Chapter 324: "Your Name" made a small profit of 3 million before it was released, and the
Chapter 324: "Your Name" made a small profit of 3 million before it was released, and the co-production plan of "Life of Pi"
Could it be... because of the "Lucy" incident?
After some simple thought, Zhou Qing made this natural guess.
Apart from this incident, Zhou Qing couldn't think of a more reasonable explanation.
In fact, Zhou Qing’s guess was exactly right.
Because the screenwriter of "Lucy" is Zhou Qing, it is an extremely successful case of cultural export and China Film Group still attaches great importance to it.
Han Sanping's previous words to Zhou Qing that his superiors were very satisfied with him were not lies, but the truth.
The higher-ups really intend to use this matter to publicize it.
So I did some digging into the behind-the-scenes of "Lucy" and planned to do a special report or something.
As a result, the excavation turned out to be quite surprising.
The main controller of "Lucy", Crown Films, is actually Zhou Qing's company!
What the hell.
Han Sanping was shocked on the spot.
Although Zhou Qing is already at the top of the pyramid in the entire Chinese entertainment industry.
Zhou Qing Pictures is also the most awesome film and television company, no doubt about it.
But Han Sanping never expected that Zhou Qing would take such a big step.
They've all gone to Hollywood.
I have to say this is really too shocking.
"Why, how long do you want to keep it a secret? I'm not saying anything bad about you, but why do you have to hide such a good thing?"
Han Sanping immediately started to criticize Zhou Qing in dissatisfaction.
The fact that mainland filmmakers have roots in Hollywood is something that the entire Chinese entertainment industry should be proud of.
It can greatly enhance the sense of national honor and pride.
This is not an exaggeration.
You have to know that these days Hollywood has always been a giant that is high above the domestic entertainment industry and can only be looked up to!
For Chinese entertainment companies to break into Hollywood, it is as difficult as climbing Mount Everest.
It's even unlikely.
Looking at the entire history of Chinese entertainment and film, besides Li Lianjie and Jackie Chan, who else are the Chinese who have made a name for themselves in Hollywood?
Gone!
Even Chow Yun-fat, who was once one of the two great actors, went to Hollywood for ten years but failed to achieve anything, didn't he?
Finally ran back in shame.
Of course there is also Rainie Wu, who has also directed several blockbuster films in Hollywood.
It’s the final consolation.
But in the end, wasn't he driven back in disgrace?
Under such circumstances, it becomes even more precious that Zhou Qing can have a successful film and television company in Hollywood.
Especially for an organization like China Film Group, it has a different meaning.
After all, cooperating with Hollywood is a definite political achievement.
Generally speaking, it is basically impossible for domestic entertainment to cooperate with Hollywood.
At least it's extremely difficult.
But now it’s different.
We have our own people in Hollywood now, right?
That's why Han Sanping was so excited.
"For things like this, it's better to keep quiet and make a fortune. Too much of a high profile is as bad as too little."
Zhou Qing smiled and told Han Sanping his true thoughts.
Now Zhou Qing Pictures alone has made him the envy of countless people.
If Crown Pictures is added to the mix, wouldn't that add fuel to the fire?
Of course, with Zhou Qing's current foundation, it wouldn't matter even if it was exposed.
He is not timid at all.
"You are so young, but sometimes you don't behave like a young person at all."
Han Sanping pointed at Zhou Qing again and sighed.
"But Director Zhou, you are now known as the number one director and a role model for the entire entertainment industry."
"Does that mean we should set an example?"
"Although Crown Pictures is a Hollywood company, it can also shine for Chinese films..."
Then Han Sanping changed the subject and began to praise Zhou Qing highly.
Zhou Qing immediately knew that Han Sanping had something else in mind.
After all, these leaders will never praise others for no reason.
Once the mouth is opened, it will definitely not be easy.
Facts have also proved that Zhou Qing's criticism was completely correct. Han Sanping spoke a lot, but his words had only one meaning.
China Film Group hopes to produce a co-production with Zhou Qing.
Ultimately, it's all about achievement.
However, Zhou Qing was not averse to this. This was actually a win-win situation for both parties.
You should know that the profit sharing ratios of imported films and co-productions are completely different.
The profit share of co-production films is much higher than that of imported films.
The mainland is one of the most important ticket bases in the global film market, and will become more and more important over time.
Zhou Qing also cannot ignore the mainland market.
So even if Han Sanping didn't mention it, Zhou Qing himself had plans to make a co-production film.
For example, he had planned to make "Life of Pi" for a long time.
The box office in mainland China reached 5.63 million yuan.
Note that's just the original box office.
If the director was changed to Zhou Qing, Zhou Qing believed that the box office would be greatly improved on this basis.
Six hundred million to seven hundred million or even seven hundred to eight hundred million is not impossible.
In this case, why not significantly increase the share ratio?
"Director Han, I will seriously consider the matter of co-production."
However, Zhou Qing did not reveal anything, but just gave a formulaic answer.
But even so, Han Sanping was already very satisfied.
This is Zhou Qing's attitude.
"By the way, is it time to fully advance the promotion of Your Name?"
Finally, the two sides began to discuss the promotion of "Your Name".
There is still a little over a month left until the release of "Your Name".
According to the practice in the circle, it is indeed time to start concentrated publicity.
It is worth mentioning that the promotion and marketing of "Your Name" is no longer the responsibility of China Film Group alone, but together with Fiber Optic.
Although China Film Group is a large company with great publicity and promotion capabilities that cannot be underestimated, Fiber Optic is the leader among them.
He is a true expert in publicity and promotion.
This is also the important reason why Zhou Qing specifically brought optical fiber on board, because he was impressed by the publicity and promotion capabilities of optical fiber.
With China Film and Fiber Optic jointly promoting the film, I believe the publicity effect of "Your Name" will be three times better.
Of course, even so, Zhou Qing still has to run road shows and various other activities, which are also indispensable.
In addition, before the movie is released, Zhou Qing also needs to sell the copyright of "Your Name".
So for the next month, Zhou Qing's schedule can be said to be fully scheduled.
The coming month is destined to be an extremely busy month!
At the same time, it was also an extremely fulfilling month.
"Xiao Liu, ask Sister Zhang to come over."
However, before officially starting these two things, Zhou Qing called Huang Bo's agent over first.
He had another relatively important thing to do.
whats the matter?
A hit TV series suitable for Huang Bo has been launched.
"Sister Zhang, there is a TV series about the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, called "Three Brothers on the Frontline", which has been approved." "Please keep an eye on it and find a suitable time to try and get a leading role for Huang Bo."
Zhou Qing casually instructed Sister Zhang.
Both are TV series starring Huang Bo, but the ratings of "Three Brothers on the Frontline" are much better than those of "The Militiaman Ge Erdan".
"The Militiaman Ge Erdan" can only be said to have achieved very good results, but "Three Brothers in the Frontline" is the real hit.
It directly became the ratings champion on many channels.
This is one of the very few hit TV series resources that Huang Bo can act in. Now that he has come across it, Zhou Qing naturally cannot miss it.
Although the leading actor of this TV series in the original time and space was Huang Bo, there is one thing Zhou Qing has to consider now.
Because of the intervention of Zhou Qing, the reborn person, some of Huang Bo's trajectories actually underwent significant changes.
For example, Huang Bo and Guan Hu originally collaborated on the movie "Bullfighting", but now Huang Bo is not performing in it.
So will Guan Hu continue to look for Huang Bo when filming "Fire Brothers" again?
In fact, Zhou Qing thinks this is still possible.
After all, Guan Hu had already worked with Huang Bo on "Get on the Bus", and he admired and trusted Huang Bo very much.
In the original time and space, Huang Bo was asked to shoot several movies and TV series.
Like the "Bullfighting" that Huang Bo missed, and the later "Fireline Brothers", "Killing", "The Chef, the Actor, the Scoundrel", etc., they are really extraordinary appreciation.
Taking all these circumstances into consideration, Zhou Qing felt that it was very likely that Guan Hu would continue to look for Huang Bo.
But even so, it's always a good idea to be safe.
You still have to be proactive when it’s time to be proactive.
"I understand, Director Zhou."
Naturally, the agent, Sister Zhang, didn't say anything and immediately took the order and left.
It was not until this time that Zhou Qing called Liu Yifei, who was relaxing at home on vacation.
"New hairstyle, when did you get your hair done?"
When he looked up, he saw that Liu Yifei's hair had turned into big waves, so Zhou Qing asked casually.
They had dinner together last night, and the girl still had long straight black hair.
"I made this with Changchang this morning. How is it? Doesn't it look good?"
Liu Yifei fiddled with her hair with her hands, showing her new look to Zhou Qing.
"nice."
Zhou Qing nodded immediately.
"You are so perfunctory! You didn't even look carefully."
Liu Yifei curled her lips a little dissatisfied.
"I'm not being perfunctory. I speak from the bottom of my heart. You look good in any hairstyle, including this big wave."
Zhou Qing looked at Liu Yifei seriously again and gave her praise.
"is it?"
Liu Yifei smiled and fiddled with her hair again. "I spent more than two hours doing it. It's exactly the same as Changchang's. Here it is."
Having said that, Liu Yifei took out her mobile phone with great interest and clicked on the photo album.
He turned them over one by one and showed them to Zhou Qing.
These are all photos of the girls and Shu Chang eating, drinking and having fun together.
The relationship between Liu Yifei and Shu Chang is really good.
"We have the same hairstyle, who looks better, me or Changchang?"
Liu Yifei pointed to a photo of the two of them huddled together and making the same gesture and asked Zhou Qing.
"Of course, I'll sing..."
"Sing?"
Liu Yifei's voice rose an octave and she glared at Zhou Qing with the side of her eyes.
That look is quite sharp.
"Of course Chang Chang looks uglier. Not everyone can pull off this hairstyle. How can Chang Chang compare to you?"
The second half of Zhou Qing's words then floated over slowly.
"You are not allowed to sing like that."
Only then did Liu Yifei smile again.
"By the way, Sissi, we will be very busy starting from tomorrow."
After chatting and joking with Liu Yifei for a while, Zhou Qing began to straighten his face and talk about business with the girl.
Various promotional activities for "Your Name" are about to begin.
Not only Liu Yifei, but some other main actors were also called over by Zhou Qing.
The first roadshow is about to be arranged!
"During the Beijing roadshow of Your Name, Director Zhou's skills were praised again, and he and Liu Yifei had a great rapport in their interaction on the spot."
"Director Zhou Qing held a fan meeting for his work "Your Name", which he wrote, directed and starred in. Fans screamed non-stop."
“Your Name: A suspenseful, sci-fi, romantic and touching love story.”
With the launch of various publicity and promotion activities, the popularity of "Your Name" was quickly hyped up.
It immediately became the most anticipated movie in the current Lunar New Year season, without a doubt.
All the movies released at the same time as "Your Name" were overshadowed by the halo of "Your Name".
Even if all of them are added together, the discussion and attention are not as high as "Your Name".
The publicity and promotion effect of "Your Name" is really excellent.
"Thomas."
"Wesley."
While busy with the promotion of "Your Name", Zhou Qing also did not forget another extremely important thing.
Meet with major film producers around the world.
Considering that Zhou Qing has always had good market conditions among international film producers, the whole process was naturally very smooth.
All those film producers came over very actively and gave extremely high praise and positive feedback to "Your Name".
"Director Zhou, you've made another great movie."
"Your Name, we at Miramax are very interested."
"Director Zhou, please let Gaga be the one to release Your Name in Japan."
Everyone was very active in making offers, especially the Japanese film producers, who were clearly three times more interested.
After all, this story is really to the liking of Japan.
Gaga's offer was directly raised to 1200 million US dollars.
Of course, this does not mean that other film producers’ quotes are low. In fact, film producers in other regions are also very optimistic about the story of "Your Name".
You should know that the original global box office of "Your Name" reached an astonishing 3.3 million US dollars.
It’s really very good.
Under such circumstances, Zhou Qing and these film producers went through a series of negotiations.
Finally, in addition to the promotion and publicity, all global copyright issues were finalized.
As for the final result, I have to say it is very gratifying.
All copyrights of "Your Name" were sold for 6500 million US dollars!
The current exchange rate of RMB to USD is about 6.3, which means that "Your Name" has sold a total of 4 million RMB!
So what is the cost of "Your Name"?
Only 8000 million!
That’s right, “Your Name” hasn’t even been released yet, but it has made a huge profit of 3.2 million just from selling the copyright!
I made a lot of money, really made a lot of money!
It is worth mentioning that although "Your Name" has three other producers including China Film, these producers do not participate in the copyright revenue sharing.
They just participate in the box office sharing.
After all, the copyrights of the movies produced by Zhou Qing are all in the hands of Zhou Qing alone!
Then the income from the corresponding copyright will naturally belong to Zhou Qing alone.
This was written into the agreement when everyone signed the contract.
It's not just "Your Name", the same situation applies to Zhou Qing's previous films.
So yes, Zhou Qing is really the winner in making movies.
(End of this chapter)