Chapter 0430 - You're in for a trick

Just and Gormon company owner Nicholas. Sedoux made an appointment to meet Danielle who had come to visit. Mitterrand and his party also arrived.

After Nazi Germany occupied most of France in the 1940s, at the age of 17, she joined the French resistance as a nurse, and after the end of World War II, she was awarded the Anti-Japanese War Medal, becoming the youngest heroine in France at that time.

It was at that time that Danielle became acquainted with François in his youth. Mitterrand.

When her husband won last year's French presidential election, Danielle behaved differently from the traditional French "first lady", and did not live a pampered life in the Élysée Palace, but actively participated in various social activities, which can be described as a strong limelight.

After the two sides exchanged pleasant greetings, the event entered the visit, and Tang Huan soon discovered what is called monkey eating twist - full of twists, and the speech on advanced technology that he carefully prepared was completely useless.

For example, while Tang Huan painstakingly introduced the robots on the production line, Danielle asked a lot of questions about the working conditions in the factory.

For another example, when Tang Huan patiently explained JustInTime, a just-in-time production method or JIT, Danielle began to ask about the workers' overtime wages.

This kind of flattering feeling was very embarrassing to be thrown to the blind man, Tang Huan was naturally very annoyed, and while secretly scolding his subordinates for not collecting information effectively, he couldn't help but complain about Danielle's self-centered way of talking.

As a result, Tang Huan began to describe with a bad taste how factory automation helped him keep labor costs down.

Obvious. The topic upset Danielle a little. One after another, he asked, "Is the worker's work heavy?" ”。“ How much vacation time do they have? ”

Tang Huan replied lightly in Chinese, "Since you are so interested in the welfare of workers, then you are always welcome to work here." ”

Although both sides are equipped with translators, because Tang Huan has been communicating directly in French before, the translators have basically become decorations.

Now Tang Huan coldly popped out a sentence in Chinese, and Daniel was even confused.

"Madam, Tang just said thank you for visiting. and your interest in the plant. Christina, who had long figured out Tang Huan's temper, had already seen that her man was angry, and hurriedly opened her mouth to mediate.

Then, the female ship king urged Tang Huan with a smile in her eyes, "Don't you still have important things to do, then hurry up, just leave it to me here." ”

Tang Huan rubbed his nose and nodded awkwardly, he had said before that Christina couldn't do this kind of technical work. But now it seems that the first lady of France does not care about any advanced nature at all. It's purely self-inflicted.

After leaving the factory, Tang Huan's depression finally eased a little, he flipped through the itinerary and found that Celine. Dion was in Paris today, so he decided to surprise the other party and greet him personally.

This time there was no unexpected situation, Celine who was accompanied by her mother. Dion, after seeing Tang Huan, immediately cheered and jumped up regardless of his image.

Until now, Celine. Dion has been active in the Francophone music scene in Quebec, Canada, for almost two years, and her achievements are impressive compared to the fact that she is only 14 years old.

Since Tang Huan didn't let Celine. Dion abandoned her studies, so her usual time is still very tight, and she can't relax during the summer vacation, and there are two activities waiting for the little girl.

First came cameo and interlude singing from the movie "First Contact 2", and then the Yamaha Song Contest in Tokyo, Japan.

It can be said that these two activities are very important for the current Celine. For Dion, it means a lot.

After the release of "First Contact" at the end of 1980, it achieved great commercial success in France and even Western Europe, and at the same time received critical acclaim.

Naturally, Gaumont Company will not waste this cash cow and start filming the second part of "First Contact" this year.

In the original time and space, "First Contact 2" was also a great success. Marceau won the César Award for "Most Promising Female Artist" in 1983.

For such a movie that is bound to gain fame and fortune, Tang Huan certainly wants to let his carefully cultivated "future French music diva" take this ride.

In this way, Celine. Dion's popularity will then spread from Quebec, Canada's second-largest French-speaking region in the world, to France, the number one central region, and will also spread throughout Western Europe.

As for the Yamaha Song Contest in Tokyo, Japan, it is a very rare worldwide youth singing competition sponsored by a well-known commercial company. If Celine. If Dion can achieve good results, he will definitely benefit a lot.

Tang Huan had already made these arrangements to Celine. Dion, her mother, and the agent had made it clear, so the small team was well prepared.

In this way, after a short rest, Tang Huan put Celine. Dion received the director Claude. In front of Binodo, "Celine has experience in shooting commercials and performing on stage, and it shouldn't be a problem to play a cameo role, the key is to show her musical talent." ”

Claude. Binodo understood the point of Tang Huan's words, so he began to talk to Celine with a pleasant face. Dion communicated.

Some seedlings are different from the beginning. Dion showed his talents, and Gormon company owner Nicholas. Sedoux smiled jealously, "Don, you already have Sophie. Marceau, a rising star, now has launched a little girl with such outstanding musical talent, and her achievements in discovering talents are really enviable. ”

Gaumont missed Sophie. Marceau has always regretted it. While Christina for Sophie. Marceau signed a contract with Gaumont for three films, but it could not alleviate the resentment of the other party.

In order not to irritate Nicholas . Sedoux, Tang Huan just snorted and turned to talk about the cooperation of DreamWorks' Chinese-language films in France.

"As long as you are mentally prepared for niche films, after all, in addition to cultural differences, you also need to take into account the unique atmosphere of France that has always protected its own films." Nicholas. Seydoux spoke very honestly.

For being able to cooperate with Tang Huan. He couldn't ask for it. In addition to making it easier for Gaine to sell Gaumon's films to the United States. There are also unexpected gains in the Far East, such as "First Contact", which received a box office of more than 11 million Taiwan dollars on Treasure Island.

"The movie "Fang Shiyu" is novel enough and should be attractive enough. However, I personally think that maybe an oriental kung fu film with a modern background may be better. "Nicholas. Seydoux muttered a suggestion.

"Of course, DreamWorks' film genre doesn't stop there." Tang Huan smiled confidently.

"I heard. You and Warner each made a "007" and got into the ring? "Nicholas. Seydoux was clearly interested in Hollywood intrigues, and soon deliberately led the conversation to this aspect.

"It can't be helped, who let the bad guys make a mistake, Warner and I have a fierce competition of interests in video games and movies at the same time." Tang Huan shook his head indifferently.

That's true, Steve. The grievances between Ross and Tang Huan have been put on the table without any scruples.

Luen Mei has just announced that the next "007" movie, "Octopus", will receive a record investment of $35 million. Warner, for its part, responded-for-tat, with an investment of $40 million in "Cruise Missile".

Tang Huan who heard the news. The immediate reaction was a disdainful sneer, "Steve. Rose, you're in for a treat! ”

The media who don't know what is going on naturally like to hear about this kind of fighting scene, but the executors of specific affairs feel more pressured and do things more seriously.

Andy. Albert used $4 million and $5 million respectively to get Roger. Moore's two contracts to continue starring in "007".

However, "Octopus Girl" still could not be filmed, because of the problem of the Bond Girl, new differences began to arise again.

Producer: Albert Broccoli - Albert Broccoli. Brookley believes that in order to counter "Cruise Missile", in addition to James. Bond continued to follow Roger. Moore's role is not enough, and the actor of the Bond girl should also have weight.

Prior to FayeDunaway-fee. Donnave's salary was considered too high, but when the investment increased, this concern was not necessary.

As for Tang Huan's name, he asked for Monica. Bellucci was simply ignored by these guys, intentionally or unintentionally, Guy is a newcomer who is still too young, and the gap between him and the setting of the Octopus Girl is too big, and it is not even as good as MaudAdams, who once appeared in "Golden Robber". Adams is the candidate.

Andy, who knows Tang Huan's intentions. Albert, of course, couldn't agree, and said in his heart that this wasn't a slap in the face of the boss, and the candidate for the role had been secretly decided even the year before last.

But Albert. Brockley's insistence also had a good reason, so he could only make a final decision in front of Tang Huan.

Andy. Albert rushed to the head, met Tang Huan alone first, and reported the information he had summarized, "I think, Albert. The reason why Brookley is so stubborn is largely because he wants to get an endorsement from you that you can't hold a film accountable if it doesn't do well commercially. ”

"I see what you mean." Tang Huan bowed his head slightly in understanding, "I will try my best to convince people with reason, rather than suppressing people with power, so as not to intensify the conflict." After all, if everyone works while making a fuss in their hearts, then no amount of money invested will get twice the result with half the effort. ”

I am so lucky to be able to serve such an understanding boss.

I felt a burst of relief in my heart. Albert, with curiosity, asked: "Now the media thinks that compared to the trend of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" sweeping the North American box office, Steve . Rose felt that Warner's performance in this year's summer file was too mediocre, so he was eager to use a big production to save the decline. Many people say that Warner paid $30 million to license the video game adaptation of E.T. Extra-Terrestrial, is this true? ”

"$32 million, to be exact." Tang Huan replied with a smile.

"So reluctant? At the beginning, the film budget of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" did not exceed $12 million. "Andy. Albert gasped.

"Actually, the pressure is on Warner's side, so you don't need to be so nervous, just do your job." Tang Huan couldn't say anything about the serial set, so he could only comfort his heart in disguise.

"It's also true that the pressure to recoup costs on a $32 million video game and a $40 million film with a $40 million budget can be prohibitive."

et al. and. After the negotiation was completed, the producer of "007" Albert . Brookley, director of "Octopus" John Glen. Glenn also traveled from London, England, to Paris, France.

After entertaining them with a relaxed demeanor, Tang Huan took out several copies of sports newspapers, including "LaGazzettaDelloSport", and pushed them to these people.

It turns out that it invariably lists several important developments in the field of football recently - the best player of this year's World Cup in Spain, Paul. Rossi, who moved from Juventus to AC Milan, who were relegated to the second division again.

Although it is not clear how much the deal amount, it can be seen from Juventus' unblinking signing of French star Platini that Juventus should have made a lot of money.

"You know who owns AC Milan now, right? I recommend Monica to you guys. Bellucci is a newcomer that the agency is ready to support. The popularity of the Bond Girl actors that you are concerned about is actually not affected at all. ”

Tang Huan leisurely introduced a piece of Monica. Bellucci snapped his fingers after having the background, "Monica. Bellucci is indeed young enough to make people suspicious, but isn't the 18-year-old Bond girl, the youngest Bond girl in history, a gimmick in itself? ”

Albert. Brooky is not a stupid person, he saw from Tang Huan's eyes that there is no doubt that the role of the Bond girl belongs to the vase after all, so simply follow the boss's wishes, anyway, he already has the endorsement of the responsibility for success or failure, and he will not become a sinner.

See Albert. Brockley recognized this decision, and Tang Huan continued: "I hope that the filming process of "Octopus Girl" can be special, that is, a small film can be taken out every month to show the characteristics of the movie. ”

"Is it to put pressure on Warner and Cruise Missile?" Albert. Brockley asked bluntly.

"That's true." Tang Huan admitted it calmly. (To be continued......)