Chapter 467 Heartbeat
Philip didn't know Hu Xiaoxiao's true thoughts, and in his eyes, Hu Xiaoxiao was just an actor. Even if everything was laid out in front of Hu Xiaoxiao, she couldn't understand the deeper things in filmmaking.
He agreed with Hu Xiaoxiao's opinion. "I promise you, I'll let you know everything you want to know, and I'll let you watch everything you want to watch. Miss Xiaoxiao, you will find that this movie is absolutely the largest and best movie you have ever made. It is irreplaceable."
"If that's the case, I don't mind making do with it," said Hu Xiaoxiao.
Philip was now desperate to get Hu Xiaoxiao to agree to filming. Since Hu Xiaoxiao wanted to know more, he would let her know enough to see the strength of Hamlet Company and let her, an actor from a small place, be shocked by what Hollywood is.
If Hu Xiaoxiao had asked to understand the entire film production process from the beginning, Philip would not have agreed, but now that he was tormented, as long as Hu Xiaoxiao could shoot smoothly, everything else was secondary. Plus, he didn't think Hu Xiaoxiao, an actor, could understand anything.
Hollywood's special effects movies rely on advanced digital technology, involving various hardware and software. You can't understand it just by looking at it. The technology contained in it is beyond the reach of a person, let alone a country.
Philip was very confident about this. As long as it did not involve company secrets, he not only agreed to let Hu Xiaoxiao look at it freely, but also sent someone to explain it to Hu Xiaoxiao.
With the convenience of Philips Bank, Hu Xiaoxiao and Dong Peiyu started their learning journey again.
This time, they saw more things, the entire film production process, especially the production of special effects movies.
The combination of physical models and miniature scenes, advanced optical effects, unique CG technology applications, etc., have broadened Hu Xiaoxiao's horizons and allowed her to see more clearly the gap between domestic films and Hollywood films.
This gap is as insurmountable as a natural chasm, because it represents not only a movie, but also an advanced industrial system.
Hollywood is able to industrialize the film industry and has a huge influence around the world because it has strong national strength to support it.
Domestic film and television is just getting started, like a child who has just learned to walk, while Hollywood has already grown into a giant. If we want to catch up with it, and even surpass it, the road ahead is arduous and long, and the mere thought of it makes us despair.
Hu Xiaoxiao watched very seriously and carefully. Although she was shocked by their skills, she had fought hard step by step to get to where she is today. Even though she knew that the road ahead was long and arduous, she had no intention of giving up. Instead, she became even more motivated.
The more challenging it is, the more excited she is. The joy of life lies in challenges.
She didn't think she would fail.
If they could do it, she could do it too.
Just like before, if others can act, she can do it too, if others can fight, she can do it too, if others can sing, she can do it too. If others can do dock work, she can do it too.
Although the process is difficult and requires a lot of effort and sweat, as long as she thinks about it and does it, she will be able to do it one day.
Even though building a market was far more difficult than becoming a superstar, she wasn't the same person she had been before. Now she had people and money. If something existed in this world, you could either use people or money, or at worst, both, and you'd always succeed.
Hu Xiaoxiao has infinite confidence.
After understanding the production process of special effects movies, Hu Xiaoxiao watched "Magic Contract" again and analyzed the resources it allocated, and felt that this movie was indeed profitable.
Her heart was moved.
Philip came over again and asked Hu Xiaoxiao when the filming would start.
Hu Xiaoxiao calculated that with the current setup, "The Magic Contract" would be profitable, but not huge. She asked Philip, "After watching your company's film production, I noticed that the budget for "The Magic Contract" wasn't high, at least not a top-tier production. Since you're looking to expand the market, why don't you increase your investment?"
Special effects movies are all about money; without it, many special effects can't be produced. Hu Xiaoxiao secretly calculated that with the current budget for "Magic Contract," it wouldn't be possible to produce effects that truly embody those of a top Hollywood blockbuster; it would barely be considered above average. The upper limit was limited, so while the film could make money, it was destined to be modest.
Philip spread his hands and said, "'Magic Contract' is just a test, an exploration of the Asian market."
The film's goal is to expand into the Asian market, so it needs to consider the tastes of Asian audiences. Therefore, it must be prepared for the film to be unpopular in the European and American markets. In other words, it must be prepared for the box office to be sluggish in the European and American markets.
Given this, how could Hamlet Company possibly invest so much money in The Magic Contract? The current investment budget was secured through Philip's tireless efforts. "The final product of The Magic Contract, while not a top-tier blockbuster, is certainly a first-rate one. Miss Xiaoxiao, a production like this is a truly significant project in Hollywood."
There is no upper limit on the funds for investing in a top blockbuster. It’s not that Philip doesn’t want to do it, but that he doesn’t have the ability.
Hu Xiaoxiao thought about it again and said, "If we add a few more investments, even if 'Magic Contract' can't become a top-tier blockbuster, it can still become a super blockbuster."
Philip shrugged. "This is the highest investment I can get."
"What if I help you get some investment?"
"Ms. Xiaoxiao, do you want to invest?"
Hu Xiaoxiao immediately refused and said, "I don't have any money."
She really needs money now, lots and lots of money, and lots and lots of talent. So, money is something that can only come in and be earned, but not spent.
The gentleman Philip almost rolled his eyes. "You are the one who dared to sue me and ask for several times my salary, and you actually said you have no money?"
"Of course I have this little money." Hu Xiaoxiao brought the subject back to the topic and asked him, "Do you want to make this movie into a blockbuster?"
"Of course I did."
"Then let's cooperate."
"How to cooperate?" Philip looked at Hu Xiaoxiao strangely.
Hu Xiaoxiao revealed her ambition: "If I help you get some investment, you give me the distribution rights of the movie "Magic Contract" in Hong Kong and mainland China."
"You?" Philip was puzzled and a little amused. "You actually want the distribution rights in these two places?"
Hu Xiaoxiao said, "That's right. If you want to release this film in these two places, you'll need to find a local distribution company. In Baogang, Shengshi Company not only has the distribution rights, but also has the largest cinema chain in Baogang. Giving the distribution rights to "The Magic Contract" to Shengshi is your best choice. As for the mainland, the mainland film and television companies that cooperate with Shengshi have quotas for imported films..."
Philip's expression changed from nonchalant at first, treating it as a funny joke, to gradually becoming serious. It was only then that he remembered that Hu Xiaoxiao was not only a superstar in Asia, but also an extremely influential film and television tycoon.
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