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Chapter 539 We talked in detail, a new cooperation

Chapter 552: Happy talk, new cooperation

Lao Mouzi is not polite.

Through his understanding of Xiahua Film and Television during this period of time, he knew that it was no accident that this emerging film and television company, through the combination with the Internet, had surpassed other domestic film and television companies in a short period of time.

In terms of structure and various workflows, the company has learned from Hollywood in many aspects, but also has its own characteristics. It follows the current domestic film and television production laws and continues to support new directors.

Now several new directors have emerged, and directors such as Zhou Xingxing and Ning Hao have joined, which is indeed a good choice.

"Thank you. Since Director Zhang has watched my movie, I wonder if he has any good suggestions for me." Zhou Xia simply asked the truth.

"Suggestion? In fact, making a movie will always leave a lot of regrets. I don't need to tell you about this. There is nothing to say about the details. You know it after the fact. As for the overall rhythm of the movie, I really can't give you advice. , after all, so many fans like your movie, it shows that you are better than me in this aspect!"

Lao Mouzi told Zhou Xia frankly.

"Director Zhang has a great reputation. I've only made a few movies." Zhou Xiayue was embarrassed by Tingyue. This was a proper commercial nonsense, and he smiled and said, "Director Zhang, since your next movie is already in preparation. , then come to Xia Hua early, after signing the contract, all plans can be carried out."

When Lao Mouzi heard that Zhou Xia finally said it, he hesitated a little: "Should we wait another year or a half to let this turmoil pass?"

"Don't worry, Director Zhang, Xia Hua will take care of these aftermath matters, and you have to bear what you should bear. As for some false news, after the warning, if you don't know how to restrain yourself, you can only resort to the law. Announcing the news of the cooperation will also destroy those things!"

Zhou Xia had the foresight, he knew how to solve this matter, and said without hesitation.

"Okay then." Lao Mouzi didn't think about it any more, he was a restless person and didn't want to waste time.

Seeing that Lao Mouzi agreed, Zhou Xia glanced at Zhang Zhao next to him.

"Director Zhang, the relationship between you and our boss is well-known inside and outside the circle. He has always regarded you as a teacher, and many people also call him the most successful man-hunter. He is here today. If you have any questions, he will answer them. It can be answered."

Zhang Zhao understood Zhou Xia's meaning and spoke bluntly.

"Zhou Xia is now a big director, a big boss, and I don't dare to fight for a man."

Lao Mouzi quickly smiled and waved his hands.

"Director Zhang, please don't say that. What a big director and big boss. I'm just a lucky young man. It helped me a lot to be able to star in your movie, and I have benefited a lot now. Many people regard me It belongs to the director of the Northwest Circle, otherwise Ning Ying would not let me shoot "Painted Skin 2."

Zhou Xia didn't grow up just because of the change of status.

The marks on everyone will increase as they grow up. Even if they succeed later, they cannot deny the past.

"Speaking of "Painted Skin 2", the box office has already reached nearly 20 billion. I really didn't expect domestic movies to develop so fast. The year before last, "Avatar" was released. I thought that within five years in China, there would definitely be a movie with 15 billion. Thinking of you broke after a year.

At that time, I couldn’t understand the box office of domestic movies. As expected, "Thirteen Hairpins" only had a box office of more than 6 million. Your "Chinatown" set another record. It has only been half a year, and "Painted Skin 2" has 20 billion It's too old to refuse to accept it.

You Xia Hua signed me at such a high price, and gave me complete freedom in making movies. I don’t have any problems or worries anymore. I hope that I will have the opportunity to try some new technologies and large-scale movies in the future. Help me check this out. "

Lao Mouzi spoke very modestly, and his figure was extremely low.

"This... Director Zhang really is!"

Zhou Xia didn't know what to say anymore, Lao Mouzi took such a big turn, and finally got to the point, but he was talking about this matter.

This made him a little embarrassed.

He wants Lao Mouzi to shoot some connotative and in-depth movies. Some commercial productions actually don't want him to shoot, which is a waste of resources.

But Lao Mouzi is obviously a person who dares to break through and innovate, and hopes to make a big-budget movie, but Zhou Xia hesitates when he thinks about the "Great Wall" he made later.

"Okay, Director Zhang, if you are really interested, the company will have a ready project at that time, and they will greet you in advance and let you choose."

Zhou Xia considered for a moment, and finally agreed.

With Lao Mouzi's ability to control the big scene and his artistic attainments, if the company helps to improve and select a good project, then there is no problem for him to shoot a movie like "Hero" or even better!
The three of them chatted happily, and it was after 11:[-] am when they came, so naturally they ate lunch at Lao Mouzi's house.

After talking about a little bit, Lao Mouzi's family has prepared a table of Northwest dishes, as well as noodles!
Needless to say, Zhou Xia had a rare meal of authentic Northwestern dishes and noodles, and felt very refreshed.

After eating, the three of them talked for more than two hours before Zhou Xia and Zhang Zhao left, and flew back to the imperial capital that night.

Early the next morning, Zhou Xia was preparing to go to the studio to continue filming, but Cheng Nong called him directly, hoping to talk about cooperation.

Zhou Xia had already made it clear at the awards ceremony that he refused, and the other party still called, and he couldn't help but get a headache.

"Brother Long, I really can't make room for this schedule, I'm really sorry." Zhou Xia said bluntly.

Cheng Nong on the other end of the phone suddenly laughed boldly: "Zhou Xia, you misunderstood, I'm talking about cooperation in other aspects, isn't your Xia Hua supporting the director and also investing in other companies' films?"

"Yes. Brother, do you want our company to invest?" Zhou Xia felt relieved.

"Well, I directed the movie "Zodiac", with an investment of about 3 million yuan. Yinghuang wants to share the risk and find a mainland film and television company to cooperate with. They like to cooperate with Huayi. I think you Xia Hua are better. I don't know if my brother is interested?"

"Of course I'm interested in this, but I'm not in charge of the specifics, it's all in the company's hands. If Xia Hua invests, I hope Brother Long can use our Xia Hua's actors."

Zhou Xia hinted that he was not very interested, but he couldn't refuse explicitly, so he had to put forward conditions.

He is very clear about the movie "Zodiac", with an investment of more than 3 million yuan, the final box office is over 10 billion yuan, and the box office in the mainland is 8.8 million yuan. Of course it is profitable, but the profit is very average, and the evaluation is also mixed. It can be said that it is difficult. please.

From an investment point of view, Zhou Xia doesn't really want to participate, but if the company's actors can be used to cultivate new artists, it will still be very profitable in the long run. After all, Cheng Nong's international influence is beyond doubt.

"Hehe, I have basically chosen the actors." Cheng Nong refused to give in, and replied with a smile.

"Brother Long, let's think about it again. You said 'Zodiac' is a kung fu adventure movie. I think there must be more than one supporting actress. If we can arrange one or two for Xia Hua, our company will naturally be more interested in it." This cooperation, after all, Brother Long's influence is global."

Zhou Xia began to discuss with the other party in a half-complimentary and half-bargaining way.

(End of this chapter)