Movie tycoon

Chapter 637 "Assassin's Creed" Press Conference
It is said that Hollywood stars Jean-Claude Van Damme and Lundgren felt that the 100 million US dollar remuneration offered by Moying Entertainment was "too low" and intended to raise the price.

Chen Xiaotang also said very eloquently: "Actually, I also think that 100 million US dollars seems a bit inappropriate..."

The two immediately beamed with joy, Chen Xiaotang was startled suddenly, "Oh my dear, what are you talking about, one million for one person?"

"Yeah, isn't it?" The two were suspicious.

"Of course not!" Chen Xiaotang said loudly: "You must have misunderstood, the 100 million I mentioned is the combined salary of the two of you!"

"Ah?! My mother, did we hear correctly?" Jean-Claude Van Damme and Longel looked at each other in blank dismay.

100 million, two people? !
You know, the two of them flew all the way from Hollywood for millions of dollars, and now they actually... Damn, what kind of plane are you using? !

"Dear Lafeichen, I think, you must have made a mistake, right?" Jean-Claude said resolutely.

"That's right, it was clearly 100 million, why did it suddenly become 50?" Long Geer was depressed.

Seeing the hard-working looks of the two big guys, Chen Xiaotang bent over with a smile in his heart, and said seriously on the surface: "That's right, I didn't make a mistake at all. If I remember correctly, your salary in Hollywood It’s only $40 or $[-], so there’s no reason to ask Hong Kong people for a million dollars in filming, isn’t it? I think everyone should understand the truth of value for money!”

"Ahem!" Jean-Claude coughed vigorously, unexpectedly his details were found out, "That being said, the ones we participated in were all big Hollywood productions, and now I You are willing to come to Hong Kong to see you, and you have given your company a lot of face, and you must not give in to the salary!"

The two big guys at the moment had long forgotten about continuing to blackmail Chen Xiaotang for an increase in his film salary. It is already very good to be able to keep the original film salary, after all, a million dollars is not a small amount.

"Oh, that's such a pity. To be honest, it took me a lot of effort to offer a total price of one million yuan for the two of you. I wanted to discuss with the two of you whether I could reduce it a bit, but now... oh, no It's easy to handle!" Chen Xiaotang spread his hands, making a look of helplessness.

"Shit! Of course it's impossible!" Lunger said angrily, "We're not so low-level yet!"

"That's right, at worst we fly back to Hollywood and go to your shit movie!"

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect the two friends to get angry so easily." Chen Xiaotang said regretfully, "But you are a guest from afar, so you don't have to rush away, you can have a good time in Hong Kong! At worst, I will do my best as landlords, Introduce the two of you to a few good places, of course, you have to pay for it yourself!"

depressed!

Super depressed!

Jean-Claude Van Damme and Longel only thought that Lafite Chen in front of them was very hateful, stingy and difficult to deal with!
They are not as gentle and courteous as they think Chinese people are, weak and easy to bully.

"Don't worry, even if we starve to death, we won't bother you!" The two big guys roared and turned to go out.

"Oh, by the way." Chen Xiaotang suddenly said behind him, "I guess you haven't read the newspaper these days? I heard that there is a strike in Hollywood, and many actors are out of work. It is reported that this situation will last at least a month, poor Ah, so many people are starving!"

"Ah, what? What you said is true?" The two big guys stopped immediately.

They had heard about the Hollywood actors union strike before, but they didn't expect it to come so soon.

"Hehe, I'm not the kind of person who talks nonsense, whether it's true or not, you can see for yourself!" Chen Xiaotang casually threw them a newspaper.

Neither of them was an idiot. They took the newspaper and looked at it. Sure enough, there was news of a general strike by the Hollywood labor union on the front page.

In fact, this is not the first time that the Hollywood Screen Actors Union has gone on strike. Americans advocate independence and democracy, especially Hollywood people, and they immediately speak out when they are dissatisfied. We must all resist together.

After reading the news, both Jean-Claude Van Damme and Lundgren were stupefied. What should I do? I will definitely not have a job when I go back at this time. Could it be that I want my family to starve for a few months?
Don't look at their high income, but the consumption is also high. For example, Jean-Claude Van Damme recently bought a house in New York, and the down payment has not yet been paid. Lundgren also ordered a luxury sports car. Out of pocket.

Damn, it really kills me!

Lao Shang reacted quickly enough. After reading the newspaper, he saw that the situation was wrong. He immediately laughed and said, "Ha, actually, I think a salary like 50 yuan is also acceptable. Everyone will get to know each other better. Hollywood and Hong Kong need to cooperate more with each other. Isn't it? I don't have any skills, and I am willing to be the bridge and link for the first cooperation!"

Longer did not show weakness, "That is to say, talking about money hurts feelings! Although I have only met you, Lafite Chen, we have already cherished each other. In our Dutch words, a pea and a potato are the same bean!"

For the sudden change of the two big guys, Chen Xiaotang is a little uncomfortable, pick, who said that these two are kung fu school, they are completely acting school, look at the acting in this play, it is just like the real thing!
"Hehe, since this is the case, let's get down to business. Can the two of you get a little less of 50 yuan?" Chen Xiaotang's words directly stunned the two big guys.

50, still less?Damn, this Lafite Chen is not a good guy, take advantage of it!

"Ahem, we think this price is already very fair, so we don't need to reduce it!" Jean-Claude Van Dun said hastily.

"Oh, I don't want to either. The main reason is that our company has been struggling recently, and the only thing we can offer is 30 US dollars per person... Do you think?"

"NO! 30 is too little! This is against the rules!"

"Yeah, we are at least 40 in Hollywood!"

"Hollywood has the rules of Hollywood, but Hong Kong has the rules of Hong Kong. Why don't you two get a 50% discount on the basis of [-]?"

"No way!"

"[-]% off?"

"Or not!"

"[-]% off?"

"Why do we sound like we're selling pork?!"

"OK, 35% off the buy it now!" Chen Xiaotang said firmly. "May 35th [-]th, I will send each of you [-] remuneration, is it okay to go to the head office now?!"

The two big guys scratched their foreheads and looked at each other. They couldn't turn their heads. The original 100 million shrank to 50, and how did 50 suddenly become 35? !

No wonder people say that if you are big, you don't have enough brains!
Before the two guys came back to their senses, Chen Xiaotang had already taken the contract, grabbed their hands and pressed their fingerprints.The two "big names" from Hollywood are like a white-haired girl who was sold by Yang Bailao at the moment, very hard-pressed.

Afterwards, the two realized that they seemed to have been "trapped" by someone, and the person who "tricked" him was still laughing and blowing the unfinished contract with his handprints, while kindly telling them, "Remember, call your family. Call, tell them not to worry, this movie will be finished soon!"

Ever since, the two poor big guys dialed the ocean phone number and sent a letter to the family saying that we are working in other places, so don't worry about it!

Hong Kong Magic Shadow Entertainment is about to hold a press conference, which is related to the opening ceremony of the movie "Assassin's Creed".

Typically, real press conferences are organized and premeditated.After all, it takes time to invite reporters, right?It takes time to produce speeches and promotional materials, right?
But unfortunately, this point is not suitable for Chen Xiaotang.Because, who told him that his news value is so great that countless reporters can surround him all day long without any invitation?
As for speech drafts, promotional materials, etc., hehe, let alone, his name, Chen Xiaotang, is the best publicity. If he wants to say something, the reporters will record it. Do we need to prepare for it?

The press conference hall of Moying Entertainment is getting bigger and bigger, nearly 1000 square meters. Except for the 35 square meters of the rostrum, the rest is the press booth with chairs. It ushered in the largest number of reporters today. At least there are more than 500 reporters.

Reporter hard work ah!

In the morning, because of Chen Xiaotang's dissemination, "We will hold a press conference this morning to announce the launch of the new film."

Just this one sentence made countless reporters rush to the press conference without even having breakfast.

But they came early, but Chen Xiaotang was nowhere to be seen.

What a fool, from seven to eight in the morning, then from eight to nine, and from nine to ten... There was not even a single movement from Moying Entertainment.

It was past eleven o'clock, and my stomach started growling.

No way, the reporters had no choice but to eat bread, drink mineral water, and had to wait patiently.

This is the life of the paparazzi, this is the most ordinary life of the reporters, bread and mineral water are their best partners, malnutrition and irregular eating are their life rules, some people scold them, gossip, say they Shameless and despicable, but who knows their sad side, such as now?

Having said that, it's all simply for living!For example, in my previous life, there was a Hong Kong movie that reflected the life of Hong Kong journalists. The name of this movie was "Paparazzi Ambition".It can be said that the shamelessness and pity of the Hong Kong paparazzi were played to the extreme.

Time passed by, and although the hearts were terribly angry, none of the reporters dared to leave here.Because in the corridor outside, there are still a lot of reporters around!If one walks here, then, I believe there will be hundreds of people trying to squeeze in immediately.

It was 11:30, and Chen Xiaotang still hadn't come. It was almost twelve o'clock, and just when the reporters thought they were being tricked, the personal bodyguard Aaron Ahu and others surrounded the big boss Chen Xiaotang and finally came in.

"Oh my god, you're finally here!" A Singaporean female reporter was about to cry.

"God! You finally heard my call and let him come!" A British reporter kept drawing the cross, thanking God. ...

Just when everyone breathed a sigh of relief, a smiling Chen Xiaotang walked in wearing a neat suit and shiny leather shoes, waving his right hand as if the chief was inspecting the armed forces, and shouted: "Everyone is too polite! I, Mr. Chen, He De, He Neng, worked hard for everyone to wait for so long? I'm really sorry, everyone!"

"Mr. Chen is too polite!"

"Yes, Mr. Chen is too polite!"

"It's okay, we can all afford to wait!"...

After waiting for so long, the reporters looked away, after all, Chen Xiaotang was much better than some celebrities who swore not to accept interviews.At least, he basically did not refuse interviews, and basically did not refuse to answer some questions.What else could journalists be dissatisfied with about such a mild-mannered celebrity?

"Hehe, let's all sit down!" Chen Xiaotang also sat down after finishing speaking, looked at the reporters who were already prepared, and said, "I know what topics everyone is interested in, hehe, so, although I have never I haven’t provided you with the memo to answer the reporter’s questions, but I have also thought about the answers to some questions. OK, then everyone can hurry up now!”

"I come……"

"I'll come first..."

"Let me come, I want to know..."

As soon as Chen Xiaotang finished speaking, the reporters from all walks of life below became anxious, shouting one after another, as if Chen Xiaotang would not answer the next question.The consequence of this is that the scene suddenly fell into chaos like a vegetable market.

"Stop making noise!" Chen Xiaotang said softly.But unfortunately, his voice only suppressed the noise of some reporters in front, but the reporters behind did not react.

Seeing the situation turned into this, Chen Xiaotang had no choice but to sacrifice his magic weapon like the masters on the "Feng Shen Bang".

The big guys Jean-Claude Van Damme and Longel came out with arrogance amidst the sound of singing promises.

Sure enough, as soon as the two appeared, they immediately shocked the audience.

"Wow, what a strong ghost!"

"Ah, here comes the foreign devil!"

"Oh, big man, big man!"...

Some sharp-eyed people recognized the identities of the two at a glance, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Could it be that they are...stars from Hollywood?"

"Is that Jean-Claude Van Damme?"

"Is that Longger?!"

"Oh my god, am I not dazzled? How come Hollywood stars come to Hong Kong?!"...

Ignoring everyone's fuss, Chen Xiaotang just said: "Please be quiet, everyone."

These reporters, who were still noisy like flies, immediately silenced and looked at Chen Xiaotang like a baby.

Chen Xiaotang was very satisfied with everyone's reaction, smiled and said: "You must have recognized the two of them, yes, they are the Hollywood kung fu stars Mr. Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mr. Lundgren, why did they appear here? He said, they have already signed a contract with Moying Entertainment to join our new kung fu drama "Assassin's Creed", and today is the day when our drama officially starts, I hope everyone will give congratulations!"

When Chen Xiaotang finished speaking, everyone applauded.

"Congratulations, the flag has won!"

"The shadow is mighty!"

"Shoot a good movie and kill Hollywood!"

The last voice was very discordant, Chen Xiaotang directly filtered it.

"Thank you for your support and love. Now, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. We know everything and can't say enough!"

When his voice fell to the ground, the whole scene boiled again.It's worse than the noise before.

"Please be quiet, everyone!" Chen Xiaotang had to raise his voice and shouted.His voice was inherently loud, and coupled with the amplification effect of the microphone, as a result, the reporters in front, especially the ones closest to the speaker, quickly became deaf and dizzy, staggering from side to side for a moment. I can't tell the difference.

The scene became quiet, and Chen Xiaotang was also satisfied.Nodding his head, he said, "Everyone is a scholar and a gentleman. Be polite and know how to maintain order... What does it sound like? This is a press conference. I hope everyone respects themselves and others!"

The reporters were honest, and all of them lowered their heads as taught. Even if they had thoughts in their hearts, no one dared to show them on their faces.

"OK, let's start with this reporter from "Ming Pao" in Hong Kong!" Chen Xiaotang pointed to a female reporter who didn't say anything except for raising her hand, so Chen Xiaotang had a good impression of her.

"Thank you, Mr. Chen!" The female reporter stood up, first said thank you very politely, and then said: "We all know what the specific story content of your play is?"

Chen Xiaotang pondered for a while, and said: ""Assassin's Creed" is about the dark period of the Crusades in the Middle Ages in Europe. The ruler ruled the people with high pressure and killed dissidents. Altair, the white-clothed assassin, has never been seen and disappeared without a trace. He specializes in assassinating the brutal ruling class, and eradicating rape and evil has become the "Assassin's Creed" that the protagonist abides by, working hard to save innocent people..."

Chen Xiaotang roughly told the story, which immediately attracted many media reporters. After all, it takes a lot of courage and pride to dare to concoct such a grand idea, and Hong Kong people dare to film the story of the European Crusades.

At this time, the female reporter made persistent efforts and asked, "After hearing your story, we are sure that this is definitely an epic movie, so the investment must be huge?"

"Well, almost 3000 million Hong Kong dollars, equivalent to about 500 million U.S. dollars..."

"Wow, $500 million!"

"What a great investment!"

"It's amazing!"

"Yes, the investment is huge!"...

People burst into amazement. You must know that the biggest investment in Hong Kong is only ten million Hong Kong dollars, which is equivalent to more than one million U.S. dollars. Many companies in Hollywood do not have such super strength.

But will this win?

Will it be a thankless effort, called a suicide action? !

The ghost grows fast, so shouldn't it also be a prodigal fast?

Everyone was full of doubts.

(End of this chapter)