Mi Country, Los Angeles.

Chen Xiyue, who was wearing a beautiful evening dress, was eating with his guests.

On the opposite side, a big man with a beard was eating steak in a big gulp, looking a little rude.

If you look at it alone, he really looks like a truck driver, not Hollywood's famous director, James Cameron.

Next to James Cameron is a middle-aged woman who is his manager, Gail Anne Hurd, the owner of the rights to "The Terminator", Westpac Films.

To be honest, this is the first time Chen Xiyue and James Cameron have been in contact for so long to see him in person.

James Cameron has been busy, busy doing editing and special effects for his Terminator 2.

He is not interested in these business things, and only thinks about making the movies he wants to make first.

But today I had to come out.

Because Gail has already talked to Chen Xiyue about it, he only needs his own confirmation and recognition, and he can enter the next step of formal signing and planning.

James Cameron himself has read "Jurassic Park" and finds it very jerky and difficult to understand.

But he read the script of "Jurassic Park" by Xuluo, but he felt that this story was very exciting, and it was not at the same level as the book.

In fact, this is also true.

Why was Michael Craton willing to sell the rights to the adaptation of "Jurassic Park" to Void in the first place?

Isn't it because he also saw the script written by Xuluo?

Just used less than 5% of the content to make up such a good movie script and give it to Xuluo for production, and it will definitely not bury it.

That's why James Cameron agreed to take over Jurassic Park, but he had to finish making "Terminator 2".

That's what he said to Gail.

And then those conditions, all Gale himself came up with and proposed.

Of course, James Cameron would not be angry when he found out, because Gale was negotiating for his benefit, and the more he got, the happier he became.

Foreigners are like this, they generally don't pay attention to any human feelings, they don't pay attention to any etiquette and shame, everything is based on interests first.

Earn money legally, and they won't be embarrassed at all.

James Cameron chatted with Chen Xiyue while eating: "I'm free these days, and I've watched all the works written by Mr. Xuluo." He's so big about it, it's hard for me to imagine he's only 18 years old! When I was 18 years old, I was still fooling around, and I didn't even become a truck driver! ”

"The life of a genius is naturally beyond the comprehension of ordinary people." Chen Xiyue was also not polite, "Mr. Cameron, Xu Luo also said that you are a genius when it comes to making movies!" He loves working with talented people, especially geniuses! ”

"Haha, I thought so too!"

James Cameron laughed and went on to eat his own steak.

Gail knew it was time to speak for himself.

But for a moment she didn't know what to say.

After all, as long as James Cameron comes to see Chen Xiyue, then his side is already in a passive state.

But James Cameron had to come again.

Because "My Fair Daddy" soared into the sky, Xuluo's fame shocked the whole country.

If the previous "Friends" and "Plastic Surgery Room" only made Xuluo emerge in the field of TV drama production, the success of "My Fair Daddy", which was written by Xuluo himself, looking for a director and protagonist, made Haolaiwu exclaim that Xuluo is a "golden finger".

As long as he is optimistic about the project and the people he chooses, there will be a good chemistry.

So "Jurassic Park", which caused a lot of trouble last year, was taken out by reporters to discuss again.

Not only did Spielberg call Chen Xiyue, but the six major players of Hollywood even threw olive branches to the Bubu Stitching Monster.

Everyone thinks that "Jurassic Park" has a head, so they are naturally willing to enter the game.

In particular, Sony's senior management, Nobuyuki Idei, who produced "My Fair Daddy", told the media that as long as Xuluoken gave him the script and asked him to do it, then he would sign an unlimited check and let Xuluo produce it.

Westpac couldn't be smaller than these giants.

The only thing she relies on is the new excellent director who has made a name for herself with "The Terminator" - James Cameron.

But to tell the truth, James Cameron is still a little weaker than other big directors in terms of the thickness of his works, and there is no big production that is enough to prove himself.

No one had taken over "Jurassic Park" before, so Gail could still be reserved and stretch the cloth to stitch the monster.

But not anymore.

So many people are starting to scramble, and James Cameron doesn't have much capital to be reserved.

So after she explained the situation to James Cameron, James Cameron made some preparations and contacted Chen Xiyue.

In fact, Chen Xiyue has always felt that if the two are compared, James Cameron is certainly amazing, but Spielberg is the No. 1 commercial director in Miao.

"Jurassic Park" is best left to him.

As a result, Spielberg demanded too much, and it was impossible for Xuluo to satisfy him at the expense of his own interests, so the matter was put on hold.

James Cameron was later found.

Xuluo was very satisfied with James Cameron, especially after seeing Gail back, he told Chen Xiyue that James Cameron must be invited to direct "Jurassic Park", and he was the first choice.

Chen Xiyue believes in Xuluo's vision very much.

From the very beginning, she thought that Xuluo was a great person.

Then "Friends" proved that her trust was very correct.

The success of "Plastic Surgery Room" and "My Fair Daddy" is just strengthening her cognition.

Therefore, even if "My Fair Daddy" is so successful, Hollywood is about to blow Xuluo into the sky, and Chen Xiyue is still not in a hurry to decide the director and partners of "Jurassic Park".

The partner basically will not change, it is the Japanese people.

She also told Nobuyuki Idei about this early, but she asked Nobuyuki Idei not to make a noise.

Now, if Nobuyuki Idei is outside, it will also release smoke.

As for the director...... She was waiting for James Cameron.

Fortunately, James Cameron responded quickly, otherwise if she invited again, then the two sides of Thailand would have to be reversed.

……

When Chen Xiyue raised his head, he happened to see Gail's slightly tangled face.

Deserve!

Who told you to be so embarrassed and so embarrassed before, and then gave me so many unrealistic conditions?

Okay now, right?

On the other hand, with me taking the initiative and Sony standing behind, you have much less to gain!

That's right.

In fact, what Gail regrets most now is not signing the agreement in advance.

And what she's afraid of now is not the cloth quilting monster, but Sony Columbia.

With Sony Columbia in charge of the promotion and distribution, it has basically ensured the success of "Jurassic Park" - Nobuyuki Idei has received such a great favor from Kira, and if he doesn't die to do the promotion and release of "Jurassic Park", he will be spurned and ridiculed by everyone.

So she, including James Cameron, has no reserved capital.

All three of you know that.

It's just that James Cameron doesn't care, it's best to be able to shoot "Jurassic Park", but if he can't shoot it, he can find other projects.

With his ability, he will definitely find many interesting projects.

But Gail really wanted to join "Jurassic Park" in her heart, because with her keen hunch, she knew how crazy "Jurassic Park" would be once it was developed. - When she threw herself alone to help James Cameron do "The Terminator", she judged it from this perspective.

With "Jurassic Park" in his body, James Cameron will definitely be able to go anywhere in the future and will never be restricted by others again.

So it was Gail who spoke first, "Miss Chen, I have considered the previous conditions, and there is basically no problem. If you think it's okay, why don't we sign up and start preparing!

Chen Xiyue said: "I don't have a good memory, I don't know what conditions we set at the beginning, Ms. Hurd, can you help me recall?" ”

Gail said with a smile: "A salary of $10 million, plus a 20% box office profit dividend, should be like this." ”

"That's not right."

Chen Xiyue shook his head: "I remember that it was a salary of 5 million US dollars and a 5% box office profit dividend." ”

"You ......"

Gail was furious.

It's not like you cut the bargain!

Cut me in half!

Too bullying, right?

Chen Xiyue looked at her for a while, "Some time ago, Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott and other big directors all came to us, hoping to talk about cooperation......

But Xuluo told me that since director Spielberg was reluctant at first, now he only needs director James Cameron to direct, which is why I haven't decided on a candidate until now. ”

James Cameron raised his head, "Why is Mr. Xuluo so optimistic about me?" ”

Chen Xiyue shook his head, "Who knows?" It's the same as he was optimistic about director Chris Columbus and Robin Williams, he thinks you can definitely do it, and you will make more than Spielberg's version...... That's how it should be! ”

James Cameron laughed, "I can think that I surpass Spielberg, he is the first!" ”

After a pause, he nodded and said, "Okay!" Anyway, I like "Jurassic Park" a lot, and I was free in May, so I started planning at that time, and there was no problem, right? ”

"Nope!"

Chen Xiyue was overjoyed, reached over and shook his hand, and said, "But Director Cameron, I'm very embarrassed, we want to book one of the protagonists here to be Chinese...... He said that apart from this, he does not interfere with any of your creations, and all your requests will be met. ”

"Aren't the biggest protagonists of Jurassic Park dinosaurs? A few lead actors are casual, I don't have anything to ask for. James Cameron suddenly saw Gail's desperate eyes, so he could only change his words: "But there can't be too many Chinese faces, after all, the North American market is the largest market in the world." ”

"Good! Just one! ”

Chen Xiyue pretended not to see Gail's movements.

This is how business is done, everyone must have benefits in order to cooperate.

If you want to monopolize everything, no one wants to work with you.

Gail sighed in his heart.

Originally, she could have fought for more rights, but James Cameron may have been in a hurry to make movies and didn't care about that.

But fortunately, the dominance of the movie is on James Cameron's side, so some of the characters in the movie, as well as various arrangements, will be done by Gail, which will bring huge benefits to herself.

I'll give you a leading actor, will you allow me, or my people, to join in your next movie?

I used your special effects studio to make you tens of millions of dollars, so the next time I work of my own, can you give me priority production, and then calculate it cheaper?

In Hollywood, there is nothing that cannot be exchanged!

It's just that James Cameron's words are not over.

Now that he has decided to cooperate, he has to put forward some of his own requirements.

It is necessary to say good from the beginning, so as not to cause trouble for everyone in the future.

He opened his mouth and asked, "I don't know what the budget you gave me?" ”

Chen Xiyue laughed, sure enough, the most important thing for these big directors is the issue of funding.

She replied, "Xuluo said that the initial budget is $30 million, but if you need it, $50 million is no problem." ”

James Cameron was taken aback, "You guys have so much money?" ”

It's not that his vision is not high, but the big productions of Hollywood are usually between 30 million and 50 million US dollars, and if there are more, the six major Hollywood Dock may not be able to produce one every year.

Moreover, even if the amount has been determined, it is not the final number for many directors, and it can be increased by at least 10%-20%, which is also the default rule of Hollywood.

Xu Luo now gives him a budget of $50 million, so it proves that he can come up with a maximum of $60 million!

60 million US dollars to make a movie, even if it is "Jurassic Park" with a very high budget, will be very stressful.

Chen Xiyue continued to answer: "You have been working on the late stage of "Terminator 2", so you may not know that our profit dividends on "My Fair Daddy" alone will reach 30 million US dollars, and then the income from the previous "Friends" and "Plastic Surgery Room" has not been moved...... The reason is that you have a budget! ”

James Cameron looked at Gail, who nodded.

She also investigated this, if she didn't know that Bubu Stitching was so rich, she would never give up the idea of investing in shares.

James Cameron was not surprised, "Good! Since you value me so much, I will work hard! ”

After a pause, he added: "I am a director and producer, Gail is also one, and you are also one...... Is it up to us to decide everything? ”

"And Mr. Void and Michael Cratton, but they're only in name." Chen Xiyue said, "Other than that, it should be what you imagined." And I'm only in charge of the film, and you're in charge of all the filming powers, including the editing rights you need......

However, when the final cut comes out, Mr. Void needs to come and confirm with you, and both of you agree that this version will become the final version, otherwise you will continue to discuss it. ”

James Cameron frowned, and then unfolded again.

Hollywood is well known that James Cameron does not necessarily value money when making movies, but he must attach great importance to the final editing rights.

"Jurassic Park" he will not give up the final editing rights, but Xu Luo joined, and he was not a layman commanding an insider, but he was a screenwriter and wrote the entire script.

Besides, even if he can't convince Xuluo, Xuluo can't just go his own way, he still has to convince himself before he can move on to the next step.

That's good.

James Cameron believes that Xuluo will not mess around with his own $60 million, and that a genius boy can't be so stupid.

"Okay!"

James Cameron said: "Then I don't have any problems, when the time comes, you can send someone to join the group, what can be brought up, everyone discuss, I am not the kind of person who can't listen to opinions." ”

Chen Xiyue nodded: "Okay!" ”

In fact, she was complaining in her heart.

Compared to Spielberg, your temper is not good, otherwise with your strength, how could you not get ahead for so many years?

Gail answered at this time: "Miss Chen, in the future, the two of us will be responsible for the specific affairs!" James is only in charge of things on the set, and I'm sure no one will interfere with him, right? ”

"Yes!"

Chen Xiyue smiled, "But Director Cameron, I still have a script here, which was also written by Xuluo for you...... Would you like to take a look? ”

James Cameron was surprised, but immediately shook his head, "Forget it! Let's wait until I'm done filming "Jurassic Park", I don't like to be distracted. ”

Gail immediately said: "You can give it to me, I'll help him refer to it first." ”

"Huh!"

Chen Xiyue smiled and didn't talk at all.

This watch!

Gale had a smile on his face, but he cursed angrily in his heart.

……

After watching this dog thing in Spain, I couldn't sleep and wanted to watch the second game, but the surprise given by Portugal was too much~~

So just write a chapter and then sleep.

Wait for me to sleep for a while and write two chapters in the afternoon!

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