Chapter 638: Dividing "The Mermaid"
"But, I remember that the cost of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" was only about 120 million?"
After Ren Zhonglun came to his senses, he was the first to question. La Peikang sat there and nodded in acquiescence.
"Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" is a fantasy movie based on the theme of "Journey to the West". It also has many special effects, but the investment cost is less than 120 million.
Why does "Mermaid" cost 300 million to open its mouth? It does not even rule out the possibility that additional investment will be needed later.
A comedy, or a comedy with a modern background. Even if it is a fantasy movie, the budget is as high as 300 million, which is really outrageous!
“The box office of “Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons” was influenced by many factors, and the box office reached 1.245 billion.
Director Zhou is sure that the 300 million-dollar “Mermaid” can make back its money? Can it make money again? How much? The risks here are no longer ordinary."
La Peikang took over what Ren Zhonglun said and continued to question. Zhou Xingchi said nothing and listened carefully without any impatience.
Lin Nan could tell that the two bosses of China Film and Shanghai Film were a bit overconfident about this budget.
After La Peikang finished speaking, Zhou Xingchi showed a forced smile and looked at Lin Nan:
"Director Lin should understand that when we make our own films, especially when our own company invests, the director usually I won’t get much remuneration.
It’s all calculated as part of the investment. This is how my team and I were paid when we were filming “Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons.”
Lin Nan nodded in agreement. This way is to earn more.
It seems that Zhou Xingchi has improved his memory after suffering a loss. This time, remuneration and investment are discussed separately and clearly separated.
"Even so, this budget is still too high."
"It's a bit exaggerated." Lin Nan agreed.
"If it is not convenient for Director La, Director Ren and Director Lin to invest too much, I can find more investors to come in, and I will not force three investors."
Zhou Xingchi said slightly awkwardly Said, but there is no idea of budget cuts.
At the same time, he was also very anxious. He needed the endorsement of China Film and Shanghai Film and Television to prevent Hua Yi from being tricked.
At this time, Lin Nan had completely flipped through the information in his hand and was calculating rapidly in his mind.
The subject matter is above average, the script is above average, the routines and jokes are a bit cliché, and the 3D production...
Written and directed by Zhou Xingchi, this is the biggest gimmick of this movie. The box office effect is increased to the highest level.
In fact, the most perfect plan is for Zhou Xingchi to write, direct and star in it.
If he plays the leading role, even if it is a medium script, the movie will be a hit.
The audience has a filter for him that lasts for more than 20 years! What a pity.
"Director Zhou, how much share can you give to the three of us?"
Lin Nan suddenly asked, making both La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun look at him in shock.
In their opinion, Lin Nan, a young man, just can’t keep his composure. Wouldn’t it be better to squeeze the budget?
Zhou Xingchi’s budget is clearly too high, especially the remuneration for him and his team!
Lin Nan smiled back and continued to look at Zhou Xingchi, waiting for an answer.
Of course he knew what the two big guys were thinking, but their thoughts were useless to Zhou Xingchi in front of him.
The latter is recognized as talented, but over the years he has had one biggest criticism, and that is money!
This is a result of personality and cannot be changed. Zhou Xingchi has never denied it. The fact that he can quote 300 million shows that this is the lowest price and there is no need to cut it.
“The most I can give is sixty, no, seventy percent share.”
Hearing this number, the three of them all thought: "You're so welcome!"
For a while, the four people present had their own thoughts.
"Director La, Director Ren, and Director Lin, you can rest assured. Even if the three of them cannot invest so much, it will not affect the project approval of "Mermaid".
I can make another investment from other places. Look, although the budget is a bit high, I think it can be put together."
Zhou Xingchi said it very seriously, but it was a bit too straightforward.
Ren Zhonglun, La Peikang, and Lin Nan looked at each other.
This is the Magic City, the place where Shangying is born. Ren Zhonglun was the first to speak without hesitation.
“Shanghai Film Group currently invests in a lot of movies, and we can’t tell how much we think about it. We only need 15% for "Mermaid"."
Lin Nan and La Peikang looked at each other, and the two of them instantly Got it, Ren Zhonglun’s old habit is back again!
"Mermaid" was too risky, but he wanted to take a chance, so he only took 15%.
"China Film, let's say 25%."
The risk of this movie is indeed very high. La Peikang's focus is not on investing in movies, but on investing in people, Zhou Xingchi.
Oh, Lin Nan’s eyes lit up instantly, leaving 30% for himself?
"You can invest less. Director Zhou Xingchi also said that it will be made up from other places." La Peikang kindly reminded.
“It’s your first time to collaborate, of course you have to be sincere. Although the budget is 300 million, I think with director Zhou Xingchi’s appeal, it shouldn’t be a big problem to pay back the money.”
"But this is the first time Director Zhou Xingchi has dabbled in this kind of subject, and he will not participate in the performance."
Ren Zhonglun said without any emotion. This sentence was meant not only for Lin Nan, but also for Zhou Xingchi, and even more so for La Peikang.
“What does Director Lin mean?”
Zhou Xingchi didn’t care so much and still looked at Lin Nan with a smile.
"Then the remaining 30%, give it all to me. Over the years, Lin Nan Pictures has accumulated some money. Haha..."
"You are so humble! Do you still have some accumulation? Putting aside the fictitious stock price, Huayi's net profit in three years may not be as good as your company's one year."
"Thank you, Director Lin."< br>
Without responding to La Peikang's teasing, Lin Nan continued to look at Zhou Xingchi.
"Director Zhou is polite, but I have one more request."
The scene suddenly became quiet.
"Director Lin, please speak."
The big stone in Zhou Xingchi's heart has fallen to the ground, and he seems much more relaxed now.
""Mermaid" will have a 3D version and a lot of special effects?"
"Yes, there will be a lot of special effects shots."
Zhou Xingchi didn't think too much , nodded directly and admitted. La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun had already guessed what Lin Nan wanted to do.
"For the special effects business of "Mermaid," Tiangong Colors is required. What does Director Zhou want?"
"Tiangong Colors? Of course, no problem." Zhou Xingchi paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
He has heard that Tiangong Color, owned by Lin Nan, is the most powerful special effects company in the country, with a lot of experience and a good reputation in the industry.
"Tsk, tsk, you're doing pretty well, and you can make a lot of money." La Peikang joked. "La Dong, I am just the business counterpart. Haha..."
After talking about the main business, the four of them talked about a lot of off-topic topics.
At 10:30 noon, Zhou Xingchi stood up to say goodbye and rushed back to Hong Kong Island.
The lunch meal was naturally omitted, not to mention that La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun had nothing to talk about when they sat together for dinner, and Lin Nan also found it boring.
Downstairs, the three of them got into the car.
Suddenly, just as Zhou Xingchi was half sitting in the car, he turned around and said to Lin Nan: "Director Lin, thank you for speaking out last time."
It wasn't until Zhou Xingchi's car left and his assistant urged Lin Nan that he came back to his senses, "He was talking about what happened with Hua Yi last time?"
Lin Nan remembered the verdict of the lawsuit, and he Indeed, he followed up by posting on Weibo to mock Hua Yi, which was considered a wave of support.
On the way back, Lin Nan couldn't help but mutter: "No wonder La Dong said that he proposed to add me, and Zhou Xingchi didn't object. Love is also one of the reasons!"
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During the Shanghai International Film Festival, many films hold press conferences and promotional activities every day.
In the morning, the media conferences of "Tiny Times 3" and "Unexpectedly" happened at the same time.
Yu Dong personally stood up for Han Han, but he didn't keep his mouth shut.
He bluntly said that in terms of quality, "The End of Time" completely disparages bad movies like "Tiny Times".
The consequence of these remarks was that the producers of "Tiny Times 3", LeTV and Huace, had a morning-long verbal spat with Yu Dong.
The two sides tried to push each other, but in the end it came to the issue of "making movies and being a human being", pointing out that Yu Dong's character was poor.
For a while, the Internet was very lively, but it was quickly suppressed.
At 11:30 noon, Lin Nan returned to the hotel. He did not expect that Ning Hao and Xing Aina were also there.
"Hey, rare visitor. Why are you two here?"
Liu Yifei was smiling and shaking her head at the side, winking at Lin Nan.
"There is a press conference for "Heart Blossoms on the Road" in the afternoon, and we are here to block you two. Yifei has already recruited you, and you have nothing to do in the afternoon."
Xing Aina said with a smile, and Ning Hao on the side nodded in agreement.
"What do you mean no business? The main thing we came to the Magic City is to have fun, and the film festival activities are secondary."
"You are the only one who is cool. By the way, what are you doing? "Were you there? I didn't see you at the "Chinese Story Challenges Hollywood" forum this morning," Ning Hao asked.
"What are you doing in such a useless forum?"
"Hey, you are noble." Ning Hao was speechless for a moment and complained.
"You haven't said what you are doing yet? Even Yifei doesn't know." Xing Ainafu said.
"La Dong asked me to participate in a movie. Don't ask, it will be kept secret for the time being."
Lin Nan sat next to Liu Yifei and pressed the hands of Ning Hao and Ning Hao in advance. curiosity.
“Still keeping it a secret? Well, it must be a big project!”
“It’s quite big. I went out for a trip and 90 million was missing from my pocket.”
Hearing the numbers Lin Nan Feng Qingyun reported calmly, even Liu Yifei beside him subconsciously looked at him with wide eyes.
“Good guy, you don’t need to keep it a secret now. Because we don’t dare to ask for fear of being scared.”
“Haha, that’s not the case. Since we are here, then Let's have lunch together, shall we go out?" Lin Nan invited with a smile.
"Okay, it's just a big deal. Yifei, don't feel bad." Xing Aina glanced at Liu Yifei.
“I don’t feel bad, just be casual, I’ll treat you.”
As she spoke, Miss Liu stood up and walked to the bedroom, ready to grab her bag and go out together.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk, Yifei is becoming more and more like a lady.”
Ning Hao looked at Lin Nan and joked.
"What does it mean to be a big woman? Is there a younger one? Director Ning, your thinking is wrong!
Sister, I suggest you check it out after you go back. What is the call? Records, consumption bills, emails and text messages...don't miss them all! After all, you have a criminal record..."
Lin Nan smacked his lips and dug a hole.
Ning Hao suddenly became anxious, "Your uncle, are you messing with me again, right?"
"Yeah, you have to be careful."
Xing Aina nodded and smiled. She also knew that Lin Nan was joking.
"Soon, you guys?"
"Haha, the elders from both sides will meet first in the second half of the year." The smile on Lin Nan's face couldn't stop.
"Oh, the process is quite good, let's get engaged first! Then we have to prepare some money for you in advance."
Ning Hao immediately put away his intention to fight and said with emotion With.
“Well, it can’t be less.”
“Okay, let’s go.”
Liu Yifei came out with her bag and changed into a pair of high-heeled sandals. Lin Nan took the initiative and took it, everything seemed so natural.
This scene made Ning Hao's tooth hurt because Xing Aina was glaring at him. Director Ning Da had to reluctantly learn from Lin Nan and took over the bag carried by his wife.
"Don't even think about running away from the press conference of "Heart Blossoms on the Road" this afternoon."
"Then just take a walk."
"Yeah Yeah." Liu Yifei agreed.
Lin Nan didn't have much objection to attending the movie press conference.
It's just that once you go to "Heart Blossom Road", you can't favor one thing over another.
The other two movies "The Breakup Master" and "Ip Man 3" have to be visited.
“Think about it this way, your company has several movies this year!”
“Hey, just earn some gift money.”
"Hahaha..."
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(End of this chapter)