This man knows how to hype

Chapter 435: The Lame Man (Update 24)

To be honest, Europe and the United States have always been mentioned together.

But this does not mean that they are a monolithic group.

It seems that A-mei Rika treats life and Korea like dogs.

In fact, they do the same to European countries.

We are all old white people, and no one is willing to let others bully us.

Therefore, European countries have made many private moves. It is precisely because of this foundation that Xu Xiyu is so straightforward.

Similarly, it was because of this foundation that Sherlock was shocked when he heard Xu Xiyu say, "European filmmakers should feel ashamed."

He suppressed his anger and argued: "Leo, the film industry is a money-burning industry. We don't have the funds, technology, and talents to support the development of commercial films.

Today's European audiences are ignorant. They cannot understand real art and can only immerse themselves in the ocean of popcorn movies to get cheap happiness.

But even if it’s cheap, without their support, we will be forced into a vicious cycle of no box office and no funding. As a filmmaker, you should understand this!”

"I understand. I completely understand your difficulties. You don't have funds, technology, or talents, but I do!" Xu Xiyu finally got to the point.

"You want to invest in Italian movies?" Sherlock was stunned again, and then he was happy. Italian movies were really about to fail. If Xu Xiyu could come to invest, that would be great.

“Yes, but not entirely. Rather than investment, it is better to say joint development. I hope to use Italy as a springboard to enter the European market.

In this process, I will use a large number of Italian filmmakers, including actors and actresses in front of the stage and various workers behind the scenes.

The influence of the Oscars is based on the American film market. As long as we can capture the European market, Venice will be the real European Oscars.

By then, Cannes in France and Berlin in Germany will all be trampled under your feet!" Xu Xiyu said this and knocked on the table.

After hearing this, Sherlock was a little disappointed.

Isn't it just giving money directly?
If you don't give me money directly, I won't be interested in listening.

What common development? It sounds good.

So, he was about to make some excuses to Xu Xiyu, but he heard Xu Xiyu continue, "I take back what I just said, it's not the European Oscars.

The influence of the Venice Film Festival will one day far exceed that of the Oscars, because in the future there will also be the vast Chinese market participating.”

This is of course nonsense. If such a day really comes, the Chinese film festival will definitely have to take on this responsibility.

Of course, it’s not entirely nonsense. What if one day, American films completely lose the market in Europe and Asia?

The influence of the Oscars is indeed not as great as that of the Venice Film Festival, which is jointly participated by the European and Chinese markets.

And Xu Xiyu's deception continued: "Sherlock, Eurasia is the center of the world island. It has the largest population and the most brilliant culture. When we are completely connected, the marginal world will eventually be marginalized again.

Once upon a time, Venetian merchants were spread all over the world, Florentine art was world-renowned, and the European Renaissance began in Italy. The next Renaissance should once again start from Italy.

I don't know how Hollywood treats you, but you should know that I worked with Warner, but Jeffrey, that greedy guy, didn't do any work.

They are not trustworthy, but I enjoy a reputation for integrity in China, and everyone who works with me has received amazing returns.

In fact, my talent is so great that Netflix spent 2500 million US dollars to buy my TV series and did not broadcast it. They are afraid of me. You can check all this. "

dumbfounded.

Sherlock was not the only one who was dumbfounded.

This was also true for Cheng Yunqing who continued translating.

Oh My God.

This is bullshit!!
But Cheng Yunqing felt unable to refute it.

Because what Xu Xiyu said was all true, he just added some techniques to the way he described it.

Moreover, when discussing cooperation with foreigners, you have to brag about your abilities and your strength so that others will think you have a promising future and feel comfortable cooperating with you.

If you say a few words of modesty without reason, people will think you are really not good enough.

Seeing that both of them were confused, Xu Xiyu continued: "So, where should we start?"

"Where to start?" Sherlock asked instinctively.

“Starting with The Intouchables, thanks to Sofia’s dedication, we have already had a super red carpet show, and this red carpet show has brought huge attention to the Venice Film Festival.

There is an old Chinese saying that goes, "He who knows current affairs is a hero." What is current affairs? All the women at the film festival, as well as a large number of Chinese audiences, are looking forward to this dual-female lead movie winning an award. This is current affairs."

"???" As soon as these words came out, Sherlock felt something was wrong.

Are you here to trick me?
You said all this, aren't you just trying to win the award?
The beautiful future you just described, are you lying to me? Just when he was doubting it, Xu Xiyu's next sentence made his eyes widen instantly.

Xu Xiyu said, "However, this is only a minor issue. There is another major issue. Sherlock, I hope you can spread the word first, so that people will feel that The Intouchables will definitely win an award.

At the same time, arrange some film critics to praise "The Intouchables". Of course, the quality of this movie is worthy of praise, and I believe that everyone who has seen this movie will like it.

Then, when everyone thought that The Intouchables would win the Golden Lion and the Best Actress award, we found a group of right people to protest, saying that our red carpet show discriminated against the right people. "

"You're crazy!!" Sherlock screamed after hearing the translation.

Then he lowered his voice and said, "Leo, maybe your country doesn't have this kind of thing, so you don't know much about it. But I must remind you that once you are targeted by these people, many things will become very difficult to deal with.

By then, let alone asking the jury to give you the award, it is unknown whether your film can continue to participate in the exhibition. Those people are really troublesome. Don't mess with them, they are a bunch of lunatics!"

"But what I want is to withdraw from the Venice Film Festival." Xu Xiyu said with a smile.

“???” Cheng Yunqing.

“???” Sherlock.

"If you want a punch to be powerful, you have to retract it before you throw it out." Xu Xiyu said as he made the motion of retracting and punching.

After that, he continued: "The right people also have a name, called the minority group. They are wantonly infringing on the rights of the majority group, and countless people are angry at them but can do nothing about it.

In other words, as long as we are persecuted by them, we will naturally stand together with the majority of groups in Europe and even the world."

"And then? Leo, I have to remind you again, if they target you, no theater will play The Intouchables to avoid trouble. Even if most people want to support you, you won't be able to recoup your costs."

To be honest, Sherlock now really admires Xu Xiyu.

He felt that with Xu Xiyu's ability to brag... uh... speak, if he was born in Italy, he might become a commander in the future.

Just when Sherlock was daydreaming.

Then Xu Xiyu said, "What if, in the name of Warner's joint venture, I find two right people with distinctive looks to remake a version of The Intouchables?

The film will not take too long to make, and the filming location will be in Italy. Other supporting roles will be played by Italian actors, and there is one requirement for the actors: the men must be handsome and the women must be pretty. "

“???” Cheng Yunqing.

“???!!” Sherlock.

"In this world, beauty and ugliness are contrasted. When everyone sees the ugly version of The Intouchables, the anger in their hearts will be deepened again.

They will understand how good The Intouchables is, played by the two best actresses around me. At that time, no matter which group, there will be no reason to block the release of The Intouchables.

Similarly, by that time, I will have other high-quality films under my management that can come to Europe along with this breakthrough.

And you, Sherlock, are my closest partner in Europe. We can cooperate in all aspects from production to promotion and distribution.

In the future, I hope to see the most beautiful women in Sicily appear in our films.”

If I say that Sherlock was just a little excited by Xu Xiyu's "speech" just now.

Now, he felt cold from head to toe, and then warm from toe to head.

After being stunned for a long time, Sherlock suddenly stretched out his hand and said, "Leo, I hope our cooperation can be pleasant and long-lasting!"

Seeing this, Xu Xiyu showed a warm smile on his face and reached out to shake Sherlock's hand vigorously.

ten minutes later.

Cheng Yunqing and Xu Xiyu left Sherlock's office.

As soon as they were alone, Cheng Yunqing couldn't wait to ask, "Xiyu, have you ever thought about what would happen if he leaked these plans?"

Hearing this, Xu Xiyu stopped, turned around and looked at Cheng Yunqing and said with a smile: "Even if he leaked it, what would happen? My situation will not get worse, maybe it will get better because of his leak."

After saying this, he walked quickly towards the Cinema Palace.

Cheng Yunqing looked at Xu Xiyu's back and suddenly burst out laughing. He chased after her and said, "Hey, have you always been so good at bragging?"

"I never brag. Since I was born on this planet, everything I said has basically come true."

"Good fellow, you should really call Ning Tian and Wei Wei over here, especially Wei Wei. She will definitely be happy to be your supporting actor."

"That won't work. If something unexpected happens, won't our entire group be wiped out? We have to split up. From now on, when Weiwei and I are together, you and Brother Tian should stay away from us. It's safer this way."

"Hahahaha, this reason is really fresh." Cheng Yunqing laughed again after hearing this. She felt more and more that Xu Xiyu was really interesting.

On the other hand, the audience who were watching "The Intouchables" also found it really interesting.

(End of this chapter)