In a previous life, "Titanic" was released in China on April 3, 1998.
A Day of Dependence, but still achieved a box office of 360 million, becoming the domestic box office champion of the year. It was much higher than the second place "Saving Private Ryan".
But this release date ranks second to last among the global screenings of "Titanic".
Only Pakistan was released later than China.
Everyone knows what is going on in Pakistan.
It can be said that the domestic film censorship system has really caused a lot of trouble for Hollywood movies.
If this time can be advanced, and with the help of the first batch of "Titanic", everyone knows that the box office will be even more explosive.
Now, Xiao Qian uses this to negotiate with Lan Xing.
Does he have the ability to change the domestic release date of "Titanic"?
It really works.
Not to mention that you can arrive in advance to the same time as North America, at least there is no problem in arriving in advance and the same time as South Korea.
The release date in South Korea is February 20, 1998, more than a month earlier than in China.
Don't underestimate this more than one month advance, the chain reaction it will bring is what Paramount dreams of.
But Xiao Qian said he could, but Lan Xing couldn't believe it.
In order to open up the Chinese film market, Hollywood has used countless methods, but it has not worked. Now if a young man comes and says he can accomplish things they cannot do, everyone will doubt it.
Xiao Qian is full of confidence.
"It's totally okay to make some efforts just for "Titanic". Now it's up to you to weigh whether this deal is a good deal or not."
Xiao Qian pushed the question back, and it was Lan Xing's turn to get entangled.
Xiao Qian's intention is very clear, which is to use the early release of "Titanic" in exchange for the normal release of "The Opium War" in North America.
Lansing was silent, really unable to make a decision immediately.
What she struggled with was not whether such an exchange was cost-effective. In fact, there was no need to consider this issue at all.
She knew very well that even if "The Opium War" was released and screened normally in North America, the box office would not be able to compare with the revenue of "Titanic" in China.
This is not a question of which of the two films is better, but is caused by the difference in publicity and strength between China and the United States.
When a Chinese movie is released overseas, of course there will be foreigners watching it, but most of these people will watch it out of curiosity.
Chinese movies, do you know what China is like?
If you don’t know, then go and take a look, maybe you can gain some insights.
But as the world's largest country and the world's top film production base, Hollywood does not have this problem.
People are willing to pay for Hollywood movies.
Hollywood movies represent quality and are the highest quality products.
What Lansing is thinking more about is, if Xiao Qian's proposal is agreed to this time, will it be the key for Chinese films to break through the North American market?
But after thinking about it again and again, she still found that she seemed to be worrying too much.
Even if "The Opium War" is excellent, in the face of the vast sea of Hollywood blockbusters, just one work cannot support an industry.
But Lansing still didn't want to agree.
Negotiation is always difficult, and your opponent will set up various obstacles for you to achieve the results they want.
"Xiao, there is another issue that I think you have not considered. In your film, the UK is placed in an unjust position. We and the UK are firm allies, and we have to consider the attitude of our allies."
If it were an ordinary person, he would definitely tell Lan Xing about the Opium War with righteous indignation, but Xiao Qian did not do so.
He knew very well that Lansing didn't care who was the just side in the Opium War.
So he simply used his spear to attack his shield.
"Haha, when you released "Braveheart", you didn't consider the feelings of the British people."
Look, just this sentence left Lansing and Cameron completely speechless.
"Braveheart" tells the story of the Scottish people's resistance to the invasion and rule of England. When it was released, the UK was furious.
So what, Americans don't care at all.
It can even cause chaos for the UK, which will make the Americans even happier.
Don’t think that the United States and the United Kingdom, who share the same culture, race, and ethnicity, are so good that they can wear the same pair of pants.
When Britain ended its colonial rule in South Asia, why did it separate India and Pakistan?
Isn’t it just to cause trouble for Americans?
Otherwise, with the strong strength of the United States after World War II, the South Asian subcontinent will definitely become their back garden. Just like the United Kingdom did, they can also obtain rich nutrients from here to make the United States even stronger.
As a result, the British's policy of separation led to confrontation between India and Pakistan. Even if the United States tried its best to create trouble and mediate, it still could not make India and Pakistan reach peace.
However, the United States has never been able to extend its tentacles in the South Asian subcontinent, and can only look forward to this hot land and sigh.
The words Lan Xing finally thought of were suddenly blocked by Xiao Qian, and she knew that the other party was well prepared and was bound to win.
She didn't want to agree, but she knew very well that if she didn't agree, Xiao Qian would look for other film companies.
Others may not have such a firm attitude as hers. By that time, Paramount will definitely be wasting water in a bamboo basket.
"Okay, you are an excellent lobbyist. But please give me some time. I need to discuss it with other leaders of the company."
The discussion was all fake. What Lan Xing wanted to do was obviously take the time to investigate Xiao Qian's background.
After all, being able to release "Titanic" ahead of schedule is not something that ordinary people have. Paramount has dealt with relevant departments frequently and is well aware of the difficulty involved.
Lan Xing would definitely not dare to agree randomly without finding out Xiao Qian's background.
Xiao Qian didn't care, since the initiative was on his side anyway.
Even if Paramount still disagrees in the end, the big deal is that "The Opium War" won't be released in North America.
He left a business card.
"Madam, I think the next time you contact me, I will already be in China. But I am looking forward to your good news and hope that we can become friends."
Jackson acted very quickly, and in three days he completed the special effects for the opening sequence of "October Siege."
After Xiao Qian saw it, he was very satisfied and immediately set off to return home.
The flight time of more than ten hours was really exhausting. Even if he bought business class, his legs felt shaky when he got off the plane.
This experience made Xiao Qian determined to buy a Gulfstream in the future.
Not caring about rest, Xiao Qian went straight to the Starlight headquarters.
In the recording studio, Li Qingjue, Lin Linlin and Liu Zhihao are busy.
Hebe's single was handed over to them, and the three of them worked together to almost complete it.
"It just so happens that you're back. Let's have a listen and see if the talisman meets your requirements?"
Although Xiao Qian gave them all the power of production, Li Qingjue and the others were still not sure.
This means they are young and lack confidence. In a few years, after enough training, these three people will definitely be able to stand alone.
Xiao Qian listened to the music once and gave a thumbs up to the three of them.
"You can ask Hebe to record."
Hebe couldn't come over right away because she was out of town for a commercial performance. So Xiao Qian called everyone together to work on the production of "My Heart Will Go On" first.
"Everyone, I rushed back in such a hurry just for this single. Our next task is to turn this melody into a complete song. Our hope of getting rich depends on this."
Liu Zhihao listened to it over and over again, his face full of doubts.
"There's nothing special about this piece."
Xiao Qian's expression is high and majestic, solemn and solemn.
"Four million dollar tune, what do you think?"
"Four million...dollars?"
Li Qingjue and the three of them exclaimed in unison, all of them were frightened.
They have been playing music for a long time, and they have produced countless divine songs. However, I have never heard of songs with a production cost of four million US dollars alone.
Many songs in the country may not be worth a million US dollars even after ten years of release.
"Who is so generous?"
When Xiao Qian talked about "Titanic", Li Qingjue and the other three were all gearing up.
"You talk to that James Cameron, let's cover all the episodes and give him a preferential price, just ten million dollars."
Xiao Qian couldn't help but pinch Li Qingjue's smooth cheek and said dotingly: "You are really a money-lover."
