At first, I just wanted to make money

Chapter 508 is not calm

North America, Monday, September 9th local time.

The weekly box office statistics are freshly released.

"The Purge" took first place with $3250 million in its first week.

Generally speaking, the September schedule in North America is an off-season, and theaters are used to releasing some low-cost horror films...

The peak season belongs to the summer vacation period from May to September every year, which is the hottest movie schedule in Hollywood.

"Human Purge Project" was released by Lionsgate. In fact, Lionsgate had a lot of hope for this film before its release, and arranged a mid-range scale of 2336 theaters.

The "Human Purge Project" can be given to 2336 theaters, which is already a remarkable scale.

After all, Lionsgate is only a mid-sized independent film company...

That's right, in Hollywood, the publicity and distribution fees required for theater distribution, theater screenings, etc. are very high.

Generally speaking, most of the horror films released by independent film companies only arrange to open in more than 1000 theaters.
In the first part of "Chain Saw", only 1400 screenings were arranged, but the second part increased to 2949;
The third part of 3167 started painting.

Based on the premise that "Saw" has become the ace series of Lionsgate!

"Human Purge Project" is a brand new IP, and the opening scale of 2336 in the first weekend is enough to prove the sincerity of Lionsgate.

Then again, the movie really doesn't disappoint.

"Human Purge Project" has a single-house score of US$14345, and the box office of US$3250 million in three days on weekends has been recorded, which ensures that the film will earn more than 10 times the cost in the first week!

It is estimated that the senior executives of Lions Gate have already raised their glasses to celebrate!

Of course, word of mouth is not flattering...

"The framework and progress of the whole story are exquisite, but as the plot develops, the director loses control, causing the "whole train" to run wild and turn into chaos";
"The creative idea is good, but the implementation process is not flattering. From the beginning to the end, we only saw countless things being overthrown and smashed in the dark scene, and then...then it was gone";
"The main skill of this type of film is not the presentation of the screen, but to arouse the audience's inner fear and thinking through atmosphere creation and plot transitions. Unfortunately, this film fails to achieve these two points",
43 points from the media comprehensive evaluation, 33% freshness on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 people voted for Fresh Tomatoes, 72 voted for Rotten Tomatoes...

But it doesn't matter, the cost of this film is only 300 million U.S. dollars. According to the current word-of-mouth, let alone 8000 million U.S. dollars at the box office!

And this thing can be developed into a series.

Subsequent production of sequels will not increase the price on a large scale—the big deal is to change the team, anyway, the story framework is established!

Michael Burns immediately called Shen Xudong to discuss follow-up cooperation.

But considering the time difference, I decided to send a text message first.

……

""Human Purge"? Is that the movie you went to the United States to cooperate with Lionsgate? The one that cost $300 million?"

"Yes, the copyright is shared, the profit is [-]%..."

While talking, Shen Xudong called Michael Burns...

After 5 minutes, hang up.

Gao Fenfen immediately asked, "How much money can this movie make?"

Shen Xudong glanced at her: "Aren't you surprised? The cost of 300 million US dollars, the box office of 3250 million in the first week..."

"You said that this is an R-rated horror film. It is impossible to introduce it into China, and we can't promote it... I heard that the box office of American movies can only account for 30% of the revenue?"

"...Lionsgate doesn't have the ability to develop derivative products, and there are no overseas distribution channels. In addition to box office revenue, there should be only DVD videotape copyrights and TV copyrights...I guess overseas distribution will be packaged and sold to big companies..."

"How much is that?"

Shen Xudong was speechless: "I didn't know, it's only the first weekend, and it hasn't been released yet... Book me a ticket, and I'll fly there right away!"

"Do you want someone to go with you?"

"Need not…"

Shen Xudong was about to leave, when he suddenly remembered something: "You find someone to write a few drafts, and publicize this matter well!"

"…Movie?"

"Investing in and making movies... We have made a lot of money, so we must spread the word!"

"...Yes, we must promote it well..." Gao Fenfen nodded immediately: "If we want to show our strength, we must make Zhang Ziyi regret it!"

Chen Xi was speechless: ""The Purge of Humanity" is a horror movie...what does it have to do with Zhang Ziyi?"

Shen Xudong said: "Then if "Juno" and "The Fault in Our Stars" are all big sellers, will I successfully become a well-known producer?"

"correct…"

Gao Fenfen turned into a praise maniac - he didn't consider the possibility of Shen Xudong's failure at all.

Chen Xi looked at Shen Xudong: "How long will you go this time?"

"In addition to the sequel of "The Purge of Mankind", in addition, the filming of "The Fault in Our Stars" is about to start, I have to cast..." Shen Xudong thought for a while: "It will take a month!"

"…Row."

"By the way, "Taken" will be released in North America this week, please pay attention..."

"The copyright of "Taken" we sold..."

"If it sells well, start filming the second part immediately..."

Chen Xi nodded, wrote down these, and added by the way: "You will be there for the Golden Eagle Festival next month."

"I know…"

……

It was not until the 13th edition of the Magnolia Awards, that is, in 2007, that it changed from an international TV festival to an awards event for domestic TV dramas. Before that, it had always been for the advertised international awards!
The problem is that you nominate these dramas, actors, and audiences don't know them at all...

At this stage, only the Golden Eagle Award and the Feitian Award are recognized by the audience.

Why is Shen Xudong present at the Golden Eagle Awards?

Because Chen Hao got nominated, Shen Xudong was also shortlisted for the Best Screenplay Award for "Golden Branch Desire"...

This is the superficial reason, but the deepest one: the company has signed five film contracts with Hunan Satellite TV, and the first round of solo dramas: "Splendid Love", "The Second Season of the Best Family", "Falling into Innocence", "A Good Day and Good Scenery" There is "Snow Leopard"...

As the closest partner, the Golden Eagle Festival is a major event of Mango Radio and Television, so of course we have to join in.

At this stage, the Golden Eagle Award is not a water award. In 03, Jin Yong was the award presenter - personally presented the award to Li Baotian, and won two awards for the most popular actor and the best performing actor with "Miracle Doctor Xilaile"!

However, the Golden Eagle Award has always been very courageous. Back then, Zhao Yanzi became popular all over Asia with "My Fair Princess", and the Golden Eagle Award really dared to award her the Golden Eagle Award for Favorite Actress!

——The Golden Eagle Awards hadn’t been restructured back then, there was only one Most Favorite Actress award, and there was no popularity award at all.

So, later, "Pretty Li Huizhen" also crowned Reba...

It's a pity that "Han Zhu Ge Ge" is really popular all over Asia, and Zhao Yanzi is controversial and loved.

Reba in "Pretty Li Huizhen" wasn't even considered a top-line...just because he had a lot of fans, not to mention Yin Tao, Sun Li, Yuan Quan who were nominated in the same period...

However, since you dare to present an award to Reba, why don't Yang Xiaomi and Sister Shuang dare to present it?
Are their fans not fans?
Madeleine, it's getting farther...

In short, this year's Golden Eagle Awards, Shen Xudong will definitely join in.

……

"The new film produced by Shen Xudong won the North American box office champion"...

"Shen Xudong's new work won last week's North American box office champion"...

Similar headlines immediately occupied the entertainment headlines of the portal website - this news is much more exciting than "The Banquet"'s box office of 3500 million in the second week, and the total box office of 9000 million!

Shen Xudong's new film, North American box office champion...

Once these two keywords are superimposed, they will become hot spots immediately!
After all, whatever happens in the United States these days, there are a bunch of well-known people licking their feet...

A bunch of people clicked to take a look: Shen Xudong and Lionsgate’s "Human Purge Project" was released last week, with a first weekend of 3250 million US dollars. It is reported that the cost of the film is only 300 million US dollars...

More than "Idiot Funny Show 2", "Fearless"...

A few days ago, Xudong has gone to North America to discuss the production of the sequel. Gao Fenfen, deputy director of Tianmei Company, introduced that Xudong has a series of film plans in North America, and "Human Purge Project" is only the first one. My Fault" two movies are released...

In addition, Gao Dong revealed that Xu Dong went to North America to discuss "Human Purge" and also participated in the North American distribution and promotion of "Taken"...

This is just the first article, and the second article is similar, except at the end, "Gao Fenfen inadvertently said that Xudong has been very upset recently because of the setback of "The Ancient City of Essence" and "Human Purge Project" is a big hit in North America, which puts him in a good mood... '

Frustrated?What setback?

Tianya, Tieba, a bunch of people are breaking the news...

(End of this chapter)