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Chapter 762: Investing in Films

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After Spielberg finished speaking, Liu Dong pondered for a while and asked, "I don't know how much investment is needed for "The Lord of the Rings" to be finally released?" ”

"Release?" Spielberg was shocked in his heart, although Liu Dong has not made it clear that he will agree to invest, but since the other party can ask, this is a positive signal in itself!

At the moment, after sorting out his thoughts, Spielberg muttered: "Now that the filming of "The Lord of the Rings" has been completed, and the post-production zuò has also been completed by 70%, so now counting the remaining production fees, as well as the post-production and distribution costs, only 30 million US dollars can guarantee the release of the film!" ”

For fear of dispelling the only bit of enthusiasm in Liu Dong's heart, Spielberg has tried his best to reduce the investment cost, if you really want to follow the publicity cost of Hollywood's blockbuster of more than 100 million, plus the post-production zuò fee that has not yet been completed, 30 million US dollars is not enough at all, if it is doubled, it will be about the same!

"$30 million?"

This number is not much for Liu Dong, but he will not blindly invest in it, after all, the film industry is a market that Liu Dong himself does not understand at all, and all investments in this industry need to be cautious!

"Mr. Spielberg, $30 million is not a small number. I'll have to think about it before I can give you an answer! Liu Dong thought for a while and said.

Hear here. Spielberg was a little disappointed. He thought it was Liu Dong's refusal. However, he asked Liu Dong casually, and he didn't have much confidence in it, so he quickly adjusted his feelings.

"Of course, understandable! …… This is my phone number, if Mr. Liu is interested, you can contact me at any time! ”

"Thank you!"

Looking at the business card handed over by the other party, Liu Dong knew that if he really planned to enter the film industry, it would definitely be beneficial to be able to befriend such a top director. So it's natural to take the other party's business card at the same time. I also handed over my business card.

The two sides exchanged contact information, although they did not reach any cooperation intentions for the time being, but the previous relationship between each other was obviously closer than before!

"Liu ......!"

Hearing the familiar voice, Liu Dong couldn't help but turn around and look, only to see Del in a black suit at the door. Roosevelt and his old acquaintance, Green, smiling, strode over to him.

"Del, you're late this time!" With joy, Liu Dong stood up.

Tong guò this period of communication, life-saving grace. Coupled with Liu Dong's own personality charm beyond ordinary people, he successfully followed Del. Roosevelt became a former friend.

Talking to each other has become casual and cordial.

"Huh. It's my fault, but you know Mary is a hard little guy to wait, and it took me a lot of time to get her to school! ”

Mary is Del. Roosevelt's little granddaughter, a very cute 7-year-old girl, saw each other the last time Liu Dong went to Roosevelt's house as a guest! And the eccentric little Mary left a deep impression on Liu Dong.

“…… Speaking of which, she's closer to your uncle than my grandfather! As he spoke, Roosevelt smiled and opened his arms and hugged Liu Dong!

"Hehe, in our Chinese words, I have a lot of fate with Little Mary!" Liu Dong laughed at the same time.

"yes, so you'll have to get your gifts ready next time you go!"

"Of course!"

After greeting Liu Dong, Del. Roosevelt also noticed Spielberg and Kate next to him. Winslet!

"Huh? Mr. Spielberg? And the beautiful Miss Kate! Liu, when did you meet the best directors and actors in Hollywood? ”

Although he was shocked that Liu Dong, a Chinese, actually knew a member of the Roosevelt family, one of the four major political families in the United States, Spielberg immediately stood up after hearing the other party mention himself, and then stretched out his hand and said respectfully: "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Roosevelt!" ”

Compared with the Adams family, which has passed through the times, there have also been two presidents, and the Roosevelt family, which led the United States out of the Great Depression, won World War II, and established the United States to become the world hegemon is undoubtedly more respected!

Whether it's Theodore. Roosevelt, or Franklin. Roosevelt, in all the polls of the United States, they have almost all taken the top five of the greatest presidents in American history, and have often surpassed Washington and Abraham. Lincoln, occupy one or two places!

Moreover, members of the Roosevelt family also had a sense of responsibility and mission that other political families did not have.

On July 17, 1918, Theodore. Roosevelt's youngest son was killed on the battlefield in Germany!

Similarly, during World War II, Franklin. Roosevelt, like his uncle, sent all five of his sons to the brutal battlefield.

Therefore, in the United States, most people have a heartfelt respect for the Roosevelt family.

"Hehe, Mr. Spielberg, I've seen your "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan", they are both very good movies!"

"Thank you!"

"Similarly, Miss Kate is also the most popular star in our family, and your "Titanic" starring is fantastic!"

"Thank you very much for the compliment! Mr. Roosevelt, it's been a pleasure to meet you! "At the moment, Kate. Winslet said with some excitement.

Although in the United States, officials do not have the same special status as at home, but Del. Roosevelt, a former governor with the glory of the Roosevelt family, was too far away from Hollywood. So it's not surprising that Kate respects each other at this moment, and even looks up a little!

After greeting each other, they sat down one by one.

"Liu, I was very happy to see you chatting just now, can you share it with me?"

"Of course, Mr. Spielberg intends to invite me to invest in films!" Liu Dong said with a smile.

"Investing in films? That's a great idea, Mr. Spielberg is a guaranteed box office in Hollywood! ”

"Hehe, yes!" Liu Dong nodded and didn't say much!

And just as Spielberg hesitated and was about to speak, an unexpected person appeared.

"Daddy!"

Donald looking at Donald in a suit and leather shoes walking towards here. Trump, Ivanka stood up in surprise.

However, what surprised Liu Dong was that he saw his father with a blonde beauty who was not a few years older than him. Trump didn't have much anger on his face?

What's going on?

But curiosity is curiosity, possession of other people's daughters, Donald is also his quasi-father-in-law, according to the tradition of the Orientals, the other party's parents are their elders, and in the face of the elders, Liu Dong, as a junior, naturally has to maintain his respectful attitude.

"Hello Mr. Roosevelt!"

"Donald, congratulations on finding a good son-in-law, Liu, but a great young man!"

"Hehe, it's okay!" Looking at the young man standing next to him, with a somewhat respectful expression, Donald smiled.

Hearing this, Liu Dong couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart, but he also understood that whether it was for him to accept Donald, a cheap father-in-law who had never met a few times, or for Donald to accept him, a strange son-in-law who had also not been in contact with him a few times, both parties needed time to understand each other, after all, feelings could not be cultivated in a day or two.

Wait until Donald. After Mr. Trump greeted Spielberg and Kate, he waved his hand and motioned for Mr. Liu and Mr. Ivanka to sit down.

Maybe it was because the occasion was wrong, or Donald didn't think it was a homely place, so he didn't say a few words to Liu Dong, and spent more time chatting with Roosevelt and Spielberg.

Of course, the three of them didn't chat for long, because they came to visit Del. Roosevelt, a member of the Roosevelt family, had too many political and business figures, and within 20 minutes before the start of the Christie's auction, Liu Dong met at least 20 elites in American politics and business.

It was an eye-opener for him to further realize the amazing energy of the Roosevelt family in the United States!

However, this also made Liu Dong even more glad, it was a surprise that he was able to get such help for the first time in the United States.

"Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, welcome all of you to Christie's New York Auctions, where all the lots are collected by Christie's from major collectors around the world. Now, let us welcome the auctioneer who presided over the auction, the world's most famous 'white glove' Edward. Mr. Rondo ......"

Under the incendiary introduction of the master of ceremonies, a tall white man in a white shirt, bow tie, and black tuxedo walked up with a faint smile on his face, and then stood in the center of the stage and bowed slightly to the audience, and his elegant gentlemanly demeanor attracted a round of applause from the audience.

At the same time, photos of the first lot and detailed information appeared on the big screens on both sides of the podium!

"The first item to be auctioned below is a ruby on the scepter in the hands of George IV of Hanover, a natural ruby from Sri Lanka weighing 27.6 carats, which is a precious six-star ruby, much heavier than the famous Carmen Lucia ruby, which can be said to be the only ruby in the world......"

As soon as the first lot of Christie's was introduced, there was an uproar in the scene, and men wanted to know more about the history behind the ruby than the ladies concerned about the beauty of the ruby.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (To be continued......)