Chapter 124 Copyright Sales, TV Ratings

Yesterday's incident did indeed arouse Zhang Yimou's anger, but it also aroused the curiosity of reporters.

This unprecedented event was widely reported and could not be avoided.

Zhang Yimou never answered this question directly, but reporters still found out the truth.

The report that was sent back in advance had already appeared in various newspapers the next morning!

'In 2000, the Chinese Legion in Berlin won a great victory. Ge You won the Best Actor award again, collecting the honors of both Best Actor in Cannes and Berlin. Chen An won the Best Director award again, also collecting the Best Director awards in Cannes and Berlin. Zhang Yimou's new film won the Jury Award again! '

'Winning all the awards, Chinese-language films won the Best Actor, Best Director and Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, a big win! '

'Anberlin Chen won a big victory, his new film "Hello! Mr. Tree" won the Best Director award again and entered this year's Oscars, becoming the first Chinese director to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar! '

'The new actress Zhang Ziyi, wearing a red bellyband, followed Zhang Yimou to the podium. Zhang Yimou's face turned black and he scolded her! '

After the interview, news of the award ceremony spread quickly back home.

However, the most famous thing this time was not the award won by Chen An and others, but the actions taken by Zhang Ziyi.

It shocked people inside and outside the industry. Not only were people in the circle asking around, but people outside the circle were also very curious about it.

After all, as one of the few great directors in the country, they still really want to know the gossip about Zhang Yimou.

No matter what, Zhang Ziyi's ambition and ideas were successful. She gained huge fame overnight and made headlines in major media.

Chen An's crew and Zhang Yimou's crew, who had stayed in Berlin for a few days, returned together.

As soon as we got off the airport, we were surrounded by people. The media reporters who wanted to interview us were already waiting here.

"Director Chen and Director Zhang, both of you have gained a lot from this trip to Berlin. Do you have anything to say about this?"

"Mr. Ge You, you are now the only actor in China to win the Berlin Film Festival Best Actor title. What are your prospects for the Venice Film Festival Best Actor title?"

"Ms. Zhang Ziyi, what are your thoughts on following Director Zhang to the podium without permission?"

"Director Chen, are you confident that this year's Oscar nomination will win the first Best Picture for a Chinese filmmaker?"

All the reporters asked questions in a hurry, with one question interspersed with another.

There was a team ahead, leading the way, and reporters followed along the way, asking questions.

They kept asking questions to the people who came back. It would have been nothing at first, but when the Zhang Ziyi incident came out, these reporters wanted to find out everything.

Zhang Yimou remained silent on this matter, and Chen An had nothing to say either. Someone asked him what he thought about this matter?
What could Chen An think? Of course he just sat down and watched, and even applauded while watching.

As for interviews, Chen An would rather slip away out of respect. He could talk to friends in the circle, but he should not speak in front of the media.

"Thank you for the interview and your support. I don't have much to say about the Oscars. Don't have too high expectations for Best Picture, as the chances are slim."

Chen An, who was asked questions all the way, picked a question and answered it, and then with the help of Zhao Xiong, got on the car that had been arranged in advance.

Zhou Xun was also arranged to get into the car prepared by her company.

As for Uncle Ge, he naturally went with his wife and not with Chen An.

Chen An sat in the back seat and Zhao Xiong sat in the passenger seat. The driver came to pick them up in advance, but Sister Xiaoping did not come this time.

After the car started, Chen An opened the window, took out the ashtray in the car, lit a cigarette and started smoking with Zhao Xiong.

The Berlin trip has come to an end, and the next step is the film’s release. This time is unlike the last time, although it won two awards.

But any discerning person can see that this is different from the last Cannes film, which was highly commercial, and the youngest best director award is no longer useful.

The European copyright was still sold to MK2, which only sold the copyright for million US dollars last time, and the distribution and disc sales in Europe. As for other copyrights, they were sold to Sony Pictures this time, and the distribution and disc sales outside China totaled nearly million.

Including other markets in East Asia, Chen An directly packages and sells them together.

This is why Chen An likes to participate in the three major film festivals. In addition to winning awards and increasing his fame, there is real money to be made.

The next step is to arrange for the domestic release, but Chen An no longer cares. The money from the box office won’t be much, so it would be considered good if the box office could break 10 million.

This is also the reason why so many art film directors have never lacked investment, as they really make money.

Moreover, the money arrived much faster than the movie was released. Combined with the box office share from "My Sassy Girl", Chen An accidentally became a billionaire.

The contract has been signed and we are just waiting for the funds to arrive.

Chen An returned to the company with the trophy and placed it in his office, along with the previous Cannes Best Director award and Venice Best Short Film Golden Lion Award, and sealed it in a transparent glass cabinet.

Chen An looked at the trophy in front of him. From the Venice competition in 1995 to now, he has undergone tremendous changes in the past five years.

Just as he was admiring silently, the door behind him was pushed open by Li Xiaoping, holding a pile of reports in her hand.

"Director Chen, the ratings for the TV series have come out. When it was broadcast on TV at the beginning of the year, the ratings for both TV stations exceeded 1. Now one has risen to 4.5 and the other has risen to 4.7. Some TV stations have already come to purchase the broadcasting rights."

The other party rushed in and said excitedly that the TV series was very successful.

Although it cannot compare to the incredible ratings of "My Fair Princess", it is already very good.

Chen An looked at the other party's happy expression and said, "This makes you excited, but how much is this worth?"

"Okay, Sister Xiaoping, let's sell them all. The three-wheeled one should be sold as well. The movie rights have been sold for 10 million US dollars." She said it so nonchalantly, just 10 million US dollars.

He sat in his seat with a big heart, "There is still plenty of funds. If you see some good TV series, you can invest in them."

"Okay then, Han Dong called me, it should be about the release."

"No problem. I'll go find him before I go to Hollywood."

Chen An nodded, and the other party also called him.

Besides congratulations, the next thing to discuss is the film's distribution.

After chatting for a while, the other party left the office without saying anything more. Chen An stayed for a while and then went home.

There is no need to rush to Han Sanping's place. He has been abroad for more than ten days and will have to go out again in a few days.

Go back and have a good rest first, and by the way, notify the lawyer to draft a contract for you.

Although Chen An and Zhang Yimou did not comment on the award ceremony after they returned.

But it still couldn't stop netizens and the public from discussing it.

It can be said that he became famous overnight and known to the world. Being black and red is also red.

The next day, Chen An took the contract to the company and gave it to Li Xiaoping as a gift.

It took the other party a closer look to realize what it was. It was a share transfer agreement. Chen An transferred 5% of the shares to Li Xiaoping.

Of course, once you leave the company, your shares will be automatically withdrawn.

As a New Year's gift agreed upon before the New Year.

(End of this chapter)