I’m in Hollywood

Hello, Mr. Williams, Raymond Zou wanted to show a neither humble nor arrogant look, but his expression was inevitably a little more eager: Mr. Williams, I have seen your Dark War ”, to be honest, this movie is very similar to some of our Hong Kong movies. It happened that we, Golden Harvest, did the release of “Dark War” in Hong Kong, and the box office was very good.”

Actually, I have always liked Hong Kong movies very much, Eric said: For example, several movies of Bruce Lee, Fighting Warriors, Big Brother Tangshan, Raptor Crossing the River, Dragon Fighting Tiger Fight, etc. It's a pity to have that half of Game of Death. Finally, Eric shook his head regretfully.

Raymond Zou heard Eric suddenly say this, his face also showed a look of reminiscence, and shook his head: It's a pity, hey, it's been more than ten years. I still remember the first time. A case of working with Bruce once.

After speaking, Raymond Zou suddenly raised his head again, looked at Eric, and said with emotion: I remember Mr. Williams, you are only 19 years old this year, when Bruce died, you should have been only three years old, really unexpected .

A good movie is always a good movie. Speaking of which, when I was filming in Seattle last time, I made a special trip to Mr. Bruce Lee's cemetery. Although it has been more than ten years, there is often a world there. Movie fans from all over come to lay flowers.

Raymond Zou was stunned for a while, and the faint shame on his face disappeared in a flash. If it wasn't for Bruce Lee, maybe he wouldn't have achieved what he is today. However, except when Bruce Lee was buried, he would never Haven't been to Seattle a few times: When I'm done, I'll go to Seattle to worship.

Eric nodded noncommittally. Then he looked at Robert Shea, who had been silent for a while. He still didn't know Robert's intention in introducing him to him.

Robert pulled Eric aside in front of Raymond Zou and said, It's like this. Last year, I participated in a movie invested by Hong Kong Golden Harvest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You have heard of it, originally this Fox agreed to release the film, but after watching the film, Fox backtracked.

When Eric heard the words Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, he quickly remembered the movie. Although he was not familiar with the previous life of the movie in the United States, he knew a story about the history of Hong Kong movies. It is said that Raymond Zou of Golden Harvest has always wanted to enter Hollywood. After a few small fights, Golden Harvest bought the adaptation rights of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and planned to play a big game. Golden Harvest invested eight Ten million, and finally made a billion Hong Kong dollars in North America. According to the current exchange rate, one billion Hong Kong dollars is equivalent to almost 130 million US dollars, and it is impossible for a foreign company to take more than 100 million US dollars from Hollywood. Then this money must be the North American box office obtained by Ninja Turtles. The North American box office of more than 100 million is enough to squeeze into the top ten of the current box office list.

And such a movie,

Fox actually gave up. It also seems understandable, though, and Fox has always liked to do this sort of thing. In the previous life, Fox gave up the North American distribution of Titanic and sold it to Paramount at a low price of 60 million US dollars. In the end, Titanic won a total box office of more than 600 million in North America. Although it has experienced such a time, Fox did not learn the lesson and 'make persistent efforts'. Later, Avatar of Kashen, Fox worried about the risks, and introduced other investors. In the end, Avatar exploded at the box office. Fox also lost hundreds of millions of dollars to the wrong decision.

Shaking his head and throwing out these messy thoughts, Eric asked, Robert. What do you think?

Robert Shea said: It's like this, Eric. The film was invested in a total of 13 million US dollars, which is not a small amount. New Line also participated in the investment of 3 million US dollars. Now Fox will not release it, we can only do it ourselves. Come and do it. I think you have a good eye for movies, so I want you to watch the finished film and help you come up with ideas.

Did you bring a copy? Eric asked.

Robert Shea was stunned: No, I just brought Mr. Zou to meet you. By the way, we can go to the company to see it tomorrow.

Eric also realized that he was impatient. Although there were personal reactions in his family, even if Robert brought the copy, he would not be able to leave the hundreds of guests in the hall alone, which was too rude.

Well, I'll go to the company tomorrow morning, let's take a look.

Well, that's it, Robert said, pointing not far away: I saw an old friend and went over to say hello.

Calm, have fun, Eric said with a smile, watching Robert leave, Eric found that Raymond did not leave with Eric.

Mr. Zou, do you have anything else to do?

No, that, Mr. Williams, you just said you like Hong Kong movies, what do you think of Hong Kong movies?

Eric took Raymond to the buffet table and took some food. The two of them came to the sofa near the floor-to-ceiling window. Seeing Eric coming, the man and woman who were tired of the sofa quickly gave up their seats. come out.

The two walked down together, and Eric said, Mr. Zou, I think the discovery of Hong Kong movies has now completely lost its rationality, giving people a feeling of the last madness before the collapse.

Raymond originally just wanted to chat with Eric about some excellent Hong Kong movies. It was almost a set, and it would be great if it could promote cooperation. Unexpectedly, I heard Eric talk about the current situation of Hong Kong movies. With a wry smile, Raymond said helplessly: Everyone is making crazy money, who would think so much. Mr. Williams, an outsider, sees it very clearly. In this case, Mr. Williams, what do you think? Is there any solution?

What can Eric do, he just said it casually based on the impression of the previous life.

Due to various restrictions, the prospect of Hong Kong movies is almost doomed. After thinking about it, Eric immediately said seriously: Although I also like a lot of Hong Kong movies, I have nothing to do about this situation.

Even if there is, it will not be used now, at least 20 years later, when the mainland completely opens up its own film market. But at that time, it is estimated that there is almost no concept of Hong Kong movies.

Raymond sighed, looked at Eric, and asked tentatively, So, Mr. Williams, do you think there is a possibility for us to cooperate? (To be continued)