Chapter 312: The Taste of Discrimination
Just when Peng Yichen was shocked by Nolan who suddenly appeared in front of him, the performances of the two major Hollywood male stars did not stop.
Suddenly, they sat on the sofa and never looked back at the backs of Peng Yichen and his party, and asked in a very magnetic voice: "Why do you think you can make such a grand sci-fi movie?"
"Sir, please allow me to introduce myself. Trisson coughed dryly, just about to say something.
"Stop talking nonsense, answer my questions, you only have a few minutes. ”
Jeff Bickers took a puff on his cigar and still didn't look back.
"Well, if that's the case, Mr. Bix, I don't think there's any need for us to go on. Trisson immediately showed the momentum of a top Hollywood business consultant at this time, and his tone of voice became tougher, and he didn't feel any fear at all because of the identity of the other party.
"Trison, I'm not targeting you. But for these Chinese people, I still say the same thing.
You only have 3 minutes, and if the answer doesn't satisfy me, the door is there. ”
Bix was still sitting on the sofa with his back to him, pointing to the door outside the window with his hand, as if he didn't care about Peng Yichen, the key "key" that could help them open the Chinese market.
Trison's face was full of anger and he wanted to say something more, but Peng Yichen gently pulled him to tell him not to be angry.
Then he still kept a smile on his face, but his eyes flashed with coldness, and he looked at Trisson casually and said with a smile: "Trison, do you know what the total box office of Chinese movies is in 2009, that is, in the year that is about to pass?"
Triesson paused for a moment, but quickly reacted and asked cooperatively, "I don't know, how much?"
Peng Yichen said with a smile: "40 billion Huaxia coins is 1 billion more than the 39 billion we predicted before. Converted to U.S. dollars, there are about 8.9 billion (at this time, the exchange rate between Huaxia and U.S. dollars is 4.5 to 1).
Then do you know what is the total domestic movie box office of Star Flag Country this year?"
"$10.6 billion. "Trisson is very familiar with this data.
Peng Yichen smiled: "That's right, $10.6 billion." How long do you guess the total box office of the Huaxia Film Market will surpass that of the Star Flag Country?"
Bix finally couldn't help it, stood up, turned his head, and with an elegant smile on his face, casually placed the cigar cigarette in the crystal ashtray on the side.
He stared at Peng Yichen tightly and said with a smile: "Young man, everyone knows the future prospects of the Huaxia Film Market. But do you think you can represent the entire Chinese film market?"
"I don't 'think' anything. Just wanted to illustrate one thing. That is the world's largest and fastest-growing film market, in China, not in the Star Flag Country. And I am the first director and starring in China to have a single film with a box office of more than 1 billion. ”
When Peng Yichen said this, he no longer restrained his momentum at all.
He put all his countless life experiences and experiences into his eyes, and took a deep look at Bix.
Bix was stunned for a moment, he was not affected by Peng Yichen's momentum, but he was surprised by the incomparably deep wisdom in Peng Yichen's eyes.
He swore he had never seen such a young man in his life. If he hadn't seen Peng Yichen's skin so smooth, he would have even thought that it was an old man over 100 years old standing in front of him.
"Director Peng, please come and sit down. I just watched a joke. We're doing a casting and it's fun. ”
Although Bix was a little surprised in his heart, there was nothing on his face that showed it.
He calmly invited Peng Yichen to sit on the sofa opposite him.
This surprised those who were familiar with him.
You must know that as the helmsman of the huge media and entertainment industry empire of Times Hua Na.
Bickers has never been so polite to a young director or actor.
Just when everyone was a little stunned, Peng Yichen naturally walked over and sat opposite the Hollywood tycoon who behaved elegantly but made people feel infinitely oppressive.
Trisson and the others had no choice but to find a place to sit down on their own.
"Hello, Director Peng. You're a lot taller than I thought, and it seems that the years you've lived in the Star Flag Country have completely freed your body from the height restrictions of Asians......"
Bix's tone was very gentle when he spoke, but the content of his words was still faintly suppressing Peng Yichen's identity as a Chinese.
"I feel that if Yao Ming were here, he would definitely not agree with your words. Peng Yichen knew a certain sense of superiority in the hearts of these so-called white elites, but he was not used to them.
Bix was obviously choked by Peng Yichen, but not to mention that he laughed: "I like your sense of humor, you better maintain this optimistic attitude." This will help you gain a foothold in Hollywood. ”
Without waiting for Peng Yichen to speak, Bix turned around again and shouted at the two Hollywood stars:
"Hi, please keep performing, our audition for today isn't over yet. Isn't that right?"
The two Hollywood superstars immediately suspended their observation of Peng Yichen and continued to perform the side.
And Director Nolan, who surprised Peng Yichen, didn't pay attention to Peng Yichen and his party throughout the whole process.
He was still intently keeping his head down, drawing his own movie storyboard.
Ignoring Peng Yichen and others, Bix excitedly ordered the two Hollywood stars:
"I want to see your cowardice and obedience behind your fortitude, and now you are standing before the great god Zeus!
Brad and Worthington immediately put on even more desperate performances.
"Yes, that's what it feels like. Bix smiled with satisfaction, as satisfied as a 'king' watching his 'gnomes' perform tricks.
He turned to look at Peng Yichen and chuckled:
"Director Peng, how about the two of them playing the two leading actors in your science fiction movie? I think they're very good. In addition, I think the script of your sci-fi movie should be revised, the background should be changed to Star Flag Country, and one or two Chinese characters should be retained.
If you can do this, we are willing to give you 8% of the global box office share of this film, and the final editing rights of the film will also be handed over to you. ”
Hearing this, Robinov, the president of Hua Na Pictures, and Professor Trisson, who were on the side, were all surprised.
Being able to get an 8% share of the movie box office in Hollywood is the privilege of top directors such as Spielberg and Cameron.
But Peng Yichen's face did not have a hint of excitement or excitement about it.
"The main audience of my film is the Chinese audience, don't you feel that your proposal is very unreasonable?
Even if in the future, the audience of my films becomes different audiences around the world, I am sure that they will be deeply attracted to my films.
If, because of some kind of so-called pride in your being a member of the Star Banner Country, you ask me to change the background and role of my own movie. This is not the quality that a mature businessman should show!" Peng Yichen smiled slightly teasingly.
His words made the people present at Hua Na and the two Hollywood stars hold their breath, they have never seen anyone dare to speak to Bix like this.
"Young man, you are very much like me when I was younger, really, very much like. Bickers stroked his brown hair, showing no sign of anger, and still smiled:
Bix looked at the suppressed anger in Peng Yichen's eyes.
But he didn't care, as a businessman, he believed in never mixing any personal feelings in the transaction.
This is the key to Bix's decades-long success in the media and entertainment fields of the Star Flag Country.
"Hey, young man. Don't look at me like that, like I'm some kind of inferiority complex. Bickers stood up and poured himself a glass of whiskey.
took a sip, then pointed to his head and smiled:
"I am a Jew, and we Jews do not discriminate against any people, because we were the most discriminated against people in the world at this time. Therefore, we only talk about business.
Hollywood movies take place in the Star Flag Country, and the actors who use the Star Flag Country are still unimpeded all over the world and are sought after by audiences in countless other countries.
This is the reality of the world today.
The reality tells me that the culture of Star Flag Country, or Hollywood culture, is accepted by all audiences all over the world without barriers.
But what about Chinese culture?"
As he spoke, Bickers pointed to a freehand ink painting on the side of the wall, looked at Trisson and asked, "Trison, do you know what this painting is trying to express, and who is the person who painted it?"
Trieson looked at Peng Yichen and was very embarrassed, "I'm sorry, I don't have any research on Chinese painting." I'm not a painter after all. ”
"No...... It doesn't matter if you're a painter or not. Bix said, walking under another painting.
It turned out to be Van Gogh's "Sunflowers", and one such painting was enough to buy ten villas in Beverly Hills.
Bix pointed to the painting and smiled at Peng Yichen: "I think that everyone present, whether they are from the Xingqi country or from the Chinese people, there is no one who does not know this painting.
This is the difference, Western culture and the culture of the Star Flag Country are the mainstream culture in today's world.
People from all over the country will be exposed to a variety of Western cultures from an early age.
And Chinese culture is only understood by Chinese people. ”
Peng Yichen looked at the extremely confident Bix, and replied word by word: "The areas where Chinese culture has radiated and influenced are far beyond your imagination. Moreover, according to the theory you mentioned, when the West was strong, Western culture was the dominant culture. China has now become a powerful country second only to the Star Banner State. Do you think that Chinese culture will have no chance to become the mainstream culture of the world again?"
Bix looked at Peng Yichen, shook his head and said, "Of course I know that Chinese culture may one day become the world's mainstream culture.
But that day is by no means today.
Hollywood culture is common all over the world, but Chinese culture is only understood by the Chinese people themselves.
This is the fundamental reason why Hollywood films can pass through the world, and Chinese films can only develop in their own countries.
As an investor, choosing the background and culture of the Star Flag Country as the background and culture of the film is the guarantee of the success of the film.
If you're willing to follow my advice, modify the setting and characters of your movie.
When your movie is released in North America, Hua Na's publicity resources will be tilted towards your movie. Well, that's a concession I've never promised to any director. ”
Bix Warner looked at Peng Yichen, waiting for Peng Yichen to give in to him.
However, Peng Yichen's reaction was completely unexpected.
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