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Chapter 353 The Division of Movies (4200+ chapters, please subscribe~)

Global release and simultaneous global release are two concepts.

Even if Wu Jianye's ability is not what it used to be now, it is impossible to achieve simultaneous global release. The European market and North American market are still beyond his control.

And without participating in the film festival, even if he had won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival, and the investment in "The Last Emperor" was as high as 2100 million US dollars, it was still impossible to sell it at a high price in the European market.

As for the American market, although Phantom Entertainment is its endorsement, Phantom Entertainment still does not have its own theaters in the United States. Without gimmicks, it is impossible for North American theater managers to give "The Last Emperor" a better screening rate. of.

So Wu Jianye first prepared for the release in China and Southeast Asia.

It happened to be a test of Fengge Entertainment's theater layout in Southeast Asia.

"Xiao Wu, we've already watched the film, there is no problem, when are you going to release it in China?"

China Film.

The big leader Luo Chi (to avoid untrue, this is fictitious) looked at Wu Jianye with satisfaction. It took two years for this film from preparation to shooting and post-production, and finally saw the finished film today.

satisfaction!

Very satisfied!

All the people who watched this film couldn't help but applaud the success of this film. There are not only detailed characterizations in the film, but also magnificent scenes, and the story of the whole film is not rigid at all. It can be said that the smoothness of the whole movie is beyond their imagination. The three and a half hours of time did not make them feel the slightest suffering, but a kind of enjoyment.

Wu Jianye already had his own plans for the release of "The Last Emperor", so when Luo Chi asked, he immediately replied.

"Leader, it can be screened in China first, and then Xiangjiang. As for the release time in Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States, I think it can be released after the Cannes Film Festival next year!"

Luo Chi's eyes brightened, "You mean you want to send this movie to Cannes for the film festival?"

Wu Jianye nodded: "That's right, although this film already has a readership of the original book, compared to the audience in Europe, America and other places, both the subject matter and myself are unfamiliar, so I think only with the blessing of the film festival, it is possible for this film to achieve a more successful box office in Europe, America and other places."

"Are you so confident that this movie can win an award in Cannes?" Luo Chi asked Wu Jianye with a smile.

Wu Jianye chuckled: "Try it, what if you win an award! Besides, even if you don't win an award, it's still covered with gold."

"Haha, well, you must have already said hello to Phantom Entertainment about this matter!" Luo Chi laughed.

Wu Jianye said: "No, you are the first leader. As for Phantom Entertainment, I will discuss it with them after your decision is made!"

Luo Chi said meaningfully: "It seems that Phantom Entertainment respects your opinion very much!"

Wu Jianye: "Actually, it's all for profit. With such a large investment in this film, they naturally hope to maximize the benefits of this film. Participating in film festivals is a good way."

"Well, we don't care about the releases in Europe, America and Southeast Asia. Let you handle this matter. As for the release time in China, I think it will be November 18th!" Luo Chi said.

"Okay!" Wu Jianye nodded and continued, "Leader, there is one more thing I want to report to you!"

"Come on, if you have something to say directly, you don't have to be so polite." Luo Chi smiled, he liked this Wu Jianye more and more. Not only was he personally capable, but he also didn't have the arrogance of those directors when dealing with his superiors. Knowing how to advance and retreat, such a person does not like a leader.

"In Southeast Asia, there are only a few awards that have the greatest influence. One is the Hong Kong Film Awards, the other is the Golden Horse Awards, and the Tokyo International Film Festival was just established by RB last year."

"You want to sign up too?" Luo Chi looked at Wu Jianye in surprise.

Wu Jianye shook his head and said, "It's fine to take part, at least the Golden Horse Awards in Wanwan. I want to participate in the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Tokyo International Film Festival. The Hong Kong Film Awards are held four times a year." The Cannes Film Festival will start in May, and if "The Last Emperor" can win some honors in these two awards, it will have a great boost to the film's box office in Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States."

"As for the Tokyo International Film Festival, although it will be held in November, and the film has already been drawn at that time, it will help promote the sales of video tapes, which is also an indirect benefit."

Luo Chi laughed and said, "It doesn't matter if you win an award or not, anyway, it will be covered with gold!"

"Haha." Wu Jianye laughed loudly, and then said, "The leader is still smart!"

"Okay, let's do everything according to your ideas. Although China Film Group is involved in this movie, Phantom Entertainment is in charge of everything abroad. You can just communicate with them yourself!" Luo Chi laughed. .

"Ok!"

"By the way, after the movie is released, you should make a report on the movie's box office records around the world. If possible, we hope you can get the profit report from Phantom Entertainment!" Luo Chi suddenly became serious Said.

Wu Jianye was overjoyed. At their level, it is naturally impossible to focus on the profitability of such a movie. The meaning contained in it is likely to be something deeper. It is also what Wu Jianye has been pursuing.
"A good leader must live up to the leader's expectations!" Wu Jianye said immediately.

Basically, there is no need for Wu Jianye to worry about the domestic release. Since the domestic partner of this film is China Film Group, not other studios, that is to say, China Film Group will pay close attention to this matter. In the initial stage of the movie, one hundred copies have been prepared, and they are going to be sent to major cities across the country for release. As for the subsequent copies, it will also be determined according to the release of the movie.

As for the share with Tangting Culture, Phantom Entertainment, and Fengge Entertainment, it has also been negotiated, and it is still calculated according to the number of copies.

The previous investor did not have Fengge Entertainment, but later, in order to facilitate the film's participation in the Hong Kong Film Awards, Wu Jianye joined Fengge Entertainment's investment.

China Film, Tangting Culture, Phantom Entertainment, Fengge Entertainment, the share of the four companies has also been negotiated at the beginning.

This share is divided into two parts, one is the share of domestic interests, because the domestic box office is not yet shared with the theaters, so the calculation is the profit of the copy.

Among them, the copy sales profit is 0.05% for Tangting Culture, 0.05% for Fengge Entertainment, 50% for China Film, and 49% for Phantom Entertainment.

You are not mistaken, although China Film Group did not take a penny, it can still get half of the domestic interests, because many invisible investments come from China Film Group. support.

Of course, it is impossible to get much profit from domestic copying interests, so Wu Jianye doesn't care about these.

Based on the previous 60 copies, the dignified culture behind Wu Jianye, Phantom Entertainment, and Fengge Entertainment can only get [-] yuan, which is almost negligible compared to the investment of the entire movie. Not counted.

The largest number of copies produced by China Film Group before in China is only 365 copies, which is only 438 million copies. Of course, these copies are only sold by China Film Group, and do not include the copies of their own theaters in various provinces and cities.

As for foreign box office benefits, it is another way of sharing.

The investment of the entire film is 2100 million US dollars, Phantom Entertainment invested 2000 million US dollars, accounting for 79% of the share, Tangting Culture and Fengge Entertainment each invested 50 US dollars, each accounting for 0.05% of the share, and China Film will take 20%.

After China Film Group took over the domestic release of "The Last Emperor", Wu Jianye was free again. This time is not like later generations. A few months before the film's release, the director will start the road show with the leading actors. Now even There is not even a normal premiere, let alone a road show.

So Wu Jianye, apart from staying with Zhu Zhu at home these days, is busy with his next movie "New Dragon Inn" at Tangting Culture, and occasionally goes back to school to give some lessons to the students in the refresher class.

Although Wu Jianye has a lot of things to deal with every year, he still takes some time to go back to school, but this time is gradually reduced due to the increase in his workload, so now he can go back to class every year. Fewer and fewer.

If Wu Jianye was just an ordinary teaching assistant, if he dared to do this, he would have been expelled from the school long ago, but now that he is staring at the title of the leading fifth-generation director in the country, Yanjing Film Academy is no longer the leader. Wu Jianye is treated as a simple teaching assistant, and it is more to make him a living sign of Yanjing Film Academy
After the lecture at school today, Zhang Huijun and Mu Deyuan, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, returned to school with Wu Jianye.

"The movie will be released soon. Deyuan, this is your first movie as a photographer. I don't think you are nervous!" Zhang Huijun joked with Mu Deyuan.

After the filming of "The Last Emperor", Mu Deyuan returned to school and continued to be his teacher, much more dedicated than Wu Jianye.

Mu Deyuan smiled lightly and said, "I have nothing to worry about. The director is Lao Wu, and there is Xiao Feifei above me, so it has nothing to do with me!"

"Deyuan, you are shirking responsibility!" Wu Jianye showed dissatisfaction.

Mu Deyuan smiled and said: "Hey, I'm not your soldier now, come on!"

Zhang Huijun laughed out loud when he saw this.

Wu Jianye said helplessly: "How about it, are you interested in coming to our company as a photographer, maybe you can be a director if you have the opportunity in the future!"

Mu Deyuan and Zhang Huijun are still somewhat different. Although Mu Deyuan's main job is still the teacher of the college, he also has the desire to be a director. This was what Mu Deyuan said when they worked together. of.

But now Zhang Huijun has completely given up the idea of ​​being a director. According to his own statement, I should just be a gardener honestly!

"Okay, since you, a capitalist, are willing to donate generously, I have no objection!" Mu Deyuan laughed.

While the three of them were chatting happily, a few more people from Tangting Culture came.

"Mr. Wu, I heard that your new movie will be released soon, so you can give us a ticket to the premiere!" Before the person arrived, the ruffian voice came in.

"Who is this?" Zhang Huijun looked at Wu Jianye curiously.

Wu Jianye smiled and said, "If someone comes in, you'll know!"

As soon as the words were finished, someone pushed the door and came in. This is a strange combination, a girl with no good looks, a man like a dog leg, a foreigner, and a tall and handsome man.

These four people are Hong Huang, Shan Zi, MIKE, and Chen Kaige.

The arrival of Chen Kaige made Zhang Huijun and Mu Deyuan feel a little curious. Although they all graduated from Class 78 and had a very good relationship, Chen Kaige always gave people the feeling of being apart from everyone.

"Director Chen, long time no see!" Zhang Huijun's accident was only fleeting, and then he made a joke of Chen Kaige.

Chen Kaige smiled elegantly as always: "Isn't this busy with the shooting of new movies? I also just returned to Yanjing. I heard that the post-production of Mr. Wu's movie has been completed, so I came here to learn from it."

In the past, Chen Kaige always thought that he was the most talented director in class 78, so he was a little proud when getting along with his classmates, which is why everyone felt that he was always wandering outside.

But after watching "Raise the Red Lantern", Chen Kaige had to admit that Wu Jianye is a very talented director.

And the most important thing is that the first film directed by Wu Jianye won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival, while his first film "Yellow Earth" only won the Silver Leopard Award at the Locarno International Film Festival.

This also made him hold his breath, wanting to surpass Wu Jianye.

Now he is nervously filming his new movie "The King of Children". In order to make this movie well, he even called his old classmate Gu Changwei to be the cinematographer.

Now that I heard that Wu Jianye's new movie has been finished in post-production, I naturally thought of coming to Yanjing to watch the new movie. It was exactly like this, through Shanzi's introduction, he also got to know Hong Huang.

Nothing has happened between the two of them yet. After all, Hong Huang is married to MIKE now, and at this time, Chen Kaige has just ended his first marriage.

Then Wu Jianye introduced Hong Huang and Shan Zi to Zhang Huijun and Mu Deyuan. As for Mike, Hong Huang introduced him.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Huijun and Mu Deyuan had heard of Hong Huang. It turned out that Hong Huang had already gained some fame in Sijiu City at this time. The so-called fame came from her family first, and her literary style
The arrival of Chen Kaige and others made Tangting Culture even more lively. Chen Kaige proposed to see the post-production studio of Tangting Culture. Wu Jianye naturally had no objection to this.

After watching it, Chen Kaige couldn't help but said: "Old Wu, my movie will be finished soon, can the post-production be done in Tangting Culture?"

Wu Jianye smiled and said, "No problem, you can just come here when the time comes!"

Chen Kaige quickly laughed and said, "Be careful!"

As for the premiere tickets for "The Last Emperor", it was actually just a joke by Hong Huang.

Because during the premiere of "The Last Emperor", Wu Jianye and others came to the screening room of Yan Film Studio. It is not open to the public, but the people who come are very important!
(End of this chapter)