Chapter 523: The Great Director Spielberg

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" is a film of this genre that has never been seen before, and it can be said to be a strange soldier that has opened a new path for Hollywood adventure films, creating a new era of adventure films. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info

In the film, treasure hunting becomes the starting point of the adventure story, action becomes the basic narrative mode of the story, adventure and courage become the highlight of the narrative, and the movie spectacle full of exciting and fierce fight scenes becomes the most enjoyable feast for the audience. The adventure in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is a dream that everyone has had, when people can't use their own practical actions to realize the innate dream of treasure hunting, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" with its own unique fantasy color and romantic feelings, to achieve the charming and gorgeous wish in people's hearts.

Therefore, the film "Raiders of the Lost Ark" has the inherent possibility of success, as long as the film is not badly shot, its success can be imagined.

In the Chinese theater, as the plot of the film unfolds, the audience is deeply attracted by this film, and exclamations sound from time to time.

There is always a time when the film is less than 120 minutes long, and when the film is over, Lei Juewen, who is the owner of United Pictures and the screenwriter of "Raiders of the Lost Ark", walked up to the stage to express his gratitude and analysis of the film.

To make a long story short, five minutes later, Lei Juewen stepped down and took the stage with a different director, and he left with Sophie Marceau.

Lei Juewen did not leave the theater, and under the guidance of Nova Lester, he met Steven Spielberg who was waiting for him in the box.

"Mr. Lei, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Seeing Lei Juewen arrive, Steven Spielberg stood up to say hello.

"Director Spielberg, I'm glad to meet you, I've seen your great white shark more than once."

Lei Juewen smiled and shook hands with Steven Spielberg, this great director was an existence that he could only look up to before, and on the road to directing, he was one of his idols, and it was also a joy for him to be able to meet Steven Spielberg.

After greeting each other, they sat down.

"Director Spielberg, can you tell me what you have to do with me?"

Lei Juewen went straight to the point, Westerners don't have the habit of going around before talking about things in the East.

Steven Spielberg took a breath when he heard this, and said loudly: "Mr. Ray, I have always had the idea of making a movie about aliens, the aliens in the movie are friends of mankind, I finally finished the rough script last month, but when I took it to the Screenwriters Guild to register, I found that there was already a script and my script was very imaginary, and my script could not be registered at all, and that script was the script "Alien ET" that you registered last year. ”

"Of course, don't get me wrong, I didn't mean to say that you pirated or infringed, after all, your script was before me, which can only be said to be a coincidence. My reason is that I want to ask if you can sell me this script, and I want to shoot it. ”

Hearing this, Lei Juewen smiled secretly in his heart, but shook his head and said: "Director Spielberg, I'm sorry, I'm very optimistic about the script of "Alien ET", even if I don't shoot this year, I will shoot this script next year, I don't have the idea of giving up the script." ”

Listening to Lei Juewen's words, Steven Spielberg was a little disappointed, but he still perked up and said: "Mr. Lei, how about co-investment?" I can bring in global investment, and there will be no problem with the funds. ”

Lei Juewen shook his head and said: "It's not a matter of investment, my investment budget for this script is 25 million US dollars to 30 million US dollars, and the money is still taken out by Lianmei Pictures, the reason why I don't shoot it now is because there is no suitable director, and I don't have time in the near future." ”

"How about I being the director?"

Steven Spielberg was moved when he heard this, and took the initiative to sell himself, this was his childhood dream, he wanted to be on the screen for a long time, but he never had the opportunity before.

Hearing this, Lei Juewen did not agree immediately, but muttered about the gains and losses.

Seeing this, Nova Lester said to Steven Spielberg: "Steven, how much do you want to be paid?" If you still want a 10% box office share, I think the BOSS will have to think carefully. ”

Steven Spielberg hesitated when he heard this, the last time "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was because he insisted on 10% of the box office share and failed, and he had watched the finished film of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" before, it is indeed a very good film, and the possibility of success is very high, which also made him regret it somewhat, this time he took the initiative to ask for the filming of "Alien ET", and he had to make concessions in terms of salary, otherwise he would have no chance like last time.

"Director Spielberg, I have a lot of trust in your ability, but I am also very optimistic about the results of "Alien ET", if you choose not to share, but choose a fixed salary, I am willing to agree to let you direct this film."

Seeing Steven Spielberg thinking about it, Lei Juewen immediately said that the box office of "Alien ET" is very high, and if Steven Spielberg is given a share of the box office, it will be a large amount, which is unacceptable to him, if it is a fixed salary, he does not mind letting Steven Spielberg shoot this film, which can save him a lot of time.

Steven Spielberg hesitated: "5% of the North American box office share plus two million dollars, I can give in and not take a share." ”

Before Lei Juewen could say anything, Nova Lester shook his head first and said, "Steven, this is impossible, your requirements are too high." ”

Without waiting for Steven Spielberg to refute, Lei Juewen said: "I have two plans, one is a fixed salary of five million dollars, and the other is a 5% share of the North American box office. If Spielberg directs you, then you can choose one of the two, and no matter how high the salary is, I can't accept it. ”

"I'm going to think about it."

Steven Spielberg didn't make a decision right away, he had to go back and discuss it with his team, but Lei Juewen's salary was not low, which is why Steven Spielberg didn't refuse.

Lei Juewen nodded and said, "Of course it's okay, a month or two, I think it's enough for you to think about it." ”

Things were not settled, and Steven Spielberg took his leave after a short chat.

Steven Spielberg left, and Lei Juewen and Sophie Marceau said hello to Nova Leist, and the two left the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles and went back to the villa.