PS: The cost was changed to 50 million, and then I remembered that the original cost of "Super Body" was only 40 million US dollars. At that time, the salary of the widowed sister was already very high.
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In this era, all domestic films exported abroad were paid for with full copyright, including the rising national master Zhang Yimou.
In 2004, the overseas box office of domestic films reached 1.2 billion yuan, more than half of that in 2003, and almost five times the domestic box office!
However, domestic producers did not receive much profit, and most of it was earned by overseas distributors.
Whether it's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which took in an overseas box office of 210 million, or "Heroes", which ushered in the era of blockbusters, they all adopted the method of buying out all copyrights.
Even with the successful precedent of "Heroes", Colombia still used a full copyright buyout to obtain the overseas rights of the film "House of Flying Daggers" released last year.
200 million yuan, this was the final price offered by Colombia.
Even though "Hero" had previously grossed US$143 million at the overseas box office, Zhang Weiping could only accept this price.
There is no way, he can't afford this risk!
An investment of up to 300 million, funds borrowed through loans and various means, involving people from all walks of life, forced Zhang Weiping to choose the safest way, otherwise once the overseas box office failed, the only way waiting for him would be bankruptcy.
Even...to the sky!
This is true for Zhang Yimou's films, let alone others.
However, if the sharing method is adopted, it is not certain how much resources overseas distributors can devote, and the box office may be far lower than the buyout figure.
Tang An's investment in "Super Body" is as high as 50 million, and the mainland box office needs 150 million to make it back. This is almost the limit of the current domestic film market.
"Myth" starring Cheng Long has been released in China for half a month, and the total box office has only reached 80 million. It is hard to say whether it can break 100 million.
Originally, Tang An planned to package the overseas copyright to Chen Guobo this time. With the successful cooperation of the previous two times, he could sell it at a better price than this time.
However, last week, Wu Bo's visit with the director of the distribution department of a film and television company affiliated to Aihui Group made Tang An a little shaken.
Although the box office of Tang An's first two films in various Asian countries cannot be compared with those blockbusters and films starring several Hong Kong superstars, they are still very good.
Especially horror films like "Cruise of Terror" are selling well at the box office and on video tapes in Japan.
After learning that this was an action science fiction film and not the sci-fi horror film as imagined, the Japanese gave up the idea of buying it out and proposed to act as agents for distribution and video rights in Asia.
Tang An agreed after some consideration, and the final box office share was set at 25%, which was 10 points lower than the share for Hollywood movies.
However, there were too many places where video tape sales could be faked, so Tang An directly asked for a buyout fee of US$400,000.
The world is so big, I want to see Tang An’s movies.
This can be regarded as a preliminary attempt to go out of Asia, although the possibility of success is not high.
Tang An, who is not good enough in Europe and the United States, dare not choose the split model. The water is too deep and he will drown.
"Seven million US dollars, what do you think, Mr. Chen?" Tang An reported a number.
"Terror Cruise" was 2.6 million U.S. dollars, and "Super Body" was directly sold for 7 million U.S. dollars, more than twice that. This is the premise of removing the Asian copyright.
"Director Tang, this is too exaggerated. I don't even know how to counter-offer!" Chen Guofu smiled bitterly.
7 million!
Huayi's "The Night Banquet" is still stuck at 10 million, and there is a stalemate. Such a Chinese science fiction film actually opened to 7 million.
"Mr. Chen, the previous two films have made Colombia a lot of money. To be honest, this price is not an exaggeration!" Tang An said with a smile.
Chen Guofu shook his head, "Director Tang, let's not talk nonsense. 7 million is impossible. Even if I agree, the headquarters will not agree!"
"It is said that the total investment in "Super Body" is less than 7 million U.S. dollars. So, my maximum personal authority is 5 million. If you agree, you can sign the contract now, otherwise I will submit your quotation.
The headquarters will decide!" He said after pondering for a moment.
Um?
Tang Anxin was alerted. Chen Guofu's expression didn't look like he was lying, and he was a little unsure of what he meant.
He made a calculation silently in his mind. The buyout fee of US$5 million was equivalent to RMB 40 million. Director Tang got 20 million, and the cost had been recovered.
This was pretty much what he expected.
"Okay, since Mr. Chen said so, just 5 million!"
Tang An didn't care what his plan was and agreed immediately.
Tang An, Han Sanping, and Wang Zhongjun had already discussed it before. The price was in line with their expectations. As the largest investor, Tang An had full authority to sign the contract on their behalf.
After signing, Tang An hesitated for a moment and didn't ask. Anyway, everything was signed and stamped.
However, Chen Guofu sighed with emotion, which made Tang An understand a little bit.
"Director Tang, I don't know if there will be a chance to cooperate here next year!"
Yes, Chen Guofu will leave Colombia to join Huayi next year!
Is it possible that you have already begun to make this plan?
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At around two o'clock in the afternoon, Tang An rushed to the studio of Huairou Film and Television Base.
Most of the movie "Super Body" is an indoor scene, and the filming location is as usual at the Suspect Film and Television Base. This is China Film's property, and it is relatively favorable.
This film does not need to be too mysterious. We will release the final makeup photos and posters on the day of the launch conference to warm it up first.
The goal of a box office of 100 million yuan is basically impossible without strong publicity.
When they came to the studio, Tang An didn't see Xu Manyun, so he called the deputy director Zhang Yiping, "Old Zhang, where is Mr. Xu?"
"Director Tang!" Zhang Yiping trotted over.
"The Normal University has agreed to borrow a large lecture theater for us to use. Mr. Xu rushed over just now!"
"Yeah." Tang An nodded.
Originally, the crew planned to find Peking University and Tsinghua University, but they refused to borrow the money and wouldn't pay for it, so they had no choice but to find Beijing Normal University.
The College Student Film Festival is organized by Beijing Normal University, Optoelectronics, and Beijing Satellite TV. It is relatively not that "old-fashioned".
"Is everyone ready?" Tang An turned around and asked.
"They are still putting on makeup, so it will be done soon!" Zhang Yiping replied.
"Where are the extras?"
"Already in place, ready to start!"
"Lao Zhang, please take a group of people to shoot the promotional video later. Leave the poster and makeup photos to Lao Shi!" Tang An assigned.
In addition to some posters, two promotional videos will be released on the day of the press conference.
After careful consideration, Tang An chose the heroine Lucy. After her brain was developed to 80%, she had the ability to travel through time and space, and scenes from the ape-man era to modern times flashed around her.
The base special effects department has been working on this section half a month ago!
There is also a scene where she faced the chasing gangsters in college and walked forward without changing her expression. Every time she walked, a person floated in the air.
Less than 10 seconds!
The heroine’s name, Tang An, was not changed. Anyway, the setting is for a mainlander working in Hong Kong, so it’s not impossible to use an English name.
Of course, the abandoned name is also a reason.
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