Chapter 185: Promotions one after another!
The next day, news about "Time and Space Clues" quietly occupied the headlines of major newspapers!

'The overseas distribution rights of Chen An's new film with Fang Long have been sold. The production cost was 1.5 million, and the overseas distribution rights were sold for 2.1 million! The production cost was recovered before the film was released, and a profit of million has been made!'

This was news released by several parties together, and it instantly sent the popularity of the movie sky-high!
This movie was known as the first big-budget movie in China before "Hero", and it was also a science fiction movie, so it was originally highly anticipated. Now, even before it was released, the huge cost has been recovered and it has started to make a profit!
"I heard that it was purchased by Sony Pictures, one of the Hollywood giants. It seems that they are very optimistic about this movie and directly paid a large sum of money to acquire the overseas distribution rights!"

"Is Chen An's reputation so effective? Or is the movie really that good?"

"It's already made 60 million before it's even released. What will happen once it's released? Is the era of domestic blockbusters about to begin? I must go and see it!"

"I can only say that Chen An's films are enough to support big-budget films, because as an international director who won an Oscar, he is enough to support the overseas market. Now he is a true international director!"

"I only knew he was awesome before, but I didn't expect him to be so awesome. Now I finally see it for myself!"

The audience who saw the news newspaper couldn't help but sigh. They thought they were used to hearing all kinds of news about Chen An before, but when such eye-catching numbers were placed in front of them, they realized how powerful he was.

Not only did he not lose money on such a huge investment, but he made 60 million before he even started. This is simply unimaginable in this day and age!

Seizing the opportunity, a new poster was released to strengthen the publicity.

Even several employees in my own company couldn't help but sigh after reading the newspaper. They knew that you were awesome, but they didn't expect you to be so awesome!

It's already good enough if you take on some TV dramas and movies and get paid hundreds of thousands or millions. You have already made 60 million with this one move!

The promotion and publicity is not only in the mainland, but also in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Because of the presence of Fang Long in Hong Kong Island, it is directly marked with large subtitles:
'Big Brother's North American movie "Rush Hour 2" is a big hit. The new film co-produced by mainland director Chen An has sold 2.1 million before it was released! The production cost was only 1.5 million, and they made million in profit. These guys are simply robbing a bank! '

The people of Hong Kong Island are also familiar with Chen An's existence. "My Sassy Girl" and "District 9" have performed well here. Pirated discs from the mainland have also flowed into Hong Kong Island, and many people have watched them.

Moreover, the last time they collaborated with Fang Long on a movie shoot in Hong Kong Island, it became a big deal throughout the city.

Sometimes there are many people who come to watch from a distance and peek through binoculars.

Hong Kong, which has always regarded itself as the leader in Chinese-language films, was also shocked by this news.

Originally, the appearance of "My Sassy Girl" made them gradually pay attention to the mainland. The current situation is that they have never played this game before, with such a large investment. The largest investment before was by Van Long in the overseas market.

He has made an investment of 1.5 million yuan by himself, and now Chen An has made 2.1 million yuan, and it has sold million yuan before it was released!
Looking at the dilapidated Hong Kong Island, some people have decided to head north.

But there are still people who want to save this market and rescue the market.

Zhang Guorong was sitting at home reading the newspaper, and Mr. Tang, who was sitting next to him, said:
"The mainland market is becoming more and more prosperous, which is incomparable to Hong Kong Island today. Why don't you try to develop in the mainland? Director Chen An has a good impression of you. He is willing to accept your invitation even though he has only met you once."

Zhang Guorong had told him about the previous invitation of Chen An, and he felt that he should have a good impression of Zhang Guorong.

"Besides, the hospitals in Beijing are the best in Asia and the world. You can go there to recuperate and get treatment. Your health is too bad now." Mr. Tang, who has been accompanying Zhang Guorong, said worriedly. "But what about the fans in Hong Kong Island? And now I want to try to be a director. I can still hold on." Zhang Guorong, who is the most favored fan in Hong Kong Island, was a little hesitant.

Mr. Tang chuckled and said, "Your poor health is a disservice to your fans, so you have to stay in good health so that you can accompany them longer. Besides, Director Chen An has his own company and is the most popular director in Asia today. Take a look at this."

As he spoke, Mr. Tang took out a newspaper and handed it to Zhang Guorong.

"Director Chen An's company is looking to recruit directors. They recently signed a contract with a director and invited Jiang Wen to act in his film. I've been following this. You can also give it a try. And since you are so popular, Zhang Sheng, Director Chen An will definitely welcome you."

Listening to Mr. Tang's words, Zhang Guorong nodded and looked at the newspaper in front of him and thought.

A few days later, another piece of news hit the headlines. It was just wave after wave, with news about Chen An's new movie "Time and Space Clues" coming out continuously:
'The major producers of "Time and Space Clues", Chen An's Light Year Media, China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Xi'an Film Group, and Huayi Film Group met with the cinema owners and asked them to increase the box office share of the producers in order to increase the producers' income and expand market prosperity! '

These messages are all deliberate. No matter what, they try to put the blame on others, take advantage of the greater good, improve the subject matter of the producers, and contribute to all producers.

This is for the market, to increase the profits of producers and to encourage more capital to participate in film and television production. This is all for the prosperity of the market!
No matter whether others believe it or not, Chen An believes it.

And with sufficient capital, domestic cinema chains are now developing rapidly, but movies cannot keep up and the returns are not very good.

Originally it still relied heavily on imported Hollywood films to continue, but now China Film Group has taken the lead in initiating the request, and Shanghai Film Group is also among them, one of which has the import and distribution rights for imported films.

Although one only has the distribution right and not the import right, not everyone has this thing. Currently, there are only these two companies.

Moreover, most theaters are now collecting dust, and the producers of "Time and Space Clues" have basically made back their investments and made a profit.

They need theaters, but theaters need this movie more.

The meeting was held at China Film Corporation, with all parties present. Their attitudes were clear: the producers’ share must be increased.

Chen An said directly, "Hollywood's minimum standard is 40%. If the film's revenue is high enough, they can take 60%. However, China can't even reach the minimum standard of 40%. Now China Film Group still needs to take distribution fees. If this continues, there will be fewer and fewer people willing to invest in production!"

"Director Chen, we also have our difficulties. We need to hire people, and the cost of screen maintenance is not low. We are already spending more than we earn." Naturally, the cinema would not agree easily.

"That's because the domestic industry is just starting out. My movie is a way to open up this gap so that more people can see the benefits. Only then will more people get involved and you can make more money. Who would be willing to produce this movie? If it weren't for Han Dong, I wouldn't have planned to come back. You can make much more money in Hollywood than in China!"

Chen An naturally wouldn't talk nonsense with them. His meaning was very clear. Bring up the stratification first. Otherwise, I'm too lazy to play with you. It will be the same if I go to Hollywood anyway.

Han Sanping also spoke up, "We at China Film also have cinemas, but we have to let go. You have to give up in order to gain. If you keep on holding on to this, no one will want to play anymore, and you who rely on this for a living will suffer the most. Nowadays, people say that making movies loses money, and to make money you have to make TV series. Chen An wants to reverse this situation and let everyone see the potential of movies. In the end, you will also be the ones who benefit."

Did you hear that? Chen An, this is all for your own good. Why bother? We are doing this for the prosperity of the film industry. The more prosperous the market is, the more money you will make. If there are ten blockbuster films released every year in the future.

It can be released all year round, so you can have food to eat all year round. Why not make money?

He could have made a lot of money in Hollywood, but he came back to build our company together. Not only are you not grateful, you're holding on to him. This is too much!
(End of this chapter)