Chapter 163: Ning Hao wants to make a TV series
When there was a strong response in China because of the box office results of "Chainsaw" in North America in the first week, Davis found Chen Hao.
"Chen, congratulations, you won the first battle. Davis said with a smile on his face.
"Rejoice and rejoice!" Chen Hao said with a smile.
Davis couldn't help laughing after hearing this, he had always been optimistic about Chen Hao before, and now the success of "Chainsaw" undoubtedly proves how good his vision is.
What's more, he directly defeated the other party in the head-to-head competition with Tommy Motorola, which is a small victory.
Although he is still some way from the position of president, Davis believes he has the upper hand.
And Chen Hao in front of him is an important bargaining chip for himself.
Through the three movies written and directed by Chen Hao, Davis really understands the potential and strength of this guy.
And Davis believes that as long as he gives Chen Hao more help, then he can give himself a bigger surprise.
Now, Davis has decided that Chen Hao is ready to bind him to himself, at least in terms of investment and production, which can bring him enough merit.
Moreover, Chen Hao also has a company in Huaxia, and now Colombia attaches so much importance to the mainland market in Huaxia, and the local company Haotian Film and Television is also a big help.
"Is there a plan for a second movie?" Davis asked.
He knew that the young man in front of him was a fast gunner, and he had made three movies in less than a year, and all of them were released.
Although "Comet" and "Chainsaw" are simple to shoot because of the script, investment and other reasons, this speed is also terrifying!
"We already have an idea, and the script has been written for a long time, so it should be ready soon. Chen Hao said directly.
For Davis, although Chen Hao is not a friend of life and death, he still trusts other Hollywood companies, in addition to cooperating many times, but also because the two sides have common interests.
Cooperation is mutually beneficial, and this kind of cooperation makes Chen Hao feel more at ease, after all, there are no saints in this world, and even if there is, it is not something you can meet.
"I knew it. Davis laughed, "Given the performance of Saw Horror, the company decided to invest in your second movie, but it was still only able to give a $15 million investment. ”
Chen Hao smiled when he heard this, "$15 million should be enough." ”
Davis breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, he had promised Chen Hao an investment of $15 million before, and now that "Saw Horror" was successful, it was still 15 million, and he was worried that Chen Hao would have an opinion.
"If the investment is not enough at that time, I believe it should be much easier now. Chen Hao said with a smile.
Davis frowned slightly when he heard this, "How many others have come to you?"
Chen Hao nodded when he heard this, "Warner Bros., Universal, Paramount, and Lionsgate, etc." ”
Although he cooperated with Davis happily, after all, in North America, in order to keep Colombia from being too strong and even affecting his plans, Chen Hao had to find someone to contain Colombia.
"I knew these guys, like flies. Davis couldn't help but curse when he heard this.
Chen Hao rolled his eyes angrily when he heard this, what did he think of himself?
"Don't worry, we've been working together for so long, even if I suffer a loss, Colombia is the priority, unless the other party gives me something I can't refuse. Chen Hao said.
Davis nodded when he heard this, he understood Chinese culture and Chen Hao, "Don't worry, no matter what the conditions, they can give it, and so can Columbia." ”
"Of course, I can trust you. Chen Hao smiled and nodded.
Then, the two looked at each other and smiled.
In the ensuing conversation, Davis did not mention the copyright of "Saw Horror" directly, because he knew that mentioning it would make Chen Hao have a thorn in his heart, and the gains would outweigh the losses.
Chen Hao also wanted to see if Davis would mention the copyright of "Chainsaw" today, obviously, Davis's performance made him very satisfied, so let's continue to cooperate.
In any case, now that the two sides are in the honeymoon period, seeking common ground while reserving differences is the dominant one.
Another week has passed, and the North American film market has ushered in a super blockbuster this week, and the box office performance can be described as dominant!
This week, the much-anticipated "Harry Potter 2: The Lost Chamber of Secrets" was released simultaneously in eight countries around the world, with a single-day box office of $28.84 million on Friday in North America, and there is no doubt that the top of the North American box office charts has long been undoubted!
When "Harry Potter 2: The Vanishing Chamber", starring the original cast of the first episode, was released, many viewers were already lining up at the door of the cinema at four o'clock in the morning to buy tickets.
As expected, as soon as "Harry Potter 2: The Vanishing Chamber of Secrets" was released, the box office was far behind other movies by several streets, and on Friday, it collected $28.84 million in a single day, easily locking in the top spot at the box office.
However, the single-day box office failed to break the box office record of the first "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", and it is estimated that the third and fourth days of release will be inferior to the first part.
"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" grossed $32.3 million in a single day when it was released last year, and "Harry Potter 2: The Lost Chamber of Secrets" was a full 11% higher.
And "Harry Potter 2: The Vanishing Chamber of Secrets" only ranked ninth in the best single-day box office in North American history on Friday.
A week later, Harry Potter 2: The Lost Chamber of Secrets grossed $88.35 million over the weekend.
This box office result was not able to break the record of $90.3 million set by Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone over three days over the weekend.
However, it surpassed the box office performance of $80.02 million in the first weekend of "Star Wars Prequel II: Invasion of the Clones", which was released in May this year, ranking second in the box office list of the first weekend in North American film history!
The first, also released in May this year, "Spider-Man" accumulated $114.8 million at the box office over three days over the weekend!
Affected by the strong release of "Harry Potter 2: The Vanishing Chamber of Secrets", the box office of the top movies in the box office list last week all fell sharply last week.
"Saw Horror" won a total of 6.43 million at the box office in three days last weekend, ranking eighth on the list.
The total box office in a single week was 10.36 million, and three weeks later, the cumulative total box office was 45.75 million!
Saw is getting closer and closer to breaking $50 million, and it's likely next week!
After learning about the three-week total box office of "Chainsaw", Chen Hao left the United States satisfied.
Now that "Chainsaw" has made a big profit at the box office, and has received a $15 million investment from Colombia, Chen Hao is relieved to return to China.
After returning to the imperial capital, Chen Hao went back to the company first, and then Ning Hao came over.
"What, the script is written?" Chen Hao asked with a smile.
"Not yet, I came because someone asked me to be the executive director of the TV series!" Ning Hao said.
"The executive director of the TV series?" Chen Hao was stunned when he heard this, "Who?"
"Zhu Zhibin!" Ning Hao said, "Don't talk to strangers" producer. ”
Chen Hao was stunned when he heard this, this is a childhood shadow, "You decide for yourself!"
Ning Hao thought for a while and said, "I decided to take over, first, my script has not been written yet, but since the company has positioned the TV series as one of the development routes, then I can also practice first." ”
"Absolutely. Chen Hao said, "If you think you have practiced well, let's just start a TV series." ”
Ning Hao nodded when he heard this.
"By the way, what's the name of the TV series?" asked Chen Hao.
""Huaxia-style divorce"!" Ning Hao said.
""Huaxia-style divorce"?" Chen Hao raised his eyebrows, "starring Chen Zhiming and Zuo Xiaoqing?"
"How do you know?" Ning Hao wondered.
"Hehe......"