Chapter 2787 China's Film Industry
It took two days before Cameron called Xiao Qi and apologized to explain why he didn't use the three of them, but Xiao Qi felt that he was insincere no matter how he heard it.
It wasn't surprising that Cameron didn't need Kashaanna or Scarlett.
The reason is simple. Since the first movie was cheated, Cameron has been famous for doing things only based on his own wishes. Even if the copyright of "Terminator" was sold to the producer for $1 - his later wife, he had to require himself to be the director and have editing rights.
Now in the film industry, he is Xiao Qi in the smart electronics industry and doesn’t have to care what others think.
If you investor wants 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 already taking a big advantage in making "The Hunger Games", so in order to add luster to Disney's company and make a big profit, Xiao Qi would rather let Cameron do it.
Speaking of which, it is no secret that the filming of "The Hunger Games" is now in Hollywood and among fans.
A long time ago, after Xiao Qi signed "The Hunger Games", the first requirement was that the original author had to finish the trilogy within one year. The second one he did was to spend 5 million US dollars to carry out various marketing and promotions on the Internet and bookstore channels, which made many young people fall in love with this novel.
Now when I heard that Cameron was going to film The Hunger Games and it was a Disney investment that was not short of money, the young people were all happy and very happy.
Because of Cameron's name, I also heard that Xiao Qi talked to Cameron himself. Many white-collar workers also became interested in "The Hunger Games". In the past few weeks, the Hunger Games book has ushered in a sales peak.
"The Hunger Games" in his previous life was hyped up by Lionsgate, and in the end the movie became so popular that it surprised many industry insiders.
In this life, Xiao Qi hopes that Cameron can once again make a shocking box office. At least the global box office of a single movie has exceeded 1 billion US dollars. This is why he is the name of the largest director!
Of course, it would be great if Disney could get 300 million to 400 million US dollars in net income of 1 billion US dollars. Excluding all expenses such as shooting costs, it would be very fortunate to have a net profit of 100 million US dollars.
But the big part of the revenue is not on the box office itself. All peripheral products and DVD Blu-ray DVDs can basically reach 2-3 times the box office of the movie, and the profits in this part are very high. Excluding all expenses, Disney can earn at least 600 million to 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 profit income for a long time.
Entering the era of globalization of films in 3D and IMAX and entering the era of in-depth film development, it is no longer possible that Japan's Sega Company's annual revenue can exceed the sum of all Hollywood film companies like in the early 1980s!
Thinking of the 3D and Imax movies, Xiao Qi remembered foreign special effects production companies. Without their technical efforts, even if they were filming 3D and Imax movies, the audience wouldn't actually buy it, right?
In fact, 3D movies in the United States did not start in "Avatar". As early as the 19th century, 3D technology was invented, and Hollywood had a boom in 3D movies in the 19th century and 1980s.
But the problem is that 3D movies themselves do not have much advantage. Only with the shocking scenes of special effects can 3D be more attractive - for example, movies like "Jurassic Park" and with 3D and imax, can they truly be prosperous for a long time.
China has no mechanical film culture. For example, the American hero movie Transformers, etc. have never been popular in China. Or it cannot be mainstream.
The most popular things here are martial arts and fairy tales, which are in line with the aesthetic view of Chinese people.
But now, martial arts and fairy tales have long been lonely, and have been beaten by Hollywood special effects blockbusters.
But many people have thought that these martial arts and fairy tales can also be reflected through 3D and imax technologies to reflect the lively fighting scenes depicted, thereby achieving excellent viewing effects and becoming popular again.
However, such a job cannot be completed overnight. The continuous failure of early final losses is natural. It requires patience and perseverance to break out of the cocoon and be reborn.
Unfortunately, Chinese filmmakers have made the same mistake as Hong Kong filmmakers, which is that they are short-sighted and eager to achieve success without patience.
Even in the next few years, movies that are uninnovative and unintentional will still be filled with the big screen. Even if there is a slight glitter, it is just a feature film and comedy film. It is impossible to see where the future of Chinese movies is.
Of course, it does not mean that Chinese movies must learn from the United States and make big scenes of special effects, but if you don’t even try your own path and don’t do it, how can you hope to succeed?
In this regard, Xiao Qi admires Xu Ke. From the Legend of Shushan Qishi a decade or twenty years ago to the present, he has always been a pioneer and explorer of special effects in the Chinese film industry. Even after going north, he tried to integrate 3D and special effects into his movies.
Although he may not be able to succeed, his spirit of active exploration is still worthy of praise.
If there were more people like Xu Ke in the Hong Kong film industry, they would definitely not be as miserable as they are now.
Well, give an example.
After 2010, Hong Kong's largest Broadway theater chain had only 11 cinemas and more than 50 screens.
What is the difference between this and the major theater chains that were in the 1980s and 1990s?
China has the broadest market, so of course it is impossible to end up in the same market as Hong Kong, but the future trend is that Hollywood movies will occupy the box office of China 60, while the local box office is only 40% left!
This is still the result of the limit on the number of imported films and the protection month of domestic films. If American movies are opened and American movies can rush in, they should laugh at them. Reads;
The domineering word sweeping the world is not a joke to use in Hollywood!
Thinking of this, Xiao Qi still lacks some enthusiasm and interest in movies, and has no professional knowledge.
So his greatest effort is to control Disney and Marvel, so that these movies can become their own weapons and plunder wealth all over the world.
Xiao Qi was also a little embarrassed to use culture that did not belong to his country to make money and occupy the market, but who said that domestic movies are not very competitive?
Speaking of this, the actress sister actually thought of it.
Last time Xiao Qi went to the capital, she told her husband that she was planning to buy the world's second largest special effects production company - the digital field, and then film more Chinese people to learn so that they can make wonderful special effects movies in their own country.
Not to mention anything else, the tomb robber movies that have emerged in the past two years have a bit of the flavor of Chinese traditional culture. If they are expressed with special effects, it should be a very good concept.
In addition, Qiao Guoer also believes that the things that belong to Chinese movies cannot be lost.
Just like Japanese movies, except for horror movies, basically only cartoons can be shown. They are still constantly exploring and researching, continuing to grow and grow cartoons, gradually becoming a unique symbol of Japanese film culture, and gradually becoming famous in the world.
China also has its own unique movies, that is, a romantic comedy film that suits our national conditions. From Feng Biaoya's movie to Ning Hao, who has made his mark in recent years, their movies have their own characteristics and are deeply loved by everyone.
In addition, a group of directors in Hong Kong who are still old have a good grasp of ancient drama action movies, so the market has been developing in recent years.
Kiwi Film and Television is already discussing with Xu Ke, wanting him to produce and direct several ancient detective movies. Unlike the recent film "Die Renjie: The Empire of Heaven" directed by him, it is a film that relies more on special effects.
Xu Ke was very happy when he heard that Qiao Guoer supported him to innovate in technology and did not restrict funds. He basically came to shoot his favorite ancient action blockbuster after he had already signed up for the contract with Baoyu.
In addition, Xiao Qi also suggested that Qiao Guoer dig up the flag for Xu Zheng.
Xu Zheng is a typical example of acting but being good at directing. Before the end of 2012, no one expected that this bald man who was good at acting in comedy would actually write, direct and act as a movie called Lost in Thailand, which broke the box office record in China.
Although there are some accidental factors involved in Lost in Thailand's achievements, Xu Zheng's talent is unquestionable.
With him in hand, at least for the next twenty years, Kiwi Film and Television will not have to worry too much about urban comedy movies.
Kiwi Film and Television actually has its biggest advantage, that is Kiwi Theater.
Kiwi theaters have the most obvious advantages in China. Both 80d and imax screens belong to Kiwi theaters. Just to make their movies more expensive, Xu Zheng would not refuse the invitation from Kiwi Film and Television, and other excellent directors and actors would not refuse.
Just like that, slowly enriching one's technical strength, slowly enriching one's talents, and developing with great care for ten or twenty years, Kiwi Film and Television has made a new and smooth road for Chinese films! (To be continued.)
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