The 230th chapter spring breeze is proud of the horse stumbles
After a brief silence, sporadic discussions began to ring out.
"Did I hear you right? I performed magic tricks from Omen to steal money from the Singapore Bank. These two places are not close to each other!"
"Didn't Tang An say it, it's more than two thousand kilometers!"
"This concept is really amazing, and it's worthy of Tang An. I really want to see how the robbery is done in the movie earlier!"
"Actually, there's nothing good to see. It must be a deception, high technology or something!"
"Nonsense, could it really be conjured out of thin air? Then it's not magic but a spell!"
"Even if you use high technology, you have to be more reasonable. There are only two ways to travel between Omen and Singapore: flying or boating. Including other times, it will take at least four or five hours!"
...
The discussion became louder and louder, and after it lasted for a while, the reporter belatedly remembered to ask Tang An questions to learn more details.
However, Tang An decided not to talk about it now. He announced a general story but avoided talking about the specific content of the film.
The reporters were also furious at Tang An.
You insisted on talking about it when I didn't ask, but now you're half-said and it's tempting.
It's like a goddess teases you a few times, makes you feel like you can counterattack, and then kicks you away, telling you that you are dreaming!
The reporters didn't give up and asked round the corner several times, but Tang An was not fooled at all.
In desperation, the reporters began to think about opening gaps in the starring roles.
"Hello, Deng Chao, what was it like for you to star in a commercial blockbuster worth hundreds of millions for the first time?"
"The filming of the movie has not started yet, but I have already begun to feel excited. I am 100% ready to meet the challenge and live up to the trust of Director Tang and Director Wang!"
"Can you tell me about the role you play?"
"The role I play is the leader of this magic team. He is a very professional magician who is good at blind tricks."
"Then why did your team want to rob the bank? What was the specific action process?"
It was okay to ask other questions, but as soon as specific questions were raised, Deng Chao also began to talk to him in various ways.
Anyway, after so many years of filming, I still have this level of quality.
Next, I asked Liu Ye the same thing. He was an old man and kept exchanging compliments.
"Hello Tang Yan, it is understood that you graduated from the Central Academy of Drama less than two years ago. In such a short period of time, you have played the leading female role in a big production. This has been unique in the past ten years. What is the reason for you to be able to play the role?
What about this character?”
To put it less tactfully, I would like to ask what your relationship is with Tang An!
No wonder the reporter asked this question. He is 25 years old, graduated less than two years ago, and is starring in a blockbuster female lead. Even Zhang Ziyi does not get such treatment.
"My Father and Mother" is a medium-budget movie, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has the second female lead, "The Legend of Shushan" and "Hero" also have the second female lead.
It wasn't until 2004, the fourth year after graduation, that she took on the lead female role and starred in the first major production "House of Flying Daggers"!
It is clear from a comparison that with the support of Tang An, a great director, it is possible that her future achievements will be as high as those of Zhang Ziyi.
Faced with this sharp question, Tang Yan did not show any timidity and still smiled and said, "I am also very grateful to Director Tang for giving me this opportunity. As a new actor, I am honored to be able to play this role, but at the same time I am also very nervous.
I asked Director Tang why he chose me. He thought that I had experience performing on a big stage like the closing ceremony of the Athens Olympics. In the movie, I often had to perform magic in front of many audiences..."
Then Deng Kai, as a pure newcomer, was also asked similar questions. He had prepared answers before and dealt with them one by one.
Several other actors more or less said a few words, and finally asked Deng Chao to perform a few more card tricks and tricks. This press conference was over!
We moved to the nearby Qunxian Banquet Hall, entertained guests from the industry for a meal at noon, and flew to Omen in the afternoon to prepare for shooting.
"I will take them directly on the plane later. They may not return to the capital for more than two months. You can make up your own mind about anything in the studio..."
After dealing with it for a while, Tang An took a plate and put something on it and said to Xu Manyun at the side.
There were basically no problems with "The Wind" when we worked together for the first time. Zhao Jun was also very obedient. In addition, the production director and several producers were all his own, so Xu Mangyun didn't have to follow him to the set this time. After all, there was a barrier between them.
So far.
"I know, don't worry!" Xu Manyun nodded, indicating that Tang An could film safely.
"The most important thing is the accounting issue. Every expense at Huayi must be accounted for!"
This time "Now You See Me" has an investment of 120 million, of which the production cost is 70 million and the estimated publicity cost is 50 million. Such a disparity in ratio is rare.
The actors' remuneration totaled more than 5 million out of 70 million, most of which was spent on filming and special effects.
This time Tang An also received a higher share.
Originally, "The Wind" was 30% investment + director's remuneration, which was counted as a 30% share. After all, Tang An's studio did not have any resources. Everything for the crew was prepared by Huayi, and publicity was also Huayi's resource. The reduced ratio was
For sure.
But now Tang An's total box office has reached 700 million, and the single-film box office has reached 245 million, which is even higher than this time last year.
The share of remuneration for equity participation has reached 10%, and the studio only needs to invest 25% to get 30% of the share.
The distribution fee was also reduced to 8% based on his status as a director worth 200 million.
50 million in publicity expenses. The more money there is, the easier it is to exploit loopholes in the accounts. We must supervise the publicity from the early stage.
At this time, Yu Dong came over with a wine glass and had a drink with Tang An.
"First of all, I wish Director Tang a smooth shooting and he will be back from filming as soon as possible!" Yu Dong said with a smile.
"I borrowed it from Dong Jiyan!"
"In "Painted Skin", we still need to rely on Dong Duo to keep an eye on it."
"That's natural. Please don't worry about Director Tang."
Yu Dong turned around and said, "By the way, Director Tang, "Painted Skin" is scheduled to be released on the National Day holiday, so is "Now You See Me" preparing to compete for the Lunar New Year holiday?"
Like ordinary people, Yu Dong doesn't think Tang An will be released in the summer. Even if time is so tight now, "Red Cliff" jointly released by him and China Film Group is enough to scare everyone away.
"Painted Skin" is on the National Day show. Tang An can't beat himself, and Zhang Yimou is not around. Even a fool would choose it on the Lunar New Year show. After all, this is the most popular show in China. The champions in the past six or seven years have all been on National Day.
Born in February.
"Assembly", which is still in theaters, is about to break the record set by "The Wind".
"We'll have to watch this later. Let's wait until the filming of the film is completed. I don't know if it can be completed smoothly!" Tang An pretended to be distressed and shook his head.
"Then Director Tang should inform me when the time comes, so that I can arrange the schedule to avoid Director Tang's movies." Yu Dong laughed.
Bernard plans to release "Mei Lanfang" directed by Chen Kaige during the Lunar New Year this year. Even the costume blockbusters have failed. He doesn't have much hope for this biographical film. He can only wait and see how many people Chen Kaige's fame can attract.
Bar.
And Feng Xiaogang will definitely not be idle. He will definitely not be absent from the Lunar New Year festival. He must look for a chance of survival before the two blockbusters.
Why!
Yu Dong has also been worried recently. With two major directors in Huayi, he doesn't have to worry about the production of films every year. Last year, it surpassed Bernard's market share for the first time.
The ancient costume war film "Report", which prefers death, lost to the modern war film "Assembly".
I recall that Wang Zhongjun has become increasingly proud of himself recently. During interviews, he frequently stated that Huayi is already the leader of domestic private film and television companies.
Yu Dong looked at the young Tang An and could only hope that Tang An and Feng Xiaogang, the old and the young, would have some conflicts. It would be better if one of them left, and it would be better if both of them left!
While Tang An and Yu Dong were chatting, Wu Bo suddenly jumped out of nowhere.
"Director Tang, are you talking about the schedule? Next year's summer schedule is not a good time, maybe Director Tang can try the Lunar New Year schedule!"
Wu Bo is all smiles. The filming of "Red Cliff" went smoothly and is about to be completed. He will dominate the entire summer season. Moreover, Tang Yan has got a female lead from Tang An. Don't be too happy. Tang An is not that unhappy now.
It's pleasing to the eye.
"Thank you, Director Wu, for your suggestion. I still need to discuss it with Director Wang. I can't decide on this schedule alone!" Tang An said with a smile.
Seeing that Tang An really wanted to take the initiative to avoid it, Wu Bo felt even more relieved. It was also a good publicity and selling point to have the summer box office champion for three consecutive years stay away!
Even the promotional theme has been thought out: ""Red Cliff" is so powerful that the three-time summer box office champion is afraid of it!"
Thinking of this, Wu Bo felt much better after being tricked by Tang An. He remembered that he still had hundreds of thousands of dollars left to settle, so he smiled and said.
"Mr. Tang, has the box office share from Japan and Japan been received?"
"Not yet, the other party said that the release time is not uniform, and the settlement methods in some countries are also different, so we have to wait for a while." Tang An didn't know what he meant, whether he wanted to show off or something, so he replied with Japan's benzo
Say it.
Wu Bo looked surprised when he heard this, and then pretended to be angry and said, "How can this be possible? Isn't this a violation of the rules? Don't worry, Director Tang. I will urge them to settle the box office share when I get back. After all, this is also me."
Introduced to Director Tang!"
Wu Bo had a righteous look on his face, as if he was really avenging Tang An's injustice.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars, anyway, it belongs to Tang An, so I can't delay it for too long. I can give it back to him while I'm in a good mood, just to show off my abilities!
Looking at Wu Bo returning home in high spirits, Tang An felt a sense of disdain, as the movie had not even been released yet.
Wait until the old paper kills "Red Cliff", let's see if you can still laugh!
Yu Dong, who was listening to them all the time, smiled and said, "Director Tang, who are you and Director Wu?"
"Nothing, it's just that Japan's original share of "Super Body" has not been settled, it is less than one million US dollars." Tang An waved his hand.
"So that's the case, but Mr. Wu has been very proud of himself recently!"
Yu Dong sighed, if Chengtian became a new giant in the country through the Dongfeng of "Red Cliff", and added the new Guang Xian, it would become a melee among the four countries, and the situation would become increasingly chaotic!
Although Bernard is also the number one publisher of "Red Cliff", he really doesn't want to see Chengtian continue to grow bigger.
"Even if you are proud, you may stumble. Yu Dong, do you really think that "Red Cliff" will be a success?" Tang An drank the wine in the glass in one gulp and said with a faint smile.
"Oh? What does Director Tang mean?" Yu Dong asked curiously.
"Nothing, I'm just guessing what kind of movie Director Wu Yusen can make!" Tang An said with a smile.