The movie "Li Xianglan" has exploded at the box office, which is in the interests of too many people.

All the people who are bound by the interests of this movie are all smiling and their hearts are filled with beautiful visions.

But not everyone is in a good mood, at least some film producers are extremely depressed.

"...President Park, although you have been cooperating with Shochik Pictures for a long time, you want to buy the overseas distribution rights and video publication of "Lee Hyang-ran" for one million US dollars. Haha, this is impossible. I

Shochiku Pictures President Okumoto should have told you that this movie was independently shot by Matsumoto-san's Kiri Studio, and the production cost was as high as one billion yen..."

"No, you misunderstood. The contract between Matsumoto-san and Shochiku Pictures expired last year. Kiri Film Studio is a company wholly owned by Chairman Matsumoto and is not a satellite company of Shochiku. We and Makimoto Pictures

The theater cooperation between directors is based on an equal relationship of mutual benefit."

"Of course, Matsumoto-san has always respected President Omoto's suggestions. We are also very grateful to Shochiku Pictures for taking care of us, especially for President Matsumoto's kindness in introducing you to us. However, we are sorry for the conditions you proposed.

It’s unacceptable. An excellent film should naturally have an excellent price. Even without mentioning the production cost, the box office in Japan speaks for itself. If you buy it and show it in South Korea, you will definitely make a lot of money..."

In the office of the director of Fog Film Factory, Watabe, who was the business director and temporary director, sank into the soft boss chair while he was flipping through the newspaper with ease about "Li Xianglan"

of praise and reports, while chatting leisurely on the phone, his posture was quite relaxed.

Today is the third call he has received from a foreign film producer.

Just five minutes ago, he received a call from Park Seung-woo, the vice president of South Korea's CJ Entertainment Group, a partner of Shochik Pictures.

When I came to Tokyo this time, I came to Shochiku to purchase new films for their theater chain in Korea.

It just so happened that the box office of "Li Xianglan" exploded at Songzhu Cinema.

Since South Korea was also a victim of the war, this period of history is equally unforgettable, and Li Xianglan is also famous in South Korea.

President Park believed that this film had great potential in South Korea, so he asked President Omoto to buy the film.

Shochiku did a favor and gave him the contact information of Wu Film Studio.

So as soon as he finished talking to Shoju Pictures, President Park turned around and called.

The initial offer given to Akira Okamoto was only US$800,000, and he was not angry when Akira Okamoto rejected it.

Then he offered another one million dollars to show his sincerity.

Unexpectedly, Akira Okamoto still declined.

So he was surprised by the huge appetite of Wu Studio, so President Park advertised himself as a long-term partner of Shochiku Pictures, saying that he had a close relationship with President Omoto, and hoped that Wu Studio would be cautious and not be too greedy.

Unexpectedly, Akira Okamoto was completely indifferent. Although his words were very polite, he still had no intention of giving in on the price, and even showed a slight intention of ridiculing him for being stingy.

"Okamoto-san..." Being rejected repeatedly, Park Seung-woo, as a relatively important distributor in South Korea, couldn't help but feel a little unhappy, "I have already watched this movie. I admit that the cost of filming this movie is very high.

The scene is also very big, but this movie is not very good in terms of commercial elements. The reason why it is selling well in Japan is because of the good advertising effect of your company. I am deeply impressed that you can actually connect the movie with women's rights.

I admire it. But this method cannot be replicated in South Korea. Moreover, the scale of the Korean market cannot be compared with Japan. I bought it for one million US dollars, which actually involves certain risks. Cooperation must be mutually beneficial and win-win to be called cooperation. You always

We can’t let CJ have no money to make..."

Akira Okamoto is neither angry nor annoyed. The box office is getting better and better, and his confidence is getting stronger and stronger.

However, Akira Okamoto did not want to offend the other party too much and make the Korean film producers think that he was not sincere.

"President Park, you really misunderstood me. It's not that I don't understand your difficulties, but the problem is that if I sell at a low price, I can't explain it to Matsumoto-san. I'm afraid you don't know that even the bids from Singapore and Malaysia are higher than those from Singapore and Malaysia.

You want more. If you are really sincere, two million dollars, we will package and sell what you want!"

Akira Okamoto also knew that CJ was a capable partner, otherwise he would not have been able to cooperate with Shochiku Pictures for such a long time.

But the quality of Korean movies is really not good. Now, in addition to Hollywood movies, we have to rely on Japanese movies and Chinese-language movies from Hong Kong to fill the gap.

They have no reason to see "Li Xianglan" being such a hit. If they don't introduce a rare big-budget movie, for them it's nothing more than making more money.

Moreover, there are several film studios in South Korea. If the price is too much in line with his expectations, he doesn't mind waiting and choosing carefully.

After all, he was not telling lies. Singapore and Malaysia have reached a relatively ideal agreement, and the prices are all over one million US dollars.

Thailand is probably no problem either.

There is no reason that it would be cheaper to sell it to a Korean film studio with a larger market size.

He has the confidence and qualifications to be picky about Korean film producers on price.

"What? Two million!... You are asking for too much!"

But on the other side of the phone, Park Seung-woo was somewhat prepared. He expected that Akira Okamoto might shout out a high price of US$1.2 million, or even US$1.5 million.

But I didn't expect that this guy would be so greedy and ask for a sky-high price of two million US dollars.

He was in no mood at the moment and couldn't help but complain angrily.

"You guys are too disrespectful. I will tell President Omoto about this..."

Then he didn't care about maintaining his demeanor, regardless of whether he was rude or not, and hung up the phone directly.

"hehe……"

But when he heard the beep beep beep beep on the phone, Akira Okamoto had no fear.

Because he knew in his heart that President Omoto of Shochiku Pictures was not a fool.

How could you get into trouble with a Korean film producer who couldn't make a good movie, blame the partner you are now working closely with, and Keiko Matsumoto, who is half your family?

No one would do such a stupid thing.

Moreover, this Korean stickman overestimates himself and is really arrogant.

If Songzhu really valued him that much, he would at least have someone call him in advance to take care of him, right?

Korean people's brain circuits are stunted because they are so poor that they only eat kimchi?

Why do you think that by mentioning Shochiku’s President Omoto, you can pay a million dollars less?

Therefore, Akira Okamoto is not angry or anxious at all. He knows that this Korean stick will come back.

Even if this guy doesn't fight, he can always keep his composure.

During this period, no other Korean film studio could give him the price he wanted.

Then when the final Japanese box office of "Li Xianglan" comes out, he will also take the initiative to call the other party.

He has no grudge against money, and he will not fight against the other party.

Business cannot be concluded in one or two negotiations, so it takes time.

Now, he is just waiting for this movie to fully unleash its box office potential. Anyway, the longer it is delayed, the better it is for him.

After putting the receiver on the phone, Okamoto stood up, stretched out, picked up the coffee cup on the table, and walked comfortably to the window. He opened the window and felt the humid sea breeze unique to Tokyo in March.

Squint your eyes and enjoy this rare peace.

These days, I am very busy and busy all in order to run the promotion, screening and distribution of "Li Xianglan".

Although he was not a leader and did not participate in formulating the publicity plan, the time of more than ten days was too tight after all.

I ran back and forth for brochures and advertisements on various channels, and occasionally I had to go to Taurus Palace to check the progress of the original album. It was hard work but no credit.

In fact, not only did he not have a good night's sleep for half a month, he even didn't even return home for several days and rested in a hotel near the studio.

As the school season in Japan was approaching, he didn't even prepare gifts for the children.

However, all of this is worth it, as the box office of "Li Xianglan" has become a hit and the box office has exceeded expectations.

"Fog Studio..."

Looking at the beautiful scenery outside the window, he murmured softly, and the smile on his face became more and more, "Our independent studio, this is considered to be tenable..."

Yes, who would have thought that the first such a large-scale movie would actually be as successful as expected.

I originally thought that the possibility of winning awards was much greater than making money, but I didn't expect that it would be a situation where I would gain both fame and fortune.

It's really exciting, Fog Studios is really going to have a great time this time.

You didn’t follow the wrong person!

His career has been ups and downs with his proprietor Matsumoto Keiko, and now he finally sees the light.

Thinking about Ning Weimin's next bigger movie plan, he became even more excited.

If a few more movies like this can be produced, I believe that the employees of Fog Studios will be able to face the giant studios with a long history in the Japanese film industry without fear.

And his ultimate hope is to sell overseas copyrights and overseas videos at as high a price as possible, so that he can cover the production costs of the next movie.

Thinking of this and such an exciting goal, he drank the coffee in his cup in one gulp.

But just when he turned around and put the coffee cup on the table, suddenly, the phone on the desk rang again.

He picked up the call again, and sure enough, the caller was another film producer.

But it's a pity that the other party's self-reported home is actually from Hong Kong City.

So with regret, Okamoto Akira politely declined without even asking the price.

"Ah, I'm sorry, this movie is a co-production between us and several major Chinese studios. So before the filming, we both had an agreement that the Yindu Agency in Hong Kong City would be responsible for the distribution of the film.

Released..."

"Thank you for thinking so highly of us. If you are willing, you can leave us a contact information. I look forward to having the opportunity to cooperate with you in the future. Maybe we can do the next movie..."
To be continued...