r18novel Chapter 106 Sponsorship
Chapter 106 Sponsorship
Chapter 108 Sponsorship (1/5)
"Cut! Everyone pack up your equipment and get ready to move on."
With another shot completed, today's filming schedule came to an end. The crew members packed up their equipment, and after the location change, it was time to go home. After a long day, everyone was incredibly excited about the words "it's time to leave."
Theron sat in the chair and took a sip of electrolyte water.
Meanwhile, the crew's health care specialist, Master Mai, examined her knees and then had his female apprentice come over to massage them.
"Jeffrey, Sally's knee is in bad shape."
Xu Shengjie was looking at the shooting log when he looked up at Master Mai.
"Her knees were severely worn, and the muscles around her knees were also damaged to varying degrees."
If you continue filming at this intensity, there's a constant risk of injury, so you need to be careful about that going forward.
Will it provide relief?
Current massage methods are no longer effective.
I recommend acupuncture, and after each day's filming, it's best to use my specially prepared herbal ointment for conditioning, but the key is to pay attention to the intensity.
Xu Shengjie checked the log and said softly, "There are still 237 moving shots left. I need Sally to be problem-free for the next week. After a week, we will mainly be shooting indoors, and there won't be this much shooting anymore. Master Mai, I need you to do your best to ensure there are no problems for the next two weeks."
I will try my best.
Xu Shengjie walked up to Theron.
She was reclining in the chair, enjoying a massage from Master Mai's female apprentice.
She opened her eyes when she heard footsteps.
A smile bloomed on her previously pale face.
"Don't come any closer."
"What's wrong?"
"I haven't washed my hair for five weeks, and it smells terrible."
Xu Shengjie smiled, stepped forward, bent down, and gently hugged Theron.
"If you don't feel good, just tell me."
We have plenty of time, so don't secretly try to be brave.
"I know!"
Theron blushed slightly and replied softly.
"You did a great job, my girl. Trust me, we can definitely amaze the whole world."
"I trust you!"
Just as Xu Shengjie was about to say something more, Danny hurried over from a distance.
"Jeffrey, Jeffrey!"
Theron said softly, "Go ahead and get busy."
"Okay, you rest first. After we finish work, I'll drive you home."
"understood."
Charlize Theron's smile grew even brighter.
"Sally, do you like Jeffrey?"
After Xu Shengjie left, the masseuse asked softly.
"He's so talented and handsome, any woman would be captivated by him."
"Then why didn't you tell him?"
"It's not the right time yet—besides, I always have a feeling that I might not be able to hold onto him."
Don't hesitate to act on things that haven't happened yet. If you don't try, you'll regret it for the rest of your life.
"Manny, you know a lot."
"No, it's just that I think it would be a shame to miss out on such a good man."
Even just trying it would be good!
"Manny, you're so lewd!"
"Tch, weren't you tempted just now too?"
When only two women are left, you'll find that their conversations are far more exciting than any man's flirting!
"Good news! Good news!"
Danny walked over excitedly, waving the documents in his hand.
Xu Shengjie looked at him suspiciously and asked, "What good news? You look as excited as if you've eaten honey shit."
"Pah, pah, pah, what kind of talk is that?"
Danny handed the documents in his hand to Xu Shengjie and said softly, "Nike has sent a fax, offering a sponsorship of one to five hundred thousand US dollars."
"Yeah?"
Xu Shengjie was taken aback, then laughed and said, "Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
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Actually, Danny had contacted Nike before the project started, hoping they would sponsor him.
After all, this is a highly athletic movie, with Lola constantly running, which perfectly embodies Nike's "Just Do It" spirit. However, when Danny contacted Nike, they weren't very enthusiastic and didn't agree to sponsor him.
A movie with a $150 million budget, from the director and screenwriter to the actors, none of them seem reliable. What kind of sponsorship is that?
But as the feud between Richard Gere and Xu Shengjie began, the popularity of "Run Lola Run" continued to rise.
Xu Shengjie, on the other hand, entered the New York Times bestseller list for two consecutive weeks with both "Buffy" and "Canal Street".
"Canal Street" ranked 23rd in the first week and 15th in the second week.
Buffett's performance was even more astonishing. After debuting at number 12 on the fiction bestseller list in its first week, it stormed into the top ten in its second week, ranking eighth with 21,700 copies sold. And its momentum looks incredibly strong!
Nike sent market researchers to secretly observe the film crew.
The film features numerous running scenes, and Xu Shengjie's filming included many shots of running shoes. Currently, Charlize Theron is wearing Nike running shoes, leading market researchers to realize this could be a good advertising opportunity.
Xu Shengjie's fame is growing, and more and more people are paying attention to the production team.
Nike finally made up its mind!
"Five hundred thousand isn't enough!"
"what?"
"Danny, you need to understand that if we switch to Adidas, Reebok, or Converse later, that's fine too."
But I can guarantee that this movie will do well.
With 30 million, he can at least break 30 million in box office revenue, and globally he can break 50 million.
Tell them to prepare two million; anything less than two million is out of the question!
In the original timeline, Run Lola Run grossed less than 30 million worldwide, roughly 20 million.
In North America, the number is even less than eight million.
There were many factors involved. In 24, on the 25th anniversary of *Run Lola Run*, the original film underwent a complete digital restoration in the US and was re-released in 250 theaters in North America in 4K. Director Tom Tykwer recalled in an interview: "After filming wrapped, the company was completely broke. Even the editing room and its costs were borrowed from friends."
There was absolutely no publicity after the movie was completed.
I used my connections to get the film released hastily in Germany, and then it participated in the Venice Film Festival, where it unexpectedly received a Golden Lion nomination.
It wasn't until then that I had the funds for advertising.
This money came after I sold the North American rights.
In other words, at the time of Run Lola Run, there was neither money nor channels for promotion.
The version of "Run Lola Run" that Xu Shengjie is currently producing is clearly more mature than the original, and the actors...
Theron and Edward may not have the same fame in Germany as Potanka and others, but they are more handsome, more beautiful, and more eye-catching.
Xu Shengjie is now far more famous in the United States than Tykwer was in the original timeline.
To put it another way, when the original "Lola" was released in the United States, not many people, from the director to the actors, had heard of it.
In 98, when the United States was at its peak, how could Americans possibly care about a German film?
Now, Xu Shengjie has risen to fame, and with the backing of Aunt Susanna from ABC Television Network, and connections with Spike and Paul Verhoeven, plus veterans Harris and Danny, his resources are far superior to Tykwer's.
In this situation, if Xu Shengjie can't even get 50 million in global box office revenue, what's the point of talking about making a name for himself in the film industry?
Danny was taken aback.
He felt that Xu Shengjie's words made sense, but at the same time, he felt that something seemed off.
confidence!
Yes, it's confidence!
Do you think it's easy for you to make 50 million in global box office revenue?
But for some reason, he felt that this made sense.
Sally's knees are almost ruined from running. Is a sponsorship fee of 200 million a lot?
"I've spoken to them, but I'm not sure if they'll agree."
"Go, Louis!"
Xu Shengjie smiled and gave Danny a shot of adrenaline.
"Also, Vanessa and Spike are coming to visit the set this weekend. You'll need to greet them."
"weekend?"
Danny paused for a moment, took the logbook from Xu Shengjie, glanced at it, and said, "The casino scene?"
"Um!"
This scene was filmed on Pierre Street.
"Jeffrey, I heard things' been a bit chaotic over there lately. How about we go somewhere else?"
Danny's "chaos" refers to the recent provocations and conflicts caused by Shit Brother of the Flying Dragon Gang on Disclosure Street.
Xu Shengjie also knew about this matter and even consulted Gui Bo about it.
Uncle Ghost's reply was: Ignore them. I can guarantee that things will be calm on the streets during the days you're filming!
That's enough from Gui Bo's words!
If Brother Shit dares to cause trouble, it won't be the Ghost Shadow Gang that will step in; instead, On Leong Tong will directly seek justice from Hip Shing Tong.
Shit Bro is a big shot in the Flying Dragon Gang, but in front of Ghost Uncle, he's just a nobody!
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