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Chapter 278 Making money

In fact, Tian Zhuangzhuang is not the only one who thinks so.

Some students and teachers, the more they know about the movie, the more they feel that this movie does not seem to deserve such a big name.

but……

But they have to tell themselves over and over again in their hearts that it is not the film's fault, it is their own fault for not understanding it.

Nothing.

This is not just a casual piece of calligraphy or painting, and you can't judge whether the calligraphy is good or bad.

The other party's work has been recognized by countless audiences and judges.

In addition, the United States and Hollywood have a very high status in everyone's mind at this moment.

They can only PUA themselves in this way.

As a result, Huang Ze's status in everyone's hearts was raised a lot.

If many people used to feel that they could still see Huang Ze by looking up after he won two of the three major awards, now they feel that they can no longer see him.

There was a cloud that seemed to be blocking the way.

As the film ended, everyone felt a little lost, and then gave thunderous applause.

"thanks, thanks."

“Thank you for liking this video.”

Huang Ze naturally knew that it was his turn to perform. He walked to the front with a smile and took the microphone from the staff. "This is not my first time to come to my alma mater. Thank you for your continued kindness."

“If you have any questions, feel free to ask.”

"Does Li Mubai like Yu Xiulian or Yu Jiaolong?"

A voice came from below.

Huang Ze was unable to react for a moment.

I thought everyone would ask about the box office and awards.

Oh, I've been so upset by the reporters, finally someone is willing to ask about the movie!
Huang Ze was delighted and explained, "I think the adult world is not as simple as black and white, nor is it a single choice question, or even a choice of both."

“It’s changing dynamically.”

"I think Li Mubai has always been close to Yu Xiulian, but you asked me if he has ever changed his mind."

"I think he has changed, and he hasn't changed."

"I'm sorry, this is the only answer I can give. Although I am the director and screenwriter, the characters in the film also have their own lives. I can't use simple words to determine his psychology."

"Director Huang, do you think that Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon will represent the large-scale export of Chinese martial arts films to Hollywood, and that martial arts films will cause a sensation?"

"It's difficult." Huang Ze smiled. "In fact, the box office of Bruce Lee's movies was not so high that it was unattainable. If you check the North American box office rankings over the years, you will find that you can't find any Bruce Lee movies."

"Action movies are actually just a part of Hollywood that is not very mainstream."

"As for martial arts films, let's put it this way. The North American market is big enough, and there is a small group of martial arts film fans. My film is a big hit, and in fact, the audience may also have a curiosity mentality."

"But if I want to become mainstream, it's not like I'm destroying my own prestige, it's very difficult."

"This is actually very normal. Every country has its own cultural background. It is normal for the local climate to be incompatible. How many audiences can an American western movie attract in China?"

After attending the screening at his alma mater, Huang Ze once again fell into a pattern of activities similar to that of Shanghai.

Attend meetings here and there every day.

It was said to be a simple two-sentence talk, but it took more than half an hour to finish.

After a busy week, Huang Ze finally attended all the meetings of some higher-ranking organizations.

Then, Huang Ze left the capital quickly.

It’s impossible not to leave.

If you don't leave now, regional organizations will come looking for you.

Huang Ze really didn't want to participate in these things that were not very nutritious but were extremely time-consuming.

After returning to Shanghai and staying there for two days, Huang Ze returned to Hong Kong Island. "This time I can really take a break."

After returning to his residence and placing the Oscar statuette on the second floor again, Huang Ze looked at it with satisfaction, then stretched lazily.

"Aren't you going to make a new movie with Warner?" Gong Xing asked curiously.

"That new film will take some time."

"It will take at least half a year to complete the preliminary preparations, and during this period, I only need to go there for a few days from time to time."

"This film is different from any other film I've made before! It relies more on the special effects artist and the director. It's important, but not that important."

"For a commercial blockbuster, it's OK as long as many aspects are acceptable. The key is that it's exciting enough, the scenes are big enough, the rhythm is good enough, and even a clichéd plot is not a problem."

"It's good this way. I see you flying around the world every day, and flying for several months at a time." Gong Xing said.

"Haha, it's for my dream." Huang Ze smiled. "When I'm in my forties or fifties, I might just spend a few years honing my skills. By then, you might start urging me to go out and work again."

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, take a rest, take a rest!"

……

Huang Ze’s rest is not a complete enjoyment of life.

After just two days of rest in Hong Kong Island, he had to go back to the company to thoroughly finalize the cooperation with Warner on "Speed".

Perhaps because only the signature was left, the person leading the team this time was an old acquaintance.

By the way, I gave Huang Ze a good news.

"I just received some fresh news that Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has surpassed 100 million yuan at the North American box office!"

“Congratulations to us!”

“I hope the “Speed” project can achieve better results!”

“I believe it will happen!”

After quickly reading the details and signing them, Huang Ze sent George and the others away. He then found Liu Zhenwei and said, "I have been preventing you from selling the copyrights to all regions. Now you can start."

"Don't let down the title of the first martial arts film to gross over 100 million yuan in North America!"

"By the way, let me talk to Mr. Cai about Wanwan."

After all, that has always been Xinghai's largest film sales market outside of North America, and Cai Songlin has known him for a long time, so it would be difficult for Liu Zhenwei to raise the price.

If not handled properly, conflicts may easily arise.

For the sake of US dollars, it is worth doing it yourself.

After Liu Zhenwei walked out of the office, Huang Ze called Cai Songlin.

"Mr. Cai! Are you ready with US dollars?"

"Always be prepared." Cai Songlin laughed.

"I don't want more, just three million dollars."

"Ah? That's too high, right? Twenty-four million Hong Kong dollars, how much do I have to sell to make it back?"

"If I heard correctly, the two films of Once Upon a Time in China grossed over NT$60 million each in Taekwondo. How much did you make?"

"The market is getting hotter and hotter now, and my film is so popular with North American audiences, and it's also starring Li Lianjie."

"Do you think it can sell well?"

"It will definitely be a big hit. After all, such an exaggerated film can be a big hit in North America, but the price is really too high."

"It's not low anymore. You can definitely make a lot of money."

Huang Ze insisted on the price and after five minutes of negotiation, he lowered it a little bit, and finally the deal was sold at US$2.8 million.

Because of its fame, the copyright fees from other places were also sold for almost two million US dollars.

The total is about five million US dollars.

Combined with the previous copyrights from other places and the revenue that has not yet been settled in North America, Huang Ze roughly estimated that a revenue of 60 million US dollars for one film is not a problem.

(End of this chapter)