Chapter 159 The largest sinkhole in the Chinese film industry
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Kadokawa sat in the presidential suite of the Hilton Hotel, sipping pure sake from Hokkaido and indulging in the taste of his homeland.
The few people in the room would have been surprised if they had been seen by reporters.
The famous director Chen Kaige, the president of Huayi Brothers Wang Zhongjun, and the chairman of Poly Huayi Dong Ping.
These three people are all bigwigs in the entertainment industry, characters who can cover the sky with one hand, and Kadokawa Liyan is not an ordinary person, the president of Kadokawa Bookstore in Japan.
Because Chen Kaige filmed this historical masterpiece, the investment required was simply too big, therefore, at this time, money became a problem that needed to be solved urgently, and in the end, Kadokawa Liyan funded Chen Kaige to shoot and complete the film.
And at this moment, it is the issue of Wang Zhongjun of Huayi Brothers and Dong Ping of Poly Huayi fighting for the right to exercise power in the mainland of this film.
At this time, Kadokawa Liyan was obviously reluctant to express his position, so Chen Kaige's attitude was quite important.
At that moment, Chen Kaige said with a little regretful voice: "Two, my movie, just talking about the investment, has hundreds of millions of yuan, you buy out the domestic exercise, only eight million, that's not enough, everyone is not an outsider, I won't say anything else to see, I will never agree to eight million." ”
At this time, Wang Zhongjun thought for a while and said: "Director Chen, I can make a debut of 10 million at most, and it is difficult for me to explain to the shareholders no matter how much the company has, although your film investment is 100 million, don't talk about those fooling people, 80 million is there or not, everyone knows this in their hearts, not to mention." What we want is the exercise of power in China, port cities, treasure islands, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States. Those international markets are your big deal. ”
At this time, Chen Kaige was about to say something just now, and suddenly, Wang Zhongjun's mobile phone rang.
After accusing him, Wang Zhongjun went out to the corridor to answer the phone, at this time. Wang Zhongjun is still very angry, who is this, don't you know that you are in a key negotiation? If you can win the exercise of the [Jing Ke Assassination King of Qin], it will be a very big improvement for the Huayi brothers.
However, after glancing at the phone number, Wang Zhongjun suppressed the anger in his heart again. Feng Xiaogang's phone, this is the cash cow of the Huayi brothers, and it can't be offended.
And there is nothing important, Feng Xiaogang will definitely not call at this time, because Feng Xiaogang is also very clear that at this time he is competing with Poly Huayi's people for the exercise of the right of [Jing Ke Assassinate King Qin].
At this time, Feng Xiaogang's home. Ye Ming was sitting on the sand watching TV, his expression was very leisurely.
Feng Xiaogang still had that kind of wilted smile, covered the microphone of his mobile phone and said, "Ye Ming, I hope you kid didn't lie to me, Mr. Wang's phone has been connected, you should be careful." ”
Ye Ming took the phone and said, "Mr. Wang, I'm Ye Ming, you haven't taken down the [Jing Ke Assassination King Qin] yet, right? It's always too late anyway. Mr. Wang, if you believe me, don't buy the exercise of this movie, 10 million, it's purely a cheat. The movie is not worth the price at all, and whoever buys it loses. I won't say anything else, if you don't want the company to go bankrupt, then don't do it, hang up. ”
On the other side of the phone, Wang Zhongjun was a little dumbfounded, Ye Ming, he actually said that he was calling to persuade himself not to take down the [Jing Ke Assassination of King Qin], at this time Wang Zhongjun's first thought was that Ye Ming would not be a lobbyist of Poly Huayi, right?
But it's impossible to think about it, what does he have to do with Poly Huayi, could it be that Han Shanping's third master revealed some news?
Think about it, some time ago, Han Shanping called a director and producer to allocate the quota of the screening hall, and at this time, he took care of Ye Ming quite a lot. Even fools can see that Han Shanping is on Ye Ming's side. If Ye Ming got any news about this matter, it would really be hard to say?
Thinking of this, Wang Zhongjun was worried in his heart, just because Ye Ming didn't have anything, he wouldn't care about Ye Ming's opinion.
But if there is Han Shanping, this is really hard to say, therefore, thinking of this, Wang Zhongjun also made up his mind, 12 million, he can give up to 12 million, and if there is more of the company's funds, there will be problems, and it will be difficult for him to win this movie.
Returning to the presidential suite, at this time, Dong Ping suddenly said: "Director Chen, my condition is that thirteen million will buy out the exercise of [Jing Ke's Assassination of King Qin], plus all the expenses for the screening in the Great Hall of the People." ”
Hearing this condition, Wang Zhongjun's heart suddenly fell silent like a stone sinking into the sea, there was really no hope, Dong Ping, this old guy, actually said that he was so ruthless, and his shot was 13 million.
At that moment, Wang Zhongjun said that he quit and regretfully left the Hilton Hotel.
And after signing the contract, Dong Ping smiled happily and left satisfied, the last time he bought out [have something to say] The box office reached 40 million before it took how much, 5 million, that is still Zhang Yimou's name is loud, otherwise the price will be lower.
This time, it is the equally famous Chen Kaige, and there are many big names, Gong Li, Wang Zhiwen, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian, Zhao Benshan, and other first-line superstars, if the box office does not exceed 100 million, I am sorry for my hard work.
And at this moment, in the presidential suite, Chen Kaige said quite unwillingly: "Mr. Kadokawa, I don't understand, why would you agree to such a condition, this movie, I don't want to sell for 20 million is no problem?"
Kadokawa said regretfully: "Chen San, if you say that you are a genius when it comes to making movies, you have nothing to say, but if you say yes, then you are a layman." How much do you think your film will grossing in China?"
Chen Kaige said confidently: "Not to mention anything else, just this investment, this cast, I think, seventy or eighty million is not a problem, if it is lucky, this is not impossible, at the same time, it is a [Crazy Stone] with the support of the Radio and Television Bureau can jump twice, that kind of investment, more than one million, I don't deserve to lift shoes at all, my movie can be said to have no opponents." ”
Kadokawa Liyan's eyes looked at Chen Kaige like an idiot, and he suddenly became disheartened, lamenting his misfortune and angry with him.
If Chen Kaige really has this kind of vision, then this international director is not worthy of the name, it seems that his cooperation with him is the last time.
Straight hair that was looked at by Kadokawa Liyan, Chen Kaige said cautiously, "Mr. Kadokawa, what do you mean?"
Kadokawa Liyan sighed helplessly and said: "Chen Sang, your movie, according to my years of understanding of the audience in your country, their level, still can't understand your movie, this is a movie with high and low music, the box office will not be very high, if it can be sold, even if it is good, thirteen million, it is always better than nothing." ”
This result is a big blow to Chen Kaige.
Wang Zhongjun went out of the hotel, there was no company at all, and he rushed directly to Feng Xiaogang's home, at this time, Xu Fan was killing watermelons, where were the three of them eating?
Seeing Wang Zhongjun coming, Xu Fan greeted warmly and said, "Mr. Wang, come on, eat a piece of watermelon." ”
At this moment, where is Wang Zhongjun in the mood to eat watermelon, at this time, he sat heavily on the sand, looking like a defeated rooster, and the whole person did not have a trace of joy.
When Ye Ming saw it, he teased and said, "How about it? Look at what Mr. Wang means, did you not take it?" Then I will congratulate you." Otherwise, you'll fall into the pit. ”
Wang Zhongjun stared at Ye Ming and said, "You tell me the truth, why do you have to say that the film will lose money, is it only your movie that can make money?"
In fact, on the way back, Wang Zhongjun suddenly thought of a thing, Ye Ming also filmed a movie, and it was screened on the same day, in this case, Ye Ming's motives are questionable at this moment.
Ye Ming laughed and said: "Don't be angry, Mr. Wang, it's up to the audience to make money or not, I'll ask Mr. Wang first, you have watched the movie [Jing Ke Assassinates King Qin]." ”
"Nonsense," Wang Zhongjun glared at Ye Ming: "Don't look at why I would bid." ”
Ye Ming said with a smile: "Then look at it, let me ask you, what is your impression of this movie?"
Wang Zhongjun recalled: "The momentum is magnificent, the production is excellent, the cast is strong, and the director's use of montage techniques is very good, a historical masterpiece that is worth a lot of money." It's a pity I didn't get my hands on it. ”
Ye Ming said unceremoniously: "This movie is indeed worth a lot of money, but it doesn't mean that the box office of this movie is necessarily good, because it is too advanced, Director Chen's technique is too advanced, and it is so advanced that people can't understand it at all, you tell me, what is your last impression after watching this movie?"
At this time, Wang Zhongjun recalled, after watching this movie, it seems that except for the grand scenes and the star-like stars, the rest really have no impression.
Ye Ming said with great certainty: "Look, you can't say what impression you have yourself, Mr. Wang, you are a professional, you have been doing this business for so long, you can't understand it, you expect the average audience to understand." You dare to buy out such a movie, unless you think that Huayi Brothers is bankrupt. ”
The atmosphere was very embarrassing, Feng Xiaogang waved his hand and said: "What and what, you kid, alarmist, don't say that you think Director Chen's opponent is you, you can't eat grapes and say that grapes are sour." Mr. Wang, don't care. ”
Wang Zhongjun didn't really care, but said a little unconvinced: "Actually, it's because that old guy in Dong Ping bought out [Jing Ke's Assassination of Qin's forehead] with 13 million, and I planned to give out 12 million, but as a result, I didn't fight for Dong Ping." ”