China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 354 Chapter 352. Still making money by traveling?

Boss Cao was looking outside happily, when Yang Shuxue came over with red wine and asked, "What makes you so happy?"

"I'm thinking about how much income I will get here during this long holiday."

Cao Yu told the truth.

"There are a lot of tourists, but are the ticket prices a little low?"

Yang Shuxue glanced at the long queue at the ticket office and didn't understand why Boss Cao set the tickets at such a low price.

After all, this is a film and television city covering an area of ​​more than 2000 acres. Tickets are only [-] on weekdays, [-] on holidays, half price for students, and free for children under seven years old.

Compared with other tourist attractions, this fare can be said to be quite conscientious.

"I originally wanted to make it completely free, but the investment in the project is too large and there are many crews filming there, so it is not suitable for free tickets at the moment."

Cao Yu really wanted to come for free, but WeChat has not yet been released, and he cannot scan the QR code to register with his real name, so he has to charge some tickets first.

In his view, tickets are only one aspect. If you want to make money, you must give tourists a good experience. In this way, you can also make a lot of money by relying on the supporting facilities in the park.

Seeing that Yang Shuxue didn't understand, he explained with a smile: "This film and television city not only allows filming, but also various performances, acting experience and other activities. In addition, I have set aside several food areas in the park for children. Amusement areas, these are the most profitable, and I don’t want to keep tourists out just for a little ticket money.”

Yang Shuxue said: "But the consumption in the park seems to be too cheap."

"You can't fish with dry water, you have to have a steady flow of water."

"I knew you could do business."

Yang Shuxue glanced at him, her eyes full of love and trust.

"You're not bad either."

Cao Yu said, thinking of the resort that was still under construction, and said regretfully: "If our hotel had been built earlier, we might have made a fortune during this long holiday."

"If there is a chance in the future, there will be no regrets."

While the two were chatting, Zhang Yimou and Zhang Jizhong also came over and praised: "Xiao Cao, I just took a look at the promotional advertisement and sand table of this film and television city. It feels really good. I will have another place to film in the future."

"Thank you, Director Zhang. I hope you will support me more in the future."

Cao Yu said politely and then asked: "How are the preparations for the Olympic opening ceremony going?"

Zhang Yimou also came to support Cao Yulai despite his busy schedule, and said with a smile: "Many programs are already being rehearsed, but the theme song for the opening ceremony has not been determined yet."

Zhang Jizhong smiled and reminded: "Director Zhang, have you forgotten? Boss Cao is also very good at composing music. I have always liked the songs he wrote."

"Yeah, how could I forget this? It's really like riding a donkey to find a horse."

Zhang Yimou slapped his forehead and said with a smile: "Boss Cao, do you want me to help you?"

"Director Zhang should tell me, Xiao Cao, to get used to it."

Cao Yu was polite, but he really didn't want to take other people's jobs.

However, Zhang Yimou had already spoken, so he could only nod and said: "Then give it a try, and I'll go find you when it's finished."

"That's settled then."

"Director Zhang has such high requirements. What I write may not meet the requirements. After all, the Olympics is for the whole world."

"It's okay, I trust you."

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The conversation here is lively, and not far away, Wang Zhonglei and Feng Xiaogang are also discussing plans to build a similar film and television city.

"Mr. Wang, the film and television city is good, but there are already many across the country. We can build that kind of movie-themed town and promote our company."

"You have a good idea!"

Wang Zhonglei had just complimented him, but when he turned around, he found that Zhang Jizhong, Cao Yu, and Zhang Yimou were chatting happily, and he felt a little unhappy.

"I asked you to film "The Deer and the Cauldron", and I was still chatting and laughing with Cao Yu."

"Haha, there is no way. Leaders of Zhejiang Province have been invited to cut the ribbon before. Seeing that this kid Cao Yu has such great influence and Zhang Jizhong is so smart, why don't you go and curry favor with him?"

Feng Xiaogang sneered, feeling that he was very noble.

"Hey, that's what the entertainment industry is like."

Wang Zhonglei actually complained about this industry, and suddenly remembered something and said: "By the way, when Penguin's Lu Huateng came over to sign the contract a few days ago, he mentioned a movie idea, which I thought was good."

"Lu Huateng? Isn't he wearing the same pants as Cao Yu? Does he have any good ideas for us?"

Feng Xiaogang was a little disdainful, and even less convinced.

"Pants and businessmen are all chasing profits. They know how to put eggs in different baskets. Penguin has a good relationship with Feiyu, but this has no conflict with our investment."

Wang Zhonglei thinks that Feng Xiaogang's movies are good, but his business is average.

After explaining with a smile, he continued: "I think the idea of ​​​​this movie is good, but it needs to be adapted into a script, and you need to think about it carefully."

"Mr. Wang, after talking for a long time, what exactly is the idea?"

"I originally wanted to give it a try, but I saw how anxious you were."

Wang Zhonglei smiled, approached Feng Xiaogang and whispered: "Lu Huateng accidentally said that day that TS Earthquake could be put on the screen. After all, Hollywood disaster movies have always done well at the box office."

"This is a really good idea."

Feng Xiaogang touched his chin and was a little surprised: "Does Lu Huateng really want to put eggs in two baskets? Did I blame him wrongly?"

"You just said that this idea can be adapted into a script?"

Wang Zhonglei didn't want to continue to worry about Lu Huateng's issue. After all, he was also Huayi's major shareholder now. "Yes, of course I can. This subject is good. Leave it to me."

Feng Xiaogang did not refuse the proposal, and he had already begun to think about how to adapt the script and whether he should look for some reference works to make the movie.

Wang Zhonglei discussed the new movie, while Cao Yu chatted with Zhang Yimou for a while, then came to Jiang Wen and Uncle Ge with wine glasses in hand.

"Director Jiang, Uncle Ge, you have worked hard during this period. When will the movie be finished?"

"Mr. Cao, work slowly and carefully, don't be anxious."

Jiang Wen has regarded "Let the Bullets Fly" as his transformation work. He always pursued perfection during the filming process, which took a little time.

Cao Yu said: "I plan to release it on New Year's Day, is it too late?"

"New Year?"

Jiang Wen was stunned, and after calculation, there were still three months left. He nodded and said, "It's about the same. The film will be finished in half a month at most. I'll speed up the post-production a little bit."

Cao Yu hurriedly warned: "You can speed up, but you can't fool me."

"How dare I?"

Jiang Wen laughed and assured: "I dare not say that this film can become a classic, but it will definitely not be bad at the box office."

"That's good."

Cao Yu nodded, then had a drink with Uncle Ge and asked, "Uncle Ge, do you have any dates after the Chinese New Year?"

"Mr. Cao has another movie plan?"

Uncle Ge felt very happy filming "Let the Bullets Fly". Hearing what Boss Cao said, he immediately became interested.

"There is indeed a movie that I plan to shoot after the year, and I would like you to be the leading actor."

Cao Yu has already planned to film "If You Are the One" right after the Chinese New Year, and he has just chosen the male lead, Uncle Ge, first.

But Uncle Ge was Uncle Ge after all, so he still asked curiously: "What movie?"

"It's a comedy dating film. The heroine and co-stars opposite you are all beautiful, and there are quite a few of them."

"Then I'll take it!"

When Uncle Ge heard this, he smiled and agreed.

Although he has collaborated with Huayi and Feng Xiaogang many times, he is not an actor under Huayi. Now he is working with Feiyu, and Huayi has no way to interfere.

"Mr. Cao, what about me?"

Jiang Wen was also a little moved when he heard this.

"There is really no suitable role for you in this film, director."

Cao Yu was a little hesitant. The original director of "If You Are the One" was not far away, but Cao Yu couldn't invite him to direct.

Although Jiang Wen is also talented, if he were to direct this movie, who knows what kind of strange thing would be produced.

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In Cao Yu's mind, he actually wanted to give this film to Ning Hao, but he didn't know if he could handle it.

After thinking for a while, he had to say: "I plan to let Ning Hao do this comedy film."

"It doesn't matter. If there is a suitable film for me in the future, Mr. Cao can just think of me more."

Jiang Wen saw that Boss Cao had already made arrangements, so he had to give up.

After the banquet, the guests left one after another.

Deputy Director Yang of Lychee Station held Cao Yu's hand and said expectantly: "Mr. Cao, do you have any good variety show ideas recently?"

Although "The Voice of China" is still popular, TV stations across the country are also launching similar programs, which puts some pressure on Lychee Channel.

Moreover, Mango Station was here today, and he was worried that Boss Cao’s creativity would be taken away by Mango Station first.

"Yes, yes, yes."

Cao Yu was a little hesitant. It seemed a little early to launch the variety show "If You Are the One" now.

In addition, the song "GEE" has not come out yet. Without this song, how can we sing the attributes of the female guest on the stage.

"Yang Tai, when I'm done here, I'll go to Jinling to talk to you in detail."

However, he thought about it and felt that when the movie is released next year, it will just take advantage of the shareholder style to stir up a stir in variety shows.

Just money, not shabby.

As for Mango Channel, just create a variety show with singing and dancing, which suits their style.

After the opening ceremony, Cao Yu did not leave.

In the evening, he opened the income situation of today's film and television city, and when he saw the numbers above, he felt happy.

More than 7 tourists entered the park, but the ticket revenue was only a few million.

However, according to the agreement with the merchants, the park will take 20% of the merchants' turnover, and this revenue is more than 800 million.

Just from these two items, the film and television city’s income is more than 1000 million yuan a day.

"According to this trend, during the golden week, we might be able to earn [-] million in revenue. This does not include the cost of hosting the crew for filming."

“It’s better to make money by traveling.”

The abacus in Boss Cao's mind was rattling, and at the same time, he was already planning the third phase of the park project.

(End of this chapter)