Chapter 137: Appointment (3rd Shift 13/30)
The facts are obvious.
Nobuyuki Idei is such a big figure - the head office. long, plus the North American superintendent, which is equivalent to a special power in Sony.
How many CEOs are there in the entire Sony Group?
He came to find Xuluo, talked about Haolaiwu, and learned about Xuluo's situation in Haolaiwu.
All of this shows that Nobuyuki Idei wants to do something in Hollywood.
How?
Certainly not to remove the two presidents and executives of Columbia.
Because retaining the positions and power of the two of them was decided by Akio Morita at the beginning.
It is this decision that has led to the fact that Sony's control over Columbia is now almost equal to zero.
But how could Nobuyuki Idei blame his big boss?
Therefore, he can only find another way to establish Sony's authority and show Sony's strength.
If this thing is done well, it will be a big plus at Sony's headquarters.
For the sake of his own future, Nobuyuki Idei is of course willing to give it a hard shot.
The situation is indeed as Xuluo thought.
Nobuyuki Idei came over today just to cooperate with Xuluo.
Nobuyuki Idei's first job after joining Sony was to go to Xiangjiang to regulate various materials for transporting benzene in the past.
Because of geographical factors, all kinds of means of production and materials have to transit through the port of Xiangjiang to reach the mainland of Japan.
At that time, Sony was not strong enough, and Nobuyuki Idei did not have a prominent identity when he went to Xiangjiang, compared to Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Sumitomo and other super elders, it was simply not worth mentioning.
He went to work very hard in Xiangjiang, and the only pleasure in his spare time was to watch Xiangjiang movies.
As a result, Nobuyuki Idei is very interested in movies, and even if he returns to Nichi, he is still very concerned about Koe's films.
He heard the news last year that Xuluo's "The Saint of Gambling" won the box office.
Then the following movies such as "The Gambler", "The Gambling Saint: Shanghai Beach Gambling Saint" and other movies successfully established the title of "King of the New Generation of Screenwriters" in Xuluo.
As a result, Nobuyuki Idei cared more about Xuluo, and through Sony's powerful channels, he learned about the myth of Xuluo's screenwriting in China, and even the feat of Xuluo publishing two copies in Japan and ranking in the top ten of the sales list.
So when Nobuyuki Idei was in trouble in Mi Country, when he also knew about Xuluo's efforts in Mi Country and that Xuluo was in Niben, he couldn't bear it anymore and flew back to Niben directly to seek cooperation with Xuluo.
He thought very simply.
That is to ask Xuluo for a movie script.
No matter how well Xuluo's script is written, it is at least an attempt in this clueless and hopeless way.
It doesn't matter if it doesn't work out, it won't be worse anyway.
But if it succeeds, then there is something to be said!
Not only can he get out of the predicament, but he can also open up the situation and completely reverse Sony's predicament in Colombia.
As for the question of whether Xuluo is willing or not, Nobuyuki Idei is not worried.
He knew that Xuluo definitely wanted to develop in the country of Nibon and Mi.
It just so happens that in both places, Sony can be of great help.
With the cooperation of the two parties, Xuluo can get huge support, such as the adaptation of the famous "Jurassic Park".
I'm afraid this is what Xuluo dreams of!
Of course, Sony can also get huge benefits from this, after all, cooperation is two-sided, and it must be mutually beneficial.
All in all, as long as Xuluo has the heart to fight, he should not refuse the olive branch he throws.
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talked so much about it, but it was actually an analysis of the mentality of the two.
It is precisely because they have common interests that the two have no scruples when they speak.
For example, after complaining, he said, "Mr. Xu, I think we can cooperate well!" You specially write a script for Colombia, let's make it well, and then slap the Chinese people in the face! What do you think? ”
"Naturally, I'm very happy to be able to cooperate with Sony!" But if our cooperation is counted on the Columbia company, wouldn't it be for the tiger? ”
The word for the tiger is understood by Nobuyuki Izui.
He smiled and said: "Columbia is a big film group, and as you know, Hollywood has a producer responsibility system, and they have more than a dozen producers under their umbrella, who are responsible for the production of various films, and then finally hand it over to Columbia to promote and distribute."
Although those two guys firmly control the entire group, we are not without people! I have a producer in my hands, and others know that he is from Sony, so if he is asked to do it, everyone will understand! ”
The boy groaned, "I see...... You wait. ”
As he spoke, he got up and walked out of the living room.
When he came back a moment later, Nobuyuki Idei still looked confused.
He didn't even know what Xuluo was doing when he went out.
But at this time, he also saw Xuluo holding hundreds of pages of manuscripts in his hands.
Nobuyuki Idei is a smart person, so he immediately thought that this was the script.
But it doesn't feel real.
I said I wanted a script, and he had it?
Isn't this the same as Sun Wukong, who will change things?
However, this is the case, Xuluo directly handed him the manuscript, "This is a comedy movie, I wrote it when I was in Miguo, and the English expression may not be very accurate...... You take a look first. ”
"Oh!"
Nobuyuki Idei quickly took it over and immersed himself in hard reading.
He didn't know how long it had been, but when he poked his head back again, his face was already full of smiles.
"Very interesting!" This important minister of Sony and a man who likes movies praised with a smile: "A failed middle-aged man, for the sake of his son, actually came up with a way to disguise himself as a woman to be a nanny." The jokes are constantly and not to mention, just talking about the thrill of this identity change, as well as the love of father and son contained in it, and the warmth of the reunion of husband and wife, is enough to ensure that this is a comedy suitable for all ages. ”
Nobuyuki Idei's words hit the nail on the head.
All comedy can't be funny just for the sake of spoofing, it must have a connotation in it.
Otherwise, it is a joke at best, and it can't support an excellent movie work.
This is the case with "My Fair Daddy" written by Xu Luo, on the surface it is a series of hilarious scenes caused by men pretending to be women, but the core inside is family and the love between family members.
With such a theme, the joke scene will become very warm, not abrupt, but warm.
Now that Nobuyuki Idei understands, the implementation will not be biased.
Reassured, Xuluo asked him, "Sony is willing to make this movie?" ”
"Of course I do!"
Nobuyuki Idei looked at the young man with some admiration, bowed his head and said, "It's an honor for our Columbia company to work with a talented screenwriter like Mr. Xu!" ”
"Good!"
Xuluo said: "In this case, can we talk about the conditions?" ”
"Please!"
Nobuyuki Idei said very angrily.
He thought that Xuluo was going to talk about money.
Sony has never been short of money.
The problem that can be solved with money, that is the simplest.
Xuluo said: "Mr. Idei, you have already read the script, and you know that in this movie, the actor Danny is the most important role." ”
Nobuyuki Idei nodded: "Hmm." ”
"Actually, the character of Danny is a prototype actor in my mind, and I created this character according to his appearance." Xuluo said slowly: "This actor is called Robin Williams, I don't know if you have seen his movie?" ”
Shin Idei was stunned, "You're talking about Robin Williams from "Good Morning Vietnam" and "Dead Poets Society"? ”
"Yes!"
Since he knows, Xuluo can also talk less, "If Colombia wants to shoot "My Fair Daddy", the most important condition is to promise me to let Robin Williams play Danny. ”
Nobuyuki Idei pondered the actor recommended by Xuluo repeatedly.
Robin Williams is not a small fame, this is a popular acting school in Hollywood.
Let him star in a movie with depth, that's no need to worry at all.
But if it's a comedy......
Nobuyuki Idei raised his head and asked, "Can he handle this absurd comedy?" ”
Xuluo nodded: "There is no one more suitable than him." ”
"Good!"
Nobuyuki Idei quickly made a decision: "Let's give it a try!" ”
Xuluo is a genius screenwriter, and no one knows his own scripts better than him.
Since he thinks Robin Williams is the best fit, he might as well give it a try.
If Robin Williams can't adapt to it on the set, the time will be to change the actor.
I don't think Xu Luo will insist on an unqualified actor to star in the script he wrote, right?
Xuluo continued: "My second request is the selection of the director...... Mr. Idei, you know Chris Columbus, right? ”
Nobuyuki Idei quickly turned his brain, and said after a while: "He is the screenwriter of "Little Devil", shortlisted for the Saturn Award for Best Screenplay, and also collaborated with Spielberg in "Seven Treasures", and also directed several movies, but the box office and reputation are not very good...... That's what Mr. Void said, right? ”
Xuluo smiled and nodded: "I have nothing else to ask for other than these two candidates, and to ask Mr. Idei to be the producer." ”
The boy was complaining in his heart.
I know a fart.
There are so many directors and screenwriters in Miguo, how can I know them all?
If it weren't for the revelation of his future memory, I wouldn't have known about this director.
But at the same time, Xuluo actually understands that since Future Memory specifically named this Chris Columbus, then he must be very talented, and it is possible that his ability is not limited to this.
Nobuyuki Idei still pondered it.
He originally thought that Xuluo was going to make conditions to reap benefits, but he didn't expect Xuluo to just make demands on the movie itself.
It's certain that you will be a producer, and then a starring actor and a director.
If these three aspects are very appropriate and well coordinated, a good movie will be stable.
At the same time, it can be seen that Xuluo is not a random choice.
He didn't even mention the choice of the female lead, supporting actor and children.
This shows that Xuluo's desire to control is not strong, and he is not the kind of person who is arbitrary.
Such people will be happy to work together.
Cross Columbus is also capable, and Robin Williams is a popular actor in Hollywood, and their combination will not be bad.
Coupled with his own helm, and a good script of Xuluo in his hand, the movie "My Fair Daddy" cannot fail no matter how you think about it!
So Nobuyuki Idei immediately made a decision: "Mr. Xu, I have roughly understood the conditions you mentioned...... But I need to report back to the headquarters and then make a detailed plan...... I need a little time, but I believe that the basis of our cooperation is there, there is no big problem, and this time we will join forces to break into Hollywood, and it is also an obvious future! ”
With that, he stood up and held out his hand.
This stretch of hand is different from the politeness just now, which represents the intention of cooperation.
Xuluo shook his hand without hesitation, "Mr. Idei, I hope Sony can show consistent efficiency, shoot early, and let the group of Mi Guo elders take a good look, if we don't leave them, we won't be able to!" ”
"Hahaha!"
Nobuyuki Idei laughed out loud.
Xuluo's words spoke to his heart.
The Japanese are now so powerful that they have first defeated the people of Mi economically, and the next step is to defeat their culture!
And this should start with Sony's development of Columbia!
Nobuyuki Idei now admires Xuluo very much.
He felt that this young man from China was not only talented, but also very emotionally intelligent.
It was a pleasure to work with him.
But you can't take people for fools.
People don't put forward any treatment requirements, but Sony can't ignore it!
Sony doesn't treat its friends badly!
He will definitely fight for a good cooperation condition for Xuluo.
In this case, if this time is successful, won't the next cooperation be a smooth sailing?
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