"Miss Cotillard, is there something wrong with "Public Enemies"?"

"yes."

"What's going on?"

"The movie has been shot, but the funds for the post-production period have been cut off. We are still short of US$30 million, and Relativity Media will not pay."

"Huh?" Zhou Buqi raised his eyebrows, a little surprised, "Breaked the contract?"

Marion Cotillard sighed, "It's not a breach of contract, it's very complicated, because... this is a crime drama movie, and it tells the story of the birth of the CIA."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "That must be a very exciting story."

Marion Cotillard nodded lightly, "I'm sure this will be a good movie, but there were some problems in the script, which led to irreconcilable conflicts between Universal and Relativity Media."

"What exactly?"

"At the beginning, the movie was planned to be rated PG13, which is more popular. But during the filming process, I found that this is a very heavy story, and many action and crime scenes need to be presented truthfully. This kind of rating will not work.

It needs to be upgraded to level R."

"That's it!"

This time, Zhou Buqi understood.

The pg-13 rating refers to the rating for children. Children under the age of 13 need to watch it under the guidance of their parents. There may be minor violence, nudity, sexiness, foul language, etc. in it.

Although it is not G-rated for all age groups, the PG-13 rating can be considered part of the family fun, and the whole family can go to the theater to watch the movie with their children.

Marvel movies are basically rated PG-13.

If the whole family has fun, the box office will be more.

R-rating is not enough. Teenagers under 17 years old should not watch it. It is equivalent to the producer taking the initiative to cut off part of the box office. If a movie is rated R, it will not be a global hit.

After all, Universal Pictures is a movie company, led by filmmakers, and is willing to sacrifice part of the box office for the quality of the film. They have put a lot of effort and sweat into the big project of "Public Enemies", and they certainly don't want to let an excellent movie down because of classification.

The film was castrated.

Relativity Media is essentially an invasion of Hollywood by Wall Street. How can there be any feelings about movies? Making movies is an investment, just to make money!

This creates a contradiction.

Marion Cotillard sat comfortably on the sofa, crossed her legs, and said seductively: "Mr. Zhou, can I have a cigarette?"

Zhou Buqi was stunned for a moment and quickly stretched out his hand, "Of course, you can do it yourself."

"Thank you." Marion pursed her lips, glanced at him with her green eyes, and curled her fiery red lips slightly, "Mr. Zhou, would you like one?"

Zhou Buqi waved his hand and said, "Quit."

"Ah?" Marion Cotillard was stunned for a moment, her expression became complicated, and she politely put back the lady's cigarette that she had taken out, "Mr. Zhou is indeed a big shot."

Zhou Buqi had already noticed that the other party was deliberately releasing her feminine charm. His French amorous feelings arose spontaneously and he smiled, "Miss Cotillard, let's talk about movies first."

"Oh, okay." Marion Cotillard sighed softly, "The original agreement was PG13, but now it has been changed to R-level. Relativity Media is very dissatisfied. Universal and the production team are relatively passive. So we

Everyone hopes that Jieyu Media can replace Relativity Media."

"What would happen if I didn't agree?"

"Relativity Media means to cut funding. They originally planned to invest US$30 million, but they intend to reduce it to US$1,200."

"Um."

Zhou Buqi understands that if a movie is rated R, box office expectations will inevitably decrease, and the investment budget will decrease accordingly, which is also logical.

But the main creator was unwilling to give in. Marion Cotillard sighed and said: ""Public Enemies" is the first real big production I have shot in Hollywood. I hope to do my best. The film has been completed.

If the later-stage funding is reduced, the final quality will definitely be substandard."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said: "Don't put so much pressure on you. I don't think the leading actors are Depp and Bale? They are the ones who carry the box office."

Marion Cotillard bit her lip, "This is very important to me."

The big stars in Hollywood usually come from English-speaking countries. Various big French actors are very famous in Europe, but they are not popular in Hollywood. She is French, and her road to Hollywood will be full of hardships. She is trying to take advantage of this year

I'm trying my best to win the Oscar.

She was wearing a pink long-sleeved off-shoulder top today, which exposed a large area of ​​her snow-white neck, collarbone and deep breast groove. The waist was very narrow, revealing a small waist two fingers wide, sexy and not tacky. Below is a pair of

White long fishtail skirt.

The clothes are just so-so, the key is the temperament.

Zhou Buqi frowned and said in a deep voice: "Miss Cotillard, let me tell you the truth, I am not optimistic about the subject of "Public Enemies". R-rated movies are only one aspect. Now that the global economy is collapsing, the unemployment rate will increase next year.

Soaring sharply. In this case, it is difficult for a heavy, realistic drama movie like "Public Enemies" to gain market recognition. In contrast, a comedy like "Meet the Father-in-law 3" will be more popular.

"

"Mr. Zhou, please help me." Marion Cotillard took a deep breath, leaned her upper body forward slightly, and showed off her figure to him without hesitation. Well, she was not wearing a bra.

"this……"

"Mr. Zhou, I can stay tonight."

"Wait a moment, I'll go find someone to discuss it."

Zhou Buqi quickly got up and went to another room. He really didn't want to have an affair with a French woman who had a very unrestrained private life.

I went to the study room and called Bix from Relativity Media. He said succinctly: "The exchange program is OK, but I have a condition."

Bix was very excited, "You say! As long as I can do it, I can do it! I have enough film resources and know enough Hollywood actresses..."

Zhou Buqi interrupted him, "You need a gift item."

"Huh?" Bix was stunned for a moment, "Mr. Zhou, what do you mean?"

Zhou Buqi said calmly: "There is no need to beat around the bush. The box office of "Public Enemies" may not be too successful. And there are so many big-name actors, the box office revenue may have been divided. The project income will definitely not be as good as "Meet You"

Father-in-law 3》.I need a project to make up for it.”

"What project?"

"The Agent Next Door, produced by Lionsgate and starring Cheng Long."

"Okay! It's a deal!"

Bix was very happy and agreed on the spot. Agent Next Door's investment was only US$30 million, while Relativity Media's investment was US$10 million.

In his calculation model, "Public Enemies" will lose at least 18 million U.S. dollars. Now, as long as "The Agent Next Door" with an investment of 10 million U.S. dollars is given away, the loss-making contract of "Public Enemies" can be given away and it can be recovered.

A comedy with great market potential is simply too profitable.

Zhou Buqi said decisively: "Then it's settled, we'll sign the contract tomorrow!"

Xu Baihui was very happy by her side. When he ended the call, she asked excitedly: "Boss Zhou, is the negotiation done?"

"Um."

"Did you really get "The Agent Next Door"?"

"If you want to cooperate with Cheng Long so much, I will help you get things done."

"Great! Once Cheng Long is done, it will be smooth sailing for Jieyu Media to develop business in Hong Kong and Taiwan." Xu Baihui was very happy and glanced at him with a half-smile, "Boss Zhou, you have done a great job in this matter.

, I reward you."

"What's the reward?"

"Isn't that foreign girl outside waiting for you? You go ahead. I'll keep it a secret for you! Well, I approve it!"

"You agree that it's useless?"

Zhou Buqi snorted.

Xu Baihui was very surprised and didn't believe it, "You're not interested? Where's the new Rose of France, the Oscar-winning actress, don't you want to try it?"

Zhou Buqi said angrily: "Who do you think I am?"

Xu Baihui looked at him deeply, "It seems I really misunderstood."

Not to mention Xu Baihui misunderstood, even Marion Cotillard misunderstood.

She thought she would definitely stay here tonight.

Men are all the same.

She is still confident in her own charm, and now she has the aura of an Oscar-winning actress, which is another kind of attraction for men. Unexpectedly, this wealthy Zhou from Asia would let her go?

Marion Cotillard was very surprised. She stood up and was about to leave. When she reached the door, she looked back at him suspiciously, "Mr. Zhou, I...I can stay."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "Thank you, no need."

Marion Cotillard knew that people in the East were more reserved. Maybe Zhou Tuhao was more simple and honest, so he didn't care about his own meaning, so he could only express it more straightforwardly, using words with the letter "F", "Mr. Zhou, you

You can fuck me."

Zhou Buqi still maintained a humble and friendly attitude, "Miss Cotillard, I appreciate your kindness, but it's really no need. I don't make movies to make money. I am willing to support excellent film projects like "Public Enemies"

.”

The French beauty was a little more moved.
To be continued...