Chapter 207: I Have an Idea
Li Manyu shook her head, "Big companies have big companies' ways to make money, and small companies have small companies' means, Xinglin Pictures spent more than 20 million to buy out the entire copyright of the entire Southeast Asia, so naturally they have their own way of making money." ”
"Li Ming and Chen Huilin were popular all over Southeast Asia ten years ago, and now they will have a certain number of fans, this is another costume film, so many countries in Southeast Asia, if the distribution rights are sold, there must be 1 million meters, and if it is divided, so many countries will have one or two regions that will sell big and make a lot of money. ”
"And the majority of the Southeast Asian market has always been videotapes and DVDs, and genuine and pirated copies are sold together, which is another big income. ”
"Investors also sell pirated copies?" Liu Dong interjected.
"Why don't you sell it?" Li Manyu wanted to stare at Liu Dong like a fool, and almost said that you were an idiot.
"Piracy doesn't have to pay taxes, it can be sold to all corners, even in remote towns and villages in poor countries such as Yindu and Myanmar, where do you expect to have genuine channels?"
"In fact, the entire piracy market in Southeast Asia is controlled by the big film and television companies, and it is easier to pay some money to the local gangs, or to wholesale them directly than to pay the police to crack down on piracy. ”
"There is another question, why doesn't this Xinglin Pictures convert the investment into the copyright of Southeast Asia, so that the film will not lose money even if it pounces in the mainland?"
Invest 30 or 40 million, and spend more than 20 million to buy the copyright in Southeast Asia, what kind of operation is this left-handed to right-handed!
Li Manyu smiled and said, "It's just a gamble, in case the mainland box office explodes!"
Belch!!!
Liu Dong opened his mouth a little embarrassed, such a simple question didn't turn a corner at once.
"Ahem!" Liu Dong coughed lightly twice and quickly changed the topic.
"By the way, is there any movement on Cheng Xiaodong's side?"
Speaking of business, Li Manyu put away her smile, "I have been paying attention to the crew of "Jiangshan Beauty" in the past few days, there has been no movement for the first two days, Chen Kexin has handed over the list to Berner, I thought Cheng Xiaodong was ready to give up, but when Berner confirmed with Cheng Xiaodong again yesterday afternoon, he said that Chen Kexin decided on the candidate without consulting him in advance, and did not agree with Chen Kexin's candidate"
"So how about now?" Liu Dong hurriedly asked.
"There is still a stalemate, and the Bernard side is trying to get them to negotiate again on the disputed areas!" Ms. Li said.
"Then we continue to wait?" Liu Dong asked.
"Wait, we don't have to meddle until now, wait for another audition!" Li Manyu nodded.
Liu Dong has no objection, and he can rest assured that this kind of thing behind the scenes will be left to Li Manyu.
Li Manyu changed his words and said, "However, we don't have a certain certainty, as far as I know, Berner is still more optimistic about Chen Kexin, Huang Jianxin's bullying of Chen Kexin is not in Berner's plan, and the producer of "Jiangshan Beauty" this time can be regarded as a compensation, after all, "Casting Names" has not yet been released!"
"So?"
"Before the release of "Vote for Fame", Berner may pass his actor selection in order to appease Chen Kexin, and if possible, we will make a fuss about Donnie Yen!"
"Donnie Yen!"
Liu Dong read the name softly in his mouth and nodded thoughtfully.
Suddenly, looking at a familiar figure on the other road next to him walking in the same direction as him, it was Zhou Zhaolong, an acquaintance he met during the filming of "Fuse".
It seems that he is the actor of the Yujiang God of War in this movie, it's not that the enemies don't get together!
This guy is still Hong Jinbao's apprentice, and he has shot himself before, but he didn't expect to compete for the same role now.
That's right!
Suddenly, Liu Dong had a flash of inspiration in his mind and thought of a solution.
Liu Dong hurriedly leaned over to Li Manyu's ear and said softly, "I have an idea...............
Li Manyu thought for a moment and said uncertainly, "Are you sure it works?"
Liu Dong nodded, "I am very sure, it depends on how deep his relationship with Donnie Yen is, and how much he thinks of this role!"
Li Manyu thought for a while, but still shook his head, "Even if you quit, this role is not necessarily his, and there is not much chance!"
Watching Zhou Zhaolong get closer and closer, Liu Dong was anxious, he remembered that this movie was played by Zhou Zhaolong as the god of war in Yujiang, almost 8 percent of the possibility, and hurriedly persuaded, "Now this role is not necessary for me to fight for, the opportunity to exchange it for a male protagonist is very cost-effective, I have a hunch that he will get this role!"
"Are you really so sure?" Li Manyu didn't know where Liu Dong's confidence came from, and he still didn't agree.
"Believe me, my luck has always been good for more than a year, and this time is no exception!" Liu Dong looked at Li Manyu tightly, he wanted to gamble.
After a few seconds, Li Manyu nodded slightly, "Okay, be careful not to be seen through!"
"Don't worry, I'll lie to myself when I'm serious!"
Liu Dong threw a reassuring look at Li Manyu, put on a smiling face, and strode towards Zhou Zhaolong, who was from the opposite side.
"Hey Brother Long, long time no see!"
"Liu Dong!"
Zhou Zhaolong looked at Liu Dong in front of him with a strange expression, in the crew of "Fuse", they basically had no other communication except filming, and they couldn't talk about friendship.
Seeing Liu Dong with a familiar face at this time made Zhou Zhaolong a little confused.
However, remembering that he injured Hong Jinbao, Zhou Zhaolong suddenly became nameless.
As an actor who relies on kung fu to eat, his master was beaten by others, no matter how much he respects his master, this is definitely a grudge.
"What do you want to do?"
Zhou Zhaolin clenched his fists, if he could, he would definitely not mind beating Liu Dong here.
Liu Dong's reaction to him was not strange at all, it would be strange if he could still talk to himself with a smile.
"Brother Long is also here to audition for the Jade Frontier God of War!" Liu Dong said with a smile.
"What's the matter..."Zhou Zhaolong reacted as he said, "You're also here to audition?"
"That's right, I'm also here to audition for the Yujiang God of War!" Liu Dong still had that smile.
"Hehe!" Zhou Zhaolong did not expect to be the enemy, but said disdainfully, "Just because you want to compete with me, don't think it's great to get the role of the second male lead, you also auditioned for the third male lead in "The Beauty of the Mountains", I heard Donnie Yen say that the final candidate doesn't seem to be you!"
Although he looked down on this former little brother, when he said the male number two, Zhou Zhaolong couldn't help but feel envious.
Playing with Liu Dehua, a costume production with an investment of hundreds of millions!
Although Zhou Zhaolong has also cooperated with Li Lianjie since his debut, and played the villain in "Zhongnanhai Bodyguard", it was more than 10 years ago.
And in this era, costume blockbusters are the mainstream, and modern action movies are becoming more and more niche.