China Entertainment: Indulge in Vanity Fair

Chapter 197 "Pacific Rim" has been promoted to the Golden Globe Awards Ceremony

The premiere of "Pacific Rim" is over, and the impression given to the outside world based on the situation at the scene is: this is a top-notch sci-fi movie, super good-looking, if you don't believe me, take a look at the evaluations of Hollywood big shots who came to watch the movie.

Cameron's, Martin Scorsese's, Leonardo's, Kate Winslet, George Clooney, Michael Fassbender, Ryan Gosling, Jean Dujardin, Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Rooney Mara, Kristen Wiig, Juliana Margulies, Madeleine Stowe Ma Roberts, Liv Tyler...

Dozens of celebrities, big and small, have commented and praised it.

After such great praise, Fox and Changsha Tuanhuo quickly spread these praise videos all over the Internet, especially to other places around the world.

Why did "Pacific Rim" premiere in Los Angeles first?Do you want to premiere the day before the Golden Globe Awards?

Don't you just want to take advantage of the fact that there are many celebrities and it is easy to invite, and then pull everyone over to the platform.

As long as these stars stand on the stage, the attention will be very high.The most important thing is that once a Hollywood star is on the stage, movie fans in other countries will blindly believe it. You don’t need to persuade them, they will have expectations, and even think that this will be a very good movie.

This is the power of cultural discourse power.

Just like in China that day, when the video of many Hollywood stars praising "Pacific Rim" was sent back to China, those who wanted to scold He Fang shut up, because they dared to question He Fang but not the American stars. Why is this so?I understand everything.

And some ordinary movie fans are looking forward to it even more. At the beginning, everyone was worried that He Fang's sci-fi movie would not be very good. In the end, even Cameron and many Hollywood superstars praised him. Cloud nine.

At the thank you reception after the premiere of "Pacific Rim" that night, everyone drank very happily. Tuanhuo Culture was not stingy at all, and purchased a batch of good wine for everyone to have a good drink.

Of course, the success of the premiere of "Pacific Rim" is not only good for the film's box office, another big benefit is where Hollywood production companies are asking about the post-production cost of special effects and how low China is.

He Fang pushed all these to Zhang Qian and asked him to talk to these producers.

"Hey, He, I think you have the strength to come to Hollywood, why don't you come?" Andrew Cripps, the president of Fox International Theatrical Distribution, asked He Fang puzzled.

"Of course, it's not that I don't want to come, it's that I don't have the right opportunity. If I had come before, the most projects I could have received were movies with a production cost of less than 5000 million. I don't need to cooperate with other companies for such projects. I can do it myself, can’t I? I voted for Invasion of Wall Street and The Purge.”

"However, it's different now. If my "Pacific Rim" becomes popular, I can prove that I can do big investment projects, and those big companies might be interested. Isn't that better?"

He Fang found a lame reason. In fact, he never thought of coming to Hollywood to work for others, or he didn't need to try his best to squeeze into Hollywood. If he hadn't been timed, He Fang might still have a Hollywood dream, but he wasn't ah.

Now he and a group of Hollywood companies and stars have entrusted Xu Snake with only one thing: to stabilize them and make them willing to cooperate with Hefang and help Hefang distribute the film to the world.Otherwise, some of his films would not be able to cover their costs without a global market, nor would they be able to make money.

Of course, in addition to stabilizing them, He Fang has another strategy, which is to divide them and win them over.

For example, people like Andrew Cripps need to be recruited for a long time, because he has been working on the global distribution of movies all the year round, he has a good understanding of global distribution and has deep resource relationships.What if, one day, he can be dug into the company?Even if it can’t be dug out, what will happen if any company wants to do global distribution by itself in the future, and he can help recommend it or provide some other convenience?

Therefore, He Fang also told Zhang Qian that he has given Andrew Cripps some benefits in private all the year round, and if there is anything to do, he can ask him for advice, even if it is a little white question, and then give him a price that exceeds the listed price. Consulting fees, which are both legal and bribery.

He Fang is very good at doing this kind of thing, and Zhang Qian is even better at it. The two of them who grew up in this kind of environment can't understand.

Don't think that foreigners don't accept bribes, as long as they can escape investigation and avoid taxes, they will accept bribes as well.

In addition to people like Andrew Cripps, Tuanhuo Culture is doing bribery and public relations, and major associations in the United States are also doing public relations.The Directors Association, Actors Association, Screenwriters Association, Film Critics Association, etc., are for the purpose of having a group of people to speak for Tuanhuo culture.

"Then I think Fox executives should consider cooperating with your director. I heard that the executives want to start shooting "X-Men" and are looking for a director who can make this kind of sci-fi movie well. Ni's "Pacific Rim" shot That's great, I think Fox's top executives can see it." Andrew Cripps thought that He Fang really wanted to come to Hollywood to get a big project, so he revealed a little internal information as a gesture of goodwill, meaning that He Fang could fight for it. .

He Fang was a little surprised, what did he say, so he gave Andrew Cripps a hug with a grateful expression.

"Thank you, Andrew, I'll go for it and try."

"Ha, good luck to you then."

……

The reception lasted until two o'clock in the night, why did it take so long?Because Tuanhuo Culture not only bought good wine, but also invited a group of Victoria's Secret models to participate. There are not only female models but also male models.These models were hired through Leonardo. I don’t know if he got any benefits, but at least he got some face. He is very familiar with these models.

There are human exchanges everywhere, even if the cost is not low, the money must be spent.

Of course, they just invited these models to the party and reception, and what happens to the rest of the people on the spot with the stars is their own business. Tuanhuo Los Angeles company can't control this, after all, this is a free place.

After everyone dispersed, He Fang and a few Chinese crew members finished sending everyone off before going back to rest.

"Director He, our own film market can support the profitability of a blockbuster film, and our film can be distributed globally, so we don't have to be bullied by them." Wu Jing said something regretful, and he I have seen the difficulty of Chinese films abroad.

"Be patient, maybe three to five years will be enough. Rome was not built in a day, there must be a process. Well, teachers, go to rest quickly, and tomorrow we have to attend the Golden Globe Awards gala. "He Fang shook hands with several people one by one.

This Golden Globe Awards Gala, it's not that He Fang and the others have a movie shortlisted, but they came to advertise on the red carpet as special guests.In addition, as He Fang was the winner of the best foreign language film last year, this year's Golden Globe Awards will be presented by He Fang.

These are all spent on finding connections, not in the publicity fee.Didn't spend money and people advertised for you for free?Not even a native American movie can get this preferential treatment, let alone a Chinese movie.

For this matter, Du Chunsheng, on behalf of He Fang, made a donation to CalArts on behalf of He Fang, and also donated to the Foreign Press Association.

"Director He, you are taller than us, I admire you." Wu Jing patted He Fang's arm.

"Yes, Director He, I also really admire it. When I went out to take a look, I realized that we should be more united internally. Alas, it's a pity..." Hou Yong also felt emotional.

"Hehe, Mr. Hou, you are absurdly praising me, and I am doing this to make money."

"Hehe, making money also promotes Chinese movies, doesn't it? Well, you should also have a good rest and see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

……

Not long after He Fang returned to the room, there was a knock on the door.

Needless to say, everyone knows who it is.

After Fan Ye came in, he pushed He Fang down, and then helped him massage, did he feel sorry for him?
"You have spent money to invite so many Victorian models and you don't know how to enjoy yourself?" Fan Ye said.

"It's not that you are here. I have to take care of my face. If you are not there, I will be hungry." He Fang enjoyed Fan Ye's massage comfortably.

"Bah, you scumbag, co-authoring or we have influenced you."

"So, why don't you make it up to me..."

"I'm pressing it for you, how can I make up for it?"

"What do you say?"

"whispering sound."

"Yeah, then you have to take it easy."

……

It was almost noon when He Fang woke up the next day. After eating lunch with everyone, he went to make up and change clothes with everyone, in order to prepare for the Golden Globe Awards gala in the evening.

The crew of "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" also came, and Tong Dawei brought Han Xiting to visit He Fang, but Zhang Weiping did not come.

He Fang was a little surprised, why is it Han Xiting?It shouldn't be Ni Ni, He Fang really didn't know about it, even in another time and space, he had never heard of it, but he heard that he didn't win the Golden Globe Award.

"Director He, hello, I'm Han Xiting." The little girl's posture was very low.

"Oh, hello, hello. Just arrived today? Have you worked hard..."

He Fang smiled and chatted with them for a while, and then sent them away, not because he was putting on airs, but because everyone was busy, and neither of them had put on makeup yet.

There is nothing to talk about on the red carpet. He Fang and his party are just inviting guests. The host asked He Fang to introduce the release information of "Pacific Rim", which has already completed half of the task.

It's just... Zhang Weiping, Tong Dawei, and Han Xiting are a little awkward. They don't know anyone here. They can only find their seats according to the number plates after walking the red carpet and sit there waiting for the opening ceremony.

Of course, there is another crew that is as awkward as the crew of "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins". This crew is the crew of "Farewell" from Iran. This movie is translated as "A Farewell" in China.

The two parties exchanged a few greetings in this rather awkward atmosphere. Zhang Weiping looked at the list introduction, and then looked disgusted. This kind of Iranian film with an investment of hundreds of thousands of dollars wanted to compete with "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins". It's tantamount to wishful thinking.

In Zhang Weiping's view, only the French film "The Boy on a Bicycle" and the Spanish film "The Skin I Live In" are the biggest competitors.Of course, it's because Zhang Weiping didn't have an in-depth understanding of the movie "Farewell". If he did, he would definitely not think so.

Do you look down on a film that gave three awards at the Berlin Film Festival?I don't know where the confidence comes from.The West has highly praised this Iranian film in all aspects. If there is an altar, they will sacrifice the altar to worship it.

Why is this movie being praised by the West?Because this movie talks about two things in the Islamic world: what should happen when the morality based on religious teachings meets the law that is the cornerstone of modern civilization?This is a movie where Islamic people question the teachings of Islam, so it's understandable why the West is crazy about it.

Of course, can you expect a cultural merchant like Zhang Weiping to understand the political significance of the film?If he could understand, he wouldn't play with Zhang Yimou.

He is actually an illiterate man, he used the morals of the rivers and lakes to tie Zhang Yimou, a cultural person and film artist, and then he was covered by Zhang Yimou's halo, thinking that he also had a cultural and artistic halo on his head, and he became a cultural film industry. People, in fact, as long as he leaves Zhang Yimou, he will be a shit.

After a while, Fan Bingbing, Wu Jing and Hou Yong came to say hello to the crew of "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins", but He Fang didn't come.

Why didn't He Fang come?Because Zhang Weiping didn't go to greet him first, why should He Fang come first?Because of Zhang Weiping's age?This is not a place to discuss seniority.

When Zhang Weiping saw that He Fang hadn't come, he snorted coldly in his heart. It was really not big or small. He made a few award-winning movies and commercial movies and put them on the shelf...

Not long after he complained, the awards show began.

"Everyone said, is it possible for He Fang to present the award to "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling"? After all, He Fang is Chinese, and it is obvious that He Fang should be the guest presenter?"

"Well, this possibility is very high. The organizers of many awards ceremonies will play this routine."

"Haha, that's awesome. I still like "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins". It's a movie with feelings."

"If it wasn't for Zhang Yimou's filming, I wouldn't watch it, so that's it, so-so."

"It's said that ordinary people don't understand it. This kind of artistic movie is not something ordinary audiences can understand."

"Tch, then tell me where is the art? The heroism of a group of whores?"

"...Hiss, Xiao Lizi is so handsome. A lot of the audience came to see Xiao Li this year, right? Kate Winslet is also here. Tsk, why didn't they stay together when they were a couple that many people liked? "

"Yeah, is it because of Little Li who is too hardworking, or because Kate is too demanding?"

"Do you think the two of them have ever done it with live ammunition?"

"Upstairs, it's a bit superficial for you to ask this. Don't think so dirty, okay?"

"Bah, you're so noble, you said, who hasn't secretly thought about whether the two of them have slept? Besides, the foreigners are so open-minded, they don't take it seriously when they sleep, they just treat it as being stabbed by a good friend One stitch."

"Pfft, you have a good image as a metaphor of being stabbed by a good friend, so what should you do if your good friend needs to be stabbed in the future?"

"Good friends have requirements, they must be met..."

Chatting on the Internet in China is very lively. Although it is only a live broadcast with pictures and texts, everyone can talk about it with just a few pictures.

The time was about the same, and He Fang went to the backstage to prepare after halfway through the award.

The best foreign language film is No. 15. After He Fang silently read the lines given by the organizing committee, the staff called him to wait.

"The next one will be the Best Foreign Film Award, and the award presenter is the previous winner - Chinese director He Fang. Please He Fang on stage to present the award..."

He Fang walked onto the stage, waved to everyone, and then walked to the microphone.

"I am very grateful to the organizing committee for inviting me to present this award. Although I did not pay for the advertisement, please allow me to advertise. My new movie "Pacific Rim" will be released on January 1. Please go to the cinema to support it. "

As soon as He Fang finished speaking, those who attended the premiere yesterday immediately burst into cheers and applause.

"Fuck, "Pacific Rim" has been promoted to the Golden Globe awards ceremony? How awesome is it?"

"This energy is fine, and the publicity this time is very powerful."

"Where is the mighty power?"

"It would be nice to give another award to Chinese films."

……

"Okay, let's get into the topic now. Everyone knows..."

This is followed by an introduction to the best foreign film award setting, followed by introductions to the nominated films.

About 3 minutes later, after the introduction of the nominated films, He Fang began to open the envelope.

"Everyone knows that a Chinese film is shortlisted tonight, and the director of this film is also a director I like very much. I hope I can bring him good luck..." He Fang thought about this passage for a long time and had to say it.

Because you unequivocally support your own people outside, foreigners will not blame you, and domestic people will praise you.

As for whether he can win the award, I can't blame him, but the words have to be beautiful.

"Wow... the film "Farewell" from Iran won the award. Congratulations. Please invite the winners."

Zhang Weiping, who was in the audience, was stunned when he saw the Iranians standing up beside him. He never thought that this Iranian film would win the award. Didn’t it mean that the relationship between the two countries is not good?
(End of this chapter)