NOVEL NEXT Chapter 244
After everything was negotiated, Fat Cat Studio issued a customary latest announcement: congratulations on "Extreme Escape" box office exceeding 30 billion. At the same time, the studio will invest 5000 million to produce an urban romantic comedy "My" "PS Partner", this film is still written by Mr. Xia Haoyang, produced by director Liu Chang, and the heroine is played by Miss Tang Wanqi. Other roles will be announced after they are confirmed.
"So Beautiful" is a musical comedy. Although some viewers may think that the male and female protagonists are not together and consider it a tragedy, the script more reflects the beautiful youth life and the sweetness of love; "Extreme Escape" is A comedy with a disaster background, the hero and heroine overcome all dangers, finally save everyone and gain love; "My PS Partner" is a dramatic conflict from a misunderstanding over a phone call to becoming lovers and finally lovers. It is a typical comedy.
The production fee of 5000 million does not seem high, because there are not many scenes, and there is no need to restore the real urban scenes from decades ago like "So Beautiful", nor does it need to go abroad for a walk to shoot real scenes abroad; If you need to create a big disaster scene like "Extreme Escape", it is a simple urban life, so you can naturally save a lot of money. Moreover, the heroine is the company's own actress, the script is written by her own boss, and the song OST will also be produced by her own studio. Although the fees are symbolically marked, they will not be sky-high.
"Extreme Escape" has attracted financial sponsorship from Emperor Penguin Film and Television, Friendship Brothers Film and Television, and Forty Thieves Film and Television. Now that the news of the filming of "My PS Partner" has just been announced, faxes from these companies have arrived, and they are still asking for sharing. Funding co-sponsored.
In line with the principle of taking risks, Xia Haoyang continued to accept it. Since the total investment in the film was not high, Xia Haoyang's Fat Cat Studio finally paid 2000 million for the original script plus the heroine's remuneration, and the other three companies each invested 2000 million, and ended up with 8000 The film was produced with a total price of RMB 6000 million, and the actual amount of RMB 2000 million also included RMB million in post-production publicity expenses.
Of course, if the amount is not enough, several major companies are willing to use the money for later advertising. After all, the box office of "Extreme Escape" with a total investment of no more than 2 million has exceeded 30 billion, and all major companies have made a lot of money. .
"How's it going, Mr. Xia, who do you prefer as the male lead?" Director Luo Xian called to ask Xia Haoyang.
"In terms of character image, I prefer an actor who is short, looks a bit bad, and a bit slovenly, similar to Mr. Qin Hao, but he has no schedule and the price is a bit expensive." Xia Haoyang felt regretful. said.
"Actually, I have a candidate who may be a little older. Are you satisfied with it, Mr. Xia?"
"Oh, Director Luo, please tell me. You have also read the script, and the whole drama is directed by you. I will definitely take your suggestions seriously." Xia Haoyang gave Director Luo the same respect, not because of his current fame. Not big but contemptuous.
"Mr. Xia's words are serious, Yang Haoyu, does this name Mr. Xia sound familiar to you?"
"I'm really not familiar with it. What movies have you made? I'll go find one and have a look."
"Teacher Yang actually made his debut quite early. He is a 97-year-old senior at Shanghai Drama Academy. However, due to image issues, he mostly played supporting roles. The year before last, a science fiction film "Space Exploration Editorial Department" in 2023 made him popular in the industry. He was also the winner of the Golden Tapir Award that year. Candidate for Best Actor, but lost to Mr. Tony Leung. His appearance and characteristics match the characteristics of a low-level man who is a bit slovenly and bad, and the salary is not high, estimated to be around 800 million. Do you want to try it? try."
"I'll first check out the "Universe Exploration Editorial Department" you mentioned. If you approve of his image and acting skills, then you can contact him." Xia Haoyang said.
"Okay, I'll wait for your call, Mr. Xia."
After hanging up the phone, Xia Haoyang looked at the time and it was already 4 o'clock. He decided that he had nothing to do today and planned to get off work early. Knocked on the door and came to Tang Wanqi's room. Wanqi was lying on the bed reciting her lines.
"Let's go home. Why are you still reading the script after working so hard?"
"If I don't have anything to do, I'll just read the script. I have to work hard." Tang Wanqi clenched her fist.
"Trying to become a heroine with a box office worth tens of billions?" Xia Haoyang joked.
"I'm still far behind. I'm not even halfway there yet. Don't say it outside. It's very embarrassing." Tang Wanqi blushed instantly.
"Sister Mary, as the first heroine in China with a box office of tens of billions, has spent ten years and 26 movies in exchange for a box office of tens of billions. You have only been in the industry for a few years and how many films have you made? Why are you so anxious? Nothing to be embarrassed about, just take your time." Xia Haoyang smiled.
"What I'm saying is that I'm a newbie now. I've only done two works, and I've already started shouting about the slogan tens of billions, which is embarrassing." Tang Wanqi lowered her head and said softly.
"Let's watch a movie tonight." Xia Haoyang said as he walked outside the company.
"Okay, what movie to watch? I don't know what movie is being played recently. Are you watching "Avatar 4"?" Tang Wanqi was very happy and took the initiative to hold Xia Haoyang's arm.
"Instead of going to the cinema, watch it at home. Director Luo recommended a leading actor to me today, but I don't know him, so I want to find out about his works."
"Oh, that's it. Who did Brother Luo recommend?" Tang Wanqi and Director Luo have worked together and are relatively familiar with each other.
"Yang Haoyu is said to be an older actor."
"Teacher Yang, I know him. I'm not too old. I'm born in the 70s at most. When we were still in the Haidian Repertory Theater, we invited Teacher Yang to perform in a play. I watched his performance live and it was very good." Tang Wanqi Praise for Yang Haoyu.
"Okay, let's look for his movie tonight. If it's really suitable, we'll ask him to star in our new movie."
"Okay, I also look forward to cooperating with Teacher Yang."
Xia Haoyang, who watched the movie at home in the evening, praised Yang Haoyu very much, and contacted Director Luo that night. He was the most suitable candidate for the male lead, and he could even get some slack in the salary. However, Director Luo still negotiated with the other party for a salary of 800 million yuan, without any additional expenses.
The next day, Fat Cat Studio once again issued an announcement on its official website, welcoming Mr. Yang Haoyu to be the leading actor in the new film, and @Shi Culture Agency, of which Mr. Yang Haoyu is an artist. No surprise, the other party also followed the official Weibo of Fat Cat Studio and made a simple interaction, saying that Mr. Yang Haoyu will indeed participate in the filming of the new film.
Xia Haoyang's third movie, and also the third movie being prepared by Fat Cat Studio, can be officially launched.