China Entertainment King of Science Fiction

Chapter 135: Both soft and hard tactics

Chen Jingxing likes "Gravity" very much. This project is so easy to use and it's almost a hit.

Smash Qin Zhonghe, and Qin Zhonghe surrendered.

If you hit Xu Sheng, Xu Sheng will also surrender.

Of course, this is all based on the fact that Chen Jingxing seduces the right people, at least those who have some ideals in their hearts.

If he is the kind of businessman who only cares about profit, he will show ten gravity forces and wink at the blind man.

"Director Chen, how can such a movie recoup its cost?" Xu Sheng was also very familiar with the film industry. He suspected that Chen Jingxing didn't even know how much the production cost of this movie was.

"No domestic special effects studio can complete this project. If we find a foreign special effects company, according to my rough estimate, if the film is to achieve the effect mentioned in the plan... I'm afraid it won't be possible without US$100 million.

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Chen Jingxing looked calm and composed: "Your estimate is not too far off, my estimate is at least 800 million yuan... As for making money back, if the box office reaches more than 2.5 billion yuan, we will definitely make back the money. If the box office can be more, we will make some money."

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2.5 billion? More?

Xu Sheng was a little stunned. Is there any movie in China with a box office of more than 2 billion? Why is it as simple as eating and drinking in his mouth?

If the box office of 2.5 billion is converted into US dollars and sent to the other side of the ocean, it will definitely be the annual box office champion in North America.

Chen Jingxing raised his chin, leaned back on his chair, and said without refusal: "I want 51%!"

Anyone in their right mind would not go to a game company to work as a migrant worker in your special effects industry?

Then the second version of the trailer takes a warm-hearted route, focusing on the mutual redemption between father and son, as well as the warmth between mother and son and the love between parents.

If the first version of the trailer directly highlighted the selling point, it even wanted to cut out all the hot action scenes in the film, giving the audience the impression of "a father and son chasing the murderer across the world".

China’s George Lucas? Or China’s Peter Jackson?

But without George Lucas, would there be Industrial Light and Magic?

Without Peter Jackson, would there be Weta Digital?

As the saying goes, once you think of surrender, the sky and the earth will be widened in an instant.

The Signal is a romantic and tender science fiction movie, not as cold and harsh as "Fatal Identity". It is not only suitable for you to watch alone, but also for your children. You can also watch it with your parents, so the whole family can watch it together.

In fact, Edward Birch was not the first person to discuss the copyright of "The Signal".

After seeing Xu Sheng's eyes widen again, Chen Jingxing continued: "Old Xu, you should have guessed what I am going to tell you. We have been working together for a few months. I appreciate Mo's technical strength.

I also admire your technical pursuits.

"Director Chen, actually when I first founded Mo Studio, my ideal was to make Mo Studio the Industrial Light and Magic of China. Over the years, I have been disappointed and decadent, but now I have a new passion.

Hopefully, I will try to convince the other three people."

This is to expand the movie-watching audience. The first version of the trailer will arouse the interest of many young viewers. However, because "Fatal Identity" is in front, many viewers will subconsciously think that this is another movie similar to "Fatal Identity".

Hardcore movies, suitable for watching alone or with friends of similar tastes.

Since DreamWorks is on the same journey as them, what's there to be embarrassed about?

It’s not like DreamWorks is not generous, but it can still give away your shares for free? It’s a good harvest of money and ideals, so why not?

All in all, it looks like a family movie.

"Operation Mekong" and "Detective Chinatown" are both DreamWorks projects, and his tentacles will become deeper and farther. If Xu Sheng dares to refuse, there will be no option for a peaceful breakup.

While Chen Jingxing was doing road shows in various places, DreamWorks also welcomed uninvited guests.

Xu Sheng obviously also read the meaning of Chen Jing's words. He looked at the "Gravity" plan in his hand, which reminded him of the controversy over accepting DreamWorks' investment.

Needless to say, the purpose of this person’s visit to DreamWorks is to obtain the overseas copyright of “The Signal”.

He couldn't let Xu Sheng think that relying on his qualifications and reputation for producing post-production special effects for "The Signal" and "Source Code", he could become richer after leaving DreamWorks, or even receive better projects.

Chen Jingxing brought the topic back: "Of course I will invite top foreign special effects companies to produce this project, but I will also let domestic special effects companies participate in the production."

But before the road show, he cut the second trailer of "The Signal".

The reason why Chen Jingxing took advantage of the completion of "Source Code" to finalize the controlling stake in Mo was because he would no longer have time to discuss this matter.

Chen Jingxing smiled: "Mo will not become the Industrial Light and Magic of China, he will only become the Mo of the world. Happy cooperation!"

Xu Sheng really felt that the world was much broader at this time. He just felt that all the unnecessary entanglements before were meaningless.

Chen Jingxing thinks he is a good person, but he cannot let the other party think he is a good person.

Since "The Signal" was announced, many distributors in Hollywood have contacted DreamWorks.

You need to give carrots, you also need to press hard, and you also need to create threats.

But I think you should also know my ambition. "Gravity" will be the first real heavy industry film I shoot, but it will never be the last one. I need a special effects company to help me realize my ambition.

ideal, or to realize our common ideal, so..."

"This is my bottom line!

The two movies "Signal" and "Source Code" are nothing. There are still many industrial film projects in this circle, but DreamWorks is the best player here and will become the most important player in the future."

National Day is approaching, and since he no longer has the filming work of "Source Code", he was naturally caught up by Xu Wenshen and Guoying, and became a trapeze artist, traveling around the world on road shows.

The second trailer changed everyone's impression. This is not a cold science fiction film, nor is it just a science fiction film with a cool concept.

"Don't worry, the potential of China's film market is deeper than you think. Besides, there is also overseas box office. The overseas box office of "Fatal Identity" has already reached 100 million US dollars. "Gravity" will only

higher."

Because he has been immersed in film shooting, Chen Jingxing cannot spare time to participate in the promotion of "The Signal".

The negotiator who originally bought out the copyright for "Fatal Identity" was also Chen Jingxing's contact person in Colombia when he went to the United States to study and exchange.

He himself is half an idealist, and so are the other three founders. If they just wanted to make money, they would not have supported the studio from 2007 until now.

And he’s also an old acquaintance, Edward Burch of Columbia Pictures.

However, the main contact was through phone calls and emails. Only Universal and Lionsgate sent dedicated personnel to China.

Columbia is the third Hollywood distributor to step through the doors of DreamWorks.

After all, "Fatal Identity" has achieved box office success in North America and even Europe - relative to its copyright price.

Therefore, "Signal" has attracted the attention of many foreign distributors even before it was released.

(End of chapter)