In the following days, "Psychological Crime" did not disappoint the producers' expectations. It conquered the city during the May Day holiday and led the box office rankings for several consecutive days.

After earning 52 million yuan on April 30, he won 210 million yuan on May 1. After the reputation came out in the next two days, the box office did not drop significantly, and he won 220 million yuan and 190 million yuan respectively.

After the three-day holiday, its cumulative box office suddenly reached a terrifying RMB 672 million, shocking the entire film market!

Reliable stories, excellent actors, the precise control ability of great directors, and the overwhelming publicity lineup are all the secrets to its success.

Of course, the audience’s reputation cannot be ignored. We are competing to recommend it in the circle of friends, which is the most powerful driving force!

Zhang Chu felt that this data was a bit exaggerated. It was more than 600 million yuan in three and a half days, which was simply a result that only a top blockbuster should have.

The box office has been booming, which has made the artists suffer. They have to put out a celebration still every now and then, starting from the 100 million yuan, which is almost real-time.

Before, they thought the speed could not be so fast. The celebration poster reached the point of two in a day, and even had one more to celebrate "Psychological Crime" breaking the box office record of the same type of movie. This simply made the artists work overtime!

In fact, Zhang Chu could also feel the popularity of this movie. His classmates were discussing the difference between the movie and the plot.

The number of news and discussions on the Internet are emerging one after another, and the beginning of May is occupied by this crime-themed movie.

"Psychological Easter Egg Video, Hot Screenings nationwide!"

"Psychological Crimes' box office exceeded 600 million in three days of release, suspense reasoning is the first IP!"

"Liu Chao was knocked down again after being tied up, and Zhou's movie emperor commented on "Psychological Crime" is touching."

"Berlin actor Liao Chao is crazy about the show and has won praise from thousands of viewers!"

"The strong is coming, you'll be out before you have watched "Psychological Sin"!"

The media's news is always out. This is not something that the movie's publicity team can produce, but the media consciously releases it, and it still forms a movie viewing craze.

Because this is the hot spot in the entertainment industry at present, it is incredible that a domestic film can achieve such a high box office!

Moreover, the agency companies of the two leading actors obviously did not stop at this time. This is an excellent opportunity to get ahead. The movie needs box office and reputation, and maybe a few more awards can be won by the end of the year.

Therefore, they can be seen frequently in various TV programs, especially Liao Chao, who is sought after by netizens. He is handsome and has acting skills. He is already a first-line male star, but now he has left the competitors behind him one position.

If there is a suitable role, the first thing the film crew considers is Liao Chao, not the rest!

"Psychological Crime" is not a big investment. The actors, directors, and scripts do not spend much money. The 80 million yuan investment is often used for shooting and promotional distribution.

Thanks to the movie's super high box office, I successfully made a profit the next day after the release, and I made a profit after that!

So after only three or four days of release, the producers couldn't wait to get the sequel to launch. After all, filming sequels is the most profitable thing, and the risk is very small.

...

"Yida Pictures wants to film "Psychological Crime 2". Today I called our boss to talk about this. Do you think it is feasible?" Zhou Kang said while handing Zhang Chu an apple.

Zhang Chu took the apple and threw it up, then caught it without looking at it. After thinking about it, he replied: "It's feasible, but I feel a little anxious. I want to make a sequel before the movie has been released. Their stall is too big."

Zhou Kang shrugged helplessly: "Actually, it can be understood. If the filming starts this year, it will be released again next year. The sequel is short and the audience will not forget it. If the first and second parts were separated by several years, it would have been forgotten by the audience!"

"That's right, but can Director Xu's body support such high-intensity continuous shooting?" Zhang Chu snorted twice, "If the second part is to be filmed, the cost will definitely be very high. At least Liao Chao's pay will be raised to 20 million yuan and even a bonus."

The right to adapt the film of "Psychological Crime" was authorized by Zhang Chu to director Xu Ji's studio. Yida Film was able to participate in the investment only because Xu Ji's studio did not want to take risks alone.

Now Yida Pictures has tasted the sweetness, of course it wants to squeeze out the other small investors and jointly shoot the sequel with Director Xu Ji's studio.

But now there is a problem in front of you, because Zhang Chu registered all the copyrights of "Psychological Crime", but the authorization is only given to the City Light!

If they want to shoot, they can't avoid Zhang Chu anyway, so Yida Pictures came to find Zhang Chu.

If Zhang Chu did not agree, they would not be able to use the name of the character Fang Mu, the relationship between the character and past experience!

"Yida Pictures' idea is to change the director. According to director Xu Ji's personality, he disdains to shoot sequels. Anyway, their film studios will definitely make money. Now I want you to consider whether to write the synopsis by yourself or authorize their screenwriters to write the script by themselves, and then I will give you a name."

"They are so sure I will agree?" Zhang Chu tsk twice, his expression showing no tendency at all.

Zhou Kang nodded and said, "Of course, they offered a very high price. Originally, the copyright fee for your "Psychological Crime" was only 1 million yuan and 2% of the box office dividend. They didn't even need you to write something, they just needed Fang Mu. For this name, Mr. Tu means 5 million yuan of copyright fee plus 3% of the box office dividend!"

On the surface, this agreement is indeed very attractive, and it can make so much money with just a simple authorization.

If the box office of "Psychological Crime 2" can be consistent with the previous work, the 3% box office dividend will be about 30 million yuan in revenue, plus 5 million yuan in copyright fees, and 35 million yuan in pre-tax income will be awesome to the entire entertainment industry, making those writers and screenwriters look up to!

However, Zhang Chu knew very well what he wanted. He shook his head and said, "I don't agree with this plan."

Now it was Zhou Kang's turn to be confused, "Why? Do you think the money is too low? This can be negotiated with them."

If this order business can be completed, Menglong Culture Media will not only get 10% of Zhang Chu's income, but also get a part of the benefits from Yida Pictures.

"Money is just one aspect. I think such a hasty project is likely to destroy the ip of psychological sin. Moreover, the stories written by others are not very suitable for it. I have a complete idea of ​​the entire series, but I really don't have time to write it now. After I write it out, I will authorize it to them."

It is obviously a person who can make hundreds of millions of dollars, but if he destroys his reputation just for the tens of millions in front of him, it would be a loss!

Zhou Kang had no choice but to take this little ancestor. He was reluctant to give up the conditions offered by the other party. If Zhang Chu could get 35 million yuan in income, he should be the most profitable writer in China!

"Okay, I'll communicate with them, and I hope it won't affect the cooperation between Yida Group and us on the Ghost Blowing Light Project."

Zhang Chu patted the desktop and said with a smile: "Uncle Zhou, be confident. Although our net worth is less than one ten thousandth of that of Yida Group, it has a normal cooperative relationship with them, not asking them for that project."

"I think Yida Group is already a little impatient now. In the recent negotiation, there was no substantive thing. If they think that the ghost blowing light is not worth the price, they may also be in secret contact with other writers. It will be a little trouble to give up on us at that time. There is no regret medicine in the world!"

Zhou Kang was worried when he talked about this. Although Yida Group's conditions were already very superior, Zhang Chu did not agree.

He was very worried that the negotiations would break down, and there would be no second such courageous company in China except Yida.

Zhang Chu also felt it was a bit tricky. Missing such an opportunity would be a regret for life.

The so-called negotiation is a psychological war, and it depends on who can't hold back and admit defeat first.

What I am talking about now is not just a book called Jingjue Ancient City, but the entire Ghost Blowing Light Series! If you just give it up, you may regret it after the profit is made in the later stage.

So Zhang Chu gritted his teeth and insisted: "Maybe they are betting that we will give in first and we will stick to the bottom line first. I don't believe it. There are IPs in China that are more suitable than ghost blowing lights!"

This is not that Zhang Chu Yelang is arrogant, but that he has such confidence. The only one who can compete with the Ghost Blowing Light on the IP is the Tomb Raider Notes. However, the Tomb Raider Notes are still in Zhang Chu's head at this time.

"Who said there was no? Journey to the West is an obvious super IP. You said they directly shoot movies related to Journey to the West, and then make the shooting location according to myths and legends. Journey to the West costs a penny." Zhou Kang mentioned casually.

"It's up to people. If they want to choose Journey to the West, they will definitely have done it long ago. There is no need to negotiate with us for so long. Doesn't it take time and energy?"

In fact, Zhou Kang was a little unwilling to accept it. If this order business could be completed, then he would be the top agent in the industry.

Not to mention China, even if you look around the world, how many agents can help writers match a themed playground?

After half a lifetime, even if you tell stories to your grandchildren, you will feel very proud!

So Zhou Kang nodded, "It seems that his attitude must be tough, and they cannot think that we are easy to bully."

"Yes, that's what it should be. Then I'll leave first, you can do it yourself." Zhang Chu threw the apple up again and walked out of the office himself.

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Finally, it's one million words, worth celebrating.
Chapter completed!