Chapter 150: The Swing of Anticipation
After Chen Jie took Zhao Zhizhi's hand and walked out of the restaurant, Zhao Zhizhi was still a little puzzled by Chen Jie's behavior just now! How can you casually see someone and come up with $3 million to invest in a movie.
"Applejack, do you know that Cameron just now?" Zhao Yuzhi asked.
"What happened to the acquaintance just now!" Chen Jie said with a smile. To be honest, I am still a little excited to meet Cameron Chen Jie. Although everyone will call Cameron crazy in the future, the investment in movies is bigger than the other. But Chen Jie knows that Cameron's movies are worth the money, and no matter how big the investment is, no movie loses money! On the contrary, it has made investors a lot of money.
"Why do you have so much information about that guy named Cameron and invest in his script? Aren't you afraid of losing money? $3 million is not a small amount! Zhao Yuzhi said.
"Sister Zhi, don't worry. When this movie is released, you will only be glad that I have a good eye! I've read the script, and it's really well written. But that's not the main reason. Mainly, I have a very peculiar intuition. I feel like Cameron will become a world-renowned director. Or take him under his banner while he is not yet famous. In the future, we will have to earn this director with several Hollywood giants! Chen Jie said.
Chen Jie really didn't know what excuse to find to convince Zhao Yuzhi, as long as that feeling was used as an excuse.
"Just a gut feeling and you're going to spend $3 million!" Zhao Yuzhi said in surprise.
"Don't worry, Sister Zhi, my instincts are very accurate. I believe that this investment of 3 million will bring me tens of millions of returns. I've never missed this instinct! Chen Jie said.
Zhao Yuzhi didn't say anything when she saw Chen Jie insisting so much, and the two strolled back to the hotel together.
The next day, Cameron felt a knock on Chen Jie's door at the Hilton Hotel very early. Chen Jie opened the door and welcomed Cameron in, sat down, took out a check, handed it to Cameron and said
"Here's a check for $3.5 million. I've been so busy lately that I don't have time to register a company. So I can only ask you to register our company. You don't have to worry about investing. After you have successfully registered the company, I will go to the general manager of 20th Century Fox, Mr. Alain Ryder Jr., in the name of the new company. If 20th Century Fox can come up with some of the money to invest in our "Terminator", then our film will even be released! Chen Jie said.
Cameron took the check from Chen Jie's hand, his face full of shock. Now Cameron is not yet famous, and $3.5 million is a huge amount of money for him. He couldn't believe that Chen Jie had stuffed such a huge sum of money into his hands, which shocked him, and he was also very grateful to Chen Jie for his trust!
"Jerry, we just met yesterday. You are so relieved to hand over such a huge sum of money to me! Cameron said with some excitement.
"Of course. In your eyes, I see dreams and a love for movies, and such people will not betray their beliefs for money. I'm sure Cameron is that kind of person you are. And I see your future. I believe that one day you will become one of the world's most famous directors. As a world-renowned director, I firmly believe that you will not be saddled with the stigma of a liar. Chen Jie said with a smile.
Cameron was excited when he heard Chen Jie's words, and looked at Chen Jie solemnly and said
"Thank you for trusting Jerry, and thank you for taking a good look at me. I will prove to the world how accurate your vision is. ”
"No need to be so polite Cameron. I don't know why I have an inexplicable good feeling when I see you, I think we will become good friends! Chen Jie said with a smile.
"That's right, I feel that way too, Jerry, you're the one God sent to help me! They all say I'm crazy, and only you believe I'm going to make it. We will definitely become the best friends. Cameron said happily.
"Hehe, two days ago Fox's little Mr. Alain Ryder also called me a madman. Because I came up with a crazy publicity plan! Maybe it's because we both have a crazy factor in our bones that we both have a good feeling for each other! Chen Jie said.
"Oh, what the hell is the plan to make Mr. Ryder think you're crazy! I'm curious! Cameron said.
"You'll find out tomorrow!" Chen Jie said with a smile.
Cameron chatted with Chen Jie for a while and then left, and now he can't wait to register the film company as soon as possible. It's better to quickly build a crew to shoot "The Terminator". Chen Jie did not keep Cameron, and today is his last free time. Starting tomorrow, Chen Jie will start to set up the ring to promote Ip Man!
After Cameron left, Chen Jie found Zhao Yuzhi for a last day of shopping in Los Angeles, but the two returned to the hotel very early that day. Zhao Yuzhi wants Chen Jie to rest early and face the challenge with the best attitude tomorrow. even drove Chen Jie back to his own room at night!
Early the next morning, little Alain Ryder took a few cars to pick up Chen Jie and others. Chen Jie is wearing a long coat today. It's the same as what Ip Man wore in the movie. Zhao Yuzhi was also very cooperative with Chen Jie and wore a cheongsam. When the two appeared in the crowd, everyone felt that their eyes lit up!
When Hong Jinbao saw Chen Jie, he stepped forward and said to Chen Jie, "Ajie, are you ready?" It's too late to regret it now! ”
"Don't worry, Brother Sanmao. Even if the boxing champion Ali comes, I can beat him down! Chen Jie said with a smile.
Hong Jinbao heard Chen Jie say this, and knew that no matter what he said, Chen Jie would not change his mind. sighed and said, "If you really can't abstain, you will abstain, we have made enough money in this movie." Don't care about earning a little less! ”
Hung Jinbao is right, the movie "Ip Man" has sold crazy in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. The Taiwan market alone has gained 150 million Taiwan dollars, which is nearly 40 million Hong Kong dollars, and the popularity has not diminished at all, and the box office is still on the rise! The cumulative box office in Southeast Asia has almost reached about 40 million Hong Kong dollars. Singapore alone accounted for almost half of the box office. The movie "Ip Man" has undoubtedly become the most profitable movie of all time, with an investment of more than 2 million yuan and now a box office of more than 100 million Hong Kong dollars! 50x return! This is still not released in Japan, South Korea, Europe and the United States!
"Brother Sanmao, don't worry, I won't joke with my own life. You are waiting to be the first Chinese director to exceed 100 million US dollars at the box office! Chen Jie said with a smile.
"In contrast, I just wished you were safe!" Hong Jinbao said.
"Don't worry, I'll take notice." Chen Jie said.
After a few people got into the car, the car drove directly to the door of the China Grand Theater. After Chen Jie got out of the car, he saw a ring at the door of the China Grand Theater. There are a lot of security guards outside the four sides, as well as some medical staff. Alain Ryder Jr. even came to the scene.
You must know that Alain Ryder Jr., as the general manager of 20th Century Fox, will not participate in the general movie release! He attended today's event to build momentum for Chen Jie's crazy plan!
When little Alain Ryder saw Chen Jie, he walked over and said to Chen Jie, "Jerry, you are too cunning, you still owe me three signatures last time, and you didn't give them to me!" ”
"Don't be embarrassed, Mr. Ryder, I forgot last time. Otherwise, there are more reporters today, so I will ask them to take a few group photos for us, and I will sign these photos to send blessings to your daughter! Chen Jie said with a smile.
"That's what you said!" Little Alain Ryder said with a smile, in fact, Little Alain Ryder came to Chen Jie and said that this inconsequential matter was because he was afraid that Chen Jie would be nervous, and he wanted to liven up the atmosphere. But seeing that Chen Jie didn't seem to be nervous at all, he didn't continue the topic.
"How's your preparation, Jerry?" Alain Ryder Jr. asked.
"I'm totally fine and ready to face any challenge!" Chen Jie said with a smile.
"In that case, let's take the stage for a press conference!" Alain Ryder Jr. said!
"On stage?" Chen Jie said curiously. It seems that the only thing in this neighborhood that can be called a stage is that ring! "Is this the platform?" Chen Jie asked, pointing to the ring.
"Of course! Such a crazy plan must of course have a separate press conference! ”