Movie tycoon

Chapter 653 American Tycoon (Part [-])
Jim's Film Studios, Hollywood, USA.

This is a small film company, or in other words, a small film company that produces third-rate films and relies on black buddies for food.

No way, the afro Jim himself is black.

Black people are a unique existence in the United States. These people who were originally slaves gained freedom during the American Civil War, but they have come a long way to become truly independent and to be treated as "human beings" by Americans. , its representative literary work is "Uncle Tom's Cabin", its representative film is "Diago Unchained", and its representative character is Martin Luther King.

Because of this, in Hollywood, it is very difficult for black actors and film companies run by black actors to integrate into mainstream Hollywood media.Fortunately, there are quite a lot of black audiences in the United States, so Jim specially shoots some movies that black people like to watch.In most Hollywood movies, black people are either robbers or rapists, always the opposite of the opposite, and there are few positive roles.In Jim's film, the blacks have become heroes, and the whites are beaten to vomit blood.

This kind of extreme shooting method made Jim's film company struggle to survive, and became a way for many black people to vent their emotions, and won a certain box office, but it also further isolated Jim's film company from the road to Hollywood popularity.

Therefore, Jim's film company existed half-dead, but for Chen Xiaotang, it was a very good ally and help.

In the office, Chen Xiaotang and black Jim embraced affectionately.

Chen Xiaotang said straight to the point: "Dear Jim, my film is about to be released, but I have contacted several film companies, but none of them are willing to cooperate with us and seconded the theaters for Christmas."

"Hahaha... This is expected!" Jim laughed, "The big American film companies are all snobbish guys, they won't give up such precious time slots to your Chinese films! "

"Really?" Chen Xiaotang sighed.

Jim laughed.

Chen Xiaotang glared at Jim angrily, and said angrily, "Dude, you can still laugh!"

"Of course I have to laugh," Jim sighed. "As a black man, I am not accepted by mainstream Hollywood filmmakers. So dear Chen, I suffered a lot back then, and you have to taste it. According to your Chinese In human terms, it’s not a good thing to always hold the flag of the wind. Although Hollywood movies are diversified and open enough, it is still difficult for your Chinese movies to enter..."

Chen Xiaotang frowned, and said: "It's hard to imagine that Hollywood companies have such a mature and complete business operation mechanism, but they are so resistant to foreign cultures! They even openly express discrimination against other ethnic groups, nationalities, or skin colors." , What good does it do them? Have they always been like this?"

"Dear Chen, you have to understand that people always use the logic they are familiar with to consider things they are not familiar with or understand." Jim laughed: "The logic you just said is only applicable to you Chinese. In the American film industry, The strong are respected, and interests are paramount, unless you have the power to control these things, otherwise, you should pray to God that your movie will sell well!"

"Well, I have to admit that the rules of the game here are really different. Since I can't resist, then I can only accept it." Chen Xiaotang spread his hands helplessly, but he could draw inferences from one instance and said: "Now I have something to ask them .So they take it for granted to put on a high profile...or in their view, as a Chinese, the movie I shot is simply a bad film that is not up to standard...Is that what you mean?"

"YES! Chen, your brain is so good!" Jim said: "You are now a blank slate, and your film company is not well-known in the American market; the success or failure of your film is still unknown... …If you gain a firm foothold in the US market in the future, haha. Then you will see him show you South American enthusiasm! Kneeling down and kissing your feet, they can do it. What you Chinese think is shameful and reserved , in their eyes is hypocrisy. As long as you can make money, you can make 1000 million, 100 million or more money, they will turn to you, even if they already have a net worth of [-] billion - this is America!"

This is America!
Jim's last sentence greatly stimulated Chen Xiaotang, he suddenly remembered a famous saying of Li Lianjie, a famous star in his previous life - "In the United States, everything is a statistic!"

Your data represents the wealth you can create, and if your data goes up, you will have everything, equality and democracy.Including the nation and country you represent also has its own dignity and status-this is the United States!

This naked~naked~naked way of thinking is hard to imagine in China or Hong Kong. Chen Xiaotang is now facing a strange field, a brand new world - he is like a big boy who got a new toy, Enthusiastically mustered 12 points of fighting spirit!
"Thank you, Brother Jim!" Chen Xiaotang suddenly stood up, his face full of eager joy, and said: "I'm leaving, I'll treat you to coffee some other day."

Jim looked at this young man who was hailed as a genius in amazement. He was like an angry bull just now, but he seemed to be a different person in a blink of an eye. Let's discuss...

"Chen, don't you plan to discuss with me how to deal with the current situation? Maybe I will have some suggestions to help you..." Jim asked tentatively: "For example, find a way to find some smaller movie theaters, or I can help you talk to another movie company..."

"No need." Chen Xiaotang said briefly and sincerely: "Let us do it ourselves! You have helped us a lot, and we will go on our own in the future." After speaking, Chen Xiaotang stood up confidently and walked out.

"Brother Jim, I'll have someone give you premiere tickets on the day of the show!"

Jim smiled and looked at the back of Chen Xiaotang when he left these words, he couldn't help touching his signature black afro, and sighed to himself: "Oh...it's only when I see such a young person that I realize that I am old. Lah... I don't know if changing my hairstyle can make me look younger..."

Chen Xiaotang knocked on the door of Paramount Films again. This time, no matter how cynical the other party was, he just said, "Give me 3 minutes, please!"

Nick, the president of Paramount, had no choice but to deal with this stubborn Chinese, "3 minutes? OK, I'll check my watch!" Shrugged, waiting for Chen Xiaotang to speak.

But this time, Chen Xiaotang didn't speak, but waved his hand, and someone took out a roll of demo tape and started showing it.

"What the hell is this Lafite Chen doing?" Nick bit his big cigar like a super boss, rubbed his chin and wondered.

But soon he understood that this was an edited clip from "Assassin's Creed"!

The idea of ​​selling movie clips is long outdated in Hollywood, and only these Hong Kong people are still enjoying it.Nick thought so.

But soon, Nick, who was tapping Erlang's legs, was stunned, because the edited clips were unexpectedly exciting, and it was enough to be described as "gimmick" in professional terms.

Yes, a play must be gimmick enough to attract attention, and if it is gimmick enough, there will be topics, box office, and appeal.

As an old fox who has been in Hollywood for several years, Nick knows this deeply. It can be said that what is shot in Hollywood is not a movie, but a story full of gags, gorgeous shots, exciting stories, and hot actions. A gimmick that is absolutely indispensable for this movie to become popular!
And now, these elements are all there!
Nick is sure that this Chinese film has a bright future!
The originally agreed 3 minutes passed by in a flash!

President Nick suddenly felt that the time was too short.

It was the first time he felt this way, he was a fool, why didn't he give the other party more time?In this way, I can better examine the potential of this drama, but now...
"Ahem, this show seems... very interesting!" Nick put out his cigar and said to Chen Xiaotang.

Chen Xiaotang smiled, "Since it's interesting, then I wonder if your company is willing to cooperate with us?"

"Is it the Christmas time?" Nick mused, "Yes, yes, but the box office split, it must be seven or three!"

"Unfortunately, I remember that the rules for dividing accounts are not all June Fourth?"

"That's the rule of our American movies. As for your Chinese movie..." Nick smiled, self-explanatory.

The corner of Chen Xiaotang's mouth curled up: "I'm sorry, it looks like I have to change another partner!" Without saying a word, he turned around directly. "I think they might be interested in my film!"

"Go find them, friend! Haha, they're not as talkative as I am!" Nick shouted from behind, feeling a little guilty.

Chen Xiaotang ignored him and walked out of the office with her chest out.

"Damn Chinese, they won't give in at all!" Nick angrily sat back on his chair.He was a little afraid that other film companies would watch the movie.

It's a good drama, isn't it?
Should you work with them?

Do you want to take the initiative to apologize and give in? !
Don't leave the golden rooster that lays golden eggs......
Nick thought quickly.

Just when he was hesitating, the female secretary brought in the news of the day.

As an excellent filmmaker, you must always pay attention to entertainment trends in all aspects of Hollywood.And Nick has maintained this good habit.

Opening the newspaper, Nick froze immediately.

The effect of Chen Xiaotang's press conference finally came out.

In the newspapers, the ghost reporters who participated in the press conference used all kinds of words to praise the movie "Assassin's Creed" without hesitation.

"A Chinese film comparable to Hollywood blockbusters!"

"A must-do great production!"

"The pinnacle of Chinese action in the future!"  ….
"Damn it!" Nick hurriedly put down the newspaper, all he wanted to do now was to chase the lost Lafite Chen back at the speed of a [-]-meter sprint!

(End of this chapter)