"Director Xu...isn't interested in Oscar?"

Seeing Xu Xin deep in thought, Zhong Changyou asked.

"That's right."

Xu Xin didn't hide it either.

This thing is not a secret, there is nothing to hide:

"When I didn't enter this industry, I thought the Oscar was the most powerful award... Actually, Brother Zhong, haven't you noticed? The mentality of our generation of 80... or those born in 1985 is just stuck at a juncture. You go

Ten years ago, in the minds of those born around 1975, America and strength are absolutely equated.

But if you ask people born in the 1990s what their impression of the United States is, they will probably tell you: let it wash its neck in the number one position and wait.

In fact, if we want to talk about this issue, it involves cultural self-confidence and the awakening of the consciousness of a powerful country. It is too big, let’s just ignore it. Just speaking of myself, after entering this industry, I understand the essence of movies from the beginning of spiritual entertainment.

, after being endowed with artistry bit by bit, I became a loyal believer in the three major Europeans.

Regardless of whether the Oscars are good or bad, the three major European awards are not actually about how great their awards are. It is about countless film artists who have pushed them to where they are now through their works one after another. I can win the award, not

To say that I have been recognized by the three majors is more like... I stand together with those seniors and artists, and we all feel like "one family".

But I really don’t feel that way about the Oscars. I’ve seen too many works that missed out on the Oscars. Even the Oscars always have so many controversies every year, and I don’t like the hype.”

Holding the wine glass in his hand, Xu Xin shook his head slightly:

"Although it is a bit of armchair talk, and the rules also go against market demand. But I really feel that the artistry of the Oscars is not as strong as the three major ones. I can even say now that if I collect the best picture and best director from the three majors in the future

Two honors, then I would be ecstatic. But if I were standing on the Oscar stage now, holding a statuette in my hand... I actually can't think of what I would say in my acceptance speech. Just like me, I am too lazy to go to China.

Those awards are the same."

Hearing his words, Zhong Changyou smiled and said:

"But more people don't see it that way."

"That's for sure. The Oscars have a stronger commercial flavor and are more widely known. This is definitely true. But time has passed, just this time, if "Perfect" was allowed to appear on the Oscar stage, would I be willing? I would definitely be willing.

Apart from anything else, I still owe my friends some compensation for withdrawing from the competition in Tokyo. But I cannot accept Paramount’s conditions.”

He made friends with Zhong Changyou:

"I guess Brother Qi definitely wants me to go. I can go, but the conditions... are not good."

"Does Director Xu think they want too much?"

"On the one hand, and on the other hand, everyone should cooperate on an equal footing, but I feel something... unequal from their conditions."

He didn't say the word "exploitation".

But it showed on his expression.

"This is how it is now, Brother Zhong. Personally, I don't care how much the overseas box office of "Perfect" is. Money, for me, is not the first thing to consider."

Zhong Changyou showed an understanding look.

really.

Although in his own opinion, Director Xu’s movies can earn hundreds of millions at the box office, Mimi’s various endorsements, TV series, business contracts, etc. The two of them earn less than one or two billion a year,

It's really profitable.

But throughout the West Film Studio, everyone felt the same as Ming Jing.

Director Xu really doesn’t make money from this.

My family owns several mines, and my brother also has a sizable real estate company.

Everyone was chatting privately, and everyone was estimating that Director Xu’s family business could make a profit of at least one billion yuan a year!

Regardless of whether Director Xu can make money, he is really not short of money.

And even if "Perfect" this time has a box office of 100 million U.S. dollars, the real share to Director Xu may only be 10 million yuan.

Because this film was produced by Yun Tu.

Among Yuntu's shares, the headwind is only 10%.

As for the 10% of Headwind, there are other people's shares, and Director Xu's shares are very small.

Moreover, in all the movies, Director Xu never mentioned anything about "director's share".

You invest, I shoot.

Ever since Director Xu entered Xiying Film Studio, no one has ever heard of him arguing with anyone over money.

People's "not caring about money" is not something they say in words, but something they actually do for everyone to see.

"In "Perfect", there is Philip's screenwriter share and the actors' share. I don't care about money, which doesn't mean that others don't care. And, I say this in two ways. If I ignore my friends because of my personal pursuit, they should

The benefits I received were unkind to me.

But if the interests of my friends are also ignored because of the pursuit of our factory, this is also unkind on my part.

I can participate in the Oscars. Regardless of whether I'm a finalist or not, I don't care, and I won't have trouble with these things. But the problem is, if all this is based on harming the interests of my friends, that won't work.

This is where I really feel uncomfortable.

Whether Paramount has the strength to win an Oscar is one thing. But it’s another thing for them to use this condition to make a big deal. Let me put it this way, Brother Zhong, do you understand?"

"I understand. To put it bluntly... Director Xu, you don't accept this kind of arrogance that is a little bit American imperialism, right?"

"That's right. The worst case scenario is that we can find an intermediary company like Director Zhang to run the operation. I remember those two companies were quite powerful. Even if they ask us to meet the same 40% standard as Director Zhang, it's still better than Parallel."

Mong...it's 3% more. If you want to talk, let's talk carefully on the table. Don't come up and act like we're going to take the big hit no matter if we get the prize or not. It's too ugly. Take it or not.

It’s one thing to win a prize, but it’s another thing to kneel down in order to win a prize.”

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! At this point, Zhong Changyou has actually understood all of Xu Xin’s opinions.

His attitude was rejection.

That's for sure.

But it’s not about rejecting Oscar, it’s about rejecting Paramount’s outrageous conditions.

Even if this condition is just a bet.

But the premise of this bet should at least be based on equality that both parties can accept.

From Director Xu’s personal perspective, it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t participate in the Oscars.

But because of his friends, he won't refuse to participate.

But this condition doesn’t work.

It's not okay for Paramount to treat a director with a "don't care" attitude with this kind of ugly attitude.

If you really want to cooperate, show sincerity.

Don't be like those who fool people who have never seen the world.

After understanding Director Xu's attitude, he said:

"Then... Director Xu, Mr. Qi has already rested now. How about you wake up tomorrow..."

The time difference between Germany and China is 6 hours.

It's almost 12 o'clock in the morning now, and the time in China should be around 5 o'clock in the morning.

Although Zhong Changyou was the one in charge of negotiating this kind of matter and understood what Xu Xin meant, in the final analysis, the factory had to show its attitude towards this matter.

Without the attitude of the factory, even if he thought what Xu Xin said was reasonable, he would not be able to talk to Paramount.

The factory doesn't give him a bottom line, so he doesn't have the right to make decisions.

"I know."

Xu Xin nodded:

"When you wake up tomorrow, we will communicate. Is there anything else in "Perfect" that you need my opinion on?"

"There is nothing else. Apart from the release in various countries, it is the remake copyright..."

Speaking of this, Zhong Changyou became obviously excited:

"Director Xu, many people want to buy the remake rights! At least 15 people have come to ask me in the past two days! This subject matter is so universal, even countries with different cultural backgrounds can find very suitable topics. They are very interested in this topic.

I’m particularly interested in the movie!”

"It doesn't matter if you have the copyright to remake it. Just sell it if the price is right~"

"Do you have any specific requirements?"

"As long as the script doesn't slander our country, there won't be any problem."

"good."

After almost talking about "Perfect", Zhong Changyou took out his mobile phone and rummaged through it, and Xu Xin's WeChat message rang:

"Director Xu, let's plan the itinerary for the next few days..."

"Um."
To be continued...