Chapter 380 I am dumbfounded
The thin piece of paper in Li Yiyou's trembling right hand was exactly the box office data for the week after "Saw".
62.14 million…
Dollar.
This number that made Li Yiyou, as the screenwriter and producer of the film, was the result of this low-cost horror film since its release on January 15th to the 21st.
It’s not that Li Yiyou has never seen so much money, let’s not mention his chaotic equity worth billions of dollars. His bank account alone has three times the number of cash deposits in his bank account.
His copyright income from music works and concert revenue is much more terrifying than this number.
What he couldn't believe was that this horror film achieved all the box office in the entire movie's release in one week.
In that world, the total box office of "Saw 1" has not exceeded 60 million worldwide, so it is already called a horror classic that makes small profits.
In this world, the box office in North America reached 62 million US dollars in one week, and according to Eric's statement, half a month later, it is conservatively estimated that the box office will exceed 200 million US dollars on the day of the painting.
How could this not surprise and delight Li Yiyou?
This is just a small-cost and niche horror movie!
Li Yiyou was in a trance.
He thought about it for a long time but didn't know why this was the case. In the end, he couldn't figure it out, so he could only attribute it to the fact that the entertainment level in this world is really a bit average.
Tsk tsk
The people of this world have never seen many good things, nor have they seen many worlds!
I kind of miss that world.
Li Yiyou leaned on the back of the chair, the corners of his mouth trembled slightly, revealing a very complicated smile.
"Boss, this report is only the box office in North America! The theaters in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia have all been negotiated. If you watch the global box office next week, you will be even more shocked."
Seeing Li Yiyou's brows relaxed a little, Eric added another "knife" to him.
He has already negotiated with the global theater company and Michael Simeone's distribution company.
Excluding the distribution cost, 20% of the global box office net profit of this movie will be attributed to the account of L.A Pictures, which is a very optimistic figure.
Coupled with DVD income and various derivatives, this movie is definitely a big profit.
l.a Pictures has now slowly slid onto the track, and it is not far from the day of taking off.
Li Yiyou's heart skipped a little again, but this time he didn't feel dazed anymore.
In fact, the box office did not mean much to him, and his initial shock was just that he couldn't believe the good results of "Saw".
I recovered and now I am much better.
"That's your business Eric, I just need to see the results!"
After saying that, he turned to Wu Xiaofeng and said, "Angkor, what are your plans next?"
"Saw 2" is not in a hurry to film, and even the script is still in his mind.
But Wu Xiaofeng can't do this and wait and be idle. He has to find something to do in the past six months.
Wu Xiaofeng felt warm when he heard his words. Li Yiyou was really righteous to him.
He is really grateful for his friendship.
Wu Xiaofeng patted his belly, looking like he had already planned: "I plan to find a crew to systematically observe and learn the shooting process and techniques of Hollywood movies. My experience and reserves are not enough!"
Li Yiyou thought for a while, "Then you go find Michael. He is about to shoot a commercial blockbuster with an investment of over 100 million US dollars, which is enough for you to learn!"
"The Hobbit 1" will be set up soon and the filming will be started. Let Michael give Wu Xiaofeng a guide to him that it is a rare opportunity for him.
"Okay!" Wu Xiaofeng couldn't wait to agree.
Although the small-budget movie he directed has an amazing box office, it has been praised by countless horror fans as a new masterpiece of American horror films.
But he still doesn't have much experience in shooting Hollywood commercial blockbusters, and learning from director Michael is the best way.
Not everyone can be guided by the world's top director and one of the big guys of the "5 billion box office club".
All of this is thanks to Li Yiyou's blessing.
If it weren't for him, who would Director Michael know himself?
If it weren't for him, it would be even more impossible for him to kick open the door to Hollywood.
I believe that the film and television entertainment companies in China that banned me must be shocked now, right?
Hahaha
I will make you all unable to reach the top in the future.
Thinking of this, Wu Xiaofeng smiled with satisfaction.
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On January 21, after the latest North American box office rankings were released, all American entertainment media rushed to report.
A small-cost horror film that costs less than 2 million US dollars was created in just one week of $62 million, which made everyone a bit dumbfounded.
w.t.f…
This is a horror movie!
Although it is indeed very good, it is just a niche horror movie!
It actually achieved the first week of box office only for commercial blockbusters, and the box office looked very strong, without much fluctuation, and the decline was only about 20%.
This is simply a fantasy!
So shocking!
The reporters of the entertainment media and the many music critics couldn't believe their eyes.
Is this R-rated horror movie magic?
Or are Lee's fans so supportive?
Everyone questioned it.
But it is always the most convincing thing to say when it comes to the results. No matter how others question it, it is better to win the North American box office championship in one week.
All right!
After all, Lee is the screenwriter of this movie, and it is not impossible to have his existence.
After all, he is a man who is good at creating miracles.
And this movie is really good.
Since it has become a fact, then report it hard!
[New York Times]: "This low-cost horror film created a box office miracle, and "Saw" opened up a new style of American horror films, which is to pay more attention to plot development, plot logic, and character psychological portrayal! Director Wu did a good job, but what is worthy of praise is that Lee, his script gave the soul of this movie!"
[Hollywood Films]: "In this small-cost horror movie with both box office reputation and reputation exploded, Li proved to us his screenwriter skills. He broke the bottleneck of horror films becoming more and more routine and commercialized over the years. With his exquisite conception and unbridled bloody violence, he won the hearts of movie fans! And the thriller scenes and horror close-ups of director Wu are also very exciting! These two Chinese people do a good job!"
[Los Angeles Times Entertainment Edition]: "The tense and exciting and infinite horror is an excellent work in a small-cost film! Maybe Lee should add another title to his head: playwright."
Wu Xiaofeng was right. Under the crazy reports of the overwhelming American entertainment media, not only the entertainment media in China were stunned, but the film and television companies that boycotted Wu Xiaofeng could not believe their eyes.
As the world entertainment center, the United States, as the most important and authoritative data on the box office of American movies, the North American box office rankings are naturally being watched by countless people.
When Chinese media and industry insiders saw "Saw" top the list, they were stunned.
Of course they knew that Li Yiyou, as screenwriter Wu Xiaofeng, filmed a small-budget film as director.
I thought this was just a playful work by Li Yiyou. After all, no matter how talented he is, he is limited to music.
Who will think?
Who would have thought that he would even reach the top of North America!
God, Grandpa!
This, this is incredible!
Can Chinese people play Hollywood?
You should know that movies directed by Chinese people are rare to be able to play in the United States.
Not to mention the movie screenwriter, I haven't even heard of it.
All media are going crazy. Is there an international screenwriter and director in China?
Under this excitement and excitement, Chinese media rushed to report it.
Chapter completed!