Director’s Legend

() After sleeping for a whole morning, Shao Shuaijun got up to eat. Today is the first day of the official release. When the box office statistics are out tonight, Shao Shuaijun and others will leave for China to promote the mainland. Wang Zhonglei was always busy with entertainment, so Shao Shuaijun, Fan Bingbing, Liu Yifei, and a Lionsgate employee wandered around Santa Monica.

Santa Monica is the most attractive seaside city in California, especially the beaches along the coast, it is a good place for summer tourism and vacation. It's a pity that the weather is still a little cold, and the beach is not open to the public, so they can only wander around the streets of the city a few times. A small city like this in the United States is not much bigger than a small town in China, and you can visit all the places in one afternoon.

Driving on the coastal road in the small town, looking at the blue sea, seabirds flying by from time to time, and the metropolis of Los Angeles on the opposite side of the sea, Shao Shuaijun couldn't help but sigh, the local scenery is really well preserved, basically there is no such mess The phenomenon. In China, Shao Shuaijun has not been to many coastal cities, Haijin City is one, and Ludao City is also one.

The protection of the sea area in Haijin City is not bad, but Ludao City is not so good, the sea water is smelly and black. It is said that a railway was built to the island by building a seawall, which blocked the flow of sea water, making it impossible to handle the silt on the sea, and finally affected the local marine environment.

Fortunately, the government of Ludao City has realized this mistake and started to build the Xinglin Bridge to replace the seawall railway.

After a rare day of relaxation, the box office statistics came out the next day.

Because it was released on Earth Ri on April 22, everyone was mentally prepared for the box office, but when the box office statistics on the first day were 7.5 million US dollars, everyone still couldn't stop cheering. A total of 2,000 theaters in North America screened "Source Code". Based on the calculation of a ticket of 7 US dollars, the income of one screen reached a high box office of 12,000 US dollars.

This kind of data is almost all the data that can only be achieved by blockbuster movies.

"Wow, not only have you not been affected by the earth's ri, but you have won so many box office! Dear Shao, you have once again conquered the American audience." After seeing the box office, Rob shouted excitedly, "Haha, now I can go to the major theaters and strive to reach 2,800 theaters next week!"

"Xiao Shao is our God of Wealth, Rob, and he will make more movies that conquer Hollywood!" Wang Zhonglei shouted. From the initial exploration of "Buried Alive" to the release of "Source Code", Huayi Brothers is getting more and more excited. The more I look forward to the North American market. Anyone who has achieved a little success in North America is personally unforgettable, because Lao Mei earns so much money, as long as the film is made well, the income is more than ten times that of the mainland.

Of course, it is necessary to have this ability to make movies that meet the appetite of American audiences.

In a good mood, Wang Zhonglei took Fan Bingbing and Liu Yifei back to the country to continue publicity, while Shao Shuaijun diverted to Phoenix on the pretext of having something to do. Li Xiuxiu established a company here, a small shell company currently specializing in the operation of the "Twilight" series of books.

"Ah Jun, you are finally here. The procedures have been completed. The company is located on the 18th floor of the George Building in Phoenix. It is still under renovation. Here are the company's materials, here you are." In a coffee shop, Li Xiuxiu will The stack of materials was handed over to Shao Shuaijun.

The materials were all about the company's procedures and certificates. Shao Shuaijun flipped through them casually, and the company's name came into view——"Twilight City Entertainment Co., Ltd." That's right, the name is very old-fashioned, Shao Shuaijun's idea is very simple, since it is operating "Twilight", then it should be called Twilight.

I'm too lazy to come up with a domineering name.

Li Xiuxiu is also a wonderful person. When Shao Shuaijun mentioned this name, she didn't object and used it directly. Perhaps neither of them thinks that this company will become a big company, so naturally there is no need to come up with a cool name.

"The registered capital is the first distribution fee of "Twilight". Now "Twilight" is priced at 10 US dollars, and 1.5 million copies have been sold. Excluding Phoenix Press and Mel's share, we got it The profit is 2.8 million U.S. dollars. Among them, 800,000 U.S. dollars are used to rent the house and pay for decoration, so the registered capital of the company is 2 million U.S. dollars."

"Sister Xiuxiu, thank you for your hard work." Shao Shuaijun looked at Li Xiuxiu's haggard face, and said sincerely that it was really embarrassing and distressing for a girl to fight the world for him outside, "It's still the old rules, I'll leave it to you." You have 10% of the shares, but these shares can only be distributed as dividends and cannot be resold. Because I want to wholly own this company to avoid risks and maximize benefits for the future "Twilight" series of movies. "

"It's 10% again, Ah Jun, are you supporting me?"

"Haha, Sister Xiuxiu, if I really plan to keep you, would you like it? We have agreed, there is no place for you in the first house, and the second and third can be considered."

"Go to hell! You're just a kid, and you've started to learn badly, and you're planning one, two, three, four, five rooms, don't even think about it!" Li Xiuxiu gave Shao Shuaijun a look of contempt, "As a boss, you are really unqualified, how can you be so arrogant?" Generous people, don’t treat your own money as money? Shao Shuaijun’s studio sells your shares casually, and this company also gives away shares randomly, do you think you are stupid?”

Shao Shuaijun laughed: "Sister Xiuxiu, I don't think I'm stupid. What is money? When you have money, money is just some data. It doesn't matter if you have more or less. Take Shao Shuaijun's studio as an example, I can keep all The shares are exclusive to one person, but is it interesting?"

In Shao Shuaijun's mind, high cost is an inevitable trend in the future film market, and high cost means high risk. Only co-production is the way out for films. Shao Shuaijun's studio's background is too weak, and it will not be able to develop a large-scale development if it is exhausted, so it will invest in movies in an all-round way.

His memory is only less than nine years old. If you don't fight for a good movie, you will never get it. Only by distributing the interests and making the cake bigger can it be more in line with one's own interests. But he couldn't say it out, so he had to say: "I'm a major student, I only know how to make movies, and maybe I have some eyes to see the direction of investment. But these are not enough. Shares are given to Huayi Brothers, and Huayi Brothers are even allowed to participate. The purpose of the investment is to use Huayi Brothers' public relations and distribution capabilities to publicize and win over theater companies to win over the film bureau. Giving shares to sister Xiuxiu is also because of sister Xiuxiu's ability. I hope to bind you to me Work in my studio for the rest of my life, and find a chance to take care of you by the way."

"Tch, the box office of the movie has been good recently, so I've become complacent and glib, look at you! Continue to explain the reason, let me see your vision, maybe I will fall under your jeans."

"Haha, sharing shares with Xu Zheng, Ning Hao, and Huang Bo is to be optimistic about their future, and there are also some elements of friendship. In the mainland film market, relationships are very important, and everything is inseparable from relationships. I hope Xu Zhan , Ning Hao and Huang Bo, while growing into a big star in the entertainment industry, they can make friends with various forces for me and clear up obstacles on the road. You also know that I am a person who can speak well when I am with familiar people. , I’m so funny, I can’t open my mouth. Sister Xiuxiu, am I far-sighted when I do this?”

"So-so, even though he doesn't have an exquisite heart, he's not a wooden person either." Li Xiuxiu responded in a neutral manner, "However, the problem is a bit simple, the shares are not allocated in this way, and this person has a short-sightedness." .When you get something for nothing, you only want to get more, but you don't think about what you should do. Sooner or later, you will suffer!"

"How could it be? The market and shares have been divided. It is the kingly way for everyone to make money together. There are so many fights."

"Oh, I think you'd better concentrate on making movies."

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Shao Shuaijun was speechless. Li Xiuxiu ignored the way of running the company that he had thought about for a long time.

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