As I said before, the current film market in mainland China is still dominated by big directors. An excellent director who is popular and can sell well can support a company. In Adrian's eyes, there are only two people in the mainland film circle who have this qualification. One is Feng Xiaogang, and the other is Zhang Yimou, who is older than Feng Xiaogang.
Although he has made many in-depth films in the past ten years, he has been able to make a sharp transformation when the commercialization is coming, whether the transformation is stimulated or the director has such a need, and whether his transformation is not very successful, it has at least brought a profound impact on the film market in Mainland China. On the one hand, even if he still has such problems, he is worthy of admiration.
As for other directors, those born in the so-called family of artists have high eyes and always want to express profound meaning in their films, regardless of the audience's feelings. And those who go north are not acclimatized to the local conditions. Every time they produce films, they are cut down by a certain Bureau. Although Adrian does not want to see a certain game, but even under the rules and regulations can not make a suitable film, what is his ability to go? With the exception of a few of Hollywood's outstanding directors, which is not squeezed out by producers? When Wu Baige arrives in Hollywood, he has to listen to the producer's arrangement.
Therefore, although the new pictures are not as good as Huayi Brothers and bona pictures in terms of funds, Adrian still makes people secretly invest in some of them, which is one of the reasons why he is optimistic about Huayi Brothers. Feng Xiaogang is a bit worse than Zhang Yimou, but Huayi's capital and contacts are stronger than the new picture, and its establishment date is earlier, and the prospect is naturally more bright. This has been proved by "facts".
As for bona film, there is no famous director, and there is no poly acquisition for the time being, which is not a rival of Huayi Brothers. Adrian's indirect stake is only for the sake of the future, and the other two media companies that can compete with Huayi have not yet been established, so Bona film and Yu Dong have become complete companions.
However, he should have no idea. He knew his family affairs. Even after Zhang Yimou got Adrian's itinerary, he took the initiative to return to the capital from Jiuzhaigou. What's more, he was a new company established only two or three years ago.
"What do you say? There is no plan for the time being, but there is an idea. " Facing Zhang Yimou's inquiry, Adrian, who took a sip of tea, said with a smile, "from the director's point of view, I think it can be tried."
Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou did not respond. However, the presidents of the three companies exchanged their eyes. Wang Zhonglei asked Adrian if he was interested in issuing "big name" in North America. He just wanted to test it, but he got a positive reply. Several people here were surprised and excited. Who didn't want to enter the American market? But now Adrian said that this is from the "director's point of view", so what does he mean? Is it just a talk, or is it just a personal opinion rather than the idea of AC media?
Adrian, who saw all these expressions, gave a low smile in his heart and continued to speak to Zhang Yimou: "I've seen Mr. Zhang's new play from Ajie and Zhiling. I'll be frank. It's interesting. "
Hearing this, all the people on the scene exchanged their own eyes, but Zhang Yimou was just more excited. Yes, he is now shooting in Jiuzhaigou, the big production "hero" which was inspired by "Crouching Tiger, hidden dragon". This is an ambitious work, so when the Hong Kong partner offered to invite Jet Li to play the leading role, he was immediately moved when he confirmed that he could contact the other party.
At this time, jet Lee happened to be filming the matrix here in Adrian. He originally wanted to refuse because he was inseparable. But Adrian, knowing that, suggested that we might as well go on. Since he has long been a shareholder, he still has some concerns about the actions on the mainland side. When Feng Xiaogang invited Donald Sutherland to play "big shot", he let Bosworth lead the lead, and he also had a certain investment in "big shot".
Jeter Lee also knows that Adrian is thinking for him. In any case, the mainland is the foundation of his foothold. Since it doesn't affect the shooting of matrix, and has already refused once before, I finally agreed.
Coincidentally, not long after this incident, Lin Zhiling received the same invitation. With her role as jade Jiaolong, she is now known to the Chinese community. Jiang Zhiqiang, who works with Hong Kong and new pictures, also participated in the release of Crouching Tiger, hidden dragon. After her consent, she suggested that Hong Kong and Taiwan actors should be invited to participate in the performance, and Lin Zhiling was also recommended. Since Chen Daoming has already played the role of King Qin on the mainland side. So it's appropriate to have another cross-strait cooperation like crouching tiger, hidden dragon. So Zhang Yimou had to bear the pain to give up his new girl and let people contact Lin Zhiling.
However, Lin Zhiling refused without even thinking about it. After her role in crouching tiger, hidden dragon, she was also an international star. She also had a lot of fame in the United States, which inevitably led to some arrogance. In addition, born in Taiwan, it's natural to ignore the invitation from the mainland. Fortunately, she has an excellent agent. I have to say that Lin Xilei has a lot of brains. She is really suitable for the business of an agent rather than an actress. She firmly remembers Adrian's advice that Lin Zhiling's greatest value is still reflected in the Chinese community, so she did not follow her meaning of "um..." Zhang Yimou pinched the bridge of his nose I'll think about it I will be serious... ""Don't be so nervous, Mr. Zhang," Adrian laughed. "I'm just suggesting. After all, you're the director and producer of the film. It's up to you to decide what's right. I believe it will be a wonderful film, just like your previous works, like Mr. Feng's "big shot," it should be worth distributing in North America
Hear that. Everyone's spirit was shocked again, and they showed a look of listening. This is what they want to know most. Adrian couldn't help laughing in his heart. Tonight's situation is basically under control. Seeing their expressions, we can see that the effect is very good, and it's worth his affectation, although it's with some of their subconscious It has something to do with things, but it also has to do with Adrian's readiness.
In that case, he immediately changed the subject. They didn't get a chance to interrupt. They chatted for a few more minutes, and then said goodbye on the ground that the jet lag had not yet completely recovered.
"What does he mean?" As soon as Adrian leaves, Wang Zhonglei can't help asking his elder brother, regardless of Zhang Weiping and others are still on the field.
"Don't worry. Aren't they going to stay here for another two days? Just look at the situation, "Wang said with a frown." I also happened to find someone to collect more detailed information about Adrian Cowell. "
In fact, the time when Adrian and Zhang Yimou talked before was enough for them to carry out analysis, but so far it is impossible to get the possible results. The key lies in Adrian's identity. Is he speaking as the boss of AC media? Or as an international director? Different identities have different meanings. If you can't figure out the attitude of the other party, you can't make a proper response, and you will be passive.
Adrian knows that, too. This is the situation he created. How can we not know their depression. In fact, he didn't have any other thoughts. He mainly knocked them down a little in the process of mystifying and observing his reaction. Although he introduced the holding of several companies, he didn't have the idea of directing specific affairs. The release of "big shot" and "hero" in North America was already a settled matter.
It goes without saying that memory has proved everything. That's third in the box office of foreign films in North America. While the former, although the appearance of Chinese citizens may not be to the taste of Americans, those funny scenes, such as the satire of ubiquitous advertising, or the last two paragraphs of satire about website making and real estate. I can't understand it. Of course, cracking down on piracy is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Maybe it won't sell well, but as long as the schedule is right and the publicity is proper, it will be enough to have a harvest of tens of millions. Adrian will not use Weinstein's bad tricks.
Harvey Weinstein has always been concerned about Asian films. Many Hong Kong films in North America were distributed or bought out by Miramax. However, he has a common tactic for the North American distribution rights of Asian films: first, offer a very high price, which is higher than the mood of many people. Then others will not rob him after seeing it. However, after he gives a little deposit, he starts to delay He said that he didn't want to sell it to others. Then he went to the film maker and sold it at a very low price.
Adrian didn't know if hero was the same. He looked through the memory roughly and found no relevant content. Only the information was bought out by Miramax. But now Weinstein is running around under his arrangement and has no time to intervene in mainland China, so he is too lazy to look for it. However, for Feng Xiaogang's accusation that Weinstein was a liar, he still had some impressions, which could be easily retrieved from his memory.
In fact, it's no big deal. Weinstein is not wrong in doing so. Every producer tries his best for his own interests. As a film producer in mainland China, shouldn't he investigate it in advance? In other words, Adrian should take the opportunity to use enough films and try their best to release them in North America. First of all, some fans will be trained. Besides, it may not be to the taste of Westerners, but there are so many Chinese. Just like the allusion of selling shoes on desert island, the market can be cultivated. Isn't that what Hollywood does in mainland China?
Of course, this should be based on the fact that there are enough films of acceptable quality in mainland China. Unfortunately, apart from Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang, there are few people who can tell stories well in mainland China. Even Zhang Yimou is not as good at storytelling as Feng Xiaogang, but he excels in the picture, lens and music. Feng's style is too localized. He can be a novelty hunter a few times, but more Americans will be tired of it.
As long as the majority of Chinese directors still hold the unrealistic idea that the film must have a profound exposure to the theme of society, the above strategy is not feasible at all. Speaking of it, both Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang are non professional students. It's really It's very interesting.
In addition to opening up the Chinese market and foreshadowing the future, Adrian has another important reason to do so.
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