Chapter 278: A $3300 million per second money-making machine
Da Ke climbed onto the boxing ring and helped Xiao Ke, who had just woken up from a coma, to sit up.

He looked up at Wolverine who was celebrating, and the desire to fight in his heart was not that strong.

His brother lost too quickly, but that wasn't the reason he didn't want to fight Wolverine, but because the way Wolverine won made him see no chance of winning.

Wolverine's ability to withstand blows is really terrifying, and his punching power may not be able to hurt Wolverine. How can he fight?
If he fights Wolverine, he will most likely lose his title, and his appearance fee is not much, and he won't get much profit from the PPV share, so it's better not to fight.

If he wants to fight, Wolverine should give up some of the PPV benefits, otherwise he won't fight.

On CCTV commentary, after the excitement, Xia Song said with some concern: "It's over in nine seconds, how are we going to broadcast our commercials?"

"It's already been broadcast once, let's broadcast another round later." Wang Guojun said with a grunt.

Xia Song looked at the scene and said with amusement, "The average ticket price tonight is several thousand dollars, and they only watched it for nine seconds. I wonder if they will complain that Zhongqiu is a little too awesome?"

"Haha... yes, Zhongqiu should fight a few more rounds." Wang Guojun laughed.

On the ESPN side, two commentators were calculating He Zhongqiu's income.

Ethan Mones said: "With 429 million sales and a unit price of $99, the total PPV revenue is $4.2471 million, and Wolverine's share is $1.975 million. In addition to the $7000 million appearance fee and $3000 million bonus, the total revenue is $2.975 million."

"This income includes his personal income and the income of the Zhongqiu Culture and Sports Company," said Sean Smith.

"The company is his anyway, everything belongs to him," said Ethan Monnes.

"So divided by 9, oh God..."

Sean Smith calculated it on the calculator and said with a stammer: "3300 million US dollars in revenue per second."

“A real money-making machine!”

Ethan Monnes was extremely shocked and envious.

Hong Kong, when he heard the figure of 2.975 million US dollars, he felt dizzy even though he was sitting on the sofa, and the suffocating pressure came over him.

Since the ban storm a few months ago, Emperor Entertainment Group's share price has been sluggish. As Emperor Entertainment Group's mainland business came to a standstill, the share price has continued to fall. It has now fallen by 30%, and his wealth has also fallen by 30%.

In addition, the development of the company's young artists in the mainland has come to a complete halt.

Not only that, the development of young artists from Hong Kong in the mainland has come to a standstill, and now Emperor Entertainment Group’s reputation in the Hong Kong entertainment industry has become ruined.

Now all his hopes are placed on the next two films, hoping to stop Emperor Entertainment Group’s decline.

At the same time, people in the domestic entertainment industry also have their own thoughts.

There are a lot of people who want to join Zhongqiu Film and Television. In their eyes, Zhongqiu Film and Television is a big platform to help them succeed.

There are also many people who are worried that Zhongqiu Film and Television is too powerful. In their eyes, Zhongqiu Film and Television is a crocodile that has broken into the entertainment industry.

At Madison Square Garden, after the interview, He Zhongqiu returned to the lounge, washed up, changed into a custom-made suit, and went to a party with a group of friends.

Madison Square Garden itself had a hotel, and Frank Chang had already arranged a party.

He Zhongqiu didn't get up until noon. Xia Song and Wang Guojun had already returned home. He had lunch with Frank Zhang and Philip.

"Frank, don't schedule these games in the second half of the season. I want to concentrate on playing," he said.

"Boss, you knocked out Klopp in 9 seconds. It's hard to arrange a boxing match like this now unless we give up some of our profits."

Frank Zhang complained with a smile, and then said, "Dak has terminated the negotiations with us, saying that if we want to fight, they must take at least 30% of the PPV profit."

"Then let's not talk about it for now."

He Zhongqiu shook his head and said, "Also, after the money arrives, transfer $1.5 million back to China, and give the rest to Ross Lewis."

"No problem." Frank Zhang said.

He Zhongqiu did some calculations and found that adding the 1.5 million yuan would mean that there would be 5 million US dollars of funds in the country, or 40 billion RMB, which was enough for Sister Xue to do whether it was to build a cinema chain or to make a movie.

The Mid-Autumn Film and Television Company in the United States is doing well now. Ross Lewis has released several low-budget films, earning a total of more than 10 million US dollars. The company's distribution capabilities are gradually increasing, and it has recently been clamoring for a salary increase.

At this time, Frank Zhang said, "By the way, Boss, the real estate agent called and said that there is a chance to buy the villa you want. A billionaire in the Upper West Side of Manhattan is going to immigrate to France, and his villa is for sale."

"How big?"

He Zhongqiu asked.

Franjo Zhang introduced: “It covers an area of ​​nearly 1 acre, 4020 square meters, with a building area of ​​1400 square meters and a construction area of ​​3650 square meters.

The highest building has three floors and seven bedrooms. There is also a 7-square-meter swimming pool outside. The backyard is 600 square meters and can be used to build a training hall. ”

"How much?" He Zhongqiu asked.

"The villa was built six years ago and renovated four years ago. The decoration is quite luxurious and 6% new. It cost $4 million."

"Take it."

He Zhongqiu said without hesitation.

"Don't worry, Boss. Let's negotiate the price. 2700 million US dollars should be no problem." Frank Zhang said.

"You are responsible for following up. I will go and take a look some time. After buying it, build a training hall in the backyard. Three hundred square meters will be enough." He Zhongqiu said.

"And, Boss, the Golden Globe Award the day after tomorrow?" Frank Zhang asked.

"We don't have time. Our movie isn't nominated for any awards anyway." He Zhongqiu shook his head.

Frank Zhang nodded and smiled, "That's perfect. On February 2, the Knicks will play the Lakers away. The next game will be on March 27, which means you will have a few days of free time. The Oscars will be on the 3th, so you can attend."

Although you are not nominated for any award, the Oscar organizing committee has sent you a special invitation this time. The invitation from the Iron Eagle King crew is separate, and you can walk the red carpet alone."

"It just depends on the timing." He Zhongqiu nodded.

……

Hong Kong, Academy Awards Association.

A group of committee members are discussing whether to invite He Zhongqiu to attend this year's Academy Awards ceremony.

According to the principles of the Academy Awards, He Zhongqiu has participated in "The Myth", which is considered a Hong Kong film and participated in this year's Academy Awards selection, so He Zhongqiu is also eligible to be nominated for the Academy Awards.

"Inviting him to participate will definitely increase the global influence of the Academy Awards."

"In fact, we have big international stars like Chenglong, Li Lianjie, Gong Li, and Zhang Manyu participating. There is no need to invite him specially. He can attend with the Shinhwa crew."

"I think we should still invite him. The last incident had a big impact on the Hong Kong entertainment industry, so it would be good to ease the relationship."

"If he hadn't been invited specifically, he definitely wouldn't have come. They're still playing the regular season."

"If we invite him, do we need to adjust the date?"

"Of course he will. He didn't even attend the Golden Globe Awards in the United States, so he definitely won't take time off to come to Hong Kong."

"If we invite him, what will happen to the nomination this time?"

“Is he a supporting role or a protagonist?”

"It must be a supporting role. Chenglong is the protagonist."

"Then nominate for Best Supporting Actor."

"Should I give it to him?"

"If you come, you will get it. If you don't come, of course you won't get it."

……

On January 1th, the Knicks played away in Toronto.

Before the game, Yang Xue called and told He Zhongqiu that China Film Group Corporation decided to invest 3000 million RMB in Journey to the West: White Bone Realm, China Film Group Corporation would invest 2000 million RMB, Bona Film Group would invest 1000 million RMB, Light Media would invest 1000 million RMB, and Hong Kong Universe Films would invest 1000 million RMB.

"It's a bit too little, barely 10 million US dollars in total. It seems that the domestic audience is not optimistic about our movie." He said.

Yang Xue said, "Sanjin, an investment of 80 million US dollars, a super production of more than 600 million RMB, is too big in China. It is already very good that these companies can invest so much. By the way, how much should we invest ourselves?" "Sister Xue, you can first determine 30 million US dollars, and the domestic total is 40 million. For the remaining 40 million US dollars, Ross Lewis will raise funds in Hollywood, and our company will invest some more if it is not enough."

"Okay, after I make the arrangements here, I will come to the United States with Director Zhang as soon as possible." Yang Xue said.

"Row."

Yang Xue added, "Also, Director Feng submitted two projects in January. The first one is Aftershock, and the second one is Assembly, with an investment of 1.3 million yuan. It is a war film about the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, with a total investment of 1 million yuan. Aftershock will be filmed first. The crew has already prepared it, and filming will start in early March."

"Is the scene big? Make it better. If the investment is not enough, you can add some more." He Zhongqiu said.

"Director Feng's original budget for Aftershock was only 1.2 million yuan, and Assembly only costs 8 million yuan. He said he wanted to cut the actors' pay and not hire big names, but I've already increased it," said Yang Xue.

"Okay, let's make Aftershock a better movie first, Sister Xue, and compare it with Emperor Entertainment Group Huayi's "Baby Project." He Zhongqiu said.

"Yeah, that's what I planned too." Yang Xue said.

He Zhongqiu added: “Wu Jing and Zhang Jin also prepared a script for them here, a low-budget gunfight action movie with an investment of 10 million US dollars.

I was originally planning to let Wu Jing and his team compete with each other on the movie and baby plan, now is the perfect time, let’s go together, two against one.”

"Sanjin, our schedules are arranged together. Even if we win, we will kill one thousand enemies and injure seven hundred of our own people." Yang Xue said.

"Sister Xue, overthrowing Ying Huang and Hua Yi is the most important thing." He Zhongqiu said murderously.

"By the way, the nominations for the Hong Kong Film Awards have just been announced. Hehe, Sanjin, you are nominated for Best Supporting Actor." Yang Xue said with a smile.

"myth?"

"Yes. Also, the organizing committee invites you to attend this year's award ceremony on April 4nd. I checked and the regular season will be over on the 22th. You have time."

"No, there's no point in attending. The Academy Awards are something that Hong Kong people play with themselves. I don't care about them."

"You really don't want to go?"

"Don't go."

"Go ahead, maybe you can win an award. People say that the myth is well made, so there is a lot of hope."

"Really? I'll think about it then."

"Okay, if you really don't want to come, forget it."

"it is good."

In the evening, the Knicks lost on the road, 31 wins and 7 losses.

The next day we returned to New York and the Rockets arrived.

He Zhongqiu was resting at home and asked Philip to go to the hotel to pick up Dayao and bring him home for dinner.

When I got there, I found that Yao Ming was actually stronger than before, especially his thighs, which were almost like elephant legs. Was he training his lower body to play in the low post?
He couldn't help but shake his head and said, "Dayao, it seems that you don't plan to lose weight?"

"I asked my agent to talk to the team, but they didn't agree. There was nothing I could do," Yao Ming said helplessly.

"Just hire a personal strength trainer and lose weight yourself," said He Zhongqiu.

"That won't work. Both Van Dijk and Thibodeau asked me to play in the low post to improve my confrontation ability." Yao Ming shook his head.

He Zhongqiu said unhappily: "Do you think this is the national team? This is the NBA. The coach is nothing. The stars are the core of the team. If you are unhappy, just ask them to get out."

Yao Ming choked and said, "Do you think I am you? I don't have a say in the Rockets. Besides, there is still McGrady."

"What's McGrady? If he was useful, he wouldn't be traded again and again. Yao Ming, stand up, you are the boss of the Rockets." He Zhongqiu said.

Dayao felt helpless. He just couldn't do what He Zhongqiu asked him to do because of his personality.

After dinner, the two chatted for a while. At around eight o'clock in the evening, He Zhongqiu sent Dayao back to the hotel.

At this time, it was morning in Hong Kong. Long Wu was about to go to work at the company when Chen Lan received a call.

"Honey, Chen Huilian asked us for help to make peace with Wolverine," she said after hanging up the phone.

"It's only been two or three months, and Zhou Yunfa can't hold on anymore?" Long Wu said.

"Except for a few small business activities in Hong Kong, I heard that he has not had any work and has withdrawn several advertisements. If he continues like this and Wolverine continues to ban him, he might become out of fashion," said Chen Lan.

"He thinks too highly of me. Don't meddle in these matters. Also, Zhang Baizhi is asking for trouble. Don't get involved," said Long Wu.

"I didn't agree just now." Chen Lan said.

"I heard that Lin Xiaoming's Huanyu invested in Zhongqiu Film and Television's big production, so we've been slow in our actions. Wife, let's go to Yanjing in a while to visit Miss Yang Xue and seek cooperation." Long Wu said.

"Okay, I'll prepare a suitable gift."

"Ah."

On the afternoon of the 21st, during the team practice, Gary Payton's old injury relapsed and he needed to rest for two weeks.

This is the first time that Glove has rested for the Knicks. Previously, Mailman was injured and rested for two weeks, but has returned.

Gary Payton's injury has little impact on the Knicks, as the backcourt has enough manpower.

In the evening, the Knicks defeated the Rockets at home, 32 wins and 7 losses.

However, the Knicks then suffered another injury. Sixth man Crawford injured his ankle and needed to rest for a month.

With the glove injury and two guards sidelined, the Knicks' back line became tense.

Next, the Knicks won back-to-back away games against the Bucks before losing to the Suns, losing two games in a row, with 33 wins and 8 losses, 25 net wins, first in the Eastern Conference and first in the league.

The Spurs have 35 wins and 10 losses, also a net win of 25 games, but the Knicks have defeated the Spurs between the two teams, so they rank second in the league and first in the Western Conference.

On the 25th, when He Zhongqiu was still playing away games, Yang Xue and Director Zhang arrived in Los Angeles to discuss film investment with Ross Lewis.

Ross Lewis had already introduced funds in Hollywood before, so Yang Xue asked when they met: "Ross, is there a problem with the funds in Hollywood?"

"No problem, Miss Yang Xue, Hollywood investors are very interested in Boss's movies." Ross Lewis said.

Yang Xue breathed a sigh of relief. He had already invested 30 million US dollars. If he had to use San Jin's money to invest the remaining 40 million, the risk would be too great, which also showed that the market was not optimistic about this movie.

"Yang Xue?"

Zhang Yimou didn't speak English very well, so he asked quickly.

"No problem, Director Zhang." Yang Xue said hurriedly.

"That's good." Zhang Yimou also breathed a sigh of relief.

Ross Lewis said excitedly: “The two market surveys for Iron Eagle King were very good, and the summer schedule has been scheduled, and it will premiere on Saturday, June 6th.

Because the market research data is very good, the number of screens for the premiere will reach more than 8000, which is the highest level of treatment."

"Great!"

Yang Xue nodded excitedly and translated it again.

Zhang Yimou was so envious. With 8000 screens, the box office couldn't be bad. It could make millions a day. If the quality of the film was good, it might even exceed million.

Ross Lewis added: "It is precisely because the market research data of Iron Eagle King is very good that Hollywood investors are very eager to invest in Journey to the West."

"China invested a total of 4000 million US dollars, I invested 3000 million, and Hollywood left 4000 million." Yang Xue said.

“Only 4000 million left?”

Lewis was a little disappointed. He said in a negotiating tone: "Ms. Yang Xue, why don't you invest less and I invest more? Anyway, they are all Boss's companies, what do you think?"

Yang Xue was at a loss for words. You want performance, right? Are you so optimistic about this movie?

(End of this chapter)