China Entertainment: Indulge in Vanity Fair

Chapter 341 Fishing in troubled waters, what exactly are you touching?
Fox wants to tie up with He Fang not only because his film "X-Men: Days of Future Past" became a hit, but also because by binding He Fang, it will help Hollywood tie up with the Chinese market and also tie up its competitors.

Why not turn a competitor into a director under you to make money for yourself?
That's why Fox was so accommodating to He Fang.

But He Fang can't be allowed to raise his tail and forget his last name, so Fox's senior management still wants to beat He Fang.

However, they overthink it.

Who is the chess player and who is the chess piece?
This kind of superior arrogance really makes He Fang very funny, but the performance still needs to be performed.

For example, Fauci is drawing a pie for Mr. He, giving examples of the good cooperation between Cameron and Fox, how Fox respects the director, and how it brings value to the director... anyway, a lot of pie.

After the pie was drawn, there were threats and hints, which showed that no one could stop Tuanhuo Culture's movies from being released globally, but that doesn't mean they can't be stopped.

For example, He Fang's reputation in the world is soaring, but that doesn't mean that there will never be a day of infamy... Anyway, it's a carrot and a stick, a method that everyone understands.

Fauci did not give any response to his words. He still gave the same answer. There is no time to wait until later.

This made Fauci chew his teeth, feeling so troubled, but there was nothing he could do.

No matter what you say, He Fang is also the number one person in China. No matter how much you old Americans look down on others, it is not something you just play around with.

Do you really think that the Chinese are from Japan and South Korea?Doing what America says like a pug dog.That's because those two countries are your semi-colonies, or else...

Since He Fang plans not to follow Fox, he will also pay attention to many aspects to prevent them from using any means to restrict him.

So He Fang drinks in moderation, only smokes his own cigarettes, and doesn't touch any women.

"He, you really don't plan to continue directing "X-Men"? We hope to cooperate with you for a long time." Hugh Jackman persuaded.

Since Hugh Jackman began playing Wolverine in 2000, he has become synonymous with Uncle Wolf among movie fans around the world.

But it is a pity that his "Wolverine" and "X-Men" have never been very good. They can only be regarded as basically qualified, saving the basic box office appearance of this superhero character and superhero story.

He has played more than a dozen Wolverines, and he also wants his character to be listed as the top three in the super mile. Now it is not easy for He Fang's director to see some hope, but Fox has no way to cooperate with He Fang Reached an agreement to continue working together.

"Ha, Xio, I have my own company, and I also cooperate with many companies. I am not a simple director. There are many things I cannot control myself." He Fang has no objection to these actors, so some of his words are considered sincere. .

Everyone knows what the answer is, but it is inevitable that there will be some regrets.

Nolan made "Batman" brilliant, Michael Bay made "Transformers" popular all over the world, Jon Favreau made "Iron Man" popular all over the world, Sam Raimi made "Spider-Man" deeply loved by movie fans... There are too many examples of this, and many super-hit movies are made popular because of the right director.

Generally, if a director makes three films in a series, he can develop the series to the top.

And He just made the first part of the "X-Men" series, but his first part made a billion dollars in global box office in ten days. If it continues to be filmed, then this group of actors will benefit a lot. .

Therefore, they are very sorry.

The party that night was always less than perfect. It can be said that Fox did not achieve their goals, so Fox executives were unhappy.

It’s okay for Disney to show disdain to them, why should a small Chinese director show disapproval to Fox?This is absolutely unbearable.

There are methods, but they will never be used immediately. If you use them now, others will gossip about you.

Of course, He Fang also knows what it means to repeatedly reject Fox. He Fang took Fox's project not for money, but to prove that he could make superhero movies. At the same time, he needed to use this movie to establish his position in the global film industry.

Of course, there is also a sense of returning favors.When the industrialization route of Huying Film and Television City was launched, Fox Company was the first to be willing to cooperate, which laid the foundation for the industrialization of Huying's films.

So I made this movie just to repay that favor, but returning the favor doesn't mean that I will be bound to Fox in the future and will be their director forever.

He Fang is not Zhang Yimou, because Zhang Weiping's "help" has been used by Zhang Weiping for more than ten years.

He will not work for Fox because of Fox's assistance at the beginning, this is impossible.

But like Zhang Weiping and Fox, they are used to being strong and demanding, thinking that if they do a small favor to others, they will work for them for the rest of their lives.

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On July 7th, after He Fang arranged the post-production of the film "Room" in Los Angeles, he and Du Chunsheng drove to their alma mater, the California Institute of the Arts. Some money, and then ask the academy for some resources, such as how to get the support of the top ten art schools in the United States for the new film award?
In addition to this, he also has to ask the academy to help him spread public opinion and methods against him. These art academies still have some energy.

After a day of tossing in the academy, and then on the 10th, Disney CEO Alan Horn made an appointment with He Fang. Now Disney has grand plans for the Marvel Universe.

Of course He Fang knew their plan, and they even planned to go to 2019 or even 2022.

What to shoot every year, how to shoot, and what to shoot each hero first, and then shoot a unified world view.

However, in order to complete Disney's plan for the Marvel Universe, it is necessary to recover all the copyrights of the wandering Marvel heroes.

Therefore, the movies of Marvel characters who are living outside can no longer explode. This will make it difficult for Disney to recover the copyright, and it will not be able to complete Disney's construction and plan for the Marvel universe.

When He Fang suddenly shouted the slogan of surpassing "Avengers" at the premiere and shouted that he wanted to prove himself and get back what belongs to him, Disney became anxious.

Therefore, they planned at that time to make strong acquisitions, including IP and actors who were living outside, as well as directors who could bring blockbusters.

Who can make "X-Men" as good as "Avengers"? Such a director must be poached first.

"He, I didn't expect that the super-English movie you made is so good. As you said, maybe "X-Men: Days of Future Past" will surpass "Reunion." Alan Horn poured He Fang a glass of good of red wine, and then raised his glass to touch He Fang.

The place where they met was Alan Horne's private estate. The two sat in the estate drinking and smoking cigars, but He Fang stopped smoking after only two puffs of cigars. He felt that smoking was still reasonable.

In particular, Chinese flue-cured tobacco is the most authentic, and smoking is enjoyable.

"No, no, no, Mr. Alan, I am only a temporary success. I believe that "The Avengers" will surpass it again immediately. Is "Reunion 2" already in production? Will it be released next year?" He Fang asked .

"Ha, I didn't expect you to be very concerned about "Reunion". It will be released next year. But I don't know the box office." Alan spread his hands.

"I believe in the strength of "Avengers"..." He Fang said that he raised his glass and touched Alan.

"He, are you interested in coming to Disney to direct a Marvel hero movie? You can do it on condition." Alan was very straightforward.

"Mr. Alan, thank you for your invitation, but your superhero movies are developing very well now, and I can't do much if I come to shoot them. Whether it's "Iron Man", "Captain America", "Thor", "The Avengers" Alliance, etc., you are all doing well."

He Fang refused.

Alan was a little surprised, refused?Didn’t it mean that he also rejected Fox last night?Could it be that... he has cooperated with other companies?
He Fang looked at Alan with complicated eyes, and smiled.

"Mr. Alan, in fact, it is not a good choice for me to continue to make superhero films of other companies, but it is also not suitable for me to cooperate with Disney. The best way for me now is not to take any superhero movies, In this way, you can rest assured, and Fox can also rest assured."

"..." He Fang's answer surprised Alan. He didn't expect He Fang to have such an idea.

It's a superhero movie. He actually said that he didn't want the fame or the money, but he didn't want to make it?However, when Alan thought about it again, it seemed that He Fang was not just a director, he was not short of money.

Alan couldn't speak for a while, he raised his hand, then took a small sip from the wine glass, and then took a sip of the big cigar.

He Fang saw that Alan hadn't figured it out yet, and complained about the laowai's brains in his heart, so he had no choice but to explain again.

"Mr. Alan, I actually know how to make superhero movies good-looking, but obviously if I make them again, it will disrupt Disney's plan to reclaim the copyright of Marvel superheroes.

And Hollywood knows what you think. If I help Disney make super-English movies now, obviously several other companies will think that I support Disney to take back these copyrights, which will touch their interests.

So...it's the best way for me not to take the film, isn't it? "

He Fang said it clearly and straightforwardly, and now Alan nodded and understood.

He Fang has another layer of meaning that he didn't express, why is it important for He Fang to participate or not?

Because He Fang’s participation means the full support of the Chinese mainland market, the world’s second largest box office market.Just like "X-Men: Days of Future Past" this time, it took in a box office of US$2.6 million in the Chinese mainland market in ten days.

What's this?This is a large ticket warehouse slightly behind the North American market.

So, does it matter if anyone is involved?Why did Fox clamor to continue working with He Fang on the first day of the film's release?Who is willing to give up such a big market?

Of course, although He Fang didn't say it out loud, Alan also knew that this was why he came to fight for He Fang's filming.One is because of his ability to make blockbusters, and the other is because of his box office appeal in mainland China.

"..." Alan was stunned for a moment, then figured it out, and then spread his hands, "Unfortunately, this is your choice, but it seems to be the most suitable for you."

"However, Mr. Alan, I can quit your fight, but I have conditions." He Fang didn't want to say it so directly, but he was afraid that the other party would not understand the Chinese euphemism, so he just said it directly.

"You said."

"Two and a half things..."

Next, it was time for the two to negotiate terms. Alan was not stupid enough to ask He Fang what he would do if he didn't agree to it.

Then He Fang would definitely tell him... No, Alan was stupid enough to ask in the end.

"What happens if I can't do it?" Alan's stupid question.

He Fang shook the red wine glass in his hand and showed a harmless and sunny smile, just like a handsome boy in his early 20s.

"I think many of the Marvel hero IPs floating around are very profitable, and we can cooperate with them. Of course, there is the simplest way. Warner, DC Universe." If you have to force anyone to say this, then Say it.

Alan's pupils suddenly contracted, his eyes narrowed, he took a long breath of the cigar, and then slowly blew it out.

A huge cloud of smoke filled the air.

"You mean you won't even cooperate with DC?"

"Yes." He Fang knocked the ashes from his hand.

Alan thought for a while, "Not enough, we want more shares of Disney movies in China."

He Fang squinted his eyes and stared at Alan, and Alan also slightly raised his head and looked at him fiercely, as if two lions on the grassland were preparing to fight for territory and interests.

The war seemed about to break out, and then He Fang laughed.

"Mr. Alan, I don't have the final say in the Chinese market."

"He, the request you made should have been in contact with other companies, right? We will not touch what others dare not do, but what we Jews are best at is doing business with the devil. But the benefits are enough." After Alan finished speaking, he picked up the cigar again and took a deep breath.

Then watch him take a big puff of cigarette in his mouth as if slowly stirring, tasting, and then slowly spit it out.

"Mr. Alan, the Ansa people are a group of robbers, and the Jews are businessmen with a gentleman spirit. Although you cooperate very happily, it is because the Ansa people have not yet reached the stage of meeting. If one day we become the Ansa people When they are forced to raise money to preserve their strength, who do you think will be their best cash machine?
Keeping the Jews around is not only helping them make money, but also providing bloodletting and first aid in times of crisis. Don't you understand this?You have no friends in the West, and the friendship of the Anza people is just an exchange of interests.

Mr. Alan, friendship in the East is both an opportunity and a guarantee. Have you ever thought that one day the Angsa people will unite the Middle East, do you think Judea will need the protection of the Angsa people, so as to spit out thousands of years of wealth? "

He Fang is not a vegetarian. Since the other party only cares about interests, let's draw a big pie for them.

"You mean, the Ansa people will fall out with us?" Alan asked unexpectedly.

"In ten years, or at most 15 years, the United States will fall into a financial crisis. It will be difficult for them to harvest wealth from the world to save themselves. At that time..." He Fang was half-said. There was no need to say it clearly.

"..." Alan thought for a while, then suddenly smiled, "He, are you deceiving me? Alarmism is not good."

"Haha, Mr. Alan, whether I lied to you or not will be known in ten years. However, there is an old saying in China called 'preparing for the rain', which means to prepare for the rain before it rains. If you wait ten years later It will be too late to seek friendship in the East."

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(End of this chapter)