Chapter 33 Finalizing Investment
Liu Yifei agreed.
The script is very good, that’s enough.
With the Hollywood opportunity in front of them, Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli are not sure whether there will be such an opportunity in the future.
"Director Guan, I want to take over this movie." Liu Yifei called.
“From now on, I have to coordinate the schedule for Japan, Korea and Sony. If the director needs it, I can join the cast at any time, and I am always ready to accept all the director’s requests.”
The little girl became serious and her voice on the phone was very serious. For this movie, she is willing to try to coordinate time with Sony.
"Okay, wait for my news." Guan Ling nodded. He also wanted to contact investors and go to Beautiful Country to identify other actors and coordinate schedules.
Since he decided to make the movie "Hearing Girl", Guan Ling decided that he would use this movie to compete for the Oscar.
Guan Ling wants to use this movie as a stepping stone for him to go to Hollywood.
So he needs to go to Hollywood to shoot. He wants to make an authentic American movie! Let Americans campaign for this movie!
For this reason, except for the change of the heroine, he made almost no changes to the script of this movie.
The connotations of Chinese and American culture are different. Guan Ling knows that any changes may cause a fatal blow to the film. Guan Ling's main goal is to compete for Oscar awards, so the American part cannot be missed.
But he wanted to leave his mark in Hollywood, so a Chinese actor became the best choice.
As for taking the script to the United States, seeking investment, or making a gambling agreement, Guan Ling couldn't help but sneer. Ninety percent of directors in Hollywood have no control over their movies. The final editing rights are controlled by others, so who cares about the director?
Scripts, novels, what the heck?
Rowling has a lot to say.
This is also the reason why there are many independent films in the United States.
The Paramount Act a long time ago seemed to make the six giants restrain themselves, but in fact they just changed their model.
It has control over the distribution of theaters in the United States, and also has the most accurate actuary for movie box office estimates. They will spare no effort to squeeze out the last bit of profit from a movie that will become a hit.
Is "Red Zone" awesome? Brother Cheng Long shocked the world and was directly bought out by Hollywood for US$5 million. He then resold it and made 30 times the profit through theatrical release and DVD release.
In Hollywood, and even in the United States as a whole, I’m sorry, but it’s really the other people who have the final say!
Jesus and God also had to be stripped when they were making a movie in the United States.
Guan Ling is not so awesome that he thinks he can fight against the six major forces with the help of prophet, that is pure nonsense.
So, it is essential to pay the tuition. After paying the tuition, they will think that they can become one of their own, establish an independent production company, write a few awesome scripts, and become a great director. If you get a share of the investment, get a share of the box office, and eat whatever you want from other people's fingers, the other party won't be in trouble.
Whenever the Chinese market explodes, the other party may have to ask Guan Ling to direct it.
This is what Guan Ling has been thinking about during this period. Guan Ling has done enough to make the heroine of this movie directly Chinese.
There is another reason for Guan Ling's decision, and that is that although this movie is a typical American style, it is suitable for any audience around the world, because it is a healing movie.
No nonsense, no procrastination, only sincerity, only touching.
A movie that focuses on family, disability, responsibility and dreams, just like Forrest Gump, old wine is put in new bottles. It is not deliberately sensational, but it will still make people shed tears involuntarily at the end.
Guan Ling knows very well that he can incorporate many Asian styles into it, but that is meaningless. His goal is to become famous in Hollywood. When he has made a name for himself, just like Wu Baige, then all the costs of making movies will be lost. Style will be peeled off and classified into a typical feature.
So, after finalizing Liu Yifei, Guan Ling set off back to the capital.
China Film Group took a first look at the follow-up production of "The Devotion of Suspect X". At this time, the editing of the film has reached the final stage. It is estimated that the final cut will be completed in another month. When the film is completed, watched, and the schedule is determined, I hope that the box office of this film will also give my new film a certain bonus to a certain extent. After a while, Han Zheng appeared and asked Mr. Han to invite him.
After entering the house, Mr. Han had just had his hair cut. When he saw that his uncle was no longer in the house, he looked very energetic.
"You came to me from home in a hurry. Is there a new movie?"
Someone came up and poured two cups of tea for the two of them. Mr. Han was sitting on the sofa. He didn't look very happy.
He is not very happy. There is a Chinese-language blockbuster in front of him, and the new movie he invested in has suffered a disaster. It even extended a hot Internet meme, which makes Mr. Han not able to maintain his face. .
“How can you be so shameless as a human being?”
Recently, this hot meme has been used everywhere on the Internet. Mr. Han even overheard others say it in the China Film Building. Pass.
This hit Poet Chen in the face every time, but he was protected by a golden palm and had thick blood, but the mountain eagle of Zhongying felt embarrassed.
It felt like every slap after slap was challenging him.
"I did write a movie," Guan Ling looked at Master Han, "but the total investment is higher."
Master Han sat up straight, "Blockbuster ? I just like the big ones.”
Guan Ling presented the script, an English version with the Chinese translation written below.
With just one glance, Mr. Han was shocked, "Are you going to Hollywood?"
Guan Ling nodded.
Master Han is very good at cultivating his energy. Although his eyelids were raised, he still stabilized himself and started reading the script.
Waiting until the last party after watching the movie, Mr. Han opened his mouth and said: "Except for the heroine, are you going to use all American actors? Instead of Chinese actors?"
"I am the heroine. It’s decided, it’s Liu Yifei. Everyone else will choose in the United States.” Guan Ling answered affirmatively.
"You are giving me test questions again." Mr. Han pointed at Guan Ling, "Although "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was produced by an American film company, all of them were domestic actors. You are trying to attract investment in China. , and then went to a foreign country to shoot with foreigners. This was the first time that they went to Hollywood to attract investment. "
"I went to take their investment. At that time, the global copyright revenue and box office revenue will belong to others, and we, China Film Group, will not be able to eat any meat." Guan Ling also drank tea with a smile.
“Eat meat?” Mr. Han smiled bitterly, “I’ve been starving and losing weight recently.” “The Promise” had a big impact on him.
After waiting for a while, Master Han raised his head and said seriously: "How confident are you?"
"Saying confidence is a lie," Guan Ling shook his head, "The investment for this script will cost me at least US$7.5 million, so my original intention was to use Director Han's relationship to attract people. If the family can't afford it, we can diversify the investment."
Director Han is also under pressure, Guan Ling really gave him a problem.
Especially at this moment, if Guan Ling's plan fails, then his title will be even more unstable.
"How do you plan to invest in Lingyun Media?" Mr. Han asked Guan Ling. This guy always left a lot of shares for himself before. From Guan Ling's investment, he could feel Guan Ling's confidence.
“One million dollars.” Guan Ling said.
He only has about so much money. Mr. Han also knew it very well.
"Wait a moment," Mr. Han sat on the sofa and called his secretary to come in. "Go and contact Mr. Wang from Huayi and Mr. Yu from Bona and ask them to come over. Right now."
Then the third master turned to look at Guan Ling and said decisively: "This movie has been cast by China Film."
(End of this chapter)