PFC Chapter 242: 1 yuan for a movie! Super rich? Empire of money?
Chapter 242: 1 yuan for a movie! Super rich? Empire of money?
The Peninsula Hotel, in room XX.
Chen Wen invited several guests to sit down one by one, and they looked at each other.
Except for Zhang Guorong and his secretary who always looked superior, the others seemed a little restrained.
There is no doubt that at that time, none of them knew who invited them here.
However, there are still many acquaintances in the circle.
Just like Chow Yun-fat and Ti Lung sitting at the same table.
Both of them graduated from Shaw Brothers Actor Training Class. Although they were not students in the same period, they had heard of each other's names.
They even have some idea of each other's current situation.
However, because they didn't know who was behind this, the two were not in a hurry to recognize each other.
"Didn't we agree to come here to discuss the script? Where is your boss?"
Sister Shufen asked directly to the younger brother next to her.
Obviously, Sister Shufen had already accepted the other party's unreasonable invitation, but when she saw the other party's arrival for a long time, Sister Shufen suddenly felt as if she had been fooled.
As a top agent in the entertainment industry, this is something she cannot tolerate.
"It seems that everyone is very satisfied with the script in hand."
"You're so anxious to see me, are you trying to discuss the details of the script with me?"
The younger brother next to him hasn't spoken yet.
All they heard was a loud voice and Chen Wen appeared in everyone's sight.
There is no doubt that Chen Wen was already a familiar face in newspapers and media and even in the police station at that time.
This is naturally no exception for these people.
"Mr. Chen?"
"You invited us here to discuss the script? You want to make a movie?"
Zhou Runfa asked subconsciously.
There is no doubt that I just met Chen Wen at the Peninsula Hotel yesterday.
But he never expected to receive Chen Wen's invitation today, and what he couldn't understand the most was why Chen Wen wanted to gather such a group of people together.
"Yes! I read the script you gave me yesterday, but I wasn't too interested. I wrote a new script overnight."
"How is it? I don't know, did everyone look carefully on the road?"
Chen Wen said directly with a smile on his face.
But after hearing what Chen Wen said, the invited directors and actors present all picked up the gifts that made them feel daunted.
Apparently, they only noticed the pistol wrapped in the gift.
But no one noticed that there was something more important in the package, which was the script!
Seeing this, not only the other brothers around, but even Jimmy looked embarrassed.
Obviously, Jimmy only remembered that Chen Wen asked them to take these people to the Peninsula Hotel, but he did not pay attention to the script.
About ten minutes later.
"Mr. Chen! Did you really write this script?"
Zhang Guorong held the script in his hand and spoke directly to Chen Wen with great excitement.
Just from the tone of his voice, one could tell that he appreciated the script from the bottom of his heart.
Chen Wen just nodded slightly to show his agreement.
"Brotherhood! It is indeed a rare theme in the market."
Zhang Guorong continued excitedly: "I think we can spend some time to film this book."
At that time, Zhang Guorong had already become a well-known figure in the music scene.
Although he does not have any outstanding film and television works yet, he is still recognized as a talented person by everyone.
Zhang Guorong has already tacitly agreed to this script.
This is enough to show the importance of this script!
It’s a pity that the reactions of the others were not as excited as Zhang Guorong’s.
Everyone just lowered their heads silently and kept silent.
"Why, does everyone have any opinions about this script? What does the director think?"
Seeing everyone's reactions, even Chen Wen frowned.
You know, what he wrote was "A Better Tomorrow", and even in later generations, the plots in it are very popular.
What’s more, this was the case in Hong Kong’s film market during this period.
This is an unprecedented subject matter. Once it is filmed, it will definitely create a new big IP.
"There's nothing wrong with the writing of the book, and the emotional entanglements in it are also well written, but it's a little too literary."
"To be honest, I really haven't had any outstanding works before."
"But I know that the bosses and investors in Hong Kong will hardly consider this kind of work."
Wu Baige expressed his attitude directly.
Obviously, he agreed with everything written in the script and the emotional entanglements between these people.
But I am interested in the friendship between these gangster killers in the script.
But compared with these, what he is more concerned about is the investment issue of this movie.
There is no doubt that this is an issue that cannot be ignored, whether for a director or for a movie.
You have to know that mainstream movies were popular in the film market at that time.
Most of them focus on Kung Fu and martial arts.
The most novel subject matter is "Best Partner" produced by Cinema City, which has become popular recently.
This movie even took in more than 2000 million at the box office.
In such an environment, this film, which they simply believe is about "whitewashing the mafia," is still limited in its subject matter.
In other words, investors will not be optimistic about this work.
"I forgot to tell you all about this."
"All the funds used for the film's initial investment, production, post-production and even publicity and distribution came from New Hongxing Pictures."
"I'll give you 1,000 million as start-up capital for now. Is that enough?"
Chen Wen spoke directly to the people present in an orderly manner.
However, when they heard the last sentence of 1,000 million in start-up capital, everyone's eyes lit up instantly.
That’s right! The 1,000 million yuan that Chen Wen gave was too much!
The film market at that time was indeed quite lively.
But all the costs of shooting a movie add up to about five or six million at most.
Even some low-cost productions can be completed with two or three million.
Chen Wen directly spent 1,000 million on the other party?
This is simply too generous!
"Mr. Chen, with 1,000 million in start-up capital, how much do you think the box office can sell?"
Sister Shufen immediately asked directly in front of Chen Wen.
Obviously, the initial start-up capital alone has reached 1,000 million, so how could the box office be low?
Not to mention other things, the box office of many movies during this period was still hovering around 8 or 9 million.
Chen Wen would just write a random script and directly take out 1,000 million as a base for filming.
But the final box office won’t even reach 1,000 million!
Wouldn't that be like shooting oneself in the foot?
Obviously, Sister Shufen is not the only one who is interested in the final box office data.
Literally everyone in the room.
Even Jimmy, who was listening to Chen Wen and a few others discussing the script, cast a curious look at them.
For a moment, everyone was looking forward to Chen Wen's answer.
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