Chapter 124 In Miami
Miami, a famous tourist destination, is famous for its beaches, sunshine, islands, and the famous cross-sea bridge. After June, with the official announcement of the crew of "The True Lies", it has become the focus of the entertainment industry. Even the blockbusters that were released in the summer season can only be compared.
The reason is simple. The investment in this movie broke the record of "Terminator 2" and reached an unprecedented 130 million yuan. This is a real dollar, not an Italian lira or a Spanish Peseta.
In the early 1990s, this number was indeed amazing. Even film giants like Twentieth Century Fox could not bear it alone. They brought Paramount Pictures to share the huge investment together.
The crew's lineup is luxurious. The script is written by Ryan Jenkins. James Cameron, who established his position as a master, takes charge of the director, action superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger takes charge of the male lead, screaming queen Jamie Lee Curtis takes charge of the female lead, and Anne Hurd and James Cameron, the former couple, once again Lian Yang serves as producer.
Unprecedented investment, luxurious production lineup, and crazy hype since the two major film companies launched projects, it is difficult not to attract attention.
Before entering July, Ryan took a plane to leave New York and came to the famous coastal city.
"Hi, Jim, Arnold, I haven't seen you for a long time."
Ryan greeted two acquaintances and quickly glanced at the set. Many people knew each other, either an important member of Cameron's team, a famous actor or producer.
For example, Screaming Queen Jamie Lee Curtis, this movie in her previous life was her pinnacle, especially that dance, which was absolutely amazing.
There is also Grant Hill, the producer of 20th Century Fox, and Anne Hurd, James Cameron's ex-wife... No, it should be said that she is the ex-wife. At the end of last year, Cameron and Catherine Biroge officially divorced and were publicly vacated with Linda Hamilton.
However, what surprised Ryan was that this guy was obviously very good at women. Not only did he maintain a friend relationship with Anne Hurd, but he didn't complain much even when he was beaten by Katherine Biloge. It is said that he also maintained normal contact with the bearded man.
Apart from his weird aesthetic that is uncompromising, Ryan still admires this guy's methods. Should he ask him for advice?
This is a temporary studio. The model of the Sea Harrier fighter placed in the middle is particularly conspicuous. This is a model made in a one-to-one ratio.
"Hello, Ryan, I'm Katherine Isabel, I'm so happy to know you."
Under the leadership of an agent, a brown-haired girl came to him and introduced herself.
"Hello, Miss Isabel."
Since Brad Pitt, who he recommended, has been popular among the queen, in recent times, more and more actors have begun to hang out to him. Ryan knows that this is the norm in the circle, and there is no way. He can't let George stop everyone.
"Ryan, just call me Kate."
The little girl took out the signature book and a pen and handed it over as if she had been magical.
He sighed in his heart. The little girl now has so much thoughts. After Ryan finished writing the congratulations, he returned the book and asked casually, "Kate, which role do you play?"
"Ah?" Katherine Isabel was stunned for a moment, and then said, "Dana, Mr. Schwarzenegger's daughter."
"Dana?" Ryan looked at her, um... a little sympathetic.
This female character has few scenes, but it is very important, especially with many action scenes. With James Cameron's personality, she will definitely not use a stand-in. She will have to play in person at that time, and bumps and bumps are bound to be indispensable.
Thinking of his treatment when he starred in "Terminator 2", Ryan shook his head. He was flexible and still a man, and he suffered a lot of minor injuries. This girl...
"Okay, Kate, I'm waiting to see your wonderful performance." Ryan planned to say goodbye.
"Is that so? I will definitely work hard." The little girl was obviously very excited.
Before I knew it, many people changed their lives because of me! Ryan sighed slightly. He remembered very clearly that the person who played Dana in his previous life was Alisa Dushku, a famous child star in Hollywood, but now he has changed to this little girl named Catherine Isabel. It's really interesting.
"The True Lies" is the beginning of China's imported Hollywood blockbusters, a landmark movie across the Pacific Ocean. Ryan still remembers that at the beginning of his previous life, he was not very interested in movies, especially those bright and honest films organized by the school. Sometimes I really want to vomit.
Later, by chance, he saw "The True Lies". Just like most Chinese people in that era, they could only describe them in two words - shock!
It turns out that movies can be shot like this. It turns out that the protagonists in the movie are not only glorious, but also have a sinister side. It turns out that Arab brothers are often linked to terrorism. It turns out that a firewood girl can become a fashionable beauty by applying a few handfuls of water on her hair.
This movie has a profound impact on him in his previous life, and since then he has learned that there is a place in the world called Hollywood!
In addition to chatting with a few acquaintances and having a rapport, Ryan mostly watched and filmed silently. Although the script was written by him, it had long granted James Cameron the permission to change. Most of the people here were busy, and there were indeed few idle people like him.
"Hi, Ryan."
"Hello, Shirley." Ryan stood up from his seat and shook hands with the middle-aged woman who came over.
"I haven't seen you for only half a year, you're so tall." Shirley Lansing sighed. If he didn't look at the other person's childish face and only judged his age by talking, most people in the circle would probably regard him as an adult.
This woman is a veritable strong woman. Ryan remembers it very clearly. As long as there is no big surprise, Shirley Lansing will become the head of Paramount Pictures next year or the year after, and in the following decade, one of the most powerful women in Hollywood.
The two chatted for a few words, and the topic quickly turned to the movie.
"Now that movie investment is getting bigger and bigger, once an accident occurs, production companies will inevitably get hurt, and cooperative investment will become a trend." Sherry Lansing's words obviously have other meanings, "There are theaters, and the number of theaters released by the movie will have a decisive impact on profits."
"That's right!" Ryan nodded in agreement, and his words also had a hidden meaning, "Only by sharing interests can we reduce investment risks."
Shirley Lansing also smiled. He was not old, but he was as smart as the rumored one. "Ryan, Mr. Redstone asked me to bring greetings. Viacom can become your partner in the future. If Jenkins Film has any needs in theaters, please speak up."
Americans don’t pay attention to this implicit approach. Interest exchange is exchange of interests. There is nothing wrong with opening up. Viacom is an absolute media giant, not inferior to News Corp. Obviously, they plan to get a kick in the film industry.
"It will definitely happen." Ryan thought for a moment and asked directly, "I heard that Mr. Summer Redstone is interested in acquiring Paramount?"
This sentence is just pretending to be confused. People with well-informed people in the circle have long learned that Viacom is constantly raising funds and is preparing to forcibly acquire Paramount Pictures, which is facing a strong competitor.
"I guess this is not a secret, isn't it?" Shirley Lansing said with a smile.
As long as the work's energy sources continue to generate benefits, more and more film companies will show good things to him. After all, major film companies know that Jenkins Pictures is an empty shell, and Ryan Jenkins' ambition is not on this. They don't have much conflict of interest with them. They are good at being a human being at a young age and know how to share interests with them.
No matter who they can't get along with, they won't get along with green money.
"Sherley, I heard that Paramount is developing the Chinese market?" After talking about "The True Lies" again, Ryan changed the topic.
"Yes." This is not a secret. Paramount is not the only one who wants to open up that market. "In fact, we are trying to set up an office in Beijing through our relationship in Hong Kong."
Shirley Lansing asked curiously, "Are you interested in China?"
"Actually, when I was at Norton Welfare Home, I learned the language there with several Chinese. In recent years, if I have time, I will also study their culture." Ryan casually said, "Sherley, can I help you? Let your staff mail some Chinese entertainment magazines every month, preferably with national influence."
"No problem." Shirley Lansing agreed directly, not even a little trouble.
"China? When did you become interested in China?"
Perhaps the crew filming came to an end, James Cameron and Grant Hill came over, "Okay, I know you know Chinese, but what do you want Chinese entertainment magazines to do? Do you want to develop there?"
Ryan curled his lips and went there to develop, what are you kidding? The entertainment industry over there is a darker existence than Hollywood.
"It's nothing. I just think the Chinese market has great potential and want to know the entertainment trends there." Ryan casually found a reason.
"I hope to hear the details."
Those who can say such words must be James Cameron, who has always liked to make things difficult for him.
Ryan tapped his finger gently, roughly organized the language, and said, "Jim, since the Eastern European market opened, our movies have grown a lot in the global box office. Many movies have overseas box offices surpassed North American box offices. Do you know how many people there are in Eastern Europe and how many people there are in China? China has a population of more than one billion or even more. What a huge market it is. Indeed, their current film market is immature and lacks enough viewers, but the market is cultivated. We can fully cooperate with them and use enough movies to cultivate that market with mature."
...The unit was cut off water, power and network, I don’t know who was going to start the battle... I went home at noon to upload it, two chapters at a time...
Chapter completed!