After the phone call, Capas, Frank, and Joyce returned to the theater.
Representing Disney, Warner Bros., and Paramount Pictures, they promised to open”Lucy” in 500, 500, and 600 theaters, respectively.
Su Cheng did not agree to 600 theaters.
The box office performance of a movie.
The number of theaters showing it is of course very important.
But in addition to that.
The size, location, equipment, and popularity of the theater are also important…….These are also very important.
A movie theater in the core area of a big city can be worth ten movie theaters in a small city!!
Su Cheng asked about every aspect in detail.
He also asked how the box office share points after the release are calculated, when and how the share money is settled, and whether there is a supporting publicity plan during the release period……
It was the next day when everything was settled.
Everyone was a big shot.
It was impossible for them to argue in person.
So they reached a preliminary cooperation intention.
The details of the contract were handed over to their respective negotiation teams to wrangle.
In the end,
Su Cheng chose Disney Pictures, which had the best overall conditions, as the distributor of”Lucy” in the North American market.
The next night,
Su Cheng hosted a few foreigners for Chinese food.
After three rounds of drinks,
Capas, Frank, and Joyce, who didn’t know that Su Cheng was planning to gamble with Lionsgate, turned the topic to the film and television adaptation rights of”The Hunger Games”.
This time, all three companies were much more”generous”.
Disney and Warner offered $25 million.
Paramount offered $15 million + 5% box office dividends – of course, later box office dividends.
Majerus of Lionsgate felt nervous.
He was afraid that Su Cheng would go back on his word and not gamble with Lionsgate anymore…….
After all, the six Hollywood studios are willing to offer a high price of 25 million dollars.
It is really not low!!
The highest offer from Lionsgate is only 26 million dollars!!
Fortunately, Su Cheng did not waver, but smiled and said:”I intend to direct”The Hunger Games” myself. How about waiting for the North American box office of”Lucy” to come out before discussing it?”
The three of them agreed after a little hesitation.
Although the quality of”Lucy” moved them, and the box office results have been tested by the Chinese market and are quite competitive.
But it is not certain whether North American audiences will buy it.
So, it is better to wait and see.
If”Lucy” fails at the North American box office, it is just an opportunity to suppress Su Cheng and get the adaptation rights of”The Hunger Games” at the lowest price.
If”Lucy” sells well in North America, it will be even simpler – just agree to let Su Cheng direct”The Hunger Games”, that is, to get the copyright, and recruit a general for the company, killing two birds with one stone, killing two birds with one stone!!
Mayerus looked at this scene and couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Immediately.
He couldn’t help but make his own calculations.
If”Lucy” flopped at the North American box office, could he lower the terms of the bet when he and Su Cheng collaborated on”The Hunger Games” ?! Su Cheng saw that Mayerus looked different, but he didn’t care. He wanted to lower the price, but Cheng also wanted to raise the price.
《If Lucy becomes a big success in North America,
Su Cheng will want more than just a 20% upfront box office dividend…….
February 20
《The heat of the celebration party for”Lucy” has not yet dissipated.
Suddenly, the official website and official V of Orange Films released a new announcement. Although the words are not long, it quickly attracted the attention of a large number of netizens!
《Lucy will be released in the North American market. This term quickly swept the hot search list.
It became the front page headline of the entertainment section that day!!
Wang Piku, who had just released a new song, fainted in the toilet crying – ah, my headline flew away again!!
Netizens were in a heated discussion about this:
“Su Cheng’s next movie won’t be a Hollywood blockbuster, right? This is too fast, where is the upgrade process?!”
“There is also an upgrade process. Do you think you are writing an online article?!”
“As far as I know, many domestic films will be released in North America, but most of the so-called releases are just a few movie theaters in the Chinese community. Except for the Chinese, no one watches them.”
“Sorry, the above people will be disappointed. The scale of the release of”Lucy” in North America is not small this time, opening in 500 theaters. The official website of Disney Pictures also issued a new announcement that it will be responsible for the distribution and promotion of”Lucy” in North America, opening in 500 theaters, all in the first- and second-tier cities in the United States.”
“Shit, Disney is distributing it? Is Lucy really going to take off?!”
“It is hard to say whether it will take off or not, but the fact that Disney Pictures is willing to introduce”Lucy” to the United States shows that some of their company’s top executives are optimistic about this movie!!”
“No wonder several foreigners showed up at the celebration party for Lucy on the evening of the 18th!!”
The film and television industry colleagues also paid attention to this headline.
The big and small Wangs of Huayi were in a complicated mood.
Originally, they thought that with Huayi’s influence, as long as the price was high enough,
《
They will definitely get a piece of the pie if they can get the next Lucy movie.
But Lucy has caught the attention of Hollywood now.
That makes them unsure……
The two brothers consoled themselves by thinking:
“Maybe the box office will flop.”
“The first step is to introduce Chinese-language films directed by Su Cheng to the US market to test the waters.”
“The next step is to invite Su Cheng to Hollywood to make a movie”
“It’s such a familiar script.”
Cheng Long seemed to see the process of his brave entry into Hollywood.
Of course,
Su Cheng was valued by Hollywood as a director, while he was an action actor.
The challenges and difficulties they faced were different.
But if Su Cheng could gain a foothold in Hollywood,
Cheng Long would be very happy.
With his status, he would not be jealous of young and talented Chinese filmmakers going international.
On the contrary, he hoped that there would be more and more such filmmakers!!
Moreover,
Cheng Long is old but not old at heart.
A few years ago, the box office and reputation of”Rush Hour 3″ failed, so he had to temporarily withdraw from Hollywood.
He was not reconciled to this. He thought about returning to Hollywood more than once.
But times have changed. It is an indisputable fact that kung fu movies are lonely.
In addition, he is old and can’t fight as hard as he did when he was young.
So returning to Hollywood is not an easy thing.
But the appearance of Su Cheng made him look forward to it again:
“《Lucy is a combination of traditional action movies and science fiction concepts.”
“Su Cheng is young and has ideas”
“If I could tailor a movie for you”
“I may be able to return to the top.”
Thinking of this,
Cheng Long decisively decided to make a good relationship with Su Cheng.
The way to make a relationship is also very simple.
Isn’t Su Cheng a romantic and talented man?
Help him to praise women!!
On February 21st,
Su Cheng appeared in Tang Ren Film and Television in a low-key manner.
He promised Cai Yinong last year that he would arrange a hit drama for Tang Ren this year.
He has always kept it in mind.
Cai Yinong didn’t expect that Su Cheng would still think about the”little thing” he promised her in his busy schedule. She couldn’t help but be very moved,”Acheng, don’t tire yourself out. I heard that your schedule this year is very full.”
Su Cheng sat directly on her office chair,”Sister Cai, if you really care about me, why not make me a cup of tea. I haven’t drunk the tea you made in person for a long time.”
His relationship with Cai Yinong is no less than that of ordinary siblings.
So he is very casual in addressing her.
When he is happy, he calls her sister. (To read exciting novels, just go to Fulu Novel Network!)
When he is unhappy, he has called her Lao Cai, Cai Yinong, or even old woman.
Cai Yinong is the same.
When she is angry, she can call her anything, such as bastard and son of a bitch.
Cai Yinong poured him tea and brought him some fruit, then asked,”What is the theme of the play you prepared for Tang Ren? Is it an adaptation or an original play?”
“Original works, if you want, you can arrange two adapted dramas. It’s still the same old rules. Tang Ren will buy the adaptation rights from my copyright company at the market price.”
Su Cheng completed the initial capital accumulation. He has been hoarding copyrights from 2008. For this purpose, he also set up a copyright company to manage them.
Since these IPs were bought by Su Cheng himself, no matter whether it is Cai Yinong’s Tang Ren or Da Mimi’s Mi Tao, if they want to buy the copyright from Su Cheng, they must pay according to the market price.
One thing for one thing.
Last year’s”Startling by Each Step” followed this process.
Cai Yinong had no objection to this,”You have a keen sense of the market, you can arrange two.
” Su Cheng took a sip of tea,”I’ll arrange it, and I’ll charge the art guidance fee.
” Cai Yinong said unhappily,”You’re more money-minded than me.
” Su Cheng shrugged,”There’s nothing I can do.
I have a big family and a big business.
If I don’t make more money, I won’t have enough to spend in the future.
” Cai Yinong got back to the point,”What’s the name of the original drama you’re going to arrange for the company? What type?
”
“《My Love from the Star, the genre is still the same as idol drama”
“With your talent, it is impossible for you to arrange an ordinary idol drama.”
Cai Yinong was very sure,”This drama must have a mystery.”
Su Chengxin said that the mystery is the details and the character design are well done.
���He said,”I have asked someone to fill in the details of the script. I will send it to you when it is polished. I am indeed optimistic about this drama. When the time comes, I may find a way to promote it to the entire Yazhou market. When you produce it, you must be careful enough and not rush it. I will also take the time to give some guidance in the meantime.”
Cai Yinong’s expression became serious,”Then I have to keep a close eye on it.”
Su Cheng nodded,”I am interested in Fan Xiaopang for the female lead.”
Cai Yinong said,”Fan Xiaopang has now established himself in the film industry. She probably wouldn’t look down on TV dramas, right? Not to mention an idol drama.”
Current movie stars are still more careful about their reputation.
As long as an actor has made a name for himself in the film industry.
Generally, they will not lower themselves to take on TV dramas.
Su Cheng smiled,”If I ask, she will take it.” Cai
Yinong showed doubt on his face,”You are also having an affair with her?”
My dear brother-in-law.
How many sisters-in-law have you found for me?
Su Cheng coughed dryly,”Don’t talk nonsense, we are innocent.”
——Innocent for now!!
Cai Yinong sneered,”I’d be foolish to believe you. You and Tang Yan both had an affair in the office, and you told me that you were just good friends with her. I believed you and praised you for being loyal in front of Shishi. Shishi probably still thinks that I was helping you to deceive her.”
Su Cheng laughed and said,”You talk as if you didn’t help me to deceive her.”
Cai Yinong was so angry that she wanted to curse,”You still have the nerve to say that? That means I believed your lies, and I can only help you to cover up your lies later?!”
Su Cheng smiled awkwardly,”It’s all in the past, it doesn’t matter anymore…..”
Cai Yinong knew that Su Cheng’s nature was hard to change, so she brought the topic back,”What about the male lead? Is Hu Ge okay?!”
Su Cheng thought about it and said,”Let’s give it a try. Let’s set the makeup and try it out internally. If the effect is not good, don’t force it.”
Cai Yinong nodded,”Okay, I get it. Once you have polished the script, send it to me as soon as possible.”
“So anxious?!”
“Didn’t you say that Chinese film and television will usher in a period of vigorous development and become bigger and stronger in the next few years?”
“Yes, Lao Cai, you are becoming more and more motivated. Work hard and try to list Tangren as soon as possible so that I can make a fortune.”
“Are you still short of this little money from Tang Ren?”
“What I mean is that Tang Ren is at least one of the big names in the Shanghai circle, right?”
“The annual profit of the Shanghai entertainment industry is not as high as your movie!!”
“Hey, don’t compare yourself with geniuses, or you’ll feel inferior.”
“……”
Cai Yinong stopped chatting and asked,”When will the film you and Shishi are working on start shooting?”
“Next month.” Su Cheng said.
Cai Yinong was curious:”What kind of film will it be this time? Has the movie title been decided?”
Su Cheng nodded,”It’s decided, Detective Chinatown. In terms of genre, it’s a suspense comedy.”
“Making a comedy again?”
Cai Yinong was a little surprised,”Didn’t”Lucy” sell very well? The audiences really like the action and science fiction films you made.”
Su Cheng raised his eyebrows,”Maybe the audiences like my comedies more?” Cai
Yinong smacked his lips,”It seems that you are very confident about the box office of”The Richest Man in Xihong City”.”Lucy” is aiming at 800 million yuan, can it be higher than 800 million?”
“Who can say for sure? Comedy films are most likely to be box office hits”
《”Lucy” topped the domestic film history box office.
Many people on the Internet shouted and thought it was incredible. But
Su Cheng was very calm.
Because there were so many incredible movies in his previous life.
“Lost in Thailand”, the first movie directed and acted by Xu Guangtou, broke the box office record to 1.27 billion in one go.
It was much more miraculous than”Lucy”!!
Before the miracle happened, people’s imagination was limited.
After the miracle happened, people will be shocked – reality is even more outrageous than fiction.
Although Cai Yinong felt that Su Cheng was too confident.
But when she thought about how successful Su Cheng’s first movie was, she felt that his confidence was justified.
She smiled and said,”Then I wish your second movie will break 1 billion at the box office and set a new record in film history.””
“Good luck to you.”
Su Cheng looked at the time,”Let’s go, I haven’t had dinner with you for a long time, I’ll give you a chance to treat me to a good meal.”
Cai Yinong laughed,”If you want to treat, it should be you who treats me, you earn so much money…….《”Lucy” is released in North America, aren’t you planning to go see it?”
“What’s so good about it? No one in North America knows me.~”
“You have a great attitude. I admire you.”
“Man proposes, God disposes. I have arranged everything I can do. Whether it will succeed or not depends on God’s will.”
“……”
After dinner with Cai Yinong,
Su Cheng was about to go to Lao Hu to brag.
But he unexpectedly received a call from Tang Yan.
“What’s wrong, Tangtang?”
“Brother Cheng Long invited me to act in his new movie.”
Tang Yan asked,”Is it the role you asked him for?”
Big Tang Tang is very self-aware.
She knows that with her current influence,
Cheng Long would not ask her to act in a movie for no reason.
“No.”
Su Cheng was also a little surprised,”What movie did he invite you to act in?”
Tang Yan said:”He said the movie is tentatively named”The Chinese Zodiac”, and he asked me to play a supporting actress, and the character is a Taekwondo master.” Su
Cheng knew it as soon as he heard it.
The original role was played by Zhang Lanxin.
In the movie, Gaga showed off her long legs.
Tang Yan also has a pair of long legs.
It fits the role very well.
Su Cheng thought for a while,”Cheng Long has found you, so you can rest assured to take it.”
Tang Yan hesitated for a while,”I heard that Cheng Long likes to use unspoken rules on actresses, he won’t…”
Everyone knows the reputation of Brother Long 1sp!!
Su Cheng comforted her,”Don’t worry, Cheng Long is not a fool. How many famous people in the entertainment industry don’t know that you are my woman?”
Tang Yan was relieved,”Then I’ll take it.”
Although Dragon Girls are not as famous as Mou Girls and Star Girls.
But they are not the treatment that ordinary actresses can enjoy.
This is the benefit of finding a good man!!
Su Cheng asked her,”Are you in Shanghai?”
“Yes”
“Then let’s meet and talk. I can use your phone to call Cheng Long back.”
I originally planned to brag to Hu Ge.
But since Tang Yan is free.
Of course, playing with long legs is more important……..pill..
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