Chapter 96: Tailor-made
There are a lot of sex relationships in Hollywood, but there aren't many bastards like Harvey, otherwise he wouldn't have been hammered to death later.
Even Zhang Mu didn't want to have anything to do with Harvey on this issue.
Seeing that Zhang Mu was really not sexually interested, Harvey suddenly shook his head regretfully and said:
"Zhang, you should learn to enjoy life!"
When Zhang Mu heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "I'm already enjoying it!" ”
Hearing this, Harvey could only shrug his shoulders helplessly.
After chatting for a while, the two got down to business.
"We'll start with partial screenings in theaters in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and it's estimated that there will be about 50 theaters for the premiere. After the word-of-mouth fermentation, the scope is gradually expanding. ”
"During this time you need to participate in some promotional events, as well as some parties and salons in the circle. Well, maybe there will be some radio interviews or something. ”
"As for the Saturn Award, we will do our best for public relations, which requires your cooperation, and of course some public relations costs are inevitable. However, you don't have to pay these expenses now, we will deduct them first when the box office is settled! ”
"If the response is good, I'll help you get on some talk shows."
After listening to Harvey's plan, Zhang Mu couldn't help frowning.
Seeing Zhang Mu's expression, Harvey immediately laughed confidently and said:
"Zhang, don't worry! Zhang Yimou's "Hero", this is how I operated, you should believe in a successful person! ”
However, after flipping through the information, Zhang Mu shook his head lightly and said:
"Although I also think I'm handsome, I don't think you people will be very interested in me. Moreover, I don't have such a beautiful resume as director Zhang Yimou. ”
Although the influence of the three major film festivals in North America is not as good as the Oscars, many movie lovers still know their weight.
So Zhang Mu doesn't think he can replicate Lao Mouzi's success in "Heroes", and besides, he doesn't have a well-known North American Li link to use for publicity.
As he spoke, he saw Zhang Mu and handed a document beside him to Harvey.
Seeing this, Harvey immediately took it with a puzzled expression.
But when he read the document, he couldn't help but show excitement in his eyes.
However, for the sake of insurance, he still deduced it again in his heart.
Then, he couldn't help but look at Zhang Mudao with excitement on his face:
"Zhang, can you tell me who did this plan?"
In Harvey's opinion, it would be a pity if such a publicity talent was not poached by Weinstein!
Seeing his expression, Zhang Mu immediately understood what he was thinking, so he immediately laughed:
"Don't think about it, is it possible that you still want to dig me into your company?"
Seeing Zhang Mu say this, Harvey couldn't help but shake his head regretfully while being surprised.
But then I saw him and couldn't help but ask with some curiosity:
"Zhang, I don't understand, if you follow your plan, then you will undoubtedly be hidden behind the scenes."
"Why? Don't you want to be famous? ”
Compared with Harvey's previous routines, the focus of Zhang Mu's plan is indeed not on him.
To be precise, there are only two cores in his publicity plan: "women's rights" and "kung fu"!
Needless to say, there is no need to say much about women's rights, compared with Huaxia, the female boxers in the United States can be said to be experienced in a hundred battles and have a broad mass base.
So for a big heroine movie like "Super Body", it is enough to poke at the G-spot of those female boxers.
As long as Harvey's public relations are in place, I believe it will not be difficult to dress Zeng Li as a feminist representative from China.
In this way, it is much more effective than Zhang Mu, the director, going into battle in person.
As for the "Kung Fu" aspect, it's even simpler.
This is originally an international business card of Huaxia, and it is inherently hot.
However, in view of the fact that kung fu cannot be as shocking as in the movie, Zhang Mu believes that in this regard, it is best to take the channel of Internet publicity.
Such a two-pronged plan is indeed much better than Harvey's original set.
However, in the face of Harvey's incomprehension, Zhang Mu smiled calmly and said:
"Of course I want to be famous, too! But compared to this purpose, I want a beautiful box office result! ”
Speaking of this, Zhang Mu took a slight sip of the coffee in his hand, and then said confidently:
"As long as 'Super Body' can be a big hit this time, then next time I come back, I believe it will be my best advertisement."
You must know that the United States is a money-first society.
No matter how much Zhang Mu did in front of him, it may not be as convincing as the box office of the last movie.
For this reason, why should Zhang Mu bother to be thankless.
As the so-called good dishes are not afraid of being late, anyway, Zhang Mu is young, he can afford to wait!
Seeing Zhang Mu say this, Harvey couldn't help but glance at Zhang Mu.
After all, almost all of the Asian filmmakers he has met in the past have taken fame as their first goal after entering Hollywood, and they are even willing to do a lot of money-losing business for this reason.
Like Zhang Mu, who is not in a hurry and has a clear mind, it is the first time he has seen it.
And with Zhang Mu's planning, Harvey can't help but be more confident in the future of the project "Super Body".
But thinking of this, Harvey suddenly couldn't help but sigh with pity:
"I knew that the film was so exciting, and I should have advised you to use Angelina Jolie last time. If she is here, maybe the box office of "Super Body" can be doubled! ”
Hearing this, Zhang Mu immediately couldn't help but smile, but he didn't say anything.
In fact, Harvey is right, Angelina Jolie has really been hot in the past two years.
Coupled with her wild and fierce star-playing temperament, it does match "Super Body" very well.
If she really plays the role, maybe it can really play the role of a widowed sister in later generations.
But if this is the case, then the cost of "Super Body" may have to increase several times.
At that time, under the pressure of funds, Zhang Mu had to introduce foreign investment.
And such a project must not be controlled by a newcomer in the North American film industry like him.
Even if he retains his position as director by then, it is estimated that he will be a tool man at most. As for the final editing rights, don't even think about it.
You must know that in Hollywood, most directors are not qualified to edit their own films.
Only by becoming a big director like Cameron, Spielberg, and Nolan can you have a chance to be one of the few directors in Hollywood who has the final editing rights.
It is precisely because he saw through this that Zhang Mu has always been very clear in his heart:
The best lineup is not necessarily the most suitable.
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Thank you for the reward of the book friend "Emperor of the Apocalypse", thank you!