When thinking of the routine of "gambling agreement", Cheng Xiaoyu turned countless circles in his mind, to say that this movie will be a big hit? He is not 100% sure, and Lionsgate's distribution ability is not strong, and he can't win the battle with real money is an unknown battle, for him, the first battle in Hollywood can only be won and not defeated, so Cheng Xiaoyu pretended to admit it, and said: "I just think about it this way, Mr. Thomas.......

Thomas has always believed that it is impossible for Cheng Xiaoyu to have such a 2B idea, and said with a smile: "I can only say that you are very wise...... If you are planning to sell out, you can contact me, I think I can say good things to our boss, he should be willing to pay six million..... Six million is not a small amount...... Very few independent films sell for this price......."

For small-budget independent films of hundreds of thousands to two or three million, six million is indeed a good number, and it can be said that Thomas still has a certain sincerity. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

But Cheng Xiaoyu just shook his head and said: "Six million? This money is not enough for me to buy a pool in Beverly Hills......" In fact, the investment in this movie is more than six million US dollars, and Cheng Xiaoyu can't even recover the cost at this price, but even if Lionsgate is willing to pay 10 million or 20 million, it is far from meeting Cheng Xiaoyu's requirements, he didn't come to Hollywood to make this little money.

When Thomas heard Cheng Xiaoyu's exaggerated disdainful remarks, he didn't retort, but said noncommittally: "Then good luck to you!" Mr. Cheng ...... "Americans always have enough respect for the rich, even if he thinks that the other party is just a joke, but the rich have the right to be willful."

Cheng Xiaoyu thanked him, and beckoned Winston, who didn't know what was going on, to walk out, and there was a tidal wave of discussion behind him, which made Winston feel feverish and a little inexplicably embarrassed, he quietly peeked at Cheng Xiaoyu, but found that he didn't look strange at all, as if he hadn't experienced any setbacks just now.

Winston, who was holding the movie DVD, didn't know where the young boss got the courage to take food from the distribution company, and his request was a little frightened when he was sitting on the side just now, afraid that they would be kicked out directly, it would be too embarrassing, but he didn't want to talk to the other party when the other party was willing to bid six million...... I really don't understand what this young boss thinks...... But Winston didn't dare to ask, after all, he didn't think he really had a role.

Cheng Xiaoyu's demeanor was not excessively anxious, although after a few days, all kinds of cynicism, calling the film "low-level", "vulgar", and "insulting Hollywood movies", he just treated everything calmly...... Because what they say is not wrong at all, and this movie is exactly like this...... He now needs a Bole who can watch this film well......

got into the car, Cheng Xiaoyu didn't think much about it and said to Winston: "Tell me where Universal Pictures is going, let's go directly to Universal Pictures ......." This is his decision after careful consideration, not a whim.

Winston fastened his seatbelt and said in surprise, "Boss, didn't we call Universal and they refused?"

Cheng Xiaoyu said with confidence: "I think we have to be sincere and personally come to the door to promote ourselves......." In fact, Cheng Xiaoyu has already made up his mind to do a big ticket and sign a gambling agreement with the distribution company, but since he wants to do a big thing, Lionsgate's distribution ability Cheng Xiaoyu is a little disdainful, it is better to find the eight major films with the strongest distribution ability in Hollywood (actually the big six).

And Cheng Xiaoyu's choice of "Universal" is also after careful consideration, this company has always been more tolerant of newcomers, in recent years, Universal Pictures has not had any particularly famous "hit" movies, unlike Disney has the "Monster Factory" series, Warner Bros. has the "Iron Man" series, and Sony has the "Spider-Man" series.

This makes "Universal Pictures" seem quite ordinary in the whole of Hollywood. This has also led to the fact that in the competition of the six major Hollywood studios for many years, Universal Pictures has not performed very well, and has been hovering in the middle of the table.

Although compared with other big Hollywood studios, Universal Pictures' performance is not so bright, but this does not prevent Universal Pictures from being a film company with an annual box office profit of more than 100 million US dollars and a valuation of more than 10 billion US dollars, and it is also one of the largest in the world.

Speaking of which, the rise of the world is also quite closely related to one person, that is, Catherine's grandfather, Stavin Bell.

Throughout the thirties, Universal Pictures produced a large number of low-budget films, mostly Westerns, musicals, horror and burlesque. Although the cost is not high, the box office is not bad, which is also the basis for Universal Pictures to be able to establish itself in Hollywood.

By the mid-forties, Universal Pictures had gone through a series of mergers and acquisitions, and then it had changed its previous strategy of small-budget films and started making blockbuster films like "Promising Days" and "Hamlet."

However, this strategy did not work. By the late forties, then-president Goetz was kicked out of Universal Pictures, and small-budget films were back in the company's focus. Some classic horror film series have returned, and soap operas have been a big hit. It seems that Universal Pictures will continue to develop tepidly along this path.

But in 1967, Staven Bell appeared, and Staven Bell was only 21 years old at the time, and he had not even graduated from college. That year, he was offered an internship at Universal Pictures, and his relationship with Universal Pictures began for more than 40 years.

After receiving a $10,000 scholarship, he spent ten days filming "Sixty-Six," and immediately Stavon Bell won the favor of Sidney Schinberg, the head of production at Universal Pictures, and signed a nine-year contract with Universal Pictures.

For the first eight years, Staven Bell worked diligently to shoot a series of TV series and movies for Universal Pictures, but these TV series and movies were not spectacular.

And eight years later, in 1976, when Stavin Bell and Universal Pictures still had one last year of contract, Stavin Bell and Universal Pictures shocked the world.

The movie that shocked the world was "Shark's Mouth Escape". At the time, model-based sharks were Hollywood's earliest special effects technology, and the thriller model pioneered by "Shark's Mouth" was copied by Hollywood.

And perhaps even more important for Universal Pictures is the box office, which grossed a staggering $490 million that year and created a new schedule for the entire North American film market - the summer season. Before "Shark's Mouth Escape", there was no concept of summer files in the film market.

Then Stavon Bell went out of control, shooting the super sci-fi film "The Lost Continent" and the Oscar-sweeping "City Without a Sky" for Universal Pictures, both of which grossed $1.915 billion worldwide, of which "The Lost Continent" once again broke the box office record.

With the help of these blockbusters, Universal Pictures has completely established itself in Hollywood and secured its position in Hollywood's six major studios.

Stavin Bell has also become one of the major shareholders and decision-makers of Universal Pictures, because Staven Bell has rarely made films in recent years, and has no interest in commercial films, so Universal's box office is not very good.

Cheng Xiaoyu chose Universal, and there is also the reason why Staven Bell is the first director in Hollywood.

Cheng Xiaoyu and Winston came to Universal Pictures and wanted to find the manager of the film acquisition department, but unfortunately, they didn't even get the opportunity to meet, and the beautiful receptionist said: "I'm sorry, two gentlemen, Mr. Krum is in a meeting, I don't have time, please find his secretary to make an appointment, or leave the movie copy and contact information here, I will transfer it to Mr. Krum, and I will inform you of the results......"

Cheng Xiaoyu asked Winston to ask for the phone number of John Klum's secretary and wanted to make an appointment...... But after the phone call, wait until the next month, and the date is uncertain, so they are told to wait for the notification.....

Winston hung up the phone, looked at the young boss, and felt that if it were him, he probably wanted to give up, and he didn't know what he was going to do.

Cheng Xiaoyu still stood at the front desk and smiled and said, "Beautiful lady, I want to ask if Director Stavon usually comes to the company?"

After all, this is a world of faces, no matter who has a good impression of the handsome Cheng Xiaoyu, even if he doesn't have a good impression, it is difficult to hate it, not to mention that he is polite and personable, and the front desk lady smiled very sweetly, and said: "Mr. Staven rarely comes to the company..... Unless it's a meeting or something......"

Cheng Xiaoyu asked again: "Where can I usually meet Mr. Staven...... and then for fear of the other party's suspicion, Cheng Xiaoyu explained with a smile: "I am a small director myself, and I am also a fan of Director Staven, and I really want to get his guidance......"

The front desk lady has actually answered this question countless times, and I don't know how many people are eager to be favored by Mr. Staven, but is the great director so easy to see? So she replied stylizedly: "I usually see him on the set and at Mr. Staven's house......."

Cheng Xiaoyu didn't feel much disappointed when he heard this answer, and said very politely: "Thank you!" and then asked Winston to leave together.

Almost a day to achieve nothing, Winston drooped his head like a quail wounded by love, Cheng Xiaoyu patted him on the shoulder and said: "Mr. Winston, we have a Chinese proverb that says that there is nothing difficult in the world, but we are afraid of people with hearts...... Don't be too frustrated, I've been through more desperate things, it's not a ......"

Winston looked at Cheng Xiaoyu, who was about to be his son, and said with a wry smile: "I'm not desperate, I just take your salary, but it doesn't play a big role, I'm really ashamed......"

Cheng Xiaoyu got into the car again, and after starting, he said: "I can't blame you, after all, my request is also a bit unscientific......"

"Boss, why don't I find someone to contact the film buying department of another company...... I'm going to have to ask them to watch our film anyway........" Winston was very grateful for Cheng Xiaoyu's forgiveness and decided to do his best to do something for the boss no matter what, although it may not be useful......

Cheng Xiaoyu shook his head and said, "There is no need for this for the time being...... Do you know where Director Staven's home is?"

Seeing that Cheng Xiaoyu was going to be whimsical again, Winston smiled bitterly and said, "As long as Americans know this...... But we don't even think we can get through the door......."

Cheng Xiaoyu said lightly: "It doesn't matter if you can't get in, we can wait at the door ......."

Winston said with some confusion: "Boss, to be honest, I think your idea is a bit unrealistic..... Do you think Director Staven will sit down and watch your films? There are countless people who want to be supported by him every day, and if it really makes a difference to meet him, many people will become famous directors......."

Cheng Xiaoyu said calmly and confidently: "I have a reason why he can't refuse me......"

(Will increase the number of updates in the near future....) I hope everyone will give support to the counting of votes, because Cheng Xiaoyu is new to Hollywood, it will naturally be much more difficult, and some of the content will be written in a little more detail, but the foreshadowing will pass soon....... (To be continued.) )