Luc Besson hired Robert Dawell, a famous entertainment lawyer in Hollywood. He has participated in the pre-sale and distribution of many Hollywood big-produced movies and is very experienced. After reading Miramax's contract, he nodded to Zhang Ran and Luc Besson: "There is no problem, the contract is very formal, and there are no traps or loopholes."

Lucbesson laughed and said, "Harvey is famous for being greedy for money. He seems to be really optimistic about our project if he can issue such a contract. It is not surprising that Miramax cannot compare with Colombia. If he doesn't open such a contract, we won't consider him!"

Zhang Ran agreed very much: "Hollywood experiences are all foxes, and the only thing that can make them make concessions like this is more profitable. "Time and Space Warrior" was first launched and then promoted. The momentum has been created. All companies are determined to win this project, and Harvey can only win this project at a lower price than others."

Lucbesson thought Zhang Ran was a very smart young man, and he saw it very thoroughly: "I talked to four of the six major companies. Columbia Pictures is the most sincere, but the price they offered was 30% of the total distribution revenue, which was five percentage points higher than Harvey's price. Miramax has good distribution capabilities and the lowest distribution fee. Miramax is required for North American distribution! We can talk about specific issues with him in depth."

Zhang Ran nodded slightly: "That's it!"

In the evening, Zhang Ran and Luc Besson asked Harvey to have an in-depth conversation and signed the North American issuance contract.

Another day later, Lucbesson and Bowei Pictures finalized a pre-sale contract and handed over all distributions except China and France to Bowei Pictures.

Bowei Pictures is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Disney Company. It is specialized in the distribution of films. Bowei has distribution channels in Japan, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Disney's overseas release of films does not require an agent. It is all operated by Bowei.

Bo Wei issued a guaranteed account sharing contract, and won the overseas distribution rights of "Time and Space Warriors" with a guarantee of US$50 million. The advance payment of US$10 million, and the remaining 40 million will be paid after the filming of the movie is completed. If Bo Wei's final profit after the movie is released, after the guaranteed portion is deducted, Zhang Ran and the others will participate in the share at a ratio of 30%.

The Berlin Film Festival soon came to an end. The Chinese film "Blind Well" won the Silver Bear Award for Best Art Contribution, and "Hero" won the Afred Bourt Award. Two Chinese films won the grand prize in Berlin. If the Chinese media were cheering in the past, they would praise another victory in Chinese films. But this time, they were stolen by "Space and Space Warriors".

On the day the Berlin Film Festival closed, Miramax announced the release date of "Space-Time Warriors" on his official website, which will be released on June 18, 2004 in North America.

This news attracted the attention of overseas media, and reported that it was Luc Besson and Keanu Reeves, and the most contender for the Oscar actor Adrian Braudy. This combination is really eye-catching. Domestic media have poured great enthusiasm. This is the first time that domestic movies have been released on a large scale in the United States.

"Beijing Times": "Zhang Ran's new film is Miramax. It will be released in North America in the summer of 2004!"

China Youth Daily: "The Time Warrior is scheduled to be launched in the North American summer season and will be in the same season as Spider-Man."

"West China Metropolis Daily": "The hope of Chinese films going global, Zhang Ran's new film will be released on a large scale in North America!"

The media reported that netizens were even more excited about this. The entire Internet was hotly discussed. "The Time and Space Warrior" instantly killed Zhang Yimou, "The Ten-Side Ambush", became the most anticipated domestic movie in 2004 in a very short time. Amid this discussion, the domestic casting work of "The Time and Space Warrior" is also quietly underway.

The audition room was arranged in an office of Qing Film Studio. The things inside were basically emptied, with three tables in the center. Director Zhang Ran, photographer Zhao Fei, and deputy director Ding Sheng were respectively seated. Next to the audition room was a large conference room, which has now been transformed into a place for the artists who came to audition to rest.

Next to Zhang Ran and the others is a photographer. A camera accurately records the audition process of the actors. When auditioning for movie actors, whether the actors are on camera is very important, and recording is an important reference.

After Dong Xuan finished the performance, Zhang Ran smiled at her and said politely: "Thank you very much for participating in this audition. We will give you a reply within three days. Good luck!"

"Thank you, director!" Dong Xuan knew that he had little hope, so he thanked him politely, and then left the audition room.

Zhang Ran filled out the audition feedback form and filled out three words "Not considering" in the column "Audio again or confirm the candidate". He then shouted at Wang Luodan, who was responsible for the reception, and said, "Next group!"

At this time, there were many artists waiting in the lounge, all of whom were famous actors in China, including Zhou Xun, Li Binbin, and Chen Hao. They could star in other dramas, but now everyone gathered together just to win a few small roles with few roles.

Zhou Xun and Chen Kun are Rong Xinda artists. They have a good relationship and sit together to chat: "There are so many people. There are many young actors in China. It seems that everyone values ​​this opportunity very much, and the competition is very big!"

Chen Kun looked up and saw that his competitors include Liu Ye, Li Yapeng and others, not smaller than Zhou Xun's: "Our domestic actors often only play supporting roles in Xiangjiang movies. "Time and Space Warrior" is a producer, and a movie starring Hollywood superstar is much better than Xiangjiang movies, so the competition is naturally greater!"

At this moment, footsteps rang out, and a girl who was fifteen or sixteen years old, like a snow lotus, walked in. If it were on the street, countless people would look at each other, but there were all actors with names on the scene, and only a few people looked at the girl and then looked back.

Chen Kun laughed when he saw the girl. The person who came was Liu Yifei, who had worked with him in "The Golden Fen Family". However, Chen Kun was a little surprised. Liu Yifei is Zhang Ran's apprentice. Does she still need an audition?

The moment she stepped in, Liu Yifei's breathing was slightly suffocated, although she was just a quick glance. But she had already seen several famous actors, Zhou Xun, Li Binbin, Chen Hao... These are all big stars! Can you compete with them?

Chen Kun waved to Liu Yifei and shouted: "Xiqian, are you here to audition too?"

Liu Yifei walked over and said with a smile: "Yeah, are you here to audition too?"

"Yes, the opportunity is rare, come and try it!" Chen Kun smiled and introduced Zhou Xun next to him to Liu Yifei, "Xiqian, this is Zhou Xun. She is an actor with very outstanding acting skills!"

Liu Yifei looked at Zhou Xun and greeted politely: "Sister Zhou Xun, hello! I am Liu Yifei, everyone calls me Xixi, you should also call me Xixi!"

Zhou Xun smiled and nodded, "Hello, Xixi!"

Wang Luodan was specifically responsible for the reception of actors. When she saw Liu Yifei, she was a little surprised and walked over with a folder and asked, "Xiqian, why are you here? Are you here to find Teacher Zhang?"

"I'm here to audition!" Liu Yifei shook her head, took out her information and handed it to Wang Luodan, and said, "This is my information. Sister Dandan!"

Wang Luodan was stunned, then understood what was going on, and squeezed his eyes at her and said, "Xiqian. I'll go and tell Teacher Zhang!" After that, he took the information into the audition room.

Zhou Xun knew that Liu Yifei was Zhang Ran’s apprentice. He asked, “Xiqian, why are you here to audition? Didn’t your master arrange a role for you?”

Liu Yifei pouted and shook her head. Perhaps in the eyes of others, her master was the director and she would definitely be able to get the role easily, but they didn't know that the master was much stricter than others. She glanced at the door of the audition room and whispered: "Master said that I don't have enough acting skills, so he won't let me act in his play, but I want to try it!"

When filming "The Golden Fen Family", Liu Yifei's acting skills made Chen Kun crazy. It was not called acting at all, but a robot was asked to read lines. But not long after, Liu Yifei became decent, which surprised him. Later, he learned that Liu Yifei asked her master to teach the show every night!

Chen Kun thought Zhang Ran’s words were very reasonable, and Liu Yifei’s acting skills were obviously not tempered: “Xinxi, your master is for your own good. You are a student now. If you take too many roles, you can’t study hard!”

When Liu Yifei heard this, her face bulged. I knew that my acting skills were not good enough, but I wanted to make a movie with my master!

Seeing that Liu Yifei was a little unhappy, Zhou Xun changed the topic and said, "Xiqian, have you read the script? Do you know which role you are going to audition for?"

The actors waiting for the audition all raised their ears. They all came to the audition, but they had never read the script and did not know what role they were fighting for. If they could know some information in advance, it would be better for the audition.

Liu Yifei shook her head gently and said, "I haven't seen it, and I don't know what role it is. I'm here to try it!" Then she looked at Zhou Xun and said seriously: "Sister Zhouxun, you must be fine. My master has always asked me to learn from you. He said that you have a high talent, a relaxed acting, rich life experience, and excellent expression control and detail control. You are a natural actor. If the role is right, your master will definitely choose you!"

Zhou Xun's eyes lit up when she heard this, and it seemed that she had hope for this audition.

Chen Kun pointed at his nose and asked expectantly: "Did your master say me? What did you say?"

Liu Yifei coughed, crossed her waist, imitating Zhang Ran's voice: "Chen Kun is so hateful. He actually bullied my bun. I will deal with him next time I meet him!"

Chen Kun had never seen Zhang Ran, and I don’t know if he really spoke like this, but he was still amused by Liu Yifei’s imitation: “So your name is Baozi. Who gave you it, it’s not your master, right? I think this name sounds better than Xixi!”

When Liu Yifei heard Chen Kun call him a bun, she stared at him and said angrily: "Only the master can call me a bun, you can't call me. Otherwise, I will tell the master that Chen Kun bullies me!"

Chen Kun and Zhou Xun both laughed. Liu Yifei is really cute!

It is easy for young people to talk to each other, and the three of them chatted together.

Just as they were having a happy chat, the door of the audition room opened, Wang Luodan walked out, she came to Liu Yifei, and lowered her voice: "Xiqian, Teacher Zhang let you in!"

Liu Yifei nodded, said to Zhou Xun and Chen Kun, and then she quickly walked into the room.

After entering the room, Liu Yifei saw Zhang Ran sitting behind the table in the middle. On the left side of Zhang Ran was a middle-aged uncle, and next to him was a young man in his twenties.

Liu Yifei bowed to the three of them: "Hello, three teachers, I am Liu Yifei!"

Zhao Fei and Ding Sheng smiled and nodded: "Hello, I'm glad to see you!"

Zhang Ran looked at Liu Yifei coldly until she was so ugly that she spoke: "Bunzi, what's wrong with you? Why don't you go to class well and come to audition? Who asked you to come!"

Liu Yifei bit her lip, faced Zhang Ran's gaze, and said, "Master, I know my acting skills are not good enough, but I want to try it!" (To be continued.)

Chapter 260 Audition (Part 1:
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