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Chapter 275 "Orangutan": A wall-breaking work in North America
9 month 20 day.

A large luxury villa in Beverly Hills in Los Angeles is bustling with people and bustling lights.

If there are people who are familiar with the North American political and fame circles, they will find that among the guests who are drinking, chatting and laughing, there are many politicians who are passionate about politics and frequently appear on TV, as well as Hollywood celebrities.

Of course, many people present also have another identity, that of social activists.

They are passionate about public welfare undertakings and care about people's livelihood and conditions.

For this reason, he even flew to Los Angeles on a private jet to attend a celebration reception for the North American box office of "Planet of the Apes: Still Fighting", which exceeded 1.5 million US dollars. He wanted to talk to the most popular man in Hollywood recently about how to help the earth and the poor in the world.

Among them were many unexpected visitors.

Bernard, the Asian distribution manager of Sony Columbia, worked with Jiang Liu on a friendly basis at first, but later fell apart due to their respective interests.

Marvel boss perlmutter.

Even Ang Lee, Harvey Weinstein, the president of Warner.

But if Bernard has experience and achievements and is willing to just leave, will the Columbia board of directors agree?
Furthermore, can "The Legend of Zorro" really destroy a CEO who has worked hard for many years?

"Yes, I've had enough of Shore's dictatorship."

"I'll lend you a "lucky word"!"

Would Bernard leave Colombia so easily?

"Jiang, don't refuse in a hurry. Trust me, I will find you a better publisher."

"If you are willing, Time Magazine will record an exclusive interview for you and let you appear in the Asian issue."

He has been in Hollywood for many years and has some connections. Now he wants to invest in Jiangliu and take on part of the distribution business of Jiangliu's movies in North America.

Bernard said with an angry expression: "Jiang, this is Hollywood Vanity Fair. If you fail twice in a row, you will feel it."

"Why Access Hollywood hails Planet of the Apes as one of the best movies of the year."

“Starting in late August, the wind has changed in North American entertainment news.”

Jiang Liu glanced at Bernard who was gritting his teeth.

Jiang Liu couldn't believe it.

"Who? The eight major Hollywood studios?" Jiang Liuliu said with a smile: "I didn't realize you had this ability. You know my relationship with Hollywood best."

"The Chicago Sun-Times called the movie "magnificent," "Entertainment Weekly" praised the movie's plot as "gripping," and "Rolling Stone" described Caesar as "thunder-pounding."

Although this person is in charge of Colombia's Asian affairs, Asian films have performed mediocrely in the North American market.

This is too hasty.

Bernard showed up uninvited, and even revealed that he was an extremely single person who was responsible for the box office failure of "The Legend of Zorro" and was kicked out of Columbia Pictures by Columbia President Shore.

Bernard pointed to the stairs of the villa, and when Jiang Liu nodded in understanding, he followed him and whispered: "Jiang, you are wrong, your situation is different."

"The Rotten Tomatoes freshness index is 93%, saying that "Planet of the Apes" is the most critically acclaimed movie in the North American summer movie season in 2005. The media is open to you and "Planet of the Apes", and someone in Hollywood is showing their favor to you."

Jiang Liu said angrily: "My movie is not short of investors. As for distribution, I have been happily cooperating with Lionsgate Pictures for the time being. Today's party was carefully prepared by them."

"So, Bernard, you are free now?"

Jiang Liu suddenly realized: "Bernard, it turns out that you have become a lobbyist for Time Warner?"

"However, the North American media was open to "Planet of the Apes". Isn't it because North American theaters became the biggest beneficiary of "Planet of the Apes" box office a few weeks after the movie was released?"

According to the box office declining account sharing agreement signed by Water Pictures, Lionsgate Pictures and several AMC theaters. "Planet of the Apes", which has been screened for more than a month, now only has more than 60% of the box office share. The share of the box office will be even lower in the future, and the theater chain has become the biggest beneficiary.

Bernard smiled awkwardly, dismissed the speculation about the liberalization of the media, and explained:
"I serve myself and may form a cooperative relationship with Warner. Warner's most profitable series of movies, "Harry Potter," has been filmed for five movies. "Planet of the Apes" will be a good alternative to the series, including Columbia's "Harry Potter", which is also coveted. "Planet of the Apes" series, I believe 21st Century Fox will be looking for you soon."

Jiang Liu nodded noncommittally: "The sequel to "Planet of the Apes" will take a long time."

Bernard was frightened when he heard this, and hurriedly stopped Jiang Liu's crazy thoughts: "Jiang, please don't. The failure of "The Legend of Zorro" has made all Hollywood studios understand that sequels must be made as quickly as possible to make money. "

"Maybe, but I really have no plans to make a sequel to 'Apes' in the next two or three years."

"Therefore, the olive branch between you and Warner can only be missed with regret."

Bernard frowned: "What is your next work?"

"A heist movie aimed at an Asian audience, similar to Hollywood's Ocean's Eleven."

"Listen to me, if you are willing to maintain the great situation created by "Planet of the Apes" in North America and covet the huge film market in North America, remember to carefully write a Hollywood-like movie script. North American audiences and even global audiences will love Hollywood entertainment. Way."

"After all, Hollywood film culture has flowed to most corners of the world."

Seeing He Jing leading an old man carrying red wine, Jiang Liu nodded and said, "Let's talk about it later."

Jiang Liu also hopes that future movies will be related to Warner Pictures.

Before the release of "Apes", several major Hollywood studios were his dream distributors.

It's a pity that Warner is also arrogant and determined not to split the box office accounts with foreign films, and ultimately missed out on the distribution business of "Apes".

Now, one moment has passed, and "Apes" has been a huge box office success in North America. There are many distributors who want to cooperate with Jiang Liu, including first-tier movies and second-tier movies.

Even North American theaters have to give a little respect to Jiang Liu's subsequent works.

"Boss, Marvel, Mr. Palmater."

Jiang Liu bared his teeth and extended his hand to the old man with a smile: "Hello, Old Matt!"

Parmat has been a little restless lately.

He was finally persuaded by his old friend and took a loan from Wall Street to prepare a big movie for Marvel Comics, which was in turmoil.

Matt Lao discussed with his employees and old friends many times, and finally chose "Daredevil".

The protagonist in "Daredevil" is an old character in Marvel Comics. He has been very popular since his debut. I like "Daredevil" very much.

Of course, as the boss of Marvel Comics, all the characters in Marvel Comics are Matt Lao's favorites.

At this point, the movie "Daredevil", which is a matter of life and death for Marvel Comics, has officially entered the preparation period.

Old Matt has high hopes for the "Daredevil" project. He changed his past stinginess and hired the best screenwriting team, behind-the-scenes production team, and special effects team in Hollywood.

But just when he was extremely ambitious.

"The Legend of Zorro" is released in North America.

The box office in the first three days was more than 1600 million US dollars, and it was immediately sentenced to death in the first week of release.

After seeing the box office of "The Legend of Zorro" on TV news, the elderly Ma almost died on the spot.

Just because the protagonist in "Daredevil" wears a wall-breaking eye patch on his face like the protagonist Zorro in "The Legend of Zorro".

(End of this chapter)