Chapter 102: Gold Rush Success
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The Best Director
- Robot Wall-e
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- 2021-03-02 04:20:41
"Hey, Mary, do you think you can stop me by opening your hands?" Wang Yang slapped the basketball in his hand and watched Jessica wearing a Lakers jersey shorts in front of him. Laughing: "Look at how I am going to pass you!" Jessica with open hands quickly blocked up, blocking his breakthrough route, and smiled clearly: "Come, let me see your skills!"
The green plastic basketball court has only one side of the ball rack, and it is surrounded by green grass. There are many plants in the back garden. There are a variety of beautiful Taobao women's clothing Tmall Taobao Mall Taobao.com women's winter coat m The small flower bed of flowers also has a huge and lush paulownia village transplanted. (Read novel) This is their new home, unlike the palace-like mansion like the Smiths. The idyllic main house here is only two floors high, not small in size, but not large: the back garden also has only a basketball court and a small Swimming pool, but they all felt that it was enough.
As early as the end of August, after the two had decided on the idea of cohabitation, they began to look for suitable ready-made houses. If it is too slow to buy land and start a new construction. Under the recommendation of a real estate agent, Wang Yang was busy editing and took the time to select with Jessica. More than a month later, he bought the house at a price of 6 million, and the two became Beaver. Residents of Lee Shanzhuang.
Beverly Hills has a beautiful scenery, beautiful environment, complete shopping, dining, entertainment and other facilities. It is close to Hollywood and has convenient transportation. It is a good place to stay, but there is no beach. Wang Yang plans to go to Santa Monica or Malibu to buy a piece of land in the future, and design and build a house to be used as a villa for vacation.
The two have moved into their new homes for more than half a month. Cohabitation can help each other to understand each other better. The other side is the aspect of ordinary life. Any habits and attitudes will be exposed to the other side, which may promote Feelings may also make one party feel disgusted and bored. Fortunately, the two's life philosophy fits well. There is nothing to hate, let alone intolerable habits. After living together, they all found that they seemed to be inseparable from each other, and they could see each other's faces at first glance every day This is really a wonderful taste.
And every evening, they will play when they have time. The "bang" sound of the racket kept ringing, the two men's shoes and the ground were constantly rubbing, Wang Yangyun bent forward and rushed forward with a ball, he laughed and said, "Don't you know my skill? Hmm ...!" Sika gasped slightly and smiled and said, "Yang, go to you!" While she didn't pay attention, Wang Yang suddenly withdrew her body and took a step back, aiming at the basket to raise the ball and throwing a ball, the basketball crossed a fluttering in the air The arc, with a clatter, hollow into the basket.
Jessica looked back at the basketball that was playing on the ground, bracing her waist and pretending to be angry, saying: "You always disturb my attention! This is not counted!" Wang Yang laughed as he walked over to pick up the ball at night : "Reggie-Miller will say" Michael, you always talk nonsense, doesn't that count? " Jessie, whether you believe it or not, the score is now 10: 3, and I will win with another goal! "Jessica gritted her teeth bitterly and smiled:" Yang, never underestimate the heart of a championship! "
"Oh, yes! But that sentence is based on quite a level. If not, then like this season's Warriors can't beat the Lakers, you can't beat me .., Wang Yang patted the ball and went back to the top three Outside the line, he pulled the collar of the Warriors jersey and smiled: "Don't you know? My high school can enter the school team, I still have a nickname called God's left hand, they all said that I am Chris Zhoulin. "
Jessica rolled her eyes with a smile, stepped forward to defend him, said: "So what, I will not lose", Wang Yang came to a crotch dribble, smiled: "Show me that show! "Jessica suddenly stepped up and hugged him, robbed the ball violently, turned around and hurried to the layup, she looked at the stunned Wang Yang and smiled:" 10: 4 "Wang Yang wiped his forehead The sweat, helplessly said: "Hey, beauty, you are a foul!"
"Hah, do I?" Jessica walked back and slid the ball with a sweet smile: "Yang, this is not nb, this is a boyfriend and girlfriend game, the rules are set by me, I said that I did not Foul. "Wang Yang nodded suddenly and realized:" What a little Lai Pi with the heart of the championship! Then I'm welcome, "he said, and he plopped his teeth. Jessica hugged the ball tightly in her arms, avoiding his grabbing, and shouted with a smile: "Go away! Bastard ..."
After a laugh, Wang Yang lost the game 10:11 under Jessica's Lippi. The two came to the wooden table and chairs in the garden. Jessica unscrewed a bottle of Gatorade and handed it to Wang Yang with a smile. He took a few sips, wiped the sweat on his forehead with a towel, and picked up the phone on the table to see After looking at the time, he said: "Jessica, let's start preparing, the guests are coming soon." Jessica put down her drink and nodded: "Well."
Their guests are Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas, and in a few days it will be October 27. The release date of "The Fragment of Memory" will have 521 theaters in the first week. In a call a few days ago, Emma Maas mentioned that Nolan wanted to shoot a new work, so Wang Yang simply invited Nolan ’s wife to come as a guest, on the one hand to increase the friendship between friends, and on the other hand to discuss in detail Talk about Nolan's new work.
Although this is a dinner-style guest, Wang Yang said on the phone that he does not need to wear formal attire, so he and Jessica both wear ordinary decent clothes. The coming Emma Thomas is also dressed in ordinary clothes, but Nolan is in a formal suit, or his "ordinary clothes" is like this, black suit trousers, plus a white shirt, but no tie.
In all the times Wang Yang and Nolan met, Nolan was in this outfit, and he was dressed with side hair. No one was not. He really doubted whether Nolan had all a set of shirts in his wardrobe. The suit is just slightly different in color.
The living room of the new home is very spacious, Jessica is very simple and elegantly furnished, and it is full of warm and comfortable feelings. In this regard, Wang Yang has to admit defeat, which is not surprising. She watches home, cooking, There are also magazines on childcare. The dinner hadn't started yet. On the light-colored fabric sofa, Wang Yang and Nolan's wife were talking, and Jessica prepared the hearty dinner in the kitchen.
"So, Chris, what's your plan for your new work?" Wang Yang looked at Nolan next to him and asked, "Is that the one I said last time? Howard Hughes' biographical movie?"
Nolan nodded and handed Wang Yang, who had already prepared a thick script, and said quietly: "Howard-Hughes is a legend, he is charming, and his story is also interesting. The first draft of this script is mine Co-authored with my brother Jonathan Nolan, mainly adapted from two books, "Howard-Hughes: Secret Life" and "Citizen Hughes: Power, Money and Madness." My plan is to shoot in two parts, One is Narrow Ward ’s first half of his life, and the story is adapted from "Secret Life"; his second half of his life is adapted from "Citizen Hughes."
Emma Thomas, who was sitting next to Nolan, added: "Young, I have contacted the authors of those two books, Mr. Charles-Hayam and Mr. Michael Dossning, and the copyright of their film adaptation is still in hand." She smiled and said: "If someone adapts the movie, they are very happy to sell the copyright."
"Well, this is good news." Wang Yang took the script and carefully read it. This script is only the first draft, and most of it is the first story of the first half of his life. He did not have this movie in his mind, but there was a movie "Flyer" also adapted from "Howard-Hughes: The Secret Life". According to the little information, when Nolan wanted to shoot, he did not pull it. The investment, the script has not yet been written, but "Flying Home" has already announced the filming, which also made Nolan lose the opportunity to adapt.
If Nolan successfully filmed this Howard Hughes biographical film, what would it be? Wang Yang frowned. From an audience point of view, he was very happy to be able to see the film; from the company's commercial point of view, it was not an independent film with millions of investments. It may be tens of millions, which could recover the cost. ? He looked at the script in his hand and suddenly smiled. There is nothing to consider about this. The money comes from the movie, and he has to return it to the movie. Besides, he believes that Nolan ’s ability and talents will make this biographical film a masterpiece. As long as it is properly promoted, the box office and the surrounding area should be able to recover the cost.
"Chris." Wang Yang looked up at Nolan and asked with a smile: "I am very interested in investing. If I shoot the top part first, how much will it cost?" At this time, Jessica hid into the living room. She wanted to greet them to the dining room, but she saw that their conversation seemed to talk about the key points, and she sat down next to Wang Yang without speaking.
Hearing Wang Yang asking this question, Emma Thomas and Nolan were already stunned. Why did they come to this at once? Before they set off, they had discussions and discussions, and felt that Wang Yang would question his script and need to consider it in detail. Emma-Thomas also prepared a set of lobbying words. Nevertheless, they all think that the Flame movie will wait for the "Memory Fragment" to be released. , Make another decision depending on the results. So this time as a guest, they just wanted to register a number, they never thought it would be like this, then this year the director of light will say "I am very interested in investing"
"Xun ..." Emma-Thomas' face was incredibly surprised and somewhat speechless; Nolan felt his heart pumping and beating fast, he thought for a moment and calmed his mood, no Lulu authentic: "50 million."
Emma-Thomas shouted "Oh my God" she secretly put her fist on the back of her husband's back. It takes skill and coax to pull funds! What you want is 50 million, but you have to say 30 million at the beginning, and then increase it step by step; if some rogue practices, or even after the shooting starts, the middle said "there is not enough money" to request additional investment. When riding a tiger, it is common to attract other companies to partner, so that the probability of success will be high. Of course, in doing so, the reputation as a producer is also ruined. Unless the movie is sold later, investors will be happy to ignore it.
50000000? Wang Yang quickly thought about the company's finances. "When Happiness Comes Knocking on the Door", the global box office was fixed at 385 million. After deducting taxes, the company received more than 140 million funds; "High School Musical 2" The box office in North America finally broke through 100 million and stopped at 101 million. The box office overseas was higher than North America as estimated. It received 120 million and the box office of 221 million US dollars worldwide, which also brought more than 83.51 million after tax to the company's account income.
These do not calculate the peripheral income of the two movies. There are too many types of peripheral income. He can't remember the specific situation at the moment, but the company's box office revenue alone is 223.5 billion. He took out 20 million, 5 million sponsored the Robert-Zemeggis Training Academy, bought 6 million houses, renovated and arranged, of course, the cost of living, paying personal taxes and so on. Anyway, Flame Company now has at least more than 200 million available funds.
Enough to make this "Mr. Hughes". Thinking of this, Wang Yang nodded and smiled at Nolan: "Chris, the flame film investment is 65 million. If it is not enough, it will be added." Jessica could not help but glance at him, 65 million big production? His own maximum production cost is only 32 million.
Mrs. Nolan froze again, and seeing Wang Yang thinking, they thought he thought 50 million was too much. Now he said 65 million? Emma-Thomas blinked, and there was only one voice in his heart, "His courage is really well-deserved!" Now even Nolan had this gaffe, and he couldn't control his joy and surprise. Asked: "Yang, is this true?"
"Of course, the producer is Emma you? And Chris, you have absolute autonomy, what kind of actors to find, how to shoot and how to cut, everything is according to your meaning." Wang Yang looked at the Nolan couple Surprised, he smiled and said: "Please, what's wrong? Chris, I know your abilities and talents. Let go and do it! I believe Flame will get a good movie."
Emma-Thomas looked at her husband happily. Nolan took a few breaths slowly and slowly, and his morale seemed to be back. He looked at Wang Yang, his voice calm but hard and sincere: "Thank you!"
"Hey, dinner is ready." Jessica said the right time, Wang Yang dragged her hand to stand up, and smiled at Nolan's wife: "We will say it again at dinner, but I think we will be The food is fascinating, my girlfriend's craftsmanship is incredible. "Jessica smiled and quietly said:" Yang is the master chef, his Chinese food is so good, he should be responsible for dinner. "
Mrs. Nolan stood up smiling and followed them to the dining room. Nolan looked at Wang Yang, who was laughing all the way, and his heart was still a bit weird. Is that all right? Yo. Million investment? His movie? His eyes narrowed slightly, miraculously Yang, this guy who is 10 years younger this year, thank you!
In order to add a promotional effect to "The Fragment of Memory", the flame film announced this latest plan for the first time. It will produce a Howard-Hughes biographical film with an investment of more than 60 million. The film is temporarily named "Mr. Hughes" and is scheduled to be released in 2002.
The movie world, fan fans, and the media are all surprised to open their mouths again. If the director is Wang Yang, no one will be surprised. At most, they will say, "Oh, it ’s so fast, there is another one from Magic Yang." ,Who is he? The director of "Memory Fragment"? None of that movie has been released yet! The flame movie has already rushed to give Nolan 60 million? Is this miraculously crazy intermittently? Or is this purely hype?
After the "Memory Fragment" is screened, this "Mr. Hughes" plan will sink into the sea, indefinitely late? Film companies and media outlets are inclined to this, although most fans of fans think so, but if this is really a hype, they will inevitably be fooled, more curious about the upcoming "Shard of Memory" .
As early as the Flame Film bought "Memory Fragment" at the Sundance Film Festival for 8 million, the publicity plan has begun. Its publicity budget is only 5 million. This money is mainly used for the Internet except for some posters. Viral marketing on the Internet, "High IQ films", "new types of suspense logic films small" smart people can only understand ", etc., are all composed of some" watched this film at the Sundance Film Festival "and" participated The fans of the "secret screening of the arrangement of the flame movie" are spread everywhere, and of course they are the employees of the flame movie.
"Memory Fragment" also has a variety of puzzle games and logical quizzes on the palace website. The slogan is "train your thinking skills and meet the challenges of this movie!"
The word challenge is the core of official publicity. Audiences who like to watch suspenseful logic movies all like to use their brains. Everyone thinks that they are very smart. Let them have a lot of interest and have a "see if you are so powerful" mentality, they will walk into the cinema to challenge "Memory Fragment." Then the whole Fengfeng publicity plan was successful.
On October 27th, "Memory Fragment" was registered in 521 theaters in North America, and a new game was also launched on the official website, listing the serial numbers and contents of each black and white color plot of "Memory Fragment" for fans to freely combine Sort, edit out the real stories you think, and communicate with other fans.
The moment to test the effectiveness of the publicity came. On the 27th and 29th, the three-day weekend box office, "Memory Fragment" received 6.872 million box office, ranking fourth in the weekend box office ranking this weekend, regardless of whether it is the top three, or In the last three places, the number of their theaters is more than 2,000 and more than 3,000.
Although this dark horse achievement is not a miracle ~ EbookFREE.me ~, it surprised and regretted many film companies. They all thought that 5 million box office was the limit of "Memory Fragment", but now it is close to 7 million in one weekend! What makes people yell "What a joke" is that the fans of the suspense movie are crazy. They are completely fascinated by this dizzy movie. In order to understand what is going on, they even watch a few games. , And the score of "Memory Fragment" on imdb actually reached a score!
The film review of "Luo Xuanfan Times" said "This is a very complicated and thoughtful movie, no doubt a masterpiece." Yahoo Entertainment reported on "Magic Yang Gold Rush Success!" In the independent film that Sundance doesn't care about, in the eyes of the flame company, don't tell me that the idea behind it is not magical. The vision of this magical director is as magical. We have reason to believe that "Mr. Hughes" is not a show. Hype. "
Six days after the battle, "Memory Fragment" received 9.847 million box office, the time has come, November 1, Halloween.
Through this festival, Wang Yang and Jessica held a makeup party at home and invited a large number of friends to come to play, Michael Pitt, Harry George, Zachary, Rachel, and invited Nolan couple, when Wang Yang dressed as a zombie saw Nolan in a suit and trousers and a white shirt, he couldn't help laughing: "Chris, what are you doing !?" Nolan just smiled slightly and said, : "Christopher Nolan."