Pioneer of the Rebirth Era

Mabuli is a cafe near the seaside. Chinese people talk about things at the wine table. After the meal is over, the things are settled, and then they find a place to start having fun.

When foreigners talk about work, eating means eating. After eating, find a place to sit down and have a cup of coffee or something to talk about things.

The setting sun shines into the cafe through the glass, giving the cafe a mysterious color. On the beach not far away, a group of tourists are playing, and the noisy sounds are transmitted into the cafe, making it slightly dull.

The atmosphere was a little more cheerful.

In addition to Bob Shea, Joss and Yang Dongxu, there was one more person sitting at the coffee table, the director and producer of the film, Peter Jackson.

If it was just the director, then Peter might sit down with a few people on another occasion to discuss things. For example, when the contract is signed and the investment begins to prepare for filming, he needs to communicate with the sponsor of the money.

Therefore, the director's status is not the main reason why Peter is sitting here. The main reason is that in addition to being the director, he is also the producer of the film. Whether it is domestic or foreign, the producer's weight in the film is not as important as in the final announcement.

The director is conspicuous, but his power is definitely greater than that of the director because he can replace the director at any time.

The director's job is to make a good movie, while the producer is solely responsible for script coordination, preliminary preparations, organizing the film crew, accounting for production funds, financial review, etc.

In short, the director team can only dictate what they shoot and strive to shoot what they want. The producer, on the other hand, has the power and financial resources to control the whole crew.

"I'm not questioning Weta Digital, but compared to the special effects you've done before from Industrial Light & Magic, there's really nothing outstanding about them.

So the special effects limit is 15 minutes. You have the right to produce the first 15 minutes. We are satisfied with the effect of the work. The special effects production of the entire film and even the special effects production of the remaining two films can be handed over to Weta Digital. I have no objection.

In short, there is only one premise: come up with enough works to convince me to use Weta Digital instead of Industrial Light & Magic. Otherwise, I think there is no need to continue talking about this business.

I invest money to make money. It's normal for a star to want to be associated with a blockbuster movie to become popular, as long as he puts in enough acting skills to convince me. I also agree that Weta Digital wants to take advantage of this opportunity to reach a higher level, but

It must also show strength that convinces me." Yang Dongxu said very directly.

"15 minutes is not enough, at least 30 minutes is required. The special effects are coherent and complementary to each other. Some can start with a large-scale production that will shock people, but some can gradually build up to a climax. In fact, 15 minutes is not

It's not a science time." Peter hesitated and said.

To be honest, in his impression, yellow people have always been synonymous with being easy to bully. Even Japanese people in developed countries always bow politely when they are slapped in the face, not to mention the Chinese who are cautious in everything they do.

But the Chinese man in front of him was obviously beyond his expectation. He was extremely tough in everything he did and said, without any room for maneuver, which made him feel very unhappy.

But he can only endure his discomfort for the time being. After all, this is a blockbuster with an investment of US$9,300. This is a rare opportunity for both his directorial career and the Weta Digital he founded.

If this movie becomes a hit, he can directly join the ranks of first-line directors, or even one of the top directors, and Weta Digital may also strive to win an Oscar for special effects.

If he fails, he can also use this blockbuster shooting to gain experience, and the same is true for Weta Digital. So even if he feels unhappy, he can only endure it for the time being.

"30 minutes is not impossible, but if the special effects are not satisfactory within 30 minutes, do you need to refund all the production fees and compensate?" Yang Dongxu asked calmly.

"This..." Peter's expression paused. Although the 30-minute production fee was refunded and compensated, it would not cause Weta Digital to go bankrupt, but it would still be a serious injury.

You must know that special effects production companies actually rely on fame and technology, and do not have much assets of their own. When doing special effects for a movie, the special effects company basically just completes its own work. No matter whether the movie is a big hit or a hit, it will always be profitable.

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Of course, if the movie becomes a hit, you can run award nominations to gain more fame, so that you can raise the price next time and earn more.

And once there is an incident where special effects production needs to be returned due to dissatisfaction from the employer, although Weta Digital will not be bankrupted, it is actually almost bankrupt. After all, how will it continue to receive business after its reputation is ruined?

"Otherwise, if the special effects production is unsatisfactory, just compensate. Two-thirds of the production cost will be refunded. The refunded money will be yours. New Line Cinema will not take a penny. The money invested in the subsequent special effects will be yours."

We will do it according to the contractual capital contribution ratio. However, a confidentiality agreement must be signed for this matter." Bob Shay, who had been constantly being talked about, said.

This was undoubtedly an attempt to smooth things over, which made Yang Dongxu look at him in surprise. This was obviously not just a friend relationship with Peter. The relationship between the two people was probably more complicated. Otherwise, Xie Yi would not have risked the company losing money.

Even if there is a risk, Peter must be protected.

"That's it." Looking at Xie Yi and then at Peter, Yang Dongxu was ready to take a step back. After all, everything had been discussed before, because it was not worth wrangling over this small matter. He watched 15 minutes and 20 minutes.

It makes no difference.

However, although he was ready to take a step back, he still stressed: "According to the contract, except for a few roles that we have decided on, the rest of the casting, crew shooting, and final editing are all your call. After that, we will only invest money and review the finances."

.But after the shooting is completed, I must first check the quality of the film."

"No problem." Both Shay and Peter nodded happily. After all, it was nothing. Anyway, if there was an award ceremony before the release and they wanted to win an award, they would find some professionals to watch it in advance.

"Then it's no problem at all." Yang Dongxu shrugged. Just leave the signing to Joss, because he is the person in charge of this investment. "I wish you all a happy night. I don't have many people here."

Come with me, I still have things to do tomorrow, go see my team."

"Team, you still have a team?" Bob Shea asked in surprise.

"Uh-huh." Yang Dongxu nodded: "I previously acquired a basketball team, the 76ers, and I was very satisfied with the results after the acquisition, so I plan to take these great guys on vacation to relax, and then talk to the team manager.

Let’s talk about whether we should continue to sign players. My team reached the finals last season, and I also want to get a ring in the new season, don’t I?”

After saying that, Yang Dongxu waved his hand without waiting for Xie Yi and Peter to say anything else, turned around and left with José. His bosses had left, and José had no intention of staying. The contract has been negotiated. Let the secretary finalize the contract tomorrow, and then

Find a lawyer to review and notarize it and just sign it if there are no problems.

The only thing left is to give the pre-determined roles to the artists signed by Heiner in the United States, and then the filming has nothing to do with him. As long as he pays attention to the financial review from time to time, he can arrange other work during the rest of the time.

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"Do you think what he said is true?" Peter turned to look at Shay, although he knew that he came to Hollywood with the capital to start a career, and he must have a lot of money in his pocket, otherwise this person would be a liar.

But the investment of 93 million yuan in this major production has dispelled the suspicion that the other party is a liar. But Yang Dongxu suddenly revealed that he has a team, and it was the team that made it to the finals last season. This made him have doubts about the Chinese people.

For him who is prejudiced, this is undoubtedly a huge impact.

"There's no need for him to lie about this, right?" Shay pondered for a moment and asked.

In fact, the 76ers turned out to be Yang Dongxu, a Chinese team. He was very surprised and even shocked just now. However, his self-regulation ability is obviously better than Peter.

"It's not necessary." Peter adjusted his posture and nodded: "It's just that our partners seem to be stronger than imagined?"

Those who can afford to play a team are undoubtedly those with strong capital, especially the owners who can afford to play a team that has the ability to compete in the finals. They don't dare to play without any financial resources.

Because no one can guarantee that their team will always win, can be talked about, and can reach the finals. You must know that more than half of the teams in the NBA are losing money. Who can afford it without any financial resources?

"The stronger the partner, the more beneficial it is to us, right? Even if he is Chinese and may have fewer resources in the United States, we have certain resources and he has money. This is the best cooperation!"

"It is indeed the best cooperation, but our partner is too strong." Being forced into a corner by Yang Dongxu, a Chinese, he had to use the steps brought by Xie Yi to get off the stage. Peter's heart obviously has not changed for a while.

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"Listen to me, man, if you have as much money as him and can afford to play the team, I think you will be more arrogant than him. He has so much initiative and makes such a concession, which has shown Chinese humility.

It's just a side of him. It's just that he doesn't give in to what he wants, which makes you a little ugly." Shay stood up and patted Peter on the shoulder.

It's okay to help Peter in front of Yang Dongxu. After all, the two are friends, and Peter can help him speak to other shareholders when it comes to the company.

But when there are no outsiders, Shay will undoubtedly speak more directly, and there is no need to estimate the face of his friend.

"Okay, what you said makes sense. If I had the bargaining chip in his hand, no one else would be able to interfere in this drama, let alone other rights." Peter had no choice but to admit it, so he nodded: "I just hope that this partner

, I am still as humble as I am now after I have established my footing.”

"Then it depends on whether the show is losing money or making money. Everyone is happy when they make money, and they will naturally behave like a gentleman. If it loses money, I will also lose my temper." Bob Shea said.

Although he holds the equity of New Line Cinema, even if the film company is acquired by Warner Bros., he still has independent management rights over the film company, but having multiple bosses and being the boss himself are undoubtedly two different things.

Therefore, the investment in this film is also extremely important to him. If it succeeds, he will have much less pressure from Warner Bros., can gain more freedom, and even recover part of the equity of the film company. If it fails, maybe he will

You can retain some shares, but it's time to give up the position of president of the film company.