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Chapter 149 Willingly
"Old Jiang, I really like your movies, you think I'm not interesting enough, okay, how about this, I'll help you get the investment for the next movie you direct, if you can't get the investment, I'll invest for you, like this It's all right..."

When Jiang Wen still didn't give up, and wanted to get money from Qi Wei for "The Devil Is Coming" with the cheeky face, Qi Wei had no choice but to make a promise to him.

Huh!Unexpectedly, there were unexpected gains.

It's really useful to be stubborn, which makes Jiang Wen a little overjoyed.

It is not easy to attract investment for mainland films these days, especially Jiang Wen's films are tens of millions of big investments. From the time a project is established to the formal establishment of a project after attracting investment, it often takes a year or even a few years to prepare.

Qi Wei is willing to invest in Jiang Wen's next movie, which is undoubtedly great news for Jiang Wen.

Before the filming of "The Devil Is Coming" was finished, he began to think about what to make for his next movie.

Of course, what Jiang Wen didn't know was that what Qi Wei promised him was still a blank check.

It's still a blank check that you don't know if it will be cashed for several years.

Looking at the current situation of Jiang Wen, there is a high probability that it is no different from that of later generations.

Qi Wei remembered that after Jiang Wen made "The Devil Is Coming", he didn't direct a movie for several years.

The "Looking for a Gun" where he tortured Lu Tailang to death is definitely not counted.

Although it is Jiang Wen's movie style, after all, the director of that movie is that Lu Tailang.

As for that Lu Tailang, even with Jiang Wen's relationship, it is impossible for Qi Wei to invest in his movie.

Qi Wei vaguely remembered that Jiang Wen's official film after "The Devil Is Coming" seemed to be "The Sun Also Rises".

This movie and "The Devil Is Coming" are really a pair of crouching dragons and phoenixes, and the losses are quite serious.

But unlike "The Devil Is Coming", Jiang Wen's movie has not been banned, and it still has a box office of tens of millions in China.

The box office of tens of millions is still quite high in the [-]s when the market has not yet risen.

But for Jiang Wen's movie, the tens of millions of box office results are still not satisfactory.

This is impossible, Jiang Wen's film cost is too high.

The production cost of "The Sun Also Rises" is higher than its domestic box office.

This is an obvious loss-making business, why did Qi Wei do it?

That's because Qi Wei only wanted his project, and never thought of investing with his own money.

In the film and television industry, borrowing chickens to lay eggs and using other people's money to make money for oneself is the kingly way.

But if you want to borrow chickens to lay eggs and make money, you have to make a name.

Especially after the millennium, when the film market gradually begins to be regulated, there will be the first wave of hot money pouring into this industry.

At that time, there was no lack of investment for a good movie project.

And Jiang Wen's film, in the eyes of laymen, is a very unlikely and promising film project.

Therefore, projects that seem to be losing money on the surface may make money.

It's just a question of earning more and earning less.

Besides, when the time comes to help Jiang Wen film "The Sun Also Rises", he owes him a favor, and it won't be easier to lead and invest in his next film.

His next film after "The Sun Also Rises" will be "Let the Bullets Fly".

"That's what you said, I didn't force you." Jiang Wen said obediently after being a little bit cheap.

"Yes, yes, you didn't force me."

Qi Wei rolled his eyes at him, thinking that it might not be possible who will take advantage of whom.

"Hahaha, I know you are loyal enough. This is very similar to me. I can't just take advantage of you..."

"Why do you want to take advantage of someone else?" Qi Wei interjected.

"That's not what I meant. Let's do this. If you need me in the future, I'm absolutely obliged."

"Success! Then it's a deal!"

At this time, Jiang Wen was not only an "unreliable" director, but also a well-known actor.

When the time comes for a film and television project prepared by the family, if you ask him to come over to help star or guest star, it will definitely have a big boost to the box office of the movie or the ratings of the TV series.

Of course, Qi Wei will not be stingy, and will still give the friendship price that should be given.

While chatting with Jiang Wen, the most important guest tonight came.

"Master Han, you are here."

As soon as he saw Han Sanping, Qi Wei immediately greeted him and greeted him warmly.

Han Sanping still looked harmless to humans and animals, looked at Qi Wei with squinted eyes and smiled, nodded and said: "I received your invitation letter, and I just came over to have a look today when I have time."

"Your presence has made our small temple welcome a big Buddha, which is full of splendor!" Qi Wei said flatteringly.

"You're still so good at talking." Han Sanping smiled even wider, and looked around, "You've held this premiere very well, how much did your company spend on the promotion of this movie? ah?"

"Not much, less than 100 million."

"100 million? That's quite a lot." Han Sanping said in surprise.

For mainland films these years, there has not been a situation where the cost of publicity is much higher than that of production as in later generations.

This is because of the environment of the film market, and a big publicity campaign cannot reflect its effect. It is like hitting cotton with a fist. At most, it can promote a little bit, but it is of little significance.

It will only increase the cost of the movie.

This is not conducive to recovering costs.

For a small-budget movie like "Love in the Internet Age" that costs less than 300 million yuan, it would be great if it could be released in theaters. No one would spend 100 million yuan for publicity like Qi Wei.

You must know that the announcement of "Party A and Party B" actually only cost more than 100 million yuan.

Han Sanping smiled and said, "Then how much are you going to spend on Zhou Xingxing's movie announcement?"

"Third Master, do you mean that Zhou Xingxing's movie will be introduced?"

"Eight or nine is not far from ten." Han Sanping nodded with a smile.

Sure enough, Han San judged the horse, and this kind of thing was easy to handle.

Qi Wei immediately showed an overjoyed look, stretched out five fingers and said: "I will invest no less than 500 million in publicity and distribution expenses for his new movie."

"The 500 million publicity fee, plus the 500 million you invested in his movie, is 1000 million. Are you so optimistic about his movie?"

"Of course, Zhou Xingxing is as famous as his big brother Long, and I have great confidence in him." Qi Wei replied with a smile.

At this time, the big brother Long, who has always been poor in money in later generations, is still very attractive in the market.

The first movie he introduced to the mainland was "Red Fan District" in 95. Once it was introduced, it caused a huge sensation and directly scored more than 9500 million at the box office.

As another one of the Double Monday success, although Zhou Xingxing's movie does not have a big scene like Brother Long, comedy movies are the type that audiences have always liked.

The success of "Party A and Party B" proves this point.

Zhou Xingxing's first imported film from the mainland will also be expected.

The box office can be met.

"You are very good, very good, very courageous." Han Sanping watched Qi Wei more and more satisfied, and then said: "We already have a plan for this year's Lunar New Year movie, "See You or Be There" is still directed by Feng Xiaogang , there is still an investment share, are you willing to invest?"

With the success of "Party A and Party B", the Lunar New Year movie "Be There or Be Square" prepared this year actually has no shortage of investment.
The same director, and basically the original crew, this is equivalent to a sequel, if it is filmed, people will definitely watch it, and there will be a guarantee at the box office.

Obviously, this is Han Sanping seeing that Qi Wei is so good, and giving Qi Wei a chance to make money.

"Third Master, tell me the number, I'm willing to vote for as many as you want."

"200 million, I'll give you a 25% share, what do you think?"

"no problem."

"Okay, then it's settled."

Han Sanping pulled Feng Xiaogang behind him to the front again, "You should have met Feng Xiaogang and Director Feng, he has always wanted to chat with you."

After a few more polite chats with Han Sanping, Qi Wei found a slightly remote partner and chatted with Feng Xiaogang.

After a brief chat about the topic of the movie, Qi Wei said straight to the point: "It's okay for you to make me a cameo, and I will let my agent coordinate it. After all, I will also invest in this movie. I appreciate you very much, you should know that I have a film and television company, and I am planning to expand my business next year, and I especially need talents like you, so I sincerely invite you to my company."

"Are you trying to poach me?" Feng Xiaogang didn't have the joy Qi Wei wanted on his face, he was a little surprised and then hesitant to make a decision.

Qi Wei nodded, and asked back: "Do you have any scruples, do you think my film company is not as good as the Forbidden City Films you work for now?"

"That was not what I meant…."

Qi Wei was a little puzzled, stared at his face for a long time, and suddenly guessed the reason.

Qi Wei suddenly laughed, and after a few laughs, he asked, "Is there someone like me who finds out that you are a talent, and tries to poach you after getting in touch with you?"

Feng Xiaogang took a look at Qi Wei, nodded, and then slowly said: "Mr. Xiao Wang of Huayi Brothers also contacted me. He is very optimistic about me and wants to poach me."

The big and small Wang and Feng Xiaogang of Huayi Brothers are both children of the big courtyard. It is normal for them to have contact, especially "Party A and Party B" has achieved great success, and part of Feng Xiaogang's value has been reflected, so their actions are so fast.

After being surprised, Qi Wei was silent for a while and asked, "They should give you good treatment if they poach you, so can you tell me how much they will give you?"

This Feng Xiaogang said happily: "80 per year, and there will be remuneration and dividends for each film made"

Looking at Feng Xiaogang's smug face, Qi Wei could see that he was very satisfied with this treatment.

That's right, after the movie "Party A and Party B" was released in the later generations, after its great success, it began to reward its merits. As the director, Feng Xiaogang got a dividend of 120 million from this movie, which made him overjoyed. It can be seen that Feng Xiaogang's treatment at this time is really not high.

He is now working in the Forbidden City Films, not to mention 80 a year, when there are no film and television projects, half of them are not there.

In the memories of later generations, the Huayi brothers and Feng Xiaogang finally parted ways because of the "unequal distribution of spoils", and the quarrel was particularly unpleasant. From here, Qi Wei can see that Feng Xiaogang is a very greedy person.

Feng Xiaogang generously stated the treatment given by Huayi Brothers, and the meaning was obvious.

If you want to poach me, you have to pay more.

Add money?Qi Wei didn't care, after all, Feng Xiaogang at this time was still "excellent value for money". Starting from "Party A and Party B", the next few films he made in succession brought huge profits.

The rise of Huayi Brothers in later generations is inseparable from his credit.

As long as he can be dug over, anything is easy to say.

Qi Wei suddenly sneered a few times, shook his head, and said, "80 a year is really a big deal, Director Feng, do you think you are worth the price?"

Qi Wei changed the subject, and then said with a smile: "I think you are worth it, especially worth it. If it were me, I would be very willing to give you this price, but I will not offer this price, because it is an insulting price. I Will offer a better price, your price is far more than this, you deserve more”

Feng Xiaogang's eyes lit up, and he asked eagerly, "Then how much are you going to pay for poaching me?"

Qi Wei smiled and stretched out one finger, which soon turned into two.

"Not counting the remuneration and dividends of the film project, how can I get 200 million a year?"

Feng Xiaogang looked unbelievable, and said in a trembling tone: "I really deserve so much, you can't lie to me, right?"

Qi Wei shook his head, smiled confidently and said, "You don't think you are worth so much, but I think you are. The key to the success of a movie depends on the director, and "Party A and Party B" has proved that you With your strength, I believe you will be successful in the future, just take "See You or Be Square", which you are going to shoot next, it will definitely be a big hit at the box office."

"Then what kind of box office do you think "See You or Be Square" will achieve after its release?" Feng Xiaogang asked.

Qi Wei stretched out four fingers, "It won't be less than 4000 million!"

Qi Wei continued: "How about this, let's make a bet, if the box office is higher than 4000 million, it means that I have a good eye, then you have to sign a contract with my film company, if the box office is lower than 4000 million, you have no Show the value it deserves, I made a wrong judgment, as a punishment, I will still sign with you at a price of 200 million a year"

Said Qi Wei stretched out a hand of cooperation.

"This can be"

Feng Xiaogang replied contentedly. He was just about to agree, but he suddenly realized, "I almost fell into your trap. No matter how much box office "See You or Be Square" has in the future, I will sign a contract with you anyway."

Qi Wei smiled and said that was what he meant, as if he was determined to win.

Some guests came one after another, and soon the movie premiere was just beginning.

Except for Qi Wei, the movie "Love in the Internet Age" actually has nothing else to draw attention to.

The premiere started with passion, and soon ended with dullness.

After the premiere ceremony, after socializing with Han Sanping and others, Qi Wei, smelling of alcohol, came to Zhang Tong's residence in the early morning.

"Hey! Why is she here?"

In the apartment he gave Zhang Tong, Qi Wei was a little surprised to see Yuan Quan there.

"Our school is already on vacation. Yuan Quan is about to make a movie directed by Teng Da. She will stay in the capital for a while, so I took her in."

Zhang Tong explained with a smile, and then said seductively: "She will pay the rent."

"Rent?" Seeing Zhang Tong blinking his eyes and pointing, the rent is not simple.

"Honey, I've seen the evidence you asked her to leave. I didn't expect you to like this."

When Zhang Tong said this, Yuan Quan lowered his head.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not that kind of person."

"Honey, I didn't misunderstand you. You are very gentle to me. I just want to try it. Don't worry, we are all willing."

As he spoke, he pulled Qi Wei into the room, and Yuan Quan also followed.

The red rope is knotting and the candle is burning.
(End of this chapter)