Chapter 1003: Your Mission Is Accomplished
Christine told her own ideas and Fei Bingbing's investment. The main use is the budget that Zhen Fan promised to Fei Bingbing. That's a $170 million investment. What kind of movie can be made for $170 million? In Hollywood, it's definitely a big production.
Not to mention making a more gorgeous action movie, it is not a problem to make an extravagant blockbuster like the seventh part of "Passion and Speed". The investment in the film is only 187 million euros, which is 200 million dollars when converted into dollars. If it weren't for the CG "face-making" technology to create a living Paul, the cost might still be under $170 million. So, with such a huge investment, it is definitely possible to make a super luxurious movie.
Bit? Jackson was very impressed. He himself is a director who likes to burn money, and the "Hobbit" trilogy has a total investment of more than 461 million pounds, which is 690 million when converted into dollars. However, the rate of return was also very good, and the trilogy sold more than $3 billion in total. The return on investment is very high.
Action movies are no better than movies like "The Hobbit" that require a lot of CG technology, and this alone can save a lot, so you will use more money to do something you want to do. However, Bit doesn't have much to do with action movies, and Zhen Fan's movie is an attempt. If the movie sells well, he will consider whether to persuade Zhen Fan to let him direct the movie. Anyway, there is no rush in time, because Zhen Fan is still filming his own movie.
"Listen, ladies and gentlemen." Bit had to strengthen his voice at this time. "Listen, I think this movie should be one of the most interesting heroine action movies in Hollywood history. If you want to do it. We're going to make a series, you know. Zhen and I both have a very good relationship, and in Hollywood ......" He meant that he and Zhen Fan were members of Hollywood's most mysterious and powerful "refuse tie" club. And Zhen Fan also reached an agreement with those veterans, so as long as Zhen Fan's movie is released, it will be released in theaters across the United States at the same time, even if it is a loss of money. That's the benefit of trading.
Christine and Yifei both knew what Zhen Fan was talking about, so they smiled and nodded. This is indeed a very big advantage, that is, even if it is a bad movie, it may not lose money.
"Wait, Bit, you're talking about us?" Zhen Fan heard the meaning of Bit's words, and couldn't help but say in confusion, "What do we mean?" Do you want to direct this film? Not even a script yet, man! ”
"I believe it. You must have found a screenwriter. Bit looked at Christine.
"Yes, Spike? Cowes's team of writers, we wanted to find him to write the script. I believe that the script should not be a problem! Christine shrugged her shoulders. Unless you have a better idea! ”
"I trust his team, but ...... I still have to inspect the goods! "Bits? Jackson unceremoniously thinks of himself as the director of the film. So he speaks with the aura of a director.
"Hey, bit. I haven't said yes yet. I'm the investor, you know? Are you sure you're going to direct this movie? Forget it. We've already cooperated, so why plug in? Zhen Fan couldn't help but be a little dissatisfied with Bit's preconceived attitude. Hmph.
"Unless you find a better director than me to direct your film." Bit? Jackson spread out his hands and said with a smile at Zhen Fan, "To be honest, in addition to the large investment, you basically ...... I mean, the actor with box office appeal is nothing but you - but a supporting role, and that's Christine. Of course...... What if Jack? If Cheng joins in, of course, it is also a supporting role, what else do you say can attract the box office? ”
Bit shrugged his shoulders: "To be honest, it may hurt people, although Miss Bingbing passed by in a few steps of the movie, but she has no box office appeal, and there is ...... Miss Yi Fei, this aspect is not even as good as Miss Bingbing. Don't be angry...... My friend, I'm just giving you an analysis of the actual situation. Unless it is changed to you and Cheng Hu are the protagonists. ”
"No, it's impossible, that's what I invested in them, I can only be a supporting role." Zhen Fan glanced at Cheng Hu, "That's what I mean, I hope you can understand!" ”
"I know, but you've said so, I can't join it!" Cheng Hu couldn't help but laugh, "I don't care, it's okay to play a supporting role, anyway, it's all a supporting role now." This is a mockery of himself in the past few years, and the occasional Hollywood movies have not appeared as the protagonist.
Fei Bingbing and Yi Fei's expressions were a little embarrassed, but they also knew that Bit was talking about things, and Bit was just talking according to Westerners' thinking, so they didn't say anything more polite. And the reason why they make such movies is mainly to open up the Hollywood market for themselves.
Zhen Fan didn't blame the way Bit spoke, he knew that Bit was a strong person in making movies, so that's how he spoke. And he's right. So he smiled bitterly and said, "It seems that you are really a very suitable candidate." All right...... Let's wait until our movie is finished! ”
"Very good, it seems that I don't have to worry about losing my job in the past two years!" Gary, who was sitting on the sidelines drinking, suddenly raised his glass and shouted loudly, then said with a smile, "Why don't you make a toast to this plan of ours?" ”
So Yi Fei went to find a wine glass and took a bottle of H? C?D wine, and then everyone raised their glasses. This matter is settled. Originally, Fei Bingbing had her own filming plan, but in the end she chose to use the proceeds of this lottery ticket on Zhen Fan, after all, this is the money Zhen Fan should get, not her own. You can't let him invest so much because of a casual topic with himself, which is unfair to Zhen Fan.
Even if Zhen Fan doesn't care, at least he still cares a lot. Because this problem has been bothering her all this time, and now that the problem is solved, she seems to have a long sigh of relief.
So a few people sat in the hall and chatted, and Mia and the others began to prepare dinner, and they never participated in the discussion in the hall. With Helena, Zoe, and Anne on the lawn with the children, and with Maria and Claire. I know it's almost time for dinner.
Dinner was held right on the lawn in the backyard. Because there are too many people. Finally even Miles? Simon and his girlfriend Tessa? Coppola also came, and everyone gathered around the long table. The dinner was hearty and the atmosphere was lively, and the movie or the sea were discussed while eating.
Early the next morning, Johnny, Lawrence, and Robles also came over. They brought their luggage, and it seemed that they really wanted to go to sea with Zhen Fan and them. However, according to the three of them, martial law in the city is not as strict as it was yesterday, and the citizens can roam the streets without anyone stopping them.
According to information released by the military, the monster may have disappeared. And in order to dispel people's worries. They give a very Hollywood-esque sci-fi explanation. The news on the Internet also followed, saying that these were four alien space creatures, because of time and space, they accidentally broke into the earth, and then ...... So many tragedies have happened, and in the end they are gone, out of here, back on their own planet, never to come back.
Obviously, this is not reassuring to everyone. Many people are denouncing the military for being irresponsible and childish. But most people choose to believe. Because the monster never appeared again, after all. And...... There has never been such a creature on Earth. Except for what is recorded in the Bible. So it's still very appropriate to describe it as an extraterrestrial creature. Moreover, there are a very small number of people who believe that this is a monster sent by God to warn mankind. Let the human category destroy the planet again.
Because of the relaxation of martial law. It may not take a few days for martial law to be fully lifted. Zhen Fan didn't want to look special, so he decided to postpone the date of going to sea for a few days. Wait until martial law is lifted. Since Bit has decided to take a break for a while, the filming of the movie will be put aside for the time being.
Military base outside Los Angeles. Construction is already beginning here. Many important military installations and military materials were destroyed. The losses are enormous. And so many people died, at that point. General Campbell is to blame. He would have had someone to replace him right away. But at this time, it seems that a miracle has happened, and the four evil dragons have disappeared and have never been seen again.
Although it has not been proven whether they have left the earth as stated in the government's statement, it is true that they have disappeared. And this report was written by General Campbell himself, this is his judgment. It may seem absurd, but at least so far, it has turned out exactly what he wanted.
So the plan to replace General Campbell was temporarily halted. Instead, Washington brought another order, which was to rebuild the military base in Los Angeles. In this way, it can be regarded as giving General Campbell a chance to make meritorious contributions. So this time Lieutenant General Campbell got away with it.
"General, this is the text sent by General Von Kase. It's top secret and only you can open it in person. The password will be sent to your phone shortly. He wants you to destroy it when you see it! Captain Goodwin stood straight in front of General Campbell and placed a delicate box on General Campbell's desk.
Because of this prominence, Lieutenant Goodwin was eventually promoted to a captain. He is very satisfied with his current promotion, and the original plan would take two years, but he didn't expect to get his wish now.
"I see!" General Campbell nodded, then waved Captain Goodwin away. After he left, he sat quietly in the war room in the basement alone, and then used the password received on his mobile phone to open the box containing the top secret text. It was empty, except for a scrap of paper.
Lieutenant General Campbell slowly reached out and took out the piece of paper, and there was a sentence written on it: Whatever it is, the monster is gone, and your mission is accomplished!
My mission accomplished? The monster is gone? General von Kasse is so convinced, then he must know some inside information, and this kind of inside information is afraid that neither the Pentagon nor Washington will know. He didn't know where the news about General von Kasse came from, but he would never be stupid enough to report this to the Pentagon and Washington. (To be continued......)