Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 811: Squeezing out the last bit of value

It's the end of December.

The filming of Parasite has finished.

A group of bosses in Xiangcheng are going to treat us to a dinner and hold a banquet again.

But Zhou Mo didn't agree this time.

That's not necessary.

The crew can just do it themselves, it's comfortable and relaxing
At the wrap-up party, Cheng Long found Zhou Mo privately.

"Director Zhou, after much consideration, I have decided to take on the role of Officer Chen..."

Cheng Long has developed a habit of speaking in the past two years. Every time he finishes talking about his decision, he always adds a paragraph of his own thoughts and expresses his feelings again.

Zhou Mo didn't interrupt and just kept listening.

Cheng Long Balala spoke for a long time, and his desire to express himself was fully vented, and he felt very satisfied.

"When you get older, you tend to nag..."

"Brother Long, don't say that. With your physical fitness, it is probably better than many young people nowadays."

When Cheng Long heard this, he immediately became interested.

"Director Zhou is right. Young people nowadays..."

Zhou Mo: ...

Why is your mouth so cheap?

Why bring this up for no reason?

Just at this moment, Da Tiantian came over and saved Zhou Mo with just one sentence.

"Zhou Mo, there is something going on in the company..."

The two said goodbye to Cheng Long and went to the corner.

"what happens?"

"I got a call from Zhou Xingxing, saying that he hopes to buy out all the copyrights of The Mermaid."

So that’s what happened.

Zhou Mo suddenly realized.

When filming "The Mermaid", the contract signed by Zhou Mo and Zhou Xingxing stated that the copyright belonged to both companies jointly, and if they wanted to make a sequel, both parties had to agree.

Stephen Chow now wants to buy the copyright of "The Mermaid", and probably has the idea of ​​making "The Mermaid 2", but he feels that Shanhe Company may not agree, so he just does it himself.

"It seems that Stephen Chow is very confident about the new "King of Comedy" and even wants to buy the copyright of "The Mermaid"."

Shanhe Company's reputation for strict copyright protection is well known in the industry.

Zhou Xingxing wants to take the copyright back.

It will definitely cost a lot of money.

Da Tiantian recalled Zhou Mo's comments on the new "King of Comedy" a few days ago, and added: "It is also possible that the big and small kings paid for it."

Zhou Mo nodded, it was not impossible.

The relationship between the Big and Small Wang and Zhou Xingxing really fits the saying:
There are no permanent enemies in business, only permanent interests.

The quarrel between the two families was so fierce that it became known to everyone.

Now it's as good as honey mixed with oil.

Da Tiantian looked at him and said, "Then shall we sell it?"

"Sell! Why not sell!" Zhou Mo said without hesitation.

Anyway, the first part of "The Mermaid" has already made him a fortune.

Moreover, he only intended to make money from this film and had not thought about the second one.

In this case, instead of letting such a movie with "no future" rot in our hands, it is better to release the last bit of value from it.

"So what do you think is a suitable price?"

Zhou Mo thought for a moment and said, "A few tens of millions is definitely not enough. It would be a shame to the historical achievements of The Mermaid, the reputation of director Zhou Xingxing, and the business acumen of the big and small Wangs...

Let the company run it as it sees fit, just don’t let it be less than 100 million.”

Da Tiantian was not satisfied after hearing this. "One hundred million, isn't it a little too little? After all, The Mermaid grossed four billion back then!"

Zhou Mo was stunned.

Good guy.

I thought I was greedy enough.

I didn't expect you to be more cruel than me.

"Tiantian, you are confusing the box office with the cost. The first film of The Mermaid made 4 billion yuan at the box office, but in the end, our company made less than 1 billion yuan.

If Stephen Chow wants to shoot "The Mermaid" now, the 100 million yuan he spends on buying it is just the pure cost, and it is still uncertain how much the box office will be in the end.

If the price is higher, he may not buy it, and he may even switch to another IP."

Da Tiantian stopped talking, seemingly realizing that she had indeed asked for a rather high price.

But when she thought about the 4 billion box office of "The Mermaid" and now having to give the copyright to others, she felt uncomfortable.

"No, I plan to go back to the company and look into this matter in the next two days. I'll first ask Zhou Xingxing and the big and small Wang about their opinions on The New King of Comedy, and then I'll try to sell The Mermaid at a higher price."

As she said this, a series of business plans even appeared in her mind.

For example: first raise the stock price of Wang and Da Wang, let them think they are going to make a fortune, and successfully sell "The Mermaid" at a high price. After the Mermaid is sold, make back the money spent on buying stocks by short selling.

In this way, it is equivalent to getting something for nothing.

Pure profit.

Seeing that she was lost in thought and did not speak for a long time, Zhou Mo stretched out his hand and waved it in front of her.

"Tiantian, what are you thinking about?"

Da Tiantian came back to her senses and repeated her thoughts.

"How do you feel about this plan?"

Zhou Mo thought about it for a moment and felt that it was not impossible.

“Let the company team work with you and don’t invest too much money.”

Da Tiantian was very excited to get permission, and the last tone of her voice even rose slightly when she spoke.

"Don't worry, I promise to bring you good news."

After saying this, Da Tiantian didn't even attend the banquet, and went straight back to call the company's professionals to improve her opportunities.

Zhou Mo asked her if she needed help, but the only response she got was a wave of the hand.

Shake your head and prepare to go to the scene.

I met Lin Yuna on the way.

Good guy.

Isn't this talking about Cao Cao? Has Cao Cao arrived?

"Yun'er, come here." Zhou Mo waved at people.

Lin Yoona seemed to be looking for something. When she heard the voice, she turned around and saw it was Zhou Mo, and hurried over.

"Director Zhou!"

"What were you looking for just now? Why were you so anxious?"

Lin Yuner explained: "Sister Tiantian just sent me a message, saying that she had something to tell me, but I haven't been able to find her."

"Ah, then you don't have to look for it. I'll tell you." Zhou Mo guessed that Da Tiantian was looking for Lin Yoona for the same thing, but she just met him first, so Yoona was left behind.

He explained the situation and then reminded her, "Yoona, you are the main character of "The Mermaid", so I must tell you about this.

If Zhou Xingxing wants to shoot "The Mermaid 2" in the future, I don't know if he will look for you, but if you want to shoot, I can help you contact them, it depends on your willingness."

When Zhou Mo collaborated with Stephen Chow to film "The Mermaid", he directly and forcefully won the role of the female lead, without giving Stephen Chow any chance to choose other options.

With the original version like Yoona, there is no need to find another one.

If Stephen Chow buys the copyright of "The Mermaid" in the future, it is not certain whether he will look for Yoona to film it again.

Zhou Mo felt that the result was most likely negative.

(End of this chapter)