Chapter 284 Jaws (7K chapter, please subscribe~)

  The spring night is bitter, the day is high, and the king will not go to court early!

  Although Chu Huan was not that stupid, he was almost there. After successfully winning a blood, Chu Huan's schedule changed completely.

  Originally, Chu Huan planned to stay in Taiwan for two to three days before returning to Xiangjiang to deal with all the company's affairs after the new year, but now Chu Huan stayed in Taiwan for five days.

   And then Xiangjiang's itinerary was omitted, and after a direct conference call with the heads of several companies, he brought Lin Qingxia to Scotland to meet with Jian Yueqiang, and then went to MacLehose's farm together!

   "You!" Jian Yueqiang said helplessly after seeing Chu Huan: "You can't even attend such an important occasion!"

  Jian Yueqiang was talking about the foundation stone laying ceremony of Huaye City.

  The project of moving mountains and reclamation took more than half a year, and it was finally completed, and then came the grand foundation laying ceremony of Huaye City.

  But Chu Huan was in Taiwan and Lin Qingxia was in the hotel at that time, and did not go back to participate!

  Chu Huan smiled indifferently and said: "It's just a matter of face, it doesn't matter whether you participate or not. Besides, I showed my face in Xiangjiang too many times last year, so I should keep a low profile at this time!"

  Hearing what Chu Huan said, Jian Yueqiang smiled, and said to Chu Huan: "I originally wanted to remind you at the foundation laying ceremony, but I didn't expect you to have already thought of it!"

   Didn't go to the foundation laying ceremony of Huaye City. In fact, it was Chu Huan who had been dating for a long time, and it had nothing to do with Lin Qingxia, just as Chu Huan himself said.

  Last year, Chu Huan was too outstanding.

  Acquired Jiahu Textile in March, announced the establishment of the Huaye City project in July, and acquired Hang Lung Real Estate in October.

  Any thing that is taken out will shock Xiangjiang, but Chu Huan has done three such things.

  It seems that Chu Huan has a great reputation in Xiangjiang at this time, but Chu Huan knows the truth that prosperity must decline.

  This kind of thing not only happens internally, it may also be caused by the outside.

  In fact, since the acquisition of Hang Lung Real Estate, Chu Huan's competitors have changed. They are no longer those second generations such as Chen Qizong and Michael Keswick.

  Now the competitors Chu Huan faces in the shopping malls have become Jardine Matheson, Hutchison International, and even many Chinese companies.

  So now Chu Huan needs to keep a low profile even more, because only in this way will he not expose his shortcomings.

  The three arrived at MacLehose's farm by car.

   "Chu, welcome!"

  Here, MacLehose doesn't have the aura of Hong Kong Governor, and looks more like an ordinary farmer, but Chu Huan understands that anyone who thinks like this is a fool!

   It is true that Chu Huan does not deny that MacLehose is the most successful governor of Hong Kong in the history of Xiangjiang, but it would be a big mistake to think that MacLehose is a good person based on this.

  The success of a political figure must be followed by a sea of ​​swords and blood, but more people pay attention to his glorious political achievements.

  If Chu Huan is just an ordinary Xiangjiang citizen, naturally you just need to support him honestly, but according to Chu Huan's current status, you can't just lie down passively, and sometimes you have to learn to take the initiative.

   "Mr. MacLehose, thank you very much for your invitation, you are really very beautiful here!"

  MacLehose really likes his farm, otherwise he wouldn't give himself a long vacation every year and come back here.

  Hearing Chu Huan's words, MacLehose said happily: "I have prepared everything you need for hunting, let's relax for a few days!"

  Chu Huan smiled and said, "Thank you very much."

   MacLehose really needs to relax for two days, he is recharging his energy.

  There are two major events for MacLehose at the beginning of this year!

The first thing is naturally the foundation stone laying ceremony of Huaye City project. For MacLehose, the foundation stone laying ceremony of Huaye City indicates that Shatin New Town will be completed earlier than expected. For MacLehose, In fact, it also represents his success in this political achievement.

  The second thing is the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption!

  In February of this year, the ICAC was formally established, which will be an important shot in Hong Kong's anti-corruption campaign. Although this matter has been handed over to specific candidates, MacLehose must be watching behind the scenes.

  So this year's long holiday, for MacLehose, must shorten the time.

   As a guest, Chu Huan naturally wouldn't bother MacLehose too much, so Chu Huan only stayed in Scotland for two days, and after getting addicted to guns, Chu Huan offered to leave.

  Actually, according to Chu Huan's current status, it's actually very easy to play with guns, but he still can't let go in Xiangjiang.

  After leaving Chu Huan in Scotland, he did not return to Xiangjiang, but came to Los Angeles, North America!

  Afro heads, bell-bottom pants, deafening music coming from the roaring convertible.

   This was the first impression that this city of angels gave Chu Huan.

   "Huan, this is director Spielberg!"

  In the hotel, Chu Huan saw the purpose of his visit to Hollywood under the recommendation of Kelly.

   Under Kelly's operation, Spielberg has joined Vertex Pictures from Universal Pictures.

   And the price that Vertex Pictures paid for this is 2 million US dollars.

   At that time, Kelly called Chu Huan and asked, is a Spielberg worth the money?

   And most importantly, this guy has two years left on his contract.

   Two years later, whether Spielberg can stay in Vertex Pictures is not certain!

   But Chu Huan's answer was, it must be taken!

   "Steven, this is Chu Huan, who I told you, my good friend, who strongly recommended me to sign you. Mr. Chu, he is now the boss of the largest film company in Xiangjiang, and he appreciates your work very much."

   Kelly introduced Chu Huan to Spielberg again.

  At this time, Spielberg was only in his twenties, and when he heard that Chu Huan was actually the boss of the largest film company in Xiangjiang, he immediately showed curiosity.

   "So, Mr. Chu is Bruce's boss?"

  Bruce is Bruce Lee's English name.

  Chu Huan smiled and asked, "Steven knows Bruce?"

  Spielberg smiled modestly: "I don't know, but I have seen Bruce's "Enter the Dragon" and it is a very good action movie. I personally like it very much!"

   This is Li Xiaolong's international influence.

  Chu Huan explained: "I'm not Bruce's boss, but I'm good friends with him. Last year, "Enter the Dragon" was released in North America. This movie has my company's investment!"

  Spielberg praised: "Mr. Chu's vision is really amazing!"

  Although Spielberg has shot many classic literary films in his life, in fact his bigger label is still a commercial film director.

  So Spielberg has also always regarded movies as a business.

  Chu Huan laughed and said, "I think so too!"

After the two exchanged pleasantries, they sat down. Spielberg was still very curious about Chu Huan. Although Kelly had already said it before, Chu Huan believed that he would become an excellent actor in the future after watching the short film he directed. Film director now.

   But such a statement is really difficult for Spielberg to accept.

  The most important thing is that because of the emergence of Vertex Pictures, all of Spielberg's plans were disrupted.

  In fact, there is one thing that Kelly didn't find out clearly before, that is, in October, Spielberg had already started filming his first movie "Rampage".

   Spielberg still attaches great importance to this movie, and even Universal Pictures invested 3 million US dollars in this movie!

  Universal Pictures is also very optimistic about this movie.

  But because of the emergence of Vertex Pictures, I shot half of this movie, and even changed the owner!

   This is like an NBA player who was playing on the court, but was called down by the coach, and then told him that you have been traded by the team, and you will not be able to play in the next game!

  Although the change of owner did not allow Universal Pictures to deprive Spielberg of being the director of the movie "Rampage and Escape", but

  Spielberg is proud. For him, this matter still carries a certain amount of humiliation.

   Moreover, it is the first time in Hollywood that this kind of purchase of a movie director contract has happened!

  If it hadn’t been for Kelly’s guarantee after negotiating with Kelly, the company would give him the greatest respect for his film creation, and even give Spielberg the right to independently edit the film.

In later generations, Wu Baige would often use this matter to prove his status in Hollywood, but in fact, the so-called independent editing rights can represent a director's status in Hollywood to a certain extent, but this right has How respectful, that is actually a bit of nonsense.

   But no matter what, this right still made Spielberg feel the greatest respect at this time, and it was this respect that made Spielberg accept Vertex Pictures!

   "Kelly, your company really got a big deal this time. If your company wants to sign Steven again in a few days, I don't think Universal Pictures will agree to it!"

Chu Huan also knew from Kelly that the beating was Spielberg's affair. Although he didn't know the box office of the movie "Rampage", Chu Huan also understood that if the box office of this movie is not a success, Universal Pictures is not going to give Spielberg a second chance.

Hollywood has always been a realistic place. For a young director like Spielberg, if his first film is not successful, if he wants to have the opportunity to continue directing films, he really has to wait. Spielberg is in another time and space. In May of this year, he had already started filming the movie "Jaws"!

  Kelly also said with a smile on her face: "I think so too."

   Seeing that Chu Huan and Kelly were so optimistic about him, Spielberg felt a little embarrassed.

   "By the way, Steven, do you have any new movie ideas for the future?" Chu Huan asked Spielberg a question about hitting himself.

Spielberg said: "I heard that Richard and David, the producers of Universal Pictures, are more interested in Peter Benchley's novel "Jaws" and are negotiating with each other. I have also read this novel, and I think the story is very exciting!"

Every boss is actually a younger brother before he becomes a boss, and Spielberg is no exception. He said that he is interested in this novel, it is better to say that he heard the wind and knew that the producer of Universal Pictures liked it. That's why I'm interested in this novel.

  Chu Huan knew that there is a tradition of adapting novels in Hollywood, but he did not expect that the movie "Jaws" was also adapted from novels.

   "Really? So Steven, you also like this novel?" Chu Huan showed a surprised expression.

  Seeing Chu Huan's expression, Spielberg suddenly showed curiosity: "Chu, have you read this novel?"

Chu Huan said with a smile: "Indeed, I have seen some. I actually thought about buying the copyright of this novel at the beginning, but you also know the situation in Xiangjiang. For this kind of movie, especially The model of the Great White Shark cannot be made, so this idea is gone.”

Spielberg showed a regretful expression. If Chu Huan had been able to buy the copyright of this novel before, according to the relationship between him and Kelly, it must be very important for Vertex Pictures to buy it from Chu Huan. easy.

Although Spielberg paid attention to this novel because Universal Pictures wanted to make this movie, but after reading the novel, Spielberg really liked this story very much and was very willing to adapt this novel into Movie.

  Kelly and Chu Huan have cultivated a tacit understanding over the past few years. Hearing what Chu Huan said, she immediately understood what Chu Huan meant.

   "One is the boss of the film company, and the other is the future director of the film. Since both of them are so optimistic about this movie, wouldn't I regret it if I missed it?"

  Hearing what Kelly said, Spielberg suddenly showed a joyful expression: "Miss Kelly, what do you mean?"

  Kelly asked: "Steven, as far as you know, has Universal Pictures bought the copyright of this novel?"

  Although both Chu Huan and Spielberg have taken a fancy to this novel, it will be more troublesome if it is bought by Universal Pictures first. Could it be that they bought it in the hands of Universal Pictures again?

  Spielberg immediately said: "According to the information I have received, the two parties have already negotiated a price. Peter should be very satisfied with the offer from Universal Pictures!"

   Satisfied, that is, it has not been sold yet.

  After seeing the firmness in Chu Huan's eyes, Kelly immediately understood what Chu Huan meant, and asked directly, "Then what price Universal Pictures offered, Steven, do you know?"

   "$250,000!"

  Spielberg immediately reported a number, which shows that he still attaches great importance to this matter.

  Kelly continued to ask: "Steven, do you have Peter's contact information?"

  Spielberg nodded: "Yes!"

  Spielberg then told Kelly Peter Benchley's contact information, and Kelly didn't delay, and immediately called Peter Benchley on the spot.

  After Peter Benchley got on the phone, he was a little confused about Kelly's identity. It was because both Kelly and Vertex Pictures were just a little transparent in Hollywood at this time!

   Even when he heard that Kelly wanted to buy the copyright of his novel "Jaws", Peter Benchley thought that Kelly was a liar!

   It was only after Spielberg answered the phone that Peter Benchley believed Kelly's identity.

   "I'm sorry, Ms. Kelly, I have already negotiated with Universal Pictures, and now the only thing left is to sign the contract. If I go back on my word now, there is really no way to explain to Universal Pictures!"

  Peter Benchley turned down Kelly's offer to acquire the rights to his novel.

  Universal Pictures, Hollywood's top film production company!

  Apex Pictures, a newly established Hollywood film company!

   No matter how you look at it, Peter Benchley doesn't think it's better to sell his novel to Vertex than to Universal!

  But Kelly is naturally not so easily persuaded.

   "Mr. Benchley, I know that the copyright fee from Universal Pictures is 250,000 U.S. dollars. If Mr. Benchley agrees to sell it, Vertex Pictures is willing to pay 300,000 U.S. dollars!"

   If there is any advantage between Vertex Pictures and Universal Pictures in the acquisition of the copyright of the novel "Jaws", it is that Vertex Pictures is willing to pay more to acquire the copyright of this novel.

   This is what Kelly immediately understood after receiving Chu Huan's hint.

   Sure enough, after hearing Kelly's offer, Peter Benchley's heart shook a little.

  During this period, an extra fifty thousand dollars came out, which is not a small sum.

   But after consideration, Peter Benchley once again rejected Kelly's offer.

   "I'm sorry, although I am very moved by Miss Kelly's offer, but I still have to reject Miss Kelly very sorry!"

  Peter Benchley still believes in the strength of Universal Pictures. After all, if the movie based on his novel sells well, it can also increase the sales of his novel.

  This hidden benefit is very important to Peter Benchley.

  Kelly continued to speak without hesitation: "It's $400,000, and our company promises to regard this movie as the most important project of our company this year!"

  Peter Benchley was a little shocked. He didn't expect that the other party would be so optimistic about his novel, and even consider it the most important movie of their company this year?

   That is, after the other party buys it, they will start shooting immediately?

  Universal did not give themselves this guarantee!

   Not to mention Peter Benchley, in fact, Spielberg is also a little confused at this time, because of a conversation he had with Chu Huan, his boss is so optimistic about this movie?

   Directly increase the price by 150,000 yuan to buy this copyright?

  Are you really that good?

   No wonder Spielberg has this idea, it's really too magical what happened in front of him.

   But regardless of whether it is magical or not, one thing is for sure, that is, Spielberg is very excited at this time, and he feels full respect!

   This is something he couldn't feel at Universal Pictures.

   Just this respect makes Spielberg feel extremely excited.

   And Peter Benchley, after all, did not stop Kelly's money offensive, and the so-called things that have been negotiated with Universal Pictures will not be mentioned anymore!

   happily agreed to Kelly's acquisition request!

  So those who say that Guilao values ​​the spirit of contract can actually shut up. Guilao has never attached importance to the spirit of contract. If they do, it is only because the price of betrayal is too high!

In order to ensure that the copyright can be obtained smoothly, after hanging up the phone, Kelly directly spoke to Chu Huan and Spielberg: "You two, I am going to sign a contract with Peter now, you two talk first! "

Spielberg got up and said: "Let me go with you. I talked to Peter before. He is very interested in the movie adapted from this story. If possible, I hope the company can hire him as one of the screenwriters of this movie." one!"

   Emphasis on original creators, this may be one of the rare advantages of Hollywood!

  Kelly nodded, then looked at Chu Huan and asked, "Huan, since you are also very interested in this novel, do you want to read it together?"

Chu Huan shook his head and said with a smile: "I'd better forget about it. It was enough to make me very sad that I couldn't buy the copyright of this novel. Seeing you buy this is not adding salt to my wounds." ?"

   After listening to Spielberg, he couldn't help laughing.

  Kelly nodded and said, "Okay, let's get in touch after we're done!"

  Chu Huan got up and sent the two of them out of the room!

  After Kelly and Spielberg left, Lin Qingxia couldn't help asking Chu Huan curiously: "Brother Huan, when did you meet the boss of the Hollywood film company?"

At this time, Lin Qingxia was really curious. When the film companies in Xiangjiang were thinking about how to open up their own market in North America, Chu Huan had already met the boss of the Hollywood film company, but no one in Xiangjiang knew about it. .

  At this time, Xiangjiang Film Company still has ambitions. Although it knows that Hollywood is the leader of the global film market, it is not afraid to challenge this leader's position.

  They all hope to release their films in North America and in Europe.

   This stems from their confidence in their own movies.

  The impact of Xiangjiang films on the Hollywood market is more focused on Golden Harvest. First, Li Xiaolong, then spent tens of millions of dollars to invest in Hollywood films, and then Cheng Long!

   Work tirelessly!

   But in fact, Shaw Brothers also tried to open up the Hollywood market, and even invested in a "Interstellar Blunt", hoping to use this movie to pry open the door of Hollywood.

  It's a pity that in the end it proved that Hollywood is proud, and proudly looks down on other movies other than Xiangjiang's action movies.

  So until the era before Chu Huan's rebirth, there were only two dragons who could really make a name in Hollywood and have a strong appeal!

  Li Xiaolong, Jackie Chan!

   Others are always worse than the two of them!

   It is precisely because he knows this better than everyone else that Chu Huan never thought that in the future, black-and-white movies will have to enter the European and American markets.

  Just be happy and make money in Xiangjiang, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, or even your hometown in the future.

   As for the European and American film markets, it is enough for Vertex Pictures to help Chu Huan make money!

   "We've known each other before, and she only recently came up with the idea of ​​making a movie. It happened that we met and discussed with each other!"

  Chu Huan said with a smile.

Lin Qingxia nodded after listening, and said with a smile: "Anyway, brother Huan is amazing, if Vertex Pictures succeeds in Hollywood in the future, will black and white movies be able to enter the Hollywood market? "

  Chu Huan asked with a smile: "Why, you also want to develop in Hollywood?"

  Lin Qingxia shook her head and said: "I don't like it, I prefer being in Xiangjiang!"

  Chu Huan said: "Others want to come to Hollywood to develop, why don't you want to come?"

  Lin Qingxia hugged Chu Huan's arm and said happily: "Because there is brother Huan in Xiangjiang!"

  After hearing this, Chu Huan laughed, leaned over and kissed Lin Qingxia's forehead and said with a smile, "He can say something that makes people happy!"

  Lin Qingxia giggled.

   "Let's go, let's go to see how the City of Angels is like?"

  Chu Huan took Lin Qingxia and the two out of the hotel, and left the hotel in two cars.

  At night, Chu Huan received a call from Kaili, telling Lin Qingxia to take a rest in the room and go out to talk about something by herself.

It's not that Chu Huan doesn't trust Lin Qingxia enough now, so he didn't tell Lin Qingxia about Vertex Pictures. The main reason is that not only the background of Vertex Pictures is involved, but also many other things, which are really troublesome to explain. So what Chu Huan thought was to talk about it when he had a chance in the future!

  Kelly also opened a suite in the hotel. When she saw Chu Huan coming in, she hugged Chu Huan and said playfully, "The girl next to you is very beautiful!"

  Chu Huan smiled and said, "What? Are you jealous?"

  Kelly said: "Not at all!"

  Chu Huan came to the sofa and sat down, said with a smile: "Okay, let's talk about the movie!"

Kelly said: "I have already signed the contract with Peter Benchley and invited him to be one of the screenwriters of this film. The next thing is to prepare for the filming. The company has also hired several people during this period. A producer, but I think since you value Spielberg so much, why don't you let him be the producer directly!"

Chu Huan immediately shook his head and said, "It is precisely because he is valued that he is not allowed to be a producer. If he is given such a big right from the beginning, it will easily breed his arrogance. Let's take it step by step! "

Hollywood is originally a producer system, and now Apex Pictures has given Spielberg enough discounts. If he is allowed to be the producer of the movie "Jaws", in the future Apex Pictures will still be able to give Spielberg more benefits. Pierberg what?

   Can't let him succeed Kelly as the president of Vertex Pictures, right?

   Seeing what Chu Huan said, Kelly couldn't say anything more, and said: "Then I'm looking at the company's producers who are more suitable for this period of time!"

  Afterwards, Kelly still couldn't help asking: "Do you really believe that the movie "Jaws" can be a big hit?"

  Chu Huan looked at the curious Kelly, and asked with a smile: "Then, should we make a bet?"

  Kelly showed an interested expression: "What bet?"

  Chu Huan whispered something next to Kelly's ear, even the unrestrained Kelly's cheeks were slightly red after listening.

   Not today, thank you everyone, the next chapter will be at twelve o’clock tomorrow morning~

  

  

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