Chapter 262: Insider Trading in the Entertainment Industry
Han Shanping said with a smile: "I can't say something so absolute. I know that if there are no surprises about a movie's box office, we can actually get a similar estimate based on the first week's box office.
We only gave your movie a box office of 1.23 billion, which is considered a top-notch box office result.
But that's without our help.
If we help, is it possible to hit the 15th, or even the 18th or 20th?"
To help, Ye Ming suddenly thought of god-level movies like The Founding of the People's Republic of China, and then he immediately sobered up and said: "This kind of thing seems to be treated like movies like The Founding of the People's Republic of China, right?
If the leader wants to support me, how can I support it? Are you going to give me some support? Besides, standing up for me may not be useful, right?
If you could have stood up and praised my movie before the movie was released, it might have been helpful, but it might not be that good now."
If Ye Ming said this outside, it would be treasonous, but here, there are no outsiders, and he speaks very smoothly.
The box office success of Hero is indeed a miracle, and it is the first commercial blockbuster in the true sense in the history of Chinese films, and it can be regarded as the pioneer of commercial blockbusters.
Therefore, the treatment that heroes receive is also quite strong. Generally speaking, movie piracy is easy to occur, but the damage done by piracy to heroes is not that great.
One is that Zhang Yimou is willing to spend money to crack down on piracy, and the other is that he has the support of leaders and is very vigorous in cracking down on piracy.
Also, in terms of distribution, heroes are treated quite high.
When Heroes is released, it is impossible for foreign blockbusters to be released. This is considered a form of regional protection of the film.
Later this form has become the norm.
It is obviously impossible for other movies to receive this treatment.
Of course, this heroic movie star is also quite awesome.
Li Lianjie, Chen Daomin, Zhen Zhidan, International Zhang, Zhang Manyu, etc. can all be regarded as momentary heroes in the Chinese film circle.
In addition to the international chapter, any of the other leading actors can carry the box office of a movie.
Of course, later on, the International Chapter also practiced to this point, but that is a story for another day.
Inviting these stars cost a lot of money, and just talking about this salary is not something that other movies can afford casually.
Han Shanping said with certainty: "This is different, it is a task that must be completed, but this is a typical example chosen by the leaders in order to revitalize the market and rekindle the film market.
You also have this ability. If you don't have this ability, then we won't choose you.
When we say help, it can have two aspects. One is the amount of film arrangement. We will ask the cinema lines to keep your film arrangement at a certain level without reducing it casually. The other point is in publicity, CCTV and so on.
National-level media can put a few soft ads or something like this, which can stimulate your box office.
Some of our film critics will praise your contribution to this film.
The special effects in the movie are really good. When the award ceremony comes, you will be given several awards, such as Best Actor and Best Actress. One more won't matter.
To you, you may not be able to see this kind of movie star, but for your actor, if you can get a movie queen like Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers, it should still be very marketable."
It can be seen from these words that Han Shanping is a very sophisticated person, and what he said is simply impeccable.
He knows all about the screening of movies in the entertainment industry and the methods. He himself also knows very well what kind of methods can increase the box office of movies.
If the General Administration wants to support a movie, then say hello, no theater chain dares not to give it face, otherwise do you want to get involved in the circle?
Specifically speaking, if there are no accidents, the number of films scheduled for a movie will definitely be the highest in the first week. It will gradually decline, and there will be a phased decline in the second, third, and so on.
Of course, if it weren't for a movie like Tomb Raiders, which has a poor reputation, the number of films scheduled would have gradually declined.
But if it's the General Administration saying hello, even if it's a decline, it will be very limited.
For example, generally speaking, it will be 30% in the first week, 20% in the second week, and maybe 15% in the third week.
But if the General Administration says hello, it is not impossible to maintain it at 30 in the third week. Because if the leader says hello, no one dares not to listen.
It is impossible to improve, but no one would dare to lower it casually.
This is the benefit of a leader greeting you.
What's more, at this time, there is actually no movie that can compete with "Running Brothers" during the Lunar New Year period.
After The City is Full of Golden Armor, no movie can pose any threat to Ye Ming's Running Brothers.
And Golden Armor will be painted soon. Therefore, in the next period of time, the Chinese film market will have at least two weeks. If the leaders support it, there will be no problem in three to four weeks, or even an extension of one month.
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The key is to see the strength of leadership support.
If it is really like what Han Shanping said, and the leadership is very supportive, and the film schedule, release period, etc. are all given the green light, then 1.8 billion is not impossible.
As for talking about things like movie kings and movie queens, then this thing is quite interesting.
Anyway, in China’s film awards, it’s very normal to randomly lay down a double-yolked egg and everyone is happy.
Of course, it can also be said that this is a unique cultural phenomenon in the history of the Chinese entertainment industry.
That is to say, film awards like to lay double-yolk eggs. In the history of international film awards such as the Oscars, it does not mean that there are no double-yolk eggs, but they are very rare and only appear under very coincidental circumstances.
But in China, double-yolk eggs are very normal, and three-yolk eggs are not unheard of.
Ye Ming didn't take this kind of thing to heart. But just because Ye Ming didn't care about it, it didn't mean that other people didn't care about it.
Like Zhao Baozi and the like, these are all newcomers. If a newcomer can enhance the halo of the best actor and best actress, he will be able to get along more smoothly in the entertainment industry.
For example, Zhou Dongyu later, although he was also a double-yolk egg of the Golden Horse Best Actress, he was an actress after all, so his career went very smoothly later on.
This does not mean that all the girls of Lao Mouzi will be able to live very well. For example, Xiao Wei and Xiao Dong have a very miserable life.
Therefore, the fact that Zhou Dongyu was able to get out and prosper was actually her fault.
Of course, the aura blessing of the Golden Horse Best Actress is indispensable. No matter what, everyone is the Golden Horse Best Actress.
Therefore, in fact, having a movie queen, even if it is the movie queen of Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers, is quite helpful to Zhao Baozi's future. Han Shanping is a conspiracy, and it is impossible for Ye Ming not to agree to this matter.
What's more, as a businessman, he naturally wants to make more money. Ye Ming has a lot of staff working with him to earn a living. If he can make more money, then why not do it.
Therefore, Ye Ming said very categorically: "As for this matter, if the leader supports it, then I don't think there is a big problem in such a matter.
I can't guarantee 1.8 billion, but if it's over 15, there's definitely no big problem. If it's 20, don't even think about it. Even if you ban me, I don't have the ability."
With the support of his leadership, Ye Ming was very sure that there would be absolutely no problem if he passed the age of 15, but if he passed the age of 18, it would all depend on luck.
Ye Ming himself had no confidence in his heart. But after saying two billion, this was simply impossible. Ye Ming never thought that Run Brothers could cross twenty.
Even under such a situation, Ye Ming felt that if Run Brothers could exceed one billion, it would already be considered a very remarkable achievement.
Hearing Ye Ming's affirmative reply, Han Shanping smiled and said: "Okay, cool, I like your passionate look.
Young people should have lofty ideals. If you dare not even dream of 15.8 billion at this time, then the box office of a world-class blockbuster like Titanic
Didn’t you say that you dare not even think about it?
If you don’t dare to think about this, then in a situation like this, you don’t dare to think about other people’s box office. The box office is 1.8 billion U.S. dollars, think about how much it would cost if converted into Chinese currency.”
Ye Ming complained for a while in his heart. Later, Titanic was re-released in 3D and the box office exceeded 2 billion. It was the second movie in the world to exceed 2 billion.
He is also the leader in the box office of re-released movies, and has a re-release box office record that has never been shaken since his return to the world.
Ye Ming shrugged and said: "That is the pinnacle work of the Hollywood film industry. Let's not think about it for now. Let's do it step by step."
Let’s first set the goal of reaching over 1.8 billion domestically, and then think about other things. Of course, I will try my best to achieve this number, but I can’t guarantee that it will be achieved.”
Ye Ming finally got out of Han Shanping, and his mood is actually quite heavy. The gap in box office is indeed relatively large, but they developed early and fast. This is definitely not something we can catch up with in three to five years.
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But step by step, didn't the later Wolf Warrior 2 also exceed 5 billion? In the future, China will definitely have a higher box office record.
But now we need to do it step by step. Let’s not talk about this matter for now. Feng Xiaogang still has things to deal with. In fact, without going directly, Ye Ming can tell those people why they came to him.
Therefore, after careful consideration, I had a good plan in mind.
A little after five o'clock in the afternoon, Ye Ming rushed over directly. He had to arrive early to catch the group of people off guard.
But I didn't expect that Ye Ming came over a little after six o'clock, and Feng Xiaogang and Ge You had already rushed over.
Everyone knows that there are traffic jams in the capital. Ye Ming was able to get here in half an hour, which is because the traffic jam is not very heavy at this point and it is not the peak period of commuting.
Feng Xiaogang saw Ye Ming coming early and said with a smile: "Ye Zi, it's rare that you came so early, we almost made you wait for us.
Otherwise, I, the host, would be a little embarrassed."
Ye Ming and Feng Xiaogang were not polite, they were all friends, and they had been friends for many years. They also said straightforwardly: "Director Feng is being polite, and we are not outsiders.
Fortunately, Third Master didn't give me lessons this time. Otherwise, as you know, he could teach me from 11 a.m. to 8 or 9 p.m.
This time I was lucky enough to be able to come back early, and I was definitely a little surprised myself."
Being taught by Han Shanping was not something that happened to Ye Ming alone. In fact, many big shots in the entertainment industry were dragged over by Han Shanping to have a heart-to-heart talk with him.
Of course, this can only be done by people with a certain status. If his status in the entertainment industry had not reached the top level, it would be impossible for Han Shanping to waste this time. If there is anything, he can just call and arrange it.
Do you still dare to disobey me?
Feng Xiaogang came early because he wanted to get a vaccination. This time they came to meet Ye Ming for dinner. This was actually a habit in the entertainment industry.
You can't make all the money by yourself. Like this time, Running Brothers' box office went all the way.
In the second part, if Ye Ming eats alone, not to mention that Ye Ming cannot do this step, Ye Ming is definitely qualified to do this step by virtue of his status.
But it’s not worth it. If you eat alone, others may stumble you somewhere. This is also inevitable.
There are also actors from Ye Ming's Brilliant Film and Television and Future Film and Television, who may be targeted.
No one dares to provoke Ye Ming, and he can directly fight back anyone who dares to provoke Ye Ming.
But there is no problem in dealing with the actors under him. There are many ways to covertly deal with an artist, some of which are difficult for Ye Ming to use.
Therefore, Ye Ming has already thought about this matter very clearly. Even if he can do it alone, he will not eat alone at a time like this.
When you have money, everyone makes money. While making money yourself, you can unite with some big guys in the same industry to make money together. Interest is always one of the most reliable alliances, almost equal to hatred.
Therefore, when he came to Jiangnan this time, Ye Ming had already thought of this and dealt with it with ease.
At this time, Ye Ming waved his hand and said: "Director Feng, you're welcome. Who among us is waiting for whom? There are no other problems."
Feng Xiaogang felt slightly relieved and said: "It's good that you know this Ye Zi. In fact, I am also very helpless about this matter. If I don't come forward, there will actually be others who will come forward. So I can imagine that we have such a strong relationship."
, or should I be regarded as the bad guy?”
Ye Ming knew the meaning of these words very well, but he said with a smile: "Everyone is carrying the big red sedan chair. Director Feng doesn't need to say that. I have been in the entertainment industry for so many years. There are some things that I still know about the inside story of the industry.
Transactional.
If you have money, everyone can make it, as long as there is no problem with the scale, you are good, I am good, everyone is good, I understand this very well."
There is no problem with drinking soup, but forget about eating meat. This is Ye Ming's bottom line in this transaction.