The first thousand four hundred and thirty nine chapters two roads
[The wind blows and the rain falls all night long, the flowers fall and the rain sighs at night, the ruthless flowers are about to fall, and the people who are willing to drink are not seen - the night rain sings alone. 】
Zhang Yimou is very cautious when doing things, so he is also thoughtful when he speaks. On the other hand, Zhang Weiping is more greedy and aggressive. Businessmen have always been like this. Some people say that the personalities of these two are complementary.
Yes, but in fact, the personalities of these two cannot be said to be complementary, but rather incompatible.
But now it is just a time when two people work well together. It is the honeymoon period. Therefore, even if there are some problems, they are directly ignored by everyone. On the contrary, there are some problems in such a matter.
When the conflicts between two people accumulate to a certain extent, they will erupt like a volcano. Later, someone exposed Zhang Yimou's wife, and someone exposed Zhang Yimou's reincarnation. Who was behind these things? Who in this industry
People can tell it at a glance, and there is no need to guess who it is. But now, the two people are working together well.
Sitting in the car, Ye Ming said very relaxedly: "A Hollywood movie actually requires a relatively long preparation in the early stage. Generally speaking, what will happen during the filming of this movie?"
Difficulties, at this time, can be calculated in the plan. When the shooting actually starts, it will be much faster. It means that we will set up the crew first, shoot first, and then encounter problems, and then think of solutions.
To solve it, the time is actually about the same. We don’t have to envy Hollywood. One day, our movies will be shot in this way.
By the way, Director Zhang, come here, how are things going?" Zhang Yimou did not answer such a question. Anyway, you can tell by looking at Zhang Yimou's face that things are not going well.
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On the other hand, Zhang Weiping said helplessly: "This matter is not as simple as we thought. There is not much news about Dong Ping's momentum. Even if there is news, the price given is difficult for us to accept.
Therefore, at this time, the two of us will come over in person to see if there is any opportunity for cooperation. But now it seems that Hollywood is not as simple as we thought. It is easy to show it in the United States, but if
It means that at this time, if it is to be released in mainstream theaters, such a thing seems a bit impossible. It is relatively difficult. We have found several people, but they have not been able to succeed."
In fact, in the United States, it is not very difficult to release a movie. In some theater chains, it is possible to release it in three or five theaters. If you release it in such a theater chain, it basically does not make much sense.
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Zhang Yimou's hero is very ambitious, thinking that it can also capture the flag in the Oscars. Therefore, it is released in a few theaters, or even at this time, in more than a dozen theaters. This film is basically the same as in all theaters.
It doesn't make much sense.
Moreover, Zhang Yimou's hero wastes a lot of money. It is impossible to make a profit at the domestic box office. If the cost can be recovered, it is already a relatively good result. Therefore, in fact, the hero is
For Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping, the real money-making place for these heroes is actually overseas. Therefore, if it is released in a few dozen private theaters, then at such a time, it must not be
The two of them are willing. Because this way there will be no box office at all. Therefore, how to release it in mainstream theaters? One of them is qualified to participate in the Oscars, and the other can have a good box office. In fact, it looks like this
The result is what Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping hope to see.
Originally, Dong Ping would have given Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping great hope, but now it seems that Dong Ping is not very reliable. Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "Such a thing
, in fact, there is no surprise. Do you know how many movies are produced in Hollywood in the United States every year? Do you know how many Hollywood movies can be released in mainstream cinemas every year?
According to incomplete cohabitation, the number of strategic projects is about 300, and the actual shooting is completed at a little more than 200. This only refers to regular movies, those small indoor movies, or underground movies, etc.
It doesn’t count, there is no way to calculate these movies. But for movies that can really be released in mainstream theaters, basically if there are half of them, it will be considered good.
Of course, this number is not necessarily accurate. I saw it in a street tabloid, but this number can also explain some problems. In fact, if you are an American and filmed in Hollywood, then what will happen?
As for one thing, it is not easy to show it in mainstream theaters in the United States. American movies are all competing for such spots. Tell me, is this right?
Thousands of troops and horses are crossing the single-plank bridge.
Well, as for a movie like Hero, I think it is relatively easy to release it, but if it is to be released in mainstream cinemas, then it will not be easy."
A figure like this that Ye Ming mentioned may not necessarily be very accurate. The gossipy street tabloids are really not very credible. But if it is like this, since it is satirizing Hollywood, Americans are sarcastic and satirical.
When compared with others, it is considered more reliable. Therefore, although this number may not necessarily be said to be true, no matter how it is said, it can indeed explain some problems from some aspects. Therefore, at this time
, Zhang Yimou was also disappointed for a while after hearing this.
However, after Zhang Weiping heard this, he was indeed not very disappointed, because in such a situation, in fact, at this moment, Zhang Weiping basically had another understanding when he heard Ye Ming's words.
That is to say, at this time, what Ye Ming said was beyond the meaning of words. Zhang Weiping immediately said: "Mr. Ye, what you are talking about now is that it is relatively difficult to deal with. That is to say, at this time, we still have some methods.
I don’t know, what kind of method is this?"
What kind of method is this? This is actually the answer that Zhang Weiping has always wanted to know. Ye Ming thought about it and said: "Actually, such a thing is relatively simple, that is,
Living, this matter is relatively easy for us to get through. There are two ways. One is awards. If the hero can win some awards at international film festivals, then it is relatively easy to enter the United States.
This international film festival is not an international film festival like the one in Sao Paulo and other small and medium-sized enterprises. Even if it is a film festival for big companies like the Tokyo Film Festival, it is still a corporate film festival.
The film festival I'm talking about is basically the three major international film festivals, Venice, Cannes, and Berlin. Although Americans look down on films from other countries and think that their own Hollywood is the boss, some American film producers,
It is true that I like to go to international film festivals to check out some films. If I can achieve anything at the film festival at this time, I believe I can sell them for a big price.
After all, there are still some Americans who know their stuff. In other words, if you win some awards at the Golden Globe Awards, that would of course be better."
Zhang Weiping shrugged his shoulders and said: "This time is not cooperative. The three major international film festivals, the Golden Globe Awards, and the Oscars basically have to wait for time, but we are not very good at waiting for events. We are better
What we need is actually 0 box office, and investors need to see more benefits. Therefore, at a time like this, what we have to do is actually find a suitable mainstream theater chain as soon as possible."
We don't have much time, so a matter like this is indeed quite helpless. At this moment, Ye Ming said with a smile: "Actually, after seeing you two, I also know the outcome of this matter. This way
It's not easy. Well, if that's the case, there's only one condition, which is to find a better collaborator and publish it yourself, which is naturally not good.
Even if Manager Dong is good at this, he may be able to succeed in releasing movies in mainstream cinemas in the United States, but in the end, even if Hero has a high box office in the United States, then in this way
When you are young, you probably get a buyout contract. Even if the hero can make billions, it actually has nothing to do with you. You must remember this point. Buyout
A contract like this is the most disadvantageous for us Chinese filmmakers."
In fact, for Ye Ming, this matter is based on experience. In China, how many movies have ended in tragedy because of such a reason. In fact, although Chinese movies are in some places,
It must be admitted that it is not as good as Hollywood, but it does not mean that Chinese movies are not as good as Hollywood in any aspect. Some Chinese movies are actually quite influential. If this is compared to those that can be hyped,
If it's good, the box office will definitely be considerable.
But when it comes to an issue like this, generally these products are sold to foreign companies through a buyout method. Buyout, as the name suggests, when it comes to an issue like this, actually means buying out all the assets.
The proceeds are packaged and given to foreign companies. After the foreign companies get the buyout contract, they package it up and put a lot of money into their pockets.
As for some of the benefits that can really reach the hands of our people in China, they are negligible, but no matter how they are said, this is a relatively disadvantageous one. Only at this time did Zhang Yimou say: "Actually, we and
The old director has also discussed this issue, and the result is just talk. If it is a matter like this, it is really the result of such a thing, and no one pays attention to it, then at this time, we will try our best.
It is better to sign some buyout contracts, because although we may suffer some losses due to such a buyout, at this time, we can recover some of our investment. In this case
, that is somewhat of a comfort to those shareholders who invest in movies.”
There is actually no way around this. If they don't do some things like this, it may mean that they will suffer more.
Therefore, in a situation like this, although Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping clearly knew about the buyout at this time, the result of this is not good for themselves, but in this situation, if
When there is really no other way, then doing this may be a good choice. Zhang Weiping looked at Ye Ming and then said: "Mr. Ye, you are in Hollywood, but you have some time.
I also got to know a lot of people.
Therefore, in a situation like this, could you help us get in touch to see if this movie can really bring us greater benefits?"
Ye Ming's relationship is of course very huge. Therefore, in such a situation, if Ye Ming wants to help at this time, then this matter may have a special issue. In fact, at this time, if it is
If they can't meet Ye Ming by chance on the street, it won't take long. Maybe tomorrow, they will come directly to ask Ye Ming to help him promote his album and movie. After all, Ye Ming
The relationship in Hollywood is indeed much better than the two of us.
Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "I will naturally work harder on this matter. We are all friends. If you can help, I will definitely help. Just saying?"
This does not mean that the help is in vain. Although everyone keeps saying that they are friends, in fact, it is just words. As far as Zhang Yimou is concerned, Ye Ming has not really required it to the point where he must help.
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Therefore, if Zhang Weiping can provide any kind of benefit at this time, then it is necessary to think carefully about such a matter. Zhang Weiping is also a sophisticated person, so when he heard Ye Ming's words
He made a clear expression in his heart and immediately said: "Don't worry, Mr. Ye, about these things. As long as they are successful, there will definitely be no big problem with such a thing."