According to the script, the background of this story is quite grand, and even if all the details are removed, a movie cannot be finished, so they plan to make a series of movies, just like "Harry Potter".

Of course, this is an expected scenario, and if the shooting situation is not ideal, or the box office is not good, the subsequent shooting plan may be cut.

"The first investment will reach 800 million?" Meng Xiaobai read when he saw the estimated investment amount.

Wu Binghui immediately explained: "If you want to make a real blockbuster, these investments are essential. The seven parts of "Harry Potter" invested $1.17 billion, and the global box office was $7.8 billion, and the earlier "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and the "Hobbit" trilogy all invested a lot. ”

"It's not uncommon for Hollywood blockbusters to invest hundreds of millions of dollars. ”

Wu Binghui is actually a little weak-hearted, such a big investment, the Deep Space Digital Studio alone can't come up with so much money, and it must be reported to Meng Xiaobai for approval. He was worried that Meng Xiaobai would not agree, after all, no one in China had the courage to dare to invest like this!

"Why is this project worth investing in? Meng Xiaobai sat down and asked solemnly.

Wu Binghui has obviously done his homework, and immediately said: "I didn't make a decision on the spur of the moment, Deep Space Digital has been operating for nearly a year, and I found that there are no directors and capital in China who dare to make blockbusters, and we feel a little useless as heroes." ”

"In addition to animated films like "Demon Boy Nezha", we need a blockbuster film to gain the recognition of audiences, capital, and the global market. ”

Meng Xiaobai didn't speak, and listened quietly.

"Mr. Meng, you know our technology best, we have enough technical capital to complete this! The estimated investment in the project is 800 million yuan, but our technology investment accounts for more than 40 percent, and it is expected to reduce the cash investment by 320 million yuan!" Wu Binghui took out another data sheet to show him, which estimated various expenses.

"In terms of casting, we didn't use any big stars, so we were able to reduce a lot of pay expenses. And at the heart of the movie, the story is not a problem. This fantasy story is the top IP in China and has a considerable audience. ”

"For a reasonable adaptation, we invited the original author and top screenwriters to participate to ensure that there are no problems with the script. ”

"In terms of directors, we invited young director Mo Ziyi. He is very good at shooting fantasy and fantasy themes......"

Wu Binghui introduced them one by one, and Meng Xiaobai reviewed them one by one. In fact, this project is still very risky. Because film art is not just as simple as special effects, it has a great relationship with the script, director, and actors.

Moreover, in the domestic film market, if the box office can reach one billion, it is considered an excellent work, and the investment will reach 800 million.

"Xiao Maruko, can you help analyze it, is this investment plan feasible?" Meng Xiaobai asked in the office with the project plan.

Xiao Maruko immediately used the collected data and information to analyze, she said: "Master, if you look at the past data, if you invest in such a movie, 95% of it is likely to hit the street." ”

"But there are too many uncontrollable variables in this project, including the director, script, actors, special effects, publicity and audience recognition, and I can't make an accurate judgment. I can only be sure that if other companies in China do this, the failure rate will reach 95 percent, and if you do it, the success rate will be as high as 50 percent. ”

"I see. Meng Xiaobai nodded, indeed, with the idea given by Wu Binghui, what he wanted to invest in was an epic fantasy blockbuster.

Such a movie has extremely high requirements for all aspects, and the only stable amount that deep space technology can control is the level of special effects production!

"Twenty years ago, foreign investors dared to make such blockbusters. Now that I, Meng Xiaobai, have stronger technical capital than them, why can't I?" Meng Xiaobai said to himself, his company, just the game business can make a billion a month, and other companies are also making a profit, 800 million?

Meng Xiaobai called Wu Binghui, Wu Binghui was a little apprehensive, he originally wanted to find a more mature opportunity to report this project to the boss, but he didn't expect Mr. Meng to come to the Deep Space Digital Studio, so he hurriedly proposed, otherwise I don't know when Mr. Meng will come next.

Although I know that Mr. Meng is bold and dares to invest, after all, this plan is too big, and if the whole series of movies is made, the total investment will be close to 10 billion yuan!

Even Mr. Meng won't agree, right?

Just as he was thinking this, Meng Xiaobai suddenly asked, "Is there a script?"

"Yes! The original book is there, and the script is not much progress at present, and there is only a 100,000-word trial draft. Wu Binghui hurriedly asked people to bring things.

Meng Xiaobai looked at the script, in fact, he had also read the original work of this work, called "Covering the Sky", which is a very popular fantasy. In the script, a lot of side plots and irrelevant characters have been deleted, but there is no change in the main line, and some changes have been made to the characters for film and television.

Wu Binghui waited anxiously, for this plan, he had been preparing for half a year.

"Yes. Meng Xiaobai said suddenly.

"The script is okay. Wu Binghui immediately said, "I have changed this point more than a dozen times, and I also invited the director of "Demon Boy Nezha" Dumplings to help give advice." ”

"I mean, this project can be voted on. Meng Xiaobai said calmly, "The funds, I will let the head office approve it for you." ”

"Really?" Wu Binghui was a little surprised, in his imagination, he just wanted to promote this matter, and he had to grind with the boss for a few months, who knows how long it would take, he actually agreed!

"Of course it's true, do you think I'm joking?" Meng Xiaobai asked rhetorically.

"This ...... Mr. Meng, what courage!" Wu Binghui couldn't help but sigh with emotion, as if Mr. Meng's approval of this 800 million yuan project is the same as approving 800 yuan!

"Since you want to do it, you must do it well!" Meng Xiaobai continued, "I also have conditions for approving this money, you must be responsible for the whole process, this movie, let me see that it is worth so much investment!"

"Mr. Meng, thank you for your trust! I will definitely do it!" Wu Binghui said excitedly, if this project is done well, maybe it will be the proudest thing he has ever done in his life, Meng Xiaobai can give this opportunity, he can't wait to shout a few times to vent his excitement.