Chapter 2787 Huaguo's Film Industry
Two days later, Cameron called Xiao Qi, and apologized and explained why he didn't use the three of them, but Xiao Qi felt that he was not sincere no matter what he heard.
It is not surprising that Cameron does not use Kaisha, Anna or Scarlett.
The reason is simple. Since the first movie was cheated, Cameron has been famous for doing things only on his own will, even if the copyright of "Terminator" was sold to the producer for $1-that is, he Later his wife, he also had to ask himself to be the director and have the editing rights.
Now in the film industry, he is Xiao Qi in the smart electronics industry, and he doesn't care what others think.
Your investor wants to ask me to make a movie, the first is whether the script is good enough, the second is whether I have time, and the third is whether you can meet my conditions.
Xiao Qi was able to persuade him to shoot "The Hunger Games", which already took a lot of advantages, so in order to add luster to the Disney company and make a lot of money, Xiao Qi should let Cameron do it.
Speaking of which, the filming preparations for "The Hunger Games" are no secret among Hollywood and movie fans.
A long time ago, after Xiao Qi signed "The Hunger Games", the first requirement was that the original author must finish writing all the trilogy within one year, and the second one he did by himself was to spend 5 million US dollars. Various marketing and publicity on the Internet and bookstore channels have made many young people fall in love with this novel.
Now when they hear that Cameron is actually going to shoot "The Hunger Games", and that it is invested by Disney, which is not short of money, the young people are all overjoyed and extremely happy.
Because of Cameron's name, I also heard that Xiao Qi personally talked about this movie with Cameron, and even many white-collar workers became interested in "The Hunger Games". The book ushered in another peak sales.
The "Hunger Games" in the previous life was fired by Lionsgate in this way. In the end, this movie became so popular that many people in the industry were surprised.
In this life, Xiao Qi hopes that Cameron can make jaw-dropping box office again. At any rate, the global box office of a single film has exceeded 1 billion US dollars, which does not weaken his reputation as the world's number one director!
Of course. With a global box office of 1 billion, Disney can get a net income of 300-400 million US dollars, which is not bad. After deducting all expenses such as filming costs, it is very fortunate to have a net profit of 100 million US dollars.
But the bulk of the income is not at the box office itself. The income from all peripheral products, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs can basically reach 2-3 times the box office of the movie, and the profits of this part are very high. Excluding all expenses, Disney can earn at least 600-800 million US dollars,
Although this part of the income will only be completed in the next two or three years, no one will refuse the steady stream of profits.
Entering the era of 3D and IMAX film globalization and the era of in-depth film development, it will no longer be like in the early 1980s, when Japan's Sega Corporation's annual income can exceed the sum of all Hollywood film companies!
Thinking of 3D and IMAX movies, Xiao Qi thought of foreign special effects production companies. Without their technical efforts, even if 3D and IMAX movies are produced, the audience will not buy it, right?
In fact. In the United States, 3D movies did not start with "Avatar". As early as the 19th century, 3D technology was invented, and Hollywood had a boom in 3D movies in the 1950s and 1980s.
But the problem is that 3D movies themselves do not have much advantage. Only with the shocking scenes of special effects, 3D will be more attractive-for example, a movie like "Jurassic Park" with 3D and IMAX added It is the real long-term prosperity.
There is no mechanical movie culture in Huaguo, such as American hero movies, Transformers and so on. It has never been popular in China, or it cannot become the mainstream.
The most popular here are martial arts and xianxia. This is in line with the aesthetics of Chinese people.
It's just that now, Wuxia and Xianxia have long been lonely, beaten by Hollywood special effects blockbusters.
But many people have never imagined that these martial arts and celestial beings can also reflect the lively fighting scenes depicted through 3D and IMAX technology, so as to obtain a good viewing effect and become popular again.
However, such a job cannot be completed overnight. It is natural to make losses and continue to fail in the early stage. It requires patience and perseverance to break out of the cocoon and be reborn.
However, it is a pity that the filmmakers in Huaguo have the same mistakes as Hong Kong filmmakers, that is, short-sighted, eager for success, and impatient.
Even in the next few years, the big screen will still be flooded with uninspired and unintentional movies. Even if there is a little sparkle, it will only be a drama and a comedy, and it will not be seen at all. Where is the future of film.
Of course, it doesn’t mean that Huaguo movies have to learn from the United States and make big scenes with special effects, but if you don’t even try your own way, if you don’t do it, how can you hope to succeed?
On this point, Xiao Qi appreciates Xu Ke. From the legend of Shushan Heroine 10 or 20 years ago to the present, he has always been the pioneer and explorer of special effects in the Huaguo film industry. Even after he went to the north, he also tried Integrate 3D and special effects into your own movies.
Although it may not be successful, his spirit of active exploration is still worthy of praise.
If there were more people like Xu Ke in the Hong Kong film industry, it would definitely not be as miserable as it is now.
Well, let me give you an example.
After 2010, the largest original Broadway theater chain in Hong Kong only had 11 cinemas and more than 50 screens.
What is the gap between this and the big cinema chains that shocked the world in the 1980s and 1990s?
Huaguo has the broadest market, so of course it is impossible to end up in the same fate as Hong Kong, but the future trend is that Hollywood movies will account for more than 60% of Huaguo's box office, while the local box office is only left with 40%!
This is still the result of the restrictions on the number of imported films and the protection month of domestic films. If it is opened up to allow American films to rush in, Huaguo films can have 20% of the box office, and you should laugh.
The domineering word sweeping the world is not a joke when used in Hollywood!
Thinking so, Xiao Qi still lacks some enthusiasm and interest in movies, let alone any professional knowledge.
So the best he can do is to control Disney and Marvel, so that these movies can become his own weapons and plunder wealth all over the world.
Xiao Qi is also a little embarrassed to use a culture that does not belong to his own country to make money and occupy the market, but who can say that domestic films are not very up-to-date?
Speaking of this, in fact, the queen sister also thought of it.
When Xiao Qi went to the capital last time, she told her husband that she was going to buy the second largest special effects production company in the world——Digital Field, and then shoot more Chinese people to learn, so that they can learn from it in the future. Come and make wonderful special effects movies in your own country.
Among other things, the tomb robbery movies that have emerged in the past two years have a taste of traditional Chinese culture. If they are expressed with special effects, it should be a very good concept.
In addition, Qiao Guoer also thinks that things that belong to Huaguo movies should not be lost.
Just like Japanese movies, except for horror movies, basically only cartoons can be sold, they are still constantly exploring and researching, and continue to develop and grow cartoons, which have gradually become a unique symbol of Japanese film culture , and gradually became famous in the world.
Huaguo also has its own characteristic movies, which are romantic comedies that fit our national conditions. From Feng Baoya's movies to Ning Hao who has emerged in recent years, their movies all have their own characteristics and are deeply loved by everyone.
In addition, a group of young directors in Hong Kong have a good grasp of ancient dramas and action films, so the market is still developing in recent years.
Kiwi Film and Television is already discussing with Xu Ke, wanting him to produce and direct several ancient detective films, which are different from his recent "Di Renjie: Tongtian Empire", which is a film that relies more on special effects.
Xu Ke was very happy when he heard that Qiao Guoer supported him in his efforts to innovate in technology, and that there would be no limit on funds. He basically decided to come over to shoot his favorite ancient action blockbuster after the contract with Baoyu ended. .
In addition, Xiao Qi also suggested to Qiao Guoer to recruit Xu Zheng to his banner.
Xu Zheng is a typical actor who is good at acting and directing. Before the end of 2012, no one would have thought that this bald man who is good at acting in comedy would write, direct and act in a movie "Lost in Thailand" that broke Hua Guo's box office record.
Although there are some accidental factors in Thailand's achievements, Xu Zheng's talent is beyond doubt.
With him in his hands, at least for the next twenty years, Kiwi Film and Television doesn't have to worry too much about urban comedy movies.
Kiwi Film and Television actually has one of the biggest advantages, and that is the Kiwi Cinemas.
Kiwi Cinemas has the most obvious advantage in China. 80% of the 3D and IMAX screens belong to Kiwi Cinemas, just to make their movies more profitable. Some other outstanding directors and actors will also not refuse the invitation.
Just like that, slowly enriching one's own technical strength, slowly enriching one's own talents, and developing with heart for ten or twenty years, Kiwi Film and Television may not be able to open a new and smooth road for Huaguo film! (to be continued ~^~)