Since April, the publicity time limit for the first wave of ten novels operated by Yuewen overseas has expired. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Zhou Yu said earlier that the three-month period is different from traditional literature, and there is a big difference. The classics of traditional literature can be circulated for a hundred or a thousand years. And online articles basically can't do it.

This is one of the reasons why it is called fast food literature.

Three months of publicity, in fact, is already very good. Of course, Zhou Yu is also quite satisfied with the results achieved.

The first printing of 100,000 copies of each was sold out as early as the first month and a half of its release. Subsequently, the follow-up parts were also successively printed into volumes and placed on the shelves. And on the basis of the original, 50 percent was added.

So far, more than 20 million copies of the ten novels have been sold, with an average of more than 2 million copies each, which is really eye-catching.

Of course, with Viacom's channel capabilities, this is not very dazzling, you know, North America, South America and Europe, these are three huge markets.

Although the second batch of physically-published novels will start to operate and promote after three months, the first batch is still not finished. As long as there is profit, Viacom will not give up. Of course, this kind of continuity is certainly not as good as that of traditional literature.

According to Viacom's estimates, the first batch of 10 novels may eventually sell about 35 million hardcover copies, and as for the subsequent hardcovers, it depends on the situation - it is likely that the later ones will not sell very well.

35 million copies, each with a retail price of 25 US dollars, then a total of 875 million US dollars of Franklin was sold. The eight authors of the ten novels, combined, can take about 8.5 percent of the pre-tax royalties, that is, about 74 million US dollars.

Among them, there are two novels on the shelves, such as the third child, who alone can get more than 18 million US dollars in pre-tax royalties. At least, there are five or six million, such as the pig god.

It can be said that these eight authors now have a net worth of topping the top ten of the rich list of writers in Daxia!

Of course, there is also a deduction of a part of the tax, about 15%.

But even so, at least, this time it also made a profit of more than four million US dollars, which is more than 20 million when converted into Daxia coins. There is absolutely no problem in entering the top ten of the rich list of writers in Daxia.

In addition to the writers who have made a lot of money and began to become famous overseas, Zhou Yu has also made a lot of money. 875 million US dollars, after deducting the author's royalties, there are also a full 800 million, and after deducting all kinds of operating costs and taxes, Zhou Yu should have 200 million in the account, maybe a little more, of course, Zhou Yu did not calculate it carefully.

And Yuewen's overseas branch also made a name for itself in one fell swoop - this time, Yuewen's overseas branch also got a piece of cake, about 70 or 80 million.

Basically, the profit of the overseas branch this time can be compared with the annual revenue of the headquarters.

Therefore, whether it is Wu Wenhui or the general manager of the overseas branch, the management of Yuewen is extremely happy.

Because it's about their year-end dividends.

More importantly, this shows that there is still a market for online articles overseas, and it is not small. This shows that Yuewen's future is bright.

That's all that matters.

Back to the movie.

Since Zhou Yu decided to make a mythological blockbuster together, and asked Xu Ke and others for advice, since the matter had been put on the agenda, he did not delay, and called Wu Wenhui at the moment and asked him to invite the author to come to the United States as soon as possible.

Wu Wenhui naturally did not dare to slack off. Although he felt that such a good thing should fall on Yuewen's head.

But this is what the big boss means, and he can only do it unconditionally. Of course, he knew that the big boss admired the author, and if he made a movie in the future, the big boss wouldn't forget Yuewen, wouldn't he?

After receiving Zhou Yu's instructions, Wu Wenhui immediately began to contact the author of the book.

...

Kishen has been very depressed lately.

Especially when I learned that the books of Lao San and others were selling well overseas, making a lot of money, fame and fortune, I was even more depressed and wanted to vomit blood.

When it comes to online articles, he thinks that he is no less than others. But now the fact is that other people's novels go abroad and make a lot of money, but what about themselves?

Envy, jealousy, hatred!

I knew that there was today, and I endured it at the beginning, and I didn't know like those bastards, and I didn't have my own share until now?

What's more, the third child also said that the super-rich man appreciates him very much!

It's a pity, there is no regret medicine in this world!

Although I was also excited, I had the idea to return to Yuewen. But reality does not allow it. He's too closely connected with Qiandu literature now, and he can't get out.

Sitting quietly in front of the computer, I'm not in the mood to code words, and I'm not in the mood to go into the group and talk nonsense with those guys - out of sight is clean. Watching those guys triumphant, where will there be a good mood!

I was depressed when the call came.

At first glance, it was the phone number of the boss of Qiandu.

So he connected: "Mr. Liu? ”

"I'm not going to say hello to you anymore." A voice came from the phone: "There's something to tell you right away, it's a good thing." ”

Jishen's spirit perked up slightly: "Listen to me." ”

"That's right, I just received a call from Yue Wenwu Wenhui, and he conveyed to me the meaning of their big boss, Mr. Zhou Yu. Mr. Zhou Yu is going to make another big movie on the classical mythology of Zhuxia after "Emperor Han", and he has taken a fancy to the copyright of your book "The Tao is the Dao", and invites you to go to the United States immediately to discuss the script with Director Xu Keda, who is in charge of the film. ”

Ji Shen was stunned: "Mr. Liu, you're not joking with me, are you?" ”

"Hehe... I don't have that bad taste. On the phone, he said: "Wu Wenhui's personal phone call, there should be no deception." This is a very good opportunity and should not be missed. ”

Kijin let out a long breath, and his heart was fluctuating.

I was still depressed just now that my novel had no way to go abroad, but I didn't expect it to be made into a movie in the blink of an eye, which was simply a big reversal, and it made people's hearts a little unbearable.

Surprise filled his heart, and after he agreed, he put down the phone and drank a few sips of water vigorously to suppress the restlessness a little.

After hesitating for a moment, he entered the group, pouted, and released the news.

...

Three days later, Kishin arrived in the United States, where he was greeted by his own crew at the airport and brought him to Paramount.

Xu Ke has already done all the preliminary work, just waiting for the arrival of the base god, and immediately pulled him to discuss the script.

"Mr. Zhong, let me tell you some about this movie first."

While walking, Xu Ke said to Ji Shen: "Mr. Zhou's requirements for this movie are only one, and that is to keep improving. As for the amount of money and time, there is no limit. In other words, we have enough money and time to perfectly present the mythical world of Zhuxia in front of the world. ”

"Mr. Zhou is going to shoot the classical mythology of Zhuxia into a series. imitated Hollywood's hero blockbusters, with mythological heroes as the protagonists, gradually, classical myths were put on the screen one by one. ”

"This first part is the first part of this series, with the dragon, phoenix, and unicorn clans fighting for hegemony as the main content. Mr. Zhong's novels, I have read them, are very imaginative and incredible. With this kind of imagination of Mr. Chung, we can make this film the ultimate and perfect. ”

"Is the three clans fighting for supremacy?" Ji Shen listened and muttered: "The first part is good with the three clans fighting for hegemony as the main line, if you shoot Pangu to open the sky, it seems to be a little empty, you can insert the content between the opening of the world and the battle for hegemony of the three clans in the process, so that it is easy to sort out the series timeline..."

As the two spoke, they already discussed.

From the timeline, the events that took place, the choice of the main character, and so on.

Ji Shen originally thought that the first thing he did when he came here was to talk about conditions. For example, profit sharing, whether it is a buyout, or something else. For example, how much to invest, to what extent, and so on.

Hasn't it always been like this?

As the author of the original work, in fact, everyone wants to put their work on the screen in its original form, and be able to surpass the original work visually. But in fact, it is often not possible.

Because of the investment cost, many works are cut and cut again, just to save costs.

Although he knew that "Emperor Han" was not limited to capital investment, he only thought it was a special case. Unexpectedly, this is not a mythological movie, and there is no limit to investment.

You must know that "Emperor Han" is not limited to investment because it is a historical film, and the requirements for special effects are far less than that of mythological films. Especially in classical mythology, destroying the world at every turn, all kinds of magical spells, magic treasures, fairy birds and beasts, almost every place is indispensable for special effects.

In this way, the financial pressure can be imagined.

Unexpectedly, there is no limit to investment!

Could it be that Mr. Zhou doesn't care about profit at all?

The thought flashed through Kishen's mind - whatever, it's a good thing for himself, isn't it?

At the same time, the historical blockbuster led by Jiang Wen has already begun casting.

...

For Zhou Yu, he only needs to have an idea for everything here. Say it, let people do it, and then it's just paying, that's all.

Therefore, after deciding these things, Zhou Yu stopped paying attention to them.

It's not like he has nothing to do, for example, now, Jian Lin's call has arrived.

What Jian Lin told him this time was about investing in Great Xia.

At the beginning, Zhou Yu promised that after the commercial behavior of Yuyin rice seeds was reached, he would invest 5 billion US dollars there to compensate him.

And now, they have done their thing, and they ask Zhou Yu to fulfill his promise.

Of course, investing 5 billion US dollars in Daxia is a hard requirement. As for the specifics, the five billion falling into that industry is Zhou Yu's own business.

After saying two sentences, Zhou Yu hung up the phone.

He sat quietly in his chair, contemplating.

To invest in Daxia, and it is five billion, to be honest, which industry should be chosen, which is difficult for Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu looks at the industry, but it is not easy to get involved, it is all state-owned.

And other industries, he doesn't think much of it.

That's the conundrum. (To be continued.) )