Director, please respect yourself

Yang Hao, male

Born in Kaifeng, Henan Province, China in October 1986.

In 1992, due to the divorce of his parents, he moved with his father to Anshun, Guizhou Province, and then moved to the capital.

From 2006 to 2010, he studied in the Literature Department of Beijing Film Academy.

The first movie he filmed on his debut was called "On the Road". It was a comedy movie with an investment of about 7 million yuan. The box office revenue plus online copyright revenue plus film and television copyright revenue plus subsequent adaptation copyright revenue totaled about 161 million yuan. , its revenue ratio is 1:23.

The second film he shot on his debut is called "4×4". It is an advertising film customized for the Chinese automobile manufacturer BYD. The investment was about 250,000 yuan. The shooting took 4 days and the income was 10 million yuan. Its income ratio It's 1:40.

The name of his third debut movie is "Xiuchundao 1". This is a martial arts movie and the first major production under his control. The publicity investment is 75 million yuan (it is the same as the second "Xiuchundao"). It was advertised that the total investment was 150 million yuan), but in fact, according to calculations by some film and television companies in the mainland and Hong Kong Island, the actual investment in the first Xiuchun Dao should be around 25 million yuan.

The film's box office revenue plus online copyright revenue plus film and television copyright revenue plus subsequent adaptation copyright revenue totaled 879 million yuan, and its revenue ratio was 1:35.16.

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To be honest, Yang Hao, who was sitting in the cafe of the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, was a little surprised.

I just met with Brian Lord, the general manager of CAA, one of the three major entertainment agencies in Hollywood. From the beginning, this guy immediately threw out the bomb.

A very detailed investigative report.

From the time he made his debut with "The Lost Road" to the still-showing "Detective Chinatown," CAA has provided a large amount of data for every movie he has shot.

In fact, some of the data is not clear even to me. Is it possible for me to spend so much money? I don’t think so.

For example, for the movie "Xiu Chun Knife 1", Hollywood gave an evaluation report that the actual investment was 25 million yuan, and the rest of the investment was ignored in the name of publicity expenses.

How can this be?

You must know that I have also contributed to publicity. How can this be disrespectful! Besides, neither China Film Group nor Starlight Pictures had any objections at the time.

"Yang..."

Like Hollywood stars, Brian Lord also likes to refer to Yang Hao as "Yang".

"Um?"

"I believe you have also seen the analysis report we made. I have to say that as of now, based on data alone, you are the most commercially valuable film director in the world.

Its commercial value even exceeds that of Steven Spielberg, the director contracted by our company.

Therefore, in order to express our welcome to you joining CAA, we have decided to show 12 points of sincerity. Your treatment in the company is exactly the same as that of Steven Spielberg. "

"Hmm..., then what?"

Although Yang Hao looks young, he is an old fox at heart. He knows that there is no free lunch in this world. If CAA did not have the conditions, they would not be able to let a new director come in and directly interact with Hollywood's ace director Steven .Spielberg is on par.

"Haha... Yang, you're smart. I like talking to people like you the most." Brian Lord touched his chin with his hand and motioned to the assistant next to him.

The female assistant understood and immediately took out a blue folder from her carry-on bag and handed it to Yang Hao.

"Director Yang, take a look. These are the signing conditions that our company has tailor-made for you. To be honest, they are a bit harsh, but after all, here is the treatment we have created for you."

[1. During the contract period, Director Yang Hao will shoot two or more movies in Hollywood every year, and the market rating of the two or more movies must be B-level and above. Of course, B+ level and above are the best. .

2. During the contract signing period, for films shot in Hollywood by Director Yang Hao, one of the male and female protagonists must be an actor contracted by CAA. Of course, it would be better if both the male and female protagonists are actors from CAA. In addition to the protagonist, the two important supporting roles in the movie must also come from CAA.

3. During the contract period, the revenue ratio of director Yang Hao's movies shot in Hollywood must be above 1:3. If one movie fails, director Yang Hao's treatment at CAA will be reduced by one notch; if three consecutive movies fail, then Sorry, director Yang Hao's treatment at CAA will be on par with ordinary new Asian directors.

4. During the signing period, CAA has priority agency rights for the copyrights of multiple products such as film works, film scripts, and novels created by director Yang Hao.

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There were 27 conditions in total. After Yang Hao read them, he handed them over to his attorney Lin Jiu. As Liu Xiaoli's ex-husband, Lin Jiu loved Liu Yifei very much. He was basically one of his own.

"Yang, how do you feel?"

Seeing Yang Hao read the document and handed it out, Brian Lord smiled and picked up the coffee and asked.

"I feel pretty good. This is both an opportunity and a challenge. If the movies I shoot fail three times in a row, basically I will leave Hollywood without you having to rush me." Yang Hao smiled and also picked up the coffee.

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Outdoor swimming pool, 270-degree viewing balcony, European and American-style outdoor scenery, handsome waiters on call...

To be honest, as soon as she walked into her room at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Ni Ni fell in love with it.

No wonder someone commented on the Internet that this hotel is a gathering place for Hollywood stars, such as the former hottie Victoria Beckham and the Queen of South Africa Charles Theron, who seems to put a nanny on her head when she is angry. Julia Roberts is running around, even though they have their own luxurious villa in Beverly Hills, they still like to stay here.

Home...

You can go back anytime!

It can be enjoyed, but it’s best to enjoy it in the moment.

"Sister Sissi..."

"Um?"

"How about we stay in a few rooms in this hotel tonight. I quite like the environment here."

Holding Liu Yifei's arm with her hands, Ni Ni put her head on her shoulder and spoke in a coquettish manner.

"Nini, I advise you to go home and take a look first. If you go home, you will know what an unreliable idea it is for you to live here."

Yang Mi, who followed Liu Yifei, Zhang Momo and Nini to send Director Zhang Yimou to the hotel, saw that Nini actually wanted to stay in the hotel, and immediately persuaded her in good faith.

Our villas in China are good and quite luxurious, and the surrounding scenery is also very beautiful, but there are many traces of artificial carving.

The villa Yang Hao bought in Beverly Hills is relatively high-end. It is built halfway up the mountain and has an excellent view. As far as the eye can see, it is full of naturally growing trees, flowers and plants.

Of course, the most attractive thing is the neighbors of this villa. To the east is Beckham, to the west is George Clooney, and to the south is Leonardo’s villa. Well, people in the world say that their girlfriend will never be over 25 years old. Little Plum.

"Ah, really?"

Ni Ni, who came to Los Angeles for the first time, heard what Qing Yang Mi said and pulled Zhang Momo away.

You know, the two of us have just arrived in Beverly Hills, and we haven’t put down our luggage until now. Now, no matter what, we have to go home first, take a shower, change clothes, and then visit the luxurious villa that Yang Mi mentioned. .

Ni Ni, Zhang Momo, Liu Yifei, Yang Mi and others came downstairs and saw Yang Hao walking out of the cafe next to the lobby on the first floor of the Four Seasons Hotel.

"Brother, has your contract been negotiated?"