Chapter 126 This time there is a chance
Cao Yang stayed in Lao Situ's office all morning, talking about some interesting things in Hollywood, and also talked about some experiences in Hollywood.
Lao Situ didn't feel bored, but listened with great interest.
At noon, I called Lao Tian and had a meal together. Lao Tian said that he had no classes in the afternoon and wanted to eat something casual. As a result, he failed to drink and was scolded by Lao Situ.
Lao Situ was scolding him nearby, so Lao Tian winked at Cao Yang while Lao Situ wasn't paying attention.
"Brother, what's wrong with your eyes? Why do you keep blinking at me?"
Cao Yang said, stood up and walked out, "I'll go to the bathroom first."
Immediately, I heard the scolding behind me turned into curses, and Lao Tian's begging for mercy. It seemed that he had taken action?
Cao Yang shook his head, "Old Tian, look how sensible I am. You are already in your forties or fifties. For your sake, when you are scolded, I still have to find excuses to go to the bathroom."
Thank me, I've saved enough face for you.
In the afternoon, Cao Yang went to see Hou Keming and found out that the school had resisted a lot of pressure in order to prevent him from "coming out".
"Cao Yang, you don't know. Whenever I hear the ringtone on my cell phone during this period, my head is as big as a bucket. They all want you to make a commercial film. Isn't this nonsense?"
Hou Keming filled Cao Yang's cup with water and kept sighing. He knew that he would not be able to hold on for long. The only way was for Cao Yang to come forward and explain clearly.
Either there are jobs in Hollywood, or there are no schedules.
Alas, you didn’t say when you would return to China, but it happened to be at this time.
"Hou Yuan, I will go to Cannes in a while."
Hou Keming was instantly overjoyed. This was a good reason. After attending Cannes, he would go directly to Hollywood... Well, that's not right.
"That biopic you shot in Hollywood is going to the Cannes Film Festival?"
There was a lot of fuss over this movie a while ago, and Hou Keming thought the movie was finished.
"Yes, I guess it should be no problem to enter the main competition unit. If nothing else happens, there may be unexpected surprises."
There will definitely be no accident. When Cao Yang returned to China, Behrman had already taken the film to Cannes. Since he decided to hit the Palme d'Or, he must start working in advance.
Behrman called Cao Yang at noon today and said that MK2 founder Marin Kamiz was very excited after watching it and thought it was an incredible movie that was definitely capable of competing for the Palme d'Or.
He also told Behrman that this year Cannes plans to get closer to Hollywood and is likely to focus on American films.
The Cannes Film Festival intentionally invited the great director Spielberg and Hollywood actress Meg Ryan to serve as a member of the jury. This is a signal.
"You want it this time?"
Hou Keming made a tentative comment: As long as a biographical film is completed, it will always be a favorite to win awards.
"I want to give it a try. There is still some chance this time."
Cao Yang smiled and said that he had nothing to hide from Hou Keming. Although the school did not have many connections in Cannes, it did have some and they could always play some role.
"Is there a greater chance than "Miyang"?"
"It's not the same type of movie. "Secret Sun" didn't originally want to hit the Palme d'Or, but this movie should be more popular with the Gallic Rooster."
Hou Keming stood up all of a sudden, and then he felt a little lost. He quickly pretended to pour water for Cao Yang, but the excitement on his face was still obvious.
Although this movie is a typical Hollywood movie and was not invested by Green Film Studio, the director is still a student of Nortel, an employee of Green Film Studio, and a distinguished professor who is about to be appointed by Nortel. If it comes to fruition, Well, who dares to say that this honor is not from Nortel?
By the way, the process for specially appointed professors should be almost complete, right?
Hou Keming made up his mind to go and ask why the process was so slow. He should handle the matter quickly and complete the process. Then, Hou Keming remembered that he seemed to have heard from someone a while ago that this year's Cannes Film Festival intends to invite that kid Jiang Wen to be a judge on the jury.
Hou Keming didn't pay attention to this matter at that time. It seemed that he heard someone mention it.
"Wait a minute, let me ask you something."
Hou Keming made a phone call in front of Cao Yang.
After the fight, Hou Keming smiled all over his face and said to Cao Yang: "Jiang Wen is one of the jury members of this Cannes Film Festival. Although he does not have such a great influence on the Palme d'Or, that kid knows some people in Cannes and can knock on the door." Beat the drum.”
"Okay, I'll call him later."
"Well, I will also give him a call. Although that guy is in a movie, he has a good relationship with Nortel."
After saying this, Hou Keming suddenly remembered that today's business was not finished yet, so he continued: "It's a good reason for you to attend Cannes this time. By the way, you should go to the United States after attending Cannes, right? When will this movie be released in the United States? Released? ”
"It's not confirmed yet, and I don't have to worry about it. Just let them look at the arrangements."
Cao Yang said casually that he has now understood that his attitude towards the Oscars is to let things happen. If Sony Classics and Miramax want to have high box office, then they will operate the Oscars.
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Isn’t Harvey Weinstein a master at this? As long as they can win the Grand Prix at Cannes, they will probably pay more attention to this film.
"After I attend Cannes, I should come back to the United States. I will just go there when the movie is released."
"Huh? You want to come back?"
Hou Keming frowned, it was difficult to handle now. Alas, the pressure suddenly returned to him.
"Hou Yuan, I know you have been under a lot of pressure recently. In fact, I don't object to making a commercial film. There must be someone to follow you. Director Zhang cannot be allowed to charge ahead alone."
Hou Keming still frowned and explained: "Cao Yang, you may not understand. This is not a matter of traveling. You have never made a commercial film. They are two different fields from literary and artistic films. If you fail, I will definitely give you credit." It will have a very big impact.”
Maybe he felt that Cao Yang was young and could not understand these twists and turns, and then explained: "Don't say it failed, let me put it this way, if your box office is less than 200 million, the outside world will think that you are not as good as Yi X. Form an inherent impression.
Do you think why Xiaogangpao and Brother Kai dare not agree to follow up? I am just afraid of forming this inherent perception. That's 250 million, not 25 million. With the current market, no one is sure. ”
Cao Yang thought for a while and found out that Xiaogangpao and Brother Kai did not immediately follow up to make a movie with an investment of hundreds of millions.
Lao Mouzi's second commercial blockbuster "House of Flying Daggers" was launched on September 11, 2003 and released on July 16, 2004, with a box office of more than 150 million.
Chen Kaige's "The Promise" was launched on March 15, 2004 and released on December 15, 2005.
Xiaogangpao's "The Night Banquet" was launched on September 5, 2005 and released on August 30, 2006.
"I understand, but we can't put too much pressure on the school. I'll think about it, write a suitable script, and give it a try. Anyway, I'm still young. Even if I fail, it doesn't matter."
Hou Keming took a serious look at Cao Yang, sighed, and said, "If you think about it again, the school can still withstand these pressures for the time being."
"Hou Yuan, thank you for your kindness. There is no need to rush this matter. It is still very serious in Guangdong Province now. I am not sure what the situation will be. There is no need to rush this matter. Just talk about it slowly."
"Oh, okay."
Hou Keming waved his hand and then said: "I'll give it a try. Try to get as much support as possible, as well as investment and so on. We can talk about it slowly. We are not in a hurry. It is them who should be in a hurry."
(End of chapter)