Chapter 139 Active and Passive
The Huayi brothers have a very good relationship with China Film Group Corporation, and Mr. Han also intends for Huayi to be a "pioneer" in the domestic market, so Huayi's films always receive all kinds of care.
Regardless of whether there is some inconsistency in private, at least the general direction is the same.
For Hua Yi and Mr. Han, this is also a matter of mutual benefit.
Cao Yang was going to make a commercial blockbuster, and the Hua Yi brothers also got the news very early. However, the two brothers also had a dispute over whether to invest with China Film.
Even if Cao Yang does not agree with their investment, they still have a way. They can give the money to China Film, share the pressure of China Film, reach an agreement with China Film privately, and invest in the name of China Film.
However, after discussion, the two brothers finally gave up. Now the market situation is unclear. Even if Lao Mouzi succeeds once, who knows whether it is an accident?
For such a large investment, it is difficult to recover the cost domestically. What if we lose money?
No one’s money comes from strong winds.
Let's let these brave "pioneers" go on the road first. It's better to follow the current rhythm, hold down the eager heart of the little steel cannon, and proceed step by step.
Yes, the little steel cannon is a little excited.
Since Cao Yang also started preparing for commercial blockbusters, Xiaogangpao, who had never dared to follow up before, suddenly felt, why don't I dare to do what Cao Yang dares to do?
This is my strongest field. Two literary film directors have gone into their own field, but I have backed down?
Doesn't this appear to be incompetent?
I don’t have any fucking face?
I heard that even the great poet Kai Ge, that old guy... no, as steady as an old cow, is writing scripts slowly.
Who is my little steel cannon?
One of the top four directors in China!
Can I fall behind in my field?
Blockbusters, I also want to make blockbusters, and I also want to make big productions with investments of hundreds of millions!
The two brothers Huayi quickly persuaded Xiaogangpao.
"I know you are anxious, but don't be anxious yet. Let's wait for the Lunar New Year period to see how your new movie does at the box office. If it can get 70 to 80 million, it proves that the market has improved, and our next movie will be a blockbuster. ”
Although Xiaogang Pao is clamoring to make a blockbuster movie, he is still a little weak in his heart.
His comfort zone is in the Lunar New Year show, in the so-called Fung comedy.
If we really want to make a blockbuster movie, we definitely can’t do Feng’s comedies again.
Action movies can't compete with Hollywood, and the market isn't big at the moment, so there's nothing we can do about it.
Doing science fiction? Ha, as far as the current domestic situation is concerned, unless you invest hundreds of millions of dollars like Hollywood, this thing will really not be possible, and no one is optimistic about domestic directors.
The market is different. Hollywood targets the global market, so they dare to invest hundreds of millions of dollars. How can it compare domestically?
Don't talk about investing hundreds of millions of dollars. If you really invest more than 50 million, how can you recoup the cost with your own money?
Lao Mouzi's "Hero" looks pretty awesome, right? As an insider, Xiaogangpao knows that even though Lao Mouzi is so famous abroad, he is the world's top art film master, but in the North American market he is If you can’t get in, you can only sell the copyright.
Hollywood is essentially the back garden of the Big Six. As long as the big and small film companies in Laos and the United States can get things going, they have the shadow of the Big Six behind them.
How can a movie without the participation of the Big Six or its associated companies get you into Hollywood?
Someone else bought the copyright, when it was released, and how much it sold at the box office. It has nothing to do with Lao Mouzi's "Hero". At most, it's just a boast about the global box office.
After all, if we want to make blockbusters in China, the only way out is traditional costume dramas, selling in Confucian circles such as East Asia and Southeast Asia. This is also the most suitable film for China at present.
With the "strong resistance" of the Huayi brothers, Xiaogangpao stopped when he was ready...no, he was ruthless. "Two Mr. Wangs, this is what you said. If my "Mobile Phone" can sell 70 to 80 million at the box office, we will also make a costume drama with an investment of hundreds of millions in the next movie."
Can "Mobile Phone" sell 70 to 80 million at the box office?
Xiaogangpao knows that it is difficult. The current market for his Feng's comedy is only that big. The main market is still concentrated in the north. The real figure is only about 40 to 50 million. He wants to sell it for 70 to 80 million. With the existing market conditions , it’s really difficult.
But as long as it’s not released, there’s a chance, right.
"I have tried my best. If others don't invest, I can't help it." Xiaogangpao found a reason for himself.
After a while, Huang Xiaoming didn't receive a call notification. He knew that his audition for the male lead failed.
Huang Xiaoming was a little reluctant. Such an opportunity was so rare that it would be difficult to encounter such resources again in a short period of time in China.
He also understood that if a great director like Cao Yang decided on the leading actor, it would be difficult to change easily, but he did not want to miss such an opportunity.
Are there any important supporting actors?
With Huang Xiaoming's recent reputation, the supporting actors in Cao Yang's movies are also very good resources for him.
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He won't sign with Huayi until 2007. The company he is currently signing with is called Century Elements. The boss is the father of Chen Da, a well-known man in Hong Kong who seeks benefits for netizens. He is known as Jiu Ge in the world.
But let alone the resources and capabilities of Century Elements, Jiu Ge's listed companies have changed from "luxury stocks" to "penny stocks". Their net worth has evaporated by more than 100 million yuan, and they are also burdened with a lot of foreign debts.
The handsome guy Chen is currently working hard to take on roles, repay his father's debts, and his artists can still have a lot of resources.
However, Huang Xiaoming also has an identity. He is from Nortel, which is also a major advantage.
When he graduated, he couldn't get a role, so Xiao Yanzi and Chen Kun took him with him, but there was no splash.
In the end, teacher Cui Xinqin, who was optimistic about him, took action and introduced him to the crew of "Emperor of the Han Dynasty", and he was able to take the lead.
Huang Xiaoming turned to Teacher Cui for help this time and asked him to see if there was any way.
After hearing this, Teacher Cui was silent for a moment and then said: "Xiao Ming, it's not that I won't help. If it were a director from Nortel, I would definitely ask for a role for you, but this is Cao Yang's movie.
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Let's put it this way, let alone me, even Hou Keming didn't have the dignity to directly ask Cao Yang to give him an important role. ”
Huang Xiaoming's emotional intelligence is still very high, otherwise he would not have met so many noble people along the way.
"Teacher Cui, I'm just asking casually. Please don't embarrass me over such a trivial matter. I don't want to embarrass you. You have always been the person I respect the most. If you ask for help for me, I will I have the heart to die.”
"Hey, what are you talking about? You kid, even if I ask, it's not a difficult thing. I mean, I can help you ask about this, but don't get your hopes too high."< br>
"Don't, don't, Teacher Cui, just pretend you didn't receive my call. I already regret calling you."
Teacher Cui laughed and said, "You kid... Okay, don't worry about it, I know it well."
After hanging up the phone, Teacher Cui thought for a moment. He originally thought of finding an intermediary who was familiar with Cao Yang, such as Tianzhuangzhuang. But then he thought that it was so insincere that it would be better to make a call in person.
(End of chapter)