Suning didn't take it seriously when she accidentally met Hollywood star Cameron Tiaci. After all, the two were on two different parallel lines.
When Cameron expressed her interest in "Elevator", Suning just took it as a kind word. However, in the afternoon, Cameron appeared in front of her dressed up. Suning, who was used to seeing all kinds of beauties,
I couldn't help but my eyes lit up.
"Ms. Cameron, are you going out in such great dress today? Is there any important event?"
"Suning, your memory is really bad! Didn't I already say that I wanted to see your "Elevator"? How could I forget it so quickly!"
"Huh? I haven't forgotten this! But you are too solemn!"
"Suning, it seems you still don't understand the routines of the international entertainment industry! As a Hollywood star, I still have great appeal in Spain! As long as I show up at the screening of your "Elevator" today, tomorrow's front page will be
The headlines are definitely all about "Elevator"!"
"Oh! Miss Cameron, you really moved me!"
Of course, Suning also wanted to use Cameron's identity to make a comeback, but the two of them were not familiar with each other. Suning really couldn't bring himself to talk about it, but he didn't expect that Cameron would take the initiative to do it.
The aura of Hollywood stardom surrounds Cameron Tiaci, who is dazzling wherever she goes. In addition, she intends to reveal her latest news to the outside world, which results in a large number of reporters waiting at the door of the Mint Vinci Hotel.
When Cameron Tiaci followed an Oriental man out of the hotel in a full dress, the international entertainment reporters went completely crazy.
Even though Cameron Tiaci is already thirty-three years old this year, she is no longer at the peak of her twenties. She is still a heavyweight star in Hollywood. Plus, she is in and out of hotels with an Oriental man, which will definitely set off an international scandal.
To entertain public opinion.
"Ms. Cameron, what is your relationship with the gentleman next to you?"
"Haha, this is Suning, a director from Eastern China, who is also a close friend of mine! This time he appeared in Madrid with his work "Elevator" to participate in the 17th Spanish Goya Awards!"
"Wow! Please forgive me, Ms. Cameron! You appeared in Madrid this time, and you also brought your own work "Gangs of New York" to compete for the Goya Award! How come you suddenly spared no effort to create an Oriental movie?
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"Haha, this is because "Elevator" is so good that I can't help but recommend it to everyone!"
"Eh? Miss Cameron, I'm a reporter from Washington Entertainment Weekly! I've also heard about this "Elevator" before. It's just a low-budget horror film from the entertainment desert of Eastern China! Is it true that I praise you so much?
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"Suning, what do you think?" Cameron heard the reporter's question and did not answer directly. Instead, he looked at Suning with a sweet smile.
"I am Suning, the director of "Elevator". Although this film is only a small-budget film, it is worth watching! Inherent ideas are not advisable. We have to go out and take a look! In the eyes of the Western world,
The East is always mysterious and opaque, you might as well go into the East and see the real situation! So, let’s start with this Oriental Chinese horror film "Elevator"!"
Suning's speech was short, but his words were full of Eastern confidence, which was completely opposite to their impression of Chinese people.
These Westerners think that Easterners have always had low self-esteem and lack of confidence. They try their best to imitate their Westerners' habits, whether it is the way they speak or their movements. This is what Westerners look down on Easterners the most.
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It is true that Easterners have not learned the essence of Westerners' self-confidence, but just imitate their tone and demeanor. In the eyes of Westerners, it turns out to be winking and pretentiousness.
The sudden appearance of Suning today was like a breath of fresh air that attacked their Westerners' Eastern views and realized that the real Chinese people are so confident.
Confident men always fascinate others. Cameron Tiaci on the side also looked at Suning like a "little fan girl". It happened that this moment was captured by a smart reporter and became the next day's world
The headlines on the entertainment pages of major newspapers and periodicals.
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Cameron walked out of the screening room arranged by the Goya Awards with a shocked look on his face. He originally just used his actions to apologize to Suning, but he didn't expect that "Elevator" is really very good, not inferior to the American Hollywood horror movies of the same era.
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"Suning, I really didn't expect that! Your "Elevator" is so classic, it almost scared me to death just now!" Cameron thought of the various "self-harms" that the male protagonist in the movie just committed in the elevator, and she still
There is a feeling of lingering fear.
"Haha, it's an honor for me to be praised by Miss Cameron!"
"Suning, it seems you don't regard me as a friend!"
"Uh? Miss Cameron, what did you say?"
"Suning, Cameron is just my last name! If you really regard me as a friend, you shouldn't call me Miss Cameron, but my name is Tiaci!"
"Haha, this is my negligence! Tiaci, I apologize to you!"
Cameron was very happy when he saw Suning calling her name in an obedient manner. Just as he was about to continue teasing Suning, the two of them saw a large number of reporters rushing toward them.
Regarding the news from the outside that Cameron Tiaci was about to appear at the Goya Awards, many reporters did not believe it. It was because Cameron Tiaci was too famous, but the interview just now confirmed the news.
Correctness, rules International entertainment journalists in Madrid went crazy.
"Ms. Cameron, what is your relationship with the oriental man next to you?"
"Oh! I just told you that he is my confidant!"
"Ms. Cameron, according to many people's speculation, this Mr. Suning is your new boyfriend! Is the news true?" The reporters did not agree with Cameron's explanation.
Seeing that reporters focused their attention on the scandal between Cameron and Suning, the two of them felt very speechless, but the reality is such helplessness, scandals are always spread the fastest.
"Eh? Miss Cameron and I are really good friends! Please don't get me wrong, fellow reporters!" At this time, Suning explained with a helpless smile.
"Oh? Mr. Suning, did you know that Ms. Cameron's boyfriend is Justin Timberlake?"
"Huh?" Suning was really confused by the reporter's question because she didn't even know who Justin Timberlake was.
Seeing Suning's confused face, the reporters below became even more excited. Fortunately, Cameron next to him took over the topic.
"I would like to state once again that Justin Timberlake is just a good friend of mine! He is not my boyfriend as this reporter said!"
"Ah? Miss Cameron..." The reporters wanted to continue to pester, but Cameron and Suning did not give them a chance and left directly after speaking.
With the departure of Cameron and Suning, the unremarkable 17th Goya Awards became a sensation. Because they could not find the instigators, Suning and Cameron, they all focused on the movie "Elevator"
On, suddenly the big hit "Elevator" became popular, and it was still the same kind of hot mess.
The screening of "Elevator" suddenly went from being unpopular to being hard to get a ticket. Audiences who watched "Elevator" also had mixed reviews of the film, but they all agreed that as a horror film, "Elevator" is the best.
Passed.
The current effect was unexpected by Suning. Unexpectedly, his unintentional move made "Elevator" a big hit. At the awards ceremony a month later, his "Elevator" won the best sound effects and best editing.
Four awards for Best Original Screenplay and Outstanding New Director.
At the same time, Suning also met Edward, the film acquisition manager of Lionsgate Pictures in the United States, through the introduction of Cameron Tiaci, and then they negotiated the sale of the distribution rights of "Elevator" in North America.
"Mr. Suning, I am Edward, the film purchasing manager of Lionsgate Pictures in the United States! I asked Ms. Cameron to bring me here this time because I want to discuss the release of "Elevator" in North America with Mr. Suning!"
"Well! Mr. Edward, nice to meet you! How will Lionsgate Pictures plan to purchase the distribution rights of "Elevator"?"
"Mr. Suning, because you don't have any reputation in North America! So we, Lionsgate Pictures, don't recommend that you adopt the sharing method, so we, Lionsgate Pictures, prefer to buy it directly!"
"Yeah! That's okay! How much does Lionsgate Pictures plan to pay?"
"$200,000!"
"What? Do you Lionsgate Pictures treat me as a beggar? This is too ridiculous!"
"Huh? Mr. Suning, the price of 200,000 is not low! You must know that because of Mr. Suning, you have no reputation in North America! And you seem a bit immature in the filming of "Elevator", so we at Lionsgate Pictures still
You have to bear a lot of pressure!”
"Haha, I never like to put pressure on others because of myself! So, I don't agree with this deal!"
"What? Mr. Suning, please calm down! Our quotation is really not low!"
"Mr. Edward, I, Suning, am not a beggar! I don't need your charity from Lionsgate Pictures!" Suning's attitude was very firm and she was not prepared to continue talking with Lionsgate Pictures.
Seeing Suning's resolute attitude, Edward sat up a little and complained in his heart that his offer was too low. Then he looked pleadingly at Cameron Tiaci, who had been silent next to him.
Although she hated the arrogance of Edward in front of her, but thinking of Lionsgate Pictures standing behind Edward, Cameron Tiaci smiled and helped to "smooth things over".
"Suning, the price Edward quoted just now is indeed too low! What is your psychological price?"
"This...the North American screening rights of "Elevator" must be at least two million US dollars, and the adaptation rights are three million US dollars!"
"What? This price is too high!" Hearing Suning's quotation, even Cameron on the side was surprised, let alone Edward.
"Haha, let's not talk about the four Goya Awards won by "Elevator"! The scandal between me and Miss Cameron is worth the price!"
"this......"
Edward was a little confused at this time, because he and Lionsgate Pictures were interested in the scandal between Suning and Cameron, and wanted to take advantage of this scandal to make a profit, and Lionsgate Pictures really valued "Elevator"
right of adaptation.
In the end, Edward nodded and agreed to Suning's offer, because he knew that this was the reason why Suning did not have any reputation. If Suning had a certain reputation, this price would be absolutely impossible.
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Suning knew that her ability to win so many awards and five million US dollars was entirely due to Cameron Tiaci. If she hadn't recommended him and inadvertently hyped up a wave of scandals with him, he might have returned without success.
, so Suning is really grateful to Cameron.
"Tiaci, I can come back with a full load this time! Thank you so much!"
"Suning, I originally thought you would win the Best Director Award! I didn't expect that you would be satisfied with a small outstanding new director!"
"Haha, this is just my first work! I still know how much I weigh! If I were really cast as the best director, I might be miserable!"
"I didn't expect it! Suning, you are so sober! I also specifically asked a film critic with whom I have close relationships. Although your "Elevator" is excellent, the director's skills are very immature! There is still a lot of room for improvement!"
"Well! I'm awake! After all, I'm still a freshman and I still have a lot of time to grow!"
"Haha, then I look forward to your growth, Suning!"
"Tiaci, welcome to travel to China! I will definitely make you satisfied!"
"Haha, okay! I'm also looking forward to your Eastern China!"
After saying goodbye to Cameron Tiaci, Suning got on the plane back to China alone with four awards. At this time, the domestic media was completely divided.
In fact, ever since the scandal between Suning and Cameron Tiaci spread, the domestic media who got the news have been reporting like crazy. After another month of fermentation, ordinary people in China soon contacted the singer Suning and the director Suning.
Together, we then really focused on Nortel student Suning.
The Chinese people have very high standards. In the past, Suning has always been in a state of not being a popular singer, not entirely because of Suning's low profile, but more because Suning's appearance did not meet the audience's expectations, so they simply chose to ignore it.
However, the sudden scandal between Suning and Hollywood star Cameron Tiaci forced them to take Suning seriously. However, after looking at Suning's photos, they still couldn't figure out how Suning attracted Hollywood stars, and then they unanimously thought
It's because of Suning's talent.
The domestic version of "Elevator", which was originally released in China on May 1st Labor Day, has once again aroused the desire of Chinese people to watch it. The movie theater chain that had originally planned to release this low-cost horror movie received news from Suning and the feedback from the movie theaters.
After "Elevator" was released, it was screened again.
"Elevator", which was not well received by the audience in the past, has been blessed by a series of operations by Suning. Domestic audiences have unanimously changed their opinion that this is the best film of the year. Even many senior media people have taken the initiative to say good things about "Elevator"
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And after "Elevator" won four awards for Best Dubbing, Best Editing, Best Screenplay and Outstanding Newcomer Director at the Goya Awards in Madrid, Spain, the country has begun to go crazy, and their way of expressing madness is to repeat
Integrate into the cinema again and again.
By the time "Elevator" was released, the box office of "Elevator" had surpassed the 53 million yuan of "Mobile Phone", and it had reached a high of 72 million yuan, becoming the highest-grossing Chinese-language film in 2003.
box office.
Seventy-two million is a huge amount of money. You must know that the ticket price for a movie in 2003 was only 25 yuan, so every domestic entertainment person was stunned.