The day after Zheng Yan returned to New York, under Liu Wei's constant urging, he had to help him make an appointment with Spielberg.

Spielberg has been reading the script since he entered the door, and Zheng Yan and Liu Wei have not made a sound to disturb him. Zheng Yan is full of confidence in his script, but Liu Wei is a little frightened.

As the person in charge of Longteng, Liu Wei has always paid attention to foreign films, and he also knows the difference between Hong Kong movies and Western films, he believes in Zheng Yan's ability to create scripts, but now it is a script creation that is completely different from Eastern culture, and Liu Wei's confidence in Zheng Yan is not so much.

"Zheng Yan, I have to admit that you are indeed very talented in script writing, and the script of "Schindler's List" is even better than I imagined. Next, I think we can discuss the shooting of the film. ”

Hearing Spielberg's words, Liu Wei finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Steven, before we talk about the filming of this film, I have a couple of scripts here that I hope you can take a look at. If you think it's okay, we can definitely collaborate on a few more films. ”

Long before meeting Spielberg, Zheng Yan prepared several scripts, including "Jurassic Park", which originally belonged to him, and Zheng Yan also sent someone to buy the adaptation rights of the novel. In addition, Zheng Yan also prepared several scripts such as "Truman's World" and "Forrest Gump", and even "Tikanic" belonging to James Cameron.

"Oh, how many more scripts?"

After reading the script of "Schindler's List", Spielberg no longer doubts Zheng Yan's creative ability, but he never thought that other scripts could reach the level of "Schindler's List". But out of politeness, he still took the script in Zheng Yan's hand.

"Oh Zheng Yan, it turns out that you bought the adaptation rights of this novel. But luckily, it's finally back in my hands. ”

Amperin Entertainment also approached Michael Clayton, after hearing that the film adaptation rights of "Jurassic Park" had been bought, Spielberg felt very pity, and now seeing the script of "Jurassic Park" here in Zheng Yan, Spielberg has a feeling of being lost and regained.

"Steven, since you've read this novel too, you might as well read the other script first. Actually, I think you can watch "Truman's World" first, I personally like this script very much. ”

Spielberg did not refuse Zheng Yan's suggestion, he also wanted to see what kind of script Zheng Yan could recommend, just after reading a beginning, Spielberg was attracted by the content of the script.

"Truman's World" is a literary film, which can also be said to be a comedy of black humor. It exposes the ugly behavior of Western business activities that are profit-seeking and tramples on human rights, and at the same time makes a powerful mockery of morality, human feelings, and the negative side of the world.

For the script of "Schindler's List", Spielberg has already communicated with Zheng Yan about the plot, but "Truman's World" is a new script, compared with the former, it is "Truman's World" that has a greater impact on Spielberg.

"Zheng Yan, I think you're completely tempting me. It's hard for me to imagine if I would have been able to maintain my passion for making movies without the script you provided, and I can't wait to make this film now. ”

"Steven, there are a few more scripts here, don't you want to read them?" Zheng Yan said with a little amusement.

"No, no, no, a good script is like fine wine, you can't be greedy. It's just that these two have already made me feel physically and mentally happy, and as for the other scripts, I think it's better to watch them later. ”

Spielberg also understands that the more he shows his love for Zheng Yan's script, the more passive he will be in the following negotiations. But let him be indifferent to a good script, out of a filmmaker's love for movies, he can't do it at all.

"Well, in that case, you can take the rest of the script back with you. Next, let's talk about the next cooperation. I'm just a shareholder of the company, and I'm a screenwriter, so I need you to talk about how to work together. ”

The reason why Zheng Yan was willing to provide the script was just to help Long Teng pave the way, as for how Long Teng would develop, Zheng Yan did not participate or ask about the idea, so he still handed over the question to Liu Wei.

When Liu Wei saw Spielberg, he couldn't hold back, and when it was finally his turn to play, he was naturally not polite.

"Steven, this is my cooperation plan, please take a look at it first. ”

Before meeting Spielberg, Zheng Yan and Liu Wei had already discussed that if they wanted Longteng to open up the situation in the United States as soon as possible, they must come up with a work with an excellent reputation, so when the two formulated the cooperation plan, Longteng was the only producer, and Amperin Entertainment was the distributor of the movie.

"I don't think this plan makes sense, and we should change it. Since it is a cooperation between Longteng Entertainment and Amperin, the producer is naturally the two companies together, and of course, the shooting funds are also shared by the two companies. ”

Since the establishment of Amperin Entertainment, although the company has been profitable with Spielberg's high popularity and extraordinary directing ability, it has not been able to make a good shot in recent years. At present, Zheng Yan's script is rare for him to see hope, and naturally he will not give up easily.

Spielberg's reaction was expected by Liu Wei and the others, "Steven, you must also know that with the level of our current scripts, as long as we are willing, there must be a lot of directors willing to direct." As for the later release, as long as we are willing to come up with enough benefits, there are no obstacles at all. ”

"Of course, we hope that there will be more cooperation with Amperin in the future, so although Amperin is only the distributor of the movie, we can increase your revenue share, at least in terms of benefits, and will not let Amperin suffer. ”

Longteng Entertainment is not short of money at present, what is lacking is only fame. In Liu Wei's view, if it is just a film, as long as it can ensure word of mouth, it is not a big deal even if all the benefits are given away. It's just a pity that Spielberg is not short of money.

"If according to what you said, we can also promise that the investment in the film will be carried out by both parties, and the production company will also be Longteng Entertainment and Amperin, as for the profit sharing, we Amperin can make concessions. ”

To say that the film is directed by someone else, Spielberg must be difficult to accept, but to say that such an easy compromise is not Spielberg's style.