Heads Up Hollywood

"Big gift?" Leonardo still couldn't figure it out.

Tang En patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "From the point of view of values, it is still difficult for a film like "The Departed" to win the favor of the Oscars. But...don't forget, the Oscars are the Oscars of Hollywood The Oscars are not only the cultural export window of the United States, but also represent the decency of Hollywood!"

Leonardo's eyes lit up, and he suddenly realized something.

What happened today will definitely cause a lot of trouble!

It is conceivable that in less than 24 hours, entertainment news all over the world will report on this matter on a large scale, and the debate between "The Departed" and "Infernal Affairs" will become stronger and stronger.

It can be said that this is the purpose of the Hong Kong government filmmakers.

It is really a great honor to be able to compare movies of the level of "Infernal Affairs" and "The Departed" and compare them together. This is an Oscar-level movie. Looking at the Chinese-speaking world, how many movies can have such a level?

This is a shot in the arm for the declining Hong Kong government film market.

Movie fans all over the world, when watching "The Departed", if they can also have some interest in "Infernal Affairs", this will bring huge influence to Hong Kong films.

There are many benefits.

To put it bluntly, it is a good shade under a big tree, which is convenient for hype.

However, for Hollywood, it is really a bit of a loss.

Martin Scorsese is the top master director in Hollywood, actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Pacino, Cate Blanchett, etc., are Hollywood's top actors.

Comparing a top Hollywood production "The Departed" with an investment of 100 million US dollars and a gathering of superstars with a Hong Kong film with an investment of only 5 million Hong Kong dollars is not a comparison, but irony.

In particular, there are still many voices of doubt, thinking that "Infernal Affairs" is more exciting than "The Departed".

This is even more unbearable.

This is no longer aimed at the movie "The Departed", and it's not the producer of the movie, Tang En Pictures, but it's a slap in the face of Hollywood as a whole!

Belittling a top Hollywood movie, to praise a shoddy Hong Kong movie?

At this moment, Oscar will definitely stand on the side of Hollywood, high-profile and firm in maintaining the decency and dignity of Hollywood!

It is necessary to pass the Oscar, the highest hall of world cinema, to justify the name of "The Departed Walker"!

Hollywood is Oscar, Oscar is Hollywood!

The next story can be imagined.

Even if "Infernal Affairs" is submitted to the Oscar for best foreign language film, it will not get any nominations. Not only did they not get nominated, but the crew of "Infernal Affairs" dared to appear on the trial site, and they had to be ridiculed by the Hollywood media.

Then, in the selection process of the Oscars, "The Departed" must win, and it will definitely become the biggest hit movie!

Martin Scorsese's directorial style is contrary to the theme of Oscar. It is very difficult for him to win the final award. Back then, "Taxi Driver" and "Goodfellas" were a sensation all over the world, even more classic than "The Departed", but unfortunately they were not selected.

This time, the right time, the right place, and the harmony of people!

With this farce created by the Hong Kong government filmmakers, "The Departed" will definitely be the biggest focus in next year's awards season! The only focus!

"So... "The Departed" will win the grand prize?" Leonardo's eyes lit up, his voice was lowered, and he said excitedly.

Tang En said with a smile: "What do you think? However, even if there is no today's event, I still have the confidence to push "The Departed" to the top."

Leonardo said deeply: "Yes, yes, yes, the film is so good, it's unreasonable not to win an award. Then... that... the best actor you promised me..."

Tang En laughed and said, "In such a hurry?"

Leonardo shrugged, "I'm getting married, it's best...to have a good career and love."

Tang En nodded and glanced at him, "Have you agreed with Giselle?"

Leonardo's face changed slightly, as if he didn't want to talk about this topic, "By the way, this trip to the Hong Kong government is not all bad. By tomorrow at the latest, entertainment news all over the world will rush to report this matter. This It's just hype, maybe the box office of "The Departed Walker" will be even higher!"

Tang En said lightly: "No matter how high the box office is, you won't get any dividends."

Art films rarely talk about dividends. Leonardo's salary in "The Departed" was 20 million US dollars. Only in commercial films like "Inception" would he take a large share of the box office.

Leonardo raised his neck, "I'm still a shareholder of New Global! Back then I subscribed for a lot of shares. Tang En, you said that when New Global goes public, can I join the board of directors?"

"You?" Tang En looked at him amusedly, "You think you can do it?"

Leonardo thought about it seriously, then shook his head, "Forget it, with this time, it's better to get to know a few more long-legged models."

Tang En's eyes narrowed slightly, "Giselle agrees?"

Leonardo said "hmm".

Tang En smiled and said: "The Hong Kong government is the last stop. The promotion of "The Departed" is over. Where are you going next? Why don't you go to the north with me?"

"mainland?"

"right."

"No, I'm not interested, Giselle and I are going to Hawaii for vacation."

"Well, I wish you a happy wedding."

"What are you going to mainland for?"

"I was invited to talk about the reform of the mainland film market."

"sharp!"

...

The mainland has a very large population base, and the economy is developing very fast, so the prospect of the tourism industry is very promising.

As early as 1999, Disney deliberately contacted the Chinese government, planning to build a Disneyland in Shanghai.

However, the amount of money involved in this project is too large, even the authority of the Demon City Government is not enough, and it has risen to the highest level. For such a large foreign-funded enterprise, China's requirement is that it must occupy the majority.

In the tourism industry, Disney keeps its promises, especially Disneyland, which can be said to kill the whole world. When did it encounter such a threshold?

Because the two parties had great differences in controlling rights, the project was shelved.

This also gave Tang En a chance.

He knows that the Chinese side cannot make concessions!

In the Disneyland in the previous life, after several twists and turns, as the development of the Chinese side got better and better, Disney finally couldn’t bear it anymore. It could only bow its head and gave up the controlling stake. The Chinese side and Disney accounted for 57% and 43% of the shares respectively.

To put it bluntly, Disney, the magical capital, is actually a Chinese company, and the majority of its holdings are held by the local government.

A certain real estate tycoon uttered bold words that Disneyland, the Shanghai city, would not be profitable for ten years... probably because he was so crazy that his mind was flooded, and it was inevitable that he would be dealt with.

Tang En didn't have so many entanglements. When it was time to give in, he gave in as soon as possible.

The Hengdian film and television base invested by Warner only occupies 30% of the shares.

Right now, it is no problem to take the initiative to compromise and get 49% of the shares. In a few years, it will only be like Disney, with fewer and fewer share quotas.

Of course, in terms of profit distribution, it must not be distributed according to the proportion of equity. According to the standards of Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland, a management company is usually set up, with 70% to 30% profits.

Hollywood holds the core brand and trademark copyright, and has an absolute advantage in the management and profit distribution of the amusement park.

The current Universal Studios is far from being an opponent of Disneyland.

Tang En came to China with the intention of settling this matter.

Even if you make some more concessions, you must take down the tourist real estate project in Shanghai!