Chapter 929 (1/2)
In the reception room of the villa, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joe Ross, the president of fox, are really talking about terminator.
”In fact, after the success of Terminator 2, someone proposed to develop Terminator 3. Arnold, I think you must have heard about it. Many people, including me, were excited about it, but later Simon himself rejected it. Want to restart the series, although Well, seriously, you'd better communicate directly with Denise entertainment. ”
The original ”Terminator 2”, as a cooperative project between the two sides, Fox and Denise each shared half of the copyright.
Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't take Joe Ross's words, but said: ”Joe, why don't we talk about another solution, for example, fox bought the other half of Denise's copyright and developed it separately. Now Denise entertainment has a lot of popular projects, and there is no lack of terminator. I think as long as the price is right, there will be very happy Take the shot. If you buy the copyright of terminator, fox can also have an ace, let alone a sequel. It is not impossible to develop a terminator universe in the future. ”
Joe Ross felt Schwarzenegger's encouragement, but he didn't feel excited. He raised his hand and scratched his index finger twice on his standard Jewish high nose. Then he looked directly at the other side and asked, ”Arnold, you should have been in contact with Denise, and you were rejected, right?”
Schwarzenegger's face flashed a touch of embarrassment, thinking or nodding: ”danielis really has no intention to develop sequels. But, Joe, isn't it better to develop such a high-quality project alone? ”
”Maybe,” Joe rose said, hesitating a little, apparently not in high spirits. ”Arnold, frankly speaking, since Barry left, Rupert has not been very interested in the film business. He is more interested in the TV and newspaper fields he is familiar with. In the past year, fox has only released nine films in total. If it had not been for the market boom in recent years, the film business would have been profitable, and Rupert would have sold the film department directly. Moreover, you should also know the relationship between News Corporation and westero system. Therefore, if Simon opposes the production of Terminator 3, even if we get the full copyright, Rupert will not necessarily agree, because Simon is not optimistic about it, and because the project costs too much money. ”
Schwarzenegger didn't expect himself to come out in person or hit the wall. For a moment, he couldn't restrain himself: ”Joe, are we willing to be the vassal of danielis entertainment?”
In the face of Schwarzenegger's aggressive tone, Joe Ross just laughed: ”Arnold, if you can, no one is willing to be a vassal, but the industry trend is like this, let's say...” At this point, Joe rose did not export, just shrugged, in front of the big star, it is better not to directly poke scars.
Maybe we will cooperate in the future.
What rose wants to say is that Warner just didn't want to be a vassal of danielis, so he insisted on shooting ”evaporation secret order” and the disastrous ”future water world” last summer. If these failed projects didn't eat up the profits, and relying on the success of ”Batman vs Superman: Justice Liming” and other films, Warner's film performance would only be better.
Blockbusters are a Hollywood trend.
However, this field is not so easy to play. Especially in the case of Denise entertainment becoming more and more powerful, a lot of resources are occupied by each other, other studios venture to invest in blockbuster movies, the risk will only be higher and higher.
At this stage, entertainment with Denise is the safest strategy.
Just like the DC movie universe of Warner and Denise, just like the mummy released by Fox today, just like MGM which is more and more inclined by westero.
As for the future.
If not even now, who cares about the future?
Arnold Schwarzenegger also understands Joe Roth's unspoken lines. If he is still at the peak of his popularity, he will definitely leave. This time, he can only bear his displeasure and throw out a final plan: ”in this case, Joe, if I find other companies willing to invest in this film, can fox transfer the copyright of Terminator?”
Joe rose was a little stunned, and then very simply: ”Arnold, it still depends on the meaning of danielis, if the other side is willing, fox will certainly have no problem.”
In this case, Schwarzenegger understood that he had no need to stay any longer and got up to leave.
After seeing Schwarzenegger off, Joe rose didn't immediately return to the party. He came back to the reception room, took out his mobile phone and dialed a number. After a moment, he got through. Even though he was through the microphone, rose still showed a very sincere smile: ”good evening, Amy, I hope I didn't disturb you Oh, it's the same with me Well, Arnold just came here... ”
After briefly talking about the meeting with Schwarzenegger, he hung up the phone and rose turned to the outside party again.
For Schwarzenegger's words during the meeting, rose really doesn't care. He's just a professional manager. What's more, even after a series of mergers and acquisitions, Hollywood is still Jewish Hollywood.
Even if some young people are in the ascendant now, they are indispensable to the operation of this circle.
Hollywood is the capital and star of running water.Only Jews are eternal.
Maybe there is one more King now, but the king can't deal with everything by himself. He still needs their help, so they still have power.
In palisade, which is not too far from Brentwood, Simon's mansion on the hillside is also holding a reception, but Amy Pascal is hosting the reception for a film industry delegation from China.
It's an idea Simon had on the plane when he returned from China.
Amy Pascal personally took over the task. China responded positively and arrived in Los Angeles this morning for a two-week inspection and exchange.
Simon didn't attend the reception.
Even if we attach great importance to it, some things are better than others. In many cases, maintaining arrogance can achieve better results.
After hanging up the phone call from Joe Ross, Amy thought about it for a moment, called in her assistant to give a few orders, picked up a glass of red wine again, and went to the three people in the crowd who were chatting: ”Mr. Liu, Jack, Jeter, I'm sorry, I just picked up a phone call.”
One is from the Vice Minister of China's Ministry of radio and television, surnamed Liu, one is Jack Cheng, the other is Jet Li.
”Black man” will be released next week, and jet Lee has been cooperating with the publicity in the United States recently.
Jack Cheng is temporarily invited by danielis entertainment from the other side of the ocean, mainly to support ”black man”. After all, the influence of ”rush hour” at the beginning of the year is still there. It must be very good to promote another kung fu star with a famous Chinese kung fu star in North America.
As for what Jack Cheng thinks in his heart, it's not something that needs to be considered here. Anyway, at the invitation of danielis entertainment, the other party still came.
Three people listen to Amy say so, the Deputy Minister surnamed Liu first said: ”it doesn't matter, Ms. Pascal.”
Amy Pascal doesn't have Simon's language talent. With his interpreter, she smiles and asks, ”what were you talking about?”
Vice Minister Liu said: ”I've learned some information about jet's” black man ”in advance. I didn't expect that danelis entertainment would put this Chinese movie on such a hot schedule as the summer season.”
”The black man is a great movie. What's more, Simon made sure of it himself. He always has a good eye.”
”Well, we've also noticed that Denise entertainment has released a lot of Chinese movies in recent years.”
”The main reason is that Simon likes Chinese culture very much. If he was here tonight, there would be no translation at all. By the way, Simon is still personally leading the preparation of a martial arts film recently. I hope we can cooperate with China at that time. ”
Vice Minister Liu was surprised: ”did I hear you right, Ms. Pascal? You mean the martial arts movie?”
Jack Cheng and Jeter Lee, although they didn't jump in, both of them looked at each other without any trace.
Amy nodded and said, ”yes, martial arts movies. Maybe my pronunciation is not too standard, but Mr. Liu didn't understand it wrong. This is a movie adapted from a Chinese martial arts novel, named crouching tiger, hidden dragon. If you have enough time here, maybe we can arrange a meeting to exchange ideas. ”
Vice Minister Liu can't remember who wrote crouching tiger, hidden dragon for a moment, but it doesn't prevent him from keenly capturing the significance of the project. This investigation involves the reform of China's film industry, which can't produce immediate results. However, if you bring back a film cooperation project, it will be a real achievement. Therefore, there is a faint excitement in the tone: ”of course, you must hand it in.”
About crouching tiger, hidden dragon, Simon told Amy in advance and let the Chinese side know. Let the delegation directly bring a cooperation project back, it is also considered to send a favor. After all, as long as China sees the general information of the project, it will understand that this is a good opportunity to publicize Chinese culture.