In Suhang City, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Province, the crew of "囧囧" are promoting in a cinema here.
As the most popular movie at this stage, the crew's glory has not been reduced even on working days, and it can cause violent reactions everywhere they go.
After dealing with reporters and fans, Xu Zheng took the crew into the car and prepared to rush to the next show.
I ran three races in one morning and rested for an hour in the hotel at noon to recharge my batteries.
However, after Xu Zheng went upstairs, he turned back and went downstairs. Wearing a hat, he came to a nearby hotel and met Wang Zhonglei in a private room.
"Hello, Mr. Wang." Xu Zheng smiled slightly, shook hands with Wang Zhonglei, took off his hat and placed it on the chair next to him.
Wang Zhonglei stood up quickly and asked him to sit down, "Hello, Director Xu, I am very busy with publicity today."
"Fortunately, the audience is very enthusiastic, but it is a working day after all, so it is much better than during the Spring Festival."
"Director Xu is amazing. The second movie he directed alone is about to break the record. Hollywood director Cameron also achieved great success with his second movie. However, the box office of "囧" will definitely be higher than that of "Terminator"
It’s higher.” Wang Zhonglei said with a smile.
In terms of business ability, skills, and vision, Wang Zhonglei is not as good as Wang Zhongjun, but he is better at interpersonal communication.
He is like a tiger balm, he can have a drink with anyone, Huayi entertains guests, and he is the one who takes part in most social interactions.
Before Xu Zheng came in and said a few words, Wang Zhonglei praised him to the sky.
At the beginning, Tang An made several successful movies in different genres and was called the Spielberg of China.
Now Wang Zhonglei said that Xu Zheng is comparable to James Cameron. It is also the second movie, and the box office of "囧" is higher than that of "Terminator".
What's more, "Avatar" has already grossed nearly 1.3 billion in box office in mainland China and more than 2 billion US dollars in global box office.
Comparing Xu Zheng to Cameron is simply ridiculous.
Even so, Wang Zhonglei looked sincere, not joking at all.
Although Xu Zheng could probably guess the purpose of Wang Zhonglei's visit and knew that he was just saying something nice, but even so, he still felt a little excited and proud.
No matter what, what Wang Zhonglei said is correct.
Also the second movie, "Terminator" grossed US$78 million worldwide, equivalent to nearly 600 million yuan.
Based on "囧"'s current sales of 300 million in 8 days, there is great hope of breaking 600 million.
Data doesn't lie!
However, Xu Zheng still suppressed his pride, waved his hands and said with a smile, "Mr. Wang was joking, I just made two movies."
In the past few days, many companies have come to poach him, including Guangxian, Xiaoma, the newly opened Wanda, and Chengtian, which is about to go bankrupt.
Medium-sized companies have basically contacted them with the idea of a miracle happening, and Wang Zhonglei's intention is obvious.
The conditions they offered were higher than the last. The newly established Wanda offered to invest 200 million to make blockbusters. Not only would the film pay be high, but it would also participate in the share sharing.
Chengtian Chairman Wu Bo ensured that all resources would be at his disposal.
Wang Changtian is cooperating with Tang An and poaching at the same time.
Xu Zheng could even imagine how Tang An felt when he was being pursued by so many companies.
This also made him more determined that Tang An is his goal now.
"Director Xu is being humble. Even Tang An's second movie didn't gross over 100 million at the box office. What's more, Director Xu, you directed and acted yourself, which is even more rare." Wang Zhongjun continued to laugh.
Wang Zhonglei's communication skills are really impressive. Without even exchanging a few words, the two of them were almost like good friends for many years, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
"Director Xu, the box office of "囧囧" is about to reach 500-600 million yuan. You have made a lot of money from this movie, right?" Wang Zhonglei suddenly asked with a smile.
Xu Zheng's face changed slightly when he heard this, he paused, and then he smiled without changing his expression, "I didn't make much money. Director Tang has already paid me the salary."
Now that "囧" has received so much box office, Xu Zheng is both sad and happy.
I am happy that the box office is high, but I am heartbroken because of this.
His director's salary and actor's salary combined were less than 5 million, which was not a small sum before. After all, at that time, "The Journey" was still producing more than 130 million at the box office with Tang An's signature dishes.
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But now, the more I think about it, the more heartache I feel!
People are like this. When the box office is a hit, they feel that they get less money and feel it is unfair.
But if it fails at the box office, no one will be willing to take less money.
Wang Zhonglei accurately captured the brief twitch on Xu Zheng's face, and he understood clearly.
No matter which director he is, he will never be content with earning a small amount of money while making a lot of money for the producer.
Wang Zhonglei took advantage of the situation and continued, "Then Tang An will definitely give you a big red envelope later."
Xu Zheng picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
"Then Tang An is so unjust." Wang Zhonglei said with pretense of regret.
Although Xu Zheng knew that he said this on purpose, he hated what he was about to do.
Because what he said was correct, he just felt that Tang An was not loyal enough.
"Director Xu, in fact, I am here to sincerely invite you to join our Huayi. You have also seen Tang An's current situation. For such a large group, all those hundreds of millions in cash were earned in our Huayi.
Yes, we are never stingy with a capable director like you." Wang Zhonglei finally stated his intention.
Although Xu Zheng understood it even without saying it, he seemed more sincere when he said it.
It's like a boy chasing a girl. Both parties know that the other is interested in him, but the boy thinks that the girl understands his feelings, so he doesn't confess.
Just like this, the girl's original intention has been exhausted, and she thinks that the boy is not sincere enough and is not even willing to confess.
It turned out to be cold!
Whether you know it or not is one thing, but whether you say it or not is another matter entirely. Sometimes it’s just a last resort.
(Wait a minute...why am I saying this? I am obviously single, right?┭┮﹏┭┮)
It’s all foreshadowing, but this sentence is the main theme.
Now that the words have been spoken, I will no longer be secretive and directly state the conditions.
"Director Xu, you can join us as a studio. We will not take a share in your personal studio. We will cooperate and sign a one-time contract for three films for five years. You will make the films and we will distribute them, but we will have to account for 70% of the investment.
Share, and besides the remuneration, you can also get an appropriate share."
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The conditions are similar to Tang An's, the only difference is that the majority shareholder of his studio is Tang An, and Tang An will take a majority of the money earned by the studio.
However, Xu Zheng did not agree and just said that he wanted to think about it.
After all, he is still signed to his current studio, and the copyright of the "囧" series has nothing to do with him.
Furthermore, joining Huayi is just jumping from one pit to another.
After the two talked, they left the hotel. Wang Zhonglei sent Xu Zheng to the door of the hotel.
Just at this time, a Toyota Alfa passed by the hotel door, followed by a Mercedes-Benz S600 and a Mercedes-Benz S300.
In Alpha's car were Tang An, who was heading to Xiangbei for filming after the Chinese New Year, and Yang Mi, who was filming in Hengdian. Tang An took advantage of the fact that "Edge of Tomorrow" had just started production and the crew was still preparing to go to "Gong Lock Heart Jade" 》The crew has a look.
After a journey of more than 1,200 kilometers, we have only arrived in Ninghang at noon.
There was a traffic jam at the traffic light in front of him. Tang An casually looked outside and saw Wang Zhonglei escorting Xu Zheng out.
Tang An was a little surprised, Wang Zhongjun moved really fast.
Is this considered catching someone in bed?
ps: I don’t blame Xu Zheng, do I? It’s normal to have ideas and ambitions, especially for capable people.
Of course, I can’t escape from the protagonist’s grasp. After all, the protagonist is protected by me~~