"Here, Tang An actually wants to make a 3D movie. This is the first 3D movie in China!"
"When I was watching "Avatar" before, I was thinking about when our domestic directors would make a 3D movie. I didn't expect that Tang An would be making a 3D movie this time."
"As expected of Tang An, I am looking forward to this movie more and more!"
“The first domestic 3D movie, I’m so excited just thinking about it!”
...
3D movies have been around since the last century, and Hollywood's 3D blockbusters were also released in China a few years ago, but people are still accustomed to calling "Avatar" the first 3D blockbuster.
The ultimate audio-visual enjoyment and extremely real senses completely mesmerized all the viewers.
At this time, "Avatar" is like someone else's child, and our domestic audiences are thinking about getting a domestic 3D movie sometime.
But such a high-end thing makes the audience instinctively distrust these domestic directors and producers.
Like these reporters, some industry insiders at the scene did not believe it.
They are not stupid. 3D movies are so popular. How could they not want to make 3D movies? They have already consulted special effects companies in China, South Korea and even Hollywood, but the answers they received were not satisfactory to them.
Needless to say, Hollywood's first-class special effects team, the amount of money alone is enough to scare them away, not to mention that it often takes more than a year or two.
The domestic film cycle is generally one year. If it is longer, the profit will not be as high as that of a movie studio, and the risk will be high.
Domestic ones are cheaper, but there is still a gap in technology.
"With a big investment of 400 million, Tang An's courage is a bit too bold."
"Next year's Lunar New Year festival will be so intense, I don't know if the box office will reach 400 million yuan."
"Tang An is young, and with the success of 6 consecutive movies, it is normal to be impulsive. However, Dong, Wang Dong and Qin Dong also invested too, which is too irrational."
"The cost is 400 million, and the domestic box office cannot even recover half of the cost. Is it aimed at overseas markets?"
"That's so naive. There are so many science fiction blockbusters about mechas in Hollywood. It's not unusual for a long time."
"If we really want to target overseas markets, we should invite Cheng Long or Li Lianlian to come."
"In my opinion, this Tang Dynasty director is young and energetic, and has been dazzled by success. He originally thought that this Han and Tang Dynasty could become another major force in the country. Now look, by this time next year, he will probably go bankrupt.
When the time comes, I’ll just work for a big company obediently.”
"Yes, we are young people after all. It is a good thing to be ambitious, but we should not be too ambitious."
...
Colleagues in various companies didn't quite believe Tang An. Seeing that Tang An, who had been in the limelight for several years, finally did something stupid, they couldn't help but talk about it privately as a senior...
Of course, no one would ridicule Tang An directly, just to gloat in private.
Looking at the reaction from the audience, Tang An nodded with satisfaction. This first domestic 3D movie is definitely an excellent gimmick, and it can at least maintain its popularity for a long time.
The discussion didn't last long, and the reporters who reacted began to ask questions again.
"Director Tang, is the investment of up to 400 million just for shooting 3D? Can the current domestic technology support a high-level 3D movie?"
"Of course, most of the cost of the movie "Edge of Tomorrow" will be spent on the production of the movie. The total salary of the actors is only a few million. With such a high production cost, coupled with the top domestic special effects team, the movie can be made
It will definitely not disappoint the audience." Tang An said with confidence.
...
Actors only get paid a few million?
The reporters were stunned again.
For a movie with an investment of 400 million yuan, the actors' salary is only a few million!
These domestic blockbusters spend half or more of their costs on actors, but the actors in Tang An's movie only received a few million in salary.
But if you think about it carefully, it’s right. The two main characters Liu Ye and Tang Yan together only cost 3 million. If the other supporting actors have less roles, they basically don’t cost much.
"Director Tang, why don't you choose a superstar with box office appeal for your movie?"
A reporter asked immediately, but as soon as he said it, he realized that he was being ridiculous.
With Tang An directing it, its box office appeal is higher than any other star.
As expected, Tang An smiled slightly, "I think after making movies for so many years, I have a good reputation and some achievements. My name should still have some appeal."
I originally thought that Tang An would say that he had no money to hire big stars because he spent all his money on production, but I didn't expect him to be so immodest.
However, Tang An is qualified to say this, and no one can refute it.
Those who are capable are called showing off, while those who are incompetent are called throwing money away.
But some people were unhappy when they saw Tang Yifan being forced, and someone immediately asked.
"Does Director Tang think the domestic box office can make back the money?"
"cannot."
"Then how does this movie make a profit? Or is the cost of 400 million actually false?" the reporter asked maliciously.
"Of course not!"
Tang An flatly denied it.
Reporters are also waiting for Tang An's answer. Without Cheng Long and Li Lianjie, it would basically be impossible to sell at a good price overseas, and no one even buys it in Southeast Asia.
"In fact, overseas film studios have wanted to purchase the rights to this film before, and specific matters are under negotiation."
"Can you reveal the specific amount?"
"This has not been determined yet. We will tell everyone after the decision is made."
Although Tang Anna's words were a prevarication for reporters, it was clear that not many people believed how much overseas copyrights could be sold for.
Generally, if overseas rights are sold, the producer will have already boasted a lot about it. Now it is obvious that no one wants it, or it cannot be sold at a high price.
But no matter how they asked, Tang An wouldn't say anything, and there was nothing they could do.
The launch conference also became Tang An's one-man show, with almost no one asking questions from the actors except the male and female protagonists.
When Yu Dong and others were asked why they were willing to invest in such a high-cost movie, they all expressed that they were very excited about the prospects of this movie.
Of course, that's just a show, no matter whether they can make money or not, as long as they don't lose money, it's a big profit for them.
...
Not long after the press conference ended, at a Spring and Autumn and Warring States City studio, Lu Chuan was opening his laptop and watching the broadcast video of the press conference.
Although Tang An was very unhappy, he was still very concerned about his enemies and took the time to watch it to learn more about the details of the movie.
However, the more he looked at it, the uglier his face became, and finally he couldn't bear it anymore.
I closed the laptop with a loud "snap".
Qin Hong had rejected his project before. Although the reason was not wrong, it was still difficult for Lu Chuan to understand.
Now I understand everything. Tang An’s investment in this movie is 400 million. Even if the last four companies share it, the average cost for each family is 100 million!
No wonder!
No wonder he refused again after making the promise, and turned out to be cooperating with Tang An instead!