Chapter 337 Big Producer
Chen Linfeng approached Fang Long to discuss the next film.
This movie also involves the participation of Liu Qianqian, who plays Fang Long’s daughter.
Yes, she is one of the three people not to be messed with in the past life of the movie industry, Liam Neeson's daughter in "Taken".
However, in this life, it will be Fang Long’s daughter.
The other two are Keanu Reeves' dog and Goldsteinson's express delivery.
Chen Linfeng has also been eyeing it.
Fang Long has already received the script and he is very satisfied with the plot.
It’s just that the protagonist uses a gun almost all the time in the film, which makes him somewhat uncomfortable.
This time he mentioned this issue.
Chen Linfeng was not entangled, "Brother Fang Long, this is just a preliminary script. During the filming process, you have to think which section is suitable for showing your skills. As long as it does not affect the plot logic, we can adjust it."
Fang A smile was about to appear on Long's face.
"It's just," Chen Linfeng emphasized seriously, "You must tell me in advance that you cannot make decisions privately. I need to ensure my right to speak in the crew."
Fang Long nodded. , "This is what it should be, I understand."
Having said that, I can't help but feel sad. I have been oppressed for a lifetime, and now I have to be oppressed again.
Chen Linfeng knew that the other party would feel uncomfortable, but he must set the rules in advance.
He is not a very overbearing director, as Fang Long will know later.
However, if you don’t say this at the beginning, there will be trouble later. Chen Linfeng doesn’t want this to affect the filming.
He specifically cut off some of the members of the Fanglong team, leaving only some key members to join his own crew. This is also the intention, which is to prevent some bullshit.
Of course, all kinds of running-in are still indispensable, as long as this is within control.
In fact, this is also a preview of going to Hollywood to film.
In Hollywood, all kinds of struggles for power are inevitable. He will be a newcomer by then, and he will definitely have to go through the process of fighting for the right to speak.
Just how much.
The two had an in-depth discussion about the script.
Then the behind-the-scenes creators such as Lu Yang, Cao Yu, and the action engineers from Fanglong’s team were called.
Together, everyone began to break down the script, develop a budget, and a series of other preliminary tasks.
These tasks were almost completed, and Chen Linfeng, Fang Long, Liu Qianqian and others headed to America's Los Angeles together.
For this year’s Oscars, Chen Linfeng only voted and did not interfere.
I originally thought that "The Hurt Locker" would participate in the Oscars this year.
Unexpectedly, after learning more about it, I learned that this film had only been released in Europe before, and had not yet been released in beautiful countries.
And consider that this year, there are awards favorites like "Slumdog Millionaire."
Chen Linfeng suddenly realized that "The Hurt Locker" was definitely not the best Oscar winner this year.
That should be next year, so I naturally agreed with Rob’s opinion and will release the film next year.
Anyway, I have the impression that this film was very poor at the box office and could not make much money at all. It only had an Oscar reputation.
Then there is no rush to go to theaters.
Fang Long was on the plane and chatted with Chen Linfeng about the acquisition of Summit Entertainment.
"Xiao Chen, the company you bought should be making money now. "The Twilight Saga" is such a hit at the box office."
Chen Linfeng nodded, "Absolutely, the next few movies will be If it can be maintained, it should be no problem to sell it twice as much.
But I’m not bad at that, it’s better to keep it in hand and make the films I want to make.”
Fanglong: "...".
Although he doesn't engage in investing, he can't help but be envious when he sees others making a lot of money.
He sighed sincerely, "You have become the boss of Hollywood all of a sudden, catching up with what I have achieved after working hard in Hollywood for many years."
Chen Linfeng waved his hand and said, "How is it possible? It’s just a small company, no one will take it seriously.”
Having said that, after getting off the plane, Rob organized a welcome party for them.
Some Hollywood actors who came to the party were very attentive to Chen Linfeng.
It was obvious that a well-known film and television company boss was already at the level of a boss in their eyes.
Liu Qianqian was very angry, you bad women, don’t get so close.
She rushed over and pulled Chen Linfeng out of the crowd.
"Qianqian, what's going on?"
Liu Qianqian looked at him with an unkind expression, "You were enjoying it just now, weren't you?"
Chen Linfeng suddenly woke up and laughed, "Qianxi, you are jealous, aren't you?"
Liu Qianqian turned her head, "No!"
"It's so cute." Chen Linfeng held his girlfriend's face. , leaned over.
“Ah, there are so many people here, don’t make trouble.”
At the party, other women saw this scene and knew that Chen already had a partner, and they openly swore their oaths like this. It was obvious that they had a close relationship. good.
They can only regretfully find another target.
However, Christine felt more interested.
The handsome man and the beautiful woman of this pair seem to be to her liking.
Her eyes sparkled and she was about to come over.
Chen Linfeng and Liu Qianqian shuddered together, feeling like they were being watched by someone. At this time Rob approached them and said, "Chen, I found Mark Gordon. Do you want to talk to him?"
Mark Gordon?
Chen Linfeng recalled this person's resume and confirmed at the same time, "The producer who has produced "Speed" and "Saving Private Ryan" before?"
Rob nodded, " Yes, the boss, that’s him.”
This man is also one of the big producers in Hollywood. In addition to the two movies just mentioned, he also has "The Day After Tomorrow" and "Matador".
In addition, he is responsible for the project "2012" this year, and has accepted many famous movies.
Chen Linfeng signaled to Robert to go first, while he went to Fang Long and took Liu Qianqian with him into the inner room to talk.
Kristen regretfully saw that Chen was disturbed by other things. It seems that there is no chance to get to know him today.
In a private room.
Mark Gordon shook hands with Chen Linfeng and others with a smile on his face.
"Chen, I like your "Infinite World", but it's a pity that I don't have the opportunity to personally be responsible for its film and television production."
"Jackie, long time no see, welcome back to Hollywood."
"Oh, What a beautiful girl, you must be Crystal, I have heard of your name.”
Chen Linfeng and Fang Long chatted with each other skillfully.
Only Liu Qianqian blushed. She didn't know how the other party said she had heard her name.
If you only heard about it recently, it was basically because of her death in society...
After a few people took their seats.
Rob took the lead in talking about today’s topic.
“Boss, the new project you are going to start with Jackie has already been heard in Hollywood. After Mark heard about it, he contacted me immediately and wanted to be in charge of this film.
< br>I thought this was a good opportunity, so we had this meeting today.”
Chen Linfeng's film "Taken" was originally intended to be a film that would open up the world in Hollywood.
The scripts are written early and filed in Hollywood, that’s why.
It is reasonable to choose a Hollywood producer.
It's just...
"Mr. Gordon," Chen Linfeng asked him, "you are a well-known producer in Hollywood, why do you like this project of mine?"< br>
"Chen, just call me Mark."
Mark Gordon replied, "I have to say, Chen, you underestimate yourself.
In Hollywood, I don’t know how many people Watching your next move, everyone knows that you will definitely come to Hollywood to try.
And as we all know, you have not yet encountered failure. This is the rarest quality in Hollywood, all Hollywood people, Everyone likes and wants to pursue such qualities."
He shrugged, "So, you see, I also want to get your luck."
He further added, "Moreover, this is a collaboration between you and Jackie. Oh, two of the most successful Chinese people have come together. Believe me, no one will not be interested in such a project."
Chen Linfeng and Fang Long looked at each other and felt that this reason was sufficient.
He asked again, "So this time you are here on your own, and you have to represent others?"
Mark quickly replied, "I work for you, and this time you are here. It’s the boss, isn’t it?”
Chen Linfeng laughed, “Dingfeng is just one of the investors, Disney and China Film will be investors in the film.”
In fact, there are also Yinghuang and some scattered investors who invested, but there is no need to say more here.
The change in Chen Linfeng's attitude also shows his initial recognition of Mark.
As long as they are not competing for food, it would be a good thing to have a big Hollywood producer to help with the commercial operations of the film.
Mark understood that the other party did not mean to refuse strongly and did not continue to say more.
The first step is to confirm the intention first, and the subsequent specific conditions will have to be discussed later.
Including the power game between the director and the producer, these will be gradually determined later.
New directors in Hollywood often do not have final editing rights. Many times, producer talents are more like domestic directors.
Chen himself is the boss of Summit Entertainment and has a close relationship with Disney, so the investment is almost complete.
As the director, he already did a lot of the work of the producer in advance.
In this case, it is difficult for Mark to have a chance to get the final cutting rights from Chen.
But these can all be postponed and considered later. Mark just wanted to get in the car first.
As he said before, an undefeated resume is indeed too eye-catching in Hollywood.
Even if these are all created in his home country, there are still a lot of people willing to bet on his luck.
Mark is also one of them.
When a person is in good fortune, he can do anything to his detriment. He believes in this the most.
Because of this, in the later negotiations, Mark didn't ask for much and made concessions in many places. It felt like he didn't care about anything else and just wanted to get in the car.
Sister Mei looked very puzzled when she talked about the negotiation process.
Chen Linfeng didn't quite understand it either. He had always suspected that there was a trap, but he didn't realize it until he signed the contract. He was left paranoid.
Fang Long saw it clearly and explained, "These white people in Hollywood are actually very superstitious. They think you are in good luck now and want to make money with you."
"Also This statement!?" Chen Linfeng said in surprise.
I see.
(End of this chapter)