I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 224 "Giving You a Big Gift"! [1000 monthly tickets plus more]

Zhang Weiping has been unhappy these days.

He has been working with Zhang Yimou for 15 years, and this is the first time that the relationship has become so strained.

He didn't answer the phone and didn't reply to text messages. If Pang Liwei hadn't said he was in the studio, Zhang Weiping would have thought that Zhang Yimou had disappeared.

However, Zhang Weiping still knew Zhang Yimou.

This is the character I am in when I am in a bad mood.

"Is this kid so important?"

Zhang Weiping sat in the living room of his home, looking at the messages on his mobile phone sent by Tong Dawei's agent Zou Jian, who was confirming the role.

Just when the 500 million was about to be in hand, the cooked duck flew away?

Zhang Weiping still felt a little painful.

He has always been a stingy person. Even if he made hundreds of millions, a few million is still a considerable income for him.

To be honest, Zhang Weiping was a little reluctant to invest in "Jinling" this time.

He had never asked Zhang Yimou about his choice of scripts or what kind of movies to make, because the two of them had a clear division of labor, one was to start filming and the other was to attract investment; but this threat from the two Hollywood film studios did make him a little worried about the release of the movie.

Therefore, the more you can get back from your investment, the less risk you will have.

If the filming of "Jinling" had not started, the casting had not taken more than two years, and the media had not spread the word, Zhang Weiping would not be like he is now.

There was a real feeling that he was in a dilemma.

However, the preparations have already begun, so it is unnecessary to think so much. Zhang Weiping can only start filming as soon as possible and let Zhang Yimou finish the film. Relying on Bale's fame, the distribution rights in North America may be sold for about 2000 million.

In this way, the cost is almost recovered.

"3 days, wait another 3 days!"

"If you still don't reply, then use that kid Chen Jin!"

Zhang Weiping sighed and made a quick decision.

He was just about to use his cell phone to send a text message to Zou Jian when the ringtone suddenly rang.

A very unexpected phone call.

Chen Jin?

The two people added each other's contact information, but this was the first time they spoke on the phone.

"Why is this guy calling me?"

Zhang Weiping muttered, but didn't answer the call immediately: "Could it be that Yimou told him about it?"

"Alright!"

Zhang Weiping suddenly laughed: "If he can also get 500 million, this role will be a natural thing!"

Chen Jin's "Love Is Not Blind" earned nearly 33 million yuan, which made Zhang Weiping jealous. During this period, he has been asking his lawyer to study the agency contract signed between him and Zhang Yimou.

See if you can ask him for some relevant dividends.

After all, Zhang Yimou Studio is just a shell company, affiliated with New Picture.

There must be loopholes in this. If you find a lawyer and sue him, you can get some back.

This is of course the worst-case scenario.

And Pu Lun doesn't even have a broker license, which means he is working without a license, which is also problematic.

But Zhang Weiping didn't expose it.

Finally, when Chen Jin made the second call, Zhang Weiping answered Chen Jin's call.

"Hey?"

"Mr. Zhang, I'm Chen Jin!"

Chen Jin said with a smile on the phone, and Zhang Weiping smiled warmly: "I know, is there anything you want to talk to me about?"

"I heard that the second male lead in "The Flowers of War" has not been confirmed yet?"

"Yes, that's what happened!"

This kid really called to ask this.

"Mr. Zhang, I have a plan that can save a lot of money on investment!"

Chen Jin said directly, Zhang Weiping's eyes widened immediately, and his tone changed slightly: "What plan?"

He definitely believed in Chen Jin's brain.

It is not possible for ordinary people to be recognized by people like Xiong Xiaoge and Ma Yun. The marketing of "Love Is Not Blind" has become a very classic publicity and promotion case in the industry, and has been praised by countless film companies.

A movie with a budget of 500 million yuan eventually earned more than 8 million yuan at the box office, breaking all Chinese film history records.

160 times return rate!
Even if it is shown to the whole world, the return of this movie is impressive enough.

So deep down, Zhang Weiping has always had an admiration for Chen Jin.

"If Mr. Zhang approves of my proposal, can the role be confirmed?"

Everything Chen Jin said seemed to be for this role.

It was impossible for Zhang Weiping to have any doubts.

"Well, if it can really save a lot of money, then this role must be yours!"

"Ha ha!"

Zhang Weiping was laughing loudly, pretending to be very happy.

“Well, it’s actually very simple, it’s just product placement!”

As Chen Jin was talking, Zhang Weiping thought it was some clever idea, but he was a little disappointed and said, "How can you put ads in this kind of movie? And Yimou hates doing this kind of thing the most. Don't you know that?"

There were no product placements in any of Zhang Yimou's previous films.

In fact, it’s not that he doesn’t want to.

On the one hand, Zhang Yimou doesn't want advertisements to destroy the artistry of movies, but more importantly, he is really not good at doing this.

Zhang Yimou can only concentrate on doing one thing well, and that is making movies.

Sometimes he would be interfered with by others and the film could not be made well, so product placement was a real headache for him and he was very opposed to it.

"What do you mean, Mr. Zhang?"

"Director Zhang, don't you have to listen to me in the end?"

"Haha, that's true!"

Zhang Weiping liked to hear this, he found that Chen Jin was a smart boy.

"I have always been very supportive of product placement, and I have told Yimou more than once to let him decide on adding it!" "In fact, many advertisers have approached me, hoping to appear in Yimou's movies, but he really won't do it and is very disgusted with it!"

"It's actually very easy, the director doesn't need to worry about it at all!"

As Chen Jin was talking, Zhang Weiping was moved: "How do we add it? Tell me?"

Zhang Weiping has long been resentful of advertising placement.

This made him lose so much money!

So after hearing what Chen Jin said, of course he wanted to hear his method, because he really couldn't think of any good implant plan.

"Mr. Zhang, I heard that the filming base is almost built, right?"

"Yes, I spent a lot of money on the Shiqiu Film and Television Base in Lishui, Jinling!"

Zhang Weiping pretended to sigh.

What the hell!

Chen Jin couldn't help but curse. This guy really thought he was taking all the responsibility on himself. Wasn't this money paid by the Jinling government?

Do you really think Chen Jin doesn't read newspapers?

This project was jointly initiated by Jiangsu Radio and Television, Jinling Press Group, and Shiqiu Airport Science and Technology Industrial Park. It is planned to invest 5 million to 10 billion yuan within three to five years to complete the first phase of construction covering an area of about 2000 acres.

Phases 2 and 3 will be added later, striving to become the "Universal Studios" of the East.

The 6 million you boasted about is not even enough to build the first phase.

At most, some money was spent on the construction of some buildings inside, which cost at most a few million; the main expense was actually in hiring a team from Hollywood, USA, including pyrotechnicians, blasting engineers, etc.

This costs several thousand dollars per person per day, which is very expensive.

If several million US dollars are transferred to RMB, wouldn’t that be tens of millions?

Of course, despite all the complaints in his heart, Chen Jin was still very calm: "In fact, Mr. Zhang, we can do something with these buildings!"

"Are there no shops or stores in these bombed-out cities of Jinling?"

"As long as it fits, it's fine. You can't say that the store's head is very eye-catching, that would be inconsistent!"

Chen Jin knew that Zhang Weiping must have taken the bait, and the breath on the phone was obviously a little hurried: "There is such a store in the camera. Let me give you an example. Pechoin skin care, this old brand in Shanghai, has been introduced to Jinling a long time ago. Suddenly, this skin care product appeared in the picture!"

"Besides, the Thirteen Hairpins also need skin care products, right?"

"They must have worn makeup in the movie in the early stages!"

These are the main female characters, and they are prostitutes, so they wear normal makeup.

"Haha, it's no wonder that your college entrance examination champion is so smart!"

"This method is good, really good!"

Zhang Weiping was laughing loudly, obviously very happy.

If this can really be done, the advertising placement fee will be at least tens of millions.

"There are also some century-old brands, such as food stores, Chinese medicine pharmacies, etc., which can all be implanted!"

The more Chen Jin talked, the more excited Zhang Weiping became.

After hearing the last part, he made the final decision: "I'll tell Yimou that you're the one who will be the Instructor Li!"

"Thank you Mr. Zhang!"

"Anyway, feel free to contact me if you need anything. I can think of a few more ideas for advertising placement!"

"Okay, send me a text message and I'll have someone from the marketing department contact the advertising company right now!"

Chen Jin's implantation method really opened Zhang Weiping's eyes.

How could this ruined city of Jinling still be able to do this?
Now in Zhang Weiping's eyes, every city is a treasure!

It’s not that Zhang Weiping doesn’t know some of Hollywood’s advertising placement methods, but that he never thought that a movie like "The Flowers of War" could use such placement.

The movie ads in his impression are all abrupt and eye-catching.

Especially in "Transformers", they deliberately showed the bank logo, as if they were afraid that the audience wouldn't see it.

It's very awkward and discordant.

Moreover, "Jinling" obviously does not conform to this tone.

But Chen Jin's method is very clever.

There must be shops in your ruins, right?
There is a collapsed Pechoin store with antique-style entrance. Where can you go to seek justice?
"A top student!"

"We still need to recruit more 985 graduates. These people are so smart!"

Until he hung up the phone, Zhang Weiping was still admiring Chen Jin's intelligence. He had to admit that this method was beyond Zhang Weiping's imagination.

"Negotiate with 5 or 6 companies, and if the deal goes well, you can get tens of millions!"

The more Zhang Weiping thought about it, the happier he felt.

Moreover, this thing can be used to "reasonably avoid taxes". When filing and returning taxes, you can write 100 million, but the actual negotiated amount is 500 or 800 million. This is how it is done in this circle.

Zhang Weiping is of course no exception.

Moreover, advertising companies are willing to do so and cooperate with you.

Because it is good for them too.

If you don't do this, Zhang Weiping might ask for 1000 million because he also has to settle accounts.

But if we agree on it privately, then it would only be 800 million, which would be good for you, me and everyone.

This is what will directly expose the entire industry in the future - the Yin-Yang contract.

It looks like the advertising endorsement is only 100 million, but in fact it is 2000 million.

If the declaration is true, only a little over 2000 million out of the 1000 million will reach the artists.

If we sign two contracts, then 2000 million is the net income.

And what about advertising companies?

The original endorsement fee was 3000 million, and now it has been reduced to 2000 million. Of course they are willing!

If the 3000 million artists do not "reasonably avoid taxes", they can only get more than 1600 million!

So in the entire entertainment industry, 90% of artists and companies are now doing this.

"No wonder Yimou tried every means to give the role to this kid!"

"He is indeed a character..."

Zhang Weiping smiled there, his mood couldn't be better. Who wouldn't be happy when Chen Jin gave him tens of millions for no reason? !

(End of this chapter)