Donn has the ability to cheat Hollywood, but he is ambitious, has a big pattern, and is not willing to change only his own fate.

Before that, because of Donn's appearance, Kate Winslet won the Oscar for Best Actress for "Titanic" at the age of 22, which is his honor; Nicole Kidman's career will definitely not be as bumpy as in his previous life, this is his credit; Reese Witherspoon reformulated his career plan, which is his influence.

And the appearance of Christopher Nolan also made Donn make up his mind to let this extremely capable British director enter his own network instead of choosing Time Warner.

Of course, there is another person whose fate has changed even more dramatically - James Cameron.

Because Don withheld the huge dividends of "Titanic", Cameron's life was not as free as in his previous life, and it became his choice to continue filming.

Don met Cameron when he went to Fox Studios to inquire about the overseas distribution of "My Grand Greek Wedding".

His expression was a little gloomy.

"James, do you need help?" Don felt guilty after all.

Kamei sighed solemnly.

Knowing that he was working on a new film project, Donn tentatively asked, "Is it because of the new movie?"

Cameron made a gesture of please, and the two talked as they walked, "That's right, the three projects I conceived were all rejected. ”

"Three projects?" Donn was a little surprised, this Cameron's heart is really not ordinary.

Cameron sighed: "Yes, a superhero movie, a maritime disaster movie, an alien science fiction film, on the Fox side...... are not optimistic. ”

Donn's surprise was even worse, Cameron was going to make a superhero movie, which was really a "surprise".

"Can you tell us more about what kind of superhero are you going to film? Yes...... Is it your own idea?" Because of his past life, Don has a special focus on superhero movies.

Cameron shook his head, "It's Marvel's Spider-Man." ”

Don's eyes gradually widened and widened, flashing a little disbelief, "Spider-Man, James, you're not kidding, are you?"

Cameron looked serious, "Of course it's not a joke, except for Batman, Spider-Man is my favorite superhero." It's just that in the past few years, superhero movies have failed again and again, and it is impossible for Bill to invest a large amount of money in me. ”

Don tried to remain as quiet as he could.

The Marvel superhero of the United States, Spider-Man ranks third after Batman and Superman, and is the pride of the entire Marvel. Even if Cameron wants to film Spider-Man now, Marvel will never sell the Spider-Man copyright at this time.

What's more, Fox Films is concentrating on building the "X-Men" series of movies, and it is simply impossible to have the spare energy and money to invest in other superheroes.

"What about the other two projects?"

Cameron's face was a little helpless, "That maritime disaster movie is based on a true story in the 50s, the story is very touching and shocking, telling the story of the coast guard braving a huge tsunami to go to sea to rescue, the struggle between human nature and disaster, which is very touching." But...... You know, because of "Titanic", Fox Films was very jealous of me directing this type of movie. ”

"This is discrimination!" Don was a little indignant, with Cameron's strength, there was almost no possibility of losing money in shooting such a commercial blockbuster, "James, if you put this story on the big screen, I believe that it will definitely move the whole United States again, just like last year's "Titanic"!"

"Who's to say it isn't!" Cameron laughed self-deprecatingly, "Actually, what I care about most is that sci-fi film, which is adapted from a science fiction book, and you should have heard of it, "Solaris Star". ”

"Solaris?" Don blushed and coughed to hide his embarrassment, "This...... Science fiction is very popular now, why is Fox Film still opposed?"

Cameron said slowly: "The main thing is that this book is too famous, it has surpassed ordinary science fiction, and it contains human nature, philosophy, theology and human reflection on the sky, such a complex topic, it is difficult to have a chance to present it on the big screen." ”

Don was confused and couldn't quite understand.

His understanding of science fiction is still stuck in movies like "Star Wars" and "Star Trek", at most a "Three-Body Problem".

Seeing that Donn was silent, Cameron guessed a few points, "This is the work of Polish writer Stanislav Lem, the film copyright is in the Moscow film factory, and the film was once adapted by the Soviet Union, but the special effects technology at that time could not shoot the wonder of Solaris Star at all, but it was some human thinking that was filmed, which was well received." ”

When Don heard him say this, he couldn't help but frown.

Playing with human nature, philosophy, and art is the specialty of European cinema, especially after the French New Wave, it is even more critical and thinking about all kinds of human nature.

Hollywood doesn't like that.

Especially James Cameron, his film art is "violent", and it is by no means the kind of avant-garde art that is high and low.

"James, I don't think it's a good idea. ”

Cameron understood Donn's concern and waved his hand, "I have already contacted the Moscow side, and after a while, I will personally go over and buy back the film rights." I also thought about it, with Hollywood's current special effects technology, it is difficult to fully present the whole picture of Solaris Star, and if you want to have a shocking visual experience, you must wait for the 3D technology to mature and show it in another form. ”

"3D technology?"

Don is a little dazed, this is 1998, Cameron is about to predict the era of 3D movies sweeping the world?

"That's right, it's 3D technology!" Cameron had a look of determination on his face, "Solaris, it's really shocking, the plane movie can't show his magnificence at all! I believe that in less than 15 years, a real 3D commercial blockbuster will definitely come out." ”

Don En's mind wandered a little.

Solaris Star ...... Extraterrestrial ...... 3D…… Magnificent......

Don couldn't help but shudder, the "Avatar" that swept the world couldn't be the inspiration drawn from "Solaris Star", right?

"In that case...... So what are you going to do? All three projects are not suitable, and the movie is not going to be made?"

Cameron is a master of film, and every movie he makes is very exciting, and from the perspective of a movie fan, Donn hopes that Cameron can be more diligent and make more wonderful movies.

"Shoot, you must shoot!" Cameron's words revealed a touch of undoubtedness, "I thought about it, I couldn't direct "Titanic", this is a pity, I hope to be able to make another disaster movie on the sea to make up for this regret!"

"The sea rescue project?"

"That's right!"

"Isn't Fox Film not optimistic?"

Cameron showed a sneer, "Fox Film is not optimistic, but Hollywood is not optimistic about my company." ”

Don instantly understood what he meant, and patted him on the shoulder, "James, if you need help, just ask, I'm looking forward to your new film." ”

A hint of surprise flashed across Cameron's face, "This...... I'm sending someone to investigate the exact course of events, get authorization, and then write the script...... After the whole process, I'm afraid the time will not be too short. ”

Don laughed, "Slow work, James, I've got your back!"

……

The crew of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Ghost Man Menace" has basically been prepared, but director Done Walker and producer George Lucas have a major disagreement because of concepts, scripts, and principles.