"Lao Luo, how much, you give a number. Wang Yong really didn't have a bottom in his heart, so he could only ask Luo Landao.

Roland thought for a moment: "The production cost of "Frozen" is 150 million US dollars. If we want to make such a movie, this figure is within the acceptable range for our crew's current funds. ”

Wang Yong shook his head: "Lao Luo, don't go around in circles." You know what I'm going to do is not an animated movie. Let's get straight to the final answer!"

Roland smiled: "In other words, our goal is a live-action special effects movie like "Avatar". The production cost of "Avatar" is 261 million, but that was the figure 8 years ago, and when converted to now, 350 million is about the same. Of course, there will definitely be discrepancies in the actual production cost, and I don't know very well about the special effects, so I can call Xiao Li to come over and ask. As a friendly reminder, the production cost of $350 million can be ranked among the top ten budget movies in Hollywood. Boss, you have to think about it before you make a decision. ”

Wang Yong was silent, indeed, this matter needs him to think about it. Such a large investment is already a bit beyond Wang Yong's estimate.

If it succeeds, it is better to say that it will not only recover the cost, but also make a lot of money. But once you fail, you will not only suffer financial losses, but also ridicule from all over the world.

"Boss, looking for me?" A voice sounded at the door, it was special effects artist Xiao Li.

"CG did a great job. Looking for you, I want to ask, if the whole movie needs to use special effects shots, and they are all made at this level, how much does the special effects cost need to rise?" Wang Yong asked Xiao Li.

Xiao * thought for a moment, and then replied: "Maybe 80 million US dollars!"

"So many?" Wang Yong was shocked.

"This is still a conservative estimate, and my special effects production cost can be reduced by about 20% compared to my peers. However, it can't save too much, after all, the industry recognizes that CG special effects are the most expensive to burn. The production price of CG is calculated on a frame-by-frame basis, and the most expensive frame can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars per frame, which is more ruthless than really burning money with fire. When Blizzard first made the Pandaren, the hairs on the Pandaren's head were made one by one, a total of 33,000. It can be presented in the picture, and it is just such a long-range shot. Can the things that come out of this be expensive?" Xiao Li explained.

A look of surprise flashed on Wang Yong's face, it was really like a mountain across the line. In the past, Wang Yong would never believe that a short CG would be so expensive.

"I see, you go get busy. Wang Yong waved his hand.

After Xiao Li left, Roland and Chen Kai both looked at Wang Yong and waited for Wang Yong's reply.

As directors, in fact, the two of them hope to get a fund that is used unscrupulously more than anyone else. No one will dislike that their film crew has too much money, and only if there is enough money can there be capital for excellence.

After a while, Wang Yong let out a long breath: "350 million, that's the number! You contact the publicity and distribution department to release the pilot film, and the actors can also be contacted, and it will be decided as soon as possible." As for me, there is only one task next - to make money. ”

Luo Lan and Chen Kai instantly smiled excitedly, and the two stepped forward at the same time and hugged Wang Yong fiercely.

"Wang, you really are a good boss!"

In the face of Roland's appreciation, Wang Yong could only smile bitterly. Can the boss who burns out with money be bad?

"Where can we get some money? The plate at Wanda is too big, and there must be a lot of places to use the money, so it is unrealistic for them to add more money. Ziyu Fengqing's side can't be fooled, this woman is more shrewd than anyone else, what should I do if I lose myself when the time comes? But these two rich men can't be found, who else can they find?" Wang Yong thought in his heart, a little sad.

Cecia's money, Wang Yong really didn't want to move. The plan of Huaxia Academy has been officially launched, and there are too many places to use money, and every penny is precious. Betting on a movie, Wang Yong didn't have the courage.

The best way to do this is to be able to find new investors.

Wang Yong is still having a headache with funds, and Roland has completed the release of the pilot film.

This kind of process in Hollywood has developed extremely maturely, and it only takes a few phone calls for the pilot film to appear in theaters, apps, video websites and other major channels.

Originally, the production lineup of "Classic of Mountains and Seas" was already strong enough, and with the name of Wang Yong, as soon as the pilot film was launched, it immediately gained the attention of countless people.

People want to take a look, Wang Yong has been tossing in Hollywood for so long, and even the director's guild has been overturned, what kind of movie did he come up with?

So one after another people clicked on the pilot and played it.

The pilot is less than three minutes long, and it actually plays very quickly. But more than ten minutes passed, and there was not a single comment at the bottom of the film.

This scene made the publicity staff of Sword Stone Pictures feel uneasy.

Is it too bad? But no matter how bad it is, no one will comment on it for so long, right?

Is it because no one has watched it at all? But the number of views there is obviously more than 50,000 people who have watched it.

What exactly is the reason?

Just when the publicity staff of Sword Stone Pictures were nervous, suddenly the comment area seemed to explode, and one comment after another crowded on the screen.

"It's amazing! I watched it four times in a row before I wrote my first comment! This pilot film can only be described as shocking! When the movie is released, I must support it!"

"I've also watched it several times, and the oriental magic shown in the film makes me feel immersive. It's like being in a colorful dream, lingering. I have a hunch that this film will be a big hit!"

"Is this the oriental magic that Wang Yong said? It's really gorgeous! Compared with the magic in the West that only knows how to add light effects, this kind of magic is much more real and beautiful. I don't think this movie can be completed at this level, I don't dare to say that it kills Harry Potter in 100%, but it is certain that it will blow a wave of oriental magic. ”

"Wang Yong has something, and it's really in vain that I support him as always. Haha, I'm afraid the directors of the Guild are already mad now, right?"

Word of mouth exploded.

Both ordinary moviegoers and professional film critics have given this pilot film a very high evaluation.

Netizens from Huaxia, Dongyang, South Korea and other countries said that this film captures the essence of oriental mythology, and even Indian netizens can only satirize Wang Yong's money on these three-minute short films.

And Western European and American countries are even more amazed by this film. The dazzling characters, magic weapons, and monsters in the film give them a sense of discovering a new world.

Only the Hollywood Directors Guild group sat together with gloomy faces at the moment, eager to punch through the computer screen in front of them.

Unexpectedly, Wang Yong really made a first-class pilot film. I'd already congratulate everyone else, but I'm not happy at all!"

"Don't worry. To tell the truth, Wang Yong's short film is doing a good job. But at this level of special effects, the funds he originally prepared were simply not enough to burn. At that time, it will be interesting to break the capital chain!"

"Even if the financial chain is not broken, they barely finish the whole movie. But the gap between the level of the pilot film and the feature film is too large, which will only lead to a rebound from the moviegoers in the end. At that time, I am afraid that not only did I lose all my money, but even the reputation that Wang Yong had to take advantage of when he touched porcelain everywhere. I'm really looking forward to that scene, haha!"

The people in the director's union are yin and yang and make comments. It's just that the envious, jealous and hateful gaze in their eyes betrayed them, and Wang Yong's short film obviously greatly surprised them.

The only thing they can give high hopes for is that Wang Yong's capital chain is insufficient. As long as there is a problem with the feature film, no matter how beautiful the pilot film is, it is useless. At that time, they were the ones who had the last laugh.

……………………

Wang Yong's mobile phone was about to be blown up.

Almost all acquaintances called Wang Yong, saying that they had watched the pilot film, which was very good.

Wang Yong is a little skeptical that these people are idle, why did they see it for the first time as soon as the pilot film was released?

Look at a certain eldest lady, as one of the investors, she hasn't made a phone call until now!

Is that a good work attitude? Is that what people call dedication?

Wang Yong was a little disappointed in his heart.

Why didn't this woman Ziyu Fengqing call? Doesn't she care about the quality of the film at all?

Jingle bell, Wang Yong's mobile phone rang again.

Wang Yong's eyes were happy, and he quickly connected. But a male voice from the opposite side made Wang Yong's mood drop a few notches in an instant.

"Teacher Wang, I'm Wang Hualin. I just watched the pilot and it was very shocking. It seems that I made the right choice in the first place. ”

But it was Wanda boss Wang Hualin.

"Thank you Mr. Wang for your compliment, we will continue to work hard. Wang Yong exchanged a few words with Wang Hualin and hung up the phone.

Before the phone screen was turned off, another call came in.

But it's an unfamiliar number.

Wang Yong picked it up in confusion, and another male voice came from the opposite side.

Wang Yong sighed regretfully, and it was not Ziyu Fengqing.

But in the next second, Wang Yong's mood suddenly became high.

"Mr. Wang, I'm Zhong Nanqiao. I'm in the U.S. on business, and I'm going to meet?"

But it's Zhong Nanqiao, my father!

Wang Yong forgot about this wealthy boss! If he could "fool" an investment from Zhong Nanqiao, it is estimated that the problem of funds would be almost solved.

Wang Yong smiled brightly, and immediately replied: "Boss Zhong has come to the United States? Okay, I'll be the east, please eat!"

"Dinner is free, I have a banquet in the evening. I'll be waiting for you in the café diagonally across from your office. Zhong Nanqiao hung up the phone.

Wang Yong didn't expect that Zhong Nanqiao had already arrived in Hollywood, and in line with the principle of treating big customers, he didn't dare to delay for a moment and walked quickly to the café.

In the café, Zhong Nanqiao sat with a middle-aged woman with towering cheekbones, chatting in a low voice.

Seeing Wang Yong enter the door, Zhong Nanqiao stood up and greeted him warmly.

The middle-aged woman flashed a trace of contempt in her eyes, and her buttocks didn't even lift it, and she didn't move like a mountain.