Chapter 1491

Los Angeles.

In the holy citizen auditorium in the city center.

This is the scene of the 71st Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday night, March 21.

Zhang Guoshi and several members of the "hero" crew got a fairly good left front position. Listening to Xueer, the award winner of the best foreign language film award on the stage, read the nomination one by one, and slowly began to open the envelope. Even if they didn't expect anything, they couldn't help shaking their fists slightly.

On the stage.

Today, wearing a sapphire blue hollowed out low cut evening dress, sister Xueer, who is still full of charm, opened the envelope, glanced and read out the award results: "the award belongs to central station, congratulations."

Walter Cyrus, a famous Latin American director from Brazil, suddenly stood up from a position under the stage. Then he remembered to be reserved and hug his friends around him.

Zhang Guoshi completely collapsed in his seat the moment he heard the award results.

Last year, "Crouching Tiger, hidden dragon" just won the best foreign language film. It is impossible for the Oscar to give this award to Chinese films for two consecutive years. This is something we can expect before. Even Zhang Guoshi himself knows that this opportunity is slim.

But I'm not willing after all.

When he noticed that Jett Lee kicked himself sitting next to him, Zhang woke up again, clapped with everyone and subconsciously aimed at the big screen on the stage. Fortunately, the camera has been completely cut to the winner without seeing his gaffe. Otherwise, it will be more humiliating than not winning the prize.

Zhang Guoshi is not a person who can't afford to put down. Since he has done so, he will no longer think more and concentrate on the subsequent links.

The awarding time of the best foreign language film award was two hours after the award ceremony, and then basically entered the final key nomination.

"Elizabeth", which had previously shown a hot attitude and had won several surrounding awards, continued to sweep, which made Mr. Zhang feel more or less uncomfortable. In his opinion, Elizabeth is not as good as Saving Private Ryan, and even Los Angeles secret, which Brian De Palma reached its peak many years later.

However, this historical film just waded all the way.

Oscar, that's all.

Of course, the main reason why Zhang Guoshi doesn't feel good is that in that case, why not give his hero a little golden man of public relations?

Unconsciously, the award ceremony came to an end.

When everyone thought the big picture was settled, Oscar hit the steering wheel again, and the best director award fell on Spielberg of Saving Private Ryan.

This

Pork?

incorrect.

Balance?

somewhat.

On second thought, perhaps, perhaps, Oscar's silent protest against daenerys entertainment.

Save Private Ryan, though, was released by daenerys entertainment.

In fact, Oscar didn't like Spielberg very much at that time. After the great white shark directly pushed Spielberg to the peak in 1975, over the next ten years, Lao Si made many films catering to the Oscar, hoping to win the favor of the award.

Unfortunately, I never got anything.

Until Schindler's list a few years ago, frankly, I didn't dare not give it.

This time, the judges of the Olympic awards are probably more sincere. They probably think that with the rise of danilis entertainment and the latest generation of Hollywood filmmakers, Lao Si has been regarded as their "own people" with them.

It's the kind of "front wave" photographed on the beach, so they sympathize with each other.

After the award of best director, the best film, without suspense, fell on Elizabeth after all.

In other words, in the last box office week before the Olympic awards ceremony, from March 12 to March 18, the cumulative box office of Elizabeth in North America has reached US $95.07 million. With this Oscar winning best picture, it directly broke us $100 million this week. At the same time, it is expected that there will be US $20-30 million box office potential in the future.

The final local box office should be more than 120 million US dollars.

The production cost of $25 million, just the local box office, has been very successful.

However, the coming overseas is the big head of Elizabeth. After all, the gold content of Oscar Awards in this era is still very high, and overseas audiences are also very buying it. Just like Shakespeare's love history in the same year, the local box office barely exceeded $100 million, but after winning the Olympic award, the overseas box office reached $189 million, and the world accumulated close to $300 million.

As for the disputes that may arise from this, we can make more than ten times the box office cost and make money. For others, we can dispute as much as we like.

Besides, Simon is not too worried about the deliberate suppression of the Olympic award officials. As long as the quality of their own films is enough, the suppression of Olympic awards is equal to beating their own face.

Just like next year's "Chicago", a song and dance film that once topped Miramax after being suppressed for several years after 1999, if the Oscar does not give awards, let alone the public will scold, and the critics will denounce it.

Therefore, it can last up to one year.

In addition, there is also the ready trilogy of the Lord of the rings. The first two can be ignored. What about the last one?

Beverly Hills.

In the bar on the top floor of Sunset Tower Hotel, after the award ceremony, there is a lively melisandra party as usual.

Zhang Guoshi and others rushed here to have a party and soon found someone on the terrace outside the bar.

Simon is sitting on the sofa beside the railing chatting with several people in the Los Angeles secret crew, holding Christina Aguilera, who is petite and gentle like a cat.

Just talking about the preparations for the most famous black dahlia in Palma's "Los Angeles Trilogy", which has entered the casting stage, Simon smiled and beckoned them to sit directly.

Zhang didn't expect Simon westero to get up and greet Brian De Palma, Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman in good English before sitting down on the sofa next to him. On the contrary, Li Youhu, who is also a member of the "hero" crew, has come to a man and has a tendency to squeeze out a little cat, but Aguilera certainly won't give in.

Finally, Simon pushed up the kitten in his arms and rushed away for the time being.

After continuing to talk about some details of the project of Black Dahlia, Simon turned to Mr. Zhang: "The general plan for the documentary project of climbing Mount Everest has been worked out. Danilis has invested US $5 million and plans to use IMAX as much as possible. If there is still a gap in funds, China can make up for it. As a producer, if you have any questions, you can convene a production meeting to discuss them in detail in the next two days, and then take them directly to China when you leave until you leave Project completed. "

Zhang Guoshi quickly converted it.

Five million dollars is more than 40 million yuan.

In China, even if it is a film, it is also a high-cost level. What's more, it is still used to make a documentary. If other insiders listen to it, their first reaction is to burn more money.

However, I also learned in advance. Of course, Mr. Zhang knew that Simon westero didn't have too much money to spend, but danilis had a good blockbuster documentary in recent years, just like the Gucci mark in those years , North America alone sold more than $50 million at the box office, which can be regarded as a small miracle among related types, and also stimulated the sharp rise of Gucci brand sales.

In contrast, the $5 million investment in the Everest climbing project, as long as it can be done well, with the distribution capacity of danilis entertainment, it is easy to recover the cost.

Moreover, Westeros did not say that if it is not enough, China can make up. Obviously, it is not limited to this $5 million, and we can continue to add.

Zhang Guoshi is also familiar with IMAX technology recently. Compared with ordinary film films, the cost of this shooting method will certainly increase significantly. Perhaps, $5 million is not enough.

Of course, this project is really not short of money.

With the sign of danilis entertainment, shout in China that a large number of people, whether state-owned or private, rush in with money.

Thinking so, Mr. Zhang nodded and said, "Simon, the news about the budget and the project has spread in China recently. Many entrepreneurs contacted me and hope to sponsor. The prices given are very generous. I think there will be more brands in Jinshu. What's your opinion?"

Simon glanced at Zhang Guoshi's expression and roughly understood his idea. After all, Zhang Guoshi has always been very artistic pursuit. He smiled and said: "sponsorship is OK. Since he plans to make a commercial film for distribution, too obvious advertising implantation will disgust the audience."

Listening to Simon's tone, Mr. Zhang understood that he had seen through his mind, but he didn't feel anything. He directly admitted: "I think so, too. Oh, at the beginning, I was worried that you would agree. After all, Hollywood pays attention to commercialization."

Simon just smiled and added: "In fact, there is another implanted, Wang of Vanke. If he is sure to participate in the whole process, you can properly publicize the documentary when it is released in China, and there is no need to talk about other advertising implants. In addition, I also know that China Film and CCTV in China are also interested in the cooperation of this project, which can be discussed. I have always welcomed the cooperation, but it's just cooperation According to China's saying, brothers should settle accounts clearly to ensure that there will be no disputes in the future. "

Zhang Guoshi nodded and said yes.

On the second day after the 71st Academy Awards ceremony, the controversy remained, and the box office of Elizabeth, which won the first prize, rose as expected.

However, most of the public's attention was soon attracted by another major event.

The third punch of the United States to gather the euro.

For several consecutive days, the market indexes of major global financial markets such as North America, Europe and Asia have fallen one after another. In addition, it is reasonable to say that energy prices tend to rise under the background of war, but this time it is unusual. The international crude oil price does not rise but falls, once falling to a lower level within us $9.50.

For the war in Eastern Europe, Simon is only concerned about one thing.

Will a certain period of history repeat itself

Simon can't do anything even if he pays attention.

We can't directly ask people to go to Washington to inquire about whether there is a plan for this military action against China?

Those who are inquired must be confused.

What is the relationship between the war in distant Eastern Europe and China?

Simon westero, do you think there will be a relationship between the two, or do you want a relationship between the two?

In order to avoid self defeating, Simon had to stand idly by.

No big deal. The cooperation project on climbing Everest will be postponed for one or two years.

New York.

Igrit headquarters at Rockefeller Center.

The same March 24.

Wednesday.

After an investment meeting with the Brazilian sovereign fund team, James Leibold returned to his office, where two Asian guests had arrived.

The two are from CNOOC's IPO team.

CNOOC's IPO roadshow began last week and set out from Hong Kong, first to Europe and then to North America.

After circling the earth, arriving in New York and sorting out the purchase intention during the whole roadshow, CNOOC's IPO team was directly in hot water.

The planned number of 2.2 billion new shares issued after a round of roadshow, let alone compared with the oversubscription of China Telecom at the level of more than three times the planned issuance, in fact, the total subscription amount that meets the listing conditions is less than twice, and the total subscription intention is less than 500 million shares.

What should I do?

When he was ill, he rushed to the doctor, crammed for help temporarily, contacted him, and finally found the Westeros system.

After all, Simon westero is not only rich and powerful, but also has good relations with China. If Westeros is willing to come forward, not to mention other capital partners, Westeros alone, it will be enough to easily eat CNOOC's $2.5 billion financing share.

So there is today's meeting.

After shaking hands with each other politely, everyone sat down in the reception area. James came straight to the point and said to one of the round faced middle-aged: "Mr. Wei, I carefully read the prospectus of CNOOC last night. In order not to waste the time of both sides, my answer is, I'm sorry. Even leaving aside the current environment of volatile stock market and sharp decline in oil prices, the valuation P / E ratio of CNOOC of 21 to 24 times is really too high."

The round faced middle-aged man surnamed Wei didn't expect that there was a basin of cold water at the head, but he didn't give up. Without the help of a nearby interpreter, he said directly in English: "Mr. Leibold, we can talk about the price again."

"I'm sorry," James insisted, pausing "Mr. Wei, you contacted us obviously because of the good cooperative relationship between Westeros and China. At first, we were also very interested in CNOOC's IPO. The two sides had just cooperated in the listing of China Telecom, but you didn't give us such a cooperation opportunity at that time. Now, CNOOC's IPO is about to run aground. You come again and hope to see us." The strow system helps to find out. Frankly, this is not what friends should do. "

When the middle-aged man surnamed Wei heard the speech, his expression was inevitably chatty, and his heart was also regretful. He subconsciously defended: "Mr. Leibold, I'm just an executor. In fact, I can't decide this."

James probably knows that.

China is big.

When a country is big enough, it is impossible to go up and down a line. It must be multiple ropes twisted together.

After taking a sip of the coffee sent by the Secretary, James was not in a hurry to see off the guests. After putting down the coffee cup, he said, "actually, I asked Simon about it."

The middle-aged man surnamed Wei subconsciously stood up again.

James shook his head slightly, extinguished each other's hope and said: "Simon means that the current general environment is really not suitable for the listing of energy enterprises such as CNOOC. Even if we help find out the bottom and forcibly push into the stock market, the stock price will continue to decline. Not to mention the losses of investors, such a stock price trend will certainly affect CNOOC's own development. I think you certainly don't want to see this happen, do you?"

The middle-aged man surnamed Wei can only nod.

James said patiently, "so Simon wants you to wait two or three years and try again. At that time, if CNOOC thinks we can cooperate, we welcome it very much."