Chapter 466 No need
After Li Lianjie signed the contract, Huang Ze smiled and started to make big promises.
“Trust in your choice today!”
“After the third movie comes out, you might become a real $20 million club actor!”
In fact, it can’t be considered a big cake.
The box office of "The Matrix" in its previous life was really impressive.
The first film grossed over 170 million in North America and 463 million worldwide.
The second film grossed $281 million in North America and $742 million worldwide.
The third film almost did not make it because it became more and more philosophical and difficult to understand, but it still grossed nearly 140 million in North America and 427 million worldwide.
Yes, this time the male protagonist is a Chinese.
This could affect the box office.
But he is the director himself, and he is more famous and has accumulated a group of fans. Now Li Lianjie is as famous as Keanu Reeves was back then.
Moreover, Li Lianjie has played many leading male roles, so the audience may not be unacceptable.
Even if there is a 20% discount, after the three films, plus Li Lianjie's previous accumulation in the North American market, and the fact that the global market will be larger in a few years and the US dollar will also inflate, it will be enough to send Li Lianjie to a position of 20 million US dollars in salary.
Huang Ze has this confidence!
By then, I will be the director who created two members of the 20 million dollar club.
Li Lianjie also ate Huang Ze's big cake with great relish.
He smiled and nodded repeatedly.
I even imagined myself joining the 20 million dollar club!
There was no way, this was Huang Ze's judgment, and he had no choice but to believe it.
There are rumors in the circle, and Huang Ze is very sure of his predictions.
Basically, among the three major awards in Europe, whoever he says will win the highest award will win.
This must be due to Huang Ze’s connections among the three major organizations.
But Li Lianjie believes that it is impossible for Huang Ze to have such deep connections with all three major parties that the other party would be willing to risk the credibility of the award and tell him who will win the highest prize.
One might have.
Suing all three, what a joke!
Therefore, he guessed that this was Huang Ze's judgment after watching the films in the main competition unit.
It is precisely with this kind of judgment on movies that he can be successful in the global film market.
It can win both awards and box office.
Grab it with both hands, both hands are hard.
Besides, there is Jackie Chan as a living example!
Just a movie like "Rush Hour 2" and "The Sixth Sense" directly sent Jackie Chan into the million dollar club. Is that a joke?
Even if Jackie Chan wasn't there, the time when he and Huang Ze were together was the fastest period of his career's rise, and that can't be faked.
He was already out of fashion and was ready to do business, so he jumped directly to Hollywood.
A costume martial arts film and a modern action film.
Two consecutive films have grossed over 100 million in North America.
If you don’t cooperate with Huang Ze, you will immediately be stuck with the 50 million US dollars.
Even breaking the convention that most sequels have higher box office than the first one, the box office of "Speed 2" suffered a major collapse.
This made him, who was a bit superstitious, feel that Huang Ze must have good luck.
Whoever works with him will become famous!
"Director Huang, I will definitely work hard to perform well in these three plays!"
"Yes!" Huang Ze nodded, "Your potential is not inferior to Jackie Chan. You will definitely not regret what happened today!"
……
After signing the contracts for the three films involving Lee in "The Matrix", Huang Ze contacted Harvey again.
"Huang, do you have any business to introduce to me?"
The Sixth Sense was so delicious that Harvey felt particularly friendly when he heard Huang Ze's voice, and his attitude became very good. "Do you remember the martial arts movie that Zhang Yimou and Jet Lee collaborated on that I told you about before?"
"Oh, of course I remember. Have you finished filming?"
“The finished film has come out.”
"Are you in Hong Kong Island now? I'll buy a plane ticket to go there!" Harvey finally had a stable cooperation with Huang Ze. He didn't want his cash cow to feel uncomfortable working with him, otherwise all his grand ambitions would be ruined. So he immediately showed a very good attitude.
……
Two days later, Harvey came over.
I still give Huang Ze a hug when we meet.
Without further ado, Huang Ze took Harvey to watch "Hero".
After reading it, Harvey said, "Huang, it's not me who's trying to lower the price. Our publishing contract has already been signed, and I can't lower the price anymore."
"be honest."
“This film should be acceptable to North American audiences.”
"But the box office is definitely not as good as your Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
"Some of the ideas and connotations in this film are not as deep as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in terms of its understanding of Western culture. Let me estimate."
"This number!" Harvey held up five fingers. "It's probably around 60 million US dollars."
"Haha." Huang Ze smiled.
All I can say is that although Harvey is a bad guy, he has a good eye for movies.
The box office of "Hero" in North America in its previous life was more than 50 million, close to 60 million.
There are really two brushes.
"Of course!" Harvey put his hand down. "Considering that you are the producer of this film, I think its box office may increase by another $5 million, to around $65 million!"
"That's enough to make you tens of millions of dollars, isn't it?"
"I also earned some hard-earned money." Harvey smiled, "This film can also try to impact the Oscars. We will release it in September?"
"I'll do as you say." This is indeed a more favorable time to strive for an Oscar.
It’s too early. The judges have almost forgotten your existence.
If it's too late, it would be embarrassing for a Chinese-language film if it doesn't even get shortlisted.
"Smooth cooperation!"
"By the way, Huang, do you have any other films?" Harvey asked with a smile, "Even cartoons are fine."
"Oh?" Huang Ze looked at Harvey with interest.
"Yes, even animated films!" Harvey nodded. "My Miramax was acquired by Disney. I have the power to manage the company, but I am no longer a major shareholder."
"Oh?" Huang Ze really didn't expect it.
Without "Pulp Fiction", Miramax still took this path with "The Sixth Sense".
Although it was several years late to embark on this path.
"Then you must have received a considerable amount of funds."
"Hehe." Harvey smiled and didn't give a direct answer.
Huang Zezi also nodded and said, "You can try it when there is a suitable opportunity in the future."
As for whether to try or not.
Of course not!
Disney is well-known for its tyranny, especially in the field of animated films. It would rather be a disruptor.
There is no need to seek the skin of a tiger.
As for other live-action movies?
Whether it is "Final Destination 3" or "Kill Bill" which is currently in post-production, Huang Ze is still ready to cooperate with Warner.
(End of this chapter)
After Li Lianjie signed the contract, Huang Ze smiled and started to make big promises.
“Trust in your choice today!”
“After the third movie comes out, you might become a real $20 million club actor!”
In fact, it can’t be considered a big cake.
The box office of "The Matrix" in its previous life was really impressive.
The first film grossed over 170 million in North America and 463 million worldwide.
The second film grossed $281 million in North America and $742 million worldwide.
The third film almost did not make it because it became more and more philosophical and difficult to understand, but it still grossed nearly 140 million in North America and 427 million worldwide.
Yes, this time the male protagonist is a Chinese.
This could affect the box office.
But he is the director himself, and he is more famous and has accumulated a group of fans. Now Li Lianjie is as famous as Keanu Reeves was back then.
Moreover, Li Lianjie has played many leading male roles, so the audience may not be unacceptable.
Even if there is a 20% discount, after the three films, plus Li Lianjie's previous accumulation in the North American market, and the fact that the global market will be larger in a few years and the US dollar will also inflate, it will be enough to send Li Lianjie to a position of 20 million US dollars in salary.
Huang Ze has this confidence!
By then, I will be the director who created two members of the 20 million dollar club.
Li Lianjie also ate Huang Ze's big cake with great relish.
He smiled and nodded repeatedly.
I even imagined myself joining the 20 million dollar club!
There was no way, this was Huang Ze's judgment, and he had no choice but to believe it.
There are rumors in the circle, and Huang Ze is very sure of his predictions.
Basically, among the three major awards in Europe, whoever he says will win the highest award will win.
This must be due to Huang Ze’s connections among the three major organizations.
But Li Lianjie believes that it is impossible for Huang Ze to have such deep connections with all three major parties that the other party would be willing to risk the credibility of the award and tell him who will win the highest prize.
One might have.
Suing all three, what a joke!
Therefore, he guessed that this was Huang Ze's judgment after watching the films in the main competition unit.
It is precisely with this kind of judgment on movies that he can be successful in the global film market.
It can win both awards and box office.
Grab it with both hands, both hands are hard.
Besides, there is Jackie Chan as a living example!
Just a movie like "Rush Hour 2" and "The Sixth Sense" directly sent Jackie Chan into the million dollar club. Is that a joke?
Even if Jackie Chan wasn't there, the time when he and Huang Ze were together was the fastest period of his career's rise, and that can't be faked.
He was already out of fashion and was ready to do business, so he jumped directly to Hollywood.
A costume martial arts film and a modern action film.
Two consecutive films have grossed over 100 million in North America.
If you don’t cooperate with Huang Ze, you will immediately be stuck with the 50 million US dollars.
Even breaking the convention that most sequels have higher box office than the first one, the box office of "Speed 2" suffered a major collapse.
This made him, who was a bit superstitious, feel that Huang Ze must have good luck.
Whoever works with him will become famous!
"Director Huang, I will definitely work hard to perform well in these three plays!"
"Yes!" Huang Ze nodded, "Your potential is not inferior to Jackie Chan. You will definitely not regret what happened today!"
……
After signing the contracts for the three films involving Lee in "The Matrix", Huang Ze contacted Harvey again.
"Huang, do you have any business to introduce to me?"
The Sixth Sense was so delicious that Harvey felt particularly friendly when he heard Huang Ze's voice, and his attitude became very good. "Do you remember the martial arts movie that Zhang Yimou and Jet Lee collaborated on that I told you about before?"
"Oh, of course I remember. Have you finished filming?"
“The finished film has come out.”
"Are you in Hong Kong Island now? I'll buy a plane ticket to go there!" Harvey finally had a stable cooperation with Huang Ze. He didn't want his cash cow to feel uncomfortable working with him, otherwise all his grand ambitions would be ruined. So he immediately showed a very good attitude.
……
Two days later, Harvey came over.
I still give Huang Ze a hug when we meet.
Without further ado, Huang Ze took Harvey to watch "Hero".
After reading it, Harvey said, "Huang, it's not me who's trying to lower the price. Our publishing contract has already been signed, and I can't lower the price anymore."
"be honest."
“This film should be acceptable to North American audiences.”
"But the box office is definitely not as good as your Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
"Some of the ideas and connotations in this film are not as deep as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in terms of its understanding of Western culture. Let me estimate."
"This number!" Harvey held up five fingers. "It's probably around 60 million US dollars."
"Haha." Huang Ze smiled.
All I can say is that although Harvey is a bad guy, he has a good eye for movies.
The box office of "Hero" in North America in its previous life was more than 50 million, close to 60 million.
There are really two brushes.
"Of course!" Harvey put his hand down. "Considering that you are the producer of this film, I think its box office may increase by another $5 million, to around $65 million!"
"That's enough to make you tens of millions of dollars, isn't it?"
"I also earned some hard-earned money." Harvey smiled, "This film can also try to impact the Oscars. We will release it in September?"
"I'll do as you say." This is indeed a more favorable time to strive for an Oscar.
It’s too early. The judges have almost forgotten your existence.
If it's too late, it would be embarrassing for a Chinese-language film if it doesn't even get shortlisted.
"Smooth cooperation!"
"By the way, Huang, do you have any other films?" Harvey asked with a smile, "Even cartoons are fine."
"Oh?" Huang Ze looked at Harvey with interest.
"Yes, even animated films!" Harvey nodded. "My Miramax was acquired by Disney. I have the power to manage the company, but I am no longer a major shareholder."
"Oh?" Huang Ze really didn't expect it.
Without "Pulp Fiction", Miramax still took this path with "The Sixth Sense".
Although it was several years late to embark on this path.
"Then you must have received a considerable amount of funds."
"Hehe." Harvey smiled and didn't give a direct answer.
Huang Zezi also nodded and said, "You can try it when there is a suitable opportunity in the future."
As for whether to try or not.
Of course not!
Disney is well-known for its tyranny, especially in the field of animated films. It would rather be a disruptor.
There is no need to seek the skin of a tiger.
As for other live-action movies?
Whether it is "Final Destination 3" or "Kill Bill" which is currently in post-production, Huang Ze is still ready to cooperate with Warner.
(End of this chapter)
