Chapter 294 Will Chu Huan be interested in "Star Wars" (7K chapter, please subscribe~)

  Hollywood eight film studios.

MGM, United Artists, Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount, Columbia, 20th Century Fox, except that Disney thinks that Li Xiaolong's film does not match their company's image, and they don't want to get a share of this matter. There is Warner Bros., which is the big head, and the other six studios are all interested in the investment share of Li Xiaolong's "Dragon Warrior" held by Chu Huan.

   Twentieth Century Fox, who was the first to do it, never thought that Chu Huan would play such a trick.

   At this time, Alan Hirschfeld was furious because of this incident.

   "That Chu Huan doesn't want to hang out in Hollywood? How dare you release the news?"

Rozier from the public relations department of the Hollywood film company said in a low voice: "I think Chu Huan should use this to increase the price of his investment share, so he let Vertex Films Ye let this matter out."

   "Don't I know?" Alan Hirschfeld said angrily.

   "The Hollywood film company is so unbearable. It's abhorrent to mix with a Xiangjiang film company. Such a company will definitely have no development potential in the future!"

   Facing Alan Hirschfeld's roar, Rozier didn't say anything.

   "Rozier, go to Vertex Pictures immediately, contact Chu Huan, and tell them that Fox is willing to increase his share of investment to 500,000!"

   After being furious, Alan Hirschfeld also knew that what should be done is still to be done.

   Rozier nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go now!"

  Alan Hirschfeld was very dissatisfied and said to Rozier: "Also, tell Ladd to contact George Lucas immediately, can he still start the "Star Wars" project?"

  George Lucas is simply being brought into trouble!

   Rozier expressed his understanding, then left Fox, and drove to Vertex Pictures by himself.

  Apex Pictures at this time!

  Kelly put down the phone just now, and said to Chu Huan with a smile: "Universal Pictures also called, saying that they hope to meet with you."

  Chu Huan nodded indifferently and said: "The others have agreed to meet, and now Universal Pictures, which has a cooperative relationship with us, naturally needs to meet too!"

MGM, United Artists, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Columbia have all called before. Although Chu Huan's ultimate goal is 20th Century Fox, it doesn't mean that Chu Huan won't meet people from these film companies. .

  Kelly smiled and said, "Then I will arrange the time!"

  Chu Huan nodded.

   Just as the two were discussing meeting with each film company, Kelly's secretary walked in.

   "BOSS, Rozier from Fox's public relations department is here, and he wants to see Mr. Chu!"

  Although Kelly didn’t know the real purpose of Chu Huan’s visit to North America this time, the incentive for Chu Huan to come to Los Angeles was Fox’s proposal to acquire the investment share of Li Xiaolong’s "Dragon Warrior".

  So at this time, when he heard Fox's person coming, Kelly first glanced at Chu Huan, and then said with a smile: "Please come in!"

   After a while, Rozier came in and saw Chu Huan sitting on the sofa. Although he had never seen Chu Huan before, he had seen a photo of Chu Huan when he was collecting news about Chu Huan.

  So at this moment, Chu Huan was recognized at a glance.

  So Rozier first greeted Kelly, and then warmly greeted Chu Huan!

   "This gentleman is the chairman of Xiangjiang Black and White Image, Mr. Chu Huanchu, right?"

Chu Huan was smiling at this time, with a hint of apology, "Mr. Rozier, I already found out from Ms. Kelly that Mr. Rozier contacted Kelly first. What happened this time is really serious. I'm so sorry!"

   Facing Chu Huan's enthusiasm, Rozier was slightly taken aback. He didn't expect Chu Huan to have such an attitude. After all, he knew Chu Huan's wealth.

  But then Rozier was a little worried. Chu Huan apologized to himself as soon as he came up.

   "Mr. Chu is too polite. The first time we met, Mr. Chu apologized to me. Is it Bruce's "Dragon Warrior" investment share?"

  Chu Huan shook his head and said: "It didn't sell, but your company was the first to contact me, and now I spread this matter, I'm really sorry!"

  Hearing what Chu Huan said, Rozier let out a long sigh of relief, as long as it doesn't sell.

   "But Mr. Rozier, you can't blame me for this matter!" Chu Huan changed the subject and began to complain about Rozier.

"Since your company was the first to discover the relationship between me and the movie "Dragon Warrior", I thought that your company should be very optimistic about this project, but I didn't expect that your company only gave a price of 300,000 US dollars. It is really unacceptable!"

  Rozier was embarrassed to say anything at this time, because they also knew that the price must be a bit low.

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   "Since Mr. Chu is not satisfied with our company's quotation, can you discuss it with our company? Now that you are doing this, everyone is very passive!"

Chu Huan also said very aggrieved: "Mr. Rozier, I really can't blame me for this matter. Although I am also the owner of a film company, it is in Xiangjiang, not Hollywood. My understanding of Hollywood market I don't know at all.

  So I had no choice but to make a bad move, let's see how much Hollywood film companies value this project! "

  What a straightforward answer!

  But after listening to the whole meeting, Rozier was very happy, because he thought that Chu Huan had told himself the truth, and his attitude was very sincere.

"Now that the matter is a foregone conclusion, it is useless to say these things!" Rozier said helplessly: "Mr. Chu, I came here today to negotiate with Mr. Chu on behalf of Fox. In terms of the purchase price, our company must be It will be improved, but we have to see how you plan, Mr. Chu!"

"Mr. Rozier, I really have no way to give you an answer to this matter now. Just before you came, MGM, United Artists, Universal, Warner, Paramount, and Columbia have all called. Now it's better Wait until I see how their prices are before replying to you?"

  Chu Huan did not finalize this matter with Rozier immediately.

   Rozier felt bitterness in his heart. He didn't expect things to come to this point. With these companies joining in, one can imagine what kind of scene it will be in the next few days.

   "500,000, as long as Mr. Chu agrees, our company can immediately sign a contract with Mr. Chu!"

   Rozier finally tried to ask, if those companies also join in, the price of 500,000 will definitely not be available.

  Chu Huan said with a smile: "Mr. Rozier, do you know how much profit our company invested in "Enter the Dragon" brought to our company?"

   Rozier smiled awkwardly. Although he didn't know the exact number, he knew the box office of the movie "Enter the Dragon".

   From this, it is not difficult to deduce how much money Chu Huan has earned just by playing "Enter the Dragon".

   "Mr. Chu, since you are also the owner of the film company, you should know that no one knows whether the film is a loss or a profit before every film is released in theaters?" Rozier continued to fight.

  Chu Huan smiled and said sincerely: "Mr. Rozier, if everyone doesn't like Li Xiaolong's movie, why are you here now? Why do other Hollywood film companies contact me so actively?"

   Rozier was defeated again, because Chu Huan was telling the truth.

"Even Bruce's movie will be a blockbuster, but our company will not only acquire your investment share, but also negotiate with Warner Bros. on this matter, and we have to pay 30% for this movie. Paying for the share of the investment, these are all money!"

Chu Huan said: "I will always believe that no one in this world will take the initiative to seek a business that loses money, so Mr. Rozier, it is still the same sentence, why don't we wait until I finish talking with other companies? Let's talk about this again?

  I can personally assure you that as long as your company’s bid is the same as the highest price of several other companies, I will definitely give priority to Fox Films. This can be regarded as my gratitude to Fox Films! "

  The matter is a foregone conclusion, it seems that it is impossible to get this matter so easily!

Just when Rozier got up and wanted to leave, Chu Huan suddenly said: "By the way, Mr. Rozier, although our cooperation has not yet been finalized, I still have something I want to talk to you about." Let's discuss it."

   Rozier was overjoyed. Although several other companies had already joined the battle, if they could establish a good relationship with Chu Huan in advance, Fox would still have a greater advantage.

   "I don't know what's wrong with Mr. Chu? As long as it is within my personal ability, I will definitely meet Mr. Chu's request."

Chu Huan said with a smile: "That's right, I personally like science fiction movies very much, especially "Planet of the Apes" produced by your company is the best science fiction movie in my mind, so I would like to ask Mr. Is there any merchandise of "Planet of the Apes", I would like to pay for it so that I can take it back to Xiangjiang and treasure it!"

  Like science fiction?

   Rochelle hesitated for a moment, and immediately smiled: "That's no problem, if Mr. Chu likes it, our company can even give you a copy!"

  Chu Huan said happily: "If this is the case, then it would be great!"

  Although the matter was not negotiated, Rozier thought that he had a very happy conversation with Chu Huan this time. This is a sincere and cunning billionaire!

   "Sincere? Cunning?"

   After Alan Hirschfeld learned of his analysis of Chu Huan from Rozier, he showed a puzzled expression.

Rozier nodded firmly and said: "Chu Huan is different from other billionaires, chatting with him gives people a feeling of spring breeze, saying that he is sincere is because this person has not denied that he wants to take the share in his hand." The intention of selling the investment share at a high price, and he did not conceal his plan, he told me very clearly that he just wanted to use this method to see how much the investment share is worth in Hollywood?

   Calling him cunning is precisely this, because his method is indeed very useful. "

  Alan Hirschfeld nodded in agreement, but then he said helplessly: "If those hateful people join in, this project will cost at least 1 million dollars to win!"

   Rozier also nodded helplessly. This price is basically the average price of Hollywood, and it won't be much higher.

  For a while, Alan Hirschfeld had no better way. He didn't understand China's military art. If he knew it, he would know that this was an upright conspiracy.

  Even if you know this is a pit, as long as you want to get this benefit, you will definitely jump into it.

   "What else did you two talk about?" Alan Hirschfeld became interested in Chu Huan after listening to Rozier's talk about Chu Huan.

   Rozier didn't hide anything, and told Alan Hirschfeld about the conversation between the two.

   After listening to Alan Hirschfeld, he suddenly showed a meaningful expression: "Like science fiction?"

   Rozier didn't understand what Alan Hirschfeld meant, and nodded in agreement: "He really said so."

   "Then do you think he will be interested in "Star Wars"?" Alan Hirschfeld asked Rozier with a smile on his face.

   Rozier instantly understood what Alan Hirschfeld meant. He wanted to hand over the hot potato of "Star Wars" to Chu Huan.

  But Rozier still shook his head and said, "I don't think he will be interested in this movie!"

  Alan Hirschfeld looked at Rozier and asked, "Why do you say that?"

Rozier replied firmly: "First of all, although Chu Huan is the owner of a film company, his film company is Xiangjiang Film Company. The eastern film market cannot support a film of the size of "Star Wars". I just said that this person is a very smart person. If we propose "Star Wars", although he doesn't know about this project, he has a very good relationship with Kelly from Vertex Films. I think Kelly will definitely ask for it. He reminded about the Star Wars project."

  Alan Hirschfeld showed a disappointed expression, and said: "It is true!"

  But once such an idea arises in Alan Hirschfeld's mind, it will be difficult to push it out again.

   It's because the idea is so tempting.

  If "Star Wars" can be packaged and sold to Chu Huan, Fox can not only get rid of the burden of "Star Wars", but also get Chu Huan's investment share in "Dragon Warrior"!

   "Since Chu Huan likes science fiction films, you can invite him to visit our company, and you can also take him to see George Lucas's Industrial Light and Magic, and talk to George Lucas about his great plan!"

   Rozier understands, Alan Hirschfeld still doesn't want to give up this plan.

   "But the "Star Wars" project, Mr. Ladd is very important. If... I mean, if Chu Huan is really moved, Mr. Ladd may not be able to explain it?"

  Alan Hirschfeld suddenly snorted coldly: "If he can get George Lucas to start filming now, I won't say anything!"

   Rozier feels this is impossible.

  Finally, he accepted Alan Hirschfeld's suggestion, and decided to return to his office and make another phone call with Chu Huan.

"Really? Can I visit your company?" Chu Huan was very excited on the phone, and said with a smile: "I have time, of course I have time, but I can't do it these two days. I have to talk to other film companies in these two days Meet with the person in charge, and after this matter is over, I will definitely visit your company in person!"

  Rozier didn't have any doubts. After all, in his heart, Chu Huan was a very smart person. A smart person should weigh the pros and cons. It is most normal to settle business matters first and then personal affairs.

   "Okay, then I'll call Mr. Chu again!"

   Rozier preached.

  The two happily hung up the phone.

  The next morning!

  Chu Huan went to Warner Bros. first. Unlike the last time, this time Chu Huan went directly to the Warner Bros. president's office.

   When Ted Ashley met Chu Huan for the first time, he was surprised by Chu Huan's age.

  He already knew Chu Huan's identity in Xiangjiang from Andrew Morgan. It was hard for him to imagine that a 21-year-old young man already owned billions of dollars of wealth!

   "Mr. Chu, you should know that without the consent of our Warner, the investment share in your hand is useless!"

  Although he was surprised by Chu Huan's youth, Ted Ashley was not polite to Chu Huan. No matter how rich you are, you are still in Xiangjiang. This is Hollywood, not a place for you to play wild.

  Chu Huan smiled easily: "Mr. Ashley, if the investment share in my hand is really useless, will you meet me here today?

   This share in my hands really can't have any impact on Warner Bros., but what if it is in the hands of companies such as Universal and Fox? "

  Ted Ashley frowned slightly. Black and white images really couldn't handle Warner, but other Hollywood film companies could.

  Because what Warner has, others also have. If companies of their level collide with each other, they can only compromise with each other in the end.

   "Let's not talk nonsense, 500,000, we Warner is willing to pay 500,000 to buy the investment share of "Dragon Warrior" from Mr. Chu, and all the investment shares of Li Xiaolong's subsequent movies!"

  Chu Huan stood up, "Since Mr. Ashley is not negotiating in good faith, let's stop here!"

   After finishing speaking, Chu Huan turned around and was about to leave.

  Can Ted Ashley let Chu Huan just leave?

   Certainly not!

   "Wait, wait a minute!"

  Chu Huan looked at Ted Ashley with a smile, and asked, "Does Mr. Ashley have any questions?"

   "I know that your Xiangjiang film company wants to distribute their films in Europe and America. If you agree to this price, from now on, Warner Bros. can be responsible for distributing black and white films!"

  Chu Huan shook his head and said: "Not all Xiangjiang film companies think so. It just so happens that my black and white images are among them, so this condition is not attractive to me!"

  Chu Huan had thought about it a long time ago. Movies from Hong Kong's local port will not easily set foot in the European and American markets, unless they are literary films accepted by the European market, but that is also the European market, not the North American market.

Besides, Chu Huan now has Vertex Pictures in North America. I believe that as long as there is Spielberg's "Jaws" and the upcoming George Lucas' "Star Wars", Vertex Pictures will be able to be in the market soon. North America has a firm foothold, and at that time, it can also learn from the Big Eight in Hollywood and create its own distribution channels.

   It’s really not possible, and one of the eight major companies can be acquired at that time. In that case, won’t there be distribution channels?

  Why give up the "Star Wars" you want now because of the empty check given by Warner?

  The reason why Chu Huan wanted to meet the heads of these studios was not because Chu Huan really wanted to negotiate with them, but more because he wanted to show it to 20th Century Fox.

   It is to let them deeply feel that Li Xiaolong's "Dragon Warrior" is very popular.

Ted Ashley saw that Chu Huan was not involved, and his expression became indifferent: "Chu Huan, people should be content and happy, you know that if you offend Warner, your movies will not have a chance from now on. Appear in Hollywood, appear in the North American market?"

Chu Huan looked at Ted Ashley calmly, with disdain in his eyes: "Ashley, do you know who you are talking to? I am not only the owner of a film company, but also a billionaire. It is calculated in US dollars, and you are just a wage earner, I came to see you today to give you Warner face, do you really think you are someone?"

   Swearing should be exposed, otherwise what's the point of scolding!

  Although Ted Ashley is the president of Warner, Warner is not his personal property. As Chu Huan said, he is just a wage earner.

  After speaking, Chu Huan didn't say anything to Ted Ashley, turned around and left Warner!

  When Chu Huan walked out of Ted Ashley's room, he heard the sound of things being smashed inside, and he just laughed after hearing it.

  Afterwards, Chu Huan spent another two days meeting with the presidents of several other film companies. The negotiation process was both pleasant and unpleasant.

   But in the end, the value of Li Xiaolong's "Dragon Knight" investment share was determined, 1 million US dollars, nothing better than this!

   Then Chu Huan returned to the hotel.

  In fact, Kelly wanted Chu Huan to live in her home, but Chu Huan only stayed with her on the first day of coming to Los Angeles, and then moved to the hotel.

   It is best for the two of them to maintain the current pure P friendship. If it goes deeper, Chu Huan doesn't think it will be a good thing.

  After returning to the hotel, Chu Huan received a call from Xu Yi.

  According to the usual practice, Xu Yi told Chu Huan everything that happened in Xiangjiang in the past few days when Chu Huan left Xiangjiang.

  Hearing that nothing major happened, Chu Huan hung up the phone in satisfaction.

Chu Huan, who had already finished talking with several other studios, did not contact Rozier immediately, but called Rodjem. Rodjem animation had already completed the production of the first episode of "Transformers" , learned that Chu Huan came to Los Angeles again, and immediately invited Chu Huan to watch the first episode of Rogerim Animation.

   There are still three days left before the one-month appointment with Roger. Chu Huan is quite satisfied with the progress of the game.

  So Chu Huan decided to go to see the only effect of Luo Jiemu's animation tomorrow morning.

The old **** Chu Huan is here, but Alan Hirschfeld is a little anxious, because just yesterday, Alan Ladd found Alan Hirschfeld again, saying that George Lucas once again applied for production funds !

"Need money again?" Alan Hirschfeld said angrily: "He has already asked for more than three million dollars, and now he wants another 500,000. Doesn't he know that one million is enough to make a Is there a Bruce movie?"

   Little Alan Ladd knew that the company had been thinking about buying the investment share of Bruce's new movie from the hands of the Oriental, so he didn't think too much when he heard Alan Hirschfeld say this.

   In fact, he didn't have time to think about it. The most important thing now is to get this money for George Lucas.

In fact, Alan Ladd Jr., as the director of the production department of Fox Films, has the right to use the company's funds, but it is really that George Lucas's movie is too late, and it will be a year now, so it doesn't matter if it doesn't start He even invested the money given by the company to his special effects company, Industrial Light & Magic.

   Alan Ladd Jr. understands that George Lucas is preparing for the filming of the movie "Star Wars", but the company's shareholders don't understand!

  So at the beginning of this year, the investment funds for this film have been recovered by the company, which means that George Lucas must obtain the consent of Alan Hirschfeld if he wants to use the money.

   "Boss, Industrial Light & Magic's technology has reached a critical stage. With the injection of funds, they will definitely break through the current technology immediately, so that the movie can start shooting as soon as possible!?"

   Alan Ladd Jr. suggested to Alan Hirschfeld.

  Alan Hirschfeld asked aloud: "Can you guarantee that his movie will start shooting next month?"

  It would be great to start filming next year. Alan Ladd Jr. said uncertainly: "Maybe we can!"

   "Hehe!" Alan Hirschfeld knew from the expression of little Alan Ladd that this matter was impossible.

   "Wait a little longer, I have other things to do here, let's talk about it in a few days!"

  Alan Hirschfeld helplessly preached to Alan Ladd Jr.

  He wants to throw the burden of "Star Wars" to Chu Huan now, so how could he agree to allocate money to George Lucas at this time?

  Hey, just thinking about it gives me a headache. How can I get Chu Huan interested in the "Star Wars" project?

   Alan Hirschfeld thought with a headache.

   Little Alan Ladd had no choice but to get up and leave.

   "By the way, in these two days, Rozier will lead a guest to visit George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic, let him give him a good reception!"

   Little Alan Ladd was stunned for a moment, and asked, "What guest?"

   "Chu Huan, the chairman of Xiangjiang Black and White Image!"

   What does a boss of Xiangjiang Film Company go to see Industrial Light & Magic? Alan Ladd Jr. shook his head incomprehensibly, but he didn't ask, he just said he understood, and then left Alan Hirschfeld's office!

   Also, the next chapter is at eight in the morning~~

  

  

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