Hollywood New Century

Simon stayed in Hong Kong for more than half a month and did not have much time to show up, but he also met with some senior employees of Xinghai Entertainment Far East.

Of course, I have also participated in local film and television exchanges in Hong Kong, including some people from the political, entertainment and financial circles.

He also discussed investment in Hong Kong with Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Lau Ng Wai-lan.

Tong Liya has already returned to Beijing to deal with her own affairs in advance, so Simon is also preparing to leave Hong Kong.

"Simon, I have also met some government officials recently. The Ministry of Commerce of China would like to make an appointment with you for a formal business exchange on Sino-American culture and investment," Zhou Lixian came to Simon's mansion in Deep Water Bay specially. to explain this.

"Does the Ministry of Commerce of China have such a big influence on Xinghai Entertainment?" Simon smiled.

"The reputation of the Nine Head Bird Fund cannot be ignored, and your Phoenix Fund's actions in China are not small, and its investment in Hong Kong is also large," Zhou Lixian smiled.

"Not now, let's see next year, when I will lead a team back for a formal inspection," Simon did not refuse. The future movie-themed resort is a big project, and there must be a lot of exchanges with the Ministry of Commerce of China.

Zhou Lixian nodded, this is just the intention proposed by the Ministry of Commerce, don't worry now.

"By the way, the animated film "Astro Boy" will be released in October. China Film is responsible for distribution in China, and Weinstein International Pictures is responsible for overseas distribution," Zhou Lixian said with a smile. After all, this "Astro Boy" is responsible for the distribution. It was developed by Yima Studio with an investment of nearly 50 million US dollars. The overseas distributor was originally Summit Entertainment, but it was stopped after being acquired by Xinghai Pictures.

When Simon heard it, he smiled and said: "This is very interesting. The investment of 50 million US dollars is a lot. China Film and Weinstein should also support a lot."

As the first animation studio in China famous for producing high-end CG animation films, Yima Studio will be loaded this time. Although the animated film "Ninja Turtles" produced in the past two years is still good at the box office.

"Wait, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic is from Mirage Studios," Simon recalled. The film copyright of this comic was produced by Golden Harvest in the 1990s, and New Line Pictures made a big profit in the US. .

In the future, it was bought by Paramount and found Michael Bay to restart the live-action version.

I looked at my watch, it was three o'clock in the afternoon, and it was still early morning in the United States.

Immediately, Simon used a computer to send an email to Sonia Roman in the United States, asking if Phantom Studio had sold the movie rights of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. If not, Xinghai Pictures would take it directly from Phantom Studio.

"Well, what's the matter?" Zhou Lixian asked when he saw Simon in a hurry.

"It's nothing, I suddenly thought of something that needs to be confirmed by the United States," Simon said and waved his hand.

"By the way, you came here today, not just to tell me about this," and formally interviewed with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

"Today, the owners of several film companies in Hong Kong have a yacht club in Central. I'll see if I can invite you to visit. There will be many Hong Kong filmmakers in attendance. I want to deepen the film relationship between the two parties." Zhou Lixian smiled and said, after all, he is different from Simon, he is a Hollywood tycoon, and the market in Hong Kong is not in his eyes.

I am responsible for the deployment strategy of Xinghai Films in Asia. This is my job. I will see if Simon is interested.

"Hehe, the yacht club, let's go, although I have seen them before, but I don't know who is who, I don't communicate much," Simon said, sitting on the sofa, the corner of his mouth curled up,

"Knowing that I should have driven the 'Polaris' from the United States, I might be able to take a trip around the world!"

Zhou Lixian smiled and heard about Simon's huge and luxurious "Polaris". After all, it is a super luxury yacht worth 200 million US dollars.

Afterwards, Zhou Lixian took Simon to the Central Marina.

"There are indeed many rich people in Hong Kong, but this financial tsunami should have caused many rich people to bleed, all of which are real estate." Simon came to the dock and saw a lot of parked yachts.

"It's true that there is bleeding, but the one in Macau is most affected, and the casino resort is not feeling well," Zhou Lixian responded.

"Yes," Simon nodded in agreement, and then smiled again: "I bought a lot of stocks in Macau casino hotels. I believe their business will come back after the recovery."

"The business in Las Vegas is also very bad," Zhou Lixian asked, otherwise why would he buy the stock of the Macau casino hotel.

"Not as good as Macau, Sands China, Macau Wynn, China MGM are basically beyond Las Vegas. Those Las Vegas casino tycoons are bleeding a lot this year, Sheldon. Adelson, Kirk Corey and other wealth have shrunk by more than half," Simon said and laughed, anyway, they are all gambling kings, the stock of casino hotels is now low, and it is very cool to hunt for dips.

"Hey," Zhou Lixian just smiled helplessly. It seems that his boss's focus is not entirely on Xinghai Entertainment.

"Well, the person who picked us up is here." Zhou Lixian's current status is not low, and he is also a customer of Phoenix Fund. Of course, he is very happy to make money.

Afterwards, Zhou Lixian brought Simon to a yacht in the Victoria Sea, and soon several people came to greet him.

"This is Mr. Lin Jianyue from Hong Kong Media Asia Entertainment;"

"This is Mr. Yang Shoucheng from Emperor Entertainment Hong Kong;"

"This is Mr. Xiang Huaqiang from China Star Entertainment;"

"Mr. Huang Baiming of Oriental Entertainment;"

There are also some Hong Kong stars, even Jackie Chan also went back to Hong Kong to attend.

Simon shook hands with them, and many people came from the deck to the living room, but most of them were afraid to come forward.

After all, who would dare to interrupt the people surrounded by the bosses of the four major film companies in Hong Kong.

"Mr. Pike is coming to Hong Kong, we are extremely welcome, and now the movies produced by Xinghai Pictures are very popular," Lin Jianyue was originally from a rich family, and they soon started talking.

"Well, I also know the brilliance of Hong Kong movies, and their influence in Asia is indeed second to none," Simon said after looking at Jackie Chan and continued,

"Jack's movies are not very popular in the United States, and of course many people are fans of Jet Lee."

Jet Li is Jet Li, and among the Chinese, apart from Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, he is the most successful person to break into Hollywood.

Simon stayed on the yacht until the night and left. After all, this kind of thing can be left to Zhou Lixian to discuss.

As the big boss of Xinghai Entertainment, Simon certainly won't waste too much time in the Hong Kong market. Afterwards, Simon took his bodyguards to Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong, and he had to go to a bar to relax.