Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 434 Is 300 Million Yen Enough?

Over 100 million? No way!

No matter how you look at it, this movie is certainly more than just a hundred million-dollar production.

Gu Ming looked at Cheng Long, who was eagerly waiting, and raised about three fingers.

Jackie Chan nodded: "OK? I think it's OK too."

As he said this, he raised his hands and gestured in front of his face.

Gu Ming said, "OK my ass, three hundred million!"

To be precise, it's a little over 300 million. According to statistics, the box office on the first day was 310 million, not including the odd amounts.

The film grossed 310 million yuan at 600 theaters.

As Gu Ming said this, he quickly thought about the price in his mind. At present, the average movie ticket in Japan is between 900 and 1100 yen. This result is equivalent to an average of 500 viewers per screen.

This achievement is not surprising in later generations; most large cinemas have achieved this level of success.

But things are different now.

Modern cinemas are generally single-screen theaters, seating over a hundred people when full. Even community cinemas have dozens of seats. They typically only film six or seven movies a day, and these need to be shown separately. Therefore, it can be said that this price indicates a remarkably good performance.

Currently, film screenings have long durations and slow returns. The opening day's box office usually accounts for more than half of the opening week's box office, the opening week accounts for about half of the opening month's box office, and the opening month accounts for about half of the entire screening period.

Based on this calculation, barring any major issues, the film's box office revenue is almost predictably around 24 billion yen.

Tanaka's assistant quickly gave an explanation, and Cheng Long leaned back instantly after hearing it.

That price is really impressive! His movies haven't achieved this level of success in Japan yet.

If we only consider box office revenue in Hong Kong, Jackie Chan's movies almost always lose money.

However, he is popular in Southeast Asia and has an audience overseas, so he is not limited to Hong Kong.

"It's really awesome!"

After Tanaka's assistant finished translating, he came over and whispered a reminder to Gu Ming.

"Based on this ratio, the film's total revenue could reach 7 million yen, but that's gross profit. If we're calculating net profit..."

Gu Ming nodded.

He knew this without Tanaka having to say it.

After deducting production costs, manpower, and material resources, the final revenue from this price is approximately 500 million, and taxes still need to be paid.

According to his original agreement with Haruki Kadokawa, to reach 4 billion yen, each film must reach at least 800 million yen.

But Gu Ming wasn't worried about this at all.

the reason is simple.

Ticket prices in Japan are going up.

The yen is also about to rise.

Currently, the average movie ticket price is 1000 yen, but it will soon become 1100 yen. At the same time, due to rising incomes in Japan, people are going to the movies more casually to see films they want to see and films they don't want to see.

Although it's only a one-tenth increase in ticket prices, it translates into a huge amount of revenue.

For example, this time, the final revenue of 700 million could reach 800 million. If the number of viewers is also taken into account, the effect will naturally be even better.

Gu Ming was only disappointed that, at present, only he knew about this matter, and others had not yet noticed this change.

"Regardless, congratulations!"

Cheng Long marveled.

The current ticket price for the Hong Kong River is HK$10.

If 300,000 people watch the movie, that's equivalent to about three million in box office revenue. Three million in box office revenue on the first day in Hong Kong is a result he can't achieve even now.

So much so that Jackie Chan couldn't help but sigh, "There are just too many Japanese people!"
Gu Ming glanced at him.

Tokyo is a large city with a population of 14 million!

Yes, just in Tokyo alone, the population is more than twice that of the entire Hong Kong.

"Let's not talk about that for now. The returns from the previous movies should be almost paid off. We should use those returns as collateral for loans, the longer the better, five or ten years... see if the banks are willing to lend it. If the banks are willing to lend it, we'll use that money to further expand the video store, even if we lose money."

Tanaka's assistant hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

The loan term is so long, and the interest rate is extremely high!

Gu Ming shrugged.

That's high enough!

How could 100 million yen in 1981 be the same as 100 million yen in 1985? In terms of actual value, 100 million yen in 1981 was worth several hundred million yen later. Therefore, he was obviously making long-term loans, the longer the better!
If you calculate it this way, he might still make a profit after taking out the loan.

Gu Ming certainly didn't understand the specifics of the operation, nor could he handle financial warfare, but he could still make some profit from loans by exploiting this information gap.

After dismissing Tanaka's assistant, Gu Mingfang turned to Cheng Long.

Of course, we continued discussing Plan A.

"Yes, yes, Plan A. Speaking of which, would you like to come and help me out? I'll find you a good role."

“I might not be able to make things convenient for me lately! Actually, I made a bet with someone not long ago.” Gu Ming translated in a way that Cheng Long could understand: “Someone helped me start a film company recently, but I also owe him a lot of money. I promised him that I would make five films within three years to pay off the debt, so I probably won’t have much time to go out and cause trouble.”

"I see." Cheng Long said with some regret.

Actually, he had always wanted to bring Gu Ming over to make movies.

"It's alright, I'll definitely do it next time! With the two of us joining forces, how could we not turn Asia upside down!"

Gu Ming couldn't help but laugh.

"It won't just be Asia; it will turn the world upside down!"

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Three hundred and ten million.

The red numbers made Wan Gu'ao feel very bad.

If this continues, there will be no chance of taking back Wan Gu!
"Bastard, bastard, this bastard!"

Wan Gu'ao paced back and forth, growing increasingly annoyed.

Honda Ishiro carefully prepared the tea kettle, knelt in front of the tatami room, and watched the tea inside boil and simmer.

"What's the rush? It's no secret that Kadokawa Haruki borrowed 2 billion yen. We all know that box office revenue is not allocated revenue. If we were to calculate allocated revenue, Furuya Akira would probably only get tens of millions, and he would still have to share the profits with the company."

"If we calculate it this way, although this film is good, he will never have the chance to repay Kadokawa Haruki's four billion yen. Kadokawa Haruki, I've heard of his name. He's a smiling tiger. Don't be fooled by their current smiles. When the day comes that they can't pay off their debts, Akira Furuya will only be Kadokawa Haruki's film crew."

Despite this, Wan Gu'ao was still annoyed: "Are we just going to stand by and watch? Tens of millions is still money! I can't even earn tens of millions!"

Honda Ishiro rolled his eyes.

If you can't earn tens of millions, it means you're a pig!
He suddenly regretted choosing such a person.

"I told you, you all focus on preparing for the Superman movie; you don't need to worry about this. I think they'll definitely show the movie overseas. I've seen it myself; it's very good, but some elements might not be tolerable to foreigners... Think of a way to stir up those British and American bastards. If there's that kind of overseas public opinion, it will inevitably benefit the domestic market!"

Wan Gu'ao was slightly taken aback, but finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Mr. Honda Ishiro, your insight is brilliant!
(End of this chapter)