Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 81 The Lion's Mouth, released, nominated (please subscribe, please subscribe first!)

Tang Wen didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "How much does he want?"

"Two million dollars for one price!" Robert gloated, "Man, with that much money, I can try to publicize an Oscar nomination for Best Actress."

Of course, being nominated is still a long way from winning.

If a Chinese person wants to win a big prize in the United States, it’s not enough to just spend money.

Tang Wen had no interest in the Sakura Award, and he didn't want to be ripped off.

He said: "Ask about the jury chairpersons for the Cairo International Film Festival and the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. I have also signed up for these two film festivals."

"Haha, as cunning as you are, you really have a back-up plan."

The Tokyo Film Festival has considerable influence in the Asian circle.

As a new actress who has debuted for a year, Tang Wei will definitely be promoted to a second-tier artist if she wins the award.

The system will give an A-level evaluation.

If it is Cairo or Tallinn, the result is not guaranteed.

After all, they are not well-known, and with the development of information in later generations, not many people in China know about them, let alone now.

“There aren’t too many people doing PR for the Tokyo Film Festival, right?”

Robert: "I've been in Hollywood for so many years, and I've never heard of anyone other than a fool like you going to publicize the Tokyo Film Festival."

Tang Wen didn't care about his words: "If I don't pay, the chairman's clever plan of bundling sales will most likely fail."

For this kind of transaction, those who want to win the prize can bring money to test the situation.

It is impossible for the chairman of the jury to actively sell the award and look for buyers.

After all, most of the filmmakers who are competing for awards have artistic pursuits.

If you dare to sell awards, people will definitely report you.

By then you will most likely be ruined.

"Then leave this old guy alone and don't contact him anymore. When he asks, just tell him that you are going to win the Best Actress award at the Cairo or Tallinn Film Festival?"

"That's right. If it doesn't work this year, there's always next year."

The jury is replaced every year, and the power in the hands of the other party is only valid for a dozen days.

In the end, he will naturally compromise.

"What's the matter?" Back on the bed, the soft and warm body pressed against me.

"It's okay, time to do some exercise."

A few more days of shameless life passed.

News came from China Film that "Hidden in the Dust" will be released soon.

Tang Wen left the land of pleasure and returned to the capital.

Zhou Xun and Zhao Benshan also took time out to promote the movie.

"Brother, come here if you want, why are you carrying so many things?"

When Zhao Benshan came to the capital, he brought him boxes of ginseng, deer antlers, and several mink coats.

"It's a specialty product from outside the Great Wall. It's not worth much."

Zhao Benshan changed the subject: "You don't know, brother, since I won the Venice Film Festival Best Actor Award, my value has doubled. The leaders are also very polite when they see me."

In the evening, Tang Wen hosted the party.

The next day, the three of them went on roadshows separately.

Lao Zhao returned to the three northeastern provinces, Zhou Xun went to Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and Tang Wen stayed in Beijing.

There aren't many movies released in September.

Now, everyone prefers to release movies in batches at the end of the year.

"Hidden in the Dust is of good quality, but it is an art film after all, so the domestic box office will not be too high."

In the office of the vice president of China Film, Mr. Han San spoke softly and gave Tang Wen a shot of prevention.

Drinking the tea that Mr. Han personally brewed, Tang Wen smiled: "Are you worried that I can't bear the blow?"

"It's not a blow, but I'm afraid you'll feel disappointed."

"The overseas copyright has already paid for itself, so it's all profit whether it's sold more or less."

“It’s a good attitude.”

As the two were chatting, someone knocked on the door.

"Boss Han, Director Tang, the first day's box office statistics are out, 301 million."

"Not bad, much better than my last one."

In 2001, the highest-grossing film in China was Pearl Harbor, which grossed $1.05 million.

It is a cliff-like lead.

The second place, Feng Xiaogang's "Big Shot", only had a box office of 4300 million.

Filming in the country.

Don't expect to make much money in recent years.

President Han was pleasantly surprised: "Looking at the first day's box office, is it expected to exceed 3000 million?"

What he cares about is not the box office itself, but whether it can break the record of art films.

For China Film, every record breaking is a work achievement!
"Are you free for this year's Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival?"

After knowing the box office figures, Mr. Han started talking about other things.

"Golden Rooster, I didn't participate."

Do you want me to be the guest presenter? "The registration deadline for the Golden Rooster Awards is quite early. Shanghai Film Group has registered Comet for you. It will be held in Ningcheng this year. Try to attend."

Ok.

I only just now find out which awards my own film has participated in.

The gold content of today's golden rooster is relatively high and is much stronger than that of later generations.

The Golden Rooster Awards will be presented in late October. Tang Wen calculated and found that he might not be able to attend.

"Saw" will be released in October, and he has to go to the United States to make money.

However, he didn't say anything final: "You can fly back once."

"Okay," President Han said directly, "There is a Best Debut Award at the Golden Rooster Awards, and no one can compete with you."

Tang Wen smiled: "If you support me, no one will be able to compete with me."

"You boy!"

Since he was already there, Tang Wen took the opportunity to talk about the investment in "Conquer".

The cost of "Conquer" is not high, 10%, only 40 investment is needed.

President Han asked his secretary to re-sign the investment agreement, transferring 80 yuan to Blue Star Entertainment, accounting for 20% of the shares.

After the film is edited, China Film Corporation will be responsible for selling the film to major TV stations.

Everyone in the circle knows that Tang Wen has never lost money since his debut.

Take the first TV series "The Sky of Eighteen Years Old" for example.

During the second round of broadcast during the summer vacation, the ratings of the three TV stations exceeded 20 one after another.

In the third round, the copyright will be sold again.

More TV stations come and they earn more.

President Han is particularly confident in the project in Tang Wen's hands.

Three days passed in a flash, and Tang Wen finished his roadshow in Beijing.

The box office for the first three days has also been released: 867 million.

For an art film, this is a very good result.

"How's the film review website going?" Tang Wen asked Sun Chao.

"Douban is in the testing stage," Sun Chao said. "It is expected to be open to the public together with the campus network by the end of the year."

Previously, a large number of posts and accounts in the coding studio were blocked.

Sun Chao registered a number of websites and started operating the small websites.

It is difficult to develop film review websites and campus networks.

This is a casual move by Tang Wen, who operates the website by relying on the rebates earned from typing.

If it succeeds, it will be a pleasant surprise. If it fails, you can find an opportunity to sell it and make a small profit.

"Those who have watched Into the Dust can write a film review while working part-time. The writing should be heartfelt and I can give you a higher price."

In the original time and space, the box office of "Hidden in the Dust" exceeded 100 million yuan, relying on word-of-mouth effect.

It doesn't take much investment to promote it online.

After a new week.

The box office exceeded 1500 million, and closed below 180 million on the day.

The music scene, which had been suppressed by Tang Wen throughout the summer, began to liven up again.

Jay Chou's second album "Fantasy" was released.

At this time, Tang Wen still has five songs on the music charts:

Fairy Tale, Dongfengpo, Jiangnan, Blue Lotus, Ten Years.

Countless singers were devastated and depressed.

Some albums with mediocre works are often overshadowed by "Class 2, Grade 3", the worst performing album among Tang Wen's albums, after the release of their title songs.

Don't even mention the feeling of collapse.

The opponent that Tang Wen targeted at that time was Jay Chou's masterpiece "Fantasy".

Beating other people is just a matter of convenience.

Although "Fantasy" has been released, it will take time for it to become popular.

The shortlist for the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards has been announced.

Tang Wen's "The Night the Comet Came" was nominated for three awards:
Best Screenplay Award
Best Director Award
Best Actress Award (Weekly News)

The organizing committee has given me so much face that I have to go.

Fortunately, there is plenty of time, as there is still more than a month before the awards ceremony.

Late May.

"Hidden in the Dust" relied on film reviews and word-of-mouth to ensure that its daily box office was around 100 million.

The total box office exceeded 2100 million.

In North America, "Saw" will be released before Halloween.

Robert kept urging him to come over, wanting him to develop a publicity plan.

Replicate the box office of "Comet" and achieve the miracle of making a big profit with a small investment.

Tang Wen dawdled for a few days, and until Li Xiaoran finished filming "Conquer", he took her on a plane to North America.

(End of this chapter)