There was no problem with the various costs, and Pang Hong did not dare to do anything in it.
In fact, the cooperation between major companies is still very standardized. There are many tricks in the previous cooperation between big companies and small companies, and experts and semi-experts.
I don’t know how many outsiders who entered the market waving checks sadly left the market, leaving behind the insiders who had a lot to eat.
However, we still had to talk. The people argued for more than half an hour, and finally the three of them made the decision. The production cost and publicity fee were about 45 million, and the actors, including the extras, were paid about 15 million, and the total cost was about 60 million.
Then came the respective investment shares and share ratios. Pang Hong looked at them with a wry smile.
"I'm really dissatisfied with you two. Our small family, Ningxia Film Studio, can only scrape together 10 million in cash at most. I don't know how much you two are willing to give."
Ningxia is a small and poor place. It is a small studio, let alone compared to the big six. Among the more than 30 studios, large and small, it can only be ranked in the middle and lower reaches.
10 million in cash is almost all their funds. If they want more, they can only get a bank loan.
Of course, it is normal for film and television companies to go to banks for loans. After all, an investment of tens of millions is not a small amount in this era.
Huayi went to the bank to borrow half of the 150 million-dollar film "The Banquet." Fortunately, the investment for these two blockbusters this year was not high, otherwise the debt would have been too much.
Money is not an issue. It is a profitable project, even if Tang An pays more than half of it.
But he looked at Yu Dong first and asked with a smile, "Where is Yu Dong?"
"20 million. I have recently invested in two more movies. With limited liquidity, I can only spend so much!"
After thinking about it for two days, an investment of 20 million is almost a guaranteed profit, and Bernard has recently invested in two movies: "Three Kingdoms: The Dragon Disarms" and "The Beauty of the Country". It is indeed not that
Lots of money.
Pang Hong was a little disappointed. In this case, there would still be a gap of 30 million. Tang An's studio would definitely not be willing to take such a big risk, and would still have to find another company to join.
However, Yu Dong then said, "But I can also bring in a company, and I don't need a share of the mainland box office!"
Pang Hong felt happy and quickly asked, "Dr. Yu, please tell me?"
Yu Dong did not give in and said directly, "There is a Southeast Asian film studio who is very interested in mainland costume blockbusters. Liaozhai is also quite popular in Southeast Asia. We just need to give them the Asian copyright!"
"Then how much is the other party willing to pay?"
"This also depends on the cast. After the project is approved, if you two are at ease, I will send someone to talk to the other party."
"Then it will be troublesome for Dong!"
Pang Hong agreed immediately. They were not familiar with overseas film producers at all, so they could only let Bernard negotiate.
Overseas film companies have no access to the mainland, and mainland producers also have no access to overseas, so there are middlemen like China Film and Bernard.
Otherwise, if they come to you on their own initiative, it would be strange if the other party doesn't suspect them.
Finally facing their gazes, Tang An smiled and said, "Since you two have contributed half, then leave the remaining half to me. I will contribute 30 million!"
Yu Dong and Pang Hong's eyes flashed with surprise at the same time. They didn't expect Tang An to be so generous.
"But I have two requests!"
Hearing this, Pang Hong felt relieved and said, "Mr. Tang, please speak."
"First, I want a female lead role."
Pang Honglue agreed after thinking about it, and Yu Dong had no objection.
"Second, get rid of the Cheng family business!"
There is no problem in getting a role. Tang An has the investment anyway, so there is no need to worry about him inserting people randomly.
But this time the director...
Although he knew that Cheng Jiashang had offended Tang An, Cheng Jiashang was the right candidate that he had been looking for for a long time.
"Mr. Tang, Cheng Jiashang took the lead in writing the script of "Painted Skin". It would be a bit troublesome to change the director rashly," Pang Hong advised tactfully.
"Has President Pang signed a director's contract with him?" Tang An asked rhetorically.
"I haven't got it yet."
"Then buy his script in the name of the studio. I have already found a new director. I won't let Mr. Pang and Yu Dong down!" Tang An said with a smile.
Pang Hong was a little wavering. If he did this, it would feel like killing the donkey.
Yu Dong, who had been silent until now, spoke now, "Since Mr. Tang already has a candidate, he must have thought about it again and again, so it doesn't matter if he changes."
"Okay then, I'll take care of this. I wonder which director Director Tang recommends?"
Seeing that the two of them had already discussed it in private, Pang Hong also agreed. It's not like he has never done this kind of thing before.
"He is a new director, but you can rest assured that I will not waste my own money. The two of you will supervise the entire filming process. If there are any problems, I can personally control it from behind!"
Using the title of producer and occasionally directing Wu Ershan's filming does not count as filming other films without permission!
Then, we started discussing the approximate casting candidates.
Yu Dong spoke first, "If you want to sell Asian copyrights at a high price, you must have an actor who is well-known in Southeast Asia. Do you two have any good suggestions?"
"How about Zhao Wei playing Pei Rong? "Huan Zhu Ge Ge" had very good ratings in Southeast Asia, and "Red Cliff" she starred in will be released on a large scale in Asia next summer. It's a good opportunity to take advantage of the east wind!"
Pang Hong had already thought about the choice of actor and immediately suggested it.
Overlapping the two images roughly in his mind, Yu Dong nodded.
"You can have some contact!" Tang An also agreed.
"Xiao Wei is looking for an actress who is comparable to Zhao Wei, and I think Zou Xun is very suitable."
"Wang Sheng can ask Chen Kun, and so can Liu Ye, but he is not available."
Among the three leading actors, Pang Hong named his candidates one by one.
They are all the best among the Mesozoic actors in China. Without hiring top stars, this is already the best combination.
As for Tang An's suggestion that Yang Mi play the role of the third female lead Xia Bing, neither of them objected.
In the end, there was only one second male lead, Pang Yong.
"As the only character with a lot of fighting scenes, I think we still need to find an action actor!"
"How about Zhao Wenzhuo? He has a good image and good kung fu!" Pang Hong suggested.
Tang An nodded, "You can give it a try. Next time I will bring the director over and let you two check it out. He will handle the audition. If it is not suitable, we will discuss the candidate again!"
In the original version of "Painted Skin", Donnie Yen's solo performance was quite good, and his literary and martial arts performances were acceptable. However, his salary was 8 million, which was higher than that of the male and female protagonists.
Zhao Wenzhuo estimates that 1 million is enough!
Now that Tang An has a name, his appeal cannot be used at all.
After everything was discussed and the contract was signed, the three parties invested 10 million, 20 million, and 30 million respectively, and all profits were distributed according to the investment ratio.
It's very fair. Ningxia Film Studio is responsible for the preliminary preparations, Bernard is responsible for distribution, and the distribution fee is 10%. Tang An has to be the producer in name, which is just a disguised promotion.
As for overseas copyright fees, they are also allocated proportionally.