Chapter 643 Not a Fuel-Efficient Lamp

"Mr. Wald, it's an honor to see you again!"

Zach Braff, the director of "Love to New Jersey" and the actor who played the male lead, immediately expressed his deep gratitude as soon as he saw Zucker.

"Zach, seeing you again, you are more energetic than before, not bad." Zucker nodded slightly.

As soon as these words came out, Zach Braff became even more excited.

"Although I have expressed my gratitude to you more than once, at this moment, I still want to say thank you to you, thank you for giving me this opportunity!"

Zach Braff gave Zucker a deep bow.

In early 2001, Zucker went to New York to inspect the development of Jin Shuguang Publishing Company. At that time, Zhu Ke, surrounded by a group of security personnel, had just walked out of the gate of the Jin Shuguang Publishing Company when a tall young man ran straight towards Zu Ke.

However, he was stopped by the security staff next to Zucker.

"Mr. Wald, my name is Zach Braff. I'm a screenwriter and director. This is the script I wrote. Please correct me. Thank you very much. Please give me a chance~"

Although the young man was stopped by the security staff, he still pleaded loudly.

In order to block this opportunity for Zucker, he waited for a long, long time...

In the end, Zhu Ke, who is good at helping newcomers, gave him this opportunity.

Today, nearly a year has passed. …

Zucker patted Zach Braff on the shoulder: "I have a chance, it's time to test you, if the movie "Love to New Jersey" can't satisfy me, can't let Kevin, Vic Wait until people are satisfied, then...well, you know, it's hard to get a second chance."

"Please rest assured, I will not satisfy everyone!"

Braff reassured loudly, and the whole person was full of confidence.

......

"Hello, Mr. Wald!"

A soft and gluttonous voice entered Zhu Ke's ears.

She is the heroine of the movie "Love to New Jersey" - Natalie Portman.

Zucker shook hands with him: "Nice to meet you,

Miss Portman, I have seen the movies "This Killer Is Not Too Cold" and the "Star Wars Prequel" series that you acted in. I have to say, you made a lasting impression on me. "

The voice just fell.

"Really?!"

At this moment, Natalie Portman looked at Zucker with unbelievable eyes, and said in surprise: "I can't believe that someone as good as you can remember me. I feel very honored!"

"of course it's true."

Zucker said without hesitation.

Natalie Portman followed up: "Compared to your achievements in wealth, I especially admire your achievements in film career, whether it is your first personal film "Lola Run", or later "Lola Run". "The Tuner" and "The Popping Drummer," I like them very much."

"Furthermore, you wrote "Deadly Bend", "The Sixth Sense", "300 Spartans", "Juno", "Buckfruit"..."

"I've seen all of these."

"I think your talent in movies is extremely rare!"

touted!

See you again!

Zhu Ke did not know how many times he had heard these kinds of words.

However, when a well-known and beautiful actress compliments you, touts you in person, and can say it like a lot, I believe no one will get bored.

"Where is it, it's too much." Zu Ke quickly laughed.

But!

Zucker didn't think so in his heart.

"As expected, she came out of Harvard University, and she majored in psychology."

"Just the fact that she can tell the movies I directed, wrote, and participated in is enough to show that she has done a lot of preparation."

"The most important thing is... she speaks so nicely!"

Zucker was always vigilant in his heart.

In Hollywood, for some actresses, Zucker can attract a large number of them with a wave of his hand, and these people are also very willing to climb on Zucker's soft collapse;

However, some actresses are very troublesome!

Once provoked, they will stick to you like a dog-skin plaster. Even if Zucker, as a media tycoon, can suppress these negative news, Zucker doesn't want to be troubled by these troubles.

"No doubt Natalie Portman is one of those actresses."

As a transmigrator, Zhu Ke understands her nature very well.

In 2009, Natalie Portman intervened in the marriage of director Darren Aronofsky in order to win the role of the heroine during the film "Black Swan" and became a third party.

Negative news is flying all over the place.

Director Darren Aronofsky was also notorious for a while.

"I don't want to be someone else's after dinner." Zu Ke secretly said in his heart.

......

Soon.

The movie "Love to New Jersey" is officially broadcast.

Executives such as Zucker, Victor, and Kevin Feige began to concentrate.

The film tells the story of the hero Andrew (Zach Braff) who has been working alone in Los Angeles for 9 years. He volunteered to become an actor, but he is still unknown to this day and usually relies on working in restaurants to make a living.

A phone call took Andrew back to his home in New Jersey after a long absence.

For many years, for some reason, he had little contact with his family, and he took antidepressants all year round, which made him indifferent to everything around him, even when his mother, who had been paralyzed for many years, died unexpectedly. Until she meets the beautiful but somewhat neurotic girl Samman (Natalie Portman), the desperate life like a backwater has been transformed.

This is a niche movie;

A literary film suitable for literary youth;

"The niche theme is also a literary youth film, which is doomed in terms of the theme, and it is difficult for it to achieve explosive box office results."

During the viewing process, CEO Victor whispered to Zucker.

Zucker nodded: "The production cost is only 2.5 million US dollars. Do you expect it to be a special effects blockbuster?"

"Yes."

Kevin Feige, on the side, said: "It is undoubtedly difficult for low-cost movies to achieve huge box office profits. Of course, horror/thriller movies occasionally burst with amazing energy."

obviously!

Whether it's Kevin Feige, or Victor, or even every executive at Wald Pictures, they don't think the movie "Home to New Jersey" can achieve a huge box office hit.

But... Zuke narrowed his eyes.

The film can be said to be the beginning of the 21st century Hollywood literary youth film. It has the elements that similar films should have in the future, such as awkward male and female interactions, extensive use of independent band songs as soundtracks, and a gloomy atmosphere with a flash of sunshine... ...

Later, you can find many literary and niche films such as "Booming Heart", "La La Land", Xiao Lizi's "Manchester by the Sea", and Rachel McAdams' "Midnight in Paris". A shadow of "Love Back to New Jersey".

At the same time, its box office performance is also shocking!

With a production cost of only $2.5 million, after its release in 2004, it earned more than $35 million at the box office in the United States alone.

A rare low-budget high-box-office movie!

It can be said that the film has raised the ceiling of Wenqing's films by a large margin!

The movie is over.

Zucker waved his hand and said, "Kevin, arrange for the movie to be released as soon as possible."

"No problem, boss."

Kevin Feige said with a smile: "In the first half of this year, the company has confirmed that there are only two films to be released, which are "Love to New Jersey" and "The Chainsaw" directed by Wen."

The voice fell.

Zu Ke is very satisfied.

On the side, director Zach Braff and actress Natalie Portman were even more satisfied.

They certainly hope that the movie can be released as soon as possible, and hope to achieve a good box office results.

The crowd is gone...  

"Kevin, the cost of 'Love to New Jersey' can be raised to $4 million."

Zucker said.

"Uh?"

Kevin Feige said in surprise: "Boss, are you optimistic about its box office performance?"

Zucker blurted out, "Of course. I think it's going to be a big surprise for us."

" "The second is sent.

Thanks to book friend Xi Xixi for the reward.