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"Huh? Why?" Zhang Jianya didn't oppose Huang Ze's opinion, he just wanted to know the reason.

After all, I have almost finished writing this script, and now you are talking about changing the movie.

"Is there something wrong with the script?"

"Old Huang, we are friends, you can just tell me anything you want to say. I have great faith in your ability to read scripts."

"There's nothing wrong with the script." Huang Ze shook his head.

"Have you ever thought about why the second movie's box office was only slightly higher than the first one?"

"A big part of the reason for this is that the two films were released so close together, only about a year and a half."

"So we don't need to rush for the third film. Let the first two films ferment in the video market first and whet the audience's appetite. By then, the box office will be even higher."

"So, my opinion is that it won't be too late to release it on Halloween in 1996 after a three-year hiatus."

"What do you think?"

"No problem for me." Zhang Jianya put the script back in his hand and stared at Huang Ze's hand. "So what is our new horror movie about? Have you finished the script?"

"Your first horror movie." Huang Ze said.

"The Ring?"

This film can be regarded as the starting point of his career, and Zhang Jianya gave the answer in an instant.

"Yes!" Huang Ze nodded. "It has performed well in the American video tape market, and it has been six or seven years. It has accumulated enough experience. In addition, you have already made two Hollywood horror films, and you have a certain understanding of the tastes of American audiences. It is time for us to launch the American version of this film."

"That's fine." Zhang Jianya was persuaded by Huang Ze.

Of course, another reason is that after filming two "Final Destination" movies in a row, he wanted to change his taste.

Besides, the starting point for me to get to this point was "The Ring". If I make an American version of it, maybe I can go even further.

People always think that the mountain is higher than the one on which they are standing.

"By the way, where's the script? Should we just change the original script to the American version?"

"The big plot doesn't need to change much."

"But because of cultural differences, there are still some things that need to be paid attention to."

"Audiences in our country like psychological horror, while the U.S. likes the kind that can be directly expressed."

"Hey, let me give you a rough idea."

Huang Ze was too lazy to let Zhang Jianya understand his boss's intentions, and directly took out the plot of the American version of "The Ring" that he had watched in his previous life and started telling Zhang Jianya about it.

Some people may think that the American version is even worse than the original and contains many problems.

But after all, it has been tested by North American audiences.

In order to make money, Huang Ze didn't want to make any changes.

More than two hours later.

"Well, that's basically it." Huang Ze finished what he had to say and ended the topic. "Next, you write the script and show it to me. We will try to start filming at the beginning of next year."

"Forehead……"

Zhang Jianya thought about it and realized that there were still about five or six months left, so he immediately closed the small notebook he had just used to record what Huang Ze had said.

"It should be possible. I'll try my best."

"Ah."

After waving his hand to let Zhang Jianya go back, Huang Ze continued to work on the post-production of "Life is Beautiful".

It was not until late October that the film was finally completed and was shown to the Berlin Film Festival selector whom Huang Ze knew. He breathed a sigh of relief.

"Finally I can relax a bit."

"No, it seems there is something important."

"A new film?"

I had promised Jennifer Connelly to make a musical film before, and now that "Life is Beautiful" is finished, it's time to put it on the agenda.

As for which film to make, this film is for Oscars, and it also needs to ensure that the box office is not too low to maintain its own status. If so many conditions are listed, Huang Ze actually does not have many choices. Huang Ze has already figured out which film to make.

"Chicago".

In 02, such a musical film earned million US dollars at the North American box office, ranking tenth on the North American box office list that year.

This is still secondary.

The key is that it received thirteen nominations and six awards at the Oscars.

This is what Huang Ze needs!

"And write the script as well."

Huang Ze sat in front of the computer and prepared to start writing. A light bulb went off in his head and he finally figured out what he had forgotten.

CCTV!

CCTV’s first bidding competition will begin on November 8th.

One hundred and eighteen.

Must send!
This is a good opportunity that will most likely help his VCD business to take off.

He immediately put down the work in his hands and called Duan Yongping.

"Old Duan, CCTV is going to find a winner for the bid, did you know that?"

"Of course I know!" Duan Yongping said, "We also have some advertising cooperation with CCTV."

"This bidding was organized by the new general manager of the advertising department named Tan Xisong."

"They're going to take out the prime time between NewsLink and Weather Report."

"The other party also invited me to participate in the bidding for the top bid. I heard that everyone is very considerate and there should be more than a hundred companies participating."

"What's wrong? Does Mr. Huang have any instructions?"

"join."

"I'm going to participate."

"Did the other party say whether it was an auction or a secret bid?" Huang Ze had never learned about this and really didn't know.

"Secret bid."

"Just bid 35.1 million!" The highest bidder in the previous life was 30.79 million for the Kong Mansion Banquet. Logically speaking, bidding 31 million would be enough to just outbid the other party. After all, it was a secret bid.

But Huang Ze still has to consider his own butterfly wings.

Who knows if it will have any impact?

Compared to winning the first bid, a few million is a small number, and it is totally worth it.

"Ah?" Duan Yongping was stunned. This price is nearly ten thousand VCDs. "Isn't it too much?"

"Just do as I say."

“Have some faith in me!”

Huang Ze didn't explain much, and he couldn't explain.

If you think it's too expensive, that's because you haven't seen the huge benefits hidden behind it.

It’s 30 million this year, more than 60 million next year, 300 million the year after, and 200 million the year after that.

It's definitely a profit if I can buy it for 35 million.

"it is good!"

Huang Ze was the absolute majority shareholder, and with his advanced vision in VCD, Duan Yongping could not voice any objection. "I will do as you say, Mr. Huang. 35.1 million."

"Well, you will find out then that this price is worth it!"

"Also, you should prepare enough stock. Don't let dealers and specialty stores run out of stock for a long time!"

Huang Ze has enough confidence in CCTV's winning bid. In addition, after a year of market development, VCD sales should explode. (End of this chapter)