Chapter 635

The promotion of "Journey to the West" has been quietly launched.

The production cost of this movie is 150 million, of which Lin Chen understands that most of it is spent on special effects.

However, the publicity fee is not a decimal amount.

There is a saying in the industry, no publicity, no release, basically sometimes the success of a movie or not publicity determines success or failure.

In many cases, the publicity and distribution costs may account for half of the production cost of the film, and some are even similar to the production costs.

For example, the total investment of the film "Let the Bullets Fly" at that time was 150 million yuan, and then the publicity and distribution cost was as high as 50 million.

There is also "Thai Embarrassment", in fact, the total investment of this movie is not high, it is said that it is only 30 million, but the publicity and distribution costs are also 30 million, which has a box office blowout.

In this regard, the publicity and distribution costs of "Journey to the West" must not be less.

Although the schedule has not yet been decided, whether it is Lin Chen or Ma Rufei, they have already begun to discuss the cost of publicity.

"50 million. ”

Lin Chen looked at Ma Rufei and said: "And I think the minimum publicity and distribution cost of "Journey to the West" is 50 million. ”

"Mr. Lin, it's too high. ”

Ma Rufei said with a wry smile: "Now the production cost of "Journey to the West" has reached 150 million, and if you add the 50 million publicity, the production cost will be as high as 200 million. ”

"I know. ”

Lin Chen chuckled and said, "The pressure is greater, so I didn't discuss it with you Mr. Ma." ”

Ma Rufei quickly calculated in his heart at this time, and said after a long time: "Mr. Lin, I believe in your script ability, although the outside world is not optimistic about the box office of "Journey to the West", I think it may still be around 300 million."

Such an expectation is naturally impossible to compare with your previous box office, but I think the box office of the IP theme of "Journey to the West" is really good. ”

Lin Chen didn't refute anything.

After all, the original time and space of "Journey to the West" hit the street because it was too avant-garde.

However, Lin Chen is still confident.

If it is properly promoted, "Journey to the West" will not be defeated.

Looking at Lin Chen's silence, Ma Rufei continued: "So Mr. Lin, now I think the production cost of 150 million is already the limit, and if it is 50 million publicity and distribution costs at this time, then we need a minimum box office of 600 million to return to Wu." ”

"Yes, but Mr. Ma, at present, you also know that publicity and distribution determine the success or failure of the movie at the box office, I believe in the quality of "Journey to the West", but the aroma of wine is also afraid of deep alleys, at this time we naturally do everything possible to publicize. ”

Lin Chen shook his head slightly and said, "I think the publicity cost of 50 million is the lowest." ”

Ma Rufei understands the truth.

But such a publicity fee is too risky.

At present, 34% of the overall publicity and distribution cost of a single film in Huaxia is used for cinema publicity and related cinema activities, and 20% is used for hard advertising.

In Hollywood, the cost of hard advertising is only 11%, but in the traditional media investment, Hollywood's investment accounts for nearly half, which is nearly 5 times the investment of similar Chinese films.

Therefore, for Huaxia, many people are reluctant to publicize.

Especially not wanting to take too many risks.

To this end, Ma Rufei said: "Mr. Lin, we Jihai Media will invest a maximum of 10 million. ”

"Done. ”

Lin Chen laughed: "The remaining 40 million are in charge of publicity by Xinghuo Film and Television." ”

The publicity fee is settled.

The selection of the schedule is pending for the time being.

But what needs to be done now is to finish the post-production first.

And then decide.

Coming out of Xinghuo Film and Television, Ma Rufei sat in the car and thought about the conversation with Lin Chen, when he suddenly said, "How do I feel that I have been tricked by Lin Chen?"

The assistant on the side asked, "Mr. Ma, what do you mean?"

"I took a look at "Journey to the West" and felt that the chance of success was half and half, but Lin Chen has always had the aura of the protagonist, maybe he can really explode. ”

Ma Rufei muttered to himself: "If it is a big explosion, I will regret it by then, but looking at the script, it should belong to the five or five rooms, it is really risky and reluctant, this, this ......"

The assistant saw that Ma Rufei was muttering there, and he didn't speak.

She felt that her boss must have fallen into her own mode.

......

"I'll give you three days to have a place for "Journey to the West" on the Internet. ”

Lin Chen said to Shi Erzheng: "Starting from the propaganda photo, and then you are responsible for contacting the platforms of various websites, I will only give you three days, you don't need to make "Big Talk" a hot search, but it must form a hot discussion." ”

"Okay, Director Lin, I know how to do it. ”

Shi Erzheng hurriedly said.

"Okay, I won't ask about the means, I just look at the results. ”

Lin Chen nodded lightly and said.

"Okay, then I'll go out first. ”

Shi Erzheng stood up at this time and said.

"Okay, let's go. ”

Lin Chen waved his hand slightly.

In fact, Lin Chen wants to release it as soon as possible.

After all, "Journey to the West" took advantage of such a popularity to hurry up sooner rather than later.

And Lin Chen also understands that the real success of the movie "Journey to the West" lies in subversion and interpretation.

Therefore, he needs to be released under the heated discussion of the whole people.

Heat comes first.

Secondly, Lin Chen also has absolute confidence in "Journey to the West".

This film will be the first step in his nonsensical style.

Just when Lin Chen was thinking about when the next movie "Journey to the West" would be released and when it would be promoted, he suddenly received a call from Wu Bing.

"Hello, Director Wu. ”

Lin Chen gave enough respect to Wu Bing.

"Hehe, Director Lin, hello, do you see that you have time today? ”

Wu Bing said with a smile.

"Yes. ”

Lin Chen also nodded lightly.

No matter what you say, Wu Bingren is a senior, a top director, and since he asked to meet him, he wants to meet him in a reasonable way.

The time was set for 2 p.m.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Chen was also a little puzzled.

What is this Wu Bing's call to himself if he has nothing to do?

He had a guess in his heart, that is, Cai Xia.

But it shouldn't.

If you can't figure it out, Lin Chen won't think about it anymore.

I found out when we met in the afternoon.

Let's see what kind of medicine is sold in this Wu Bing's gourd.

However, what made Lin Chen a little puzzled was that when he saw Wu Bing in the afternoon, there was an acquaintance present.

Tian Han.

"Director Lin, aren't you surprised?"

Tian Han said with a smile: "I have been friends with Wu Dao for decades, so he called me too." ”

Thirty years ago, Tian Han's first debut film was directed by Wu Bing.

The relationship between the two is also very good.

At that time, when filming "In the Name of the People", Lin Chen took the initiative to find Tian Han, not to mention the cameo appearances of others, and he has always been quite dedicated, so it is actually Lin Chen who owes favors.

The popularity of "In the Name of the People" is another matter.

"Mr. Tian, I'm thinking about cooperating with you in the next play. ”

Lin Chen also said with a smile.

"Oh, do you already have plans for your next play?"

Tian Han's eyes lit up and said, "This "Journey to the West" has just been completed. ”

"It's just a preliminary idea, and I haven't thought about it yet. ”

Lin Chen shook his head slightly and said.

Just kind words.

Wu Bing on the side also praised: "Director Lin, your courage is indeed quite big, I actually thought about filming "Journey to the West" before, but I can't grasp this theme, because I don't think it can be brilliant, so I'm looking forward to your "Journey to the West"

"Thank you Wuda for your compliment, in fact, I just want to try to direct and act by myself. ”

Lin Chen said modestly.

After sitting down, because of Tian Han, a mutual friend, the chat was quite pleasant.

Since Wu Bing didn't say anything serious, then Lin Chen was also happy to pretend to be stupid, he wanted to see when Wu Bing said it.

After 10 minutes, Tian Han got up and said he wanted to go to the bathroom.

Lin Chen knew.

The main drama is coming.

"Director Lin, I heard that the female number one in "Journey to the West" is Cai Xia???"

After Wu Bing waited for Tian Han to leave, he asked with concern.

Lin Chen pretended to be surprised: "Director Wu, how do you know? I have always carried out confidentiality measures for the crew, and I have not announced it to the public at all." ”

"I ......"

Wu Bingleng paused, and then laughed: "I forgot where I heard the news, so I wanted to ask." ”

"Yes, it is indeed Cai Xia. ”

Lin Chen choked Wu Bing for a moment, and then stopped pretending to be stupid: "Because I think Cai Xia is very suitable for this role, so I use her? What? Director Wu, do you have a more suitable candidate? If so, it's really a pity." ”

Looking at Lin Chen, Wu Bing suddenly had a toothache.

Of course, he knew that "Journey to the West" had been completed at this time, but Wu Bing thought that if Cai Xia turned over with this movie, Wu Bing couldn't accept it.

It is also Lin Chen's secrecy measures that are too good.

It would be nice if I had known beforehand.

For this reason, Wu Bing thought for a while and said: "Director Lin, in fact, you may not know Cai Xia, I have cooperated with her, this person will do whatever it takes to gain fame, he once was unclear with the assistant director when he was in my crew, and even wanted to knock on my door in the middle of the night, but I sternly refused, and I directly swept her out of the crew......"

What is the saying?

I've never seen anyone so shameless.

Lin Chen didn't have an in-depth understanding of Cai Xia's matter, but basically knew why after a simple check.

But it can't be helped.

Who made Wu Bing's status in the rivers and lakes high.

In particular, the industry's stamped 'Lifetime Achievement Award'.

It can be said that it is not a big deal that Wu Bing was really leaked because he played a little star.

As long as it's not like Mr. Chen, the hard disk is getting it.

And Mr. Chen is also unlucky, if it was in 2018, there would have been nothing at all, even in the previous years.

Who remembers the Beast Gate?

The heroine didn't say anything in the end, and the appearance fee soared.

You know, it was 2010.

Of course, these are all interests, and if the status of the rivers and lakes is the first, then there is nothing at all.

Look at the big brother, isn't that okay?

Although he made a little dragon girl incident, when he apologized, he just said that he made a mistake that all men in the world would make.

Then there was nothing at all.

Even if Xiaolongnu is often on the hot search and all kinds of pits, the eldest brother is not affected.

Completely disown the child.

There is no such thing in the autobiography that came out.

Do netizens have a national boycott?

Do netizens have a crazy DISS for all?

Do netizens form a hot topic to discuss?

No.

Even if there is, it will be made for you to have nothing.

This is the power of capital, turning hands into clouds and hands into rain.

With Wu Bing's status in the rivers and lakes, there will be thousands of people who endorse him, and unless real evidence is brought out, Mao Yong will not have it.

Besides, will an old fritter like Wu Bing leave evidence?

How could it be.

So, Lin Chen didn't speak, just quietly watched Wu Bing pretending to be forced.

As for Wu Bing, the more he spoke, the more angry he became, as if he believed what he said: "So, Xiaolin, it's really too dangerous for you to use Cai Xia in casting, if Cai Xia's negative news is exposed, then the impact on "Journey to the West" will be fatal." ”

"Really?"

Lin Chen said noncommittally: "Director Wu, it is possible that Cai Xia has gradually known her mistakes after a year and a half of banning, she was very dedicated during the filming of "Journey to the West", and she did not knock on my door in the middle of the night, I think we should also give these artists a chance to reform themselves." ”

According to Lin Chen's thoughts, when he said this, it should be about the same.

What's more, Lin Chen also gave Wu Bing enough face, and even expressed his hope that he could continue to cooperate in the future.

Besides, Wu Bing, as a top director in the entertainment industry, should be sane enough.

As a result, Lin Chen didn't expect that Wu Bing gradually restrained his smile, but looked at Lin Chen and said: "Director Lin, I'll tell you clearly, I won't force you to delete all of Cai Xia's scenes, but I hope you can sell me a face, don't mention her when you promote, and don't bring her when you promote the press conference, in short, she can appear in the movie, but the publicity is not needed."

At the same time, I will help you "Journey to the West" to promote, endorse, platform, I dare not say anything else, but at least I will help you within the scope of my ability, and at the same time, this favor is considered to be owed to you, wait for your next movie shooting, and even I can help you with anything in the future......"

Listening to Wu Bing's words, Lin Chen admitted that he was stunned.

The conditions given by Wu Bing are indeed tempting enough.

You must know that the endorsement of a top director, coupled with the energy he brings himself, is huge.

Not to mention that he doesn't need Lin Chen to delete Cai Xia's role.

To put it simply, it's like some actors with negative public opinion in the original time and space.

Don't say anything else.

Like Big Brother Cheng, when filming "Railway Flying Tiger", the actors who were publicized to the outside world were always Huang Zitao, Wang Kai, Wang Dalu and others.

As a result, when it was released and entered the set, it was discovered that there was a dragon prince in it.

You must know that there has always been zero tolerance for drug abuse in China, but the treatment is not the same.

Look at Ke Zhendong, he has been completely blocked.

For this reason, when this incident came out, the impact was huge.

This is also the popularity of the eldest brother before he became a good person, otherwise the dog that others would have scolded would have been bloody.

But from this incident, it can also be seen that power and money can do whatever they want.

Drug addicts can easily play the starring role in the movie, but there is no publicity.

In fact, in the entertainment industry, whether it is taking drugs or playing with women, basically no one asks as long as they are not discovered.

These are all private virtues.

Aren't there many scumbags in the entertainment industry who have been praised as old drama bones?

For this reason, Wu Bing was able to rely on his fame to block Cai Xia.

But now Lin Chen actually enabled Cai Xia, which made Wu Bing unbearable, he looked at Lin Chen after saying the conditions and said: "Director Lin, there are many friends and many paths in the entertainment industry, Cai Xia is just a small artist, I hope we can become friends, not enemies." ”

"Wu Dao, it's serious for you to say this, I have always respected you very much, of course we are not enemies. ”

When Lin Chen said this, Wu Bing smiled, he felt that Lin Chen had made the right choice.

But Lin Chen paused and said, "But you may really misunderstand, Cai Xia I think she is a good actor." ”

"Huh. ”

Wu Bing laughed: "You are planning to support Cai Xia." ”

"Alas. ”

Lin Chen sighed, then looked up at Wu Bing and said, "Martial Director, do you have to kill Cai Xia completely?"

"That's right. ”

Wu Bing's face suddenly showed a hideous look at this time: "I want this bitch to have no place in the entertainment industry forever." ”

Such a hideous attitude also startled Lin Chen, but Wu Bing also understood that he had lost his temper, and then quickly recovered his blandness: "Lin Chen, I hope you can think about it before answering me." ”

Get.

Even Director Lin didn't call anymore.

It's become forest dust.

For this reason, Lin Chen also looked at Wu Bing and said seriously: "Director Wu, I personally respect you very much, so I also hope that you can be generous." ”

"Good, good. ”

At this time, Wu Bing suddenly laughed.

Outside, when the time of five minutes was up, Tian Han also pushed the door in, and he said with a smile: "What are you talking about so happily?"

"I really saw what it means to be a newborn calf that is not afraid of tigers. ”

Wu Bing said with a pun: "Yes, Director Lin, you let me understand what it means to be famous, it is better to meet." ”

"The martial director is polite. ”

Lin Chen also said lightly: "I still have something to do, so I'll leave first." ”

"I don't send it. ”

Wu Bing said in an indifferent tone.

"Huh??"

Tian Han hadn't reacted yet, Lin Chen had already left.

Anyway, it's already torn up, so what else is there to care about.

However, for the sake of insurance, Lin Chen decided to find out what happened first.

Why is this Cai Xia as if she killed Wu Bing's whole family?

Lin Chen could clearly feel Wu Bing's hatred for Cai Xia.

Nima.

It's already a bit of a pervert/perverted feeling.

It shouldn't be.

According to Li Yue's investigation, Cai Xia suffered a loss.

Your immortal director took advantage of Cai Xia.

What's up?

Just because Cai Xia didn't let you sleep, you want to fucking block the killer?

Still unreasonable?

Lin Chen always felt that people should be reasonable.

So he wants to reason with Wu Bing, he is willing to give Wu Bing enough face as a junior, he thinks Wu Bing can take a step back, and everyone will still be good friends in the future.

But Wu Bing didn't want to retreat.

He's unreasonable.

Wu Bing's meaning is very clear.

My fist is big, and I am the truth.

That being the case.

Then it depends on who has the biggest fist.

Cai Xia, who was at home in the imperial capital, was a little surprised when she received Lin Chen's call, but she still agreed: "Okay, I'll be there in an hour, okay, the teahouse is okay." ”

After hanging up the phone, Cai Jing smiled: "Sister, was it Senior Lin Chen's call to you?"

"You're eavesdropping on me answering the phone again. ”

Cai Xia said angrily.

"Hehe, sister, what is Senior Lin Chen calling you for? Can you take me there. ”

Cai Jing begged her sister and said: "I am Senior Lin Chen's iron fan, don't worry, if Senior Lin Chen plots against you after I go, I can do it for you." ”

"What are you talking nonsense?"

Cai Xia was speechless when she saw that her sister had launched a nymphomaniac: "You just stay at home." ”

"Hey, sister, do you also like Senior Lin Chen?"

At this time, Cai Jing suddenly shouted: "In the past, when you went out to meet people, you called me, but this time you didn't call me, what's the matter? You still fight for a boyfriend for your sister, but I think it's okay if we two sisters serve a husband together, sister, we can never be separated." ”

"Shut up for me. ”

Listening to her sister's words, Cai Xia's face was slightly angry: "The more you talk, the more bastard, okay, I'll go out first." ”

......

Teahouse.

Wu Bing's face returned to normal, and he said to Tian Han: "Lao Tian, I thank you for accompanying me today, this matter has nothing to do with you, from now on it will be a matter between me and Lin Chen." ”

But Tian Han was quite angry: "What did you tell me before? You told me that you were looking for Lin Chen to talk about cooperation, but it turned out to be like this? Lao Wu, we have been friends for thirty years, I know what kind of person you are, and you also know who I am, and this matter is due to you digging a hole for me." ”

"Okay, I'm not right, I'm not idle to quarrel with you right now. ”

Wu Bing's face showed anger: "I want to see how much the box office of "Journey to the West" has, hehe." ”

"Lao Wu, I hope you'd better not contradict Lin Chen because of this matter, you yourself have always been the director, this time ......"

"Lao Tian, don't persuade you about this matter. ”

Wu Bing gritted his teeth and said: "It seems that I am still too low-key in this Jianghu, this Lin Chen is really floating, does he think that I, Wu Bing, can't lift the knife?"

Tian Han shook his head slightly: "I don't get involved in this matter, but I still want to say that what you did is not right, if it is not right, it is not right." ”

After speaking, Tian Han turned his head and left.

In the blink of an eye, Wu Bing was the only one left in the room.

Bang!

Wu Bing slammed the teacup to the ground, his expression was extremely hideous: "Fight with me, I'll kill you." ”

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Lin Chen received a call from Tian Han on his way to see Cai Xia.

"Director Lin, I'm sorry, I didn't know that Wu Bing actually had this idea, he told me that he wanted to talk about cooperation with you, and asked me to come over to avoid embarrassment. ”

Tian Han apologized and said: "If I knew that he had this idea, I would never have come to accompany him, he did something wrong in this matter, and he would have to kill him completely." ”

"Hehe, Mr. Tian, what does this have to do with you? ”

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Yes, we will definitely have the opportunity to cooperate in the future." ”

After saying a few more words, Lin Chen hung up the phone, and then released Tian Han from the blacklist.

He did think that Tian Han knew about Wu Bing's affairs and did this on purpose, if this was the case, Lin Chen would definitely not contact Tian Han again.

is still the saying that the world is big, and the truth is the greatest.

When your friend does something wrong, you can not condemn your friend, which is understandable, after all, people are not saints, and most of the people who want to achieve the goal of cutting off their robes and breaking their clothes are only a few.

But you can't go brainlessly to defend your friends.

Or even help your friends do bad things.

For this reason, Lin Chen mistakenly thought that Tian Han knew about it, so he directly put Tian Han on the blacklist.

Now it seems that it was a misunderstanding.

One hour later, Lin Chen saw Cai Xia.

Today, Cai Xia is dressed in casual clothes, full of youth and beauty, Lin Chen suddenly understood what it means to be a blind woman as long as she is a blind chicken.

Think about the fairy sister like this.

"Director Lin, are you looking for me?"

Cai Xia looked at Lin Chen and asked, "Do you need me to promote?" But I don't think I have 2 million fans now, but in fact, there are very few live fans, and it is useless to cooperate with publicity. ”

"No, I'm looking for you on business. ”

Lin Chen said to Cai Xia.

Then, Lin Chen told Cai Xia that Wu Bing had found him, and he also gave himself conditions to block Cai Xia.

At this time, Cai Xia's face gradually turned pale, and she understood that this Wu Bing had done such a thing.

Top directors are terrifying.

Why else would Cai Xia be banned?

For a year and a half, in fact, there were still people who were willing to cooperate with Cai Xia at the beginning, but in the end, it was all over.

An artist who has a good relationship with Cai Xia said: "Xiaoxia, you were completely banned by Wu Bing, Wu Bing said in the industry, whoever uses you can't get along with him, although some people are not afraid of him, but they don't want to offend him." ”

The main reason is that Cai Xia does not have her own influence.

If she has a few masterpieces, it is impossible for this Wu Bing to be blocked.

Now, I didn't expect that after a year and a half, Wu Bing still refused to let go of himself.

Listening to Lin Chen's words, Cai Xia also knew that she probably didn't have to mix in the entertainment industry anymore.

As a result, Lin Chen said: "But I refused." ”

"Huh??"

Cai Xia's big eyes blinked, and she looked at Lin Chen with a little innocent confusion.

Lin Chen laughed at this time: "There is still reason to talk about this world, I have always thought that reason convinces people, so since he Wu Bing is unreasonable, then it is naturally impossible for me to listen to her." ”

Cai Xia looked at Lin Chen, who was not a few years older than herself, in front of her, and didn't know what to say.

"Thank you, Director Lin, thank you. ”

Cai Xia had tears rolling in her eyes.

This is the first time in the circle that someone in the circle has supported her so clearly since she was banned.

"So, what the hell is going on with me now?"

Lin Chen said to Cai Xia: "I want to know what happened, and at the same time, this is related to the follow-up publicity of "Journey to the West", if my guess is right, Wu Bing will definitely show his sword first, so I need to know the truth." ”

Hearing Lin Chen's words, Cai Xia hesitated for a long time and finally decided to tell the story.

For some reason, she inexplicably believed in Lin Chen.

From the bottom of her heart, Cai Xia has a change in her heart that she has not felt.

That is, in his heart, he also hoped that there would be a supreme treasure stepping on the seven-colored clouds to save him.

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