Chapter 279： Will never let you down!

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"Because I was invited by Smith!" Carl smiled slightly and replied in a nonchalant manner.

"Mr. Carl, Universal Pictures and Dongcheng Films should be competitors, right?" Angus began to guide Carl to break the news he wanted without any trace.

However, with his little tricks, in front of an old fox like Karl, it is like a child's play. Carl's ability to take charge of the big Universal Pictures is enough to prove that he is definitely not a kind old man.

Carl shook his head with a smile, and replied: "No! No! No! I think you may have misunderstood something. Universal Pictures and Dongcheng Pictures are indeed competitors, but this does not prevent Smith and I from being good friends. Friends, don’t you? Don’t forget, the first film Smith came to Hollywood, he chose to cooperate with us Universal Pictures!”

Seeing that Carl was not fooled at all, Angus secretly thought it was a pity. With so many people scrambling to interview Carl with such a small trick, it is impossible to use it a second time.

At this time, Zhang Dongcheng finally came in front of Carl. "Mr. Carl, thank you very much for coming!"

"Smith, congratulations! Another masterpiece is about to be released, and I am looking forward to this movie!" Carl first greeted Zhang Dongcheng in a business-like manner, and then the two left the reporters and came to the front row seat.

After exchanging pleasantries, Carl then changed the subject and said, "Smith, there is a problem with the filming of Mummy 2. I hope you can join the crew to help out. How about it?"

The Mummy 2 is a film that Universal Pictures just launched not long ago. Ever since The Mummy 1 produced by Jang Dong-seong was released, Universal Pictures has been preparing to start shooting the second film.

However, due to many reasons, the shooting of the second part has been delayed for nearly two years. Filming just started last month.

Carl didn't directly discuss the issue of remuneration with Zhang Dongcheng, because at Zhang Dongcheng's current situation, it is impossible for him to care about that little money. Unless Karl kicks out the current director and replaces Zhang Dongcheng to direct. Maybe in this case, the two of them can still discuss the price.

Otherwise, Zhang Dongcheng would just go over and do a favor, and there was no way to talk about remuneration. This job itself is not worth much salary. Instead of directly talking about money, it is better to end up with a favor.

Zhang Dongcheng knew this, and Karl knew it even more.

Don’t think that Europe and the United States don’t pay attention to human relations, they are really so stern and selfless. In fact, in many cases, Europe and the United States are on par with China when it comes to human relations.

"Of course. I'm happy to help!" Zhang Dongcheng narrowed his eyes with a smile.

This is undoubtedly good news. Karl invited him over, at most, to offer opinions. Substantial work, not to mention whether Zhang Dongcheng is happy or not, it is impossible for Universal Pictures alone to do this. Instead of taking dollars that are dispensable to him.

It would be better to let Universal Pictures owe their own favors. You know, favor debts are the most difficult to repay.

It is also a Hollywood film company, everyone sees it when they look up. Sooner or later, Universal Pictures will make up for it.

Zhang Dongcheng's smile made Carl raise his eyebrows helplessly. I feel very helpless.

The investment cost of The Mummy 1 was 80 million, but it won a global box office of more than 400 million, eight times the investment. For such a high-return movie, Universal Pictures must of course squeeze out all the remaining value as much as possible. The Mummy 2 came into being. This movie absorbed the advantages of the first one, and the investment cost also reached 80 million. It is an out-and-out big production.

But after shooting for a while, the crew ran into trouble. If it wasn't for this, Karl wouldn't have found Zhang Dongcheng to help!

After getting Zhang Dongcheng's affirmative answer, Karl was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

After entertaining Karl, Zhang Dongcheng came to the entrance of the theater again, this time the people who came were Xiang Huaqiang and Xiang Huasheng brothers.

Several of them came to the cinema with their bodyguards holding a big flower basket.

"Mr. Zhang, Gong Xi Fa Cai!" Xiang Huaqiang walked towards Zhang Dongcheng with a smile.

"Mr. Xiang, welcome!" Although he and Xiang Huaqiang had just drank together at noon, Zhang Dongcheng still approached him affectionately and shook hands with him.

"Mr. Zhang, it's been a long time. Congratulations, the movie will be released soon!" Until this time. Only then did Zhang Dongcheng discover to his astonishment that standing behind Xiang Huaqiang was not only his bodyguards, but Johnny To, the director of the Hong Kong version of the dark war, was among them. It was he who spoke now.

Du Qifeng's face was a bit impressive. Some time ago, the leak of the script really made him a little anxious. The crew that was built with great difficulty is also facing the risk of re-disbanding.

During this period of time, Du Qifeng and You Naihai had to worry about the problem of the script.

Compared with Zhang Dongcheng, they were obviously more unlucky. Not only did the filming start a few months later than Zhang Dongcheng, but even the script became famous all over the world. Without the script, they don't even know if the movie can be made.

It's no wonder that Du Qifeng's face is so ugly, even with a smile on his face, it gives people the feeling of a forced smile.

"Mr. Du, welcome! I hope my American version of the secret war, but let you down!" Zhang Dongcheng greeted Du Qifeng with a smile.

The arrival of these Hong Kong filmmakers has naturally attracted a lot of media attention. The interviews by the reporters have also made these filmmakers who have not yet planned to break into Hollywood unexpectedly attracted the attention of American audiences.

After making arrangements for Hong Kong filmmakers such as the Xiang Huaqiang Brothers, the busy Wu Yusen and Jackie Chan finally arrived. The two of them can be said to be the latest people to come.

At this time, the premiere is almost about to start.

"Mr. Zhang, I'm really sorry, we are late!" Jackie Chan explained to Zhang Dongcheng with an embarrassed face.

In fact, Jackie Chan is not to blame for being late this time, the main reason is still Wu Yusen. Zhang Dongcheng planned to hold a super-large premiere on the spur of the moment, and Wu Yusen is still filming a movie in Europe.

It's not bad if you can come back in time. Jackie Chan, because he had an appointment with John Woo, naturally he came much later.

Wu Yusen was wearing an artistic camouflage uniform. He didn't even have time to change clothes, so he came in a hurry.

Zhang Dongcheng shook his head and said, "It's not too late. The movie hasn't started yet!"

Speaking of this, Zhang Dongcheng said to Wu Yusen again: "I'm really sorry, Mr. Wu, for making you rush back like this!"

Wu Yusen's voice was a little hoarse, but his expression was very excited, he shook his head and said, "How could that be. I won't miss such a grand event. Even if you don't invite me, I will have the audacity to attend. Haha..."

"Okay, let's get to your seats first! The premiere is about to begin!" Zhang Dongcheng said, and began to greet Wu Yusen and Jackie Chan to take their seats.

After the two of them were seated, the premiere ceremony was basically all over.

In the entire cinema, more than 3,500 seats were packed. Standing on the rostrum and looking down, there was a mass of black heads.

Especially these people at the front, every one of them is a hot figure in Hollywood. So many big-name stars came to help out, making the whole premiere look star-studded.

The host of the premiere, Zhang Dongcheng specially invited Billy Crystal. He has hosted the Oscars for two consecutive years, and he is very good at setting off the atmosphere.

When eight o'clock came, the premiere ceremony, which was comparable to a movie awards ceremony, finally officially started.

Billy walked onto the stage in a smart tuxedo, looked down at the audience and said: "Wow, I didn't expect to see so many old acquaintances at this premiere. I thought I was hosting the Oscars now Woolen cloth!"

Billy's words caused a burst of laughter. After all, this kind of grand premiere is definitely the first time in Hollywood. Even Zhang Dongcheng, the instigator, never imagined that a simple idea at the beginning could create such a big scene.

"I think that perhaps the biggest difference between today's premiere and the Oscars is that there are no statuettes distributed to everyone tonight." Billy shrugged, pointed at the curtain behind him, and said, "But correspondingly, although there is no Little Golden Man, but everyone will be able to enjoy a wonderful movie feast after a while!"

"You know, in the past two days, our Director Smith Zhang has been given the title of director one after another. Fortunately, these nicknames are not shit. For example, the legendary director, the cultural investor with outstanding vision, the simply Too much!"

After all, Billy is not the protagonist tonight. After he successfully set off the atmosphere, the premiere quickly reached its climax.

The main creators appeared one after another, countless big-name stars came to the stage to help out, and the programs that interacted with the audience were also eye-opening.

After all, Dark War is different from Zhang Dongcheng’s previous films. In his previous films, whether it’s Two Smoking Barrels, or The Mummy and The Matrix 1, there are all finished films for reference.

But for the secret war, Zhang Dongcheng only has a script. Of course, he also borrowed a lot of plots from the two secret wars, but it is undeniable that this American version of the secret war is the one that Zhang Dongcheng has the most uncertainty in his mind.

It is precisely because of this that he has worked so **** publicity so successfully. Made such an unparalleled premiere ceremony.

The purpose of the premiere is to promote the movie, there is no doubt about it. The premiere lasted about an hour, and when it was coming to an end, Zhang Dongcheng walked onto the stage.

"The script leak incident not long ago did have a great impact on the movie Dark War. But what I want to say is that the movie I produced by Zhang Dongcheng will definitely not disappoint everyone!" In the last sentence, Zhang Dongcheng has already Almost shouted out.