Chapter 186 Changing actors (please follow up!)
“It’s not a wish.”
Sitting in the coffee shop, Xiang Yang gave his answer.
For example, in terms of luxury clothing, there are many items that are too trendy and not enough classic.
Whether it’s ‘Valentino Pink’ or miumiu’s ‘Stomach Exposed’ suit.
In 2022 and 2023, when they were launched, these fashion items were highly discussed on the Internet, but what about the actual conversion sales?
You know, just since 2016, the overall sales of luxury brands have increased from 1.08 trillion euros to 1.4 trillion euros in 2022 due to various reasons, with an increase of more than 300 billion euros.
However, the sales of many luxury brands can only barely maintain their sales.
Maintenance means regression in an era of inflation.
“Good movies and TV series will be watched repeatedly. With the rapid development of the Internet and the rise of social software, fashion will no longer be a condescending term, it will be known as more way into the eyes of ordinary people
What we have to do is to guide them to become interested in our brand and create beautiful senses in a more clever way. "
Xiang Yang thought for a while, took a sip of coffee and said.
"Haha, I understand what you are saying. "Little John finished speaking with a smile. Seeing the questioning looks from Axel and Hardy, he explained: "I'm talking about social software. My dad sometimes follows Facebook. To be honest, Xiang, You don’t even have Facebook and it’s really not fashionable at all. ”
“Oh, yes. "Xiang Yang didn't even think about refuting Little John's jokes.
What's wrong with not having a Facebook account?
If I buy Facebook stocks from now on, you idiot, do you know how many times my Google and Apple stocks have doubled?
“So, what Xiang means is to use movies to show more of our products in the eyes of young people?” Hardy asked.
"Not entirely."
Xiang Yang shook his head, "Just like the 'Sports Series' I host."
Hearing the words "Sports Series", Axel immediately put down the coffee in his hand. What it meant to this series. Among the four people present, he knew better than Xiang Yang that Pierre and Patrick had high hopes for this series.
"I think its own design ideas are completely contrary to our Hermès style." Xiang Yang pursed his lips and proactively revealed his true thoughts that he wanted to express with this series. "It lacks strong fashion attributes. , focusing more on functions, it may not cause much discussion in the fashion circle, but it will sell very well
Because it is a product that everyone can wear out, rather than live in magazines. "In the cover and inside pages."
"Indeed."
Axel nodded thoughtfully.
Although Xiang Yang’s words were not very clear, his point of view was the same as what Pierre and Patrick felt.
Even though it is obviously a good design, it also has great market potential.
But it looks awkward when sold in Hermès.
Although the starting point of product design is to be youthful and fashionable, after over-emphasis on its sports functionality, it looks like a high-end series mixed together by a certain sports brand.
"It seems that Xiang is also aware of this." Axel thought to himself and smiled: "Let's go back to the topic just now."
< br>"'Downton Abbey' will undoubtedly be a very influential work." Xiang Yang said.
"What do you mean, I should care about its next performance?"
Axel frowned.
“Yes, I think in the process of negotiating sponsorship, we should emphasize our priority. If it becomes popular, other brands will definitely come to seize it, right?”
Xiang Yang smiled.
"This is for sure." Axel naturally realized this.
ITV spent 60 million pounds to film a historical drama, and it was impossible for it to be completed in just one season. In his inner calculation, he actually wanted more than Xiangyang.
He wished that the priority of the entire series could be negotiated in this negotiation, so that he could sit back and relax.
It’s just
Well, as one of the sixth generation successors of Hermès, he has not yet been able to use the group’s large funds. Pierre's statement at the meeting also showed that although he was optimistic, he was still very cautious when making decisions.
After all, money is hard to make.
The few of them chatted for a few more words and were about to break up and go back to their homes when Xiangyang's phone rang.
Seeing that the call was from Darren, Xiangyang showed a sly smile.
Having been busy with other things recently, he really didn’t have time to make the two important costumes for "Black Swan" with his own hands.
“Hey, Darren, the feathers for Natalie’s ballet costume haven’t been delivered yet, are you worried?”
“No, Xiang, the movie may have to be delayed for a while. .”
Darren said this in a low tone, showing that he was in a very bad mood. The diagnosis result of Mila Kunis's fracture has come out. The doctor concluded that it will take about 6-8 weeks. Able to heal.
In other words, she missed about 2 months of dance training.
As for the movie "Black Swan", her character needs to show no less dancing scenes than Natalie, the protagonist, so.
"It's so serious. "Xiangyang made a gesture, moved a little away and asked, "Natalie must be sad, right?" "Yes." Darren nodded.
Mila Kunis is a good friend of Natalie Portman, and the relationship between the two is very close.
Because of this, Natalie has always supported the other party to play this role, and Mila Kunis is also willing to reduce the salary to fulfill her friend's long-cherished wish for many years.
It's just
"Let me send you a message first. After all, you helped find the sponsorship for Hermès. I have discussed it with the producer and am going to go to Paris to meet with you in person. The public relations department will explain, but I want to treat you to a meal first."
Darren said, looking sideways at Natalie, who was accompanying Mila Kunis in the ward, and added. Said: "Natalie also expressed regret for this matter." "Oh, it's okay. You guys are here."
Xiang Yang didn’t pay much attention to this matter.
As for movies, they have to be shot anyway, sooner or later. If it were later, he wouldn't have to rush to make the clothes. The other party called him to explain the situation and help him find some leisure time. He couldn't bear the slightest blame in his heart.
On the other end of the phone, Darren frowned.
The delay in filming of the movie has made it even worse for the crew, which already had insufficient budget.
After hanging up the phone and discussing with the producer at the door of the ward, Natalie walked out of the ward.
Seeing the disappointed expressions of the two of them, Natalie, whose eyes were slightly red, knew what decision they had made. She felt a little aggrieved for her friend and sniffed.
This is the reality of Hollywood, and she has no reason to blame the other party.
"Are you going to Paris tomorrow?" Natalie looked at the two of them helplessly.
Darren said: "Well, I just contacted Xiang. In two days, he has been a little busy recently.
We plan to ask him out for dinner first to see if he can help us win over Hermès. "
"Then I will go with you. "Natalie pursed her lips.
The producer was stunned and said, "Natalie, just leave this matter to us. Please stay with Mira more, she needs you more now. "
Hearing this, Natalie looked at the producer sent by Fox gratefully, squeezed out a smile and said, "It's okay, she is very strong, and this movie also needs me. ”
Yeah, at worst, I’ll wear yoga pants again.
Natalie thought so.
Back in front of Axel and others, after Xiang Yang briefly talked about what happened on the "Black Swan" crew, they returned to the company.
Due to time constraints, we each returned to our offices to tidy up briefly and then dispersed.
Xiang Yang called Liu Qianqian directly and asked his girlfriend what she wanted to eat for dinner. He bought it on the way and took it back. After Axel organized his thoughts, he walked directly into Pierre's office.
Little John drove his old car and chatted with JCE about everything that happened today.
Listening to his youngest son's description, JCE, who had just had dinner at home, sat at his favorite three-legged table, sipping the black tea his wife had brewed for him, and thinking to himself.
“You mean that Xiangyang is very optimistic about the future development of movies?”
“More than just being optimistic, he is so stupid that he has to spend his own money to invest in movies.”
Little John grinned. He was happiest when he disparaged his friends in front of his father because doing so could improve his image in his father's mind.
“Oh, that’s right.” JCE nodded after hearing this.
"But fortunately, Xiang has a reliable friend like me. When the time comes, I will accompany him to meet the director and producer of "Black Swan."" When Little John, who was looking at the car, mentioned this, he couldn't take any time off. When he complained about Xiang Yang, he clearly wanted to ask for more money to hire another actor.
Why can't this guy see it?
This is a partnership to steal money, but he specifically inquired about it. In Hollywood, unless there is a special relationship, the remuneration is not paid until the movie is finished. Besides, if there is an injury, isn’t there an insurance company?
Just thinking about it makes Xiang Yang stupid.
However, in his sarcastic laughter, JCE's interest was aroused, "Oh? What happened?"
"It's nothing, but dad, let me tell you. You don't understand Xiang yet, he doesn't even care about Facebook."
JCE, who had just become curious, felt "thumping" in his heart when he heard this. For a moment.
Facebook While listening to Little John’s talk, he opened the notebook he used for stock trading.
After logging into his stock trading account and discovering that the company had not yet been listed, he set his sights on Google and Apple stocks.
In the past few days, it has been falling.
Seeing the red numbers, JCE couldn't help but think that Xiangyang had put his recent investment in real estate
On the branches of the moon, after Xiangyang returned home, he and Liu Qianqian had dinner together, and they also talked about " Something about the crew of "Black Swan".
“Ah, it’s so serious!” After hearing Liu Qianqian’s explanation, he realized that it turned out to be...
“Well, otherwise.”
It’s rare to be in front of Xiang Yang Liu Qianqian, who was a 'teacher' for a time, seemed to be smiling. "Like Emma and I, because we have less scenes, our remuneration is paid as normal.
When filming starts, there may be some friendly people on the set who are out of the country. It is normal for them not to sign the contract or to sign it afterwards.
However, Natalie and Mila were cast with reduced pay, so the crew probably paid out part of it, just like when I participated in "Midnight in Paris". "
"Oh, I understand. "Xiang Yang showed a look of understanding.
He really didn't understand this, because last time Liu Qianqian's salary was about the same time as his own, so he thought he was paid after signing the contract, but he didn't expect it. There is still a doorway here.
“That’s no wonder Darren and the others came to me. Xiang Yang showed a helpless expression, "Are you free?" Do you want to have dinner with your director and producer? ”
"I don't know." Liu Qianqian was equally helpless.
If the time can be fixed, she can give an accurate reply, but the shooting team of "Vogue Medium" is coming, and she has to cooperate with the work there.
"Do you want to see my magazine shoot?"
"Vogue?" Xiangyang raised his eyebrows, "If I have time, I will definitely go."
"Then we have agreed Oh.”
Hearing Xiang Yang's promise, Liu Qianqian's eyes flashed with tenderness.
(End of this chapter)