director of the millennium

Chapter 88 Maybe I'm Handsome?
After "Pirates of the Caribbean" was completed, Wu Yuan did not return to China immediately, but stayed in Los Angeles.

After the crew disbanded, Wu Yuan finally had his own time and came to the "Light Times" company headquarters rented by John near the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

John chose a good location, right near Fox Searchlight. This area is where Hollywood independent film companies gather.

The newly opened Light Times is unremarkable at all.

With an office space of a little over 500 square meters and a dozen employees, this is the size of Wu Yuan's production company in North America.

Small is really small, but enough is really enough.

"Daniel, you're finally here!"

John came out of the general manager's office to greet Wu Yuan, hugged him warmly, and then pulled him to the company's viewing room.

"'The Hangover' has been edited, and the finished film is great!"

"It's just that the negotiations with the issuing company are a bit difficult."

"20th Century Fox, Paramount, and Universal are all willing to help us distribute this movie, but the specific proportion of the bill is still being discussed."

"I have to say, the script you came up with is really great. Anyone with a little skill can see that it will definitely be a hit!"

Wu Yuan nodded while following John.

In Hollywood, no matter how powerful an independent film company is, it is not qualified to distribute movies.

Not to mention a newly established small company like Light Times.

Founded in 2000, Legendary Films has mastered the "Superman: Man of Steel" and "Batman: The Dark Knight" series, as well as super blockbusters such as "Pacific Rim".

Of the 39 films they produced, 31 were distributed by Warner Bros. and the remaining 6 were distributed worldwide.

Of course, this is also because Legend has signed a cooperation agreement with Warner.

Anyway, in Hollywood, film distribution is firmly in the hands of a few giant companies, and other independent film companies cannot touch this interest.

Fortunately, at least film distribution is not completely monopolized by one company. John can negotiate between several major companies to negotiate the best treatment.

"I am more inclined to let 20th Century Fox distribute it."

Taking Wu Yuan to the screening room, John showed him the finished film of "The Hangover" while reporting on his work: "Fox gives him the best treatment. After all, I have some connections at Fox."

"However, Fox wants to sign a supplemental agreement with us."

"What agreement?" Wu Yuan frowned.

"Fox saw that 'The Hangover' could be made into a series, a road comedy that could be shot again just by changing locations."

John shrugged: "So Fox hopes that if "The Hangover" continues to make sequels, the distribution must be handed over to them again."

Anyone who knows a little bit about movies knows that as long as a movie like "The Hangover" does well at the box office, it can continue to be made into sequels.

The story of the first part of "The Hangover Part 1" took place in Las Vegas. Then we only need to change the location of several protagonists, such as Tokyo or London, and then we can do another one.

Just like the "囧" series and the "Detective Chinatown" series, if you do it again in a different location, it will still sell well.

Again, don't underestimate the vision of the Big Six in Hollywood. It is not easy for a film company to stand for decades.

There is no reason why the Sixth Dafa cannot see things that other people can see.

However, Wu Yuan had no resistance to this supplementary agreement from 20th Century Fox.

Anyway, when a movie is made, it needs to find a distribution company. If the treatment provided by Fox is good enough, it is not impossible to hand over subsequent movies to them for distribution.

"In principle, I have no objection. As long as the conditions offered by Fox are better than those of the other companies, the follow-up series can continue to be handed over to them." Wu Yuan nodded in agreement.

At present, the most important problem is solved, and John knows it well.

The two sat in the small viewing room and watched the finished film of "The Hangover".

John has seen it several times, but he can still laugh out loud at some very funny plot points.

The same was true for Wu Yuan, the script he gave was very detailed, and John found the original director of "The Hangover". The actual filming effect was almost the same as Wu Yuan's memory.

The biggest difference may be that several actors have been changed.

But that's not a bad thing.

The future bitch Ryan Reynolds has acted in three comedy movies in the past few years. He is completely comfortable in "The Hangover" and his performance is better than the original actor.

Wu Yuan is very satisfied with the effect shown in the finished film!

After watching the film, Wu Yuan no longer worried about the film's success.

What needs attention now is the issue of sequel development.

He turned to look at John: "Have all the leading actors signed sequel contracts?"

"Signed, for insurance, I directly signed a contract with them for two sequels." John made a "yeah" gesture in a sullen voice.

"Smart approach." Wu Yuan smiled. He only planned to make two sequels, and there will be no fourth one in the future.

"OK, John, you did a great job, I have no other suggestions."

Wu Yuan stood up, glanced at the newly worn Patek Philippe, "It's getting late, let's go, I'll treat you to dinner."

"The release of "The Hangover" will be left to you. I will be returning to China in a few days."

The affairs in the United States are all done, and there is no need for Wu Yuan to stay in the United States any longer.

In fact, during his work in the United States during this period, he missed many things.

For example, Wu Yuan was absent from the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival that opened on October 10 last year.

No way, Wu Yuan had only been on the set of "Pirates of the Caribbean" for half a month when the Golden Rooster Awards were held this year.

At that time, it was also the most difficult and worst half-month for the crew. The adjustment was not smooth, and Wu Yuan had to deal with a lot of things.

Under such circumstances, it would be hard for Wu Yuan to take leave and return to China specifically to participate in the selection of the Golden Rooster Awards.

Unfortunately, if he returns to China to participate, the Golden Rooster Organizing Committee will give him the Best Director Award.

This is what the organizer directly asked the mentor Xie Xiaojing to bring. As long as he goes to the scene, he can win the best director.

After all, "The Undertaker" has won the best director in Berlin. If it fails to win the Golden Rooster, it will not only slap the Berlin International Film Festival in the face, but also reduce its credibility.

At worst, they will give out double yolk eggs. In which event does the Golden Rooster not give out a few double yolk eggs?
One for the old man and one for Wu Yuan, as long as it makes sense.

As a result, Wu Yuan didn't come, so of course the Golden Rooster jury was upset.

I’ve told you bluntly that as long as you come, you will get a reward. If you don’t come, this is contempt of the collective, unsociable, and ununited behavior!
Therefore, the best director of this year's Golden Rooster was awarded to "With You" directed by Kege and "Beautiful Big Feet" by Yang Yazhou.

However, Zhang Guorong came to the scene on behalf of the crew of "The Embalmer", so he won the Golden Rooster Best Actor!
Although it is also a double-yolked egg, after winning the Golden Rooster Best Actor, Zhang Guorong is just short of the Golden Horse Best Actor to collect the Chinese Three Golden Horse Best Actors!

After this absence from the Golden Rooster Awards, Wu Yuan has offended the selection committee of the Golden Rooster.

What he doesn't want to do is really conflict with the work at hand.

If the Golden Rooster is one month later and the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is already on the right track, then he will definitely ask for leave and go back to attend.

It's not a crew that he invested in, so he really can't let his temper do it.

"Are you going back to China now?" John was unhappy when he heard that Wu Yuan was going back to China before "The Hangover" was released.

"No, Daniel, you can't do this!" John shook his head like a rattle: "You are the only investor in this movie, you have to stay in the United States to watch!"

"Even if I stay in the United States, what else can I do?" Wu Yuan spread his hands: "Distribution is Fox's job, and the publicity is just for the director to bring the actors to do it."

"As for the docking with Fox and theaters, that's what you lead the team to be responsible for."

"I don't seem to have anything else to do in the company other than being a mascot and paying for it?"

Patting John's shoulder with his hand, Wu Yuan said melancholy: "I have business to do when I go back to China, and my teacher is already urging me."

"What?!"

"Teacher?!" John opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment.

"Yes, my doctoral supervisor." Wu Yuan was also helpless: "Although I am the best director in Berlin, I am also a doctoral student at the Beijing Film Academy."

"Although this is indeed a somewhat unacceptable thing."

"That's enough!" John closed his eyes with a painful expression: "Don't remind me again. I know you are very young. You are a talented director. You have achieved something that other directors cannot do before you graduate."

"Why does God favor you so much?"

"Maybe it's because I'm handsome?" Wu Yuan actually reached out and rubbed his chin, showing a thoughtful expression.

Hearing this sentence, John subconsciously touched the top of his Mediterranean-like head.
At this moment, he was in even more pain.

"Daniel, you deserve to die!"

(End of this chapter)