For more than 4 million US dollars, Su Ming can finally share 980,000 yuan, which is more than the highest price given by Disney Pictures, and he does not have to pay for the priority right to use animals, which is much better than the effect of cooperating with Disney Pictures.

The reputation is also good, and several foreign film review stations that are known for their professionalism and poisonous snakes have given comprehensive scores above the passing line.

It has even brought a certain reputation to Taoyuan Entertainment Company at home and abroad, due to the continuous downturn in the international market in recent years, the box office of four million US dollars is really rare, and several well-known domestic media have reported it. In the layman, the four million US dollars is not obvious, but in the domestic film and television circle, it really shows a face, at least now Taoyuan Film and Television is no longer unknown in the circle, and it is definitely rising cutting-edge, and when insiders mention Taoyuan Film and Television, their attitudes are basically positive.

It stands to reason that Su Ming should be satisfied.

In fact, Su Ming was not only disappointed, but also disappointed.

Because the total box office of four million US dollars is too low compared to his expectations!

Zootopia, with three positive views and novel ideas, does not involve sensitive topics such as politics and race, does not take the vulgar and kitsch route, but is very obscure to protect animals as the starting point, the audience is very wide, and it is unprecedented to use real animals to shoot...... The innate qualities of this movie, in Su Ming's previous opinion, are completely in line with the world's mainstream values.

He never told anyone about it, but in his heart, he expected that the film would cause a sensation when it was released in North America, go viral, and be a box office success.

I don't dare to say that it will break 100 million US dollars, 30 or 40 million US dollars Su Ming is still sure, and if he is lucky, he should be able to catch up with the hero's 50 million.

This is Su Ming's expectation in his heart, he did not choose Disney Pictures, which has a long history and strong influence, but chose Huashi, which has a total distribution box office and millions of dollars in a few years, to a large extent, because he took a fancy to the 'account-sharing model'.

If this film has a total box office of 50 million, Su Ming can get a share of more than 10 million US dollars, and then make up the matter, he will have the confidence to officially put the acquisition of the zoo on the table with the government, and completely solve the problem at one time.

Who knows, not even five million!

originally wanted to pretend to be secretly cool, but as a result, the foreigner turned his face into a purple eggplant, and Su Ming was aggrieved.

If the reputation abroad is not good, it does not meet the appetite of foreigners, which proves that his vision is not good, his Taoism is not enough, and he does not have a deep understanding of international films, so the box office is not good, then he also admits it, but the reputation is not bad, it is above the passing line, and the freshness on Rotten Tomatoes has even reached 72%.

This score is not particularly high, but it can show that the general direction is correct, blockbusters like Superman, Fast and Furious, Batman and other blockbusters, the scores are almost the same as Animal City, why is Animal City's results so bad.

Faced with this problem, Cai Liming of China Normal University gave an explanation that made Su Ming speechless.

"Because our motherland is strong, but not strong enough, the North American market is mainly the American market, the United States is actually very hypocritical, if we are a real backward and poor country, they will be very happy to open their arms and markets to us, showing the mind of a developed country, if we are strong enough, they will not hesitate to learn from us, now China's status in the international community, just make the United States feel vigilant, don't look at them shouting about racial equality every day, in fact, what they preach, they lack something. The status of Asians in the United States is very low, especially Chinese, not to mention compared to South Korea and Japan, and even inferior to Indians. In terms of film scheduling and showtime, we encountered some resistance. can achieve a box office of four million, Mr. Su, I personally think it is already very proud. ”

Cai Liming said a lot of words around the corner, which made people feel that the box office was not very successful this time, mainly because of the suppression of Chinese culture by US imperialism, national hatred and family hatred, and ********, which led to the box office of Zootopia becoming a victim of the great power game.

If you change to a hot-blooded young man, the big V is well known, maybe he will be with Cai Liming now with the same hatred and hatred, scolding the bastard of American imperialism.

Su Ming keenly captured the key point from his words.

"In terms of film scheduling and screening time, I encountered a certain amount of resistance" This is the direct reason for the unsuccessful box office, which leads to this, on the one hand, it may be because of the cultural exchanges between the two countries that hinder the competition of the national economy, but in Su Ming's view, the more important reason is the lack of control over the North American market by the distribution and distribution of Huashi Pictures.

is also a Chinese-language film, why can Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Hero get a good film schedule, so it is not boycotted and successful at the box office?

Cai Liming laughed: "Mr. Su, I don't deny this, strictly speaking, ECNU did not provide too much positive impact for the release of Zootopia in North America this time. ”

Su Ming had already prepared something to prove his judgment, but Cai Liming actually generously admitted the shortcomings of Huashi, which made Su Ming unable to speak.

He still appreciates Cai Liming's honesty, everyone understands people, and it's boring to make excuses to fool people, so he said: "Let's talk about things, Mr. Cai, I will definitely make another film in the future, I don't want to give up in the North American market, what do you suggest?" ”

Cai Liming thought for a while, and did not answer directly, but asked with a smile: "Mr. Su, why do you think Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Heroes will succeed?" ”

"Strong Chinese culture."

Su Ming paused, and then said: "There are also co-productions, these two films are labeled as Chinese, but at least half of the production team are foreigners, strictly speaking, these two are the products of the merger of the East and the West." ”

"Yes!" Cai Liming nodded slightly, "To make an inappropriate analogy, an American, a Chinese gave birth to a child, as long as the child shows a little bit of brilliance, Americans will feel that this child has inherited the fine genes of the United States, and the Chinese people will think that this must be the inheritance of the fine traditions of China; On the contrary, if there are some shortcomings, instinctively think that the other party is responsible; Therefore, both parties will treat this child as their own masterpiece, and if they can find exotic charm in this child again, it will be the icing on the cake. Such mixed-race children, whether in the United States or in China, are the most popular and cared for sons. On the contrary, if you shoot unilaterally, when you go to a foreign country, you can only be raised by a stepmother who is not treated well everywhere and has no support. ”

"You mean, if you want to succeed in North America, you have to bring in foreign production staff?" Su Ming said.

"It's best to shoot with a big company that has experience. In addition......"

Cai Liming paused for a few seconds and said slowly: "Through Zootopia, Taoyuan Pictures already has a good reputation in North America, and it is not difficult to find a large company to cooperate in making films. ”

"Do you need to change to a publisher with influence in North America?" Su Ming asked half-jokingly.

Cai Liming was silent for a few seconds, and nodded very seriously: "This is exactly what I want to say, I agree with your idea." (To be continued.) )