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Chapter 295: Speed ​​​​starts

Burbank, a satellite city of Los Angeles, United States.

Warner Bros. Studios.

Huang Ze is, after all, a director of two films that have grossed over 100 million dollars in North America. Coupled with his musical accomplishments, he is a top-tier celebrity in the United States.

In addition, Warner Bros. had already bought the North American distribution rights for this film in advance, so they naturally wanted to promote it from the beginning and warm up the film to further increase the box office, so they held a small press conference for Huang Ze.

Huang Ze was very familiar with this thing, so he did not refuse and attended the press conference with Li Lianjie and Sandra Bullock.

"Huang, what made you choose to make a modern action film? You have no such experience before." The reporter began to ask questions.

"But I have experience in shooting action movies." Huang Ze smiled and moved closer to the microphone on the table. "What do you think of the action in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?"

"I think since I can make ancient action movies, modern action movies will not be a problem either."

"It may also be because I like challenges. I have made too many small films, and it is time to make a big production."

"Hahaha." Several reporters couldn't help laughing out loud.

Thirty-five million dollars is not actually considered a big production in Hollywood. Not to mention, the production cost of "Terminator 2", which was released in July this year, exceeded million dollars.

Of course, it’s not small, it can be said to be a medium-sized production.

Just thinking about a big director like Huang Ze, who already has two films grossing over 100 million yuan, saying that such a cost is a big production always gives people a sense of black humor.

"Why are you laughing? Don't laugh!" Huang Ze asked knowingly, then smiled and stretched out his hand to count on his fingers.

"Pulp Fiction, made for $7 million."

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, didn't even cost $4 million to make."

"The production cost of 35 million US dollars is more than three times the total of my first two films. It is indeed a big production for me."

Huang Ze's words made the reporters suddenly realize something.

Huang Ze is not only a high-grossing director, but also a director with high returns.

And the rate of return is terrifyingly high.

The first two films cost 11 million U.S. dollars, but earned twenty times the box office in North America and forty times worldwide.

Any project with a 30% profit is considered a good project. Huang Ze’s movie is simply a gold mine!

In fact, they overlooked the fact that each of the two films cost tens of millions or even more in publicity costs, but this is not important to reporters. What is important is that it is eye-catching!
Or is it more attractive to say 10 million for 200 million box office?

After secretly deciding to publish this report, they immediately thought of a new problem.

"Huang, $10 million brought in $200 million at the North American box office. The cost was $35 million, so shouldn't we get $700 million?"

"..." Huang Ze didn't know whether to say "fuck" or not, and looked at the reporter who asked the question, "You are really good at math."

"Thank you. My elementary school teacher also praised me like this."

"Every project is different. James Cameron's Terminator 1 cost more than 2 million to make, and the North American box office was nearly million. Terminator cost more than million to make, so shouldn't the final box office be million?"

"Do you think that's possible?"

"So what's your prediction for the box office?" the reporter asked.

"The North American box office is at least 100 million!"

Huang Ze still has confidence in "Speed".

In the past, this film was not so well received. Director Jan de Bont was a photographer, and Speed ​​was his directorial debut. The male lead Keanu Reeves had always played supporting roles before, and only had the opportunity to play the leading role the year before, but the box office of that film was average, and the female lead Sandra Bullock was no different from now, and the audience appeal was almost, no, completely zero!

Such a combination finally earned 110 million in North America and 350 million in global box office.

The combination of myself as the director and Li Lianjie as the male lead is several levels higher than the original configuration.

Even if the protagonist is not a white person, he should have at least 100 million, right?
"You seem very confident."

"Of course." Huang Ze nodded, "I am always confident before filming a movie, and the final result is never too bad."

"Huang, I'm sorry I haven't heard of Sandra. She seems to be a newcomer in the film industry. Why did you choose her as the leading actress? Logically, there are many actresses who would want to join your film."

"What prompted you to make this decision?"

"It's very simple." Huang Ze spread his hands, "Because she is the most suitable for this role."

Huang Ze has a clear conscience.

The other person doesn't quite match my aesthetic taste.

If it was given to truck driver Cameron, he might think Sandra Bullock's appearance was not tough enough, but for Huang Ze, she was too resolute and not his type.

"Okay, I know you will question her, so let's wait until the movie is released. Then you will know that what I said is correct."

"He's really the best actor for the role."

"And during the early preparations, I discovered the qualities of a first-class actor in her!"

"She is definitely not inferior to any other actress, thank you!"

The press conference ended soon.

The three of them walked towards the props and scenery that were arranged to form the elevator room on the ground floor of the building.

"Director, thank you." As Sandra walked, she broke away from Huang Ze's words that she would become a first-class actor and said thank you to Huang Ze.

"Come on, I'm telling the truth when I say you have the potential to be a first-rate actor, but to be able to realize that potential, you still have to work hard enough. Potential that can't be realized is just potential after all."

"I see."

"Ok!"

After arriving at the set, Huang Ze became busy and checked everyone's preparations first.

"You extra, don't be so serious later on. Relax a little."

"Camera two, turn twenty degrees to the left."

Most of the work was done well. After making sure there were no obvious problems, Huang Ze took a deep breath and said, "Begin!"

The building security came over to stop the villain, but the villain killed him while he was taking the maintenance order.

"Give him a close-up of his face. Eyes, pay attention to the eyes."

"Crack!"

"Your eyes are still too bright. I know you have big eyes. Squint them a little. Let them show a little coldness and joy brought by excitement! Because you are a different criminal."

"Okay, just keep that look in your eyes, and do it again!"

Huang Ze's film, which has been in preparation for half a year, has finally officially entered the shooting process.

(End of this chapter)