Chapter 377 Not That Simple

Pudong International Airport, an international-class transportation hub that has just been opened for a few years, is the first-class scale even if you look at the whole world.

Some college students wearing uniform volunteer T-shirts came near the airport exit early in the morning.

"French people come here!"

An official commanded at the scene and said loudly: "There is still half an hour before the Europa Film Company's flight will land, hurry up!"

Seven or eight students moved quickly, obviously having experienced certain big scenes. With the cooperation of the airport security personnel, they quickly approached the exit and assembled several signs written in French and Chinese.

Although the film festival has only been held for the sixth time, it does not hinder the official determination to make it an international event. Once there is a strong support, the execution here is so high that the whole world will admire it.

Like airports, stations or other key departments and places, the officials have already greeted them, and the people below also know that the above is fully promoting the film festival, and they also try their best to cooperate.

The official of the film festival organizing committee was still a little worried, and told the group: "Although "Amelie" was only screened at the film festival, only the producers of the production company and the crew were leading the team back. , but you must pay attention to it. You must know that you are now the window of the film festival to the outside world!"

Among them, the older students immediately said: "Leader, don't worry, this is not the first time we have received foreign guests."

The official nodded, then asked the leading students a few words, returned to the remaining group of students, and said, "Someone from the School of Drama who can speak English come here!"

"Hurry up!" A girl with short hair tugged at the arm of a girl with a round face: "Wanqian, it's our turn!"

The round-faced girl named Wanqian followed the girl to the front and listened carefully to the leader's instructions.

"You are all excellent students from the School of Drama, and some of you have also studied at the Southern California Film Academy." The official's voice was loud and practical: "This time your job is very simple, welcome guests from Hollywood, and then assist them to check in hotel, do you understand?"

"Understood!" The four men and three women readily agreed.

Seven people also came near the exit.

The official wiped the sweat off his face and checked the time. The big leader will come to pick him up in person in a while.

Several students gathered together to chat.

"Wanqian, have you heard?" The short-haired girl muttered: "It is said that the person we are going to pick up this time is from Miramax, and the person leading the team is Harvey Weinstein, a Hollywood gold medal producer."

A male student studying at the Southern California Film Academy answered the conversation: "Harvey Weinstein is the most famous Oscar pusher in Hollywood. As long as we get his help, the Academy Award for acting won't be easy."

Many things are always rumored, and then infinitely enlarged on the original rumored version.

For example, Harvey Weinstein’s ability to operate the Oscars, for example, big stars and first-line directors are just pawns in the hands of CAA...

Wanqian has never been to the United States, so she doesn't know much about the situation. She wondered, "Isn't the result of the Oscar award determined by the votes of thousands of judges? Can one person have such a big influence?"

The boy who had studied abroad couldn't help laughing: "Wanqian, Harvey Weinstein's influence is greater than expected. Let's put it this way, if we can get his appreciation, we will become stars in minutes. thing."

Although Wanqian is still a freshman at the School of Drama, she has her own analytical skills. Judging from today's reception, Harvey Weinstein should be a big shot in Hollywood, but what her classmates said was definitely exaggerated.

A matter of minutes? A Hollywood movie has such a high investment, like actors or other things, will you make a decision with your head?

Suddenly, there was a slightly chaotic sound of footsteps at the entrance of another passage, and people here turned their heads to look, and saw many foreigners with tall noses and deep eyes coming out of the terminal building.

"Which country is this from?" The short-haired girl looked at one of the dark-haired middle-aged men: "That's the vice chairman of the organizing committee. The person who can greet him in person must be a big shot, right?"

With sharp eyes, Wanqian saw the English on the suitcases pushed by some people, and asked in confusion, "Relativity Entertainment? Embassy Pictures? Very unfamiliar."

The short-haired girl quickly said, "I know. Qianqian, you forgot? The "Bourne Shadow" we watched together last year was released by Embassy Pictures."

"He's from Hollywood too." Wanqian immediately thought of it.

The leading student was more informed, and said at this time: "By the way, I looked at the schedule today. The Hollywood Relativity Entertainment team came by private business jet. Vice Chairman Chen will pick them up. It should be them."

Everyone on this side looked over there in unison, and it was not difficult to tell that the leader of that team was a very young-looking Yankee.

He was about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, tall and handsome, and at first glance looked as dazzling as a top Hollywood star.

The girl with short hair asked the man studying abroad: "Do you know that tall handsome guy?"

"I don't know." The man studying abroad shook his head directly: "I have been back for two or three years, and I don't know much about Relativity Entertainment and Embassy Pictures."

At this time, a convoy drove up along the airport road, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Wan Qian was also a little surprised, even in the largest city in the country, it is not easy to see such a bunch of luxury cars nowadays.

The leading student exclaimed: "Four Bentleys, four Maybach Zeppelins, what a great deal!"

Thinking that this group of people came by private business jet, they couldn't help being amazed.

For people of this era, a private jet plus eight top luxury cars can only exist in the imagination.

For some reason, everyone's expectations for the upcoming reception of Harvey Weinstein and Miramax have quietly dropped by more than one level.

How can taking a plane compare to taking a private jet?

Sometimes, the most superficial things will leave the most intuitive impression on people.

Ronan is a person who has experienced this era and knows some characteristics of the era. This is also a way to show his strength.

In fact, a partner with deep pockets is needed here.

The convoy left the airport and arrived at the hotel where Ronan was staying. After a few polite words with the official in charge of reception, Ronan entered his room.

Soon, Connie got a schedule.

"The official activities will start the day after tomorrow." Connie handed the schedule to Ronan, and said simply: "First attend the opening ceremony of the film festival, then go to the trading area at the International Convention and Exhibition Center, and three days later participate in the The Golden Goblet Film Forum jointly organized by the Film Festival Organizing Committee."

Ronan nodded slightly. Since he came here, he didn't intend to be a salted fish. He also planned to participate in many public events to gain a sense of presence.

Hollywood has been gradually developing the film market here. Although 13% of the movie share is not high, and even 25% after the re-signing of the WTO in the future does not seem to be much, but in fact the profit The rate is fairly objective.

This is the share after removing various taxes and publicity costs, which is almost pure profit.

Hollywood film companies are not fools, and they are willing to develop the market here, in fact, there is only one reason - to make a profit.

Connie said again at this time: "Miss Lizao called just now, and she wanted to come over to visit. At the same time, she asked on behalf of Director Zhang when to meet."

Ronan thought for a while and said, "There's no rush, that Director Zhang will also participate in the Jinjue Film Forum, right?"

Connie glanced at the information in her hand and said, "His name is on the list."

Ronan turned to ask, "Which Hollywood film company is here?"

Connie immediately said: "Harvey Weinstein and the Miramax team arrived today by flight, and it is estimated that the flight has already landed at the airport."

Ronan thought of some news he had received before, plus the memories of Harvey Weinstein and that director Zhang in his previous life, and said: "This matter is not that simple, you should let people contact each other first, and see if you can Get that one first for the right price."

Although in this day and age, most of the filmmakers here can be proud of their films being released in North America or entering the international market, and even charge a very low or even no agency fee for this, but they must not underestimate anyone because of this. Which of the producers and directors who can become famous is not the old fox?

When conditions permit, you will inevitably strive for the conditions that are most beneficial to you.

It's not difficult for Ronan to imagine that Director Zhang and the boss Zhang who likes to wear white hats want to make the two tigers compete and profit from it, right?

Hollywood money is not so easy to earn.

After resting in the room for a while, Connie came to inform Ronan that Yu Jiaolong came to visit in person.

This wasn't in Los Angeles, and that Yu Jiaolong was too shrewd. Ronan didn't plan to meet her in a private place, so he made an appointment to meet her in the hotel lobby, and took the elevator downstairs.

As soon as he got out of the elevator, Ronan saw a familiar figure, and the other party saw him too.

"Hi, Ronan." Harvey Weinstein greeted Ronan.

Ronan stepped forward to shake hands with Harvey Weinstein: "Hello, Harvey. I didn't expect to meet you here."

Harvey Weinstein looked relaxed and asked, "Are you here for the film festival too?"

"That's right." Ronan said casually, "Come over and see if you can find some valuable films."

While speaking, he looked behind. Some young people in volunteer clothes were helping with the luggage.

Harvey Weinstein pointed to the elevator: "Let's go up first, shall we talk later?"

Ronan nodded: "Okay."

The two shook hands again and left.

Those college students looked at the direction Ronan left curiously, with curiosity in their eyes.

Ronan met Yu Jiaolong in the hotel lobby, chatted with her for a while, Yu Jiaolong was fine, and she came to visit to show her presence. After all, she still wanted to develop further in Hollywood and wanted to make friends with Ronan, the producer. people.

Not long after sending Yu Jiaolong away, Harvey Weinstein suddenly called and wanted to chat with Ronan. After a little thought, Ronan agreed.