Chapter 1,423 The world is as black as crows

[The wind blows, and the spring rain falls on people's houses in the south of the Yangtze River. At the broken bridge, the singing and singing towers seem to be flawless. In the north of the country, there are a few jackdaws in Bianliang. ---Recalling Bianliang]

Zhang Weiping said helplessly: "It's hard to talk about this matter. Although the above said that the accounts will be taken care of, the things decided by the leaders need to be done by the people below, right? Since it is said that the people below will do it, then Can you use others in vain?" It seems that this is simply impossible. This is also the actual situation. After all, it is the people below who are doing the work, not the people below. Although the leader has said it, sometimes, you should do public relations, and that must be done. This matter, everyone knows it well.

As long as you take the road this time, you won't be in trouble the next time you go to do something. This is also an unspoken rule. Everyone knows it anyway, but few people dare to speak out. Those who dare to speak out are basically depressed people. Ye Ming nodded and said: "That's true. In this case, your investment in this movie should not be as simple as it seems on the surface, right? I think it should be the kind of people who take advantage of it."

Zhang Weiping nodded helplessly and said: "In fact, that's pretty much what happened. Anyway, in Hollywood now, no one knows about it. This is the case in many domestic movies. If you don't find some people who want to fuck you, If you don't, then some things will be quite difficult to do, and I'm very helpless about this." Eating dry stocks is basically equivalent to the type of people who enjoy dividends without paying any money. This is different from some companies who only eat empty wages. , is almost the same.

It just means that this is more hidden. This matter is also something that Zhang Weiping is very unhappy about. He has worked so hard to earn so much money, but at this time, part of it was directly taken away. This is indeed a bit helpless. Ye Ming said very definitely: "This matter is not unique to us in China. To be honest, in Hollywood, Japan, South Korea, or even in any country in the world, basically as long as If you make a movie, that's the case.

Of course, if you say that you are making an underground film and have no hope of being broadcast in your own country, then just pretend that I didn't say so. Especially if you are talking about going big, then on such an issue, it is difficult to say that something will not happen. Manager Zhang naturally doesn't need to worry about this matter. If you check carefully, it can be said that more than 90% of the world-famous classic movies have backgrounds. The remaining 10% are literary and artistic films that have no way of making money. If there is no money to make, there is no need to have backgrounds. . "

Yes, that's right. Some classic movies may not necessarily be considered profitable movies. This may seem like a paradox to ordinary movie fans, but if you talk about some relevant people in the entertainment industry, they will Very clear. Hollywood movies include "The Shawshank Redemption". This is a movie that has been promoted to the altar, but do you know how much the box office of this movie was at the time? The production cost reached 25 million, but only 16 million was recovered at the box office. This is already a failure in the success of the project.

But now, no one can deny that The Shawshank Redemption is a great work. You may not like watching this movie, but you cannot ignore his existence and his influence. In China, there are also movies like this. For example, Domestic Twelve Citizens is a good work. It is a remake of the American classic movie "Ocean's Twelve". There are various versions of "Ocean's Twelve". The remake of "Twelve Citizens" in China was indeed a bummer at the box office, but you can't hinder the value of this movie. This is a quite meaningful movie. It can be said to be an experimental work. Anyway, everyone in the entertainment industry knows that there is no success without box office, and it may not be possible just by looking at the box office. Zhang Weiping shrugged his shoulders and said, "Well, maybe. I don't know much about foreign movies, but you should be very clear about one thing. There are more things behind Chinese movies."

Ye Ming only nodded, because this is a fact. Ye Ming himself also makes and acts in movies, so he should know the opposite side very clearly. Assassin Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "If a person cannot change the rules of this world, then you can only be changed by the rules, or destroyed by the rules, that's all. People who change the rules are the real strong ones, but People who are changed by the rules are actually wise men. People who are not changed by the rules can be called warriors. But in this society, more people actually think that the people they meet are warriors, but they definitely don’t want to You will become a warrior yourself.”

Zhang Weiping nodded with certainty, a shrewd businessman's smile flashed across his face, and he said sincerely: "This matter is not within the scope of our discussion today. The movie Hero is still very influential in China, and even in Southeast Asia." It's relatively big, but if you think of it as a movie's international market, then it's not that big. Therefore, at this time, we're thinking more about opening up the U.S. market. Market, Mr. Ye, you know quite a few people, can you give me a way to contact them?"

This is actually Zhang Weiping's real purpose, meeting Ye Ming. If he didn't rely on Ye Ming's influence in Hollywood, it would be a waste of money.

Therefore, now Zhang Weiping is actually not polite at all and talks about this matter directly. After all, they have found a lot of people in the past two days. Although Ye Ming also said that this movie is not very accepted by Westerners, maybe It means that the movie has some shortcomings, but now that we are in Hollywood, if we don't fight for such an issue, Zhang Weiping always feels that it is very unsatisfactory.

Ye Ming was a little helpless, but still nodded and said: "There is no problem. There is no problem with this matchmaking, but whether the thing can be successful, or in such a matter, is there a way to make it happen?" I cannot guarantee a price that you are satisfied with. What I can guarantee is that I will recommend some relatively influential people to you." Recommending people is not difficult at all for Ye Ming, so , at this time, Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping came to the door.

Although Ye Ming knew very well that the international box office of Hero was still quite high. However, in this matter, everyone may not know that in fact, the movie "Heroes Consume Energy" is a movie that was bought out, which means that it is not a movie that makes money, but these are actually related to Zhang Weiping. It doesn't matter much anymore. Therefore, if we talk about how much money the hero made for Zhang Weiping, this is not a lot sincerely.

Even for the sake of everyone being Chinese children, Ye Ming must help at this time. In a place like Hollywood, or even in the United States, or anywhere in the world, the Chinese are basically very united to the outside world. If it involves the interests of one's own people, then Ye Ming will always be able to help with such a problem, so he will definitely lend a hand.

Zhang Weiping actually felt relaxed after hearing what Ye Ming said. At this time, as long as Ye Ming promised to help, he would definitely find a suitable person for such a matter. Instead of just finding a second- or third-rate company and getting the job done right away, Ye Ming generally prefers to find some powerful film companies.

As for how the film company went to talk to Zhang Weiping and the others, that was not Ye Ming's business to worry about.

After all, it is not Ye Ming's own movie. Ye Ming can help to this extent, which is already quite good. Moreover, Zhang Weiping actually knew very well that on this point, Ye Ming was definitely a bitch. If you find another intermediary, it is hard to say whether it is reliable or not, and you will be tricked in the end. This does not mean that it is impossible. Even if you find a more reliable middle-aged person, do you think that in the United States, this intermediary Is it for nothing?

It is simply impossible. It is difficult to be an intermediary in China, let alone in the United States. Therefore, when it comes to such a matter, what you really think about is that this matter, Money needs to be paid, and to find a middleman like this in Hollywood, the money given is quite a lot. Therefore, speaking of it, Ye Ming's help was indeed quite good for Zhang Weiping and Zhang Yimou.

Ye Ming was also very quick and called Alexander directly. This guy was a producer and he must know a lot of people in this field. Alexander is quite interesting. Although the filming of Fast and Furious is over, it is impossible for him to turn his back on such a matter directly. Ye Ming still cannot afford to offend him. Therefore, helping is really a big deal.

As for this, anyway, the resources are almost the company's resources, and we know each other through some relationships in the company, but now I am doing a favor privately to give Ye Ming a face and matchmaking. In the end, it is this guy Ye Ming who receives the favor. Therefore, when it came to such a problem, he acted very quickly and directly contacted a guy named Raymond. This person named Raymond was considered a freelance producer and had good relations with those theaters. It's very profound. Sometimes we will get some good movies from abroad, package them and promote them and then release them. Basically, at this time, it is relatively profitable.

The key is that this guy is very cunning, so it is often said that he can get the maximum profit with the minimum cost. Of course, it is not easy to say that this guy is without merit. Although he is very cunning, at a time like this, he also has his own advantages.

For example, regarding a matter like this, he himself is a very trustworthy guy. Although he is said to be very cunning, he is also very good at bargaining.

But one thing is very admirable, that is, he keeps his word. For example, if he promises to give you one million to buy out your movie, he will never hold off and not give you two hundred thousand in the end. One million is definitely not a penny. This means that this guy is so cunning, like an old fox, but he is still an important reason why he can get away with it. You know, some middlemen in the United States agreed on 800,000 yuan, and finally paid 3 to 50,000 yuan first, and then played the movie to see if it was very profitable. If it was profitable, then maybe the rest of the money would not be given. As a foreigner, don't you think you will go to the United States to litigate with me? As for Raymond, this guy has a relatively good reputation, and he follows the contract.

Of course, if your movie is signed with a buyout contract, it will naturally be paid in one lump sum, but the buyout contract price must be very low, so low that you even want to The tendency to give the opponent a beating. For example, anyone can actually watch a movie like Hero. At this time, it is considered a blockbuster, a rare oriental martial arts blockbuster. However, on such a problem, the essence of a businessman is to squeeze out the last bit of coffin book.

Therefore, the quotation obtained from Dong Ping was a very rubbish figure of two million. Therefore, speaking of a buyout, the price cannot be that high. Or if there are bonuses from the three major film festivals, then maybe the price of the movie buyout will be higher. But in such a matter, at this time, unless you get an Oscar, even if it is higher, it is impossible. How high is it?

Raymond was also a very neat person. After a time was agreed upon, Ye Ming, Zhang Weiping and Zhang Yiping came over with the films. Raymond is an old man in his sixties, and he seems to be in very good spirits. When I saw Ying, Zhang Weiping and Zhang Yimou coming in, they were three Oriental people. I knew what they were like without asking.

Therefore, at this time, Raymond stood up very politely and said: "Ye, I'm glad that I know you. Are these two of your friends? Please sit down and have a cup of tea or coffee."

This Raymond is the kind of person who is familiar with him. In fact, it is very beneficial for people like him to do business. Business for people like this is often very easy to succeed. Because some people like this have high affinity.

While pouring tea, Raymond said: "That Alexander guy called me and told me, don't worry, as long as the film is good, we have a good chance of working together." (To be continued)