"Dong Chou, have you seen this movie series before? There are two more before this, predecessor 1 and predecessor 2. Chu Chu asked.

"This movie series, learn a little bit. Zhou Qiang said.

Chu Chu showed a wry smile and said, "I originally thought that you would consider investing in Director Feng's Fang Hua. ”

"Director Feng's film, will there be a lack of funds?" Zhou Qiang asked rhetorically.

"Yes, Director Feng's movies are still guaranteed at the box office, and there will definitely be no shortage of funds. Chu Chu sighed.

There are still certain rules to follow in the film market, among which there are some directors and actors with their own styles, which can be used as box office guarantees, such as Director Feng, Director Xu, Xing Ye, the movies are very popular, and there are some actors, for example, Brother Long, Huang Bo, Wang Xiaoqiang and other film and television celebrities, their movies have strong box office appeal, and they are basically an investment that makes money without losing money.

These people's movies, even if you have money, it is difficult to invest in them if you have no relationship, take Director Feng's Fang Hua as an example, Huayi Company is not short of money, ordinary people want to invest, but people may not be willing, even if they buy film copyright shares from other related people, the price may have to be doubled.

Zhou Qiang knows very well that he is interested in playing tickets in the film industry, and he does not have too many resources and relationships, and it is not his turn to invest in this kind of ironclad movie that can make money, so it is better to focus on small-budget dark horse movies.

According to the records of the future diary, in another time and space, Zhou Qiang once accompanied a girl to watch the predecessor 3, he didn't like it himself, but this movie with a low rating won a high box office, even surpassing Director Feng's Fang Hua, becoming a veritable box office dark horse.

That's intriguing.

Director Feng's movie must be a big production and will not be short of money, so the production cost of the movie will be very high, and the predecessor 3 is a small-budget movie, and the production cost is probably a fraction of Fang Hua, even if the box office of the two is the same, the return on investment of the predecessor 3 will be much higher than that of Fang Hua, not to mention, the final box office of the predecessor 3 has surpassed Fang Hua, and it is clear which movie to invest in.

"Dong Zhou, are you sure you want to invest in the predecessor 3?" asked Chu Chu.

"Will Huayi sell some of its film shares?" Mr. Zhou said.

"Fang Hua, I can't guarantee it, but this movie should be fine, for this kind of small-budget movie, Huayi will have a lot of projects every year, it is impossible to invest money in each one, someone is willing to invest, they are also very happy, everyone can make money together. Chu Chu said.

This involves an investment risk problem, Director Feng is the box office guarantee, is the pillar of Huayi, the films he makes will definitely make money, this kind of movie that makes sure that it does not lose money, Huayi must invest in itself, at most, it will sell shares to some related households that can bring resources, to expand the publicity channels of the film or increase the number of film schedules, so that the total box office of the film is more, to achieve a win-win goal, as for those small-cost movies, there are many IPs, and there are many actors, as for whether the box office can return to the cost after the release, no one is sure whether it can make money, Huayi will consider pulling investment outside at this time to reduce the risk of the company itself。

"Mr. Chu, then please help contact me, I am still more interested in this movie. Zhou Qiang said.

"Dong Chou, do you know how much the box office of Predecessor 1 and Predecessor 2 is?" Chu Chu said.

"I really don't know about that. Zhou Qiang said.

"Predecessor 1, only 120 million, predecessor 2 only 250 million, although it will not lose money, but excluding the theater's share, as well as its own cost, the profit is not too much. Chu Chu said.

"What is the shooting budget of the predecessor 3?" asked Zhou Qiang.

"I guess it's about 30 million. Chu Chu said.

"Don't you have much money? take 20 million and play with it. Zhou Qiang said disapprerovitically.

"If you decide, I can help you get in touch, it is estimated that Huayi is not a big problem, there are too many love movies on the street now, and it is estimated that they also want to find someone to take the investment risk together. Chu Chu said.

"Mr. Chu, do you want to invest with me, don't let you be busy in vain. Zhou Qiang said.

"I'll forget it, but I don't have as much spare money as Dong Zhou. Chu Chu said.

"If others want to say that, I may be fine, but if you want to say that you have no money, what about liars?" Zhou Qiang quipped.

"I just pitched for a movie, and I just spent a lot. Chu Chu said.

"What movie?" Zhou Qiang asked.

"2. Chu Chu said.

"Wang Xiaoqiang?" asked Zhou Qiang.

"Hmm. Chu Chu nodded.

"Look at it, it's still Mr. Chu. Zhou Qiang praised, this is not a polite remark, Wang Xiaoqiang's movies are basically guaranteed to make money without losing money, and there will be no shortage of funds, Zhou Qiang just wants to invest, and it is estimated that he will not be able to buy film shares.

"I've been in the film industry for so long, and it has to do with it, otherwise I wouldn't have worked in vain for so many years. Chu Chu said with a smile.

"By the way, are there any other good film investment projects?" Zhou Qiang asked.

"Yes, Happy Hanamaki has also recently set up a movie, called Niangniang Iron Fist, which is also a comedy, and it is estimated that the box office will not be bad. Chu Chu said.

"Hanamaki products must be high-quality products. Zhou Qiang smiled: "I'm interested in this." ”

"I'm also interested, but I'm afraid that people don't lack investment, and we are in a hurry if we have money. Chu Chu said.

"Mr. Chu, there is no channel for shares?" Zhou Qiang said.

"Let me inquire. Chu Chu said.

"By the way, there is also a film by a great director, which has recently been raising funds for filming, and if you want to invest, I want to help you find a way. Chu Chu said.

"Which big director? Zhou Qiang said.

"No, it's director Chen Kai, he's going to make a strange cat story, it's an epic legendary historical blockbuster, are you interested?" Chu Chu asked.

"What does Mr. Chu think?" asked Zhou Qiang.

"Director Chen's works all have some literary style, the scenes and shots are very beautiful, but the plot is always lacking, so I haven't thought about it yet. Chu Chu said.

"I won't think about it. Zhou Qiang said.

"Jay Chou doesn't read the script. Chu Chu asked.

"You don't have to look to know that it's definitely another money-losing product. Zhou Qiang said with a smile.

"It seems that you don't appreciate Director Chen's work very much. Chu Chu said.

"In addition to the overlord, what works does he have, blood steamed buns or little Taoists, which does not lose money, not to mention the overlord movie, the shooting level is good, and the actors are also very good, but it is not a blockbuster movie type. Zhou Qiang said.

Zhou Qiang still didn't say a word, that is, although Chen Kai is famous, the movies he makes are really average, otherwise there really must be such a good investment opportunity, Chu Chu also came to tell himself that he had already invested himself, Tang Ren 2 is the best example, people invested quietly, and they didn't pay attention to Zhou Qiang at all.

"Hearing what Dong Chou said, it's really like this, it seems that I have to think about it. Chu Chu said.

"By the way, Mr. Chu, I am personally very interested in war-themed movies, and if there is any film investment about war in the future, you can help me introduce it. Zhou Qiang said.

"Is the war type similar to Wolf Warrior 2?" Chu Chu asked.

"Yes. Zhou Qiang said.

"To be honest, the war theme market in China is not large, and at present, Wolf Warrior 1 is still a good shot, otherwise, I don't dare to rashly invest in Wolf Warrior 2, as for other good war-themed movies, it is really pitiful, after all, war movies are big scenes, and the cost of filming is often very high, and the requirements for actors are also very high, some actors don't even want to shoot martial arts scenes, and they have specially found a stand-in, and I am afraid that war scenes are even more evasive. Chu Chu analyzed.

"I understand that. Zhou Qiang said.

"Then why do you want to invest in war-themed movies?" Chu Chu asked, he still trusted Zhou Qiang's investment in movies.

"Investing in war-themed movies is not just to make money, on the one hand, I like it, and on the other hand, when we do business abroad, sometimes we also need a strong motherland as a backer, and shoot more war-themed movies, such as the evacuation of overseas Chinese, I think, to a certain extent, it can improve national cohesion and patriotism. Zhou Qiang said.

"Speaking of evacuation, I really think of a step movie, director Lin Xiaoxian of Xiangjiang, who is recently preparing to shoot a withdrawal movie with a change in real theme, the name seems to be called Operation Hai. Chu Chu touched his chin and recalled.

"What's going on in this movie?" asked Zhou Qiang.

"This movie has been in preparation since 2015, but because similar themes in the past have been sluggish at the box office and have lost all their money, the producer has not been able to find investment, no, it has been supported. Chu Chu said.

"I'm a big fan of this kind of theme. Zhou Qiang responded, and had already guessed in his heart that this movie should be Operation Red 1 Sea, which achieved a box office of more than 3 billion in another time and space, becoming the second runner-up at the box office second only to Wolf Warrior.

"I think it's called Operation Red Sea, and it is said that the Navy leaders are also very concerned about this drama, and it is said that during the filming, a special situation adviser will be sent to ensure the authenticity and standard of the movie. Chu Chu said.

"Make more patriotic movies like this, it's much stronger than those messy ones, what kind of blockbuster in the United States, it's either this hero, or that weird, it's all about saving the earth and fighting monsters all day long, the plot has long been rotten on the street, what's the point, the earth has been exploded hundreds of times by them. Zhou Qiang said with a smile.

"Dong Chou first made an anti-corruption drama, and now he is making a patriotic I army 1 movie, which is really a model for our filmmakers. Chu Chu said with a smile.

"A good movie can influence a generation, and I do my best. Zhou Qiang said.

Li Xinyi nodded involuntarily, as if she was really moved by Zhou Qiang's spirit.

Chu Chu hesitated for a moment and said, "By the way, I remember, it seems that there is a military-themed movie about the Air Force, are you interested?"

"Who directed it?" asked Zhou Qiang.

"Li Niu. Chu Chu said.

"Is that the one who ran away with 1 man?" Zhou Qiang asked.

"Yes, that's him. Chu Chu said.

Zhou Qiang frowned and said, "What about the cast?"

"The male protagonist Li Niu and the female protagonist are Fan Baibing. Chu Chu said.

"Oh, it's Fan Baibing, a beauty. Zhou Qiang said with a smile.

"Is Dong Chou interested?" Chu Chu squeezed his eyes and said, "We can invest together." ”

"Mr. Chu is interested in this movie?" Zhou Qiang said.

"After staying in the entertainment industry for a long time, it is inevitable to have a few friends, besides, I think the plot of this movie is still good, and Fan Baibing's popularity is very high. Chu Chu said.

"Hehe, in terms of popularity, Fan Baibing is indeed very powerful, but the appeal of movies and the popularity of stars are two different concepts. Zhou Qiang said.

Andy's popularity is high enough, it can be said that everyone knows it, no one knows it, it belongs to the male god who eats all ages, Zhou Qiang also likes him very much, forget about the water, practice these songs, Zhou Qiang has been listening to them since junior high school, but I have to admit that Andy's box office appeal is not very high, and it is not even comparable to Huang Bo and Wang Xiaoqiang, these rising stars.

As for Fan Baibing, just like Zhou Qiang's evaluation, a well-known female star, but her box office appeal, Zhou Qiang is not optimistic, and even because of her excessive exposure, there are more or less signs of 'paste'.

In this way, Jay Chou has watched the two movies Predecessor 3 and Red 1 Sea Operation. Chu Chu said.

"Yes, please ask Mr. Chu to help me inquire, if there is an investment channel, I will also ask the people from the company to contact him, but they definitely do not have Mr. Chu's face and connections. Zhou Qiang said with a smile.

"Come on, just with Dong Chou's praise, I have to get this matter done. Chu Chu said with a smile.

To be honest, while Chu Chu agreed, she also wondered a little in her heart, she just said several movies, but Zhou Qiang values these two things the most, and these two are unpopular movies, and the themes are very different, she really doesn't understand, Zhou Qiang chose the criteria for investing in movies.

As for Zhou Qiang's claim of patriotic propaganda, there may be a certain reason, but it is definitely not the main one, after all, Zhou Qiang is a businessman, a very successful businessman, and making money is his first priority.

Thinking of this, Chu Chu couldn't help but say tentatively: "Dong Chou, can you tell me, why are you most optimistic about investing in these two movies?"

"Who said that I am most optimistic about these two movies, I want to invest in Tang 2 the most, but unfortunately I don't have the same ability as Mr. Chu, and people don't take me to play. Zhou Qiang smiled bitterly.

Hearing Zhou Qiang say this, Chu Chu couldn't help laughing, and said secretly, it seems that he thinks too much, Zhou Qiang's situation should be that there is no way to invest in good movies, and ordinary movies are not successful, so he will invest in these unpopular movies, and he is ready to make a big deal with small things, even if he can't make any money, at least he won't lose a lot.

......At this moment, a car sounded, and everyone couldn't help frowning, only to see an off-road vehicle pass through the gate and drive straight into the manor.

"Dong Zhou, what's wrong?" Chu Chu said in surprise.

"It's okay, my own people, I'll go over and take a look. Zhou Qiang's face was serious, he recognized the car, it was an off-road vehicle driven away by Liu Hui, the car was no problem, the key was that such a way of driving proved that something had happened.

Sure enough, before the car could stop, Liu Hui jumped out of the passenger cab and ran quickly in front of Zhou Qiang.

"What's going on?" Zhou Qiang said.

"Brother Qiang, Liu Feng just called, and there was an accident in China. Liu Hui said anxiously.

"What's the matter?" Zhou Qiang's face was gloomy.

Before coming to Feizhou, Zhou Qiang recruited eighteen security team members in China, brought sixteen when he came to Feizhou, and two were left in China, not because these two people were not good enough, on the contrary, these two security personnel were personally selected by Zhou Qiang, and they were also the first to defect to him.

The task of these two people in China is to be responsible for secretly protecting Zhou Qiang's parents, and now Liu Feng rashly called, it is very likely that his parents are involved......