Hollywood starts with a broker

"Four Weddings and a Funeral" is really popular in Europe!"

On a yacht near Cannes, Aaron leaned back by the pool, chatting with Sophie Marceau.

"Four Weddings and a Funeral" was released for almost a month, and the North American box office is currently only 20 million US dollars, but overseas it has already exceeded 100 million US dollars.

Sophie Marceau's reputation has greatly increased, "It seems that you have a good eye. "Four Weddings and a Funeral" is indeed very popular in Europe!"

The male and female protagonists, Hugh Grant and Sophie Marceau, have completely entered Hollywood's sights.

"What about the French movie "Fanfan"? Has it been released yet?"

"No, it will be released next month!"

Sophie Marceau smiled, "By the way, there are two works shortlisted for the Palme d'Or, the Chinese film "Farewell My Concubine" and the Australian film "The Piano Lesson", and the word-of-mouth is not low;"

"Both are produced by your New Moon Pictures, and the chances of winning awards are very high. A few days ago, I met Louis Malle, the chairman of the jury, and heard him mention it!"

Aaron blinked, ""Farewell My Concubine" is indeed well made, but "The Piano Lesson" is more popular in Europe and the United States."

In terms of artistry, "The Piano Lesson" is definitely not as good as "Farewell My Concubine", but "Farewell My Concubine" is ultimately a Chinese film.

Aaron is too clear about the urine of European and American white people. The box office that "Farewell My Concubine" can get should not be very high.

"The Cannes Film Festival is okay, it's a bit different from the Oscars, and the artistic proportion is higher."

Sophie Marceau's view of Hollywood and the Oscars has never changed, that is, the commercial atmosphere is too strong.

In the evening, at the InterContinental Hotel in Cannes, New Moon Pictures specially held a media meeting for the "Farewell My Concubine" crew.

"Farewell My Concubine" had already started promotion in France in advance, and it was very close for the crew members to come from Paris!

"If "Farewell My Concubine" wins an award, it will be of great help to us in expanding the European market."

Brad Gray said with a smile at the banquet.

Aaron nodded. The French film circle's attitude towards Hollywood is aloof. The movies produced by Dawn are too commercial, and many French filmmakers have a dismissive attitude!

"When will the director Jane Campion and his party from "The Piano Lesson" come over?"

Aaron said, his eyes also looking at the members of the "Farewell My Concubine" crew not far away, including director Chen Kaige, main actors Leslie Cheung, Gong Li, and Zhang Fengyi.

"In two or three days, we will promote it on the same scale;"

"By the way, people from Xiangjiang Jiahe Film Company have also come to Cannes."

Brad Gray reminded.

"I know, the script is almost ready and can be started at any time!" For Hollywood, "Rumble in the Bronx" is just a low-cost production after all.

The reason why Aaron attaches importance to it is mainly to cultivate the Chinese market and lay a good foundation for Dawn to enter the Greater China market in the future.

"I received news that the mainland of China seems to be preparing for film reforms. Perhaps Hollywood works can enter the mainland of China in a box-office split model, just like entering other markets!"

This year, Warner Bros. has an action film starring Harrison Ford, "The Fugitive", to be released.

If I remember correctly, this movie is the first imported box-office hit in mainland China.

Brad Gray has always supported Dawn to build its own international distribution system as soon as possible, and he can be said to be very familiar with the international market. "The model in mainland China is very unique;"

"It is a planned economic system. I am afraid it will not be so easy to change?"

Aaron smiled, "Anyway, we are just laying the foundation now. The East Asian market is still dominated by Japan and South Korea!"

The next day, Aaron met He Guanchang, the representative of Jiahe Film Company, Tang Jili, the director of "Rumble in the Bronx", and the male and female protagonists Jackie Chan and Wang Zuxian.

Tang Jili is the director of Jackie Chan's previous "Police Story 3: Super Cop".

"The crew has sent people to Canada to find suitable scenes, and will officially start filming in July!"

Hearing He Guanchang's words, Aaron nodded directly, "Jackie Chan heard that there is a new movie released?"

"Yes, it is also a police and gangster crime film, which will be released in Xiangjiang next month, and it is also specially here to promote the Cannes Film Festival."

He Guanchang is talking about Jackie Chan's movie "Crime Story"!

In the evening, Aaron specially invited Wang Zuxian to dinner, "I heard that now your big stars in Xiangjiang have several works a year;"

"It seems that you are really busy!"

Wang Zuxian broke up with her boyfriend who had been dating for many years last year. In Xiangjiang, she was pursued by a wealthy married man. She was upset and very willing to go abroad to make movies.

No mistakes, one song, one hair, one inside, one face, one is watching!

"It's quite busy, but the filming speed in Xiangjiang is very fast," Wang Zuxian said, raising her wine glass and clinking it with Aaron.

"This time, I want to thank you for your promotion, otherwise I would not have come to Hollywood to make a movie!"

Aaron smiled, "You are suitable."

Wang Zuxian shook her head helplessly, "There are more suitable actresses in Xiangjiang."

As far as she knows, Mui Yanfang, Michelle Yeoh and other actresses are easier to get roles than her;

There is only one reason why I can come, that is, the meaning of Dawn, after all, who made Aaron Anderson see "A Chinese Ghost Story III" at the Sitges Fantasy Film Festival in Spain?

After finishing dinner, Aaron took Wang Zuxian to walk on the beach in Cannes. The evening breeze blew, blowing away the girl's hair;

Aaron took off his coat and put it on the other person.

"Thank you!"

Aaron loosened his tie, "Would you like to come to Hollywood to make movies?"

"Come to Hollywood to make movies?" Wang Zuxian was stunned for a moment, then shook her head blankly.

"I haven't thought about it, I mainly make movies in Taipei and Xiangjiang;"

"In Hollywood, you can't get a role."

Aaron remained noncommittal, patted the other person's shoulder and reminded: "The Xiangjiang film is now at its peak, and it will definitely plummet next;"

"The works are shoddy, the imitation is serious, and the pursuit of quantity regardless of quality is not the situation that the film industry should have;"

"What's more, Hollywood movies are now conquering cities and territories in the global market. It is difficult for Xiangjiang movies to resist Hollywood's offensive in this situation!"

"Is it that serious?"

Wang Zuxian always thought that the current Xiangjiang film was extremely prosperous!

"You'll know soon," Aaron said, putting his arm around the other person's waist.

"Hey, aren't those the three leading actors of the "Farewell My Concubine" crew?"

Wang Zuxian suddenly pointed to Leslie Cheung, Gong Li and Zhang Fengyi on the pier in the distance. The three should be taking pictures as a souvenir.