Chapter 223 Decision!
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The boss said so, so Jon had no choice but to let it go. As a friend of Zhou Shaoming, he hoped that Zhou Shaoming could go further and further away, but as the manager of Lionsgate Pictures, he could only do what the boss wanted.
When Zhou Shaoming and Christina walked to the gate of Lionsgate Pictures together, the reporters who had been squatting for a long time immediately swarmed forward, with long guns and short cannons drawn out, and they fired at Zhou Shaoming with a flurry of fire.
"Smith Zhou, I am a special correspondent for the Wall Street Journal. What exactly is the movie you are going to shoot this time? Have you just reached an agreement with Lionsgate again? Can you tell us about it?"
"Hello, I am a reporter from the New York Times. I would like to ask Director Smith Zhou, what type of movie do you want to make this time?"
After listening to the reporter’s question, Zhou Shaoming stopped. His face couldn’t tell whether he was depressed or calm, and he said lightly: “It’s over.”
After saying this, Zhou Shaoming stopped talking and walked out of the crowd with Christina, minding his own business and drove away in his Ferrari.
A group of reporters were stunned at this moment. After a while, one reporter came back to his senses and shouted to the cameraman: "Quick, quick, big news. Lions Gate Company and the father of chainsaws have officially broken up.
Where should my father go? Yes, this is it. This news will definitely be on the cover tomorrow. Everyone, go back quickly. Have you taken pictures of the scene just now?"
The next day, this news still did not become the cover story, just because the cover was completely occupied by the follow-up reports of the "729 Incident". In the entire United States, Zhou Shaoming's break with Lions Gate was nothing compared to the 729 Incident.
event.
But in the American film industry, the breakup between Zhou Shaoming and Lionsgate is no less than the 729 Incident in the film industry. All the media are talking about it, and the undercurrent is surging. What is the reason why Lionsgate would give up such a big project?
A money tree. Could it be that Christina had an affair with the boss of Lionsgate? That’s why the father of Chainsaw broke with Lionsgate out of anger?
An overwhelming amount of fake news came out. Even the people involved were stunned at this moment.
"Haha, dear Zhou, you are actually arranged by the media like this. You are really treated like a super director!" Naturally, these joking words came from Robert Downey Jr.'s mouth.
After receiving the news for the first time today, Robert Jr. immediately put aside the work at hand and rushed to Zhou Shaoming's villa.
Although this guy looked like he was here to watch a joke, Zhou Shaoming knew very well that it was because he cared about him and valued his friends that he dropped everything and rushed over immediately.
At this moment, Zhou Shaoming felt much calmer. There had been scandals between himself and Robert Jr. before, and Zhou Shaoming was also very aware of the usual tactics used by these media.
The more rumors spread, the less able you are to stand up and explain. The more you try to explain, the worse the final result will be.
Just after Robert Jr. said this, Christina's face was full of resentment and she couldn't help but said: "Donnie, what are you talking about? I only have Zhou Zhou in my heart."
"Ok, ok, I understand, it must be Zhou Shaoming's secret to that beautiful girl named Jon. I'm so smart." Little Robert said as he took a big sip of the French Lafite wine that Zhou Shaoming had hidden in the wine cabinet.
Laughing loudly.
Zhou Shaoming looked at the pain and said helplessly: "These media are like this. I don't bother to argue with them."
"Don't pay attention to those paparazzi. They will disappear naturally after a while. It's better to save some money by arguing with them." Jeremy, who was sitting on the sofa, interjected.
Little Robert came too late. Now look at the people in this room. Tobin, Jeremy, Avril, Isabella, assistant director Ben, and Jim Carrey are all gathered at Zhou Shaoming's home. These friends who share life and death are here to help.
Even if he breaks up with Lionsgate Pictures, Zhou Shaoming feels that he has nothing to lose, but Lionsgate Pictures, because if he loses himself, he not only loses a money tree, but also a money tree tied to it.
A large group of celebrities and movie fans.
Thinking of this, Zhou Shaoming no longer struggled. Since Lionsgate was unwilling to cooperate with him, he had no other escape options. At least now the name Smith Zhou is a household name in the United States.
Now he has fame, money, numerous connections, and countless people who are willing to follow him.
Avril Lavigne was the first to ask: "Smith Zhou, what are you going to do next? Are you looking for other film companies to cooperate?"
Avril is not like Frank. For Zhou Shaoming, she also has complete unconditional trust like Christina. Not only her, Isabella, Jim Carrey, Robert Jr. and everyone present have complete trust in Zhou Shaoming.
I'm afraid every word Ming says will not be doubted in any way.
Just because the people here are all Zhou Shaoming who has become famous step by step with his own efforts, the relationship here is no longer just friends, but more like the relationship between Bole and Qianlima.
A thousand-mile horse often exists, but a bole does not always exist. What's more, Zhou Shaoming and everyone in the room have the deepest friendship between friends.
So Avril hurriedly asked questions because she was completely worried about Zhou Shaoming.
Zhou Shaoming smiled and resisted the urge to pinch Avril's little face. He glanced around at his friends and found that they were all looking at him with concern. Even Robert, who had never been serious, put on a melancholy expression.
expression.
Zhou Shaoming smiled helplessly and said, "Donnie, please change your melancholy expression first. I'm really not used to it."
As soon as he said this, everyone followed Zhou Shaoming's words and looked at Little Robert, but the other person had already changed his expression into a deep one in an instant!
Everyone saw little Robert's expression and burst into laughter.
Little Robert smiled helplessly, and then said: "Okay, Zhou, tell me what you are going to do?"
Zhou Shaoming nodded, and then said seriously: "Well, I'm not looking for any film companies to invest this time. Frank's words touched me deeply. Watching movies from a capitalist's perspective, it's just
A tool that can make money. They don’t know that a movie released at the right time can change the world. They also don’t know that an excellent movie is more than just box office. In order for my film career to no longer be controlled by anyone.
Elbow, I decided to open my own movie company!"
After hearing Zhou Shaoming's words, everyone's expressions changed. Only Christina remained calm and calm because Zhou Shaoming told her his thoughts last night and got her support. Only
But with so many friends coming today, Zhou Shaoming announced the matter now, which saves him from having to notify them one by one.
"Wow, cool, you finally plan to start your own company! Haha, you don't have to pay back the 3.2 million US dollars you owe me. Just treat it as my investment in your company." Avril Lavigne was the most enthusiastic. Zhou Shaoming just said
After that, she jumped up and danced and said to Zhou Shaoming.
Seeing Avril's energetic look, Robert Jr. frowned slightly, thought for a while and asked: "The funds required to open a film company are huge, and do you have the right personnel? There are many things to pay attention to here.
Already."
"Currently I can scrape together about 300 million U.S. dollars, which should be enough. I have also thought about the personnel. I hope they will not reject me like Frank!" Zhou Shaoming chuckled, but it surprised everyone.
Four movies alone earned 300 million US dollars! This guy Smith Zhou is really unassuming. He dresses and even buys things in a low-key manner like an ordinary person. Unexpectedly, at the critical moment, his net worth shocked everyone.
One jump.
"Oh, no! From the beginning, I thought that you might start your own company. I thought you were short of money, so I brought a check for fifty million US dollars as a support, but I didn't expect that I wouldn't be able to use it.
!" Jim Carrey showed a relaxed expression, laughed, and shook his head.
"Haha, if you are interested, you can buy shares in my company!" Zhou Shaoming certainly wouldn't mind the money, and he couldn't ask for Jim Carrey's kindness.
"Smith Zhou, my wealth is not as good as Jim Carrey's, but I have made a lot this year. I have five million US dollars that I can invest in you! I believe you can help me make a lot of money!" Isabelle
La smiled and handed over a check.
"And me, 10 million!" Not to be outdone, Jeremy quickly took out his checkbook, wrote it down, and handed it to Zhou Shaoming.
"Forget it, in addition to the 3.2 million, I still have 15 million US dollars, so let's invest in it too!" Avril said with a smile. She didn't expect that this little girl had saved so much money in more than a year!
Robert Jr. and Tobin also invested US$10 million in shares. With this effort, Zhou Shaoming received another US$100 million in funds!
Holding those checks and looking at the beaming faces around him, Zhou Shaoming was moved by the pricelessness of friendship and said firmly and seriously: "I really appreciate everyone's trust in me and thank you for your kindness! Believe me, I can make everyone
The value of your hard work will increase tenfold and a hundredfold, making better movies and bringing them to everyone in the world!"
In fact, Zhou Shaoming's current family background is also very deep, but since it is the kindness of his best friends, he naturally cannot refuse it. This is not the case in China. People in China must be modest. In the United States, even giving gifts must be done first.
He opened the gifts to say thank you, so Zhou Shaoming didn't show any politeness at this moment and just accepted the check issued by these people.
In the future, he will definitely make money, and the money will eventually be returned to his friends, and Zhou Shaoming is confident that he will definitely be able to double, triple, or even ten times the money back into the pockets of his friends.
Chapter completed!