The Age of Rebirth

Chapter 473 Your whole family is!
Luo Jialiang smiled awkwardly, but quickly corrected his attitude. Being teased by the boss is not easy, but it is also an honor.

However, he still explained: "Chairman, that's the case. The movie we made, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, was released simultaneously in the mainland and Hong Kong Island during the Spring Festival. The response to the movie was very good!"

"It's only been released for more than a week, and the box office has already exceeded 1000 million, and the word of mouth is getting better and better. It will definitely have a good box office!"

"Originally, we and Sony, the distribution company in the United States, agreed on a release date of July this year, but the person in charge at Sony wanted to release it earlier after seeing the finished film!"

"Anyway, we have nothing to lose, so we can recover the investment early, so we agreed, tonight is the premiere, and we invite the film's producers and main actors to come and participate!"

"Just during this time, we also plan to learn from Hollywood, learn advanced experience, and discuss the future of the film industry, so we took this opportunity to follow along!"

This sentence is the key point. As long as it is a matter of investigation and study, and something that is beneficial to the company's development, Li Weidong is mostly supportive. Of course, if he travels in the name of inspection, Li Weidong will not be soft-hearted.

"Well, yes, the film industry in China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, is like a child compared with Hollywood. There is still a lot to learn. Study hard and make progress every day!" Li Weidong said in agreement.

"Yes, we must learn from his advanced experience and technology!" Luo Jialiang then said in a low voice: "We are making this movie, and we have investment from a co-production company according to regulations. I want to investigate the film market in the United States!"

"This time, the general manager of China Film Group led the team. You also know this person. At that time, he was the deputy director of the Beijing Film Factory, and his name was Han Sibing!"

"When we established the Film and Television Development Foundation, he accompanied the team to visit Hong Kong Island. You also met him. He is now the vice chairman and general manager of China Film Corporation. The co-production company is a subsidiary of China Film Corporation, and he is also in charge!"

"Oh, he led the team here. This is a talented person who can do some practical things!" Li Weidong nodded and said. He thought it was another domestic investigation group traveling in the name of inspection, but it seemed a little different in this way.

"Our relationship with Mr. Han has always been very good, and his ability is obvious to all. Since the establishment of the Film and Television Development Foundation, he has been working in the foundation, and now he is the vice chairman of the foundation!" Luo Jialiang echoed.

At the dinner party welcoming the film and television inspection team on Hong Kong Island, Li Weidong gave Han Sibing a high-level look. Although Luo Jialiang didn't know the reason at the time, he had to pay attention to people who were high-minded by the boss.

Later, the Film and Television Development Foundation was established, and many domestic film and television experts and bigwigs became directors of the foundation one after another.

These directors are not ordinary nominal directors who sound nice, but have the right to speak about the operation of the foundation, and have certain recommendation rights for which TV series and movies to invest in, and have the ability to make money.

However, the directors do not have the same right to speak. If the recommended movie becomes popular, the right to speak will naturally be heavy. The film and television programs invested in are not interesting, so I feel embarrassed to recommend it again.

Han Sibing's appointment as vice chairman shows that he has made a lot of contributions to the council, has great influence, has a great voice, and has extraordinary abilities.

Of course, these are all complementary and mutual achievements. Han Sibing was able to beat other candidates to become the vice chairman and general manager when China Film was established. The achievements of the Film and Television Development Foundation also played a big role.

"It's a good thing to have a good relationship, but you have to be careful. Don't forget that he is still the leader of China Film Group. Pay attention to the influence!" Li Weidong reminded.

"Yes, I know, I will definitely pay attention!" Luo Jialiang also broke out in a cold sweat when he heard Li Weidong's words.

Fortunately, he came to look for Xu Yandeng last night and didn't accompany them to experience the colorful world in Europe and America, otherwise the relationship would be too strong.

"By the way, why did the premiere come to New York? Isn't Hollywood the center of the movie world?" Li Weidong asked doubtfully as he walked out.

Even if he doesn't know much about movies anymore, he also knows that Hollywood is in Los Angeles and not in New York. If it wasn't for the tight schedule, Li Weidong would have wanted to see the charm of Hollywood.

Luo Jialiang said with some embarrassment: "This is the arrangement of the distributor. Considering that there are more Chinese in New York and they have a high degree of recognition for our kind of film, it's a good start!"

"Moreover, although Hollywood's film industry is relatively developed, New York's economic conditions are good, not worse than Hollywood's film market. Many premieres of blockbuster films are held here!"

"Just this little confidence?" Li Weidong turned to look at Luo Jialiang and said with a smile.

"The movie that the chairman is watching will naturally sell well at the box office!" Luo Jialiang said embarrassingly scratching his head.

He really wants to be confident, but movies, if you don't take them out for a walk, no one can tell whether the audience will like them or not!

Luo Jialiang is engaged in this industry, so he naturally knows a lot about this industry, and he is very familiar with the situation of Chinese-language films released in North America.

There are not many Chinese-language films released in the North American market, and the box office is even worse. Only three films have exceeded tens of millions of dollars.

The box office of most movies is only 200 million US dollars, and those that can reach several million are regarded as successes, and they are worth bragging about.

Among the three movies that exceeded 3000 million, two were in the tens of millions, and only one was more than [-] million US dollars, which was the red fan area of ​​the family class.

However, Hongfan District cannot be regarded as a pure Chinese movie at all. Most of the scenes are shot on the streets of New York, which is very suitable for American culture movies.

With such a film market, how could Luo Jialiang have the confidence!
If it weren't for Li Weidong's mention and the director's confidence, Luo Jialiang would never have planned to release it in North America!
But now the distribution company in the United States is optimistic, which somewhat gave Luo Jialiang a little confidence, but if you want to boast in front of Li Weidong, that's impossible.

Even if it's over ten million, so what? Li Weidong doesn't care about how much is left in the end, except for the commission from the theaters and distributors.

They came this time, in fact, with the mentality of giving it a try. If the box office is good, they will gain both fame and fortune. If the box office is not good, it can be regarded as a long experience.

"Your words are not flattering!" Li Weidong said confidently.

Li Weidong watched this movie when it was just finished editing. Although it was a long time since I watched it in my previous life, the feeling probably hasn't changed.

The director has not changed, the screenwriter has not changed, the actors have not changed, only the investors have changed, and the money spent is also a lot. Naturally, there should not be much difference.

Moreover, the director himself has been in the United States for more than ten years, and he is familiar with the cultural environment of the United States, so he naturally knows what the American people want to see.

"..."

Luo Jialiang stopped talking, and Zou Yi and Xu Yandeng also looked at each other in blank dismay and stopped talking. If it was so obvious that they were flattering, how could it not be counted!
However, Xu Yandeng made up his mind that after the movie was released, he had to book a few shows and let his employees go to watch the movie.

"Okay, I'm sleepy, go back to sleep, is the hotel booked?" Li Weidong waved his hand and said.

Li Weidong could see their expressions clearly. If others didn't believe it, he wouldn't have to use words and the authority of the boss to convince them.

It premieres today, and you will know the general situation of the movie's box office in two days. Only when the time comes can you speak with facts to be convincing.

"It's booked, it's booked, it's right next to the company, Mr. Luo and the others also live in this hotel!" Xu Yandeng replied quickly after hearing what Li Weidong said.

When the leader comes, the best arrangements must be made, but it must also be convenient for the leader to inspect the work. Their company is in Manhattan, which is the most prosperous area in the world, so they have both.

Xu Yandeng's words made Luo Jialiang's heart tremble, and he looked up at Li Weidong who was about to get in the car. It's no problem staying in the same hotel with Li Weidong, the problem is that this hotel is a bit luxurious.

Fortunately, he didn't open a presidential suite, otherwise he would definitely leave an impression of extravagance and lust in Li Weidong's heart.

Xu Yandeng guided Li Weidong into a Cadillac, and then called the old leaders Zou Yi, Jiang Zhili and others to get into the car.

Several cars drove out of the airport, three or four 10 minutes later, the car entered Manhattan, the center of the world, the most active place in the global economy.

Li Weidong looked at the high-rise buildings outside the car window and the familiar logs, so that he could truly feel the charm of finance.

In the domestic financial center, you can see several bank and securities signs hanging together, and you can smell the smell of money.

And Manhattan, Wall Street, almost all the banks in the world have branches or headquarters located here, even the air is full of the smell of money.

At the entrance of a luxury hotel in downtown Manhattan, Li Weidong's motorcade stopped, and several waiters from the hotel quickly came over to open the door, and were ready to greet and salute the guests.

When they saw all the orientals getting out of the car, they were a little stunned. Although the United States is a multi-ethnic country, there are all kinds of races, but the thinking of white supremacy still exists, and other races are rarely in high-end hotels. stay.

In their cognition, the people who enter and leave this luxury hotel are probably white people, and it is only natural to be surprised that there are so many oriental faces.

"kon ni chi wa!" A waiter was surprised and hurriedly greeted with a smile, but Li Weidong frowned when he heard this.

What the hell, you are the Japanese stupid, your whole family are!
Xu Yandeng was also a little unhappy when he heard it. He had been with Li Weidong for a long time. He couldn't say that he knew Li Weidong's preferences very well, but he also knew that the boss didn't like the stupid Japanese at all.

Now being greeted face-to-face with this language, doesn't that mean he is this kind of person? It's no wonder that he feels comfortable when he is said to be the most hated person in his life!

Xu Yandeng immediately stepped forward and said angrily: "We are Chinese, from China!"

After hearing this, a few foreigners were embarrassed and apologized immediately. They usually receive a lot of Japanese stupid people. For this purpose, they even learned a few words of Japanese. They want to please customers and get more tips. Japanese stupid people are very special. It's a good face, and the tips are quite a lot. I didn't expect to be photographed on a horse's hoof today.

Although Japan's economy has some problems now, it cannot be denied that they used to be very powerful, and they are still the second in the world. The key is that they have money and are willing to spend money.

A few years ago, even the Rockefeller Center, the soul of the United States, was bought by Japanese fools, although it was later sold to the Americans at half price, losing a lot of money.

However, the history of Rockefeller Center being bought by Japanese idiots cannot be erased, and it has also contributed to the status of Japanese idiots in the United States.

So I can speak a few words of Japanese. It is not uncommon in some high-end hotels in the United States. After all, there are often stupid guests staying in the hotel. Service is paramount, and it is our duty to meet the requirements of the guests.

Although Li Weidong was angry, he didn't want to get angry with the doormen, but he would definitely not give tips, and he didn't have the habit of giving tips.

The hotel room had already been opened, and when Li Weidong walked into the lobby, one of Xu Yandeng's assistants had already taken the room card, followed by two hotel attendants who were responsible for guiding them into the room.

A few people didn't pay attention when they got on the elevator. Two Asian women were sitting in a corner of the hotel lobby, just in time to see Li Weidong and his party enter the hotel and walk into the elevator.

After such a toss, Li Weidong was also a little tired. He only slept for two hours on the plane one night, and he was already sleepy.

"Chairman, it's almost six o'clock now, why don't you eat something and rest!" Zhang Dongshuo reminded.

If Li Weidong fell asleep, and he didn't know how long he would sleep, he would definitely not be able to eat breakfast. Zhang Dongshuo was the boss's secretary, and he had to take care of his basic necessities, food, housing, and transportation, and he definitely couldn't make the boss hungry.

"Don't eat, I don't have an appetite, go to bed first, you all stayed up all night, go back to rest, don't worry about things, sleep well!"

Li Weidong shook his head and said, it's definitely okay to hold on, but he makes money so that he doesn't do what he doesn't want to do, and the big things now can't affect his sleep.

"Chairman, take a good rest!" Zou Yi, Xu Yandeng, Jiang Zhili and others said politely.

Li Weidong waved his hand to signal that they could leave, then walked into the bedroom by himself and closed the door.

After tidying up a bit, I lay on the big soft bed, and after a while, I let out a slow breathing sound. At this time, the only way to solve the problem is to sleep.

Xu Yandeng and the others saw Li Weidong close the door in the living room and glanced at each other, knowing that this was not the place to talk.

"Captain Ding, Director Zhang, if you need anything, just call me. The company is very close to here, and I can be there anytime!" Xu Yandeng said enthusiastically to Ding Yuan and Zhang Dongshuo.

"Then thank you, Mr. Xu!" Zhang Dongshuo also politely said to Xu Yandeng. His politeness, enthusiasm and respect belong to the boss, not to him. He has to clarify his identity.

Xu Yandeng shook Zhang Dongshuo's hand and said with a smile: "We all serve the chairman, so we can't thank you for anything, and we will have to rely on you in the future!"

"Mr. Xu, don't say that, I'm just running errands for the chairman, and you are the boss' right-hand man!"

"You keep talking, I'm too sleepy, I have to go back to sleep!" Zou Yi was also sleepy enough, covered his mouth with his hands, yawned, and said with a smile.

"Mr. Zou, please, please!" Xu Yandeng said hastily.

Zou Yi is a lesbian, naturally enjoys privileges, and is also the vice president. In theory, he is listed as their leader, so he doesn't have to be too polite.

(End of this chapter)