fantasy blockbuster era

Chapter 105 Issues with Foreign Distribution
There are three forms of domestic films: imported films, joint venture films, and domestic films.

Each form of film has a different share of the box office.

Now, "Shading the Sky" is going to be screened abroad, so it is considered an imported film for those foreign cinemas. If it is calculated in this way, the box office share given to the producers will naturally be much lower, which is a normal thing.

However, many countries are strict about the introduction of movies from outside their own country.

Huayi Company said that it has global distribution channels, but in which countries it can be screened remains to be determined.

Just now that Wang Lei is here, Zhang Yang wanted to ask clearly.

"Mr. Wang, if the contract is signed, in which countries will "Shading the Sky" be released?"

What he wants to ask the most is actually Europe, beautiful countries, bears, cherry blossoms and other countries with some strength.

Most of the global movie box office comes from these countries.

For example, many countries in Xiaohei's side can't get enough to eat, so how much box office can they get?

"We, Huayi, have our own distribution channels in more than 40 countries around the world, but to be honest, many western countries are relatively xenophobic.

If you and I really sign a contract, I won’t hide it from you, and we can only negotiate up to 2000 theaters.”

Wang Lei pondered for a while, and said very sincerely: "And some theaters may not have such a good time, unless they themselves don't have any good movies at that time, so I can still operate it."

He looked directly into Zhang Yang's eyes and continued: "Of course, if Director Zhang is willing to give up a part of the box office profits to the theaters, this number can be increased by a bit, but it can only reach 2500 theaters at most.

And this is already the full strength of Huayi, and it will be even more difficult to increase it. "

2500?

After listening to Wang Lei's words, Zhang Yang was a little disappointed.

This number is really not much.

In the past few years, the number of movie theaters in Longguo has reached nearly 1. In recent years, the movie industry has become more and more popular, and the number of movie theaters has also grown rapidly.

In such a large foreign market, with tens of hundreds of countries, the number of theaters that Huayi can negotiate is less than the number of theaters in Longguo.one fifth.

It's a little bit less!
"2500 theaters, can't there be more?"

Zhang Yang asked a little unwillingly.

Wang Lei smiled bitterly and shook his head, feeling helpless: "Huayi is a Longguo company after all. It is rooted in China and not abroad. The theaters in these Western countries are also relatively exclusive, and their governments also have strict control over the number of imported movies each year and the playing time. Classes have regulations.

In order to protect the development of the domestic film industry, unless "Shading the Sky" can find a local film distribution company, or a beautiful country's distribution company, the number of 2500 will be the cap. "

Of course Zhang Yang understood his difficulties.

However, when he signed the contract with Watermelon Video, what he was looking for at that time was the contacts of Douyin, which could be connected with foreign film distribution companies.

In this way, once he has any movies that need to be released abroad, it will be much more convenient.

Unexpectedly, it was Hua Yi who Guan Mingyuan found.

Although there are also foreign channels, but the number is too small in comparison.

Zhang Yang couldn't help being a little disappointed.

He looked at Guan Mingyuan and asked, "Mr. Guan, you and I know how important the box office of "Shading the Sky" is. I wonder if we can contact foreign film distribution companies?"

In order to avoid Wang Lei being unhappy, he explained one more sentence.

"Mr. Wang, I'm not saying that Huayi is not good. It's just that this movie is very important to me. The number of 2500 theaters abroad is a bit small. I hope you don't mind if I ask one more question."

Wang Lei couldn't see any dissatisfaction, and said very frankly: "It's nothing, just ask."

See he doesn't care.

Only then did Guan Mingyuan speak.

"I also attach great importance to the box office of "Shading the Sky". It's just that Douyin is abroad, and there is really no relationship channel."

He shook his head helplessly and sighed: "There is nothing you can do!"

As soon as he said that, Zhang Yang remembered.

Guan Mingyuan continued: "However, I know what you said, but I don't think you need to worry too much.

As a leading Internet company in China, Sangua Behind Group faces no less pressure than we do if they want to distribute the films they invest in abroad.

Moreover, the content of their movies is more related to Dragon Kingdom, even if they are released abroad, the box office will not be much higher. "

Guan Mingyuan's explanation made Zhang Yang feel very reasonable.

Moreover, the box office of "Shading the Sky", to be honest, Guan Mingyuan should value it more than him.

Compared with the box office, he pays more attention to how many people can see the movie and how much experience can be gained.

Since Guan Mingyuan felt that this was feasible, he didn't say any more.

"Okay, since Boss Guan thinks this is all right, I won't say any more, then arrange it like this, and don't bother Boss Wang."

"As long as Mr. Wang investigates the situation abroad, then you and I will sign a formal contract."

"What do you think?"

Zhang Yang looked at Wang Lei.

Seeing that the two had settled down, Wang Lei didn't delay at all, and said directly: "In that case, I'll call the company right away to arrange the inspection of foreign theaters."

"The result will be available within a week at most, and then we will sign a contract with you."

"it is good."

The important things are over.

Next, Zhang Yang took the two of them to visit Xuanyu.

Then it was noon.

Zhang Yang accompanied Xuanyu's high-level executives, and everyone had a meal together. In the afternoon, the two left Haihua to prepare for the film's release without any delay.

Inside the airport.

After Zhang Yang sent the two of them to the plane, he got into the car and rushed to the company. He still had a lot of work to do.

The special effects of "Shading the Sky" are at a critical stage, and he is required to check many places.

But these companies are all abroad, so they guide the technicians through videos.

Originally, his most important job today was to communicate with the technicians. If Guan Mingyuan and Wang Lei hadn't arrived, he would have no time to pay attention to other things.

Back in the car.

The driver was driving in front, and Wang Fei sat in the back waiting for him.

Both of them were companions at the dinner table just now, so they simply came to send people to the plane together.

"On the plane?"

Wang Fei asked.

He had a slight smell of alcohol on his body, but his consciousness was still very clear.

"Well, let's go."

Both of them drank a lot just now.

The car smelled like alcohol.

Zhang Yang frowned slightly, nodded, and opened the car window.

Wang Fei also pressed down the car window, greedily took a few breaths of the air outside the car, and the wind blowing, the smell of alcohol in the car dissipated a lot.

"What is the contract offered by Huayi? Guan Mingyuan will come forward in person, so there should be a lot of discounts, right?"

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