Suning had already expected Powell's words, so he was not surprised at this time. Of course, he would not stupidly admit it directly according to Powell's words. In that case, he would be the biggest idiot in the world.
Some things are so wonderful. You can do them but never say them out. Even if everyone knows them well, so what? Do you have any evidence?
Storage space is Suning's biggest asset. To catch a thief, you have to catch the dirty stuff. It makes sense wherever you go, so Suning is not worried at all.
Seeing that he could not get any information out of Suning, Powell suddenly felt very frustrated. He really didn't expect that the "young man" in front of him would be so difficult. He also thought that he could get useful information from Suning so as to broaden his own horizons.
Arms business.
Seeing Powell leaving in disappointment, Suning shook his head in amusement. He had wasted so much effort just to make himself as safe as ever. How could he have too many entanglements with Powell.
Because the Hong Kong police could not find any evidence that Suning had stolen arms, they only restricted Suning from leaving Hong Kong for a week. Then Suning regained his freedom. By this time, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" had been edited.
Because it missed the National Day schedule in 2003, Suning decided to let "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" hit the Christmas and New Year's Day schedules, trying to have a global screening based on its high quality and the news of stolen arms.
Of course, there are many things involved that are very complicated. Fortunately, because of the movie "Elevator", Suning is not unknown in North America, so the real connection is still feasible.
Of course, Edwards from Lionsgate Pictures is the first choice for the North American market. After all, Suning still understands the principle of being mature rather than raw. "Elevator" made Edwards and Lionsgate Pictures a lot of money. Of course, for this "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"
Very important.
...
Lionsgate Headquarters, Santa Monica, California, USA.
Suning held a preview screening of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" here just to let Lionsgate Pictures take a look at the specific quality of the film.
"Su, why did you give this film such a name?"
"Haha, this is just the code name of the male protagonist!"
"Su, we can all see it!
You have so much faith in this Mr. & Mrs. Smith!"
"Yes! To be more precise, I have confidence in myself!"
"Haha, I just like a confident Oriental like you!" In fact, Edward also admired the Oriental man in front of him who was fighting alone.
Soon after the opening credits, the main film started, and then Edward was surprised again, "Suning, the Su Media Culture Company in the opening credits is your new company?"
“Yes! Just established in August!
I hope to get help from Mr. Edward and your Lionsgate Films in the future!"
"Haha, no problem!
As long as your videos are of good quality, there will be absolutely no problem in cooperating!"
The two-hour video was played, which completely shocked the Lionsgate executives present. They were all experts in this field, and of course they saw the prospects of this "Mr. and Mrs. Smith".
"Su, this is unbelievable!
You actually made such a high-quality film, and it's obviously not as jerky as the last "Elevator"!" Edward knew Suning very well, so he was very surprised at this time.
"Su, you are growing up too fast!"
"Haha, let's talk about the North American release next!"
"Well! This video of yours is definitely of high quality!
It's just that the choice of the heroine was a bit failed, and your appearance is also a bit unsatisfactory!"
"Okay! My Edward, stop being so picky!
If you at Lionsgate really feel that this film is bad, then buy the rights to this film and go back and slowly adapt it yourself!" Suning also felt a little unhappy when Edward commented like this.
"Oh! My God!
You are really a roundworm in my belly!
I just had the urge to buy the adaptation rights, and now you have seen through it!"
"Haha, tell me about the conditions of Lionsgate Pictures!" Suning seemed to have decided on Edward and Lionsgate Pictures.
Edward did not answer Suning's question directly. Instead, he bumped heads with several other senior executives and discussed it in whispers. It didn't take long for them to come up with the result.
"Sue, we at Lionsgate have decided to invest US$10 million to purchase the global distribution and adaptation rights for "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"!"
"Edward, you still have the same virtue!
To be honest, you are really not a good partner!
You know, I have invested more than 7 million US dollars in this movie, almost all my savings!"
"Su, I know you have devoted everything to this film, but we are in business, and ten million dollars is not low!"
"Edward, your last film "Elevator" sold for US$1.8 million in Europe and Southeast Asia!
I am confident that this "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" will be more in line with the tastes of North American audiences!"
Regarding Suning's rejection, Edward and other Lionsgate executives were not surprised at all, and they knew that what Suning said was true, but they were still unwilling to spit out their words because of the arrogance hidden in their bones. In the end, the first
The negotiations broke down.
Suning had already anticipated this situation, and without any impatience, went directly back to the hotel he booked in Santa Monica.
Just when Suning was considering whether to contact Cameron now, Suning welcomed an unexpected visitor at the hotel. Mr. Liu from Warner Music Greater China appeared in front of Suning with a middle-aged Westerner.
"Mr. Liu, I heard that you were promoted to Warner Headquarters!
I didn’t expect you to show up in Santa Monica!”
"Haha, Suning! It seems you don't regard me as a friend!
You didn’t even look for me when you came to the United States!
If I hadn't heard that you came to the United States, wouldn't you have planned to meet me?"
"Haha, isn't this because I heard that Mr. Liu has been promoted to the US headquarters?
I have always been worried about affecting your work, so I never thought of disturbing you!"
"Suning, this is David, the film purchasing manager of Warner Bros. Entertainment in the United States!"
"Hello, Mr. David! It's an honor to meet you!"
"Mr. Su, I have long admired you!"
"Suning, Manager David wants to talk to you about "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"!"
"Oh? Where did Mr. David know about my movie?"
"Haha, Mr. Su's last film "Elevator" became the best horror film in North America!
And we also heard that the quality of Mr. Su's "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is even more outstanding!
Of course we at Warner Bros. Entertainment are very interested!”
"Haha, I don't know what conditions you Warner will give!"
We are all smart people. From David's words, Suning has analyzed that Warner has internal contacts in Lionsgate Pictures, and its level is definitely not low.
The eight major Hollywood film and television companies in the United States can be said to be the hegemons of the world's film and television industry, but there are still brutal battles between them. Of course, these have little to do with "little shrimp" Suning.
"As far as we at Warner Bros. know, Lionsgate is leaning towards buying out the distribution rights and is even thinking of acquiring the adaptation rights!
We at Warner Bros. are more inclined to cooperate with you, Mr. Su, and then Mr. Su’s Su Media will share the box office!”
"Hmm! Taking a share of the box office is a very good suggestion!
Just what share will Warner Bros. give you?" Suning nodded noncommittally, and then asked the most critical question.
David and Mr. Liu next to him looked at each other with a smile, and then said an earth-shattering figure, "Thirty-five percent!"
"..." Suning, who had seen strong winds and waves, was also a little surprised, and suddenly admired Warner Brothers' courage.
You must know that Westerners have always disliked Chinese entertainment movies. For Chinese entertainment movies released in the United States, it is already very good for the producers to get a 15% share. If they want to get 100% according to normal international practices,
Thirty-five percent is impossible.
"Mr. David, Mr. Liu, are you really sure it's 35%?"
"Yes! We're sure!
But we demand global distribution rights for Mr. and Mrs. Smith!
As for if Mr. Su is willing to sell the adaptation rights, we at Warner Bros. offer three million US dollars!"
"Global distribution rights? In other words, you are also responsible for domestic distribution in China?"
"Yes! We at Warner Bros. will operate a simultaneous global release!"
"Okay! I wish us a happy cooperation!" Suning thought for a while and found no reason to disagree, and then nodded in agreement.
After settling the issue of the release of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", Suning felt a lot more relaxed. She left Hong Kong and went straight to California in the United States because she valued the release of this movie.
If you have nothing to worry about, just contact Cameron Tiaci. Cameron seemed very surprised by Suning's contact, and immediately flew to Santa Monica, California.
"Suning, when did you come to the United States?"
"I just arrived yesterday! I recently shot a new movie, and I came to California to discuss distribution with Lionsgate!"
"Oh? Is it solved? Do you want my help?"
"Haha, it's settled! The distribution rights have been given to Warner Bros. Entertainment!"
"Warner Brothers? Suning, are you also related to Warner Brothers?" Cameron Tiaci looked a little surprised.
"Yes! You should have heard that I have written several songs before, and they were all handed over to Warner Records for distribution! Then we got in touch with each other!"
"Oh! My God!
I really didn’t see it!
Suning, you are still a singer!"
"Haha, it's just for fun!"
Next, Suning enjoyed a good time in the United States under Cameron's hospitality. Of course, she also met Cameron's rumored boyfriend Justin Timberlake. Now the two of them have become official boyfriend and girlfriend.
"Suning, the last time we met in Madrid, it was because Timberlake and I had a big fight!
I was very depressed at that time, that’s why I misunderstood you like that!”
"Haha, Tiaci, you don't need to explain anything to me!
I'm very happy to see you guys come together as friends!"
Through the introduction of Cameron and Justin Timberlake, Suning finally learned about the complicated relationship between the two, and was still very surprised by the American's view of relationships.
...
After traveling continuously between Hong Kong and the United States, Suning felt very tired when she returned to the capital.
Although the current "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" has not been released yet, Suning's sexy moves directly made "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" become a hot news, so the heroine Gao Dayuan has also been on the rise, and suddenly received many movie invitations.
Gao Dayuan was waiting for this moment of achievement, so he accepted them all without hesitation, and then the crew worked hard without asking Suning for any opinions.
Looking at Gao Dayuan who was rushing to the scene, Suning sighed helplessly, because Suning knew that the relationship between the two had come to an end, and they broke up peacefully in this silent situation.
Because the distribution of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" was handed over to Warner Bros. in the United States, Suning returned to China and returned to a monotonous study life.
However, the keen Suning still noticed that someone was secretly watching her. After much deliberation, she came to the conclusion that the Hong Kong crew threw the gun. It seemed that she had made the matter too big and the Hong Kong police were still afraid.
Suning's guess was not wrong. There were indeed people secretly observing Suning's every move. They were the two police officers who were originally arranged by the Hong Kong police to go to Suning's set. Of course, they were also accompanied by mainland police.
"Both of you, is there any error in your information?"
“Captain Liu, our Hong Kong police’s intelligence is infallible!
Even arms dealer Powell suspected Suning of stealing this batch of arms!"
"You said it too! It's just a suspicion, there is no real evidence!" Captain Liu from the mainland police was a little confused.
"Hey! This is also the weakness of our Hong Kong police!
Moreover, Suning is just an ordinary Nortel student on the surface, so he really doesn’t need to go to such great lengths to steal a gun!
Is the identity of the student just his personal disguise?"
"Eh? No way!
I still doubt that you Hong Kong police are overthinking it!"
"Captain Liu, this batch of arms is huge! Once it flows into the outside world, it will definitely cause a bloody storm! So our Hong Kong police are facing a lot of pressure!"
"But it's not a problem for us to wait like this! How about we think of some solutions?" Captain Liu also knew that the matter was very troublesome.
"Oh? Captain Liu, do you have any ideas?" The two Hong Kong policemen looked at Captain Liu with bright eyes.
"fishing?"
"What? Fishing?"
"Yes! Just a fishing trip!
Haven’t you Hong Kong police already taken control of that arms dealer Powell?
Simply arrange for Powell to go directly to Suning and say that a batch of arms will be disposed of at a low price!
When the time comes, each of us will gain the stolen goods, and Suning’s denial will be useless!”
"Haha, what a clever move Captain Liu made!" The two policemen from Hong Kong were pleasantly surprised.
"That's what we do!
I don’t believe I can’t catch Suning’s fox tail!”
Suning didn't know that a big net was coming towards him at this moment, but even if he knew about it, Suning wouldn't care. After all, he was invincible in this aspect.