Not only did the fat man sneak out of the office, but Yi Feiyang was very excited at the moment, too excited to be alone.
Maybe, I should give that arrogant Cameron a slap in the face again? Yi Feiyang looked at the information with a smile, and "Robert Downey Jr." came into view. When he saw him, Yi Feiyang immediately thought of the future.
A certain Hollywood super-series blockbuster ---
"Victory must belong to me!" Yi Feiyang was inexplicably excited. He crumpled Downey's information into a ball with his hands and threw it into the trash can like a basketball shot.
"Hit! Hahaha! This time not only will Cameron be slapped hard in the face, but also everyone who wants to laugh at him will be slapped hard in the face! Isn't Columbia going to release Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man"? Then
Okay, man, I’m going to fight once and see who is the great director!”
After thinking for a day, Yi Feiyang already had a general idea. He stood up excitedly and walked around the office.
Unable to bear it, he rushed out of the room and wanted to find someone to chat with, and his first choice was naturally Dures.
Seeing Yi Feiyang rushing into the office excitedly, Dures looked up from the pile of documents and said in surprise: "Hey, BOSS, why are you so happy? Do you have a new movie shooting plan?"
"Oh, maybe there is, maybe not, I can't tell right now... What, are you looking forward to my new movie?" Yi Feiyang joked, threw a cigarette to Dures, and laughed on the sofa
Sit down.
"Looking forward to it? Haha, of course I am looking forward to it! In fact, this has made me develop a habit. Every time after your movie is finished, as long as I see your smiling face, I have a lot of work to do. How much is this?
Times? Four or five times?" Dures also joked and took the cigarette.
Yi Feiyang was about to speak, but he sat down on a stack of thick newspapers. He was very unhappy. He turned around and took out the stack of newspapers. He took a closer look and saw that the front page of the newspaper was a huge photo. But it turned out that
It was Columbia that released the news that filming of "Spider-Man" has begun. Director Sam Raimi stood in front of the Spider-Man background, giving a thumbs up and smiling proudly, as if he was looking down on the heroes.
"You're pretty quick!" Yi Feiyang casually threw the newspaper aside.
"You mean Colombia?" Dures glanced at the newspaper.
"That's right, it looks like they are going to completely regain their face this time!"
"What about you? Are you not ready to fight them?"
"Of course not! What I like most is a challenge, isn't it?"
"Haha, you said you have no ideas, tell me, what movie are you planning to make?"
"Ahem, I wonder if you like reading comics?"
"Comics? Of course I like it! Yes. I like it very much!"
"So what are your favorite comics?"
"This... there are "Superman", "The Flash", "Spider-Man", yes, and..."
"...Iron Man, right!"
"Hey, how do you know?!" Dures was surprised for a moment, but he understood immediately. "You don't want to..."
"Yes, I just want to film this drama!"
"'Iron Man' vs. 'Spider-Man'? God, Yi, you can't imagine it!" Dures exclaimed repeatedly.
Yi Feiyang shrugged, "But life or death is uncertain, right?"
"It's true that the fame of "Spider-Man" is no joke, not to mention that in my opinion, "Spider-Man" has advantages that "Iron Man" does not have..." Dures hesitated.
"If you have anything to say, just say it..."
"I'm afraid of dampening your enthusiasm."
"It doesn't matter, let's talk about it." Yi Feiyang encouraged.
"First of all, judging from the audience of comics, almost everyone who likes "Spider-Man" ranges from teenagers to men in their forties and fifties. It can be said that the positioning of Spider-Man is very accurate. From college students to society, life
The experience is very colorful; in contrast, the audience of "Iron Man" is mostly young people and adults. Because the protagonist is positioned as an industrial tycoon, he himself is a rich man."
"Secondly, "Spider-Man" has been filmed in a TV series and movie of the same name, which has a wider influence and higher recognition than "Iron Man"."
"In the end, the movie we make is meant to be open to the whole world, but for many people, the hero mode of "Spider-Man" is far more attractive than the hero mode of "Iron Man". Therefore, I think,
Even if we really start filming "Iron Man" and we have to compete with Columbia, we probably have a low chance of winning."
Dures has always been cautious and prudent, and he has always been very conceited in doing things. But for such a conceited person, this time he directly stated that he had no confidence in this drama. This made Yi Feiyang doubt whether his decision was right.
It's wrong.
In fact, in the previous life, the two movies "Spider-Man" and "Iron Man" were often compared by many movie fans, comparing their ratings, comparing their box office, and comparing their story content.
However, in terms of box office alone, "Spider-Man" still cannot compare with "Iron Man". The first "Spider-Man" global box office total was 421 million U.S. dollars, while "Iron Man" was 566 million U.S. dollars. Of course, there are
The following reasons:
First of all, the release years are different. "Spider-Man" was released in 2002, and "Iron Man" was released in 2008 - technology is developing very quickly, so I won't talk about the special effects. However, inflation must be considered here, after all, there is a difference of six years.
The prices and fares are absolutely different.
Secondly, celebrity effect. It is said that when "Spider-Man" was released, the male protagonist Toby was not a popular male star in Hollywood, but at that time, Downey Jr. had gone through his decline and became a popular superstar again. In terms of star effect,
More popular with American audiences.
Finally, there is the rise of the Chinese film market. Needless to say, many people know this. The total box office of Chinese films is making an increasingly important contribution to Hollywood. Many people who did not go to the theater to watch "Spider-Man" did so six years later.
"Iron Man", therefore the box office in China soared.
It can be seen from this that if "Spider-Man" and "Iron Man" were not produced six years apart, but were produced at the same time, then it remains to be seen who will be the box office champion.
What's more, in Yi Feiyang's view, the movie version of "Spider-Man" shows a "people-friendly" image. He is also worried about work, obsessed with love, and will be dazzled by hatred. Except for his super powers, he is just like the person next door.
Like a young man, ordinary audiences feel familiar with it. The movie version of "Iron Man" portrays the image of a wealthy and bohemian playboy. The entire film is supported by the performance of Robert Downey Jr., and many of his words have unique characteristics.
He has a strong American flavor, and Americans love to see him talk non-stop. However, due to cultural differences, many of the Chinese jokes are not funny to everyone.
After hearing Dures' very "frustrating" words, Yi Feiyang thought deeply and finally took a deep breath, his eyes burning with the light of battle again.
"It doesn't matter, I understand your worries. But no one can tell until the end. It's me, Sam Raimi, Fantasy Entertainment, or Columbia. Let the audience decide who is the big winner!"
With this sentence, Dures already knew that the boss had made up his mind and was determined to start filming this movie.
"Okay, boss, I support you as always. Yes, I will support you with all my strength. Let's see how "Iron Man" battles their "Spider-Man"!" Dures put his hand on Yi
The two held the flying hands tightly.
At that moment, the history of future Hollywood science fiction film wars began to be staged.
…
Yifeiyang's auction of dining rights is the same as Buffett's route. After selecting the final winner, the expensive dinner will be held in a very unique restaurant at the Kaifiya Hotel.
Of course, meals, wine, and service fees are all included in the bidding funds. In fact, even if they are not included, a dinner like this for two people will only cost a few thousand dollars at most... As for the last one
It is simply impossible to buy a bottle of red wine worth 300,000 US dollars. A bottle of red wine usually costs 150 US dollars. It is not expensive, but it is not cheap either.
But at this moment, neither Yi Feiyang nor Robert Downey Jr. was drinking, not because the wine was too cheap or because the atmosphere here was bad, but because they were both very interested in each other.
Yi Feiyang looked at Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. looked at Yi Feiyang.
The waiter standing not far away was secretly surprised, man, should we give this couple some violin accompaniment? What a spark! Look, both of them were staring at each other intently.
"You've been staring at me for a long time." Yi Feiyang said, picking up the wine glass.
"Same for you." Donnie also picked up the wine glass.
"You wouldn't spend 150,000 just to stare at me, would you?"
"No, to be precise, I'm buying an opportunity."
"A chance to have dinner with me?"
"An opportunity to get to know you."
"Hahaha!" Yi Feiyang laughed, "It's easy to get to know me, why spend so much money?"
"It's different. I hope to get to know you because... I want you to give me a chance to make a movie!"
"Filming?" Yi Feiyang looked at him with a smile.
"Yes, I am an actor. I was and am an actor."
"I know that, but you seem to be a troublesome person...alcoholic, drug addict, and hit-and-run..."
"I don't deny that all those bad things were my fault!" Downey rubbed his face with his hands, "But now, I regret it."
"These are the words you should say to the judge, don't they?"
"I have already said it to them... Of course, I also greeted their mother by the way, but that was not sincere, but now, it is sincere!"
"I don't understand this even more. Why would you tell me the truth that even the judge can't get?" Yi Feiyang looked at Downey with amusement.
Donnie shrugged, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "If I said that I did this to gain your trust, would you believe it?"
Yi Feiyang tapped the table with his fingers, looked at Downey, the sound paused for a moment, and he said: "I believe it!"
This time, Donnie was stunned, "Why?"
Yi Feiyang smiled, "Because of him!"
While talking, the fat man Gao Jiabao brought out little Yin Di'ao.
When Donnie saw his son, he couldn't help but said: "Didn't I ask you to wait for me at McDonald's? Why did you come with me?"
"It's this uncle. He said I can have dinner with you, right, Dad?"
Donnie was startled and looked at Yi Feiyang.
Yi Feiyang nodded.
Donnie looked at his son, "Yes!"
Son: “Cool, I knew it was like that!”
Donnie looked at his son's joyful appearance and couldn't laugh or cry.
"Children should not eat alone. This is not good for the future." Yi Feiyang smiled and asked someone to arrange a seat for little Yin Diao.
…
It was a very rich dinner. At least little Indio ate well. Almost all the plates in front of him were clean.
"Would you like some more desserts?" Yi Feiyang put down his knife and fork and asked Yin Di'ao with a smile.
"Dessert? It would be great if I could have some ice cream!"
Yi Feiyang snapped his fingers, "Man, give him an ice cream."
"Oh, cool!" Indio clapped his hands.
While the child was eating dessert, Yi Feiyang wiped his hands with a napkin and said to Downey: "Okay. Dear Mr. Downey, should we have a good talk now?"
Donnie put down his knife and fork and picked up the napkin, "Of course."
Yi Feiyang smiled: "I promise, I can praise you! Yes, I will make you famous again. To be precise, you will be more popular than before!"
"I was very touched and excited after hearing this. That's why I came here! However, I think there must be conditions here, right?" Downey said calmly.
Yi Feiyang shrugged: "Yes! I am a businessman, as a director. I hope to find good actors, queen actors, you are very good, I admire you very much..."
"Is it bad enough to appreciate me? Now the whole of Hollywood looks down on me!"
"Being bad is also a kind of character. I like male stars with character, who are very malleable." Yi Feiyang said, "Of course, you can also refuse, if you feel that the conditions I propose are too harsh..."
"You haven't told me your conditions yet!"
"It's very simple, sign a contract with me for seven films. After filming seven films, you will be free. By then, you can work with whomever you have agreed to work with, but before that, you can only be my actor! You can only film.
Fantasy entertainment drama!”
In silence, Donnie picked up the coffee and took a sip gently.
"If you want to be famous, you have to pay the price." Yi Feiyang said, "I can give you three days to think about it carefully."
"No need to think about it!" Danny suddenly stood up, "I accept your conditions!"
Yi Feiyang smiled, "Sure enough, I like your character."
"Really? I don't like procrastination very much. So, dear director, how are you going to praise me? What will be my first movie?"
Yi Feiyang raised the corner of his mouth, looked at Robert Downey Jr. up and down, and then said: "Iron Man!"
…
Downey is an American. He grew up in the United States and was very rebellious in his adolescence. Therefore, he is definitely a comic book fan. Therefore, when Yi Feiyang said that the movie made for him was "Iron Man", he was immediately shocked.
Because he knows that it is the dream of many Hollywood actors to be able to play such a comic book hero, and how much investment is required to shoot such a superhero movie. In short, this movie is definitely a well-deserved blockbuster.
Donnie was in a daze. He didn't expect that Yi Feiyang would just knock him out if he didn't take action.
"Dear boss, do you really want to start filming "Iron Man"?" Downey asked unconfidently.
"Yes, do you have any questions?"
"No, no, no, I mean... I play the starring role?"
"Of course, you are the best candidate!"
"But……"
"But what?"
"But will he allow me to play this heroic character?"
"He?" Yi Feiyang was stunned, "Who is it?"
Downey: "..."
"Oh God, don't you know, of course he is the Godfather of Comics - Stan Lee!"
"Ah, what is he?"
Downey: "..."
Roll your eyes again.
…
In the future, "Iron Man" and "The Incredible Hulk" will set off a superhero craze around the world, sweeping the global box office to US$566 million and US$228 million respectively. The emergence of these two blockbusters has once again aroused people's interest in comics.
The memories of superheroes in history. Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Thor, Daredevil... and of course Iron Man and the Hulk. Each of these familiar names is closely related to one person. He
It is Stan Lee who is revered as the "King of Comics" and "Father of Spider-Man".
Stan Lee, the godfather of American comics, single-handedly built Marvel Comics into the most successful animation kingdom in the world. Marvel Comics has created a total of more than 5,000 comic characters, and more than 90% of the famous characters were created by Stan Lee.
For more than a century, young Americans have grown up reading the works of Stan Lee. His comic books have sold more than 2 billion copies worldwide, and Spider-Man has become the most popular superhero in the world.
In the United States, "Mr. Fantastic" Stan Lee has become not just a celebrity, but a legend and a miracle!
After consulting his personal lawyer Louis Carr, Yi Feiyang finally understood that if he wanted to film this "Iron Man", he must obtain Star Lee's approval and purchase the adaptation copyright from him. Only after obtaining the adaptation rights, he would
Only then can this drama be brought to the big screen.
For this reason, Yi Feiyang first introduced him through an acquaintance... The acquaintance was of course Mr. Raymond, the president of Paramount. As one of the seven major companies in Hollywood, Paramount shoots a lot of movies about comic book heroes, so it is more or less
I also dealt with Star Lee, the godfather of comics.
After setting the time for the negotiation, Yi Feiyang expressed his gratitude to Raymond. But Raymond said, don't thank me yet. Whether the negotiation can be successful depends on whether Sta-Li buys your account. To be precise, that
Star Lee is a monster and treats his comic characters like his own sons. When we at Paramount talked about cooperation with him, the talks fell apart several times.
Although Raymond has already vaccinated Yi Feiyang, Yi Feiyang is still full of hope, hoping to meet this legendary comic master as soon as possible and cast the film "Iron Man" as soon as possible.
