Meanwhile, White Snake: Origin, released in the US and Europe, also drew gasps of amazement from foreigners.
Though they didn't fully grasp the story, they could tell the quality and brilliance of this animation.
“Oh my god, is this animation? It looks like live-action!”
“Amazing, the fight scenes are so cool, even cooler than Jacky Chan’s.”
“The special effects are top-notch, the water ripples, the trees, the characters, oh my god, this is definitely the best special effects team I’ve ever seen.”
“Unbelievable, I never thought they could create such an amazing animation from the far East.”
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The foreign viewers were all amazed by White Snake: Origin’s stunning visuals.
The animation’s anthropomorphism almost reached the level of real life.
Moreover, the fight scenes, special effects, and camerawork were undoubtedly masterclass.
The most direct reflection of its quality lies in the box office.
It grossed $100 million in its first three days of release in North America.
This speed surpassed many Hollywood blockbusters.
After just a few days, even Avatar’s screening schedule was significantly reduced.
Numerous overseas newspapers, television stations, and online media outlets like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Los Angeles Times, showered praises on White Snake: Origin. Even James Cameron expressed his admiration, declaring it the best special effects movie he’d ever seen and expressed his desire to collaborate with the special effects team behind White Snake: Origin.
After Cameron’s praise spread widely, more and more people went to watch White Snake: Origin, creating a wave of popularity.
In its first week, the movie raked in $200 million in North America.
This marked the first time a foreign language film had reached $200 million in North America.
American media outlets estimated that White Snake: Origin’s box office gross in North America will exceed $300 million, with a global box office revenue of $600-700 million, placing it within the top 20 of global box office history. With good fortune, it might even reach the top 10.
It was like a full-level character entering a beginner’s village, the shock it caused was imaginable.
With White Snake: Origin’s explosive success, overseas capital began to move, heading towards Xin Han.
They desired to partner with or even purchase the company behind it, DreamWorks.
In short, White Snake: Origin became a hit.
Its production company, DreamWorks, instantly became a sought-after commodity in the film industry. It was the target of several major Hollywood studios seeking collaboration or acquisition, pushing Industrial Light & Magic, the world’s most powerful special effects company, off its pedestal.
As the public face, Han Peng suddenly became the object of many industry insiders’ desire for connection.
DreamWorks, seizing this opportunity, announced the film adaptations of three IPs: Zhu Xian, Ghost Blows Out the Lamp, and Tomb Raiders. The preliminary screening process was also initiated.
After the news spread, numerous agencies and entertainment companies in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan sent letters inquiring about the possibility of their artists being chosen.
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Xin Han Royal Palace.
“Your Highness, this is the financial report and sales information submitted by Jimin Pharmaceutical Company.”
“Read it directly.”
Xiao Yun Hai leaned back in his chair, not bothering to reach for it.
“Yes!”
Lin Na opened the report and began to read: “... Qingying Dan has been launched in China, Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea, as well as North America, South America, and Europe. Apart from Africa, it is now available in over 60 countries globally. It has been on the market for three and a half months, with a revenue of $7.9 billion. After deducting taxes and various expenses, the net profit is $6.125 billion.
It is projected that after the market expands next year, revenue will reach around $20 billion, achieving a net profit of $17 billion.
Additionally, overseas branch companies have a net income of $1.7 billion.
(Note: Revenue here refers to sales volume, the sales volume of drugs sold from Xin Han (at the supply price)
Overseas cooperative companies refer to those established in partnership in certain regions for drug sales.
Currently, there are branch companies in China, South Korea, the US, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan. The shareholding ratio is typically between 20-50%, with the rest of the regions handled by local companies responsible for purchasing and selling.)
Hearing that the company had made a net income of over $6 billion in just over three months after going public, Xiao Yun Hai couldn't help but sigh. It was truly a lucrative business, pharmaceuticals.
As long as the initial investment was used to develop the drug, the profits would be enormous.
This weight loss drug was needed by both men and women. With global obesity a recognized issue, the market would only grow bigger.
Forget $6 billion in net profit, $60 billion was possible in the future because the market was large enough.
And there were no competitors.
“Continue!”
Xiao Yun Hai gestured for Lin Na to continue with his eyes.
“Yes!”
Lin Na continued, “Moreover, the breast enhancement drug has entered mass production. Through our partners, we have submitted applications for drug approval in the main sales markets. It is expected to be approved in the US, Britain, China, and Australia after the Spring Festival. Other regions might take a month or two longer.”
“How do you plan to price it?” Xiao Yun Hai inquired.
He wasn’t too concerned about the approval process. As long as the drug was effective, those partners would be more anxious than Jimin, so there was no need to worry about approval.
Moreover, the partners Jimin had chosen all had backgrounds. They were either from political families or local tycoons, or even financial group families.
Others simply couldn’t get involved.
Instead, he was concerned about the pricing.
This product was targeted at women, it couldn’t be sold cheaply.
“Reporting to Your Highness, the price in Xin Han will be the cheapest. One bottle of liquid plus one plate of internal granules will cost 799 Xin Han yuan. The pre-sale price in the US is set at $699, while in China, it’s 2700 yuan...”
Hearing the prices Lin Na mentioned, Xiao Yun Hai nodded slightly, satisfied with the pricing.
As long as it was effective, even if the price was higher, he believed the Chinese women would grit their teeth and pay.
After all, this thing could make them more attractive.
Of course, he believed the biggest market would still be in the US, Europe, and Latin America.
After all, the women in these regions were more money-oriented.
As long as it could enhance attractiveness, they would be willing to pay, not just $700, but even $1700.
As for how the Chinese women would get the money, that wasn’t his concern.
It was foreseeable that next year, Jimin Pharmaceutical Company’s total revenue would multiply several times over.
It would become the second largest source of income after oil and the driving force behind Xin Han's economic growth.
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