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Chapter 219 Wang Jiawei's Ambition
I stayed in Cannes for another two days, and on the third day, there was no business for the entire afternoon.

Huang Ze, who was very experienced in selling films, knew that he would not be able to get much more business if he stayed any longer.

He looked at Wang Jiawei and asked, "How much did it sell for in total?"

"Oh, let me see." Wang Jiawei picked up the small account book and pushed up his sunglasses. "Look carefully, Mr. Huang, it's 250."

"Hmm?" Huang Ze glanced at Wang Jiawei with his eyes slanted.

"Oh..." Wang Jiawei realized that his words could easily be misinterpreted, and quickly said, "Two million, five hundred and thirty-four thousand dollars."

"Congratulations, Mr. Huang! You've made a fortune!"

"Mr. Huang makes movies, and every one of them really makes money!" Zhang Guorong, Zhang Manyu and a few others immediately gave him nice words.

Hearing these words, Wang Jiawei couldn't help but straighten his back.

Although he knew that everyone was talking about Huang Ze, in his opinion, it was no different from talking about himself.

Director Huang makes money with every film he makes.

Director Wang makes money with every movie he makes!
Two films, both make big money!
"As Tears Go By" made more than 100% profit after selling its overseas copyright.

"Days of Being Wild" has now earned US$2.5 million, which is 20 million Hong Kong dollars. It hasn't even been released yet, but it has already made a net profit of 8 million!

After it’s released, it should make at least four million, right?
That's 100 percent profit.

The key point is that this is a huge investment of tens of millions and made a 100% profit!

How many people in the entire Hong Kong film industry can do this?
Director Wang’s films all make money, and Director Huang’s films all make money.

All make money = all make money.

Director Wang = Director Huang.

Wang Jiawei thinks there is nothing wrong with this equation.

Thinking that he could make money with 10 million, Wang Jiawei's ambition grew in his heart.

Twelve million can make twelve million, but what about twenty million, thirty million, or even forty million?

Zhang Jianya was able to make a profit of 40 million from a horror film with no big stars.

What if he gathers a bunch of stars together?
Such as Zhang Manyu, Lin Qingxia, Wang Zuxian, Liang Jiahui, Liang Chaowei, and Zhang Guorong.

With all these celebrities, it should be able to sell for a lot of money, right?
"Just what kind of film?"

"Hey, these are not important. What's important is that from now on, no one can control my movies anymore!"

Wang Jiawei looked at Huang Ze from behind his sunglasses.

He admitted that Huang Ze helped him a lot and he remembered the favor, but favors are favors and no director can tolerate others criticizing his film!

Thinking about how he almost became a tool when filming Days of Being Wild, Wang Jiawei's idea of ​​making a film that he could fully control became stronger and stronger.

"When I have an idea for a new film, I'll talk to Director Huang about it."

"If he is willing to completely delegate power to me, then I can continue to be a director under Xinghai."

"If I have to follow his ideas, then I might have to say sorry." He is not a director who has no one to invest in.

Previously, a boss named Deng had made an appointment to have a meal with him and expressed his willingness to cooperate.

Since cooperation with Xinghai fails, he can only find another wise leader!

"Jiawei? What are you laughing at?" Huang Ze asked, looking at the smile on Wang Jiawei's face.

"Oh, nothing." Wang Jiawei scratched the back of his head. "The movie made money, so I'm happy."

"The next step is to release it in Hong Kong Island, so we can go ahead with it lightly."

“Let’s take advantage of the momentum of winning the award and release it directly in June when we get back.” It won’t sell much at the box office anyway. Except for some art film lovers and the actor’s fans, other people either don’t understand it or don’t like to watch it. It will be the same no matter which time slot it is released in. Huang Ze casually decided on the release date for “Days of Being Wild”.

...After flying back to Hong Kong Island, Huang Ze was once again surrounded by reporters as soon as he got off the plane.

"Director Huang, how do you feel now?"

"I'm so happy!" Huang Ze smiled and gave a straightforward reply.

"When will that Pulp Fiction movie be released? Will it be shown in Hong Kong Island?"

"Warner is responsible for distributing this film, and I don't know when it will be released."

"Director Huang, your two films "Once Upon a Time in China" earned over 60 million at the Hong Kong box office last year, but you didn't register for the Hong Kong Film Awards this year. Neither did "The Ring". Is it because you didn't win an award for "In the Mood for Love"? So your films won't participate in the Hong Kong Film Awards in the future?"

of course!

If you don't give me face, why should I give you face?

It would be fine if your influence was as great as the three major ones, but you are just a local award in Hong Kong Island, and your influence will be reduced in Southeast Asia.

Why should I try to please someone who doesn't like me?
Huang Ze muttered to himself, but of course he would never admit it.

"Did I say that?"

"You are making purely subjective assumptions."

"Didn't our company's film, As Tears Go By, participate in the Hong Kong Film Awards? If I remember correctly, Zhang Xueyou even won the Best Supporting Actor award."

"Will you submit your future films for the Academy Awards?"

"My new film is planning to win a Golden Horse Award." Huang Ze said with a smile.

"Are you talking about Pulp Fiction?" The reporter responded, "But Pulp Fiction was invested by Warner, and Director Huang, you are not from Hong Kong Island, so you don't meet the requirements for the Academy Awards at all!"

"I'm talking about the Academy Awards!"

“……” The reporters didn’t know what to say.

There is a big gap between this Academy Award and that Academy Award!
For a director who is already a top three director and is also participating in the Oscar Awards, it really doesn't matter whether he attends the Hong Kong Film Awards or not.

The Academy Awards have a greater impact.

Last year, there were five movies that grossed over 30 million, two of which were "Once Upon a Time in China". As a result, they didn't participate. Do you still have any credibility?
It may not matter once or twice, but what if Xinghai produces two movies with a box office of 30 million every year?
Although it is unlikely, who can say for sure?

You should know that in just a few years, Huang Ze has become a big boss who has developed in the three fields of film, television and music.

ATV, Xinghai Records, Xinghai Films and Cinemas have formed a media group.

The assets add up to billions.

Even Li Chaoren didn’t make money so quickly back then, right?
Thinking of the industries he owns, a reporter suddenly asked, "Mr. Huang, will you re-establish a film award to compete with the Hong Kong Film Awards?"

"Ha ha……"

Huang Ze didn't answer, just smiled.

I actually have this idea in my mind.

But the time is not right yet!

I am not at that level yet. If I really try, not only will I bring shame upon myself, but I won't be able to create much waves either.

It is still necessary to accumulate for two or three years.

At the very least, there should be one or two movies with a box office of over 100 million in North America, right?

It is much more appropriate for an internationally renowned director who has won both awards and box office success to do this.

"Director Huang, what do you mean by laughing? Is it yes or no?"

"No comment!"

(End of this chapter)