Chapter 239: Follow the trend
Chapter 239: Follow the trend
To be honest, since Wang Hao returned to Beijing, many people have come to see him, and many calls have come in every day.
It’s just that Wang Hao had to take care of his own company’s internal affairs first, so he declined and postponed it.
Now that the company's affairs have been completed, Wang Hao has no reason not to contact these people.
But even if they wanted to contact each other, they had to be based on closeness. The first person Wang Hao contacted would naturally be Mr. Han Sanye from Huaying Group.
And this person wasn't looking for Wang Hao for any big deal.
Unlike others, Huaying Group occupies an absolute dominant position in China. Mr. Han Sanye is not worried at all that Wang Hao will not look for them to cooperate with him on projects, so he is not in a hurry to win him over because of the success of "Source Code".
The next morning, when Wang Hao took the initiative to visit Han Sanye at Huaying Group, this man just casually asked Wang Hao to sit down and did not treat him as an outsider at all.
Wang Hao is clear-headed, and naturally he will not be arrogant because of his talent. He does not think that he is a big director just because his project is successful. He still maintains an attitude of a nephew in front of Han Sanping.
The two sat down, exchanged pleasantries for a while, talked about the overseas release of Source Code, and then talked about the settlement of the box office revenue sharing.
This time is different from the last time. Huaying does not want to delay the time of receiving the box office revenue share.
Not only that, Han Sanping even promised to urge the theaters to complete the settlement as soon as possible, which can be regarded as a return of his last request for a delay in the profit sharing of "Wushuang".
Wang Hao naturally thanked him repeatedly for this, and Han Sanping was very pleased with that.
However, after showing goodwill, Han Sanping would not let it go so easily. He immediately asked Wang Hao calmly about his next plans.
"Planning? Next up is of course 'Taken'!
Doesn’t Huaying also participate in the investment of this project?
The preparatory work for the project has been completed. It is estimated that the crew members from Hollywood will come here next month. During the Chinese New Year, they will complete the indoor shooting in the studio here and get to know each other, and then go to France to shoot the exterior scenes. "
Wang Hao told Han Sanping everything about his future plans, but Han Sanping just waved his hand.
“Of course I know about the Taken project, but didn’t you say it was just a spin-off movie?
What I want to ask is your follow-up plan for the [Galaxy Cinematic Universe]. "
"Oh, Uncle Han is talking about the Galaxy Cinematic Universe!"
Wang Hao nodded, pondered for a moment, and then said:
“For the Galaxy Cinematic Universe project, we are operating it in phases.
Among them, the original series "Maze of the Heart" has been completed, and the series currently being produced, its name you know, Uncle Han, is "The Three-Body Problem".
We plan to divide the entire "Three-Body" series into three phases, and the script for the first phase is almost completed.
The early films "Wushuang" and "Source Code", as well as the TV series "I Am a Special Forces Soldier" and "Descendants of the Dragon" have been completed and released.
As for the film projects that are still being planned, the one I am about to shoot is "Taken". As you know, Uncle Han, this movie is a co-production between China and the United States and can be regarded as a spin-off of "Wushuang".
Another movie will also begin preparations next year, that is, in the first half of 2008. The tentative name of the movie is "Raging Fire", which is considered to be the personal movie of the "gangster" played by Nicholas Tse in the easter egg of "Wushuang".
Our plan is to cooperate with Hong Kong's Eagle King. The director will be the screenwriter and assistant director of "Wushuang" Zhuang Wenqiang, and I will serve as the producer.
In addition to these two films, Galaxy Pictures will also cooperate with CJ Entertainment in Korea next year. The plan is to shoot an action film in the second half of the year, telling the story of a retired secret agent, which can be regarded as expanding the market of [Galaxy Cinematic Universe] in Korea. In general, the project plan of Galaxy Pictures in 08 is these three films. "
After saying this, Wang Hao seemed to remember something and added:
"By the way, there should be another web drama next year, which will fill in the gap left by the previous "Fatal Call" and is also a new exploration of film and television themes. The name of the drama is "Big Shot", which is a police-gangster anti-crime theme."
After listening to what he said, Han Sanping couldn't help but frowned and looked at him with a look that said "that's it".
However, Wang Hao turned a blind eye to this, and Han Sanping had no choice but to speak frankly:
"According to your plan, three movies a year is a lot, but the scale of these movies is a bit small. They feel like ordinary action movies."
As he said this he made a joke.
"You are still young, so you can't be as lazy as the old seniors.
A while ago, Orange Sky and Bona announced a big plan, saying they were going to work together to create a "Three Kingdoms Movie Universe". Even the first movie is almost ready and is about to start filming. It is about the Battle of Red Cliffs, and the momentum is not small. "
“Wow, [Three Kingdoms Movie Universe]? Ambitious!” Wang Hao chuckled in surprise, “It seems that they feel that they can’t participate in our side, so they just want to follow the trend.”
Han Sanping laughed when he heard this. Indeed, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Orange Sky and Bona's [Three Kingdoms Movie Universe] was trying to copy Wang Hao's [Galaxy Movie Universe].
But you know what, there are quite a few people in the film and television industry today who fall for this.
After all, compared to science fiction movies with higher barriers to entry and unknown market acceptance, costume blockbusters based on the well-known IP of "Three Kingdoms", coupled with the currently very popular new concept of "movie universe", are indeed more attractive to film and television companies and investors.
“It’s just that the movie universe isn’t that easy to create.
When our [Galaxy Cinematic Universe] was just starting out, it used "Buried", "The Shallows" and "The Call" to lay the foundation, and then paved the way with "Warriors", and it was not until today's "Source Code" that it really gained a foothold.
Their Three Kingdoms Movie Universe is making a big move right from the start, which is very risky!"
Wang Hao analyzed it seriously, but Han Sanping had a different opinion.
"The movie universe is not easy to create, but Orange Sky and Bona are also very strong, and they are also old-established companies in the film and television industry."
Wang Hao looked at him and suddenly smiled.
"No, Uncle Han, could it be that Huaying is also involved in this project?"
"Hahaha!"
Han Sanping smiled awkwardly, but still said:
“We at Huaying have invested a little, of course, mainly because this project is in line with our blockbuster film strategy.
Not only did Chengtian invite Wu Yusen to direct the film, but the film's main creators also include well-known superstars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong, including Liang Chaowei, Jin Chengwu, and Zhao Yanzi. The lineup of the entire project is still very good."
(End of this chapter)