Chapter 453: Dallas Buyers Club
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"Cheng, Hollywood is not so easy to mess around. It's not as easy for outsiders to enter their circle than it is for you to pass FDA inspection. Bookmark this site ┏Ⅹ④③⑨⑨┛" Mark persuaded, but thinking about Shen Long's previous understanding of the United States, he couldn't help it Asked, "What's the story?"
"In the 1990s, American media reported a patient named Ron Woodruff. He was diagnosed with advanced AIDS in the 1980s and had only 30 days left to live. So Ron Woodruff Started a struggle with fate, the only FDA-approved AIDS drug had no effect on him, Ron Woodruff had to search for various drugs that had not been approved by the FDA all over the world, and formed a group called Dallas Buyers Club An organization that provides help to patients who have suffered the same as him." This is the inspiration that the patient with the same name as Ron brought to Shen Long.
"Ron Woodruff studied all kinds of anti-AIDS drugs and alternative therapies not approved by the authorities, and even illegally smuggled various anti-AIDS drugs from all over the world. From the day of his 30 days of life until his death, he lived for a total of 7 years, and during these 2,557 days, he has been unremittingly fighting against the disease, FDA and drug manufacturers."
"This story aroused great repercussions at the time, and many people in Hollywood planned to put it on the big screen. In the mid-90s, Dennis Hope had planned to put this story on the screen, and it was directed by Woody Harrelson. Playing Woodroffe, but nobody invested in him."
"And now, I've heard that Brad Pitt and director Mark Foster have also planned to shoot this film; another pair that is interested is Ryan Gosling and director Craig Gillespie, What they lack is only investment, and this film does not need any special effects, and the cost will not be very high, and it is estimated that it will be won for less than 10 million U.S. dollars."
"This kind of film is very suitable for the Oscars. Once it wins, it will set off a huge public opinion response. Combined with what you just said, it will be difficult for the FDA to prevent us from entering the US market." Shen Long said a lot.
"No, it's not just a few million dollars. To win an Oscar, you have to pay another public relations fee; however, this is indeed a good idea. Maybe I can talk to Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, etc. Talk." Mark was moved, "But you can't directly come forward in terms of funding. This is the same as organizing protests. FDA can't think you are behind the scenes."
"Of course, I will provide the funds, but someone else will come forward." Shen Long had already thought up a plan, "As for Hollywood's public relations expenses, it can be paid from the box office. I don't pursue box office profits, so I can even give some money. The main actors get a share of the box office to reduce the cost of film remuneration."
Anyway, this movie will not be a big hit at the box office. The total box office of "Dallas Buyers Club" is only about 30 million yuan. After deducting the distribution costs, there is not much left. In comparison, drug sales are the big ones.
Hollywood's public relations scheme is also not a problem,
Shen Long helped Johnny Fontane and Audrey Hepburn operate many awards, and he is also familiar with the doorways inside.
"I think about it, negotiating with them, finding a suitable partner, then writing the script, interviewing actors, forming a crew, and then filming, post-production, publicity, and release... It will take a long time, I don't know if it can be done Catch up with our rhythm." Mark thought.
"The most critical issue is the script, but I have prepared the script, and it is not difficult to win the right to adapt the story." Shen Long took out the script from the file bag and handed it to Mark. Before entering this world, he had also read it. The "Dallas Buyers Club" movie, and downloaded the original English script, just came in handy.
Mark occasionally does some Hollywood-related public relations business, and he is no stranger to movies. After carefully studying the script, he raised his head in surprise, "Cheng, this is definitely a good script. Ron and Ryan's roles are very good. If the actor's acting skills pass the test, there is a very high hope of winning a statuette."
"So I am more inclined to Ryan Gosling, his acting skills are good, and the Oscar judges have too much prejudice against idols like Brad Pitt." Shen Long said, "Of course, Ryan is a bit too young now. , if you want to win, I think Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto are better."
The two original actors of the official movie, they both won the Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor together.
"Jared Leto's performance in "Fight Club" is very good, and he has tried women's clothing before, which is really suitable for this role; Matthew McConaughey's acting skills are also superb." Mark's choice of him I admire him very much, "Cheng, even if you didn't develop in the medical field, you can definitely make a career in Hollywood!"
"If this is the case, you can only eat Glenin now." Shen Long joked.
"Haha, you're right! Then I'll find someone to win the adaptation rights, and then I'll find a screenwriter to name the script and register with the Screenwriters Guild; Cheng, you don't mind? This is an Oscar-nominated script." !” Mark also responded with a joke.
"Get ready as soon as possible, I have already prepared the funds!" It is quite easy for Shen Long to get some extra money, and he does not need to use his domestic funds at all, which will not arouse the suspicion of interested people.
"No problem, ha, it's a big project this time!" The FDA's public relations, Oscar's public relations, can not only bring him a good income, but also expand his reputation, the most important thing is to have a good relationship with this amazing doctor. Friendships, own lives and fortunes all look bright.
"I will return to China after attending a few academic conferences, and I will leave the matter here to you!" Shen Long finished the meeting and rushed to Hopkins University, Harvard Medical School and other places to give lectures, by the way Talked to those academic authorities, many people agreed to write the article immediately.
Afterwards, Shen Long returned to China, and while he was busy with the domestic review and application, he paid attention to the affairs here. Now the country has given the green light to this drug, and this matter has already attracted the attention of high-level officials. Accepting the money from Nova Company creates obstacles for Shen Long, even if some senior executives of pharmaceutical companies have special status.
Everything was going well in China, and it was also fast in the United States. When China entered the second phase of clinical trials, Mark told Shen Long that he had found a suitable team, and the movie could start shooting!