Vol 2 Chapter 104: Is film a profiteering industry?

"Hi, my dear, it's nice to be able to hear you ... have you heard? Yes ... it's okay, we're all okay, but I'm currently required to stay at home and observe ... yes, disguised footing I can only talk to them on the phone ... Okay, you go, by the way, say hello to Jesse on my behalf, and I'll wait for you to come and see me! "
After turning off the phone, Angela rubbed her ears with a wry smile. Although she knew that Lindsay was only concerned about herself, she was still not used to her exaggerated yelling on the phone.
Putting away her thoughts, the girl returned to the sofa in the living room from the window, and faced Paul Tux, who had been promoted to Warner's production manager, smiling and spreading her hands: "Sorry, I have kept you waiting."
"It doesn't matter, just a little while, I can understand." The other side's clear look, apparently already knew what happened to her on the set.
"Well, where did we talk about?" Angela didn't care, so she quickly talked about the business.
"Increase the circuit." Spiro reminded him.
"Yes, increase the theater." The girl nodded, "I think Warner can now adjust in the theater it belongs to, and then arrange this movie to be released at the best time, isn't it?"
Angela has every reason to have such confidence. Although "Witch Blair" was released two weeks ago, only 25 home theaters were playing, and they were all small theaters located in remote locations, only slightly better on the time slot, It's not arranged late at night-of course, it's only a little better than the late night stall
But the girl did one thing the first time—posting the release information on the theme website of "The Witch Blair." And list one by one the theaters and the time of the broadcast! So now, two weeks later, although the number of movie theaters has only increased by five, the box office has reached 6 million dollars!
Of course, this number is simply insignificant for those big production and investment films. But think about 30 home theaters, think about the production cost, calculate the ratio between these numbers, and look at the long line of buying tickets. And to listen to those strong additions, any smart businessman should know how to do it!
"I have to say I'm sorry, Miss Angela. At the end of this week, the number of theaters can only increase to about 800." Paul smiled wryly, apparently Warner had a problem in this regard.
"Can I know why?" The girl asked calmly.
"A lot, such as schedule adjustments for other movies, movie theater adjustments, etc.," Paul sighed. With a bitter smile, "The most important thing is ... insufficient copy!"
Angela frowned, imperceptibly. The tone remained calm: "I remember asking for as many copies as possible before, and I've paid for it myself, isn't it enough?"
"In fact, we didn't expect such a fierce scene at all." Paul used words carefully, with a wry smile on his face, which made people feel that such a thing would happen.
moron! Stupid! Mouse eyes! Angela naturally won't be blinded by his expression. Although there is nothing on the surface, belly belly has already begun in the stomach. Obviously, they did not make an extra copy!
If Warner has n’t known the details, they can do nothing wrong. After all, no one will pay attention to a movie with no benefits. But Angela was in the late stages of the hype. After discussing with Sparrow. Decided to make a deal with them, because no matter how the girl knows those advanced tricks. She was never professional enough and accidentally. If it is not adjusted well, it will become more effective. Just before she makes this decision, the related costs have already spent almost 2 million US dollars!
Although the girl does n’t care about this money, it ’s okay to spend two million more than the final income, but Sparrow advised her to talk to Warner about this. If they can get their support, not only Letting them share some of the propaganda costs will also give Witch Blair better treatment.
Angela finally agreed. After all, even after doing so much, the website's attention is obvious to everyone. However, because of the suspicion of the movie itself, even Spiralo still has no prospects for Witch Blair. How optimistic, so she is still good at it.
However, after passing the anger with Warner, the other party did not take this movie to heart, although they were very curious about the girl's hype. It must be known that many ordinary employees have discussed the discovery of the channel ’s East Coast A Witch Land Legend!
Because they are not very optimistic about a certain issue, that is the box office! Even if the hype seems successful, how many people will go to the cinema to watch it? Although some people have suggested that you can type out Angela's name-such as the producer, or find the value of video tapes-it will win more attention.
Regarding this, Angela did not agree at all. The success of "The Witch Blair" lies in the successful packaging of this third-class movie into a documentary. Any factors that may cause unnecessary association must be completely put aside. Someone suspects she's planning behind it, and it's troublesome.
As a result, in the end Warner could only operate this as a small-cost movie, prepared 25 cinemas, and did not reserve copies.
Even if Angela had a request to reserve a copy, and at the same time they paid for it, they still made no concessions and perfunctory. Therefore, when "The Witch Blair" became hot, the girl proposed to mobilize Warner's At the cinema, Paul came to talk to look awkward.
"So, when can you use all of your theaters?" Angela continued to ask, although unhappy with their approach.
"We are already in contact with various film companies. By Friday of next week, the number of theaters should be around 2900." Paul said with certainty.
"Well, then I don't have any opinion." Angela also knows that this can only be the case now. Anyway, it's not too late for the movie to be screened for at least two months, and there should be no problem.
For the next two months. "The Witch Blair" has had a big impact. Not only has the box office climbed with the increase of theater lines, many TV stations have also reported on this, and the Discovery Channel has even taken out the original clips again and made many guesses. . Some good people have gone to Maryland to collect relevant information, but state officials have denied that such a thing has happened, but there are also good people who claim that there are many local legends about witches. These words have spread through the Internet. It is even more difficult to argue between true and false.
However, in this way, it is tantamount to promote the film in disguise, which has attracted more people's interest. So 20 days after it was released, it was on Halloween. The "Witch Blair" broke through the 100 million mark at the box office in full force!
Then, like all movies, after the peak, it always starts to go downhill. This movie, which has been rotten to a certain degree in technology, was finally released before Thanksgiving after being packaged and released through superb means, and it was in North America. The total box office reached 160 million! This made Angela, an investor, laugh hard.
However, she seemed too happy, and her agent, Sparrow, told her after calculations that the film's North American income was about 30 million.
"How is that possible ?!" Faced with such data, the girl opened her eyes and jumped from the garden chair. What a joke! That's less than 20% of the North American box office!
"I thought I would get at least half of it!" Angela stared at Spiro with a mighty look. If you do n’t give me a word, I ’ll give you a taste.
The other person smiled and shook his head: "I mean net income. Understand, Angie? Net income!"
He thought about it. Then I explained it again: "Let ’s start from the beginning. Although the box office of the movie reached 100 million, first of all, Warner has to take away 10% of the distribution fee because it rents their theater line! Then In terms of theater lines, half will be divided at the box office, about 50%, not more than 60%. "
"Wait, I remember you said that the general division of cinema lines starts from 40%!"
"Yes, yes, but that was the beginning, that is to say, 60% of the revenue of the film in the first two weeks went to the producer, and maybe 50% in the second week, and only 40% of the box office revenue in the future. And the theater takes 60% "
"That ... Then I should have 60 million, or nearly 70 million in the box office, right?" "Yes, of course, but please don't forget, there are also promotional costs and production costs and ... personal income tax!" Si Palo said with a smile, "California personal income tax is about 50%! You can ask your financial adviser specifically, not too far from this data."
Angela opened her eyes wide and was a little dumb, and then sighed with a sigh after a long while: "I finally know why everyone hates tax officials!"
The girl shook her head in depression, followed by what seemed to be remembered again, and looked at Sparrow: "I remember listening to my father before, there can be a reasonable way to avoid tax!"
"Yes," the other nodded. "After tax avoidance in a reasonable way, the tax rate is only about 35%, but the part that is avoided is basically donated to charity or the establishment of a charitable fund, etc., and it will still not be held in hand This time, Mr. Mason ordered it. "
Looking at Angela's stinking look, Sparrow couldn't help laughing: "Well, Angie, be happy, you know, the overseas box office is almost over 100 million, which is a huge sum. Income! Even for the 7 major movie companies, the net profit for one year is only 80 million or 90 million. You only spent about 2 million dollars this time to get such a great return. It is already amazing. I really do n’t dare. Believe!"
The agent ’s words played a role. The girl ’s mood was finally much better. It was still being screened overseas. From the current view of the box office, it was absolutely no problem. Then this time, it would earn at least 60 million. If Spalo did not comfort me, news If it is correct, this movie will have a year of income from a big-name film company. It is indeed earned. People around you will be more surprised when they know it. It's so interesting! However, only a few hundred million box-office films can make such a small income. I don't know how much those big investment movies can make. It seems that the film industry is not a huge profit, or is it that the small-cost and high-grossing films are king?
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