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In the previous life, although the American version of "Infernal Affairs" won an Oscar, in fact, if that movie was released in China, many people would probably vomit blood after watching it.

What the hell is this Nima?

But in the eyes of old American audiences, that's how they should be.

There is nothing wrong with swearing throughout the article, because in Laomei's place, the reality is like this.

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However, the Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs" is a classic in the eyes of Chinese people, but many old-fashioned audiences in North America find it particularly strange.

This is caused by cultural differences.

"What did Cao Meng say?" Wang Yifan still raised his mouth.

After all, although "Infernal Affairs" is Wang Yifan's script, although Huaxin is also the main investor, after all, Times Lighting and Cao Meng are actually the real directors of this film.

Especially Cao Meng, he is the director of the movie "Infernal Affairs". To be honest, if you really find a mainland director to shoot this kind of movie with a Hong Kong flavor, you may not be able to make that kind of movie. smell.

Lin Husheng was startled for a moment, then smiled and said, "Cao Meng is also ambitious, what do you think he will say? Didn't he tell you?"

Wang Yifan nodded.

Indeed, Cao Meng is also ambitious. For Cao Meng, he certainly attaches great importance to "Infernal Affairs", even more than "Dark War".

Because, if "Dark War" is rich in commercial elements, then the movie "Infernal Affairs" is not only very watchable, but also has no commercial problems, and the depth of this movie is also the same. Very eloquent.

But this is not enough, if "Infernal Affairs" can go to North America, what if, what if it conquers the audience in North America?

After all, international famous directors and domestic famous directors have different positions.

Therefore, it is normal for Cao Meng to be tempted.

The reason why Cao Meng didn't take the initiative to seek peace with Wang Yifan is actually understandable.

Although "Infernal Affairs" was directed by Cao Meng, Wang Yifan's influence is also indispensable for this movie.

With Cao Meng's shrewdness, naturally he wouldn't make any trouble with Wang Yifan because of this kind of thing.

Although currently, the movie "Infernal Affairs" does not have a North American release plan, but what if?

Therefore, Cao Meng naturally would not say this easily.

And if Huaxin agrees, then he naturally doesn't need to say more. If he doesn't agree, then Huaxin will have to do it himself for the release of "Infernal Affairs" in North America.

Otherwise, why disagree?

"If that's the case, let's forget it. Let Ahri distribute this movie." Lin Husheng also thought about whether he should contact a North American company to do it.

But Wang Yifan is not optimistic about the performance of this movie in North America, he still believes in Wang Yifan's vision.

"However, the right to adapt this movie is very interesting. Maybe at that time, it can be sold for a good price, um, let this movie go to North America for a while." Wang Yifan said while rubbing his chin.

"You mean, two shots per book?" Lin Husheng was a little surprised.

"That's right, Infernal Affairs' mutual undercover mode is inherently conflicting and novel. This film may not be appreciated by ordinary foreign audiences, but this mode will certainly be of interest to the director. "Wang Yifan said with a smile.

"Just like the previous "Midnight Ring", two beats per book, there is still no problem."

"Then should we do it ourselves?" Lin Husheng immediately became interested.

But Wang Yifan shook his head and said, "Let's forget it. If this movie is really changed to the American version, it will be more for awards, and you have to know that we actually don't have that big a reputation in North America." Influence, so just earn a fee for adaptation."

In the previous life, "Infernal Affairs", that is, the American version of "Infernal Affairs", the production cost was US$90 million.

Of course, whether the production cost is true or not is another matter, but at least in terms of the director and cast, the cost is almost the same even if it is a false report.

In the end, the film's North American box office was 280 million dollars.

It looks like a big hit.

But in fact, this is for the giants.

Because they have their own perfect distribution channels.

But in fact, if Huaxin made the American version of this movie by himself, there might not be much left.

First of all, you must know that "Infernal Affairs" won an Oscar that year.

And winning an Oscar requires a lot of public relations expenses.

According to the current market situation of Oscars in North America at this stage, there is no one worth 20 to 30 million dollars, so don't even think about it.

Secondly, if a movie like "Infernal Affairs" is changed to the American version, it can basically only have a good box office in North America. In other regions, the same experience will be similar to the Hong Kong version of "Infernal Affairs"!

Moreover, in a different world, in a different era, "Infernal Affairs" in the previous life could win the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director, etc.

In fact, there was a lot of trickery in itself, because Martin Scorsese, the original director of "The Departed", was a veteran director in Hollywood.

In North America, he is definitely a senior director, and he is also literary and artistic.

The network and so on definitely played a big role.

In this world, it is not clear what "The Departed" can be filmed, but it is extremely difficult to find a director like Martin Scorsese with the same experience and qualifications. The key is that Oscar is also the same. There may not be any gains.

After all, times have changed.

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Wang Yifan is not optimistic about the North American market of "Infernal Affairs", thinking that it will be unacceptable.

But Ari Media and Cao Meng, as well as Times Light and Shadow, don’t see it that way.

There is of course a reason why Ahri Media chose "Infernal Affairs" instead of other movies.

The reason lies in the mode of "Infernal Affairs", the mode of undercovering each other, which naturally gives people a bright feeling.

And the statement of the endless hell is equally eye-catching.

For Ari, since he has launched a film globalization strategy, it is natural to make achievements.

Obviously, most people are still waiting and watching. After all, the so-called globalization strategy is still just a slogan. Although Ahri did acquire the Empire Cinemas, the specific effect is still unclear.

Some small companies are naturally very excited, but the key is that Ari still doesn't like it.

A strategic plan such as the globalization strategy naturally requires a strategic large-scale production to charge forward.

"Infernal Affairs" is undoubtedly selected by Ahri Media as the vanguard of their globalization strategy after screening!

Once "Infernal Affairs" is successful, after seeing the effect, the globalization strategy will have no business.

In this regard, some people are optimistic, some people are pessimistic, and some people don't care.

The optimistic people are naturally Ari and Cao Meng.

Cao Meng is extremely concerned about "Infernal Affairs", and he also has high confidence in this movie.

Coupled with the boost of Ahri Media's globalization strategy, Cao Meng even began to look forward to becoming an international famous director!