Chapter 599 The goal of conquering Hollywood

Chapter 599 The goal of conquering Hollywood

Chapter 599 The goal of conquering Hollywood
Li Xiaolong glanced at Yang Wendong. This matter had been discussed before he came. He was good at making movies and promoting martial arts, but the commercial cooperation still had to be handled by Yang Wendong or a professional.

Yang Wendong asked, "What kind of movie?"

George replied: "It is not yet certain what movie it will be. I hope to reach a cooperation with Bruce first, and then we can discuss which other Hollywood stars to invite to participate, and then discuss what movie to make;
One of the main characters in this movie is Bruce, and it involves fighting, so the key is that we need you to join us first so that we can conceive the story. Otherwise, if you don’t participate after we conceive the story, it will be a waste.”

"Okay, we can cooperate. Then how much are you willing to pay Bruce?" Yang Wendong asked with a smile.

Generally, there are two types of movies. One is to have a script first and then find actors to shoot. The second is to have actors first and then decide the script based on their abilities, preferences, and styles. Now, the second type is obviously the case.

There is actually no absolute good or bad between these two. Whether it is Hollywood or Hong Kong, a hit may be born from either.

George said, "Eric, we are also planning to jointly invest in this film. You will also have a part of the investment. Although the exact amount is not yet determined, the remuneration of the core actors will also need to be decided by you."

It is normal for Hollywood to look for investors when making movies. After all, the risk is too high. For example, some top directors will not invest themselves even if they have money, but will bring in others.

On the one hand, it is to avoid risks, and on the other hand, the filming of a movie also requires the resources of a large company to achieve the highest results. After all, Hollywood is still controlled by large companies, and going out to eat alone will only lead to being targeted.

The situation is the same today. Since "Cleopatra", 20th Century Fox has been very cautious about each movie, and this time it needs to rely on Yang Wendong's Asian theaters and core actors, so naturally a joint venture is needed to minimize risks and ensure profits.

"It's indeed too early for this situation." Yang Wendong nodded and said, "Okay, there will be someone to work with you on this, but Bruce's pay must not be lower than that of the other white lead actor."

George frowned and said, "Eric, this request is really too high."

"Since you want to rely on Bruce, you have to be sincere." Yang Wendong said with a faint smile: "You know whether he is worth the price."

Bruce signed a contract with Changxing Film Company, which means that Changxing Film Company can also get a part of Bruce's salary through cooperation with other companies.

However, this amount of money is not what Yang Wendong cares about. What he cares about is the amount of pay, which determines a person's level in Hollywood, and this is what Yang Wendong needs.

George thought for a moment and said, "How about this, the cooperation has not started yet, it's too early to discuss these things. Once the general form of cooperation is determined, we can discuss the remuneration. How about that?
This is also the case in many Hollywood operations. Salaries are determined at the last minute, and some stars may be replaced due to disagreements over salaries. This is very common, and you can check it out.”

"That's fine. I will send people from the film company in Hong Kong to the United States to negotiate with you." Yang Wendong nodded and said.

Nothing has been decided yet, the specific script of the movie is still unknown, who will be starring in it is unknown, and the investment amount is uncertain. It is too early to talk about future remuneration.

However, the core requirement must be stated out loud. This is the foundation of cooperation, and the conversation status of both parties must be equal. Otherwise, not only the first cooperation, but also future cooperation may be affected.

George smiled and said, "Okay, I'll send someone to arrange everything to welcome our guests."

"Okay." Yang Wendong was not polite. This kind of reception fee was a small amount of money. Then he asked, "George, if I want to invest in some movies in the United States as an overseas investor, can it be realized?"

There were many blockbuster Hollywood movies in the 70s and 80s. Although Yang Wendong was asked to write the plot, he was simply unable to do it. Even for the simplest "Home Alone", he only remembered that it was very funny, but he had no idea what the content was.

However, he still knows the names of some hit movie series, such as "Jaws", "Alien", "Terminator", "ET the Extra-Terrestrial", "Star Wars", etc. He cannot intervene in some of them, but there are some dark horses and he has a chance.

But the problem is, as a Chinese, he successfully invested in a movie, can he make back the box office? Hollywood is known to be cruel all over the world;
The premise for being able to cooperate with 20th Century Fox this time is Li Xiaolong's fame in Asia and his large number of cinemas in Asia, which are coveted by American film companies because this can bring them long-term benefits. So unless they are stupid, they will not act so greedy.

George asked curiously, "Which movies do you want to invest in?"

Yang Wendong shook his head and said, "I haven't decided yet, I just have this idea. I am not suitable to directly participate in the filming of American film companies, but appropriate investment is still possible. However, I have to ensure that I can get my income after the film project is successful."

George thought for a moment and said, “It depends on how much you invest and what company’s movie you’re investing in. If our cooperation goes well, then there’s absolutely no problem with you investing in our company’s movie;
I can’t guarantee other companies’ films, but if you want to invest in independent filmmakers’ films or some directors’ individual projects, you can negotiate with us to invest together. With the name of 20th Century Fox, there won’t be any big risks.”

Although 20th Century Fox suffered heavy losses due to several failed movies in the past few years, it is not a company that can be easily damaged by ordinary people.

"Okay, I'll seriously consider it when I need it." Yang Wendong nodded. Although he has a certain advantage in foresight, many traditional industries need to give appropriate concessions to local tycoons if they want to get a piece of the pie.
Just like the Southeast Asian countries cooperating with local capital to open Carrefour supermarkets, in essence, it is also giving up a little profit and then the other party uses its connections to ensure that there are no problems with the joint venture. In the end, everyone makes money together. In this process, Carrefour still makes the most money.

The same is true in Hollywood, the difference is that local forces are stronger and like to cheat outsiders. If they do not have certain resources and can cooperate with them in the long term to guarantee their interests, they dare not participate casually.

George didn't care about the future and said with a smile: "Okay, then I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation on our first joint film."

"Same." The three of them stood up and shook hands.

After staying at 20th Century Fox for a while, Yang Wendong brought Li Xiaolong to the Hollywood set. At this moment, many handsome men and beautiful women were busy seeking their own lives and future.

The two found a KFC restaurant and ordered some food. Yang Wendong said, "Xiaolong, after confirming with Fox, your future development focus will need to be in Hollywood."

"What about Hong Kong?" Li Xiaolong asked.

Yang Wendong said: "It is enough to shoot appropriately in Hong Kong. Given the film market and shooting efficiency in Hong Kong, too many films a year may not be a good thing, as it will only make consumers feel bored.
So if you stay in the United States to make movies, as long as you become famous, the United States will listen to some of your opinions. In addition, considering the Asian market, it is not a problem to add some Hong Kong-like plots. In this way, your American movies can also achieve success in Hong Kong and Asia. "

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Li Xiaolong nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. Our goal is to enter Hollywood."

"Yes, the American film market is the largest in the world. If you want to gain fame and fortune, this is the core," Yang Wendong also said.

Before the rise of movie box office in mainland China, the United States was the world's largest movie market. Hollywood also relied on this local base to grow and then rampage around the world. Other players in scattered small markets were no match at all.

Even Yang Wendong spent a lot of effort to cultivate Li Xiaolong in order to make him famous in the United States and around the world, and then help his products be endorsed globally to increase their popularity; this also involved the use of the Hollywood platform.

Li Xiaolong said: "Well, I will finish filming the movie in Hong Kong this time when I go back, and then wait for news from the United States. I can also participate in discussing how to shoot the movie."

Yang Wendong agreed, "Yes, you have filmed five films in a row. I have also watched a small part of your filming process. It is too harmful to your health. You need to take a proper rest."

He also didn't know whether Li Xiaolong would die suddenly again like in the past. If so, then all his efforts over the past few years would have been in vain.
Even though Hong Kong has earned tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars in profits thanks to Li Xiaolong, and has successfully allowed Hong Kong films to gradually enter the Southeast Asian market, it is far behind his own plan, and he does not care much about this little money.

Li Xiaolong smiled and said, "It's okay. I'm still young. I have to try my best now. Otherwise, when I get old, it will be too late."

"Alas, I can't convince you either." Yang Wendong shook his head and said with a smile: "How about this, since you rarely come to Los Angeles, just go and have fun by yourself, but I need you to go to Olive View Hospital in Los Angeles for another full body check-up."

Yang Wendong is also familiar with hospitals around the world because he and his family also need appropriate examinations.

Although he also has a physical examination hospital in Hong Kong, it cannot compare with various large international hospitals in terms of advancement or some items.

"Okay." Li Xiaolong nodded and agreed.

He originally didn't care about his health problems. He was young and strong, so what could be the problem?
But in recent years in Hong Kong, the capital behind him also has its own hospital, and he has a mandatory physical examination every six months. The results also found many problems in his body. For example, due to excessive fitness, his kidney function has problems and his blood creatinine is very high;

Fortunately, it was discovered early, otherwise it might lead to kidney failure in the future.

There are also some other bone and muscle strains. Although each one is a minor problem, if you don't pay attention to them, they may cause big problems when you get older.

Yang Wendong added: "If you want to conquer Hollywood, you must have a good body. This good body does not just mean being able to fight, but being able to live a healthy life.
Many Hong Kong martial arts stars are covered in injuries after the age of 40, and even have difficulty walking. Although you are very strong, you are still a human being. You should try to avoid this problem.
You can’t overdo it when it comes to physical fitness, otherwise it will only cause harm. Also, it’s most important to rest when you need to rest and treat when you need to treat. ”

"Don't worry, Mr. Yang. I also attach great importance to my health now." Li Xiaolong said with a smile.

He does have the ambition to conquer Hollywood, but he had no backing and could only rely on himself.
Now, thanks to the cooperation and with the financial support from Yang Wendong, he has been able to enter Hollywood, so naturally he also needs to take care of his health.

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