386 global release, 72 countries!
"Ghost Baby" has a box office of 31 million in the first week, which is actually not low compared to the R-level movie market.
But don't forget that when the movie was released, there were so many more screenings than "Saw". When it had a box office of 9 million US dollars on the first day, "Saw" could only be released in dozens of interactive sessions.
But on the fourth day of its release, "Saw" had a box office of 14 million yuan in a single day, and then it began to launch a fierce counter-chasing of "Ghost Baby".
In just four days, at the end of the first week, "Saw" relied on its super reputation to directly explode the box office of "Ghost Baby"!
At this time, it was just four days since Baldwin mocked the Chinese on Facebook.
Four days, a turnaround.
It's so fast!
No wonder many netizens in China want to blow Wei Xun to the sky during this period. In just twenty days, a movie conquered Hollywood, dominated the American box office champion, and slapped Baldwin, who looked down on the Chinese people in the face with such a method. Who else was besides him?
It's so handsome that it makes no sense!
Baldwin hasn't even updated his new status during this period, so when the box office of "Saw" came out in the first week, a large number of Chinese people flocked to his account homepage and launched a counterattack.
"Stop talking about anything, call me dad."
"I just ask if your face hurts? Chinese movies have now exploded from reputation to box office. What qualifications do you have to be arrogant? The garbage area is black."
"I think you still dream of asking Director Wei to pay you back the money. It's 10 million, hehe, but congratulations to your father who has 1.3 billion more."
"Did Baldwin call dad on Facebook today? No."
The arrogant Baldwin was now, the embarrassing that he was now.
Not only are Chinese netizens swearing, but even the United States, from netizens to the media, are watching Baldwin's jokes.
At that time, everyone said that Baldwin had lost his luck and cheated 10 million US dollars from the stupid Chinese, who had a lot of money. Now it seems that they are not stupid at all, and they are still a real skill!
But what is disgusting is that Baldwin never gave any response on Facebook.
However, Chinese netizens are not in a hurry. After all, "Saw" and "Ghost Baby" have not been completely released yet. When the total box office comes out, some will be Baldwin is embarrassed.
Why are you so sure?
"Saw", which has both reputation and box office explosions in four days, has obviously become a hit movie in the United States this summer. In the current off-season, there is no Hollywood blockbuster suppression, "Saw" is simply unstoppable!
When the domestic carnival was in full swing due to the results of "Saw" and the United States was also shrouded in this horror movie, Wei Xun took Kang Cheng with him to meet with GM's general manager James Bill at the headquarters of GM in Hollywood.
The person who led to the interview between the two sides was Gorjoman.
It's amazing. This is the first time Wei Xun and Gorchoman meet, but when they meet each other in the GM reception room, the two of them have no stranger.
Because this summer, they have long become ‘phone friends’.
"Hey, Wei. Although Tchaiwsky told me that you are young, I still didn't expect you to be so young, just as amazing as your talent."
As a member of the combat race, the Russian Gorchoman is very tall. He enthusiastically and excitedly gave Wei Xun a big hug, then turned to look at GM general manager James Bill, and said with a smile: "James, he is Wei, the director of "Saw", a very talented Chinese, and an old friend I have known for not long."
An old friend I've known for not long.
This description is very interesting.
"Gorjoman, you look great, and it seems that you have been well-educated recently." Wei Xun reached out and hammered Goorjoman on his shoulder, then took the initiative to say hello to James Bill: "Mr. Bill, I'm glad to know you."
"Hello, Wei. Your "Saw" has been so popular recently. I have watched it too. I have to say that you are such a genius. This movie is really amazing."
James Bill signaled everyone to sit in the reception room separately, and then said with a smile: "I heard from Gorchoman that you want to go through GM's channel to let "Saw" be released worldwide?"
Therefore, in the business world, we still have to rely on personal connections.
With Gorchoman playing the game, Wei Xun can talk directly with the GM general manager, and the other party did not play Tai Chi, so he got to the point at the beginning.
Of course, the most fundamental reason is that the reputation and box office of "Saw" has given Wei Xun the capital to cooperate with GM.
A week ago when "Saw" was unknown, I thought James Bill would not meet and chat with Wei Xun so easily.
"right."
Wei Xun smiled and said, "In fact, is there any movie that doesn't want to go to the global release channel of GM, one of the six Hollywood giants?"
Hearing the young Chinese director's flattery, a smile appeared in James Bill's eyes, but soon, the smile was replaced by cunning. He said: "But people only see global channels, but never know how much energy and money GM spent to open up these channels. If "Saw" wants to be released through GM channels, I think you may have to pay 20% of the box office."
20%.
This opening is a huge price, which is really dark.
It seems that this foreigner is a typical smiling tiger. He is polite on the surface, but he is not polite when asking for money.
But it’s no wonder James Bill dares to ask for such a price. After all, Wei Xun, a Chinese, does not have the ability to open up global market channels and has a grudge against Golden Lion. It is still possible to rely on Goljoman to get to GM. If Wei Xun disagreed today, walking out of GM’s door, perhaps going to other Hollywood film companies will only be slaughtered even harder.
Gorjoman looked at James Bill so cruelly as soon as he opened his mouth, and sighed in his heart, but he didn't say anything.
Business is business, friends are friends, and at this time, he can't help anyone.
"Twenty percent?" Wei Xun smiled and said, "Yes."
Kang Cheng, who was sitting next to Wei Xun, was a little anxious. This foreigner obviously started the price. Although he was ready to be slaughtered after entering GM, he could not even refuse to pay back the price. He agreed directly!
James Bill was also surprised to hear that Wei Xun agreed so happily.
Obviously, he was waiting for Wei Xun to bargain.
But unexpectedly, Wei Xun directly agreed.
"I guess that the rest of Hollywood movies will definitely not pay such a high price of 20% through GM's channels. But this is my first collaboration with GM, so of course I have to show my sincerity. "Saw" has become popular in the United States. What is certain is that its global box office will definitely not be much worse."
Looking at the surprise on James Bill's face, Wei Xun smiled and said, "I can shoot a popular American movie "Saw", and then I can shoot a more popular movie. Chinese people pay attention to making friends. After this movie is collaborated, Mr. Bill and I will be friends. When a friend has a new movie to be released in the future, I think Mr. Bill will definitely entertain me as a friend."
Hearing this, Kang Cheng calmed down with an anxious expression.
Gorjoman looked at Wei Xun with a surprised look.
James Bill exclaimed: "I finally understand why Baldwin was defeated so tragically in your hands."
Using 20% of the global box office of "Saw" is to make friends with GM. Such courage is admirable.
"But I hope Mr. Bill doesn't treat me as a sucker. I don't want to give up these 20% of the profits so easily."
Wei Xun smiled and said, "I need the global release channel of "Saw" to be released according to the specifications of GM A-type films, and at least three Hollywood first-line international directors and three Oscar academy voters came forward to endorse "Saw". When "Saw" is released globally, no matter which country's language is translated, the propaganda poster must have the Chinese characters on it and announce it to people around the world that this is a movie made by Chinese people."
Kang Cheng next to him felt his nose sore and his eyes were a little red when he heard Wei Xun's request.
For this day, Chinese filmmakers have been waiting for it for too long.
Therefore, for Wei Xun, making money in "Saw" is secondary. The main purpose is to use this movie to open up the film market in Hollywood, the United States and even the world, and to establish confidence and examples for Chinese filmmakers!
Hearing Wei Xun's request, James Bill thought for a moment, nodded and said, "I can promise you."
So, the two sides quickly signed a global screening power of attorney for "Saw".
Because of the profits, GM is very efficient in doing things. A week later, James Bill notified Wei Xun that "Saw" will be released in 72 countries around the world.
Chapter completed!