At 9 AM on the 4th, Su Yu, Li Xing, Ren Nanbei, Ross, and Hao Ren gathered in the conference room of Tianxing Entertainment's Film and Television Department.
Hao Ren thought his script had been approved, so when he received the notice to come to the conference room, his face was filled with an unconcealable smile.
However...
"Everyone, take a look at this script!" Su Yu said, handing out the printed script to them.
When Hao Ren saw that the script's title was not his "jiu er" but "the truman show," he felt completely deflated.
What? Was he overlooked?
But he was more obedient now, and his thoughts weren't as numerous.
Since Su Yu told them to read the script, he would just obediently read it.
The result was that Hao Ren became completely immersed in this somewhat suffocating and thought-provoking story.
"Absolutely brilliant!" Li Xing, who finished the script fastest, slapped the table, startling everyone.
"It is indeed brilliant! This angle and depth, someone actually filmed it!" Ren Nanbei echoed.
"The special effects needed here are not many, our task is not very heavy! Absolutely no problem," Ross nodded.
"Teacher Su Yu, are you asking me to direct this?" Hao Ren's voice was trembling slightly at this point.
He actually had a sense of déjà vu, like losing something in the east and finding it in the west.
The script he wrote simply couldn't compare to "the truman show"!
If he were to direct this movie, he could truly give it his all.
"That's right, put your script aside for now and dedicate yourself to this project, no problem, right?"
Su Yu nodded, reassuring Hao Ren.
"No problem! No problem!" Hao Ren nodded quickly, seemingly afraid that Su Yu would change his mind.
"Ross, if this movie is to be released in Europe and America, do you have any connections over there?"
Su Yu looked at Ross from Tianxing Special Effects and asked.
He was not content with this movie only being released in areas influenced by China; if it could be released globally, he could also significantly increase his overseas reputation.
"Sorry, I might not be able to help with that," Ross shook his head helplessly.
He was indeed a Hollywood special effects company, but his special effects company was nothing in front of Hollywood's six major studios.
At most, he was just a tool that could be exploited!
Otherwise, the survival environment for their special effects company wouldn't be so bad.
"No need for so much trouble. Wang Tianfeng knows people at Paramount and Disney. When their movies were released in China before, Tianxing Entertainment helped with the distribution. Just have Wang Tianfeng ask them for help with distribution. However, for the specifics, we still need to hear what he says. I'll give him a call."
Li Xing hadn't expected Su Yu to want an overseas release, but how could he not support his own protégé?
As he spoke, Li Xing dialed Wang Tianfeng's number. After explaining Su Yu's idea, Wang Tianfeng entered the conference room within a few minutes.
And accompanying him was Han Jianhua!
This scene made Hao Ren and Ren Nanbei exclaim in their hearts, "Good heavens!"
They couldn't believe that a single idea from Su Yu had mobilized all three big bosses of the company.
"You're very confident about this movie?" Wang Tianfeng looked at Su Yu.
"It will have both critical acclaim and box office success!" Su Yu replied with certainty.
"Then let's do it! But after filming is complete, I'll take the finished product to talk to them. They're not keen on Chinese movies, and this is our company's first attempt to export. They'll probably give a not-too-high buyout price out of respect for Tianxing Entertainment. Can you accept a buyout?"
After Wang Tianfeng nodded, he brought up what might happen.
Hollywood was not optimistic about Chinese movies. Wang Tianfeng dared to say such a thing because Tianxing Entertainment had previously handled the domestic distribution for these Hollywood entertainment companies.
Of course, the first time is difficult. If this movie sells well in Europe and America, negotiations will be much easier next time.
"I don't accept a buyout, it's too much of a loss! If it can only be a buyout, it's better not to release it in Europe and America."
Su Yu flatly refused.
This scene made Hao Ren feel extremely upset.
He had just thought that the movie he was directing was going to be released globally.
But his hope was extinguished after only a few minutes of happiness.
"If revenue sharing isn't an option, what about us acquiring a Hollywood entertainment company?"
Han Jianhua spoke up at this moment.
And his words immediately gave off the impression of a true big shot.
They'll only offer a low buyout? Then we'll acquire a Hollywood company and distribute it ourselves!
This was truly domineering.
"It's not impossible. Acquiring a third-tier small company with distribution capabilities would suffice, costing one or two tens of millions of US dollars. However, they are very exclusive over there. If we were the sole investors, it would probably be difficult to integrate into their system, and even if it's eventually released, the screening slots wouldn't be very high."
After a moment of thought, Wang Tianfeng replied.
All three of them had the ambition to expand internationally.
Before, they wanted to go out, but lacked suitable content to support it.
If they couldn't make a name for themselves, would they go out just to embarrass themselves?
But now, Su Yu clearly had the intention of developing internationally. If Su Yu provided the content, they could take a chance!
Han Jianhua and the others' confidence was, without a doubt, given by Su Yu.
"We can invest in MGM!" Li Xing said at this point.
"MGM is completely down and out right now, they've even gone through bankruptcy and restructuring. They're barely holding on with one agent series every two years. Their current shareholders are all former creditors, and every single one of them wants to pull out! There's no one there building a business; it's a huge money pit!"
Ross didn't want the parent company to make a foolish decision, so he quickly revealed MGM's true situation.
"Then do you have any good recommendations?" Wang Tianfeng asked.
"Investing in small entertainment companies is meaningless! I think Lionsgate Films, which ranked seventh in box office last year, is quite good. Their current market value is 2.5 billion US dollars, and the company's operations are good. They are considered a top company among Hollywood's second-tier entertainment companies."
After thinking for a moment, Ross offered what he considered a more reliable option.
"A market value of over 16 billion chinese yuan is indeed not high. It can be a backup. Later, I will have the company's staff compile detailed information on other Hollywood companies, and we'll decide then."
After all, it wasn't a small matter, and Han Jianhua couldn't make a hasty decision.
However, the matter of supporting Su Yu's movie to enter Hollywood was settled.
"Teacher Su Yu, since the movie is planned for global release, should we also select some overseas actors?"
After that topic concluded, Hao Ren spoke up timidly.
He didn't dare to speak until the big bosses had finished.
"Let's wait a bit longer to launch the project. If we acquire a Hollywood company, co-producing with them would also be quite good. Let's make this our company's first project to enter Hollywood, no rush!"
Su Yu's interest was also piqued by Han Jianhua and the others.
He hadn't thought about acquiring or investing in Hollywood companies before.
Now? He felt very excited!
