Chapter 600 My Pressure Is Less Than Shu Dao

Chapter 600 My Pressure Is Less Than Shu Dao

Du Caige's answer was actually malicious.

You, Director Shu, want to get the box office that matches your status.

Who are you? The top five directors in the country.

Although no serious media will go to the top to rank the directors.

But everyone has a steel scale in their hearts.

You, director Shu Yihuan, a film with an investment of more than 400 million yuan is unqualified to get 1 billion global box office, 1.5 billion box office can only be regarded as barely completing the task, 2 billion box office is just so-so, more than 2.5 billion global box office It fits your identity.

2.5 billion global box office... equivalent to more than 1 billion US dollars, and can enter the top 30 of the world's film history box office.

But this is in line with your status as a director, Shu Yihuan, right?

As for me, I'm a rookie director, so as long as my film doesn't lose money, it's qualified.

If you can make a small profit, it will be a surprise.

Of course, it is not easy for "Wulin" to make money.

After all, Du Caige estimated that the total cost of this film is not low.

The original estimate was that it would be almost 350 million to 400 million.

And this data has long been leaked, and the media is basically clear.

By convention, the box office usually has to reach three times the cost in order to break even.

That is, you need to get 1.05 billion to 1.2 billion box office in order to break even.

"So Director Hemingway, are you confident that you will get 1.2 billion box office? We all feel that your pressure is not small."

"No, in fact, my pressure is very small. Because the cost of this film is much lower than you think." Du Caige told reporters seriously.

First of all, because all the previous four main actors have left, and none of them were fired by the crew, but they left voluntarily or breached the contract for other reasons, so a large amount of salary has been saved.

For example, Qu Hong alone had to pay him more than 20 million after-tax remuneration, and the crew had to spend more than 30 million in total.

After all four actors left,

It saved the crew 90 million in expenses, which was enough for Du Caige to finish the filming (that's why he said that he wanted to pay back the money to GS Co., Ltd. in advance).

If you go to claim against Xin Wan, you can earn millions and tens of millions more.

Of course, Du Caige didn't intend to do such a thing.

It is impossible for Xin Wan to turn over, and the companies she endorses will claim compensation from her.

Basically, it is impossible to repay her if you sell her.

If Du Caige still claims to her, it will really kill her.

Be forgiving and forgiving.

The total expenditure of this movie so far, on the one hand, is Shu Yihuan's salary in order to let him leave honestly, and his salary is paid in full.

Then there is the "Wudang Palace Group", where 110 million has been spent.

That money cannot be recovered.

Of course, the Wudang palace complex is now Du Caige's private property, and Du Caige bought it.

Also, a lot of money was spent on filming.

Especially when Shu Yihuan leads the crew, the cost of staying in a hotel is a lot of money.

Therefore, the current total expenditure of the "Wulin" crew, if the "Wudang Palace Group" is excluded, it will be 70 million.

When Du Caige persuaded Shu Yihuan to quit, the cost already incurred by the crew at that time was 170 million.

Including the 110 million yuan of the Wudang Palace Group, the expenses incurred during the filming, and the first remuneration paid to the actors and directors (payment in installments, not a one-time payment).

Now the salaries of the four actors have been returned, and they have even paid a liquidated damages.

However, Shu Yihuan's remuneration was paid in full at one time.

Plus the expenses incurred during Du Caige's filming.

The cost that has actually been incurred is 180 million.

And the ownership of the Wudang Palaces... "I bought that one myself, and I'm going to build it into a film and television base."

Of course, I plan to temporarily suspend work at the moment, and when I have money, I will repair it a little bit every year. According to the original plan, I will slowly build it into a film and television base.

To build the Wudang Palace Group into a film and television base, it will continue to invest 1.5-2 billion yuan in the future. Of course, this money cannot be taken out immediately, but in a few years, he can still bear it.

"That is to say, the expenses of the Wudang Palace Group are not included in the cost of the crew."

In that case, the total cost incurred so far is 70 million (equipment rental, Shu Yihuan's remuneration, daily expenses, prop production, venue rental), subsequent filming, post-production, actors and staff remuneration, and publicity expenses, The current plan is to build 80-90 million.

The money on the crew's account is just enough.

Then the total cost of "Wulin" should be 150-160 million, provided that Du Caige does not let himself go and can control expenses.

"Because of the movie, the director is very good at filming, and often burns money without restraint. I have to self-examine. I am actually a member of the unrestrained. I always want to make the film more beautiful, more exciting, and more special effects. Be more exquisite and realistic, what kind of money, don’t talk to me about money. Most directors have this problem,” Du Caige laughed at himself, “That’s why producers are needed to restrain directors.”

"If the cost is 160 million, it will take 480 million at the global box office to break even. Of course, I will get some blood back first by placing advertisements."

"So in fact, it is estimated that as long as the global box office of 360-400 million is obtained, 'One of the Personal Martial Arts of Dragon and Snake' will be able to break even."

"It seems like it's right..." The reporters are not stupid and can't be fooled casually.

The key is that Du Caige's algorithm is really not a big mistake.

The point of contention is whether the "Wudang Palace Group" should be included in the movie.

Zheng Fang believes that since Hemingway's film did not need the Wudang palace complex during the shooting, and he had the money to buy the Wudang palace complex, of course, it can be excluded from the cost of the film.

The opposing side believes that the construction cost of the Wudang palace complex is real, and it was originally built for filming. You can't just say it doesn't count as a cost.

In general, there are more positive people.

"So, in fact, my pressure is much less than that of Director Shu, that's right."

"That's right, that's right..."

Naturally, Du Caige would not keep entangled with the reporters on this issue.

To put it bluntly, he and Shu Yihuan did not have a deep hatred. There was a conflict before, but it has been said.

Now, they are still a little uneasy about each other.

Shu Yihuan wanted to stab him whenever he got a chance, and naturally he would also find a chance to retaliate.

But it's really not going to be a big deal.

Not that necessary.

Not pleasing to the eye ≠ to become the enemy of life and death.

So he soon changed the subject and talked about all aspects of the crew, filming and casting.

There are some things that naturally have to be kept secret, such as the plot.

But there are also some news that can be released in appropriate places, so that the movie will not stray from the mainstream's line of sight and maintain a certain degree of popularity.

"It is said that your film has been filming for a few months, but the actor's choice has not yet been decided?"

Du Caige smiled calmly: "I'd rather be short than bad. If I can't find a suitable male lead, I'd rather stop filming than force a film that doesn't meet my expectations."

Although the reporter wanted to report, the "Wulin" crew did not even decide on the male lead, and the prospect was worrisome.

But Du Caige expresses through words: I am a director who strives for perfection and would rather be short than excessive. So what I shoot will definitely be fine.

So you see, bad things can sometimes turn into good things.

...

Is this the night of the seventh day? Liu Pengfei stood up slowly and started to organize his things.

According to the agreement, he can leave the customs immediately.

But after looking at it, he didn't have much to sort out.

No personal belongings were brought in after all.

He drank some water slowly, put everything in the house back in place, and sat down calmly.

At this time, he felt that his heart lake did not fluctuate at all.

After so many years of hard work, it would be ridiculous if you didn't have such a little energy-raising skills.

What should I do after leaving the border?

Go challenge a few more masters.

Unfortunately, the right experts are hard to come by.

I don't know how long it will take before I can stand upright in front of Tang Zichen and say to her, "Feng Yuxiu, come to ask for advice"?

There are too many mediocre people in the world.

Those so-called masters who were killed before were really laughable and generous.

So what is Chen Sicong, the so-called Chen Jiatianjiao after Chen Aiyang, is just a chicken and a dog, vulnerable to a single blow.

It seems that Wang Chao's apprentice is after me.

I really want to play against Wang Chao's apprentice!

Maybe it can make me feel how big the gap between me and the first person in the world is.

Wang Chao's apprentice will definitely not be a mediocre person.

Killing them, or being beaten to death by them, is a joy in life!

There were footsteps outside, and the monk was about to open the door.

I'm Feng Yuxiu... I'm Liu Pengfei.

Now, let's be Liu Pengfei temporarily.

When I return to the crew, I will continue to do Feng Yuxiu.

...

After attending the awarding party of the Hotan Awards, Liu Pengfei finally returned to the crew to report.

Du Caige did not let him audition.

Because he just glanced at him, he nodded with satisfaction.

"you've got a feel for it."

Liu Pengfei was calm and a little indifferent.

Du Caige warned uneasy: "Excellent actors can participate in the play, but also can play. You can try the experience school, but don't make yourself unable to play."

In the entertainment industry, there is a precedent for such a situation. Actors have psychological problems and even suffered mental trauma because they are too deeply involved in the play, and even commit suicide.

For example, on Earth, Heath Ledger, who plays the classic screen image "The Joker".

Liu Pengfei rubbed his face, looked down at his toes, and returned to his usual heartless and funny look after a while: "Don't worry Director Du, I have a good brother, he will hold me, no It would put me at a real psychological risk."

Xu Zhaoyang put his hand on his neck from behind, laughed and said, "Yes Director Du, I will watch him."

"Very good, then we can speed up the shooting process. Tomorrow is December 1st... There are still 60 days until the Spring Festival. I hope to complete all the shooting before the Spring Festival according to the plan!"