Chapter 150: They Need Healing [3/5]
"Mr. John Vlameer, is it true that Lions fired James Bucky for Justin?"
"Justin, do you have any odds with James Butch, and what caused you to have to leave?"
"Jon, can you explain the fact that Rita Conroy was made up of Buried Alive?
Is the anti-war wave a behind-the-scenes manipulation by Lionsgate, exploiting people's yearning for peace to achieve the goal of making the film a big hit?"
"Tom, what made you so brave to sign such a lucrative sharing agreement with Justin, is it true that some people say that there is a shady relationship between you?"
"Justin, what is the genre of your new film with Natalie, and there is news that it is a thriller sci-fi film, is that so?"
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The reporters in the audience scrambled to ask questions one by one, and the entire conference room was like a vegetable market.
In addition to the reporters who contacted Tom Thornberg who wanted to be there, many newspaper and website reporters were specially invited by Lionsgate, so the conference hall was almost full.
Although John Vlamelier is the CEO of Lionsgate, he does not have the right to fire James Butch outright, after all, James Butch is also the chief financial officer of Lionsgate.
The dismissal of James Butch would have to be voted on by a board of directors who care about who brings more benefits to Lionsgate and thus more benefits to them.
And Chen Tian can, but James Budge will drive away Chen Tian, who can bring them huge benefits, which they don't want to see.
More importantly, it is not the first time that James Bucky has let an incident similar to Chen Tian happen, and the Chen Tian incident can only be said to be the fuse for James Bucky's dismissal.
It was this trigger that led Lions Gate to discover that James Bucky was having some financial problems.
Although there were no vacancies, he borrowed Lionsgate funds on two occasions. Although it was made up in a short time. But it was still found out.
John Vlamir looked at the reporters in the audience: "The dismissal of James Budge is not a decision that I or a few people can make. This is a collective decision of the Board of Directors.
We acknowledge James contributed to Lionsgate, but he was fired because of some missteps in his work, and not just because of Justin.
If James is willing for us to say it, then I will, and I don't think he will. ”
Let me answer a few questions. Chen Tian continued, "First of all, the Rita incident, we can't use a real name, that would be a harm to her family."
I admit that the publicity has garnered everyone's attention. But it's all based on facts.
The newspapers I have clearly recorded some of these similar incidents, and I think some of your proprietors are involved. ”
Chen Tian paused: "As for promoting the anti-war wave, this is not something that one or two of us can accomplish.
We did think so, but it turned out to be unexpected.
In fact, everyone knows that these things broke out at that time before we even started to advertise, and I couldn't have given up my first film because of the anti-war wave.
If it weren't for "Buried Alive", I don't think I would be sitting here. ”
"As for my share agreement with Lionsgate, including MGM, I admit that some of what James Budge said is true.
I don't deny that the sharing agreement I signed looks crazy to many, but I want to ask you all a few questions.
Michael Bay had 25 million when he filmed "Pearl Harbor", and he had to divide it into another divide, "Escape from Clone Island" I don't know. But I don't think it's any lower than that.
Director Peter Jackson took over the global blockbuster "King Kong", and the directorial fee required $20 million. Another 20% share of the box office.
James Cameron, Spielberg, I don't think I'll have to say it's a great number. ”
Before Chen Tian finished speaking, the audience became lively.
"Does he mean that he has reached the same level of director as James Cameron and Spielberg?"
"At least that sounds like me, is he too confident? Or is he too stupid?"
"Did I hear me right? Did he put himself at the top directorial level?"
"This is news worth reporting, Justin Chen Zizi compared to James Cameron and other super-directors. ”
"Maybe the success of two or three small films made him too arrogant to imagine that an Asian would say such a thing.
Shouldn't they be humble in their bones? John Wu may be his tomorrow!"
"Not necessarily, Justin Chan looks different, at least I like his films. ”
"Do you like the feeling of being castrated?"
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Looking at the scene of the commotion in the audience, Chen Tian didn't get angry, but laughed: "I know what you are discussing?"
Justin Chan compares himself to great directors like James Cameron;
Justin Chan is just a guy who has proven himself in the niche genre of thrillers;
Justin Chan will die a miserable death in the future;
Justin Chan is so arrogant that he is nothing in fact;
Wow, I think that's what it means, and I can even imagine that I'm going to grab my own space tomorrow in a limited space, maybe it's still a big place. ”
Chen Tian's words and confident expression made the reporters in the audience refocus their attention on him.
"Do you want to know what Lionsgate and MGM are willing to work with me, even if I'm just a small person?"
As soon as Chen Tian's voice fell, someone in the audience immediately asked.
"For what?"
"Is there a secret?"
"Absolutely. As soon as Chen Tian spoke, the audience immediately quieted down, "I haven't reached the level of James Cameron, they don't need to invest and take risks by themselves, they don't even need to write their own scripts, someone will finish it in the early and late stages, but I'm not."
I was involved in everything from the idea of the film to the most smashy release.
And neither Lionsgate nor MGM had to pay for all of this, all they had to do was help me issue it, and then they had to take almost no risk.
If there was a free food in front of you, would you consider eating it, and what if it was a delicacy that was hard to refuse?
My work is a delicacy that is hard to refuse, and I can bring benefits to them, and that's the secret of their willingness to work with me.
If you can't see these efforts of mine, you can't see the value of your work.
If I only look at the worst of the sharing agreements and think that everything else is not worth a penny combined, I can only say. ”
Chen Tian stood up and looked at all the reporters in the audience, pointed to his eyes and then to his head.
"Those who can't see, I advise them to go and see here and here because they need treatment!"
Everyone in the audience was shocked by Chen Tian's words and actions, even though they looked arrogant.
But it gives people a feeling of great confidence, and his expression and actions make many people feel that all this that Chen Tian got is taken for granted. (To be continued......)
PS: The third watch, there are two more waiting, Xiao Ai will tell everyone that what I say can still be believed, and when the fifth watch is finished, everyone will vote for it!