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Chapter 28 Surprise on the other side of the ocean, movie watching party (please subscribe)
  "Xing, I have good news for you!" Old Man Smith got excited as soon as he opened his mouth.

However, Xing Baizhou could guess that "Twelve Citizens" was doing well at the box office and "Lost in Translation" could be filmed.

The former one has little to do with him.

Because the North American rights were sold to Lionsgate! The box office and the number of VCDs sold have nothing to do with him.

Unless the movie becomes a hit, it will increase his fame.

"Xing, your movie's box office has exceeded 500 million, and the VCD is about to be released. It is expected that the sales will not be less than 100 million."

Smith was a little excited.

This means.

His year-end bonus will increase again this year.

"There's even more exciting news. "Lost in Translation" can be filmed at any time, just waiting for you to come to the United States. I suggest starting production in December."

"What? Let me go to the United States to film in December..." Xing Baizhou was slightly surprised and blurted out in Chinese, and then asked again in English.

In this era of Nokia, even if the speakerphone is not turned on, the sound is very loud, and the conversation between the two people can almost be heard by the people around them.

Even though some of them could not understand the English that Smith spoke, they heard clearly what Xing Baizhou just said!

As soon as he said "Go to the United States to film a movie", he immediately attracted the attention of people around him.

It is true? !

Wang Xiaoshuai, the two directors, Dong Ao, Zhang Songwen and others all looked at him with curious expressions.

In this era.

Those who can be invited to make movies in the United States are all well-known ones in the domestic film industry, such as Wu Yusen and Fang Long.

Xing Baizhou has only made one movie and is not very famous. This foreigner must be a liar! ?

Director Liu immediately thought of the word "liar" and blurted out: "Xiao Xing, be careful not to be deceived."

Smith heard someone talking and asked with a smile: "Xing, are you busy? How about I contact you tomorrow?"

Xing Baizhou: "Okay, Smith."

hang up the phone.

Smith fell asleep satisfied.

But Xing Baizhou was surrounded by everyone, and everyone listened to his conversation word for word.

How could an American producer invite a freshman from Nortel to make a movie? Isn’t this a fantasy?
  Wang Xiaoshuai’s English is very good.

He understood the conversation and looked concerned at this time: "Junior brother, don't be tempted by fame and fortune. It's not easy to film in the United States."

Director Liu: "Yes, Xiao Xing, it would be great if we could develop in China... Be careful of scammers!"

Director Li: "When you become famous at a young age, you are always arrogant and arrogant, and you are the easiest to be exploited. Young man, be careful and don't be deceived."

Xing Baizhou knew what they meant.

in fact.

Even 20 years from now, few Chinese directors will be invited to film in the United States, let alone now.

"Director, senior, thank you for your concern... Here's the thing, this person bought the North American rights to "Twelve Citizens", and I wrote another script some time ago..."

After he explained.

Director Liu, Director Li, Wang Xiaoshuai, and other students are even more uneasy...

If it is a liar, everyone can still accept it.

but now.

You actually want to go to the United States to make a movie? This is even more uncomfortable than having your own movie hit the streets!
  There is a saying - "I'm afraid of my brothers suffering hardship, and I'm even more afraid of my brothers driving a Land Rover!"

This is what Wang Xiaoshuai and other classmates are thinking now. Their faces are full of envy, jealousy and helplessness.

Among these people.

Only Director Liu was truly happy.

He hugged Xing Baizhou excitedly: "Hahaha, great, you really gave me too many surprises."

Director Li on the side had a "Sima face" and wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl in.

He didn't say a word.

Turn around and leave.

I'm going to go back to the department right away and give those students a hard lesson because they can't even make a "Winter Fireworks" movie!

What do you do for food in college?
  Director Liu was feeling happy. How could he let him go? He turned around and chased after him: "Hey, Lao Li, wait for me..."

Shortly after.

Director Liu's voice came again: "Xing Baizhou, wait for my call and come to the principal's office in half an hour."

Lao Liu's voice was extremely loud.

Now not only the people in the performance department heard it, but all the freshmen in the school heard it.

Everyone looked at Xing Baizhou in unison, and many people had questions in their hearts: "Why does the principal want to see him again??"

Less than half an hour.

The news that Xing Baizhou was going to the United States to make a movie spread throughout the school, and his name was completely remembered by everyone.

have to say.

Gossip spreads really fast.

If he helped the old lady cross the road on the road, he probably wouldn't be able to spread the news beyond the scope of the acting department for a year.

……

Principal's office.

The two principals, one front and the other, were sitting on the sofa, with Xing Baizhou, Director Liu, and Wang Jinsong sitting on the side.

The principal's surname is Wu. He is in his early 50s and is a gentle middle-aged man. He has been staring at Xing Baizhou for a long time: "Xiao Xing, are you serious about going to the United States to film a movie?"

Xing Baizhou explained the cause and effect of the incident. Principal Wu smiled happily after hearing this:
  "very good!"

"We at Nortel produce talents!"

"Director Liu, you are responsible for publicity and reporting. It would be best if it could be published in a provincial newspaper... Xiao Xing, is two months of vacation enough? If it is not enough, then tell me."

……

11 month 14 day.

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" directed by Li Eucalyptus and starring Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi came to a gloomy end.

Domestic audiences are not very interested in this movie, and they don’t know where the gringo hit the mark. Why is it so popular in North America? !
  Within a month of its release, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" only took in 1500 million at the box office, only 300 million more than " Citizens."

Because the two movies were released very close to each other, many media frequently compared them, and Xing Baizhou took advantage of Bo Li Yu's popularity again.

However, he didn't pay attention to these.

These days.

I have been busy editing at the Beijing Film Studio, and by the end of November, the original film of "A Man on the Road" was ready.

The directing department's "Winter Fireworks" has just been completed, and the speed is more than a little slow.

On the last day of November, he came to the Nortel screening room with a copy of "The Man on the Road".

The principal, professors from the Directing Department and Performance Department, and 2000-level undergraduate and vocational students from the Performance Department are all here.

Today's film screening was designated by Principal Wu. He wanted to see what kind of ability Xing Baizhou had that could make Lionsgate take notice of him? !
  Turn off the lights.

The projector is on.

The brand new film slowly rotates.

Subsequently.

Lines of subtitles appear.

Director: Xing Baizhou
  Screenwriter: Xing Baizhou
  Producer: Wu Ming
  ……

The plot and style of the entire movie are basically the same as those in the previous life, and the performances of Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang are also very good.

During the 90-minute movie, no one went to the toilet. There was constant laughter throughout the movie. Principal Wu even took the lead in applauding.

Lights on.

Principal Wu stood up, turned around and came to Xing Baizhou, stretched out his hand and said, "The movie is great!"

Just four words.

It is enough to show that the head of Nortel recognizes Xing Baizhou and the movie.

Director Liu clapped happily, and there was endless applause in the screening room. Ning Hao shouted: "Director Xing, this is great!"

After Principal Wu said a few words, he glanced at his watch: "I have a meeting to hold later about submitting it for review... Old Liu, please keep an eye on it."

Director Liu: "Okay principal!"

After the principal left, Director Li of the Directing Department was too embarrassed to stay any longer. He sighed and walked out.

After watching this movie, Director Li was completely convinced. He didn't expect that Xing Baizhou could shoot it so well.

A road movie that couldn't be simpler, it can actually make people laugh all the way through.

Isn't this a top-notch commercial film?

As for the director's "Winter Fireworks", it talks about height and depth, but it doesn't reflect it, and it was shot in a different way.

Director Li had a headache when he thought of this.

The next day.

He took annual leave and ran away.

Prevent being irritated by Lao Liu at school.

……

Because of the support of Nortel, "Awkward" received the Dragon Award from the General Administration of China in just two days.

Mr. Han from China Film Group was also very generous and immediately arranged for people to contact major cinemas and set the schedule for December 12, aiming at the good day of New Year's Day.

and.

If it does well at the box office.

It can even be postponed until after the Spring Festival.

This is what Mr. Han said personally at the dinner table last night. With his ability, the extension is just a matter of words.

at the same time.

He and Wang Xiaoshuai also agreed on investment, but in order to pass the review, Xing Baizhou roped in China Film.

After the 90s, a large number of independent filmmakers made films and took them to film festivals without review, which annoyed the General Administration.

As a result, the General Administration tightened the development of independent films, making it difficult for private companies to obtain film production rights.

and so.

The private boss wanted to make a movie and had no choice but to rely on him, so Xing Baizhou found Han Sanping, and Mr. Han readily agreed to the matter.

"Seventeen-Year-Old Bicycle" was branded by China Film Group Corporation and passed the review of the General Administration of China. It received the "Film Production License (Single Film)" in less than three days.

in a cafe.

Wang Xiaoshuai handed the shooting plan to Xing Baizhou. Looking at the vacant heroine column, Xing Baizhou said: "Heroine... I will recommend someone to you."

Wang Xiaoshuai was worried that there was no suitable person, and he suddenly became interested: "Junior brother, who is it?"

Xing Baizhou pointed to the billboard outside and said with a smile: "Gao Yuanyuan, the heroine in the Qingzui lozenge advertisement, what do you think of her?"

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