Chapter 489: Making a Movie, You Can't
When he said this, Clement did not mean the slightest flattery, but completely from the depths of his admiration.
Oh, God!
Still human?
Is this still human?
From Wang Mo's words, Clement is almost certain that this movie script called "Transformers" is definitely a sci-fi movie script that is enough to amaze the world.
If it is filmed, he has no doubt that it will cause a frenzy among mecha enthusiasts around the world.
The domineering of the Transformers is something that no boy can resist!
The point is, Clement knows that this kind of mecha movie is not only easy to achieve, but also the easiest to make a sequel. As long as the box office of the first part is good enough, then the second and third parts ...... and so on, you can easily shoot it. It's the same as sitting and grabbing money.
In other words, Clement is sure that as long as the "Transformers" movie mentioned by Wang Mo is made, the box office revenue generated by it will be as high as billions of dollars.
"This."
But he is a Chinese after all, so if he has such an opportunity, of course he has to say a few words to his compatriots.
He knew that with Oliver's words, this year's Chinese stars should not be forcibly driven away by the security guards when they rubbed the red carpet.
As soon as they got off the plane, the organizers sent a luxury convoy to pick them up.
Therefore, if Wang Mo wants to let himself, Peng Chen and Chai Qing be recognized by the international film industry, he has to make some literary films that can't just be commercial.
And the Internet celebrities are holding selfie sticks one by one for live broadcasting.
I have to say that now Wang Mo's performance skills are superb, and under the drizzling rain outside the window, this guzheng song almost sank everyone.
His mind was full of transformers' mecha appearances, and his beard stood on end with excitement.
Oliver nodded: "Yes, a lot. It should be a lot of it every year. ”
Clement's face turned red when he heard this, and he hesitated for a moment before saying, "Okay, I can accept an annual salary of at least $300,000." ”
First: the film was not directed by him.
While Clement was waiting for Wang Mo's answer with great anticipation.
Wang Mo smiled slightly and signed his name.
"I'm getting more and more interested in Chinese music."
"Yes, that's good."
I have to say that Clement has a persistence and fanaticism that ordinary people can't achieve when it comes to directing movies.
“???”
……
There are also a large number of unknown directors who set up a stall on the street, holding discs high, and selling self-directed and self-starred movies to passers-by. They hope that their film will be noticed by a passing director and soar to the sky.
The other directors and stars all smiled heartily.
Opening of the Cannes Film Festival.
Coincidentally, there happened to be a light rain in Cannes last night, so Wang Mo decided to play "Night Rain in Banana Window".
"Satisfied, satisfied!"
When they were hanging out, they didn't put on any makeup or cover-up, but no one recognized them.
Wang Mo returned to the front row and sat in the same row as a group of top international directors and international superstars.
Yuan Xiong was about to speak.
But he didn't expect that Wang Mo would directly make a big move.
“……”
Oliver looked at Wang Mo's eyes full of excitement and admiration: "Master Wang Mo, it's a pleasure to meet you, our family loves your music very much. Especially "To Alice", my daughter is even more obsessed with it, can you sign my daughter's name? I think she's going to jump for joy. ”
"Absolutely."
Yunhai Media has always been efficient.
Wang Mo repeated with a smile.
How can it be that there is only the proceeds of the movie?
There are also huge figures, anime, games, books, ...... and other various peripheral benefits.
Just finished signing the contract.
Ruined is ruined?
When to practice?
A movie like "Transformers", he still has a whole bunch of them in his head?
He prepared three guzheng songs, and he prepared to play whichever one was suitable.
Clement was dumbfounded, if it was half an hour ago, he wouldn't take Wang Mo seriously at all.
This is the effect of Huaxia after getting the "hometown of music".
Although the music in "Kung Fu" is good, it still has a strong commercial charm, and it is difficult to be recognized by the jury.
Coupled with the movie picture that the organizer deliberately jumped out to fit the artistic conception of this guzheng song, it made many people breathtaking.
"Huaxia can get this year's 'Hometown of Music', and it must have an extraordinary musical heritage."
To everyone's surprise, it even caused a burst of screams from the Chinese people at the scene.
As he spoke, his eyes were full of anticipation.
Therefore, every time the organizers and on-site security guards of Cannes see stars from Huaxia, they will become nervous inexplicably.
In the previous life, the IP value of "Transformers" was indeed as high as 17 billion US dollars, which was converted into hundreds of billions of Chinese dollars!
A movie can generate hundreds of billions of value, comparable to a 100 billion group giant!
Who is not shocked.
Although Clement despised this activity in his words.
This also made Wang Mo's heart move slightly: "Shouldn't we shoot one or two in-depth movies to compete for these top international film festivals?" ”
After almost a few minutes, he finally couldn't help but speak: "Mr. Wang Mo, I have a reluctant request. ”
It's really this kind of thing, he's seen a lot in Hollywood.
Half an hour later, Clement signed the contract, and even the terms of the contract were even better than he expected.
But now, before he could say anything, Clement took the initiative to ask to join.
Facing everyone's ridicule, Wang Mo smiled slightly: "Everyone is right, I think you can try it next year and see if you can win a few awards." ”
Even most of the movies are very bold and open, which is unsightly.
Hearing this, the others laughed as well.
"Haha."
To use an analogy: do you know who the most famous pianist is today?
It is estimated that nine out of ten people are at a loss.
Wang Mo smiled: "You say." ”
But.
Even Yuan Xiong next to him was dumbfounded, he just thought that with Wang Mo's ability, it should be very simple to fool Clement.
Oliver understood and hurriedly said, "Okay, I will." ”
That's it!
Next to him, Jack, the international director who spoke just now, saw the change in Wang Mo's expression, and teased with the unique humor of the West: "Mr. Wang Mo, look at your expression, are you dissatisfied with what I just said, and you want to compete for next year's award?" ”
According to the current plan, it will only take two years at most, and it is estimated that you will have to cover your face when you come to Cannes again, or even go to any prosperous place in the world.
Wang Mo brought Hao Mingxing for two reasons: first, Hao Mingxing could ensure his safety; Second, it can let Hao Mingxing see the world, after all, he is about to participate in the filming of "Iron Man", and it will be very useful for Hao Mingxing to be able to get in touch with movie-related activities at the international level earlier.
Wang Mingcheng nodded: "Of course." ”
In other words, if the operation is good, with the IP of "Transformers", it can create a value of more than 10 billion US dollars in the future.
If Wang Mo played the guzheng at the Cannes Film Festival before, it is estimated that all foreigners would be confused. But at this moment, many people recognized this instrument, and excitedly followed the people next to them who didn't know about it.
“……”
Wang Mo thanked him.
There are almost no eye-catching works.
In Huaxia, he has long been a well-known top class, up to an eighty-year-old grandmother, down to a three-year-old child, who doesn't know him?
Wrong!
So he must snatch it as soon as possible, otherwise other Hollywood directors will see it, and he will have no share of his own.
Then the group returned to the hotel.
Clement opened his mouth wide: "This ......"
"Incredible, incredible......"
Wang Mo nodded to indicate that he knew.
The beautiful melody has fascinated many people.
Although he knows that most of the Chinese stars who come to Cannes go to the red carpet.
Clement: "I think after filming Iron Man, I hope you can give me the Transformers movie as well. I know it's a presumptuous request, but I really want to make it, and I can do it without a director's fee, even if it's for free. ”
Hey!
It's really low emotional intelligence.
In other words, the international status of "Kung Fu" is not worth mentioning.
Clement looked at Wang Mo blankly, almost not going crazy.
For the temptation of "Transformers", he couldn't bear it.
But finally, he suddenly seemed to think of something, and his eyes lit up: "You mean that as long as you are an employee of your company, you can direct your movies casually?" ”
Even he believes that no science fiction director can bear it.
Wang Mo was embarrassed: "I'm sorry, Mr. Clement, I appreciate your importance to "Transformers". However, I left this sci-fi to our own company director to shoot, and I can't agree to it. Let me tell you bluntly, that's why I asked Peng Chen to be your assistant director, I want him to learn from you, and then come back to take the lead. ”
Of course, there are requirements.
Opening Ceremony.
"If Master Wang Mo is better than us even in making movies, then we will be too embarrassed."
"Multi-...... How much? ”
Second: the Chinese box office has never been convincing internationally.
Yes, Guzheng!
The audience boiled in an instant.
"That's good."
What the hell is a Transformers?
A top Hollywood sci-fi director, that's what you're pursuing?
Next.
Clement finally came to his senses, and the old man in his fifties smiled in surprise. just stared at Wang Mo, for fear that Wang Mo was ridiculing him.
Anyone who can come here to the Cannes Film Festival basically understands music.
Rumble!
Clement's brain exploded like thunder.
"Don't talk about it, you have to buy a guzheng and come back."
This ability can be called a god.
This time, Wang Mo played the guzheng song "Night Rain in the Banana Window".
Because the performer of the opening ceremony was Wang Mo, and Wang Mo did not play the piano music that has been passed down in the past, but a guzheng song.
"Making music, we can't. But you can't make movies. ”
Wang Mo smiled and said, "Mr. Clement, for a great director like you, of course I am happy for you to join." It's just that the annual salary you proposed, I do have some opinions. ”
But he still said: "Then I'll go and select the right actors and form the crew members first." ”
Clement smiled with satisfaction and prepared to turn away. But when he walked to the door, he suddenly turned around and said: "Boss, the Cannes Film Festival is not good, give me a year or two, and I will take "Iron Man" to the Oscar podium." ”
Wang Mo stretched out a finger: "If you join Yunhai Media, I can give you an annual salary of five million US dollars on behalf of the company, as well as equity worth 100 million Chinese dollars." In addition, a 5% dividend will be given to you for each film you direct. What do you think? ”
These requests were not a problem for Clement, so of course he said yes.
“……”
In Wang Mo's heart, he silently said a word: "Two years." ”
He said this very bluntly.
Wang Mo smiled and said nothing.
"Haha."
“……”
On this day, the group walked around the town of Cannes for more than three hours.
And Clement, at this moment, his heart has been completely captured by Wang Mo.
Clement couldn't sit still, got up and walked around the room.
He coughed: "I know you're in a hurry, but don't worry. Because tomorrow, we are leaving for Europe for the Cannes Film Festival, so after the festival, we will start filming the film, how about it? ”
Along the way, Wang Mo just saw two roadside directors and scripts that he was slightly interested in, and asked Yuan Xiong to ask for the contact information of the other party, and then see if there was anything to do.
"Thank you."
But at this moment, after seeing Wang Mo's strength, he found that the directorial level he was proud of was nothing in front of Wang Mo.
Celebrities are filming documentaries.
Wang Mo smiled and said, "Then in the next few days, please take care of them more." ”
And, of course, Hao Mingxing.
Clement said excitedly: "Then I join your company, can you agree?" I happen to be alone, so I won't have any ties. And my directing ability is definitely stronger than Peng Chen, and I will definitely be better than him. Well...... As for the salary, as long as I can sustain my current life, about half a million dollars a year. ”
Who would say that?
Clement's eyes widened.
Third: The international box office of 100 million US dollars is nothing in front of these big directors.
When did this guy have such a movie idea again?
However, because he doesn't know much about Hollywood movies, Yuan Xiong didn't judge its value, but guessed from Clement's expression that the script of this movie may be very unusual.
"It's magnificent!"
More than billions!
The more Clement thought about it, the more frightened he became.
Wang Mo smiled: "What do you think? If you're not satisfied, you can ......"
So these people say that he can't make movies, not sarcasm, but a fact.
Clement's face turned red: "But...... But...... Your status is noble, how can you always guide Peng Chen. If you don't take care of it, you might ruin a classic movie. ”
Many people are actually not amazed by Wang Mo's performance, because they have already heard Wang Mo's more amazing music, and what they are most shocked by is Wang Mo's ability to play new songs at will.
Clement was anxious when he heard this: "You can't give it to him, he can't shoot well!" ”
"The night rain of the banana window, give it to you."
Wang Mo watched a few people's discs with great interest, but finally left disappointed.
Eight or nine out of ten Hollywood movies that have entered China have to delete some plots, and this is an example.
This time, Wang Mo was an exception.
For Clement's acute son, Wang Mo is of course happy to see it come to fruition.
Yuan Xiong immediately said: "I will ask the company to prepare the contract." ”
Hey!
This old man!
"The ......"
"Hey!"
The biggest difference between it and the Oscars is that the Oscars are North American film festivals, and except for one or two international awards, the rest are limited to North American films. The Festival de Cannes, on the other hand, is a film festival all over the world, and anyone can take part in the event and anyone has the opportunity to step on the red carpet.
Especially many celebrities and Internet celebrities in China, their ability to rub carpets is "famous all over the world".
Wang Mo said: "It's okay, anyway, it's my company's people, if it's ruined, it's ruined, so it's a practice." For a movie like "Transformers", I have more in my mind, enough for him to practice eight times out of ten. ”
Especially when he said the words "leave it to our own company director", he deliberately accentuated his tone, just because he was worried that Clement would not understand.
Yuan Xiong explained.
Therefore, if he only relies on his achievements in the piano, he will not be known by international friends in real life.
Perhaps this is the reason why he can still become a top international science fiction director even if he has been cheated countless times by Hollywood capitalists and his peers.
But in the world, although Wang Moming is already a piano master on the surface, few people can recognize him.
"But Jack was right."
Next.
That's enough.
Yuan Xiong was stunned for a moment.
Wang Mo, Yuan Xiong, and the crew members of "Kung Fu" boarded a plane to Western Europe together to officially participate in the Cannes Film Festival.
"Good!"
Wang Mo smiled: "So, it's okay if Peng Chen doesn't shoot well, I'm here anyway." ”
Wang Mo shook his head: "I'm not saying that you are driving too high, but that you are driving too low." ”
Seeing Oliver carefully put away his signature, Wang Mo inadvertently asked: "There should be a lot of Chinese people who have come to Cannes recently, right?" ”
Although "Kung Fu" was shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival this time.
The show is over.
This is also the reason why every year at the Cannes Film Festival, a large number of clowns on the red carpet can pour out.
At the same time, he secretly said in his heart: It seems that this time, I have to say hello to the security guards at the scene, don't let those guys drive people away.
If he is willing to settle in Huaxia, the company will provide him with a house of no less than 200 square meters in the magic capital for free. If he doesn't want to come to China, he also has a large housing subsidy every year.
It has to be said that Clement has a good enough eye in this regard.
But Wang Mo knew that the organizer was shortlisted for the sake of his own face and in order to let himself perform at the opening ceremony, and the final result should be that "Kung Fu" could not get any awards.
That's the scariest thing.
Thinking of this, Wang Mo nodded secretly.
Wang Mo heard Clement's crackling bunch of questions, and his head was big for a while.
Someone even said: "Jack, don't look down on Mr. Wang Mo, he really wants to compete for a best music award, isn't it easy to get it?" ”
"Jack, are you not giving face to Master Wang Mo?"
After speaking, he was even worried that Wang Mo would not agree, so he continued: "That, if you think the salary is too high, we can also discuss it again." ”
Clement's address to Wang Mo changed: "Boss, when can we start filming "Iron Man"? I can't wait. Also, When will the script for "Transformers" come out? And you just said that there are a lot of movies like "Transformers" in your mind, can you tell me something about it? A little bit will do. ”
"Really?"
Wang Mo believes that as long as it takes a few years, all kinds of musical instruments in China will quietly penetrate into every country in Bluestar, maybe it will not reach the coverage of piano and violin, but at least in the future, people in the world can know that this country has an extraordinary musical heritage when it comes to China.
Wang Mo knew this in his heart and looked at Yuan Xiong.
After coming to Cannes, Wang Mo asked Oliver not to follow, but took Hao Mingxing, Yuan Xiong, and Peng Chen to start wandering around the scene.
Jack's eyes widened: "That's right, Mr. Wang Mo, I was wrong." ”
Of course.
Emotional intelligence is still so low, but it sounds very exciting.
And at an awards ceremony like the Cannes Film Festival, the box office is not really important, it looks at the depth of the film.
I don't know how many people have written blank checks to him, making him happy.
Yuan Xiong smiled: "Amer, your reputation is not good in the world." ”
At the head was a hundred-man in a suit with a high nose named Oliver.
An international director smiled, "Mr. Wang Mo, thank you for your performance. You let me know the beauty of Chinese music. Luckily, while you're far superior to us in music, we're better than you in film. ”
Clement knew she couldn't wait.
This is how a nation's music slowly goes international.
Wang Mo spread his hands.
"It seems that Master Wang Mo is still moved."
Although the opening ceremony is tomorrow, the whole town of Cannes is already crowded with celebrities and influencers from all over the world.
Clement was stunned: "Too low? ”
It can be called an audio-visual feast.
He originally meant to let Wang Mo impress Clement, and then he would use affection and reason, and use an annual salary of tens of millions of dollars or equity to pull the other party into Yunhai Media.
It's necessary!
Any top director, top screenwriter, even if your film has the highest box office, but if you don't win a few top film festival awards, your fame will be greatly reduced.
Wang Mo interrupted him: "I can't shoot it either?" ”
"The international film censorship system is much more relaxed than that in China, and almost all of them are colored. And these unpopular directors, in order to make their movies more eye-catching, do more in this regard. ”
But Clement didn't feel that there was anything wrong with his speech, and continued: "You have to believe me, "Transformers" is such a difficult mecha sci-fi, even Thompson can't shoot well. I'm sure I'm the only one in the world who can shoot ......"
Of course.
Even looking at Clement's expression, he felt a little too high for an annual salary of $500,000. I can't imagine how exploited the other party was when he made movies in Hollywood before.
"It's the Chinese guzheng."
Because of this, everyone's hearts are shocked.
And what the hell is an annual salary of half a million dollars?
But it is indeed one of the three major international film festivals in the world, and it is also the film festival in the world that is second only to the Oscars in terms of fame and popularity.
"I've heard it at the Night of the International Music Palace, and the sound of this instrument is as good as that of the piano."
That is, Clamment must direct a film for the company at least every three years, and within the scope of his duties, he must guide the directors in Huaxia and adapt them to the Hollywood film shooting atmosphere.
……
"You've got to give us a way to live, right?"
Because he simply can't imagine that one person can construct the perfect movie scene just by imagining.
Although his film "Kung Fu" achieved more than 5 billion Chinese dollars in China and won 100 million US dollars at the international box office.
Other benefits are available.
No one took Wang Mo's words seriously.
It's just that they didn't notice that at this moment, Wang Mo had closed his eyes and sunk into the system.
Let's pick a few movies first! (End of chapter)