Heads Up Hollywood

Head to head Hollywood 951 author Qian Duxue Full text 3319 words

It may be that the Chinese side really attaches great importance to the "Mulan" project, and only three days later, the letter was sent back. And the reply time is very good, it is 10:30 a.m. Los Angeles time. "Brother, the leaders attach great importance to this co-production between China and the United States. Even the senior leaders are paying attention." Leader Xie called Tang En from overseas. Tang En was in the studio, studying the shooting plan for the next green screen part of "The Avengers", when he heard the news, he couldn't help laughing: "Okay, both parties have sincerity, this cooperation will definitely be a great success. Leader Xie said a little embarrassedly: "But... about your production proposal for "Mulan", the leaders of the relevant departments held a meeting to discuss it, and believed that there was room for improvement." Tang En said nonchalantly: "Thank you Brother, you are too foreign. In the future, when you go to the imperial capital, you will have to make more arrangements. Besides, business matters need to be discussed and discussed more, you can talk about it.” Leader Xie smiled: “Then I will To be blunt, we have put forward a total of 24 suggestions... Of course, everything is negotiable. But there are some more important ones, I will focus on telling you." "24 suggestions?" Dunn curled his lips and paused, "I'm outside, and I haven't gotten the fax document yet. Tell me about it, I'll listen." Dunn didn't have any airs at all. It is obviously a movie project in which Hollywood can occupy absolute dominance, but it is modest and cautious and gives way everywhere, which makes Leader Xie feel very comfortable and has a lot of face. Much better than those aggressive, swaggering foreigners. Leader Xie said: "The report said that "Mulan" will be an animation adapted from Disney, and we all agree with this. However, this is a film telling a Chinese legend after all. To show the spiritual outlook and historical heritage of Chinese culture, we hope that the production of the film can be led by our Chinese side." Tang En frowned, walked to the rest area, waved his assistant to close the door, and said, "Brother Xie, say To put it mildly, at the current level of Chinese films, there is no ability to lead a commercial blockbuster with an investment of 200 million US dollars." Leader Xie quickly said: "Brother, you misunderstood, I didn't mean that. The film, of course, is made by Rose. The film industry is responsible for planning, casting, shooting, production, etc. We are also aware of the reality. Only Hollywood has the ability to run such a large project." Tang En breathed a sigh of relief, "What do you mean?" Leader Xie said: "This is It will be the first Sino-US co-production blockbuster in the true sense. The leaders hope to set a benchmark and an example, and provide a certain policy theoretical basis for future Sino-US co-production films." "Understand." "For joint ventures Our big project, especially the one in China, our consistent proposition is to get the controlling stake." Tang En blinked and almost laughed. Get a controlling stake? "Brother Xie, you mean...the Chinese side wants to get more than 51% of the equity in "Mulan"? You must know that this is a film from Rose Films." Leader Xie said in an orderly manner: "As far as I know, Hollywood A platter of investment, such as Warner and Fox, when making a movie, often can only participate in 20% of the investment share." Dunn said: "That is sharing the risk. Their investment share is small, but they can control the big Some or even all copyrights. Other small companies participating in the platter only have the right to distribute dividends... Wait! Brother Xie, are you saying that "Mulan" can adopt the platter investment model?" Leader Xie laughed: "That's what it means. "Flower" The production budget of "Mulan" is between 100 million and 200 million US dollars, which is too much. Even China Film cannot afford such a large sum of money. However, I believe that there will be more Chinese film companies willing to join in. Participate in the rise of Chinese movies. As for the operation of movies, except for mainland China, the rest of the countries and regions are of course the responsibility of Rose Films." Tang En did not rush to reply, savouring the other party's words carefully, he seemed to understand something . The leaders of the General Administration, this is the next banner. Not to mention the importance of Sino-US co-production and the policy reforms that will form the Chinese film market in the future. Just talking about the movie "Mulan", the leaders have a deep layout. With the strength of China Film, it is completely possible to monopolize the benefits. However, the General Administration asked China Film to give up its share and let more small and medium-sized film companies participate in the investment in "Mulan". I just want more film companies to have the opportunity to participate in high-level Hollywood films, learn and observe, and accumulate experience. This is a very precious opportunity. In the past, Chinese films used a collective system, which was too outdated. After the reform, the filmmakers of the Hong Kong government entered the Chinese film market with their gameplay. There is a dark side, and they have indeed made an important contribution to the market-oriented reform of Chinese films. However, the film model of the Hong Kong government has long been outdated. The tradition of "saving movies" is even a big tumor. If you want to get better, you have to learn from Hollywood. Through the co-production of "Mulan", it is of great significance to open the window and let the Chinese film circle really get in touch with Hollywood's top production industry. It's not as simple as making some money with "Mulan". "Mulan" is like this. If more Sino-US co-productions are promoted, more experience will be accumulated. Leaders consider this from a holistic perspective and have a larger pattern. At least bigger than Dunn's pattern. Tang En said with a smile: "Brother Xie, let me tell you the truth, the movie "Mulan" is mainly to help your friends. 51% of the share is too small, I will give you 60% of the share In addition, several bosses of the Hong Kong government also intend to lead the film reform of the Hong Kong government, and I plan to involve Media Asia Films and Emperor Entertainment." "Brother, you really...hey, don't say anything, next time. Come here, brother, I will go bankrupt, and treat you well!" Leader Xie was really moved. He thought that this request was a bit too much, and it was hard to say. Unexpectedly, the other party not only did not care, but gave up even greater benefits. I even want to pull a movie from the Hong Kong government. This mind and measure are really too big! Thinking about it some time ago, Hong Kong government filmmakers criticized "The Departed" like a farce, which was really shameful and thrown into my grandma's house. Dunn was also dumbfounded. He really is not pretending to be generous! "Mulan" has such a large investment that it would be good to maintain a breakeven, and it is difficult to make a lot of money. There is no need for New Universal to put money on "Mulan" and call in more film companies to share risks and invest together. This is a consistent strategy of Hollywood. Of course, Hollywood's style is very high, even if it is to share risks, ordinary film companies are not qualified! Many times, knowing that the film has a great possibility of losing money, overseas film companies have to get involved. It's a show of strength and ability. In the past few years, no mainland company has ever been qualified to participate in Hollywood film investment. Even the Hong Kong government, that is, Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest, who were on the side of Megatron, had such an opportunity. South Korea even offered a series of almost humiliating policies and quid pro quo in order to learn Hollywood film production and promote the local film industry. From this level, Tang En has indeed helped the General Administration a big favor! Even if "Mulan" is completely lost, for Chinese films, it is still a big deal with a small amount of money. Movies will affect the comprehensive strength of a country in all aspects. The Chinese side wanted to participate more, while Dunn wanted to spend less money. Tang En said with a smile: "Brother Xie, don't talk to me. If it weren't for the fact that China still lacks the ability to distribute globally, even if it is the distribution rights, I would have given you part of it." Leader Xie knew the depth and did not dare to follow suit. Climbing the pole, he said with a smile: "How can it be possible? For a movie of the level of "Mulan", at present, apart from Hollywood, there is no organization in the world that can successfully operate." Tang En was very satisfied. Even if "Mulan" is really popular in the future~www.wuxiaspot.com~ makes a lot of money, it will only be a dividend for investors. All copyrights except mainland China are in the hands of Rose Films, which is enough. Tang En said cheerfully: "This one, no problem! Is there any more?" "Wait, it's not over yet!" Leader Xie quickly interrupted him, "Brother, we have made the biggest concession on copyright. But , after all, the Chinese side is the biggest investor, and there must always be some... privileges." "Oh? What do you mean?" "In the script, shooting, production and distribution, we need to participate." "This is what it should be, Of course." "We need a veto." "What?" Dunn was stunned for a moment. One-vote veto? This is something he has never encountered in the past few years. specialty of China? Oh! Yes! Dunn immediately wanted to understand, it really is the case. "Mulan" is a Chinese film. Of course, it wants to show the best and most beautiful side of China, and it is best not to have a negative image. Especially the political orientation, there must be no problem! This is a matter of principle. Tang En said: "Brother Xie, there is no precedent for a one-vote veto. Even I can't break it. This is Hollywood's decency. But I understand what you are worried about. Don't worry, during the filming and production of "Mulan", There will never be any plot content that shouldn't be there! This is a PG movie for all ages. If you really have something to do, you can come to me directly!" "Okay! I can rest assured with your words, then this Even if it is abandoned." Leader Xie was also very courageous and made a decision directly. With what he knew about Dunn, Dunn could not go back on such trivial matters. "Is there any more?" "The director of the movie should be replaced." "Ah?" At this moment, Tang En was really surprised. Change director? Neither Ann Lee? . Nine Heavens God Emperor http:///txt/79824/. _Mobile version reading URL: