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"1.2 billion!"

"The box office target of "1942" is aimed at 1.2 billion!"

Feng Pants had just finished bragging, and before he could take a breath, he felt his eyes blur and Fang Ziheng appeared in front of him like a ghost.

He didn't have time to think, and subconsciously exerted force on his wrist, following Fang Ziheng's swaying rhythm.

In this way, the two shook hands in front of reporters, showing a harmonious and loving scene.

Three seconds later.

Feng Pantai came back to his senses, withdrew his hand and said with a cheerful smile: "Thank you, Director Fang, for coming to support me and making tonight's premiere a brilliant one!"

What a fuck!

Lao Zhi is showing off, why are you interrupting me?

What a lack of eyesight!

Huh..

what is that?

As soon as he said a few words, Feng Pengtong's eyes narrowed and he saw a corner of the gold invitation letter in Fang Ziheng's jacket pocket.

Damn it!

Why does this guy have one of the twelve invitations written by Zhongjun himself?

moment

Feng Tongtong's expression changed again, and he looked at Fang Ziheng again with a suspicious look.

Still so young and handsome.

I bother!

What a handsome guy~!

I didn’t expect that!

Fang Ziheng's status turned out to be more important than he imagined.

He almost forgot that Fang Ziheng had another identity besides being an international director.

The youngest new billionaire!

well

It’s so infuriating to compare people to each other!

I think Feng Pants has been making movies for 15 years, but he has not even made a billion in wealth.

In just four years, that’s it! !

Feng Tongtong was depressed and extremely sad.

If Fang Ziheng could see through his heart, he would probably be happy.

Of course.

After all, Feng Pants is an old fox. Even if he has a hard temper, he will not show it in such a scene.

He didn't show anything on his face, maintaining a cheerful smile and pulling Fang Ziheng inside.

"Director Fang, how is the filming of "The Great Wall" going? I can't even imagine a big production worth 150 million US dollars!"

"There are still more than 20 days to complete post-production. We can't make it for the Lunar New Year period. We will try to release it during the Spring Festival period."

After hearing this, Feng Tongtong felt a little relieved, and the smile on his face became even bigger.

It will be released during the Spring Festival, there is no need for two tigers to fight!

He was really afraid that Fang Ziheng would suddenly say: "The Great Wall" has been released and will premiere soon.

Don't look at what he said in front of reporters some time ago, saying that he is not afraid of any opponent.

This 'any opponent' does not include Fang Ziheng.

Feng Pants refers to the three movies "The Four Famous Catchers", "Twelve Zodiac Signs" and "Chinese Partners".

The two were walking and chatting, and the cordial scene was seen by countless people in the stadium.

The entertainment reporters didn't care about being ignored by Feng Pants and followed the two of them to report.

Kaka

Rays of white light hit the two people from various angles.

After personally escorting Fang Ziheng to the entrance of the lounge, Feng Pengtong couldn't help it and secretly said, "When Director Fang came here, he stole all the limelight from me, Old Feng."

"By the way, when I get on stage later, Director Feng will be the most handsome guy in the whole gym!"

Fang Ziheng replied with a smile, and pushed open the door to the lounge with a relaxed expression, leaving a trace of the back of his head.

Tsk tsk

Feng Pants is still so narrow-minded, even worried about being robbed of a small limelight.

Entering the lounge, Fang Ziheng greeted the important guests inside.

"Everyone, we meet again!"

"Hey, Director Fang is here."

"Haha, Director Fang has been practicing in seclusion for many days, and he has achieved great success!"

It was now six o'clock in the evening. In addition to the three film and television giants, Fang Ziheng, Yu Dong, and Wang Changtian, there were also seven heads of the top ten theater chains in the country.

Together with Director Han, Zhang Qiang from Alibaba Pictures, and Song Gewai from Wanda Pictures, there are thirteen heavyweight guests.

Director Han's invitation letter was delivered personally by Wang Zhongjun, and all twelve copies sent by Wang Zhonglei were gathered here.

The lounge is not big, but extremely luxurious.

Wang Zhongjun and Han Dong were sitting on the main seats, their faces flushed and high-spirited.

Seeing Fang Ziheng come in, he stood up with a smile, walked over and said like a big brother: "Director Fang is the last to come, and I will be punished with three drinks at the dinner!"

"That's right, Director Fang's drinking capacity has been getting longer recently, so he must drink a few more drinks."

Yu Dong and Wang Changtian also came forward to greet them, smiling and saying joking words.

The four of them stood together, exerting a strong sense of pressure, giving people a clear sense of being united and seeing the outside world.

This sense of déjà vu can be clearly felt by Zhang Qiang, Song Ge, and the seven theater leaders, not to mention Director Han, a veteran official who has been up and down for many years.

Not good!

Wu Jianguo, the person in charge of Xingmei Cinema Line, had his eyelids twitching and his heart tightened for no reason.

Wang Zhongjun's words just now made him understand the good news.

Director Fang is the last guest to arrive tonight!

This sentence is very famous!

Wu Jianguo first glanced at Director Han who was as steady as a rock without looking for any traces, and then looked around the entire lounge.

Apart from Wang and Dong Han, there are only five film and television companies and seven theater chains in the lounge, and there is no one else!

Wu Jianguo also noticed that there were no staff in the lounge to serve tea and water, and Wang Zhonglei served everyone throughout the process.

"Interesting, Hua Yi came prepared tonight!"

“I just don’t know if it’s Wang Zhongjun’s idea alone or the idea of ​​the four giants.”

Wu Jianguo murmured in his heart, grasping the key to the problem.

What happened next proved Wu Jianguo's guess.

Not long after Fang Ziheng sat down, Wang Zhongjun took the lead to speak out and fired the first shot at the seven theater directors in the lounge.

"Everyone, I have a proposal here for your reference."

Wang Zhongjun was sitting on the sofa with a serious look on his face and said in a loud voice: "I personally think that the current splitting of accounts among theaters in China is very unreasonable. It is a 50-50 split all over the world. Only we still stick to the same old rules and system. The film company can only account for 43%, and the theater chain has 7 points more revenue!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the lounge suddenly became silent, and everyone's eyes were focused.

Fang Ziheng looked at each other with Yu Dong and Wang Changtian for a second, then turned to the reactions of the seven theater leaders.

Today's occasion did not arise for no reason. Wang Zhongjun, Fang Ziheng, Yu Dong, and Wang Changtian made it specially.

The purpose is to bring movies to put pressure on theaters and re-adjust the movie bill-sharing ratio.

This proposal was put forward by Wang Zhongjun when the four of them had a tea party. Fang Ziheng and the others agreed, and then started planning.

Originally, Fang Ziheng proposed to wait until the two movies "Famous 2" and "Chinese Partners" were released before taking action.

Wang Zhongjun was stubborn and insisted on launching the bombing in "1942", saying sooner rather than later.

This guy has great confidence in "1942."

I remember that at that time, Wang Zhongjun, based on the feedback from Huayi's publicity department and the big data analysis helped by Alibaba Film and Television, vowed that the movie would have a box office of at least 800 million, and could even reach 1 billion, which would be enough to intimidate theater chains.

Fang Ziheng had no choice but to step back and let Hua Yi act as the flag bearer.

Anyway.

Hua Yi's actions are all for the benefit of the producer. We are all on the same page and stand on the same front.

The four giants here have joined forces, and seven theater chains have also chosen to merge. In other words, all theater chains across the country have maintained an inherent tacit understanding in dividing accounts.

I saw Liu Ge, the general manager of Wanda Cinema Line, suddenly stretched out his hand, stopped Wang Zhongjun's speech immediately, and said loudly: "Director Wang, the movie account sharing ratio has been in operation for many years. How can you say that it is unreasonable and change it when you say it?" of!"

The foreign account sharing ratio does not include the 5% special film fund and 3.3% tax! "

Liu Ge refuted Wang Zhongjun with one sentence, and his meaning was obvious.

The 8.3% revenue originally belongs to the producers according to the international division of accounts. If you have the ability, you can find the country, and don’t compete with our theater chains.

After finishing speaking, Liu Ge glared at Song Ge from Wanda Film and Television and secretly scolded him for turning his elbow outward.

Song Ge shrugged, looking innocent.

He was shot while lying down and had no idea that the four giants were going to play this trick today.

However, as the head of Wanda Film and Television, he is also happy to see the results. If the account sharing ratio can be adjusted, a movie with a box office of over 100 million can earn at least several million more profits.

Then, a war of words broke out in the lounge.

Wang Zhongjun, Wang Zhonglei, Yu Dong, and Wang Changtian are four film producers.

Wanda Cinema Liu Ge.

Baoliyuan line Liu Debing.

Jinyi Zhujiang Yihai.

China Film Digital Cinema Li Jianjun.

China Film Southern Shinkansen Cinema Zhang Haiyan.

Shen Yue from Magic Film United Cinema.

Six theater actors were on the floor, and four people versus six people started a fierce battle for language.

One party stated that it must increase the ratio of account sharing, while the other party was as stubborn as a diamond and would not let go until life or death.

Both sides were excited and talking freely, almost rolling up their sleeves and having a fight.

Finally, Director Han couldn't stand it anymore and waved his hand to stop everyone's argument.

"Okay, stop arguing!"

"Arguing won't solve anything!"

Director Han scolded, his eyes moved, he looked at Xingmei Wu Jianguo, who was frowning and thinking, and then looked at Fang Ziheng, who looked calm, and said in a deep voice: "Director Fang, Hengyu Media is both a producer and a theater company, 伱Let’s talk about how to solve this issue of account sharing?”

How to solve?

Of course it’s open on May 5th!

There are only so many cinemas and screens in Hengyu Cinema Line!

Fang Ziheng's mouth twitched and he almost blurted out what was on his mind.

The beautiful Wu Jianguo's eyes flashed and he heard Han Dong's mysterious voice.

Director Han, do you want to support the producer?

"Ahem..."

Fang Ziheng coughed lightly and smiled softly in front of everyone's gaze: "Speaking of which, when my previous movies were released, I was grateful to the major theaters for giving Hengyu three or four points of profit."

"Although three or four points is not much, compared with the total box office of the movie, it still has a profit of 20 to 30 million."

Fang Ziheng did not give a direct definition, but first sold a good word to ease the excitement of the seven theater leaders present.

After seeing the seven people heaving a sigh of relief, Fang Ziheng spoke up again, using himself as an example: "Just like "The Secret of the Dragon", after deducting 8.3% of the special fund and taxes, the theater chain made a profit of six points. The movie's account sharing ratio once reached 49%, which gave Fang a great face and surprise."

Hearing him lay out the data, the smiles on the lips of the seven theater directors grew wider and wider, and they wanted to applaud.

That’s right, theater chains are not really greedy. As long as your movie sells well, we will take the initiative to share the profits without you asking.

For those movies that cannot sell at the box office, a single release is not enough to offset the maintenance fees of the theater, leaving only a small profit.

Thinking of this, Brother Liu, Shen Yue and others glanced at Wang Zhongjun, finally understanding why this guy had the confidence to steel them today.

Hua Yi was sure that "1942" would be a big hit!

How much box office can it achieve?

If it can really accumulate 1 billion, it doesn't matter if the theater chain gives a few benefits.

But that being said, it cannot be calculated this way.

You, Wang Zhongjun, forced everyone to bring the topic to light in this situation today, just to flip the table!

"1942" is okay, their theaters can take a step back.

Don’t even think about raising the share ratio for every movie!

The seven people made up their minds that even if Director Han had the face and Fang Ziheng helped to smooth things over, they would not agree to Wang Zhongjun today.

They think too much.

Fang Ziheng was not helping to smooth things over, he was just laying the groundwork.

No one wants to increase the movie's share of the money more than he does, permanently.

After finishing the conversation, Fang Ziheng changed the topic and said in a solemn voice: "Seven people, I would like to thank you first for looking up to me, Fang Ziheng, but there is indeed something unreasonable about the account sharing ratio.

49% seems high, but it was obtained by "The Secret of the Dragon" with a mainland box office of 1.5 billion!

If the theater chain does not increase the ratio, the producer will lose at least 80 million in revenue!

80 million, enough to shoot several low-budget movies! "

Speaking of this, Fang Ziheng paused slightly, shook his head in response to the changing expressions of the seven people, and continued: "In my opinion, cinemas occupy 50% of the share, which is very reasonable, and the 7% earned by the cinema chain management company is completely sucking It is absolutely unreasonable to eat the flesh and blood of the producer!"

"I understand your theater chain managers very well. Every time you promote a popular movie, the managers are as busy as the producers and distributors. The three parties work together to promote the movie to a wide audience.

Tripartite cooperation was originally a good thing, but now it has changed.

No matter how I look at it, I feel that the producers have been using 7% of the net box office revenue to support the theater management! "

boom..

The lounge was boiling instantly as if a bomb had been dropped.

Everyone suddenly sat up straight and stared at Fang Ziheng with astonishment on their faces.

What the hell!

Theater management companies have been relying on movie producers to make a living!

This perspective of understanding.

So strange and cunning

Not to mention that the seven theater leaders were dumbfounded, even Wang Zhongjun and others also stared with wide eyes and were speechless.

Snapped!

Wu Jianguo, who had been silent until now, took out his cigarette and lit it, took a puff and said leisurely: "Director Fang, these words are too hurtful.

China has a vast territory, rich resources, and a large population. Without various cinema chain management companies, how can we smooth out the cinemas distributed across the country, connect people across the country, and pool efforts for development and construction?

It’s not that we have to deduct 7% of the net box office income, but theater chain management is also difficult. There are more than 40 theater chains across the country, with tens of thousands of senior and middle managers in total, all relying on this 7% income!

If they were bitten away by film production, these tens of thousands of people wouldn't be in trouble! "

Wu Jianguo's tone was incomprehensible, and he easily dismissed Fang Ziheng's words, as if they had no choice but to do it as a last resort.

It’s not that those in charge don’t want to agree, but that theater management across the country can only make a living from this.

These words touched the hearts of the other six people!

From their perspective, they don't want to stalemate the relationship with the four giants.

In the current entertainment industry, there are many film and television companies, but only a few can produce results.

There are even fewer film and television companies that can create blockbuster movies.

As for theaters all over the country, they are crisscrossed with ravines and complex, and there are about twenty of them that can be called.

If a single theater chain is not ranked high in the country, it would really dare not directly criticize a film and television company that can sustainably export movies.

In order to ease the relationship between theater chains and film and television companies, since the release of Fang Ziheng's "Four Famous Catchers", theater chains have begun to take the initiative to make concessions, giving up one or two points of profit.

Prior to this, only Lao Mouzi enjoyed this honor, and it was the arrogant achievement of Zhang Weiping, the boss of New Picture.

Feng Pants, that is, he enjoyed a lot in "Tangshan Earthquake", and when the box office exceeded 600 million, the theaters gave up two points.

"Mr. Wu is overthinking it. I didn't think about getting it right in one step. Formal policy documents need to be considered by the higher authorities. I, a small director, don't dare to interfere."

Fang Ziheng chuckled lightly, pulled back and forth, and continued to use the soft knife to consume the patience of the person in charge of the theater.

really.

Upon hearing this, the old-fashioned Wu Jianguo couldn't sit still anymore and took the initiative to ask: "What exactly does Director Fang mean?"

The other six people in charge all took a deep breath, suppressed their inner depression and cheered up to look over.

Wang Zhongjun, Yu Dong, Wang Changtian, and Wang Zhonglei also stared at Fang Ziheng, expecting him to tell the truth today.

Only Mr. Han was as calm as water, sitting steadily on the Diaoyutai with a teacup in his hand.

"Dear colleagues, Fang's proposal is to launch a new stepped cooperation. Taking "1942" as an example, it can be based on the box office of 300 million, 400 million, 600 million, 700 million, 800 million, 1 billion Within the box office, the film producers and theaters will divide the accounts in different proportions in turn!"

"For example, if the box office of 300 million remains unchanged, 43% will be split between the producers and 57% of the theaters.

Once the movie reaches 400 million yuan in box office, it will be based on 45% to 55%. If the movie box office reaches 600 million yuan, it will be based on 47% to 53%.

If "1942" reaches a box office of 800 million, the share ratio will be adjusted to 49% to 51%.

If it can exceed 1 billion, then according to the international accounting ratio, after deducting 8.3%, the two parties will split it 50-50! "

Fang Ziheng looked calm, facing the expectant eyes of everyone, and slowly laid out the strategy he had previously decided with Wang Zhongjun, Yu Dong, and Wang Changtian in front of everyone.

This strategy was a result of his efforts to appease Wang Zhongjun and the other three.

According to the intention of the three of them, they want to take advantage of today to unify the split ratio. For the movies released by the four giants, they must strive for at least 48% to 52%.

If the theater chains object, they will gather all the film and television companies in the country, apply to the radio and television, and attack all the theater chains.