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Chapter 209: Expanding the Film and Television City

Fortunately, most of the box office revenue had already been eaten up, and if it continued to stay in the film, it would only earn an extra one or two million. There was nothing unacceptable about it, so everyone just let it be taken off the screen.

Besides, downloading a picture may not be a bad thing!

Everyone likes to watch popular movies, but if it is a banned movie, people will do everything they can to find it and watch it, which can greatly promote the sales of videotapes.

Moreover, banning a film will greatly enhance the status of a film.

From now on, movie fans will talk about "The Grudge" and say that it was banned because it was too scary. What is its status in horror movies?
He will definitely be deified by a group of people!
Of course, there is another unexpected benefit, which is that there are fewer followers.

Do not!
It's not that there is less of it, it's that it's completely gone.

Originally, a group of film company bosses thought that the horror film craze was about to appear again, and they would be able to make a fortune like they did last time with "The Ring". However, before the crew was even completed, news came out that "The Grudge" was banned.

They are in trouble.

It can actually be banned, so why bother following the trend?

People make movies to make money, and some make movies to wash away the general equivalent, but if it is banned, both of these will be ruined.

It would be better to make some pornographic films.

Get some pretty actresses who are willing to act in that kind of film, keep the cost down, and screen it late at night, and you can generally make some money.

As a result, some well-organized crews simply changed direction.

……

However, the ban in Hong Kong Island does not mean that it will be banned in other places as well.

Knowing that The Grudge was banned in Hong Kong Island, Cai Songlin called Huang Ze. Knowing that Huang Ze did not have any emotional fluctuations, he praised him loudly, "Old Huang, this movie is so exciting! Hahahaha."

Cai Songlin's voice was filled with joy.

He bought the trailer in advance and got the film a long time ago, which was released simultaneously with Hong Kong Island.

In less than a month, the box office of Taekwondo has reached 40 million. Judging from the trend, 60 million will not be a problem.

And Wanwan’s number is about three times this!
The final box office of this film will be calculated in billions!

The recent exchange rate of the Taiwan dollar to the US dollar is about 26 to 1, which means the box office of about 7 million US dollars can be converted into more than 50 million Hong Kong dollars.

Cai Songlin just felt that his decision to buy the trailers in advance was the smartest one possible!

I thought it was expensive before, it cost 10 million Hong Kong dollars.

But looking at it now, is it expensive?
It's really a big profit, okay?
This was another reason why he called Huang Ze today. He had to quickly pray to the God of Wealth. "Old Huang, are there any more horror movies like this? As long as they are directed by Zhang Jianya, I want more. I'll give you a little more this time, 12 million Hong Kong dollars. I can transfer the money all at once in advance."

"I trust your Xinghai movies!"

"I have no idea for now." Huang Ze said.

"Then make a sequel! 'The Grudge 2', I think this movie is still very promising." Cai Songlin said as he touched the bottom of his mouth and found that he was not drooling, so he put his hand away.

“How can we film The Grudge if it’s banned?”

"Why are you afraid of that?" Cai Songlin curled his lips. "If it's banned in Hong Kong, can't you just not release it there? I gave Xinghai 2 million, are you worried that it won't be enough to film The Grudge ? You can at least make half of it. Besides, there are still box office revenues from other places. With the reputation of The Grudge, it will be a money-printing machine if it's released!"

"It hasn't been screened in other places yet, are you sure that "The Grudge" can become famous in other national markets?" Huang Ze asked with a smile.

"Of course! I do have some appreciation for it, brother." Cai Songling said affirmatively, "If it's not popular, come find me."

"By the way, if you really think there's a problem, then make Ring 2!"

"It's been a long time since this movie was released. If we make a second part, people will definitely watch it!"

"Are you arguing with horror movies?"

"Hahaha, I'm just arguing about the money." Cai Songlin shook his head. "Well, it looks like you have no plans to make another horror movie, so I won't urge you."

"Give me the two parts of Once Upon a Time in China. However, we already have a lot of videotapes of this film. Just sell it to me for 12 million." "15 million."

"One thousand and three."

After haggling for a while, we finally settled on a price of 14 million.

After the price was agreed upon, Huang Ze began to ask, "Brother, have you received the news?"

"Haha! There is indeed reliable news. Next year, next year, Hong Kong movies will no longer be allowed to shoot in the mainland. Congratulations, that Yangcheng Street will be put to good use in the future!"

"Is this news true?"

"Absolutely authentic!" Cai Songlin said, "Why would I lie to you? Unless someone higher than the one I know denies it, but I think that the cross-strait contacts have been increasing over the past two years. In short, your film and television city will always make a lot of money."

"Then I'll lend you some good advice."

After hanging up the phone, Huang Ze's thoughts drifted back to the film and television city.

If this is the case, then it is necessary to build another film and television city.

After all, Yangcheng Street alone is too thin.

And if I remember correctly, that person will be promoted this year, and then step by step to...

It is necessary to give a project to deepen the relationship.

The only thing to consider is the lack of money.

But it doesn’t matter, it’s a loan.

Cinema chains and ATV can still borrow a lot.

Take out a portion of the shares and borrow 40 million US dollars, and invest directly in the film and television city. It would be better if you can also get a painting, then it will be more stable.

"Just a film and television city project?"

In addition to launching a project, you also need supporting programs to make it famous!

Even if it's not a movie, it would count as a TV series if ATV were to make one!

Huang Ze knocked on the table.

Qin Palace? Too early.

Tang City? Scenery of Along the River During the Qingming Festival? Or palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties?

Thinking of the simple set in "Justice Bao", Huang Ze made up his mind.

"Let's just go with the Qingming Riverside Scene."

"People who shoot movies in Hong Kong are not sensitive to architecture or anything like that. As long as it looks good, that's all."

"That's it."

Huang Ze immediately started planning and making three moves at the same time.

On the one hand, we let design companies in Hong Kong and well-known domestic design companies work together on the design.

At the same time, he asked his subordinates to do the preliminary work of this matter first.

As for myself.

In fact, I don’t want to go back during this period and want to wait until the storm subsides.

On the surface, the goal is to make money so that we can contribute to the construction of the motherland.

Fortunately, the distribution rights of "The Grudge" were sold for 4 million US dollars in a short period of time, so the loan could be reduced. In addition, any discerning person could see that Huang Ze had no problem with repayment and he was a high-quality client, so the financial pressure was not that great.

(End of this chapter)