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Chapter 454 Time flies

"I'm not kidding!"

Harvey emphasized, then smacked his lips, as if savoring it, and then said, "I think this movie has a feeling of the original "Rain Man"."

"'Rain Man' was the North American box office champion that year," Bob said.

The meaning is self-evident.

The Sixth Sense is nothing like it.

Huang Ze glanced at Bob.

I'm not saying anything bad about you, but your vision is no match for your brother!

"The Sixth Sense" does not have the potential to win the box office championship, but it is basically on the same level as "Rain Man" in terms of ranking.

Forget it, I'd better talk to this brother.

Huang Ze stretched out his hand and shook it with Harvey, "Then I wish our "Sixth Sense" can surpass "Rain Man" at the box office."

Harvey was stunned for a moment and felt that this film did have such potential.

After all, although "Rain Man" was the champion of that year, its box office was only over 172 million.

This number is not out of reach.

At least, it is not out of reach for the man in front of her.

"I will try my best to secure enough venues to open the exhibition to exceed this number."

"By the way, Huang, the summer season has just ended. Do you plan to release this movie during the Christmas season?"

"Christmas season?"

Huang Ze thought about it and actually wanted to agree.

After all, the Christmas season is a hot one.

Moreover, when encountering ordinary opponents, "Sixth Sense" has nothing to be afraid of.

and many more!

General opponents...

Huang Ze remembered something. This year was 1997.

So, the Christmas season has an unusual opponent.

And he's a pretty unreasonable opponent.

"Titanic"!
This needs to be avoided!
Otherwise, if you encounter this, how much money will you lose?
It is better to find a not-so-good schedule and let the quality of "The Sixth Sense" drive the overall market of the entire schedule!

Think about it.

Gao Huan asked, "How about the Halloween schedule?"

"Halloween release?" Harvey frowned. "This movie is related to ghosts, but it doesn't quite fit with Halloween, does it?"

"We have to believe in the quality of this film!" Huang Ze said, "I think there may be a big competitor during the Christmas season."

"You mean," Harvey thought for a moment, "Cameron's new movie?"

"Exactly!"

"A film costs more than 200 million yuan and takes several years to shoot."

"The director is a technology geek like Cameron."

"I think a film like this deserves a decent box office just based on the visuals it creates."

"Of course, our Sixth Sense may not be powerless."

"but why?"

"Why should we look for a strong opponent to fight with?"

"I understand!" Harvey nodded. "I'll go talk to the theaters as soon as possible. Halloween isn't a popular period, and most of the movies that are released are horror films. Two thousand five hundred theaters will definitely be no problem!"

"Well, the more the better."

Use high box office revenue to build up momentum as quickly as possible and get as much as you can in the early stages.

By the time "Titanic" began to crush the competition during the Christmas season, "The Sixth Sense" had already made all the money it deserved.

For the remaining box office, whether there are strong competitors or not will not affect the final numbers too much.

"I haven't spent all these years in Hollywood for nothing!" Harvey gave Huang Ze a reassuring look.

"If this cooperation is pleasant, we can cooperate often in the future!"

The necessary pressure must be given, and Xavi must be allowed to perform at 120% of his ability.

Huang Ze painted a big picture for Harvey at the right time.

Harvey of course guaranteed another meal.

……

After finalizing the deal with Harvey for "The Sixth Sense", Huang Ze did not return to Hong Kong Island, but went back to Shanghai.

The actors of Kill Bill received martial arts training here, and most of the neon indoor fighting scenes were filmed in the studio of Shanghai Film Studio.

Nothing.

It really costs too much to shoot in Neon.

A large part of the cost can be saved in the country.

And there are enough martial arts actors here.

As for Japanese people, just use domestic actors to pretend to be them.

Li Bingbing played the role of Liu Yulin in his previous life.

"Boss."

When Quentin Tarantino saw Huang Ze, he immediately walked over.

"How is it?" Huang Ze asked with a smile, "This is your first time managing such a large crew, are you under any pressure?"

"I'm very excited," Quentin said with a beaming face. "I have a feeling that I will make a cut that will shock the whole world."

"I believe it too!" Huang Ze patted Quentin's arm, "You are talented!"

"Now all you need to do is show your talent and use this film to make you a great director."

"Okay, let's get back to work."

After finishing the chat with Quentin, Huang Ze followed him to check the preparations he had made.

After that, the focus fell on the actors.

I had a chat with Uma Thurman, whom I hadn’t seen for a long time.

"What do you think? How is the preparation for this film going?"

Afterwards, while having a cigarette, Huang Ze showed attentive concern for the actors' preparations.

“It’s a bit hard!”

Uma Thurman shook her head slightly.

"I have a basic knowledge of dance, but I have never practiced martial arts since I was a child!"

"I feel sore in my back and waist after practicing every day."

“I hope it really works!”

"Then you should show your best." Huang Ze smiled, "If you fail this time, I will help you make a few more until you become a hit."

"So confident?"

"of course!"

"You'll soon find out. My confidence may be greater than you think!"

"What do you mean?" Uma Thurman blinked, "Your new film will..."

"After we finish filming in Shanghai, when we go back to shoot the scenes in the United States, the movie should be released. I invite you to watch it with me then!"

Hey.

Who else should I ask to look at it?

Huang Ze touched his chin.

Sophie is just a transaction, and Jennifer is just an actor in the show, so there is no need to invite her to watch.

Gong Xing, Zhou Huimin, Chen Hong.

"By the way." Thinking of Chen Hong, Huang Ze decided to stay in Shanghai for a while longer.

Don't know what's going on.

The other two are pregnant, but Chen Hong is not pregnant.

It shouldn’t be!

I always try my best every time.

Moreover, Chen Hong clearly had Arthur in her previous life, so there was no problem with fertility.

After thinking about it, it may be that we don’t spend enough time together.

Huang Ze felt it necessary to take advantage of this time to irrigate the plants properly.

By the way, I can also spend time with my parents and supervise Quentin's filming, killing three birds with one stone!
……

A month later.

News came from Harvey.

Two thousand eight hundred and fifty cinemas opened simultaneously on Halloween.

Huang Ze naturally couldn't sit idle any longer. After staying in Hong Kong for a few days, he went to the United States to start publicity.

(End of this chapter)