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Chapter 238 Follow-up (6/8)

"Tsk tsk, $150 million, the first science fiction film is really a big deal!"

"For US$150 million, it will cost at least US$450 million to make a profit, which means that the domestic box office must be 3 billion!"

"Didn't they ask Spielberg to be the producer? It means they have been working hard to start painting around the world since the beginning..."

At the exit of Capital International Airport, reporters whispered to discuss while thieving people.

"What do you think if he fails?"

"…I was ridiculed by the crowd, and then Orange's stock price fell sharply..."

A glasses next to him answered casually, then shouted: "…Damn, Lu Xiaoran has posted on Weibo!"

"Send a Weibo? Did he arrive at the airport?"

"A few things are reported: First, I was quite surprised to win the best director of Cannes, because "Dark Side" is a thriller movie. However, the judges look down on us, so we must not stop it. The second thing: I have indeed negotiated with Spielberg. He will serve as the producer, producer of "Grain" and assist in overseas distribution. The third thing: I have many movie projects that I have established at the same time. The special effects part of "Grain" must be made for at least one and a half years, so if it is released, it may have to be delayed until 2015. During this period, I will direct several relatively simple movies simultaneously..."

After reading this Weibo post, Eyezi stood up and looked around: "Will he not go to the VIP channel?"

"How is that possible, don't he expect us to report?"

After saying that, I felt a little guilty...

Lu Xiaoran doesn’t need media publicity? Since he won the Best Director of Cannes, he has firmly dominated the top spot on Weibo. Even Da S’s pregnancy has not been able to grab the headlines!

"Here is here! Here!"

A sharp-eyed reporter suddenly shouted and prepared the microphone immediately.

The colleagues huddled on both sides also set up long spears and short cannons.

Wang Jing was the first to appear, and after a few simple answers, he flashed.

Then it was Liu Yifei and Liu Shishi. The reporters asked briefly, took a few photos, and then several people surrounded Yan Bingyan and Tangtang.

"Teacher Yan, congratulations on winning the Cannes Film Festival. Can you tell me what you feel now?"

"Teacher Yan, when will "Thousand Arrows Pierce the Heart" be released?"

Tangtang was helpless: "...Don't be so close, leave some space for Sister Bingyan!"

The reporters ignored her at all, but fortunately Yan Bingyan was in a good mood: "It was like a dream. I won the award when I participated in the Cannes Film Festival for the first time..."

"When will be released, it depends on the company's arrangements!"

"It's so tiring to take a good rest for a month..."

"Let's take a look at Tangtang's arrangements for the specific work. She is my boss now..."

A group of people quickly looked at Tangtang, who explained: "Sister Bingyan has acting skills, qualifications, and her own connections. We just helped to screen it. It is a cooperative relationship. No one is the boss!"

Uh, Tangtang signed her...

Let her team up with Jiang Wu, take over the "Please Answer" series of parents who are strong and the daughter who are free to fight...

A few reporters looked at the exit while asking, and waited for a long time, but did not see Lu Xiaoran. They asked, "Where is Director Lu?"

"Oh, he was not with us all the way, he went directly to the United States!"

“…why go…to the United States?”

"Sign the contract, the contract of Gravity, you won't think we're just talking about it!"

...

Lu Xiaoran did fly to the United States, but his purpose was simply to accompany him, and the main negotiations were handed over to the staff.

By the way, check out the development of North American branches…

Wen Ziren reported on his work: "The production of "Luxing 2" has begun..."

"Don't talk about this, have you heard of it?"

"What did you hear?"

"Wanda is looking to buy Paramount!"

“…Paramon Viacom’s Paramount?”

"Um!"

Wen Ziren looked at Lu Xiaoran enviously: "You are so rich!"

"Water? Who is really rich?"

“Isn’t Wanda your company?”

"...You think too much, I'm just a movie player, not a house seller!"

However, it is still very visionary that you can regard me as the richest man, and it only takes a few hundred chapters!

Lu Xiaoran continued: "I may not have time to direct "The God of Killing"..."

“…Do you want to do Gravity?”

"Well, I need to be wholehearted and not careless about that movie... Do you have a good director candidate?"

"Lin Yibin!"

Lu Xiaoran shook his head without thinking: "He is too expensive!"

Wan Ziren nodded. Indeed, after the "Sutra Chicken" series, Lin Yibin's value soared to US$8 million per drama!

Let me add that, the original time and space, after "Fast and Furious 7", Wan Ziren stopped playing directly. The reason is very simple. His relationship with Vin Diesel was very bad, so bad that the Global Offer 12 million US dollars, he did not continue to direct...

"Please help me pay attention to David Reach and Anthony Foquia, the two people should have the right style."

"Ok!"

"Okay, I'll leave first..."

"…Xiaoran, actually, I really want to make a commercial film too!"

"Yes, I wrote a bodyguard-themed movie called "Ace Bodyguard". You can try it!"

"I'll take a look and talk about it..."

...

"Ace Bodyguard" is indeed a film project prepared by Lu Xiaoran. This movie is not funny enough, but it is also considered a normal action movie. The production cost of $30 million was exchanged for $78 million in North America, and the global box office was close to $200 million...

What’s important is that it can be serialized!

And it can be released in the mainland!

Compared to horror movies, action movies are the best path for both China and the United States. Unfortunately, the North American market at this stage seems not very interested in action movies...

In the original time and space, Wan Ziren has two movies, "Fast and Furious 7" and "Aquaman", which proves his talent in commercial masterpieces.

Orange obviously does not have enough resources for it to play, but as long as it is directed by Wan Ziren, an investment of less than 50 million US dollars, he still thinks it is a big deal!

After the negotiations were over there, Spielberg's company Amblin Partner was responsible for the investment of 30 million US dollars, sharing global returns according to the investment ratio. Of course, they will also help promote "Georgement"...

The promotion cost is not low...

Generally speaking, it is normal for Hollywood blockbusters to sell well globally, and invest and promote 1:1. That is to say, Orange needs to spend at least another $150 million to promote "Georgement"!

Fortunately, the two largest markets, North American market and Chinese market, are specifically responsible for them. According to estimates, a promotional fee of US$50 million is enough!

Even if it is $50 million, plus the production is close to $200 million!

Damn, the pressure is so great, maybe I will go bankrupt...

I can only raise funds, and Lu Xiaoran will not be stupid enough to invest more than one billion to make a movie!

On May 18, Director Lu returned to China and arrived directly at the company.

A group of people are worried about scheduling the film!

"Return" is released on May 15th. What should I do if "The Dark Side" and "Arrows Pierce the Heart"?

Released at the same time, then hit yourself?
Chapter completed!
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