Chapter 173: I'm Coming, Pearl of the Orient! (3rd Update 25/31)
At the same time, Mi Country, Los Angeles.
Standing in the towering Ritz-Carlton Hotel Café and looking down at the night view of the City of Angels from above, you will feel that the lights are brilliant and wonderful.
At least that's what Nobuyuki Idei thought.
He likes it very much, he likes it very much, so he wants to conquer it even more.
A man sitting next to him, about thirty years old, was well-mannered and had the temperament of a scholar.
It's not easy!
Nobuyuki Idei looked at Chris Columbus, and a trace of emotion flashed in his heart.
I have already asked him three times, but he has only now agreed to come out for coffee with him and talk about cooperation.
Of course, Nobuyuki Idei would not think that it was his sincerity that moved Chris Columbus, and there were only two words that moved Chris Columbus - strength.
This strength is not Nobuyuki Idei, nor is it Colombian, nor Sony, but a Chinese.
This Chinese is called Xuluo, a genius screenwriter who is frequently mentioned in Hollywood.
"Friends" created by him not only entered the top ten of autumn American dramas in the first season, but also was liked by many adults, and was praised by countless young people aged 16-25, which can be described as a good reputation.
Chris Columbus himself is a screenwriter, he studied film scripts in the film department of New York University, and then began to write scripts for Hollywood in '84.
After staying up for three years, he slowly began to have the opportunity to direct movies and became a little famous.
So Chris Columbus was still quite interested in a screenwriter newcomer like Xuluo, so he finally agreed to Nobuyuki Idei's request for a meeting.
After he gave a positive answer, yesterday afternoon, Nobuyuki Idei personally sent someone to send him the script of "My Fair Daddy".
"Mr. Idei, I've already read the script of Xuluo." Chris Columbus said, "It's hard for me to see such a humorous script in recent years! Although he is a comedy, he is not vulgar at all, but full of family affection and joy, which gives me a sense of relaxation...... If you don't know, many people might think it's my style."
He got straight to the point, and Nobuyuki Idei was overjoyed: "So Mr. Columbus, can we discuss the next step?"
Chris Columbus smiled, "Don't worry, I want to ask, with your Sony ability, you can find a better director, why did you find me?"
"Because Mr. Xuluo said that you are the most suitable for this "My Fair Daddy"." Nobuyuki Idei said, "Only you, with Mr. Robin Williams, can make the essence of this movie."
"I have to say, he chose Robin Williams, which is why I am willing to come and talk to you." Chris Columbus nodded, "When I finished reading Danny's story and looked in my mind for an actor who was suitable for him, the first one that came out was Robin Williams!"
"So he's a real genius." Nobuyuki Idei sighed, "I don't know how many movies he watched and how much homework he did before he came to this conclusion...... But I don't think ordinary people can create such a detailed and rigorous creative team from creating a film script."
"I thought so too."
Cross Columbus nodded, "So, does he have any advice on what rights you should give me?"
"Yes!"
Nobuyuki Idei lied without blinking his eyes, "I'm the producer, you're the director and executive producer, and I'm just in name, you have full control over the set!" Whatever you need, I'll give you!
The only request is that you please make this script, Mr. Columbus, and don't waste Mr. Xuluo's hard work and his trust in you, please!"
As he spoke, Nobuyuki Idei stood up and bowed to Chris Columbus.
This kind of bowing etiquette of the Japanese people is very confusing all over the world, and it will make people think that they are very modest and honest.
Chris Columbus is no exception.
Seeing Nobuyuki Idei's attitude so good, he was original
is very inclined to filming, and finally settled: "Okay! I'll go back and talk to my agent, and he'll talk to Sony about my pay and treatment. Mr. Idei, you must remember your promise, and I will decide what happens on the set!"
Nobuyuki Idei stretched out his hand without hesitation: "Everything is as you wish."
Cross Columbus shook his hand as well, "In that case, I'll give you the best movie in return!"
"Thank you!"
Nobuyuki Idei smiled happily.
I spent so much thought on it, and I finally got this director today!
As long as Chris Columbus agrees to join, the remaining Robin Williams actor will be much easier.
The money is enough, plus the script is good, so I don't have to worry about Robin Williams not coming.
But this also means that Nobuyuki Idei has already bet on the two of them and can't back down.
Now he only prayed that the Void would be as magical as ever, and he was not mistaken about Chris Columbus and Robin Williams.
Because of his ambition to go out of the well, it's all pinned on this movie!
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It's a coincidence that Xuluo was thinking about going to Xiangjiang to find future memories some time ago, but he recently had an opportunity.
It was not Wang Fatzi who called to invite Xuluo, but Cai Yongchang.
The manager of Sven's Golden Harvest Company was very happy to tell Xuluo about the excellent results of "Once Upon a Time: Top Gun".
In fact, "Once Upon a Time: Top Gun" was released as early as early November.
Golden Harvest is full of confidence, and it doesn't care that November is actually a movie season.
At this time, there are no heavyweight movies competing with "Once Upon a Time: Top Gun", maybe they can eat all the handicap and become dominant!
But at first, it didn't do well at the box office.
In the first week, the box office of Xiangjiang in the first three days of the first weekend was 10.3 million, although it broke 10 million, but it was not as good as the popular "Slaying the Wolf" in the first two months, and the box office in the second week did not counterattack, only 8.3 million at the box office.
Then a group of red and white media in Xiangjiang suddenly became excited, and they began to laugh at Xuluo.
"Luo Shao defeated Mai City? The aura of genius is gone?"
"A person's talent is related to his knowledge, you may be popular for a while, but you can't be popular for a lifetime!"
"He is so confident that he keeps trying to break through himself, he wants to do anything, and he ends up in a field that he is not familiar with, and the result is very sad!"
This is still relatively polite.
Here's the spicy one.
"Claiming to be a god with a little achievement? Who gave him courage?"
"A film that reveals the true face of Xuluo! He's just a speculator!"
""Once Upon a Time: Top Gun" caused a huge loss for Golden Harvest, and it was rumored that Xuluo was banned, and the club that had bought his script at a high price said that they wanted to accept him for an arm!
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"Tragic! Boast of Haikou but can't reach it! Ridiculous mainland boy, he is not worthy of this prosperous Xiangjiang at all!"
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These news were not told by Golden Harvest to Xuluo, on the contrary, after the results came out in the second week, Cai Yongchang also made a special call to Xuluo, saying that "Once Upon a Time: Top Gun" met expectations, and at least 30 million Hong Kong dollars was stable.
The 30 million Hong Kong dollar box office movie is not shabby anywhere, even when this year's fairy fights, it can be firmly ranked in the top ten.
But Jiahe + Xuluo + Xu Ke + Li Lianjie, such a powerful combination, can only take 30 million, no wonder many people ridiculed.
What is Jiahe's true mentality, Xuluo doesn't know, but people are willing to say this, which is obviously kind enough.
Shi Lansheng also called Xuluo, thanking him for allowing his husband to reach a new high at the box office in Xiangjiang, and his words were very polite, and it was obvious that it was not false.
Because Xu Ke's most famous movie before - "A Chinese Ghost Story" in 87, the reputation is so good, but the box office is even in the top ten of the year
didn't go in, and the box office hasn't reached 20 million.
Now that the box office has exceeded 30 million in one go, it is very gratifying!
With successful experience, maybe it will be 40 million next time?
It was Wang Fatzi who told the news to Xuluo, he mainly clarified the attitude of the bosses, those rumors that said that the club was not satisfied, don't pay attention to it at all, what book you write, we all like it.
Well......
Although the two bosses Xiang were born in the rivers and lakes, their character is still quite good.
But no matter what, everyone thinks that Xuluo's book can't reach the box office of 40 million Hong Kong dollars, which is a failure - this is also the opinion of most people.
There are not so many people who want to see others succeed, so it is reasonable for Xiangjiang to ridicule Xuluo so much.
Why do we work hard to earn thousands or more than 10,000 a month, but you can earn 1 million by writing a script?
You're still a mainland boy!
Now it's in its original form, right? You can't make money in Hong Kong anymore, can you?
Deserve!
But at this time, good news continued to come back at the box office in other cities.
The box office in Singapore was equivalent to HK$1.8 million in the first week of release.
The box office in Thailand was equivalent to HK$2.5 million in the first week of release.
The box office in Indonesia was equivalent to HK$3.3 million in the first week of release.
The box office of the Philippines in the first week of its release was equivalent to HK$4 million.
The box office in South Korea was equivalent to HK$4.6 million in the first week of release.
The box office in Malaysia was equivalent to HK$5.2 million in the first week of release.
The box office of Japanese benzene in the first week of its release was equivalent to HK$6 million.
The box office of Baodao in the first week of its release was equivalent to HK$7 million.
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The box office of all Asian cities exceeded 35 million in the first week!
Just when the people of Xiangjiang were shocked and couldn't believe it, the box office of the second week was also released.
48 million!
At the same time, the box office of Hong Kong in the third week has slipped to 5.3 million Hong Kong dollars.
But at this time, the box office of Xiangjiang is no longer important!
"Once Upon a Time: Top Gun" blooms inside the wall and is fragrant outside the wall, and the big sale is a foregone conclusion!
It was at this time that Cai Yongchang called for the second time and solemnly invited Xuluo to go to Xiangjiang.
"Xiao Luo, come to Xiangjiang! So many people want to see you and want to thank you!
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Faced with the invitation, Xuluo gladly accepted.
Thinking back to the Xiangjiang that always appeared in future memories, Xuluo's heart suddenly had a hot current surging.
Beautiful Pearl of the Orient
I'm coming!
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