Chapter 151 Tens of millions of Chinese dollars for a meal
In the last life, "I Am Not the God of Medicine" had a box office of 3.1 billion, and "Transformers 4" had a box office of 1.97 billion.
Naturally kill each other in seconds!
In this life, "I Am Not the God of Medicine" was released four years in advance, and the number of screens and movie ticket prices have changed dramatically.
Whether it can reproduce the brilliant box office results is unknown.
But in the face of the third master's question, he naturally had to show strong confidence.
"The cheaper the licensing fee and the more film schedule, the more confident I have."
Chen Heyu took the opportunity to make a request.
"You're greedy!"
Han Sanye scolded with a smile.
In the second half of the year, only "I Am Not the God of Medicine" and "Blooming Heart" have a chance to compete with "Transformers 4".
One is the new work of Xiao Yang, the highest-grossing commercial director in Chinese!
One is the golden combination of Huang Bo and Xu Shanzheng, the second cooperation after "Thai Embarrassment"!
"Hehe, third master, this is purely a reasonable request of mine, you can't just work and not give food to eat."
Chen Heyu said happily.
"You are a billionaire, and you are still short of these three melons and two dates, okay, I will let you give you a preferential package price, it's okay."
Han Sanye shook his head and didn't care.
"Third master, do you have time at noon? Please have a meal and say thank you. ”
Chen Heyu is colorful.
Don't look at the easy and smooth negotiation, it is a mountain carving for the sake of him helping Huaying make money and make face, changing companies, and even his office can't get in.
"I can't talk to you young people, so let's put this heart into filmmaking."
Han Sanye refused.
Chen Heyu accepted it when he saw it, drank a cup of tea, and walked down the building slowly.
At this moment, a middle-aged man came over and said with a smile: "Mr. Chen, it's not easy to see you,"
Chen Heyu lowered his head and took a closer look, it turned out to be Wang Lei, the small boss of Huayi.
The other party had previously asked him three or five times for the casting of "Wandering Land Star", but he was ruthlessly refused.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Wang, the work is too heavy, next time we have some time, let's have a good chat."
Chen Heyu snorted and casually found an excuse, Wang Lei didn't care if he believed it or not.
"It's better to choose a day than to hit the day, I'll be the east, please ask Mr. Chen to have a cup of tea, this thin noodles must be given."
Wang Lei said earnestly.
He has some plans in his heart, and he also has the intention of cooperating with Shanhai Film and Television, but Chen Heyu has never accepted the offer, so he has nowhere to go.
"Okay, but I'll have to treat you."
Chen Heyu said with a smile.
There are many artists under Huayi, and there is always something useful for each other, and he is not good at making the relationship too stiff.
Wang Lei's face was happy, he originally planned to come over to adjust the schedule of the movie, but now he gave up directly.
After the two got into the car, they drove to a private kitchen nearby.
The restaurant was also introduced by Wu Jin, and the owner is a star chef with excellent culinary skills and experience, usually serving the wealthy, celebrities or other high-end customers.
The environment is private, the main feature, highlighting a "expensive"!
In a private room, Wang Lei skillfully served tea and poured water, without the slightest shelf of a film tycoon.
After the rise of Shanhai Film and Television, Huayi's title of "the largest private film company" also disappeared, and it slipped to the position of the second child.
"Mr. Wang, you are a senior in the industry, let's open the skylight and say bright things, we don't have to go around the corner."
Chen Heyu picked up the tea and took a sip gently.
"Is there still a chance to invest in "The Wandering Land Star"? Huayi wants to participate in a share. ”
Wang Lei said tentatively.
"Mr. Wang is not afraid of losing money?"
Chen Hayu teased.
After the project was established, he planned to take several companies to make money together (share risks) under the signal of Han Sanye, but when these old foxes heard about the real investment of one billion, they were all scared and ran away.
Ten months of preparation, "The Wandering Land Star" is about to start filming, and is actively seeking overseas release opportunities.
The official announcement caliber and the continuous release of super cool concept drawings, props and studio footage shocked many film company CEOs and began to believe that this movie has the potential to become popular all over the world.
Hua Yi jumped out at this moment, wanting to share the cake together, but his face was a little unsightly.
"To support domestic sci-fi blockbusters, Huayi also wants to do its part."
Wang Lei said cheekily.
can make money, who is so embarrassed!
"How much does Huayi plan to invest?"
Chen Heyu asked, wanting to see the sincerity of the other party.
"100 million Chinese dollars, as long as 8% of the box office share, but there is one condition, the distribution rights of Beiberry Island must be handed over to Huayi International."
Wang Lei looked at Chen Heyu's expression and said cautiously.
Quite an appetite!
Chen Heyu shook his head secretly, sneering in his heart, unlike other filmmakers, he attaches great importance to the overseas box office market.
If there is no suitable issuing company, he would rather give up the overseas market than sell cheaply.
Huayi does have overseas distribution channels, but it is also in cooperation with Legendary Pictures of the Beautiful Country, they play the role of second-tier dealers, and they will be slaughtered by their own people before they go to sea.
Why!
"Does Huayi want to buy out, or go through the account, or guarantee the issuance?"
Chen Heyu asked rhetorically.
"Buyout, $20 million. This additional calculation will not affect the investment of 100 million Chinese dollars. ”
Wang Lei replied boldly.
20 million US dollars, which is a very sincere number, Zhang Yimou's "Hero" did not get this price, and the overseas distribution rights of "Ambush on All Sides" only sold 15 million US dollars.
Chen Heyu chuckled when he heard this, and shook his head.
For this film, the Moss Research Institute simultaneously carried out the development of Ai special effects, and invested more than 200 million yuan in hardware equipment and labor costs every month.
Wang Lei's money, in his opinion, is simply calling Huazi.
"Is Mr. Chen dissatisfied with the price of the buyout, or is he dissatisfied with the proportion of box office sharing? These can be discussed. ”
Wang Lei couldn't help but relax when he saw him deny it directly.
"I'm not satisfied, the movie "Wandering Star", I want to go through the account-sharing mode."
Chen Heyu said in a deep voice.
"Mr. Chen, this is impossible, domestic movies, do you know why everyone chooses to buy out?"
Wang Lei asked.
After waiting for a few seconds, he didn't see Chen Heyu asking, so he had to explain: "The film companies in Haolaiwu don't have a good thing, and they are not willing to give a reliable account sharing ratio at all, either falsifying the data or delaying the payment date."
Buyouts are the best choice for Chinese films. ”
Wang Lei's words have a certain truth, many film companies have been cheated, after summing up the lessons, when facing overseas film companies, everyone only believes in one truth, that is, "pay money with one hand, give goods with the other", money and goods are paid, and the two do not owe each other.
"Future Technology has a certain strength overseas, and I may not be able to do what other companies have not done.
On the issue of distribution rights, Wang can always give up, and Shanhai will not compromise. As for investment, do you think Shanhai Film and Television lacks funds? Or you have other conditions that can impress me. ”
Chen Haoyu shrugged his shoulders and said confidently.
Wang Lei frowned, he realized that today's meeting was a bit reckless, and Chen Heyu was not the young man he thought he could be bullied.
"Huayi has advanced film production equipment and technology, which can provide directors, screenwriters, producers, photographers and special effects team assistance, in addition, we are willing to tilt in terms of publicity and marketing resources and actor resources."
Wang Lei was pale and powerless to recover.
"Mr. Wang, what you said is as powerful as mountains and seas, let's talk about why Huayi wants to invest in this movie."
Chen Heyu smiled lightly.
What else could it be? Of course, I want to enhance the overseas influence of Huayi International!
A few years ago, Wang Lei and Wang Jun, in order to conquer overseas markets, established Huayi Film International Company to participate in film investment and distribution.
A lot of money was spent, but most of it was a "wronged" platter of investment movies, which became a laughing stock in the circle.
The working group of thousands of people in "The Wandering Earth Star", the detailed concept map posters, the exquisite prop design, and the grand shooting base shocked Huayi up and down.
Instead of investing money in overseas film companies, it is better to bet on Shanhai Film and Television, at least you can touch and see it!
Wang Lei was ashamed to mention the real reason behind it, his face was embarrassed, and he said slowly after half a sound: "100 million funds, how much is Mr. Chen willing to give?" ”
"5%, only the box office share of the Yazhou market."
Chen Heyu put down the tea bowl and put forward a request that Wang Lei felt was excessive, but he didn't feel excessive.
You are in a hurry to send money, I don't kill it, aren't you an idiot!
"Mr. Chen, Han Sanye also has an investment of 100 million, but there is a 10% share of the account."
Wang Lei said angrily, the implication is that Chen Heyu deceives people too much.
"You also said it, that's Han Sanye, Huaying can help with film scheduling and shooting technology, Huayi doesn't have any additional points that attract me.
Mr. Wang, you have to make it clear that I am not short of investment. ”
Chen Heyu smiled.
"Okay, 5% is 5%."
Wang Lei gritted his teeth and agreed, the Yazhou market needs at least 6 billion box office before Huayi can return to its original cost.
Is it possible?
He smiled bitterly in his heart.
If you agree to invest, you will have to lose at least tens of millions of Chinese dollars.
In order to have an illusory international influence, this money had to be spent, so that they could resell domestic films to the international market at a fixed price and make a lot of money on the difference.
"Mr. Wang, atmospheric, happy cooperation."
Chen Heyu laughed happily, held the teacup and touched it with the other party, this meal is valuable.
(End of chapter)