Chapter 299 Still not giving up
After all, Rong Guang is not really stupid. That’s 100 million US dollars! Should he just throw it into the water?
There are many comprehensive factors that led to the choice of "The Martian":
First of all, the timing is very good. At the end of 2003, that is, this year, there was an exciting moment - the Shenzhou 5 manned space flight was a great success, and a space hero Yang Liwei was born.
Shooting hard-core science fiction films with aerospace themes at this moment can inspire the national pride of the Chinese people. As a flower-planting rabbit, if Rong Guang had the opportunity, why would he not make a film with aerospace themes?
Moreover, this time we are preparing to shoot simultaneously in IMAX3D format, which is also one of the first films in the world to adopt new technology. It also fills a gap in the country. From the perspective of earning honors, no amount of money can buy it back.
In addition, as long as the script is polished to be more exciting, both Rong Guang and Yuan Quan will easily win the title of Best Actor and Best Actress. In this regard, due to the rapid growth of Rong Guang's assets, there is actually not much time left for the two father-in-law and mother-in-law.
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Otherwise, a certain couple on the rich list actually won the Best Actor and Best Actress? Unless they are in those phenomenal works, and they have to ruin their image by starring in them, otherwise, they will easily be criticized by the outside world-did they buy them with money?
The same goes for the judges. They will still be swayed by public opinion to some extent. Therefore, the acting skills of the two males and females will be more stringent, even to the point of harshness! For example, go and see DiCaprio vomiting blood on her way to the Oscar.
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There is also what was mentioned above - national pride. National pride cannot be bought back with any amount of money!
Therefore, in the film, Rong Guang will have completely Chinese elements. Although the Mars space station is an international space station, regardless of the leadership or the main astronauts, it is definitely China.
However, if this is the case, it will indeed please the domestic audience, but will they feel comfortable in countries such as Europe, the United States, and even Japan and South Korea? Therefore, in terms of overseas box office, there will be even less expectations.
But no matter how much expectations there are, the group of hard-core science fiction fans is still quite large. Coupled with the fame of Rong Guang, an internationally famous director, at least US$340 million can be recovered overseas.
There is also the IMAX3D format. At present, there are not many theaters in the IMAX3D format. It is completely possible to release the ordinary format first. Wait a few years and then fully release the IMAX3D format again, just like "Titanic". By then, the domestic box office alone will be
It can reach the 1 billion level. If we add in the second round of overseas releases, wouldn't it be almost the same?
The other thing is the peripherals. The original novel of "The Martian" is equally exciting and can be distributed globally.
There is also the construction of the location. When the filming is completed, it can become a tourist attraction for aerospace science. And an attached amusement park can be built? Just talking about selling tickets every year, that is a steady stream of income, right?
In addition, there are copyright operations, online on-demand, etc. I won’t list them all. Anyway, it’s enough to satisfy the naughty kid.
As for the upfront investment in the film? The shell companies are all gone, and Hong Kong comics are not being acquired for the time being. Rong Guang has already broken the pot, so he can spend the hundreds of millions as a retaliation!
Therefore, Rongguang is not worried at all, it is just a temporary loss on the books.
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Yuanquan was still chirping, and she seemed to be very frightened. Her parents looked confused, and there was no concept of "100 million US dollars" in their minds.
His head hurt due to the noise from Xiao Quanquan, Rong Guang casually grabbed a little milk cat, which made the little tiger beside him dare not say anything in anger.
While stroking the little kitten, Rong Guang said impatiently: "What do you know? Don't trust your man?"
"Do I believe you? I know it's just for me." Yuan Quan's eyes flashed, and he clicked on Rong Guang's face, "Young Master, the box office market is so bad, can we endure it for a while longer? That will cost us everything.
!Don’t you think about our little baby?”
"Then let's set up the project first! Let's take it one step at a time. I'm not a person without sense of measure!"
"Then...okay!" Yuan Quan reluctantly agreed. She secretly cursed in her heart, when did this man go too far? He makes people feel frightened every day, and now he is actually involved in a big project worth 120 million US dollars? That's a 1 billion soft girl
currency!
At this time, a new guest came to pay New Year's greetings. He was Rong Guang's disciple Xiao Yanliang.
After a few words of greeting, Rong Guang accepted the New Year gift and led Xiao Yanliang to his study...
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After taking the script of "The Big Index Finger", Rong Guang read it carefully and then nodded with satisfaction.
With such a simple semi-documentary script, Xiao Yanliang arranged four main characters - the male protagonist, his best friend and bad friend, the male protagonist's mother who urges him to get married, and finally the heroine who is the blind date.
And through the interactions and lines between the characters, a series of jokes were elicited!
It should be said that this is already a perfect play on the script. Xiao Yanliang is indeed very talented.
Putting down the script, Rong Guangxiao asked: "Xiao Xiao, how do you plan to film? Do you have any prospects for actors? Do you want me to come forward to invite you?"
Xiao Yanliang shook his head and smiled: "Teacher, the shooting cost of this film is 1.5 million to 2 million, not taking into account the actors' remuneration. The difficulty is that the preparation period is relatively long, which takes about six months to ten months. But when it comes to actual filming, the actors
The schedule only takes about one month, plus two months of special effects shooting of cooking techniques! Special attention needs to be paid to the lens and lighting, and the post-production requirements are relatively sophisticated. Besides, there is nothing else. This is the shooting plan I made. You can
Let’s take a look first.”
"Yeah." Rong Guang was even more satisfied. Xiao Yanliang was well prepared.
However, when Rong Guang wasn't paying attention, Xiao Yanliang hesitated for a few seconds, and then he suddenly took out another script: "Teacher, how do you think this is written?"
"Oh?" Rong Guang took the script and saw the words "A Long Road to Acting". He frowned slightly and started reading it again.
While reading the script, Rong Guang sighed inwardly: "This guy has never given up! It's only been half a year?"
I read the script in its entirety and once again admired Xiao Yanliang's talent. The setting of the script is quite perfect, and the background of the story is in the idol industry. As a result, there will definitely be criticism, but it will never be that serious.
After thinking about it for a while, Rong Guang put down the script and asked with a smile: "Xiao Xiao, what do you want?"
Xiao Yanliang was hesitant again. After holding it for a while, he said, "Teacher, I still want to shoot this film. I feel like I should be able to perform well, yes! Even better! Because I have been polishing it for several years, all the shots seem to be engraved on my
In my mind..."
Chapter completed!