Reborn Capital Empire

?Chapter Five Hundred and Sixteenth World War

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"Hello, Mr. Guo!"

Guo Shouyun turned his head and saw that it was a middle-aged man with golden glasses and a slender face. Behind him, there were two people he was no stranger to, and one of them was very familiar.

"Mr. Katzenberg, Mr. Geffen, and Mr. Spielberg!"

Guo Shouyun paused for a moment on David Spielberg with black-rimmed glasses. In the last life, the fame of this great director in China was not a household name, but it was also widely known. In contrast, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen, two of the DreamWorks Big Three, are much weaker.

"Can we sit?" Katzenberg asked.

The place they were in was the VIP seat at the Kodak Theater. That is to say, the seats hanging on both sides at the front of the stand are condescending, and the view, safety and comfort are much better than those of the Hollywood stars below. Of course, there are plenty of seats available.

"Of course, three please!"

After greeting Buddy Morris and Eva Green, the three each sat down. After noticing that David Geffen was sitting beside him, Guo Shouyun frowned unconsciously. It's not that he hates each other, but that this Hollywood celebrity, in addition to his talent in the film and television industry, is a well-known gay. He doesn't discriminate against homosexuals, but he doesn't know why, after noticing the other person's eyes looking at him, he always feels very tired.

Looking at Guo Shouyun, who looked calm and waited for them to speak, after the three looked at each other, Jeffrey Katzenberg, one of the CEOs of DreamWorks, said: "Mr. Guo, DreamWorks and Matrix have always had good cooperation in the past. "Jurassic Park," "Schindler's List," "A Beautiful Mind," and more have all made huge profits for you and me."

In fact, "Jurassic Park", "Schindler's List", "A Beautiful Mind", these Stephen Spielberg films are all the films that DreamWorks cooperated with Universal. But now that Universal is acquired by Matrix, it can be regarded as a cooperation with Matrix in name.

"...So, we're really looking forward to working with Matrix again!"

"DreamWorks has always been a leader among many Hollywood production companies, and the three gentlemen are also well-known film and television elites, so I am also looking forward to the Matrix to cooperate with DreamWorks again."

"I don't know this one, has Mr. Guo seen it?"

Jeffrey Katzenberg put the book prepared in advance in front of Guo Shouyun.

"The War of the Worlds by H. J. Wells?"

"good!"

Looking at the book in his hand, some memories belonging to Bruce Guo emerged from the depths of his mind.

"War of the Worlds" is the masterpiece of British science fiction writer Herr Joe Wells at the end of the last century, and the classic science fiction works "The Invisible Man" and "Time Machine" are also written by him. In the field of science fiction literature, he is known as the greatest science fiction writer after Jules Verne.

Like "The Invisible Man" and "The Time Machine", "War of the Worlds" has been brought to the screen many times. One of the most interesting is Halloween in 1938. "War of the Worlds" was adapted as a local story and broadcast on American radio. Because the description was too realistic, the audience thought that there was a Martian invasion, causing a big panic. This has become one of the most bizarre jokes in American history.

"DreamWorks is going to make it into a movie?"

Jeffrey Katzenberg nodded.

"Stephen bought the broadcast script for "War of the Worlds" very early, and it was originally planned to start shooting in 1996. But it happened that "Independence Day" directed by Roland Emmerich was released. The original shooting plan has been postponed until now. "

Glancing at Spielberg, "As far as I know, Mr. Spielberg is filming "Happy Terminal"? Time-wise...?"

"I only have this film in 2004. It can be completed in half a year at most. If preparations are started from now, the production of "War of the Worlds" can be completed in the remaining time of 2004, and then it will be released in 2005." Spielberg replied.

Guo Shouyun nodded clearly, and after pondering for a while, "If the filming starts, what is the budget for this movie?"

"$140 million in production!"

Guo Shouyun frowned slightly. As the boss of Matrix, he is also well aware of the income comparison between Hollywood film production fees and box office.

Follow Hollywood conventions. If it is a big production with an investment of 140 million US dollars, the cost of the announcement will definitely be between 100 million and 150 million US dollars. In other words, DreamWorks produced and Spielberg directed "War of the Worlds" is a super production with a total investment of 250 million US dollars. It is no wonder that DreamWorks will find Matrix cooperation. With such a high investment, apart from the Big Six, almost no production company in Hollywood dares to invest independently. Once lost, even MGM can't bear it, let alone DreamWorks.

And, with an investment of $250 million, it would take at least $650 million at the box office to recoup its costs. Even if Spielberg's film is relatively secure, $650 million at the box office is still an unattainable number. Of course, if the box office is close, the surrounding area can also make up for it. But it is also unknown how much the peripherals can sell.

"Can I read the script?" Guo Shouyun asked after pondering for a moment.

"certainly!"

Jeffrey Katzenberg handed over the pre-made script.

"The main character is Tom Cruise?"

"Tom is a good actor, and he's the perfect person to play Ray Ferrell," Spielberg said.

After looking at him, Guo Shouyun nodded. Without saying much, he continued to flip through the script in his hand. After reading the general storyline, the memory of the last "World War" emerged in his mind.

While thinking of this movie, Guo Shouyun also denied the possibility of matrix investment.

Generally speaking, if there is a good predecessor, with the urine of major Hollywood studios, there will definitely be a sequel. "Pirates of the Caribbean", "National Treasure" and so on. Even the much-discussed "Pacific Rim" has a second part, but "War of the Worlds" did not hear the news of starting a sequel until he was reborn. From this, it can be seen that this movie is 100% lost.

If the investment of 250 million US dollars is lost, although it cannot be said to be a major loss to the current matrix, it is also a considerable loss. Especially now that the Matrix has three new Universal Studios, four Universal Studios expansion, and a large number of ultra-luxury Matrix cinemas are investing, they themselves need a lot of money. So, every money has to be calculated carefully.

"...War of the Worlds is a very good story, we're going to make it into a sci-fi trilogy, all the scripts are ready. If the first one does well at the box office, the second one will be in the second Filming starts this year!" Spielberg said.

Guo Shouyun nodded slightly, and after deducting the script and returning it, "The script is really excellent. But we need some time to consider the large production of 250 million US dollars!"

"Of course! But you also know that such a big plan needs to start planning as soon as possible. So, how long will it take us to get an accurate answer?" Jeffrey Katzenberg asked.

"One week, I'll give you the answer within a week!" Guo Shouyun briefly thought about it and then said.

"Okay, we'll wait for Mr. Guo's good news within a week!"

Guo Shouyun smiled and nodded.

"Then we won't bother anymore!"

Jeffrey Katzenberg and two companions stood up.

"We'll meet again sometime!"

After sending the three out of his box, Guo Shouyun said directly: "Buddy, send them an email in a few days, saying that we are short of funds and give up our investment in "War of the Worlds".

"give up?"

Buddy Morris was surprised. Seeing Guo Shouyun talking so seriously with the three, he thought he would agree?

"Hmm! ...I don't like Spielberg's new movie."

With that said, Guo Shouyun took his seat and watched with great interest the Oscars ceremony that had already started below. Seeing him like this, Buddy Morris opened his mouth and said nothing more.

Although he felt that the big director Spielberg's films rarely suffered losses, "War of the Worlds" might be a good opportunity, but the big boss denied it, and he couldn't say anything more. Moreover, the big boss has always been precise and rarely misses. Since he denied it, DreamWorks' new film is really not worth investing in.

In 2003, the Oscar was the 75th, and the person who presided over the awards ceremony was Steve Martin, who played the owner of the football team in Lee Ann's "Billy Lynn Halftime Battle". Although this guy is very shrewd in the show, his hosting style has a natural American humor, and he has been invited to host the Academy Awards and Emmys many times.

"I'm delighted to see the organizers lower the bar for this awards show, even the traditional red carpet has been canceled, and I'm sending you this message by the way if you don't already know.  … Julianne Moore She's never had a prosthetic nose in any of her previous films, so she's got good luck this time with Far From Heaven. Julian, your prosthetic nose looks great!"

Hearing the bursts of laughter from the audience, Guo Shouyun couldn't help but smile. Although he's not a fan of American humour, Steve Martin is such a great host that he makes everyone laugh.

"Chicago," Katherine Zeta-Jones; "About Schmidt," Kathy Bates; "Adapted Screenplay," Meryl Cattrip; "Chicago" "Queen Latifah; "The Hours," Julian Moore."

With the various movie clips played on the big screen, the best supporting actress at the 75th Academy Awards went to "Chicago" Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Looking at the dazzling lights and gorgeous music under the stage, the woman wearing a long black dress came on stage, Guo Shouyun said, "If I remember correctly, this time "Chicago" should have won 13 Oscar nominations, right?"

"Yes!"

"Miramax made a good movie." Guo Shouyun nodded slightly, "Do you know its box office?"

"You know, 170 million in North America and $300 million globally."

In terms of investment in feature films ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ such box office is definitely a big profit.

"Are our films nominated for awards?"

"Spider-Man was nominated for Best Sound and Best Visual Effects, and '8 Mile' was nominated for Best Song."

"Gone?"

The heavyweight awards such as best picture, best director, best actor and actress, etc., do not have a matrix movie.

"No! Oscar doesn't like our commercials." Buddy Morris nodded.

Guo Shouyun frowned slightly, and he had heard of Oscar's urination. Every year's Olympics, there are no Hollywood commercial blockbusters.

"Forget it, if you don't have it, you won't have it. Making money is the most important thing!"

After thinking of this, Guo Shouyun no longer struggled with these. Concentrate on watching the Academy Awards ceremony for the first time I saw it live.