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Chapter 226 Spring Breeze Proud Horse Stumbles (Fourth Update Please Subscribe!)

After a brief silence, sporadic discussions began to sound at the scene.

"Did I hear you right? I stole money from the Bank of Singapore from Omen performing magic tricks. The two places are not close to each other!"

"Didn't Tang An say, it's more than 2000 kilometers!"

"This idea is really amazing. As expected of Tang An, I really want to see how the robbery is done in the movie!"

"Actually, it's nothing to look at. It must be using tricks, high technology, and the like!"

"Nonsense, is it really conjured out of thin air, then it is not magic but spells!"

"Even if high-tech is used, it must be reasonable. There are only two ways to travel between Omen and Singapore by plane or boat. Including other time, it will take at least four or five hours!"

The discussion became louder and louder, and after going on for a while, the reporter belatedly remembered to ask Tang An for more details.

However, Tang An chose not to talk about it now, and announced a general story, but avoided talking about the specific content of the film.

The reporters were also itchy from Tang An's anger.

When you didn't ask just now, you insisted on saying it, but now you've half-spoken and it's tantalizing.

It's like the goddess has teased you a few times, making you feel like you can counterattack, and then kicks you away, telling you that you are dreaming!

The reporters still didn't give up, and asked several times in a row, but Tang An was not fooled at all.

In desperation, the reporters began to think about opening gaps from several leading actors.

"Deng Chao, hello, may I ask how it feels to star in a commercial blockbuster with an investment of hundreds of millions for the first time?"

"The filming hasn't started yet, but I'm already getting excited. I'm [-]% ready to meet the challenge and live up to the trust of Director Tang and Director Wang!"

"Can you tell me about your role?"

"The role I play is the leader of this magic team. I am a very professional magician who is good at blindfolding."

"Then why is your team going to rob the bank? What is the specific course of action?"

It's okay to ask other questions, but as soon as specific questions were mentioned, Deng Chao also began to talk about him.

Anyway, I have been filming for so many years, so I still have this level.

Then I asked Liu Ye the same thing, he was old and kept blowing each other.

"Hi Tang Yan, I understand that you have graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in less than two years, and you have played the leading role in such a short period of time. This is unique in the past ten years. What is the reason for you to play What about this role?"

To put it less euphemistically, I'm just asking what is your relationship with Tang An!
It's no wonder the reporter asked this question, 25 years old, less than two years after graduation, starring in a blockbuster movie as the leading actress, even Zhang Ziyi doesn't have this kind of treatment.

"My Father and Mother" is a medium-budget movie, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is the second female lead, and "The Legend of Shushan" and "Heroes" are also the second female lead.

It wasn't until 04, the fourth year after graduation, that she took the role of the female lead and starred in the first big production "House of Flying Daggers"!
A comparison makes it clear at a glance. With the support of a great director like Tang An, his future achievements are likely to catch up with Zhang Ziyi.

Faced with this sharp question, Tang Yan did not show timidity, and still smiled and said, "I am also very grateful to Director Tang for giving me this opportunity. As a newcomer actor, I am honored to be able to play this role, and at the same time I am very nervous. I asked Director Tang why he chose me, because I thought I had the experience of performing on a big stage like the closing ceremony of the Athens Olympic Games, and I was also a person who often had to perform magic tricks in front of many audiences in movies.”

Then Deng Kai, who was a pure rookie, was also asked similar questions, and he had prepared answers before, and dealt with them one by one.

Several other actors also said a few more or less words, and finally asked Deng Chao to perform a few more card magic tricks and tricks. This time the opening conference is over!

Move to the nearby Qunxian Banquet Hall, entertain guests in the industry for a meal at noon, and fly to Omen in the afternoon to prepare for filming.

"I'll take them on the plane later, and I may not return to the capital for more than two months. You can make up your own mind about the studio."

After dealing with it for a while, Tang An put something on a plate and said to Xu Manyun.

The first collaboration of "The Wind" basically had no problems, and Zhao Jun was also very obedient. In addition, the production director and several producers were all on his own. so far.

"I know, don't worry!" Xu Manyun nodded, signaling Tang An to set his mind on filming.

"The most important thing is the accounts. Huayi must account for every expense!"

This time "Now Now You See Me" invested 1.2 million yuan, of which the production cost was 7000 million yuan, and the estimated promotional cost was 5000 million yuan. Such a disparity is rare.

Among the 7000 million actors, the total remuneration is more than 500 million, and most of them are used for shooting and special effects.

Tang An also got a higher share this time.

Originally, "The Wind" was 30% of the investment + the director's remuneration as a shareholding, which counted as 30% of the share. After all, Tang An's studio did not have any resources, and everything on the crew was prepared by Huayi. definitely.

But now Tang An's total box office has reached 7 million, and the box office of a single film is 2.45 million, which is a step higher than this time last year.

The share of remuneration has reached 10%, and the studio only needs to invest 25% to get 30% share.

The distribution fee was also reduced to 8% based on his status as a [-] million director.

5000 million publicity expenses, the more money there is, the easier it is for the account to take advantage of loopholes. It must be supervised from the early stage of publicity.

At this time, Yu Dong came over with a wine glass and had a drink with Tang An.

"First of all, I wish director Tang a smooth filming, and come back soon!" Yu Dong said with a smile.

"Borrowed from Dong Jiyan!"

"The "Painted Skin" has to rely on Dong Duo to keep an eye on it."

"That's natural, Director Tang, please rest assured."

Yu Dong turned around and said, "By the way, Director Tang, "Painted Skin" is scheduled to be released on the National Day file, so is "You Now You See Me" going to compete for the New Year's file?"

Like ordinary people, Yu Dong didn't think that Tang An would be released in the summer. Even though the time was so tight now, the "Red Cliff" jointly released by him and China Film was enough to make everyone daunted.

"Painted Skin" is the National Day file, Tang An can't beat himself, and Zhang Yimou is not here, even a fool will choose the Lunar New Year file. Born in February.

"Assembly", which is still in theaters, is about to break the record set by "The Wind".

"We'll have to watch this at a later time. We'll talk about the details after the filming is finished. I don't know if it will be finished smoothly!" Tang An shook his head pretending to be distressed.

"Then Director Tang will let me know when the time comes, so I can arrange a schedule to avoid Director Tang's movie." Yu Dong laughed.

Bernard will release "Mei Lanfang" directed by Chen Kai this year during the Lunar New Year. Even the costume blockbuster has failed, and he doesn't have much hope for this biographical film. He can only see how many people can be attracted by Chen Kai's fame. Bar.

And Feng Xiaogang will definitely not be idle, and he will definitely not be absent during the New Year's Eve. He must look for a chance before the two blockbuster films.

Hey!
Yu Dong is also worried recently. Huayi has two major directors, so he doesn't have to worry about the number of films every year. Last year, he surpassed Bernard's market share for the first time.

The ancient costume war film "Voice of Names", which prefers to die, lost to the modern war film "Assembly".

Thinking of Wang Zhongjun becoming more and more proud recently, he frequently said in interviews that Huayi is already the leader of domestic private film and television companies.

Yu Dong looked at the young Tang An, and could only hope that Tang An and Feng Xiaogang, the young and old, would have some conflicts. It would be better if one of them left, and it would be better if both of them left!

While Tang An and Yu Dong were chatting, Wu Bo suddenly came out of nowhere.

"Is Director Tang talking about the schedule? Next year's summer vacation is not a good time, maybe Director Tang can try the Lunar New Year schedule!"

Wu Bo's face was full of smiles. The filming of "Red Cliff" went well, and it's coming to an end soon. It's just around the corner to dominate the entire summer vacation. Moreover, Tang Yan got another female lead from Tang An. Don't be too happy. Tang An isn't that bad now. It's pleasing to the eye.

"Thank you, Director Wu, for your suggestion. I still need to discuss it with Director Wang. This schedule is not up to me alone!" Tang An said with a smile.

Seeing that Tang An really wanted to take the initiative to avoid it, Wu Bo felt more at ease. It is also a good publicity point to keep the summer box office champion away for three consecutive years!
Even the promotional theme is well thought out: ""Red Cliff" is so powerful, the three-time summer box office champion can't be avoided!"

Thinking of this, Wu Bo felt much more at ease when he was put together by Tang An at the beginning. Remembering that he still had hundreds of thousands of dollars that had not been settled, he smiled and said.

"Mr. Tang, has the box office share from Riben arrived?"

"Not yet, the other party said that the release time is not uniform, and some countries have different settlement methods, and we have to wait for a while." Tang An didn't know what he meant, whether he wanted to show off or what, so he took the reply from the Japanese side speak out.

Wu Bo was surprised when he heard this, and then pretended to be angry and said, "How could this be? Isn't this a broken rule? Don't worry, Director Tang. I will urge them to settle the box office when I go back. Anyway, it's my fault." I introduced it to Director Tang!"

Wu Bo's face was full of righteousness, as if he was really avenging Tang An's injustice.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars, anyway, it belongs to Tang An in the first place, so it can't be delayed for too long, so return it to him while you are in a good mood, just to show off your ability!

Looking at Wu Bo who returned home in high spirits, Tang An felt a burst of disdain, and the movie was so inflated before it was released.

Wait until the old paper kills "Red Cliff", and see if you can still laugh!

Yu Dong, who was listening to them all the time, smiled and said, "Director Tang, what are you and Dong Wu?"

"It's nothing, it's just that Japan Benz's share of "Super Body" was not settled at the beginning, and it was less than 100 million US dollars." Tang An waved his hand.

"So that's the case, but Director Wu has been enjoying himself recently!"

Yu Dong sighed, if Cheng Tian takes advantage of "Red Cliff" to become a new domestic giant in one fell swoop, plus the newcomer Guang Xian, it will become a four-nation melee, and the situation will become more and more chaotic!
Although Berner is also the No. [-] publisher of "Red Cliff", he really doesn't want to see Cheng Tian continue to grow bigger.

"When the spring breeze is proud, there are times when the horse stumbles, Yu Dong, do you really think that "Red Cliff" will be a success?" Tang An drank the wine in his glass in one gulp, and smiled faintly.

"Oh? What does Director Tang mean?" Yu Dong asked curiously.

"It's nothing, I'm just guessing, what kind of movie director Wu Yusen can make!" Tang An said with a smile.

Yu Dong thought about it!
(End of this chapter)