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Just knowing that "Avatar" lacks funds, it is not easy to blend in.

Of course, there must be room for operation. In Joseph's relieved expression, Lyman and Liam sat together.

Many project scripts lined up neatly and orderly on the desk, some of which Lehman had read and marked, but there are still many to be read.

"Boss, we need to invest in Cameron's project, and we need a little motivation." After Liam knew Lehman's plan, he also understood that it would not work if he only spent money. "In terms of issuance, our family can't afford it. You have to find a backer first, otherwise it won’t be too big and the risk is too high."

Backed by Marvel and its own hematopoietic channels, Mann Media’s cash reserves have almost accumulated another 1.25 billion. Money has never been a problem, and Cameron is not purely for money, otherwise he would not have to keep moving between the top five. Considered other production companies.

Hollywood is a circle with more mature game rules. Even if it is all money, it is divided into different ranks.

The same is one hundred million, the producers and directors will be happy for the five major investments, but it may not be rare for small companies that can't even do theatrical distribution.

Just like when Lehmann couldn't reach the top of the French studio, he would rather go to the film festival to gamble on his luck than rush into the offline market.

Soft power has always been a measure of capital thickness.

Even now, Mann Media seems to be thriving and its capital chain is not healthy, but Blue Butterfly Pictures, including the Firefly Production Company, still have very few opportunities to eat outsiders.

This is not a question of insight, but everyone is rushing to head resources. Well-known producers in the industry have discovered projects that they think are good. The first thing they think of is the five familiar cooperation.

The similar feeling is just like the draft, the first class is first selected by the strongest companies, and the rest are followed by searchlights, focus and other manufacturers that specialize in chasing independent works, then Lionsgate, and then Man Companies with weaker soft power such as En, Mubao, and Constantine Pictures are vying for competition.

In other words, those who can take the initiative to cooperate with Mann Media have been screened for several rounds, and the risk is high. There is not much hope of finding the baby. It is better to be put into the cold storage at the beginning, like "Breaking Bad" , "Little Sunshine", "Juneo" and other missed projects.

Cameron is the same. He is not stupid. He has invested 500 million yuan. If he hasn't got a strong publicity channel, he is not really joking about his career prospects and reputation.

Once "Avatar" is defeated, Cameron is absolutely uncomfortable, so to impress them, Lehman must pull an ally in advance, and continue to make profit when his own strength really requires time and experience accumulation.

Ever since, Lehman and Liam talked about the topic, basically it is the five major schedules and cooperation intentions, and pick the most suitable one.

First exclude Fox.

As for the other four companies, if they just take on the publishing work, they have nothing to refuse, even if it is Universal and Disney that have already disembarked.

After all, you don’t need to take risks. Advertising resources are left-handed and right-handed. If you don’t use it, you will waste it. The operating costs are still burdened.

Of these 4 families, Warner definitely needs the most. After all, they have already lost 3 masterpieces in 2009 and are in desperate need of results. It would be better if there is no production risk, but Lehman still wants to get the idea of ​​DC adaptation rights and rule it out;

Paramount? There are a lot of entanglements. Although Shirley Lansing stepped down, Lyman still didn't want to touch too much and ruled it out;

The only thing left is Sony-Columbia and Universal.

The latter has worked with Cameron, so Lehman prefers Sony.

Without him, Sony has become the king in the field of audio and video products, and the copyright library resources in its hands are also the most abundant. Handing over to Sony can increase the upper limit of the copyright development of "Avatar", but the same is true. The accounting clause may not be required. Will be too low.

Considering the pros and cons, Lehman still likes to make the project cake bigger, and everyone is happy. After all, the audience of "Avatar" is not single.

After all the preparations were adjusted, Liam ran to communicate with Columbia and Jon Landau, and Lyman naturally went to meet Cameron.

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Around 5 pm.

Lehman saw James Cameron in casual clothes at the agreed private club. He was still the same, but he was more old-fashioned, but he was in good spirits. Under his thin body, he still had the paranoia. .

Of course, Cameron had far more thoughts than Lyman when he saw him.

I remember that the first time the two officially sat down and talked because of the sale of shares in the digital field, by the second time, Lehman could easily put out 500 million yuan to invest in a movie, or the movie he was rejected by Disney and Universal. .

This kind of thing, even Cameron, feels that things change too quickly.

Fortunately, although he is obsessed with utilitarianism, he actually hates managing trivial matters. On the contrary, he has a more enterprising and exploratory heart for movies-young to young, strong to strong, rich to rich, as long as it does not affect my filming of "Avatar" It's okay, what's the set, what's the later stage, it's best to watch.

Yes, the meeting between the two people today is not only important to Lehman, but also to Cameron.

Don’t forget, Cameron’s studio still owes Disney and Weta Digital’s project funds and hasn’t paid it. To be honest, this product has made so many movies and didn’t save much money at all. It’s not a divorce for his wife. Just enjoying life is spent.

In addition, Hasbro knows how to find backers to develop projects. Marvel also shares a lot of profits. Cameron and Jon Landau have thought about taking Lehman's money, and they can also match them with one of the top five. .

In other words, Cameron recognized Lehman's investment strength. What he wants to do is to strive for the conditions to be implemented as soon as possible. "Avatar" should not and cannot be delayed.

So after the two were seated, Cameron directly took out the script and scenes that had been finalized a long time ago, "I understand your doubts, why it is an original project and the design of the drama conflict is too simple."

As a director, Cameron is a common practice to deal with management. After the establishment of "Avatar", it is also a lot of trouble, so when you speak, you should set the tone first to avoid confusion.

"If you put aside the background and worldview, this is really a very simple story, old-fashioned? I think there is no innovation, but I never care how complicated the script is, how novel the narrative is. The point is-how do you say this story."

"Each director has his own way of telling stories, I can understand, Mr. Cameron." Lehman said with a smile: "Compared with this, I want to know how you conceived "Avatar". And in your imagination, what will the movie be like?"