How China Entertainment was developed

Chapter 407: A box office of 3 million US dollars is not a hit
At Zhang Nan's current status, it is no longer an ordinary movie project in Hollywood.

Even if it is an A-level large-scale production, if it is not particularly well-funded, it will not be given to Zhang Nan with confidence.

This has also led to a sharp decrease in Zhang Nan's projects that can support the artists he signed.

For example, Hu Ge and Yu Entai have been working in the mainland film and television industry these years.

Of course.

If Zhang Nan was really forceful in contacting him, he could get a lot of B-level film resources invested in thousands of dollars to train people in a matter of minutes.

But the matter of cultivating one's own artists is originally a random act without any intention, and it would be unsightly if it was too forceful.

But now that Brett Ratner has given him the opportunity, it would be unreasonable not to pick it up.

After all, this "Blackjack" is really suitable for newcomers to break into Hollywood.

The cost was tens of millions of US dollars, but the box office was not low, with a box office of US$8000 million in North America and US$1.59 million globally.

Don’t think that now the global box office is always one billion US dollars. The box office of more than 1 million and less than [-] million US dollars is a bit unsatisfactory.

In fact, a movie with a global box office of over 2023 million US dollars is a very good project no matter when, even in [-].

"[Win at 21 points], gambling on movies?" Zhang Nan said deliberately, knowing what he was asking.

Brett Ratner heard this and quickly explained: "NO, it is a slightly adapted biopic. It mainly tells the story of a Chinese-American mathematics top student who used mathematics to conquer Las Vegas."

Zhang Nan nodded clearly after hearing this.

Brett Ratner saw that Zhang Nan was paying close attention to this project and said, "Zhang, are you interested in this project?"

In his words, Brett Ratner's voice was filled with excitement.

After all, everyone in Hollywood now knows that once Zhang Nan takes a fancy to a project, that project will take off.

"I'm a little interested, but it's not that I'm interested, but I've signed two new mainland artists before. When I heard that the protagonist of your film is Chinese, I thought it would be quite suitable. How about you help me get an appointment for the protagonist? How about an audition?" Zhang Nan explained.

Brett Ratner simply couldn't refuse Zhang Nan's request. After all, Zhang Nan's status was here.

and……

Brett Ratner looked at Zhang Nan and thought that if he could take advantage of this opportunity, he could strengthen his relationship with Zhang Nan.

Then it is not necessary to transform into a producer, and he may not be unable to continue on the path of director.

"Hey Zhang, what are you talking about with Brett? It's your part." Will Smith suddenly shouted loudly in the scene.

After Zhang Nan heard this, he got up to make a guest appearance, ending his chat with Brett Ratner.

And when Zhang Nan's cameo was finalized, the filming of "Rush Hour 3" was basically completed.

"So, the entire crew is waiting for me?" Zhang Nan said a little embarrassed before leaving.

Chenglong just smiled when he heard this, while Will Smith said unceremoniously: "Otherwise, the movie will premiere in August. It's already the end of April, almost May. If we don't shoot it well, we won't have time."

Seeing Will Smith talking to him like this, Zhang Nan directly pulled out the "I Am Legend" project.

"What about your new project [I Am Legend]? What kind of filming will it be? In the second half of the year, I will be shooting [Harry Potter - Voldemort], and I also have [The End of Days 2] to shoot, so I don't have enough time!" Zhang Nan said jokingly.After hearing this, Will Smith immediately spoke softly.

It’s not that Will Smith is weak.

It is true that Zhang Nan, who has never had a single failure since her debut, her current influence in Hollywood is a bit exaggerated.

Let's say that.

The producer of "I Am Legend" is Warner Pictures.

But when the movie didn't invite Zhang Nan to make a cameo.

Warner Pictures was only willing to talk to Will Smith about "I Am Legend" after Will Smith's two unpopular movies, "Rivals" and "The Pursuit of Happiness", became hits consecutively. ], a collaboration on this alternative zombie film project.

And the attitude is still a bit lukewarm.

But as soon as they heard that Zhang Nan would make a cameo in "I Am Legend", Warner's attitude immediately made a 180-degree turn.

Not only did the project be confirmed directly, but the production cost of 1.5 million was also deliberately added to the 3000 million US dollars in salary for Zhang Nan's guest appearance.

And Zhang Nan said nothing more when he saw that Will Smith was so understanding.

Chenglong next to him looked at the chat between Zhang Nan and Will Smith, which was full of small talk about big Hollywood projects, and felt quite lonely.

Because since the failure of the last "[-] Days Around the World", although he has not been blacklisted by Hollywood, he has also been put on the gray list, and no projects will come to him.

This "Rush Hour 3" is his last hope to return to Hollywood.

Feeling lonely and having the last chance, Chenglong couldn't help but said to Zhang Nan: "Anan, I've shown you the footage before. Do you think [Rush Hour 3] can be successful?"

Can [Rush Hour 3] succeed?

The original time and space cost 1.2 million US dollars and earned a global box office of 2.55 million US dollars. The project is definitely profitable and cannot be said to be unsuccessful.

But from the follow-up until 2023, there was no sequel [Rush Hour 4], so [Rush Hour 3] cannot be regarded as a successful sequel project.

After thinking for a while, he slowly said to Chenglong: "Brother Chenglong, the movie has you, me, and Will. With just the three of us, the production cost can be recouped from the box office alone, no matter how small it is." It will make a lot of money, but... the current market for old-fashioned action movies is shrinking, which is also visible to the naked eye, so - it is unlikely that this movie will be a big hit, with a global box office of about 3 million."

After hearing this, Chenglong's expression darkened, but he didn't feel much disappointed.

Because they have been in the entertainment industry for decades, Chenglong still has some sensitivity, but he has always had a glimmer of hope.

Will Smith next to him saw that the atmosphere was a little depressing, and quickly joked: "The global box office of about 3 million U.S. dollars is not a big hit. My "The Pursuit of Happiness" last year only had a global box office of 3.07 million U.S. dollars. Zhang, you Now the tone is getting louder and louder.”

Knowing that Will Smith was trying to liven up the atmosphere, Zhang Nan also cooperated and said: "Otherwise, I am now cooperating with the film and television company to make films, and we are betting on a ten-digit agreement that exceeds one billion U.S. dollars in box office."

Seeing Zhang Nan and Will Smith's antics, Chenglong also knew that they were considering his mood.

but……

Hearing Zhang Nan talk about the billion-dollar box office betting agreement, Chenglong's feeling of disappointment was diluted by envy.

(End of this chapter)