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??? This is really a nice place.

The place where Daniel and Bill met was a resort hotel in Santa Monica, not far from the Annenberg Manor, but the hustle and bustle there did not affect it at all. The dense greenery made this unknown small The hotel is isolated from the constant flow of people. And in a big city like Los Angeles, that means upscale and expensive.

Daniel hadn't been to the resort in Santa Monica before. It was a good place to spend time and relieve stress, but Daniel had never been there.

You should come here often to relax, your work is too busy. Bill took a sip of Cuba Liberty-this is a cocktail made of rum and Coke, Daniel lacks appreciation for it, so before him It's a glass of pure wine.

However, you are different from old men like us. We are already dying, and we can only enjoy a little more of this beautiful thing in a limited time. You still have a lot of time, which really makes me feel jealous.

What successful people worry about is that they don't have more time to enjoy success, but I think you are a bit greedy.

It seems that you are not one of the successful people. Bill pouted, There are so many actors in Hollywood, Europe, and Asia, but you are already the top among them.

Daniel has arranged a whole day to spend time here.

So the two of them didn't rush to talk about business. When the sun was not too strong, they lay outside for a while and chatted casually about the industry gossip. Then eat a special meal of the hotel. Smoked salmon with horseradish sauce, topped with hazelnuts and feta cheese, served with a glass of herbed yoghurt. After a short rest. Only then did the two begin to talk about the main topic of the trip.

To be honest, I didn't expect you to be so interested in this script. Bill looked really surprised, You know, this is a children's story from a female writer in Croatia. Michael Barnathan thought it was very interesting , so he found us.

Bill mentioned Michael Barnathan. Many people may not have heard of it, but one of the series he produced is definitely the most famous series of movies in the world - Harry Potter. He, Chris Columbus, and Bob Dukes have produced the two Harry Potter films that have been released so far, that is, the Philosopher's Stone and the Chamber of Secrets.

As a director, Chris, of course, has both fame and fortune. same. Michael Barnathan also gained a lot of face in the major studios.

It is understandable that Fox is willing to invest in the book he fancy.

What's more, apart from him, the other two members of the trio are also willing to be the producers of this movie.

This puts a strong insurance policy on the movie.

Actually, in my opinion, the story is interesting, but not novel enough. Resurrecting creatures in museums is not a new idea.

Same as you, Bill. I also think that Chris and the others are trustworthy, and for dd, the investment amount of this film is relatively low, and it is suitable for a new way of publicity. Besides, if all goes well, I was in college at the time First grade. Choose a lighter and simpler film. It’s more suitable for me. You know, I can’t make a film with the depth of The Pianist while I am in school.

Bill nodded knowingly. It seems to agree with Daniel's statement.

I think after 2006, you should be able to invest in some more thought-provoking movies. Does Fox have any good or suitable projects? You know, the bully I am bringing into the team now, haha.

Oh, Fox can't wait for it. It's hard to make movies now, and this year's box office is probably not as good as last year.

War is always out of control.

Aren't you trying to control it? Seriously, Daniel, how can you predict the war accurately? Is it true that the US Army can't win in Iraq?

Daniel shook his head, It's too early to say an accurate prediction, but it is not so easy to win a complete victory in the distant Middle East. But the strength gap between the two sides is too big, so the war that has lasted for many years is not easy for anyone. There is no benefit, the president cannot think he is wrong, so as long as he is in the White House, the US-Iran war will not end, it is a big quagmire that people are getting deeper and deeper.

Hmm... Bill tried to get Washington out of his mind. He was really hesitating in his heart. Every time James Cameron made a big move, Fox would be terrified, always late, always over budget, always Novelty is unpredictable. In this way, dragging Daniel in may be a good way. With the size of DD, investing in a blockbuster movie with an investment of more than 250 million, they will eat at most 20%. It must cooperate with Paramount, of course for Fox. A little more beneficial.

Although DD is incomparable with Paramount, it is more complementary to Fox.

Bill is not short-sighted, and News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch is certainly not. As time goes by, the Internet will keep pace with practical materials such as TV, newspapers, magazines, and posters. At this point, there is little doubt that the difference is only when that era will come.

At this time, dd film, which is one step ahead, will be very competitive, and it can also let Fox learn a lesson or two. Of course, this is not the point. people interested. There hasn't been a movie since The Greek Wedding that has been able to repeat the Internet miracle it achieved.

Some have blamed the limitations of this form of propaganda, which is sporadic, erratic, and irregular. But others believe that the operator lacks the code to master this powerful weapon.

So many people are staring at Pirates of the Caribbean, hoping to see if DD Pictures can repeat the miracle. But the news that came out two days ago made everyone frown again. Even though DD Films is still the publicity and distribution company of Pirates of the Caribbean, this is completely different from the project in which DD has its own main interests. No one, including Disney, would expect DD Films to do its best on Pirates of the Caribbean.

It's like this, Daniel, you should know that the cooperation between Fox and James Cameron has always been good. James wrote a script in the 1990s, which was very fantasy. He felt that the special effects technology at that time could not meet the requirements, so he never Instead, he filmed Titanic first. But recently, the Lord of the Rings series and new works of Star Wars all made him feel that the time may be ripe. Therefore, Fox intends to promote it. We actually plan to When the project was demonstrated, Weta Digital was invited to join in. Your technology is very good, to be honest, Daniel, your investment will definitely make a lot of money, and Weinstein must regret it to death.

The allusions here are more tortuous, and Weinstein regrets not only Weta Digital.

At the beginning, Miramax owned the film adaptation rights of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and the prequel The Hobbit, but later, the Weinstein Brothers failed to make it, and under the contact of Peter Jackson, Sold to New Line and MGM, half and half. Miramax retained the rights to the Lord of the Rings trilogy and a Hobbit movie. That's why the Weinstein brothers are among the producers of the Lord of the Rings series.

The two parties still have more lawsuits to fight in the future regarding this unsolved case.

Among them, Weta Digital is also part of the project. As part of the remuneration paid to Peter Jackson, Weinstein and others jointly gave 10 million to develop this company, which was introduced by Richard Taylor's special effects company at that time. The first capital of the company also allowed the new company, Weta Digital, to be born.

Daniel didn't expect Bill to mention it directly. For Fox, although this is news that cannot be concealed, public discussion should also be restricted. After all, this is still a project in its earliest stages.

James' new movie?

Yes, Bill must have regretted a little again, but all projects related to James are the highest-level matters of the company. In other words, they are all decided by Rupert himself.

Daniel nodded knowingly.

If it's another Titanic, then you really can't be too cautious.

It's not that easy. Bill stopped talking about this topic. We gave Cusa a number before. What do you think? It's Night at the Museum.

Of course, Daniel wouldn't show any eagerness, otherwise Bill would know right away that he liked the movie, and now Daniel's vision for watching movies is quite well-known in Hollywood.

0 pay, I haven't tried this yet.

You can also choose to invest 20 million, and then take that money back as your salary. Bill said with a smile, It's actually the same, isn't it? We are very sincere, we even gave the big head, and now we say that It's not unreasonable for the studio to hire big stars. Fortunately, there are still a few stars at your level and Tom Hanks'.

You should be glad you're not living in a golden age.

Back then, MGM cast Cleopatra and paid Elizabeth a record salary, but in exchange for a mess, the company was almost unstable.

If this film can maintain your billion-dollar golden body, Fox thinks it can be done, but the profit is limited, so we think this is an opportunity to make friends, Daniel, we are really sincere.

I feel it, Bill. Well, I basically have no opinion. I will let Kusa and Melissa contact you for specific matters.

Bill raised his wine glass and touched Daniel lightly, It's a pleasant cooperation and a pleasant trip to Kenya.

Cooperation——, facing the refugees, I can't be happy. Thinking of them, I feel guilty even lying here.

Don't be like this. Americans are overweight, and people in Africa still starve to death every day. There is no need to be harsh on yourself. The water here is very good. We can go for a swim and then have a spa. Before your busy schedule, relax. (to be continued)

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