Chapter 542 Giving and Reward
The fate of DreamWorks makes people lament. The once ambitious so-called eighth giant collapsed like this.
The fate of DreamWorks also gave little Gilbert some inspiration. More than ten years ago, little Gilbert also dreamed of becoming a Hollywood giant and killing other giants with his foresight and foresight.
But later, little Gilbert discovered that all this was simply unrealistic.
Why do you say that? Why can he make good movies one after another with his foresight and foresight, but still cannot become a giant company?
Because reality is not a game, you cannot join the Fenglingyue Shadow Sect, and you cannot cheat.
Of course, this does not mean that there are no opportunities. In the era of Internet streaming media, it is a good opportunity to kill the giants. But little Gilbert went there in 1991, not 2011.
It’s impossible for him to wait twenty years and then head towards Hollywood to become a giant, right?
Besides, as a shareholder of Disney and Warner, little Gilbert is now a member of the giants.
After all, as the old saying goes, the boy who slays the dragon eventually becomes the evil dragon. As a beneficiary of the giant system, little Gilbert can no longer have any ambitions to fight against the giants.
Because he himself is a giant, how can he have any reason to fight against himself?
After DreamWorks collapsed, Spielberg spoke to Gilbert Jr. on the phone.
Spielberg believes that Gilbert Jr.'s path is a very good choice to make himself one of the giants.
But this path is not easy, because no one can maintain success year after year like little Gilbert.
This kind of success does not refer to movies, but to the huge IP value he created.
Hollywood has long recognized the value of IP, forming a complete industrial chain from movies to copyrights to peripherals.
Melon Studio's "Lord of the Rings" series, "Harry Potter" series, "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, plus other large and small movies, the IP value created is immeasurable.
Lucasfilm was snapped up by many Hollywood companies because of the "Star Wars" series because of the value of the "Star Wars" IP.
On a global scale, the "Lord of the Rings" series is no worse than "Star Wars".
The "Harry Potter" series is definitely more popular around the world than the "Star Wars" series.
Because of the huge IP value of the "Lord of the Rings" series, Warner Pictures and Disney have been urging Gilbert Jr. to start the "Hobbit" series.
At the same time, Warner Pictures and Disney plan to produce related series that tell the story before the "Lord of the Rings" movies.
Warner also has a game production department that plans to produce a "Lord of the Rings" game, and Disney will participate in the sharing.
"Peter, how did you read the original work?"
Knowing the urgency of Warner Pictures and Disney, Gilbert Jr. was preparing for "The Last of Us" and asked Peter Jackson to find out about the situation.
Peter Jackson must have been under a lot of pressure recently and his belly has grown a lot.
He said: "I have read the original work several times and watched the movie directed by you.
Now I have a rough shooting idea and hope to get your support. "
"What do you want?" asked little Gilbert.
Peter Jackson touched his belly: "I want to shoot in New Zealand."
Before Little Gilbert could speak, Peter Jackson hurriedly explained: "I know there are many ready-made scenery in China that are still preserved, but I think the story of "The Hobbit" takes place in a completely new location, which is similar to "The Lord of the Rings" difference.
As a New Zealand director, I also want to make a contribution to my hometown. "
In normal times, little Gilbert would definitely not agree, although the choice of filming location is basically the director's job. But today is different from the past. Many media now attack his stance all day long, believing that he is too friendly to China.
What's more, they say that he is an American traitor and a high-level spy who investigates American high-tech for that country and then uses his identity to transport it there.
Not to mention, although little Gilbert has never done this, the idea is really good.
Since he had never done it before, little Gilbert certainly refused to admit it.
Over the years, little Gilbert has also learned a little about the characteristics of public opinion. The most taboo thing about this kind of thing is silence, because if you don't respond, you will acquiesce.
But if you rush to stand up and say that you are innocent because of groundless accusations, you will feel like you have no money.
Fortunately, little Gilbert is not immune to resistance. He is a director, but he is also a super rich man, an Internet entrepreneur, and a media tycoon.
Several media newspapers, which took advantage of online public opinion and control, quickly defended Gilbert Jr.
If you don't say it yourself, but if you ask others to say it, even if you can't stop Youyou's mouth, at least it won't make public opinion one-sided.
In addition, little Gilbert has also sponsored many politicians in recent years, both donkeys and elephants. Now is the time for these politicians to play their role.
For example, a politician in Congress who received sponsorship from Gilbert Jr. was interviewed by the Washington Herald.
He said: "Little Gilbert was undoubtedly a patriot and a pacifist.
He cares about the world and the rights of women and children. He hopes there will never be a war and works for peace..."
Little Gilbert didn't know he was so good. In the words of politicians, he was simply an angel.
There is nothing wrong with being an angel, as long as his money goes to these politicians, he is an angel. It's just that this angel needs some rewards at some point.
When you give something, you expect something in return, that’s what it’s like to be human.
The media helps confuse public opinion, and politicians help endorse him, so little Gilbert is in a good situation in the field of public opinion.
However, in order to avoid suspicion, little Gilbert would not refuse Peter Jackson's reasonable request.
"No problem Peter, but you have to know," Little Gilbert gestured like a banknote: "Costs must be controlled.
While controlling costs, we must also pay attention to quality. "
Peter Jackson said that he knew that this opportunity was rare. He was a "Lord of the Rings" fan and the last thing he wanted to do was mess up this project.
Peter Jackson plans to work on the "Hobbit" project after the "King Kong" project.
Of course, there is no need to hide this news, and the early publicity can also be launched. Soon a photo was posted on the Melon Studio social account, which was a photo of little Gilbert and Peter Jackson.
There is a manuscript on the wall of the background board with "The Hobbit" written on it and illustrations.
Attentive movie fans quickly discovered this and speculated whether "The Hobbit" was about to be launched?
Because one is the director of the "Lord of the Rings" series and the other is a "Lord of the Rings" fan. The two are together, and there is a "Lord of the Rings" poster behind them. The hint is obvious enough.
Later, when Peter Jackson was busy promoting "King Kong", he responded positively to this point.
"Yes, Director Gilbert Jr. came to talk to me about the project of "The Hobbit". I am very happy that Director Gilbert Jr. can recommend me to be the director of this series."
It turns out that it was not Gilbert Jr. who was the director, but Peter Jackson.
(End of chapter)