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Chapter 321 Not giving in
It was almost time for lunch when Jackie Chan left Huang Ze's residence with the script in his hand, feeling satisfied.

Before leaving, sitting in the car, I couldn't help but look back at the villa as the car started, my eyes full of joy.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk."

"A kindred spirit! A kindred spirit."

"If I had worked with Director Huang earlier, I'm afraid the title of the top Chinese actor would still be mine now, and no one could take it away."

Jackie Chan stepped on the accelerator, but did not go home, but went to his godfather He Guanchang's house.

Seeing his godson's smiling face, He Guanchang raised his Crayon Shin-chan-like black eyebrows and said, "I said I would go to discuss the new film with Huang Ze today. How did it go?"

"Great!"

"so amazing!"

Jackie Chan took a sip of water and continued, "I think I am the best in the world in action comedy, but I didn't expect that he also has a lot of experience in action design for this film."

"I've never made a similar film that has reached this level. I don't know what to say."

"Genius, Director Huang is a true genius."

"Godfather, I have a feeling that if this cooperation with him is successful, I will definitely break into Hollywood!" Jackie Chan said solemnly.

"I hope so." He Guanchang smiled, with a hint of bitterness in his smile.

Although we have agreed to make three films with Jackie Chan, it still makes people feel a little unhappy and a bit out of control.

It was as if his wife had spent a few nights with another man.

But, there is no way!
Golden Harvest's several attempts all failed, but Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a success, but you can't let Jackie Chan wear a mask to play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, right? There's not much point in playing it!

However, Huang Ze is becoming more and more successful in Hollywood. In order to make more money from Jackie Chan in the future, he has no choice but to make this choice.

Ugh……

“Young people are still amazing!”

"From now on, the film and television industry will be dominated by young people."

He sighed, picked up the cup and drank some water, digesting the unhappy emotions in his heart. He Guanchang brought the topic back to the point, "What kind of movie is it? How much is the investment?"

"Forty-five million US dollars." Jackie Chan said truthfully.

"So much?" He Guanchang's hand holding the cup trembled.

That’s more than 300 million Hong Kong dollars!
We know that Huang Ze's films can make money, but isn't he taking things too far?

If I lose, won’t I be killed?
“Hehehe.” Seeing that his godfather had the same expression as he did when he first heard the number, Jackie Chan immediately laughed, “$20 million of which is Huang Ze’s director fee.”

"The actual production cost was about $25 million, which he said should be enough."

"Is that so?" He Guanchang was able to accept the loss of 20 million yuan. His shaking hands returned to normal and he took another sip from the cup. "The company belongs to him anyway. Isn't it unnecessary for him to take off his pants to fart?"

……

"Oh, that's the price. The cost of my new film is right there. Forty-five million dollars."

In the villa, Huang Ze was talking to George on the phone.

Warner Bros. found out about its own "Rush Hour" and once again wanted to invest in advance like it did with "Speed".

Knowing that Huang Ze definitely didn't want to work for Warner, and they also wanted to reduce risks, they didn't mention any global distribution rights, and still reserved the North American distribution rights.

If the North American box office is not good, they can lose less. If it is a big hit, they still have the distribution rights in other places thanks to this relationship, and they will make the most money, so they won't lose money anyway.

Huang Ze also needs the North American distributor to promote the film vigorously, so he needs to sell the distribution rights in advance, so that the two parties can become a community of interests.

They mainly earn money from distribution fees in other places, and can also use the North American box office for publicity.

The two sides are moving in both directions in this regard.

However, we still have to fight for what we should fight for.

Huang Ze stood up and looked a little annoyed.

"With such a high cost, you paid 20 million and secured the most profitable North American market. George, tell me, is this how you treat your friends?"

"If I agree, won't that mean I'll be begging on my knees?"

"Believe it or not, if I go to Sony Columbia, they will definitely be willing to pay $30 million or even more to secure the North American distribution rights!"

The rich man Sony was badly cheated after acquiring Columbia. If someone like me with an undefeated legend wanted to cooperate with them, they might not refuse.

As for money, what is that?
I have lost so much, billions, should I still care about a small number of 10 or 20 million?

Besides, Jackie Chan has a very good influence in the Japanese market, which started from "Drunken Master" in the 1980s, more than ten years ago!
Now that Sony can both cooperate with it and develop the Hollywood market, how could it not be tempted?

Huang Ze couldn't guarantee a number that was too high, but 30 million would definitely be no problem.

As for why Huang Ze is so sure.

Because they are really willing to pay 30 million.

Huang Ze knew many senior executives of large companies, and thought that he had nothing to do anyway, so he just made a few phone calls, so he chatted with Warner while hooking up with Sony Columbia.

In order to increase our voice in negotiations with Warner.

Clothes are better when new, and old friends are better when old. If the conditions are similar, Huang Ze still wants to cooperate with his old friend.

However, if the gap is too big and Warner does not pay enough attention, it is not impossible to cooperate with others.

What Americans say most often is that business is business.

"Huang, you used two unknown people in this film. Not many North American audiences know Jackie Chan, and Will Smith also has no box office appeal."

"When Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was released, Jett Lee was also unknown in North America and had no box office appeal. But can you say that Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was not successful? Having Jerry Huang is better than anything else!"

"I'm the director, I'm worth $30 million!"

"Hey, all three of you have names starting with J."

"Don't change the subject. This is the price anyway. I won't lower it any further. Besides, I'm going to Venice tonight, so don't call me anymore."

"Venice? What are you going to do in Venice?" George asked curiously, "It's a bit too late to buy a movie now."

"A film invested by my company has entered the main competition unit. The awards ceremony will begin the day after tomorrow. I want to go and show my support."

"Oh." George on the other side fell into silence for half a minute, and then asked with joy in his voice, "Is it this "The Story of Qiu Ju."?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"Nothing. I hope your company's film can get good results. Don't agree to anyone else's film for Rush Hour yet. I need to negotiate with the higher-ups."

(End of this chapter)