“…… Another big production that exceeds a billion dollars at the box office, and it's not an animated film! ”

In the office of Shaklu Pictures, Richard? After Feynman looked at the box office data in his hand, he couldn't help frowning: "I took a look at the box office trend, although this movie has been released in most countries, and there are only some small markets in the corners, but the final global box office of this "Hurricane Rescue 2" is at least one billion and half a million dollars...... And there is no doubt that after the baptism of this movie, I think Laobai's film will be recognized in more countries! ”

After listening to an old friend, Charles? George smiled excitedly, "It looks like we have to negotiate with our partners to increase the promotional fee for The Matrix!" We don't need to worry about Lotus Pictures in China and Asia, but we have to go all out in Europe and North America! ”

According to the original plan, the cost of the promotion of "The Matrix" was only 50 million US dollars.

Of course, this is already the standard for big productions.

But if you only look at the proportion, the publicity and distribution cost is only half of the production cost, and the proportion is not very high. So now after seeing the results of "Hurricane Rescue 2", no matter Richard? Feynman or Charles? George was a little red-eyed, and he further understood the huge potential of Lao Bai's script, so he naturally thought of a way to increase the cost of publicity.

"Yes, it is very necessary!"

Nodding slowly, Richard? Feynman's face was solemn.

It hasn't been long since the release of "The Matrix", and the whole film has been produced, and the effect has been seen by both of them, and the evaluation is very high. Now with the addition of the super high box office bonus of "Hurricane Rescue 2", their confidence in the new film has skyrocketed a lot!

The male protagonist is an American, and the female protagonist is Chinese, which means that "The Matrix" has North America and Huaxia, the two largest box offices in the world, what else is there to be afraid of?

It is imperative to increase the cost of publicity and distribution

Merely......

Looked at Richard? Feynman's expression found that he had been frowning since just now, as if he was worried, Charles? George blinked his eyes and asked with some curiosity, "Old friend, what do you seem to be worried about?" ”

“……”

Shook his head with a tangled face, Richard? Feynman didn't say much.

However, under Mr. President's repeated questioning, he took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Charles, don't you feel the pressure?" Pressure from Huaxia Films! ”

"Pressure? Huaxia Films? ”

Hear Richard? Feynman's words, Charles? The smile on George's face vanished, and his expression became serious.

"Yes, I feel the pressure of the mountains!"

Nodding, Richard? Feynman got up from the sofa, walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window of the president's office, looked at the scenery outside the window and said in a deep voice: "If I haven't thought too much about it before, then you can watch the movies of the past two years!" "Byrne's Identity 2", "Kill Bill", and this one "True Lies"...... I remember that even "Hurricane Rescue 1" two years ago took tens of millions of dollars at the box office in North America, right? And there is also the "Sixth Sense" that we collaborated with Liang Ren, and this "The Matrix" ......"

"God, that's true!"

Listened to Richard? After Feynman's words, Charles? George's eyes instantly widened, and he exclaimed!

I don't think it's one by one, but now it's a summary......

Licked some dry lips, Charles? George raised his eyebrows and said, "Richard, you mean that we should quickly contact that old white to discuss the next cooperation after the release of "The Matrix"?" God, this guy's performance is so amazing, I'm afraid Hollywood can't find a screenwriter who can compare with him, right? ”

"Uh......"

Hear an old friend say that, Richard? Feynman's face instantly darkened.

Yes, he did have that idea.

If he doesn't consider the next cooperation with Lao Bai, then he is not qualified to serve as an executive of Shakelu Pictures again. Merely...... That's not what he's trying to say now!

"Haha......"

Looking at Richard? Feynman looked helpless, and his friend, who had already walked to his side at this time, couldn't help but laugh.

Patted his bewildered friend on the shoulder, Charles? George also looked at the bustling world outside the window, took a deep breath and said, "I understand, Richard, I understand!" Huaxia films have indeed progressed very quickly over the years, and the speed at which they have gained worldwide recognition is also amazing...... Laobai is just one of the best of them, but I've also seen that other filmmakers are not doing as well as it, but they are also making steady and continuous progress! At least in the Asian market, the share of Chinese films is constantly expanding, and it can already threaten Hollywood! ”

"No, it's more than that!"

Shaking his head, Richard? Feynman frowned and said: "If it's just the progress of filmmakers, in my opinion, what is even more terrifying is the capital power of Huaxia!" They have acquired movie theater chains all over the world and even have two large theater chains in North America...... Do you know? Now the North American theaters controlled by Huaxia Capital have accounted for 7% of the total! ”

"Yes, I know about it, too!"

After a moment of silence, Charles? George nodded slowly.

As the president of Shakelu Pictures, he knows the power of capital better than his old friends, and he also understands their horror better! Especially when the capital that controls these theater chains comes from a powerful country, they can easily operate their own films and release them on a large scale in North America. And as long as the quality of the movie is good enough, it will definitely get good box office results!

This was the case with the previous Chinese costume masterpieces, and now the same is true for Laobai's modern action blockbusters.

And compared with Hollywood, Chinese films that are making great strides may still lack experience and accumulation, but they seem to be more dynamic - this is completely in line with the general law of the development of things, and it is not at all something that can be changed by two filmmakers after they realize it.

"Moreover, Laobai's strength is not only in live-action movies!"

After a moment of relative silence, Richard? Feynman continued: "A "Spirited Away's Hide" made him the top representative of Chinese animation in Japan; A "Frozen" almost broke the global box office record in the history of animated films, and at the end of this year, his third animated blockbuster "The Lion King" will be released...... You know? The Capo company has already negotiated the release of more than 30 countries, and with the name Laobai to open the way, it is a simple little thing! ”

Hear the names of the first two animated films, Charles? George was also shocked!

Shaklo Pictures doesn't do animation, but that doesn't mean they don't understand the huge influence of animated films. As the most suitable type of movie for family viewing, the value of animated films is not only in the box office, but more importantly, in various peripheral products and other derived values.

Like the most powerful animation company in the United States, Kennedy Land is a place that children all over the world yearn for.

So listened to Richard? After Feynman's words, Charles? George frowned and said in a deep voice, "Richard, what do you mean...... Is laobai's animation something even more terrifying? ”

"Yes, if The Lion King is a box office success again, then I firmly believe that!"

Nodding vigorously, Richard? Feynman said: "And I just got a message, that is, Laobai's new book in Huaxia is also for children...... Unlike the previous picture books, this time it's a full-text book, and it's a series! ”

“……”

Listened to Richard? Feynman was silent for a moment after his words, Charles? George suddenly asked, "What about the English version?" Is this book available in English now? ”

"No, haven't seen it yet."

Shaking his head, Richard? Feynman said: "There is no news about the seal publishing house that cooperated with Laobai before, but I heard that this new book is about traditional Chinese shamans, maybe they don't think it is suitable for Western readers?" ”

"Wizard? Like a magician? ”

"That's right! So I think this laobai has a lot of ambitions! ”

Nodding, Richard? Feynman said with a wry smile: "You must know that the story of the magician has always been one of the children's favorites, and it has endured in the Western world!" Fortunately, Laobai's new work is purely oriental, so the publisher is a little hesitant, right? ”

"Really? Let's hope so! ”

After the same moment of silence, Charles? George asked suddenly; "So...... Richard, do you think we should continue to work with that laobai? After The Matrix was finished? ”

"Of course! Why not? We can't live with money! ”

Obviously just looked worried, worried about Hollywood and American animated films, but really Charles? When George asked about this, he immediately smiled: "And will it be caught up or even surpassed by Huaxia Films in the future, that is a matter of the whole United States, what does it have to do with our Shakelu Pictures?" All we have to do is to hold on to the gold mine of Laobai, the county seat, earn more box office, and push the company's stock up! ”

"Hahaha......"

Looking at the way an old friend raised an eyebrow, Charles? George burst out laughing again.

Just now, he was worried that the other party would give up this cooperation because of the previous concerns, but now it seems that it is completely unnecessary to think.

yes, that's not something your company needs to think about.

And no matter how you think about it, I'm afraid there is still a long, long time before that day, and now you just need to do your job......