Chapter 354: The Door to Happiness

"What? You're from a Hollywood studio?"

Chris Gardner, with his gray beard, looked at Robert Lee in disbelief in an office of Gardner's financial firm in New York, "You mean, you're going to make a movie about me? "

Robert Lee said very seriously: "Yes, Mr. Gardner." He handed over a series of supporting documents to Chris Gardner: "I am here in New York this time to negotiate with you on behalf of Shahai Entertainment. related matters."

After the company moved to New York, it has developed fairly well, but the situation has not been very good in the past two years, mainly due to the impact of the socio-economic environment.

Chris Gardner looked carefully at the copies of these documents. Based on his years of experience in business, it is not difficult to judge that there is no problem with the proof documents.

"Sandsea Entertainment?" Chris Gardner remembered hearing the name: "The company that made Bourne?"

Hearing the other party mention "Bourne Shadow", Robert Lee seemed very confident: "Exactly. Sandsea Entertainment also filmed and produced "The Purge", "Reaper", "Fatal Turn", "Resident Evil" And many other films, have a very big reputation in the Hollywood industry."

Chris Gardner stroked his gray beard, had documents in his hand, and a famous Hollywood company, so the credibility of the visitor was undoubtedly extremely high.

Presumably Hollywood is eyeing his success.

This is not negotiating with famous writers or people with great reputations. Robert Lee adopted a very direct way: "Mr. Gardner, we very much hope to bring your success story to the screen."

There is temptation in his tone: "It will allow you to be known by more people and inspire more people in need."

Chris Gardner has been in business for many years, of course he understood the meaning of these words, unconsciously changed his thinking, and thought of the various benefits of becoming a national celebrity, especially the help in career.

In the past two years, it has not been easy for all companies engaged in the stock business, and his company is no exception.

If you become a celebrity by borrowing a movie, can you attract more customers or funds?

Robert Lee said with a smile: "Mr. Gardner's successful experience can be regarded as a model of the American dream. If you cooperate with us, when the movie is released, you can publish an autobiography and share your successful experience with the whole society."

The temptation to be the protagonist of a movie is not insignificant, especially for a businessman.

It is not difficult for Chris Gardner to make a decision: "If this can help those who are interested in developing their careers, I am willing to share my experience." He said slightly heavy: "I entered this industry and I have also been helped by others .”

Robert Lee seemed to be very interested, and said specifically: "Can you tell me a little bit about it?"

Chris Gardner showed a look of reminiscence: "It was 1981, the lowest period of my life. I had just parked my car in a parking lot, and a man driving a red Ferrari was struggling to find a parking space. , I walked over to him and said: If you are willing to answer my two questions, I am willing to give up my parking space."

He smiled and continued: "I asked that person, what do you do and how do you do it? The person replied to me, stockbroker, with a monthly salary of 80,000 US dollars. If you want to do this job, you need two conditions: 1. One is mathematics, and the other is communication.”

Robert Lee nodded slightly. He has also been in contact with stockbrokers. Those who do well can undoubtedly earn a lot of money.

Chris Gardner added: "At that time, most of the brokers' qualifications were masters in business administration. I didn't even go to university, but I still succeeded."

Robert Lee seemed to admire: "It's a legendary experience."

It is really not easy for a black man, or a black man at the bottom, to be able to do this. It can be called the American version of the inspirational legend of an ugly duckling turning into a white swan.

Chris Gardner rarely said a little modesty: "I dare not be a legend. I just knocked on the door of happiness with my own efforts."

Robert Lee took the opportunity to say: "Adapted authorization..."

"I am very grateful to Shahai Entertainment and Mr Li for their proposal.

"Chris Gardner could not agree immediately: "Please allow me to think about it for a few days. "

Robert Lee said with a smile: "Of course." He then got up and said goodbye: "We keep in touch."

After seeing off the visitors, Chris Gardner returned to the office and immediately called an assistant to ask her to find Shahai Entertainment's phone number from other places to verify the relevant situation.

Then, he called some friends and clients in Los Angeles and asked them to find out information about Shahai Entertainment.

As a business veteran who plays with financial stocks and wealth management, Chris Gardner knows very well that many commercial frauds happen under the most tempting circumstances of being seduced.

Among other things, if his company persuaded clients to invest, wouldn't it also promise a bright future and attractive benefits?

After a few days, all kinds of information were collected. Chris Gardner confirmed that there was no problem, and took the initiative to call Robert Lee. After the two sides had a detailed discussion, the formal authorization negotiation began.

Just in case, and to ensure a more relaxed environment for film adaptations, Robert Lee requested authorization for all film and television adaptations Chris Gardner experienced from 1960 to 2002.

It is precisely because of the extremely long time span and the nature of the buyout that the authorization fee reached 250,000 US dollars.

In addition, because Chris Gardner needs to participate in the writing of the script, he must at least provide and dictate a lot of materials. After the crew is established, he will also need to pay Chris Gardner US$200,000 in consulting fees.

For Hollywood live-action film adaptations, this is considered a medium-to-high licensing fee.

However, adaptations of real-life stories in the past often only refer to a certain stage of life.

In terms of movie live-action licensing, a real-life story can be divided into many parts according to time and authorized, instead of only being sold as a whole.

For example, a producer can buy the right to adapt a story of a person from thirty to thirty-five years old.

In addition, Robert Lee obtained a description authorization and a fictionalization authorization from Chris Gardner, provided that the reputation of Chris Gardner was not damaged.

Robert Lee has communicated with Ronan and knows that this is a chicken soup movie that instills a beautiful struggle, and Chris Gardner is an extremely positive character.

This premise is not a problem at all.

By contrast, it is very cost-effective in exchange for descriptive and fictionalized mandates.

To adapt a movie based on real people and real events, it is of course impossible for all the plots to be in line with the facts. On the basis of the facts, it is necessary to carry out a certain extension of the theme and goal of the movie, and even the creation of fictional content.

Licensing of description and fictionalization can guarantee the freedom of film creation.

It is very rare for a movie or biographical movie based on real events in Hollywood to be 60% to 70% true to the facts.

For absolutely most movies of this type, 50% of the truth is not bad.

Before the weekend arrived, Robert Lee signed a licensing contract with Chris Gardner with the assistance of Dinah's lawyer who rushed to New York.

Therefore, Sandsea Entertainment owns the film and TV adaptation rights of Chris Gardner's life and venture.

Los Angeles, Hollywood's El Capitan Theater, a premiere held by 20th Century Fox attracted many people, even Ronan got an invitation letter and came to the premiere.

"Ice Age," produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox, had its grand premiere here.

When Ronan entered the lobby of the Capstone Theater, he saw the famous Scratt.

This little guy will prop up the future of Blue Sky Studios.

Blue Sky Studio has always been well-known in the industry. Before producing animated feature films, like Pixar Studios, it had a large-scale film special effects business, such as the monsters in "Alien 4" and many virtual scenes in "Titanic". All are completed by Blue Sky Studio.

In terms of scale and strength, Blue Sky Studios cannot compare with Pixar, nor can it compare with DreamWorks Animation. However, in this era when computer animation feature films have not been emerging for a long time, the equipment and technology are also top-notch in the same industry. The previously produced "Rabbit" One, also won the 2000 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

Many executives from film companies came to the premiere, wanting to see this animated feature film with their own eyes.

Because of this, Twentieth Century Fox is preparing to disband its own animation production department.

Ronan entered the VIP waiting room and looked around. He didn't find the person he was looking for, but someone approached him on his own initiative.

Chris, an executive from Sony Columbia Pictures, came to him and greeted him with a smile: "Ronan, long time no see."

Ronan shook his hand and said, "Congratulations, Chris. I heard you've been promoted again."

Chris said casually: "Job transfer, I barely gave birth to half a grade."

Ronan smiled: "Promotion is always a good thing."

"Yeah, it's better than being demoted." Chris suddenly looked up and asked, "Ronan, I heard you're going to work with Will Smith on a project?"

The news spread, and Ronan couldn't deny it. He said, "A romantic comedy called "The Rival of All People" is just doing some preparatory work, and the preparations will start in the second half of the year."

Chris said without a trace: "Will Smith has cooperated with Sony Columbia for three consecutive films."

When Ronan knew that it was far from the wave, he said casually: "The project with an investment of 60 to 70 million US dollars is far worse than the project you cooperated with Will. When we shoot, we also need to look at Will and Will." Twentieth Century Fox's cooperation schedule."

He specifically said: "Will and 20th Century Fox have signed a top production film contract."

Chris didn't continue this topic, and switched to other aspects, chatted with Ronan for a few words, and went to another place.

Ronan walked around the VIP room, and after chatting with many people, he finally saw the person he wanted to meet.

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