Chapter 234: "Saw 2" first weekend box office
Chen Hao established Haotian Special Effects, in addition to preparing for his future movie special effects, he also has the ambition of establishing a special effects company that ranks first in the world.
But the expenses of maintaining a special effects company are undoubtedly very large, and Chen Hao has to continue to invest money.
Especially now when Haotian special effects have not yet become famous, it is estimated that it will be difficult to take the job.
Therefore, Chen Hao is ready to find a job for Haotian Special Effects, which can be regarded as his own investment, and at the same time can support Haotian Special Effects, and can also exercise the technical ability of Haotian Special Effects, which can be described as killing three birds with one stone!
"It's not that Haotian special effects can't be animated films, but there may be some gaps from "Ice Age" and "Monster Schleck"!" Chang Hongsong replied.
"Is there a big difference between the production of animated films and movie special effects?" Chen Hao asked casually, quite curious.
"Film and television special effects belong to the post-packaging special effects, mainly to synthesize the pre-shooting and post-fake pictures, and the software usually used is C4D and AE software.
Animation special effects usually include wind, rain, fire, clouds, hair, cloth and other natural cluster effects, which are usually large scenes and have no materials that can be used directly, and need to be made by special effects artists in MAYA software.
There are still differences between the two, and the software used is completely different, the former's position is correctly called a film and television post-compositor, and the latter is called a special effects artist in the industry. Chang Hongsong replied.
"How long does it take for Haotian's special effects to reach the level of "Ice Age"? How long does it take to make an animated film?" Chen Hao asked.
"The production time of an animated film like Hollywood is generally about 3 years, and Haotian Special Effects wants to make a Hollywood-level animated film, it is estimated that it will take at least 4 years!" Chang Hongsong said.
"Then if I write the script, all kinds of character designs are done, and the company expands, how long will it take?" Chen Hao continued to ask.
"Even so, it will take at least 3 years!" Chang Hongsong said, "Are you going to expand your recruitment?"
"Yes, I said that I want to build a world-class special effects company, and I am ready to contract the domestic special effects market, so the expansion is certain, and the headquarters will move back to the imperial capital in the future.
After all, there must be more talents in the mainland than in Xiangjiang, and the special effects have not yet developed in the mainland, so we must try to absorb all the talents and jointly create Haotian special effects.
Of course, Xiangjiang will remain as a branch, and it is estimated that a few branches will have to be opened in the future, after all, the special effects market in the future will definitely be much larger than it is now. Chen Hao said.
Chang Hongsong nodded excitedly when he heard this, it seems that his boss is really ambitious for the special effects company, and he is willing to invest money, which makes Chang Hongsong have to be happy!
What's more important is that Chang Hongsong saw Chen Hao's patience, after all, if he is willing to invest in the production of animated films, he will have to wait for at least 3 years, this is not those investors who want to make quick money and leave.
"Okay, I'll say that, you just have to know it. Chen Hao said, and then took out a script, "This is the script, and the character design, you see how much it costs to make this animated movie." ”
Chang Hongsong took the script and read it, ""Kung Fu Panda"?"
"Yes, that's your next task, of course, if you have a job, you have to continue, and the most important thing is to seize the time to improve your ability. Chen Hao said.
Chang Hongsong reassured when he heard this, "Mr. Chen, don't worry, we will never let you down!"
"I have faith in you. Chen Hao said with a smile, "In addition, notify me directly when the budget is ready!"
"No problem. Chang Hongsong said with a smile.
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After finishing Haotian Special Effects, Chen Hao didn't make any stops, and went directly to the United States by plane!
After coming to the United States, Chen Hao did not delay for a moment, and directly participated in a promotional event of "Saw 2".
After Chen Hao's arrival, the scene also set off a small climax, after all, Chen Hao is the father of "Chainsaw", because "Chainsaw" has won the love of many horror movie fans.
In addition, the North American box office of "Hurricane Rescue" exceeded 100 million, and it is already a little famous in North America, and the influence is naturally not Wen Ziren Kobe's.
"Chen, do you think the second part of the series directed by Wen can surpass your first one?"
"There is no doubt that Wen is a very talented director, and I believe in his ability, which is why I will give him this series!" Chen Hao praised without hesitation.
""Saw 2" was released on Halloween, and last week's "Scream 3" won a super high box office of $49.7 million, setting a new box office record for the premiere of new films in October in North America, will this have a great impact on "Saw 2"?"
"Scream is a good horror-comedy series, but I believe Saw 2 isn't worse than that. Chen Hao raised his eyebrows.
"So, do you think Saw 2 will beat Scream 3?" the reporters asked, with a twinkle in their eyes.
"Yes, one is the first week, the other is the second week, and I think Saw 2 can win. Chen Hao naturally stiffened his own films.
"Can you predict the box office of Saw 2?" the reporters begged.
"It should be able to break 100 million!" Chen Hao said with a smile.
"Breaking 100 million?" the reporters were stunned when they heard this.
Wen Ziren and the other main creators were also stunned when they heard this, the boss is too confident in himself!
The reporters then couldn't help grinning, it seems that this Chen Hao is also a big mouth, or he is arrogant, but the reporters like such an open-mouthed person the most.
After the event, Wen Ziren said helplessly, "Mr. Chen, is your breath too big, I'm under pressure!"
"Haha, publicity, it's just bragging, and the more than 100 million I'm talking about is not necessarily more than 100 million in North America, and more than 100 million in the world is also more than 100 million, isn't it?" Chen Hao said with a smile.
Wen Ziren felt a little more relaxed when he heard this, "Saw 1" is $55.15 million in North America and $103 million worldwide!
After having word of mouth, as the second part of the series, as long as it is not rotten, the box office will generally be higher, and it should not be too difficult to exceed 100 million in the world!
"Chen said wildly, "Saw 2" will defeat "Scream 3"!" --- The Washington Post
"Chen Xin vows, the box office of "Chainsaw 2" will definitely exceed 100 million!" --- "Detroit Free Press"
"'Saw 2' defeated 'Scream 3', is Chen overconfident?" ---Boston Globe)
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Soon, the media reported Chen Hao's words, but most of them were secretly ridiculed.
After all, "Saw 2" invested only $3.5 million, while "Scream 3" invested $45 million, and just set a new record.
Many media also ridiculed Chen Hao's identity as a Chinese, believing that Chen Hao will soon encounter Waterloo like compatriots Wu Baige and Li Press!
Wen Ziren's face was not very good-looking, while Chen Hao was indifferent, and he had already stared at the special effects production of "District 9".
Soon, three days of the weekend passed, and the North American weekend box office rankings were officially released!
PS: The company's Mid-Autumn Festival promotion began to be busy, and I started working overtime this weekend, and I may work late shifts in the future, so I can't change more, and even break the shift, I can only try to keep two shifts a day!