540: Expansion Plan
Korean media have also been popular. "Uncle" won consecutive victories and won five consecutive championships in a row. The total number of viewers has accumulated more than 8.35 million. In South Korea, the box office has been calculated by number of visitors for a while. However, for most Chinese people, there is still some people who don’t understand it.
Recently, the Korean Film Revitalization Committee began planning reforms, intending to change the current number of viewers to the box office revenue system. (It has been changed in 2013)
Because in the past, the calculation of movie box office based on the number of viewers was due to the lack of accurate movie ticket sales data. In addition, some theaters violated the calculation of specific box office revenue due to taxes and other reasons. Moreover, there are too many errors in calculating box office results based on the number of viewers, and some disadvantages such as data statistics from the distribution company are inconsistent with the data statistics from the committee.
Some people in China have also suggested following the Korean method of counting the number of viewers in order to more accurately and intuitively reflect the popularity of a movie. After all, there are more and more imax and 3D films now, and these special films obviously have the advantage of ticket prices.
The two statistical methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, but the attributes of good movies and blockbuster movies will not be changed by this method.
The population of South Korea is indeed not large, but their movie tickets are cheap. In 2010, South Korea's per capita GDP income reached US$27,500, equivalent to RMB 179,000, and the monthly income is RMB 15,000. The ticket price of Korean movies is generally 7,000 won, about RMB 40, and the price of 3D movies is 13,000 won. About RMB 70.
8.35 million people, equivalent to 335 million yuan in box office revenue, and the investment in the entire movie was only 5.4 billion won, equivalent to 20 million yuan. However, the profits have been repeated several times, which is quite considerable.
Data provided by the Korean Film Revitalization Committee shows that about 150 million people go to cinemas to watch movies every year, while South Korea has about 50 million people. In this way, every Korean can watch 3 videos a year on average.
Taking an annual income of nearly 180,000 yuan on average, I went to watch three movies with a total of 150 yuan. Watching movies is really a very cheap entertainment project for Koreans, and it is a veritable mass entertainment.
China's population exceeds 1.3 billion, with an average income of only US$4,000. With a population of more than 20 times that of South Korea and less than one-third of South Korea's per capita income, the average ticket price of Chinese movies is almost the same as that of South Korea's first-tier cities such as BJ and S are nearly twice as expensive as South Korea.
In China, if a couple watches movies, except for special circumstances such as half price days and group purchases, the cost is basically above 80 yuan. For many ordinary people in second- and third-tier cities with monthly salary of less than 2,000 yuan, spending this money also requires consideration. Most farmers may never go to the cinema in their entire lives.
If nothing unexpected happens, the 2010 Korean movie box office champion is almost the favorite of Phantom Korea. The next work I expected is naturally "Iron Man 2". Unfortunately, Japan, another box office major in Asia, Li Donglai is still clueless now, and only some movies in the United States can make money.
Korean fans left messages on his website, looking forward to Lee Donglai returning to South Korea to promote the movie again.
But Li Donglai is so busy that he is basically not attentive to the ground.
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"Fortunately, the copyright of "The Walking Dead" was bought. So far, amc TV has clearly expressed its idea of cooperating. If everything goes well, the company can start filming the first episode." At the company's regular meeting, Sean reported on his recent work.
Gotty continued: "But the copyright of "The Hunger Games" is a bit troublesome. We encountered a strong opponent. Lionsgate Film was the first to contact the author of the novel and had plans to change it into a movie. But the advantage is that the two parties have not signed a contract yet, and Susan Collins obviously wants to wait for a price, which makes our two families beat their heads and bloody."
Li Donglai frowned, "We are an independent production company, after all, we don't have the confidence of Lions Gate for decades. Under appropriate circumstances, we can allow high prices to be opened. Obtain the copyright as soon as possible to avoid any changes."
"yes, sir!" Gotty nodded and recorded it.
Li Donglai said again: "In addition, from now on, the series "The Walking Dead" can be prepared to adapt scripts, find actors, prepare props, etc. This series is the first series of our company, and it is our Phantom's usual policy to produce only fine works. After all, as the second largest award in the United States, we have never had the chance to create a classic work with this work. It is not just for the end of one season, but if possible, I hope it can be filmed as a second and third season."
As he said that, Li Dong looked at the people around him and focused his attention on Sean. As the second person in the company, his abilities have been certified, and Li Donglai has become more and more tacit in working with him in recent years. He plans to give him some shares at the end of the year to further strengthen his sense of belonging.
"Shawn, you are completely responsible for this series. In addition, I plan to let Bea play the role of producer, so you can train her."
Guo Biting, who was sitting at the end of the desk, suddenly heard this and was stunned. She thought she had heard it wrong, and Bea was her English name. But when she saw that everyone in the office looked at her, she realized that she was really talking about herself. She couldn't help but open her mouth, but couldn't speak.
Sean frowned, "Boss, aren't you the producer of the company's first episode? This will give you much less attention. As for Bea, she has excellent administrative skills, but she has never been involved in the production industry after all..."
Li Donglai interrupted him and said seriously: "Shawn, I'll have a name when the time comes. But I think your concerns are unnecessary about bea. Because this series and the novel "The Hunger Games" were discovered and recommended to me during her spare time. There is no need to doubt her ability, let alone you have the idea in general. To help bea grow up, if there is a need to shoot a sequel, I will consider making her the only one."
Guo Biting could no longer sit still and stood up. "Boss, I... can't refuse if I can't do it well? Besides, you have a lot of work as your secretary."
Li Donglai raised his eyebrows, "No! The plan was recommended by you, do you want to give up?"
Guo Biting was speechless again. She had never recommended her. It was just that he was flipping through her own bag. She was worried that she could not do it well, but she didn't know how many people envy her.
Promoting Guo Biting is a part of his plan. Li Donglai was worried that Sean would have any objections and did not train her. After hesitation, he announced the news in advance and said: "The company has been established for almost three years. I plan to free up some of the shares at the end of the year as a bonus for the company's backbone employees. In addition, anyone who has worked in the company for three years can subscribe to the company's shares."
He didn't say much when he clicked.
But this sudden news immediately made everyone present brows. How about the shares of Phantom Company? Anyone who knows a little bit of knowledge knows the word "good". I heard that there are capital tycoons in the outside world who have already targeted Phantom Company, but unfortunately he is not listed and does not lack funds, so he has no way to start buying. The company still has several movies waiting for release. If the shares are issued, they will immediately get a large dividend. If they go public in the future, they may immediately gain tens of millions of dollars. Such benefits will be very tempted. Sean was even more excited. With his position and ability in the company, he naturally has to do with the dividends of shares. Under the temptation of money, even if he is dissatisfied, he can become satisfied.
"Boss, then leave it to me. Bea is very smart. I think she can do the job."
Li Donglai nodded with satisfaction.
Gotty was very envious, but it was a bit of a pity. She joined the company late. Although she was the agent of Li Donglai, she formed a manager department and worked hard and made great contributions, she probably didn't have much share to her. She should focus on her current work. "Boss, if you don't make any arrangements next, you will have to go to Universal to record your first solo album."
Li Donglai's brows jumped. He was planning to go to the UK to see Emma and watch the World Cup by the way. Why was he caught like this? He opened his mouth and wanted to shirk it, but he was very depressed when he saw Gotty's burning gaze. It seemed that the World Cup was going to be ruined, and I hope Emma would not get angry.
He said helplessly: "Okay. Gotti, your work will be temporarily adjusted. Move the office to the office of the Clippers Chairman and serve as the chairman assistant for a while..."
"Are you sure, the Clippers Chairman's Office?" Gotty raised her eyebrows, her tone full of surprise.
Li Donglai smiled and nodded: "You heard it right, it's there."
“Wow…”
Before he finished speaking, the office exclaimed, "cool, the boss actually bought the Clippers!"
"Boss, it turns out that the news that the boss bought the Clippers is true in the company. Then can we watch the game on site in the future!" "Haha, it's a pity that there are too many fans in the Los Angeles Lakers. The boss bought the Clippers only to be suppressed..." "What's the matter? Although I used to be a fan of the Lakers, now I decided to buy Clippers tickets in the future."
The meeting environment was quite serious just now, but I didn’t expect it to become so lively all of a sudden. There is no baseball or football in Los Angeles, so it seems that the influence of NBA here is underestimated. Li Donglai smiled and said angrily: "In the future, as long as you are an employee of the company, you will watch the game for free, and it will be regarded as one of the company's benefits."
"Wow~Long live the boss!"
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When she drove back in the evening, Guo Biting pouted and complained slightly, saying that Li Donglai was giving her some advice. She had always been carefree before, but she was a little secretary anyway. With Li Donglai in front of her, she could do whatever she wanted, but now she was going to stand up, and she was afraid that she would not be able to do it well.
In public, Guo Biting gave Li Donglai enough face, but in private, Li Donglai respected them very much. In the days when Emma and Yoona were not around, this kind of respect was also necessary for their sexual happiness. Seeing the still angry beauty, Li Donglai comforted her and said, "With me backing you, what else to worry about? Don't complain, do you still want to be a secretary for your life?"
"There's nothing wrong with that..." she muttered and secretly glanced at Li Donglai.
Li Donglai heard Qingchu, but couldn't express his thoughts. He just grabbed her hand and walked into the villa when there was no one around, "What should I eat today? I'll cook."
Guo Biting's eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth smiled sly: "Really, then I want to eat Taiwanese food... Well, first, a piece of meat sliced Chinese cabbage egg steamed vermicelli, then curry chicken wing root, oyster omelette, baked crispy chicken chop, stir-fried bacon in Artemisia annua, and three cups of Taiwanese chicken..." She counted carefully with her fingers.
Li Donglai widened his eyes: "Wow, I still have fried bacon, where does that meat come from? Don't be too tempted, okay?"
"Hmph, didn't you say you wanted to cook? The customer ordered the meal but couldn't do it."
"Tsk!" Why did Li Donglai be so disdained by her general: "Since it's a guest, then let's go with the host. The host will eat whatever he says." "Ah" Guo Biting was stunned, "How can you do this? You don't keep your word."
"That's not counting, what can you do."
"Ah, you're so cute." Such a big man, he's still cute. Now even the intellectual beauty is furious. Looking at his slouchy face, he chases him and wants to hammer him.
Li Donglai laughed and ran into the room quickly. Guo Biting chased after him tightly.
Chapter completed!