Thirteen million dollars?
Zou Wenhuai's Office
Zou Wenhuai was stunned when he heard the number.
When Jingwu Gate was released in North America, it directly cut off the box office earnings of 10 million and 3 million USD.
In Mi Di, this could already be considered a blockbuster.
When Robert saw Bruce Lee and Lin Li, he immediately gave Bruce Lee a big hug.
"Bruce, Lin!" " Congratulations," Robert said excitedly." The box office earnings of 'Jing Wu Men' in North America are out!”
Lin Li and Bruce Lee were slightly stunned at the same time. Then, Bruce Lee could not help but say,"How much is the box office in North America?"
"13 million!" "How is it, Bruce?" Robert asked excitedly. Am I right? Your kung fu movies have indeed caused a trend in kung fu!”
"That's great!" Bruce Lee couldn't help but shout," Thirteen million dollars at the box office. How much is that in Hong Kong dollars?”
Lin Li began to calculate quickly. On June 23rd, 1972, due to the impact of the violent turbulence in the international monetary system (the dollar and gold were actually separated, and the US dollar-centered Brandon Woods system began to collapse), the Yingguo government announced that the pound was separated from the dollar, and the exchange rate was freely floating, breaking away from the shackles of the fixed exchange rate system.
Yingguo's actions directly affected Hong Kong because the Hong Kong dollar had always been anchored to the British pound. On July 6, 1972, the British Hong Kong government announced that the Hong Kong dollar would be de-linked from the British pound and directly pegged to the US dollar. The official fixed exchange rate was set at 1 US dollar =5.65 Hong Kong dollars.
According to the current exchange rate between US dollars and Hong Kong dollars, this was a box office of 74 million Hong Kong dollars!”
Zou Wenhuai saw this, but his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
Of the 74 million Hong Kong dollars, Warner Bros. would take 37 million. Of the remaining 37 million, 18.5 million belonged to Bruce Lee, and Lin Li would have to take out more than 3 million of his 18.5 million.
He only got 15 million.
It was almost Ye Wen's box office earnings.
If it weren't for Lin Li and Bruce Lee, it would be a wonderful thing to get 40 million yuan directly.
However, Zou Wenhuai still suppressed his unhappiness and smiled."Ah Li, Xiaolong, I really have to congratulate you. The martial arts sect is now selling sold well in North America!”
Lin Li glanced at Zou Wenhuai, and thought to himself, If Jiahe didn't give him a share of the profits, wouldn't it be wonderful to get 20 million?
No matter what, he had finally earned two million.
On the other side, Robert was still saying," Bruce, to be honest, I was already breaking out in a cold sweat at the beginning. At first, Warner Bros. did not plan to give you too many screenings. However, what we did not expect was that it quickly attracted the attention of a large number of Chinese people. Then, Warner Bros. increased the number of screenings!”
"Hahaha!" At this point, Robert couldn't help but laugh.""These stupid guys. If they had listened to my advice earlier and increased the number of screenings, the actual box office sales would have been higher!”
"No matter what, I have to thank you, Robert, for letting more people see my Jeet Kune Do and the martial arts that belong to China!”Bruce Lee also looked at Robert sincerely.
The box office earnings in North America were a pleasant surprise.
I'm lucky to get it, but I'm destined to lose it!
Naturally, Bruce Lee was able to take it easy. He had the same breadth of mind and magnanimity. Otherwise, he would not have lowered his head and let Lin Li write the script for him.
Lin Li was rather calm, and said slowly,"Then what about my Léon: The Assassin?”
"I was about to talk about you, Lin!" Robert said," Your 'Léon: The Assassin' is currently ranked behind 'Jingwu Gate'!”
"Put it after the ? Martial Arts Sect ??”"So, it's going to be released soon?" Lin Li nodded.”
"In fact, after the higher-ups of Warner saw your movie, Lin, they will appreciate your movie even more!”Robert looked at Lin Li and smiled."Compared to the martial arts moves, they should appreciate the story of Léon: The Assassin more!”
"Very, very attractive!" " That's why we think your movie will be even more outstanding," Robert said slowly." That's why it's ranked behind 'Elite Martial Gate'. On the other hand, we're also doing some publicity!”
Lin Li was slightly stunned. He did not expect to be treated so well.
Actually, this was a normal movie called Léon: The Assassin. The core of the movie was still a Western story, and it was shot from a Western perspective.
As such, Warner's higher-ups admired him even more.
However, the popularity of the Fine Martial Arts Sect was definitely unexpected. Before it became popular, no one would have thought that martial arts would have such a huge impact.
Even in Hollywood in the 70s and 80s, their fights could only be described as tragic.
It was not until the 1990s when the film industry in Xiangjiang fell into decline that a large number of behind-the-scenes staff in Xiangjiang left Hollywood. This allowed Hollywood to quickly absorb the essence of martial arts films.
In this era, it was definitely a great visual feast for the Americans to see Lin Li's modified version of the Fine Martial Arts Gate.
"That's why I'm here this time!" "I'm mainly representing Warner Brothers."I'd like to invite the two of you to Mi Di. If possible, Warner Brothers would like to cooperate with the two of you in depth!”
Zou Wenhuai couldn't help but frown.
Robert was referring to Lin Li and Bruce Lee, but he did not include Jiahe. He had thought that Lin Li and Bruce Lee were not ordinary people, but he never expected them to fly so fast.
If he really let the two generals under his command leave just like that, wouldn't he suffer a huge loss?
Especially now, Zou Wenhuai suddenly realized that perhaps, in North America, it was still a big ticket warehouse. Xiangjiang movies might be able to enter North America.
The money they earned might be even more than Xiangjiang City.
"Other than Lin Li and Bruce Lee, we must nurture some new talents!”Zou Wenhuai said in his heart.
Lin Li and Bruce Lee looked at each other.
"I have no objections, Brother Xiaolong. What about you?" Lin Li said slowly.”
"I can do it too!" Bruce Lee also nodded.
" That's great," Robert said." If it's possible, how about we go to Mi Di in three days?"”
"Of course!" Lin Li nodded.”
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