After the signing ceremony, Wang Zichuan threw the rest of the work to Dayanzai, which coincided with the completion of "Tang Bohu's Autumn Fragrance", and Chen Baixiang had a lot of time to deal with these things.

On December 12th, the post-production of "Home Alone" was completed, Wang Zichuan immediately flew to Shanghai, not to buy the wrong ticket, Hollywood director Spielberg was still filming "Empire of the Sun" in Shanghai, he ran around for "Empire of the Sun" a few months ago, and now it is finally time to harvest.

On December 13, Spielberg and Wang Zichuan flew directly from Shanghai to the United States.

On December 15, Spielberg introduced Paramount executive Robert Jr., and it turned out that Spielberg had booked a Christmas schedule for "Home Alone" two months ago.

On December 16th, Wang Zichuan signed a contract with Paramount on behalf of Tengfei Entertainment, and the sharing method is more special, in the first week, the producer 70%, the other 30%, that is to say, Wang Zichuan can get 70% of the benefits, and the remaining 30% is distributed by the theater, distribution company, and cinema, in the second week, the producer is 60%, the other 40%, the third week, the producer is 40%, the other 60%, the fourth week is 30%, and he is 70%.

Originally, Robit Jr. didn't want to sign the fourth week agreement, but in his mind, it would be good for a Chinese-invested film to be released for two weeks, if it weren't for Spielberg's face, he wouldn't need to arrange this kind of film at all, just throw it into the trash.

When the contract was successfully signed, Wang Zichuan and director Columbus discussed where to hold the celebration banquet, but Spielberg felt very embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, King!"

"What?"

Wang Zichuan suspected that his ears had heard it wrong, and couldn't help but look at Spielberg in confusion.

"I said I'm sorry!"

"Excuse me? Something wrong with this contract? ”

"Yes!"

Wang Zichuan was shocked, because the contract was in English, he only read a few important paragraphs, divided into agreements! The others did not look closely, but the director Columbus watched it a few times, but every time he grinned, and Wang Zichuan also believed Spielberg. That's when he signed his name.

Chris. Columbus argued: "There is no problem, King, I use my reputation to assure that this contract is not quite fair, and it is impossible for any American to get such a fair contract!" ”

Wang Zichuan was confused and said: "Why do I think you are very contradictory." ”

Columbus said, "Contradiction? ”

Wang Zichuan said seriously: "Yes, as far as I know, the status of Chinese in the United States is not high, why can't other Americans get the contract I can get?" ”

Columbus laughed, "It's Steven's credit." Paramount Robert Jr. owes Steven a favor, which squeezed out the Christmas schedule, you know, I don't know how many film companies are staring at the position of the Christmas schedule. ”

Spielberg didn't smile and apologized: "I've seen a copy of "Home Alone", a wonderful film, and I tried to convince Robert Jr., but he was very stubborn and didn't agree to increase the number of screenings. ”

Columbus exclaimed, "Dear Steven. It's already good, knowing that I'm just a newcomer, and they can give eighty-five screens, already looking in God's face. ”

Wang Zichuan wondered: "Eighty-five screens are rare?" ”

Spielberg shrugged. Said helplessly: "This is basically a low-cost film treatment, I built Yì Robit Jr. with at least 500 screens, but he said I was whimsical!" ”

Wang Zichuan pondered: "I remember that there was a clause in the contract to increase the screening screen! ”

Spielberg said: "This is the terms I have repeatedly fought for, and I promise to give them the Empire of the Sun for distribution. Robit Jr. agreed, hoping that "Home Alone" could do well in the first week, otherwise this excellent film would be eliminated. ”

December 18th. On the eve of the release of "Home Alone", Caraline Lau deliberately flew from Hong Kong to the United States, this is the first 'American blockbuster' she starred in, in her words, it is very commemorative, and she must attend the premiere in person to be willing, but Wang Zichuan doesn't think so, not to mention that "Home Alone" did not arrange a premiere, but on the afternoon of December 19th, the film was scheduled in a unified manner, with only 85 screens, in the huge United States, tens of thousands of screens to release a blockbuster together, it was like spitting on the sea, and even a blister could not bubble up, On the contrary, Liu Jialing herself was a big man, pestering Wang Zichuan all day long to do some 'adult' games, staying in the United States for five days, and never even going to the cinema once.

On December 24, the fifth day of the release of "Home Alone", the cumulative box office received 3.03 million US dollars, and the media reported repeatedly that Spielberg, who had always wanted to make up for Wang Zichuan, was keenly aware of the popularity of "Home Alone" and found Paramount Robert Jr. that morning.

"Dear Wang, congratulations, Paramount has decided to fully support Home Alone!" Spielberg, who returned to the hotel, couldn't wait to inform Wang Zichuan and Chris of the news. Columbus.

Wang Zichuan breathed a sigh of relief, which he expected, how could such an excellent film be buried, although the shooting cost was only more than 4 million US dollars, but the publicity cost was 5 million US dollars, as well as actors' salaries, directors' salaries and other expenses, which added up to 13 million US dollars, which greatly exceeded the budget of 3 million US dollars in his mind.

"Thank you Steven!"

Spielberg smiled: "Now I can rest assured that I can go back to Shanghai to continue filming "Empire of the Sun". ”

Wang Zichuan was still waiting for "Home Alone" to be powerful, and said with a smile: "After "Home Alone" is painted, I will go back to Hong Kong." ”

Spielberg joked: "If you are in a hurry to use the money, you can ask Robert Jr. to settle the bill in advance, he likes to get kickbacks in this position, this vampire, he extorted me half a million dollars last time!" ”

Wang Zichuan shrugged and said, "I have a company in San Francisco that allows them to settle accounts with Paramount." ”

Columbus was surprised: "Has Mr. Wang already established a film company?" ”

Wang Zichuan said: "A TV station, not a film company. ”

Although he was surprised that Wang Zichuan had a TV station, Columbus did not hear the answer he wanted, and he was a little depressed, and became a director once, which completely stimulated the long-suppressed ambition in his heart.

Wang Zichuan smiled: "I plan to register a film company in the United States. ”

Chris. Columbus hurriedly said, "Do you have a production plan?" ”

Wang Zichuan nodded, and now it's time to woo Chris. In the last period of Columbus, when "Home Alone" was painted, as the director of the film, there must be many people who are optimistic about Columbus, and then do it at that time, and pay dozens of times more than now.

Columbus nervously asked, "Can I know what kind of film it is?" ”

Wang Zichuan said: "A police movie, a love movie. ”

Columbus plucked up the courage and said, "Mr. Wang, I have been hiding some things all along. ”

"What's the matter?" Wang Zichuan asked with a smile, such an old-fashioned reason is also a loss to the other party to be able to say it.

Columbus said, "Actually, what I'm best at is romance. ”

Wang Zichuan teased: "I thought you would choose a police movie!" ”

Columbus shrugged his shoulders and said, "I'd love to answer that, but it's actually ...... I don't know anything about cop movies. ”

Wang Zichuan said slyly: "You can be a director if you want to, but you have to promise me a few conditions." ”

After hesitating, Columbus tentatively asked, "Can I read the script first?" ”

The script of "The Love of People and Ghosts" was not written, and Wang Zichuan couldn't take it out, so he shirked: "Yes, but I can't hand it over to you until "Home Alone" is drawn!" ”

"No problem!" Columbus took this for granted, and few Hollywood directors made two films in a row.

Wang Zichuan said: "The new script is called "People and Ghosts Are Not Over", I have to remind you that no matter what you think, you must follow the script." ”

"I think I can do it!"

December 25th, it is Christmas, Christmas is the most anticipated festival in the West, as lively as the Chinese New Year, every household decorates a new one, sets up a Christmas tree, or travels directly with the whole family, in this special festival, the box office of "Home Alone" shows a blowout growth, with a single-day box office of 10.98 million US dollars, Wang Zichuan smiled from ear to ear, Liu Jialing's eyes were full of little stars, and Wang Zichuan's eyes were different from the past.

On January 14th, the date of "Home Alone", which was released for a month, was drawn, with a cumulative box office of 430 million US dollars, 100 million less than Wang Zichuan's memory, but this also shocked the eyeballs, now is the period of weak box office in the United States, there are very few films with a box office of more than 100 million, "Home Alone" suddenly painted with 430 million US dollars, which leads people to reverie, you must know that the profit of American movies does not only depend on the box office of the movie, but also the peripheral interests are the majority, the box office of 430 million US dollars, and the peripheral interests generated are at least twice the box office, That is, the producer can get at least 300 million dividends, and a low-budget comedy will receive 300 million dividends in the United States, which is another hot topic

When many media began to track the production information of "Home Alone", Wang Zichuan had flown back to Hong Kong and took a copy of "Home Alone", and the film released by Tengfei Entertainment for Christmas was "Jingwu Hero".

The film "Jingwu Hero" was launched as early as the beginning of the year, completed in July, produced in August and September, participated in the mainland candidate in October, was officially released in Oriental Cinemas on November 20, and was painted on January 20, with a cumulative box office of 58.41 million, and did not break the record of "Truant Dragon".

"Jingwu Heroes" is close to 60 million box office Wang Zichuan is already very satisfied, the total box office of "Shaolin Kid" released by Golden Harvest at the same time is 27 million, although the cost of "Jingwu Hero" is higher than that of "Shaolin Kid", but the cast is incomparable, "Jingwu Hero" only Li Lianjie and others take the lead, and the Japanese star lineup is strong, except for Sakai Noriko are all first-line kung fu superstars, but these people are also fresh faces in Hong Kong, and "Shaolin Kid" starring Yuan Di, the supporting role is kung fu superstar Cheng Long, and the martial arts instructor is Yuan Heping, Liu Jialiang. (To be continued......)