Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 205 The Distraught Beauty

"Four Weddings and a Funeral is really popular in Europe!"

On a yacht off the coast of Cannes, Aaron was half lying by the pool, chatting with Sophie Marceau.

"Four Weddings and a Funeral" has been released for almost a month, and its North American box office is currently only 2000 million US dollars, but it has exceeded 1 million US dollars overseas.

Sophie Marceau's fame has skyrocketed. "It seems you have good taste. Four Weddings and a Funeral is really a hit in Europe!"

The male and female protagonists Hugh Grant and Sophie Marceau completely caught the attention of Hollywood.

"What about that French movie 'Fan Fang'? Hasn't it been released yet?"

"No, it's coming out next month!"

Sophie Marceau smiled and said, "By the way, there are two films nominated for the Palme d'Or, the Chinese film "Farewell My Concubine" and the Australian film "The Piano Lesson", both of which have received very good reviews.

"They're all produced by your Crescent Films. Their chances of winning are very high. A few days ago, I met this year's jury chairman, Louis Malle, and heard him mention it!"

Aaron blinked. "Farewell My Concubine is indeed well made. As for The Piano Lesson, it's probably more popular in Europe and America."

In terms of artistry, "The Piano Lesson" is certainly not comparable to "Farewell My Concubine", but "Farewell My Concubine" is a Chinese film after all;

Aaron knows too well the nature of white people in Europe and America, so the box office of "Farewell My Concubine" is unlikely to be very high.

"The Cannes Film Festival is okay. It's a little different from the Oscars, and it places more emphasis on artistry."

Sophie Marceau's views on Hollywood and the Oscars have not changed, it's just that the commercial atmosphere is too strong.

In the evening, at the InterContinental Hotel in Cannes, Crescent Films held a media meeting for the crew of Farewell My Concubine.

"Farewell My Concubine" had already started promotion in France in advance, and the crew members came from Paris very recently!

"If Farewell My Concubine wins an award, it will be of great help to our expansion into the European market."

At the banquet, Brad Grey laughed.

Aaron nodded. The French film industry has an ambiguous attitude towards Hollywood. The films produced by Shuguang are too commercial, and many French filmmakers are disdainful of them!

"When will director Jane Campion and her crew from 'The Piano Lesson' arrive?"

As Aaron spoke, his eyes also looked at the crew members of "Farewell My Concubine" not far away, including director Chen Kaige, main actors Leslie Cheung, Gong Li, and Zhang Fengyi.

"There are still two or three days left. By then, we will promote it on the same scale."

"By the way, people from Hong Kong Golden Harvest Film Company are also in Cannes."

Brad Grey reminded.

"I know, the script is almost done, we can start shooting at any time!" After all, for Hollywood, "Rumble in the Bronx" is just a low-budget production;

The reason why Aaron attaches great importance to this is mainly to cultivate the Chinese-speaking market and lay a solid foundation for Shuguang to enter the Greater China market in the future.

"I've received news that mainland China seems to be preparing for film reforms. Perhaps Hollywood films can enter mainland China through a box office revenue-sharing model, just like they do in other markets!"

This year Warner Bros. has an action film, The Fugitive , starring Harrison Ford, coming out;

If I remember correctly, this movie was the first imported blockbuster in mainland China.

Brad Gray has always supported Sugon in establishing its own international distribution system as soon as possible. He is very familiar with the international market. He said, "The model in mainland China is very unique. It's a planned economic system. I'm afraid it won't be easy to change it."

Aaron smiled and said, "Anyway, we are just laying the foundation now. The East Asian market is still mainly based on Japan and South Korea!"

The next day, Aaron met with Golden Harvest representative Ho Kuan-chang, Rumble in the Bronx director Stanley Tong, and the lead actors Jack Cheng and Wang Zhuxian.

Tang Jili was the director of Jack Cheng's previous "Police Story 3: Super Cop".

"The crew has already sent people to Canada to look for a suitable location, and filming will officially begin in July!"

Hearing what He Guanchang said, Aaron nodded immediately, "Jack Cheng, did you hear there's a new movie coming out?"

"Yes, it's also a crime film. It will be released in Hong Kong next month. I came to the Cannes Film Festival specifically to promote it."

He Guanchang was talking about Jack Cheng's movie "Crime Squad"!
In the evening, Aaron specially invited Wang Zhuxian to dinner. "I heard that the big stars in Hong Kong now produce several films a year.

"It seems that you are really busy!"

Wang Zhuxian had just broken up with her boyfriend of many years last year, and was being pursued by a wealthy married man in Hong Kong, which made her upset. She was very willing to go abroad to make a movie.

"It's quite busy, but the filming in Hong Kong is going very fast," Wang Zhuxian said, clinking her glass of wine with Aaron.
"Thank you for your promotion this time, otherwise I would not have come to Hollywood to film!"

Aaron smiled and said, "You are suitable."

Wang Zhuxian shook her head helplessly, "There are many more suitable actresses in Hong Kong."

From what she knew, actresses like Anita Mui and Michelle Yeoh found it easier to get roles than her;
There was only one reason why he could come here, and that was Shuguang's intention. After all, who made Aaron Anderson see "A Chinese Ghost Story III: Dao Dao Dao" at the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival in Spain?

After dinner, Aaron took Wang Zhuxian for a walk on the beach in Cannes. The evening breeze blew the girl's hair.
Aaron took off his coat and put it on the other person.

"Thank you!"

Aaron loosened his tie and asked, "Have you ever thought about coming to Hollywood to film a movie?"

"Come to Hollywood to film?" Wang Zhuxian was stunned for a moment, then shook her head blankly.

"I haven't thought about it. I'm mainly filming in Taipei and Hong Kong."

“In Hollywood, you can’t get roles.”

Aaron didn't comment, but patted the other person's shoulder and reminded him: "Hong Kong Film is now at its peak, and it will definitely plummet next;"

"The films are shoddy, follow trends, and pursue quantity over quality. This is not what the film industry should be like."

"What's more, Hollywood films are now conquering the global market. Hong Kong films are having a hard time resisting Hollywood's attacks!"

"is it so serious?"

Wang Zhuxian has always felt that the Hong Kong film industry is extremely prosperous nowadays!
"You'll know soon enough," Aaron said, and put his arm around the other's waist.

"Hey, aren't those the three main actors from the production of 'Farewell My Concubine'?"

Wang Zhuxian suddenly pointed at Leslie Cheung, Gong Li and Zhang Fengyi on the dock in the distance. The three of them should be taking photos.

(End of this chapter)