In the early morning, Zheng Teng was so excited that his heart almost jumped out of his chest. A call came to Tao Tang's work phone.
"I only invested 3 million in this movie, and it has already paid back. I didn't expect it to become a hit or win a few awards, but I am already very happy. I really want to thank Mr. Tao this time. I still have to keep up with the promotion expenses.
Is it the same every time?”
The last time Zheng Teng's movie "Drowning" relied on Xia Yu Studio, it won a box office of 300 million. But he did not invest in the last movie. Moreover, the investment intensity was more than double that of this time. He was worried at the time
When I couldn't get my money back, I shamelessly asked to go to Xia Yu's studio.
This time, the filmmakers were unwilling to invest, so he gritted his teeth and invested.
There was no extra money for publicity, but his reputation was more or less established last time.
This time, he didn't expect to make money. He really just wanted to win a prize. He was very satisfied if he didn't lose money.
Overseas rights have been sold for one to two million. Domestic box office, which totaled 9.6 million, has already paid back.
Zheng Teng's thought was how much he could earn in the remaining two weeks. Unexpectedly, Tao Tang's Weibo post made his movie instantly popular and even attracted the attention of China's official blog.
Yesterday afternoon, an official from China Film Network had already negotiated with him about purchasing the copyright, which made his whole heart feel hot and hot!
"You're welcome, Director Zheng. It was just an accident this time. I went to see the movie and you really did a good job. I think this kind of excellent movie should not be buried. I have no intention of making money from you. I hope you will return it in the future."
A better movie can be made.”
"If Director Zheng doesn't have enough money for filming in the future, or if he's looking for investors, he can come to our studio!"
Tao Tang's words are considered polite, because this time Zheng Teng invested in the movie himself, and the box office on this day has already increased tenfold. When the movie is released, director Zheng Teng will probably achieve real economic success in the future.
free!
The cost of the movies he shoots are not high, in the millions.
Even after paying the tax, the remaining money is enough for him to continue to make a few movies he wants to make, which Tao Tang thinks is pretty good.
Tao Tang didn't want the money, but Zheng Teng was also uneasy. He had never made so much money before. He turned around and said, "I remember you took over the Zhuyi Fund. You don't want the promotion fee. I will donate part of it to this charity."
It’s in the fund. It should be okay, right?”
Tao Tang immediately laughed.
"certainly!"
She very much agreed with this aspect.
‘Take it from the people, use it for the people?’
at the same time.
Beautiful country.
pm·13:01
Xia Yu waited for half a month, just when she and Zhuang Ling were about to contact Mindli Film Company.
Gu Zhao's call finally came in.
Xia Yu waited for three to five seconds, and the call was connected. Gu Zhao's first words were:
"Tao Tang fought another beautiful counterattack. Your Tao Tang's public relations are really good!"
On October 16th, when it was November 16th, Xia Yu still had patience, but it was about to run out.
Zhuang Ling and Ashley have long been impatient. Ashley complained more than once:
"The promised fifteen days, he is already twice as late. He has no spirit of contract or punctuality!"
But Xia Yu still insisted on waiting.
Today is already the last day, or half a day. If this call had been an hour later, Zhuang Ling's call would have already reached James. If it had been earlier, he might have met with Mindelli Pictures in the afternoon or evening.
Gu Zhao's call seemed to have been dialed in at exactly the right time.
In fact, by this time, Xia Yu no longer had such high hopes. If Gu Zhao was willing to cooperate, he would definitely promote this cooperation as soon as possible. However, after "Black Moon Project·1" was released, he delayed it again.
Half a month.
Gu Zhao's call was from Xia Yu's work phone, not a personal phone number. The choice was self-evident.
He said: "I thought about it again and again, for a whole month, but I still felt that it was too risky. It took me twenty or thirty years to complete my career and accumulate contacts. I just need to follow the steps and follow my original plan.
At worst, it will be among the top 100 greatest directors in the history of global cinema - unfortunately, I am too old to make the move."
And his answer also made Xia Yu stunned for a moment, then quickly calmed down and asked, "Is it because - Luo Ming broke the news?"
"There are certain factors, but it is not the key."
This month, if we talk about the first fifteen days, Xia Yu's mood was one of expectation, confidence, and excitement.
Then the emotions in the next fifteen days will be uneasy, anxious, restless, silent, and calm.
When he heard this answer, Xia Yu not only did not feel depressed, but he breathed a long sigh of relief.
Because she had been hanging on Gu Zhao for half a month, especially after she said, "I can't wait to sign the contract right now."
Xia Yu was particularly dissatisfied with the half-month wait, but she always felt that waiting was necessary and everyone needed to consider the gains and losses.
But if Gu Zhao can't come up with a suitable reason that can convince her, Xia Yu will also be full of doubts about this cooperation.
Gu Zhao is very important. He is a key factor in starting Xia Yu's career in the beautiful country and can reduce many of Xia Yu's cooperation problems.
However this is not absolute.
What Xia Yu is looking for is a mutually beneficial and win-win partner, not a pure profit ally!
Xia Yu didn't ask for the specific reason, because he didn't cooperate and there was no need to ask in detail.
Moreover, from the time he called to the time he hung up, Xia Yu never waited for an apology.
Not a single one said, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long." This made Xia Yu feel disappointed again.
"Okay, I respect Director Gu's decision!"
…
Gu Zhao fell silent as soon as he hung up the phone. He and his assistant were actually at the bankrupt Sisters Film and Television Company, on the side of the street one kilometer away.
At a glance, you can see the tallest building within a radius of two to three kilometers, the bankrupt Sisters Film and Television Company building.
The driver and assistant glanced at Gu Zhao sitting in the back seat through the rearview mirror and caught the movement.
Gu Zhao glanced at the assistant and asked him, "Are you curious why you gave up cooperating with Xia Yu?"
The assistant smiled and said, "I'm curious, but what Director Gu does must be carefully considered. As long as it's Director Gu's decision, it's right!"
"Is that right?" Gu Zhao's eyes flashed, filled with deep regret.
He originally planned to go and tell Xia Yu in person on this trip, but after all, he felt sorry for Xia Yu after being left alone for half a month.
However, after thinking about it seriously, he was really afraid of seeing Xia Yu - he was afraid that if Xia Yu really came up with another script that would amaze him even more, he might not be able to walk.
Maybe you really can’t help but use the connections and capital you have accumulated over the past 20 years to compete!
If he wins the bet, Gu Zhao may really be able to leave his name in entertainment history. If he fails, all these years of hard work will be in vain!
'I'm too old to gamble!'
He smiled bitterly in his heart.
As for the conditions offered to him by the top leaders of Victoria Pictures, he also laughed endlessly.
After he repeatedly assured that Xia Yu's three scripts of "Twilight Series", "The Day After Tomorrow" and "Devil's Letter" are absolutely excellent.
What did he hear?
"Ask Xia Yu to take out the script and hand it over to Victoria Films for filming.
She can be selected for the role of the second female lead. If the role is slightly worse, they will film it themselves and she will play the lead female lead. However, 51% of the equity of Bankrupt Sisters Film and Television needs to be given to Victoria Films."
"You really dare to think about it!" Gu Zhao didn't know how to calm down the complexity in his heart for a moment.
'Fortunately, fortunately, he was careful and did not disclose the contents of the script. Otherwise, he might be the sinner of the Chinese film industry!'
If he really said it, there is no guarantee that Victoria Pictures would not produce a similar script.
Even if Xia Yu has already established the copyright.
Do you think there will be no plagiarism in Hollywood? It’s just more obscure and the screenwriters are more awesome!
This is why he left Xia Yu alone for half a month. Because during this half month, he was still fighting and making decisions.
"She can also sign a contract with Victoria Pictures and become our second-tier actor. This is an opportunity that many actors in the world cannot ask for?"
"You don't think she can refuse such a pie-in-the-sky opportunity, do you?"
"Their screenwriters? Do you think we, Victoria Pictures, lack excellent screenwriters? Do you think we can take a fancy to their Chinese screenwriters? Don't be kidding, Gu - if it weren't for your sake, I wouldn't even give them
Such generous benefits!”
The words of the head of Victoria Pictures are also very "open", "Our Victoria Pictures has theaters all over the world. Our Victoria Pictures is now one of the largest film companies in Hollywood. This is our reason!"
The top executive of Victoria Pictures looked at Gu Zhao with a hint of sarcastic smile.
"Gu, you don't need too many partners, let alone one like them."
"We can make 300 million U.S. dollars in China, but we will never allow them to make 300 million U.S. dollars in our country."
"Of course, if they are willing to give us 80% of the US$300 million they earn each time, I think we can still talk about cooperation!"
Gu Zhao sneered in his heart at that time.
'Insatiable greed!'
Of course Gu Zhao can convene a shareholders' meeting.
Although his shares in Victoria Pictures are very small, less than 1%, there are many people on the board of directors who support him, nearly half.
However, if this decision is made, then while the bankrupt sisters will receive help, they will also offend the faction behind the top leaders of Victoria Pictures. At that time, it will turn into an infighting within Victoria Pictures.
If it cannot be calmed down with huge profits, in order to resolve the internal strife, the bankrupt sister film and television companies that have been squeezed and put in a lot of effort will either come up with greater profits, or they will just become the victims of this factional struggle.
victim!
Gu Zhao couldn't help but laugh at himself. He thought that he could really have a place in the world after making a number of hit movies, winning several awards, and earning more than two billion US dollars for Victoria Pictures.
Right, now it seems, is very far away.
As for "bringing" Xia Yu in as he said, then he is not helping Xia Yu, but cheating Xia Yu!
Of course the main reason.
Still alone.
Kate Elizabeth Middleton has confirmed her return to China.
Middleton.
The film and television family behind Victoria Film and Television.
Kate Elizabeth Middleton is also the niece of the current leader of Victoria Pictures. Therefore, not only Xia Yu, but also the capital market that Victoria Pictures can control must make way for this little princess Victoria!
Gu Zhao stood on the side of the road and looked at the Bankrupt Sisters Building through the car window for about ten minutes. Finally, he sent a text message to Xia Yu——
""Black Moon Project·Final Chapter: Wings of Redemption"·Kate Elizabeth Middleton."
[SMS sent successfully]
Gu Zhao took one last regretful look at the "Bankrupt Sisters Film and Television Company Building", waved his hand, and said softly, "Let's go back to the company!"
The assistant glanced at the rearview mirror in the car out of the corner of his eye. He had rarely seen Gu Zhao so heavy, and he didn't dare to get into trouble, so he put the gear on, the handbrake on, and drove.
…
A month wasted, all the passion was wasted, and there is no loss at all. Doesn’t it seem to be okay?
The atmosphere in Xia Yu's office was eerily quiet, as if the only sound left was the sound of flowing water in the fish tank.
The manuscript of "Twilight 3" has been written. Ashley has finished reading it and urged Xia Yu several times to prepare the specific time for an on-site inspection of the filming location. At the moment, she is anxiously drawing "Twilight 2" in her office.
's storyboard.
Xia Yu also changed the storyboard of "Twilight 1", which was completely perfected and both of them approved of it.
Zhuang Ling is watching "Twilight 3".
She doesn't go to her office recently, she usually attends classes at school;
When I arrived at the company, I would either sit in the reception room or lie down on the sofa in Ashley or Xia Yu's office and read the original manuscript.
Today we happened to be at Xia Yu's side, and the two of them were preparing to discuss the matter of contacting Mindli.
A phone call from Gu Zhao broke the anxiety and boredom for half a month. You were hesitant and wasted the time of both parties. Although you had expected it, Xia Yu and others only really wanted to cooperate with Gu Zhao.
In her perception, impression, and understanding, Gu Zhao was not this kind of person.
But did he really do such a thing?
Putting down the phone, Xia Yu put it aside and glanced at Zhuang Ling.
Zhuang Ling smiled slightly, shrugged, and asked with regret, "Rejected? Didn't ask why?"
Xia Yu shook his head and asked only once, "Since it's not Luo Ming's fault, it has nothing to do with us."
"If you refuse, even if you refuse, even if you are an adult or a smart person like Gu Zhao - ask, there is no room for redemption."
"Then should I formally contact James now? Or should I let you take it easy?" Zhuang Ling said thoughtfully.
"Let me take a moment?" It was one thing for Xia Yu to accept, but he didn't want to be too hasty about the next cooperation.
"You have to prepare, whether it's mentality or materials, don't you?"
Zhuang Ling curled her lips and said, "I don't know what the reason is for Gu Zhao, but I think that in the future, not only him, but also Victoria Pictures will probably be disappointed. However, I think there must be some reasons for Gu Zhao to give up cooperation.
Tricky."
"The old man and Gu Zhao are old acquaintances, and they still have a good eye for judging people. There are so many directors in China, and there are not many that he can be sure of. Gu Zhao is one of them - even Teacher Yong Xia praised him highly.
Since he said he would seriously consider it, he would not refuse it casually!"
Zhuang Ling spoke his mind.
"Today's call was really perfunctory, not like Gu Zhao's style!"
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