How China Entertainment was developed

Chapter 483 [British Showdown] Refuses to Sign Li Lianjie at Final Date

“Universal wanted to convert [Jurassic World 2] into a full 3D movie, but it was a bit late, so they asked me to discuss with Paramount Pictures to swap the schedule with [Transformers 2].

Paramount and China Film have agreed that "Transformers 2" will be released in May, and it will be released simultaneously in mainland China, North America, and even around the world.

So... I suggest that [British Showdown] adjust its release schedule so as not to conflict with [Transformers 2], otherwise——"

Zhang Nan, who came to visit the class, didn't finish his words, but his meaning was very clear, don't be crushed to death.

Chenglong and director Martin Campbell are both old people who have been involved in Hollywood, and they also clearly understand Zhang Nan's box office appeal. When Zhang Nan suggested this, they were convinced.

"Then... Anan, what suggestions do you have?" Chenglong said first.

"My suggestion is that the North American schedule is set for early March, so it will be released in early April in the Mainland. The movie will be released one month after the screening, which is just in time to pass the box office baton to [Transformers 2]. The two of us have completed it once Dominate the box office of mainland movie theaters for two months," Zhang Nan suggested.

This schedule is quite suitable for [British Showdown].

Because of the size of "The Battle of England", it feels like cannon fodder when it enters the North American summer vacation. However, when it is released during the off-peak period, it can still make some splash.

Of course.

The reason why it is set in March is also due to Zhang Nan's considerations: using "British Showdown" to influence "Alice in Wonderland" to exceed one billion U.S. dollars in global box office.

After all, once "Alice in Wonderland" exceeds one billion U.S. dollars in box office, it will break the concept that in recent years, Zhang Nan is the only live-action movie to have participated in all movies that have exceeded one billion U.S. dollars in global box office.

This has an impact on Zhang Nan's unique position in Hollywood.

As for whether [British Showdown] can affect [Alice in Wonderland]'s box office breakthrough of one billion US dollars?
Zhang Nan thinks it is possible and is very confident.

Because although the current box office appeal of "Chenglong" in North America is not good, director Martin Campbell is also a bit outdated.

But the whole "British Showdown" is a world-leading action movie style and is still worth the box office.

and……

Zhang Nan didn't want to use "British Showdown" to affect the box office of "Alice in Wonderland". It would be enough to have a box office of tens of millions of dollars.

Because the total global box office of "Alice in Wonderland" in the original time and space was only US$10.24 billion.

Maybe there is a Disney recharge included.

After listening to Zhang Nan's suggestion, Chenglong also started to think about it.

This "British Showdown" is the first work in his comeback, so it is quite important.

It would be best to release it on a suitable schedule.

"Okay, I'll do as you say, Anan, but if it's released in March, although the filming of the movie has basically been completed, the post-production and other things have just begun, so time is a little anxious. It's almost February now."

Chenglong agreed to Zhang Nan's suggestion, and then took a look at director Martin Campbell's somewhat embarrassed expression. He sensed the difficulty and quickly expressed it.

"It's nothing. It's an action movie. I did it when I debuted. Post-production is not as troublesome as a science fiction movie. You also have to deal with special effects. It's all about color grading and editing. I asked the company to do more. Find some post-processing people and send them over." Zhang Nan waved his hand and directly dealt with the difficulties raised by Chenglong.

Director Martin Campbell, who had been standing aside, breathed a sigh of relief. Then something happened to the crew. He nodded slightly to Zhang Nan and Chenglong and left, leaving only Zhang Nan and Chenglong.

Seeing that there was no one else in this situation, Chenglong suddenly thought of something and said to Zhang Nan: "Anan, does the company still plan to sign artists?"

Zhang Nan looked at Chenglong in surprise when he heard this, and then panicked.Isn't the eldest brother Chenglong going to introduce his son here?
Then Zhang Nan nodded cautiously, not even daring to say anything.

Upon seeing this, Chenglong continued to ask: "For old artists like me, does the company have any ideas?"

Old artist?
Then he is not the Dragon Prince.

Zhang Nan breathed a sigh of relief.

"I have an idea, and it's a very good idea, but the number of talents must be sufficient, and second-tier players are not considered." Zhang Nan said in a rather expectant tone.

After all, why did he sign with Chenglong in the first place?

Isn’t it just to show off to many veteran Chinese artists?
This allows him to sign contracts with veteran artists and share in the huge dividends from the mainland entertainment industry in the next ten years by taking a large percentage of their remuneration.

But Zhang Nan originally thought that she would have to wait until Chenglong made a perfect comeback after the movie "The Battle of England" before veteran Chinese film actors would come to inquire about signing a contract.

Seeing Zhang Nan's attitude, Chenglong quickly recommended: "Some time ago, I met Lian Lian, who came here to film a movie. We chatted with him. He saw that I was doing quite well now, so he vaguely expressed this intention. .”

"Red fire?" Zhang Nan was a little confused as to what the red fire in Chenglong's words meant.

Upon seeing this, Chenglong explained: "The cameos in [2012], [District 4] and [Fast and Furious [-]] have made it quite lively. Isn't it considered a boom?"

Zhang Nan: "..."

After hearing Chenglong's words, Zhang Nan reacted.

Among the current Chinese-speaking filmmakers, compared with others, the gap between his life and his life is really a bit big.

There are some cameos that he doesn't like, but in the eyes of others, even people like Chenglong and Li Lianlian, they are quite good opportunities.

but……

Signing with Li Lianlian?
Zhang Nan shook his head slightly and said: "Brother Chenglong, Li Lianlian's position must meet the standards, but..."

After a pause, Zhang Nan continued: "Do you know that his nationality has now been transferred to Singapore?"

After hearing Zhang Nan's words, Chenglong's expression changed.

Obviously, he didn't know much about this.

In fact, this is normal. This kind of operation is relatively secretive to begin with, and the current network is not as developed as it will be in later generations.

Moreover, the news of Li Lianlian's immigration in the original time and space was not revealed until many years later, when patriotic sentiments were rising in the mainland and Li Lianlian's influence in Singapore was gradually becoming unconcealable.

"Anan, I really don't know about this." Chenglong said with a hint of apology and annoyance.

The apology is for Zhang Nan, and the dissatisfaction is for Li Lianlian.

Because you can say that Chenglong is a carefree person with bad personal ethics.

But it cannot be said that Chenglong is unpatriotic. In terms of major virtues, Chenglong is still very firm.

"I just found out because I'm well-informed. It's only normal that you don't know. No one would yell about this kind of thing." Zhang Nan comforted Chenglong.

(End of this chapter)