Chapter 1860 1862 [Twenty million]
"Director Wang, you've done a good job. With your management, Real Kung Fu Pictures is really thriving." Xiang Nan laughed.
"Mr. Ning, don't praise me, I'm embarrassed." Wang Jing waved his hand and said, "Actually, I didn't manage the company well, which caused the company to lose money."
Lam Delu directed "Fate with Peach Blossom", with an investment of more than 2 million Hong Kong dollars, and the final box office was only 1.2 million Hong Kong dollars. This is the only time that Real Kung Fu Pictures has lost money since its opening.
However, Lin Delu is his father Wang Tianlin's beloved apprentice, and he recruited it himself. As a result, the company lost more than one million Hong Kong dollars, which made him feel sorry for Xiang Nan.
"Don't be so fussy, there's no way you don't lose money in filming." Xiang Nan waved his hand and smiled, "As long as it's not deliberate corruption, waste, or squandering funds, I can accept it."
"That will never happen, I will guarantee it with my own personality." Wang Jing said immediately.
"That's fine." Xiang Nan nodded, "Director Wang, you don't have to be so nervous. Since I entrust the company to you, I'm mentally prepared."
"Thank you, Mr. Ning." Wang Jing said gratefully.
"You're welcome, Director Wang, I'll give you another reassurance." Xiang Nan smiled, "I allow you to set aside 20 million Hong Kong dollars a year to invest in shooting those that you think are good, but may not be popular in the market. Movies. It doesn’t matter if you lose or win.”
"Mr. Ning, you..." Wang Jing was surprised when he heard this.
Although there are many commercial films in the Xiangjiang film industry, all of them are over the top and crazy. But there are also many art films that dig deep into human nature and reflect reality.
For example, Er Dongsheng's "Crazy Man" and "The People's Hero", Zhang Wanting's "Autumn Story", "Eight Liang Gold", Fang Yuping's "Half Side Man", "Father and Son" and so on.
It's just that these movies are often unsatisfactory at the box office because they are not commercialized enough. For example, the box office of "The People's Hero" is less than 4 million Hong Kong dollars; the box office of "Half Side Man" is only more than 2 million.
As a result, most of Xiangjiang's film companies are unwilling to invest in such films. After all, people open a store to make money, not to do charity, and they will not throw money into the water.
It is really unique for Xiang Nan to set aside 20 million Hong Kong dollars every year to shoot those art films.
"I just burn too much money." Xiang Nan smiled slightly.
20 million Hong Kong dollars a year is really nothing to him, just a drop in the bucket.
If 20 million Hong Kong dollars can produce a masterpiece of film history, such as "Evil, West Poison", "Chongqing Express", "Cage Man", "Women Forty", then it is worth the money.
Many rich people will spend money to do things that cannot be profitable.
For example, Bill Gates promoted vaccines in poor areas; Warren Buffett provided funds for family planning; Rockefeller donated to build schools and hospitals around the world; Sir Shao also donated more than 400 teaching buildings in the Mainland...
The reason for this is not like some people say it is for tax avoidance. In Xiang Nan's view, it was more because they were so rich that they might not be able to spend it all in a few lifetimes.
So instead of storing in a bank, it is better to do something meaningful that you like. Corresponding to Marlowe's theory, self-actualization and self-transcendence.
Xiang Nan set aside 20 million Hong Kong dollars for the production of literary and artistic films. For him, he has done a meaningful thing.
"You are amazing." Wang Jing said admiringly.
…
His mansion has been decorated at the beginning of the year, and it is the first time to open it to everyone. Xiang Nan also wants to take this opportunity to exchange feelings with everyone and recruit some talents by the way.
"Mr. Ning, your house is really beautiful~" Chow Yun-fat said with a smile, "I don't know when I will be able to buy such a nice house like yours."
"It will definitely. Ah Fa, you are so popular now, and you will become even more popular in the future. What's the point of buying a big house." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "In the future, the whole world will have your house, and when traveling around the world, you don't need to stay in a hotel ,Cosmopolitan."
"Mr. Ning, this is Miss Wang Yuxian~" Wang Jing introduced with a smile.
"Hello, Ms. Wang. I've seen your "A Chinese Ghost Story", and it's truly magnificent and glamorous." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "People say you are the Brooke Shields of the East, but in my opinion, you are more than that. No less than."
"Mr. Ning is polite." Wang Yuxian was also very happy to hear him say that.
"Mr. Ning, this is Miss Lin Qingxia." Du Qifeng helped introduce.
Last year, they collaborated in "Deadly Lady". Although the box office was not very good, Lin Qingxia's performance was very breakthrough.
"Miss Lin, welcome." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "Actually, I wanted to cooperate with you before, but unfortunately I never had a suitable opportunity. It's a pity."
"Mr. Ning, you are welcome." Lin Qingxia waved her hands and smiled, "We all hope that you can return to Xiangjiang and make more films."
"There is still a chance." Xiang Nan nodded.
…
After the party started, everyone drank and chatted in twos and threes, among which Xiang Nan was surrounded by the most people.
It's not all for flattery, but because Xiang Nan's career is so successful, many people want to learn from him.
"Mr. Ning, will you bring Xiangjiang artists to Hollywood to develop in the future?" Chow Yun-fat asked curiously.
"Of course." Xiang Nan nodded, "I come back this time to bring four people to Hollywood for development."
Hearing what he said, everyone was very excited.
Four people, this is amazing. Before, Xiang Nan only took Jackie Chan and Lizhi to Hollywood, but now he wants to take four of them in one go, which is really exciting.
"However, to everyone's disappointment, this time I brought martial artists with good skills." Xiang Nan explained, "Because there is really no shortage of actors with good acting skills and good looks in Hollywood. What is lacking is sharp skills. , Daxing who is proficient in kung fu."
Hearing what he said, everyone felt a little depressed again, but the action stars started to get excited.
"Actually, if it's not necessary, I don't recommend everyone to go to Hollywood to develop." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "It is said that it is better to be the head of the chicken than the queen.
Hollywood is indeed better than Xiangjiang, with a bigger market, more income, and a higher status, but that is only for the top stars. For small artists, that's **** over there.
The main character earns millions of dollars in a play, and an unknown artist may earn tens of thousands of dollars. And with all due respect, the vast majority of Xiangjiang stars, when they develop in Hollywood, are regarded as 18th-line artists, and their income is only tens of thousands of dollars.
Moreover, because American audiences generally have a low acceptance of Chinese artists, it is difficult to do it even if you want to start from a low level and rise to the first-line artists step by step.
The simplest example is that there are so many black people in America, but there is only one black supermodel. The U.S. market is not as easy to mix as everyone imagines. I suggest that everyone should not aim too high. "
(end of this chapter)