Chapter 418: Avatar (1st Update)

Hu Yifei's new yacht, the Fox, was launched for sea trial, which alarmed many reporters, who rushed to take pictures and report.

The cost alone is as high as hundreds of millions of dollars, and the three-storey building with a 100-meter-long yacht hull is a new star in the private yachting industry.

The entire yacht resembles a Batman car, but is also equipped with Lamborghini's latest exclusive sports car (Batman's sponsored vehicle brand) for easy use on land. Three helicopter helipads on board the yacht can be used for aircraft take-off and landing. There is also a direct sea facing golf course on the top floor, swimming pool, and so much more.

All the equipment, from the material to the furniture to the configuration, should not be too luxurious, completely look at the eyes of the flower people.

In addition to this, the yacht also has a car exhibition space and an engine room, while the engines are completely exposed and protected only by glass walls. The entire yacht has a number of new concept designs that will not go out of style even if they are pushed back by 30 years.

Most of the power comes from solar panels.

Because it sails at night, the yacht also shines clearly at night, instantly making it the focus of the entire fairway.

The Art Nouveau design, heavy metallic color and mirror finish make the interior of the yacht even more cool.

What's more, the yacht is so spacious that it could fit an entire Bentley fleet. There is also a go-kart track inside the hull. Whether it is the narrow right bend after the start, the long uphill corner, the Casino corner, the Grand-Hotel hairpin bend, the Nouvelle-Chicane chain bend that quickly switches left and right, the pier bend created by the swimming pool, and the compound bend, etc., are all completely presented, which is also a major feature of this yacht.

Hu Yifei has just finished filming "Batman: The Dark Knight", and now he is going to drive a luxury yacht similar to Batman's car for vacation. I can't help but think, "Will this luxury yacht appear in the "Dark Knight" movie and become Batman's sea car?" ”

All in all, Hu Yifei, who used to have a low-key private life, instantly became high-profile because of this yacht. It has attracted the attention of countless people, and I don't know how many supermodels and young actors hope that this yacht can hold a party, so that they can board the luxury yacht and have a glimpse of the inner landscape.

As the first voyage, if it was just Hu Yifei and a few people, it would seem too lonely.

He also invited some friends to set off with him, the neighbor's Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie's family, and the other two young actors of "Juno" Andrew and Nina, James Cameron and his wife, and Kate Beckinsale and her daughter, Christian Bale and his girlfriend, as well as director Michael Bay, Paramount CEO Shirley Lansing, and Victoria's Secret supermodel Alexandre Ambrosio.

This lineup looks a bit chaotic, not like a vacation, but rather a business.

Otherwise, they would not have invited Shirley Lansing and Michael Bay, they have nothing to do with Hu Yifei's life.

"Great design, but I prefer the retro style of the yachts that come with the yacht." James Cameron took a spin around the yacht and showed little interest in the yacht as a whole, instead praising the speedboat.

The weather is nice on the vast sea.

Hu Yifei sat on the recliner and took a sip of red wine comfortably, and said with a smile: "I like it too." I heard that the designer is one of Europe's top naval architects, creating a new Spire-Boat with a strong retro-futuristic style. The exterior design is a stunning combination of aesthetics and fluid mechanics. However, the inspiration for this design is also derived from muscle cars and Batman comics in the 50s of the last century. ”

"I looked at the design drawings and found that it was very similar to my yacht, so I decided to make a custom one. If you'd like to, find a chance to experience it. ”

"Very happily."

James Cameron smiled: "I'm more familiar with this speedboat than you. ”

"This is a new generation of Spire-Boat, which has just won the first prize in the speedboat design competition. It has 4 seats, a total length of 9.5 meters, and a hull made of carbon fibre. Thanks to its ultra-lightweight design, it can reach a top speed of more than 90 knots. At the same time, the speedboat is also equipped with engines with a maximum output of 200 hp and 350 hp respectively. It is very convenient for entering and exiting some reef areas, narrow waterways that are inaccessible to huge yachts. ”

"Wow, that's pretty good, it means I didn't buy it wrong."

Hu Yifei and James Cameron chatted all day, and they probably couldn't escape the topic of yachts or movies. After chatting for a while, James suddenly changed the topic and asked: "Galen, my budget for my new film is seriously overrun, Twentieth Century Fox is short of funds, and I can't raise it, maybe I have to shoot for a long time to achieve my wish." Are you interested in investing? ”

Hu Yifei's heart moved, and he asked, "Is that an alien movie with patterned skin and a tail?" Have you researched your 3D camera? Ready to shoot in 3D? ”

James Cameron said: "Yes, the preparations are in place and the technical issues have been resolved. I also went to the Zhangjiajie Scenic Area in China, which you recommended, and decided to use the natural pinnacles there to shoot some of the more important scenes. It's just that the budget is a bit big, and Twentieth Century Fox has lost money on several recent investments and can't meet my needs. Are you interested? ”

"How much investment?"

"Almost 300 million, it should be enough!"

Should it be enough? Hu Yifei almost squirted out a mouthful of water.

Now the whole world, who doesn't know that what he Cameron is best at is flickering Da-Fa. Halfway through the auction, the budget was not enough, so the investor had to make additional investment. When filming movies such as "Titanic", Cameron played this trick perfectly.

The production cost seems to be so much for the time being, but the production cycle of up to two or three years adds up to more than 300 million. Otherwise, Twentieth Century Fox would ignore the new moves of a director as big as Cameron?

But Cameron is looking for the right person, Hu Yifei may be bad for everything else, but not bad for money.

He didn't say yes, and asked cautiously: "Your movie, twentieth century Fox willing to let me intervene?" ”

Hu Yifei knew that in order to shoot the movie "Avatar", Cameron and Fox executives would actually meet as early as the spring of 2005, when he asked for millions of dollars to shoot and test his "Avatar", which he wrote the script 10 years ago.

At that time, Fox executives asked, "Do all aliens need to drag a tail?" ”

"Yes", Cameron affirmed, "they need to have tails".

He didn't say anything more, and he didn't explain any more. Fox executives, though they will question it, are Cameron. I haven't made a movie for so many years, and now I ask for it, so naturally I won't turn it away. Agreeing to start filming and testing, they know that Cameron is a Hollywood bombshell, and its power goes without saying.

Next, Cameron hires experts to design a new language system for the Na'vi people on the planet Pandora; Set out to name the flora and fauna of the planet Pandora; Determine the density of the planet's atmosphere, create alien music. Finally, the writers and editorial team compiled a 350-page Pandora Encyclopedia Handbook.

After two years of busyness, I also studied 3D cameras, which can be said to be a long preparation.

Twentieth Century Fox has kept pigs for so long, so naturally it is not easy for outsiders to get involved in Cameron's films.

Cameron explained: "You know, the economy is sluggish, Twentieth Century Fox has a lot of investment, and the money can't be turned. But I can't wait, all the preparations are in place and I have to shoot. I can be a lobbyist on my behalf, and I'm sure Fox will be tempted. ”

Hu Yifei thought for a while and said, "Yes, how much is it missing?" ”

Cameron thought for a moment and cautiously said a number, "It is expected that there is still more than 150 million short?" ”

Hu Yifei was overjoyed, "It's all mine, but I ask for the corresponding share." ”

"It may be difficult, but it should be. But anything can be discussed, and I can put pressure on Fox on your side. ”

Hu Yifei said happily: "Very good, it's decided." ”

β€œYes!” Cameron waved his fist excitedly before shaking hands with him and said, "Galen, I knew you had a vision, as long as you have enough funds, I can shorten the shooting time." Take the time to promote the popularization of 3D cinema. ”

I didn't expect to invite Cameron, and I accidentally picked up such a big baby. (To be continued.) )