China Entertainment: I just want to give my child a home

Chapter 57: Yang Mi signed a contract and was 'blocked'

"Yesterday, it has been three weeks since "The Tuner" was released, with a total box office of 2.2 million, and the daily box office dropped by 2.5 million. I wonder if it can break the million box office record of "Heroes"? Let's wait and see."

"Exclusive news from Fengxing Studio: Director Chen Dong had a dinner at a Chinese restaurant with two senior executives of Lionsgate Pictures and director James Wan at about 3 p.m. on March 13th, North American time. During the period, the four people were talking and laughing, and it was suspected that Reach a film cooperation!"

"As the entertainment industry becomes more tolerant and open, there are more than 30,000 more students applying for art colleges this year than in previous years. Among them, the registration scene for the three major colleges and universities of Nortel, China Theater and Shanghai Theater is the most popular. , there was a long queue..."

"The No. 1 in the World, directed by Wang Jing, ranked first in the ratings of TV series in the same period, second only to "The Great Emperor of Han" at the beginning of the year, and surpassing "The Sword" controlled by Tang Dynasty."

"Teacher Song Dandan told the media that "Family with Children" is a family comedy that makes you laugh and is also full of love. I hope everyone can watch it when they relax."

……

This year Dongcheng Pictures is preparing to launch artist economic business.

Because the company has no shortage of resources, or even excess resources, the newly established artist economics department does not mind signing one or two potential newcomers and cultivating them themselves.

As for where is it easier to find potential newcomers?

That was naturally the art exam site.

Yesterday, Chung Lifang went to the theater, but unfortunately she came back without success.

Today she was going to try her luck at the Chinese Opera's art exam.

Finally there was a boy who made her feel good, his name was Chen Xiao.

However, Zhong Lifang did not sign the other party on the spot, but only asked for the other party's contact information.

The next day, she showed up at Nortel's art exam site again and also asked for a phone number. It was a girl.

In the United States, Chen Dong was drinking coffee with Mark Turtotu when suddenly the cell phone in his pocket rang.

He said sorry to Mark and pressed answer.

After listening to Zhong Lifang's narration, Chen Dong replied without any hesitation: "The artist management business has just started. It is enough to sign one new person. There is no need to sign both."

Zhong Lifang and Chen Dong have also worked together for a while, so they can naturally hear the boss's subtext, "Then sign a girl?"

"Can……"

Because the girl's name was Yang Mi, so he would definitely choose a girl instead.

"Director Chen, when will you return to China?"

"It will take a few more days. What's wrong? Has anyone asked Manager Zhong to bring me a message?"

"Haha, that's right. Director Han and the others were afraid that you wouldn't be able to make it to the "Tuner" celebration party, so they asked me to hurry you up."

"Then you can help me reply to them, and you will definitely not be absent..."

The worst that can happen is to postpone the celebration banquet.

What a simple question.

This phone call was just a small episode and did not disrupt the atmosphere of the chat between Chen Dong and Mark.

"Chen, from the perspective of a screenwriter and director, after watching "Rude Gods", do you think it can have the same box office explosion as "Little Miss Sunshine"?"

"Oh, Mark, you only drank coffee, not alcohol. I can't answer your question. Of course, I hope that "Rude Gods" can continue the miracle of "Little Miss Sunshine"."

"Haha, I'm a little anxious. That's right. Before a movie is released, no one can guarantee what kind of results it will achieve... Okay, let's not discuss this issue anymore. Chen, I heard that you and Lionsgate also collaborated on a movie?”

"Yes, it's called "Dead Silence", and it's a horror movie. The movie will be released tomorrow, and that's why I came to the United States."

"Oh, is it a horror movie from Lionsgate? Then Chen, you must have made money again with this investment. Congratulations, hahaha."

"Well, I think so too, but Mark, I'd like to lend you some good words!"

……

The next day, "Dead Silence" was officially released in North America.

The box office on the first day was US$300 million. Compared with "Saw", this result is obviously a bit weaker, but it is undeniable that it is a profitable movie.

On the second day, the box office was 310 million+.

On the third day, the box office was 280 million+
  ……

The box office in the first week is released, totaling 1790 million+.

The production costs are back, and the next box office will be profitable. Undoubtedly, the results of this film are more brilliant than what Chen Dong had in mind.

But not to the point of a big explosion.

Therefore, there is a high probability that "Dead Silence" will not have a sequel.

Compared to "Dead Silence", James Wan is more optimistic about "Latent".

When he told Chen Dong his views, Chen Dong also leaked the news to Lions Gate's senior management through Wen Ziren's mouth that he was about to return to China in the near future.

So Lionsgate executives quickly asked their expert team to study the script of "Insidious" to determine the commercial value that this script may bring in the future.

Chen Dong didn't wait for a 'reply' from Lionsgate Pictures, but he did wait for a vice president in charge of the screenwriting department from Paramount Pictures.

The other party's name is Steven Robber, an old white man.

The reason why he came to the door seems to be related to Chen Dong's repeated rejection of Paramount Pictures' attempt to purchase "Coco" from him.

"Mr. Chen, can you tell me why you have repeatedly rejected Paramount's request to acquire "Coco" from you?"

"Of course. In fact, Mr. Steven, I have told you my conditions a long time ago. What I need is not the screenwriting fee from Paramount, but the investment share of this animated film."

"Then how much investment share does Mr. Chen want?"

"20%." Chen Dong has naturally calculated the investment budget for this animated film in advance. Even if it is now 05, it will inevitably require 2 million US dollars. With his current financial resources, he can absorb up to 20%.

"Mr. Chen, you are too greedy. This is impossible!"

"Then Mr. Steven came here in person today, how do you want to impress me?"

"$300 million in script fees."

"Only $300 million for the script?"

"Mr. Chen, this is already a lot."

"If this is the sincerity brought by Mr. Steven, then I can only say sorry to you, because I will not sell this script."

"Four million dollars." Steven continued to increase the price.

Chen Dong was unmoved.

"$500 million...that's my last price increase."

Chen Dong remained unmoved.

Steven Robb stared at the oriental-faced young man in front of him, smiled softly, stood up slowly, and walked towards the door.

But just as he reached the door, he suddenly stopped, turned around and said to Chen Dong: "Young man, I'll give you a piece of advice. People who are too greedy will have no friends!"

Chen Dong chuckled: "Haha, what advice? Is this a warning?"

"You can understand it that way. After all, this is Hollywood, not China."

"Haha, thank you for reminding me. I know exactly where I am. In addition, I would also like to say something back to you: People who are too strong will also have no friends!"

Steven Robb and Chen Dong looked at each other for a moment, "Really, that's such a pity."

After Steven Robb left, Chen Dong was so angry that he punched the table, "What a Paramount guy. You can just play the script I produced without you, and then threaten me in turn? Are you just trying to get rid of me?" Who are you?"

That night, Chen Dong received a call from Wen Ziren. The first thing the other person said straight to the point was to ask him if he had offended someone?

Chen Dong suddenly became alert and asked, "Director Wen, what's going on?"

"It seems that one of the eight major companies is blocking you..."

"Fuck." Chen Dong spat in a low voice, and then explained to James Wan the unpleasantness that happened between him and Steven Robb today.

"Steven Robber? Oh, he is the powerful vice president of Paramount Pictures. That's right. He should be using Paramount's connections to deliberately target you."

……

Chen Dong doesn't know if Steven Robb's energy can block him in Hollywood, but he will never compromise with him.

"Damn, I'm really pissed off. I'll write out all the movie scripts I can remember and register them as copyrights. At worst, when the Chinese market picks up, I'll film them myself."

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