Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

Zhu Youxing was one of the first to try something new.

What is particularly embarrassing for filmmakers now is that a breakthrough in the industry has come from the first film by an outsider.

This is very ironic.

Or you could say that geniuses can shine no matter where they go.

In the gaming industry, Zhuyouxing is the sky; in the film industry, even if Zhuyouxing can't become the sky, it's still the stratosphere.

Splash!

Alfonso hasn't left home recently; he's been in a very bad mood lately.

Then, after turning on the TV and seeing a report on the Final Fantasy VII movie, which also mocked his program, he had a minor mental breakdown and angrily started scrambling his table clean with one hand.

The cups and plates shattered on the floor with a crash, but the sound of breaking did little to quell Alfonso's anger.

Chapter 513 Blocking the Door and Finishing Off

Actually, the success of the Final Fantasy VII movie wasn't enough to break his mentality.

The main reason for the collapse is that those who previously supported his boycott of the Final Fantasy movie have now turned against him and begun to follow public opinion to denigrate Alfonso.

This kind of person can only be considered a fence-sitter, but his destructive power is astonishing, and Alfonso really can't stand him.

He was afraid that outsiders would see his shameful behavior, so he could only vent his frustrations at home.

After venting for a while, he gradually calmed down.

It's okay. If the other party succeeds, they succeed. It won't affect me. He can continue being a filmmaker and running his company. I can just pretend this never happened.

People generally don't have very good memories these days, so this little thing of mine will probably be forgotten soon.

What he should be more concerned about now is his film's box office performance.

The film, which he fully funded and featured special effects, was released around the same time as the Final Fantasy VII movie.

He even held a very grand premiere ceremony at the time.

Bigwigs from Detroit Film Group and the film guild all graced the occasion with their presence.

Then, at the test screening, the professionals generally thought it was very good and believed it would be a big hit.

However, without comparison, there is no harm.

In order to be able to see the Final Fantasy VII movie, he shamelessly paid a one-month subscription fee.

Then he went to Spartacus.

The special effects in Final Fantasy VII weren't exactly top-notch; other movies with full special effects were just as good.

However, the difference in the special effects of high-speed battles immediately became apparent.

Because the Final Fantasy VII movie was made using the Unreal Engine.

Unreal Engine itself is a product used to create games.

It just so happens that recently, various works in the video game industry are evolving towards thrilling, exciting, and fast-paced visual scenes.

At the same time, as their own product, Youxing Electronic Entertainment also has some hidden action values ​​that can be used directly.

This resulted in a significant improvement in the action visuals of Final Fantasy VII.

If a movie with full special effects doesn't pay enough attention to the production of high-speed action scenes, it's very likely to have some continuity errors, which will seriously damage its popularity and cause audiences to immediately turn their backs on it.

Final Fantasy VII manages to maintain a 7-point level of special effects while keeping the combat effects at a high speed, which is truly impressive.

From this point on, Alfonso's films were no longer comparable to his counterparts; the difference in quality was immediately apparent.

There's really nothing you can do about this; they just have incredibly impressive skills that others can only envy.

But Alfonso won't give up so easily.

Ultimately, we have secured the mainstream distribution channel of cinemas, so there is still a good chance for us.

At least breaking even shouldn't be a problem... I hope so...

Alfonso went to the second-floor window of his house and quietly opened a crack in the curtains to look outside.

He noticed that at that moment, reporters were blocking several exits near the entrance.

Journalists are like a group of sharks drawn by the scent of blood; they won't rest until they've devoured their target whole.

Final Fantasy VII has been a huge success, and Facebook's Bob is currently riding high. He has publicly stated that the film industry is about to undergo a revolution, and the source of this revolution will be Facebook. He is very grateful to Final Fantasy VII, and also very grateful to those filmmakers who once boycotted Final Fantasy VII, as they gave him the opportunity to rise and become a disruptor who will shake the foundations of the film industry.

These words can be described as a sarcastic remark without using any profanity, and Alfonso and his group were especially embarrassed.

They don't know what the future holds, and if they knew now, they would probably be even more terrified.

Alfonso is now so overwhelmed that he can't even sneak out the door quietly.

However, this moment also seems to be a good opportunity for him to promote his work.

With that thought in mind, he left his house and went to the front door.

The moment the door to the house was opened, the reporters, with their keen senses, rushed to Alfonso's side.

"Mr. Alfonso, Mr. Alfonso, please say something. What are your thoughts on Final Fantasy VII, this groundbreaking film? You boycotted Final Fantasy VII before, but did you consider the film's achievements when you boycotted it?"

"Mr. Alfonso, I have some breaking news. Rumor has it that you secretly accepted bribes to smear Final Fantasy VII. Is that true?"

"Mr. Alfonso, do you admit that you have unintentionally cultivated the entirely new field of online video in the film and television industry? Will the online video film and television industry impact traditional cinema chains in the future?"

These reporters were anything but afraid of making things worse; every question they asked was extremely pointed and impossible for Alfonso to answer.

Alfonso could only force himself to remain calm and replied, "I'm sorry, I can't say anything about that, but I do have something I'd like to say."

The reporters fell silent instantly, their faces filled with anticipation as they awaited Alfonso's remarks.

"The Final Fantasy VII movie is indeed excellent, but that doesn't affect what I've always insisted on."

He's going to stick to his guns now; if he backs down, he'll probably be laughed at forever.

Being stubborn and saying the truth might actually help you gain a better reputation later.

"Should we continue to boycott Final Fantasy VII? But this movie has already proven itself and achieved tremendous success. According to the latest data, it has brought Facebook at least $7 million in net revenue. What's your opinion on this?"

Alfonso's lips twitched slightly.

More than two hundred million US dollars.

His insider information channels also include other, more accurate data.

The Final Fantasy VII movie is now estimated to have grossed over $7 million.

A film with a budget of $100 million and sales of $300 million is already considered a pretty good result.

And this isn't the $300 million from the movie theaters.

Cinemas have revenue-sharing requirements. Generally, a film needs to gross at least twice its cost to break even, and to be on the safe side, it needs to gross three times its cost.

However, the money earned from the Final Fantasy VII movie is almost entirely pocketed by its own team, without any need to share it with anyone.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't envious of so much money.

But we must continue to smile and persevere!

Persistence is victory!

"Final Fantasy VII movie was indeed a great success, but I would also like to say that the big-budget movie I recently worked on is just as good and is still showing in theaters. You can also check out my movie."

What he meant was, "Come see my movie, and stop watching that Youxing Electronic Entertainment movie."

However, the reporters were unmoved and even added insult to injury.

Mr. Alfonso, according to the data I have, it seems that your film has just grossed over $30 million in two weeks? Will you be able to break even?

Chapter 514 No middlemen taking a cut

514

That was a very nice cut.

The person who delivered the final blow was not actually a journalist, but one of Tukarev's men.

Tukarev had disliked Alfonso for a long time.

The two sides had a competitive relationship before, and there were always some conflicts between them, both big and small.

Tukarev had wanted to teach this guy a lesson for a long time.

However, I was indeed inferior to this guy in terms of status and strength before.

But things are different now.

Tukarev can take advantage of this opportunity to deliver a few more blows, even if it still won't affect Alfonso's status, and he'll be happy with that.

Watching Alfonso, whose face had turned pale at the end of the TV interview because of this box office issue, Tukarev laughed heartily while drinking vodka and using standard Russian profanity.

Finally, he couldn't resist calling Zhu Youxing.

“Mr. Tukarev, there is a fourteen-hour time difference here. If I weren’t a night owl, you probably wouldn’t be able to withstand my morning grumpiness right now.”

At night, at the headquarters of Yuxing Electronic Entertainment, Zhu Yuxing answered a call from Tukarev.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhuyou, I didn't mean to bother you at this time. I was having so much fun that I forgot about the time difference."

"Cool?"

"Hehe, Mr. Zhuyou, your movie is really great. I have to give it a thumbs up after watching it. You are indeed a genius who can shine in multiple fields and industries. It is my honor to work with someone like you."

Zhu Youxing shrugged and said, "This is just a flash of inspiration of mine. You'd better not expect me to be like this forever."

Tukarev quickly said, "Even just a flash of inspiration is enough. Have you seen the interviews in the US? Those filmmakers who criticized you before have been getting their comeuppance lately. I had a good laugh watching them."

"I'm not interested in watching those things. I'd rather spend that time making games."

Getting into arguments with a few filmmakers is actually quite low-class these days.

Even though those few people are considered to be in the upper echelons of the film and television industry.

But I'm at the top of the video game industry.

Arguing with those people over trivial matters would be demeaning to the video game industry.