The U.S. film market will indeed have a small ebb in the next few years, or it can also be said to be a flat period, in the two years of '86 and '87, no film has achieved more than 200 million box office in North America, and the overall box office market has not had much bright spots.

But this is not only affected by the economy, the film market itself also has a great responsibility, there is no film that can drive the market, when people will not have a satisfactory box office.

The U.S. economy has been recovering effectively since Reagan came to power, and Reagan has implemented a series of tax cuts and economic stimulus measures, adjusting the personal income tax rate from the highest 70% in the 70s to the highest 50/20, and the wallets of ordinary people are obviously looser, so the main reason is that the movie itself is not attractive.

By 88 years, the federal personal income tax rate in the United States will be adjusted again, down to a maximum of about 38 percent, and the original overly cumbersome tax system will be simplified, and taxes will be more fair.

Of course, during this period, it is not that there is no way, there will be miracles at any time, and the so-called miracle is to open up a broad avenue in the cracks, and if you want to do this, the time, place, and people are indispensable. Colombia does not have the most critical factor "people" in the first place, and if it loses this, even if the time and place are so favorable that it can no longer be smooth, no one wants to do it, it is not the same as nothing.

According to the original history, between '86 and '88, there were a total of 15 North American films that grossed more than 100 million yuan, and Columbia, as one of the eight major Hollywood companies, accounted for only one-fifteenth of them. Strictly speaking, a company like Coca-Cola is indeed not suitable for controlling a film company, and the profession is not right at all, no wonder it will be acquired by me in the end.

I really want to tell Jackson that if in the next two to three years, Colombia invests less in some so-called big-budget films, it is best to temporarily give up the so-called sci-fi blockbusters, and make more inspirational and warm type movies.

But then think about it, I'm going to start a company in the United States, isn't it cheap Colombia to say it for nothing, and I have other follow-up actions to help Colombia up, and I'll play a fart when the time comes.

So, although what Jackson said was beautiful and touching, he couldn't be moved at all. Sighing regretfully, he said to Jackson: "I'm really sorry Mr. Jackson, I'm afraid I can't help you in this matter, my previous major was chemistry, and I really can't do anything about the economic problems of the United States." The advice I can give you is to try to make as many movies as the audience likes, to attract more people to the cinema, and it might help if you can lower the ticket price a little, but this is obviously not possible. ”

Jackson wasn't much disappointed, and when he mentioned this to Mo Fei, he just had the attitude that he might be lucky. quickly adjusted his mood and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this, let's talk about your new movie, which is going to be invested by an American company, when do you plan to start filming?" ”

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During the communication with Jackson, Honggu basically didn't talk much, and after returning to the hotel room, she asked, "You must have a way to solve the question raised by Jackson, right?" ”

Mo Fei was stunned for a moment, he didn't show anything just now, but how did Honggu see it, since she could see it, then Jackson could too. didn't answer Honggu's question, but asked rhetorically, "Do you see it?" ”

"When you spoke just now, there was obviously content in your eyes, but your mouth was not transparent at all." Honggu pursed her lips and smiled slightly, and said, "That Jackson must not be able to see it, but who am I, how can I not see the content in your eyes." ”

Mo Fei breathed a sigh of relief, hugged Honggu's waist and hugged her in his arms, and said: "There must be a way, but I can't tell him that although we are both sides of the cooperation, he is also a Colombian person, and he is congenitally on the opposite side of us. ”

Honggu glanced at him and said, "You are the best, okay." What's next, since you have something, you can finish your business first, and then we can play easily. ”

In order to gain a better foothold in the American market, local companies are necessary, and Americans will not be so easy to let foreign movies make money in the local market, and they must go through local companies in the early stage of development.

After submitting the necessary formalities to register the company, he found Michael Blake, who was in a state of despair, through a local detective agency, with a hen that lays golden eggs in his arms.

Blake's life did not have many highlights, but he wrote an epic blockbuster film that reflected the history of the American West at the global box office of more than $400 million, and won seven Oscars at the same time.

The script for "Dances with Wolves" was rejected by all the big companies, and the Oscar winner for Best Screenplay is now living a life of poverty, almost to the point of homelessness. If he hadn't come to him, he would have left Hollywood for Arizona in the near future, eventually working as a dishwasher in a Chinese restaurant until he published a novel based on a screenplay and made a movie.

When she met Blake, Honggu knew that it was much more difficult to develop in Hollywood than in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, this is really embarrassing, with a wrinkled suit, a shirt that has been washed to yellow, and only the old leather shoes under her feet are polished bright enough, which is really pitiful.

Mo Fei showed enough respect and politeness to Blake, took the initiative to get up and shake hands with the other party, and said: "Hello Mr. Blake, it's a pleasure to meet you, my name is Mo Fei, and I am an investor in a film company." I asked you to meet today to talk about your script, so please sit down and talk about it. ”

"You know about me?" Blake was skeptical of the sincerity of the Asian man in front of him, knowing that his script had been rejected by everyone.

There are a lot of things to do, Blake's script is only the first, and the cooperation between them may also be this time, directly to: "Yes, a friend of mine told me about your script, and although many people are skeptical of this script, I am still very interested." So, I'm willing to pay for your script and the rights to adapt it into a novel, and I'm willing to pay $200,000 for that, what do you think? ”

200,000 US dollars is indeed a lot of money, especially for Blake at this time, it is no different from astronomical amounts. But he still raised his doubts very responsibly, and said: "With all due respect, Mr. Mo Fei, you should know that my script is written about the history of the American West, and it is not suitable for the Asian market, and you are likely to lose money after adapting it." ”

"Hehe, thank you for your candor, Mr. Blake." Mo Fei's impression of this person rose a level, and said: "Maybe I didn't make it clear, the film company I invested in is in Los Angeles, and I don't plan to make too many changes to your script, what I plan to shoot is an authentic western." ”

"So how much do you plan to invest in this film, this is a film with big scenes, and less investment will only ruin my script." Blake's insistence on the script is also one of the reasons why he has not been successful, as a screenwriter who is not a big name, but wants to interfere with the producer's investment, which is definitely not allowed by investors.

And Mo Fei doesn't have so many scruples, he is full of confidence in this "Dances with Wolves", and he understands the potential of this film better than anyone now, saying: "I think this investment will definitely not be less than fifteen million, and it is likely to be higher, I want a real epic blockbuster, not a sitcom." ”

Fifteen million investment is not a lot in a Hollywood movie, but for a movie that has been rejected by almost everyone, it is a remarkable number. Blake was a little skeptical about his ear and asked, "Did I hear me right, are you sure you're going to invest 15 million dollars, which is very risky?" ”

Mo Fei had already defined Blake, this person was too wordy, suppressed the little irritability in his heart, and said: "Yes, I'm pretty sure that what I'm saying now is not a dream talk, nor is it drunk talk, I plan to invest at least fifteen million to make this film." I'm an investor and a producer, so of course I think about the cost, but I'm more focused on the artistic success of the film, and I'm very responsible for myself. ”

"Then why did you buy the novel adaptation rights of this script, this has nothing to do with the movie, do you have a publishing company?" Blake may not have encountered this situation for a long time, and the words became more and more, and he began to change to the temperament of the eight women.

Mo Fei was quite helpless, but he could only continue to answer, saying: "Yes, Mr. Blake, I have a publishing company, and I plan to adapt the script into a novel for publication, so as to lay the foundation for the success of the film, otherwise I have no confidence that the film will be successful." ”

Blake finally determined that Mo Fei really wanted to make this movie seriously, although he was repeatedly refused, but the request did not drop because of this, and said: "Okay, Mr. Mo Fei, I am willing to sell this script to you, and at the same time have its novel adaptation rights, I hope you can succeed, and I also hope that this film can be affirmed, are you sure it is 200,000, right?" ”

At this moment, Mo Fei really wanted to beat this guy, he was so long-winded, he had never seen a woman more verbose than him.

There is a third paragraph to change, which will be served in about ten minutes, sorry! (To be continued.) )