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Chapter 238 Cooperation Again
When other Hong Kong actors learned of this number, they couldn't help but look in the direction of Xinghai, and only four words came to their minds.

Horror!
This film will be able to earn 70 million US dollars, and is expected to hit 100 million US dollars.

What about the next movie to be made in Hollywood?

I simply cannot imagine it!
Moreover, such films with the potential to gross over 100 million yuan in North America will most likely become global hits.

Even if you play a supporting role in it, it is enough to greatly increase your popularity!
Everyone couldn't help but start fantasizing about having a role in Huang Ze's next film, even if it was just a supporting role. But upon asking around, they found out that the next film would have to be shot in mainland China, which disappointed them.

After asking around, I found out that the actors had already been selected, and I was completely disappointed.

Of course, although it was a cold film, they were not too disappointed after finding out that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was a costume martial arts film.

They inquired because they were thinking of moving out of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia and heading towards Europe and the United States.

So what kind of movies can sell well in the United States?
Of course, the protagonists are white people, similar to the type of movies like "Pulp Fiction".

If most of the roles must be played by yellow faces, it would have to be a movie like "The Last Emperor" or a kung fu movie like Bruce Lee.

Even for these two types, the box office is actually not that high. The highest is "The Last Emperor" with 43 million US dollars.

But what was the subject?

They have never heard of ancient costume martial arts movies getting high box office in North America.

So I just feel a little regretful, but I'm not too sad or anything like that.
Except for one person.

Liang Jiahui played the robber Little Pumpkin in "Pulp Fiction" and "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels", which made him quite influential in Europe and the United States.

He was complaining to his wife Jiang Jianian at home, "What a pity! I am not good at martial arts. Compared with Li Lianjie, I am far behind. I can only do a few moves. Otherwise, I would be willing to act in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon even if I didn't get paid."

"To repay the kindness you showed me?"

“For better development in the future.”

"Hmm?" Jiang Jianian didn't quite understand. "Better development? Isn't the current development good enough?"

"The previous God of Gamblers was a huge hit, and this Pulp Fiction is so popular, your salary must be around 8 million, right?"

"I've made enough money, the key is development!" Liang Jiahui smacked his lips, "I think the box office of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in North America should be good."

"A costume martial arts film?"

"Yes, a costume martial arts film." Liang Jiahui nodded heavily.

“Is there any precedent?”

"What Director Huang has done has rarely been done before!" Liang Jiahui gestured with his hands, "A director has his creative peak period. Director Huang is not even 30 years old yet, and it is very likely that he is still on the rise."

“I’m very optimistic about the future of this film.”

"If Pulp Fiction can make over 100 million, this movie should be able to make at least 20 million dollars."

"Then your husband, I'm an actor who has starred in two films with a box office of 20 million U.S. dollars in North America and participated in a film with a box office of over 100 million U.S. dollars. Is it okay to say that I'm a weak third-tier Hollywood actor?"

"pity……"

"Martial arts is my natural weakness."

"Do you trust him so much?" Jiang Jianian looked at her husband with a smile.

"I do believe in her ability. Look at this. The box office should be good."

"Okay, don't feel sorry." Jiang Jianian smiled, "I'm lucky if I get it, and I'm doomed if I lose it. Compared with previous years, aren't we doing well enough now? Contentment is the key to happiness. The New Year is coming soon. If you are unhappy these few days, you will be unhappy all year long."

"If Director Huang thinks there is a role suitable for you, how can he forget you?"

"That's true."

……

This year's Chinese New Year comes earlier.

February isn’t even here yet, and the Chinese New Year is already at the end of January.

Because he had to go to the United States a few days after the Chinese New Year, Huang Ze did not return to Shanghai. He took a plane to Hong Kong Island, preparing to spend a short New Year's celebration with his family of three.

I returned home, but didn't see Gong Xing.

"Where is my wife?" Huang Ze casually asked the servant at home.

"The Madam and the Young Master are in the audio-visual room."

"Oh?"

Huang Ze raised his eyebrows, not knowing what kind of movie a two-and-a-half-year-old child would watch in the audio-visual room. He put his things down and turned into the audio-visual room.

As soon as he entered, Huang Ze felt that the audio-visual room was a little brighter, probably because a light was on, and the giggles of children could be heard from inside.

When I walked in and looked at the screen, I saw four Teletubbies of different colors sitting around a chair. The picture turned to a toaster. With a "per" sound, a piece of bread flew up, and after a few seconds it landed on the plate of one of the Teletubbies.

Then came the son's voice, "Bread, bread."

"Haha!" Huang Ze came to Gong Xing and said, "I asked them to finish filming 100 episodes of Teletubbies first. Liang Shuyi didn't call to report that it has been released yet? Did she bring this to you in advance?"

"I asked them to bring this to my son." Gong Xing couldn't help but smile. "I didn't expect it to be so interesting. It's both entertaining and educational!"

"I'm afraid no one would have thought that this was the idea of ​​a billionaire director."

Gong Xing covered his mouth and said, "Your works are really loved by children as young as three years old and old men in their eighties!" "Of course, the main point is that it appeals to men, women, old and young."

"Wait, billionaire director?" Huang Ze paused in his smug expression, "Who gave me this title? The group of reporters from Hong Kong?"

"Who else could it be if not them?" Gong Wei nodded, then turned his head and asked curiously, "Tell me the truth, can Pulp Fiction really make over 100 million in North America?"

"Under normal circumstances, it should be about the same." Huang Ze did not deny it.

Even thinking about that result made me laugh.

Knowing that this movie had grossed over 100 million in North America in the previous life is one thing, but I am still quite happy when it really happens to me.

And it may be because another film of John Travolta was also a big hit, or it may be because he is much better than Quentin, who was a rookie in his previous life, and Warner's distribution is also better than Miramax.

Judging from this trend, even though this film was released a few years in advance, its box office may surpass its predecessor.

“I just don’t know how many awards I can win at the Oscars.”

"Best Director?" Gong Xing asked.

"You're thinking more than I ever dreamed." Huang Ze shook his head, "No chance of winning Best Director or Best Picture."

"Even Best Actor is out of the question."

Huang Ze had seen the shortlist. Among the nominees for Best Actor was a film called "My Left Foot" starring Daniel Day-Lewis. John Travolta was definitely no match for him and there was no chance of winning at all.

"It's possible only for Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing."

"The only thing I can compete for is the original script..."

Huang Ze's smile, which had originally been due to the high box office, was again suppressed, and he even felt a little bitter in his heart.

It's enough that I am qualified to compete for it.

This original script also has a strong opponent.

It's the same educational film he made at the beginning of his career, called "Dead Poets Society".

An absolutely powerful enemy!
However, when Huang Ze thought about the opponents that "Pulp Fiction" encountered at the Oscars in its previous life, he didn't feel so bad anymore.

At least this time it's not like "Forrest Gump" which swept all the awards at the Oscars.

Except for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor, where there is no hope, the other four awards are competitive.

I remember that I only won one award in my previous life, so if I can win two, it would be a victory!

"It's already impressive enough to get that much box office." As if sensing Huang Ze's low mood, Gong Xingsheng encouraged Huang Ze.

Huang Ze was too lazy to think about those things. He and Gong Xue accompanied his son back to his childhood, no, childhood, and enjoyed this early version of "Teletubbies".

……

After staying at home for a few days, Huang Ze was about to leave when he was asked to leave again by Hong Jinbao. Just like last time, he was still the middleman for He Guanchang of Golden Harvest.

As for the other party's invitation to him, Huang Ze knew what the other party wanted to do just by thinking with his toes, which was nothing more than cooperating with Jackie Chan on a movie, blah blah.

Huang Ze definitely doesn’t have the time this year.

But there is still time to listen to the other party's conditions, and there is no disadvantage in listening to the conditions.

Moreover, we have to give this little face to such a strong rival in the film industry.

When they arrived at the agreed hotel, He Guanchang's attitude was obviously much better than the last time they met. He stood up and greeted Huang Ze with a smile, "Mr. Huang, how are you?"

"I'm fine, thanks to Mr. He." Huang Ze smiled and shook hands with He Guanchang, and then began to chat with him.

They talked about everything except cooperation, and he didn't even ask why He Guanchang had asked him out today.

Anyway, if the other party can hold on, Huang Ze can hold on even better.

In the end, it will definitely be the other party who can't hold on.

As expected, when the meal was almost over, He Guanchang could no longer hold back and asked, "Mr. Huang, what did we talk about before, about cooperating with Jackie Chan to make a film to impact the North American market?"

"Ah? Have we talked about this before?" Huang Ze began to pretend to be confused.

Ho Kuan Chang knew that Huang Ze was pretending to be confused, but who could blame them because Golden Harvest didn't have such a director? Knowing that Huang Ze must want to change the conditions, he could only pretend to be confused along with Huang Ze.

"I would like to invite you, Director Huang, to work with Jackie Chan on a film and try to enter the North American market."

"What are the terms of cooperation?" Huang Ze asked.

"We each have half."

"Not very good." Huang Ze shook his head. "Pulp Fiction can probably earn me 10 million US dollars as a director, but what about my cooperation with you, Mr. He?"

"One half of the profits will go to each company. If we break into the North American market and Jackie Chan becomes famous, the movies he has acted in before will also be popular. I won't get any of the profits!"

“I’m at a huge disadvantage.”

"In short, this form of cooperation is absolutely unacceptable."

"So what kind of cooperation do you want, Mr. Huang?"

(End of this chapter)