Chapter 151: The Streaking Bet of Over 100 Million in Three Movies [4/5]
Although Tom Thorneberg knew that Chen Tian would answer, he did not expect that Chen Tian would add such words in the end.
He could think of what kind of scene Chen Tian would be in because of his last words. He looked at Chen Tian beside him and Tom Thorenberg felt that he could no longer keep up with the times.
"Justin, what you meant at the beginning was that you were at the same level as James, Spielberg, and they said that you were not at the same level as them. Isn't your words conflicted?" a white reporter stood up and asked.
"Sorry, which media are you?"
Chen Tian asked with a smile, looking like a big boy next door.
"I am George Edgar, a reporter from the New York Post." The white reporter replied.
"George Edgar, a very good name, but maybe I should recommend you to re-learn language understanding.
You still think so after listening to what I just said. Of course, I can understand it as you are for the needs of news reporting. If so, then I would understand.
I'm not answering similar questions, NEXT!"
George Edgar looked at Chen Tian on the stage and wanted to rush up and punch Chen Tian.
"Justin, I'm a Los Angeles Times reporter. You rarely appear in front of the media, but you show your confidence today. Have you ever thought about how much box office of your next video will be?
According to your words, can I understand that "The Little Sunshine Beauty" and "Saw" will be a big hit, including the science fiction film you just released?"
"What's the big seller? If it's a film that costs $100 million, the North American box office will only get $100 million.
It doesn’t matter how much you think about the cost and it’s at least good at the box office, but I think if there’s a gun and killing people is not illegal…
For me, the return on investment is the most important thing. The miracle of "Buried Live" is not easy to replicate. So I think as long as it can bring profits to investors and issuers, I think it is a victory.
Of course, my videos have done a good job at least. As for the "Saw" share agreement signed by Lionsgate and I, you don't know, but I'll tell you now."
The reporters in the audience all raised their ears. They didn't know about this share agreement, they only knew it was a very high number.
“North America box office 30%!”
"oh, God 30%!" Someone immediately screamed from the audience. This share was too high.
Chen Tian looked at the audience and smiled: "40% of the revenue from DVD and Blu-ray discs!"
If the 30% just now made them feel crazy, then this 40% is almost something they dare not imagine.
Even at James Cameron, he can't get this number. Everyone knows how objective the income in this area is.
And so, the Lion Gate actually gave 40%. Is the Lion Gate crazy?
Everyone looked at the stage, but they looked at Chen Tian with a smile on their faces.
"The Lion Gate bears a series of expenses such as publicity, distribution, guilds, and copying."
The reporters in the audience were not surprised by this, after all, Chen Tian’s previous agreement was the same.
"In the end, this time the Lions Gate gave me the director fee and the screenwriter fee. This is our agreement this time."
Chen Tian had just finished speaking, and the audience was completely in chaos.
"Tom, do you know how crazy this share agreement is? What made you make such a decision?"
"Mr. John, do you think Lionsgate can make a profit on Saw? Although you don't have to bear the production costs?"
"Justin, are you sure you're not kidding?"
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"I think I can answer this question." Tom Thorenberg said, and Chen Tianze sat down.
"This share agreement is not a joke, it is completely real.
We dare to propose such a crazy and unreasonable agreement. It is because of our confidence in Saw.
If you care about our official website, then you will definitely know our slogan.
‘The real horror that suffocates you is coming!’ If you feel wrong after watching the movie, then I am willing to pay for your movie tickets.
Of course, the premise is that we will compensate for more than 30% of the people, otherwise we can’t afford to pay for it.”
Tom Thorneberg pondered: "The most important thing is that the production cost of "Saw" is $1.5 million, and we are confident that the film's box office in North America will exceed 60 million, and DVD and Blu-ray will exceed 50 million.
The screenwriter fee is 1 million and the director fee is 2 million. This is the cost we have to pay at the beginning.
How much profit can we make? I think you can calculate it."
Looking at everyone in the audience, Tom Thorneberg added: "If Saw is put on the auction table, I think we may not be the craziest one."
"Is Lions Gate so confident about this video? This video is not directed by Justin." Someone immediately asked.
"James Win participated in the entire filming of "Buried Live", and the record-breaking "Super Burger King" is a work of James Win.
And he is Justin's best partner. Although this film is not directed by Justin, it is invested by Justin."
"Tom, you should say that Justin's production is a fine product!" Chen Tian interrupted with a smile.
"Justin produces a fine product? Justin, you mean that as long as you invest in filming your screenwriter or even the films you participate in are fine product, right?" George Edgar of the New York Post asked again.
He must have Chen Tian admit this sentence, so he will have enough opportunities to mock Chen Tian in the future.
In fact, Chen Tian never thought about avoiding it: "Of course!"
"Justin, what are your box office expectations for "Saw", "Sunny Beauty" and your upcoming sci-fi film with Natalie Portman?
In addition, there is news about your science fiction film as a low-cost film. It is likely that wearing a science fiction coat is actually just shooting a low-cost thriller that you are best at, right?"
"Saw" North America is 80 million, 120 million worldwide"
It was $20 million higher than Tom Thorneberg's starting point, and the cost was only $1.5 million.
Although Chen Tian’s “Buried Live” and “Hard Fruit Candy” cost less than this and the box office exceeded this. However, it is not easy to get this box office data.
Chen Tianke didn't care about what the reporters in the audience thought: "The Sunshine Beauty" has 70 million in North America, with over 100 million in the world!"
With the 80 million "Saw" just now, the box office of "The Little Sunshine Beauty" is not that exaggerated.
“Many people have guessed it well, but it’s not a thriller wearing a science fiction garment.
Since Natalie only requires Hollywood actors' daily salary standards, the cost of this film will not exceed $100,000.
If you are lucky, you can complete the shooting in one day, and the cost will not exceed 10,000 US dollars."
Natalie Portman starred in accordance with the minimum pay standard for Hollywood actors. Chen Tian’s words made everyone feel unbelievable, and it was even more crazy than "Saw" with over 80 million.
It is possible that the shooting can be completed in just one day, and the cost is definitely less than $100,000 and may not exceed $10,000.
All of these make everyone feel like they have seen aliens. The miracle of "Buried Live" is not always there.
But at this moment, they were in their eyes. Chen Tian was preparing to copy the rhythm of the miracle of "Buried Live".
No matter which point, they have too many questions to ask.
"Because the script is excellent, Natalie agrees; secondly, this is an adaptation of a great science fiction work, with many connections, but not all of them.
In addition, I am a screenwriter and director, as for the North American box office…”
The reporters in the audience were looking forward to Chen Tian’s words of 80 million and 100 million. In this way, their titles for tomorrow have already been thought of "Justin Chen threatened to copy the miracle of "buried alive".
“North America has 50 million, 100 million in the world!”
The reporters quickly recorded Chen Tian's words, and they felt that it was really worth it to be here today.
"Justin, you are lower than the other ones. Although each of them is a box office miracle, can this be said to be a manifestation of your lack of confidence? In theory, one should be higher than the other ones, right?" George Edgar stood up again.
"Man, okay. Since you said that, I'll increase the price! Do we want to bet?" Chen Tian asked at George Edgar, the smile on the corner of his mouth looked like he was watching a clown.
George Edgar gritted his teeth and whistled: "If you have more than 80 million in all three North Americans, no, all over 100 million, I will take any bets for you."
"Justin, bet with him, we support you!"
"Yes, Justin, we support you!"
"George, I support you!"
"Justin, show your confidence!"
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The conference room now became like a sports hall. Chen Tian glanced at everyone below the audience.
George Edgar naturally knew what his colleagues meant to say this. He looked at Chen Tian on the stage with his head raised and his contemptuous eyes.
Tom Thorenberg secretly poked Chen Tian under his hands, and Chen Tian turned his head and made a reassuring expression at Tom.
"Each movie exceeds 100 million, which is very difficult." Chen Tian shrugged.
"Justin, you can't give up. You're the director of miracles."
"Justin, you are my idol, you will create miracles."
And George Edgar's head was even more powerful, like a proud peacock: "Justin, if you dare not, I won't force it."
"What should I do if I like challenges? If my three North American movies exceed 100 million, then please run naked on Liberty Island where the Statue of Liberty is located!" Chen Tian snapped his fingers, "At the same time, write 'Justin, I love you.' on your back.
By the way, one day before the New York Post ran naked, we wrote our bet agreement on a full page. I think it would be even more wonderful if there were audiences!"
"What if you can't do it?" George Edgar didn't believe Chen Tian could do it.
“I ran naked on Liberty Island for 3 laps, but I wouldn’t write ‘George, I love you!’.
Then my wife will be jealous, I don’t like men, so I run three laps, and of course I will also make an appointment to run naked one day in advance in the New York Post!”
"OK, I agree with this bet!"
George Edgar was full of confidence and had seen the embarrassing scene of Chen Tian running naked.
Chapter completed!