Hollywood legendary director

Under the banquet corridor.

"Do you want to smoke?"

Barry Meyer took out a pack of cigarettes from the inner bag of his clothes, took two out of them, and handed one to Lehman. "Some time ago, you said you were shooting a new movie? How about this? Movie now?"

"It's finished. It's in the later stage." Lehman took the cigarette, took the lighter, slowly lit it, contained a mouthful, and spit it out, saying: "When the soundtrack is finished, it's almost time to schedule the show."

Barry Meyer smiled and nodded, curiously asked: "Then when are you going to release it?"

"It will be next year at the earliest. Near the end of the year, the remaining market share has almost been divided up. Moreover, the subject matter of my movie is not suitable for collision with the remaining blockbusters." Lehman said slowly.

"Yes." Barry Meyer's mouth showed a smile that seemed to be admiring, "New Line Films’ Lord of the Rings trilogy, the last one is set for December, and "Christmas Elf" will be made around the festive atmosphere. Film works of themes are really not suitable for competition."

Of course, there are still some things left unsaid.

For example, the final chapter of the Matrix series released by Warner has been in theaters for two days, and they are continuing to reap the box office in the market. Another example is Tom Cruise playing the leading role. Warner and some Japanese companies are eyeing each other and are preparing to expand the Japanese market. "The Last Samurai" has been set for the end of November, ready to continue the aftermath of "The Matrix 3: Revolution" and continue to drain the audience's wallets.

Christmas files have always been full of strong people, and this time, Lehman didn't plan to use "Micro Love" to wade in this muddy water.

He was very self-aware and didn't think there would be any good results if he bumped his head, so he might as well take the initiative to avoid it.

"Then when are you going to shoot the new film?"

Lehman said: "Two months will be fine."

Barry Meyer just asked casually, but he didn't expect that Lyman really had plans in this regard, so he hurriedly asked: "Do you have a plan?"

"of course."

After talking about this, Barry Meyer secretly observed Lyman's expression, thinking about certain decisions he wanted to verify before.

Whether a director has directing talent is really important, but it is not that an investor cares very much, or that it is not something Warner cares about. There are more talented directors, and the most important thing is whether the director’s work can be. Bring huge profits to investors.

Except for the fact that Miramax and Lionsgate are not deep, they only rely on low-cost production to maintain operations. Warner now cares most about the value of project development.

It is entirely out of interest considerations, and Lehman will save money (say the investment budget is as much as it is, and it does not spend money randomly. In contrast, Cameron, the shooting budget has never been accurate. To die of popularity), directors with high returns (every project is profitable, and the return ratio is high) are precisely the type that investors appreciate the most.

Wen Ziren, who was fully trained in later generations, is almost like this template, so Universal and Warner also like to work with him very much.

Moreover, continuous success, even film projects with investment of more than 100 million yuan, can still have relatively good market dominance, which makes Barry Meyer willing to trust.

why?I have experience and the filming style is still mature.

However, if you want to further maintain this cooperative relationship, a simple trial is definitely not enough.

Since ancient times, there have been countless examples of breaking up for the sake of the combination of interests and also for the sake of interests.

However, that's all funeral.

The most important thing right now is to complete the first collaborative project first.

As a result, the two people smoked cigarettes with their own thoughts, and continued to talk with clouds and mountains.

Warner... is a good move.

......

Barry Meyer left, he just stopped by to take a look.

The business in the company is so busy that it is already the ultimate to be able to spend such a little time to meet each other and draw up feelings.

After talking for more than twenty minutes, Lyman returned to the banquet hall.

"You are really welcome." Eva smiled.

"I can bring benefits and they want to share. Eva, you will have such a day."

"Me? How is it possible?"

"The actor's market appeal is also a good resource. When you reach the position of Cage and Tom Cruise, you will know that opportunities will always come to you."

"maybe."

Eva smiled, but said nothing.She wants to get along with Lyman more than she is famous.

Communication continues.

Lehman looked around, but didn't see Wen Ziren. He probably went to the bathroom to throw up.

After all, so many people have been drinking, and they are upright, and don't want to lose their face, don't you just suffer the crime yourself.

When he walked to the seat in the rest area, Lyman just sat down for a while and Johnson walked over.

"In a few days, you go to Warner to confirm the directing contract. The conditions are almost set, and there is no need to fight for it."

Lehman drank water and moistened, then ordered.

"Does the new project work with Warner?"

"Correct."

"Okay, I know."

"Oh, and, help me ask Warner for contact information."

"who?"

"The author of the film adaptation of the novel, I want to discuss something with him."

Johnson remembered it silently, hesitating for a while, or said: "What do you think about this cooperation? I mean Paramount, should you pay attention?"

"No, Shirley Lansing is not a fool, and Barry Meyer is neither. Do you know why he came to me at the cocktail party in "Chain Saw"? Wouldn't it be better to have a private appointment?

"It's for Paramount." Johnson can understand for a moment.

After all, in the past two years, Lyman's directorial works have basically been distributed by Paramount.

Suddenly, his stance has changed, or is it a cash cow-like director like Lehman, how can he do without some gestures?

Of course, Lehman himself had plans.

Firefly Pictures has just been established, and maybe you don’t need to think about that much, but if it develops and the project conflicts with their company’s release plan, what will happen?

Regardless of Paramount's poor production level in the past two years, if it controls DreamWorks, his film company will have difficulty competing with it.

why?

A real son and a godson, which is more important, is Paramount really accurate?

This is also the reason why Lyman insists on getting involved with Warner, so that when there is a conflict between the release schedules between the two, Paramount will arrange for the junk schedule to be released.

Warner is the same. If they take care of their own movies, he will turn around and go to another one.

Anyway, do you plan everything in your own interests? There is no right or wrong.