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Chapter 347 Gambling Agreement

The theater chain is in a good mood.

This huge defeat of the film studio proves the power of unity on the theater side.

In fact, this is destined to happen. After all, theater chains can delay the film longer than the film studio. There is no need to worry about no movies in the market, but if the film studio doesn't release it, it will be an absolute loss.

But at this moment, everyone in the family really didn't expect that Li Mu and Liu Weijuan would shout about the bet at this time.

If it were Li Mu's movie, they would have to consider whatever they said, and the conditions would be a little more stringent, but for "囧囧", the situation is different.

"Director Li, Mr. Liu, what do you say about this?"

Ye Zhu, Chen Lianbao, Gao Jun and others looked over with interest.

Everyone looked over.

"Everyone has been busy for so long, and there must be some luck.",

Li Mu smiled and said, "Right."

"Director Li, you are planning to use "Lost in Thailand" as a lottery, and we have no problem with it, but the lottery chips are too low, and we won't accept it."

Chen Lianbao followed Li Mu's words and said.

After the negotiation, everyone felt much more relaxed. The result was decided anyway.

"Are you confident?" Han Sanjing asked in a low voice, "Don't end up including the movie just for the sake of face."

"Director Han, do you think I look like a dazed young man? Not to mention that Mengying can't afford to lose money on a movie worth 30 to 40 million yuan."

"Director Li is still so arrogant."

Wang Changtian made up for it at the right time.

"Everyone, let's do this. "Lost in Thailand" sets a box office price. If it is before this box office price, everything will be settled at 41%. If it reaches this box office price, it will be settled at 45%."

Li Mu said slowly, "After all, I have been working hard for a few days, but I can't come back with nothing. Let's just be a lucky winner and have fun."

"Hahaha, Director Li, you don't take the small cost seriously. I remember that Mengying Media promoted it very hard."

The theaters don't have much opinion on "囧", a movie directed by an unknown director. If it weren't for the investment from Mengying Media, they might not have even watched it.

"Director Li, the jackpot is good, but the price cannot be too low."

Xu Binbiao, general manager of Jinyi Zhujiang Cinema Line Company, said with a smile.

"Everyone can agree in advance that the box office price can be set higher, but we can't lower the film schedule as a last resort."

"Director Li, you can rest assured on this. We definitely still have this credibility. As long as the attendance rate and film schedule are sufficient, whichever theater chain dares to play tricks, we will fight together."

Ye Zhu vowed, "What's more, Mengying Media doesn't just produce one movie, theaters have to rely on Director Li's movies to make more money."

Everyone immediately laughed.

If there is no conflict, we are still partners. This is clearly demonstrated at least by the theaters and film producers.

The theater chain also knows very well that no one in the chain can live without the other.

"One billion, this lottery is enough."

Li Mu's voice was not loud, but it was like thunder in everyone's ears.

"Director Li, are you so serious about it?"

Wang Changtian couldn't help but speak softly.

"If it weren't for such a big deal, the theaters wouldn't take it." Li Mu saw clearly that only when the theaters could make a lot of money would they be willing to take the deal.

Wang Zhongjun glanced at Li Mu in surprise.

Han Sanping, the old god, said that after all, there are only tens of millions of movies, and there is no loss in the end, it is just a matter of making two points more. What he wants is for all movies in the future to be split at 45%. Unfortunately, this goal is far away. No deadline.

The theater chain wasn't too surprised, as the price was a bit higher than they expected.

No matter how much they look down on director Xu Zheng, they still have to consider the low-cost movies produced by Mengying Media.

The box office results of the previous films are still fresh in my mind, not to mention that now the number of screens has nearly doubled.

"Director Li, we can't refuse your price."

After Xu Binbiao, Ye Zhu, and Chen Lianbao discussed it, they had no reason to refuse this bet.

But everyone obviously took a high look at "囧囧" again.

"Okay, bosses, let's sign the gambling agreement and find someone to watch the film." Seeing that the verbal agreement had been reached, Li Mu was ready to work hard on arranging the film for "囧囧".

"Director Li, we have agreed that if the movie's attendance rate cannot increase, the film schedule will not remain unchanged."

The theaters are also very happy. If it reaches 10 billion, the split will be less. If it is less than 41 billion, % is not bad, and everyone is very satisfied.

"That's natural. Bureau Tong and Bureau Zhang are also here. These are witnesses." Li Mu took a look and saw that several leaders of the General Administration had not left, and said with a smile.

"Hahaha, you guys talk about your business, we have something else to do later."

Tong Gang shook his head happily.

"Is there any blockbuster movie to bet on?"

Xu Binbiao asked with a smile.

"We can just take the steps and divide the accounts."

Several blockbusters such as "The King's Feast" and "The Grandmaster" have chosen the step-by-step method of splitting accounts. They have invested hundreds of millions and really dare not make a bet. This pair may really lose tens of millions.

Outside the General Office.

"After the gambling agreement is signed, go back and organize a movie viewing party." Li Mu ordered.

"Okay, Mr. Li."

Liu Weijuan nodded.

Xu Zheng himself didn't expect that "囧囧" was used as a bet, and it was still one billion.

Xu Zheng was stunned when he heard the news.

"Brother, are you stressed?"

Wang Baoqiang gently poked Xu Zhuan with his hand.     "Nima is so great that it goes to heaven."

Xu Zheng said unconsciously.

"The greater the pressure, the greater the motivation. Maybe it will actually work. Director Li is confident. You are afraid of a hammer."

In this regard, Huang Bo is still open-minded. Anyway, the deal is done, just get on with it.

"Let's go to the next event."

Huang Bo took the two of them and continued the activities.

The online and offline promotions of "囧囧" are currently in full swing, but the betting incident has also triggered heated discussions among netizens.

Major media outlets are rushing to report on it.

"It is reported that the Lunar New Year films have been decided on a tiered split. "Lost in Thailand" has received a shocking betting agreement. This time there is smoke everywhere for the Lunar New Year film."

"The 10 billion betting agreement, why did Mengying Media bet on "Thailand"."

"Shocked, Li Mu actually bet 10 billion!"

After the meeting that day, the news was scattered everywhere like dandelions.

"I really don't know whether to live or die. It's a shame for you."

After Lu Xun learned the news, he said Yinyin.

This kind of low-budget movie, "The King's Feast" casually crushed it, and he actually dared to claim to have exceeded 10 billion. He didn't believe it.

"It's just hype and propaganda."

Lu Xun saw the heated discussion among netizens and said disdainfully.

Netizens are indeed very lively at this time.

"One billion, real or fake, super blockbuster?"

"Upstairs, I heard that the production cost of this movie was only 30 to 40 million."

"Li Mu is really awesome. He dares to bet tens of millions on a box office of one billion. How confident is this?"

"Is it possible that tens of millions are nothing to Mengying Media!"

"Brother, is Li Mu really so heroic?"

Wang Zhonglei couldn't help but ask, who gave him the courage to bet like this.

"I have the courage, but I just don't know what the result will be."

Wang Zhongjun didn’t think it was anything.

"Maybe it's just because the cost is low, so Mengying doesn't care."

Wang Zhonglei could only think of this. Who would have thought that a movie with a cost of tens of millions could break 10 billion in box office. This is a bit ridiculous. It could break or billion Thaksin, but it would be really difficult to go above that.

"Don't think so. Xiaogang's "If You Are the One" didn't cost much back then, and Li Mu is quite reliable."

Wang Zhongjun said calmly, "But these have nothing to do with us. We just need to make our own movies well."

At this time, Li's "Pi" only had four days in its first weekend, and the national box office had already exceeded the 100 million yuan mark.

With its beautiful visual wonders, immersive 3D effects, and spiritually powerful thematic story, it has won praises from viewers. Netizens on Douban and Time unanimously gave it a high score of 9.1.

Two days after its release, the number of keyword entries on Weibo increased from 80 before the release to 110 million, making it known as a "zero negative review" movie.

It also triggered subsequent movie watching.

This is not good news for A Feast for the King and 1942.

Because "Pi" seems to be taking a path with great stamina.

Huayi and Xingmei are trying their best to promote their movies, hoping to get a head start.

"Ah Mu, can we watch it too?" Liu Yifei was begging Li Mu to watch this "zero negative review" movie together.

I have to say that this "zero negative review" promotion is very well done.

Under Liu Yifei's coquettishness, Li Mu could only choose to agree and could not refuse.

In November, the cold air has arrived in the imperial capital.

The two of them are wrapped in swollen bags, and they are wearing masks. People who can be recognized when walking on the street are really super true fans.

What's more, Li Mu went to his own theater.

Li Mu always felt that Li Yi couldn't make commercial films, but he was really good at making such literary and artistic films.

The second male lead in the film, the Bengal tiger Richard Parker, is indeed a bit cute.

Although the scene of the tiger rushing towards her scared Liu Yifei to the point of screaming, during the confrontation with the boy party, Richard, who eventually became a life and death partner, gradually let go of his edge. There was no lack of cuteness in the film with pitiful eyes, which made Liu Yifei instantly attracted by this scene. A tiger conquers.

"So cute."

Although I like Liu Yifei’s watery eyes very much.

"This is a tiger. It's so cute and has a fur, and it becomes dinner in a minute."

Li Mu complained.

Liu Yifei was dissatisfied: "You don't understand the movie at all."

As a result, when the movie was over, Liu Yifei asked nonchalantly: "Amu, which one do you believe in the ending? Do you understand?"

Li Mu was speechless.

"This ending is open-ended. Whichever one you choose will be the one, beautiful or cruel. The truth is in your hands. Everyone has a Richard Parker in their heart, and there is a "Life of Pi" "."

Li Mu knew the ambition of Li Yin's movie, and open endings are often more likely to be deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Liu Yifei thought for a while: "I still believe in good things."

(End of this chapter)