The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 376
December 2006, 12 at 14 o'clock in the evening, Yanjing Liangmahe Building, Fenghua Film and Television Company.

Li Shengyao was sitting in the office, he poured himself another cup of tea, then chatted and sipped the tea.

Outside his office, a group of employees were working overtime.

What he uses now is the best tea leaves, and what he brews at this time is Pu'er, which is fragrant and mellow, especially refreshing.

But today he was really sleepy, even though he was drinking good tea, his eyelids were still fighting, his head was up and down, and he couldn't help fishing.

During this period of time, he was not only busy with publicity, but also kept his eyes on the domestic box office of "Taken".

100 million in the first week, and a total of 350 million in the first three days of the second week.

Since it was a working day, the box office fell slightly in these three days.

On the fourth day of the second week, which is today—December NO.14, there are not so many filming schedules for "Taken".

Nationally, the number one movie ranking is "The Golden Flower", with a total of 40.00% five, the second is "Taken", with only 20.00% five left, and the third is "The Good Man in Three Gorges", with a total of 15.00% of the film arrangement.

He came to Fenghua Film and Television Company early today, and then sat in the office, listening to the assistants coming to report the data.

"Taken" earned 100 million in its first week, and depending on word of mouth and box office trends, it is expected to break through [-] million.

For this goal, he is very happy and also looks forward to achieving it.

However, he has no absolute confidence in whether it can be completed, especially since "Curse of the Golden Flower" will attract the vast majority of attention. At this time, more people are needed to watch the movie.

"Boom boom boom!"

Someone knocked on the door, and the assistant pushed the door open and entered.

"Boss, we don't have specific data yet, but based on the previous data, it can probably be inferred."

"You said."

"Today's No. 2000 box office is "The Golden Flower", with a box office of about 1000 million on the first day. The second box office is our "Taken", with a box office of about [-] and [-] million."

Hearing this, Li Shengyao breathed a sigh of relief. Today is Thursday, which is considered a working day. He is very satisfied to get this box office.

"Taken" didn't see a significant drop in box office just because new films were released and fewer films were scheduled.

With the current trend, by the end of the week, the box office should be even higher. [-] million is not a dream.

He nodded at the table and couldn't help laughing.

After a while, he came back to his senses and noticed that the assistant was also excited, so he asked, "What about "The Good Man in Three Gorges"?"

"The box office of "The Good Man in Three Gorges" was around 100 million on the first day."

"Taken" earned 20.00 and 1000 million box office with a [-]% five, which is considered very good.

And "The Good Man in Three Gorges" only got a box office of 15.00 million with a 100% film schedule, which is definitely a relatively poor performance.

Li Shengyao thought for a while, "I tell you to go on, Fenghua's related people, etc., don't discuss "The Good Man in Three Gorges" publicly, especially when you are interviewed by reporters, you must not say too much."

If Li Shengyao remembers correctly, "The Good Man in Three Gorges" did not do well in the mainland box office.

Jia Kechang will start spraying soon, and the target of the spraying is "The Golden Armor in the City".

Li Shengyao didn't want to get involved in this matter.

The assistant responded, and then said, "Boss, should we do something?"

Li Shengyao understood the meaning of the assistant, he thought for a while, "You immediately arrange people, use Hong Kong Island, or use the box office of the beautiful country to hype."

"Taken" performed very strongly in overseas markets.

It won the weekly box office champion in the beautiful country, with a total of 100 million US dollars.

On Hong Kong Island, it also won the weekly box office championship, with a total of 800 million.

Now that the film schedule of "Taken" is declining, if you want to attract more attention, it is indeed a choice to hype the overseas box office.

At this time, if mainland movies are sold overseas, it can still arouse the pride of some ordinary people.

The assistant then left quickly.

Li Shengyao put on his coat and was about to go home. At this moment, he felt as if he had overlooked something. He stopped and thought about it, but he didn't think clearly.

He didn't bother to think about it anymore, and was about to leave the company. He opened the door of the office, and the bright lights cast on him, making him feel warm.

He looked up and saw a group of employees working overtime.

It's very quiet outside and the staff are hard working.

Li Shengyao then thought of what he had overlooked. Today's "Taken" performed so well, it should be celebrated.

There is no need to hold a celebration banquet for the time being, but it is right to make the employees of your company happy.

He then turned back to the office and took out 2 yuan from the desk drawer.

This is the money he put in the office, which is tens of thousands of dollars, just in case.

He then called his assistant and handed over the money, "Come on, calculate how many people will work overtime tonight, and divide the 2 yuan equally later."

There should be 30 people working overtime, which is a small reward.

The assistant gave a thumbs up, "The boss is grand."

Li Shengyao smiled, turned around and walked out. Before he could go far, he heard cheers from the staff behind him.

……

"Jia Kechang: Some movies have no soul, just a few taels of white meat."

"Chief Jia Ke: This is an age of worshiping gold, and no one cares about good people."

"Jia Kechang: Although some people have made a lot of literary films, they are full of artistic bacteria."

"Zhang Weiping: This year's Venice Awards are tricky. If it weren't for the good relations between China and Europe, there would be no such movie in the round."

"We don't want to win the Venice Film Award, we've already gotten tired of it."

"Some people don't know the heights of heaven and earth if they don't win a small prize. It's actually a joke."

Just as Lee Shengyao expected, soon after "Curse of the Golden Flower" and "The Good Man in Three Gorges" were released, the smug Chief Jia suffered a critical blow.

The movie where he got the big prize, the audience is not interested at all.

Compared with last year's "Thousands of Miles Riding Alone", "Three Gorges Good Man" let alone set a box office record for a literary film, it is difficult to break tens of millions.

From full of anticipation to helpless reality.

For the first time, Chief Jia lost his temper in front of the media.

He felt even more uncomfortable than when the movie was banned at this time.

So there are some outrageous words, Zhang Weiping is having fun at home right now, the premiere of "Golden Armor in the City" is 2000 million, basically meeting expectations, he thinks that the movie will be a big hit, and the new picture will make a lot of money.

Suddenly received a call from his assistant, and then he understood the movie Mr. Jia was mocking, and was immediately unhappy. He then took the initiative to find some reporters, and then mocked Mr. Jia for getting the Golden Lion Award for his relationship.

At this time, Li Shengyao was sleeping at home.

When he woke up, finished his breakfast, and received a call from his assistant, he knew what happened outside.

"Boss, you are really clever. You can calculate such a thing. It's amazing."

Li Shengyao curled his lips, "Small, remember what I said, don't talk nonsense, just do your own thing well."

An hour later, Li Shengyao arrived at the parking lot of Liangmahe Building by car. Before getting out of the car, he saw a group of reporters.

He immediately stopped the driver and told him to go back to the big yard in the DC area.

These reporters should have come here to make a fuss, wanting to interview him about Zhang Weiping's views on Section Chief Jia's cursing.

Li Shengyao was not interested in disturbing it, so he went back to his big courtyard, planning not to go out for a few days, but to watch a movie at home.

……

Section Chief Jia actually scolded severely this time, not only talking about Zhang Weiping, but also satirizing Lao Mouzi.

The always honest Zhang Yi followed suit and fought back.

But this matter has nothing to do with Lee Sheng Yew, he only has the box office of "Taken" in his heart.

December NO.15, that is, "Golden Flowers in the City", the second day after "The Good Man in Three Gorges" was released, and "Taken" won 400 million box office.

December NO.16, this day is a Saturday, just as Lee Sheng Yew predicted, the box office was even higher, "Taken" got 700 million box office.

December NO.17, Sunday, "Taken" once again won a box office of 2000 million.

So far, from its premiere on the [-]th to the end of the second week, "Taken" has accumulated a total of [-] billion box office in [-] days.

In eighteen days, only 300 million is needed to break [-] million.

The only movie in China that breaks 5000 million is "Hero", with a total of [-] million.

It should be difficult for "Taken" to catch up with "Hero", but it can be achieved by becoming the second domestic film in the mainland to break [-] million.

Lee Sing Yew's previous two films had a box office of more than 1 million yuan in the mainland, and this third film has finally made a breakthrough.

At the same time, the overseas box office of "Taken" is still rising.

Li Shengyao soon received a call from Cheng Long, "Director Li, come over and promote together."

After thinking about it for a while, he thought of Amanda who was alive, and then agreed to Cheng Long's suggestion, planning to go abroad immediately to promote "Taken" everywhere.

"Taken" became the highest-grossing movie in early December in many countries.

In the beautiful country, "Revelation", "Beautiful Big Feet", "Love Holiday" has been pressing, and many film and television media people shouted "Jackie is back".

Not long after, Li Shengyao arrived in the beautiful country. At this time, the North American box office of "Taken" has reached [-] million US dollars.

He then promoted together with Cheng Long and Amanda, not only in the beautiful country, but also went to France, Great Britain, Spanish Duck and other places.

The effect is not bad, and the box office is still growing everywhere.

Li Shengyao is 100% sure that the global box office of this movie is higher than that of his previous life.

Ten days later, in a high-end hotel in London, Li Shengyao was playing a tutor-student game with Amanda when his cell phone rang, and it was Han Sanping calling.

"Director Li, I have something to discuss with you. The higher-ups think "Taken" is very good, and the release can be postponed. Do you want to apply?"

The box office of "Taken" in the mainland has reached [-] million, and the box office potential should be almost exhausted.

At this time, "Golden Flowers in the City" has already exceeded [-] million. Based on the box office trend of this movie, it may eventually exceed [-] million.

Facts have proved that common people at this time like to watch such blockbuster movies with big scenes.

"Taken" has changed from being second only to "Hero" to being second only to "City Full of Golden Armor", "Hero".

From the second place in the mainland box office, it became the third place.

Now that the release is postponed, it should not make much box office.

However, in the Mainland, it is an honor to postpone the release.

Naturally, there was no need for Li Shengyao to refuse, "Okay, Director Han, I'll let someone from the company apply later."

"Director Li, can the global box office of "Taken" break through 5000 million dollars this time?"

"Yes, the data we have counted now is 7000 million."

The highest-grossing Chinese movie in the world is "Hidden Dragon and Crouching Tiger", with a total box office of 5000 million US dollars.

And now "Taken" has surpassed "Hidden Dragon and Crouching Tiger" to become the highest-grossing Chinese movie.

Han Sanping said hello several times before hanging up the phone.

Li Shengyao then called the company assistant and asked him to apply for a postponement of the release of "Taken".

He closed his phone and was about to continue playing the game when another call came, this time from Jiang Zhiqiang.

"Director Li, the AMC disc distribution company in Pretty Country contacted me and is willing to make and distribute discs for "Taken". They ask for a 20.00% share, and there are several other disc distribution companies with a little less share. It is divided into 20.00%, but I think AMC is the best, they released this disc in North America, and they have the widest cover.”

The six major Hollywood film production companies all have their own disc production factories and distribution channels.

However, in terms of disc production and distribution, the largest distributor in Pretty Country is AMC Group, and they also own the largest theater chain in Pretty Country.

Many foreign films will cooperate with AMC Group.

Both production and distribution are required, and the share is higher, which is understandable

The box office of the movie has recovered the cost, and almost all the income from the disc is profit. The copyright is in the hands of Li Shengyao, and there is no need to share it with others.

Regarding this matter, Li Shengyao had already kept it in mind.

With the word-of-mouth reputation of "Taken", it's no problem to make $5000 million in disc income.

At this time Jiang Zhiqiang called, Li Shengyao agreed after a little consideration.

After hanging up the phone, Amanda looked at Li Shengyao obsessively, "Li, although I don't understand what you are saying, I think you are about to make a lot of money."

Li Shengyao smiled, "It's okay, a little money."

"Li, when will you prepare for "Taken 2"?"

Li Shengyao pulled Amanda and groped with his hands, "After a while, Jackie is going to shoot "Rush Hour 3". Let's talk about it after he finishes filming "Rush Hour 3."

Seeing the explosion of "Taken", New Line Movies immediately agreed to Cheng Long's previous request. Next, Cheng Long should spend several months filming "Rush Hour 3".

As for Li Shengyao, he also felt that Cheng Long should be allowed to shoot "Rush Hour 3".

His idea is to let Cheng Long see his position clearly.

If there is no accident, the first part of "Taken" has a global box office of 9000 million, and the production side can share [-] million US dollars.

After removing the cost of 2000 million, there will be a profit of 7000 million.

Giving Cheng Long a 700% profit dividend would mean giving him $[-] million.

According to the previous agreement between Li Shengyao and Cheng Long, the second part will give him a maximum salary plus a [-]% profit share.

At that time, if the box office of the second movie is 800 million, Cheng Long can get almost [-] million US dollars.

At this price, at this time, the single film revenue in the global entertainment industry can definitely rank among the top five.

Li Shengyao is benevolent and righteous.

But how?

Human greed is infinite.

"Rush Hour 12" has made money, and Cheng Long's third film dares to ask for a share of the global box office.

"Taken" has made money, Cheng Long might also want a share of the global box office.

Now let Cheng Long play "Rush Hour 3", this movie is losing money, just to make him sober.

Don't see Tom Cruise getting a share of the global box office, he can do the same.

Cheng Long's previous kung fu comedies are no longer sold overseas, and "Peak Hour 3" just allows Cheng Long to know his identity.

In addition, "Taken 1" is a big hit, and Hollywood companies will definitely want to participate in the second part.

This aspect needs careful consideration.

I'm sorry, I've been a little busy these two days, and there are still many things at home, which is very annoying.

In the morning, I went to the field with my mother to pull beans.

To be honest, I can buy those beans for a day's manuscript fee.

But the old man just refused to listen and insisted on planting beans and peanuts.

There is still an acre of peanuts, just thinking about it gives me a headache.

I still remember that I owed two thousand words yesterday.

Two thousand words today.

I owed [-] words before,

A total of [-] words.

Must pay off before NO.20 of this month.

(End of this chapter)