"However, I remember that the cost of "Journey to the West" is only about 120 million?"

After Ren Zhonglun reacted, he took the lead in questioning. Lama sat there and nodded his head in acquiescence.

"Journey to the West" is a magic movie with the theme of "Journey to the West", and there are also a lot of special effects, but the investment cost is less than 120 million.

Why does a "Mermaid" cost 300 million when it opens its mouth? It is not even ruled out that additional investment will be required in the later stage.

A comedy, or a comedy with a modern background, even if it is a fantasy movie, but the budget is as high as 300 million, it is indeed outrageous!

"Because of the addition of many factors, the box office of "Journey to the West" broke through to 1.245 billion.

Director Zhou determined that the "Mermaid" with a cost of 300 million yuan can return to its original cost? And how much can you earn? The risks involved are not ordinarily large. ”

La Companion Kang took Ren Zhonglun's words and continued to question. Zhou Xingchi didn't say a word, listened carefully, and did not have a trace of impatience.

Lin Nan could see that the two bosses of Zhongying and Shangying were a little empty about this budget.

After La's accompaniment finished speaking, Zhou Xingchi showed a reluctant smile and looked at Lin Nan:

"Director Lin should understand that when we make our own films, especially when our own company invests, directors generally don't get much paid.

It is all counted as an investment share. When I was filming "Journey to the West", the salary of me and my team was operated in this way. ”

Lin Nan nodded in agreement. This way, it's about earning more.

It seems that Zhou Xingchi really suffered a loss, and his memory has increased. This time, the remuneration and investment are separately discussed, and they are clearly divided.

"Even so, the budget is still too high."

"It's a bit inflated." Lin Nan echoed.

"If it is inconvenient for Ladong, Ren Dong and Lin Dao to invest too much, I can find more investors to come in, and I will not force the three."

Zhou Xingchi said a little crampedly, but he had no idea of cutting the budget.

At the same time, he is also very anxious in his heart, he needs the endorsement of Zhongying and Shangying to prevent being hacked by Huayi.

At this time, Lin Nan had already completely flipped through the information in his hand, and he was quickly calculating in his mind.

The subject matter is medium to high, the script is medium to high, the routines and jokes are slightly cliché, and the 3D production is ......

Zhou Xingchi wrote and directed himself, which is the biggest gimmick of this movie, which can add the box office effect to the top level.

In fact, the most perfect plan is that Zhou Xingchi wrote, directed and acted by himself.

If he starred, even if it was a medium script, it would be a hit movie.

The audience has a filter for more than 20 years for him! It's a pity.

"Director Zhou, how much share can you give to the three of us?"

Lin Nan's sudden question made both La Xiangkang and Ren Zhonglun look at him in shock.

In their opinion, Lin Nan, a young man, just can't hold his breath, isn't it good to press the budget?

Zhou Xingchi's budget is clearly too high, especially the salary of him and his team!

Lin Nan smiled back and continued to look at Zhou Xingchi, waiting for an answer.

Of course, he knew the thoughts of the two big guys, but their thoughts were useless to Zhou Xingchi in front of him.

The latter is recognized as talented, but after so many years, there is one biggest criticism, and that is money!

This is due to his character, which cannot be changed, and Zhou Xingchi never denies it. He can quote 300 million, which means that this is the reserve price, and there is no need to cut it.

"I can give a maximum of six, no, seventy percent of the shares."

Hearing this number, a sentence popped up in the hearts of the three of them: "You're really welcome!" ”

For a while, the four people on the scene had their own thoughts.

"La Dong, Ren Dong, and Director Lin, you can rest assured. Even if the three of them can't vote so much, it will not affect the establishment of "Mermaid".

I can look elsewhere, and although the budget is a bit high, I think I can make it up. ”

Zhou Xingchi said it seriously, but it was a little too straightforward.

Ren Zhonglun, La Companion Kang, and Lin Nan looked at each other.

This is the magic capital, the place of the upper shadow. Ren Zhonglun was the first to speak.

"Shanghai Film currently invests in a lot of movies, and I can't tell how much thought I have, and we only need 15% of "Mermaid".

Lin Nan and La Xiangkang glanced at each other, and the two understood in seconds that Ren Zhonglun's old mistake had been committed again!

"The Mermaid" was too risky, but he wanted to give it a go, so he only took 15%.

"Zhongying, 25%."

The risk of this movie is indeed very high, and the focus of La Beikang is not to invest in movies, but to invest in people, and invest in Zhou Xingchi.

Oh, Lin Nan's eyes lit up instantly, and he kept 30% for himself?

"You can cast less, Director Zhou Xingchi also said that he will make up for it from other places." Lapakang kindly reminded.

"The first cooperation, of course, must be sincere. Although the budget is 300 million, I think with the appeal of director Zhou Xingchi, it should not be too much of a problem to return to the capital. ”

"But this kind of theme, director Zhou Xingchi is also the first time to dabble, and he does not participate in the performance."

Ren Zhonglun said without a trace of emotion. This sentence is not only for Lin Nan, but also for Zhou Xingchi, and even more so for La.

"What does Director Lin mean?"

Zhou Xingchi didn't care so much, and still looked at Lin Nan with a smile.

"Then give me the remaining 30%. Over the years, Lin Nan Pictures has still accumulated some money. Haha......"

"You're so humble! Still some accumulation? Putting aside the false stock price, Huayi's net profit in three years may not be as good as your company's one-year profit. ”

"Thank you, Director Lin."

Without responding to La's ridicule, Lin Nan continued to look at Zhou Xingchi.

"Director Zhou is polite, but I have one more request."

The scene suddenly fell silent.

"Director Lin, please speak."

The big stone in Zhou Xingchi's heart had already landed, and he seemed to be much more relaxed at this moment.

"There will be a 3D version of "Mermaid", and there are a lot of special effects?"

"Yes, there will be a lot of special effects shots."

Zhou Xingchi didn't think too much, and nodded directly in acknowledgement. La Companion Kang and Ren Zhonglun had already guessed what Lin Nan wanted to do.

"The special effects business of "Mermaid", the heavenly color is wanted, what does Director Zhou think?"

"Heavenly color? Absolutely. Zhou Xingchi paused for a moment, and immediately nodded in agreement.

He has heard that Lin Nan's Tiangong Color is now the most powerful special effects company in China, with a lot of experience and a good reputation in the industry.

"Tsk, you've done a good job, and you've made a lot of money back." La's companion joked.

"Ladong, I'm just the right business match. Haha......"

After talking about business, the four of them talked a lot more about digressions.

At half past ten o'clock in the afternoon, Zhou Xingchi got up to say goodbye and rushed back to Hong Kong Island.

The lunch meal was naturally exempted, not to mention that there was nothing to talk about when La-accompani Kang and Ren Zhonglun sat together to eat, and Lin Nan also felt bored.

Downstairs, the three of them got into the car.

Suddenly, just as Zhou Xingchi was halfway into the car, he turned around and said to Lin Nan: "Director Lin, thank you for your righteous words last time." ”

It wasn't until Zhou Xingchi's car left and the assistant urged Lin Nan that he came back to his senses, "What did he say about the last time he had with Huayi?" ”

Lin Nan remembered that the verdict of the lawsuit was announced, and he did post on Weibo to ridicule Huayi, which was regarded as a wave of support.

On the way back, Lin Nan couldn't help muttering: "No wonder Ladong said that he proposed to add me, Zhou Xingchi didn't object, and this is one of the reasons for feelings!" ”

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During the Modu International Film Festival, many films are held every day to hold press conferences and promotional activities.

In the morning, the media conferences of "Small Times 3" and "After the End" collided at the same time.

Yu Dong personally stood up for Han Han, but he didn't keep his mouth shut.

He bluntly said that in terms of quality, "There Will Be No Future" completely beats a bad movie like "Little Times".

The consequence of these remarks was that LeTV and Huace, the producers of "Small Times 3", had a war of words with Yu Dong for a morning.

The two sides stepped on each other, and finally rose to the issue of "making movies and being a person", pointing directly at Yu Dong's inferior character.

For a while, the Internet was very lively, but it was quickly suppressed.

At half past eleven o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Nan returned to the hotel, he didn't expect Ning Hao and Xing Aina to be there.

"Yo, rare guest. Why are you two here? ”

Liu Yifei shook her head with a smile next to her, giving Lin Nan a look.

"In the afternoon, there is a press conference for "Heart Flower Road", let's block the two of you. Yi Fei has already been recruited, and you didn't have any serious arrangements in the afternoon. ”

Xing Aina said with a smile, and Ning Hao on the side nodded cooperatively.

"What do you mean by not doing business? Our main purpose in the magic capital is to have fun, and the festival activities are secondary. ”

"You're chic. By the way, what are you doing here? In the morning's "Chinese Story "Calling Hollywood" forum, I didn't see you again. Ning Hao asked.

"What are you doing with this kind of forum that has no nutrition?"

"Hey, you're high." Ning Hao was speechless for a while and complained.

"Why didn't you say what you were going to do? Even Yifei didn't know. "Xing Aina Fu sang with the woman.

"La Dong told me to participate in a movie. Don't ask, keep it a secret for now. ”

Lin Nan sat next to Liu Yifei and suppressed the curiosity of Ning Hao and the others in advance.

"Still a secret? Well, that's probably a big project! ”

"It's quite big, I went out for a trip, and I directly lost 90 million in my pocket."

Hearing the number reported by Lin Nanfeng lightly, even Liu Yifei beside him subconsciously looked at him with wide eyes.

"Good fellow, I'll keep it a secret from you. We didn't dare to ask, for fear of being scared. ”

"Haha, that's not going to happen. Since we're here, let's have lunch together, let's go out to eat? Lin Nan invited with a smile.

"Okay, it's just time to slaughter the big family. Yifei, don't feel distressed. Xing Aina glanced at Liu Yifei.

"Don't feel distressed, just order, I'll have a treat."

As she spoke, Miss Liu got up and walked to the bedroom, ready to take her bag and go out together.

"Tut-tut, Yifei is becoming more and more like a housewife."

Ning Hao looked at Lin Nan and quipped.

"What do you mean by being a housewife? Are there any smaller ones? Ning Dao, your thinking is wrong!

That sister, I suggest that you have to check after you go back, what call records, consumption bills, email and text messages...... Don't miss it! After all, there is a criminal record......"

Lin Nan smashed his mouth and now dug a pit.

I saw Ning Hao's eyes anxious in an instant, "Your uncle, are you messing with me again?" ”

"Mm-hmm, you have to be careful."

Xing Ai nodded and smiled, she also knew that Lin Nan was joking.

"Coming on, you guys?"

"Haha, the elders on both sides will meet first in the second half of the year." The smile on Lin Nan's face couldn't be stopped.

"Oops, the process is quite sufficient, get engaged first! Then we'll have to prepare some money for you in advance. ”

Ning Hao immediately put away the momentum of wanting to fight, and said with emotion.

"Well, it can't be less."

"Alright, let's go."

Liu Yifei came out with a bag and changed into a pair of high-heeled sandals. Lin Nan took the initiative to take it, and everything seemed so natural.

This scene made Ning Hao have a toothache, because Xing Aina was glaring at him. Director Ning Da had no choice but to reluctantly learn from Lin Nan and took over the bag carried by his wife.

"In the afternoon, the press conference of "Heart Flower Road", you two don't want to run."

"Let's take a walk, then."

"Uh-huh." Liu Yifei echoed.

Lin Nan didn't have much opinion on going to the movie press conference.

It's just that once you go to "Heart Flower Road", you can't favor one over the other.

The other two movies, "Breakup Master" and "Ip Man 3", have to go around.

"Thinking about it this way, your company has several movies this year!"

"Hey, just earn some money for the bride price."

"Hahaha......"

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(End of chapter)