For some films with optimistic box office prospects, such as a Spring Festival film by a certain major director, in order to grab the project and win distribution agency rights, the distributor will take the initiative to bear the distribution costs and even promise to guarantee the box office.

Of course, this kind of situation where the distributor promises a guaranteed box office will only happen to directors and producers who have proven their box office appeal on the big screen.

A company like Ark Culture, which is venturing into the big screen for the first time, is unlikely to be favored by the film and television industry.

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While looking for distribution channels, Liangjing Studio is also making final modifications and production.

After what happened last time, the people in Liang Jing Studio have lost their hearts.

Some people want money, and some people want better works.

Of course, when dealing with the project of "Spirited Away", the studio's team is still very attentive.

Because the final results of this project will determine how much money they can get and how much subsequent investment they can get from film and television companies.

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News that the Ark Culture animated film "Spirited Away" is looking for distribution cooperation soon spread in the film and television industry.

There are also some film and television companies and distribution companies that come to us.

However, the issuing company that will proactively come to your door is not very strong in itself.

The ability of a distribution company is very important when a movie is released.

Because, after a movie is released, how many films can be arranged and at what time period, a strong distribution company can influence the theater's ability to arrange films.

Suppose, for both movies, the scheduling ratio is 50%.

One of the film schedules is mainly concentrated in the morning and noon.

The filming schedule for another film is mainly concentrated in the evening.

Needless to say, if the quality of the movies is not much different, the box office of the second part will definitely beat the first one.

After all, most audiences watch movies after 6 or 7 pm, and for morning shows, one movie ticket may suffice to book the entire venue.

Therefore, the strength of the issuing company is also very important.

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Among the many cooperative companies, Penguin Video has the most cooperation.

After all, the first two TV series were exclusively broadcast on Penguin Video.

This relationship will make it easier for both parties to negotiate cooperation.

However, Penguin Video is not responsible for film distribution.

Penguin Pictures is responsible for film distribution. Strictly speaking, it is not the same company as Penguin Video, but they both belong to the same business group.

Li Xueying, vice president of Penguin Video, has also heard about "Spirited Away" seeking theatrical release channels.

However, since Penguin Video was not responsible for the film distribution work, Li Xueying did not have immediate contact with Ark Culture.

Of course, if "Spirited Away" fails to be released in theaters in the end, it is possible that the next best thing is to release it online.

Therefore, as the vice president of Penguin Video, Li Xueying will naturally pay some attention to this project.

This afternoon.

Li Xueying took the lead in inviting Fang Xing, Qiao Yinghong and other senior executives of Ark Culture to introduce the senior executives of Penguin Pictures.

The appointed time has arrived.

Fang Xing, Qiao Yinghong and other core members of Ark Culture came to the golf club booked by Li Xueying.

After meeting, Li Xueying took the initiative to introduce them: "Mr. Fang, Mr. Qiao, come on, let me introduce you first. This is Zhang Changfeng, the president of Penguin Pictures, and Xu Guangyi, the general manager of the Penguin Group Investment Department."

Fang Xing stepped forward and shook hands with the two groups of Penguin Group executives to get to know each other.

Originally, Fang Xing thought that when he came this time, he was going to meet the senior executives of Penguin Pictures, but he didn't expect that there was also a general manager of the investment department.

Xu Guangyi's title is general manager of the investment department, but his rank is actually at the same level as Zhang Changfeng, the president of Penguin Pictures.

In fact.

This is not the first time Ark Culture has come into contact with Penguin Pictures.

As early as a week ago, Ark Culture's "Spirited Away" project team had been in contact with the distribution team of Penguin Pictures and talked about the "Spirited Away" project.

However, the situation of chatting is similar to that of other publishing companies, and there is nothing special about it.

Of course, the previous contact with the "Spirited Away" project team was only the project manager of Penguin Pictures' distribution department.

The project has not yet been handed over to Penguin Pictures executives.

This time, the president of Penguin Pictures mainly extended the invitation, probably because he has new ideas for this project.

Of course, Fang Xing was not in such a hurry when it came to the "Spirited Away" project.

If there is a good cooperation plan, then cooperate. If there is not, then let it go.

Penguin Pictures President Zhang Changfeng did not talk about the project at the beginning, but first talked about playing golf: "Does Mr. Fang usually play golf?"

Fang Xing turned his head and glanced at the green grass in front of him, and replied, "It wasn't a good fight."

"I don't play well either. The main thing is to stretch my muscles and bones." Zhang Changfeng said with an easy-going smile.

After playing golf for a while, we slowly started talking about the project.

"I heard that Mr. Fang wants to release an animated movie?" Zhang Changfeng took the initiative to talk.

"Yes, your company's distribution manager has already watched the film." Fang Xing replied casually.

"In the film and television industry, there are many distribution companies that want to cooperate with Mr. Fang. Why haven't they decided on a distributor yet?" Zhang Changfeng leaned on his club and turned around to ask.

"The reason is very simple. The conditions have not been agreed upon." Fang Xing did not hide it.

"Oh? What are Mr. Fang's expectations for this film? The total box office." Zhang Changfeng asked.

Fang Xing smiled and replied: "It's hard to answer this. The number is too big. Mr. Zhang thinks I'm joking. If I say it's too small, I'm worried that Mr. Zhang will take it seriously."

"Ha ha……"

Zhang Changfeng smiled heartily and replied: "It doesn't matter. Just tell me and tell it according to your expectations. I have heard of any number."

Fang Xing also put down his cue, looked at him for a while, and replied, "Let's start with one billion."

When Zhang Changfeng heard this number, he did not show surprise on his face.

It is abnormal for people who dare to venture into the big screen to have no dreams in their hearts.

He thought for a while and said: "If your expectations are so high, it will be really difficult for domestic publishing companies to meet your requirements."

Of course Fang Xing understood this.

Because the higher the expected box office, the higher the publicity and distribution expenses that need to be spent.

However, if the publicity and distribution expenses continue to be spent, once the film fails at the box office, it is possible that the publicity and distribution costs will not be recovered.

Especially for such an animated film, no distribution company is willing to take such a high risk and spend so much publicity and distribution costs.
Chapter completed!