Kelly was wearing a black lace nightgown and was dancing to the music.
As a result, there was a knock on the door at this time.
Chu Huan, who was sitting on the sofa, and Kelly, who was standing in front of Chu Huan, both showed impatient expressions.
"Don't worry about him, it's probably the drunk guy who found the wrong room. Let's continue!"
Chu Huan didn't want to be distracted at this time.
Kelly didn't want to either, so the music continued and Kelly's dance continued.
But the man outside the door had no intention of giving up and continued to knock on the door. Chu Huan frowned. If he was drunk, Qin Peng and others should have taken him away by now?
Just when Chu Huan was suspicious, Li Xiaolong's voice came from outside the door.
"Ah Huan, open the door!"
have to!
Chu Huan knew there was no way to continue, so he patted Kelly's calf in front of him. Kelly glared angrily at the door, then picked up her coat and went to the bedroom.
Chu Huan stood up and opened the door. Sure enough, it was Li Xiaolong standing outside.
"Why did it take so long to open the door?"
Li Xiaolong muttered and walked directly into the room.
"Do you have guests here?"
Seeing the two glasses of red wine on the coffee table, Li Xiaolong asked Chu Huan curiously.
Chu Huan shook his head and said angrily: "Why has this time come?"
Li Xiaolong immediately said excitedly: "Ah Huan, your skills are so beautiful. Ted called me today and asked me to advise you not to be so impulsive!"
Li Xiaolong has been working on the script of "Dragon Warrior" these days, and has been meeting with Yuan Hua and others to discuss the filming content.
I don't know much about what's going on outside.
If Ted Ashley hadn't called Li Xiaolong today, he wouldn't have known about it!
Chu Huan still asked angrily: "So you came here in the middle of the night just to tell me about this matter?"
Li Xiaolong said happily: "I'm happy. That Ted Ashley was so arrogant before, but now it's better. Now I can see how powerful you are!"
Chu Huan smiled and said, "You are not a very dedicated lobbyist!"
Li Xiaolong said: "I will help him as a lobbyist when I have nothing to do. I am here to tell you, Ah Huan, that I have won your right to invest in "Dragon Warrior"!"
At this point, Li Xiaolong said with some regret: "But that vampire Ted Ashley only gave you 10% of the investment share!"
Although Chu Huan was so angry that Ted Ashley almost jumped at Warner Bros. now, the situation is stronger than others. Ted Ashley understands that if he still wants to maximize his own interests, he will re-invite Chu Huan to join.
It is much more cost-effective for Chu Huan to join the ranks of producers than to sell his own investment share!
So in desperation, Ted Ashley could only find Li Xiaolong, hoping that Li Xiaolong could talk to Chu Huan.
"10%?" After hearing this, Chu Huan chuckled and said, "It's really generous!"
Li Xiaolong really persuaded this time: "Although 10% is a little less, I am very confident in the movie "Dragon Warrior". I believe that even a 10% investment share can make you, Ah Huan, earn more than
A million more dollars!”
Chu Huan looked at Li Xiaolong and asked: "Brother Long, do you think I am the one who missed the millions of dollars?"
Li Xiaolong's expression froze, and he understood what Chu Huan meant.
"So Ah Huan, you still want to sell this investment share?"
Chu Huan nodded firmly and said: "That's right, does Ted Ashley think that if he gives out a 10% investment share, I can beg for mercy and thank him?"
When Li Xiaolong heard what Chu Huan said, he knew that this matter would never get better.
He said with some regret: "What a pity, I thought we two brothers could continue to cooperate!"
Chu Huan smiled: "Didn't you say that after completing the contract with Warner Brothers, the two of us will create a film company in Hollywood? Then we can naturally cooperate!"
Li Xiaolong said aggrievedly: "But do they want to cooperate with you now?"
Chu Huan felt a chill: "Hurry up and stop it. Is there anything else? If you don't have anything to say, let's just leave!"
"Isn't it too heartless for you to let them go when they just arrived?" Li Xiaolong asked funnyly.
Chu Huan felt a chill and said, "Have you ever seen a fist as big as a sandbag?"
Li Xiaolong laughed, stood up and said, "Then I'll leave and make Warner Brothers regret it!"
Chu Huan sent Li Xiaolong to the door. Li Xiaolong suddenly stopped and said to Chu Huan: "Do you have anything to do the day after tomorrow?"
Chu Huan thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "No, what's wrong?"
Li Xiaolong said: "I know you like playing basketball very much. There happens to be a game between my apprentice's Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow night. I invite you to watch the game!"
NBA logo male vs. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
It’s time to go and watch this game. Chu Huan nodded and said, “Then make a call tomorrow afternoon!”
Li Xiaolong smiled and said: "Then it's settled!"
Afterwards, Li Xiaolong left Chu Huan's room.
It was impossible to continue the music and dance. Chu Huan opened the bedroom door and saw Kelly lying on the bed.
After the wind stopped and the rain stopped.
"I didn't expect Bruce and you to have such a good relationship!" Kelly leaned into Chu Huan's arms and said softly.
"What are you thinking about?" Chu Huan asked with a smile, enjoying the feeling brought by the bumps.
Kelly said: "Judging from the reactions of major Hollywood studios, it is not difficult to see that Bruce's style is very popular in the North American market. If Bruce's contract with Warner Bros. ends in the future, can he sign a contract with Warner Bros.?
Where is Apex Pictures!?”
Although Kelly had previously thought that Apex Pictures’ current influence would not have any impact on Warner Bros., but now seeing the relationship between Chu Huan and Li Xiaolong, she still felt that Apex Pictures could give it a try. After all, Apex Pictures
Since the company is a Hollywood film company, it is more convenient to negotiate with Warner Brothers.
"You don't believe Spielberg that much?" Chu Huan asked with a smile.
Kelly said seriously: "Spielberg's ability is now a question mark. "Rampage" and "Jaws" are two completely different types of movies. In Hollywood, the first movie was successful, but the second movie was not.
There are countless directors who have failed, but Bruce is different. His film style will not change. With the success of his first "Enter the Dragon", as long as his second film in Hollywood maintains the same level as "Enter the Dragon"
If it's the same, then he won't rush to the street."
Chu Huan understands that this is the same concept as writing online articles in later generations. Just because the first book is popular, does not mean that the second one with a different subject matter will definitely be popular.
But if your first book becomes popular and you write the same type of online article in your second book, your results will basically remain at the same level.
It has been said countless times before about Li Xiaolong's movies that as long as Li Xiaolong's own salary does not continue to skyrocket, then the investment in this type of movie will not be too large.
But Spielberg is different. Although the second film of this master is a film with horror elements, the production cost has reached 8 million. If Chu Huan hadn't always shown his disapproval of Spielberg,
Berg was so confident that Kelly had to consider whether she should control Spielberg.
"And there is another reason why I want to sign Bruce. That is that there are too few people available for Apex Pictures right now. There is only Spielberg as a director. If there is another Bruce company, it can speed up the development!"
Chu Huan laughed and said: "Let's wait until later to discuss this matter!"
If Li Xiaolong is allowed to join Apex Pictures, then he will definitely disclose his relationship with Apex Pictures to Li Xiaolong.
Chu Huan suddenly wanted to see Li Xiaolong's expression at that time.
"By the way, you have also been in contact with these Hollywood studios in the past two days. Who are you planning to sell your investment share in "Dragon Warrior" to?"
Since Chu Huan just didn't show that he wanted to give this share to Apex Pictures, the only thing left that makes Kelly curious is who Chu Huan wants to sell it to!
"Let's wait until we meet with the people from Fox before we talk!" Chu Huan said noncommittally.
...
The next day, Chu Huan came to the set of 20th Century Fox. Rozier had been waiting here early. Accompanied by Rozier, Chu Huan visited a set of this era for the first time.
how to say?
I'm a little disappointed because of the constraints of the times. The studios of this era are not as high-end as those of later generations. Even compared with Hengdian, they are much worse.
It's more like a scenery board, which has replaced a picture.
It seems that some things can only remain in beautiful fantasies and cannot be truly experienced.
Then Chu Huan followed Rozier to Fox's Honor Room, where there were some props from "Planet of the Apes" that Chu Huan borrowed.
Rozier also kept his promise and took out a copy of "Planet of the Apes" and gave it to Chu Huan.
After Chu Huan expressed his gratitude, Rozier spoke with purpose: "I told our Fox President Mr. Alan Hirschfield about Mr. Chu's liking for science fiction movies. After hearing this, Alan Hirschfield expressed his agreement with us.
Mr. Chu has the same hobby, so he wants to invite you to visit an Industrial Light & Magic company that is doing special effects for our company's next most important project, "Star Wars". I wonder if Mr. Chu is interested?"
Originally, Allen Hirschfield was going to leave this matter to Rozier, but after Chu Huan met with the presidents of other film studios, Allen Hirschfield also knew that he could no longer be in the film studio.
I'll be strategizing later.
You must show up in person, only in this way can you buy the investment share of "Dragon Warrior" from Chu Huan!
Chu Huan was worried about how to bring the topic to the "Star Wars" project. Now that he heard what Rozier said, he suddenly felt happy.
But at this time, Chu Huan still acted very calmly and said with a smile: "It would be really great if I could go visit!"
With Chu Huan's words, Rozier invited Chu Huan to go immediately.
George Lucas's Industrial Light and Magic is not located at Fox Studios, but has its own office, which is...in an abandoned factory outside of Los Angeles.
The top special effects company in later generations can only start here.
After Chu Huan got off the car, he saw a white man in his forties standing at the door of the factory, and beside him stood the first white man in his thirties.
Rozier, who was following Chu Huan, immediately introduced Chu Huan in a low voice: "The person in front is Mr. Alan Hirschfield, the president of our company, and standing next to him is Xiao Ai, the director of our Fox Film Production Department.
Mr. Renlard."
Seeing the two giants of 20th Century Fox greeting her at the door, Chu Huan knew that Fox had no hope of getting rid of the burden of "Star Wars".
But looking at little Alan Ladd's expression, he probably didn't know that Alan Hirschfeld was paying this attention.
From the information previously provided by Jiaku Consulting Company, Chu Huan already knew that the person most optimistic about the "Star Wars" project in the entire Fox Film Industry was Alan Ladd Jr.
The two parties walked a few steps together and shook hands with each other. Chu Huan smiled and said: "Mr. Hirschfeld, Mr. Ladd, your names are well known to me in Xiangjiang!"
Everyone carries the sedan chair!
Although it's not sure whether Chu Huan is telling the truth or lies, no matter what, nice words always make people happy.
Alan Hirschfield also laughed loudly and said: "Mr. Chu's name has been resounding in Hollywood recently!"
The two parties sent rainbow farts to each other, and then walked into the abandoned factory hand in hand.
The factory has obviously been transformed, and there are various strange humanoid models, as well as some classic Hollywood robots.
What even surprised Chu Huan was that he actually saw a Transformers-shaped robot here.
Although Chu Huan hasn't watched much "Star Wars", Chu Huan is certain that there are definitely no Transformers in "Star Wars".
"Mr. Chu must be very familiar with this model, right?"
Alan Hirschfield gritted his teeth and forced a smile to talk to Chu Huan.
This was Alan Hirschfeld's first time at Industrial Light & Magic, and naturally it was also his first time seeing this model. Just before Chu Huan came, he almost had a myocardial infarction when he saw this model.
George Lucas made more than three million from Fox Pictures, but he didn't make movies honestly. He said he wanted to complete the special effects design first, so he accepted it. As a result, he saw an unauthorized movie at Industrial Light and Magic.
Transformers model.
At that time, Alan Hirschfeld clutched his chest and asked George Lucas why he wanted to build such a model.
George Lucas told Alan Hirschfeld in a matter-of-fact tone: "For added inspiration!"
At that time, Alan Hirschfield wanted to send North American curse words starting with F!
Chu Huan pretended not to notice Alan Hirschfeld's expression and said with a smile: "I'm actually a little surprised. This is the largest robot model I have ever seen!"
These words once again hurt Alan Hirschfield, but he could only smile and say: "If Mr. Chu likes it, I can ask George to give it to Mr. Chu."
"Mr. Hirschfeld, in fact, I have told Mr. Rozier before that as long as 20th Century Fox's bid can match the highest price offered by other studios, I will definitely give priority to "Dragon Warrior"
The investment rights were sold to your company!”
Chu Huan's words finally made Alan Hirschfeld feel less distressed, but today he didn't just want this answer.
"On behalf of 20th Century Fox, I would like to thank Mr. Chu very much. Can we sign the contract now?"
Alan Hirschfield wanted to see how much Chu Huan liked science fiction movies.
Chu Huan made a reluctant expression and said, "Mr. Hirschfeld, can we visit Industrial Light and Magic first and then sign the contract?"
Alan Hirschfield felt more confident and said with a smile: "Of course it's no problem."
When everyone arrived at the center of the abandoned factory, Chu Huan saw the young version of George Lucas.
In fact, compared to Spielberg, George Lucas does not have much impression in the hearts of Chinese people.
This is really because the influence of "Star Wars", a North American national IP, in China is too small.
At this time, George Lucas was directing the staff of Industrial Light and Magic to make a character who looked tall and thin, covered in gold. From Chu Huan's point of view, it looked a bit old-fashioned, but people in this era looked like
But it has a very sci-fi robot appearance.
Uh...I forgot, what is the name of this thing!
Little Alan Ladd walked up to George Lucas at this time and whispered a few words to George Lucas. George Lucas reluctantly raised his head and came to Chu Huan's side.
George Lucas first said hello to Alan Hirschfield, and then said to Chu Huan: "Mr. Chu, you are welcome to visit Industrial Light and Magic!"
Chu Huan didn't take George Lucas's attitude to heart. Would a normal person be angry at a cash machine that doesn't require you to deposit much money, but can spit out dozens or hundreds of times more money?
Obviously not.
"I just walked along the way and saw many models made by Mr. Lucas's Industrial Light and Magic. I am really impressed by Mr. Lucas's unconstrained ideas!"
Hearing that Chu Huan praised his model so much, George Lucas showed a sincere smile, but when he saw Alan Hirschfield's forced smile, he still couldn't help but complain.
"It's a pity that some people don't know how to appreciate it."
Alan Hirschfield smiled awkwardly.
If no one takes over, you think Fox is willing to keep you!
Chu Huan shook his head and said: "There is an old saying in China that if you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools. I am personally the boss of a film company and a senior science fiction fan. I know very well the impact of movie props on a science fiction movie.
It can be said that successful movie props and technology are the key to determining the success of a science fiction movie!"
The smile on George Lucas's face became brighter and brighter, and his attitude changed so quickly that there was no connection between the past and the future.
Alan Hirschfield also showed a truly happy smile at this time.
It's good if you like Chu Huan. It's best if you really like her and you can't really like her.
George Lucas continued: "Mr. Chu is indeed, as Steven said, a boss who really understands movies!"
"Oh, Mr. Lucas knows Steven?" Chu Huan asked.
Steven is Spielberg!
George Lucas smiled and said: "Steven and I are very good friends. He told me about Mr. Chu once before and he admired Mr. Chu very much."
"Haha, I'm just an ordinary person who likes movies!" Chu Huan said modestly.
George Lucas said: "Mr. Chu is not an ordinary person, he is..."
At this point, George Lucas said with some regret: "It's a pity that Mr. Chu's film company is not a Hollywood film company!"
Chu Huan also said with some regret: "Yes, if I were the boss of a Hollywood film company, then I would definitely invest all my efforts in Mr. Lucas's movie. By then, there would be nothing to do with Mr. Hirschfeld.
!”
Don't be a pity, there will definitely be a way!
Alan Hirschfield saw that Chu Huan and George Lucas had not officially discussed the movie, so he speculated like this. If Chu Huan gave up on this matter because Chu Huan was not the boss of a Hollywood film company, what would he do next?
Talk!
This chapter is not over yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "It's not a pity at all. I know that Mr. Chu has a very good relationship with Ms. Kelly of Apex Pictures. I believe that Mr. Chu will have the opportunity to invest in Hollywood in the future.
of the movie!”
Chu Huan smiled and said: "I hope there will be such an opportunity!"
After this good start, a few people sat down and chatted and the conversation became more lively.
Obviously, Alan Hirschfield really wanted to throw the hot potato of "Star Wars" to Chu Huan, so during the conversation, he even handed over the first version of the movie script that George Lucas sent to Chu Huan.
I probably told it to Chu Huan.
The euphemistic name is to hope that Chu Huan, as a professional film company owner, can provide some opinions, but in fact, it is hoped that Chu Huan will become more interested in this project after hearing the story.
Little Alan Ladd on the other side also tasted something at this time.
Originally, he had some doubts about Allen Hirschfield personally taking Chu Huan to visit Industrial Light and Magic. After thinking about it, he just thought that Allen Hirschfield wanted to use this opportunity to give George Lu a beating.
Cass, ask him to speed up the project.
But now that he heard Alan Hirschfield introduce this project to Chu Huan so diligently and regardless of his identity, coupled with Chu Huan's "love" for science fiction themes, little Alan Ladd finally understood it.
Damn it, Alan Hirschfield wants Chu Huan to be the successor!
Thinking of this, little Alan Ladd wanted to speak out to stop this matter, but was stopped by Alan Hirschfield's eyes.
After hearing this version of the "Star Wars" story, Chu Huan did not express his opinion immediately, but remained silent for a while.
Because Chu Huan's remarks about science fiction movies just now gave George Lucas a new understanding of Chu Huan, so at this time he was also a little curious about what Chu Huan thought of his story.
But seeing that Chu Huan didn't say anything at this time, he felt a little uneasy and asked curiously: "Mr. Chu, is there anything wrong with this story?"
Chu Huan smiled and shook his head: "No, I just feel that the structure and main plot of this story are somewhat similar to Akira Kurosawa's "Heroes of the Field"!"
George Lucas's eyes suddenly lit up. When he first thought about this story, he was indeed influenced by Akira Kurosawa's "Heroes of the Field".
Like many film directors, George Lucas was a fan of Akira Kurosawa.
He didn't expect Chu Huan to be able to feel it just by dictating it.
He immediately felt like a confidant.
"Mr. Chu is indeed a successful film company boss. When I was conceiving this story, I did draw a lot from "Heroes of the Field".
But later I also discovered this problem, so I made some changes."
This time it was replaced by Alan Hirschfeld. I was stunned. Damn, they made another change?
The key is that I, the person who spends money, still don’t know?
Sell, must sell!
At this time, Alan Hirschfield felt that George Lucas's "Star Wars" was not pleasing to the eye, and he was convinced that this must be a money-losing science fiction film!
"George, what changes have you made in your new script?" Alan Hirschfield asked aloud.
However, this time George Lucas did not tell his changed story in front of Chu Huan.
Just now he didn't stop Alan Hirschfeld from telling the first version of the story, that's because he had already made changes and didn't care.
But now, it is definitely no longer possible. George Lucas thinks this should be the final version of the story... At least that's what George Lucas thinks at this time.
Although many European and American audiences in later generations call George Lucas a great director, in fact, based on George Lucas's behavior, this person is actually more like a businessman.
Before his product is shown to the audience, it is impossible for him to let the boss of a film company know the specific story.
Even the boss of this film company admires it very much.
Seeing that George Lucas didn't say anything, Alan Hirschfeld became even more unhappy due to psychological effects.
Chu Huan smiled at this time and said: "I don't think you should force Mr. Lucas. This story must be very important to Mr. Lucas. I'd better wait to see the finished film. I think I'll be able to give it to you by then."
I will bring a greater shock!”
George Lucas nodded firmly and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Chu, I am confident that this movie will definitely become an epoch-making work!"
Chu Huan laughed, "I believe Mr. Lucas!"
Tian'er had almost finished chatting, and Chu Huan was about to stand up and leave. Now that he had established a preliminary friendly relationship with George Lucas, he should consider how to trick Alan Hirschfeld and George Lucas!
Maybe you don’t have to think of a solution yourself, Alan Hirschfield will give you this opportunity himself!
After Chu Huan noticed Alan Hirschfield's expression, he thought silently in his heart.
"Mr. Hirschfeld, this movie by George..." Little Alan Ladd took advantage of Chu Huan and Lucas walking in front and came to Alan Hirschfield, a little eagerly
's sermon.
Alan Hirschfield glanced at little Alan Ladd coldly: "If you have any ideas, I'll talk about it after I get back to the company!"
He couldn't let little Alan Ladd delay his plans.
Several people walked out of the factory. George Lucas shook hands with Chu Huan and others before going back.
Chu Huan also smiled and said: "I am very happy today, thank you Mr. Hirschfeld for the hospitality."
Alan Hirschfeld smiled reservedly: "There is one thing that can make Mr. Chu even happier!"
Chu Huan showed a puzzled expression: "Oh, is Mr. Hirschfeld planning to increase the price to acquire the investment share of "Dragon Warrior"?"
Alan Hirschfeld: “…..”
"I see that Mr. Chu is so interested in the "Star Wars" project, and we at Fox Pictures are willing to bear the pain and give this project to Mr. Chu!"