As mentioned earlier, the current film market in mainland China is still dominated by big directors, and an excellent director who is popular among people can support a company.
In Adrian's eyes, there are only two people in the mainland film industry who are qualified. One is Feng Xiaogang, and the other is naturally Zhang Yimou, who is older than Feng Xiaogang.
Although he has made many in-depth films in the past decade, he can keenly make transformations when commercialization is approaching. Whether the transformation is stimulated, or whether the supervisor has this need, or whether his transformation is not very successful, it has at least brought a profound impact on the mainland's film market.
Just one thing, even if he still has problems, it is worth admiring.
As for other directors, everyone who was born in the so-called artistic family was above the top, and they always wanted to express profound meaning in their own movies without even caring about the audience's feelings.
Those who went north were all unacceptable to the local conditions and were cut into pieces by a certain game every time they produced a movie.
Although Adrian doesn't like a certain game, he can't even make a suitable movie under the rules and regulations. How good is he expecting to be?
With so many outstanding directors in Hollywood, who except a very few people have not been squeezed out by the producer?
When Wu Baige arrives in Hollywood, he has to obediently listen to the producer's arrangements.
So although the new picture is much worse than Huayi Brothers and Bona Films in terms of funds, Adrian still makes people secretly invest in part, which is one of the reasons why he is optimistic about Huayi Brothers.
Feng Xiaogang is better than Zhang Yimou, but Huayi's capital and connections are stronger than the new picture, and it was established earlier, so the prospects are naturally brighter. This has been proven by facts.
As for Bona Films, there is no well-known director to support the market, and there is no acquisition by Poly yet. It is not considered a rival to Huayi Brothers. Adrian's indirect stake is just for the sake of the future, and the other two media companies that can compete with Huayi have not yet been established, so Bona Films and Yu Dong have become complete customers this time.
However, he probably had no idea. He knew his own affairs. Even after Zhang Yimou got Adrian's itinerary, he took the initiative to return to the capital from Jiuzhaigou, not to mention that he, a new company that has only been established for two or three years.
How to say it?There is no plan yet, but I do have this idea.
Faced with Zhang Yimou's inquiry, Adrian, who had sipped in the tea, said with a smile, from the director's perspective, I think this can be a try.
Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou, who were accompanying each other, did not respond, but the presidents of the three companies exchanged glances. Wang Zhonglei asked Adrian before if he was interested in distributing "Big Star" in North America, just to test it, but unexpectedly he received a positive answer. The few people here were surprised and excited. Who wouldn't want to enter the US market?
But at this moment, Adrian said that this is from the director's perspective, so what does he mean?
Is it just a statement, or is it just a personal opinion, not the idea of AC Media?
Adrian, who had all the expressions in his eyes, laughed in his heart and continued to speak to Zhang Yimou: I have read Mr. Zhang’s new script from Ajie and Zhiling. To be frank, it is very interesting.
Hearing this sentence, everyone present exchanged different eyes with different emphasis, but Zhang Yimou was just even more excited. Yes, he is now filming the big production "Hero" planned by "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
This is an ambitious work, so when the Hong Kong partner asked Jet Li to be the starring actor, he was immediately moved after confirming that he could contact the other party.
At this time, Jet Lee happened to shoot "The Matrix" with Adrian. He originally wanted to refuse on the grounds that he could not separate his body, but Adrian suggested that he might as well go ahead after he knew it.
Since he has already invested in the stock, he is still a little concerned about the actions on the mainland. When Feng Xiaogang invited Donald Sutherland to star in "Big Star", he was the one who tied Bosworth, and he also had a certain investment in "Big Star".
Jet Lee also knew that Adrian was thinking about him. No matter what, the mainland was his foundation. Since it did not affect the filming of "The Matrix", and he had refused once before, he finally agreed.
Coincidentally, not long after this incident, Lin Chiling also received the same invitation.
With the role of Yu Jiaolong, she has now resounded in the Chinese circle. Hong Kong's cooperation with the new picture Jiang Zhiqiang also participated in the release of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". After Jeter Lee agreed, she immediately suggested inviting Hong Kong and Taiwan actors to participate in the performance, and by the way, she also recommended Lin Chi-ling.
Since Chen Daoming has already played the role of King Qin in the mainland, it is appropriate to have another cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three regions like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". So Zhang Yimou had to give up his new Mou girl and let someone contact Lin Chiling.
However, Lin Chi-ling refused without thinking. After starring in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", she was also an international star and gained a lot of fame in the United States. She is inevitably a little arrogant. In addition, she was born in Taiwan, so she naturally disdained the invitation from the mainland.
Fortunately, she has an excellent agent. I have to say that Lin Xilei is very smart. She is indeed very suitable for the agent industry rather than being an actor.
She remembered Adrian's advice, and Lin Chiling's greatest value was reflected in the Chinese circle, so she did not refuse as soon as she wanted, but instead took the script to find Adrian. Adrian naturally asked Lin Chiling to agree, and even asked her to temporarily suspend her plan to become a U.S. citizen.
No matter how people evaluated the movie "Hero" in their previous lives, it is indeed a milestone in mainland films, such as opening up the era of blockbusters in the mainland film industry, such as winning a pretty good box office in North America, etc. Since Adrian wants to open up the Chinese film market, there is no reason to let this movie go, right?
As for that Mou girl, let’s continue to be in the mainland movie circle.
Mr. Cowell, what advice do you have for my script?Zhang Yimou showed off his humility to ask for advice.
There is no question of advice.Adrian waved his hand. After all, it was still a script. It took a lot of effort to turn the text into the lens language. He just made some analysis and interpretation from a personal perspective.
Yeah?
Zhang Yimou was very curious. To be honest, this figure from the United States, who is both the boss of a large media group and the director who resounds throughout the world, gave him quite a lot of surprises tonight. The other party's understanding of Chinese culture far exceeds that of ordinary Westerners.
Let me put it this way, in my opinion, you and Stanley Kubrick are the same type of directors.Adrian said after thinking about it.
Others are not a big deal, but Zhang Yimou, who has participated in many film festivals, immediately showed a surprised expression. The Wang brothers, Feng Xiaogang and others may not know Kubrick's status, but he cannot not know.
But Adrian actually used Kubrick to compare with him, and he was also a well-known director. How could he not let Zhang Yimou be flattered? After making a few meaningless gestures, he laughed twice: This is too polite to me.
I think it's very appropriate, you are indeed directors of the same type.
Adrian has accentuated the two words "Type" to win. You know, I directed a movie for Kubrick, so I know him very well, and then because of my focus on the Chinese market, I understand all aspects of Chinese filmmakers. As one of the representative characters, you will certainly not be missing. I think you and Kubrick are very similar in many aspects.
After accentuating his authoritative rhetoric, he paused and glanced at everyone in the living room. Adrian continued: For example, he is good at using colors, especially particularly gorgeous colors, bright red and rhubarb, which is very outstanding, the composition is exquisite and intimate, full of infectiousness and impact, and the soundtrack is always just right.Another point is that you and Kubrick both started with photography, but...
His voice was slightly longer and his smile became a little unfathomable: The best thing about Kubrick is that he only adapted other people's works.
You mean... Zhang Yimou, after all, has been touching cameras since the 1980s, why can’t I hear Adrian’s meaning? But he frowned and obviously couldn’t accept it.
To be honest, please don’t be angry, but please think about it, Mr. Zhang, have you had the most outstanding movies and the most praised movies so far, and those are not adapted novels or real stories?
Adrian shrugged. One of the great benefits of doing this is that it is that it allows people to watch the movie better. With the original work as the basis, it is easier for people to understand what the story describes, and the director is more likely to better transform the text into the film language in a complete framework. In fact, I personally prefer the ending of the movie version of "Living".
Although the Wang brothers lacked interest in listening, Zhang Yimou and his partner Zhang Weiping were fascinated.
Now let’s talk about the script of “Hero”.
Adrian finally talked about this topic. In addition to the original script, I asked Zhiling to fax several modified copies to me. Judging from the text, it was very good. I could almost outline pictures in my mind.However, there are also many people who feel inconsistent and don’t mind me saying a few harsh words, right?
Of course I don't mind, you agreed.Zhang Yimou quickly made a statement.
When I saw the King of Qin turn around and reveal his back to Wuming, staring at the calligraphy of Canjian for a long time, I suddenly said, "I realized that it is peace, no war." What do you feel when I feel?
Adrien's eyes were filled with smiles, as if a nine-day divine thunder fell from the sky, making his whole body soft. The only thing I could think of was: Damn, this is too nonsense.
Feng Xiaogang on the other side suddenly burst into laughter. Although he covered his mouth in time, everyone else chuckled.
Adrian was originally interesting, but then a Westerner suddenly felt that the jing movie came out of his mouth, and he felt it was a bit funny.
Zhang Yimou grabbed his head a little embarrassedly, but before he could speak Adrian continued: This really gives people a very incongruous feeling, and it is even better to come to a paragraph: Since I ascended the throne, I have worked hard to govern. Although the war is everywhere, what I do is nothing more than the word "stop the spear" that the broken sword thinks. In this way, my confidant is actually an assassin.
The words immediately changed the eyes of the people present. They were already very proud of this American, but they didn't expect that they could even talk about it in vain. Although this passage was not as literary as it was in ancient times, the person who spoke was an American, and the boss of a large media group!
If you want, you can also do a little article here, so that the King of Qin looks like he wants to bet Wuming, betting on the world, so he deliberately turned his back on him and ran with words.
Adrian continued without caring about it. No matter what, the supervisory audience you are facing is still Chinese, you must first make them feel comfortable, right?
Well... Zhang Yimou pinched the bridge of his nose, I... I will consider it... I will be serious...
Don't be so nervous, Mr. Zhang.
Adrian laughed, I was just suggesting, after all, you are the director and producer of the movie, and you need to decide how to do it right.I believe this will be a great movie, just like your previous work, like Mr. Feng's Big Name, should be worthy of North America release.
When everyone heard this, they were shocked again and showed a look of listening. They wanted to know the most, this one.
Adrian couldn't help laughing in his heart, the situation tonight was basically under control. You can tell that the effect was very good at looking at their expressions, and it was not worth his artificiality, although this was with some of their subconscious...
It's related to things, but it's also related to Adrian's full preparation.
Since that was the case, he immediately changed the subject and did not give them a chance to interrupt. After chatting for a few minutes, he said goodbye on the grounds that the time difference was not yet complete.
What does he mean?As soon as Adrian left, Wang Zhonglei couldn't help asking himself about his elder brother, regardless of whether Zhang Weiping and others were still present.
Don't worry, aren't they going to stay here for two more days?Let’s see the situation before talking, Wang Zhongjun frowned and said, “I happened to find someone to collect some information about Adrian Cowell in detail.”
In fact, the time when Adrian and Zhang Yimou chatted was enough for them to analyze, but the reason why they still cannot get a possible result is that Adrian's identity. Is he talking about this as the boss of AC Media?
Or do you say this as an international director?
Different identities and different meanings of what they say are different. If you cannot figure out the other party’s attitude, you will not be able to respond appropriately, and you will appear passive.
Adrian also knew this. This was the situation he created, so how could he not know their depression?
In fact, he had no other thoughts. He mainly beat them up in the mystery, and also observed the reaction. Although he was indirectly controlling several companies, he had no idea of making trouble for specific matters, and it was already a matter of deciding to release "Big Name" and "Hero" in North America.
Needless to say, memory has proved everything, and it is ranked third in the box office list of foreign movies in North America.
The former, although the appearance of the Chinese-style petty citizen may not be as good as Americans, those funny plots, such as the satirical of ubiquitous advertisements, or the last two satirical about building websites and real estate, will not be confused. Of course, the crackdown on piracy will definitely be deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Maybe it won't be a big deal, but as long as the schedule is right and the publicity is right, it will be enough to get a few million to tens of millions of dollars. Adrian will not use the bad tricks like Weinstein.
Harvey Weinstein has always been concerned about Asian movies. Many Hong Kong movies in North America were released or bought out by Miramax, but he had a common trick for the North American distribution rights of Asian movies: first offer a very high price, which is higher than the tone of many people, so others did not rob him after seeing it. However, after giving a little deposit, he immediately began to delay, and after being overwhelmed, he said he didn't want it. It would be too late to sell it to others at this time. Then he found the producer of the movie and sold it at a very low price.
Adrian didn't know if "Hero" was the same. He roughly searched it in his memory and found no relevant content, only the information that was bought out by Miramax.
But now Weinstein is running around under his arrangement and has no time to intervene in the mainland, so he is too lazy to look for it anymore.
However, he still had some impression of Feng Xiaogang calling Weinstein a liar, and he could just read it out of his memory.
In fact, this is no big deal. Weinstein is not wrong to do this. Every producer is trying his best for his own benefit. As a film producer in mainland China, shouldn’t we investigate it clearly in advance?
If it were Adrian, he should have taken the opportunity to use enough movies to try his best to release them in North America, and cultivate some movie fans first. Maybe it is not as pleasing to Westerners, but there are still so many Chinese.
Just like the allusion of selling shoes on deserted islands, the market can be cultivated. Isn’t Hollywood doing this on the mainland now?
Of course, this must be based on a foundation. The mainland has enough quality movies. Unfortunately, except for Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang, there are not many people in the mainland who can tell stories well.
Even Zhang Yimou is not as good as Feng Xiaogang's storytelling, but he has a good grasp of the picture, camera and soundtrack. Feng Xiaogang's style is too local. You can watch it a few more times, but Americans will get tired of it.
As long as most Chinese directors still learn from Europe, films must have the unrealistic idea of deeply exposing the themes of society, and the above strategy is simply not feasible.
Speaking of which, both Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang are not from professional backgrounds, they are really...
Very interesting.
In addition to expanding the Chinese market and laying various foreshadowings for the future, Adrian also has another important reason.
Don't fucking say I didn't do anything for you.
After returning to the room, he walked to the window and looked at the night view outside. Adrian touched his chin and said in Chinese, "If Addou doesn't want to stand up, it will be useless for anyone to help him."
In Adrian's eyes, there are only two people in the mainland film industry who are qualified. One is Feng Xiaogang, and the other is naturally Zhang Yimou, who is older than Feng Xiaogang.
Although he has made many in-depth films in the past decade, he can keenly make transformations when commercialization is approaching. Whether the transformation is stimulated, or whether the supervisor has this need, or whether his transformation is not very successful, it has at least brought a profound impact on the mainland's film market.
Just one thing, even if he still has problems, it is worth admiring.
As for other directors, everyone who was born in the so-called artistic family was above the top, and they always wanted to express profound meaning in their own movies without even caring about the audience's feelings.
Those who went north were all unacceptable to the local conditions and were cut into pieces by a certain game every time they produced a movie.
Although Adrian doesn't like a certain game, he can't even make a suitable movie under the rules and regulations. How good is he expecting to be?
With so many outstanding directors in Hollywood, who except a very few people have not been squeezed out by the producer?
When Wu Baige arrives in Hollywood, he has to obediently listen to the producer's arrangements.
So although the new picture is much worse than Huayi Brothers and Bona Films in terms of funds, Adrian still makes people secretly invest in part, which is one of the reasons why he is optimistic about Huayi Brothers.
Feng Xiaogang is better than Zhang Yimou, but Huayi's capital and connections are stronger than the new picture, and it was established earlier, so the prospects are naturally brighter. This has been proven by facts.
As for Bona Films, there is no well-known director to support the market, and there is no acquisition by Poly yet. It is not considered a rival to Huayi Brothers. Adrian's indirect stake is just for the sake of the future, and the other two media companies that can compete with Huayi have not yet been established, so Bona Films and Yu Dong have become complete customers this time.
However, he probably had no idea. He knew his own affairs. Even after Zhang Yimou got Adrian's itinerary, he took the initiative to return to the capital from Jiuzhaigou, not to mention that he, a new company that has only been established for two or three years.
How to say it?There is no plan yet, but I do have this idea.
Faced with Zhang Yimou's inquiry, Adrian, who had sipped in the tea, said with a smile, from the director's perspective, I think this can be a try.
Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou, who were accompanying each other, did not respond, but the presidents of the three companies exchanged glances. Wang Zhonglei asked Adrian before if he was interested in distributing "Big Star" in North America, just to test it, but unexpectedly he received a positive answer. The few people here were surprised and excited. Who wouldn't want to enter the US market?
But at this moment, Adrian said that this is from the director's perspective, so what does he mean?
Is it just a statement, or is it just a personal opinion, not the idea of AC Media?
Adrian, who had all the expressions in his eyes, laughed in his heart and continued to speak to Zhang Yimou: I have read Mr. Zhang’s new script from Ajie and Zhiling. To be frank, it is very interesting.
Hearing this sentence, everyone present exchanged different eyes with different emphasis, but Zhang Yimou was just even more excited. Yes, he is now filming the big production "Hero" planned by "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
This is an ambitious work, so when the Hong Kong partner asked Jet Li to be the starring actor, he was immediately moved after confirming that he could contact the other party.
At this time, Jet Lee happened to shoot "The Matrix" with Adrian. He originally wanted to refuse on the grounds that he could not separate his body, but Adrian suggested that he might as well go ahead after he knew it.
Since he has already invested in the stock, he is still a little concerned about the actions on the mainland. When Feng Xiaogang invited Donald Sutherland to star in "Big Star", he was the one who tied Bosworth, and he also had a certain investment in "Big Star".
Jet Lee also knew that Adrian was thinking about him. No matter what, the mainland was his foundation. Since it did not affect the filming of "The Matrix", and he had refused once before, he finally agreed.
Coincidentally, not long after this incident, Lin Chiling also received the same invitation.
With the role of Yu Jiaolong, she has now resounded in the Chinese circle. Hong Kong's cooperation with the new picture Jiang Zhiqiang also participated in the release of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". After Jeter Lee agreed, she immediately suggested inviting Hong Kong and Taiwan actors to participate in the performance, and by the way, she also recommended Lin Chi-ling.
Since Chen Daoming has already played the role of King Qin in the mainland, it is appropriate to have another cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three regions like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". So Zhang Yimou had to give up his new Mou girl and let someone contact Lin Chiling.
However, Lin Chi-ling refused without thinking. After starring in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", she was also an international star and gained a lot of fame in the United States. She is inevitably a little arrogant. In addition, she was born in Taiwan, so she naturally disdained the invitation from the mainland.
Fortunately, she has an excellent agent. I have to say that Lin Xilei is very smart. She is indeed very suitable for the agent industry rather than being an actor.
She remembered Adrian's advice, and Lin Chiling's greatest value was reflected in the Chinese circle, so she did not refuse as soon as she wanted, but instead took the script to find Adrian. Adrian naturally asked Lin Chiling to agree, and even asked her to temporarily suspend her plan to become a U.S. citizen.
No matter how people evaluated the movie "Hero" in their previous lives, it is indeed a milestone in mainland films, such as opening up the era of blockbusters in the mainland film industry, such as winning a pretty good box office in North America, etc. Since Adrian wants to open up the Chinese film market, there is no reason to let this movie go, right?
As for that Mou girl, let’s continue to be in the mainland movie circle.
Mr. Cowell, what advice do you have for my script?Zhang Yimou showed off his humility to ask for advice.
There is no question of advice.Adrian waved his hand. After all, it was still a script. It took a lot of effort to turn the text into the lens language. He just made some analysis and interpretation from a personal perspective.
Yeah?
Zhang Yimou was very curious. To be honest, this figure from the United States, who is both the boss of a large media group and the director who resounds throughout the world, gave him quite a lot of surprises tonight. The other party's understanding of Chinese culture far exceeds that of ordinary Westerners.
Let me put it this way, in my opinion, you and Stanley Kubrick are the same type of directors.Adrian said after thinking about it.
Others are not a big deal, but Zhang Yimou, who has participated in many film festivals, immediately showed a surprised expression. The Wang brothers, Feng Xiaogang and others may not know Kubrick's status, but he cannot not know.
But Adrian actually used Kubrick to compare with him, and he was also a well-known director. How could he not let Zhang Yimou be flattered? After making a few meaningless gestures, he laughed twice: This is too polite to me.
I think it's very appropriate, you are indeed directors of the same type.
Adrian has accentuated the two words "Type" to win. You know, I directed a movie for Kubrick, so I know him very well, and then because of my focus on the Chinese market, I understand all aspects of Chinese filmmakers. As one of the representative characters, you will certainly not be missing. I think you and Kubrick are very similar in many aspects.
After accentuating his authoritative rhetoric, he paused and glanced at everyone in the living room. Adrian continued: For example, he is good at using colors, especially particularly gorgeous colors, bright red and rhubarb, which is very outstanding, the composition is exquisite and intimate, full of infectiousness and impact, and the soundtrack is always just right.Another point is that you and Kubrick both started with photography, but...
His voice was slightly longer and his smile became a little unfathomable: The best thing about Kubrick is that he only adapted other people's works.
You mean... Zhang Yimou, after all, has been touching cameras since the 1980s, why can’t I hear Adrian’s meaning? But he frowned and obviously couldn’t accept it.
To be honest, please don’t be angry, but please think about it, Mr. Zhang, have you had the most outstanding movies and the most praised movies so far, and those are not adapted novels or real stories?
Adrian shrugged. One of the great benefits of doing this is that it is that it allows people to watch the movie better. With the original work as the basis, it is easier for people to understand what the story describes, and the director is more likely to better transform the text into the film language in a complete framework. In fact, I personally prefer the ending of the movie version of "Living".
Although the Wang brothers lacked interest in listening, Zhang Yimou and his partner Zhang Weiping were fascinated.
Now let’s talk about the script of “Hero”.
Adrian finally talked about this topic. In addition to the original script, I asked Zhiling to fax several modified copies to me. Judging from the text, it was very good. I could almost outline pictures in my mind.However, there are also many people who feel inconsistent and don’t mind me saying a few harsh words, right?
Of course I don't mind, you agreed.Zhang Yimou quickly made a statement.
When I saw the King of Qin turn around and reveal his back to Wuming, staring at the calligraphy of Canjian for a long time, I suddenly said, "I realized that it is peace, no war." What do you feel when I feel?
Adrien's eyes were filled with smiles, as if a nine-day divine thunder fell from the sky, making his whole body soft. The only thing I could think of was: Damn, this is too nonsense.
Feng Xiaogang on the other side suddenly burst into laughter. Although he covered his mouth in time, everyone else chuckled.
Adrian was originally interesting, but then a Westerner suddenly felt that the jing movie came out of his mouth, and he felt it was a bit funny.
Zhang Yimou grabbed his head a little embarrassedly, but before he could speak Adrian continued: This really gives people a very incongruous feeling, and it is even better to come to a paragraph: Since I ascended the throne, I have worked hard to govern. Although the war is everywhere, what I do is nothing more than the word "stop the spear" that the broken sword thinks. In this way, my confidant is actually an assassin.
The words immediately changed the eyes of the people present. They were already very proud of this American, but they didn't expect that they could even talk about it in vain. Although this passage was not as literary as it was in ancient times, the person who spoke was an American, and the boss of a large media group!
If you want, you can also do a little article here, so that the King of Qin looks like he wants to bet Wuming, betting on the world, so he deliberately turned his back on him and ran with words.
Adrian continued without caring about it. No matter what, the supervisory audience you are facing is still Chinese, you must first make them feel comfortable, right?
Well... Zhang Yimou pinched the bridge of his nose, I... I will consider it... I will be serious...
Don't be so nervous, Mr. Zhang.
Adrian laughed, I was just suggesting, after all, you are the director and producer of the movie, and you need to decide how to do it right.I believe this will be a great movie, just like your previous work, like Mr. Feng's Big Name, should be worthy of North America release.
When everyone heard this, they were shocked again and showed a look of listening. They wanted to know the most, this one.
Adrian couldn't help laughing in his heart, the situation tonight was basically under control. You can tell that the effect was very good at looking at their expressions, and it was not worth his artificiality, although this was with some of their subconscious...
It's related to things, but it's also related to Adrian's full preparation.
Since that was the case, he immediately changed the subject and did not give them a chance to interrupt. After chatting for a few minutes, he said goodbye on the grounds that the time difference was not yet complete.
What does he mean?As soon as Adrian left, Wang Zhonglei couldn't help asking himself about his elder brother, regardless of whether Zhang Weiping and others were still present.
Don't worry, aren't they going to stay here for two more days?Let’s see the situation before talking, Wang Zhongjun frowned and said, “I happened to find someone to collect some information about Adrian Cowell in detail.”
In fact, the time when Adrian and Zhang Yimou chatted was enough for them to analyze, but the reason why they still cannot get a possible result is that Adrian's identity. Is he talking about this as the boss of AC Media?
Or do you say this as an international director?
Different identities and different meanings of what they say are different. If you cannot figure out the other party’s attitude, you will not be able to respond appropriately, and you will appear passive.
Adrian also knew this. This was the situation he created, so how could he not know their depression?
In fact, he had no other thoughts. He mainly beat them up in the mystery, and also observed the reaction. Although he was indirectly controlling several companies, he had no idea of making trouble for specific matters, and it was already a matter of deciding to release "Big Name" and "Hero" in North America.
Needless to say, memory has proved everything, and it is ranked third in the box office list of foreign movies in North America.
The former, although the appearance of the Chinese-style petty citizen may not be as good as Americans, those funny plots, such as the satirical of ubiquitous advertisements, or the last two satirical about building websites and real estate, will not be confused. Of course, the crackdown on piracy will definitely be deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Maybe it won't be a big deal, but as long as the schedule is right and the publicity is right, it will be enough to get a few million to tens of millions of dollars. Adrian will not use the bad tricks like Weinstein.
Harvey Weinstein has always been concerned about Asian movies. Many Hong Kong movies in North America were released or bought out by Miramax, but he had a common trick for the North American distribution rights of Asian movies: first offer a very high price, which is higher than the tone of many people, so others did not rob him after seeing it. However, after giving a little deposit, he immediately began to delay, and after being overwhelmed, he said he didn't want it. It would be too late to sell it to others at this time. Then he found the producer of the movie and sold it at a very low price.
Adrian didn't know if "Hero" was the same. He roughly searched it in his memory and found no relevant content, only the information that was bought out by Miramax.
But now Weinstein is running around under his arrangement and has no time to intervene in the mainland, so he is too lazy to look for it anymore.
However, he still had some impression of Feng Xiaogang calling Weinstein a liar, and he could just read it out of his memory.
In fact, this is no big deal. Weinstein is not wrong to do this. Every producer is trying his best for his own benefit. As a film producer in mainland China, shouldn’t we investigate it clearly in advance?
If it were Adrian, he should have taken the opportunity to use enough movies to try his best to release them in North America, and cultivate some movie fans first. Maybe it is not as pleasing to Westerners, but there are still so many Chinese.
Just like the allusion of selling shoes on deserted islands, the market can be cultivated. Isn’t Hollywood doing this on the mainland now?
Of course, this must be based on a foundation. The mainland has enough quality movies. Unfortunately, except for Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang, there are not many people in the mainland who can tell stories well.
Even Zhang Yimou is not as good as Feng Xiaogang's storytelling, but he has a good grasp of the picture, camera and soundtrack. Feng Xiaogang's style is too local. You can watch it a few more times, but Americans will get tired of it.
As long as most Chinese directors still learn from Europe, films must have the unrealistic idea of deeply exposing the themes of society, and the above strategy is simply not feasible.
Speaking of which, both Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang are not from professional backgrounds, they are really...
Very interesting.
In addition to expanding the Chinese market and laying various foreshadowings for the future, Adrian also has another important reason.
Don't fucking say I didn't do anything for you.
After returning to the room, he walked to the window and looked at the night view outside. Adrian touched his chin and said in Chinese, "If Addou doesn't want to stand up, it will be useless for anyone to help him."
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