Chapter 540: What Is Going On With Everyone?
In a meeting room on the fourth floor of the China World Trade Center Tower, dozens of film and television heavyweights from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan—including John Woo, Johnny To, Peggy Chiao, Nelson Yu-Nen Tsui, and Gu Changwei—gathered together.
In a secluded corner against the wall:
"President Wang, how is the progress on *San Andreas*?"
"Post-production started as early as October last year, and it is expected to be finished by May. However, I plan to schedule the film for a summer release."
"Director Zhang, would you mind helping us recommend our film to Barron?"
"Uh, my script is primarily targeting the overseas market. Even if you went directly to Barron yourself, President Wang, he wouldn't refuse to cooperate, right?"
"Don't even mention it. I went to Barron at the beginning of the month. The moment he heard it was a film written by you, he was extremely interested even without seeing the final cut.
The problem is that he is only willing to buy the copyright and let Paramount handle the distribution; he absolutely refuses to agree to anything else.
I've also approached other Hollywood companies, and it's all the same. The moment they hear you're the screenwriter, they get interested in the movie, but they only want to buy the copyrights."
"President Wang, don't be upset. Foreigners are just like that. Since they hold the upper hand, naturally they want to maximize their profits."
"That's why, Director Zha…
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