The press conference ended.
Some reporters hurriedly left.
A reporter hurriedly made a phone call.
Some of the reporters were still stunned and stood there, forgetting to leave.
This news was too big and had exceeded the media's expectations. Right now, Zhang Ye was a bona fide international B-list celebrity and a very popular idol in the international entertainment circle. His fame and popularity were no longer the same as before, so everyone was naturally paying attention to his next move. Especially after the global popularity of Man vs. Wild, a TV show, a lot of people were guessing what he would do next.
Animated movie?
Are you kidding me?
Aren't those just for kids to watch?
…
The other side.
Boss Qian Jr. said in a daze, "What's going on?"
Little Wang was also dumbfounded. "What just happened!"
"Director Zhang! You — "Ha Qiqi smacked her forehead, feeling a headache coming on. She looked at Zhang Zuo and said," You too, why didn't you stop him just now! "
Zhang Zuo said, "I didn't react in time. You were so close, so why didn't you hold him back!?"
Ha Qiqi said, "I'm just a woman. How could I possibly have that much strength?"
Tong Fu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Sister Ha, Brother Zuo, please don't push the blame to us. What should we do now? Director Zhang has already announced it! "
Qian Haitao also walked over, "Teacher Zhang, what are you doing?"
Zhang Ye smiled. "Didn't I agree to shoot a movie with you?"
Qian Haitao looked at him and said, "But what I said earlier was a live-action movie, a Hollywood blockbuster, a platform that would allow you to unleash your full potential. Now that the company has not been acquired, the verbal agreement is naturally invalid. I only have an animation company in my hands now. You're a director in the top 100 box office earnings of all time, and you want me to direct an animated movie? Are you -- are you joking? "
But Zhang Ye said, "So an animated movie isn't a movie?"
"It's a movie." Boss Qian Jr. said anxiously, "But that's for children."
Zhang Ye laughed. "Who told you that?"
Boss Qian Jr. said in surprise, "What do you mean by who told me? Everyone knows that. "
Zhang Ye said, "The animated movie that I'm making is naturally different from others."
Boss Qian Jr. said, "It doesn't matter who filmed it!"
Ha Qiqi advised, "Director Zhang, this is a very important matter. Can't you think about it carefully before making a decision? The production cycle for a movie is very long. If it is really delayed here, no one will watch it in the end. It will definitely be a blow to your career, and your popularity will definitely drop. We are now on the rise, and it wasn't easy for us to reach the international B-list. Don't go back to square one overnight. I definitely won't agree to make an animated movie! "
Zhang Zuo said, "I don't agree either. Regardless of how your previous movies were received overseas, Wolf Warrior 2 has earned 4.8 billion yuan at the global box office. With this benchmark in front of us, if our next work is an animated movie, how much box office would we have to earn to be considered a success? One billion? Two billion? I'm afraid that won't even be enough. However, the global box office earnings of an animated film have never exceeded 200 million USD. The size of the animated film market is just that big, and the audience is just that small. It's very difficult to achieve results. "
Everyone tried to persuade him.
But Zhang Ye said, "I don't think so."
Qian Haitao said seriously, "Then what do you think?"
"I want to play something big again," Zhang Ye said.
Playing again?
Another big one?
How many times have you played big this year?!
The studio's staff were flustered when they heard that. Every time Director Zhang said something like that, something earth-shattering would happen. They were already afraid of Zhang Ye.
Boss Qian Jr. gave a wry smile. "Are you really going to make it?"
Zhang Ye said, "Of course. I've already announced it."
Qian Haitao said, "Will it really work?"
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Yes, it will."
Qian Haitao asked, "Are you sure?"
Zhang Ye nodded. "I'm very sure."
Qian Haitao said, "Alright, I believe you."
"It's a pleasure working with you." Zhang Ye put out his hand.
Qian Haitao shook his hand. "It's all up to you now."
Zhang Ye took a precaution by saying, "You know how I do things. It's fine if I don't do it, but if I do, I'll do it to the best of my abilities. That's why the investment for this project might be a little too high."
Qian Haitao said domineeringly, "I lack everything except money."
Talking to me about money?
Isn't this a joke!
Besides, it's just an animation, so how much can I invest?
Qian Haitao said, "Is 100 million enough?"
Zhang Ye blinked. "RMB?"
Qian Haitao was taken aback. "Yeah."
Zhang Ye shook his head. "It's definitely not enough."
Qian Haitao said without hesitation, "Is 200 million enough?"
Zhang Ye said, "It's still not enough."
Qian Haitao exclaimed, "200 million isn't enough? Even a big production like Wolf Warrior 2 would only cost 200 million, right? "
Zhang Ye said something astonishing. "I think we can start with a billion yuan."
Qian Haitao's smile froze!
Everyone at the scene was petrified!
How much? A billion yuan? And even a billion yuan first? This is an animated movie! Even the highest-grossing animated movie in history did not earn a billion yuan at the box office. You want to invest a billion yuan right off the bat? Even if it's a Hollywood blockbuster, even if you invite many international A-list celebrities to join the cast, even if it's a 3D movie, a billion yuan should be more than enough, right? But we're not! We're making an animated movie! "Are you crazy?" But it's not enough? They finally understood what Zhang Ye meant by "going big". Just look, even the richest man in China was shocked by this. Zhang Ye was probably the first person who could scare the richest man in China and the nation's son-in-law over money.
Boss Qian Jr. said nervously, "Do we really need that much?"
Zhang Ye nodded. "Of course we do."
Qian Haitao glanced at him. "But this is an animated movie."
Zhang Ye nodded. "I know."
Qian Haitao said nervously, "Then do you know what the average production cost of other Hollywood animated movies is?"
"I'm not too sure about that," Zhang Ye said.
Qian Haitao said, "On average, it's about 20 to 30 million USD."
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Mine is different."
One of the managers said, "We've just spent a lot of money to acquire Star Moon Entertainment, so it's possible that in terms of cash —"
Zhang Ye said bluntly, "I'll fork out the bulk of the money."
The money from the box office earnings of Wolf Warrior 2 had already been transferred into his account. Together with the endorsement income from Cola, Man vs. Wild, and so on, Zhang Ye's net worth had reached 2 billion yuan. Moreover, this 2 billion yuan was all in cash, so he could use it at any time.
The manager looked at him in surprise.
Qian Haitao also said in surprise, "Can we really break even?"
Zhang Ye said, "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be possible."
Boss Qian Jr. said, "What if something unexpected happens?"
Zhang Ye also said something very domineering. "The word 'unexpected' doesn't exist in my dictionary."
If this were said by anyone else, they would definitely refute it.
But since it was Zhang Ye who said it, no one could refute it!
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