Chapter 372 Betrayal, Script
Domestic theaters generally designate Tuesday as half-price day.
The lowest fare refers to the fare on the half-price day.
Zhang Weiping requested that the minimum ticket price be increased by 5 yuan. In fact, the full ticket price was increased by 10 yuan.
“The lowest fares in first-tier cities are raised to 40 yuan, in second-tier cities 35 yuan, and in third-tier cities 30 yuan; then the full fares are 80 yuan, 70 yuan, and 60 yuan.
If the theater were to raise it a little more according to its own grade, it would be nearly a hundred! "Tsk, tsk, tsk..."
Even Lin Nan was a little emotional. Zhang Weiping's pricing and price increase for "Thirteen Hairpins" this time are indeed very high.
In Zhang Weiping's words:
“Ordinary movies only last 90 to 100 minutes, but "Thirteen Hairpins" lasts 145 minutes. If you increase the amount, the price will definitely increase! ”
Not to mention, this reason has been recognized by many production companies.
"These days, I heard that the two parties had many talks and ended up unhappy.
Generally speaking, the theater chains still mean the same thing: they will not show "The Thirteen Hairpins" unless they can reach an agreement.
But Zhang Weiping is also very insistent and will not show it to theaters unless the share and ticket prices are increased..."
Lin Nan listened to Yue Jun's introduction while sorting out the script.
"The theater chain must be uneasy, right? After all, "Thirteen Hairpins" is a big piece of cake in their eyes.
No matter whether the box office can reach one billion or not, the theater chain will always make money anyway, it’s just the difference between more and less. "
Hearing Lin Nan's words, Yue Jun was stunned for a moment and said with a smile:
" Haha, Director Lin guessed it right. The attitude of some theaters is soft, and it is already a bit ambiguous. , but the eight major theaters and the other part are still very tough. ”
Lin Nan guessed that this was the case. It was not without reason that Zhang Weiping could successfully raise prices twice in so many years.
To describe Zhang Weiping in one sentence, that is: a plan is at hand , I have the world!
At this time, there was a knock on the door.
"What's going on?"
Lin Nan and Yue Jun looked at the assistant at the door at the same time, and the latter asked first.
"Director Lin, Director Yue, the film bureau called and asked the company to send someone to have a meeting at ten o'clock tomorrow morning."
Here it comes! Lin Nan muttered to himself.
Yue Jun also guessed something, "Well, I understand, you go back to work first."
"Director Lin, is it about "Thirteen Hairpins"?"
Lin Nan Nodding, he affirmed:
"What else could it be besides that matter? It caused such a big fuss, and the upstream production and downstream theaters started to open fire at the sight of it."
“The theater chain is a terminal after all, sitting on the ground and dividing the accounts. I really can’t swallow this breath of being so passive, haha.”
"It will be fine in the future." Lin Nan thought of potatoes again.
"Then shall I go this time?" Yue Jun asked.
"The film bureau must want me to go to the meeting.
If my guess is correct, all the people present tomorrow should be the top leaders of various production companies, or big directors, Big producers. Of course, there must be representatives from the 37 mainstream theaters. "
In the film and television industry, many well-known big directors have their own production companies, and a few are studios.
Lin Nan was also waiting for the shout from above. After all, he also had his own demands that he wanted to talk about.
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The next day.
The entrance of Radio and Television is really lively.
“It’s been a while since I’ve met here, and I’m still in a daze.”
Ning Hao walked to Lin Nan and sighed.
"Shouldn't it be a bit psychological? After all, during that period, you came to the headquarters every day for "No Man's Land", hahaha..."
Lin Nan teased After saying this, he ignored Ning Hao's eyes.
Not long after, I saw all the prominent people in the film and television industry coming.
Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun...Wang Zhongjun, Wang Changtian, Wu Kebo, Yang Shoucheng, Yu Dong...
Chen Hong, Gu Changwei, Jia Zhangke, Ma Ke, Zhong Lifang...
They were all acquaintances at the scene, and there was a constant stream of greetings. Today, everyone is in the same camp.
“Why didn’t you see Zhang Weiping?”
Wang Changtian asked unexpectedly. Only then did everyone notice that they did not see the "big brother taking the lead."
“I really haven’t seen anyone yet!”
"It's impossible that he didn't come? He is the person involved."
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In the distance, people from the cinema were also gathering together, with no intention of getting closer.
"Where do you think Zhang Dapao is?" Ning Hao couldn't help but ask.
Lin Nan looked inside the headquarters, thoughtfully.
"Perhaps, others have arrived a long time ago..."
"Huh? How do you say this?" Wang Changtian next to him asked.
"Hey, haven't you noticed that there is something weird over there in the cinema?"
"What's weird?"
"I didn't see Ye Ning, nor did I People who see Xingmei." Lin Nan said softly.
Wanda and Star America are both among the top eight theater chains, with Wanda first and Star America behind.
Among the eight major cinemas, these are the only two that Lin Nan is familiar with. After all, these two are also producers.
"Yes, those eight families are not outside. Let's go in at ten o'clock, they should be early."
Wang Changtian said in a low tone, several people were there at this moment Bad feeling.
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At a quarter to ten o'clock, the staff of the General Administration came to lead the way.
A group of people walked towards the large conference room. It was very quiet on the way, with few people talking.
When everyone entered the large conference room, they were all a little confused by the situation in front of them.
Director Tong of the Film Bureau is sitting in the main seat, with two rows on the left and right.
Zhang Weiping is alone, sitting on the left side with a golden sword.
On the other side were people from the eight major theaters, including Ye Ning and Qin Hong.
"Now that we are all here, take your seats. Today's meeting will begin immediately."
Logically speaking, several state-owned enterprises should not get involved, because they all have theaters in their hands.
But the special nature of state-owned enterprises forces them to come and sit on the side of the producer.
As long as you can speak without speaking, don't speak.
On the producer's side, everyone's expressions were not very good. Because I don’t know what happened here before.
"Director Lin, sit here."
There were still a few seats left in the first row, and someone invited Lin Nan over.
“Thank you.”
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"Today, the Bureau invited you here, and I personally presided over the meeting, just to mediate the matter between "Thirteen Hairpins" and the theater chain..."
"Tong Bureau, no one like Zhang Weiping has done this, he said Just change it, just because he has Zhang Yimou and "Thirteen Hairpins"? "
"If we give in this time, he will definitely push harder next time..."
Lin Nan Are you convinced by the theater representatives who just came in to take what the director said? Very brave!
At this time, many people from the production company noticed something was wrong.
People from the eight major theaters opposite didn't even speak.
"If you build a cinema, at least the property rights are there.
If we make a movie and lose money in the end, what will be left? Only a tape..."
"Yes, both of you are making money. Only we, the film company, bear the risk. In order to share the accounts, we not only need to consider the cost of recovery, but also bear the cost of copying and publicity..."
Several movies People in the company also spoke one after another.
...
For a while, the two sides were chatting and quarreling.
Lin Nan noticed that Zhang Weiping and the people from the eight major theaters did not say anything, and he had some guesses in his mind.
“Quiet!”
Tong Gang said with a livid face, and the scene immediately became silent.
"Before you come in, I have already talked with the theater representatives and the producers' representatives. They are willing to accept mediation and take a step back!"
As soon as these words came out, the people who came in behind were all wide-eyed. He glanced at the representatives of his own camp, the Eighth Cinema Line and Zhang Weiping.
"Tong Bureau, what is the content of mediation?" Wang Zhongjun asked.
Everyone immediately focused their attention and looked at Tong Gang.
“The theaters will accept a minimum box office price increase of 5 yuan. As for the split, if the box office of "The Thirteen Hairpins" is within 500 million, the new picture will be divided into 45%, and the part over 500 million will be divided into 41%... …”
At this moment, all the producers felt betrayed. No, it’s not a feeling, it’s really being betrayed!
We agreed to advance and retreat together, but it turned out that Zhang Weiping was using everyone to achieve his goals. It seemed that Zhang Weiping accepted the mediation plan, but in fact he won. Now, this doesn’t care about other producers?
“I don’t accept this plan.”
“Neither do we.”
"I accept."
"Accept."
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The theater chain was in chaos first, and some theater chains still had a tough attitude.
The eight major theater chains and some theater chains seem to have accepted this plan, while others have chosen to refuse to screen "The Thirteen Hairpins".
On the production side, most people looked at Zhang Weiping fiercely, and everyone was being treated like a monkey.
Zhang Weiping didn't care about everyone's attention at all, because his goal was achieved.
As for those theater chains that refused to show "Thirteen Hairpins", he felt that these people would definitely compromise!
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At this time, Lin Nan spoke.
"Tong Bureau, I have something to say."
Everyone looked at Lin Nan. Whether it was the producer or the theater, they all became serious. They couldn't ignore it!
"Well, if you have anything to say, just say it."
"Today's plan seems to be unique to "Thirteen Hairpins". What about our other companies' future films?"< br>
Hearing what Lin Nan said, everyone in the film company became excited.
Everyone knows that Lin Nan's box office influence is still greater than Zhang Yimou!
Ye Ning looked at Lin Nan with a bitter smile, this time it was troublesome again. Zhang Weiping was also a little unnatural.
Lin Nan glanced around and smiled.
"My "Rogue" also hit 900 million. It was really stupid at that time. I should learn from Producer Zhang."
"Also, "Pacific Rim" will be released soon Now that it’s released, how will the theaters prepare to share the revenue with us? I’m also working on special effects for “Passengers,” so how will we be divided?”
""Thirteen Girls" invested 600 million US dollars and asked to increase the split. The domestic investment in "Pacific Rim" was 88 million U.S. dollars, which is a little over 600 million dollars!"
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Lin Nan was talking eloquently. Except for Wanda, everyone else in the cinema looked bad.
Looking at the producers, everyone is more excited than the other. This is the big brother who takes the lead!
Han Sanping's face lit up with joy. If it really happened... Well, China Film Group holds 20% of "Pacific Rim".
Tong Gang had a wry smile on his face. He didn't expect Lin Nan to jump out.
But he had to admit that everything Lin Nan said was right.
"Director Lin, we can discuss this issue slowly after we come down. How about a stepped account sharing?"
Different from the attitude toward Zhang Weiping, when facing Lin Nan, the theater chain The attitude is obviously much "softer".
After all, although Zhang Yimou is a great director, his record in commercial films is still not as good as that of Lin Nan.
Not only has the latter maintained the box office record for a long time, but Lin Nan Pictures' movies are also really popular.
If Lin Nan goes to make award-winning films in the future and stops making commercial films, the only loss will be the theater chain...
"Only me?"
Lin Nan asked subconsciously.
“Yes.” Many people in the cinema nodded.
Even those theaters that continued to boycott "Thirteen Hairpins" have not spoken out.
Hearing this, the other film crew members looked ugly again.
"Okay, okay, that's all for this time. Come down and talk about Lin Nan's matters yourself."
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A large group of people walked out of the conference room, and the atmosphere was a bit delicate.
The theater chain and the film company all greeted Lin Nan and prepared to leave.
Han Sanping came over and said, "Let's go back and talk to them about "Pacific Rim". I also want 45%!"
"Then you can go and get Ye Ning first. Stop him and let Wanda take the lead, haha..."
At the end of the nearly two-hour meeting, Zhang Weiping has become a hated character.
At this moment, both theaters and film companies stayed away from him, for fear of making him sick.
"I guess the media news will be very good in the afternoon."
Lin Nan said softly, looking at Zhang Weiping's back in the distance.
"He is secluded from the entire film industry this time, but he still has Director Zhang, otherwise it will be completely over!"
Ning Hao shook his head and muttered.
"Haha, there is Director Zhang? I'm afraid that's not necessarily the case."
"What do you mean?"
"It's nothing, just say it casually. Aren't you leaving yet?"
< br>"Waiting for you to come together." Ning Hao looked at Lin Nan, a little confused.
"I still have something to do, you go first."
"Okay, I'll go back to Bad Monkey first."
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Lin Nan followed Tong Gang's office and knocked on the door.
There was a sound of "come in" from inside, and Lin Nan opened the door.
Tong Gang was preparing to make tea, "Why didn't you leave? What's the matter?"
Lin Nan smiled and said, "Tong Bureau, I have to ask you for help."
The leader is the leader, and he reacted instantly.
“Are there any uncertain scripts?”
“Yes, this subject matter is a bit risky...”
“Sit down and tell me.”
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After having a meal with Tong Gang, Lin Nan drove back.
Liu Yifei was wearing a striped casual shirt on her upper body and jeans on her lower body. Her calves were tucked together, revealing a pair of fat feet. She was sitting sideways and nestled on the sofa.
Seeing Lin Nan come in, she put down the iPhone in her hand and sat up lazily.
“What are you talking about in this meeting, and it’s still held until now?”
"It's over in the morning, but I had a meal with the Children's Bureau and asked him for help."
Liu Yifei's eyes lit up instantly, and she quickly got off the sofa and jumped into Lin Nan's arms.
"Tell me, what script is it prepared for me?"
Lin Nan dragged Miss Liu's fleshy buttocks with both hands and tightened the person in her arms.
"Princess Sissi, how about coming back to school with me?"
"Huh?"
Lin Nan's serious look made Liu Yifei a little confused.
"What are you going to do when you go back to school?"
"Cheating on exams."
"Are you kidding me, I never..."
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Liu Yifei said angrily. Halfway through, she froze.
"Is it a new movie?"
Lin Nan kissed Liu Yifei's lips lightly and smiled: "That's the right answer, but it's hard to say now."
"Why ?”
Liu Yifei asked eagerly.
"Because this subject matter is difficult to pass the review, that's why I stayed in the Children's Bureau for so long."
"Then, what's the result?"
Liu Yifei lay on Lin Nan's shoulder, He asked puffing his cheeks, a little worried.
"Tong Ju said he would help me. If it were someone else, he would most likely refuse directly. After all, this script may cause some controversy..."
"Muma, I believe it. Our luck must be fine, hehehe..."
"Haha, I think so too, classmate Liu."
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(End of this chapter)