Vol 2 Chapter 698: Join hands

"Beautiful Miss Theron, I have always wanted to cooperate with you."
On this occasion, David Ellison still showed a certain degree of education, and simply greeted Duke several people, pulled out a chair and sat down, first looking at Charlize Theron opposite.
If you are a small Hollywood actor or a second- and third-tier star, you might post it when you hear David Ellison's words, but for actors of Charlize's level, such words are basically unattractive. , And this South American diamond squinted at Duke, and although it was polite, it was not very polite.
"Sorry, Mr. Ellison, my work plan for the next few years is full." She directly refused.
The corner of David Ellison's eyes jumped, but like Duke wouldn't be rude to drive him away on this occasion, he couldn't say much, so he had to withdraw his gaze from Charlize and turn to Duke.
"Know?" He showed a mysterious smile, "I have signed a transfer agreement with the Theory of Relativity and Dune Capital!"
Duke couldn't help raising his brows.
Before he could say anything, David Ellison said with a bit of arrogance, "I have bought the Relativity Company and Dune Capital in "Genesis", "Robin Hood", "Alien Battlefield" and "Super Warship". Investment shares in four projects..."
Having said that, he turned to Tina Fei, "I suggest you dismiss this assistant. Her actions are too slow."
"You..." Tina Fei showed a bit of anger, "If it weren't for the offer that was 30% higher than me, could you sign an agreement with them?"
David Ellison laughed, very happy.
He was indeed very happy. The other party had always been bound to win the four projects, but in the end he was snatched by him.
"Congratulations, David." Duke was still indifferent, as if he didn't take this to heart at all. "Your liquidity is all pressured on these projects, and the risk is a bit high."
"I don't deny it. I am not as rich as you."
Looking at Duke, David Ellison turned a blind eye to his expression. As his understanding deepened, he gradually became aware of the determination of the people sitting opposite. This is just a normal performance, "These four projects did consume a lot of liquidity. I may not be able to prevent you from getting investment shares in other films from the Theory of Relativity and several other film funds, but I gathered the remaining Of funds, a good gift is prepared for you."
"For me?" Duke pointed to himself. Asked slightly surprised, "Or a gift?"
David Ellison patted the armrest of the chair lightly and asked, "I heard that your new movie is about to begin preparations?"
It's no secret. Duke nodded directly and admitted, and said deliberately, "Are you also preparing for a new project, don't you want to be released at the same time as my new film?"
"Exactly!" David Ellison leaned forward and narrowed the distance between Duke and said mysteriously. "I also prepared an opponent of the same magnitude for you!"
Directors of the same level as Duke can count all of Hollywood with one hand.
"The opponent of the same magnitude you said..." Charlize Theron took over David Ellison's words, "Could it be the master today?"
David Ellison opened his mouth and laughed, and then said, "Steven Spielberg has agreed to be the director of the new film I invested in."
"It seems I really want to congratulate you this time." Duke was not surprised at all.
Hollywood suffered a money shortage, and Spielberg’s DreamWorks did the same. In order to solve the funding problem, he even asked the Indians. When he was still in London, Duke got the news. David Ellison's foundation took action to help Spielberg solve the financial crisis of DreamWorks.
It now appears that Spielberg's new film directed by David Ellison must be part of the agreement.
The name Spielberg represents more than just the director. There is also a huge network of contacts. When he disperses his idea of ​​competing with the six major companies, these contacts can have a huge effect.
Duke also had to admit that David Ellison did take advantage of the situation.
"What type of your new project?" David Ellison asked suddenly.
After pondering a little, Duke said directly, "Science fiction type."
"I invested in a comic adaptation." David Ellison's tone was a bit proud. "Spielberg's first comic-based film, just this one, how many people's attention can it attract?"
Hearing the adaptation of the comics, Duke couldn't help but tentatively asked, "It's not "The Adventures of Tintin"?
Many people in Hollywood know that Steven Spielberg obtained the filming rights of The Adventures of Tintin in 1983. The film entered the stage of preparation for shooting in 1984. At that time, Spielberg hoped Jack Nicholson came to play Captain Adok.
Finally, due to technical problems, the filming plan of "The Adventures of Tintin" had to be temporarily "frozen".
Now it seems that David Ellison may have invested in this project.
David Ellison hesitated for a moment, because of his personality, and the film was formally approved soon, and there was no need to hide it, saying, "It's "The Adventures of Tintin", which will be released next summer."
Duke nodded, "My film is also next summer."
The other party really wants to compete with him, and Duke is not afraid. Over the years, his films have basically been selected for popular schedules. Which one wants to stand out without facing fierce competition?
Although Spielberg is indeed a formidable opponent, he is not without misses.
Besides, if a film wants to detonate the market, the competition is not as simple as the quality of the film, but also the comprehensive strength in many links from production to publicity.
As long as you shoot good enough films and or good enough films, you should get good commercial results. Don't say that Duke will not believe it, even David Ellison will sneer at it.
David Ellison stood up, "I look forward to next summer."
Duke shook his head with a smile, but didn't say anything, and there was no need to go on. In his belief, practical actions are always more powerful than mocking in person.
After tidying up his white shirt, David Ellison turned and left contentedly, leaving only a haughty back view of the Duke trio.
"He and Spielberg joined forces..."
Watching David Ellison go away, Charlize Theron couldn't help showing some worry, "I'm afraid it will be a very strong opponent."
This is inevitable, Duke and Tina Fei are nodding their heads cautiously.
Although Duke did not mention the release date of his new film, he believes that David Ellison will wait for Warner Bros. to announce the release date before setting the release date of The Adventures of Tintin.
Unlike Duke and Charlize Theron, the cautiousness on Tina Fey's face suddenly turned into curiosity, "Is the manga "The Adventures of Tintin" famous?"
Duke took a surprised look at her, and then he wanted to understand. Needless to say, his own experience is special. Charlize Theron is a South African and has lived in Europe for a long time, but Tina Fei is truly authentic. , Native American!
Based on the inherent concept of Americans, it is quite normal to not understand the situation of foreign comics.
Of course, to say how much he knows about "The Adventures of Tintin", Duke can't talk about it. He just explained, "This seems to be a French and Belgian comic. It has a certain influence in the entire Western world."
It seems that he thought of the same thing as Duke. Charlize Theron first complained about the Americans who don’t care about the world. Then he rolled his eyes and said in detail,
The Adventures of Tintin is a Belgian Egyptian Ergé’s work, the entire comic story is based on adventure discovery, supplemented by science fiction content, and at the same time advocates anti-war, peace and humanitarian ideas. It is very famous all over the world. Although this series has become a century of history, the time has come. Today there are still quite a few fans and memorials. As far as I know, in Europe, its comic series are still being republished."
"So..." Tina Feili thinks of the film, "After the film is completed, there will be no shortage of the most basic audience group."
This can be said to be a natural advantage of adaptations of comics or novels, and it is also an important reason why Hollywood refuses to put more effort into original works, but favors adaptations.
"Your new project belongs to the ranks of originality," Charlize Theron turned to Duke's side. "The Adventures of Tintin is Spielberg's best adventurous family carnival, and the highest grade is pg-13. What about your new work?"
Charlize Theron has already seen the script. Not to mention that the content of the script is biased towards cults. There are still a large number of large-scale scenes. No matter how you look at it, mpaa will inevitably fall into the ranks of R-rated movies.
R-rated films are inherently inadequate for the adventurous family fun of pg-13.
Of course, Duke knows this. Nowadays, all the movies that can really sell at the box office are all PG or PG-13 types.
"According to your statement..."
Although I can't remember the box office of "The Adventures of Tintin" that I haven't seen, Duke is still more optimistic, "I will be beaten by David Ellison next year?"
"If you fail," Charlize Theron said deliberately and seriously, "I will definitely not let you go, but I have put my image and future on you!"
Tina Fei just smiled faintly, she had always been confident in Duke.
Duke didn't say much, he raised his hand to look at his watch, and stood up first, "It's getting late, I'm going to leave, how about you?"
Charlize Theron and Tina Fei also stood up and followed Duke to the banquet hall.
"When does it begin?"
Hearing what Charlize said, Duke replied casually, "Wait until I finish my vacation." (To be continued.)