Entertainment upstart

Chapter 760 Confident?
"Oh, what else do I need to do?" Harvey frowned and looked at Zhou Xia. The 1000 million dollars really wasn't that easy to earn.

"As far as I know, after Miramax was acquired by Disney, although you founded Weinstein Films, you still hold a position at Disney and will work for Disney. I also mean the same thing. I want to hire you as our Xia Hua What do you think of the art consultant of the film and television North America company?"

"Art consultant, haha, this title is very interesting, I like it." Harvey laughed heartily. Art is art that can make money. I really didn't expect Zhou Xia to charge such a high price because of his reputation.

In Hollywood, $1000 million is not that easy to earn, especially for foreigners.

It seems that the film and television industry in the country on the other side of the ocean is indeed more profitable, otherwise this shrewd young man would not spend a lot of money.

If this is the case, it is even more urgent to restore the reputation lost in China.

Zhou Xia didn't know what Harvey was thinking, and when he saw that he was interested, he said directly: "That's right, our company invites you to be an art consultant, and 1000 million U.S. dollars a year is used to entrust Mr. Weinstein and your company to work for us. How about the company's public relations, lobbying, organization, and publicity in North America, dealing with many difficult issues?"

Thinking that there will be many films of Xiahua Film and Television that will be released in North America in the future, such expenses are actually worth it.

If the company's films are well-known in North America, even if the box office revenue is mediocre, the videotape market and TV rights are still a lot of money.

What's more, Xiahua Film and Television will be launched in North America at the end of the year, and Harvey's business card is still very useful.

"Zhou, I heard that your company has been preparing to go public in North America. If it is true, then I think you need more help from me." Harvey hinted with a smile.

Zhou Xia heard that he was raising the price, and smiled immediately: "Thank you, in other respects, our cooperation with Lionsgate has always been very pleasant, and we will not seek to do more things in Hollywood in recent years."

Harvey is not the only one in Hollywood. Harvey is not good at commercial movies and blockbusters.

"Well, I will be happy to help you if necessary. Don't worry, as long as we sign the contract, I will definitely do my due responsibilities. Let's start by co-publishing "Rookie Detective", our company will Do your best to publicize the "Carol" project, and I will also find the actors and directors you need."

Harvey accepts as soon as he sees it. After all, Hollywood is still dominated by a few giants. The Miramax film industry founded by their brothers was acquired by Disney, which proves this.

If Zhou Xia and Xia Hua Film and Television are willing to give up certain benefits, they can also cooperate with a certain giant and use their strength to release this movie.

"Okay, let the company's professionals discuss these specific matters. As for the director of "Carol", I think maybe in the second half of the year, next year at the latest, I will be able to direct this work."

Zhou Xia thought for a while and said, if this same-sex romance movie is shot well, it will undoubtedly be a stepping stone to many world awards.

Since Harvey is helping to find actors and operate, he can completely direct by himself.

"That's fine, but I want to recommend you an actor to play 'Tris'." Harvey nodded. Zhou Xia's director level is not a problem for directing this movie, but he hopes that he can intervene in the cast.

Cooperating with Zhou Xia and Xia Hua, let Chinese filmmakers see the benefits of working with him, trust him again, treat him as a guest of honor as before, and get more cake from the world's second largest film market. This is what he came to today the first purpose.

The second purpose is to recommend Emma Watson to play the role of Terris, another heroine in the movie, by helping to promote the "Carol" project.

But Zhou Xia wants to direct in person now, so he needs to communicate with the other party.

"Miss Watson?" Zhou Xia hesitated.

The two heroines in the original movie, Carol is played by the big devil Bletchett, and Terris is played by Rooney Mara.

Speaking of her name, many people may not know it, but when it comes to David Fincher's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" starring her, many must be impressed.

And later, Terris, played by Rooney, won the Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival. It can be seen that she has portrayed the role very well and cannot be replaced by others.

"Emma is very suitable for this role, Zhou, you can audition for her, she is one of the most promising post-90s actresses in Hollywood in the future." Seeing that Zhou Xia seemed dissatisfied, Harvey tried his best to persuade her.

"Okay, I trust your vision, let's talk about it later, shall we?" Zhou Xia decided to take a break for the time being.

"Alright, there's still a year left anyway." Harvey shrugged, so that Emma would have more time to prepare for the role.

"Well, then I wish us a happy cooperation." Zhou Xia stretched out his hand.

Before I knew it, an hour passed, and it was only more than an hour before I walked the red carpet.

"Okay, I wish us a happy cooperation." Harvey also stretched out his hand, shook Zhou Xia, and said: "Zhou, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2" is really a good project. If you are not interested, I will Looking for ang lee (Li An's English name) to cooperate.".

"Hehe, I really don't have time, and the schedule is already scheduled for next year." Zhou Xia politely refused. As for Li Yan, he will not make "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2".

Later, Harvey found many people, and finally found Yuan Heping.

Yuan Baye was very dissatisfied with the script. Seeing that it was a story about a foreigner, he didn't want to direct it too much, but in the end he bit the bullet and did it.

In the end, everyone knows that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Sword of Qingming" really passed the Ching Ming Festival for this first one.

Talked to Harvey again about the Oscars. After the meeting was over, I sent him out and said a few polite words to Emma Watson. After sending them away, Zhou Xia talked to Peter and Zhang Zhao again. After talking about what happened just now, I confirmed the general responsibilities of inviting Harvey to the company as an art consultant.

At this time, Yang Tianzhen received a request from the domestic media in Hollywood to interview Zhou Xia and Tangtang for a short time.

He was abroad, Zhou Xia thought about it and agreed.

The media group interview used a press conference venue on the second floor of the hotel, which was arranged by Hollywood for filmmakers and media from all over the world.

The media were very excited that Zhou Xia and Tangtang could find time to come.

It started as soon as they walked the red carpet. Those Hollywood star directors couldn't interview them, so they could only take photos.

But their own superstars and directors can let them interview before the red carpet, and share the latest Hollywood news with domestic movie fans and netizens, which can be regarded as the greatest compensation.

As soon as Zhou Xia and Tangtang sat down on the interview platform, the media below stuffed the microphone with the logo into their hands and started asking questions.

"Director Zhou, do you have confidence in this Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film? Our Xiahua Video Network interviewed more than [-] film critics. Many of them are very optimistic about "Starting Line". Just now we interviewed this time. When it comes to director Wang Jiawei, a Chinese judge at the Oscars, he also likes "Starting Line."

A reporter from Xiahua Video Network, relying on Zhou Xia's identity as "one of my own", unceremoniously asked the question first.

(End of this chapter)