Chapter 953： Survive under the squeeze

|　|　|　　->　->　　 The budget of 20 million US dollars is not low for such a project. No matter how high it is, the risk of repayment will become huge. After all, Kung Fu movies have never been mainstream in the North American market.

Ronan reminded Will Smith of a few important things: "Let Jaden prepare in advance. Many shots require actors to be photographed in person. There is no harm in preparing in advance."

Will Smith responded: "I will hire a professional teacher for him when I go back."

Ronan said, "You know Tiger Chen, right?"

"I know." Will Smith smiled: "One of the action directors of the "The Matrix" series."

Ronan simply said: "As far as I know, Tiger-Chen has not left in Hollywood. You can consider hiring professionals from Tiger-Chen's team to train Jaden."

Will Smith wrote it down: "I will call Tiger Chen in person."

Of course he has to do it himself for the future of his son.

Ronan then said again: "There is still a key point. Will, this needs you to solve."

Will Smith responded hurriedly: "No problem."

"Since this is an old movie remake project, we must consider the possible copyright disputes." Ronan said the key point: "It is best to get the remake of "Longwei Kid" from Sony Columbia Pictures. To avoid copyright disputes."

Will Smith is also very cautious: "This aspect is necessary."

Ronan continued: "At present, the position of Relativity Entertainment and I are relatively sensitive, and it is not suitable to come forward, otherwise Sony Columbia Pictures may quote sky-high prices, or not authorize it at all."

Will Smith thought of Ronan and the success of Relativity Entertainment, knowing that this possibility not only exists, but the probability of existence is very high.

"Leave the copyright to me." Will Smith took the initiative to take the initiative: "I have been cooperating with Sony Columbia Pictures for many years, and I am currently cooperating with "National Superman Hancock". It should not be difficult to get the authorization."

Ronan said, "Yes, Will, you get the copyright as soon as possible."

Will Smith smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can do it."

Ronan completely believes in Will Smith in this matter, this is a black movie star who dares to dominate everything for his son's future.

This kind of thing, Will Smith will definitely go all out.

Ronan discussed with Will Smith for a while, and agreed to meet with director Hadlow Zwak as soon as possible. Will Smith left the Theory of Relativity Building.

He is going to do his son's job, looking for professional coaches, and getting the relevant copyrights. He has a lot of things to do.

In contrast, Ronan is much more relaxed, just asking Connie to forward the relevant information about "Kung Fu Dream" to Shahai Entertainment, and then wait for Will Smith's news.

In addition, he also called the screenwriting department. The screenwriting department will also prepare to recruit or recruit staff to improve the script of the project.

As far as screenwriters don’t understand Kung Fu, and the Eastern culture at every turn, it doesn’t really matter.

can go to the East for field trips.

It’s not difficult to think about that movie carefully. The character setting and storyline of the whole movie are very illusory, like an Eastern story imagined by an American sitting at home.

It's probably a deep-rooted cognition relationship for many years. In their eyes, everyone in the East will do a lot of work. Even a sewer-fixing real estate uncle is a peerless master.

The screenwriters consider him Super Mario, right?

It is estimated that Hollywood screenwriters do not understand the existence of the real horror of the sweeping monk.

In their eyes, the hidden plumber is the best.

Plumber’s English is more professional, and he speaks perfectly.

On the other hand, there are various prejudices in Hollywood.

Eastern people can martial arts, and the main traffic road is the roof!

In order to maintain the bizarre and parallel worldview of the Americans, Hollywood directors have racked their brains.

In addition to "Kung Fu Dream", there is also a "Kung Fu King".

The plot of that drama is not ordinary, especially about the setting of foreign male protagonists.

These are all Hollywood practices.

Asian children are tall and mighty, and brave and fierce. Under the guidance of Master Yan, they are merciless to any opponent and must be put to death. The scenic spots in the East are always hidden dragons and crouching tigers, so the tops of the mountains are like tourist attractions. There will be some monks who do nothing but practice martial arts.

There are monks in scenic areas, but they are all professional.

This modern commercial society can commercialize even the seclusion of birth and play various tricks, let alone scenic temples?

A Lin Group and its fat chairman and chief executive officer are definitely typical of commercial success in this regard.

Ronan also made some preliminary plans. If conditions permit, this film will let Shahai Entertainment go to the East for on-site shooting.

The advantage is very obvious.

For example, some representative scenic spots, such as the exotic atmosphere for North American audiences, such as the use of shocking large-scale group gymnastics group performances and so on.

Especially the latter. Hundreds of people can perform martial arts group gymnastics in the movie at the same time. The effect is definitely quite shocking.

Ronan will also let the main creative team go to the East during the preparatory period to make field trips. After all, this is a realistic subject, and it should not be too outrageous.

It’s time to invite Jack Chen. He can be said to be the most well-known Chinese actor in Hollywood, and he has a certain box office appeal.

Oriental movies, only kung fu movies have a real market in North America.

Embassy Pictures once conducted a professional survey on the East in the North American film market. The three cultural symbols that North American audiences are most interested in in Oriental films are Oriental Kung Fu, Natural Landscape and Oriental Architecture. The Oriental is the most popular among North American audiences. The top three movie stars are action superstars such as Jack Chen, Jet Lee and Xiao Ma.

For film projects like "Kung Fu Dream", North America is still the main revenue market. Production and distribution companies must figure out which Oriental elements in the film are of interest to young people as the mainstay of the film market.

Will Smith is very fast. After Ronan had two interviews with director Harold Zwart, he had made preliminary contact with Sony Columbia Pictures regarding the authorization of the remake of "Longwei Kid".

Since he is cooperating with Sony Columbia Pictures to shoot "Superman Hancock for All", and there have been many collaborations before, Will Smith didn’t spend too much effort and moved the top of Sony Columbia Pictures to 500 Ten thousand dollars bought the license for the remake of "Longwei Kid".

Like most fathers in this world, Will Smith is really generous in treating his children.

Will Smith got the authorization and granted a second authorization to Relativity Entertainment. Shahai Entertainment no longer needs to consider copyright issues.

This project also received the green light from Ronan and Shahai Entertainment, with a production budget of 20 million US dollars.

Jack Chen also responded and expressed his interest in this project.

Shahai Entertainment submitted an application for on-site filming by the crew to the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and companies such as China Film Group on the opposite side were also very interested in this project.

Nowadays, the film industry on the other side of the Pacific Ocean can really break into the international market, in fact, only movies related to "Kung Fu".

Other films, even if they win prizes at international film festivals, most of them are losing money.

Films on the other side of the Pacific want to seize a certain share in the international market. There is a long way to go. It can be changed by not one person or even a generation.

Surviving under the squeeze of Hollywood movies can be said to be the theme of today's global film market.

Nowadays, the gradual demise of the golden years of Hollywood independent films is the further global expansion of Hollywood high-concept blockbusters.

Hollywood’s production of popcorn movies has not only eaten up the share of local films in the film market of various countries, but also poses a huge threat to other kinds of movies.

Looking at the whole world, in today's global film market, apart from India, which can stand alone, the rest of the countries are either completely occupied by Hollywood blockbusters, or can only be maintained as hard as the island countries and Europe. If it is better, it can be regarded as equal in the domestic market.

But there is one thing that cannot be denied. Only from the perspective of market behavior risk control, Hollywood films are obviously more profitable than the film industries of other countries.

Even in the relatively low market period of September, Hollywood still has many movies that can create good box office results.

For example, "Hunting Season" released by Sony Columbia Pictures in early September, the North American box office in the first weekend approached $25 million.

There is also a new film released by Embassy Pictures under Relativity Entertainment.

"Reaper is Coming 4" was released on the second weekend of September This super routine horror film has now reached the fourth part.

This is also the last film of James Huang's collaboration with Relativity Entertainment.

After being frustrated in directing "Universe Pursuit", returning to the "Reaper is coming" series, and directing the third and fourth parts in succession, James Wong is tired of "Reaper is coming" which can only be developed in a single mode. After the contract with the director of Relativity Entertainment, I am ready to jump out of the horror type and continue to pursue other aspects.

The director who has the tireless pursuit of spirit is commendable, Ronan has no reason to hinder James Huang's choice.

Like the previous directors such as Gilmour Del Toro and Gore Wibinski, Relativity Entertainment will still end the cooperation between the two parties in a very peaceful way.

James Huang still created huge commercial benefits for Relativity Entertainment before he left.

The film is a carnival of dismantling corpses, and the gimmick is a ridiculous way to die by flying around.

"Reaper is Coming 4" with a production cost of 22 million US dollars, in the three days of the opening weekend in North America, in 3412 theaters, it won the box office of 27.88 million US dollars.

Although this series has become more and more formalized, it has a large number of **** supporters. They can always drive the sequel to the box office with great enthusiasm for watching movies.

The "Reaper Is Coming" series has such a good audience, of course, it is impossible to stop here. I must continue to shoot.

Denial, even the audience are sorry.