Chapter 388 A good start
In fact, such hype is not without its benefits. At least the whole world already knows that "Shaolin Temple" is also one of the greatest works in the history of film.
Under the strong request of the audience, the Cannes organizing committee complied with public opinion and arranged two screenings of "Shaolin Temple". However, there were too many people coming to watch, and three more screenings were later added.
This also created a very strange record. In the official screening of the three major European movies, an old movie shot more than 20 years ago was actually shown?
No matter what, "Shaolin Temple" is an excellent costume Kung Fu movie. And the actors back then all had real Kung Fu, they had no pretense at all, and they were able to shoot real punches and punches to the core. It is definitely a good movie worth watching.
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It didn't take long for film producers to come to us, hoping to purchase the copyright of "Shaolin Temple". Although this old film is unlikely to be released in theaters, "Shaolin Temple" holds the title of "the first in history". If
Tiebao will make a profit by reselling it to TV stations or renting and selling the discs. Anyway, Suzaku Pictures sells them cheaply.
With such piecemeal work, "Shaolin Temple" actually sold for more than 700,000 US dollars very quickly? In addition, there were some follow-up films of the year, such as "Shaolin Boys", "North and South Shaolin", etc., and the total has almost reached 1 million US dollars.
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But those are half sold and half given away, and many small film producers are not picky at all. Especially some poor friends in Asia, Africa and Latin America, maybe they will really arrange to show it in cinemas?
In fact, this market has always been there, but Hollywood and developed countries in Europe and America simply don’t sell it? Even for old movies from decades ago, they are unwilling to sell them at low prices.
In the original historical line, it would have to wait until the financial crisis in 2008, when the domestic warriors finally found this way, that there would be a large number of low-cost films with cabbage prices. These are the late-night garbage films introduced before.
This also includes some film companies from Hong Kong and Taiwan. With the old Hong Kong films they have on hand, they can actually sell millions every year?
Almost all of these film companies in Hong Kong and Taiwan no longer make films. But they can still live comfortably just by relying on the copyrights of old Hong Kong films?
The other thing is the surprise brought by McDull.
Due to the large number of film producers coming, several major film producers took a fancy to "McDull, Pineapple Oil Prince". After some bidding, a North American film producer bought out the overseas rights of this film for US$4.7 million.
I have introduced before that cartoons should be made in a very sexy way. But nothing is absolute. This is not the case with cartoons like the McDull series. This is a very rare kind of warm-hearted cartoon.
Very few such heartwarming cartoons can become hits. But once they become hits, there will be a large number of die-hard viewers. As mentioned before, McDull is very famous around the world.
To be honest, if the animation wasn't so crappy, it could have been sold for tens of millions of dollars.
However, at such a price, Xie Liwen and Mai Jiabi almost cried with joy. They never expected that they would get such a big deal just after signing the contract?
You should understand now, right?
It’s not that if you go to Cannes with a film, others will give you money. Otherwise, Xie Liwen and Mak Jiabi would have sold it overseas, and would they still be living a hard life in the Hong Kong and Taiwan markets?
First of all, we need to attract film producers. This time the "Shaolin Temple" incident just happened to increase the popularity.
Then we have to get the film producers interested. The very least that needs to be done is to make the film producers have the patience to watch a two-hour movie with peace of mind. Otherwise, there are so many films in the film festival, how can there be such a thing?
What about time wasted?
In this regard, the label name Xiongbaizhi still has a certain degree of popularity overseas. It can attract many film producers. After all, a fat Jewish guy has already made a lot of money.
Finally, the film studio cannot negotiate the price randomly. Believe it or not, if it were not for Rong Guang's status as an insider, the film studio would laugh and cut the price to 470,000 US dollars? In the end, it would make Xie Liwen and Mai Jiabi burst into tears of gratitude?
Even before the opening ceremony, the sales of the film have gotten off to a good start. Rong Guang and the others are beaming with joy. Now we are waiting for the official opening of the film festival. I hope someone is also interested in "Speed" and "Smell the House"...
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"Dear viewers, the opening ceremony of the 57th Cannes Film Festival is now live broadcast... Now on the red carpet is the crew of "Dancing in the World", which is our co-production between France and Canada. This film has been shortlisted for the main event.
Competition unit... Now coming..."
In the studio of the TV station, it was still the same old couple. Taking advantage of their free time, the two of them talked about the recent highlights.
The female host said cheerfully: "Rong is probably the most popular person recently, right? I heard that Guinness World Records is embarrassing?"
The male guest laughed and said: "When I saw that news, I felt incredible. We don't know anything about a phenomenal film in China?"
"That's true. This is the purpose of holding a film festival, which is to build a bridge for cultural exchanges between countries." The female host spoke very seriously, licking her red lips with an ambiguous expression, "Jean, I have a doubt, should I withdraw from the awards ceremony?"
Have you? Why can I see him again this year? Is there something here that he can’t let go of?”
The male guest burst into laughter: "I can guarantee that you are definitely not the one who is hard to let go of."
The female host exaggeratedly said: "God, why are you so obscene? I'm talking about movies! Movies!"
After joking, the two began to discuss Rong Guang. The male guest introduced: "This time Rong brought "Juno 2" and he is the screenwriter of the film. Is this not a breach of promise?"
"screenwriter?"
"Is it weird? Yung not only won the Palme d'Or, he also won the Silver Palm for Best Screenplay, for "Parasite"?"
"Wow! It's so surprising." The female host covered her chest, highlighting the turbulent waves.
"Haha, you have no chance."
"Come on! But Jean, you just said "Juno 2"? I remember "Juno" is not a Hollywood movie? Is it that cool girl?"
"You don't know this. Hollywood's "Juno" is a remake of the Chinese version. But the screenwriters of both versions are Rong. I remember "Juno 1" is about unwed mothers, a very profound story. No
Do you know what Juno 2 is about?"
"So Rong won't be a director in the future? What a pity." the female host asked.
"Of course not. I heard that he is preparing a commercial science fiction film."
"Wow! Sci-fi movies? My favorite!"
"I don't agree? I still prefer Rong's critical realism themes. What a pity, has another genius succumbed to the magic of money?"
"Jean, do you know you are annoying?"
Chapter completed!