novelslam Chapter 212 Investing Us$100 Million In \\"Interstellar\\" (2, Please Subscribe Automatica
Chapter 212 Investing Us$100 Million In \\"Interstellar\\" (2, Please Subscribe Automatica
Director Nolan smiled and spoke. The four people he mentioned were naturally the three directors Nolan and Wang Cong.
Wang Cong's words just now, as well as his amazing background, left Robert and the other three speechless.
Seeing that the four people were looking at him, Director Nolan took out four documents and handed them to Wang Cong and the others.
"These are some of the specific matters in my "Interstellar", including the huge costs involved.
I made some estimates and found that it would cost about US$200 million to achieve my ideal effect. ’
"Two hundred million dollars? Nolan, your appetite is getting bigger and bigger. Your last science fiction movie "Inception".
I remember the cost was 160 million, and this one has increased by one-fifth.
There are probably few great directors in the entire beautiful country who burn more money than you. "
The person who said this was none other than the manager of Warner Bros., Robert, who spoke jokingly.
Although the production cost of "Inception" is high - up to 160 million US dollars.
But Warner Bros. believed in his ability to attract audiences and greenlighted the film.
Nolan has been dreaming of making this movie for ten years, having proposed the idea to the studio as early as 2002.
The idea grew out of his childhood interest in dreams, and he knew it was a complex idea that couldn't be reduced to a generic popcorn movie.
As Nolan said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
“It’s hard to convince a studio to give you a big budget to make a magical movie.
But after you do it a few times, you will become more confident. 17
And this crazy movie also achieved crazy success, taking in US$800 million at the global box office, which is 5.6 billion RMB.
Let Nolan and Warner Brothers behind him make a lot of money and gain both fame and fortune!
And this "Interstellar" has the same theme as "Inception".
But the background of "Interstellar" is grander and there are more narrative clues. It can also be regarded as a challenge in a new field.
So Warner Bros. once again chose to believe in Nolan and cooperate.
Nolan also smiled and shrugged.
"I knew that Interstellar was going to cost more, so when I learned that Wang Cong wanted to collaborate.
I agreed without much hesitation, because I felt that with the addition of Wang Cong, I would be more confident.
Moreover, Wang Cong has his own film and television company. They have theater chains and theaters, which will also help open up China's film market.
The other three nodded, expressing their approval. One more person can share part of the cost, which is not a bad thing.
After Nolan finished saying this, he turned to look at Wang Cong and spoke in a low voice.
"Wang Cong, my estimated cost is about 200 million, if you want to make the film effect perfect.
It is estimated that there will be more. How much do you think is appropriate for you to invest? "
Nolan's voice drew the attention of Robert and the others to this young Chinese man again.
After noticing the gazes of several people, Wang Cong was silent for a few seconds and then spoke with a smile.
"I, for my part, I am very interested in science fiction films, and I believe in director Nolan, I have a big appetite.
So I want to invest 100 million US dollars and try the waters.
Nolan: "???"
Robert Three: "???"
Nolan and Robert were all shocked, and their eyes widened.
"Have you got a big appetite? Give it a try with US$100 million? Is this the son of the richest man in China? He is really wealthy.'
"Damn it, if we try to test the water with 100 million US dollars, then the water must be the water of the Pacific Ocean."
“I thought Wang Cong could invest 20 to 30 million US dollars and that would be enough.
After all, this is his first time investing in our movie, so he will be a little more cautious, and then spend 100 million?"
Robert and the three looked at each other a little bit, and started discussing softly.
Even Warner Bros., who has collaborated with Nolan several times, Robert does not have such confidence.
After all, $100 million is not a small amount, for Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures.
All decisions need to be discussed and reviewed at internal meetings.
And Wang Cong, just one person, can decide whether to spend 100 million US dollars, which is a bit enviable to others.
Nolan was also shocked after hearing Wang Cong's words.
Before Wang Cong came, the investment ratio of Legendary Pictures, Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers should be 2:3:5.
But now that Wang Cong came, he directly took over half of the investment!
Nolan himself naturally has no objections, after all, everyone’s money is money.
It doesn’t really make any difference whether the film’s major investor is Wang Cong’s Yuanda Pictures or Warner Bros.
But if Wang Cong really invests this 100 million US dollars, then there will be another owner.
We can only fight for the other half of the investment share, and the shares belonging to Warner Brothers and Paramount Pictures will be much less.
The manager of Legendary Pictures had a smile on his face and had no objection.
Originally, Legendary Pictures had little say compared to the other two companies. Being able to join this time is more about participation.
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But the other two companies, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros., both value Nolan's talent.
So I want to invest in his "Interstellar" and earn more returns.
Now Wang Cong suddenly intervenes, making both Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures a little uncomfortable.
But both Robert and Robert also understood that they could not afford to offend Wang Cong's identity.
Moreover, Wang Cong has a good attitude and temperament, and Robert and Robert are also willing to make friends with him.
Although the US$100 million invested by Wang Cong has squeezed out their share, there are still many investment opportunities in the future.
Why rush for this moment? There is no need for the relationship with Wang Cong to deteriorate because of this investment.
Then the gain outweighs the loss, and it is also very irrational.
After thinking of this, Robert and Robert no longer had any complaints or opinions.
"Okay, since Wang Cong invested 100 million, occupying 50% of the share."
"Then Paramount Pictures and I will each contribute 40 million, taking 20% of the share."
"Then Legend Pictures will pay 20 million to occupy the last share."
Nolan also had a smile on his face after seeing several investors speaking.
This cooperation on film investment was much smoother than he imagined.
Especially the addition of Wang Cong and the US$100 million made Nolan feel like a surprise from heaven!
Therefore, the quota allocation for this science fiction masterpiece "Interstellar" has also been completed.
It is distributed according to the ratio of 5:2:2:1, with Wang Cong’s Yuanda Film and Television occupying 50%!
After discussing some other aspects, Wang Cong and others left.
After walking out of the door of Xinkepi Production Company, Wang Cong still felt a little unbearable.
Investing in a movie costs only 100 million US dollars, which is seven RMB.
This is more than twice the total cost of investing in movies in China!
Coupled with the acquired shares of Riot Games, Wang Cong made this beautiful trip to China.
A total of 350 million US dollars was paid, and half of the assets were lost. It can be said to be a massive hemorrhage!
But the more you pay, the greater the reward.
Investing in Riot Games and "Interstellar" is a guaranteed profit, and Wang Cong is not afraid of it at all.
After going back, he found Yang Mi, and then the two of them set off back to China. .