Chapter 873： acquaintance

Head to head Hollywood 873 Author Qian Duxue Full text 3484 words

Dunn was in a hurry, and he didn't even have too much energy to deal with Liverpool's affairs, and he didn't even see the coach Benitez. In two weeks, "The Avengers" is about to start filming. This summer, Dunn's major events have basically been dealt with. Killing Harvey Weinstein, sanctioning the BBC, acquiring Liverpool... Even the handling of the follow-up incidents of Harvey Weinstein also shifted the social contradictions after the "New York Times" exposed the extreme scandal in the gymnastics industry. Now, it's time to put all of his energy into his films. In September, "The Departed" starring him and Leonardo, Al Pacino, Cate Blanchett and others will be released. At that time, he will have to be busy for a while. However, Dunn did not go. Abramovich forced him to stay, and even used a pleading tone. The reason is simple, for Russian movies! For such a super rich man with a net worth of nearly 20 billion US dollars, Tang En couldn't help but beg in a low voice, so he gave him a face. Somewhat emotional. His personal assets are more than 60 billion US dollars, but why should he flatter the government? He has always kept aloof from the White House and rejected politics. In the handling of Harvey Weinstein and "Fahrenheit 911", he had a series of cooperation with the White House, not because the White House put pressure on him, nor because he wanted to please the White House, but because he really wanted to get Down Harvey Weinstein! Abu is different. He has no interest in the entertainment industry, but in order to comply with Russia's policy, he wants to lose face, ask his grandfather to tell his grandmother, and ask Tang En for help... The purpose of his request is to please Putin. "Dawn, I'm really grateful for you to come over!" Abramović welcomed Dunn in his mansion again and again and again with emotion. Tang En was even more emotional. Seeing the bitterness behind the famous super-rich in Europe and America, he waved his hand, "I know your difficulties, as long as I can do it, I will do my best." "Thank you, Thank you so much!" Abu shook hands with Tang En enthusiastically, how could he still have the prestige and domineering he gave him when he taught him the management experience of football clubs a month ago? It is estimated that the domestic control in Russia is too tight during this time, and he has to find a way to please Putin in order to get out of trouble. Then, in the living room of the mansion, Dunn saw 5 Russians. One is an official of the Ministry of Culture, the other is an official of the Film Bureau, the director of a TV station, a director, and an actor. For the four big bearded men, Tang En had no interest at all, and could not speak English well. It was the actor, with fair complexion, blond hair and blue eyes, flaming red lips, plump, plump, and charming. At first glance, it looks a bit like Nicole Kidman in earlier years. Her name is Yelena Kolikova. According to reports, she is a national treasure of Russia and is the most popular actress voted by the audience. After the brief introduction, she walked over with a smile and sat next to Tang En. That intoxicating fragrance came to his face, especially when his limp body squeezed beside him, it was inevitable that people would be distracted. "A beauty trick? Damn it, you can't be fooled!" Tang En immediately shuddered. You can help, but you can't die. If Abu wanted Dunn to help him and take advantage of New Universal's resources and channels to promote the globalization of Russian films, there would be no need to talk about it. impossible! Thinking of Abu's IQ, he shouldn't have made such outrageous demands. Just as Dunn expected, Yelena Kolikova's job is to accompany her. When it comes to business affairs, she leans softly beside him without saying a word. No merit and no reward, Tang En is not good at messing around. Next, after a few detailed discussions, Dunn had a comprehensive understanding of the current situation of the Russian film industry. Russia does have a very strong film heritage. However, that was the Soviet era. Even at the end of the Soviet Union, the number of people who went to the cinema to watch movies every year... was 2.5 billion people! However, after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the film industry disintegrated, and now the number of moviegoers per year is only 80 million. Last year, the total box office of Russian films for the whole year was only 100 million US dollars. You know, the government invests 1.5 billion rubles every year just to support the film! Because Putin is an avid movie buff. After he came to power, he launched a strong film support plan, which can be said to be an investment regardless of cost. The annual government subsidy of 47 million US dollars is only exchanged for the total annual box office of 100 million US dollars, most of which is the box office income of overseas movies! However, what is good above, must be what is below. The president loves movies so much, and many "patriotic businessmen" and corporate organizations, of course, want to express their fullness. Therefore, a strange Russian film model was born. The current investment budget for Russian films mainly comes from three directions - government subsidies, state-owned enterprise investment, and private enterprise sponsorship. Government subsidies are easy to understand. It is also normal for state-owned enterprises to invest, to please the top leaders. The sponsorship of private enterprises is quite said. The private enterprises here... mainly refer to financial oligarchs! For example, the movie "The Last Count" released in Russia this year was jointly contributed by TV 1, the Ministry of Film and Culture and Sibneft. For another example, the most popular domestic movie "Night Watchman" in Russia this summer, the big investor behind the scenes is Abramovich! The director that Gen Dunn communicated with in the living room was Timo Bekmanbetov, the director of "Night Watch". Usually, a movie in Russia invests 5 million US dollars and can reach 2.5 million US dollars at the box office, even if it is super successful. profit? Don't even think about it! This is not a market economy at all, it is completely irrational investment, and it is throwing money to please President Putin. "The total investment of "The Night Watch" is only 3 million US dollars, but within a week of its release, it has already achieved a box office success of 2.7 million US dollars!" Timo Bekmanbetov said excitedly, speaking in his buttery English. . As the director of the film, the success of this film is enough to make him the top director in Russia! After hearing such data, Tang En really didn't know what to say. In Hollywood, films with an investment quota of less than $3 million cannot theoretically be called "Hollywood films", do not need to abide by the rules of the association, and do not need to pay dividends to the association, etc. Belongs to the bottom of the film. In the United States, there are 5,000 such studios producing non-Hollywood films. The gap is really too big. The Soviet film industry, which was once able to challenge Hollywood, was completely down. Timo Bekmanbetov, however, was in a good mood and continued: "In the first week of box office, the film almost paid for itself, which is an unprecedented achievement for a Russian film." "Night Watch" invested 3 million US dollars, of which The government subsidizes half of the money, which is equivalent to giving it for nothing. That is to say, the real investment is actually only $1.5 million, and the first-week box office of $2.7 million has indeed almost paid off. The topic of everyone's conversation gradually shifted from Russian movies to "Night Watchman". Dunn also gradually understood the meaning of Abu. The Night Watch was a movie he invested in and it was a huge success. If the film can achieve greater success, and even become a representative of Russian commercial films, it will have a bright face and a basis for pleasing Putin! The most successful film in Russia was cast by him! Once the "great merit", the Russian government will suffer less losses in the new round of sanctions against the financial oligarchs. Dunn didn't know what method Abu in the previous life used to survive the crisis of financial oligarchs. It seems that this life is about movies, at least in part. "What do you need me to do?" Dunn had already understood what he was here for, and said bluntly. Timo Bekmanbetov immediately shut up. Huh? and many more! Timo Bekmanbetov...why does it sound so familiar? No wonder so! Isn't he the director of the Hollywood movie "Wanted" in his previous life? Not only that, he has also taken on a number of Hollywood movies, including "The Internet Lost" starring Asian actors, which is also produced by him. The world is really small, and by chance, I met an "acquaintance"! With this relationship Dunn has more thoughts of helping. After all, he stole the Wanted project and handed it over to J.J. Abrams. Abramovich didn't know Dunn's complicated thoughts, and said: "Close the door to entertain yourself, this is not the act of a superpower. In the past few years, Russia still lacks good enough movies, but "Night Watch" is great , it can be released on a large scale all over the world." Tang En said: "Then release it, there are so many distribution companies, as long as it is profitable, no one will refuse." The release is very simple. Even asking Universal Pictures to help distribute it, no problem. But mass propaganda is not enough. It is impossible for Dunn to promote a Russian film, which is not in line with the mainstream value orientation of Europe and the United States, nor in the interests of Hollywood. Even a movie like "Fahrenheit 911" can be promoted, but not a Russian movie. Besides, how can a Russian film have overseas box office? Propaganda shit! How much to spend, how much to lose. "The movie is only a part, the key is people." Abu said solemnly. "People?" Dunn raised his brows, and then saw Timo Bekmanbetov, the big Russian man, his face flushed. Now I finally understand! It turns out that Abu is trying to push Timo Bekmanbetov to Hollywood! It's as if Ann Lee appeared in China, John Wu appeared, Jack Chen, Jet Li, Laomouzi, Gong Huang and International Zhang... These people have all made their way into Hollywood, Standing on the mountain of world cinema. It has saved enough face for the Chinese film industry. They impress the world on China, they even become the light of Asia! Both Korea and Japan are envious of it. Russia lacks such an influential and representative filmmaker who can break into Hollywood! Please remember this book's first domain name: . Nine Heavens God Emperor mobile version reading website: