Chapter 609

With the hard work of Abagnell's diehard fans, screenwriter Kunes and others, the cat and mouse game script is getting closer and closer to the original version in Song Ya's mind, so apart from Abagnell, it is urgent to solve the director problem However, although David Fincher expressed his willingness to accept the guide tube, as long as the contract is not signed, all verbal promises will be insignificant.

Song Ya and Linton are very clear about David Fincher's motives. Before the filming of the Seven Deadly Sins project is finished, he definitely doesn't want to sign any contracts. The more promising the film is, the higher his asking price for the film will be.

If possible, his agent even wants to wait until the release of the Seven Deadly Sins next year before discussing the specific contract, but at least it will be the summer, Song Ya and Linton can't wait, and now the project is waiting for the director to participate in the adaptation of the script .

The cat and mouse game requires a lot of acting skills from the leading actors, so you can't use all cheap ones. In addition, the script was adapted by Song Ya according to the guidance of the 140-minute original film. The budget of 20 million is a bit too much. Where costs need to be reduced, where cuts need to be made, and where a cheaper solution needs to be changed, it is best for the director to discuss with the producer in the early stage of preparation, otherwise the project may get out of control.

"Shall we set a deadline for David Fincher to make a final decision?" Song Ya asked, "Otherwise we'll be hung up like this all the time, and we won't be able to do anything."

"Let me see, what about February 14 next year? Valentine's Day." Linton asked.

"How did you calculate such an exact date?" Song Ya was very surprised.

"That day was the day when the Oscar nominations were announced, you know, Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman are starring in the Seven Deadly Sins, and Brad Pitt's interview with the vampire, Morgan Freeman's The Shawshank Redemption are expected to get performances If they are nominated, it will be good for the box office appeal of the Seven Deadly Sins and David Fincher’s bargaining power, and vice versa, it will be good for us, and we will have one last talk with him and his agent, can we Whatever it is you talk about."

Linton's words made Song Ya applaud in return, "Wow, I like the arrangement at this time, it's in place."

The two sat there and blew to each other for a few rounds, and the host and guest enjoyed themselves.

"Things have come to this point, have you settled your investment?"

Song Ya asked him when he shook hands and said goodbye. According to the agreement, the cat and mouse game project will be funded by both parties in half. They have always only made small-budget films.

"We will invest five million ourselves, and then find a way to get other Disney film companies to help. The remaining gap has to be recruited by external investors. When the time comes, you will help me out? You will be more attractive to them. Linton took the opportunity to propose.

"Uh, how do you plan to treat external investors? Is it the kind of money-making routine, or sincere investment? If it's the latter, I don't mind helping." Song Ya was afraid that he would use his appeal to play Hollywood to kill outsiders. set.

Linton smiled frankly, "It's not sure yet."

That's why he has this heart. If the external investor is naive enough, he will definitely make a move. No one who is a master of Hollywood capital operations will not play this game.

"Then let's talk about it later." Song Ya naturally didn't dare to agree, and asked instead: "You just said that other Disney film companies will help? Touchstone?"

"No." Linton shook his head, "Miramax."

"Harvey Weinstein? Will he?" Song Ya remembered after asking that Harvey Weinstein always liked to laugh at David Geffen behind his back, so he might be friends with Linton, who had a bad relationship with Katzenberg.

"It's okay for me to ask him to help pay one or two million yuan." Sure enough, Linton replied firmly.

"That guy..." Song Ya remembered the red sofa theory that the other party had said when he was fooling himself before, "He is quite interesting, but he is too cunning and a little lewd."

"Haha, he's not just a little bit flirtatious. He is now the king of independent film distribution circles in the United States, and a master of awards. Foreign films are also liked to find him when they are released in the United States. With his small and big abilities, no one can beat him.

Have you seen the cult movie that was just released in October? He released it, with a production cost of 8 million, and the global box office may exceed 100 million..." Linton said with a smile: "If you win a few more awards, it may reach 200 million. "

"That movie starred Bruce Willie, John Travolta, and Samuel L. Jackson. How did you manage to do it with a budget of eight million?" Song Ya didn't watch the movie, but heard a lot of related news. Can't figure it out, "Christopher Walken is willing to play a supporting role with a low salary."

"This is the charm of Harvey and the director and the script. With a good script and a good operator who competes for awards, movie stars are naturally willing to take the initiative to lower their pay." Linton said: "Especially like Bruce Willie, whose career has suffered setbacks. A former superstar who turned himself around by word of mouth, he has made several big productions in a row over the past few years, such as Ultimate Vanguard and Night..."

"Could vulgarity be nominated for an Oscar?" Song Ya asked.

"It's not possible. Harvey has a lot of influence in Oscars and Cannes, as long as he wants. He released the 'Sexual Lies Video' in the late 1980s and helped the film win Cannes, nominated for Oscars and achieved some commercial success. Inspired by this incident, more than 40 independent films were asked to release by him in 1990, which established his position in the independent film circle. Later, he often Helping European art films to be listed in the United States, the judges of major film awards prefer art films."

Linton said: "How many Hollywood big-budget commercial films are produced each year? How many glamorous successes are there? In fact, most people in the film industry are struggling in the small-budget B-level films or independent film circles of Hollywood Studios. People He needs to be the biggest buyer, and he is very good at taking advantage of everyone's support."

"So that's it. I thought he just gave small gifts to the Oscar judges."

Song Ya didn't need to hide it, "I've already learned it, and I'm going to use this trick to win the Oscar for Best Original Song. For you, can you help me too?"

"no problem."

Linton readily agreed, "But only this trick is useless. Harvey's method is far more than just giving small gifts. This is a very deep knowledge APLUS, and it also requires extraordinary social energy. After Harvey joined us at Disney , he doesn’t have to worry about the strangling of the seven major alliances.” Linton said: “And don’t forget, the quality of the film itself is the foundation, and the public relations behavior is nothing more than icing on the cake. Everyone’s eyes and ears will listen to the major film awards. Nobody can do too much."

"Then what other tricks does he have?" Song Ya asked.

"If I can figure it all out, then I won't be the president of this Hollywood film industry anymore." Linton smiled and patted Song Ya's arm to laugh at himself, "No one will show off their housekeeping skills to others .”

"You are humble, Mr. Linton."

Song Ya knows that he was the president of Disney Publishing Company. This guy just failed in the internal struggle of the company. Now that the enemy Katzenberg has left Disney, William Morris, Yeremov and others are optimistic about him helping Hollywood Pictures Get more resources from within Disney.

That's why I am willing to cooperate with him at the level of 20 million, isn't it? "last question……"

The two stood at the door and chatted for a long time, "Will Ovitz of CAA affect us after he enters Disney?"

"Don't worry, as long as Mr. Eisner doesn't die on the operating table, Disney will always be his." Linton said.

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