new kung fu king

Chapter 606 Continue to squeeze the remaining value of the movie

Michael Jackson recorded a set of "Alien Stories" album.Among them is a song related to "ET Aliens" called "There is a you in the dark".

He said happily on the phone: "This song is composed by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, teacher, do you know them, they are the songwriters of the Oscar-winning song "The Road We Walked". "

Wang Xiaohu scratched his head, and said with some embarrassment: "Sorry, I haven't heard of their names."

"That's really a pity." Michael Jackson did not dwell on this issue, but continued: "I have watched this movie 50 times, and I watched it in one theater after another, and I was moved to tears every time. Come on, sir, you can't imagine how I like it, it's just wonderful!"

Wang Xiaohu laughed dumbfounded. He really didn't think that Jackson would be so calm. He learned from the phone that Jackson wanted to contact Spielberg through himself to hold a large-scale concert at the Hollywood Bowl. On the one hand, he sang the episode about "ET Aliens", on the other hand, he helped the movie sprint to a higher box office record.

"Michael, you have a good idea! Thank you for your suggestion. I will contact Spielberg in the near future and let him take the initiative to find you to facilitate this matter. I think he will be very happy!"

Wang Xiaohu gave Jackson a very satisfactory answer, and the two chatted a few more words on the phone. Through the exchange, Wang Xiaohu also knew that Jackson is currently preparing a new album "Thriller" and is currently very busy.

"Michael, your time is coming, come on, buddy!" Wang Xiaohu sincerely blessed on the phone.

There is no doubt that since Wang Xiaohu heard the name "Thriller", he knew that an important watershed in Jackson's creative process was coming.

Famous songs such as "Beat it" and "Billie Jean" were born on the "Thriller" album. This excellent cross-border music fusion model was created by Jackson himself, which changed the face of pop music. An integral part of the popular music lexicon.

After Wang Xiaohu hung up the phone, he immediately contacted Winterdur, and entrusted Lao Wen with full authority to handle the matter. Unexpectedly, Lao Wen said on the phone: "Boss, ET is like a powerful money-making machine! Some People have started criticizing our company, saying that Concorde is going around raiding their wallets."

"Really?" Wang Xiaohu suddenly remembered an important thing: "Is there any contract with Hasbro for the sales of related peripheral products like "Star Wars" or "Mythology"? I'm not just talking about doll toys. "

"No, I didn't!" Winterdur said apologetically: "If that's the case, "ET" will lose the chance to win the Oscars, because the last time "Myth" missed the Oscar In addition to Warner's mischief, many judges believed that "Myth" had produced too many by-products, accusing us of using a movie's resources more than it should be!"

"Old Wen, if you think those judges gave the statuette to "ET" because of your softness, you are very wrong!"

Wang Xiaohu doesn't care about the so-called accusations. Spielberg only has two films in his memory that won the Oscar for Best Director and Best Picture, namely "Saving Private Ryan" and "Schindler's List". He and Luca Both are sci-fi film directors who are despised by academics.

At the same time, he also knew that Winterdur and Spielberg would not believe it even if he said it himself. Wen, tell Steven, if he doesn't get the best director or best picture statuette at the Oscars this time, he must obediently follow my request to make films in the future!"

"Boss, I think I understood what you said." Winterdur could also hear the boss's tone of displeasure, but he was still grateful for Wang Xiaohu's kindness.

Winterdur knew very well that the Oscar was worthless in the eyes of the boss, and the glittering golden statue had absolutely no US dollars to make it look cheerful, but Old Wen felt that the boss only focused on the box office and ignored the awards, which was a bit extreme.

"There is another thing about "Shaolin Temple". Mr. Kerkorian called again to ask about the release time in North America, because the big news you made in Japan has already exploded in the American karate circle, and now many people are Waiting for this movie."

"Tell them to wait another month, at least give "ET" more release time." Wang Xiaohu said after thinking about it.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Xiaohu began to rub his temples. With the growth of Lucas and Spielberg over the past few years, they have accumulated a considerable foundation and strength in Hollywood. From what Old Wen said, he could sense that Until Spielberg was obsessed with shooting a film that convinced Oscar.

This is something that any director must face. After all, after the box office has been pursued, they urgently need to be recognized by authoritative organizations. It seems that they cannot prove their level without taking a statuette back.

Wang Xiaohu, who has been a man for two generations, also thought so at first, but after the secret operation of "Mythology"'s Olympic bid, he lost interest in the Oscars more and more. Do it like an award.

It is obviously a very difficult task to develop the Hong Kong Film Awards to have a wider influence in the world like the Oscars, but Wang Xiaohu feels that he should be able to complete this task in his lifetime.

Anyway, if Spielberg is not allowed to give it a try, he probably won't give up. After all, "ET" is now well received by the outside world. great significance.

"The Hollywood Reporter" believes that this movie is closely related to almost everyone, and even cited two examples.

For example, there was a scene of a forest in the film. Out of anger at the deforestation, environmentalists used this film as an excuse to call on all people to protect mahogany.

An American pastor regarded the film as a metaphor for redemption, and even a power to revive love. He found in the film that there are 33 similarities between the story of "ET" and the story of Christ.These include Parker's miraculous resurrection fingers and Michelangelo's biblical frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.

According to a report in Time magazine, a professional critic predicted the film would earn $3.5 million.

Wang Xiaohu still agrees with the professional critic's prediction, after all, his prediction is not much different from Wang Xiaohu's memory.

"Let's go with these guys, and Steven will regret it next year!" Wang Xiaohu curled his lips, but soon felt that it was a pity to give up the development of the surrounding situation of "ET". After thinking about it, he copied Pick up the phone and call Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Abdul-Jabbar was very surprised when he answered the phone, because he was receiving a special guest at home at the moment-Bruce Lee.

"Hi, Tiger." Jabbar's voice was trembling, "No, it's nothing, I was exercising in the yard just now, and I hurried over when I heard the phone ring, hehe, I'm still the same, yes, yes, it's a pity You are not interested in basketball, otherwise I will give you a ticket to the scene to feel the atmosphere."

On the phone, the two were chatting about their family affairs without any pain. After Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hung up the phone, his face became quite embarrassing.

He spread his hands and said to Bruce Lee: "Bruce, I feel like Tiger has fallen into the eyes of money. Do you know what he asked me to do?"

Bruce Lee raised his eyebrows with great interest: "I also thought he doubted my identity, it seems that I was a little too nervous, what did he ask you to do?"

"Hey, listen, this is definitely a bad idea for me. He actually asked me to contact some second-rate, third-rate or even low-rate toy dealers in the United States to make a batch of reproductions of "ET". You haven't seen it yet. "ET" Yeah, you can never imagine that kind of ugly guy will become everyone's favorite."

Abdul-Jabbar gestured to "Parker" with his hands, and said with a wry smile, "What should I do?"

Bruce Lee also couldn't laugh or cry, sighed and said: "Dude, I think he's paying attention, you will retire one day, why don't you start some small business now, and you don't have to come forward to something that is completely infringing rights. It is entirely possible to find a trustworthy person to do it independently, he is an expert in this aspect, of course, I am referring to making money."

"Who will do it?" Abdul-Jabbar patted his forehead and said, "It's embarrassing."

Bruce Lee shrugged: "Why don't I give it a try?"

Jabbar stared wide-eyed, and said with a strange expression: "Are you serious?"

"Of course, I'm a non-existent guy anyway, why not take this opportunity to work on other businesses for Xiaohu, and investigate the Mafia by the way." Bruce Lee said as a matter of course: "By the way, I also want to accumulate original funds for hosting MMA events in the future." .”

Abdul-Jabbar didn't dare to accept it for a while, he rolled his eyes in panic and said: "Bruce, you surprised me, you are changing more and more difficult to figure out now, you must know that you were not willing to do these things before. made."

"So what? People will always change, not to mention that for me, that feigned death has given me a new life." Bruce Lee said with emotion: "It was Xiaohu who worked for me before, but now I do it for him. Something should be done."
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Recently, a lot of things happened at home. My aunt was hospitalized with a cerebral hemorrhage. It is very likely that she will never open her eyes again. Xiaomi has had a fever for two consecutive days. Hey, I am exhausted by changing 53D for [-] consecutive days. I will try my best tonight. Another chapter!

(End of this chapter)