Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 402 Hollywood's Strategy
In Hollywood's globalization strategy, Hong Kong films have always been a formidable rival. After all, the fact that Hong Kong films can achieve the status of being the world's second-largest film exporter with just one city is a testament to their profound heritage.
Currently, Hong Kong films are declining, and coupled with the urgency of Hong Kong's return to China next year, the entire Hong Kong market has an indescribable feeling.
In order to break down the barriers of Hong Kong cinema, Hollywood is not only conquering the market with big-budget special effects films, but also taking the opportunity to attract outstanding film talent from Hong Kong, which is also an internal strategy of Hollywood.

When outstanding Hong Kong filmmakers such as John Woo, Tsui Hark, and Jack Cheng go to Hollywood to develop their careers, Hong Kong's local films will inevitably be affected!

In particular, Hong Kong films have now lost their largest overseas market, Taipei...

Kowloon, Shangri-La Hotel.

Aaron and Raymond Chow had lunch together. "It seems Jack Cheng's influence in Asia is indeed unmatched," Aaron remarked.

"According to predictions, Police Story 4: First Strike will surpass the box office performance of Rumble in the Bronx in Hong Kong!"

Raymond Chow smiled and shook his head, "The market in Hong Kong is so small, it's not important at all. The main market is outside Hong Kong."

"We still hope that 'Simple Mission' can replicate the miracle of 'Rumble in the Bronx'."

Rumble in the Bronx grossed $3300 million in North America, making it the highest-grossing film starring Jack Sing in the United States to date.

"Super Cop" earned $1500 million, "Armour of God" $1000 million, while films like "Thunderbolt" earned less than $1000 million.

Raymond Chow certainly hopes that "Simple Task" will achieve good results this year;
Of course, I also have the same expectations for Jack Cheng's "Mr. Nice Guy" which he is currently filming!
"Don't worry, 'Rush Hour' will be released in the second half of the year. I have great confidence in this movie."

"If the results are good, Universal will release a sequel."

Furthermore, given Jack Sing's strong appeal in Japan, Aaron will also facilitate extensive filming of the sequel, Rush Hour 2, at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.

Universal Studios Japan in Osaka was scheduled to officially open in early 1999, and Aaron's idea was to release Rush Hour 2 in 1999.

Indeed, Jack Cheng's influence in Japan is greater than that of Schwarzenegger and Stallone, making him an excellent choice as the promotional ambassador for Universal Studios Japan in Osaka!

Raymond Chow took a sip of wine. "Rush Hour, we're really looking forward to it too. As another action actor to break into Hollywood after Bruce Lee, we're all incredibly proud."

"Currently, some Hong Kong filmmakers are considering going to Hollywood, and with Hong Kong's return to China next year, many people are feeling uneasy."

"Hong Kong cinema is becoming increasingly worrying!"

As a film tycoon in Hong Kong, Raymond Chow certainly has excellent foresight and a strong sense of the big picture. The decline of Hong Kong cinema is all too obvious.

Aaron blinked, then shrugged and said, "There's nothing we can do about it. The Hong Kong market is too small to support so many filmmakers."

"Moreover, with the advancement of film technology, Hollywood has money, manpower, technology, and market. How can Hong Kong films withstand Hollywood's special effects blockbusters?"

Are we supposed to rely on those poorly made works produced every 10 days?
In recent years, Hong Kong filmmakers have made a fortune by relying on the Taipei market, while the quality of their films has continued to decline.
Now, Hong Kong films and the Taipei market are drifting further and further apart. What can Hong Kong films do now?
"Yes, Hollywood has the world's most complete film industry, the most advanced film technology, and the most outstanding film talent; it also has the largest film market. Hollywood films are still conquering the world and constantly expanding their market, while Hong Kong films have already begun their decline!"

Raymond Chow sighed and gave a bitter smile, "Hong Kong is only being supported by a few filmmakers."

Director John Woo first went to Hollywood to explore the market, and Tsui Hark followed suit. Last year, Chow Yun-fat, Hong Kong's top male actor, also went to Hollywood to join John Woo after filming his last Hong Kong film, "Peace Hotel".
Golden Princess Entertainment, the company behind Chow Yun-fat, also chose to end its production and distribution business last year after Chow Yun-fat filmed "Peace Hotel"!

Aaron smiled and pointed, "Don't forget the huge market of 13 billion people across the street. After Hong Kong's return to China next year, Hong Kong films might be able to smoothly expand northward and capture the market."

"For mainland China, Hong Kong films and Hollywood films have always been treated differently."

Raymond Chow's concerns are certainly valid, given that mainland China currently only has a quota of 10 imported revenue-sharing films.

Hong Kong films are now imported films, and the best way to enjoy the revenue-sharing model in mainland China is to release them as co-productions.

When it comes to co-productions, Hong Kong films definitely have a much greater advantage than Hollywood films;
However, the film market in mainland China is still very small, and the production and distribution qualifications for private film companies have not been opened up. Hong Kong filmmakers are also very confused about the mainland!

"By the way, I heard that Dawn is also interested in another action actor, Jett Lee, right?"

"I suddenly asked," Raymond Chow.

Aaron nodded. "That's right. For Chinese actors wanting to break into Hollywood, kung fu stars still have a significant advantage."

"In Asia, the only kung fu star who can be compared to Jack Cheng is Jett Lee!"

Raymond Chow nodded. "Jett Lee is indeed quite good. We at Golden Harvest collaborated with him on several 'Once Upon a Time in China' films, and they were quite successful."

"Later, some friction arose, and the two sides ended their collaboration. Afterwards, Jett Lee founded his own production company."

"But he also signed a cooperation agreement with Win's Entertainment to help them make movies, and he is currently filming 'Black Mask' for Win's Entertainment!"

Win's Entertainment invested HK$6000 million in "Black Mask," showing great ambition. The original director was Tsui Hark.

However, Tsui Hark was preparing for his new Hollywood film "The King of Fighters" with Sony Columbia Pictures, so "Black Mask" had to be directed by someone else, and Tsui Hark became the producer of "Black Mask".

Aaron certainly knew about Win's Entertainment, the Hong Kong film company founded by the Heung brothers!
Aaron smiled. "Hollywood welcomes film talent from all over the world, regardless of race or skin color. Other film companies might have some reservations."

"But Universal definitely doesn't have that. As long as you have the ability to support the box office, you will have the resources."

Racial discrimination is certainly serious in Hollywood, but now Aaron's Dawn is the king of Hollywood movies. Aaron's will represents box office and profits. Who dares to object?
(End of this chapter)