civilwarnovels Chapter 357: Will Nezha 2 sell for 2-30 billion?
Chapter 357: Will Nezha 2 sell for 2-30 billion?
Chapter 357: Will Nezha 2 sell for 2-30 billion?
When Chen Jincheng saw that the movie "Ne Zha" had also approached them for investment, he asked with some surprise, "Why did this movie suddenly come to us?"
Hong Jie explained: "Sun Ji said that you were too generous with 'The Wandering Blue Star' and that you were easy to get investment from, so he approached you. However, Sun Ji said that the movie has already cost 80 million, and there is still the cost of publicity and distribution, which will be about 100 million. The reason for seeking investment is to improve the special effects, which will probably cost another 50 million."
"An animated film, this is quite a large budget, other companies don't dare to take the gamble."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jincheng decisively said, "We'll invest in this movie. We'll contact them and tell them I'll invest 100 million to make sure they give us the best special effects for this animated film. If 100 million isn't enough, I'll give them another 200 million."
He knew that "Ne Zha" was short of funds; it had been widely reported in the news in his previous life.
To save money, director Jiaozi even took on multiple jobs without pay.
Moreover, a lot of special effects were sacrificed. For example, the first meeting between Ao Bing and Nezha could have been made more grand, according to Jiaozi's idea.
There are also scenes of Nezha and Ao Bing holding hands to resist the heavenly lightning and witnessing the changing of the sea and the mulberry fields. These scenes took a full five months to complete. Several special effects colleagues were asked to work on the scenes, but none of them could produce satisfactory results. In the end, the money ran out, and the only option was to cut scenes and special effects.
This is also the regret that Dumpling has always mentioned.
According to the information reported by Sister Hong, that was the cost incurred in the previous life of "Ne Zha".
In other words, the film is currently undergoing a period of cutting scenes and special effects.
They probably came here to try and secure investment to continue refining the film. If they can't, they'll have to cut scenes and special effects like in the previous film, and it will only be released like that next year.
"Boss, you're so generous." Sister Hong was surprised when she heard his data.
They want 50 million, but you want to give them 100 million, and 100 million isn't enough, so you give them 200 million?
Chen Jincheng smiled.
Generous?
That's because he knew that the animated film would reach 50 billion yuan at the box office, and that the related merchandise would sell like hotcakes.
The more you invest now, the more you earn.
After this Hanfu livestream sales event, the company has a large sum of spare cash, which we're definitely going to spend to make even more money.
However, to the public, he gave a high-sounding explanation: "This is called supporting domestic animated films. I hope that domestic animated films can develop well. In addition, I have seen this director's previous animated films and I think he is a person with ideas. Therefore, I am willing to invest in him. I am investing in the person himself."
“Sister Hong, just have Sun Ji relay my words to the other party. Also, add a clause to the contract that our Second Star Film and Television should have priority investment rights for Nezha 2.”
Although we don't know what the box office performance of Nezha 2 will be like, just look at "The Wandering Earth 1" and "The Wandering Earth 2". These blockbuster films, as long as the director doesn't change or mess things up, will definitely continue to perform well.
就算哪吒2达不到1的50亿，拿个20、30亿也是没有问题的吧？
Anyway, this investment is bound to make money.
"Understood, I'll go reply to Sun Ji." Sister Hong nodded and went back to her office.
Chen Jincheng also called Lao Chen to come to the shooting room, and at the same time led Hehe to the classical shooting room.
This shooting room is modeled after an ancient Tang Dynasty house, complete with blue silk curtains and special ambient lanterns, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a brothel.
There's no way around it; sometimes, traditional Chinese style requires showing some skin.
Especially when shooting indoors, without showing your legs or any skin, and not being a big internet celebrity, how do you maintain your competitiveness in such a competitive environment?
As soon as Chen Jincheng entered the room, he adjusted the lights to a pinkish hue to create an ambiguous atmosphere and pointed towards the bed: "Go upstairs."
"Chen Jincheng, why does your filming room look a bit indecent?" Sister Hehe climbed up, the pink silk curtains shining with light, making them even more alluring.
"What do you mean by 'improper'? This is to match your Han and Tang Dynasty exotic style." As Chen Jincheng explained, his hand reached for the hem of Sister Hehe's Hanfu and lifted it up, revealing her fair thighs to the root.
At the same time, he pulled open her collar and down a bit, revealing her smooth shoulders.
Similarly, her sexy little bodice was also subtly revealed, along with a portion of the beautiful scenery.
"Not sexy enough." Chen Jincheng shook his head, taught Sister Hehe a few more alluring poses, and then said with satisfaction, "Just shoot like this later, and then upload it directly. I'll have Sister Hong help you with the product links."
"Yes!" Sister Hehe nodded.
She used her money to buy a factory and learned to make Hanfu from Chen Jincheng just to earn some pocket money. It would be best if someone else did these trivial things for her.
Old Chen quickly brought the filming equipment into the studio. He was clearly surprised to see Sister Hehe, but after asking the boss about his requirements, he started filming.
The filming went smoothly, and Xiao Hai edited the video and sent it to his sister Hehe as soon as possible.
Are you kidding me? The boss personally filmed the video with the top female fan, so of course it has to be edited out as quickly as possible.
When Sister Hehe saw her video showcasing the exotic style of the Han and Tang dynasties, she exclaimed, "Chen Jincheng, you're really good at making videos, but you made me look too sexy."
Chen Jincheng jokingly asked, "Could it be that you're just naturally flirtatious?"
"Chen Jincheng, watch out, I'll sue you for defamation."
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On the other hand, Sister Hong also informed Sun Ji about the investment news regarding "Ne Zha".
Sun Ji has been very busy lately. LeEco's film and television division needs to be integrated into Ershixingchen. First, the business needs to be moved to Linhai City. The retention and relocation of employees is one issue, as is the transfer of data.
In addition, the boss gave a notice that LeTV's video website and the official website of 2nd Star Star need to be combined. The programmers on both sides need to negotiate, and the LeTV video app also needs to write new entry code to integrate with the official 2nd Star Star mini program, and then create the 2nd Star Star video app.
Moreover, although the Ershixingchen film and television website has the TV series, movies, and animations that LeTV Film and Television previously acquired, those are all old TV movies and there are no new TV movies.
To get people to sign up for memberships online and to earn advertising revenue, you need a sufficient audience.
After LeTV's video website ran into trouble, traffic plummeted. Although the official website of Ershixingchen had more than 1000 million registered users, it was far less than the demand for big data.
The fastest way to attract viewers is to buy new dramas.
Especially buying popular new dramas.
Buying the right hit drama series can greatly boost a video website. He is currently investigating these projects so that he can report to his boss as soon as LeTV's video division moves to Linhai City and let his boss make the decision.
He trusted the young boss's judgment; at least the other party was very bold, daring to invest 3.1 million yuan in the film "Wandering Blue Star".
They also invested in so many film and television dramas, which transformed their entire department from being unknown to becoming a rising star in the film and television industry.
He was stunned when he received the message from Sister Hong that the boss wanted to invest 100 million in Nezha, and that if 100 million wasn't enough, he could invest 200 million.
Why would the boss value an animated film so much?
If Director Jiaozi heard what the boss had Hongjie relay, wouldn't he be incredibly moved?
After all, the other party's animated film only had a total investment of 80 million, and now someone who is optimistic about director Jiaozi has raised 100 million, or even 200 million if 100 million is not enough.
With the boss being so generous, I'm afraid even more directors will come knocking on his door in the future if they're short on funds. Take Wu Jing, for example; he specifically came to invite him to dinner, vaguely indicating he wanted to make a movie about special forces.
It must be that movie, "Wolf Warrior," right?
The other party had originally wanted to make this movie for a long time, and even planned to sell their villa for filming, but in the end they chickened out and didn't have the courage to go all in, after all, they have a wife and children. Now that the boss is so generous, they want to take advantage of the situation.
The key issue is that the other party has never been a director, and he thinks that "Wolf Warrior" is somewhat unreliable no matter what.
Sun Ji obviously didn't know that in another world, Wolf Warrior Jing had gone all in, selling his villa to make a movie, which then became a huge hit.
If his boss found out about this, he would definitely quit without hesitation.
But these are things that Sun Ji cannot know right now.
After receiving a reply from Sister Hong, he immediately picked up his phone and dialed the number of the dumpling director.
the other side.
Inside DouDou Film and Television Company.
Dumpling looked at the set of special effects in front of her with a sense of helplessness.
The money is all spent, but even this one set of special effects is not perfect.
If he simply stops like this, although the film can be released, by his own standards, it will only be 70% complete, and releasing it that way will leave him with a lifelong regret.
His phone rang, and seeing the contact name was Mr. Sun from Ershixingchen Film and Television, he immediately answered: "Hello, Mr. Sun, is there any news about the investment?"
The reason he approached Ershi Xingchen was mainly because he listened to a friend's advice and knew that Ershi Xingchen dared to invest 6 million yuan in "Wandering Blue Star" when the final cost would reach 3.1 million yuan.
Their determination to support the development of hard science fiction films in China is also admirable.
That's why he wanted to give it a try, hoping that the other party might be willing to support domestic animated films.
However, animated films are not comparable to hard science fiction films like "The Wandering Earth," and are even less likely to be well-received. Therefore, he has no confidence in raising 5000 million yuan in investment.
After the call connected, Sun Ji immediately smiled and said, "Director Jiaozi, congratulations! Our boss has agreed to invest in your 'Ne Zha'. If you have time, you can go to Linhai City. Our film and television department's official seal and finances are there."
Upon hearing this, Dumpling immediately became excited: "5000 million? They agreed so quickly?"
He could hardly believe it. After all, with an investment of 5000 million, the other party would have to hold a meeting to study it and go through a series of procedures, which would take at least half a month, or even more than a month.
Sun Ji said with a smile, "Director Jiaozi, it's not 50 million. Our boss plans to invest 100 million in you to support domestic animated films. Moreover, our boss said that he has seen your previous animated film works, he thinks highly of you, and is willing to invest in you. If 100 million is not enough, then it will be 200 million."
"Huh?" Dumpling was startled when she heard this.
My heart was racing, and an indescribable warm current was surging through my heart.
As a self-taught animation director, he was deeply moved to be so highly regarded. He didn't know how to describe his feelings.
With this 1 million, he would be letting the other party down if he didn't make "Ne Zha" perfect.
Sun Ji's voice came again: "Director Jiaozi, one hundred million should be enough, right?"
“That’s enough, that’s enough, absolutely enough,” Dumpling replied immediately.
Sun Ji said with a smile, "Then please go to Linhai City as soon as possible. Our Second Star Star General Manager, Chu Hongchu, will receive you."
"Okay, okay, I'll buy a plane ticket to Linhai City right away," Dumpling replied immediately.
……
time flies.
By evening, Chen Jincheng had already driven Sister Hong and Lao Chen, along with other members of the company's management team, to the VIP pick-up area at Linhai International Airport.
Since Mr. Lei is a major shareholder of Second Star, and this is his first time coming to Linhai City, it's natural for him to have the Second Star management team come to greet him, meet him, and then have dinner together that evening.
Not long after, Mr. Lei walked out of the VIP passage, accompanied by an assistant and two bodyguards.
Chen Jincheng went up to greet him: "President Lei, welcome, welcome."
"Mr. Chen, we meet again." Mr. Lei smiled and walked outside with him: "Really, I was really shocked when I watched your live broadcast today. Those three guys are wanted criminals."
"Haha, isn't this because I'm still quite confident in myself?" Chen Jincheng said with a smile, "Let's take President Lei to the hotel first, have a casual dinner together tonight, and after President Lei has rested, I'll take him to properly inspect our Second Starry Sky tomorrow."
"I'll follow Mr. Chen's arrangements," Mr. Lei said with a smile.
There were some entrepreneurs from Linhai City in the VIP lounge. When they saw Lei Xiaojun and Chen Jincheng chatting and laughing, they all turned their heads and even glanced at Chen Jincheng a few more times.
In this internet age, they naturally know this young man; he's quite famous in Linhai City.
Chen Jincheng booked the best 5-star hotel near Ershixingchen for Lei Xiaojun. After Lei Xiaojun rested for a while, Chen Jincheng picked him up and took him to the hotel.
The department managers of Second Star were already waiting under Sister Hong's leadership, along with Sister Hehe, who was there to freeload.
During this meal, Chen Jincheng also had the people from various departments of Second Starry Sky report to General Manager Lei on the current status of each department and the completion rate of the project.
After the meal, he handed Mr. Lei over to Sister Hong, asking her to arrange for someone to take Mr. Lei home and to make arrangements for any needs Mr. Lei might have.
After seeing Mr. Lei off, he led Sister Hehe toward the Porsche 918.
Seeing that Sister Hehe had spent the whole day with him, he asked her, "After we finish eating, shall we go see a movie or go to a bar?"
Sister Hehe gave him a speechless look and said, "Let's go to the hotel."
"So soon?" Chen Jincheng teased, "I was just saying that we haven't seen each other in so long, and you've come all this way to watch a movie with me."
Hehe rolled her eyes at him: "Chen Jincheng, do you think I've never seen a movie before? Can you skip all these useless steps? Knowing that I rarely come here, just get straight to the point."
Chen Jincheng then suggested, "How about going to a bar to dance? I own the Ultimate Bar, which is pretty good."
Sister Hehe couldn't take it anymore and pulled him into the car: "What are you doing, dancing? Chen Jincheng, use your energy where it's needed. Do you know what happened this afternoon with that finger of yours..."
"I can't take it anymore, you get it? Let's go to a hotel and fuck me to death!"
(End of this chapter)