Chapter 227 Showing Goodwill
Chapter 227 Showing Goodwill
In Wang Hao's opinion, if the big project of [Galaxy Cinematic Universe] is limited to China, it would be such a pity! Such a waste!
As a science fiction film series, "Galaxy Cinematic Universe" naturally possesses excellent universality and spreadability, and even for overseas audiences, there are no obstacles to watching the movie.
Moreover, today's international relations are different from those more than ten years later. Both sides are still in the honeymoon period, and [Galaxy Cinematic Universe] still has great opportunities to go abroad.
If you want to export your movie abroad, you must cooperate with several large film and television companies in Hollywood.
Therefore, Wang Hao is not actually opposed to Sony Pictures' plan, and this is even part of his calculations.
Otherwise, when he held the film universe press conference, he would not have specially invited the senior executives of Sony Pictures to the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Now it seems that the bait thrown out at the beginning successfully caught the big fish of Sony Pictures. At the same time, the success of "Source Code" in China was the last straw that broke the camel's back for Sony Pictures.
At least this time when Wang Hao arrived in Hollywood, the people who came forward to greet him, in addition to his old friend Howard Bruno of Columbia Pictures, was Keita Miyamoto, vice president of Sony Pictures North America.
"Oh, dear king, you are finally here. We have been waiting for you for a long time!"
As soon as they met, Howard Bruno came forward enthusiastically and gave Wang Hao a big hug.
"Mr. Bruno!"
Wang Hao also greeted him with a smile, but Howard Bruno just waved his hand.
"Wang, just call me Howard. That's what my friends call me."
Yes, anyone who can bring profits is your friend.
Wang Hao secretly complained about it, but he also followed suit.
"Howard, I'm going to trouble you again this time."
He was referring to the group of people who were arranged by Galaxy Pictures to go to the United States for exchanges this year.
Like last year, Galaxy Pictures also arranged a group of people to come to Hollywood for a seven-day exchange and learning activity.
For example, Li Qian, who was unable to leave last time because of the filming of "Lost on Journey", Jian Yongchang, a senior prop master from the special effects department of Galaxy Pictures, executive director Zhang Jinzhan, Liu Wenwen, deputy manager of Xingdou Culture, and two young but highly potential employees from the publicity department and the legal department are all on the list of exchange and learning this time.
The arrangements for these people's activities will be handled by Columbia Company, just like last time.
From this perspective, Columbia Pictures has provided considerable help to the development of China's film industry.
"Wang, we are all friends. To use the Chinese saying, we should not be so formal."
Howard Bruno smiled and put his arm around Wang Hao's shoulders, pushing him into the hotel, and said:
"By the way, to celebrate your arrival in Hollywood, Mr. Miyamoto is hosting a cocktail party at his villa tonight. You must be there."
Upon hearing this, Wang Hao looked at Keita Miyamoto who was traveling with him and knew that the other party was preparing to pull him completely into the Hollywood circle.
It is said that only Chinese people have the "bad habit" of drinking culture, but this is actually not true.
Europeans and Americans also have their own drinking table culture, but here it is not called a drinking table, but a cocktail party.
Generally speaking, there are two types of cocktail parties in Hollywood.
One is a more private and personal cocktail party, similar to the Chinese drinking wine and singing.
It’s just that the Hollywood entertainment industry is more “cool” and open, and the Chinese are amazed by its level of openness.
Even in Beverly Hills in Hollywood, there are companies that specialize in hosting parties and cocktail receptions for celebrities and wealthy people. They have many model girls and 18-tier celebrities on their payroll, and some even provide certain special prohibited items.
As for the other type of cocktail party, it is a little more formal. Most of the attendees are upper-class people. The purpose of the cocktail party is to make friends and maintain a sanctimonious tone on the surface. Obviously, the cocktail party held by Keita Miyamoto should be the latter type.
As for why he invited Wang Hao, it should be that he was preparing to introduce him to the senior executives of Sony Pictures and related film and television companies.
This also means that these people in Hollywood are ready to accept him and let him integrate into this circle.
Don't underestimate this invitation. Many Chinese stars, after entering Hollywood, have never had the opportunity to attend the cocktail party hosted by the vice president of Sony Pictures.
"Then I have to prepare some formal clothes."
Wang Hao smiled and made a joke, causing Howard Bruno and Keita Miyamoto to laugh as well.
After the two sides exchanged greetings for a while, Howard and the other man said goodbye and left as they had other things to do. Wang Hao rested in the hotel for an afternoon and adjusted to the time difference. As it was getting dark, he changed into formal clothes, got in the luxury car arranged by Keita Miyamoto, and went to the other party's villa.
As the vice president of Sony Pictures, Keita Miyamoto still has some family wealth.
For example, his villa is located in the famous Beverly Hills, on a hill north of Sunset Boulevard.
As the center of the North American entertainment industry, Beverly Hills in Hollywood has the title of "the most prestigious residential area in the world" and is regarded as a symbol of wealth and fame.
The luxury car carrying Wang Hao was driving on the clean and tidy streets. Through the car window, one could see luxury houses looming among the lush trees along the way, which looked both luxurious and mysterious.
As far as he knew, because of its fame, superstars from all over the world loved to buy properties here, including Hollywood movie stars, music stars, NBA basketball stars, as well as artists, celebrities, tycoons, local tycoons and rich second generations from all over the world.
Even though the mansions here are not cheap, with any one costing tens of millions of dollars, superstars and wealthy people still enjoy spending their time here and gather in Beverly Hills, just as America draws talent from all over the world.
They flaunt their wealth and status like peacocks displaying gorgeous clothes, trying to expand their popularity so that more wealth can continue to flow into their wallets, forming a spiral ladder of wealth that sends the owners here to higher places, so that their radiant light can shine even brighter.
And those people who live under the spotlight, their lifestyles and consumption patterns also lead the global fashion trends. They stand at the pinnacle of luxury, showing people a colorful dream, attracting countless boys and girls, who gather here like moths to a flame.
In the end, after a brutal fight, only a few people can climb to the top by stepping on others.
Michael Jackson, Britney, Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, O'Neal, Cheng Long...
These people used to be the owners of this place, and now that Wang Hao has arrived here, with his abilities, perhaps there will be a house of his own here in the future.
However, Wang Hao himself does not seem to have such an idea.
Facing the extravagant and glamorous life outside the window, Wang Hao just took a quick glance, then looked away and sat in the back seat with his eyes closed to rest.
This place will never belong to him, and this country will not welcome people like them in the future.
The so-called America of freedom and equality is nothing but a lie.
Wang Hao, who has memories of later life, knows clearly that America, which seems to be tolerant, is actually full of discrimination.
Especially with the collapse of the American economy in the future, Chinese people who have large deposits and do not want to resist will inevitably become victims of this country.
Not only those who spend large sums of money to invest in real estate in the United States will be reaped again in the future because of laws prohibiting Chinese people from buying houses.
Even the money they deposited in American banks would be looted due to the rapid bankruptcy of the banks.
Wang Hao doesn't want to be that kind of fool. A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. The motherland can give him a greater sense of security!
(End of this chapter)