Movie tycoon

Chapter 690 The Heavenly King is on the move, one is worth two!
The success of Chen Xiaotang's starring role in "New World", a purely Hong Kong film, can be described as joy for some and sorrow for others.

The ones who are worried are of course those big film companies and big consortia who didn’t think much about this movie before, who thought that introducing this movie would be a dead end, and who thought that Hollywood is a world of sci-fi movies; such as MGM, Warner, Universal, etc.The happy one is the sharp-sighted and well-earned Paramount Corporation.At the beginning, only Nick, the boss of this company, dared to "eat crabs" and was responsible for the North American distribution of this drama with Fox.Therefore, after the box office hit the box office of this movie, Nick, who had been ridiculed before, became arrogant, biting a big cigar, counting the tens of millions of dollars he got from the split, and said: "See who is more stupid than who!"

It can be said that the success of "New World" surprised everyone.However, Chen Xiaotang, the person involved, didn't have time to pay attention to these things and enjoy the glory brought by this miracle, because he was busy dealing with the VCD release of Fox's old film resources.

In fact, Jim, the explosive head who was in charge of this matter, didn't quite understand Chen Xiaotang's determination to completely eliminate those who disobeyed him within Fox, and to promote this new product to the market.

He understands the complete elimination of internal opponents, he is very clear that Chen Xiaotang has an indescribable desire to control, and he does not allow control to fall into the hands of others.However, everyone who really does great things has this desire to control.

In addition, when it comes to making VCDs, Chen Xiaotang would rather take out a mortgage than finance with a big consortium.A typical example is that Paramount tried to raise funds, but Chen Xiaotang refused very simply, even the financing plan from MGM.

What Afro Jim couldn't understand was why Chen Xiaotang asserted that VCD would mature rapidly within three years and become a new communication tool, completely replacing video tapes.He didn't understand, but he still believed in Chen Xiaotang's decision, because since he met, this magical Chinese star seems to have no record of failure in decision-making in history.

Just like this time, it seems to be the same.

Chen Xiaotang is a star and even the boss, so he is also a cunning guy.His cunning is that for the promotional VCD, what he is doing is "limited release"!
For a long time, Chen Xiaotang has understood a truth, that is "rare things are more expensive".For example, in the future, there will be a boom in "New Literature of the Republic of China" in the second-hand book market in China. A Ba Jin book published in the Republic of China can sell for 10,000+. What does this mean? It is out of stock!

Americans are also human beings, and as human beings, they will have the idea of ​​comparison. Who the hell said that Americans believe that it is fun to have no money, and life is OK if you can live, that is misleading!
The self-esteem and comparability of Yankees are definitely not inferior to those of Chinese people, and even in some aspects, such as high-tech, they are only strong but not weak.

Americans are curious by nature and like to tinker with new gadgets. The emergence of VCD just rightly tickled their itch.

Thinner than a video tape, but clearer than a video tape, large capacity, easy to carry, the most important thing is that it is trendy and fashionable enough!

Therefore, the VCD prototypes and old discs released in limited quantities for a while have become like LV bags and must-buy items for American fashion people.

So much so that you can hear such voices on Wall Street, where elites emerge in large numbers.

"Dude, did you buy a VCD? That thing is absolutely amazing!"

"Go to my house to watch a VCD tonight, it's great!"

"A life without a VCD is an incomplete life!"

"An elite who didn't buy a VCD is not a real elite!"...

The popularity of VCDs by Americans caught the promoter Chen Xiaotang by surprise, and made all the Fox people smile. The resources of old movies have been completely opened up. Under the packaging of VCDs, they are making a lot of money, and they are getting everything. Rich people's money, this is cool!

According to the strategy formulated by Chen Xiaotang, a VCD machine and free discs were packaged and sold for 1 US dollars. In just one week, more than 3000 orders were received... I choose, there are so many rich people in the United States!In other words, that is to say, the Fox company under Chen Xiaotang earns [-] million a week by selling VCDs in packages!

And this is just the beginning, with the expansion of the Los Angeles market, it will start to radiate to North America... Chen Xiaotang believes that this invention will bring him even greater profits in the near future!
Besides, the insiders of Moying Entertainment, including the fat man Wang Jing who is in charge of the head office of Hong Kong Moying, and the afro Jim who is in charge of the Fox subsidiary, no one would have imagined that this thing can make so much money.

In just one month, the VCD sales report submitted by Moying shocked both of them. In January, the sales in Hong Kong and North America reached as high as [-] million U.S. dollars, and the profit even reached as high as Nearly hundreds of millions of dollars, which does not include the profits of production and manufacturers.

However, after thinking about it, I think it is quite normal. After all, it is an undeniable fact that Phantom holds this patent.Of course, technology needs to be patented globally, and Chen Xiaotang will never make the same mistake as in the mainland.The most important thing is that this is just the beginning of everything, and more patents will appear later...

Faced with this horrific profit figure, Fatty Wang Jing and Afro Jim were even more unexpected. After just two years of development, the global sales of VCD reached 1988 billion US dollars in 100. That's 30 billion US dollars.

Having said that, Chen Xiaotang's series of "Fox Resurrection Plans" made many American colleagues dumbfounded. They wanted to learn from others to engage in such advanced gadgets, but found that they had already applied for patents, and the United States protected patents more comprehensively than any other country. , so that those guys who are about to lose their teeth while watching others eat grapes can only watch and drool.

Looking at those guys who can only be envious, Chen Xiaotang was in a good mood, and couldn't help sighing: "The American system is just good!"

Over there, Chen Xiaotang was known as the sky-defying Dongfang Dragon, but here, this dishonest Dongfang Dragon was planning to shoot his new movie "Assassin's League".

The script of "League of Assassins" has been written for a long time, and Chen Xiaotang has also polished it for a long time. In his opinion, it is not enough to delay the filming of the film that should start immediately until September now.Now that everything is ready, it is finally enough to calm down and officially announce the start of the show.

Let's talk about the director of this film first. Chen Xiaotang didn't let the ghosts intervene, but invited the most "fantasy" director Xu Ke from Hong Kong.

Everyone knows that Mr. Xu's filming skills, one word, strange, two words, strange.

His "New Dragon Inn", "Invincible in the East", "Huang Feihong" series, and later "Flying Armor of the Dragon Gate", etc., all have a very strong personal style.

In Chen Xiaotang's view, Wu Yusen and Xu Ke are the two great talents in the Hong Kong director circle. Wu Yusen is good at interpreting urban guns, while Xu Ke is good at unconstrained changes.

In a sense, "League of Assassins" is a martial arts film packaged in American cities. The main character goes from weak to strong, from useless to possessing unique skills. It is simply a replica of the Chinese martial arts model.What's more, the exciting and exciting fighting scenes in this movie can be packaged in the martial arts mode. The bullets that can bend are very similar to Xiao Li's flying knife with eyes?Does the protagonist practice the murderous sword technique very much like Fu Hongxue described by Gu Long?Even the scene of the final duel is very similar to the picture of challenging an invincible master in traditional Chinese martial arts movies.

Therefore, in a sense, the great director Xu Ke is definitely the best candidate for this drama.

If Chen Xiaotang proposed to appoint Xu Ke as the director of the new film when he first entered Fox, he would definitely be opposed by many Fox veterans.But now, Chen Xiaotang has made enough money to speak on Fox by relying on one drama and the hot sales of VCD, and no one dares to object to his proposal.

Crap, against a genius proposal, unless you're a real idiot!
What's more, the reality in the United States is that everything is based on interests. What everyone can see is the many changes that Chen Xiaotang brought to Fox, and his outline of Fox's future blueprint. As for who will be the director, whether it is Chinese or American It's all about sesame mung beans.

Alright, now the most troublesome director has been decided, and as for the actors, Chen Xiaotang himself is the male lead, but what about the supporting male lead and the female lead?These characters are also very important. After all, a play cannot be done by one actor. Now we are filming the movie "League of Assassins", not the drama "Waiting for Godot".

Chen Xiaotang is not a dictator, so he fairly solicited the opinions of everyone in Fox.

Hold a meeting and ask, "What do you say?"

Facts have proved that everyone in Fox is not just for nothing, most of them are the sublimated version of the old fox level, so everyone put forward all kinds of incredible ideas.

For example, let Douglas play the villain because he looks bad enough, and let Madonna play the heroine because she has a hot body.

There is also a proposal to let Michael Jackson play the killer elite, because he seems to have the potential to be a killer, especially his agility...

It has to be said that most of these suggestions are whimsical, and even the proposers have fun and do not believe that the "application" can be successful.But Chen Xiaotang replied to them very seriously, "You guys mentioned it very well, let's do it like this!"

"Huh?!" Everyone was dumbfounded.

Douglas was lucky to say that this guy was born to be an actor, but Michael, the king, and Madonna, the queen... God, are you kidding me, my dear boss wants to bring them together? !

Not to mention anything else, the fact that Michael Jackson, the king of heaven, joined the drama has already caused an unprecedented sensation, not to mention the queen of Madonna... So everyone asked in unison: "Boss, are you kidding me?"

Chen Xiaotang said seriously: "Do you think I'm joking?"

Everyone was stunned.

The news spread like wildfire, and I don't know which bastard spread it. It doesn't matter whether it is true or not, let's talk about the prelude to this drama first.

Ever since, the whole of Hollywood began to explode.

"It's strange, the king of heaven, Mike, is going to make a movie, come and watch it!"

"Heavenly King Mike's screen debut is about to be released, who has seen the actor Mike?!"

"Wow, the sky is going to fall, Mike is going to make a movie instead of singing, and even Madonna is coming to make up the number!".......
In short, with gossip, the entire Hollywood entertainment industry is in a mess, and Mike's private villa has surrounded a lot of media. Everyone hopes to get his answer, "Dude, are you really going to go to sea?"

As we all know, Mike only sings, never filming!

……

If I had to use a Hong Kong song to describe Michael Jackson's mood at the moment, it would be "I've Been Troubled Recently".

Yes, it’s been annoying lately, the paparazzi are clenching and won’t let go; it’s been annoying lately, which bastard said I’m about to get an electric shock?Before the horoscope has been written, you are just fucking messing around!

Standing on the balcony of his own villa, the king of heaven Mike was wearing sunglasses, watching the gate circling around, even the paparazzi reporters who would not leave, he could only shake his head and sigh, what kind of world is this, you can gossip while sitting at home!

Fortunately, I had a rest recently and didn't have any concerts, otherwise I wouldn't be bored to death.

Cuckoo!
The annoyed Mike Tianwang patted his belly, he was hungry, there was no way, when people get irritable, they would get hungry easily, especially Mike, but fortunately he was naturally thin, no matter how much he ate, he didn’t get fat, and he often Dancing, so even if you eat ice cream all day, you are not afraid of getting fat in your belly and becoming a fat boy.

"Hey, buddy, why hasn't the Chinatown fried noodles I asked you to order for me come?" Mike yelled at his personal assistant.

"I've already called, maybe there's a traffic jam on the way." The assistant said.

"Oh my God, I'm starving to death in the fucking traffic..." Mike complained.

"Then shall I make you a bowl of instant noodles?"

"Fuck you, what if you can't finish the fried noodles?"

assistant:"……?!!"

Ding Ling Ding Ling! ! !

Just then the doorbell of the villa rang.

"Wow, it's finally here!" Mike said happily.

"Be careful, boss, it may be paparazzi fishing in troubled waters."

"Yes, you are quite right, these guys are very cunning, and they can penetrate everywhere."

"Let me help you find out."

"Alright, but you can't steal my fried noodles!"

assistant:"……?!!"

The door opened gently.

"Who?"

"Delivery."

"What takeaway?"

"Jajiang noodles!"

"Come in!" Mike's assistant opened the door.I saw a guy in bunts and a sunhat coming in with a takeaway.

King Mike got impatient for a long time ago, "Oh man, you came too late!" He signaled his assistant to give the money quickly and let the other party leave.

The food delivery man suddenly smiled and said, "It's a bit late, I need to put on makeup!" Mike was stunned by this sudden sentence.

Then I saw the other party take off his sun hat and tear off his beard, revealing an extremely handsome face.

"Rafi, why is it you?" Sky King Mike opened his mouth wide enough to swallow a duck egg.

"I'm here to apologize to you!" Chen Xiaotang laughed.

"Oh God, you're so elusive!" Mike shook his head, "But you should apologize to me, look at those reporters outside, I'm almost bored to death, tell me, what the hell did you do? Why did you have What rumors?" Mike asked as he opened the Jajangmian and ate it.

I have to say that the appearance of Mike's noodles is ugly, especially since this guy doesn't know how to use chopsticks, so he eats noodles with a knife and fork...it's all pasta.

Chen Xiaotang coughed, "Actually, those rumors are true, I intend to invite you to star in my new movie!"

"Hey!" Mike almost choked the noodles out of his nostrils, "What did you say, dear Lafite, did I hear you right, you said you wanted me to make a movie?"

"Yes, I am very sincere."

"Ahem, but you should know that I once told the media that I will never make a movie, and I will dedicate my youth to the great singing career!" King Mike said eloquently.

If Chen Xiaotang hadn't been here, he would probably have been moved by Mike's lofty ideals, but he clearly knew that Mike had made many cameo appearances in his previous life, for example, he showed his face as an outsider in "Men in Black". Star.

"I'm sure you will, but my drama won't take up much of your time. Most importantly, this role is very suitable for you!"

"Suitable for me?" Mike sucked on the noodles, "Let's hear it."

"It's like this, you are a good music killer, you just carry the guitar case, and then eliminate the bad guys..." Chen Xiaotang couldn't help but say the male protagonist in the "Murder Trilogy" starring Antonio Banderas in his previous life. out.

You know, the male protagonist of this movie is the most handsome and coolest among killer movies, and also the most artistic one.Carrying the guitar, killing people everywhere, the killing is so bright and dazzling, protruding like a firefly... Chen Xiaotang believes that Brother Mike will definitely be attracted by his boast.

Unsurprisingly, Mike, who was eating noodles, was stunned. He imagined himself holding a guitar, walking in modern steps, walking on the windy and fallen leaves on the street, and then he was full of murderous intentions. He squinted his eyes... and started killing ...Sweet, that shot, that pose, that scene... Absolutely cool!
As a man, he likes to be handsome.

Especially someone like Michael, who is even more handsome and has no limit.

Chen Xiaotang's integration of the characters in the "Murder Trilogy" into "League of Assassins" is a bold attempt and innovation. After all, being able to invite Mike will definitely become the biggest highlight of this drama. Dude is fooling the audience in the play like a big fool, it's better to portray him as super cool.

"How is it? Are you satisfied with this role?" Chen Xiaotang asked.

Mike came back to his senses, "Well, very good!"

My heart said, not only is it good, it's simply great!

"That's good. Let's see... when will we start?"

"Start? Wait until I finish eating the noodles!" Mike picked up the knife and fork and sucked up.

Chen Xiaotang was speechless.

Perhaps in the eyes of Tianwang Mike, nothing can compare to this bowl of fried noodles.

(End of this chapter)