and Lu Guohua confirmed that the movies he shot on Hong Kong Island in the future will be released in Chu's cinemas.

This guy was so happy that he wanted to leave and report the matter to his family.

Chu Xiangqian naturally wouldn't let him go, at least let him take a look at the serpentine trick first, and during the viewing period, as long as you pay attention to his expression, you can basically determine how this movie is.

At that time, even he thinks that the movie is well-made, and the probability of cooperation will be greater.

Lu Guohua is not a fool, he knows that the better the movie introduced to Nanyang Cathay Cinemas, the more expensive it is for the cinemas.

At the same time, the more beneficial it is for him.

After stabilizing Lu Guohua, Chu Xiangqian and Bai Fanyu took the guests to watch the lion dance outside the door.

It was busy until half past four, and everyone returned to the cinema again to officially watch the movie.

Chu Xiangqian said a few words to Zhang Rongfei, this guy nodded hurriedly, and then sat not far from Lu Guohua, peeking at his expression from time to time.

Chu Xiangqian, as the master, naturally sat in the middle of the first row, surrounded by Bai Fanyu, Norton, Hader Gebai and others.

Lei Luo and a few other detectives and some ghosts sat in the second row on the left and right.

Chu Xiangqian, who has watched this movie several times a long time ago, naturally does not put all his thoughts on the movie.

After waiting for the movie to play for more than ten minutes, he turned his head sideways and said to Bai Fanyu, "Uncle, you and Ge Bai will change seats, and I will tell him about sending Margaret on the plane." ”

Bai Fanyu's eyes lit up, and he immediately thought of what Chu Xiangqian had said, about the police at the airport who were praised by Margaret for Hong Kong Island.

As long as Ge Bai is happy, he will naturally be satisfied with Lei Luo.

nodded busily, and simply didn't change places with Ge Bai, but went directly to the third row to sit behind Lei Luo and Bai Yuechang.

When Lei Luo and his wife, and a few detectives were puzzled, they saw Chu Xiangqian and Norton say a word.

Then Ge Bai did it.

The two of them muttered and whispered for a long time, and then they saw Ge Bai turn around with a smile on his face and nodded to Lei Luo, Lan Gang, and Fat Bo.

Lei Luo and the others were a little baffled, but they also knew that it must have been Chu Xiangqian who said something.

Only Yan Tong's expression slowly became gloomy.

secretly scolded himself for having no brains, the last time he fought in the ring, after having the backbone to eat, he originally planned to have a relationship with Chu Xiangqian.

It's just that something was delayed the next day, and when I think about it, several days have passed.

Slowly, this idea faded.

And when Chu Xiangqian killed Lame Hao, Yan Tong's first thought was that this kid was not far from death.

But the result was that Chu Xiangqian not only didn't have anything at all, but Yi Zitou first fought with the Vietnamese, and then was annexed by various associations.

At this time, Yan Tong understood that Chu Xiangqian was not only a fierce dragon crossing the river, but also a figure with hands and eyes.

It's a pity that at that time, if I wanted to have a good relationship with Chu Xiangqian, it was not only too late, but also Lan Gang and Fat Bo took the lead.

Now as soon as he saw Ge Bai, a ghost guy, actually nodding at Lei Luo, Lan Gang and Fat Bo with a smile on his face, Yan Tong immediately realized that there was a big problem.

Busy thinking in his heart, how to get in touch with Chu Xiangqian.

Or after watching the movie, give Ge Bai some money?

After Ge Bai promised to give Lei Luo and the three of them a certificate, he immediately whispered to Chu Xiangqian, "Chu, is this action movie still handed over to us for distribution in India?" ”

Chu Xiangqian nodded without thinking about it, "No problem, but the distribution fee of the movie, 1 pound is not appropriate." ”

Ge Bai also knew that Chu Xiangqian had asked the police force last time, so he would give the futon to himself and others to send it to India for distribution.

After thinking about it, Ge Bai said, "It's better than 50,000 Hong Kong dollars in India, 20,000 in Taiao, 50,000 in Maple Leaf Country, and 20,000 in South Africa."

And then come with New Zealand, free for the African continent, how about it? ”

The 4 countries add up to 140,000 yuan, in fact, they have earned back the cost of making movies, not to mention the extra 40,000 Hong Kong dollars.

However, when I thought that the futon was in India, the total box office exceeded more than 100,000 pounds, and I heard that the money distributed to Ge Bai and others was 100,000 pounds.

In other words, Ge Bai, Blair, Charles and Hahn, the four ghost guys, just made 1.6 million Hong Kong dollars just by contacting the theater owners in India.

Chu Xiangqian's heart was unbalanced.

Ge Bai saw Chu hesitate forward, and after asking, he repeatedly said that making 1.6 million yuan was nonsense outside.

"Although we have a lot of relationships in India, you should have heard of what kind of virtue Ah San is. wants to share the box office with them, and in the end, let alone get money, 100% will say that the movie not only did not make money, but lost money.

So we've always been direct film. I made about 60,000 pounds before and after. And that's not even counting the money that bribed Ah San officials. ”

Chu Xiangqian believed what Ge Bai said, selling movie films, not waiting for the box office.

But the actual amount of money earned may indeed be 60,000 pounds, but the so-called money to bribe Ah San's officials must have been included in the profits.

Ge Bai saw that Chu Xiangqian was still thinking, and couldn't help but whisper, "Chu, if this movie is the same as a futon, we are willing to pay 300,000 Hong Kong dollars."

But this is a martial arts film that no one can determine the box office, 140,000 four countries, and we have actually taken a lot of risks. ”

If these words were replaced by others, they would naturally feel that Ge Bai was not wrong.

But Chu Xiangqian knew that Uncle Long's movies were actually quite popular in Europe and the United States.

But after thinking about it, Uncle Long made several attempts to Hollywood before filming the Red Fan District, but failed.

That killer trench even almost bankrupted Golden Harvest.

In other words, this serpentine trick, in the European and American world, the possibility of a box office hit is basically zero.

said that he made one or two million dollars, but in fact, he accumulated video tape income over the years.

Thinking of this, Chu Xiangqian couldn't help but sigh, just to make less money to stimulate the enthusiasm of Ge Bai and the others.

In order to promote this serpentine trick more actively.

"200,000 Hong Kong dollars."

Ge Bai thought that he would have to spend a little more time talking, but when he heard that Chu Xiangqian only offered 200,000 yuan, he couldn't help laughing.

Although I didn't understand much about this movie, the fights in it were like setting a precedent.

Just the fight at the beginning of the film, Ge Bai felt that someone would definitely fall in love with this movie.

With the population of India, a film sells for 500 pounds for 8,000 Hong Kong dollars, and a hundred for 100 pieces, it is 800,000 Hong Kong dollars.

200 is 1.6 million Hong Kong dollars.

India has 28 states, 6 dependent states and one capital territory, which equals 35 provinces, and a province only needs 6 cinemas to buy more than 200 films.

But in fact, just in Mumbai, 15 movie theaters bought "Futon" last time.

New Delhi also sold 12.

Kolkata, Bangalore, and Hyderabad also sold more than 30 pieces.

If it weren't for the distribution company of the futon and a few of its own, which were not well-known, the futon would have been able to sell at least 200 films last time.

However, what made Ge Bai and others helpless and annoyed was that about a week after the movie was released, I heard that in some small and medium-sized cities, there had been a replica.

After a month of broadcasting, the movie theaters that bought the film also became second-hand dealers, selling the film in their hands to movie theaters in small cities.

Otherwise, the money earned may increase by three or five percent.

While feeling sorry and annoyed in his heart, Ge Bai hurriedly asked in a low voice, "Chu, isn't it time to mention the filming of the second part of the futon?" ”

Chu Xiangqian nodded helplessly, listening to this meaning, Ge Bai and these ghosts are more optimistic about the money of Fengyue Films.

However, there is no shame in making money.

said with a smile, "The script is already there, and if nothing happens, the shooting will be completed in half a month or 20 days." ”

Ge Bai and Blair, who was paying attention on the side, turned happy after hearing this, "We plan to buy out the broadcast rights of India, Big Olympics, Canada and South Africa for 20,000 pounds for the new movie. ”

Chu Xiangqian silently calculated, 20,000 pounds is 320,000 Hong Kong dollars, this matter does not need to be considered at all, if he is a rice fish, he will basically agree.

Hong Kong films are still blank markets in Austria, Canada and South Africa, and the most important thing is to open up the market.

However, at this time, South Africa was still dominated by white people, and there were at least 6 or 7 million white people living in South Africa, which is not a small market.

Chu Xiangqian also understood the careful thinking of Ge Bai and others, and after getting the broadcast rights in South Africa and Canada, he privately sent the film to other countries in Africa.

There is also a release in the United States next to Canada, even if you know about it, you will basically treat it as if you haven't seen it.

Not to mention that there is no way to investigate the matter of copying piracy, just fighting a transnational lawsuit, not only is the time calculated in years, but even if you win the lawsuit, you will not lose much money.

It's more than worth the loss.

Chu Xiangqian thought that his movie only sold for 140,000 Hong Kong dollars, and when converted, it was not even 10,000 pounds, and his heart immediately felt a little crooked.

Fortunately, Chu Xiangqian is quite sensible, knowing that the first kung fu film was promoted overseas, and the filmmakers had no confidence, so it was indeed difficult to give a high price.

As for the overseas box office share, Chu Xiangqian thought about it for a few seconds and then said no.

First, there are too many ways to do tricks, and second, the remittance time is slightly delayed, that is, one or two years, and in the end, maybe the money will be dragged and dragged and people will not give it.

It's better to be like Ge Bai and them, at a fixed price, and get the money in hand first.

And Southeast Asia is the most important box office.

The movie ended in a round of applause, Chu Xiangqian only said a few words to the big guy, and was pulled by Lu Guohua, "Chu Sheng, otherwise, our Cathay Cinema Line will use 200,000 Hong Kong dollars to buy out the distribution rights of this movie in Southeast Asia, how about it?" ”

Chu Xiangqian smiled at the corner of his mouth, and now he didn't need Zhang Rongfei to report to himself, Lu Guohua's expression when he was watching the movie.

Since this kid dared to offer a buyout of 200,000 yuan, he was naturally very optimistic about the market of this movie in the Chinese circle in Southeast Asia.

Pulled Ge Bai over and said, "Lu Sheng, Director Ge Bai and a few partners just took away the distribution rights of Ah San, Tai O, Canada and South Africa, and bid 140,000 Hong Kong dollars.

Southeast Asia, as the largest overseas Chinese residence, believes that the box office of this movie will exceed one million, and it will be very easy. 200,000 shows that the Lu family has no sincerity. ”

Lu Guohua looked at Ge Bai, Blair and the others incredulously, and after Chu Qianqian translated, Ge Bai nodded affirmatively.

Only then did Lu Guohua believe that these ghosts were really willing to spend 140,000 Hong Kong dollars to buy the distribution rights of a Chinese movie.

"What about the 280,000?"

After speaking, Lu Guohua hurriedly explained, "Chu Sheng, even if we will cooperate to build 8 movie theaters, when the movie theater is completed, it will take a year, or even two or three years, to say the least."

And this movie can be used as the basis for the cooperation between the Lu family and you. Once the box office is really good, I believe that there is no need for me to persuade the family, and the family will take the initiative to invite you to invest in Nanyang. ”

Chu Xiangqian naturally won't fully believe this guy's words, to put it bluntly, once the buyout model is formed, it will be completely unnecessary to build a cinema in Nanyang.

However, if the box office is really good, if you want to continue to buy out the company's films in the future, the price will definitely rise.

And taking advantage of the release of this movie, you can also tell the Fu family that the Fu family will actively come to Hong Kong Island to beg to start the construction of the cinema by themselves.

After all, if there is money to be made, face is not important.

After Chu Xiangqian made up his mind, he didn't rush to agree, and said with a smile, "Why don't you take a look at the box office on Hong Kong Island first, and then we will decide the price of the distribution rights?" ”

Although Lu Guohua is indeed very optimistic about this movie in his heart, the box office is not necessarily a big hit because the film company is optimistic.

But Hong Kong Island is a real Chinese circle, and the local box office is good, and the box office in Nanyang will basically be multiplied by 1.5, or even 2 times.

This made Lu Guohua hesitate a little again.

Once the box office exceeds 500,000, or even 7 or 800,000, the distribution right will not be able to be handled by 280,000.

After thinking about it, Lu Guohua said, "How about 300,000? ”

Lu Guohua thought that Chu Xiangqian would not be so easy to agree, but he didn't expect Chu Xiangqian to actually smile and say, "Okay, but I ask you to release it in all Cathay theaters within a week, and it will be broadcast for at least 1 month." ”

Chu Xiangqian's mind was simple, he had already realized that he had made a mistake.

The previous futon did open up the box office market in Southeast Asia and East Asia, and let the filmmakers in these countries know about the film company of Rice Fish.

But in the end, the futon is a Fengyue film, and the filmmakers are willing to buy out the second Fengyue movie at a high price, but they must be the same as Ge Bai and them, and they don't have much confidence in kung fu movies.

Of course, if there is no futon, his serpentine trickster will not be able to attract Cathay Cinemas and Lu Guohua.

Only when the box office of Hong Kong Island and Southeast Asia explodes, the price sold to island countries, South Korea and Wanwan can be sold at a good price.

And Chu Xiangqian thought about it carefully, even in the 80s, when Cathay Pacific bought Hong Kong films, the bid was basically only the shooting cost of that movie.

In other words, the film took 5 million to shoot, and they bought out the distribution rights in Southeast Asia for 5 million.

And the movie must have big stars before they buy it.

And his own serpentine trick cost only 120,000 Hong Kong dollars.

The 300,000 buyout is already 2.5 times the cost of shooting.

plus Ge Bai's 140,000 yuan, which means that the movie has not been officially released, and it has earned 320,000 yuan.

That's a very lucrative return on investment.

It is no wonder that in the next two or three decades, so many companies, associations and civil society people want to enter the game and get a piece of the pie.

Chu Xiangqian and Lu Guohua determined the price, and the rest of the matter was naturally to negotiate specific contract matters with Guotai Cinema Line, the general manager.

When Chu Xiangqian took the car to have backbone, Bai Fanyu didn't even care about his daughter and son-in-law, and hurriedly got into Chu Xiangqian's car.

(End of chapter)