Chapter 617 The vast filming and production group

Zhou Shaoming smiled at the corner of his mouth and said: "I never fight a battle that I am not sure of, at least this cartoon will not lose money." ”

Tesla took a deep breath, Zhou Shaoming is still so confident! At that time, when he was still Zhou Shaoming's follower, under the guidance of Zhou Shaoming, he became another high-ranking director of the company, and with the filming of movies for several years, he also became famous for a lot of works!

Tesla, who thought that he was far away from Zhou Shaoming, shook his head with a sigh, but he didn't expect that he would always have a big gap with Zhou Shaoming, if it was him, he wouldn't have the confidence to shoot such a huge cartoon!

Zhou Shaoming asked suspiciously, "What's wrong?" ”

Tesla came back to his senses and responded, "It's nothing, okay, you can discuss it with our company's stunt team!" ”

The result is still what Zhou Shaoming expected, the team members in the company finally seem to be lacking in confidence in film production, this is what Zhou Shaoming thought of, just want to know what kind of thing they can do!

However, I am very disappointed that such a huge production, it seems that these people under their own hands seem to lack confidence! Zhou Shaoming exhaled deeply, barely showed a smile on his face, and left the film and television base!

The next day, Zhou Shaoming came to the company on time, George saw Zhou Shaoming's figure in the corridor, and asked in surprise: "Zhou, do you have any arrangements today?" ”

Zhou Shaoming patted George's shoulder and said, "I'm here to work." ”

On the spot, Zhou Shaoming called Benjamin into the office, "Ben, help me start gathering animation masters from all over the world, all gathered in Los Angeles, where we will produce the most attractive cartoon in Hollywood this year!" ”

Benjamin took a deep breath and looked at Zhou Shaoming's appearance, as if he was full of energy! But all of a sudden, a big push of things came together, and Benjamin really felt a little struggling!

It is necessary to help the movie Kung Fu Panda find more than 200,000 oil painting masters. Negotiate with Hollywood's best film stunt teams, and now you're looking for people all over the world to make animated films!

At this time, Benjamin had the urge to commit suicide, how could so many things be done at once!

Zhou Shaoming was not busy at this time, and called Wu Jing in person! In the video call, Zhou Shaoming also began to talk with Wu Jing to learn about Chinese martial arts!

Zhou Shaoming has never tried to shoot such a movie, China's martial arts are indeed famous all over the world, but with the continuous impact of Hollywood blockbusters. Gorgeous and shocking movies are what the audience wants now!

As for the world of martial arts, it seems that it can only be experienced more in novels! After a long time of talking, Zhou Shaoming hung up the phone!

At this time, Benjamin brought a budget for the filming cost of Kung Fu Panda, which was based on a draft of the Kung Fu Panda script provided by Zhou Shaoming to Benjamin! After all, this script still needs to be improved, but overall, the production cost of this movie should be roughly calculated!

Zhou Shaoming looked at the report that Benjamin brought, "The shooting in the early stage is as much as 80 million, and the cost of music dubbing in the later stage." There are about 30 million, and it is finally estimated that the production cost of the movie Kung Fu Panda is as high as 110 million! ”

The report details where these fees come from, and what they're used for! After Zhou Shaoming finished reading it. frowned, "It's still a bit conservative, but it's generally good, at least the source of the fee is written in detail!" ”

Zhou Shaoming pondered. "Although this report writes that the maximum production cost of this film is as high as 110 million, I think it is still less! They probably haven't taken into account the production costs, and we're going to have a bunch of animation experts around the world, as well as music dubbing. As I thought, the 30 million music cost in this report is considered to be the highest, but in my opinion, such a fee is probably the most conservative, it should be between 40 million and 50 million! ”

Zhou Shaoming rubbed his itchy eyebrows as he spoke: "The publicity cost is only as much as 50 million, and the people in the overall company think that the cost of this movie is only 160 million!" Is it that what I said before affected their judgment, saying that this movie has a cost of at least 150 million. ”

Benjamin listened to Zhou Shaoming's question, hesitated, and said, "Isn't it?" ”

Zhou Shaoming smiled on his face and said: "This report asked them to revise it, in addition to the above content, the promotion of this movie is actually related to dubbing, in my expectation, I hope that in the countries where it will be released, well-known actors and stars will be invited to dub, of course, the cost will not be low, this is done to cooperate with the publicity, the publicity cost of this movie is temporarily set at hundreds of millions!" How much did I calculate the production cost? ”

Benjamin's eyes lit up, the movie Kung Fu Panda doesn't need to be smashed into so much money, no wonder Zhou Shaoming attaches so much importance to this report, if there is no plan at the time of the meeting, I believe it is difficult to say that others agree to make this movie!

Benjamin recalled: "You just said that even if the production cost is increased from 80 million to 90 million if you invite those well-known animation producers from all over the world, and if you need to cap 50 million for the production of dubbing music in the later stage, the production cost of this cartoon should not be higher than 140 million!" Such a figure, estimated to be a production cost of 150 million! ”

Benjamin took a deep breath and continued: "The publicity cost is planned to be hundreds of millions of dollars, and the cost of this film is estimated to be as high as 250 million dollars. ”

Zhou Shaoming nodded: "Very good, just modify it according to my wishes!" I'm going to use it for an afternoon meeting. ”

When Benjamin left, he hesitated and said, "Zhou, do you really plan to invest such a huge amount of money to shoot this cartoon?" ”

Zhou Shaoming held his chin and asked, "What's wrong?" It seems that Benjamin has something to say, Benjamin rarely expresses his opinion at such a moment, and Zhou Shaoming also wants to hear Benjamin's thoughts!

Benjamin said truthfully: "Although Hollywood's cartoons have made good profits in the film market over the years, after all, the box office results are limited, and it is difficult to recover such a huge cost of investment at once, even if it takes a long time to work hard, it is difficult for this cartoon to achieve box office revenue." Isn't it done in vain? ”

Zhou Shaoming smiled with satisfaction, it seems that even Benjamin can see such a form, which is a manifestation of progress! "Very good, I'm very happy that you can think of this, but if you look forward, the cost of investing in this cartoon may be too large, and the benefits may not be as optimistic as imagined, but I am confident enough." It's still a blockbuster in the film market, but it's just less profitable! However, having this experience will be of great help to me for another film in the future! Go as I want. ”

Benjamin was stunned, obviously Zhou Shaoming had something to say, Benjamin responded: "Okay! ”

Zhou Shaoming, who was busy all morning, still rested a little in the office after lunch, and slept Zhou Shaoming, who woke up naturally. Stretch out!

At this time, Benjamin came into the office and brought a cup of hot tea in front of Zhou Shaoming!

After Zhou Shaoming took a sip of tea, he perked up and asked Benjamin, "Ben." How's the matter with the twenty oil painting masters you found? Zhou Shaoming said, and suddenly remembered another thing, "By the way, there is also something I said in the morning." Did you do it? ”

Benjamin replied truthfully: "The matter of the master of oil painting seems to be a little difficult, so far. We're only looking for a list of a dozen people, and there's no guarantee that all of them will agree! As for the global search for animators you explained in the morning, the basic personnel are locked and are in contact! ”

“GOOD。” Zhou Shaoming just likes Benjamin's efficiency! In such a short period of time, Benjamin has done so well, how could Zhou Shaoming blame Benjamin for not being able to meet his requirements for the time being!

Zhou Shaoming knocked on the table and said, "Strive to find ten excellent oil painting masters for me first!" Can you come to the job site within three days? ”

Benjamin was stunned, so anxious, "I'll fight for it." ”

Zhou Shaoming nodded and said, "Okay, by the way, when will Raymond arrive?!" ”

Benjamin also wanted to remind Zhou Shaoming of this matter, but he didn't expect that Zhou Shaoming couldn't wait! "It's already on the phone, it's on the way!"

Ramon. Ziba is an upstart in Hollywood art design, and when Benjamin introduced this person to Zhou Shaoming, Zhou Shaoming immediately agreed to come down and want to meet!

Zhou Shaoming is not interested in Raymond's recent popularity, but this art designer, who has visited many cities in China, knows Chinese culture well!

Although they are all Chinese, Zhou Shaoming is not as professional as Raymond, and he can wander in many cities in China, and he is a little ashamed to think about it!

At half past two in the afternoon, Raymond came to Zhou Shaoming's office on time! Hearing of Raymond's arrival, Zhou Shaoming hurriedly stood up and greeted the art director who was photographed by himself!

Raymond was a little surprised, "Hello, Director Smith Chow!" ”

"Hello. Ramon. Zhou Shaoming shook hands with Lei Meng and said, "Please take a seat." ”

When Raymond did it, Zhou Shaoming said straight to the point: "I believe you have heard the reason why we came to you, and I don't know what you think." ”

Raymond said solemnly: "If I didn't have the will, I wouldn't be able to talk to you about this matter here!" Indeed, when I heard that you were going to make a cartoon full of Chinese Wenhua, I was surprised, but I was also very excited, because I have always been very interested in Chinese Wenhua and have been studying it. ”

Zhou Shaoming drank a cup of tea and said: "This is the most important reason why we invited you to come, I hope that under your guidance, our cartoon can become a popular movie in Hollywood and even around the world." ”

The corners of Raymond's mouth smiled, and he said: "A director with box office appeal like Director Smith Zhou, I believe it is not a very difficult thing to do, of course, the movie itself must be strong enough!" I've seen the information about the film, and I think there's only one thing now, as soon as it's negotiated, the contract between us can be signed immediately! ”

Zhou Shaoming was puzzled: "What's the matter?" ”

Raymond said: "Regarding the question of my salary this time, I think to work for such a blockbuster, if the salary is not less than 1 million, I think I am very acceptable. ”

Zhou Shaoming hesitated, at first Benjamin's offer to Raymond was 800,000, of course, there is a relaxation area, as long as the other party asks for a salary increase, hovering around 1 million, it is basically acceptable!

Raymond said confidently: "I think I'm worth the price, no matter how little, I really can't accept it!" You can think about it. ”

Zhou Shaoming watched Raymond want to get up, and hurriedly stopped: "No, don't get me wrong, I'm thinking." If you do a good job, I shouldn't be able to give you a more raise? ”

When Raymond heard Zhou Shaoming, who agreed to his request, he couldn't help but jokingly say, "Is there such a good thing?" I can't ask for it. ”

After Benjamin goes out, bring the contract! Raymond signed on the spot!

After the art director was completed, Zhou Shaoming breathed a sigh of relief, of course, this afternoon, Zhou Shaoming also attended a meeting, which was to discuss the filming of this cartoon!

Indeed, before the filming of this cartoon. Zhou Shaoming has done a lot of work this time, especially at the meeting, discussing with major sensibles and important personnel!

In the past, the movies he shot by himself did not have such a large scale, and Zhou Shaoming, as a director, has always earned the greatest benefits for the company!

Iron Man has never been so greatly hindered in filming, mainly because the Iron Man movie was expected by everyone in the company present before it was filmed!

But this Kung Fu Panda is a little different, and it also costs more than 200 million. But many people questioned it on the spot, and in time, Kung Fu Panda passed the shooting plan under Zhou Shaoming's strong persuasion! However, there are still some who have reservations!

It doesn't matter anymore. Zhou Shaoming has successfully passed this proposal at the meeting, and the next question is how to make this movie well!

In fact, what Zhou Shaoming was holding in his hand was just a plan for Benjamin to ask the company's employees to hand in a plan similar to financial statements, and do a good job of this superficial thing. Just to convince more people, so that the movie Kung Fu Panda can be put on the filming schedule as soon as possible!

Zhou Shaoming has an even bigger plan in his heart! That's the shooting and production plan, and it's not on the report in hand. So roughly!

How much does it cost to make a movie, how much does it cost to publicize, and where does the money go! Even so, can a good movie really be made?

If money can solve all problems, then everyone can become the most famous gold medal director in the world today!

In Zhou Shaoming's heart, he has already begun to draw up a shooting plan for this movie!

From the perspective of film shooting, with the addition of Raymond, who knows China Wenhua very well, it will make this movie much easier in terms of shooting and production!

In addition, Zhou Shaoming listened to Tesla's suggestion, and began to rush animation makers from all over the world to Los Angeles!

There is another point that even Benjamin doesn't understand, that is, why did Zhou Shaoming have to find more than 20 oil painting masters by himself from the beginning?

It looks like a cartoon, but it's actually made on a computer, as if it doesn't need many people! Unlike real movies, you need real people to perform, and you need a lot of extras! Some blockbusters, with extras, may cost hundreds or thousands of people!

Cartoons? All it takes is a good team, and you can do it!

No, when Zhou Shaoming was going to shoot Kung Fu Panda, he didn't position this cartoon within such a small scale, or he wouldn't have spent all his efforts to let the company's people pass his own 250 million film cost budget plan!

A $2,5 movie is probably nothing in the history of Hollywood blockbusters, and every year there are such commercial blockbusters in Hollywood that are released on the film market!

However, for a cartoon, it seems a little unwise!

Even if it takes a day or two for Aziwa to perfect the script, I don't know if he will be able to improve the deficiencies in the original script in these two days!

At this time, Zhou Shaoming was unwilling to wait and began to prepare for filming and production!

This time, Kung Fu Panda's animation crew began to come to Supernova Entertainment Studios in Los Angeles! More than a dozen animation elite masters from China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, and France!

It's not over yet, and the rest of the people are still in the process of discussing, going out to these countries, as well as Japan, the Philippines, Israel, Sweden, Ireland, etc., as long as there are animation personnel who are willing to come to Los Angeles Supernova Entertainment Film and Television Company to join Kung Fu Panda, and meet the requirements, they must be admitted!

Benjamin also smoothly began to hire more than a dozen oil painting masters according to Zhou Shaoming's intentions, and let them come to Supernova Entertainment Film and Television Company!

Not only that, in addition to what Benjamin has done in the past two days, Zhou Shaoming has even invited the successful Chinese superstar to the scene! However, Jackie Chan just gave some suggestions for the movie Kung Fu Panda!

Zhou Shaoming still needs an action director, and under the introduction of Jackie Chan, Zhou Shaoming successfully signed a contract with Rudolph. It seems that many people have begun to come to Los Angeles Supernova Entertainment Film and Television Company!

However, Zhou Shaoming knew that this was only a small number of people who participated in this cartoon, and Zhou Shaoming knew in his heart that although it was a cartoon, in terms of scale, this cartoon far exceeded the crew of a commercial blockbuster!

Although there are no actors in this cartoon, the people involved in the filming and production process are more labor-intensive than shooting a live-action movie!

After a rough calculation, Zhou Shaoming has a rough bottom in his heart, at least no less than 200 people will participate in the production and filming of this cartoon! You must know that more than 200 people are either elites in the ID industry, or masters, although they are not as eye-catching as actors on the screen, but their professionalism is the most exquisite! (To be continued......)