Chapter 481: E.T
"Even though you say so, I hope to see your new work soon." Xu Guanwu was stunned for a long time, then came to his senses and smiled, "That's it, since you don't have the heart to think about new works, then I'll help you use your brains." Lucas, it's been two years since your Star Wars was released, and it's time for a sequel to it. Stephen, I don't think you're going to get enough of your "Contact of the Third Kind", and I think you should want to make another sci-fi movie. Well, if you don't have the right idea, why don't you listen to me tell me a story first? ”
George. Lucas didn't think there was anything strange about Xu Guanwu urging him to release the second part of "Star Wars". "Star Wars: A New Hope" originally left a button at the end, and its story was not over in the first place, so it laid the groundwork for the filming of the sequel, and fans were very eager to see the follow-up plot.
But Stephen. Spielberg was very shocked by Xu Guanwu's words, he really had an unfinished feeling when he filmed "The Third Kind of Contact", and he felt that there were actually many themes worth describing in movies like this kind of aliens. It shouldn't just be aliens invading Earth, or people being captured by aliens for research, etc.
However, because he was only a famous young director when he was filming "Contact of the Third Kind", he was not qualified to make his favorite movie at all, so even if he wanted to make some changes for science fiction movies, he still lacked the corresponding strength, so his heart was full of regrets.
Now hearing Xu Guanwu point out his thoughts, Spielberg couldn't help but feel hot in his heart, "Mr. Xu." Tell us your story. I think all of us here would like to hear it. ”
Xu Guanwu told them about Indiana last time. The Story of Jones and the Ark of the Covenant. After listening to it, they were hooked, and so this "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was born. Although the film has not yet been released, Spielberg is confident in his work.
Now that Xu Guanwu is going to tell a story again, everyone wants to hear what kind of good stories he has and what kind of miracles he will bring to everyone this time.
Xu Guanwu met Richard, David, Lucas, Spielberg, four of Hollywood's hottest filmmakers today. I looked at myself intently, listened to my own story, and couldn't help but feel a little fluttery. He cleared his throat with a sip of water, and then began to tell the story of a child who accidentally met an alien and befriended him.
That's right, it's the science fiction classic that is so touching and provokes countless tears, Spielberg's most innocent dedication to "E.T". ET is the English abbreviation of aliens, and the aliens that have appeared on American screens before are all evil invaders. They all look hideous, and they fly spaceships or flying saucers. came to the earth to wreak havoc, and then was beaten away by the heroic counterattack of the humans on the earth.
However, the ET that Xu Guanwu talked about this time is not dangerous, but full of innocence and childlike fun, and the purpose of its coming to the earth is not to invade the earth, but it was inadvertently left behind by its companions. At the same time, this ET does not carry a high-tech, high-lethal powerful weapon, but is able to wield a supernatural ability. It's a bit like George. The Jedi Knight settings in Lucas's Star Wars.
This kind of different, ingenious, cute and cute alien immediately attracted the attention of four-dimensional filmmakers. And then the child's relationship with the aliens, the birth of friendship also makes the whole story full of warmth. Until the last child, carrying aliens to avoid the pursuit of the police, suddenly flew from the ground to the sky......
Under Xu Guanwu's colorful speech, the faces of the four people present also showed expressions of surprise.
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"This story is amazing, it's simply the most coveted thing I've ever dreamed of." Spielberg clapped his hands and said, "Mr. Xu, you seem to know how to read minds, and you can actually tell what is in the depths of my mind. ”
"Don't make me so horrible, I just happened to me. In our old Chinese saying, it is the heroes who see the same thing. Xu Guanwu heard him say this, and hurriedly waved his hand.
This story was originally Stephen. Spielberg figured out that this had a lot to do with his experience as a child. But he only has a vague idea, but he doesn't have a complete story. It wasn't until the 80s when he was filming "Raiders of the Lost Ark" that he told the screenwriter the story in his heart because it was boring to film in the desert, and then she adapted it into a script.
Now Xu Guanwu told this story in advance, although Spielberg was very surprised when he heard it, and felt that it coincided with the story he conceived, but he would never have thought that in fact, Xu Guanwu had read his work, so he had the current story.
"Xu, although this story sounds very touching, I don't think it has a strong commercial flavor, even if you are willing to invest in this movie, it is estimated that it will be difficult to recover the cost." Richard hesitated for a moment and said to Xu Guanwu.
Xu Guanwu smiled, "It's okay, you can make more money if you lose money, but a good movie and a good story must be made for everyone to enjoy." You say don't you? He looked at George. Lucas and Stephen. Spielberg said.
Sure enough, the two of them had reverent expressions on their faces, and they all nodded in favor of Xu Guanwu's idea. They are still idealistic filmmakers, willing to fight for their ideas. Unlike Richard and David, who have long focused on business interests.
"Mr. Xu is willing to pay money to make a good movie, this sentiment really makes me admire." George. Lucas nodded.
"I was very touched by Mr. Xu's behavior of not caring about gains and losses for the movie." Stephen. Spielberg also looked moved.
Xu Guanwu couldn't help but snicker when he heard this, and sure enough, this method must be used to deal with literary and artistic youth. After listening to my words, I really convinced you.
Richard and David glanced at each other on the side, but they were both wondering if Xu Guanwu had changed his personality? This is not the same as the Xu Guanwu they knew before. They have also cooperated with Xu Guanwu many times before. There are a lot of very good stories. Great idea. But they were all rejected by Xu Guanwu. He is all about making money, why did he make such a statement now? It was a bit of a surprise to them.
"Xie Lu, thank you for your compliment," Xu Guanwu nodded, "Stephen, are you willing to shoot this "ET"?" ”
"Of course I do, this movie is my dream." Spielberg nodded impatiently, without even the slightest hesitation.
"Very good, then Lucas, would you like to shoot the second part of "Star Wars"?" Xu Guanwu looked at George again. Lucas asked.
"Naturally, I would like to. But Mr. Xu, before the release of "Raiders of the Lost Ark", I don't plan to start filming new dramas. I want to accompany my family on a trip for a while and relax. "George. Lucas hesitated.
"Very well, in that case, you can go on a trip, and I don't plan to let you start filming right now. When you have rested enough, it's not too late to start filming this drama. Xu Guanwu nodded and said.
George. Seeing that Xu Guanwu was so easy to speak, Lucas couldn't help but nod movingly. It's really rare for an investor to talk to him so well in Hollywood, and how can other film companies talk so well. If you don't take the movie assigned to you, you'll find a second person to take over right away. Even if you are sick, they will pull you out of the hospital bed and drag you to the set. Hollywood, which looks at all the money, is so realistic and cold. Ruthless.
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Xu Guanwu finalized the investment intention of five films one after another, and couldn't help but feel good, and he couldn't hide a smile on his face all day.
"Husband, you picked up your wallet today, and you are smiling so happily?" Zhao Yazhi saw him laughing so thief, and couldn't help but ask suspiciously.
Xu Guanwu smiled, "How much money can you pick up when you pick up your wallet, your husband is so unproductive, can you be happy like this for a few hundred dollars?" ”
"So what's wrong with you, what's the fun about?" Lin Qingxia couldn't help but ask suspiciously, "Could it be that which beautiful woman on the road flattered you?" ”
"A handsome guy like me, there are women flattering anytime and anywhere, so am I happy to be like this?" Xu Guanwu pouted and said.
Zhao Yazhi and Lin Qingxia on the side listened to it, and they all covered their mouths and snickered.
"What are you laughing at?!" Xu Guanwu's face was embarrassed, and he couldn't help shouting. He knew that he was indeed not as handsome as Ah SAM, but among the four brothers, he was not the one at the bottom, and he was more than inferior to the bottom. That is naturally the third Xu Guanying.
"It's okay," Zhao Yazhi and Lin Qingxia all restrained their smiles, "Husband, what is it that makes you so happy?" ”
"I've invested in five more movies today, how about it, happy, right?" Xu Guanwu said with a smile.
"Investing in movies is that you want to take money out, and not make money back, what's so happy?" Zhao Yazhi wondered, "No wonder you are sure that these films will definitely make money?" ”
"Of course, when did I look at your husband." Xu Guanwu smiled proudly, "If I hadn't miscalculated, these five films would probably bring me more than a billion dollars in revenue." ”
"A billion dollars?! Ah Wu, don't scare me, what kind of film is so profitable? Have you invested in five more Jaws? Lin Qingxia asked suspiciously.
Xu Guanwu smiled, "It's almost, but it's more profitable than "Jaws". ”
"Husband, you're so good," Zhao Yazhi couldn't help but lean in and give a fragrant kiss when she heard this, "Since you can make so much money, then it doesn't matter if Qingxia and I help you spend a little, right?" Then we'll go shopping again tomorrow and buy some more jewelry. Husband, what do you think? ”
"I think you should be frugal." Xu Guanwu said with a smile, "The money will not come back until it comes back in a year or two, I still have to spend 100 million dollars first, and you don't want to increase my financial burden, okay?" ”
"It's just to buy some jewelry, you see I have so many jewelry, but Qingxia doesn't have a few, so I want to take her to pick some. Since you say so, then it's better to buy jewelry. Zhao Yazhi said angrily.
"Since it's for Qingxia to compensate, let's go buy it." Xu Guanwu heard her say this, so he nodded and said.
"Humph! As soon as you hear that you want to buy it for Qingxia, you are willing to spend money. I have a thousand reasons to buy you for me, and I am really angry with ten thousand reasons for being reluctant. Zhao Yazhi said with her cheeks puffed out.
"Okay, okay, don't be angry, you buy it, you buy it, it's okay." Seeing this, Xu Guanwu hurriedly coaxed, "But you still have to remember to save money and don't set a bad example for your children." ”
When Zhao Yazhi heard him say this, she was happy again, and happily took Lin Qingxia to go shopping in the next two days. And Xu Guanwu found Darryl to discuss the release of "Plan A" during the summer vacation. (To be continued......)