollars, accounting for 40% of the share. Lu Yuan can take the remaining 60% by himself.

But when making a movie, it’s hard to be alone.

He also has to leave 10-20% of his share to distribute to others.

For example, he is going to China Film Academy today.

Frankly speaking, Han Sanye asked him to meet and expressed his willingness to invest. From China Film's perspective, this was assistance.

Even if it is only 10% of the investment share, it is 300-400 million US dollars and 2-3000 million yuan. This amount of money is enough to invest in ten low-cost movies.

However, from Lu Yuan's point of view, this is a matter of sharing the cake.

He didn't dare to boast about the exact amount of money "Source Code" could make, but the probability of making money was at least 90%.

If he really got a 10% share, he would still feel sore.

However, it is not a loss to give it to China Film. After all, China Film has a special status.

What's more, when the future is uncertain, China Film is willing to invest and sell some shares, so there is nothing to worry about.

There is no end to money.

of course.

10% share, that's the bottom line.

No matter how much, Boss Lu is not willing.

It's really urgent. At worst, we need to invest more.

There are so many places to burn money in science fiction movies. If you invest millions of dollars, it will be like splashing water.

Anyway, Boss Lu is very wealthy and is not afraid of spending more money.

At the end of the month, the second quarter album and single revenue in North America will be recorded, and Boss Lu has plenty of bullets in his pocket.

(End of this chapter)