Chapter 320: Venice Film Festival opening film

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"Let me tell Natalie Portman that apart from the Star Wars series, don't accept other filming appointments for the time being, and give me at least 3 months of filming time." Ryan said suddenly.

Although the post-production of "X-Men" has just started, there is still a long time before the preparation of the "Spider-Man" crew, but it does not hinder the decision of the heroine of the film in advance.

"Yes." Sofia Coppola nodded, "I will inform Helen later."

"In addition, the filming of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has ended, and Ang Lee wants to talk to you about the film's promotion plan."

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!

Ryan pondered for a while. It seemed that the shooting progress of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was much faster than expected. "Let him come over in the afternoon."

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not a traditional Hollywood commercial film or a Chinese film, it has a special meaning.

In addition to the box office revenue, it is more about building a good relationship with the officials on the other side of the Pacific Ocean and expanding the future box office market.

A group of Hollywood film companies have never given up their plans for the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

After all, the other party has a large population and has broad prospects for future development. Unlike many western countries with limited populations, it is difficult to make major changes in the box office market.

For example, Disney has been intending to build a Disneyland in a major city on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and the investment is expected to reach billions of dollars.

Once this investment project is completed, Disney will completely open up the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

In terms of future planning and market cultivation, Disney is already ahead of other Hollywood film companies.

Of course, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" also has a similar effect.

In the afternoon, Ang Li came to the reception room of the Digital Domain as scheduled. Ryan asked the staff to bring over a cup of coffee, looked at him and asked, "Li, what plan do you have, you can tell it directly."

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon's release schedule is critical, and can even determine the success of the film as a whole.

"I personally hope that it can be released in Xiangjiang, Wanwan, and across the Pacific Ocean first."

Ang Lee took a sip of his coffee and continued, "Then, to participate in next year's Cannes Film Festival, as long as you win one or two important awards, you can take the opportunity to enter the European market, and finally it will be screened in North America, as well as Oscar awards."

Most Chinese-language films are screened in Xiangjiang, Wanwan, and across the Pacific Ocean first, and then go to Europe to participate in various film festivals.

To put it bluntly, it is to use the influence of European film festival awards to obtain overseas distribution channels and domestic and foreign popularity.

Except, of course, those films that are officially banned from release.

The same is true for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". In addition to excellent production, at least a few important awards must be won, otherwise it is almost impossible to achieve the box office of the original version of 200 million U.S. dollars

"Li, although your plan is very good, you haven't considered one thing."

Ryan said sharply: "The narrative form of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" may not be able to cater to the preferences of audiences in Xiangjiang, Bay Bay, and the other side of the Pacific Ocean,"

As a martial arts film filmed for overseas Chinese, European and American audiences, if it can achieve good box office results in Xiangjiang, Bay Bay, and the other side of the Pacific, then it is really hell.

It's not that there is a problem with Ang Lee's release plan, but that he cares too much about the North American box office market. Ryan is just the opposite. He cares more about the box office market across the Pacific than the North American box office market.

"That's why I think it's more appropriate to release it in Europe first. As for Xiangjiang, Wanwan, and the other side of the Pacific, it will be released at the end." Ryan said meaningfully.

The original Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was released on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, only grossing $2.2 million, and the response was not very good.

Until the film's North American box office broke 100 million U.S. dollars and won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, it suddenly became a milestone in Chinese-language films and was praised by countless media to the sky.

It's a pity that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" had almost been released from across the Pacific by then.

"As long as one or two important awards are won, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" can be guaranteed to be released on a large scale in the European market."

Ryan changed his voice, "Like the Venice Film Festival!"

As long as the film wins the Venice Film Festival, or even wins the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, then Xiangjiang, Wanwan, and the other side of the Pacific Ocean will definitely sell well at the box office.

Venice Film Festival!

Ang Lee frowned indistinctly. Compared to the Venice Film Festival, he hoped to participate in the Cannes Film Festival.

As we all know, the Cannes Film Festival in France is the center of art films in the world, while the influence of the Venice Film Festival is limited to Europe.

Ryan didn't seem to notice the change in Ang Lee, and continued: "In addition to the Venice Film Festival, there is also the London Film Festival."

Hearing the name of the London Film Festival, Ang Lee frowned, and couldn't help but said: "The London Film Festival's holding time is about the same as the Tokyo International Film Festival, and its influence is not as good as the Tokyo International Film Festival."

The former London Film Festival is held from November to December, and the Tokyo International Film Festival is held from late October to early November. The time difference between the two is almost the same.

Moreover, the influence of the London Film Festival is not comparable to that of the Tokyo International Film Festival. In any case, the Tokyo International Film Festival is recognized as a category A film festival.

"We can join together."

Ryan nodded in agreement, "Golden Harvest will be in charge of the Tokyo International Film Festival, while the London Film Festival will be handed over to overseas distribution companies."

When mentioning the overseas distribution company, Li An suddenly remembered something. It seemed that the headquarters of the overseas distribution company under Ryan's name was in London, England, and he couldn't help but become a little embarrassed.

It turned out that there was a reason for choosing to participate in the London Film Festival.

"Of course the focus must be on the Venice Film Festival and the Oscars."

Ryan said a very unexpected news, "Orion Films has roughly cut out an edited version of the film and sent it to the jury of the Venice Film Festival, striving to become the opening film of the Venice Film Festival in September."

Each film will be edited into several versions, such as director's version, release version and so on.

The rough-cut version produced by Orion Films is also one of them. The length of the film is three hours, and the rhythm is very slow, which deliberately enhances the artistry of the film.

This version of the film will not be shown in cinemas, but will only appear on various film festivals and on discs.

Venice Film Festival opening film!

Li Ang was stunned for a moment, and then revealed a look of surprise, "The opening film of the Venice Film Festival!"

Although the reputation of the Venice Film Festival is not as good as that of the Cannes Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival is also one of the three major film festivals in Europe.

It has a pivotal position in the European film industry. Once "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" becomes the opening film, it is almost no less than winning an important award.

"This is just part of the publicity plan." Ryan said with a smile.

Naturally, there are reasons for choosing the Venice Film Festival and the London Film Festival.

Needless to say, the London Film Festival, with the influence of overseas distribution companies, it is not difficult to win one or two awards, and the judges of the Venice Film Festival this year have a very familiar name, a very famous female star in the Chinese film circle Zhang Manyu.

It is very beneficial for the award selection of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", otherwise Ryan would not dare to say anything about the opening film of the Venice Film Festival.

It has almost become a practice that as long as a Chinese-language star becomes a judge of an important European film festival, more than 80% of Chinese-language films may win important awards.

Even, Orion Films has been invited by the jury of the Venice Film Festival, hoping that Ryan will be present as an award presenter.

The Venice Film Festival also needs heat, and with Ryan's current status, it can undoubtedly bring a lot of heat.

"As for Oscar!"

Ryan glanced at Ang Lee and said, "Orion Pictures will strive to win the best foreign language film award."

The last time he brought Julia Roberts to Frank Pearson, he made a point of mentioning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Of course, there is no free lunch in Hollywood, and Orion Pictures needs to pay some price, not in terms of money, but in the exchange of favors or other benefits.

It wasn't until the conversation between the two of them was over that Li An left the digital field with a complex look on his face.

He wants the Oscar for Best Director more than the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

This is the closest he is to the best director of the Oscar, and there will definitely be some thoughts.

However, as a Chinese-language film and a Chinese director, even with the support of Orion Films, it will be difficult for him to win the Oscar for Best Director.

In contrast, the Oscar competition for best foreign language film is obviously much smaller.

At the end of August, the Venice Film Festival officially announced the shortlist. It has the name of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and it has successfully become the opening film of the film festival.

When the news spread back to Xiangjiang and the other side of the Pacific Ocean, it caused quite a stir, and many large media reported on it serially.

In recent years, there have been quite a few Chinese-language films that have been shortlisted for major European film festivals every year, but the only one that can become the opening film of the Venice Film Festival, one of the three major film festivals in Europe, is "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

Some media across the Pacific have decided to send people to the Venice Film Festival for live interviews in September.

"The Chinese film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has become the opening film of the Venice Film Festival!"

A very unexpected piece of news appeared one after another in many European newspapers.

Many people showed doubts, why did they choose a Chinese film? And not native European films!

However, when I saw the name of Orion Films in the column of the film production company, I couldn't help but suddenly realized.

With the influence of Orion Films, it is not difficult to make a Chinese-language film the opening film of the Venice Film Festival.

The crew of "Rush Hour 2" had just finished a promotional activity, and everyone went back to the hotel to rest.

Chris Tucker held the newspaper delivered by his assistant, looking very surprised, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!"

"This is the $10 million Chinese-language Kung Fu film that Zhang starred in."

Investing 10 million US dollars to shoot a Chinese-language film, I am afraid that only Orion Films, a film company in Hollywood, can do it.

Jackie Chan nodded and said, "I don't think there will be a second Chinese-language Kung Fu movie with an investment of US$10 million."

He knew the news a long time ago, and even called Zhang Manyu,

After getting an affirmative answer, Chris Tucker showed a very exaggerated expression~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Wow, it seems that Zhang starred in a great movie, I really want to see her when she performs kung fu earlier . "

Zhang not only starred in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", but also one of the main actors in "Rush Hour 2".

The relationship with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker is pretty good.

"If nothing else, you'll see the film soon."

At this time, the director of the film, Brett Ratner, walked in, looked at Chris Tucker and said, "According to the original publicity plan, the crew will leave for Italy the day after tomorrow, and it is estimated that they will stay in Venice for a few days."

"Chris, you can go see this movie for yourself."

"Oh, well." Chris Tucker said humorously: "I think this must be the idea of ​​​​Orion Pictures."

As the leading actor of "Rush Hour 2", Chris Tucker appeared in the open-air screening hall of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which easily attracted a lot of media attention.

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