How China Entertainment was developed

Chapter 338: Give advice first and then bully others

"Brother Chenglong, it's actually a good thing to go back to Asia to develop. You should have heard about the development of the local film market in the past two years. It's pretty good." Zhang Nan comforted Chenglong.

Chenglong glanced at Zhang Nan angrily.

I really want to say that if you are so optimistic, why are you still staying in Hollywood?
But considering Zhang Nan's current position as a celebrity in Hollywood, it's hard to say this.

Zhang Nan understood Chenglong's eyes and quickly changed the subject: "So, brother Chenglong, when you go back this time, do you plan to rest until the limelight has passed and then return to Hollywood? Or do you want to take advantage of this period to reorganize your career?" Something else?"

If someone asked this question, Chenglong would definitely respond perfunctorily.

After all, although he has failed in Hollywood, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. After returning to Hong Kong, he is still the top superstar in Asia.

His projects are still sought after by film and television companies throughout Asia.

So once he shows signs of changing the project, many people will definitely bother him.

But Zhang Nan, who is the box office mascot, asked this question.

Chenglong thought for a while and decided to describe his plan to Zhang Nan and ask him to help him check it.

"I plan to take a break for a while. After all, I have been acting for so many years. It's time to take a breather. Then, when I have a good rest, I can get up and work on projects."

Chenglong first laid the groundwork, and then said in detail: "Currently I have two ideas. One is to restart the [Police Story] series, and the other is to try another style."

"For example, the popular costume films now?" Zhang Nan followed Chenglong's words.

Chenglong looked at Zhang Nan in surprise when he heard this, and was surprised that Zhang Nan's guess was so accurate.

But after thinking about it, Chenglong was no longer surprised.

After all, in the past two years, the most popular movies in Asia are costume films.

"Yes."

Chenglong nodded and said, "Give me some pertinent suggestions."

Seeing that Chenglong was talking like this, Zhang Nan didn't hide it and started to analyze it for Chenglong.

"The project of restarting [Police Story] is definitely more likely to succeed than the costume film project. After all, this series has your years of accumulation. But considering the current situation in the Asian film market, your production fees are Expenses must be controlled. Investments exceeding 3000 million yuan may be inappropriate."

This conclusion is Zhang Nan’s judgment based on the box office of [New Police Story].

After all, this movie is Chenglong's new film returning to Hong Kong Film Market after "Around the World in [-] Days".

The final Hong Kong box office was HK$1830 million.

The global box office was 871 million U.S. dollars, not even 1000 million U.S. dollars, but the actual production fee was as high as 1500 million U.S. dollars, which directly caused losses to the investors.

Chenglong's face turned a little ugly when he heard Zhang Nan's judgment.

The production fee should not exceed 3000 million RMB investment?

Although he has now fallen out of Hollywood's 2000 million salary club, he still deserves a salary of 1000 million US dollars for a single film!
The total project investment of 3000 million yuan does not even reach half of his current salary.

Zhang Nan naturally noticed Chenglong's expression and quickly explained: "Brother Chenglong, my analysis has no other meaning. I just want the project to be profitable and not lose money.

You should know that the box office champion in Hong Kong last year only had a total box office of just over HK$3000 million.

Including your action movies, and analyzing the data accumulated over the years in the Mainland, the box office of your action movies in the Mainland is about 4000 million yuan.

In other movie markets around the world, based on the situation of [[-] Days Around the World], it is probably not very easy to sell, so..."

Listening to Zhang Nan's well-founded analysis, Chenglong also knew that his current situation was indeed like this. He waved his hand and said, "What if I make a costume film?"

"As long as the total investment does not exceed 7000 million yuan, you can basically make a profit without losing any money." Zhang Nan answered affirmatively.

Chenglong was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then said in shock: "Why is there such a big difference?"

Chenglong couldn't accept such a big contrast. After all, action movies like "Police Story" are his core style.

"Have you seen [House of Flying Daggers]?" Zhang Nan did not answer directly, but asked a question.

Chenglong nodded when he heard this. He was quite concerned about the Asian base camp. "How do you feel?" Zhang Nan continued to ask.

Chenglong looked a little embarrassed and said, "I don't quite understand."

"Your evaluation is too implicit. Let me tell you that the entire "House of Flying Daggers" is a low-end version of "Hero", but it is such a movie, with a box office of 1.5 million in the mainland and 1.05 million US dollars worldwide. total box office." Zhang Nan said bluntly.

At this time, Chenglong also understood the meaning of Zhang Nan's words, that is, costume films are the outlet.

"So... you would rather recommend me to make a costume film." Chenglong said.

Zhang Nan nodded and said: "It is more recommended, but actually you should try to make movies in both genres. After all, you will not be short of investment in making movies after you return to Asia, so why not try them both?"

Chenglong was stunned by Zhang Nan's words.

After thinking for a while, Chenglong realized that what Zhang Nan said was true.

Now that he has reached this status, when it comes to making movies and entire projects, there is basically no need to make a choice. You can choose them all.

"Anan, if you need any help in the future, just say it and I will never refuse." Chenglong patted Zhang Nan on the shoulder, stood up and left.

Zhang Nan directly pressed Chenglong's hand on his shoulder, "Brother Chenglong, not later, now!"

Chenglong was stunned: "What do you mean?"

Zhang Nan: "My two newly signed artists are still in the Asian entertainment industry. If you have suitable roles in these two projects..."

Chenglong: "..."

No wonder you boy is so active in asking me to choose them all?

The emotional routine is here.

After all, cramming two people into one movie is a bit too much.

But if two people are crammed into two movies, then there is no problem at all.

really dirty.
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end of october.

After Chenglong returned to Hong Kong from Hollywood, he rested for a few days and then held a press conference.

At the press conference, Chenglong revealed to the media his strategy of deeply exploring the Asian film market in the past few years.

And he announced on the spot that he would start shooting plans for two movies at the same time.

For a time, the entertainment industry in Xiangjiang was in turmoil.

Without it.

The decline of the Hong Kong film industry in recent years has almost made it difficult for those working behind the scenes to make a living.

This is true for the people behind the scenes, but it is even worse for the stars in front of the stage.

It can be said that the entire Hong Kong film industry is currently in a state of extreme lack of good projects.

Although Chenglong's return to Xiangjiang was caused by his failure in Hollywood.

But Chenglong's return to Hong Kong to "recuperate" after his failure in Hollywood didn't happen once or twice, and everyone was used to it.

And judging from past experience, every time Chenglong fails in Hollywood, he will have great potential when he returns to Hong Kong and make some pretty good movies that can win a lot of hits.

As a result, after being a member of a group of Xiangjiang artists, they spent a lot of effort and managed to get an audition spot.

Suddenly found.

Huh?
How come there are two important supporting roles that have already been booked?

Oh!
It turns out that he is a contracted artist of Longbow Film and Television Company.

That doesn't matter, I understand.

　Damn, this is Chapter 2 from yesterday. I forgot to post it. It’s so weird.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)