Hollywood Lover

Zhang Dongcheng nodded in agreement and said, "Burton, I admit that you are right. Although the money is quite a lot, it is obviously not enough for a special effects company. And it is impossible for me to invest all of it in a special effects company. , because I still have to leave a part of the money to prepare for my next movie."

  Burton, who was straight, suddenly looked unhappy, isn't he kidding me? You know you don't have enough money, why are you talking so much nonsense with me?

"Don't worry! Burton, listen to me!" Zhang Dongchen waved his hand, motioned for Burton to be calm, and continued: "Our visual effects company is not in place in one step, we can take it slowly, and we I can promise to give you 10% dry shares and full freedom. As our sincerity for cooperation!"

   "Smith!" Although Burton was a little moved, he is now past the age when he would be so excited when he was fooled by others. No matter how tempted you are, you will still think carefully before making a decision. Perhaps this is the performance of people after they mature. "I have to admit that your conditions are very attractive, and I am indeed a little moved by you! But I still have to say, I am not optimistic about your company!"

   "Why?" Zhang Dongcheng looked at Burton suspiciously. In his opinion, the conditions he gave were already superior enough. Burton has no reason to refuse at all! But now he really refused.

Burton said earnestly: "Smith, you are indeed a person with great ideas. But do you know how long it took Industrial Light and Magic to have the current position?" Burton stretched out two fingers, and in front of Zhang Dongcheng's eyes After shaking, he said, "More than 20 years! Moreover, in such a long time since its establishment, it has only been in the last few years that it has truly achieved profitability!"

   Zhang Dongcheng was not clear about the operation of the special effects company, but he couldn't help being surprised when he heard this. No wonder there are so few special effects companies. Who will do this kind of investment that only invests but does not see the return?

   It’s really embarrassing for George Lucas, he actually pushed Industrial Light & Magic to the point of profitability.

   "Are you mentally prepared for this?" Burton said solemnly: "Starting a special effects company is like filling a bottomless pit with money that you don't know when it will be filled. Can you...can you persist??"

  At this moment, Zhang Dongcheng finally understood why Burton rejected him. A new special effects company is like a newborn child that can only be nurtured by others. The vitality is extremely fragile, and there is a risk of premature death if one is not careful.

  The way of nurturing is to keep throwing money into it! It's straightforward and simple. But how many can persist.

  Looking at the entire Hollywood, there are only four special effects companies that are operating normally.

   Ranked first is the veteran company Industrial Light & Magic. The remaining three, one is Weta Digital, which was established in 1993; the other was established earlier, but the company's digital field was not officially developed until James Cameron became a shareholder. The last one is the special effects production company under Sony, Sony Graphics Image Operations Company. In 1993, he set foot in the production of film visual effects.

   These four companies are collectively known as the four major special effects companies in Hollywood.

  The rest are all just small troubles.

   Seeing Zhang Dongcheng's silence, Burton did not urge him. Instead, he picked up the coffee cup, sipped the coffee slowly, and quietly waited for Zhang Dongcheng's answer.

   It seems that I took it for granted, I didn't expect the production of visual effects to be so expensive.

   But should I just give up like this?

  Zhang Dongcheng's mind was full of thoughts. The visual effects company is an important part of his career plan that he has known for a long time. If he changes now, his entire life plan may have to be overthrown again.

   Let’s take a look at the bright future of visual special effects, look at all kinds of super blockbusters in the 21st century that make money and hand cramps, the golden age of visual special effects is coming soon!

   Zhang Dongcheng's face showed great confidence, and he said to Burton: "If I insist, will you agree to my request?"

   Now it's Burton's turn to be in trouble. Do you believe in Zhang Dongcheng and fight for the unknown future together with him, or continue to live such an ordinary life?

   For a while, Burton was a little uncertain.

   Zhang Dongcheng was a little anxious. If Burton could really be brought over, then it is conceivable that his future special effects company would definitely be prepared quickly. There is no need to think about making profits for a short time, but at least you can do special effects for your own movies.

  Thoughts turned rapidly in his mind, and Zhang Dongcheng kept thinking about what method he should use to get Burton to agree to his request. At this moment, his eyes suddenly looked behind Burton. There is a guy wearing a peaked cap and wearing tight clothes, secretly looking at this side from time to time,

  Ender!

  Although he couldn't see what this sneaky guy looked like, Zhang Dongcheng, who had been a classmate of Ande University for four years, was 100% sure that this guy was Ander!

   Unexpectedly, Ander would follow Burton, Zhang Dongcheng suddenly laughed.

   It seems that I don't need to try my best to impress Burton. I think my college classmate will arrange everything for me!

  Hey, this guy is like a top assist player, constantly helping himself.

Zhang Dongcheng changed his posture and said calmly: "You don't need to answer me in a hurry, because my company will not be established so quickly. Burton, you can go back and think about it!" Zhang Dongcheng stood up from the chair He got up, supported the table with both hands, bent down, looked at Burton solemnly, and said, "I very much hope to work hand in hand with you!"

  Burton was silent for a moment, and said: "Okay, Smith, I will seriously consider your proposal!"

   "Thank you, Burton!" Zhang Dongcheng said to Burton from the bottom of his heart. No matter whether the other party finally agrees or not. It is a kind of trust that Burton is still willing to consider his own invitation even when he is talking empty teeth and without any substantive evidence as a basis.

  After talking about the matter, Zhang Dongcheng and Burton checked out together and left. After going out the gate of the cafe, Zhang Dongcheng glanced at the sneaky Ander intentionally or unintentionally. After realizing that he was staring at himself and Burton, Zhang Dongcheng showed a vague smile.

  Ender! Whether I can poach Burton away this time depends on your performance.

  After Zhang Dongcheng thought silently, he bid farewell to Burton. Drove towards his home in the United States.

   With the movie of The Mummy going down in the United States, theaters in other countries that are showing it have also begun to reduce the number of screenings one after another.

   As of Christmas 1996, which is this Wednesday, December 25th. The mummy was completely underdrawn, and in the next few days, the overseas box office figures were also counted.

  The global overseas box office totaled 289.3 million US dollars.

  Plus 195.19 million at the U.S. box office. The total global box office reached a terrifying figure of 484.49 million US dollars!

   Zhang Dongcheng, who owns 20% of the box office, earned more than 90 million US dollars from the movie The Mummy. It can be described as unprecedented benefits! Far surpassed the previous two-barrel smoking gun.

  For any Hollywood director, this is an extremely high figure that is full of envy and hatred!

  Everyone should know that this is only 1996, and it is not the time when any blockbuster in the future generations would be ashamed to call themselves a filmmaker if it did not exceed 700.8 billion!

  As for Zhang Dongcheng, his net worth exceeded 100 million almost overnight!

   But for Zhang Dongcheng, the money is far from enough to fulfill his absolutely great dream!

First, it is the trial operation of the joint-stock film. Second, it is the establishment of a visual effects company. Third, it is to rush ahead of the major film companies and purchase film copyrights in advance for movies that will be popular on the screen in the future. Carry out advance, predatory, and even inhumane dredging from the bottom of the pot!

   Right now, I already have "Harry Potter" on hand, but there are still countless box office blockbuster movies that have not been included in the bag, such as "Lord of the Rings"!

   Now, it is already 1996, time waits for no one!

Adaman has been sent out by him to specialize in the acquisition work, and he has also taken away nearly 20 million US dollars of funds. This money can exert the best effect in the 90s. Banknotes in front of you.

   Except for Jang Dong-seong who firmly believes that his movie will be a success!

   All the money on hand is about 100 million points, and the purchase of copyright costs 20 million US dollars.

   To maintain a happy life, there must be 10 million dollars.

  To establish a special effects company, the initial investment of 30 to 40 million will definitely be spent. The purchase of personnel, equipment and patents is an unavoidable investment.

   To attract and tie up some talented independent directors, this part also costs about 20 million U.S. dollars.

  Right now, there is only 20 million US dollars to invest in a new movie. The result of Zhang Dongcheng's frenzied casting of the net is that the remaining money is not enough for him to make a movie with high investment and high return!

  However, this happens to be an experiment in the shareholding film system, and now, this move is imperative!

  One day in mid-December, Zhang Dongcheng brought Adam to the Memys law firm in Los Angeles.

  Regarding the plan of the shareholding film system, although Zhang Dongcheng has been planning for a long time, but this way of raising funds does not know whether it will be recognized as illegal fundraising. For this reason, Zhang Dongcheng had to consult a lawyer first.

  Melveny Law Firm was founded in Los Angeles, California, USA in 1885, with a history of more than 100 years. The credibility is resounding inside and outside the industry. With its own representative offices all over the world, it is currently one of the largest international comprehensive law firms.

  Based on the idea of ​​finding the most reliable lawyer, Zhang Dongcheng and Adaman came to the front desk of the Memys Law Firm building.