1979 Golden Age

Any boss of an independent production company in Hollywood today is not qualified to show off in front of Chen Qi.

In two years, Chen Qi earned more than 20 million US dollars in net profit, which is impressive even if you look at Hollywood. Bob Shea has obviously been investigating in the past few days, and his attitude has become more and more polite, saying: "I apologize again for my negligence. I hope it will not affect your impression of me."

"It doesn't matter, it's over. Actually, after filming "Orphan" last year, I asked Ed and Amy if they knew any independent production companies. They introduced you, so I wanted to get in touch and talk about the company. American release thing.

This year is the same, the goal has not changed. "

Bob listened to what he said and asked: "You have a good relationship with 20th Century Fox, why don't you continue to distribute it with them?"

"We are buying out the copyright, not distribution. I want to talk about box office sharing. Do you think they will talk about it? I want to talk about the distribution of B-level movies in Hong Kong. Will they talk about it? Big companies have the arrogance of big companies."

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"So you want to talk to me about box office share?" "No, no, I'm just giving you an example."

Chen Qi spoke of his thoughts in one breath, saying: "A few years ago, B-level movies had good results in the United States, but as "Jaws" and "Star Wars" ushered in the industrial era, the audience's tastes have improved. On those shitty low-budget movies.

But this market has not disappeared, there is still an audience.

It's just that it's increasingly difficult for them to see B-level movies in regular theaters, so they can only go to rural theaters and drive-in theaters to watch them. But now there is a good new channel, videotape!

I think the videotape market will sustain a broad audience for B-movies. "".."

Bob thought for a while and nodded: "You know the American market really well, but I have just gotten involved in the video tape industry, and my main distribution channel is still the traditional small movies. So, what business do you want to do with me?"

"It's very simple. I will give you my film, you will help me distribute it, and you will get 15% of the agency fee. If there is a good project, we can also cooperate in filming." "A film like "Orphan"?"

"How is it possible? Can you afford the distribution fee? The films I give you are mainly aimed at the video tape market and are placed on the shelves for low-level audiences to choose by themselves. In traditional small theaters, the box office can be as high as it can sell How much to sell."

"that's all?"

Bob frowned. He had been waiting for several days, thinking that he would be able to make a fortune from some big project, but was disappointed.

He didn't feel very happy when he saw this Chinese boy, and his tone changed: "Chen, you're wasting my time! I thought we would have a good start, and I shouldn't have waited for several days in vain. You have to know, I’m filming a new movie and I’ve delayed a lot of things to meet you!”

"Forget it, I've seen your movies on TV these days. I can watch five of those rubbish movies a month!"

Chen Qi was not polite and directly complained: "Stop your self-righteous attitude, you have no idea what I'm talking about! American B-level movies have sunk into the video tape market. This is a blue ocean that no one has occupied yet. And I The cost is lower, the labor is cheaper, the quality is guaranteed, and the speed is top-notch. It can be completely produced as a B-level film assembly line, and we can even be our own distributor!

You have been in the industry for 20 years and your combined income is not as much as what I have earned in 2 years, so shut your mouth! Since you don't want to do it, you can leave! "

".."

Bob stood up abruptly, his face turning red and white. He had abilities, but also the limitations of the times. His mind was spinning rapidly, but he already said: "Chen, don't get me wrong! I..."

"You have no chance, please go ahead!" Chen Qi also stood up and walked away.

The comrade quickly followed and asked quietly: "Didn't the negotiation end?"

"Yeah!" "What a shame!"

"It's nothing to regret. It's a plan for the future anyway."

"Oh, that's fine. I don't know much about this either... That costs you money. Coffee is quite expensive." "Hi, they're all my family!"

Bob looked at his leaving back and became more and more impulsive, but he knew that there was no way to talk now and the other party was leaving Los Angeles soon. He thought about finishing the film in his hand and flying directly to Hong Kong to see it.

He happened to be very curious about Hong Kong movies. .......

Chen Qi's meaning is very simple.

The U.S. video tape market will reach 4 billion U.S. dollars next year, and the purchase price has skyrocketed. An average B-level movie can be priced at 500,000 U.S. dollars, and the cost is generally 300,000 to 400,000 U.S. dollars. It is guaranteed to make a profit.

He can keep costs down.

This kind of shoddy film can be used by practitioners in Hong Kong and Mainland China to practice their skills, and at the same time expand distribution channels in the United States. To put it bluntly, it is also a form of "OEM". He needs a guy who can take charge of the overall situation in the United States. Bob Shea is better, but Americans are naturally arrogant and need to be tempered or find someone else.

The group soon left Los Angeles and went to Washington.

I looked at the Lincoln Memorial, paid my condolences outside the White House and the Capitol Building, and then went to New York after only one day. Then I will fly from New York to Hong Kong and return to the capital from Hong Kong. This trip lasted only 20 days, and Chen Qi was not idle.

First, I met with the leader in San Francisco and talked about video games. Then I attended the screening of "Orphan" in Los Angeles, engaged in dinosaur diplomacy, and initially finalized "Interstellar Dinosaurs." I even blasted Bob Shea...

Fortunately, there is only one last activity left. New York, movie theater.

All members of the delegation attended the meeting. Gong Xue changed into a small dress and was dressed very formally. Yan Shunkai and Li Wenhua also wore suits. But they could not help much. It was Chen Qi and the people from 20th Century Fox who were busy running around.

"Shadra!"

"Dear Chinese boy!"

The old lady from Shandong in the United States was very enthusiastic when she saw him. Chen Qi couldn't stand it. If others saw him, they would think he was eating seafood.

This is the American entertainment industry. It's not strange to see anything happen. But fortunately, at least Shadra is a woman, otherwise she would be misunderstood as "Why don't men sell their dicks and collect 800 euros from their fathers"!

"Your novel will be published next month."

Shadra mentioned a magazine that was not well-known, and smiled: "I helped you, how do you thank me?" "I prepared a surprise, you will know in a while!"

Chen Qi quickly sent her away, and Roberts called him: "Chen, come here!" "This is Mr. Roger Ebert, the most famous film critic!"

"Nice to meet you!"

"It seems that there is a Chinese film preview in New York for the first time, I am looking forward to it."

Roger Ebert is only in his early 40s. He started writing film reviews in the 1960s and won the Pulitzer Prize in the 1970s.

He also organized a film review program on TV, using the "two thumbs up" sign to score movies. These two thumbs (Two thumbs up!) have become his exclusive label and appear in various newspapers and magazines.

Chen Qi is not very interested in this person, but he is naturally very enthusiastic on the surface.

Roger Ebert took a seat. He was very curious about this Chinese film that won the Golden Bear Award. Soon, the lights dimmed and the screen lit up. "Life is Beautiful" made its first appearance in the United States.