Chapter 338: Stan Lee

For many days in a row, he was like glue, and he thoroughly fed Big Ivan.

Those little daughter-like sentimentality was also selectively forgotten by her.

As Lee said, enjoying the moment is the key.

Maybe one day they will be separated, but that doesn't mean the memories of the past aren't good.

Isn't that enough?

In Beverly Hills, MGM held a press conference.

The crew of "007: Skyfall" officially met with the media and the public.

When a reporter mentioned, "Benanis Marlo said she was racist during the interview."

Sam Mendes made it very clear, "It's a despicable slur, and there are a lot of actors who are eliminated in auditions and like to play the race card."

Some producers and directors will be frightened by this, but I will not ...... What's more, the winner is Monica Bellucci, what's the problem? ”

Sam Mendes' sarcasm remains on the surface, 'Although they are all vases, what is Benannis Marlo compared to Monica Bellucci?' ’

"Hahaha......"

The reporters in the audience burst out laughing, and that was exactly what happened.

Compared with a so-called foreign supermodel, they are more looking forward to the performance of 'ball flower' in the film.

Monica Bellucci has always been 'rich and generous,' and dedication to art is her motto.

Backstage, Li Zhenyu, accompanied by his secretary, listened to the questions on the spot.

Zhao Xianzhu hesitated for a few seconds and asked, "Boss, do you need me to remind Director Sam ......"

"Reminder of what?"

Li Zhenyu smiled faintly and said, "Xianzhu, this is not something you should care about, just do your job." ”

"Inside." Zhao Xianzhu lowered her head.

Li Zhenyu understood what she meant, Monica Bellucci had a dewy relationship with him.

Therefore, should the next scenes and pictures be conservative?

or specially told Sam to set a rule in the crew that 'no one should approach'.

Funny!

This is Hollywood, not South Korea, not to mention that he is just trying new things, and he is not trying to marry a wife.

If you really want to do this, how will you gain a foothold in Hollywood in the future?

At the end of the reception, someone was in charge of giving the reporter a 'gift' with a local shopping voucher.

It's Hollywood, and since you're here, you have to experience it.

Bring a gift for your family and children.

"Sam, come here."

Calling Sam Mendes to his side, Li Zhenyu talked to him about his thoughts.

The plot is normally arranged, and you can shoot how you want to shoot.

In addition, if he has an excellent script and an independent director who wants to set up a project, he can call him at any time.

"Is MGM going to step in?"

Sam Mendes was shocked, and the giant went down in person, which is not in accordance with the rules.

"No, it's contacting me, not MGM."

"In addition to being the CEO of MGM, I have many identities."

MGM personally went down, which naturally attracted a joint boycott from other giants.

Especially later let go of himself and turned Snow White into a politically correct Disney.

That's the big financier behind Harvey, and it's obviously irrational to Disney who is in the limelight now.

But as an investor, he invests in independent directors and projects.

No one can find fault, he is the parent company of Huanyu Capital and the big boss of Huanyu Investment.

Is there a problem with investing in projects that can make money for yourself and are optimistic?

"Lee, you mean?"

"I heard that Harvey has a red sofa and I prefer white...... Off-white. ”

Such an obvious 'hint,' Sam is pretending to be stupid if he doesn't understand.

"Understood, I'll arrange it as soon as possible."

Sam looked excited, and his hand holding the glass was shaking.

Become next, Harvey Weinstein?

Perhaps, he should set up a new company first, and it seems that he is very satisfied with his arrangement this time.

Sam turned his gaze to Monica Bellucci, who was talking to the crew members in the rear right.

The charm of this woman should not be underestimated.

Li Zhenyu, who was hanging out at the start-up banquet, suddenly saw a strange and familiar figure.

That's, Stan Lee?

"Stan."

Stan Lee, who was at the cold table, was startled as he picked up a delicious meal with a plate.

It's like a little guy stealing food, caught by an adult.

"Oh my God, don't do that, I don't want another heart attack."

Looking at his receding hairline and gray sideburns on both sides, Li Zhenyu smiled and said, "Sorry, man, I just didn't expect to see you here." ”

"I'm just a little person, I should say that."

Stan Lee's overtures made Lee Zhenyu guess what he was here for.

"Spider-Man" seven years ago, and "Iron Man" last year were hugely successful, proving the huge potential of these comic book characters created by Stan Lee.

Although there were some unpleasant things happening during this period, such as Stan Lee taking his old club Surprise Comics to court, believing that the other party had violated his interests.

According to the agreement signed with Fantastic Comics, every character he participated in creating would receive 10% of the company's profits if it was made into a movie or TV series.

But "Spider-Man", which earned as much as $820 million at the global box office, did not get a penny.

The lawsuit went all the way to the Supreme Court, and he finally got $10 million in compensation.

But this does not affect the talent and fame of the 'father of comics'.

Marvel is still preparing a series of big moves, but there is a problem in front of us.

No money!

In 08, Marvel not only launched the hugely successful "Iron Man", but also launched the worst bad movie "The Incredible Hulk" in Marvel history in the same year.

This film cost Marvel about $100 million, and it can be said that all the money earned by "Iron Man" was filled into this deep pit.

The comic adaptation was successful, and it was very profitable.

But if it fails, the investment of large costs will only make the company lose money.

This kind of investment that cannot be stabilized and has a gambling nature is clearly not the style of large companies.

Oh yes.

There are also the previous "X-Men", "Blade", "Daredevil Man", "Punisher", "Fantastic Four", etc., all of which are failed investments that can only return to their original costs or lose money.

Because if you want to achieve the effect in the comics, the cost of special effects is too great.

Therefore, Marvel, which seems to be beautiful, was a chicken rib before it took refuge in its new owner Disney and opened the 'Marvel Universe'.

It looks delicious and delicious, but there is suffering when you eat it.

Why can Marvel take back the authorized characters one by one?

It has a lot to do with big investment and high risk.

No one gambles on potential profits at the risk of a company going bankrupt when it's safe.

Of course, there is also a theory that in the eyes of conspirators these are all Marvel schemes.

They want to use this failure to scare everyone away, so that they can take back all the characters and launch the concept of the 'Marvel Universe'.

Then, start your own way to attract gold.

But now, 09 years, for an uncertain future to lose hundreds of millions of dollars.

can even interfere with the filming plans of the Hollywood Big Seven, so that the other party will lose money together.

If this was intentional, Marvel management would probably be neatly organized, and one of them would have been sent into the coffin.

(End of chapter)