After receiving the honour from the Governor of Hong Kong in mid-July, Hui and his wife Zhao Yazhi set off for the premiere of "Jaws" in Hollywood.

The film "Jaws" was invested by Xu Guanwu, distributed by 20th Century Fox, and released by National Entertainment Company, and is the first blockbuster in the history of American cinema to be co-screened.

For this super masterpiece with a box office of more than $400 million, Xu Guanwu naturally has high hopes and does not want to miss this historic moment.

Zhao Yazhi also hurriedly ended the filming of the TV series and flew to the United States with her husband across the ocean.

There was originally one episode of her "Liangyou Shijie", but because she was going to the United States, the screenwriter had to make a slight adjustment and ended her role early.

"Ah Wu, there is something I want to discuss with you." On the plane, Zhao Yazhi said to Xu Guanwu in a twisted manner.

"What's the matter?" Xu Guanwu put down the magazine in his hand and glanced at his wife suspiciously, in the impression that she had never been like this.

"That's the case, what about TVB, ......" Zhao Yazhi opened her mouth to say, but as soon as she said the five words of TVB, she saw Xu Guanwu's face sink suddenly, and she quickly covered her mouth.

Xu Guanwu snorted, "It's another matter of filming TV series, don't think about it, you said that you will shoot these two dramas this year." He waved his hand.

"It's not about making a TV series, it's about me hosting a show." Zhao Yazhi hurriedly explained.

"Being a host?" Xu Guanwu was stunned for a moment, "What show?" ”

"It's a variety show that just been created, called "Big Heart." Zhao Yazhi said, "It is a comprehensive program. There are reports of gossip news and quizzes with prizes. Celebrity visits and more. ”

Xu Guanwu frowned. What do variety shows do in such a complicated way, either purely reporting gossip news, or purely engaging in prize quizzes, or purely doing celebrity interviews......

With so much content covered in one show, how many minutes can you get in total? It's not that you are greedy for perfection, and you can't chew it out of greed.

"This show is only broadcast once a week, so it won't delay too much time." Zhao Yazhi saw her husband's ugly face, and hurriedly explained.

Xu Guanwu nodded. It's only aired once a week, so it's pretty much the same.

"With whom?" Xu Guanwu thought about it and asked again.

"Lu Hipeng is the one who sells popsicles in "Riding the Wind and Waves"." Zhao Yazhi saw that her husband's tone was not as blunt as before, and she couldn't help but say happily.

"Oh, it's him." Xu Guanwu nodded, he knew that this Lu Hipeng was a familiar face in the Hong Kong film and television industry, and he had starred in many movies and television, although he had never played the leading role, but there were times when he appeared. But there are always many bright spots.

"If it's just a show once a week, it doesn't affect normal life. Then promise them. Xu Guanwu pondered for a while and nodded.

"Great, I knew my husband you would say yes." Zhao Yazhi happily hugged Xu Guanwu and kissed her fiercely.

"Is TVB going to eat you? It's a TV series and a variety show. Xu Guanwu couldn't help complaining, he felt that it was a big mistake to let his wife go to TVB.

……

After two months, when he returned to the United States again, Xu Guanwu's mood was very different.

The previous time I came, I was still shouldering the burden of winning awards, but this time I came completely to make money.

As soon as he met Lei Shidong, the old guy couldn't help but show off, "Stanley, I showed your Hong Kong-made films with my heart, how do you feel?" ”

Xu Guanwu nodded, in the past two months, three Hong Kong films have been released: "Serpentine Trick", "Laughing Fist Tricks" and "Ghost Horse Double Star".

Among them, "Serpentine Trick" and "Laughing Fist" have the highest box office, both with box office results of five or six million US dollars, which is equivalent to the box office level of an ordinary C-grade film. But the cheap cost still makes it a big dark horse to make money.

Compared to the box office of "Ghost Horse Double Star" is only one million US dollars, it pales in comparison.

Xu Guanwu has also been mentally prepared for this, "Ghost Horse Double Star" was originally based on Hong Kong, reflecting the social reality of Hong Kong, even in Taiwan, which is separated by a water, the box office is not as high as Cheng Long's kung fu comedy.

"Xiexie, your efforts for the development of Hong Kong films." Xu Guanwu said with a smile, "Let's continue to work hard in the future." ”

Lei Shidong smiled, "I heard that a Hollywood producer wanted to invite your actor to film in Hollywood, but you refused?" ”

"Yes." Xu Guanwu nodded and did not deny it.

“weishenme？ With all due respect, shouldn't it be your ideal to enter Hollywood? Lei Shidong asked with a smile.

Xu Guanwu waved his hand, "Although he has made a name for himself in Hollywood, he is still a Chinese." Hollywood is racist, and you don't know it. If he comes to Hollywood now, he won't get enough support at all, which will help to damage his talent. ”

"I understand, it seems that you are really good for these actors, not just want to make money from them." Lei Shidong said with a smile.

"Of course, they are all the hope for the future of Hong Kong films, and I will not sell them all to Hollywood for millions of dollars." Xu Guanwu said seriously.

After finishing the idle article, Xu Guanwu asked about the national screening of "Jaws".

"Rest assured, our National Entertainment Company has vacated all the theaters on standby, and if this "Jaws" is really as popular as you think, I am also ready to unite with some other independent theaters, and the total number will exceed 800 theaters at the most." Lei Shidong introduced.

Xu Guanwu nodded, the previous "Rocky" was only released in more than 100 theaters, and the box office exceeded more than 100 million US dollars.

Now the quality of this "Jaws" is definitely higher than that of "Rocky", and with the distribution theaters all over the United States, the box office is very likely to be even higher than in the previous life.

After meeting with Lei Shidong, Xu Guanwu visited Darryl, the head of 20th Century Fox. Zaniuk, who is working as a producer for two films he has invested in, is working as a producer. Zaniuk & David. Brown.

Darryl. Zaniuk was also overjoyed with Xu Guanwu's visit, introducing him to 20th Century Fox's preparations for the release of Jaws.

In the end, it is worthy of the distribution plan made by 20th Century Fox, a veteran film production and distribution company. It is much stronger than the plan that Xu Guanwu and Lei Shidong made up last year.

20th Century Fox is now losing a lot of money. There is almost nothing left of an empty shell. But the hundred-legged insect is dead but not stiff, its status in the American entertainment industry is still very important, and the breadth of contacts still makes Xu Guanwu unreachable.

It not only applied for interviews in many newspapers and magazines for "Jaws", but also arranged interviews on several major TV stations and radio stations, so that the drama "Jaws" could be fully exposed.

Such overwhelming publicity, if you don't have a little connection, you will never be able to do it with money alone.

Xu Guanwu admired the 20th Century Fox's large-scale propaganda, and originally cooperated with it only to see Richard. Zaniuk's face. But now it seems that people do have a hand.

"It would be nice if I could get in with one foot, but I don't know Darryl. What is Zaniuk's idea? Xu Guanwu groaned and looked at Darryl. Zaniuk glanced at the old fox and saw that he was looking at him with a smile.

Xu Guanwu coughed lightly, "I'm very satisfied with the publicity strategy made by your company, will it be difficult to implement?" ”

"For other companies, it's definitely difficult. But we at 20th Century Fox are absolutely confident that we can do it. "Darryl. Zaniuk smiled confidently.

Xu Guanwu believes that he will not brag about this kind of thing, because if it can be done, it can be done, and if it can't be done, it can't be done, and everything will be clear after a check.

"Sure enough, it is a veteran film company, and its ability is indeed outstanding." Xu Guanwu nodded in admiration. I want to ask about buying shares, but I don't know where to start.

Opposite Darryl. Zaniuk was also very anxious. "I've blown the company so well, why haven't you taken the bait?"

Although 20th Century Fox is still one of the eight major Hollywood film companies on the surface, it is actually a foreign powerhouse and is on the verge of bankruptcy due to serious losses.

Darryl. Although Zaniuk just said that the promotion of "Jaws" is effortless for the company, in fact, the real situation is to slap a swollen face and become fat.

In order to ensure the smooth implementation of this publicity strategy, Darryl. Zaniuk even let out his old face, and it took him to apply for so many TV and radio programs after he maxed out his favor card, and only then did he let many newspapers advertise at a 60% discount.

The purpose is of course to make "Jaws" a blockbuster and make 20th Century Fox a shame. The deeper purpose is to attract people like Xu Guanwu to think that 20th century Fox is still alive and not on the verge of disintegration.

Darryl. Zaniuk had already heard from his son that Xu Guanwu, a Chinese bigwig, spent a lot of money and didn't even blink a brow, so he couldn't help but regard him as the world's No. 1 big man in his heart, and wanted him to invest in 20th Century Fox.

Darryl understands very well that even if Xu Guanwu takes a stake in 20th Century Fox, it will be difficult for him, a yellow-skinned Chinese, to gain a firm foothold on the board of directors.

Unable to stand alone, he naturally needs an ally who can keep him on his shoulders. In that case, who better on the board of directors would be more suitable than yourself?

With Xu Guanwu's support, his chairmanship will be more secure, and he can also use his funds to develop the company. At that time, of course, he will take the lion's share of profits, even if he loses, he will lose Xu Guanwu's money, and he doesn't have to pay a penny, what a cost-effective business.

Darryl. The more Zaniuk thought about it, the more beautiful he became, looking at Xu Guanwu sitting in front of him, it was like seeing the fattest broiler in the world, and his saliva was almost dripping.

However, although he has coveted Xu Guanwu for a long time, Daryl knows that he must remain calm and must not show eagerness, because then he will give the initiative to others and give others room to lower the price.

Xu Guanwu, who was opposite, wanted to join the 20th Century Fox Company, but he didn't know how to speak, lest people would not agree to his request.

Two foxes, one big and one small, you look at me, I look at you, each with a ghost, and the smile is more and more innocent. (To be continued......)