Before leaving, Scafalia told Yang Mi to stop all work in China and concentrate on learning pole dancing.
After all, this movie tells the story of a dancer, and pole dancing is the basic operation.
Yangmi didn't dare to refute Scafalia, so she nodded quickly in agreement, thinking with a grimace that she didn't have time to rest recently.
But think about it, after filming this movie, you will be famous internationally. When you return to China, won’t you surpass all the female stars?
Thinking about such a scene, Yang Mi also decided that no matter how much hardship she endured, she had to make this movie a success.
This is a truly great investment.
Not to mention domestic, even if the production cost is 20 million US dollars in Hollywood, it is not a small project.
I don’t know how many actors have struggled to get a role.
Not to mention Yangmi, who was originally insulated from film resources.
Just as Scafalia left, Ning Shu was called away by the company because of something unexpected.
Suddenly, only Yang Mi, Chen Dongcheng, and the assistant were left in the suite.
The two of them looked at the assistant in unison.
The little assistant woke up after a while and patted his forehead.
"Sister Mi, I remembered that you still had something to prepare. I'm going to the supermarket."
"Well, go ahead and take a look around."
Yang Mi casually took out a thousand US dollars, which was regarded as hush money for the assistant.
"Thank you, Sister Mi."
The assistant happily took the dollar bills and left.
The suite became quiet again.
Chen Dongcheng still has some unfinished ideas. The audition just now was really exciting.
No wonder those big directors like to find young and beautiful actresses to audition for roles, which is a complete physical and visual enjoyment.
Yang Mi felt a little embarrassed, especially since she was only wearing that bikini.
Although they had had in-depth exchanges before, the two of them didn't have a deep relationship and didn't know how to speak.
"In China, you have to show it for now. I'm looking forward to this movie. I don't expect you to win any awards. As long as you show your face in Europe and the United States, it will be of great benefit to you."
Chen Dongcheng took the initiative to speak, breaking the awkward atmosphere.
"Well, I know, Fat Di and Xirui are very envious when they know I'm here to audition."
Yang Mi looked at Chen Dongcheng gratefully.
There are so many artists in Cao Cao Pictures, but I, a newly divorced woman, got this opportunity.
To say that I am not moved would be a lie.
"You don't need to thank me. It's mainly up to you to do your best. I guess your figure will attract a large number of foreign fans after it is released."
Chen Dongcheng smiled and shook his head, admiring Yang Mi's figure generously.
"I need to contact pole dancing recently, can you help me find a teacher in this field?"
Yang Mi felt quite uncomfortable being looked at. The man's gaze in front of her was too aggressive, so she quickly changed the subject.
"Legendary Pictures can handle it, you don't have to worry about it."
Chen Dongcheng agreed without even thinking about it, and said with a smile: "You can't do it just by practicing. How about this? I'm fine anyway. I'll check your progress from time to time. What do you think?"
"Not very good."
Yangmi murmured in her heart, she was not a little girl anymore, so she didn't know what a man was thinking.
Any adult knows what will happen if a woman pole dances for a man alone, wearing something sexy.
"Then I'll trouble Mr. Chen."
Even though Yang Mi was divorced, she still couldn't help but her heartbeat was racing.
"Well, you dance again now, and I'll give you a score."
As soon as Chen Dongcheng opened his mouth, Yang Mi knew what he meant, but she had always wanted to cooperate.
After a while, the two of them switched from dancing to other states.
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After leaving the hotel, Chen Dongcheng casually told Xie Jingyu to notify Legendary Pictures to find a female teacher for Yang Mi to learn pole dancing.
I haven't learned much about this, but it's enough for a man to drink a pot.
If you master this, then you won't be able to charm a large number of people?
Although I know that another movie "Joker" will be more profitable and win awards.
But that's just a horror movie, not as interesting as Yingying Yanyan here.
Speaking of "Joker", Chen Dongcheng told Xie Jingyu to go to Legendary Pictures first.
He had previously ordered Grod to find a suitable publishing company, but he didn't know how this guy was progressing.
When he arrived at Legendary Pictures, Chen Dong was familiar with the industry and walked into Grodd's office.
Grod was busy reviewing documents. When he looked up and saw Chen Dongcheng walking in, he quickly stood up to greet him.
"Boss, you are here at the right time. I have found three companies with international distribution capabilities. Which one do you think is better for us to acquire?"
Grod handed over three documents. All three companies have experience in distributing many Hollywood movies.
These three companies are of varying sizes, and one of the largest, a publishing company called IMGlobal, caught Chen Dongcheng's attention.
"What's going on with this company called IMGlobal?"
Chen Dongcheng briefly looked through the information and asked casually.
"It just so happens that this issuance company was previously acquired by an investment company composed of China Capital."
"In the past two years, China has become more and more strict on capital outflows, and this company's life has become increasingly difficult."
"The investment promised by China has not yet been paid, and a lot of their money has been invested in the project, and now they can no longer make ends meet."
Grod was very meticulous in his work and investigated the company's background and recent situation very clearly.
"I see."
Chen Dongcheng nodded. In the past few years, this group of capital rushed to invest overseas.
Anyway, it's the bank's money that's being spent, so it's a big deal.
It wasn't until the authorities started to conduct strict investigations that these companies became completely honest.
Even domestic companies are almost unstable, so how can they care about overseas projects?
Distribution companies like this are completely trying to survive under the giants.
The six major film production companies account for almost 80% of the box office in North America, and each has its own distribution channel.
They can only fight for the remaining less than 20% of the market share.
Under such circumstances, many overseas distribution channels have to spend money to maintain, and losses will naturally occur.
In addition, the funds promised by China have not yet been received.
The major shareholder who was acquired before was easy to talk to, so he just slapped his ass, took the money and left.
The reason why small shareholders still hold shares is because they hope that the fathers of Chinese funders will spend money to take them flying.
Now the sponsor's father has run away, and he's still flying.
"How much are they asking for?"
Chen Dongcheng is really interested in this company.
If it were not for domestic regulatory policies, this company might not appear on the sale list.
In addition to the six major film companies, IMGlobal is the number one independent film production and distribution company independent of the six major American film companies, with distribution capabilities in more than 50 countries.
Legendary Pictures just lacks the overseas distribution capabilities that its counterpart has.
Once Legendary Pictures annexes IM Global, it will have North American and overseas distribution capabilities, which will no longer be much worse than the six major film companies.
"Although they want to sell it, they don't want to sell it cheaply. They quoted an offer of US$500 million."
Although Grodd's voice was steady, there was a hint of excitement.
In Hollywood, the reason why the Big Six are awesome is not only because of their production capabilities and reserves of IP.
What's more, they have distribution channels that other independent film production companies don't have.
Overseas distribution has always been a pain point for Legendary Pictures.
Without overseas distribution capabilities, even the IPs King Kong and Godzilla reserved by Legendary Pictures will have to be left to giants like Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures to divide their investment shares.
This is the cruelest side of Hollywood. If you control distribution, you have the initiative.