Hollywood New Century

"It's the first time for you to come to Korea for promotion, right?" In the banquet hall, Simon was chatting with the main creators of "Thor".

"It's really the first time here, we've been to Singapore and RB on this trip to Asia, and after Korea we're going back to the US," laughed director Kenneth Branagh, a British theatre-turned-producer and director of the film Man, Thor was his first blockbuster.

"The Asian market is more and more important to us now, and there are still many opportunities to come here in the future," Simon smiled, whether it was director Kenneth Branagh or starring Chris Hymes Actors such as Voss and Tom Hiddleston were previously unknown figures.

Except for the heroine Anne Hathaway, the others are not well-known.

Afterwards, Simon and Anne Hathaway came to a quiet corner to chat.

“It’s a pain to go from North America to Europe to Asia for one month, and one campaign after another,” Anne Hathaway complained.

"Oh, this kind of commercial blockbuster has a lot more publicity activities than literary and artistic films. Now because of the release of this "Thor", don't you realize that your international reputation is getting bigger and bigger," Simon said with a smile. Touch the glass with the girl.

Anne Hathaway smiled slightly, it was true, and then asked, "Simon, you won't come to Korea for this movie, will you?"

"Come and relax, I stayed in China a while ago," Simon laughed.

Anne Hathaway responded: "I heard in the United States that Xinghai Entertainment is planning to join Warner Bros., Paramount and DreamWorks Animation to build a large-scale movie-themed resort in China, and to compete with Disneyland in the Chinese market?"

"Oh, you still care about this. Disney's Hong Kong Disneyland has already opened to receive tourists two years ago. Can my little Xinghai Entertainment be able to compete?" Simon wants to play Disney to death, but Disney has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. With a profound background, it will be impossible to start for a while.

However, at least in the future, Disney's adult film should not have much success. Without the vault of Marvel, Disney's rise will be even more difficult.

"Really back to America tomorrow?" Simon asked in a low voice.

"Yeah, I'm going to San Francisco to shoot that "Tai Chi"," Anne Hathaway laughed immediately.

"I'm coming to find you tonight!"

Simon nodded, because Zhou Lixian should have something to do.

After Zhou Lixian came over to greet Anne Hathaway, and after Anne Hathaway walked away, she said, "The negotiation of Xinghai Entertainment's acquisition of Netflix has progressed. Xinghai invested 400 million US dollars in cash and shares!"

"How many shares?" Simon asked.

"10% over there!"

"Too much, up to 8%, cash can be given priority," Simon shook his head, if it wasn't for Netflix being a little more important, he really didn't want to give up so many shares at one time.

Zhou Lixian nodded and informed Simon.

"By the way, I have checked the flow of people in Hong Kong Disneyland in the last two quarters. The financial tsunami has indeed had a great impact. The number of people in Hong Kong Disneyland has decreased significantly, and the consumer goods market has also shrunk a lot," Zhou Lixian continued.

"The box office of live-action movies, the home entertainment market, and the Disney resort consumption and derivatives market, Disney's current life is definitely not easy. If Robert Iger wants to buy Marvel Entertainment in my hands, the biggest purpose is to expand Disney vacation. In the regional market, this person's vision is really not bad," Simon also had to admire Robert Iger, who had proved his vision before acquiring Pixar, and it was very prescient to see Marvel Entertainment.

Marvel Entertainment's huge hero characters can provide a steady stream of IP, plus Disney's marketing channels in the global market, Disneyland's strong popularity. Marvel Entertainment will indeed be another pillar of Disney's take-off.

"There is also good news. The negotiations between Disney and SH municipal government on the construction of Disneyland seem to be deadlocked again. In terms of scale, proportion of capital investment and division of interests, both parties are not satisfied with the requirements of the other party," Zhou Lixian smiled. road,

"I heard that Disney's conditions for SH city government are higher than Hong Kong's!"

Hong Kong Disneyland basically has the highest conditions among the five Disneyland parks at present. Perhaps the Hong Kong government has money and has agreed.

Now that Disney has higher conditions for Shanghai, it is no wonder that there has been no progress in the talks for so many years. And Xinghai Entertainment joined hands with other Hollywood studios to give a boost to the SH city government?

Simon has thought about it a lot, but he doesn't believe that Xinghai Entertainment's proposal can shake the negotiation process between Disney and the SH city government. After all, no important projects are involved now.

The two walked while chatting and met a few Korean filmmakers.

"Simon, this is Mr. Bong Joon-ho and Mr. Kang Di-kyu, the Korean directors;"

"This is South Korean actresses Kim Do-yeon and Son Ye-jin;"

Zhou Lixian introduced the two men and two women in front of Simon for Simon. Director Jiang Digui directed films such as "Life and Death" and "The Taiji Flag Flying";

Needless to say, Feng Junhao is the mainstay of Korean directors. "Memories of Murder" and "The Monster of the Han River" are all his works.

Kim Do-yeon and Son Ye-jin are also leading actresses in the Korean film industry, especially Kim Do-yeon has a certain international reputation.

"Mr. Pike, good evening!"

Simon shook hands with several people no matter what.

"Miss Jin is the best actress in the main competition section of the 60th Cannes Film Festival," Zhou Lixian said again.

"I know, I also went to the Cannes Film Festival in 2007, and I have an impression," Simon laughed.

"Thank you," Kim Do-yeon said excitedly after hearing this, after all, Simon Pike's name is too loud in Hollywood.

"Korea also has many excellent filmmakers, and I also hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you in the future," Simon said with a smile.

"Isn't there two Hollywood movies with Korean actors this year?"

"Yes, "Little Night Knife" starring Jun Ji-hyun was released in May, and "Special Forces: The Rise of the Cobra" starring Lee Byung-hun was released worldwide last week," Zhou Lixian explained.

Afterwards, several people talked about some American and Korean movies, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Simon noticed Son Ye-jin, who is very famous in the Korean film industry and has won many awards, but not much international fame.

"Miss Sun, do you have a movie based on Dong Kyu Yegu's novel about to be released recently?" Simon came to Sun Yezhen and asked with a smile, Korean actress, Simon still likes Son Yezhen very much, she is beautiful and has good acting skills.

"Ah, yes, it's a remake of the RB version of the movie, which will be released at the end of the year. It's adapted from "Walking in the White Night" by Mr. Dong Keyanoya." Son Ye-jin stroked her hair and laughed, she was a little nervous to be noticed by such a big man.

Simon nodded and said: "Yes, I believe we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future!"