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Chapter 657 Warner invites film

In the hotel conference room, everyone was having a heated discussion. The assistant had the trump card of his boss in his hand, and he did not panic at all when talking with the others.

They are just like buying vegetables in the market. Now they are stuck at the 3000 million point. Wanwan hopes for 2800 million, and the assistant wants 3000 million. He thought to himself, if I give you half the discount, it will be a little more. You still want me to break my bones and dream.

At this time, the assistant's cell phone suddenly vibrated. He picked it up and saw the text message from his boss asking him to make a quick decision regardless of the outcome.

The assistant didn't want to talk to them for a long time. Now, with the boss's instructions, he said directly: "If it doesn't work, let's talk next time!"

"Speak carefully if you have something to say, and don't give up on it." Officials in Kaohsiung advised at this time.

The assistant explained: "My boss may have something to talk to me about. If we have differences and we really can't reach an agreement, we can continue next time."

Wanwan thought that he had already talked about this, because it would be too boring to hold on to two million!

The assistant really wants to leave. So he closed the laptop and prepared to get up.

At this time, Zhang Ai stood up and looked around and said, "Just 30 million, sign the contract of intent!"

Others actually said that this is just one step away. They have already given 2800 million, but they are still short of 200 million.

What Zhang Ai's family said was a step forward for them, so several people agreed.

The assistant was a little speechless watching all this, thinking that they wouldn't think I did it on purpose! But there is no need to explain.

So the two parties discussed the contract again, and soon the three contracts were in the hands of the assistant, who asked Zhang Yang to sign.

When Zhang Yang signed the contract and met with Zhang Aijia, Zhang Aijia said with a smile: "Director Zhang, after the matter is over, I will continue to be your guide."

"I have something to do here, so I have to go back. I'll give it a chance in the future!" Zhang Yang explained to her.

The Zhang Ai family looked at this scene and thought to themselves that Zhang Yang was really in trouble. They thought it was because of the assistant's negotiation skills that they seemed to be overthinking.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, Zhang Yang and his party finally set off back to the capital.

On the plane, Zhang Yang picked up his cell phone and looked at the calendar and said to his assistant: ""Extreme Escape" will be postponed until Thursday, December 12th. Go back and communicate with China Film and Teng Xun."

The assistant was a little surprised that Zhang Yang suddenly put the movie on hold, but fortunately, it would not have much impact after five days.

But he remembered something and said: "This time we are going to arrange a promotion at Beijing Sports University. The time was originally scheduled for December 12. Do you want to change it?"

"I won't change it." Zhang Yang said.

"Are you going to visit all the universities in the capital?" Liu Yifei laughed and joked when she heard Zhang Yang's promotional arrangement for the first time.

"It's the perfect fit."

Beijing Sports University is the only 211 sports university in China. Action movies with a sports nature like "Extreme Escape" are most suitable for this kind of university.

There are no direct public flights from Kaohsiung to Beijing. You have to transfer in the middle, which usually takes about two hours.

Fortunately, it only took Zhang Yang five hours to arrive by private plane, but it was already past 7pm when he returned to the capital.

The two returned home from the special passage to see their children, had dinner with Liu's mother, and then went to bed early.

The next day, Zhang Yang and his assistant went to the studio in the morning and learned about the post-production situation of "Skyscraper Rescue" in the post-production department. Zhang Yang said to Eyes: "Make the difference between "Joker" and "Extreme Escape" Take out all the films.”

Yan Yanzi had known about this for a long time, so he handed the things to the assistant smoothly.

When Zhang Yang came home again, Liu Yifei was having fun with her children.

Zhang Yang also teased the children, and he actually didn't think much about the parents he hadn't seen for a few days. However, they were still very happy to play with him again, babbling and laughing non-stop.

Liu’s mother came over and asked worriedly: “When will you go to the United States today?”

Zhang Yang thought for a moment and said, "After lunch."

After hearing this, Liu Yifei suddenly didn't want to go. She and her son were having so much fun. Of course, this was just a thought.

After lunch, Zhang Yang's plane left the capital again, this time flying directly to Los Angeles.

Zhang Yang and Liu Yifei were arranged by Warner to stay in a large villa in Beverly Hills.

Not long after they arrived and settled in, Kevin from Warner also came over with his team.

Zhang Yang was a little surprised to see him. Shouldn't he be the one visiting Warner?

"Zhang Yang, let me introduce to you. This is Gary Lopez, CEO of AMC Theaters."

Zhang Yang's heart moved when he saw Gary Lopez. He knew that the movie "Extreme Escape" would benefit from Wanda's success.

AMC Cinemas is the second largest cinema chain in the United States, with more than 300 cinemas and more than 5000 screens in North America. Even IMAX screens have more than 100, the most in the United States, and they also have many cinemas in other parts of the world.

Zhang Yang shook hands with Gary Lopez, and he took the initiative to say to Zhang Yang: "Director Zhang Yang, my boss has given me instructions.

Our AMC theater chain will fully support the movie "Extreme Escape" this time. "The only person he can call BOSS is Lao Wang of Wanda.

Zhang Yang smiled back and said: "Thank you. With your help, I think our movie will be more successful." At the same time, he thought to himself that Wanda Laowang is really angry now.

Not only did Zhang Yang not invest in the movie "Extreme Escape", but the domestic distribution was handed over to China Film and Teng Xun.

It's not easy for him to make such a statement like this. No wonder he can overcome difficulties time and time again. His perspective is much wider than that of ordinary filmmakers. If Hua Yi and Bo Na would never have such courage.

"This is Crystal. You are so beautiful. You are worthy of being one of the most popular actresses in the world." Gary Lopez continued to compliment.

Liu Yifei also smiled, shook his hand and thanked him.

Zhang Yang, Liu Yifei, Kevin and Gary Lopez were chatting next. The real discussion is between the team led by the assistant and the Warner publicity team.

In fact, the promotion of "Extreme Escape" has already started in the United States. The promotion of the movie here is no different from that in China. It is both soft and hard advertising both online and offline, plus the release of trailers and some early screenings to test. word of mouth.

To be precise, domestic film promotion is based on the American approach.

The only thing left here is the advance screening that has not started yet, but it can start with the arrival of Zhang Yang and Liu Yifei.

After the assistant and the others talked for a while, Gary Lopez suddenly suggested: "Director, this promotion in Los Angeles can be held in our theaters."

"Of course." Zhang Yang agreed without much thought.

The Los Angeles area is considered a home base of AMC. They have more than 20 movie theaters here, and there are more than 50 in the entire California.

Soon the discussion on the promotion of "Extreme Escape" ended. The staff of AMC Theaters said to Zhang Yang's assistant: "The screening promotion will start tomorrow."

Before Zhang Yang could speak, Kevin denied it: "Not tomorrow, we have other things to do."

Gary heard Kevin's words and asked curiously: "What's the matter?"

In his opinion, Zhang Yang and the others came here to promote the movie, but now they have more important things? His first reaction was that Zhang Yang might stir up trouble in the financial market again.

But it doesn’t look like what Kevin said.

"We are going to prepare for the internal screening of "Joker"." Although Kevin has not seen the movie himself, he is full of confidence.

Zhang Yang looked at Kevin with an incomprehensible expression. The internal screening of "Joker" was enough for half a day, so he definitely had something to do.

"I don't know if I have the honor to go and take a look." Gary said, pretending to be reserved. In fact, internal screenings are mainly done by industry insiders, and those on the theater side can also be considered industry insiders.

"Of course there is no problem." Kevin said boldly.

After Gary finished talking about watching the movie promotion, he stood up and left. If it weren't for the fact that the movie was directed by Zhang Yang and his boss had given special care, he wouldn't have made this trip.

After everyone sent Gary off, they returned to the hall and sat down. Kevin then said to Zhang Yang: "I'm planning to hold the internal screening of "Joker" tomorrow afternoon. There is someone who wants to meet you in the morning."

Zhang Yang sat across from Kevin and looked at him playfully,

This timing is really good. Just like Zhang Yang used "Joker" to control Warner Bros. and asked them to release the movie "Extreme Escape", now they also want to control Zhang Yang at the critical moment when Zhang Yang's movie is about to be released.

"I will be there on time." Zhang Yang decided to give him face.

Kevin nodded happily. He knew that doing this would make Zhang Yang a little unhappy, but it didn't matter. As long as he could achieve his goal, he believed that Zhang Yang would be interested in tomorrow's meeting.

After a while, Kevin also said goodbye, and Zhang Yang and Liu Yifei also sent him away politely. As soon as he returned to the lobby, Liu Yifei complained to Zhang Yang: "He can't wait a few days before talking about this."

Zhang Yang did not speak, but looked at the assistants and bodyguards around him.

When they saw Zhang Yang's gaze, the bodyguards immediately started checking the villa, and their assistants went back to their rooms.

Zhang Yang waited until they all left, then sat down next to Liu Yifei and whispered: "There is no need to worry about these small things."

Liu Yifei saw Zhang Yang's careful look and smiled and said, "Does he still dare to pretend to be messy here?"

"who knows."

The next morning, Zhang Yang and his assistant bodyguard went to Warner Bros. and met a writer, Steve Elton, in Kevin's office.

"Zhang Yang, let me introduce to you that this is Steve Elton, the man who wrote "The Giant Shark" and "The Mayan Prophecy: The End of the World in 2012." Kevin introduced to Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang shook hands with him and joked: "It seems that your prediction is not accurate. It has been 15 years now."

Steve is full of expectations for Zhang Yang, a great director. His "Deep Sea" has been delayed for 20 years, and he doesn't want to delay it any longer.

"Director, this is a problem of the Mayans and has nothing to do with me." Steve defended.

Zhang Yang almost knew what was going on at this time. He then said: "Why are you filming "Mayan Prophecy"?"

"NO, NO, NO, I want to shoot "The Deep Sea"." Steve said quickly.

"Isn't this movie stranded a long time ago?" Zhang Yang pretended to be confused.

Yes, this is a difficult movie to make. Many people wanted to make it into a movie, but none of them succeeded.

First, Disney held it in their hands for ten years, and then New Line held it in their hands for seven or eight years, but they still failed to make it.

"We are planning to reshoot this year. I wonder if you are interested." Kevin then took up the topic and said.

He saw it and asked Steve to negotiate. Even if the negotiation was successful, Steve would be deceived into a cripple by Zhang Yang.

"This is a movie that requires special effects. You can look to Spielberg, who has the most experience and doesn't mess with the budget." Zhang Yang suggested.

Of course Kevin and Steve knew this. Spielberg had made a classic "Jaws" and it was really suitable for him to make this movie, but he was not interested.

"He currently has a new movie plan, and our company is also preparing to have a new cooperation with him, but it is not "Deep Sea Shark" but a cool movie." Kevin said deliberately.

"How cool is it?" Zhang Yang asked curiously.

Kevin was very satisfied when he saw Zhang Yang. He said unhurriedly: "It's a future science fiction movie, telling stories about virtual reality."

(End of this chapter)