How China Entertainment was developed

Chapter 495 Robert Downey Jr.: The world is unfair and the gap is too big
Afterwards, Zhang Nan picked and picked some more projects.

But at this time, there are really not many film projects in the mainland film market that are not losing money.

And the money-making projects are too small.

For example, in 2011, the dark horse of the year "33 Days of Love" invested RMB 850 million and earned RMB 3.02 million at the box office.

But if we really count, the profit is less than [-] million yuan.

It’s really hard to catch Zhang Nan’s eyes.

"I know that the mainland film and television industry during this period is very popular with capital, but our company will not join in the fun. In the future, the company will still focus on the path of distribution and cooperation for mainland projects." Zhang Nan handed over the various project plans in his hand Put it down and said to the person in charge of the mainland of Longbow Film and Television on the side.

The reason for saying this is simple.

People like him who have theater channels and are playing the role of distributing movies will basically not lose money.

On the other hand, the person in charge of the Mainland China of Longbow Film and Television nodded frequently when he heard this, agreeing with Zhang Nan's idea.

He also feels that the current popularity of the mainland film and television industry is a bit wrong and has gone too far.

But some time ago, Zhang Nan, the big boss of the company, invested in Xu Zheng’s [People on the Road], Jiang Wen’s [Let the Bullets Fly] and Zhao Benshan’s [Laughing Jianghu].

Moreover, this wave of popularity in the mainland film market seems to be caused by the project of my own boss.

In addition, the background of some projects is indeed quite large, so he found an opportunity to propose it.

Now that Zhang Nan has rejected them all, he feels relaxed and has a clear conscience.

……

6 month 4 day.

The total global box office of "Transformers 2" has officially surpassed the 1 billion of the previous film "Transformers 13.89", reaching the threshold of 14 billion US dollars.

But the box office is basically coming to an end.

Because in North America, [Iron Man 2], coordinated by Zhang Nan, is about to be released.

And here in the mainland.

Xu Zheng's "People on the Road 1", Li Lianjie and Huaizhai's "Ocean Paradise", Huang Xiyu who is still floating and Sun Hedao's "The Battle of Shama Town".

And "Three Smiles: The Talented Man and the Beautiful Woman" starring Guo Deqiang and Lu Qian, the cross talk queen.

Under the influence of Zhang Nan's version of "Transformers 2", these movies were either delayed or advanced compared to the original time and space, setting the movie in early June when the follow-up to "Transformers 2" was weak.

The idea is also very thoughtful.

That is, everyone knows that their movies have mediocre box office appeal and have similar effects no matter what time they are placed, so they want to find a new way to pick up the residual heat of "Transformers 2".

And this is the only way out.

Because this year Feng Xiaogang placed his new work "Great Earthquake" in mid-to-late July.

Then the entire July and August schedule can be ignored.

Because over the years, Feng Xiaogang's position as a major director in the mainland has been quite stable thanks to the accumulation of many high-grossing movies.

Major directors such as Zhang Yimou, Chen Wuji, Chen Straw Hat, Xu Laoguai, Wu Baige... are generally reluctant to compete with Feng Xiaogang's films.

Then in September and October, Zhang Yimou's "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree", Wu Baige's "Sword Rain", and Xu Laoguai's "Di Renjie's Empire of Heaven" were swept away.Not to mention the Lunar New Year holiday in December.

Zhao Benshan and Xiao Shenyang's "Laughing in the Rivers and Lakes", Chen Wuji's "The Orphan of Zhao", Jiang Wen, Ge You and Zhou Gambling's "Let the Bullets Fly", Feng Xiaogang's "If You Are the One 2".

The Lunar New Year stalls have already been filled to the brim. Except for Zhang Nan, the global movie market belongs to the Dragon Crossing the River. If anyone else goes in, they are just cannon fodder looking for death.

Overall, it's only a June schedule, which is relatively good.

"[Iron Man 2] is having its premiere in North America. I have a cameo role in it and the salary is quite high, so I can't shirk it. I won't be able to attend your premiere of [Iron Man [-]] tonight." I'm sorry, but I can give you a suggestion: promote it more in big cities and universities, which will have a better effect on the movie box office."

This was Zhang Nan’s classic movie promotion for Xu Zheng, who held the premiere of "On the Road 1" at Changgong Cinema in Changgong Film City before leaving on the morning of June [-]th. Operational recommendations.

After all, he invested in this project, and Xu Zheng eagerly placed the premiere of the movie at the Changgong Cinema in Longgong Film City.

There was something inappropriate about his lack of presence.

But there is nothing I can do. [Iron Man 2] really pays big money for services, so I can only explain the reasons clearly to Xu Zheng, say some words of comfort, and give some useful advice.

When Xu Zheng heard this, he nodded slightly in anger, but he had nothing to do. He could only complain that he missed it because it coincided with the premiere of "Iron Man 2", and it was only a few hours away.

……

6 month 5 day.

The premiere of [Iron Man 2].

Zhang Nan arrived on time, and as soon as he stepped on the red carpet, he caused a lot of screams from the crowd on both sides.

In fact, most of the people crowded on both sides of the [Iron Man 2] premiere were not fans of Zhang Nan, but fans of Marvel Comics and [Iron Man], or the atmosphere set bought by Marvel Studios to enhance the atmosphere. .

But Zhang Nan's current popularity in North America and even around the world cannot be matched. He is a superstar in his own right.

He was the kind who couldn't help but scream when he saw Zhang Nan.

But Zhang Nan was used to this situation. She just waved with a smile and walked quickly through the red carpet.

Yes.

The media in Hollywood have given Zhang Nan a vivid metaphor for Zhang Nan's quick walk on the red carpet - passing the red carpet quickly.

It's like a bomber speeding through the scene.

……

After walking on the red carpet, Zhang Nan saw Robert Downey Jr. waiting for him.

Zhang Nan shrugged and asked first: "Why is the premiere set at the Huaguo Grand Theater? I remember it wasn't held at the Los Angeles Grand Theater before?"

"Who told you that all your movies were held here, and all of them sold out at the box office? Isn't this just a piece of good luck~"

Robert Downey Jr. explained, then changed his tone and said with a bit of sourness: "I heard from Jon (director) that you got another three percent of the box office dividend."

"Yeah!" Zhang Nan nodded and admitted. After all, there was nothing hard to admit.

Seeing Zhang Nan admit it, Robert Downey Jr. became even more bitter, "What's wrong with the world? I'm a starring role, and I don't even get 1000% of the box office dividend, and my fixed salary is only 2 million US dollars. You can't even make a cameo." A two-minute supporting role not only earns a fixed salary of US$3000 million, but also a 5.00% box office share and [-]% peripheral income..."

(End of this chapter)