Chapter 46: deviation

Although Spielberg's face remained calm, his heart was already upset. He saw Michael Clayton's novel that topped the New York Times bestseller list at the end of last year, but he only moved it to the screen after a cursory glance at it once. Idea.
Spielberg then contacted Clayton, but the answer was unexpected, the film adaptation rights have been sold. Such an answer made him sigh and never thought about it again. What was unexpected was that today, a young director who had only seen one side came to his door and asked him to make this novel into a movie!
"Why do you think I'm suitable for this movie?" Although Spielberg was feeling very complicated at this time, he turned calmly and asked, "Aren't you a good director yourself?" "
"If it is 7 or 8 years later, I don't deny that I have the ability to make this movie perfectly, but now it doesn't work, I can grasp the plot well but can't do anything about the big scene." Adrian shook his head, "As for why I'm looking for you, I don't think it needs to be explained. Steven, you have a unique imagination and ability to control movies, and you can balance art and commerce very well, except for you and me. I can't imagine who else can make it. "
"A lot of directors except me can," Spielberg smiled unwillingly. "You have to admit that your lobbying is very exciting, but, unfortunately, I might let you down, Ed."
可以 "Can you tell me, what are your concerns?" Adrian raised an eyebrow, without showing disappointment.
I'm pretty good, very calm. Spielberg praised it in his heart.
很多 "A lot, such as how do you plan to do it? What is the budget? Also, making realistic models of dinosaurs is a difficult problem." He simply gave a few examples.
But Adrian was clearly prepared: "Before that, we had made a detailed budget. The investment will be about 50 million to 6000. My company can take out about 20 million. I can get it from my friends. With an investment of 20 million, Global can also invest 20 million if they are willing to participate. If they are not willing, I can contribute 20 million in private. As for the operation, we will hand over all the power to you. The company is only responsible for supervising financial operations. It will be written jointly by me and Michael, of course, if you want to use your own people, but Michael must be involved.
"It's a big deal." Even Spielberg couldn't help but be surprised by his plans. Although the trend of big investment has become more and more obvious from the late 1970s to the present, there are still not many movies with 50 to 60 million investments.
Adrian smiled and didn't say much on this issue, but turned to other aspects: "And the dinosaur model, I think Mr. George Lux's industrial light and magic will be very willing to take on this task. In addition, history Don't you think that using a computer to make a realistic dinosaur more attractive than a model?
"Made by computer?" Spielberg closed his eyes and narrowed his eyes.
"Yes, yes, computer production," Adrian nodded. "Because the company is now planning to participate in the investment of a movie, I went to the other party's studio yesterday to check it out. They made it on a computer. A liquid metal man is not perfect but shocking enough. I believe that with sufficient funds and industrial light and magic technology, it is absolutely possible to make dinosaurs on the screen that are hard to distinguish from true and false! "
"Liquid Metal Man? You mean the" Terminator 2 "being produced by James Cameron?" Spielberg took a long breath, suppressing his mood and deliberately asked in a relaxed tone. Frankly, for a few seconds, he really wanted to agree.
"Yes," Adrian gave a positive answer. "We checked a lot of information, interviewed many professionals, and close to the real CG. In theory, most of the 60 million investment can actually be made. It ’s all spent here. If you want, I can get someone to bring the relevant plan report right away, and you can make a decision after reading it. "
Spielberg was silent. He sat in a chair with his hands folded, and his two thumbs fiddled with each other from time to time. The eyelids were drooping behind the round glasses, making it hard to see what he was thinking.
After a few minutes he finally raised his head and exhaled: "Sorry, Ed, my answer will not change."
德里 Adrian's brow finally frowned: "May I know why, Steven?"
"I've been troubled by something lately, and there is a late film waiting for me, I don't have time ..."
"We can wait."
"This is not the point, Ed ... sorry." Spielberg finally spread his hand, but his rejection was vague from start to finish. In fact, the reason for the rejection was simple. He didn't like the feeling of being controlled or calculated.
感觉 This feeling is very subtle, and it can also be described as trust in him from another aspect: everything is ready for you to direct. The point is that Spielberg's perception of Adrian is contradictory.
On the one hand, Adrian's education, quality, and interesting ideas in the movie made him feel good; on the other hand, he felt that the young man was a bit too utilitarian and impatient. In addition, there are still many things that bothered him, such as failed marriages, etc., so he clearly has a heartbeat and feels a bit dissatisfied and does not want to agree to it.
This is very contradictory, so Spielberg chose to refuse in the end. It was very accidental, just like the multiple-choice paper throwing group, but many things in the world are so accidental.
The office was silent, and Adrian spoke again a few minutes later, "Actually, there is still a condition."
Spielberg couldn't help but show an unexpected look, and he had straightforwardly rejected what else could he convince himself? He made a "please say" gesture to him.
"Before I say that, I implore you, Steven, don't think that I'm trying to persecute or persecute you," Adrian looked at Spielberg, his voice filled with sincerity, "I wanted this last. , After you promised to be the director, I have no other ideas. "
He paused, saying, "If you promise to be the director and producer, Steven, half of the film's net income will be invested in the film you have always wanted to make."
投资 "Invest in the movie I always wanted to make?" Spielberg repeated, and then his body shook slightly.
"Yes," Adrian nodded, "Schindler's List!"
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After coming out of Spielberg's office, Adrian took a long breath and finally let him agree, which was not easy. Although he couldn't guess what the other party was thinking, he saw two things.
First, Spielberg still liked the novel "Jurassic Park" and was very interested in adapting it to movies. Second, he seemed to have some small opinions about himself, but not much, but May affect his judgment. Needless to say, this is the sequel left by his eagerness that night, but there is no way, who will not have enough time in his plan.
Fortunately, that ace card still played a role, although Adrian missed a bit-Spielberg did not know how much box office "Jurassic Park" could get, and naturally did not know how much half of the net profit was. . But he agreed, after looking at Adrian for a long time.
"Are you sure?" He asked him like that.
"I'm sure!" Adrian's face was all serious and solemn.
Then there was a few minutes of silence, and Spielberg finally nodded: "Well, obviously, I have no reason to refuse ... but that will be said in a few months."
Although Adrian's proposal was flawed, Spielberg automatically made up for it in his heart: as long as the film made more money, the more investment he could get!
Adrian came to understand after Spielberg agreed, he naturally didn't think about supplementary explanation, which was in his favor, wasn't it? I have to admit that "Schindler's List" has an unusual status in the heart of this great director, but this way his impression on the other person's mind may be slightly worse, even if he does not raise this issue To be honest, this act still permeates with persecution. UU 看书 www.uukanshu.com
But it doesn't matter. When Jurassic Park begins its formal preparations, I can tell him that even if the box office is not good, I promise to raise 20 million of his investment for the filming of "Schindler's List". Adrian said to himself on the way back. And only half of his ace was played, and there was an opportunity to play the other half. At that time, it was no problem to win Spielberg.
He spared no effort to have a good relationship with this old Jewish man, for the sake of network and network, etc. Think about his relationship with Lucas and others and his influence in Hollywood. In particular, the Jewish network, although there are many anti-Semitic extremists in the United States, it is undeniable that Jews are still quite powerful, and the entire upper class in the United States is also half-taboo and half-jealous about Jews. If Adrian would use his identity, it wouldn't be a problem to get around.
了 Finished Spielberg and Jurassic Park, by the way, Schindler's List, and invested in Terminator 2. Adrian took a good rest for a few days, and watched the 63rd Academy Awards on March 25 at home.
No different from the memory, "Dancing with the Wolf" became a big winner, winning several awards for best film, best director, best adaptation, best photography, etc. Unfortunately, Kevin Costner's fate As sad as Clint Eastwood is, don't even think about getting the best actor in this life.
From the beginning to the end Adrian didn't have any special feelings, because he knew that he would appear at the awards ceremony at this time next year. After the break, he would soon start to prepare his new movie, "Shoshenko Redemption" !!
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