Chinese Entertainment: Academic Director

Chapter 156 Fame and fortune
The 61st American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards will be held on January 04, 1, Beijing time.

The nomination list for the 76th Academy Awards will be announced on January 04, 1, Beijing time.

So after knowing that Cao Yang would not go to the United States in the near future, many people were wondering why he didn't seize such a good opportunity?
Li Xiaoran called to ask.

Yu Feihong called to inquire.

Gao Yuanyuan called to ask.

Cao Yang would always reply with a smile, "Don't worry, the US is special and different from the three major European countries."

Lao Tian has been busy writing a thesis recently, which is about how actors can perform their acting skills.

It is basically the same content that I discussed with Cao Yang before, and based on Cao Yang's graduation thesis, it adds three international film queens as case studies, which is still very convincing.

He had consulted Cao Yang before writing and said that he would quote the content of Cao Yang's paper and would co-sign with Cao Yang.

Cao Yang hesitated for a long time, but finally agreed.

If you disagree, you will appear petty and self-righteous.

I can only agree. If directors follow this method in the future, it will be of some use.

Even Lao Tian, ​​who was busy writing a thesis, came to find Cao Yang after hearing the news.

"You must have been holding your fart in. From what I know about you, you are not a passive person."

Old Tian was not like the others. He knew something about Cao Yang. He was a little curious about Cao Yang's thoughts. Well, he was very curious, so he couldn't help but come over and ask.

Cao Yang had nothing to hide from Lao Tian, ​​and said with a smile: "I published a novel in the United States, and it sold quite well."

Ok?
Old Tian was stunned. Boy, is this what I am asking?
"When did you start writing novels?"

"I just wrote some short stories. I thought I could adapt them into movies in the future so I don't have to clash with other people's ideas."

Cao Yang explained.

When you register a script, you may come across some creative ideas, or someone else may make some changes to it.

But if I write it as a novel and publish it, it will not be easy for you to make changes.

"Good results?" asked Lao Tian.

Cao Yang smiled and said, "It's not bad. It only adds up to more than 400,000 copies."

Old Tian said "Oh", he had no idea about this. He didn't know if more than 400,000 copies were a lot in the United States, but he thought it was not a lot.

"The books are a bit more expensive in the United States. More than 400,000 copies are quite a bit of money," said Lao Tian.

Is this my point?

Lao Tian, ​​Lao Tian, ​​when did you become such a materialistic person?

"It is more expensive than in China, but textbooks are more expensive, often costing hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Novels are much cheaper."

Cao Yang explained with a smile: "The first one to be published is a hardcover book, which is priced at thirty dollars a copy."

"Oh."

Old Tian didn't pay attention at first, but then he was stunned, "Wait, thirty? Dollars?"

Cao Yang nodded.

"Holy crap! Over 400,000 copies, 30 dollars a copy, over 12 million dollars?" Old Tian slapped his thigh, "Is writing a book so profitable?"

Cao Yang thought about it and said, "Maybe it's because I'm more famous?"

Lao Tian didn’t know what to say. He never thought that writing novels could make so much money.

Hey, what did I start asking?

"I was almost led astray by you. If you don't go to the US to make arrangements, what does this have to do with the book?"

Cao Yang shook his head. It seemed that Lao Tian still hadn’t changed his mind. Was Oscar so easy to operate?
Without the participation of the Big Seven, there is little hope unless one spends a lot of money, like Megan Ellison, daughter of Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who will use money to stun the judges in the future.

But even though Megan Ellison spent a lot of money, it only received three Oscar nominations for Best Picture. Yes, it was just nominations, and it did not win the award in the end.

Maybe in the future Megan Ellison will also become a legend, and be praised as: a fool with a lot of money who is often coveted, and the fantasy journey of a super rich princess in Hollywood.

What is Cao Yang's purpose in writing novels? To adapt them into movies and TV series.

How much did the book sell for? Compared with the five stories in the first volume, it was just a drop in the bucket.

With the copyright, we have the right to negotiate with the seven major Hollywood studios. This is the most important thing. It is not a waste of the Americans' money, even if some of it is shared out.

Cao Yang explained to Lao Tian: "Some Hollywood film companies value the film adaptation rights of novels. If I go to the Americans, I will be passive. It is much better to sit back and relax here. Jiang Taigong fishes and those who are willing to take the bait will be caught."

Lao Tian thought about it and said nothing. He didn’t understand the operating rules of Hollywood, so he didn’t say anything.

However, before leaving, he still reminded: "None of the big Hollywood film companies are simple. They all put profit first. Remember this and be more careful in everything. Don't be sold out and foolishly pay them money."

Nowadays, there are not many people in China like Cao Yang who can see through the operating rules of Hollywood and the Oscars. In the minds of filmmakers and the general public, Hollywood is still a bit sacred, and they think that directors or actors who can make it into Hollywood are the best.

Ten years later, domestic actors, even if they can only play a supporting role in a Hollywood movie, feel that they are international superstars and can use this to improve their own status.

It was not until the trade war broke out that Hollywood's "sacred" skin was stripped off, and people discovered that Hollywood is nothing special, and that it was so deeply influenced by American politics.

Xiao Gangpao was busy promoting the movie across the country, but he also knew that Cao Yang would not go to the United States to make the operation.

As the box office of the movie grew and surpassed its biggest competitor, Infernal Affairs 3, Xiao Gangpao felt that he had done it again and his self-confidence swelled.

He wanted to ask a soul-searching question in the film and television industry: "Who else?"

Xiao Gangpao feels that he is truly unrivaled when it comes to box office success.

Of course, he subconsciously ignored Zhang Yimou. In his words, with Zhang Yimou's investment scale, how could he have the nerve to compare with me?

If you have the guts, compare your output ratio with mine!

"Director Cao Yang is still too young and doesn't understand the rules of Hollywood. If he doesn't take the initiative to accept interviews from Hollywood media and doesn't take the initiative to expose himself, how can he win a Golden Globe Award? How can he get an Oscar nomination? He still thinks too simply."

When Xiao Gangpao was doing publicity, he was asked this question and he taught Cao Yang a lesson without hesitation.

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar. Zhang Ziyi once went to the United States to promote the film, so she naturally felt that she had relevant experience.

She said in an interview: "If you want to win a Golden Globe or an Oscar, you have to attend cocktail parties with film critics and judges, the more the better, and get to know as many of them as possible.

In addition, you have to keep appearing in the media, participating in various interviews, getting as much exposure as possible, and maintaining your popularity in order to have a chance of winning the award.

Director Cao may think that the rules of the American Golden Globe Awards and Oscars are similar to the three major European awards, but in fact they are different. I think Director Cao should act quickly. "

(End of this chapter)