Hollywood New Century

Cannes is located 26 kilometers southwest of Nice, the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes province in southern France. It is close to the Mediterranean Sea, with beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate.

Nice International Airport. In the evening, Simon Pike and Cate Blanchett finally walked out of the airport and went back to their hotels.

Laura Collins came early and arranged everything. It only takes more than half an hour to drive from Nice International Airport to the town of Cannes.

Sitting in the moving car, Simon admired the scenery outside the window. The white buildings, the blue sea, and the rows of tall and green palm trees set off against the city scenery.

"It is indeed a good place. The Mediterranean climate is warm in winter and cool in summer. The sea, the beach, the blue sky, and the white clouds make it no wonder that a film festival will be held in this small town by the sea and the mountain." praised.

"Boss, there are a lot of stars here. I heard that there are yacht parties there every day, and there are tourists everywhere on the beach," Laura Collins said excitedly.

"Let's take a night's rest first, we've been on a plane for more than ten hours!" Simon didn't care for a while now.

"Yeah!" The hotel Laura Collins booked was the Four Seasons Hotel on the Croisette in Cannes. After all, the cast members of "No Country for Old Men" had been here for several days, and it was inconvenient to live together.

Simon got on the plane in the morning. If he flew to Paris and then transferred, he still had to buy a private business jet as soon as possible, otherwise it would be really troublesome.

After entering the hotel, Simon went straight to the bed, and Laura Collins came over and smiled for Simon, "I only arrived at noon today, but I don't feel tired at all!"

Simon smiled and said, "You fell asleep on the plane. I'm different. I thought a lot on the plane and used my brain a lot!"

"By the way, I've already contacted our "No Country for Old Men" crew and Tom Oldenburg, the senior distribution manager who came from Lionsgate, and they all know the boss, you're here too!" Laura Collins still Have not forgotten the essence of their work.

"Yes, you can have a good time in Cannes tomorrow, take a stroll around here, and treat it as a tour for a few days," Simon smiled, then sat up and hugged the little assistant,

"Okay, let's take a shower and sleep!"

The Closing Ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival was the last day of the festival, and of course the day when the results of the awards were announced, with stars shining on the red carpet.

Simon Pike and the "No Country for Old Men" crew also walked the red carpet together. The Coen brothers are still a bit famous, and the reporters' flashes are constantly on.

Then, Simon saw the cast members of "Thirteen Arhats" walk on the red carpet, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie walked in front, George Clooney, Matt Damon and other stars followed .

"'Thirteen Arhats' seems to be released in North America in the same day as 'No Country for Old Men'. The Cannes Film Festival is the world premiere of the two films, and the fans around are so crazy," said Tom Ao, senior distribution manager at Simon and Lionsgate. Denberg said.

"Simon, it's different, "Thirteen Arhats" is a purely commercial blockbuster, we are a literary drama," Tom Oldenburg said with a smile, and "Thirteen Arhats" is a global screening, with different influences.

"I am very confident in "No Country for Old Men" anyway!" Simon couldn't compare the box office with the star-studded "Thirteen Arhats" anyway.

"By the way, Simon, there are European distributors who want to buy the copyright of No Country for Old Men, what do you think?" Tom Oldenburg originally came here to buy movies for Lionsgate, and of course he knew some European distributors. .

"You can get in touch. For example, in Australia, we handed it over to Village Roadshow Pictures for distribution. In Germany, Constantine Pictures has also contacted us. Lionsgate Pictures must also have cooperative distributors in other countries, isn't it? The local distributors are the top six international distributors, anyway, Xinghai itself does not have the ability to sell movies overseas,” Simon himself still knows that the distribution agency makes the difference for them.

"Actually, Western European countries like the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and developed countries like RB will indeed take the initiative to contact you Xinghai Entertainment. The distribution in these countries and regions is not difficult," Tom Oldenburg said the truth. , but whether it can form a long-term cooperative relationship, or have a better account sharing, it needs to be negotiated well.

Simon nodded. These all require publicity and promotion personnel with experience in this area. In the future, Xinghai Pictures will definitely establish international distribution branches in these places.

"By the way, what does Lionsgate have to do with Asia now?" Simon asked again, because there were many Chinese stars on the red carpet.

"We have communicated with several distribution companies on the RB side. As for China, it is difficult for our films to enter the mainland market. You should also know the reason," Tom Oldenburg said with a smile.

"Oh, indeed, all film companies are now exploring overseas markets, and the 1.4 billion people in China are all optimistic," Simon said while looking at the figures on the red carpet, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh, Wang Jiawei, Jia Zhangke, Louis Koo, Shu Qi, etc.

It is estimated that it is time for Chinese films to enter the stage, and one of the judges of this year's Cannes Film Festival is Maggie Cheung!

"Okay, let's go in," Tom Oldenburg said, patting Simon's arm, it's time to go into the movie palace.

After entering the hall, it is the media interview area. Of course, it is mainly all stars and directors who are sought after by reporters.

"Mr. Pike!" Film festival host Diane Kruger took the microphone and found Simon for an interview.

"Hello, Diane!" Simon hugged her.

"Are you confident that "No Country For Old Men" will be shortlisted for the main competition unit?"

"It's okay, there are quite a lot of excellent works this year, whether it's from the Americas, Europe or Asia, I found a few films with great potential, this year is the 60th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, it's good to be able to participate. !" Simon smiled at the camera.

"Really, but everyone is looking forward to the release of Xinghai Pictures' No Country for Old Men. I wish it a big hit at the box office. I also hope that Xinghai Pictures can develop more and more good movies in the future!"

"thanks!"

Simon and the host Diane Kruger chatted for a few words and then moved on. After all, for such an interview, the star is the guarantee of attracting ratings.

Simon's eyes looked at Sophie Marceau and Monica Bellucci, who were chatting. The two European goddesses seemed a little old, but they still had their charm!