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Chapter 84: Global Box Office Surpasses 5 Million US Dollars

Then, the people on the Chinese side asked, "They really agreed?"

"You agree to that?"

"Do foreigners really believe the claim that Avatar will definitely spark a 3D movie craze?"

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At that moment, Billberg spoke again.

"But the production cost of $7000 million needs to be further discussed."

Thomas Tull, standing nearby, nodded; Warner's opinion was the same as that of Legendary Pictures.

Han Sanping nodded in agreement. This was to be expected; it was impossible for you to spend as much as you wanted.

Yu Dong then realized that there are ultimately differences between filming the same movie in China and filming it in the United States. Filming in China can reduce many costs, so it is reasonable for Hollywood companies to cut some budgets.

Wang Changtian thought it best not to cut the budget too much. After all, China had never made a sci-fi blockbuster before. Filming in China is cheaper than in the United States. But with other genres, sci-fi would have to be explored from scratch, and the outcome might not be certain.

Fan Bingbing then thought of the 25% discount that Shen Qing had mentioned at yesterday's meeting.

Even if they only offer 25% off the original budget, it still seems like a lot.

"We want to sign a film production contract with you, director. The production budget will be set at $8000 million. If you can finish filming it for $7000 million, the $1000 million saved will be your company's reasonable profit. If the cost is less than $7000 million, you will receive 7000% of the budget. If the final budget exceeds $8000 million, it will be deducted from your profits from the film. What do you think?"

Before Shen Qing could even speak, almost everyone on the Chinese side, except for Shen Qing himself, was completely stunned.

These foreigners not only believed Shen Qing's previous nonsense, but also offered 7000 million US dollars right off the bat when Shen Qing only asked for 8000 million US dollars.

Can you take the initiative in negotiations and offer more money?

Is the $1000 million saved considered a reasonable profit for Shen Qing's company?

Has this foreigner lost his mind? Or has he been controlled by Shen Qing's magic?

Fan Bingbing was completely stunned; her mind was completely blank.

Han Sanping and others were actually in a better position, as they knew that Hollywood had a similar practice called a fixed-amount production contract.

What are Hollywood filmmakers most afraid of?

What I fear most is actually overspending!

The investment company agreed to invest 100 million US dollars, but after the 100 million US dollars was spent, they said they needed another 100 million US dollars. What can the investment company do in this situation?

Should we continue investing?

What happens when it's all used up? Could it become a bottomless pit?

Not voting?

What about the previous investments? Will they go down the drain?

Cameron is a typical Hollywood overspending maniac!

Shen Qing only wants $7000 million now, but what if he runs out of that $7000 million? What if he asks for another $7000 million? Will you give it to him or not?

Signing such a contract can effectively avoid this uncontrollable risk.

You want $7000 million, I'll give you $8000 million. You'd better use it sparingly, because anything over $7000 million is essentially your own money, Director.

However, giving Shen Qing only 20% of the portion that cost less than 70 million US dollars can, to some extent, prevent Shen Qing from not spending the money that should be spent, thus affecting the quality of the film.

Even if you finish filming with $6000 million, the director will only get $1000 million of the $200 million saved. In other words, you save $800 million for others, while you, the one who survives, only get a small share. That's unnecessary.

With the general direction determined, the meeting moved into the substantive share allocation phase.

After a series of negotiations, all parties finally reached a preliminary agreement that was acceptable to everyone.

The total production budget for the film was set at $8000 million, and it was produced by Shen Qing's Magical Films Company. If the final production cost was kept below $7000 million, the $1000 million saved would be Shen Qing's company's reasonable profit.

Shen Qing received a $1000 million salary as director, as well as 15% of the initial global box office revenue (excluding Greater China).

The global marketing and distribution will be handled by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, with a tentative budget of $5000 million.

The Greater China region's publicity and distribution are the responsibility of the Greater China copyright owner.

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures invested $6400 million to acquire the global rights to the film, excluding Greater China.

Shen Qing's company invested US$480 million, acquiring a 30% stake in the film's Greater China region.

China Film Group invested US$480 million, acquiring a 30% stake in the film's Greater China operations.

Enlight Media invested US$320 million, acquiring a 20% stake in the film in Greater China.

Berna Pictures invested $240 million, acquiring a 15% stake in the film in Greater China.

Fan Bingbing Studio invested $80, acquiring a 5% stake in the film's Greater China operations.

The film's Greater China rights were valued at US$1600 million.

This is only a preliminary agreement, and many details still need to be discussed.

After the meeting, everyone took a group photo.

The next day, all the participants from China gathered again for a celebratory dinner, and everyone at the banquet was filled with emotion.

Shen Qing has undoubtedly become the biggest winner in this collaboration.

The production company made a profit of $1000 million, the director's fee was also $1000 million, and there was a 15% share of the initial global box office revenue. In the end, it still held a 30% share of the copyright in Greater China.

All of these factors combined, how much profit can he actually make?

Surprisingly, his theory of the 3D craze and his declaration that "no one knows 3D movies better than me after Cameron" actually managed to fool foreigners.

It's no exaggeration to say that Fan Bingbing and Chen Zhixi looked at Shen Qing with eyes that were practically pregnant.

"Director, you're awesome!" Yu Dong raised his glass to Shen Qing.

"You're welcome. By the way, Mr. Yu, I heard that Bernard is preparing a movie called 'Overheard'?"

Yu Dong glanced at Shen Qing, then at Fan Bingbing, a knowing look on his face: "We're in need of a female lead. Do you have any recommendations?"

"Do you think Yang Mi is suitable?"

Yu Dong was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but look at Fan Bingbing, who was leaning against Shen Qing. Seeing that her expression had not changed, he couldn't help but admire Shen Qing very much.

"Perfect, absolutely perfect, leave it to me."

Wang Changtian from Enlight Media volunteered, "Enlight Media is currently preparing a drama called 'All's Well, Ends Well 2010,' with Sandra Ng as the female lead. We're still looking for a second female lead. Director, do you have any suitable candidates to recommend?"

"How is Wan Qian?"

"suitable!"

Shen Qing had only mentioned it casually, but he didn't expect even Han Sanping to join in.

"China Film Group is also preparing two films, one is 'Shaolin' and the other is 'Bodyguards and Assassins'. Both are big productions, but of course, they can't compare to 'Gravity'. The female lead hasn't been decided yet, but I think Ms. Fan Bingbing would be very suitable!"

Fan Bingbing quickly stood up, bowed, then raised her glass and said thank you, "Thank you, Mr. Han. I'll drink this one, please feel free to drink as you like."

After saying that, he drank the wine in one gulp and then obediently sat back down next to Shen Qing.

Han Sanping joked, "You're only thanking me, not the person in question?"

Fan Bingbing blushed and glanced at Shen Qing, her face full of shyness, but she said, "President Han, you are the one."

Upon hearing this, everyone at the table burst into laughter.

Only Chen Zhixi quietly stared at Shen Qing's face.

A few days later, a series of news released by the media completely shocked the entire entertainment industry.

Shen Qing's latest film has a total investment of $1.2 million, with Shen Qing receiving a $2000 million guarantee and 15% of the global box office revenue!

Fan Bingbing, along with a group of executives from the domestic film and television industry and presidents from the eight major Hollywood studios, chatted and laughed together, jointly investing in Shen Qing's new film. She officially upgraded from an actress to a capital investor, becoming "Fan Ye" (Master Fan)!

The final box office gross of "Little Girl's Kung Fu Uncle" in North America was $2.4 million, and its global box office gross excluding Greater China was $4.5 million. Including the $3.35 million from mainland China, $5200 million from Hong Kong, and the portion from Taiwan, the film's global box office gross has long surpassed the $5 million mark!

Each piece of news was explosive, and the entire Chinese internet was thrown into a frenzy.