Chapter 423 Let’s talk big business
Beijing.
Hu's villa.
Hu Ningtian's incredible voice sounded in the living room on the first floor: "What did you say? People from Warner Bros. and Netflix are looking for Xiyu to buy film and television rights?"
"Yes." Hu Ningwei nodded while sipping the hand-made lemon tea that Hu Ningtian made for her.
"Hey, it's pretty awesome." Hu Ningtian marveled. At this moment, he inexplicably remembered what his grandfather said to him in the ward.
At that time, Mr. Hu said that Xu Xiyu had the ability to gain influence internationally.
He also asked Hu Ningtian to take the initiative to deliver nutrients to Xu Xiyu through the big tree in Zhonghui, so that Xu Xiyu could have more support for his growth.
As a result, just when I was planning to help him push the "Three-Body Problem" with all my heart, he already walked out. This is really unreasonable.
Thinking of this, he spoke again: "What was Xiyu's reaction? Was he so happy?"
"No, I can't tell how happy I am. It doesn't seem like I feel much." After thinking about it for a moment, Hu Ningwei shook her head.
"No feeling? Impossible. I'm just pretending to be calm in front of you." Hu Ningtian didn't believe it at all. He felt that Xu Xiyu, his grandson, was trying to trick his sister.
"Really, he really doesn't feel anything." Hu Ningwei said and suddenly couldn't help laughing: "Do you know what he said about Warner's purchase of the film and television adaptation rights of "Infernal Affairs"?"
"How do you say that?" Hu Ningtian asked curiously.
"He said that 20 years ago, if Warner bought "Infernal Affairs" and adapted it, it might have become a classic.
Now, maybe if we keep filming, it will become a story about Liu Jianming, who has different surnames, and Chen Yongren, a black man, falling in love and killing each other. "Hu Ningwei said and imitated Xu Xiyu's tone.
"Pfft...cough, cough, cough, cough..." These words almost made Hu Ningtian choke to death.
After coughing like this for a long time, he smiled calmly and said: "Don't say it yet, don't say it yet."
After speaking, he asked: "What about Netflix's purchase of "New Paradise·Wangxian"? I think this drama may become popular. Whether it is the rhythm or the number of episodes, it is very similar to American dramas."
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"Looking at the score, he said that Netflix has actually purchased a lot of domestic TV series in recent years. Many of them are popular in China and have a mediocre response outside. However, some idol dramas have a good response in the Asian market.
"New Paradise·Wangxian" probably has some market in Asia, but not necessarily in Europe and the United States. However, if Netflix is willing to listen to him and adapt it locally, there is a 80% chance that it will be a hit. ”
Xu Xiyu is not talking nonsense. Many domestically popular TV dramas on the planet that are considered to be of high quality have no sound in the external market.
On the contrary, some idol dramas have received very good responses in the international market, such as "A Smile Is Alluring" and "To Our Simple Little Beauty" which are very popular in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
Especially the heroine Shen Yue of the latter is quite popular in the relevant areas.
The situation at Blue Star is similar. Chinese film and television music works actually have some influence in Asia.
However, in the eyes of many people, the international market refers to Europe, the United States, Japan and Australia, and other places do not count.
In the eyes of some people, a film and television work that reached the top of the list in Vietnam, a country with a population of 100 million, is completely inferior to a film that won an award at Cannes and won an award with a crooked butt.
Of course, Xu Xiyu wouldn't think so. Now he just hasn't officially spared the energy to go international. Once he starts to go international, he doesn't even plan to let go of the African market, let alone Southeast Asia?
In short, walk on two legs.
One leg to try to impact the so-called developed countries.
On the other hand, follow the pace of the Belt and Road Initiative and steadily enter the markets of third world countries.
Speaking of which, except for India, the entire world was originally a dumping ground for Hollywood films. Nowadays, Hollywood here at Blue Star is becoming more and more stretched due to some reasons that everyone knows.
This just gave Xu Xiyu a chance.
After all, there are still many audiences with normal aesthetics in this world. The loud shouting of certain groups does not mean they have actual purchasing power.
Naturally, Hu Ningtian didn't know what Xu Xiyu was thinking when he heard Hu Ningwei say, "Let Netflix localize and adapt "New Paradise: Wangxian"."
He frowned instinctively and said: "According to me, Xiyu had better not sell the adaptation rights and just let foreigners watch "New Paradise·Wangxian". This is the story of China."
"That's what I was thinking when I was in his office. Do you know what he said?" Hu Ningwei put down the lemon tea ceremony in her hand.
"What did you say?"
"He said that to tell the story of China well, you don't necessarily have to tell only the story of China. Don't do it by asking for fish by chance, let alone fall into the error of fundamentalism."
As soon as these words came out, Hu Ningtian's eyes showed a thoughtful look.
Just when he was thinking, Hu Ningwei continued: "He also asked me, if one day Disney makes a movie about a panda who knows Kung Fu, will it be a Chinese story or an American story?"
Hearing this, Hu Ningtian couldn't help being startled and was about to reply.
I heard Hu Ningwei reply directly: "He said that this is a Chinese story, an American story, and a Disney story, but in the final analysis, it is still an American story.
In the same way, he said that if one day he made a story about the Day of the Dead with Mexico as the background, would this be a Mexican story or a Chinese story? ”
"It's Xu Xiyu's story. As long as his signboard is erected, people will listen to whatever stories he tells in the future." Hu Ningtian said thoughtfully. After saying that, he suddenly discovered that Xu Xiyu's vision was broader than he thought.
"By the way, he also bought an animation company called Dual Shadow, and is now developing an animated movie called "Wall-E."" Hu Ningwei said, flipping through her phone and finding a few photos and holding them up to Hu Ningtian before.
Then he said: "These are the models of Wall-E and Eva. They are placed over there in my handicraft room. They are cute. Xiyu painted them by himself."
"He can also draw?!" Hu Ningtian was a little surprised.
"How fresh. Someone with a serious background in art, can he paint?" Hu Ningwei was even more surprised than Hu Ningtian. She didn't understand why her brother would ask such a question.
"Isn't he studying music? Did I forget?"
"You did remember Chabi. Now Dual Shadow is expanding its recruitment. It is said that it will open a new project team and make another animated film.
It’s the Mexican Day of the Dead movie I told you about, called “Coco.” "When Hu Ningwei talks about these things, she knows them very well.
"The stall is so big, do you have enough money?"
"That's enough. I don't have the nerve to ask him this question." Hu Ningwei shook her head.
Hearing this, Hu Ningtian thought for a while, and then hesitantly said: "Weiwei, my brother wants to ask you something. Are you interested in becoming a public figure?"
"Not interested." Hu Ningwei shook her head without hesitation.
This made Hu Ningtian a little confused as to what to do. If this were the case, what his grandfather told him in the ward would be completely impossible to implement.
Grandpa's intention is to let his sister gain international influence, thereby leaving a way out for the family, or planting another tree.
It turns out that my sister doesn’t have this intention or idea. What should I do?
Also thinking about what to do is Xu Xiyu, who really wants to use Netflix's platform to jointly film "Westworld".
Of course, filming "Westworld" is not the purpose. The purpose is to initially establish its overseas base through "Westworld".
In this way, other American TV series can be filmed in the future, such as "Prison Break", "Breaking Bad" and so on.
These themes cannot be transplanted to China, because the reality is too different. The transplant will become completely different and will not pass the review.
However, there's a problem with this plan.
So what do Netflix think?
I can restore the content of "Westworld" to the greatest extent, but are Netflix willing? Will they try to add some correct elements to it?
Do you have to choose a very ugly heroine?
If that's the case, it's better not to shoot it. If you shoot it, you'll be ruining your own reputation.
Thinking of this, Xu Xiyu couldn't help scratching his head.
This scratching lasted until two days later, when Cheng Guangzu brought Warner and his team to his office to look for him.
To be honest, Xu Xiyu doesn't pay much attention to Warner, not that Warner is weak.
On the contrary, Warner's strength is very strong, with all-round development in movies, TV, games, theaters, etc. It and China Film Group also established a joint venture.
At one time, Warner was the boss of Hollywood, but it was later overtaken by Disney.
It is precisely because of this that Xu Xiyu does not pay attention to Warner.
Because he doesn't think he has any say in Warner.
Instead of doing this, it is better to focus on Netflix. If Warner wants to buy the film and television adaptation rights of "Infernal Affairs", it can sell them to itself, so as to gain more income.
With this idea in mind, Xu Xiyu's attitude was very calm when he received Warner's group of five white men, one Korean man, and two Chinese women.
This is in sharp contrast to Cheng Guangzu's slightly humble state.
It was this attitude that made the three Asians quite dissatisfied. They felt that Xu Xiyu was too arrogant. Should you be in this state when facing "Master Yang"?
Yes, in the eyes of these three people, Xu Xiyu's communication as an equal was a sign of arrogance.
However, Americans will not have a favorable impression of you just because you lower your profile; on the contrary, the more confident you show, the more people will look up to you.
Therefore, when these three people saw that Xu Xiyu's eyes were not eyes and his nose was not a nose.
The leader named Jeffrey was extremely enthusiastic about Xu Xiyu.
Xu Xiyu was so enthusiastic that he was a little confused. He just bought the film and television adaptation rights of a movie. Why did he act like he was negotiating a big deal?
Soon, Xu Xiyu discovered that he really wanted to be simple.
Warner is really here to talk about big business.
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(End of chapter)