At first, I just wanted to make money

Chapter 404 Is there a future...

"The Aviator" is the first film controlled by the company.

The original idea was to win prizes.

At this time, if you want to make a name for yourself, winning prizes is much easier than winning box office!
People's hearts are bitter and dissatisfied, and they have gained a long return to Shu...

Now that I have won an award, I naturally look forward to the box office.

150 copies, not a lot - "National Witness" produced 500 copies, covering most of the country's theaters.

If it is converted directly based on the number of copies, then "The Aviator" should have one-third of the box office of "National Witness", which is nearly 5000 million box office.

But the box office can’t be counted in this way. The star lineup and publicity investment of "National Witness"...

Not a level at all!
The company's box office expectation for "The Aviator" is 1000 million—the cast lineup is too hip!
Last year's "Outstanding Citizen" was Chen Daoming, Liu Bei, Fu Biao and a bunch of familiar actors...

而且《杰出公民》上映至少有16天的空挡，9月8号上映——《新警察故事》是9月24号上映的；

This year's "Mythology" will be available on September 9!

"The Aviator" will be released on the 13th, which means that "The Aviator" will be able to get support from theaters for up to eight days.

Theater support is very important.

There is no theater support, you said it will be released?How old are you?

……

Shen Xudong was going to sleep all afternoon, but his phone kept ringing...

It's normal, it's a great joy!

Organizations such as the Screenwriters Association, the Writers Association, and the Federation of Literary and Art Circles must send invitations to events.

The bosses of major film companies also want to order...

It's inside the circle.

The influence outside the circle is more direct. Boss Chen made three phone calls, all of which were caused by the coal boss throwing money...

"Invest in your movie, the heroine uses a little lover, and can go to the red carpet of the film festival... Money is not a problem! '

Does Shen Xudong understand this very well...

Mainly, 'Why do you have to go to the film festival red carpet? '

'Walking on the red carpet, you will become an international superstar! '

Shen Xudong said simply: "Brother, in fact, participating in overseas film festivals doesn't necessarily mean you have to act in a movie. I saw many second- and third-tier Italian female stars on the red carpet in Venice..."

"Rub the red carpet?"

"...Buy an invitation letter, bring your own photography team, and then talk to the editors of Sina or Sohu Entertainment, spend some money to buy a page...the clothes must be exaggerated...a dragon robe is also fine!"

"Dragon robe?"

"That's right...Let me tell you, if you want to be famous, you have to be vulgar or elegant!"

"Sure, let me tell them..."

Boss Chen is a big client, the one who pays with real money. Of course, Shen Xudong treats it with heart. When other people call, they can just be perfunctory...

In a daze, before falling asleep, the phone rang again.

"Hey…"

"Teacher Huang..."

Shen Xudong was so excited that he almost forgot that I was still a student - a senior in Chinese opera!

Teacher Huang called and had no request, but wanted Shen Xudong, Zhou Shen, and Liu Lu to take "The Aviator" to a screening event in the Chinese opera.

After all, "Green Red" and "Peacock" were screened at Nortel first, and then released nationwide—both directors are from Nortel!
Teacher Huang didn't make Shen Xudong have to premiere in Chinese opera, and it was too late, it will be released nationwide tomorrow, and the two directors are still in Toronto...

I just said that when BJ promotes, remember to consider the screening of Chinese dramas...

Of course Shen Xudong had no objection.

……

In the evening, Gao Fenfen and Chen Xi met Shen Xudong, saw that he was wearing sunglasses, asked him to take them off, and then saw a pair of tired eyes...

"what happened to you?"

Shen Xudong's expression was indescribable: "I didn't fall asleep on the plane... I went home to go to sleep, but the phone rang all afternoon, and I couldn't sleep at all... I was so sleepy!"

Chen Xi rolled his eyes at him: "...I'm afraid there are other reasons?"

Shen Xudong asked in confusion, "What other reason can there be?"

"I heard from them that you lived and ate with Chen Hao in Venice?"

Shen Xudong was angry: "...It's because you are reluctant to spend money! What's wrong with renting an extra suite? Chen Hao can only live with me!"

Gao Fenfen believed it was true: "Didn't the money be given to you?"

Shen Xudong: "I'm on a horse, a room costs 9800 US dollars a night, and you give 100 million US dollars, and you have to hold a party, rent a yacht... If you approve an extra 50 US dollars..."

"Then we have to die!"

"So, in the final analysis, there is still no money..." Shen Xudong quickly changed the subject: "How is the promotion and discussion going?"

"New Film Federation, Shanghai United Cinemas, and Southern Shinkansen all said that they are going all out to promote it..."

"Where is Xingmei and the Pearl River Cinemas?"

"...can't get it done..."

The five major cinema chains at this stage are Shanghai United Cinemas, BJ New Film Federation, China Film South Shinkansen, China Film Xingmei and Guangzhou Pearl River...

Get three of them, already very good!
After all, "The Aviator" is the company's master release!

"It's okay, it's the first time... and "The Aviator" really doesn't look good, by the way, my teacher invited us to a screening in the Chinese opera!"

"...Okay, I'll arrange it!"

Chen Xi interjected: "What movie are you planning to compete in Venice next year?"

Shen Xudong froze for a moment: "What the hell?"

"'Outstanding Citizen', 'The Aviator'... There will definitely be another one next year!"

Shen Xudong originally wanted to reply directly, 'You thought Venice was so easy to get', but thought of "Carol", he hesitated: "...Let's talk about it when the time comes."

Chen Xi knew Shen Xudong very well, and he didn't veto it outright, which meant that he had a plan in mind, so she glanced at Gao Fenfen, who understood: "Why? There is a project?"

"...There is an invitation, but...this thing is a foreign language movie!"

"Foreign language film?"

"Isn't it that "Brokeback Mountain" won the Golden Lion Award, and it will definitely make a difference in the awards season..."

Shen Xudong was about to continue talking, but Gao Fenfen interrupted him: "Did you say in "World Cinema Tour" that Li A can win the Oscar for Best Director?"

"...Well, there is such a thing!"

"No, Oscar... how dare you predict it?"

"Since I said it, there must be a basis for my judgment, so don't worry about it... Where did I just say?"

Chen Xi reminded: "Awards season makes a difference..."

"Yes, gay movies are politically correct. Old Americans, including the whole West, have been busy with all kinds of equal rights recently in order to show their progress... Gay movies must be a trend. I told Gong Li about it. Gong Li and killer movies Christine Watson from the company talked about this, Christine Watson specializes in this kind of film... She has a copy of "The Price of Salt" in her hand, and she wants me to adapt it..."

Gao Fenfen was immediately excited: "...So, you have received an invitation from Hollywood?"

"Don't get excited, there are a lot of questions!"

"what is the problem?"

"Killer Films is just an independent film production company, and the money may not be enough... Even if they have enough money, they may not choose Gong Li as the starring role!"

Gao Fenfen suddenly smiled, and winked at Shen Xudong: "Unless she is willing to pay 500 yuan to act!"

"Haha, yes!"

Shen Xudong is happy...

Chen Xi looked puzzled: "What are you talking about?"

"We're talking about an international superstar who was famous all over the country, went to Hollywood, and in order to get a role, she yelled during the audition, 'I only want 500 yuan!' And then they used her as a stripper ..."

"Who?" Chen Xi was very curious...

"What do you say?"

"...Chen Chong?"

Gao Fenfen waved her hand: "I don't care if it's Chen Chong or not... Let me ask you, does this project have a future?"

"...What's wrong? You want to invest?"

(End of this chapter)