After returning to the office, Zhang Jin said to Zhou Mengshan: "When will the letter of intent for the contract arrive?" ”

Zhou Mengshan looked at the time and said, "It's about 9 o'clock this evening, is there any problem?" ”

"Of course there is a problem." Zhang Jin said while recalling the relevant information about "Bodyguard" in his previous life.

To be precise, "The Bodyguard" is a custom movie dedicated to the famous American black female singer Whitney. Houston tailor-made, without the joining of Kevin and Whitney, without this classic black-and-white romance, the film would be greatly discounted, and the classic "I-Will-Always-Love-You" No one can sing that kind of explosive soul-shaking emotion except Whitney.

The worst thing is ...... The theme song is a cover, not Zhang Jin's original, this is the key.

Zhang Jin remembers very clearly, he obviously remarked the theme song in the script and recommended a cover of the old song "I-Will-Always-Love-You", but the guy who bought the script for Warner Mao didn't see it, please, if Zhang Jin really signed the contract, it would not be a matter of real jokes, but a lawsuit.

"What's the problem?" Zhou Mengshan asked with a blink of sapphire blue eyes.

"We can't sell the song because of copyright issues." Zhang Jin said: "Do you know the song "I-Will-Always-Love-You"? ”

"Yes, Linda. Ronstead sang it in 1975, but we could buy the rights to rearrange it, so there would be no problem. Zhou Mengshan said with a smile: "Before looking for you, I had already asked my classmates in the United States to contact this matter, otherwise I would not have reported to you like this." ”

“good！” Zhang Jin didn't expect that the mixed-race girl paper, who had always been slow and half-beating, would be so clever, so he couldn't help but give a thumbs up and praised: "You are more and more impressive to me now." ”

Zhou Mengshan stuck out her tongue embarrassedly and said: "Actually, since I did your translation, I have a systematic understanding of the rules of Hollywood, especially copyright, after all, it is not a matter of a year or two for us Chinese to be discriminated against in Hollywood, only after understanding the rules." Talent is not subject to various restrictions when trading. ”

"Go on, the North American distribution rights for 'The Raid' and 'Kill the Wolf' are also your own initiative, right?"

Zhou Mengshan nodded, "I have learned before, our Jinlong's current main market is Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asian countries, although the overseas distribution has been done by the Taiwan Branch, but because of the unfamiliar with Hollywood rules, it is difficult to make any progress in the short term, the fastest way is to cooperate with Hollywood distribution companies, and wait for the company to have a certain audience in North America before it can proceed to the next step of development." ”

"After having this idea. When I was fine, I watched several of the company's movies repeatedly, and found that "Raid" may have a certain possibility of distribution in North America, although "Kill the Wolf" is more intense, but the North American audience may not be able to accept it......"

After all, she majored in film and television directing at Nanjia University, and she has a better understanding of the Hollywood market, after a period of observation and precipitation, Zhou Mengshan began to play to her strengths, and even Zhang Jin couldn't help but admire her vision.

So I got in touch with someone on the Warner Bros. side. They said that if it was as I said, they could send copies of the two films for review, and if all went well, Warner Bros. would be willing to buy them out. ”

Zhang Jin said: "And in addition to buying out the global issuance. Is there no other way to cooperate? ”

Zhou Mengshan shook her head with a wry smile and said, "Not yet, because Jinlong doesn't have any influence in the world." ”

"Hey, okay!" Zhang Jin sighed helplessly and said, "I'll write down the contract requirements later, and you will take copies of two movies to the United States." ”

"If the issuance contract is negotiated. Do I have any bonuses? Zhou Mengshan asked with a wink.

"Yes!" Zhang Jin smiled, "You are very good at advocating this time, if you can open an overseas channel." For every film contract completed, I give you a 5% commission. ”

"That'...... Can you give me a salary increase? After Zhou Mengshan finished speaking, she felt that she was a little bit inched, and she bit her lower lip and peeked at Zhang Jin uneasily.

"Yes." Zhang Jin smiled: "Everything is based on the fact that you negotiated this business, and after the matter is completed, the position of the manager of Jinlong's overseas distribution department will be left to you." ”

"Really, boss, you're so nice!" Zhou Mengshan shook her little hand and jumped on the spot twice, maybe she didn't feel enjoyable, but she bent down and kissed Zhang Jin twice on the face.

"Ugh." Zhang Jin touched the place where he was kissed, but fortunately he didn't leave a lipstick mark.

To be honest, Zhang Jin didn't expect Zhou Mengshan to have such ability, because she has always had a cute impression of her, and she was only invited as a translator and tutor, but now it's okay, her potential has been stimulated layer by layer, which has a very key role in the future development of Jinlong.

Chen Shaohua knocked on the door and came in, and when he saw Zhang Jin with a smile on his face, Zhou Mengshan jumped and jumped, "What is so happy?" Has Ah Jin's English improved a lot? ”

As soon as she saw the boss lady arrive, Zhou Mengshan blushed and stuck out her tongue, feeling so dangerous.

"Shanshan has made a great contribution just now, and I am ready to give her a salary increase." Zhang Jin explained the matter in detail, Chen Shaohua was also full of surprise, took Zhou Mengshan's hand and said: "I can't see that Sunny still has a specialty in this area, well, finish this matter well, in the future, Jinlong will also become the third company to open up distribution channels with Hollywood after Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers, and you will have a lot of credit for Sunny at that time." ”

"I'll do it with my heart." Zhou Mengshan pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Well, you guys have to talk about it in advance, I'll go out for a while." ”

After Zhou Mengshan left, Chen Shaohua sighed: "It's really unexpected, I didn't expect to dig up a multi-functional compound talent." ”

"yes." Zhang Jin said, "What are you holding in your hand?" ”

"The schedule of films that have been released or will be released in Hong Kong from January to February." Chen Shaohua said and handed over the information in his hand and said, "Take it over and give you a counselor, so I can choose a good time period to release "Star Wish". ”

It must be noted that due to the influence of British colonial culture, more than the majority of Hong Kong people, especially young people, have become less and less interested in the meaning of the Spring Festival.

In previous years, during the Spring Festival, every household also pasted Spring Festival couplets and New Year paintings, held various large-scale lion and dragon dance performances, and even held a grand fireworks show in Victoria Harbour.

In the eyes of most Hong Kong people, New Year's Day is the New Year, and the corresponding Spring Festival stalls are gradually losing their significance.

A total of 16 movies were released during the Spring Festival this year, and in Zhang Jin's memory, there are three that are the most competitive at the box office, and even in this year's annual box office, "Family Carnival", "New Best Partner", "Rich and Rich", and "Shanghai Beach Gambling Saint", which is enough in Taiwan.

At present, "Shanghai Beach Gambling Saint" is in full swing with "Family Carnival" and "Rich and Rich".

"Don't think about it, it will be officially released on February 14." Zhang Jin scanned the information at a glance, put it on the table and said: "Valentine's Day is the best time, which fits the film style of "Star Wish". ”

Chen Shaohua hummed: "I also think so, then next week's "Jin Weekly" will mainly cooperate with "Star Wish" to promote it, and let Zhou Huimin be the cover character." ”

"No problem." Zhang Jin stretched, "It's about to be the Spring Festival, and the crew of "Tai Chi Grandmaster" should come back, right?" ”

"It's on its way now." Chen Shaohua said: "Last night I was on the phone with Ding Xiaohui, and she inspected what you said. Shop Town, said that if we will take that place to build a film and television city, it will require a huge expenditure, and we do not have the possibility of developing it with our current financial resources. ”

Zhang Jin said: "So we need to make more money." ”

Chen Shaohua thought for a while, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself, I'll feel distressed when I'm tired." ”

Zhang Jin raised his hand and grabbed her, "Hmm." ”

――Dividing Line――

When I got back to the set, it was already evening.

The crew is concentrating on the most critical and sensational part of the film - the crying scene.

Zhang Xueyou sat on the side and read the script, and Du Qifeng kept talking to Zhou Huimin, because he had NG twice before, but Zhou Huimin still didn't meet the requirements.

"Vivien, there's only one thing you have to do from now on, keep thinking about what happened to you when you were a child." Du Qifeng is like an old god stick, even talking and gesturing.

Zhang Jin saw Liu Jialing holding her shoulders and watching from the side, so he went over and whispered, "Why are you here?" ”

Liu Jialing glanced at him and said, "How fresh, I have my finale tonight, I have completed the glorious image of playing a pregnant woman on the big screen for the second time, and I don't want to leave just after filming, let's see how Vivian plays this time." ”

Liu Jialing has a slight resentment in the painting, she is also your woman, why can Zhang Min be amorous, the old lady just shows people with a big belly, and if it goes on like this, the person who will find the old lady to make a film is either a good wife and a good mother or a pregnant woman, you lack morality.

Zhang Jins understood what she meant, "You're going to fade out of the entertainment industry, and you still care about what to do." ”

"Why don't you care, you said you had a good role for me." Liu Jialing rolled her eyes, knowing that it was not the occasion to talk about such a thing, so she immediately changed the topic and said: "There is a problem with Lao Du's guiding ideas, it is obvious that Vivian has resistance to her childhood life, and she doesn't want to recall the unbearable past." ”

"Then what are you waiting for, hurry up and perform hypnotism." Zhang Jin said.

"Wait a little longer, if Lao Du can't figure it out, I'll go out again." Liu Jialing said.

Ten minutes later, the camera was turned on again, Zhang Xueyou was in front, staggering two-thirds of the camera, and Zhou Huimin stood behind with his head down.

"Vivien, are you OK?" Lao Du is still a little worried.

"Director, can you wait a little longer......" Zhou Huimin said.

"Well, I'll do it!" Liu Jialing rolled up her sleeves and went directly into the shooting area.

At the same time, Zhang Jin also came behind Du Qifeng, "Leave it to Sister Ling." (To be continued......)