Chapter 462 Success and Failure
Peter Thiel is very dissatisfied with the bosses in Washington. He is a technological liberal and believes that Washington imposes too many restrictions on technology.
Therefore, he believes that he needs to promote a master who is in his own interests, and he also needs to find like-minded allies.
Coincidentally, Gilbert Jr.'s investment and attention to the technology field made Peter Thiel think that Gilbert Jr. was a fellow traveler, so he wanted to invite him to join the team.
However, little Gilbert did not agree, he just said that he would consider it.
Hollywood has always been inseparable from politics, especially upper-class figures like him, who have a deeper connection with politics.
Don't look at the Hollywood filmmakers who use their movies to poke fun at the old men in Washington all day long, but they all have their own political stances.
For example, Harrison Ford and George Clooney are supporters of the Donkey Party and publicly support the Donkey Party. In Hollywood, most are supporters of the Donkey Party.
Peter Thiel was not satisfied with the Donkey Party, and neither was the Elephant Party who was now on stage, so he wanted to gain the support of Gilbert Jr., a Hollywood director with strong appeal.
Peter Thiel wants to promote a man who can conform to his ideals, but this idea is not simple.
After Peter Thiel left, little Gilbert fell into deep thought.
There's no denying that Peter Thiel's ideas are alluring, and his concepts seem appealing. But in essence, Peter Thiel is an anarchist and believes that too much regulation leads to the stagnation of technology.
Little Gilbert didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing, so he thought about it and declined Peter Thiel.
But having said that, if you can participate in it and change the history of the United States and the world, it will be a life in vain.
Thinking of this, little Gilbert couldn't help but shake his head.
Is he the hero of an entertainment drama or a political thriller?
His thinking is relatively divergent. From his conversation with Peter Thiel, he immediately thought of a very popular American TV series. I remember that he stayed up late to watch this drama and was very fascinated by the personality charm of President Shimogi in it.
There is no doubt that starting from "House of Cards", Netflix gradually opened up the market and became a disruptor that disrupted the Hollywood landscape.
Little Gilbert feels that his thinking is very divergent. Maybe all people in the creative industry are the same, and they will suddenly jump from one thing to another.
However, the video on the current video website is not yet mature, and the resolution and network speed are still not enough. It is estimated that it will take some time to lay out.
Putting aside the Peter Thiel thing, little Gilbert also went to the set of "The Mystery of the Spell".
Although the second part is scheduled to be released this summer, the filming of "The Mystery of the Spell" is not over yet. The crew had just finished shooting on location and returned to Los Angeles to shoot some scenes in the studio.
Little Gilbert chatted with Alfonso Cuaron, Tsui Hark Cheng Long and others, and by the way, he also watched the preliminary version of "The Mystery of Spell 2",
"The effect is pretty good and very attractive," said little Gilbert. "Especially the big scenes are realistic enough and the special effects scenes are beautiful. I think the audience will love it."
Stephen Schmidt was relieved: "Great, if you say it's good, then the movie must be good."
Cheng Long laughed and said: "I can say that I have contributed the most stunts in this drama so far, which is really crazy."
Stephen Schmidt joked: "The craziest things I didn't let him do."
"Hahaha, I wouldn't let Jack do it. It's too dangerous."
Little Gilbert was referring to a scene in "Mystery of the Spell 2" where the cabin of a cargo plane was opened and Cheng Long followed the dropped airdrop box from the air to the desert.
This shot was mainly shot on a miniature model and a green screen. Orange Studio, which is responsible for special effects production, has accumulated rich experience.
In fact, according to his initial thoughts, Cheng Long really wanted to try it, but was stopped by Stephen Schmidt.
As a producer, the safety of the actors is also within his scope of responsibility.
Besides, this shot is too crazy. It has never been tried before in Hollywood. It is difficult to shoot it!
Cheng Long didn't insist. After all, finishing the film was the actor's first priority, not doing any thrilling stunt shooting, although he wanted to do it once.
Little Gilbert is very optimistic about the prospects of this drama: "With the bonus of the previous film and the sequel maintaining its reputation, I don't think it will be a problem to earn US$780 million at the box office."
"Really?" Cheng Long has always trusted little Gilbert's vision, but is the box office too high?
"Of course," little Gilbert said confidently, "Don't underestimate your popularity, Jack. You are now the most popular Chinese superstar."
Of course Cheng Long is happy. If it is true as little Gilbert said, Cheng Long has reached a peak in his career as a Hollywood actor.
After Cheng Long left, Gilbert Jr. continued chatting with Stephen Schmidt: "I think this series still has great potential. For example, we can develop it into a game.
It would be great to use games to allow movie fans or players to experience this series of adventure stories and recreate the thrilling scenes on the screen. "
Stephen Schmidt agreed: "When you say that, I kind of want to play it. Let Warner's game production department take over? Or?"
"Let's take a look!" Little Gilbert stood up and walked towards the set, with Stephen Schmidt following him, and the two of them said as they walked.
"If Warner can't do it, we can find Sony to cooperate. Sony's several studios are very strong in making games."
Little Gilbert looked at the busy studio and said: "If the film fails, there is no need to think about the game."
Stephen Schmidt was full of confidence: "I don't think there is a possibility of our failure. Don't forget, you are the producer of the film." "Stephen, why do I think you are more confident than me?"
"That's inevitable, little Gilbert. We can't find a reason to fail."
Stephen Schmidt's words represent the thoughts of many people. Little Gilbert has been too successful in recent years. He has been successful, and has become a myth.
Therefore, everyone around him has great confidence in him and trusts him blindly.
This is a good thing, as it at least guarantees little Gilbert's absolute creative freedom. Warner Pictures, which has always been interested in intervening in film production, has never interfered with Gilbert Jr.'s film production.
This is also a bad thing. If you fail one day, you will let down the expectations of those around you.
Not to mention, sometimes little Gilbert is still under a lot of pressure. He is constrained if he wants to be original, and the projects he chooses are all successful in his previous life.
"Warriors" is considered a bold attempt by Gilbert Jr., because although the film was successful, it was not in North America.
Little Gilbert gave this movie a magical makeover and put it in today's North American market environment.
For insurance, he also dragged Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Charlize Theron and others to accompany him on the adventure.
In fact, it doesn't matter if "Wushuang" loses money, it won't affect little Gilbert's status, and the film company will still continue to trust him.
But little Gilbert just wants to be successful forever and be a born winner.
In terms of failure, Gilbert Jr. would also like to thank the unscrupulous media. "Pirates of the Caribbean" was such a successful original film, but some unscrupulous media said it was a failure of Gilbert Jr.
This publicity made people who didn't pay attention to the movie's box office and development really think that Little Gilbert had really failed.
So once little Gilbert really fails, the media will be even more enthusiastic. But if the public is mentally prepared, the reaction will not be that big.
But will little Gilbert fail? To borrow a word from Sarah, editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Unless Satan comes, little Gilbert cannot fail.
In addition to filming the movie, little Gilbert is also concerned about the study status of several Chinese students.
"Stephen, how are they doing on the set?"
"Very good." Stephen Schmidt admired them very much: "They are very diligent and hard-working, especially Guo, who is extremely talented. I think he will have a better development if he stays in Hollywood."
"Really?" Little Gilbert was surprised.
Stephen Schmidt has always been very strict, and he can be praised, which shows that Guo Fan is not simple.
Stephen Schmidt continued: “Guo is very careful and responsible in his work, and all the tasks assigned to him are done perfectly.
Although I don't know why you let a few Chinese people come over, but in terms of attitude, they are better than most Hollywood practitioners. "
"Of course, if you don't have enough ability and have a bad attitude, this study trip to Hollywood will be meaningless." Little Gilbert said with a smile.
"Let's go meet these students."
Stephen Schmidt took little Gilbert and found these four students.
After working hard on the crew for a few months, I can see that several people are more calm and less impetuous. Guo Fan's personal charm also completely conquered the other three people, all of whom were headed by Guo Fan.
"How do you feel about being on the set these past few months?"
Guo Fan wiped his sweat, took the water handed over by Little Gilbert, thanked him, and then said: "It's very fulfilling. I learned a lot of things that can't be learned in scripts."
The other three chattered about their feelings.
With fewer black sheep and idlers, it is a good thing for several students to be able to devote their energy to work and study.
After hearing this, little Gilbert said: "It's very good. It has lived up to Minister Tian's expectations. After I go back, I hope you can continue to do it."
If you were given a chance after going back, what movie would you like to make? "
Guo Fan thought for a while and said: "I want to make a science fiction film..."
"Science fiction movie?" The friend on the side shook his head and said, "I think this is unrealistic. Director Gilbert, I want to make a war movie, just like you made "Saving Private Ryan."
The other two people both shared the types of films they wanted to make, whether they were literary films, comedy films, or action films, but they both believed that science fiction films were not a good choice.
Little Gilbert doesn't think so: "I know there are many excellent science fiction writers in China, and I have read many, such as "The Age of Supernova", "The Seven Shells" and so on.
I also know excellent science fiction writers such as Liu Cixin and Wang Jinkang, and their works inspire me a lot.
I think, since there are excellent science fiction novels and writers, why can’t there be excellent science fiction movies and directors? "
Little Gilbert's words made the four students think, but the problem is obvious, film and television are completely different from novels.
(End of chapter)