Chapter 294 James Wan: Let me slow down! I'm a bit down and a bit stupid
"Director Guan, if you don't come again, I will call the police."
When Wen Ziren saw Guan Ling, he joked, " But first of all, I have to congratulate you, Director Guan, for winning the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.”
“I’ve already heard from Guyot, you can’t wait.”
Ferris Lingyun and Guan Ling came earlier, but Wen Ziren came earlier. It seemed that he had a lot to say to himself.
“It’s already March.”
Wan Ziren was not polite, “With the two films of “Insidious”, I have already earned less than 100 million US dollars for our company. Previously, I closed I always remember the director’s promise to me.”
“I also remember the promise to you.”
Guan Ling said, “And I believe that I want you to shoot it. Maybe you can’t refuse at all.”
As soon as he said this, Wen Ziren’s eyes became tense.
"Then let's start?"
"Wait a minute, I still have guests." Guan Ling was there, "A cup of coffee?"
"Thank you, let's have a latte. . ”
Wen Ziren was a little surprised, but decided to wait for what Guan Ling was going to do. He was not in a hurry. He had been waiting for so long, so it was no big deal to wait for someone.
"I saw the movie you made in Korea, Director Guan." While waiting for someone, the two of them were not idle.
Wan Ziren took the initiative to bring up "The Crucible", "I have always paid close attention to the films directed by you, but recently since you have not directed any films released by yourself, even if it is the content written by you, I will also pay close attention to it. I’ve learned a lot.
There’s not much to say about movies like “The Furnace.”
I’m really convinced by this one.” , "With a market share of 56%, it has topped the Korean box office rankings. It has also promoted the improvement of Korean legislation. I have never seen such a scene in my life."
"This is still a Korean image. The rating committee re-edited the film," Guan Ling said, "Because it caused too much controversy, South Korean officials finally banned the film from viewing by teenagers."
"...Awesome."
Wen Ziren was holding the coffee and didn't know what to say.
"Although the Korean market is not that big, the sensational effect you created, Director Guan, is really hard to believe."
Wen Ziren asked curiously after saying a few words about Guan Ling.
“Director Guan, can you tell me what type of movie you want to make for me?”
“Didn’t you say you wanted to make a blockbuster before? What kind of movie do you think? Is it a blockbuster movie?" Guan Ling didn't answer, but asked a question.
"Big investment, big scenes..." James Wan said, "I don't have any specific needs for a specific style of movie, I just want a chance."
"Then you are here. Now, no one will give you this opportunity except me."
"Your words have completely whetted my appetite." Wen Ziren was a little surprised.
Not long after, two white people came.
"Gu Maoning, Guan," the two of them came to Motian Lingyun at the same time, but when they saw each other, they were obviously a little surprised.
Wen Ziren was also a little confused.
After the other party introduced himself, he realized that one of them was from Fox and the other was from Warner.
"What's going on? Just the two giants?"
Wen Ziren was numb.
The opportunity given to me will not be to cooperate with two Hollywood giants, right?
The latte cup just now was shaking disobediently in James Wan's hand.
"Hi, you two, this is Jameswen from the "Saw" and "Insidious" series."
Guan Ling briefly introduced Wen Ziren's situation to the two of them.
“I know him. The epitome of low-budget cinema.”
The person from Fox was called Amanda. When he came to Motian Lingyun to discuss cooperation this time, he saw the names Motian Lingyun and Guan Ling and took the initiative to come.
But seeing Wen Ziren, it was indeed a bit surprising.
The producer from Warner is named Robert. He first exchanged a few words with Guan Ling, talked about the situation of "Inception", and also talked about the good things Nolan had brought to Guan Ling.
The meaning is obvious, we are closer to each other.
But in fact, these two giants have crossed paths with Guan Ling.
And the movie Guan Ling is going to shoot is indeed related to these two families, which is no coincidence.
Wait until everyone actually sits down at the table to negotiate.
The two families were not separated, but at both ends of the table, Guan Ling had someone give each person a hard copy of the printed script.
Wen Ziren has been observing Guan Ling's movements.
At this time, Zhang Er was a little confused.
What is this operation?
I said I was waiting for someone, but the wait turned out to be two giants.
Want to cooperate?
Shouldn’t we talk about cooperation?
Why did you get the script first?
Wan Ziren vaguely saw that there seemed to be a few drawn concept drawings in the script.
The storyboards don’t really look alike, James Wan didn’t see it clearly anyway.
What confused Wen Ziren the most was.
"What role do I play here?"
Why do I feel that Guan Ling, the two giants, both know what they want to talk about.
Only he himself seems to be a fool.
I have no idea what to do.
I have no idea what to do next.
Completely go with the flow.
At first, James Wan was ready to exchange a few words and chat.
But when he raised his head and saw the state of the two giant negotiators, he decisively shut up.
The two of them were silent at both ends of a long conference table, and their solemn expressions were particularly obvious.
"Director Guan, can you go out and take a breath?"
The atmosphere in the room was particularly weird, and Wen Ziren couldn't help it in the end.
Guan Ling followed Wen Ziren out of the conference room.
"To be honest, I'm a little confused now. I can't change my mind at the moment." Wen Ziren was still very straightforward, "Does the opportunity you mentioned for me, Director Guan, have something to do with these two giant companies?"
"Yes."
Guan Ling said concisely, "So I can't promise you anything now. If the negotiation is successful, your opportunity will come.
And I promise, This is your chance to make a complete comeback. From now on, you will no longer be a cut-level, B-level film director.
But at the same time, I hope that your cooperation with Motian Lingyun will continue. < br>
I will not presuppose other terms with you, but as a Chinese in Hollywood, I hope you will trust me more.
If the negotiation fails, then I will give you other opportunities. It’s just that this time is a little later.”
Guan Ling’s answer was quite sincere, and Wen Ziren nodded.
"To be honest, if I hadn't heard it with my own ears today, I would never have imagined that the opportunity you wanted to find for me, Director Guan, turned out to be such an opportunity."
"You What do you think it is?”
"In my expectation, movies like "Taken" are already good."
James Wan spoke cautiously.
He was really moved.
Looking at it this way, Guan Ling is really worried about his own development.
Can I cooperate with giants?
Let’s not talk about the little Jiujiu in Wen Ziren’s heart, but regarding this consultation and this goal, Wen Ziren immediately came up with those big Chinese characters.
A scholar dies for a confidant.
It’s so embarrassing!
Wan Ziren has never thought of this operation in his dreams!
“Now that I know your thoughts, I definitely want you to go higher.”
Guan Ling said, "I know your talent. During "Saw", I knew that the representative puppet was made by you with clay, toilet paper, and table tennis balls.
Horror movies are a shortcut to fame. Many filmmakers look down on him. But good horror movies are not easy to make and will go down in history.
What I see in these movies is your attitude. I believe you will be the best in the future. A very famous Chinese director in Hollywood."
"Is it like you?" James Wan said,
"There are two problems with today's horror movies. One problem is that it is too imbecile. Action-oriented horror films tend to go crazy at every turn, while horror films that are not imbecile, such as "The Silence of the Lambs", can go down in history.
But for me. It’s really not like I have been in this circle my whole life.
I am different from you. Your "Hearing Girl" knocked on the door of the Oscars, and "2012" directly shocked the entire Hollywood.
I only have horror movies
So I need to seize every opportunity to free myself from the prison of horror movies
I need to work extremely hard to knock on the door of the giant.
Now, Director Guan, please help me do it, and I will always be grateful to you. ”
Guan Ling agreed and said nothing.
When he saw Wen Ziren for the first time, Wen Ziren gave people the impression that he was confident and had a special understanding of what he was doing. He is determined to do what he said.
Guan Ling can also hear that he is also answering his own questions and will establish a long-term cooperation with Motian Lingyun. >
These words are enough.
The situation inside can be seen through the glass of the conference room. Guan Ling stood in front of the window and looked out.
It was calm.
Wen Ziren looked back at the situation in the conference room from time to time.
...
Inside the house.
Amanda's face was solemn, her brows were furrowed, and she occasionally raised her head. Her face seemed a little ferocious. In Ziren Wen's eyes, the other party even showed some fear.
Robert is different. This guy looks very plain, and his face has not changed much. He just stands up and sits down from time to time.
Stand up.
Sit down again.
The cycle starts over and over again, seven or eight times.
Wan Ziren even doubted whether this old man had hemorrhoids.
Ten minutes.
Half an hour.
an hour.
While the two were reading the script in the conference room.
Guan Ling looked at some of Motian Lingyun's work in the tea room outside. He looked very dull, as if he didn't take anything to heart.
And this guy is pretty good at eating. Guan Ling showed off all the pastries, desserts and drinks provided by the company.
Wan Ziren's stomach almost growled.
More than an hour later.
The two walked out of the conference room with a wry smile, and then extended a gesture towards Guan Ling.
“Guan, I think we need to have an in-depth chat.”
The intensity of the two people’s gazes surprised Wen Ziren.
“I need to take Wen with me.” Guan Ling said, “If the cooperation is successful, I will choose Wen as the director of one of the films.”
"Actually, we prefer you to direct." Robert was a little surprised, "But I will respect your decision and let's talk about it after everything is discussed."
...
The next time.
James Wan spent the most magical hour in his life.
The first person to enter the conference room for communication was Robert from Warner.
Participants, Robert, Guan Ling, Wen Ziren, meeting record-keepers.
"Guan, we are very interested in your script. But you know, this may involve hundreds of millions of dollars or even more investment. Are you sure that if you want to cooperate, the director of the filming will not be yourself?"
When I heard hundreds of millions of dollars.
Wen Ziren was immediately numb.
He looked at Guan Ling.
This is my biological father!
"I'm not interested in making an Avatar." Guan Ling said directly.
“The story of "Aquaman" is too monotonous, and I really have no interest in making it. Especially for this kind of series of movies, I know very well that in order to make money, Warner will continue to stretch and add water to the subsequent series. Longer box office.
Compared with these, I prefer movies without series, such as "Hearing Girl", such as "Inception". Wen Ziren was a little confused in his heart: Damn it!
"I understand how you feel." Robert said, "I actually heard Nolan talk about you. It seems that your focus is not all in Hollywood."
Guan Ling did not deny it.
But no feedback was given either.
"I need to go back and discuss it with the headquarters." Robert said, "I don't have enough authority. At least from the perspective of letting Wen direct, I need to ask for permission."
This is very direct and concerning. Ling believed that if he said that he would direct the film himself on the spot.
Maybe Robert made up his mind on the spot.
Guan Lingdao: "I have heard before that DC Films was interested in making this movie as early as 2004, but it has been in a pending state. In fact, after thinking about it for a while, it is clear that you lack a script that can be used. 1 It takes several years to conceive, direct, and produce the movie.
My script is here
I also believe that Wen can direct this movie well.
< br>But everything is waiting for your final confirmation.
Marvel's strength is now putting a lot of pressure on Fox and Warner. In addition to Superman and Batman, maybe you should know. We need a new profit growth point.
And "Aquaman" is your opportunity."
"I will convey your message." Robert nodded.
......
Then, Amanda entered the house.
At this moment, Wen Ziren's head was buzzing.
He could clearly hear every word spoken by Guan Ling and Robert just now, but when they were put together, his brain almost shut down.
Hundreds of millions of dollars of investment.
Movie series.
A movie series comparable to "Batman" and "Superman"? A new profit growth point for DC Comics.
What on earth did Director Guan discuss with Warner Bros.?
Am I worthy?
Wen Ziren is completely confused!
Then, James Wan heard what Amanda said again.
“We have some conflicts with Marvel over this copyright, but it does not affect the production of the movie.” Amanda confirmed this first.
"I made changes to the character of Scarlet Witch so that she completely belongs to the copyright of mutants and X-Men and has nothing to do with Marvel. But if Marvel needs to use this character in the future, it may be affected by us. The influence of the movie.”
“Are your requirements for the role of the heroine absolute?”
Amanda asked the key point.
"Yes. One of the key points of this cooperation is that I have to choose the heroine. And I have already decided."
"Must bingbingfan?"
" Yes. If necessary, I will direct this movie myself." Guan Ling added.
Amanda: "Deal!"
Wen Ziren suddenly became stupid.
What kind of world am I in?
When I begged my grandpa to sue my grandma for a chance.
What on earth is Director Guan talking about with those giants?
At this moment, James Wan was extremely curious about the contents of the two scripts, as if there were countless ants crawling on his heart!
(End of this chapter)