Chapter 550: Intimidating Warner
Starting from September 1st, various crews and stars from various countries rushed to Shuicheng one after another like students starting school.
"Sediq Bale" produced by Wuyusen kicked off the premiere of the main competition film.
Neither Li Chen nor Liu Yifei went.
In view of the fact that "Sediq Bale" and "Thirteen Hairpins" are based on Japan's invasion of China, Zhang Yimou took Nini and others to support them.
After returning, Nini quietly told Liu Yifei.
Despite the presence of Wu Yusen and Zhang Yimou, the premiere was still deserted.
There are not many media, not many audiences, and even applause is sparse.
It is different from Wu Yusen and Wei Desheng's opening the door.
Yangzi seems to be in interview mode, frequently accepting exclusive interviews from various domestic media.
However, big names at the film festival will be charged for interviews with non-official media.
Yangzi will not accept anyone at all, and will not reject anyone who comes.
And it seems that "The Legend of White Snake" will push Huang Shengyi to the pinnacle of life.
I said proudly in front of Sina reporters that in addition to giving Huang Shengyi a film "White Snake", I will also prepare a literary film for her.
I don’t know if I was stimulated by the shortlisted films in the main competition section, and I am also whimsical.
However, things didn't go as planned. Not many people knew Yang Zi, and not many people knew Huang Shengyi.
The funniest thing is that Huang Shengyi was labeled as "bingbingli" on the Internet, and Li Zhengyi was "shot" while lying down!
In the evening, Monica Bellucci's "Under the Flame" premiered, and girls Liu Yifei and Nini went to support it.
Li Chen, Zhang Yimou and Ma Keer sat together and chatted.
After Liu Yifei came back, she only said one thing: No wonder Monica dressed so neutrally today.
Li Chen didn't ask the reason, it was just a nude scene controversy.
"Monica also asked why you didn't come. I said you didn't want to steal her limelight. How about I be smart?"
"Yeah, I'm not as smart as you. "
Miss Liu was quite dissatisfied with Li Chen's perfunctory attitude: "Can you be more sincere?"
"You are the smartest, wiser than Kong Ming, and have all the skills!"
"That's pretty much it."
Liu Dehua, Dexian Ye, Bell and others arrived in Venice one after another.
On the third day, people from Warner Bros. and two handsome men from "The Hunger Games" also arrived.
Warner also attaches great importance to Liu Yifei's "The Hunger Games", not just because this best-selling novel has a fan base.
What’s more important is that Li Chen also expressed his stance to Warner through Tim.
I hope they will use all their resources to support "The Hunger Games". After all, this drama is Ms. Liu's first solo effort to conquer the North American and global markets.
Whether the cast and salary can exceed those of Zhang Ziyi, Li Li and others depends on the "Hunger Games".
Warner sent their vice president Richard.
There were a total of six people sitting in the room, Richard from Warner, Tim and Wen Ziren from Chiyou, Yang Siwei, Li Chen and Liu Yifei.
"Richard, the boss means that it will be released simultaneously in China and the United States, and it will be scheduled for March next year."
"And in order to cater to audiences from various Asian countries, we also need to produce a promotional material similar to a game guide to fill the gap that Asian audiences have in the original novel." Tim said first.
Richard nodded and said: "We think so too, so you have to review "The Hunger Games" in advance."
The current domestic piracy problem has not been solved. If it is like other Hollywood blockbusters are released one or two months later.
The box office will definitely be greatly affected.
"The schedule is scheduled for March next year, and the Oscars have just ended." Li Chen suddenly said with bright eyes.
Liu Yifei and Yang Siwei didn't even react to what he said.
On this occasion, Li Chen almost dominated the situation alone.
Warner's Richard looks much taller than Li Chen, but his aura is obviously suppressed by Li Chen.
Liu Yifei feels this most deeply. Whenever it was time to negotiate with someone, she always felt that her husband's temperament changed.
He was no longer the non-aggressive husband and son-in-law that she and her mother saw.
“Why is it scheduled to be released in March? What does it have to do with the Oscars?” Liu Yifei was like a curious baby.
On the other hand, Yang Siwei saw that both Tim and Richard were smiling, and he realized it later.
"Boss, do you want Yifei to be on the Oscar red carpet?" Yang Siwei said uncertainly.
This is truly the first of its kind.
Li Chen smiled and said: "What is she doing on the red carpet? She has no nominations for her work, and she is not a carpet star."
"Director Zhang's "Thirteen Hairpins" is going to win the Oscar."
< br>“I hope we can do things that Zhang Weiping couldn’t do before.”
“Richard, you guys at Warner Bros. are experts in Oscar public relations. My requirements are not high, at least I have to be nominated for Best Foreign Language. Film."
Richard didn't show any shock when he heard Li Chen's request, it was just a nomination.
But just for the nomination, it seems that there have been no Chinese films for too long.
"Li, it's just a nomination. This is not difficult. As long as you are willing to spend money, I believe Warner can still do it."
"Richard, please don't mention money to me. , you Warner have made a lot of money from me in the past few years.”
“We Chinese people pay attention to courtesy, if you Warner can’t do this”
“I can definitely do it. If you want to work with someone else, Mercado is a good choice.”
Li Chen's words made Richard completely uneasy.
Warner is certainly aware of Mercado’s interactions with Li Chen at the Shanghai Film Festival.
Richard swallowed, wondering why Li Chen suddenly became so aggressive.
Even the remaining people in the room felt that the temperature had dropped a lot.
Yang Siwei seemed to have gone back to the time when the boss’s wife was bullied online and he was yelled at by his boss.
Although the boss didn't roar this time, there was thunder in the silent place, and even the foreigner was not calm at all.
"Li Chen, our cooperation has always been very pleasant. What I mean is that as long as we at Warner are willing to spend money, the nomination will be no problem!"
Richard stood up excitedly, Yang Siwei and Liu Yifei couldn't help but lower their heads.
"That's good, I also think our cooperation has been very pleasant." Li Chen smiled, and the ice in the room suddenly thawed.
Tim also relaxed. If he really breaks up with Warner and replaces Mercado, then naturally he will not feel comfortable either.
"Of course, we are the closest partners. Don't worry, we will do our best for Crystal's "The Hunger Games"." Richard assured, patting his chest.
But in his heart, he secretly scolded Li Chen for becoming more and more difficult to deal with. He originally wanted to take advantage of it, but was beaten by Li Chen with a stick.
If the cooperation between Warner and Rongchen Pictures falls through, he probably won’t have to return to Warner.
Richard was thinking wildly when Li Chen spoke again.
“Although Sissi will not walk on the Oscar red carpet, Deng Ziqi can sing on the Oscar stage.”
"If the theme song is sung at the Oscars, it will be equivalent to advertising "The Hunger Games" at the Oscars."
"As for the effect, it will depend on the sales of this theme song in the next few months. ."
This idea made several people here nod frequently.
"Boss, only a genius like you can come up with this idea." Tim flattered him at the right time.
"Stop flattering, "The Hunger Games" is going to be a disaster, Tim, and your dividends next year will be gone."
Tim was complaining in his heart. The movie was not released, and who could guarantee it would be a hit?
But in front of Li Chen, he could only pretend to be fat: "Boss, if it breaks, you can sell it based on how much my two hundred catties are worth."
One sentence impressed everyone present. Everyone laughed.
(End of this chapter)