The conspicuous bag in China Entertainment Taohuawu

Chapter 273 Mr. Bao, I only recognize Chen Xinghe

On May 21st, "All or Nothing" received an extension key jointly issued by the Digital Program Management Center of the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television and China Film Digital Film Distribution Company for a period of thirty days, as was Chen Xinghe's original intention.

Originally, the Broadcasting Corporation wanted to postpone the film's release for 90 days for a total of 120 days. However, Canruo Xinghe Company insisted on not agreeing to this approach and did not want the box office record to look too ugly. They had no choice but to do so.

According to Fu Ruoqing, "You broke 20 billion in days. It's so ugly."

However, he also knows that too long a release cycle will also lengthen the box office accounting cycle. For a company that is in a period of rapid development, it is not a good thing to recover funds too slowly, so it is not a good thing. I didn't get too hung up on this aspect.

But in his heart, like the leaders of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, he still wanted to postpone the movie for a longer time. As for why, of course, the longer the movie, the higher the box office.

The movie exceeded 7.5 billion. In addition to breaking the record and making a lot of money for the companies involved in the investment, it also brought a little shock to the world about China.

Not every country can obtain more than one billion U.S. dollars in box office in just one region. It has achieved over one billion U.S. dollars in revenue with an investment of less than 20 million. This has made many foreigners very curious about this movie.

In particular, Chen Xinghe is also the best actor at the Venice Film Festival, and the global popularity of the blindfolded beating challenge itself has a lot of popularity in European and American countries.

Secondly, I have to thank ByteDance. With the birth of the international version of Douyin, more and more users have moved interesting domestic videos into the international version of Douyin, and the scene of Wang Chuanjun worshiping Buddha is also in the international version of Douyin. The widespread dissemination has attracted foreigners to imitate it, making foreigners even more curious about the movie "All or Nothing".

"Xiao Chen, people from Lionsgate and MFA+ have arrived."

"Uncle Fu, I'll be at China Film Academy soon."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Xinghe, who was sitting in the nanny's car, smiled, but not twice. Suddenly he started to grin.

"Hey, you can't do this again in the future. My old waist, I'll ask Wang Yihan to press it for me when it's okay."

After muttering a few words, Chen Xinghe lifted his waist with his hands.

Chen Xinghe's home is very close to China Film Academy, and it takes less than twenty minutes to drive there.

Walking into China Film and Television, Chen Xinghe saw Fu Ruoqing's secretary. They said hello and Chen Xinghe followed the latter to Fu Ruoqing's office.

"Galaxy is here, this is Colson, the manager of the overseas distribution department of Lionsgate Pictures."

"Hello Mr. Coulson."

"Oh, hello Chen, I'm a fan of You. By the way, our president, Mr. Drake, asked me to take him to say hello to you."

"Really? Please let me convey my thanks."

Seeing Chen Xinghe chatting with Coulson in English proficiently, Fu Ruoqing nodded with satisfaction, "My eldest nephew is not comparable to those illiterate elites."

After chatting with Colson for a while, Fu Ruoqing introduced him to another foreigner, Li Knovich, the head of MFA+.

"Hi Chen, nice to see you here."

"Hello Mr. Norwich."

MFA+ is a European film distribution company headquartered in the Netherlands. Many domestic films have been released in Europe through this company.

Without too many pleasantries, everyone started talking about business. Both film companies wanted to get the overseas distribution rights of "All or Nothing", but the regions were different. Lionsgate wanted the Americas and MFA wanted Europe.

"Chen, I think you must have some understanding of Lionsgate. We are a very powerful film distribution company. To show our sincerity, we plan to obtain the film distribution rights in the Americas for US$1000 million."

Hearing this price, Fu Ruoqing was a little surprised. He felt that the price was really high. You must know that although domestic movies have high box office at home, their box office performance abroad has been very poor. It has been a long time since there has been a similar movie. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Hero" are movies that have outstanding global box office.

To be honest, Chen Xinghe is also very satisfied with this figure, but he would rather get a share of the box office than a fixed amount of money.

"Mr. Colson, what I want more than a fixed dollar amount is a share of the box office."

Hearing Chen Xinghe's words, Fu Ruoqing, Colson and even Liknovich were a little surprised.

"Oh Chen, do you really think so? Although I'm sorry, but you have to know that no Chinese movie has been able to get a good box office in the film market outside the Chinese market in the past few years. We at Lionsgate can produce this The price is more important because I want to make you a friend." Colson looked at Chen Xinghe and said sincerely.

Chen Xinghe believed what Coulson said about wanting to be friends with him, and it was true that domestic movies were not adapted to the foreign market. Even the science fiction blockbuster "The Wandering Earth", which is highly recognized by the Chinese people, is only watched by Chinese people abroad. There are just more of them.

"I know Mr. Colson, believe me, I also want to be friends with your company, but compared to a dollar amount, I want to see what results I can achieve in the American market. I am still young, I believe that my company and I will make many films that will be popular not only at home but also overseas in the future. Mr. Li Ke, this is what I want to say to MFA."

Hearing Chen Xinghe's words, Fu Ruoqing looked at him with relief, while Colson and Liknovich couldn't believe it, but since Chen Xinghe said so, their company also has a way to collect distribution fees. plan.

"Okay Chen, you are such a charming man. No wonder you have so many fans in your country and internationally. If it is a share, as usual we will receive a share of the box office of this movie in the Americas. The last 40% will be used as the distribution cost of the film."

This number is very normal. China Film also charges this much in distribution fees for foreign films entering the domestic market. Only a few Hollywood blockbusters charge less.

"It was a pleasure working with you Mr. Coulson."

“A pleasure to work with Chen.”

After shaking hands with Colson, Chen Xinghe looked at Liknovich again. Seeing that the latter had the same plan, Chen Xinghe extended his hand again.

Witnessed by Fu Ruoqing, the three parties signed the contract in the conference room.

Originally, Chen Xinghe wanted to invite Fu Ruoqing and two international friends to have lunch as part of the landlord's friendship, but the two foreigners had other things to do and left after signing the contract.

"Xinghe, let's have something together at the China Film Canteen."

"Okay, Uncle Fu." After asking Liu Li to package the contract and take it back to the company, Chen Xinghe followed Fu Ruoqing to the China Film Canteen.

As the current head of China Film and Television, Fu Ruoqing naturally has some privileges. He found a private room and asked his secretary to bring lunch to the two of them, and the two started chatting together.

"Xiao Chen, you are very good."

Fu Ruoqing's abrupt words made Chen Xinghe a little confused, "Uncle Fu?"

"By the way, you don't know, right? You and your company have been investigated by the tax department."

Chen Xinghe became even more confused now, "Huh? Why? Why didn't I tell you about this, and no one came to the company to check the accounts."

It was rare to see Chen Xinghe like this, so Fu Ruoqing responded in a funny way, "Do I have to go to your company to audit the accounts? Do you know why you only received the invitation a few days before the May Fourth Party?"

In fact, I have wanted to send you an invitation for a long time, but many people have reported you at the same time. After the relevant departments have found out, they will continue to invite you. "

"What about this matter? So many people reported me together. When will it happen?"

After Chen Xinghe finished speaking, he looked at Fu Ruoqing and saw him smiling and saying a few words, "No. 20, interview."

Okay, Chen Xinghe immediately knew who it was, but before he could get angry, Fu Ruoqing said with a smile, "Don't worry, someone has already come forward to help you, although the relevant departments have not found that person. There are any tax issues, but a commendation article will be issued to him later.”

"Praise article?"

"For example, thanks to the large number of reports from a certain fan group, Motorcycle Sisters, the tax department found out who had such and such tax problems."

After hearing Fu Ruoqing's words, Chen Xinghe stopped being angry instantly, because he knew that as soon as this article came out, capital would no longer praise him, and many capitals would even retaliate against him.

"Uncle Fu, thank you for telling me these things, otherwise I would still be kept in the dark."

"It's okay, let's eat quickly."

Fu Ruoqing didn't mention the fact that he tried to protect him in the first place, because he knew that Chen Xinghe knew what he must have done for him, and besides, the two of them were uncles and nephews, right?

After finishing the meal, Chen Xinghe said goodbye to Fu Ruoqing and left China Film.

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"At that time, everything on the set will be dominated by me."

In a conference room of the Bulgari Hotel in Magic City, four directors from CCTV, Magic City Penguin Film and Television Culture Communication Co., Ltd., Magic City Film (Group) Co., Ltd., and Magic City Fanhuali Enterprise Development Co., Ltd. looked at the Director Wong Kar-Wai, who was wearing sunglasses, kept cursing secretly that this person was really difficult to deal with.

However, as one of the top directors in the country, it is not impossible for Wong Kar-wai to be difficult to deal with. After thinking for a long time, the four people in charge looked at each other. As the lead organizer of this project, Ma Jun, the person in charge of CCTV Finally, he made a decision, "Director Wang, we have agreed to your above request. Do you have any other requests?"

Hearing his words, Director Wong Kar-Wai raised the corner of his mouth and spoke again, "Since Mr. Ma said so, I will make one last small request. I want Mr. Bao to be played by Chen Xinghe."

"Director Wang, we have already decided on the actors before. This drama tells the story of the Magic City in the last world, so the Magic City accent will be used extensively in this drama, so the actor we have planned is Hu Ge. With his fame and strength, it is enough to star in this TV series." At this time, the person in charge of Modu Film Group responded.

"Hu Ge? Are you asking an uncle in his forties to play a young man in his early twenties? I know Hu Ge, but his acting skills are not suitable for me. The only treasurer in my heart is Chen Xinghe. one person."

As soon as Wong Kar-wai's words came out, everyone in the conference room couldn't help but take a breath, especially Ma Jun. The corner of his mouth twitched, and he secretly cursed himself for saying such a thing.

But before Ma Jun could speak, Li Eryun, the head of Penguin Film and Television who was about to serve as one of the chief producers of this TV series, responded, "Director Wang's other things are easy to handle, but I find this matter a bit difficult, and With Chen Xinghe's salary, his appearance in this TV series will inevitably increase the production cost."

"Mr. Ma said, do you allow me to make requests casually? I have already made my request. As for whether you can complete it, that is your business. I have read the script of this TV series. It is true that all the mainland actors combined have After all, he is the only one who can play this role well."

"Director Wang..."

"I'm just making a request. Is this difficult? I think with the size of the four of you and the quality of this TV series, I believe no actor can refuse the opportunity to participate in this TV series."

After hearing Wong Kar-wai's words, several people suddenly fell silent. Ma Jun and Li Eryun looked at each other, and they both saw a hint of bitterness in each other's eyes.

Is Chen Xinghe an ordinary actor? He is the ACE of our domestic entertainment industry! Ma Jun roared in his heart.

What can he do? He can only try his best to do it after he has said it. As for increasing investment, as long as Chen Xinghe can appear in this TV series, no matter how much investment he makes, he can make money. Domestic companies that want to pay for Chen Xinghe There are a lot of people here, so at worst it would be nice to play an extra two minutes of commercials. "Mr. Li, given your relationship with Penguin and Chen Xinghe, can I leave this matter to you?"

The corner of Li Eryun's mouth twitched, and he thought to himself, "Do you think what you are saying is human language? With the relationship between Penguin and him, it can be done naturally. Doesn't it mean that you don't have to pay the price if you can do it? If you don't pay some benefits, Chen Xinghe can Why do you want to make your company's TV series?" But thinking about it, I still need to say it carefully.

"Mr. Ma, Director Wang, we'll do our best. I'm afraid it will be difficult to simply invite him with a salary. I'll probably give him some other benefits at that time. If these aren't enough, we can't let Penguin pay them all."

"CCTV will give 2%, each of you two will get 1.5%, and I'll give you Penguin 5% of the investment share."

Hearing Ma Jun's words, Li Eryun was secretly happy, but he still had an expression on his face that said we penguins had suffered a loss and responded, "Okay, bosses, this way I can give an explanation to the company and invite Chen Xinghe to participate in the show. The task of this TV series is left to us.”

"Then let's break up the meeting."

After packing up their belongings, several people in charge left the hotel conference room, leaving only director Wong Kar-wai and the TV series script on the table.

The title of the play is "Flowers".

To be continued. .

(End of this chapter)