Reborn IT Giant

"Zheng Yan, if the film is shot according to your idea, have you considered the cost of filming the film?" Out of trust in Zheng Yan, Liu Wei still held back and said nothing, but Spielberg couldn't help it.

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"Of course, the budget I have prepared for this movie is 200 million US dollars. If it is not enough, I can add more. As long as everything I ask for can be perfectly presented, there is no upper limit on the budget."

There is no need for Zheng Yan to mention it at this moment, Spielberg already wants to back down.

Looking at today's Hollywood movies, there are only a handful of movies that can reach a box office of 400 million U.S. dollars. If Zheng Yan's ideas are really followed, even if the movie is released, after excluding the theaters' share and various expenses, losses are almost certain.

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The newly established DreamWorks needs a movie to become famous, but what it needs is definitely not a loss-making movie. And with DreamWorks' current strength, they are not willing to take such a big risk.

"Zheng Yan, are you sure you're not joking? If according to your standards, not to mention the filming of the film, just the preliminary preparations will take a year and a half, and the filming of the entire film may take two years, or even longer.

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"This is not the crux of the problem. The most critical thing is that even if the movie is produced, we have almost no possibility of making a profit, and may even lose money. Do you think it is worth it?"

Spielberg was really optimistic about the script of "Titanic", and he was really unwilling to give up like this. However, like Zheng Yan, he lacked some courage.

"Steven, I know all your worries, but you also know that I am really not short of money. My expectations for "Titanic" are even higher than "Schindler's List". I just want to create a

It’s a classic, and I don’t care whether it makes money or not.”

Facing Zheng Yan's naked display of wealth, Spielberg really wanted to give him two big mouths, but this was obviously impossible.

"It seems that there is no chance for Longteng and DreamWorks to cooperate on the film "Titanic"," Spielberg said regretfully.

Spielberg knows very well that DreamWorks is not him after all

Even if he is willing to take the risk, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen will not agree. After all, the three of them are not as wealthy as Zheng Yan.

As for the directorship of "Titanic", Spielberg is not unmoved. After all, not everyone has the opportunity to participate in such a large-scale production. But he also understands that spending two years on this movie will not be enough for him.

The reputation may be good, but it is not good for DreamWorks at all.

Come with joy and return with disillusionment, this sentence is very suitable for Spielberg. Fortunately, Zheng Yan gave him some compensation. Regarding the follow-up shooting of "Jurassic Park", Zheng Yan made a great contribution on behalf of Long Teng.

Some concessions.

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"Zheng Yan, you have no intention of letting Steven direct "Titanic" at all, right?"

After Spielberg left, the more Liu Wei thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. Zheng Yan repeatedly emphasized that he would spend a lot of money to create a classic, but he didn't mention the film's profit prospects. Is it really like Zheng Yan said, that he doesn't care about losses?

Money? Liu Wei doesn’t think so!

"I knew how you could spend money randomly for so-called classics. This is not your style." After hearing Liu Wei's words, a trace of surprise flashed across Zheng Yan's face, which also did not escape Liu Wei's eyes.

"Yes, Steven is indeed not the best director in my mind, but I am not lying. No matter who ends up directing, my requirements for the film will not be lowered, and the financial budget will still be insufficient.

Set a cap.”

"Long Teng is developing well now, with a lot of fame and money. Not only does it have Spielberg as a partner, but there will also be a stronger Columbia Pictures in the future. It is only a matter of time before it becomes a giant in Hollywood.

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"But don't forget, our foundation is still very shallow. In this case, we need to work hard to create a classic movie to confirm Dragon's status in Hollywood, and "Titanic" is my choice

That video.”

What Zheng Yan said to Liu Wei is still half true and half false. Zheng Yan has this consideration, but there is another point. The profit prospects of "Titanic" are too good.

If possible, Zheng Yan does not want to share his wealth with others.

"What you said is correct, but have you ever thought about it. Our company doesn't have a director that we can take advantage of. Who are you going to let direct this movie? If you pick anyone at random, you're afraid that not only will it fail to make a classic, but it will actually

Let Long Teng become a joke in Hollywood."

Zheng Yan didn't care at all about Liu Wei's worries, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I already have a suitable candidate in mind, otherwise I wouldn't let a great director like Steven go."

"The movie "Titanic" has very high requirements for the shooting of grand scenes. In addition, the addition of computer special effects in the later stage is also essential. In today's Hollywood, there is a director who is particularly good at this, and that is James Came

Long."

"As far as I know, James Cameron has just established a special effects production company. You can send him an invitation in the name of Long Teng and send him the script of "Titanic". I believe he will not refuse.

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During the filming of "Titanic" in his previous life, in order to get the director's position, James Cameron even made a promise to give up the director's fee if the movie lost money, which shows how passionate he is about directing this movie.

Although "Titanic" has changed owners now, Cameron is still Cameron. Zheng Yan can't think of any reason for him to refuse.

"Okay, I will arrange this as soon as possible. By the way, one more thing. I just got the news that Iichiro Morita has successfully ascended to the position of president of Columbia Pictures. Do you think we should contact him?

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It seems that Iichiro Morita still has some abilities, Zheng Yan thought. Although Columbia Pictures is a hot potato now, it will not be easy to become the president of the company.

"Forget it, the Chinese New Year is coming soon, let's wait until after the new year. Besides, Bill and I are going to meet someone tomorrow. If things go well, Long Teng will be busy starting from next year."

There are not just one or two movies adapted from Marvel, but Zheng Yan knows about dozens of them. As long as he successfully wins Marvel, Long Teng will not need to worry about scripts for the next ten years.