During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 269 No girl is happy with the new project

Regarding girlhood, Wei Jin feels that she is no different from the young models in the Xiangjiang circle, and she has a hobby of collecting stamps.

But after all, we are a team, and a family must be neat and tidy, so for several days, the members of Girls’ Generation took turns taking turns to satisfy Wei Jin’s hobby of collecting stamps.

The concert was approaching and there were still many things to deal with, so Li Xiuman took the girls and said goodbye to the Magic City.

As for Xijie's request, after a few days of thinking, Wei Jin had already agreed.

Firstly, the two parties have cooperated for so many years and get along quite happily. Secondly, the other party is also very sincere and agreed to many of his conditions.

However, for this project, Wei Jin does not intend to take the path of co-production. He only agrees that CJ will be the co-producer and invite at most a few Korean actors to audition for the sake of appearance.

After all, the domestic share ratio of co-production films is still lower than that of local films.

In fact, Xijie's arrival helped Wei Jin solve his difficulty in choosing.

"A League of Thieves" was released in 2012, and it was indeed time for it to be cut off.

Jing Tian immediately put away his aggrieved expression and put on a smiling face. This acting was really a pity.

"Yeah, mua, brother you are so kind"

Judging from the data published online, most first-line actors and stars have a donation of 20-30, which is neat. It is not ruled out that some people want to donate more, but they are held hostage by the "industry standards".

Following Han Sanping's explanation, Wei Jin understood the situation.

However, from a commercial perspective, group portrait treasure hunt movies like "Thieves" follow the same path as "Now You See Me" and should have good market prospects.

Jing Tian chose the channel of the Children's Rescue Foundation. The little girl may really like children.

This is also normal. In the previous life, Wei and Jin were not insiders. Although they have super memories after time travel, except for some familiar Hollywood blockbusters and domestic super popular movies, who in the right mind would pay attention to a foreign movie? What was the box office performance of the movie?

"Forget it, that's it, it's not like we're going to be the box office champion anyway."

"It's ready, brother, do you want to come and have a look?"

Jing Tian's face showed some anticipation. She really had great yearning and longing for campus romance, and she was very covetous of Liu Yifei's graduation photo with Wei Jin.

"You kid, keep your mouth shut."

"But Tiantian, how are you going to thank me?"

He is not one of those colleagues who is omniscient and omnipotent after time travel. He can even know which work won which award in which year.

"Director Han, you have been very active recently. What's wrong? Are you going to become a model worker?"

Han Sanping seemed to have been complaining for too long and was a little thirsty. He took a sip of tea and said.

The original film was led by a Korean team, so the creative direction and mode of the script are more in line with the habits of Korean audiences. But now that he is in charge, some adjustments will naturally be made to suit the tastes of domestic audiences.

"Well, I know, brother, you have said it many times."

In view of this situation, Han Sanping had to pay attention. After all, the losses were all the group's money.

Three days later, Wei Jin finished the script and went directly to China Film Studio without any delay.

After saying something, Han Sanping's face began to turn bitter.

This soliloquy was considered a decision, and Wei Jin then began to revise the script.

Jing Tian nestled comfortably in Wei Jin's arms and rubbed his head against Wei Jin's chin.

"Hey, it's not all "Avatar"'s fault."

Seeing the little girl's slightly aggrieved expression and the longing in her eyes, Wei Jin couldn't continue talking.

No, they had just been lingering for a while, and now they started to show signs of raising their heads again.

Since foreign capital has been involved in this project, China Film Group must not be bypassed. After all, when the Huayi brothers were left alone in the co-production, Han Sanping was annoyed for a long time.

As a director, Wei Jin naturally did not have to abide by this rule. After Shanhe Media donated 30 million as usual, he personally donated another 20 million.

While he was talking, Wei Jin had already begun to take advantage of her. He found that his desire was getting stronger and stronger, almost to the point where he had sex with women. As long as there was no one, he always wanted to be surrounded by warmth.

"Okay, I'll try my best."

"By the way, Tiantian, how are you preparing for your graduation defense? Don't imitate Zhao Yanzi."

However, women recover much faster than men. Although the flush on her face has not yet subsided, Jing Tian has already calmed down and quickly adjusted her posture to cooperate.

This script has been written a long time ago, but the reason why it has not been released is very strange. He is not sure whether the film will do well or not.

Zhao Yanzi is really awesome. She was a directing graduate student in the same class as Wei Jin. This year she applied for a deferment of graduation. Fortunately, her instructor is in good health, otherwise she would be pissed off by this "unscrupulous student".

"By the way, congratulations to you for making another hit with a low cost."

elm
With the experience of 08, the entertainment industry is much more active this time, with a large number of celebrities actively donating money.

After the lingering, Wei Jin specifically brought up this topic, but he had always kept these things.

"Brother, I will obey you tonight, but you have to be gentle."

"Tiantian, these days I will be working on scripts and preparing for new projects, most likely..."

"Tiantian, remember to ask them to issue invoices for public welfare undertakings."

Since the release of "Avatar" in January, there have been few domestic films that have not lost money. The nearly ten films that China Film Group has invested in have all suffered unbelievable losses, especially "Future Police". The investment of 6000 million has just exceeded million box office.

Wei Jin's tone was a bit mocking. Han Sanping usually stayed in the office, but recently he frequently attended movie premieres, many of which cost less than 20 million. In the past, China Film could only be a deputy director to gain face. .

"Hey, just make a little money, hehe."

"Happy Death Day" has been released in North America. Thanks to the co-directors of Wei Jin and James Wan, two "horror masters", and the support of theaters, the North American box office has reached 1.25 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office has reached as high as US$2.38 million.

This achievement is really a huge profit for a movie that cost more than 4 million.

What's more, there will be a lot of DVD copyright revenue in the future. Speaking of which, this is a real steady stream.

"Is this a small amount of money? I promised you to help with the matchmaking, but I'm still waiting for news from you."

Han Sanping began to complain that the profit margin for such a small-budget movie was too high, and he was really greedy for it. Unfortunately, he couldn't get his old face to ask for a share in this kind of project.

"But you kid, you already have no status. You still do it at a low cost, so you have lost your status." "You make money, it's not shabby. As for the big projects in North America, I will introduce them to you after I finish the projects at hand. Just one”

Last year, Lao Han almost became lame due to his deception, and Wei Jin also planned to make some compensation.

"Well, that's pretty much it."

Han Sanping's face softened, he muttered, and then he reacted.

"Huh? Do you have a new project?"

"Ah."

As soon as Wei Jin finished speaking, Han Sanping perked up. Wasn't it because he fell asleep and hit the pillow?
"What project and how much investment?"

"It is considered a commercial movie with a crime theme. Because it is a group drama, the cost of actors will be much higher, costing at least 1.5 million."

"Okay, okay, it's no fun to have a little fight."

When Han Sanping heard the cost, he nodded in agreement, and then asked the question he was most concerned about.

"You directed it yourself?"

"Well, you should read the script first."

While talking, Wei Jin handed over the script.

Han Sanping said no more, turned over the script and started reading. The two of them had already formed a tacit understanding.

Ten minutes later, Han Sanping closed the script.

"Yes, the main plot is clear, the logic is rigorous, the group portrait is a crime theme, and it is very interesting. This time it will be our two families?"

Han Sanping's old habit of eating alone had returned, but Wei Jin had other plans.

"Director Han, I forgot to tell you that Korean capital is involved this time."

Before Wei Jin finished speaking, Han Sanping became anxious.

"No, domestic investors don't have enough to eat. Why are you bringing in Korean capital?"

"Don't worry, Director Han. They only participate in the Korean box office share. They just want the name of the producer. To put it bluntly, the investment share is similar to the buyout price. We can still get a favor for free, so why not? "

For this cooperation, Wei Jin and CJ negotiated very clearly. His film is a high-quality resource. South Korea’s investment ratio reached 2%, but in terms of sharing, it only enjoys 50% of South Korea’s shareable box office. Executive Park reported to the headquarters Finally, I agreed.

Wei Jin calculated this account very clearly. Assuming a cost of 2 million, the other party would have to pay 4000 million, which is almost the same as selling off the copyright, not to mention that there is still a share of the Korean region to get.

Similarly, it is not a loss for CJ. Although it did not achieve its goal of sharing the box office dividends of the Chinese market, it was finally able to participate in Wei Jin's project.

You must know that "Super Body" has more than 600 million moviegoers in South Korea, which is equivalent to a box office of more than 3000 million US dollars. At this level, coupled with exclusive distribution, "Thieves" will definitely make money.

In addition, it can not only bring in Korean actors, but also shorten the relationship with Wei Jin. It can also enhance CJ's brand influence and increase the stock price. It can be said that it kills multiple birds with one stone.

"In this case, I have no objection, but China Film's share cannot be lower than that."

After some thought, Han Sanping agreed. China Film would pay less and get more of the box office, so there was no reason to refuse.

"Well, Director Han, our two families have been cooperating for so long, so I need to make some things clear in advance."

For a long time, Wei Jin has not cared about the overseas box office with other producers, but now it is different. The domestic film market has begun to prosper, and there is absolutely no problem in returning the money. Then some of the terms of his projects should be changed. .

"China Film can get 30% of the share this time, and China's box office will be divided according to the proportion of investment, but it will only be China's box office."

Han Sanping was silent when he heard this. He understood what Wei Jin meant. The overseas box office had no share of China Film.

In fact, he also understands that China Film Group has basically no competitiveness outside the country.

In the cooperation between the two parties over the years, China Film has neither paid a premium nor discounted the share ratio. In fact, it is Shanhe Media that is sharing the profits, and Wei Jin has done enough.

"Okay, from now on, your projects, unless they are major Hollywood productions, will follow this guide."

Although Han Sanping is greedy, he is not a person who can't handle things clearly. Wei and Jin's projects are all profitable, so there is no need to worry about more or less.

"Thank you, Director Han, for your understanding. I hope China Film and Sunward Media will always be our strongest allies."

To be honest, although Han Sanping is domineering and a bit greedy in the industry, he really thinks wholeheartedly about the development of the Chinese film industry.

As for Lao Hantou, after Wei and Jin had gotten along with each other for so many years, they really regarded him as a year-end friend.

"You kid, why are you suddenly sensationalizing? Leave me the script and hurry up to prepare the movie."

As soon as he left China Film Industry and was still in the car, Wei Jin received a call from Ying Huangyang's boss.

"Mr. Wei, "Ip Man 3" can be started."

Even through the phone, Wei Jin could tell that Boss Yang was in a good mood.

"Oh? Already negotiated?"

Wei Jin did not comment on the conflict between Ying Huang and Zhen Zhu, but since Boss Yang decided to start this project, both parties should have reached a consensus.

"Well, the salary is 10 million, and I promised him 15 million for the next film. If he is still not satisfied with this, he is really seeking death, and I don't have to worry about Ms. Mai's face anymore."

Ms. Mai is the mother of Zhen Zhuan, a famous martial artist, martial arts coach, and the founder of the Tai Chi Association. She has a very strong network of contacts, otherwise her son would not have been able to obtain such good resources in the 90s.

"Okay, I'll have someone send the script to Sister Mani later. By the way, I haven't congratulated Mr. Yang yet. Gillian's matter is finally over, and there's another money tree, haha."

Some time ago, Gillian made a successful comeback through the TV series "Nuwa Mends the Sky", which can be regarded as getting rid of the turmoil at the photography exhibition.

Moreover, this kind of comeback was approved by the superiors. It is completely different from the detour like that of actress Tang. There is no hidden danger at all, and it is indeed worthy of congratulations.

"Hey, after two years of delay, the development momentum has been interrupted. She has no potential. I plan to praise Ashan. Mr. Wei, what do you think?"

"Haha, they are all artists under Mr. Yang's banner, you can do whatever you want."

After a few more pleasantries, Wei Jin hung up the phone and couldn't help but shake his head.

Boss Yang had a good plan, but he would not be fooled. The young model could just eat a few fast food, but she still wants to spend resources to support her? Maybe there will be a chance if the role is suitable.

(End of this chapter)