Xue Laosan also didn't expect that this Director Li, who always referred to as "I am an old man", could be so sophisticated when it came to negotiations. When he thought about this person's identity, he understood that the director of the film studio, to put it bluntly, was not an As for those who sell things, who can manage such a big factory, how can they not be human beings?
"Commissioner Xue, I have to go around in circles with you until the moon comes out. This circle will never be completed. I have made it clear that you are not satisfied with the first condition!"
It turned out that Old Man Li had already figured out what Xue Laosan was thinking. Originally, Mr. Li had negotiated two benefits, but Commissioner Xue only focused on the promotion and said there was no benefit, but omitted the share. , it’s obvious that the money is too little.
Xue Xiang put out the cigarette butt and said with a smile: "What did you say? You have already said that you won't beat around the bush. If you ask me what I am doing, you just tell me the truth."
"Commissioner Xue, it seems that I misjudged you. I thought you were an upright and good official who worked tirelessly to serve the people. I didn't expect you to be tainted with such a copper odor. It's not disgusting!"
Old Man Li's withered old face suddenly tensed up, and he slammed the table, "To put it bluntly, you, Commissioner Xue, are still young and have a bright future. What can you do with so much money? Food and clothing, what kind of organization has not been taken care of by you? Twenty thousand yuan is something that a farmer cannot earn in a lifetime of work. You can earn it after climbing the mountain for two days. Why don’t you be satisfied? Others are dissatisfied!"
Old Man Li held high the banner of justice in one hand and held the banner of morality in the other, waving it vigorously, but Xue Laosan didn't even raise his eyelids, crossed his legs and said: "Director Li, why are you talking out of tune again? Why didn't you say you won't go around in circles anymore? Why did you go around in circles with me again? Since you can't open the skylight, I'll do it. I've made it clear that you can use film to make money, but the money you earn cannot be called "all money." It’s up to you, Emei Studio.”
"What is the quality of "The Master"? There is no need for me, an outsider, to play tricks in front of you, an expert. So, I won't say anything like that. Excluding the screening costs, we will split the profit 50-50. Logically speaking, Said: I shouldn't be so generous. After all, this is like asking you to pick up money from the ground in vain, but who told you that Emei Film Factory has a big business and a lot of expenses. I have to be honest, suffer some losses, and let him go. "
"I...Pfft, cough, cough, cough..."
As soon as Xue Laosan finished speaking, Old Man Li squirted. There was no tea in his mouth, but he still squirted. After squirting, his face turned red and he gasped for air.
This move was so shocking that it made Xue Laosan jump. He quickly stretched out his hand to help the old man. Unexpectedly, the old man had already breathed a little. He reached out and knocked off Xue Laosan's claws and stood up. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "Fifty-fifty, you're crazy, do you know how much fifty-fifty is, you, you, you..."
The old man was so angry that he was speechless for a moment. Who told Xue Laosan to casually throw a bomb at the old man's head?
It turns out that in these days, there were no operating costs for exhibitions at all. Unlike in later generations, when exhibitions were monopolized by exhibitors, theaters took the lion's share of a movie.
Nowadays, all theaters and film studios across the country are state-owned enterprises, and almost all of them are financially owned. Who cares about profits? That is, after the Radio and Television Bureau issued a new notice, Director Sun started thinking about making extra money. Focus on profits.
Because after this kind of unplanned movie is released, although there is no need to pay the theater chain, the majority will still be taken away by the higher authorities. After all, it takes up the resources of the theater chain, but the remaining part is also very considerable. If nothing else, but last year
The released "Shaolin Temple", with a dime-a-movie ticket, sold nearly 30 million box office in mainland China (the hundreds of millions mentioned in later generations include rural cinemas, which are open-air screenings, and are
It lasts for several years and is based on speculation, with no actual data).
Although this "Expert from the World" doesn't have much plot, it is more novel than ever. The mountain life of the hermit expert, shot in a documentary format, is so novel in subject matter that it is almost impossible to say, even if it cannot catch up with last year's color film.
"Shaolin Temple" is expected to make a lot of money.
What’s even more remarkable is that if Emei Studios introduces “The Master”, it will definitely make money in the form of an unplanned film. That is to say, although the boss will still take away the bulk, it will definitely leave a lot of money behind.
The profit can almost be expected to be in the millions.
What is the concept of one million yuan? Nowadays, even households with ten thousand yuan are still rare in the country. Commissioner Xue, who is looking more and more wretched in front of him, actually opens his mouth and wants to take away half of it. Isn't this crazy?
When he thought of this, Old Man Li started to twitch again. When he thought about it, he suddenly regretted not agreeing to this guy just now. When the time comes, he, Mr. Li, was afraid that this truckload of money would be exposed in front of this guy, which would scare him to death.
, I really dare not accept it!
"Director Li, don't get excited. I blame you for not explaining clearly. Of course, I don't want this money personally. You just said that the state has paid for my food, clothing and use. What do I need the money for?"
?But just because I have food and drink does not mean that the people of Dejiang have food and drink. Naturally, I will use this money for the people of Dejiang."
What Xue Xiang said is really the truth. With his family property, not counting the battle that Xiao Nizi made in Hong Kong Island, just counting the treasures among the treasures he collected, in later generations, they will be worth a sky-high price. He, Mr. Xue,
How can San look at this mere hundreds of thousands.
The key is that he, Xue Laosan, has money, which is private, but when he is an official, all he has to do is public affairs. However, when doing this official business, Kong Fan is in charge of the money bag, which is doomed for him, Xue Laosan.
Lacking this money, Xue Laosan has always taken precautions when doing things. He naturally has to get some living money to plan for the future. Besides, the fat is on his lips. If he doesn't take a big bite, he will definitely be a fool.
Hearing Xue Xiang's words, Old Man Li really had mixed feelings in his heart. On the one hand, he was slightly relieved that he had correctly identified this young and good official, but on the other hand, he was anxious.
Because now, this guy has turned private into public, and it is a public-to-public negotiation between the Dejiang Administrative Office and Emei Studio. This bargaining war will be difficult to fight.
"Commissioner Xue, you regard money as dirt. I admire you, but I admire you. But can you please tighten your big mouth a little? There is no such thing as bidding. You have to know that this film is
I, an old man, filmed it, and we, Emei, were also responsible for the screening.
Studio, if it weren't for us, your films would be no better than pictures, and you could just keep them for yourself to enjoy. Business is like a scale. Only when it's balanced can the business be concluded. You're too harsh.
, I, this old man, can hardly bargain here."
"Director Li, I don't like hearing what you are saying. People who buy things like to say that these things are bad. I can understand it, but this is the first time I have seen you open your mouth like this. Look at your red mouth and white teeth.
With a bang, Leng Shengsheng said that "The Master of the World", which has attracted thousands of people and has rave reviews, is a painting movie. It is really a painting movie. Why are you looking for me? You don't have this way of bargaining.
of!"
"10%, at most 10%. I won't tell you whether the movie is good or bad. I'll just settle the score with you. Do you know how much this 10% is? It's at least 100,000 yuan. You kid has climbed three
Tianshan, I just earned 100,000 yuan, what’s not to be satisfied with?”
"If you say that, then our business is just tofu with hemp rope - don't even mention it. What do you mean I climbed a mountain for three days and earned one hundred thousand yuan? According to you, didn't you also climb a mountain for three days?
, why are you talking like a lion and making millions? Don’t think that if I don’t watch movies, I don’t know the box office of good movies now.
Although 90% of the money you earned was taken away by the superiors, it does not mean that the money taken away does not exist. Why don't you try other movies and see if you can sell them at a good price? Having said that, they can really be sold.
If you offer a good price, you won't come to Baba to look for me anymore. I've already given in at 45%, so don't go too far!"
"If I had known this, my old man might as well have secretly recorded a few copies. You, Commissioner Xue, are too evil-hearted. Come on, I can be regarded as Yang Bailao and Huang Shiren. They are destined to be inseparable. Brother, I will give it to you.
Bottom line
, the reason why I chose your "The Master" this time is indeed because of the reputation and the possibility of high box office. After all, the example of last year's "Shaolin Temple" is here. The main studio wants to borrow your kung fu film, no,
Landscape films are very popular, but
No matter how popular it is, the money we get is only a small amount, and the big part is still taken away by the superiors. Our factory only distributes the money according to the ratio. For example, if other movies sell for 8 million, we will receive 10%.
Eight hundred thousand, conversely, choose
If your film sells 10 million, we will get 1 million, but you are bidding hard. If you do this, we will get 1 million. If you take a big bite, we might as well choose the 80
As for Wan, you understand this."
Old Man Li was really cornered by Xue Laosan, and he was finally handed over.
Xue Xiang pondered for a long time and then said: "Since you have said this, I can't help but praise you. Please tell me first, how much profit can your factory make from the total box office of this screening?
"
Old Man Li said: "I know this. We have never cared about the money from screenings in previous years. Why don't we catch up with the double track this year? We just happen to make some extra-staff films and earn some benefits. The profits are not tight. The total box office
Divide us into 10/30. According to the current domestic market situation,
It's almost three to four hundred thousand. After all, the movies are in a recession right now. They just keep doing the same thing over and over again. There are more than one billion people in the country, but they can't sell high box office. Let alone the Hollywood in the United States, and even the tiny place of Hong Kong Island.
Nothing compares to that, we filmmakers are really pitiful."
"No, even though the movie "Shaolin Temple" was filmed by Director Zhang, the money was still made by a Hong Kong company. How can I explain it? It's just because your movie "The Master" has some climate, so I'm telling you
We are working hard here, hoping to earn more money for the factory. Who knows if you will let go..." (To be continued...)