Halo of cheating in the entertainment industry

Chapter [-]: The Sword Points to North America

"Source Code" easily reached No.1 on the domestic box office rankings at the end of the first week.

The box office exceeded 1 million in the first week. This report card is so heavy that it makes people feel awe. It is only natural to reach the No. [-] box office in China.

The second week has begun, and the box office results of "Source Code" this week are still dazzling, and the strong results still deter other movies.There is also an epic movie "Nanjing Nanjing" released this month.Unfortunately, after seeing the legendary box office figures of "Source Code", the main creators of this film were inevitably surprised and regretted.

"Walking Against the Light" had a box office of 4500 million in the first week. After the second week, the cumulative box office figure reached 7400 million. This figure was enough for them to show off in the country, but unfortunately they encountered "Source Code"...

"Source Code" raked in 204 billion yuan in the mainland box office in two weeks. This figure is shocking.

The second week of foreign box office is still full of red. After the second week of "Source Code" was released abroad, the total foreign box office reached 52 billion... Zu Li's overseas box office share is generally around 68, so, In other words, "Source Code" has earned 35 billion in overseas box office alone...

This money is really fantastic, and they can get 1 million in the domestic share. Excluding the cost, "Source Code" has helped Liguang Entertainment earn 4 million yuan, and it only took two weeks.

However, Liguang Entertainment Company will not stop there, and Su Li and the others will soon have a new journey.

That is the United States across the Pacific Ocean and half the world away.

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On April 4th, Su Li found Zhang Yimou. He was a bit haggard while filming "Three Shots" recently, but the sharpness in his eyes remained undiminished.Su Li took advantage of "Three Shots" to see him during the day's work, he was in good spirits, smiled and asked Su Li to sit on the chair, and then sat down himself.

One of Zhang Yimou's notes brought Su Li a glass of water, and then closed the door of the workshop where the two were talking.

"Why do you have time to come and see me today?" Zhang Yimou was by no means unfriendly to people he was familiar with and close to, as rumored. When he talked with Su Li, his facial lines were always soft.

"It's been a long time since I saw you." Su Li considered his words: "Teacher, I think there may be some things I need to discuss with you about the matter of "Source Code" recently."

Su Li's name for Zhang Yimou has changed, and this is a change of attitude.From this point of view, Su Li really regards himself as a student of Zhang Yimou, and puts himself in that position in many things.

"Source Code" is about to go to the other side of the Pacific Ocean and start a new journey in the North American market. However, it can be said that Liguang Entertainment Company has no way out and knows nothing about it.

It's just that the movie's Asian box office frenzy has attracted businessmen on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and the principle of profit is paramount.Let some people send an olive branch to Zuli and Liguang Entertainment after analyzing the box office and value evaluation report of "Source Code" in Asia.

Even so, Zuli and the others only have a limited understanding of the American film market, and they are not familiar with the place there. Everything is just a huge question mark, an unknown that is difficult to inquire into.

He needs a guide, a guide who can lead them to attack the American film market in an orderly manner.

If you want to make movies go to the world, the United States is a topic that can never be avoided. It is the center of too many things in the world: movies, entertainment, fashion, basketball...

The arrogance of Americans and the sense of national superiority that comes from the bottom of their bones may be particularly fierce in front of China, and they may even have unavoidable contempt for them.All of this requires someone to help, and the simplest thing - the box office sharing model in the United States, all of which need someone's guidance.

Zhang Yimou is undoubtedly the best candidate. He really began to deal with the Americans from the time of "Hero".

Since then, he has really tasted that sweetness, so that some of his subsequent film works have even gone a little crazy in order to cater to Western tastes.But in any case, Zhang Yimou will be the best guide in this regard.

"I watched your "Source Code" at the time. The structure is very good and the plot is also very good. This kind of box office may make some people think it is a bit exaggerated, but from my point of view, it is necessary. It is for you The rewards of hard work, the box office of "Source Code" should be like that, if it is less, it will not be so good." After so many years of ups and downs, he has gradually cultivated his calm demeanor, Even in the face of the high box office of "Source Code", he was able to remain calm and indifferent, he continued: "Of course, no matter what, I have to congratulate you. After this movie, your fame will be unstoppable. In the future, I will have my own corresponding status, no matter what I do, it will be much better."

Su Li just nodded, he is not used to so much so-called modesty in front of this person, he needs to be deliberate, as long as he speaks out his thoughts.

Zhang Yimou's voice was mature and a little confused: "I know your next plan. "Source Code" is going to enter the North American market. Americans can be said to be the best to deal with, but they are also the most difficult to deal with. After so many years of practical The reason is that as long as you have potential in you, they believe that you can bring benefits to them, then you are a god who can be questioned. However, if you If it doesn't seem to be of much value, you are worthless in their eyes. So, for this trip to the United States, you must be fully prepared."

Su Li nodded quietly, keeping his words in his heart. He had an intuitive understanding of the living conditions of Americans.In their eyes, they are the center of the world, and other nations are more or less inferior. In this way, if people from other countries want to be recognized by them, the interest relationship is magnified again and again.

Zhang Yimou has no intention of stopping his words, his tone has always been unhurried, he will not jerk or speed up his speech because he is excited, and he will not slow down his words because of depression It came to an abrupt end.

"In the eyes of Americans, our competitiveness is too weak. Some arrogant people even doubt whether there are movies in China. Our cultural discourse power is too weak. In their territory, everything can only cater to them. Former Two years ago, some people said that I would only make movies for Americans. I don’t know how many people have a dream that Americans treat us with the same humility and friendliness, and think that they will have a strong reaction to our ancient culture. interest...in fact, there is nothing like that, they will never care about how many oriental elements are in a movie, and they will not think about the mystery. It can only cater to their tastes... This is the focus of your film's promotion in the United States. Actually, your "Source Code" is very good, and it has a lot in common with them, and doesn't need too many changes ..."

Cultural discourse power-many people are well aware of this term, and Su Li also knows that his motherland's poor competitiveness in this regard.Yes, our wise ancestors created a glorious civilization of 5000 years and created those dazzling achievements, but that is the ancestors. The descendants who are really enterprising and want to continue the incense will make themselves stronger. Only those who are not filial will talk about the achievements of their ancestors every day in the same way that they are not familiar with it.

The past is over, what we have to face now is the reality, the real motherland, the cultural voice is too weak, the first reaction of Americans when they see Chinese movies, if it is not the works of Zhang Yimou, then when they see the word hn, pay attention The temperature will drop immediately, and some discrimination among Americans is deeply ingrained.For example, some people are complacent when they hear Americans say that China is an ancient and mysterious country. In fact, they are satirizing China's rigidity, backwardness, and trustworthiness...

Therefore, in this regard, there is no discussion, and Chinese films need more to stand out.

Su Li agrees a lot with what Zhang Yimou said, but he disagrees with some things even though he nods on the surface.

Some movies cater to Western tastes, and there is nothing wrong with avoiding this. However, if you blindly cater to Western tastes too much, it will completely become a Western movie represented by Hollywood, which has nothing to do with China.

The essence of national industry needs to be spread, otherwise, even if you have achieved great achievements, you are still just duckweed.

Of course, it is too difficult to carry forward your own cultural essence and be liked by picky Europeans and Americans. This is not a place that Zuli is qualified to touch.

Looking at Su Li's attitude, Zhang Yimou knew that he was really learning something, and he smiled with some relief: "Your appearance will not make successors to Chinese directors. The older ones have Jiang Wen and others, and the younger ones have you. , Lu Mengan and others... these are all hopes, and with hope we can make progress."

Su Li nodded solemnly again, and Zhang Yimou continued to say: "This trip to the United States for "Source Code", what I can provide other than experience is actually very limited. Americans are pragmatic, and our contacts can only help you find them. They will not give an inch when it comes to interests."

Sure enough, Zhang Yimou helped Su Li again. He said it lightly, but in fact he promised a lot.

Therefore, Su Li's teacher really came from the heart.

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Today's Chapter 2, thank you for your continued support.