Let you invest, you support half of the entertainment industry?

After the awards are over.

Xu Jia allowed Bong Joon-ho and the crew to be interviewed.

He went backstage to attend the celebration banquet.

Of course, the main thing is to invite Sean Levy to direct "The Runaway Player".

If the latter is unwilling because of China's investment background, he will replace him as soon as possible.

It's just that he underestimated how popular he is now.

Along the way, there were many people from Hollywood who came to say hello and want to get to know him.

Obviously, they are currently just treating him as an enemy from China.

"Hey, we're here."

Cheng Long waved to Xu Jia and walked over with a curly-haired man.

Compared with Hollywood directors who usually have thin hair, this one has thick and translucent hair, but the hairline is a little higher.

"This is Director Sean. He was very interested after hearing that you planned to invite him to direct a science fiction movie." After Cheng Long introduced Sean, he introduced Xu Jia to him: "You should have met this guy just now. He is the investor and chief producer of the best film "Parasite". It was he who proposed the project "Runaway Player"."

He hoped more than anyone else that this project could be established as soon as possible. His reputation was declining day by day. He knew it well and originally planned to retire slowly.

Now that Xu Jia has asked him to come out again and become famous again, he naturally feels unwilling to give up.

Hollywood awarded him a lifetime honorary award, which is actually a consolation prize. It also means that this actor has passed away, but because of his previous contributions, I mean.

"I've seen your "Night at the Museum" and it's very interesting." Xu Jia said calmly.

Although the other party is a successful film series director, his power of the latest and best film made Sean feel inferior.

After all, a $100 million major production is what any director hopes for.

The three exceptions are Cameron, Spielberg and Nolan.

Because for them, the production cost of 100 million US dollars is basic, and in many cases it is not even enough.

Of course, Xu Jia would not contact these three directors.

One is that they cannot lack investment, and the other is that he is too lazy to be taken advantage of.

Only Hollywood giants can bear it. Even so, 20th Century Fox was almost overwhelmed by funds when Cameron was filming Big Ship.

From this point of view, Jiang Wen and Cameron have similar approaches and approaches, and both almost destroyed investors.

However, the latter is much more generous than the former.

Jiang Wen is awesome as a person, and he is almost the same as Quentin.

Spending money on film, what does it mean to spend money on film?

No matter how much we strive for perfection, it cannot compare to the special effects of Women's Federation Three.

And those three directors can stand at the top of global directors because they can spend money and spend it wisely.

The money they spend is ultimately used to develop the film industry.

But Jiang Wen couldn't do that. He could only make dumplings for himself to eat because of his jealousy, and the audience just took it for granted.

That is the so-called limitation.

Later, Huaying sent directors such as Guo Fan, Chen Sicheng, and Ning Hao to Hollywood to study. In fact, it wanted them to learn how to spend money and how to spend it wisely.

Ninety-nine percent of domestic directors might know how to shoot if they were given one million, but if they were given one billion, their brains would shut down and they would not know how to spend it or where to spend it.

It's just that both Chen Sicheng and Xiao Yang went in the wrong direction here, and they all went into suspense. The latter was even more screwed up, a remake of a foreign movie.

Although Ning Hao's "Crazy Alien" lost a bit of reputation, he at least knew how and where the money was spent.

And Guo Fan really understood how to spend money wisely.

It's just that it still lacks some enthusiasm. After "The Wandering Earth 2" is finished, Xu Jia will consider starting a new career and making science fiction movies.

This time, it would be more appropriate for "Runaway Player" to be handed over to a mature director like Sean.

Of course, the money is in Xu Jia's hands. Whether or not to choose the other party depends on whether the other party knows his taste.

"Thank you for the compliment. I heard Cheng Long tell the story of "The Out-of-control Player". To be honest, it really inspired my imagination and creativity. I even have pictures of this story in my mind. Since you have watched "The Museum of Wonders" "Night", then you should know that I have experience and grasp of similar movies, and I have also filmed action and comedy, and I will cooperate well with Brother Cheng Long." Shawn Levy's attitude was very low.

He doesn't care about Xu Jia's background or where the film's funds come from. What he cares about is whether this project can make him a profit.

At least after initial contact, he thinks the film has a high chance of success.

Especially if there is a Chinese market, he will be under much less pressure. After all, with the investment background of Huaxia Company, and with Cheng Long in charge, it should be difficult for the Chinese film market to be ignored, right?

But it's hard to say. "The Great Wall", a collaboration between Matt Damon and Zhang Yi, was a complete failure.

You must know that the former only participated in "The Great Wall" after rejecting "Manchester by the Sea".

"Manchester by the Sea" was also a popular film at this Oscar, but unfortunately it lost out to Xu Jia's money-making tactics and Disney and Warner's network of connections.

"In terms of movies, I naturally believe that you have the ability to direct. Otherwise, I would not be the first to mention you as a director to Brother Cheng Long. But I am very worried about the market. After all, science fiction movies cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Just rely on the Chinese market. If it’s not enough, the global box office market must be taken into consideration..." Xu Jia said thoughtfully.

He believed that as long as the latter was smart enough, he should know the answer he wanted.

"In this regard, I suggest you cooperate with one of the five major entertainment giants in Hollywood. I am not looking down on you, but they do have something unique. The global distribution system has been improved over time. As for other things, believe me. can help you solve it.”

Having said this, Shawn Levy is still somewhat confident, "Don't forget, I am not only a director, but also a producer. I still have connections, and I will also participate in the investment of this film, provided you find the right person." Company issued.”

It has to be said that the other party still has a few tools to succeed.

These remarks made Cheng Long on the side nod repeatedly.

"I plan to use Jiaxing's own distribution system for the global market. Only the North American film market can be spared. I hope you can continue this part. No matter which group you negotiate with, it will only be limited to the North American film market." Xu Jia said solemnly.

He spent a lot of money to hire Brother Cheng Long just to get through Jiaxing's distribution system. He would rather spend more money than rely on other people's systems, otherwise he would be controlled by others sooner or later.

He chose Shawn Levy as the director because of his connections in Hollywood. If he couldn't do this, then he would have to consider replacing him.