Chapter 954： Woolen

"Among all Chinese directors in Hollywood, your cumulative box office ranks at the top."

In the Beverly Hills clubhouse, several Chinese directors are gathering. The youngest Wen Ziren said to James Huang: "With your charisma, continue to shoot other horror films, you can easily succeed."

James Wong shook his head: "These so-called box office numbers are actually from the "Death is Coming" series, and they are meaningless."

Justin Lin took the conversation: "You can't say that. Box office numbers are the key to our foothold in Hollywood."

Wen Ziren picked up the teapot and filled several people with water one by one: "I like this model, success or failure is clear at a glance."

James Huang said with a smile: "Old Wen, you have the best future in Relativity Entertainment."

Justin Lin agreed: "You formally entered Shahai Entertainment and became one of the top executives. There are also a few distribution stock awards. Such treatment is rare."

Wen Ziren saw very transparently: "My future is also tied to Relativity Entertainment."

"I want to be tied together too." Justin Lin made no secret of his envy: "But there is no chance."

James-Huang said: "Old Lin, you should have a good talk with Jessica Felton and fight for more power."

Justin Lin directly shook his head: "Forget it, that woman is not easy to deal with. Although Relativity Entertainment provides us with a fair and equitable platform, not every executive of Relativity Entertainment is as easy to talk as Ronan."

Wen Ziren answered: "Sometimes, women are really troublesome."

James Huang asked curiously: "You have a conflict with Jessica Felton?"

Justin Lin waved his hand: "The conflict can't be discussed. How to put it concretely, this female producer is a technical madman. The technical requirements are extremely strict. It is good to say when shooting, but the post-production is very troublesome."

Wen Ziren said with a smile: "This is also a responsible performance. Technically strict, it may lead to better production."

Justin Lin nodded slightly: "I know this too, so I just complained to you, and I have always cooperated with her when working." He suddenly lowered his voice and asked mysteriously: "Jessica Faye Is the relationship between Ronan and Ronan Anderson unusual?"

Wen Ziren shook his head: "I don't know."

James Wong has worked with Shahai Entertainment a long time ago and knows more about it: "I knew about Jessica Felton as early as 1999. She was a pure editor at that time, Shahai Entertainment. The editing of the first few films, such as "Human Removal Project", "Ace Agent" and "Reaper Is Coming", were all edited by her. Even the later popular "Blair Witch" was edited by her again. A woman who really relies on technology to eat."

Wen Ziren didn't want to be entangled in this kind of gossip, changed the subject, and asked: "Old Huang, do you have a plan for the next step?"

"I'm not going to shoot and make horror movies." James Wong said simply: "I'm going to try a comic-based movie, which is currently a popular genre in the North American film market."

Justin Lin asked, "Are there any specific goals?"

James-Huang has specific ideas, but he won’t easily say to people: “I’m still looking for it for the time being. The copyright of comics is a problem.

Wen Ziren said: "Since "Iron Man" went viral at the box office, the copyrights of comics that are somewhat well-known in North America now dare to bid sky-high prices."

Justin Lin told the truth: "You can't do anything without money."

The meaning of these words is very obvious. James Huang smiled and said: "There are so many production companies in Hollywood, and there are always partners to find."

Wen Ziren said: "Old Huang, you have the capital now. It is estimated that people who want to cooperate with you can queue up."

In any case, the great success of the "Reaper is Coming" series has brought James Huang a huge reputation and appeal.

This series of box office is here. No data can directly reflect the director's ability in the commercial market than the box office.

Hollywood assesses the director’s ability, the most basic reference condition is the director’s box office numbers for the past two films.

The three people chatted for half an afternoon in the Beverly Clubhouse, agreeing to help each other within the scope of their ability, and then left each.

James Huang was the last one to leave the Beverly Clubhouse, but did not move after getting in the car.

"Death Is Coming" is his famous work and the only work he can get. It not only brought a huge reputation, but also earned him tens of millions of dollars in high rewards.

Now, it's time to say goodbye to this series.

But James Huang still remembers "Universal Pursuit", so even after leaving the "Reaper Is Coming" series, he will never touch this original type of theme.

In the past two years, through various observations on Relativity Entertainment, he has come to a conclusion: the risk of original films is huge, but the success rate is low.

Even a gold medal producer like Ronan Anderson is mainly based on adaptations and sequels, and the original type of films promoted every year only occupy a very small proportion.

James-Huang remembers Ronan once said that a director choosing the right theme is the basis for success.

Therefore, when he chooses new projects, his attention is all focused on the current popular genres in the North American film market.

Manga adaptation type is undoubtedly one of them.

During the filming of "Reaper Is Here 4", James Huang made a special trip to Hong Kong City and communicated with his colleagues in Hong Kong City. During the period, he met the famous Stephen Zhou, and listened to Stephen Zhou mentioning a famous cartoon. .

At that time, James Wong took heart and asked people specifically that the copyright of the comics is still in the hands of the author and the publishing company. Stephen Chow probably only has a preliminary idea and has not yet put it into action.

Copyright is fast and slow, and the comics themselves are very famous and have a huge influence in Asia and a certain audience in North America.

James-Huang didn't bother to take care of the already released "Reaper Is Here 4", his head was full of new movie projects.

However, compared to the last time, James Huang is both cautious and more principled. For example, he always adheres to one of the famous rules of Hollywood directors-never invest his own money in film projects to be directed.

James-Huang glanced at the document bag on the co-pilot, which contained his preliminary information and plans. The next step is to rely on them to find a partner in Hollywood.

Relativity Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, he has asked his agent to send a copy, but there has been no feedback.

I heard that Ronan Anderson went to Wellington, New Zealand after attending the premiere of "Reaper is Here 4". It is estimated that he may not see his project information in a short time.

James Wong is not in a hurry, because a famous director like him is backed by excellent box office data, and it is really not difficult to find a partner.

Started the car and left the parking lot of the Beverly Clubhouse. James Huang didn't drive far away. The phone rang suddenly. He turned his head and took a look. The caller ID number was the agent, and he quickly parked the car on the side of the road. Answered the phone.

"It's me, James." James Huang said.

The voice of the manager Edward rang in the earpiece: "Someone heard that you have a new movie plan in your hand and is very interested. I want to have an interview with you."

James Huang is not surprised by this. After all, he is a well-known director with capital: "Independent producer or company?" He explained in advance: "This is a comic adaptation project that requires a lot of investment."

The meaning of 　　 is very obvious. Those producers or companies with insufficient strength should not contact them, otherwise it will be a waste of time.

Broker Edward understood and said: "A big company is very interested in you and optimistic about your strength. Twentieth Century Fox, they want to meet you as soon as possible."

Hearing the name Twentieth Century Fox, James Wong immediately understood that this would be one of the best cooperation options in the future.

In the Hollywood circle, the strength is comparable to that of Relativity Entertainment. In fact, only those few, like his planned projects, must first consider cooperation with large companies.

James-Huang asked directly: "What time?"

The agent tentatively said: "Tonight?"

James Huang thought for a moment and said, "Yes."

The agent responded quickly: "Meet at the Fox Tower at seven o'clock tonight."

James Wong responded, hung up the phone, and drove the car toward Century City. He also needed to make some preparations. Twentieth Century Fox came to the door and it was better than those small companies At the same time, The call from the agent Edward also reached the production department of Twentieth Century Fox.

After receiving the call from the deputy director of the production department, John Lessinsky, he went directly to the office of CEO Jim Pross.

"There is news." John Laysinski immediately reported to his immediate boss: "James Huang and his agent agreed to meet with us."

Jim Prolos nodded slightly and said: "This is a very capable director. He has played an extremely important role in the development of Relativity Entertainment. If we can win cooperation with him, it will not only promote the 20th Century Fox film. Business development can hit competitors."

John Lessinski smiled and said, "Since they are coming, I will never let them run away."

Jim Pross said: "Be prepared, don’t make any surprises. And... Keep staring at the Relativity Entertainment, don’t relax."

John Lesinski said: "We have successively dug up projects, directors and actors from the collaborators of Relativity Entertainment, and we will not stop later.

Jim Prolos sighed: "I have to say that Ronan Anderson is really good at seeing people look at the project."

Fortunately, Fox in the twentieth century is not impossible. The sheep of relativity entertainment is standing there. The goal is very obvious. The Fox in the twentieth century is like a top sheep shearing player.

Sooner or later, one day, in the twentieth century, Fox will entertain the theory of relativity.