Spielberg successfully served as the producer of "Transformers". He was very happy. He hoped that this film could be the classic he imagined. However, he must say that Wang Zixuan's vision was indeed unique and he planned "Transformers" in advance.
"I have the copyright in hand, and I also found Michael Bay, which is really a strategist.
Wang Zixuan is naturally very happy. With Spielberg joining, "Transformers" will definitely be able to be filmed more excitingly, and to a certain extent, the joining of two blockbuster directors, Spielberg and Michael, will make the film more popular in theaters.
It has received more attention before, and it will definitely be extremely popular when it is released.
At that time, people will say, look, the script written by Prince is also the leading actor, Michael is the director, and Spielberg is the producer. Can you see a more perfect combination?
Spielberg was happy, but James couldn't sit still. He also wanted Wang Zixuan's "Avatar" script.
"It's my turn. I'm not vying to be the director of "Transformers." I'm here for a book, "Avatar." I read this novel as very exciting. It's very similar to the Star Wars I expected before, and it's also...
It needs to be more perfect, it adds a lot of things that I didn't expect, and the plot in the novel is also very attractive, so I want to make a movie adaptation of this novel." James said directly and loudly.
Wang Zixuan nodded and said: "I also intend to film this short story, but I am looking for a director. I also want to make a classic Star Wars movie, so I have been thinking about who is better at controlling it..."
Wang Zixuan directly gave it up and said he was thinking about it. In fact, he was already thinking about letting James film it. It seemed that he also shot this film in his previous life. When "Avatar" came out, Wang Zixuan remembered that he went to college, and then
Everyone collectively watched this film on a projector in the classroom, and felt that it was a classic Star Wars blockbuster with its shocking images, beautiful images, and extreme aerial combat.
When James heard this, he immediately said: "I'm here to shoot. I've been imagining a classic Star Wars blockbuster. "Avatar" just fits my imagination. I will definitely make it a classic..."
Wang Zixuan pursed his lips and said: "Well, yes, but all the funds and copyrights belong to Xuanyuan Pictures, so..."
"I just want to be a director, and I estimate that the investment will be huge. Are you mentally prepared? What is the budget?" James nodded and asked. He just wanted to be a director. He had no place to raise such funds.
That's a lot of money. After all, the amount of money required to shoot a scene like Avatar is not small. It may be the highest investment in history.
Wang Zixuan shook his hands and did not answer James' question directly. Instead, he asked: "So what is your budget?"
James hesitated for a moment, then stretched out three fingers and said affirmatively: "At least 300 million. This is just a preliminary budget. You know, there may be additional funds later, because everyone knows that it can be used
Two hundred million U.S. dollars is used to create a classic and perfect effect. I will never spend 100 million U.S. dollars to make a similar classic, so I will not reduce the cost in order to make the film more perfect..."
“Three hundred million??”
Spielberg couldn't help but look at James in surprise. The original Titanic seemed to have the same cost? Why, did James actually want to create a commercial blockbuster that is beyond imagination? The filming of Titanic went through many twists and turns.
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Wang Zixuan said with a smile: "Our estimated investment is US$500 million. Our current stunt factory is strengthening equipment. The Transformers model has been produced. The next research project is the "Avatar" alien."
"500 million!!"
Spielberg was immediately shocked. It is very difficult for some films to earn more than 200 million yuan at the box office. Isn't it a joke to spend 500 million yuan on filming? Can you guarantee that there will be no pitfalls? 500 million yuan is not a minority. What if the filming fails?
But the losses will be huge, and Xuanyuan Pictures, including Wang Zixuan, will be ridiculed. Then...
"Okay, it's only 500 million US dollars. I'm so happy. As expected, I met a rich man. I knew that there is such a rich man as GG Group, and I still invested in it. Don't worry, I will definitely take the perfect shot. Haha, when will we start shooting?" James was happy
Wang Zixuan and the others are not afraid of investment. He is very happy. After all, he asked for funds many times when filming Titanic and how much time was delayed before it was officially released. Alas, some people are just afraid of this and that and dare not take too big a step forward.
, sometimes when it’s time to upgrade, you have to be bold and brave.,
Okay, Spielberg was immediately surprised. Hey, 500 million. Are these two old madmen and young madmen? The investment in Transformers was only 200 million, and "Avatar" more than tripled in one fell swoop.
, okay, he has to admit that they are rich enough. Only James dares to take this director's position in Hollywood. Others will probably quit immediately after hearing about the investment of 500 million US dollars. If the filming fails, it will be very serious.
It's troublesome, I won't say anything when I'm being blamed, haha...
However, Spielberg was not sure that Wang Zixuan and James were crazy. After all, James never did anything he was not prepared for. When he was about to shoot "Titanic", how many people were watching indifferently, but in the end, "Titanic"
It has achieved the highest box office in the history of the film, and created a big commercial success, so maybe James will have another big storm soon, and although Wang Zixuan is not old, he is not an impulsive person, and his script is still very good
, this market potential is still there.
Wang Zixuan extended his hand to James and said: "Okay, the deal is done. I will tell Xuanyuan Pictures that the director has been confirmed, but the filming of "Avatar" will not be until more than a year later, in 2007 or 2008. After all, now
Some of the equipment configurations have not been updated to the latest level. To make such a blockbuster, a lot of special effects are needed. I estimate that the investment in light effects will require more than half of the money, so the equipment needs to be updated first, but I will let you know the script later.
You sent it to you, haha, I wish us success."
"Well, it's a pleasure to work with you. I'm waiting for the movie to be a big hit. This may be the craziest time in my director history, haha..." James laughed and shook hands with Wang Zixuan, reaching a cooperation and fulfilling his wish. He was also very happy.
, Haha, no, this little prince is really brave, he is so rich with 500 million... (To be continued...)
