The day after the party, Wu Cheng went to DreamWorks and met with the science fiction writer Harlan Ellison. www.biquge.info If you didn't know this person's name, and then learn about this person's current achievements, Wu Cheng really didn't know who this guy was.

However, after learning about it, I realized that the science fiction novels written by this guy are indeed quite popular in North America, and their status in the science fiction industry is not low.

In particular, the "Dangerous Image" he wrote, and the "Dangerous Image Sequel", sold very well in North America. In addition to writing science fiction novels, he also writes suspense novels and writes screenplays. And the script of "Terminator" is very similar to the script of a TV series he once created.

In fact, it is very similar, but it is very similar in some major aspects, and the story is actually not quite the same. However, this kind of coincidence is really a bit painful, especially the 'Skynet' that appears in "The Terminator" or another of his novels, which makes him feel that Wu Zai is plagiarizing his work.

In the original time and space, Wu Cheng did not know whether Cameron plagiarized his works, but it can be seen from the words 'Thanks to Ellison' on the sequels of the later "Terminators" that Cameron may have really borrowed from this person's works.

However, Wu Cheng can be sure that although he plagiarized, he only plagiarized Cameron's work. It's just that Cameron didn't know that he was still driving a truck!

Ellison is a middle-aged man in his forties, and at this time, he is in the prime of life, and he is still a little far from being "powerless".

However, it can also be seen that he is not very strong. After all, Wu Cheng has written so many scripts, and there are all kinds of scripts, especially the previous Keji script 'Alien', which has made countless screenwriters look sideways. It's hard to imagine that such a young person can write such a warm and heart-warming script, and also perfectly integrate science fiction elements.

However, because Wu Cheng already has a few children, yes, he has such an ability, everyone actually doesn't think it's strange, but they just think that his screenwriting ability is very powerful.

"Mr. Ellison, please be seated!" Facing this middle-aged man, Wu Cheng did not have any timid or weak look, and looked very smiling, very calm.

"Thank you very much Mr. Cheng for taking the time to meet me!" Ellison's appearance didn't seem to be very angry, which made Wu Cheng feel a little bit of a little bottom in his heart.

Wu Cheng smiled: "My surname is Wu, my friends call me Cheng, and if Mr. Ellison wants to, he can call me that." ”

Wu Chengzheng said that, he saw Lan Xin's secretary come in with coffee, Wu Cheng gestured to Ellison, and after the secretary withdrew, he continued: "When I heard this, I was also very strange, so I want to meet you." If I say it's just a coincidence, do you believe it?"

Ellison nodded and said, "I believe!"

When Wu Cheng heard this, he raised his eyebrows in surprise, and then listened to him continue: "I know Mr. Wu, you have written science fiction novels before, although I can't read the Chinese version, but there is also an English version, how to say it! In terms of creativity, this novel is indeed very good, but it is ......"

Seeing that he stopped at the turning point, Wu Cheng smiled and said, "It's just that it's hard to imagine that such a straightforward novel would be written by me!"

Ellison nodded and said, "It's really hard to believe, after all, the 'alien' that Mr. Spielberg filmed is much higher than the content of the interstellar novel you wrote." If you don't have this ability, I don't believe it, after all, you wrote the script for 'aliens' before you wrote that interstellar novel, didn't you?"

Wu Cheng nodded and said with a smile: "Let's ignore the contents, just look at my interstellar novel from the perspective of ordinary readers, do you think it's exciting to read?"

"Indeed, if you put aside the implications, your interstellar novel is still entertaining for the average reader. And relatively speaking, young people will like it more. ”

Wu Cheng nodded, and finally said: "So, Mr. Ellison asked me for an explanation, why is it? To be honest, before this, I have hardly read your works, although I know that your novels are on the science fiction sales list, but I really haven't paid attention to them before!"

Wu Cheng's words made Ellison somewhat annoyed, and he felt that Wu Cheng was a little contemptuous, and it could even be said that he was contemptuous.

He frowned and said, "Although I believe that this may indeed be a coincidence, if I take out this evidence and go to court to sue you, I believe it will not be too good for your reputation, right?"

Wu Cheng nodded and said, "This is indeed so, that's why I'm sitting here." So, Mr. Ellison, I guess Mr. Ellison is willing to see me in private, and he probably doesn't want to make a big deal out of it, right?"

Things are big, and for Wu Cheng, his fame will definitely be damaged, that's for sure. Even if he didn't plagiarize, everything was just a 'coincidence', but some people don't think so.

Of course, for Ellison, there are pros and cons, after all, Wu Cheng's fame is indeed not small in North America, especially after "Ghost Love", plus now that "Alien" and "Terminator" have been released one after another, his fame is even greater. If you use Wu Cheng's fame to stir up, Ellison will definitely become a household name.

However, it is also Wu Cheng's fame, at least much bigger than him, and Wu Cheng's fans are still mostly young people, and young people are all impulsive guys. If Wu Cheng's fans think that he is using Wu Cheng's fame to hype himself, it is definitely not a good thing for him. Young people are impulsive and can do anything.

In addition, Wu Cheng has a wide network in Hollywood, and he is a well-known young rich man, and it is not a good thing to offend such a young rich man.

Even, he heard privately that this young man, on the other side of the Xiangjiang River, secretly has the title of underground godfather. If you really offend this kind of person miserably, the result is self-evident.

In fact, the statement that Wu Cheng is the godfather of the underground in Xiangjiang has also been reported in North America before. However, many people don't believe it, after all, Wu Cheng is too young, and on the surface, he is a sunny boy, and he is also a film director, how can such a person be a godfather of the dark forces?

Many people feel that this must be someone who maliciously slanders their idol.

However, if you take a closer look at Wu Cheng's words, you can still see some clues.

Coincidentally, Ellison has a friend who knows about Wu Cheng, and his friend is also a filmmaker on the Hollywood side, according to him, Wu Cheng not only owns DreamWorks, but also owns a CAA agency, and has business dealings with the casino tycoon Kerryan.

Therefore, it is obviously not a very wise thing to offend a person like Wu Cheng.

That's a big part of Ellison's reluctance to make a big deal out of it.

He's just a science fiction writer, just a screenwriter, and although he has a bit of connections, he obviously can't be compared to this kind of young rich man.

However, when encountering such a thing, if Ellison doesn't stand up and say something, obviously he can't pass the hurdle in his heart, and his things have been plagiarized, can he feel good?

Although he also knows that this 'plagiarism' may indeed be just a coincidence. He also writes novels, and he knows very well that sometimes he has a flash of inspiration and comes up with a good idea, but unfortunately it has already been written.

He is very willing to believe in this kind of coincidence.

But if he really took these materials to the court to sue Wu Cheng, then his chances of winning were still very good. Therefore, he was ready to contact Wu Cheng privately to ask for an explanation.

Ellison smiled slightly and said, "If I say that I just want to confirm whether this matter is a coincidence or not, and I don't have any other ideas, does Mr. Wu believe it?"

Wu Cheng was slightly stunned when he heard this, looked at him, and finally nodded and said: "I believe! I know that Mr. Ellison is not short of money, although I haven't read your "Dangerous Images", but from the sales list, it can be seen that your novel, as well as the sequel to this novel, has brought you a lot of wealth. ”

Ellison smiled slightly, and finally said: "I think, you should understand that as an author, when you see another author's work similar to your own, there will always be some unhappiness in your heart, and you will always think that the other party has plagiarized your own work...... That's what I thought in my heart. Although I knew that there was a lot of chance of coincidence, I couldn't help but want to come and check it out for myself. ”

Hearing him say this, Wu Cheng breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Finally, he said, "Although I really didn't plagiarize your work. Even if you want to believe it, other people don't necessarily think so, and that's not a good thing for you or me. So I thought...... By the way, the word 'Skynet' comes from your novel "Silent Scream", right?"

"Well, indeed!"

Wu Cheng nodded and said, "So, I am willing to pay a price of 100,000 US dollars in exchange for the right to continue to use the name 'Skynet' for the movie "The Endurance", what do you think?"

Ellison smiled, "You know, I'm not in it for the money!"

"Of course, I know, it's just a gag for some people with intentions. ”

"Okay then! I'm willing to donate the 100,000 dollars to the Red Cross!"

Wu Cheng smiled and said, "I think the Red Cross should thank you for your generosity!" After a pause, he added: "In order to thank you for your generosity, I will add a thank you to Mr. Ellison in the sequel to this movie, please don't refuse, this is what you deserve." (To be continued.) )