MTL - Reborn Capital Empire-v2 Chapter 675 Old Monster Xu and Fatty Wang

Chapter 675: Old Monster Xu and Fatty Wang

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Tsui Hark and Wang Jing looked at each other, and after exchanging glances, the former said, "I have been preparing for "The Legend of Shushan" for three years. It took 1600 special effects shots to make the final film. If it wasn't for the unsatisfactory box office, I would naturally be reluctant to give up this series. Therefore, if Mr. Guo plans to restart this project, I am personally very willing to be the sequel to "The Legend of Shushan". director."

He is not a fool. Backed by Guo Shouyun and Matrix, the financial resources are not lacking, and the publicity is top-notch. The sequel of "Shushan Biography" will undoubtedly be a super blockbuster, and becoming its director is a dream for anyone who is interested in the directing industry. Xu So does gram. So how could he refuse?

"I am also very happy to be the director of the sequel of "Eternal Dragon Slayer". The reason why I spent 50 million pens to shoot was to strive for excellence and create a classic martial arts movie with the main story line of "Eternal Dragon Slayer". It's a pity that the Hong Kong film market is too small , the external market is shrinking again, causing losses that no one wants to see. However, I believe that with Mr. Guo’s ability and the strong publicity channels of Matrix, if the film reopens, it will definitely make a lot of money in the future.” Wang Jing vowed.

Guo Shouyun nodded, "Mr. Xu, if the second part of "The Legend of Shushan" is filmed, have you considered its main storyline?"

"I have considered it. In the original plan, the second part was originally about the relationship between Xuan Tianzong and Li Yingqi, and the villain of Xuanyuan, the villain, to write the second part of the script. But then it was cancelled because of the box office. ."

Guo Shouyun has read "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman" by Huanzhu landlord many times, and he naturally knows who the old monster Xuanyuan is.

"Why not follow the main line of "Shushan Swordsman Biography"?" Guo Shouyun asked.

"I thought about this too. But the entire series of "The Legend of Swordsman of Shushan" has 309 episodes and more than 5 million words. It is too long and there are too many characters. In addition, the film space is limited, so only a part of it can be adapted for adaptation."

Guo Shouyun nodded knowingly, "The length of the film also has the advantage of being long. In my opinion, we can shoot "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman" according to the original story line. For example, the second part can be changed to "The Legend of Shushan" The third part revolves around the battle of Daijiachang. The fourth part is about the battle of the 'Qingluoyu' Snow Mountain Sect. The fifth part revolves around the opening of a mansion in Emei. The similar climaxes of the whole "Shushan Swordsman Biography" include: More than a dozen, we can use Li Yingqiong and other Emei disciples as the protagonists to advance the whole story and form a film of about two hours."

"You mean to adapt the entire "Shushan Swordsman Biography" and shoot more than a dozen movies?" Tsui Hark said in shock. This is far beyond the concept of the second part of "Shushan Biography" that he originally thought. At the beginning, he thought that the reason why Guo Shouyun wanted to film "The Legend of Shushan 2" was just out of feelings. After all, there are lessons learned from the first film. If you invest in film and television, who will take a fancy to this "Shushan Biography", which once lost the investment variance to your grandmother's house? Only Guo Shouyun, a super-rich who is not bad for money and wants to find his feelings in old movies, will not value the return on investment of the film.

But it can be seen from the other party's words just now that the other party is not what he thought at all. He filmed "Shushan Biography" for his feelings, but for investment and to make money.

Guo Shouyun smiled, "I do plan to adapt the entire "Shushan Swordsman Biography", but it's not about shooting a dozen movies." After a pause, "Does Mr. Xu know anything about Marvel?"

"Of course!" Tsui Hark nodded.

"I'm talking about comics not movies!"

"Cartoon?" After thinking about it, Tsui Hark shook his head slightly, "My understanding of Marvel basically comes from his movie adaptations, and I don't know much about animation."

He is in Hong Kong, and he has no special interest in the straight-forward American comics, so naturally he will not understand it. Except for movies.

"Understandable! In Marvel's comics, characters such as Hulk, Captain America, Thor, etc. have their own stories. But in the end, they were all concentrated in one comic, which is called "Avengers". After the acquisition of Marvel, we at Matrix planned to do this by shooting individual superhero movies first, and then bringing them together to shoot The Avengers.”

After a pause, "I think we can learn from the adaptation of "Shushan Swordsman Biography". For example, Emei Sanying Eryun and Qi Diao, we can choose four or five from them, and shoot a film based on them first. The protagonist's movie, so that the audience can have a full understanding of the characters. After these four or five movies have been filmed, we will make the 'Ciyun Temple War'. After that, we can make a sequel movie of a single character, Add one or two new character films to keep the audience fresh. Then make 'Battle of Qingluoyu', and the cycle goes on and on."

There is no doubt that Guo Shouyun intends to create a huge "classical Xianxia universe" in the form of Hollywood superhero movies, with the help of the excellent "Shushan Swordsman Biography".

He felt that his plan was good, and he was a little excited. But Tsui Hark and Wang Jing next to him were completely stunned. They have lived half their lives and have never seen a movie like this. If everything goes according to what the other party says. A "Shushan Swordsman Biography" is not finished in a dozen movies, but dozens, or even hundreds.

"Why, does Mr. Xu think this plan is not good?"

Facing the inquiry, after taking a deep breath to calm down the violent fluctuations in his heart, Tsui Hark said in a trembling tone: "Mr. Guo has a grand plan, which is really admirable. However, there are too many special effects shots in the filming of a movie like "The Legend of Shushan". The huge scale of investment, coupled with its cultural specificity, determines that the audience for "The Legend of Shushan" is more from the East Asian cultural circle. However, the scale of the film market here is not as large as that of the United States and Europe. If the filming starts, it is unknown whether the cost can be recovered. Moreover, dozens of films have been put into the market all of a sudden, and they are all homogeneous classical immortals, will it cause the audience to experience aesthetic fatigue?"

If Guo Shouyun looks directly at the second part of "The Legend of Shushan", which is a ticket-playing nature, then Tsui Hark doesn't care how he wants to be a demon. But now people are serious investments, and they are suddenly dozens of super plans. As a director, how could he have no worries in his heart? !

"It depends on Mr. Xu's skill in filming and adaptation! One to two single-person films a year, and one large-scale collection film in three to four years. The investment in each film is no less than 100 million Chinese yuan. If the currency is in the future Devaluation, or the increase in production costs in the film market, will naturally increase investment. So, does Mr. Xu have the guts to be the director of this "Shushan Swordsman Biography" series?" Guo Shouyun looked at the opposite side with hesitation on his face. man.

Among the many directors in Huaxia, Tsui Hark can be said to be the most suitable director for making classical movies. From "A Chinese Ghost Story" to "Swordsman", from "New Dragon Inn" to "Di Renjie" series, his films truly capture the "immortal" flavor of Chinese classical culture. Guo Shouyun was deeply impressed. Therefore, if he were to create a classical Xianxia universe with "Shushan Swordsman Biography" as the main line, among the directors, Tsui Hark would be his first choice.

For Tsui Hark, there is no doubt that this is a rare opportunity. Even missed opportunities that will never come again.

Abundant shooting funds, can reach every corner of the world's publicity system, coupled with a strong production background. All the outside conditions of a hit movie are there. Of course, there are many challenges ahead. But he wanted to miss the opportunity more than the challenge.

"If I am the director of the "Shushan Biography" series, what rights can I get?"

When he first felt that he was playing tickets, he didn't care. Guo Shouyun shoots whatever he wants. But it is different now. Since it is a serious film and television investment, it is natural to determine the rights and obligations at the beginning.

"Mr. Xu has the final say in the selection of filming and actors. Jiahe Film Company assists and is responsible for financial supervision and ensures the smoothness of the entire filming process. Mr. Xu is the main source of script adaptation, and Jiahe's script editing department is supplemented. , I personally suggest that the choice of the main actors should be as young as possible. After all, we have to shoot for ten or twenty years, and we will not have to change roles until the end. In addition, the film contract should be signed more, not to the end. Shooting was delayed because of salary increases and things like that.”

"As for Mr. Xu's director fee, 2 million Chinese dollars plus 3% of the net income share! If the box office of the movie exceeds 200 million Chinese dollars, for every 30 million extra dollars, Mr. Xu can get 1% more of the net income! So, what can How much money you get depends on Mr. Xu's ability."

Guarantee 2 million Huaxia Coins, plus 3% of the net income share, this price is a proper high salary in the Chinese film industry in 2004. To know that a movie now has a box office of over 100 million, it is almost rare.

Zhou Xingchi's "Kung Fu" just released at the box office of 173 million Chinese yuan has already made people feel that it is difficult to surpass, so what else is there to say.

Moreover, after deducting the production cost, publicity cost~www.novelbuddy.com~ and the cinema chain share of a movie, the pre-tax net profit that can finally go to the film company may be around 40 million. After the business tax and value-added tax are paid, a blockbuster with a box office of more than 100 million yuan will have a net income of more than 20 million yuan. The director fee of 2 million is one-tenth of the box office, plus 3% of the net income share, and you can get an extra 600,000.

Therefore, even if the total box office does not exceed 200 million, for every 30 million increase in the box office, the director will get a discount of 1% of the net income, and Guo Shouyun's conditions are good enough.

In contrast, although Tsui Hark got a lot, it was Guo Shouyun who really got the most benefit. Because what really makes money for a movie is not the box office, but the peripheral income. Although China is far less developed than Hollywood in this regard, it is enough to make a fortune after recovering the cost.

As for whether "Shushan Biography" can exceed 200 million, Guo Shouyun is not worried. The film has invested 100 million Chinese coins, and it is called a blockbuster this year. Xu Laoguai's reputation and directing ability are not inferior to Chen Kaige and Laomouzi, and even such bad films as "Wuji" and "Golden Armor in the City" can get 180 million and 291 million box office. It makes no sense that he invested 100 million yuan, and the "Shushan Biography" that the Matrix Company cooperated and released could not reach it.

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