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Chapter 452 Everyone Thinks He's the Protagonist! (The third update asks for completeness! Ask for a monthly pass!)
Liu Ruihao suspected that Tang An specially picked this time, when the box office of "Modern Times" was almost avalanche, to announce the launch of "Lost in Thailand: Detective Chinatown".

Under the dual pressure of "Modern Times" and the replacement of the "囧" series, Xu Zheng was forced to lower the conditions, and even honestly took the salary.

This is very possible, otherwise Tang An would have no reason to suddenly change the director and actors of a mature series.

This is a series, and it's not directed by Tang An himself.

Why do those serials in Hollywood prefer to pay exorbitant salaries to the actors rather than take the risk of changing the actors? Changing the main character can save tens of millions of dollars.

But it had been 10 minutes since she entered the office, Tang An didn't mention it at all, Liu Ruihao could only speak up on his own initiative.

Regardless of whether Tang An deliberately lowered the price, they had no way to resist. From the moment "Modern Times" failed, Xu Zheng's bargaining chips were cut in half.

"Director Tang, Xu Zheng has already written the script outline for the next "Lost in Hong Kong". I originally wanted to come to you after the New Year, but I didn't expect you to have other plans, but this script is very good. Would you like Don't you want to see?"

Liu Ruihao took out a few bound papers with a flattering expression, and handed them to the table.

Tang An glanced at her in surprise, and took the script over, "It was finished so quickly?"

"In fact, Xu Zheng has been thinking about this script for the past year. He is a person who pursues quality, and you know it, Director Tang, that's why he didn't start the third part immediately." Liu Ruihao said hastily.

Pretty good at talking.

Tang An's gaze shifted from the script to Liu Ruihao, smiling noncommittally.

It's still "Lost in Hong Kong", and it's almost the same story. It should have borrowed some American movies from "40 Years Old Virgin".

In addition to being funny, there is also a moving line, just like the family relationship between Xu Zheng and Huang Bo in "Tai囧", the friendship between Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang, of course it can also be love or something.

It's also in "囧囧 in Hong Kong". This can't be said to be hypocritical or full of ideas. The ultimate goal is to attract the audience.

Without this touching line, the movie would be relatively worse.

It's just that Xu Zheng didn't handle it well, and the choice of actors was also somewhat lacking, including Bao Baer and Zhao Wei, who were not well selected.

The role of Zhao Wei cannot be an actress at the box office, and her reputation must not be low for the sake of box office. It seems that Zhao Wei is quite suitable, but in fact she is very good at acting.

As for Bao Baer, ​​there is nothing to say. It is estimated that few audiences will recognize his performance in it.

But this is the enviable person, the investor and issuer.

An outline was only a few hundred words, and it was quickly read. Tang An put it in front of him.

"The script is not bad."

Liu Ruihao was overjoyed.

"However, "Detective Chinatown" is already in preparation. It is impossible for a series to release two films a year. Let's wait until next year to perfect the script. There is no rush."

Liu Ruihao's heart that had just been let go suddenly lifted again, and she quickly said, "Tang Dong, the "囧" series has become a signboard, and Xu Zheng is also the face of this signboard. If you change people rashly, it may affect the entire series." what."

Tang An shook his head with a smile, and asked, "Did Liu always think that the box office would exceed [-] million when "On the Journey" was released?"

"Now "Detective Chinatown" who knows it won't be successful?"

Can this be the same? The investment in "People on the Journey" is only a little, and the loss can't be too much.

However, if "Detective Chinatown" fails, it will not only be a matter of the investment, but the entire series will be affected, and it is not 01:30 that will be lost.

She thought so in her heart, but she definitely couldn't refute Tang An directly.

"Mr. Liu, tell Director Xu to take on another film first, and polish the script well. Let's talk about "Lost in Hong Kong" next year." Tang An was still busy writing the script, and he didn't have time to say anything more to her. .

Liu Ruihao was short-tempered for a while, thinking that Tang An was trying to squeeze Xu Zheng, she couldn't help but said, "Director Tang, if you have any requirements, just say so, Xu Zheng can only take 8% of the profits, which is a little higher than that of "Lost in Thailand" .”

This was put on the bright side, Tang An shook his head.

"This project will start again next year, Mr. Liu, you should go back first."

"Tang Dong."

"I have already said that "Detective Chinatown" has already been approved by Optoelectronics, and the bank loan is about to come down. The location team has also gone to Thailand. The Thai government will do its best to cooperate with the filming. Is it impossible for me to suddenly stop this project? ?”

Tang An gradually became impatient, and his tone became louder.

"I won't lose any money you should get. How much money you can get, don't be jealous if you don't deserve it. If you have the ability to make a movie with your own money, I will distribute it for you. The market price of the distribution fee is not much. Take your penny!"

"Don't threaten at every turn, anyone can turn the world around without it!"

Liu Ruihao couldn't answer Tang An's words. Regardless of whether Xu Zheng meant to threaten at the time, at least in the eyes of the person involved, and even her bystanders, it was a threat to raise the price.

It’s okay to sit on the ground and raise the price. It’s not always like this in business. The key is to have the qualifications to raise the price. I didn’t expect to fall down in the end. It stands to reason that I am also to blame.

Moreover, Tang An did not treat them badly. Originally, Xu Zheng in "Tai囧" took his dead salary and did not share any dividends. In the end, Tang An still gave 5% of the profit, which was enough conscience.

But everyone wants to fight for their own interests, and no one thinks too much money.

"That's it. "Lost in Hong Kong" will be released in the Spring Festival of 13. Director Xu Zheng's salary + actor's salary will be 1500 million, plus 5% profit sharing from the mainland."

"In "Looking for the Dragon", there is a character who can be regarded as the third male role. There are not many scenes. If Xu Zheng is interested, he can go and play a guest role. Mr. Liu will go back first."

The salary of 1500 million yuan is not low. Chen Kun received 800 million yuan for "Looking for the Dragon", and 1000 million yuan this year is the salary of a superstar.

Tang An's basic director's salary is only 1000 million.

In the case of having the absolute upper hand, there is still no malicious lowering of the price. It is enough to be benevolent and righteous. Tang An will not be stingy when others should take it.

Liu Ruihao couldn't say anything more, so he could only say goodbye and leave.

However, when she walked to the office door and opened it, Tang An called her again.

"Mr. Liu."

"Don't forget your identity. You are not only Xu Zheng's manager, but also the general manager and shareholder of the studio, and Hantang Media is the major shareholder of the studio."

Liu Ruihao paused slightly, then closed the door and left.

Tang An didn't think about it any more. Everyone thought that they were the protagonists, and everything was as they thought. The new film was a big hit, and then the quota was increased. After making two more films, they became self-reliant, and then became princes and big stars in the entertainment industry guy.

They are all the protagonists, so who the hell will be the supporting role?
(End of this chapter)