Chapter 384 Questionnaire
Hollywood is not just a Hollywood that belongs to the entertainment industry. Even the vast majority of Hollywood celebrities do not like the federal government very much, and even some liberal voices often appear, but they cannot change the important role it plays in the US globalization strategy.
The big productions from Hollywood not only create huge economic benefits, but also spread American mainstream values to the world, which is something that almost the whole world knows.
In the Sino-US bilateral negotiations on the WTO agreement, film and television products from Hollywood are also a part that cannot be ignored, especially regarding the number and schedule of imported films, which has become one of the most prominent points of disagreement between the two sides.
Behind this, you can see the shadow of the Hollywood conglomerate, no one is a fool, Titanic has achieved great success here, and even caused a sensation, although the profit is limited, but from the day of the rise of Hollywood, these Big groups use one big production to cultivate one overseas market after another, and conquer one country after another.
How could a market with a population of more than one billion, rapid economic development, and an extremely backward film industry be ignored by them?
Among all Hollywood film companies with a relatively large scale, Paramount Pictures and Jenkins Pictures are undoubtedly at the forefront, and they were the first to set up branches in China. Communication has not been interrupted.
Although there is competition among each other, major film companies and media groups have common interests in developing new markets, including Ryan, who have secretly funded and pressured them no less than any capital group. They want to The point is simple, the federal government can negotiate bilaterally. Fight for more benefits for Hollywood.
True Lies, Jurassic Park, Titanic, Saving Private Ryan, and even Rest of a Deserted Island, which Ryan thought was a hit, are all in the film market here, sweeping away Over ten million dollars at the box office, and that's just the beginning. After all, there are too few screens here now.
All these are showing the huge potential of this market.
The federal government and the entire United States need Hollywood to spread their mainstream values to the world, and Hollywood also needs to use national power and economic strength to develop and cultivate its own market, which is no different from other industries.
Of course, Ryan doesn't care about the needs of the federal government and the United States. What he wants is simple, that is, benefits.
No one knows better than him. How big is the potential of this film market, after another ten years, it can even be compared to the North American film market!
After several years of hard work and the continuous bombardment of sophisticated and large-scale productions, this market is developing in the direction Ryan expected at a faster speed than in the previous life.
As for whether it will destroy the film industry here. He wasn't worried at all. Closure would never bring development. Besides, although a certain scissors often did some inexplicable things, it also protected the film industry here to a large extent.
In addition, Ryan also asked people to actively contact Sanlian Publishing House. He wanted the Harry Potter series to be published here as soon as possible, even if it was pirated everywhere, as long as the entire series had influence, making money would not be a problem at all.
By the way, there is also an Asian character in the Harry Potter series. For the market of this series, should I find a female child star here?
However, copyright protection here is indeed a big problem. Derivatives that can account for the majority of the film industry's revenue in North America, here...
Ryan, why didn't you complain to them? Taylor's little head was full of doubts.
This is by the West Lake. When they were playing, they passed a video store. Taylor ran in curiously, and saw a large number of Titanic and Jurassic Park discs. Based on the experience of the little guy staying in the film company all year round, it is easy to tell that it is an unauthorized pirated version.
Originally, she wanted to question the boss who sold it openly, but Ryan asked George to hug her out.
This loss is all our money! The little guy was obviously poisoned by Ryan's thoughts.
Okay, dear, this is not North America. Ryan could only rub her head helplessly. There is no way to explain this kind of thing. There is a long distance between the two sides for the copyright of cultural products. , Didn’t you grow up watching pirated copies?
You should mail them a lawyer's letter! Taylor received an elite education and had a vague concept of many basic common sense.
And then? Ryan shook his head, and led her towards Sudi, Fight a time-consuming and labor-intensive international lawsuit?
Is there no one here? Even if she was dragged by Ryan, she still looked back at the video store from time to time.
Yes. There is a special day every year.
Turning Tyler's head back, Ryan asked, Wanna go boating?
You? Taylor visibly flinched, I don't want to sink to the bottom of the lake to feed the fish.
Turning around along the Su Causeway, the sun gradually rose to the top position, Taylor had already drank his second cup of cold drink, and said with his tongue out, Let's go back, I'm hungry, Ryan!
Okay, what do you want to eat? Authentic Chinese food?
By the way, Ryan, I inquired with Chen yesterday and said that there is a man named...
After getting into the car, Taylor couldn't help scratching his head, took out the note pad in the bag, looked at it, and then said, It should be called the building outside the building. Chen said it was a shop that has been open for more than a hundred years. , the dishes are delicious.”
The building outside the building? Ryan was stunned for a moment, and then realized that it must be the building outside the building.
Lou Wai Lou is located at the foot of the lone mountain by the West Lake, and probably came earlier, and there are not many guests here.
I ordered a private room with two tables near the lake. Ryan ordered signature dishes such as West Lake Vinegar Fish, Beggar Chicken, and Dongpo Braised Pork. Fearing that Taylor and the others might not be used to them, he ordered a few more Western-style meals.
Just after ordering, George's phone rang, and he handed it to Ryan, but it was Chen Jiazheng calling.
Ryan, where are you? The results of the questionnaire are out!
Outside the building, come over for lunch together.
About half an hour later, Chen Jiazheng rushed over with a file bag in his hand.
Sit, Chen! Ryan pointed to the chair opposite.
Is it hot, Chen? Taylor grinned and poured him a glass of cold juice.
Thank you! After drinking most of it in one gulp, he handed the file bag to Ryan, The results of the questionnaire sent out last month have been counted.
Eat first, don't worry about me. Ryan opened the file bag on his own.
The potential of the Chinese film market is not as simple as talking about it. In order to grasp the first-line data as a reference, he joined forces with Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox and Time Warner. Relevant survey companies were hired, and more than 200,000 questionnaires about movies were distributed to colleges and universities here.
No matter which country or region you are in, young people are the main consumers in the film market, especially purely commercial productions.
This survey is mainly aimed at first-tier cities. The number of theaters and screens in these cities far exceeds the average level. It is also the film introduced by Jenkins Films that contributes the most to the box office and grows the fastest. City.
Among the nearly 200,000 questionnaires returned, nearly 70% of college students said that as long as there is a movie they are interested in, they will choose to go to the theater to watch it. The ticket price and the excitement of the movie are the primary factors they consider .
And more than two-thirds of them will give priority to movies from Hong Kong and Hollywood, thinking that there is a clear gap between domestic movies and the former two.
Because of Ryan's involvement, many major productions that were not introduced here in his previous life, since he wrote them, have eliminated a lot of sensitive content, coupled with some targeted work, and finally appeared in the on this land.
Like the Jurassic Park series.
Using the most advanced film technology, precision-processed large-scale productions have no rivals here, and the only rivals, Hong Kong films, are only one step away from death.
The market is about to open its doors.
George, send a copy to all partners when you go back. Ryan handed the file bag to George.
In order to truly master the market, Jenkins Films will not be able to do it even if it doubles in size. This is the interest of Hollywood as a whole.
Of course, it is also one of the main markets for his future profits.
How does it taste? Ryan returned his attention to the table.
Weird, Taylor murmured.
Obviously, she just tasted most of the dishes, probably not used to the taste, so she never touched it again.
Honey, didn't you say that you want to taste food from all over the world? This is not possible. Ryan was savoring the long-lost authentic Chinese food.
But you also said that every country and nation has its own eating habits and characteristics. The little guy plausibly said, For example, Chen, when you ate bread and butter for the first time, did you think it was a rare delicacy in the world? ?”
Of course not! Chen Jiazheng smiled and shook his head.
For example, this dish. Taylor pointed to the West Lake vinegar fish, George hasn't touched it either.
George shrugged and remained silent, obviously not wanting to get involved.
Okay, let's eat butter bread for dinner. Ryan helped the little girl wipe off the food residue on the face, Is this all right?
After seeing the progress of Ang Lee's filming and getting the results of the questionnaire, Ryan's work for this trip is considered complete. After two days of playing with Taylor, he is ready to return to Los Angeles.
Because The Matrix is about to premiere.
In the past half a year or so, Harvey Weinstein has almost disappeared from the sight of Hollywood. He entered the editing room with the Wachowski brothers and used the temptation of high remuneration to squeeze all the post-production personnel.
Although it was co-produced with Jenkins Films, strictly speaking, this is also the first film after the establishment of Weinstein Films, and it will play an extremely important role in the future development of the entire company. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian () to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users, please go to read.)
