From retail to global domination

Zhang Qian did not refuse.

She knew very well that this man would not let her treat him to dinner.

A meal is nothing to two people.

The two chatted for a while and then hung up the phone.

Beautiful country, Hollywood.

Nick Kleist was holding the phone and said politely: "Okay boss, I understand."

The person talking to him was none other than Zhang Yang.

Huifeng Entertainment has been established for more than three months, and there has been no movement yet. Thinking of this, Zhang Yang felt a little ashamed.

Damn, I really forgot about this!

Fortunately, I remembered it.

"The investment is less than 200 million U.S. dollars. I will transfer the funds to you later." Zhang Yang made a budget and found that 200 million U.S. dollars should be enough.

The investment for "Juno" was US$7.5 million, the investment for "The Intouchables" was US$10 million, and the investment for "Iron Man" was a bit more, around 150 million.

Taken together, it will not exceed US$180 million.

Now that he has chosen to go to Hollywood, of course Zhang Yang has big plans.

If you don't make a sound, it's enough. If you make a blockbuster, it will make a big difference.

Invested in three movies in a row.

In the previous life, "Juno" and "The Untouchables" achieved such good box office results without much publicity. This time Zhang Yang plans to promote the two films well, and I believe the box office will be even more gratifying.

Launching three dramas at the same time will also let more people know about Huifeng Entertainment.

Knowing Huifeng Entertainment and also knowing Huifeng Group, in order for Huifeng Industry to successfully enter North America and Europe.

Zhang Yang has great ambitions, otherwise he would not be so ambitious despite lack of funds.

If real estate hadn't brought him huge income, he wouldn't have planned to film "Iron Man" for the time being.

An investment of 150 million is still a dollar, which is not a small amount.

He really couldn't get it out before, but fortunately Huifeng Real Estate was very powerful at this time, otherwise he wouldn't have the funds for filming.

After acquiring theater chains in North America, Zhang Yang's funds can no longer be used. Otherwise, it will affect subsequent plans, such as the construction of Daming Everlasting City and the development of the Yangcheng commercial complex.

These two industries are top priorities and must not be delayed.

In particular, the Ming Dynasty Never Sleeps City can bring a huge group of people to Shencheng and stimulate the real estate industry in Huifeng New District.

Therefore, the Ming Dynasty's Sleepless City must not be delayed and must be completed as soon as possible.

Within one year.

Construction was completed within one year.

Relatively speaking, Daming Evernight City is much simpler than the commercial complex.

free.

Using free services to attract people to consume can also increase the commercial layout of Huifeng New District.

A new district must have businesses, otherwise how can it be supported?

Thinking of business, Zhang Yang thought of a small food city.

At present, the small food city is also expanding. There are two food companies a day. Soon, the number of food companies will exceed fifty.

Fifty companies are still not enough. Zhang Yang will continue to expand, and reaching 100 companies will be just right. It can also form a scale, which is good.

There are countless small manufacturers in the surrounding areas corresponding to one hundred food factories, providing raw materials.

But this is not enough. Zhang Yang plans to build an electric vehicle city in Huifeng New District to specialize in electric vehicles.

Of course, before then, Zhang Yang may enter the fuel vehicle industry.

Now that funds do not allow it, he gave up the idea for the time being.

There is not enough money for electric vehicles, but there is no problem in developing electric vehicles.

Don’t underestimate electric vehicles, they are also very profitable.

Looking at future generations, the vast roads are filled with not only cars but also electric cars.

It’s affordable, you don’t need to refuel, just charge it.

Compared to gasoline, that little bit of electricity is nothing.

How much money can I use?

"Boss, is it okay to have such a big deal when you first come up?" Nick Kleist felt a little guilty when he heard that Zhang Yang wanted to pay him 200 million US dollars.

If we lose money, he is the first person responsible.

He is the manager, so he must take the blame!

If you really fail, you have to leave.

Nick Chryst came to Huifeng Entertainment for greater development, but he didn't want to fail so quickly.

"What, are you feeling guilty?

Don't worry, even if the investment fails, I won't blame you. Huifeng Entertainment has no other shareholders, so what are you afraid of?" Zhang Yang looked indifferent.

This guy is very courageous.

He asked investors to be so worried.

Yes.

Suddenly, Nick Kleist had an enlightenment.

How could I have forgotten this incident? Huifeng Entertainment has no other shareholders. As long as it pleases the boss, there is no need to worry about taking the blame.

Before, he had to worry about taking the blame when he was in other entertainment companies, so he got used to it!

Here, Zhang Yang has the final say, he is God.

Therefore, as long as he pleases Zhang Yang, Nick Kleist does not have to worry about taking the blame.

At the same time, it also shocked Zhang Yang’s financial resources and courage.

It was a huge investment of US$200 million at first, and three films were shot together.

"I know, boss." Nick Kleist said quickly: "I will contact these three directors right away."

"Juno" is directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody; "The Untouchables" is directed by Neil Burger; "Iron Man" is directed by Jon Favreau.

"Juno" and "The Intouchables" are both comedies. These two directors are not very famous, so they are easy to hire.

As for Neil Berg, he is already somewhat famous, so we have to see if there is a schedule.

Of course, even if there is a schedule, I believe that when Neil Burger hears the $150 million, he will naturally choose it.

"Okay, I'll leave it to you.

As for Scarlett, let’s have her take part in “Iron Man.”” After thinking about it, Zhang Yang said.

"Okay boss." Nick Kleist responded quickly.

Sure enough, the boss really treats Scarlett differently. He invested 150 million US dollars just to flatter this woman?

So valuable!

Nick Kleist had an envious expression on his face.

It would be a lie to say that I am not envious, this is really a waste of money!

In fact, how did he know that letting Scarlett participate in "Juno", which requires minimal investment, is Zhang Yang's greatest care for her.

"Juno" is a movie that revolves around the heroine. Because of this movie, Elliot Page was nominated for the 65th Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in the Film Category - Musical/Comedy and the 80th Oscar

Academy Award for Best Actress.

Although I didn’t win the award in the end, being shortlisted is already very impressive.

It can also be seen from here that Elliot Page's acting skills are outstanding.

Zhang Yang originally planned to let Scarlett appear in "Juno", but then gave up.

Forget it, Scarlett should just be a vase!

Although Scarlett has never won the Best Actress award, this woman's ability to attract money is not ordinary.

In the 2019 list of the world's highest-paid actresses released by Forbes, Scarlett ranked first.

Signing Scarlett has nothing to lose.

As for Gwyneth Paltrow, let her step aside.

Gwyneth Paltrow was the heroine of Iron Man 1 and Iron Man 3, but now Zhang Yang has been replaced by Scarlett.

Scarlett is one of her own, Gwyneth Paltrow is not.

"By the way, sign Elliot Page." Zhang Yang quickly gave instructions.

If you want to become a company like the eight giants of Hollywood, why should you cultivate an Oscar-winning actress?

He felt that Elliot Page was fine and had acting skills. The only thing he lacked was an opportunity.

Zhang Yang will give her this opportunity.

Just let her film more artistic and romantic films.

What a simple thing.

Isn't she just an Oscar-winning actress? To Zhang Yang, it's really nothing.

But the most profitable ones are commercial films.

His sights are still set on commercial films because they make money.

Why did he enter Hollywood?

Of course it makes money.

"Okay boss, I'll contact Elliot Page in a moment." Nick Kleist said quickly.

Nick Chryst is quite confident about poaching Elliot Page.

At present, Elliot Page is not as well-known as Scarlett. It would be too easy to lure her. Maybe there is no need to pay liquidated damages.

"Okay, that's it for the time being, go ahead and get in touch." Zhang Yang felt that he had already explained everything he needed to explain, and there was nothing left to say.

Next, let’s look at Nick Kleist’s.

Find a director, find a starring role.

This shouldn't be a big deal to Nick Kleist. After all, this guy has been working in Hollywood for so many years and is still working in a big company. How could he not have a network of connections?

In hiring him as general manager, Zhang Yang was not only optimistic about his ability, but also his network of connections.

If Zhang Yang were to convince these directors and actors, it might take half a year or even a year. But even so, the invitation might not be successful. After all, Huifeng Entertainment is just a small entertainment company that cannot be in a small company.

Why should people come to cooperate with you?

But it's different when Nick Kleist comes forward. These people may have cooperated with this guy before.

Even if there is no cooperation, there should still be contact.

Besides, Nick Kleist can capture the hearts of these directors and actors, but Zhang Yang cannot.

Who knows what these guys are thinking.

Of course, Nick Kleist also knew Zhang Yang's thoughts, but he didn't care. This only proved that he was valuable, and that was enough.

Capital? It’s not about feelings, it’s about value.

After hanging up the phone, Nick Kleist was a little excited.

Three dramas were filmed at the same time, with an investment of US$200 million. What a generous investment!

Even if those eight major companies have invested so much, they still have to think about it.

Once it fails, the consequences will be serious.

Why did MGM decline?

It's not like I bet on a movie.

The box office failed, and in the end I had no choice but to sell the company.

If the bet wins, MGM will be reborn.

What a pity it failed!

This time, Hui Feng Entertainment invested more than MGM, but even if it failed, Nick Chryst was not worried about whether the company would be sold, nor was he worried that he would take the blame.

Because this is Zhang Yang's company, there are no other shareholders.

Moreover, Zhang Yang was rich, very rich, so he just lost 200 million U.S. dollars. That was a trivial matter, and he easily earned it back in two months.

Let alone 200 million U.S. dollars, even if the company is losing 200 million U.S. dollars, the boss will not blink an eye.

Who is his boss?

Although it has not yet reached the top ten list of the world's richest people, I believe it won't be long.

Three years.

Within three years, their boss will definitely enter the top ten richest people in the world.

"What are you so happy about?" Just when Nick Kleist was excited, Scarlett came.

"Scarlett, the boss called just now and has taken action." Nick Kleist said quickly.

"Really?" When Nick said this, Scarlett smiled happily.

This guy finally remembered them.

If I hadn't sent this guy a message, I would have forgotten about them long ago.

"Um.

This time, the boss has invested a lot of money for you." Of course Nick Kleist will do it if you want to flatter him.

Not only did he want to flatter his boss, he also wanted to flatter this woman.

Nick Kleist is well aware of the power of pillow style.

Especially after Nick Kleist learned about Chinese culture.

The pillow style in China is ten times or even a hundred times that of beautiful countries.

"How much investment?" Scarlett was a little curious. Zhang Yang really didn't tell her before.

"$150 million, you are the heroine in it." Nick Kleist said.

Scarlett was dumbfounded.

"Duoduo...how much?" She thought she was hallucinating?

"$150 million." Nick Chryst said again.

150 million U.S. dollars, still in 2004, there is no room for Scarlett not to be shocked.

Not to mention Scarlett, Nick Kleist did the same thing after hearing this.

Now in 2004, there are not many movies with investments of more than 100 million US dollars, but those companies are all movies invested by the eight major film and television companies, and other film companies do not have the strength and funds.

What I didn't expect was that Huifeng Entertainment had just been established three months ago and had invested over 100 million U.S. dollars in a movie, which was still 150 million U.S. dollars. I have to say that Zhang Yang's courage is really great, and this guy is not afraid of losing money.

But then I thought about it and felt relieved.

In just two months, this guy earned 320 million US dollars. This 150 million may be nothing to him.

It's nice to have a rich boss.

No, it’s the backer.

Scarlett also thinks that Zhang Yang invests so much just to flatter her.

At the same time, she was also a little stressed. What if she didn't perform well and failed?

This is the first time she has participated in a film with such a large investment, Alexander!

Perhaps seeing Scarlett's nervousness, Nick Kleist smiled and said, "Scarlett, you can do it."

"Thanks.

I haven't mentioned any type of movie yet." Scarlett asked quickly, she had to find out more about it first.

"Iron Man."

"Animation?" Scarlett is no stranger to "Iron Man".

"Um."

"Can the copyright issue be solved?" Scarlett asked worriedly.

She is very clear about the most important copyright issue here.

If you can't get the copyright, everything is in vain.

"It should be no problem." Nick Kleist didn't dare to die, but he would coordinate and get the copyright.

No, it's a movie copyright.

"Okay, you are an expert in this area, go ahead and talk about it." Scarlett was happy in her heart.

Can you not be happy? It's a big production with an investment of 150 million US dollars.

As long as it succeeds at the box office, she will immediately become the focus of the world.

Scarlett knows this very well.

As for whether she will win the Oscar for Best Actress, Scarlett doesn't care anymore.

Become famous first.

Let’s talk about the award later.

Since Zhang Yang has invested so much, he will definitely take it seriously, and so will Nick Kleist.

Nick Kleist chatted with Scarlett for a few more words, and then went to contact the director and actors.

There is also a copyright issue.

There may be some problems with the copyright of "Iron Man", but Nick Kleist believes that it can be solved, and there should be no problem...