China Entertainment: Director’s happiness is so simple

At the end of March, Dingfeng’s first round of financing was completed.

The final valuation was set at US$1.8 billion.

Five hundred million of them were added by Nordin's lips.

The remaining 1.3 billion is based on the valuation based on Peak’s current IP reserves and revenue, which is the addition of the project performance in March.

The current peak is in the horror film series, with the "Chainsaw" series.

This series is currently in its fourth installment. It has been in theaters for three weeks and has grossed over 60 million at the North American box office.

The entire series has also been praised by the media as having exceeded the value of the "Death is Coming" series.

The "Death" series is currently in its third installment, with the fourth installment still far away.

The fourth installment in the "Chainsaw" series has no problem breaking 100 million at the box office this year.

In this series alone, the box office of the four movies has reached close to 700 million, and the disc sales are even greater, with three movies close to 600 million.

In a few years, the total profit will be close to 500 million.

No one knows how much revenue this series will generate in the future, but it’s all very promising.

Lu Pingan knows that if "Saw" is the most representative horror film of the 21st century, I believe no one will disagree.

In terms of revenue alone (movie box office and DVD sales), it can definitely be described as invincible.

So in his opinion, the current valuation of "Chainsaw" is still low.

In addition to "Chainsaw", "The Purge" has been in theaters for two weeks, and the box office has reached about 45 million.

Relative to the cost of 2 million, there is no need to say that this is another successful series.

What follows is another rise in peak valuation.

The "Death Day" series currently has less box office than the previous two installments, but a third installment can still be developed.

This will also help valuations.

In addition, "Batman", "Amazing Night", "Brokeback Mountain" and other films that Lu Ping An has produced in North America have a share in Peak.

These gains can also boost share exponentially.

In addition, Summit has another advantage, that is, it has a greater advantage in the Chinese market than any other Hollywood company.

So overall, according to the current situation, the peak valuation of 1.8 billion is on the low side.

However, the reason why the valuation is 1.8 billion is because Lu Pingan personally occupies the majority of the copyright share in these films.

At this point, Nordin realized that the betting game was actually useless.

Because Lu Ping’an has the final say!

But that's okay.

Valuation, a financial game.

He doesn't do movies, he just wants to increase his wealth.

Of course, the team will naturally raise some different opinions regarding this unhealthy model.

Therefore, after the investment is completed, Summit will operate more projects to check and balance road safety.

Ping An is open to this.

Anyway, now that his own rights and interests are stable, the bigger the company gets, the more he will benefit. Even if it goes bankrupt, he can still retain his share of the existing IP, so he can develop boldly.

In the end, Summit Group cut off 25% of its shares and completed the first round of financing at a valuation of 1.8 billion.

Lu Ping An's shares also dropped from 30% to 22.5%, cashing out 135 million in cash. In addition to the pre-financing income settlement, all income in the past two years was settled. In this wave, his cash assets increased by nearly 500 million. US dollars.

After signing, Nordin said to Lu Ping'an: "If we had reached a cooperation last year, the best director this time would basically be yours."

"There are no what-ifs in the real world." Lu Ping'an was very calm.

"I like your sobriety." Nordin then extended an invitation: "Let's have a party in a few days. I have a few friends who really want to meet you."

"What friend?"

Nordin pointed at the Versace on Lu Ping'an: "The daughter of the boss of this company, and others from Ai Oh Wei and other companies will also come. They are all European old money."

"Yes, but it will have to be after April 15th. I have to go back to China in the next few days."

Lu Ping'an didn't refuse. Walking around with people in the fashion industry could also save some resources for women.

"No problem." Then Nordin finally asked the question in his heart, "How on earth did you predict that "Grind Room" would not work?"

Lu Ping'an smiled and said: "You will understand this problem after we get along for a long time."

After that, he bid farewell to everyone and returned to the crew for filming.

Wattsberg looked at his back, turned around and smiled at Nordin: "I'm curious? I can tell you his story. Do you know what his nickname is?"

Nordin glanced at him, turned and left.

He felt that he had seen too much people pretending to be pretentious these days, so he had to go back and sort it out, so that he could regain his place next time!

It’s April 10th.

At this time, the battle reports for March have been released.

"Chainsaw 4" took in a box office of US$76 million in North America in four weeks, and the global box office has exceeded 130 million.

"Purge 1" grossed 41 million in North America in three weeks, and the global box office was close to 70 million. It is not a big problem to break 100 million.

The new series is thus formed.

"Death 2" sold 12.8 million in North America in one week, and is expected to eventually reach around 45 million, and around 80 million globally. The results are average, but the third part can still make money.

The three films once again achieved profits that far exceeded their costs, making the producers smile from ear to ear, and allowing Lu Pingan to once again secure his position as the "King of Thrillers."

After all, throughout March, although there were horror films with higher box office than these three films, such as "Soul Chariot".

But in terms of cost and benefit ratio, there really is no one that can beat it.

What surprised Lu Ping'an the most was actually the box office performance of "1937".

"1937" was released on February 24, and it has been more than a month since then, with a box office of 72 million in North America!

It can be said that this has broken the record held by "Hero" for domestic films in North America.

In addition, "1937" has been released in theaters around the world for nearly a month.

The current total global box office has reached US$210 million, of which the mainland box office contributed nearly US$40 million.

What makes Lu Ping An even more comfortable is that it will be released on Neon next.

The forces behind Nordin still have something.

One week after the financing was completed, the film was sold to Neon for a copyright fee of US$8 million, the market price.

In addition, regarding the possible ban on Neon, Nordin said that there will be no such thing in the future, including some secret threats, unless Lu Ping An makes another movie that they have to ban.

No matter whether he is banned or not, Lu Ping An will never go to Neon again. If he really wants to make people angry again, he will not worry about it and will continue to shoot. No one else can control him.

As for now, making money comes first anyway.

So Lu Ping An also asked Xiang Guoqiang to start acquiring game companies.

The game resource pack obtained in "1937" can be used.

Take the Anti-Japanese War as the background.

Make money, right?

I believe that when the chicken game was born in this era, it should become popular all of a sudden.

On the 11th, Lu Pingan will temporarily leave the "Batman 2" crew, and the crew will be handed over to Nolan for a week.

Nolan's "The Conjuring" will be released in June. Now he is still a little-known director. It will be difficult to direct him when "The Conjuring" is released.

The night before returning to the capital, Lu Pingping spent the night with Rachel, whom he had not seen for a long time.

This time Rachel's "Death Day 2" was released, and she also joined the cast of "Batman 2" to guest star as "Rachel".

We haven’t seen each other for many years, but in fact, I don’t miss much. Rachel didn’t mention the difficulties she encountered over the years. If she didn’t talk about it, Lu Ping’an would naturally not ask too much. Just keep it as if everyone gets what they need. When it’s over, they clapped their hands and didn’t need to linger. How convenient.