The acquisition of Marvel Comics was unanimously approved by senior staff under Shao Shuaijun's strong support. As the general manager of Summit Entertainment, Mitchell immediately began arranging negotiations with Marvel Comics because Walt Disney was also seeking an acquisition.
, this will be a very difficult negotiation. Whether Summit Entertainment can acquire Marvel Comics is still unknown.
After the plan was approved, Shao Shuaijun became very motivated. In order to obtain these superheroes, he needed more capital to make Summit Entertainment stronger. Therefore, he temporarily shelved the crew of "Heartbeat" and handed it over to the assistant director to rehearse the drama.
Searching for movies in memory that were a hit at the box office.
Even movies that don't make a lot of money, but are still profitable, are still ready to be copied. In the past, I didn't bother to copy ordinary movies, because Shao Shuaijun felt that he was a great director after all, so there was no need to copy everything. Why?
You also have to leave a mouthful of food for others to eat.
Now Shao Shuaijun is risking his life for the superheroes.
Not to mention, it really reminded him of many good movies. Although some of the plots were blurred in memory, the general framework was still recalled. Mitchell was busy arranging the negotiation matters, and Shao Shuaijun arranged the TV series under Summit Entertainment.
The general manager of the production company, Mithos Blair, and the chief editor of the film production team, Gray Brown, and the chief screenwriter of the screenwriting department, Leighton Voss, came over.
"Mythos, I'm here to find you because after "The Big Bang Theory", the few TV series produced by the company are not very popular and can only be described as so-so." Shao Shuaijun was behind his desk, holding a comic book.
Mithos blushed: "I'm sorry Shao, it's my job that I didn't do well."
Shao Shuaijun put down the comic and waved his hand: "The company has no experience in TV series production. It is good enough to be able to maintain the popularity of "The Big Bang Theory" every season. Mitsotoshi, you are an old man of Summit Entertainment and you have always been loyal to the company.
Geng Geng, I am very satisfied. The responsibility lies with the team's lack of creativity. In the future, you should explore more talented TV drama producers."
"Don't worry, Mr. Shao, I will definitely work hard to cultivate more talents. Even if we can't train them, we will poach others." Misotos vowed that although Shao Shuaijun did not criticize him, he must show
Look forward to it, otherwise who knows whether Shao Shuaijun will change his mind at the next moment.
"Poaching should be done in private and don't do it recklessly. We are a company that values its reputation." Shao Shuaijun smiled and pushed the comic book he had just read over, "Look at this comic."
Mythos picked it up, looked at it, and read out: ""The-Wolking-Dead"?"
"The-Wolking-Dead" is a comic that is not a best-seller. It was serialized in 2003. The theme is the old zombie theme, that is, the story of a person being infected by a virus and turning into a living dead after death. Since 1968
Since the release of the movie "Night of the Living Dead" in 2000, zombie movies have become a very popular genre on the big screen. There are dozens of zombie movies shot in Hollywood every year.
After all, this kind of movie does not require special effects, but it can very well create the effect of a horror movie or a science fiction movie, and is deeply loved by a large number of audiences. Among zombie movies, the most outstanding one is the "Resident Evil" series, and others like
"Dawn of the Dead", "28 Days Later", and "I Am Legend" are all classic zombie movies.
As a comic about zombies, "The-Wolking-Dead" has no superpowers, no heroes, no coolness or coolness. It tells the story of a group of ordinary people struggling in the end of the world where zombies are rampant. Sales volume can only be said to be average.
But Shao Shuaijun knew that this comic was adapted into a TV series, named "The Walking Dead". Once it was aired, it immediately caused a sensation. In the first three seasons that Shao Shuaijun watched, "The Walking Dead" set multiple miracles in ratings and received great success.
Successful and won numerous awards.
As the first zombie movie to be adapted into a TV series, the style of "The Walking Dead" is undoubtedly darker. In the end of the world, a group of people not only have to beware of zombies that can eat people at any time, but also beware of killings among survivors and lack of supplies.
There is a lack of shelter, a lack of institutions, and a lack of humanity.
But it is this group of people who have profoundly analyzed the good and evil of human nature in the apocalyptic existence, making the TV series attract the recognition and followers of countless people. This is a TV series that can be produced for many seasons, and can be like "The Big Life"
Like "Explosion", it is a TV series that continues to be filmed.
With this TV series, Summit Entertainment will definitely have a huge improvement in both business and reputation. To join the ranks of the six major Hollywood film companies, it is not enough to just have a few profitable movies. It must be involved in all aspects.
The entertainment industry improves the company's reputation as a whole.
Basically, "The Big Bang Theory" and "The Walking Dead" are all the American dramas that Shao Shuaijun is familiar with and can be used to film. His help to the TV drama production company only ends here.
The people at Summit Entertainment blindly worshiped Shao Shuaijun. Mithos happily left with the comic "The-Wolking-Dead". He seemed to have seen "The Walking Dead" continuously create miracles in ratings, and the copyrights were sold like crazy.
scene.
Then, Gray Brown and Leighton Voss walked in.
"You two, I came to you because I have some ideas about movies." Shao Shuaijun motioned for the two of them to sit down, then took out a piece of paper full of words and handed it to them, "I recently had a sudden inspiration and came up with something.
There are many ideas, and this is the first idea.”
There is a title "Teddy Bear" written in large letters on this piece of paper.
"This is a story about growing up..."
More than twenty years ago, John, an innocent and kind-hearted boy, made a wish because he was afraid of being lonely without friends, hoping that his precious teddy bear would come to life and become his true friend. What John did not expect was that a certain
A mysterious power made his wish come true. John lived with the teddy bear and spent a happy childhood... Until, more than twenty years later, John became a young man with nothing to do, and the joy finally turned into
Trouble.
John, who is thirty years old, is still single. He smokes, drinks and smokes with Teddy Bear every day, living a life of intoxication. It wasn't until John met Laurie, a girl he fell in love with at first sight, that he decided to change himself.
However, at this time, the contradiction between partners and lovers gradually emerged, and the two different lifestyles made it difficult for John to choose. In the end, after experiencing many twists and turns, John finally found a delicate balance between women and friendship.
Shao Shuaijun casually introduced: "I have a rough outline of the plot on paper. Let the screenwriting department rush to work. I hope to complete the script as soon as possible and then register it in Hollywood. Once the time is right, we will shoot."
Hollywood is a film center with a sound system. Before everyone makes a movie in Hollywood, they must check to see what scripts have been registered and whether there are any similar scripts. If there are any, similar ideas cannot continue to be filmed because the copyrights
It is established by the registration of the script. Once it is filmed, it will be an infringement.
Even those who are reborn cannot make future movies casually. Many movies may have their scripts registered ten years ago. If you want to shoot, you must find the registrant of the script to buy the version and then make the movie in a daze.
Then just wait for the lawsuit.
"Teddy Bear" was a script written two years later. Shao Shuaijun registered it now. Even if the original author writes it two years later, it will be in vain. If Shao Shuaijun remembers correctly, this R-rated comedy movie will have a global box office in the future.
It seems to be more than 500 million US dollars, which is very popular.
After solving the gold mine of "Teddy Bear", Shao Shuaijun then took out another piece of paper, which was also full of words, with the big title "Warm Corpse" on it.
"This is a love story between humans and zombies..."
The story tells the story of a zombie named "R" who ate the brain of the heroine's boyfriend and suddenly remembered all the memories of this person, and then gradually fell in love with the heroine. It is this kind of love that makes him...
As a zombie, R gradually recovered his heartbeat and began to transform from a zombie into a human again. All the zombies who felt love gradually transformed into humans. After this change, the entire apocalyptic world regained its new life.
R and the heroine also live happily together.
"Similarly, your screenwriting department will write it into a script and then register it and seal it."
"Warm Bodies" is not a big hit, with a global box office of just over 100 million U.S. dollars, but it has a good gimmick. It is billed as a zombie version of "The Twilight Saga." It is an excellent movie and can still make a fortune.
, worth shooting. Gray and Layton held two pieces of paper and smiled brightly. Basically, as long as Shao Shuaijun’s creativity is creative, it is a guarantee of making money.
I thought it was just these two scripts planned, but who knew that Shao Shuaijun took out another piece of paper, which only had four words "Planet of the Apes".
"You should have heard of this movie. I need its complete copyright, which means that this movie and this series must belong to Summit Entertainment no matter what, including prequels, sequels, sequels, peripherals, etc., all copyrights."
Shao Shuaijun said with a smile.
"Planet of the Apes" is a very early movie. It is adapted from Pierre Boulle's novel of the same name. It is a series of movies. The first "Planet of the Apes" was filmed in 1968, and the second "Planet of the Apes" was filmed in 1970.
, the third film "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" was filmed in 1971, the fourth film "Conquest for the Planet of the Apes" was filmed in 1972, and the fifth film "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" was filmed in 1973.
This series was very popular at the time, but due to technical limitations, it can no longer keep up with the current era. So the copyright owner 20th Century Fox restarted filming the fifth "War for the Planet of the Apes", which is the 2001 version.
It's just a pity that this production, which invested a lot of money, has not even recovered the cost.
This series almost died.
Without Shao Shuaijun's intervention, 20th Century Fox would have been affected by the expression capture technology in "Avatar" and used this technology to truly depict the image of the orangutan, thus restarting the filming project two years later. Shao Shuaijun now hopes to get ahead of "Avatar"
Before the movie is released, buy these copyrights that seem to be of no use anymore.
Because he knows that using expression capture technology, another series of stories in the future, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes", will earn a global box office of US$500 million, and the entire series can be re-adapted to once again set off a box office storm.
"Director Shao wants to remake "Planet of the Apes"? Didn't 20th Century Fox already fail once?" Gray looked at a few words on the paper in confusion.
Shao Shuaijun smiled and shook his head: "Just because they failed, it doesn't mean we will fail. I think it shouldn't be difficult to win all the copyrights for the "Planet of the Apes" series of movies as soon as possible, right?"
"This is not difficult. After all, it is just an outdated movie series, and it doesn't cost much. If Director Shao needs it, we will contact 20th Century Fox and purchase the rights."
Without saying anything more about the plan for "Planet of the Apes", Shao Shuaijun closed the drawer and said: "The above are the three ideas I have thought of at the moment. Act quickly, the sooner the better... By the way, you know Sylvester.
Stallone, please make arrangements for me, I want to treat him to coffee."
"Of course, we will make it happen. As for Stallone, I would definitely like to have coffee with you, Mr. Shao."
After the two left, Shao Shuaijun also left the office and drove to a teahouse in Santa Monica. Since Dream Chase Entertainment Group took root in Santa Monica, a large number of Chinese people have gathered here, including engineers from special effects companies.
Film talents exchanged between Meng Jiahe and Summit Entertainment, etc.
Naturally, wherever there are Chinese people, there will be Chinese restaurants, Chinese teahouses and other shops. This teahouse was opened by the wife of an engineer from Summit Special Effects Company.
When Shao Shuaijun came in, he saw Qian Ning Tatum, who was drinking tea silently in the corner, and his agent. Qian Ning is now a representative of Hollywood's post-80s rising stars, because he became famous in the movie "Dance My Life"
, his relationship with Summit Entertainment is very good.
"Hi, Qian Ning." Shao Shuaijun said hello and sat down.
"Director Shao."
Ordering a cup of tea, Shao Shuaijun started talking about business: "Qian Ning, I came here today with an idea. I heard you said that you used to be a prostitute? I thought of a good story. I want to tell you about it.
This experience was used to create a movie.”
"In my experience?"
"Yes." Shao Shuaijun nodded.
Since he thought of "Teddy Bear", he naturally thought of "Magic Mike", a movie adapted from Channing Tatum's past experience.
It is an R-rated comedy movie. During the schedule, the two movies competed fiercely and were full of topics, so Shao Shuaijun remembered these two movies.
However, compared with "Teddy Bear", the box office of "Magic Mike" is slightly worse, but it still has 160 million US dollars worldwide, and it is a hit. For the future of Summit Entertainment, Shao Shuaijun is now not afraid of meat and vegetables. As long as he can make money,
If you still remember the plot, bring it all.
After chatting with Channing Tatum, this "Magic Mike" has been finalized and will be handed over to the screenwriting team to write the script first and then shoot it when the time is right.
After stretching, Shao Shuaijun looked out the window.
On the streets of Santa Monica, pedestrians stroll lazily.
No one knows how many gold mines Shao Shuaijun has discovered in this short period of time today... (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)