Chapter 704: Planning
"Patience is the greatest weapon in a negotiation!"
In the end with Richard? After Feynman's meeting, Sun Ya said meaningfully to Sun Peng: "Actually, it's no different from what you said before and that Mr. Philip, it's just that they were anxious before, and this time it's because you're in a hurry......
"Uh......"
Biting his lip, Sun Peng was speechless.
Thinking about it now, it is indeed the same as what Sun Ya said, and his attitude towards the two people he saw before and after today is indeed a little different. When I saw Francis, I was in my chest, because "Frozen" had been fully produced, and it was only waiting for the final release; And to see someone Richard? Feynman seemed a little anxious at the time, after all, it was too difficult for Chen Cheng to get enough investment in China!
So when negotiating with the other party today, Sun Peng's performance naturally seemed to be a different person.
The authorities are confused, and the bystanders are clear.
After being reminded by the agent, Sun Peng suddenly understood, took a deep breath and nodded, "Well, I understand!" However, after returning to China, we must discuss this matter with Chen Cheng and them, and then talk about it! ”
Nodding, Sun Ya asked with some curiosity; "Xiaopeng, tell me the truth, does the production cost of this movie really cost 150 million US dollars? If it's so high, I'm afraid it's really hard! ”
"This ......"
Frowning, Sun Peng groaned.
Although the first "Dragon Gate Inn" was almost all handled by Wei Xiaolin, but in the second "Kill Bill", Sun Peng's role in it is much greater, so he also has a clearer understanding of the production cost of the movie.
Of course, the cost of the original "The Matrix" is not so high, in fact, it is not even 100 million, which is roughly more than 60 million. So Sun Peng's mouth is 150 million US dollars, which is definitely the result of the lion's big mouth opening and more than doubling the cost of filming.
But for the effect of the original, Sun Peng is certainly not very satisfied.
The plot is definitely okay, and there is no big problem with the action design, but some of the scenes in it, such as those that the male protagonist sees after waking up from the virtual world, to be honest, are the result of cost savings in Sun Peng's opinion - dim and blurry, although it is quite shocking, but after all, it is still unsatisfactory.
So this time to remake this sci-fi film that he likes very much, Sun Peng wants to make up for these shortcomings.
But now it seems......
After thinking about it carefully, Sun Peng sighed and said: "If you don't invite big-name actors, and then save as much as possible in special effects production, I think seventy or eighty million should be enough...... Ahem, even if it's fifty or sixty million, it seems to be able to meet the requirements! ”
If the effect of the original version is achieved, I am afraid that even fifty or sixty million will not be used.
The production level of special effects is constantly improving, and the cost of the same scene after ten years will definitely be much lower than ten years ago, so the original version cost more than 60 million, and if it is placed in China and Hollywood in this era, even if the rise in labor costs is taken into account, the total cost will definitely be reduced.
Therefore, the number given by Sun Peng can basically meet the requirements.
But as soon as these words were finished, as if he remembered something, he immediately bit his lip and said in a firm tone: "No, no! I was wrong, at least 80 million! Of course, it would be great if it could reach 100 million! ”
Special effects technology is advancing, but what about the audience's aesthetics?
What did the Star Wars trilogy of the 70s mean to audiences of that era? I'm afraid it's even more shocking than everyone watching "Avatar" later, right? If you still use the effect level of the original version to get this era, can the audience still accept it? Or is it really just the plot that attracts them?
To be honest, Sun Peng doesn't have this confidence!
"Eighty million...... Is it? ”
After listening to Sun Peng's final conclusion, his agent frowned and pondered for a moment, then continued to ask, "What about the director?" Do you think Chen Cheng is really the right person? ”
Sun Peng's answer to this question was much faster: "I can't guarantee that he must be the most suitable person, but if he can bring in enough investment, why not?" Of course, he alone will definitely not work, after all, I want to do more than just a science fiction film, so ...... Sister, how about you let him co-direct with Wei Xiaolin? ”
"Wei Xiaolin? Good idea! ”
Hearing him say this, Sun Ya immediately understood what he meant!
One of the two directors specializes in making science fiction movies, and the other followed Sun Peng to shoot "Kill Bill" and "Dragon Gate Inn", and he also directed "Detective Di Renjie" independently, which can be said to be the guy who knows how to play new actions the most besides Sun Peng. At that time, as long as Sun Peng draws them a simple action design drawing, plus the help of Liao Chen and other martial arts masters......
"And I have long promised to write a script for Wei Xiaolin."
Raising his eyebrows slightly, Sun Peng said with a smile: "Although I hope they can co-direct this time, but ...... Hehe, a big production with a cost of hundreds of millions, even if it is co-directed, it is better than a random film with tens of millions of dollars, right? ”
"Haha, that's right."
Hearing him say this, Sun Ya was also happy.
Isn't it? If there are really two films in front of Wei Xiaolin, one is a low-budget film directed by himself, and the other is a big production co-directed, and it is likely to be a Sino-foreign cooperation that will be released all over the world in the future, Sun Ya believes that as long as that guy's brain is not bad, he will naturally know which one to choose.
"Then the remaining question is to negotiate with Mr. Feynman."
After laughing, Sun Ya shrugged her shoulders and said: "On the one hand, there must be domestic companies willing to invest a lot of money, on the other hand, it must also be recognized here, and at the same time, it must be agreed to let Huaxia's directors and even actors star in it...... Tsk, Xiaopeng, how do I think it's so unreliable? ”
"So, the protagonist can be one on each side!"
Blinking, Sun Peng said with a smile.
Otherwise, he was looking for that Michael? What does Mr. Pitt do? Isn't it just for this movie! If that real A-list star in Hollywood says yes, let alone Richard? Feynman's side will definitely be more acceptable, I'm afraid it will be much easier to return to China and let Chen Cheng and them find money, right? That's Michael, after all? Pete, a name alone is worth a huge investment of $100 million!
But this time, Sun Ya sensitively sensed the meaning of Sun Peng's words: "You kid, you don't plan to let Lin Lin play the heroine again, right?" ”
"Hehe, why not?"
Squinting his eyes slightly, Sun Peng smiled and said, "Let's not say that it's my own person, I originally wanted to make her a big star; Just said that the heroine in it should be beautiful, in good shape, and able to play, besides Lin Lin, who do you think is more suitable? Not to mention international influence, there are really not many female stars in China who are more powerful than Lin Lin......"