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Chapter 342 Chapter 340, not very friendly question
There are only two important female characters in "Operation Red Sea", one is the reporter Xia Nan, and the other is the only female member of the Jiaolong commando, Tong Li.

As far as Shen Qiushan knows, Qin Yazhi was born in a literary and art soldier. She used to be an actor in the Chengdu Kongzheng Art Troupe. Later, through the relationship of her father Qin Guoan, she starred in some film and television dramas and then gradually entered the entertainment industry. Therefore, compared to As for the other actors, Qin Yazhi is more familiar with the army. As a former soldier, she can try the role of Tong Li. Of course, this is just Shen Qiushan's personal idea. Whether Qin Yazhi can play this role well still needs to be tested.

In the next few days, Shen Qiushan was busy with the preparations for "Operation Red Sea". It was not until the day before the North American premiere that Shen Qiushan and the main creators of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" went to New York.

Kennedy Airport.

Columbia Film and Television conveniently sent a Chinese American named Wang Boren to pick up the plane.

He belongs to the third generation who studied in the United States. His grandfather came to the United States to work hard. In his generation, he was born in the United States and has almost never returned to China. However, his parents taught him to speak Chinese since he was a child, and his communication is difficult. There are no obstacles.

"Director Shen, your work has been nominated for six Oscars this time, which really brings honor to us Chinese."

After receiving everyone, Wang Boren greeted everyone to go to the parking lot, while chatting with Shen Qiushan with a smile.

"It's just a fluke." Shen Qiushan smiled modestly.

"Director Shen, you don't need to be humble. This is not popular here in the United States. They want to brag about it." Wang Boren smiled and continued: "By the way, Director Shen, after the announcement of the Oscar nominations, "Staying" Tiger, Hidden Dragon has attracted a lot of attention. A few days ago, many professional media in the United States have published their evaluations of your film, and the evaluations are not bad. It seems that the box office of this film should also be It won't be low."

"I hope so." Shen Qiushan said truthfully: "Actually, I still have no idea about the box office performance of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in North America."

Wang Boren smiled and spread his hands: "Actually, it's okay if you want to. Anyway, the box office of Chinese movies in North America for so many years is not very satisfactory. Director Shen, let me tell you something you don't like to hear, even if it is "Crouching Tiger "It's normal for the North American box office to hit the market, and no one will laugh at it anyway, after all, the highest box office of Chinese-language electronic music in North America for so many years is only a little over 1000 million US dollars."

Wang Boren's words are indeed not pleasant, but they are true. After so many years, there are only a handful of films that can be released on a large scale in North America. As for the box office results, it is even more pitiful. It broke 1000 million U.S. dollars. However, you must know that the cost of making this movie is more than [-] million. The box office in North America is not enough to make up for the loss of the entire film.

Shen Qiushan and the others followed Wang Boren to the residence arranged by Columbia Film and Television. It was a five-star hotel with good environmental facilities.

After everything has been settled, Wang Boren's mission has been successfully completed.

The next day.

The jet-lagged crowd was taken directly to the premiere of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in New York.

After all, Columbia Film and Television Productions is one of the three major film groups in the United States. The premiere of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" organized by them was quite impressive. There were more than 300 photographers, photographers, and reporters on the scene. It is very large.

"Director Shen, this is our Senior Vice President of Columbia Pictures, Mr. Stephen."

At the premiere, Wang Boren introduced a tall foreigner in a brown suit.

"Mr. Stephen, hello." Shen Qiushan greeted him politely. Of course, he spoke English.

"Oh, I didn't expect that Mr. Shen could speak English." Stephen had a standard American smile on his face.

"A little bit." Shen Qiushan nodded modestly.

"That's great." Stephen shrugged: "Did you rest well yesterday?"

"very good."

"If you are not satisfied, just complain to them, we paid a high price." Stephen said with a smile, but it felt unnatural, as if a knife was hidden in his smile.

"It's pretty good." Shen Qiushan responded lightly.

"That's good, I don't want to neglect the distinguished guests who came from afar." Stephen spread his hands, and then winked at the female secretary beside him: "Britney, please tell Shen the details of the premiere process. Sir, I will go say hello to my friends in the media first."

"Mr. Shen, excuse me first."

Stephen explained a few words and went directly to the media area.

The female secretary named Britney led Shen Qiushan and the others to the lounge at the back, and then began to talk about the process of the premiere.

In fact, the premiere ceremony this time is very simple, there are no big-name stars to help out, and there are no special performances. In fact, if "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" had not received six Oscar nominations, there would not be so many reporters today. It is estimated that there will be no premiere ceremony.

Noon.

The North American premiere of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" officially started. Shen Qiushan, Shen Qiuming, Cheng Yunxuan, Qin Yazhi, Zhao Junhua and others all appeared in front of the cameras of the American media in costumes, which can be regarded as a show of Chinese filmmakers.

However, this is New York after all, and there are many differences between the mode of the premiere ceremony and that in China. Shen Qiushan and others who "do not know how to do it" can only follow the instructions of the host and go through the whole process.

After about an hour, the premiere ceremony ended, which was similar to the domestic premiere ceremony. After the premiere ceremony held in the United States, there was also a media interview session.

I don't know if the American media are curious about Shen Qiushan personally, or about this "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". In short, when the premiere is over, there will be quite a few reporters around Shen Qiushan.

"Hello director Shen Qiushan, I'm a reporter from the New York Times. We all know that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has been nominated for six Oscars. So, how many awards do you think "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" can win? Or Is there a greater chance of getting nothing??"

A female reporter asked a question, which seemed to be a selective question, but her tone was completely inclined to the latter, as if she was concluding that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" would not get a single award.

Shen Qiushan frowned slightly, his English is still very good, so he can understand the meaning of the female reporter very well.

"That's right, our crew may get nothing, but this is also the possible result of all films entering the Oscar competition unit, so I don't think this is a bad thing, not to mention there is an old saying in China that failure is the last thing to do. Great experience!"

Shen Qiushan narrowed his eyes and responded lightly.

"So, how much box office do you think "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" can earn? 300 million? 500 million, or 800 million?"

Another reporter asked about the box office, but the option he gave was at most 800 million. Obviously, in her opinion, Shen Qiushan's work would only hit the street.

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(End of this chapter)