A few days later.
On Weibo …
The news spread like wildfire.
"Have you heard?"
"The richest man wants to buy a Hollywood company!"
"I just heard about it too."
"Is it a rumor?"
"No, it should be true. It's almost done."
"Qian Haitao is too rich!"
"If we can buy it, many Chinese stars will have the opportunity to enter Hollywood."
"There are media reports saying that Qian Haitao has already invited Zhang Ye out of retirement."
"Wow, is that true?"
"If Zhang Ye were to go to Hollywood to make a movie, it would definitely be a big deal!"
"Face-smacking Zhang is filming a Hollywood movie? We have to watch it! "
"I'm looking forward to it too. Back then, when we gave Face-smacking Zhang a domestic military-themed movie, he was able to make it into the top 100 in the international box office. If we really let him make a Hollywood blockbuster, what the fuck would the box office earnings be like? It was very likely to break Wolf Warrior 2's record! In the past, Zhang Ye's works have always been unconventional, be it poetry, crosstalk, calligraphy, Go, hacking, mathematics, etc. But if he really wants to go higher and higher in the international entertainment circle, he still has to rely on movies. This time, Face-smacking Zhang is finally taking the mainstream route! "
…
At home.
The family had just returned from a trip.
Old Wu asked, "Do you want to bring this along?"
Zhang Ye said, "Yes."
Old Wu said, "I brought your stomach medicine."
"Aiya, there's no need for that."
Old Wu said, "Bring it along."
"Sure, bring a few more sets of clothes with you."
Old Wu said, "OK."
Wu Zeqing helped Zhang Ye pack his luggage.
His mother was speechless. "You're leaving so soon after coming back?"
"Let's clean up first." Zhang Ye chuckled and said, "I'm waiting for Old Qian's reply. I'm ready to set off at any time so that I won't be caught unprepared."
Dad said, "Rest for a few more days."
Zhang Ye laughed and said, "I've already rested for a week, so it's time for me to get back to work. Otherwise, my popularity that had just risen will really drop back to the C-list. It's fine, I won't be too tired this time. I'm only going to America to film a movie. After that, I'll head back home. This is also my first time filming a Hollywood movie, so there aren't many opportunities like this."
Sisi said, "Daddy, you can do it!"
Zhang Ye kissed his daughter. "Alright."
His mother said, "Are the people from your studio going?"
Zhang Ye nodded. "Sure, I'll bring them along."
His mother asked, "Can't we film it in China?"
Dad also said, "Yeah, why do we have to go to America?"
Zhang Ye explained, "It's not the same. A Hollywood movie is not only about the filming location. There's also the equipment, personnel, technology, distribution, and publicity. Many of their equipment is not easy to buy here, and their personnel and technical skills are also top notch. The distribution and scheduling also have to consider the foreign market, so it's still better to go to America. Otherwise, why do you think Old Qian would spend so much effort to buy a Hollywood film company? I'm mainly interested in their technical equipment and distribution channels. In the future, I'll bring some people to learn from them. Then, I'll shoot wherever I want. "
His mother pursed her lips. "You're still learning from others? Just say it. "
His father said, "Your mom is afraid that you'll cause trouble again."
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "No."
Even Wu Zeqing, who was beside him, smiled when she heard that.
They understood Zhang Ye quite well. What learning? They believed that Zhang Ye definitely did not harbor such thoughts. They knew even better that Zhang Ye's trip to America, to Hollywood, was just to cause trouble. They had seen this kind of thing happen too many times in the past. Whenever this fellow stepped into an industry, that industry would be turned upside down. Look, he had just been in the television industry for a few months, and now he was moving to Hollywood. However, they still supported Zhang Ye's decision. Even a three-year-old child knew about the weight of Hollywood movies in the international entertainment industry. 90% of the current A- and B-list celebrities in the international entertainment industry had come from Hollywood. This was a clear indication of this.
Rest.
Prepare.
Wait.
Zhang Ye was ready to set off at any time. Even at this moment, there were already countless choices in his mind. Classic movies from his previous world flashed by one after another. He was confident that he could make a Hollywood movie that would shock the world even if he closed his eyes and casually picked one. In the past, Zhang Ye had long wanted to enter Hollywood, but he never had the chance to do so. Now that the opportunity had come, he did not know how to choose.
This one?
Or that one?
He repeatedly made his choice.
…
America.
Wilson Company.
"What?"
"A Hollywood company is going to be acquired by China?"
"They've already made a movie appointment with Zhang Ye?"
"That fellow is really coming to Hollywood?"
"Dammit! I don't like him! "
"Me too. In recent years, Director Wilson's Commando 2 has only had a low box office earnings, but it was all ruined by this Zhang Ye!"
…
Japan.
"Zhang Ye is going to enter Hollywood?"
"Is this day finally coming?"
"I knew that this day would come, but I didn't expect it to come so soon."
"If he can establish himself in Hollywood, who can stop him?"
"Yeah, there's no one who can stop him now."
"The battle between Zhang Ye and the big shots of Hollywood is finally coming."
…
The UK.
"Zhang Ye is still a Hollywood newcomer, right?"
"I guess so. No matter what, he's never made a Hollywood movie before."
"The difference between China's movies and Hollywood's movies is too great. Is there a need to be so worried?"
"Don't forget that he hasn't even made a movie before."
"Yeah, for someone who has never made a movie before, his first self-directed movie has already made it into the top 100 in the global box office. It would be a wonder if the Hollywood people aren't worried!"
…
Russia.
"I heard that the Directors Guild of America is causing trouble."
"Why are they causing trouble?"
"I think it's to stop the acquisition by a China company."
"It's indeed going to be very difficult to acquire."
"Haha, even those big shots in Hollywood know how to be afraid?"
"The man at the top of the food chain has finally reached his hand out to Hollywood!"
"I'm really looking forward to seeing what he can come up with."
"This will very likely determine how far Zhang Ye can go in the international entertainment circle."
…
The clouds were moving in all directions.
The international community was in a heated discussion.
Everyone in the world was paying a lot of attention to this acquisition. In fact, they were paying a little too much attention to it. If it were an American CEO or a British company, it wouldn't have been a problem and wouldn't have caused such a stir. But the problem was that it was an acquisition by a Chinese company. This immediately turned into a major event. The ownership of a mid-sized Hollywood film company could even affect the changes in the international entertainment circle. Be it the media, the people, the industry, or the celebrities, all of them naturally turned their attention to this matter and waited for the final outcome.
Some people were happy.
Some people were excited.
Some people were worried.
Some people were protesting.
All sorts of emotions were on display.
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