Chapter 129 Do You Want to Make a Movie? (14)

Well, it’s Shen Haobo’s work again…

This guy is addicted to hype, and there is no cure!

"When "Zhu Xian" came out, there were no books in the world." This sentence was posted on the Internet by a book fan...

Why did this netizen say this?

Maybe it’s because I love “Zhu Xian” so much!

Or maybe I'm just bored and want to scold someone...

As luck would have it, Shen Haobo saw it, so he bought a few drafts and boasted about "Zhu Xian", quoting the phrase "As soon as "Zhu Xian" came out, there would be no books in the world"...

Shen Xudong…

I'm blushing for sure, but I'm not too angry or anything. After all... the sales of "Zhu Xian" did increase slightly under the stimulation of this sentence...

Increased sales means he can make more money...

Anyway, if he doesn't come forward, just pretend that he doesn't know this sentence!

Even if a reporter asks about it, they can modestly say something like, "The readers love me so much, I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed..."

Now that Zhuang Liqi said this in public, she was a little embarrassed. Shen Xudong quickly said: "It's all propaganda..."

"But it also proves the popularity of "Zhu Xian"!"

"...No, although the sales summary was not told to me, but...I remember very clearly that the sales volume of "No. 1 in the World" in two months was 650,000 units, and the current sales volume of "Zhu Xian" is only 400,000 units..."

"Then have you ever thought that "The Best in the World" is your first book, and the pirates didn't respond in time?"

Shen Xudong was stunned, and then Zhuang Liqi said something, that is, the sales of many singers' first albums far exceed those of their second albums...

"It's because the singer's first album became popular and pirates took notice. This resulted in the album being released and pirated copies being sold directly..."

This is the truth...

"But... there is still a difference between a novel and an album, right?"

"...Their sales methods are the same, they all need to distribute goods, and many book and video stores are in the same store!"

"Is it possible that... "Zhu Xian" has only been released for a month?"

Zhuang Liqi was speechless, waved her hand, and was about to say something when Tang Yan on the side interrupted again: "'Zhu Xian' is very interesting!"

Chen Hao was surprised: "Have you seen it?"

"Yeah!" Tang Yan nodded and said by the way, "Many people in our class are fans of his books!"

Chen Hao looked at him: "Are you so popular?"

Shen Xudong looked unclear: "...I don't know, I rarely socialize in school, I mostly spend time in the library..."

…

The topic of "Zhu Xian" stopped. Zhuang Liqi probably paid attention to Shen Xudong's writing plan. When he learned that he was writing "Struggle", he nodded in approval: "It's more of a realist theme and closer to the mainstream. After you finish writing it, send it to me and I will help you find it. A few references!”

"Thank you Uncle Zhuang..."

Shen Xudong quickly saluted...

"It's a small matter." Zhuang Liqi picked up the cup, took a sip, and then said: "Actually, Mr. Wu has already made a plan. We are not just making a fuss... There are no outsiders here, so I will tell the truth. We have reached an agreement with Wang Jinghua." , her contract expires, come right over!"

This matter...does it need to be said?

Who can't see it?

Well, Shen Xudong spoke with memories again!

Wang Jinghua has dozens of artists, and Huayi only makes a few movies a year, so it's definitely not possible to hire so many actors. They often take on external roles.

Can you tell if Chengtian wants to poach people through just one cooperation?

You are so prophetic!

Have you heard the news? Chen Hao and Tang Yan had different expressions

One was surprised, the other was surprised with some worry.

After all, there is only so much pie, and the more people there are, the less you can get...

Shen Xudong also reacted with surprise...

"...Don't be surprised!"

Zhuang Liqi was very satisfied with the reaction of the three people and waved her hand: "I am telling you this just to say that we are serious about domestic film and television... We are ready to make movies!"

Chen Hao was a little excited: "...make a movie?"

"Yes!" Zhuang Liqi glanced at Shen Xudong: "If you choose to make a movie, what would you do?"

Shen Xudong didn't even think about it: "I will definitely do comedy!"

"Oh why?"

"Market rules. In fact, when studying the Korean film market, it is not difficult to find that the early works of Korean local films were also mainly funny, such as "Color is Empty" and "The Master and the Head" are very representative...

Because you want to attract the audience. For the audience, watching movies is not a necessary option, so how to attract them?

The early days of Korean movies were very crude, focusing on Category III and cyan movies to create topics and attract more viewers to the cinema!

We can't do that, so among the many movie genres, comedy is undoubtedly the best, or even the only, choice.

The most important thing is that it can make people laugh, and there is no threshold for watching movies!

For the audience, spending money means entertainment and happiness, and everyone is willing to walk out of the cinema with a smile.

Moreover, comedies require small investments, short production cycles, and low risks, so they are naturally the first choice! "

Shen Xudong took the Korean film market as an example and added by the way: "The film industry in various countries around the world is far behind Hollywood, and the ability to produce blockbusters is worse than Hollywood. Therefore, instead of relying on producing blockbusters to compete head-on with Hollywood, it is better to segment the market and make some medium-sized films. Low-cost local comedy can attract local audiences better!"

The remarks are based on facts and have their own arguments, without any flaws!

Then Zhuang Liqi frowned: "...Is that what you think?"

"yes."

"...Don't you know that the CEPA cooperation agreement has been signed?"

"…so what?"

"Mr. Wu has already been in contact with several Hong Kong directors. I believe there will be a response soon and they will help us make some movies!"

Shen Xudong was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted, with a smile on his face: "Congratulations to Mr. Wu!"

Zhuang Liqi was overjoyed: "Haha... But what you said makes sense. Comedy must be done... How about you come to our company and be responsible for the development of comedy movies?"

"I?"

Shen Xudong scratched his head: "I'm still a student, and I have to go back to school!"

"I almost forgot that you will be a sophomore in the second half of the year!"

…

Sure enough, he is still a comprador in essence!

In the original time and space, Wu Kebo first poached Wang Jinghua, accumulated enough chips, and then used his connections to lobby Japan. Then, the world's largest independent record company AVEX Group and two American and British consortiums purchased 25% of Orange Sky's shares for 400 million yuan. .

After receiving 400 million yuan, Wu Kebo immediately acquired Jin Yingma Film and Television to supplement the production process.

Then in 2007 and 2009, he acquired Hong Kong Golden Harvest twice. Not only did it go public via backdoor, it also had a larger capital operation platform, and it also owned 242 theaters in Golden Harvest.

It can be said that it only took Chengtian a few years to open up the industrial chain!

What about after opening up the industrial chain?

Have you started production?

I worked hard for two years to make a profit, and then continued to divest the business and sell various cash outs...

I originally thought that Wu Kebo invested in "The Best in the World" and would later make "The Golden Branch", so he was a good financier...

Now it seems…

Not so!

It's obviously still the same old way. You don't want to make a movie, you just want to invite a few people?

Don’t even think about it, who can you invite?

Eric Tsang?

What is his use?

I stopped being a director a long time ago and am busy making money to make bad movies...

Forget it, this thing has nothing to do with Shen Xudong, as long as it doesn't delay him from getting paid!

Anyway, from the beginning, Shen Xudong’s idea was just to make money...