How China Entertainment was developed

Chapter 531 [Fast and Furious] successfully ranked as an A-level blockbuster, and Marvel Studios began to rise.

A conference room at MGM headquarters.

On both sides of the long table, Zhang Nan and Old Luke sat respectively, as well as MGM President Caesar Lewis and a group of senior executives.

At this time, Zhang Nan was shaking hands with Caesar Lewis in a friendly manner under the watchful eyes of a group of MGM executives and Old Luke.

Because Zhang Nan has officially signed the contract for the [006] project, the US$006 million remuneration will be transferred to Zhang Nan's account immediately, and the filming location of [] has also been negotiated by Zhang Nan to be placed in Longbow Film City .

Of course.

The reason why MGM is willing to place the filming location of "006" in Longbow Studios is not only to save Zhang Nan's face, but also to save money.

The entire [006] project started with a production fee of million U.S. dollars. The price was too high, and subsequent filming was naturally saved as much as possible.

Due to the exchange rate, shooting at the Longbow Film and Television City in the Mainland saves more than 80% of the production cost compared to shooting in Europe and North America.

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The interior of the extended Rolls-Royce.

Zhang Nan slumped on the boss's bench, feeling very comfortable. Old Luke sat on the long bench, which was a bit of an eyesore.

Because usually this seat is where beautiful and well-dressed actresses sit.

Old Luke was naturally unaware of this, and asked Zhang Nan normally: "Zhang, [006] filming will start in August, shall we go back to the mainland now?"

Zhang Nan shook his head slightly.

go back?

If we go back now, we will definitely have to make an emergency landing on Neon. His body has not recovered yet.

Seeking death or loss of longevity is not the way to go.

So Zhang Nan changed the topic and said: "How is [Fast and Furious 5] doing at the box office now?"

“It’s a bit unexpected!”

Hearing Zhang Nan mention [Fast and Furious 5], Old Luke looked a little surprised. He was not surprised that Zhang Nan talked about [Fast and Furious 5], but was surprised by the box office results of [Fast and Furious 5]. “If the box office in North America is average, it can barely exceed US$ million.

But it is very popular in the global movie market. So far, it has accumulated more than 500 million and almost 600 million US dollars in box office.

It is estimated that by the time the film is released, it will not be a problem to exceed 600 million US dollars. The global box office is expected to reach 700 million US dollars. This series can truly transform into a Hollywood A-level series. "

At this point, Old Luke's mouth became a little unhappy: "Universal got an A-level series for nothing."

Seeing Old Luke's dissatisfaction, Zhang Nankuan explained: "We also got a big Hollywood director for nothing!"

Relying on the success of "Fast and Furious 5", Lin Yishan can be regarded as a first-line director in Hollywood.

"Can a top-tier director compete with an A-level series?" Old Luke asked, not being relieved by Zhang Nan.

Zhang Nan was asked.

Because if we really count, the value of a major Hollywood director is not as good as that of a Hollywood A-level series.

Because the director is one person, his level fluctuates greatly, and his peak period only lasts for more than ten years, or even a few years.

After all, not everyone is Spielberg and can be great for a lifetime. Most directors start to decline after a few years of glory.

But even if a Hollywood A-level series has a bad ending, under Hollywood's current mature industrial film assembly line, it can already be maintained at the fastest three movies before it ends. Moreover, the movie is unfinished. It needs to be stashed away for a few years and then taken out and refurbished, but it is still usable.

This has been successfully reflected in series such as "Terminator" and "Men in Black".

"Don't worry, I have plans for the [Fast and Furious] series." Zhang Nan revealed some of his thoughts to Old Luke.

Regarding the idea of ​​​​the "Fast and Furious" series, Zhang Nan had already started laying the groundwork when "Fast and Furious 1" came to ask him to make a guest appearance.

Later, Lin Yishan was slowly signed and given the position to direct the "Fast and Furious" series.

What the picture shows is that the [Fast and Furious] series hopes to replace Jason Statham's position when it hits the top Hollywood series in [Fast and Furious 7], and then rely on its own strong status to come up with the perfect movie. The dove occupies the magpie's nest'.

After all, Zhang Nan doesn’t think he can’t do anything that Vin Diesel can do even in the original time and space.

Old Luke suddenly became excited after hearing this.

There's no way I can't help but be excited, it's a Hollywood A-level series project that started with an investment of hundreds of millions!

"How do you say it?" Old Luke asked curiously.

Zhang Nan shook his head, "You will know when the time comes, it is not convenient to say now."

Old Luke: "..."

If you really don’t want to say it, just don’t start!

"By the way, how are Marvel Studios doing lately?" Zhang Nan looked at the resentful old Luke and changed the subject again.

Old Luke's emotions came and went quickly, especially when he heard Zhang Nan mention Marvel Studios.

"It's very good. [Thor]'s box office in North America is now close to 1.5 million. If [Captain America] is released in July and the box office explodes again, I guess Marvel Studios will have to take off. I'm afraid it will be able to reach what Spielberg did." The peak position of DreamWorks is that I don’t know if it will be suppressed by Hollywood giants and follow the old path of DreamWorks." Old Luke analyzed to Zhang Nan.

Hearing Old Luke's reliable analysis, Zhang Nan was a little suspicious.

After all, at this time, we can clearly see the potential of Marvel Studios. It can be seen that Old Luke's vision has improved over the years.

"If you have time, let the fund buy two shares of Marvel Studios. I made a cameo appearance in the [Captain America] project. The quality of the shots in the movie is very enjoyable. I feel that it has a high probability of success."

Zhang Nan relied on Old Luke's analysis and decided to buy a wave of Marvel Studios stocks at a low price now.

After all, although Marvel Studios is now a bit popular due to the box office success of "Thor", when the results of "Captain America" ​​have not been released and the "Avengers" plan has not been confirmed and successful, the stock price is still relatively low. , it’s a good time to start.

Old Luke didn't feel much about Zhang Nan's operation.

After all, in Hollywood, such operations are common.

Directors and starring actors who are smarter and have some financial knowledge will, after starring in a movie, know the approximate quality of the movie, and more or less buy or sell the stocks of some production companies according to the situation, so as to make their own extra money. The income is more generous.
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Just as the fiercely competitive summer vacation season has begun in North America, the mainland film market has also been affected.

Because May and June of this year are the time slots reserved for Hollywood blockbusters in the mainland film market.

Therefore, it was a bit imaginary, but just relying on Jiang Wen's huge popularity in "Let the Bullets Fly", "Guan Yunchang" suffered from three Hollywood blockbusters from "Thor", "Fast and Furious 5" and "Kung Fu Panda 2". sniper.

The result~

It can only be said that reality echoes the meaningful ending of "Let the Bullets Fly".

Mainland costume films were hit by Hollywood capital blockbusters, which only cost 1.57 million yuan.

(End of this chapter)