Chapter 1679 Film and Television Layout Continued II

An investment of five or six billion U.S. dollars, even if it was changed to the Seventh Hollywood, it is impossible to take it out so readily. For "Titanic", James later took out all of his director's salary, so he asked his grandpa to sue his grandma to make up the funds.

In this way, although it achieved a global box office of 1.8 billion US dollars after it was released, it was the first in film history, but no one dared to cooperate with James easily. Before Guo Tai came to him, James was unemployed for five years.

Therefore, James knows how difficult it is to have a sufficient budget. Although the budget for "God's Walk" was sufficient, Annie, the ex-wife, as the producer, really controlled James' expenses very tightly. That's just $300 million in publicity.

The investment in "Avatar" has reached 500 to 600 million US dollars, such a large investment, even if it is for the sake of spreading risks, I am afraid that no company will agree to fully contribute. James never expected that Guo Tailai would be willing to invest alone. Even if it was just released "God Walk", wouldn't there be several other investors and a lot of sponsors?

Although he was on vacation for the past few days, James was always worried, not knowing how Guo Tailai would react to such a large investment. His best expectation is that Guo Tailai agrees to bear a part, or a large part of it, and the rest needs to find other investors to invest together.

Guo Tailai's hesitation seems to confirm James' guess, and James is also anxiously waiting for the result. However, he did not expect Guo Tailai to actually ask this question.

"What?" James couldn't believe his ears, so he asked again in a hurry.

"Boss!" Lin Jiayi didn't care too much, and reminded her in a low voice beside her.

Although Annie didn't speak, her gaze expressed the same meaning. Investing five or six billion U.S. dollars at once, if it is an investment in Artisan Entertainment, I am afraid it is a very risky investment.

"I mean, do you want cash or a check?" Guo Tailai smiled and repeated the question just now.

Confirming what he heard was correct, James suddenly felt a little weak all over, his whole body froze, and he began to giggle smirkingly while sitting on the chair. Is there a difference between cash and check? Most importantly, Guo Tailai agreed to invest.

"Boss!" Annie finally said, "Should I invest in Artisan Entertainment?"

"Of course!" Guo Tailai said with a smile: "Annie, believe me, James will definitely surprise us. He has never disappointed us in movies, has he?"

If others don't know, how can Guo Tailai not know? After "Avatar" was released, the global box office was 2.8 billion U.S. dollars, and it was the first in the history of airborne movies. Well, the copyright of the Avengers series is now in the hands of Guo Tailai.

After thinking about it for a while, Annie finally nodded slowly. James' ex-husband is indeed a scumbag, but it cannot be denied that this guy's movies are really good, and he has never lost money so far. If you think about it this way from a professional point of view, you are relieved.

"However, James, don't think so simply." Guo Tai saw James' happy look, and couldn't help but reminded with a smile: "There are conditions."

"What conditions, you say." James lazily half-lyed on the chair, waved lazily to Guo Tailai and said casually, as long as he promised to give him the full investment, he could do anything. This guy is such a lunatic.

"First of all, you must be restrained from being extravagant." Guo Tailai said with a smile: "Annie must be a producer, and every sum of money you have must convince Annie to make Annie nod."

This is not the first time that Annie and James have worked together. Not to mention "Terminator" 1 and 2, the last "God Walk" is like this. The two are still very satisfied with each other's professionalism. No, nod directly. After working together for so many times, the two already have a tacit understanding. It may be difficult to change to an unfamiliar producer. With James, the tyrant on the set, with his fiery temper, it may be another disaster if he really wants to change.

"Second, with such a large investment, other investors and sponsors will definitely be introduced." Guo Tailai actually said this to Annie: "But you don't have to worry about the funds. How much other people invest, the rest is mine , if no one invests, I will cover it all."

Will James have an opinion? how is this possible? On the contrary, Annie understood what Guo Tailai meant, and nodded her head very usefully. After all, the boss still considered her own ideas.

"Thirdly, James, I hope that part of the filming and shooting of this film will be done in China." Guo Tailai did not hide his selfishness at all: "In addition, I hope that there will be Chinese actors in the lineup. Enough, but not a villain."

"Do you want Phoenix to play the leading role?" James thought he had guessed Guo Tailai's thoughts, and shook his head directly: "It's best not to! It's okay to shoot scenes or anything, and it's okay to use Chinese actors, but I don't recommend Phoenix Leading role, this film focuses on special effects, not the heroine, the hero and heroine will not be very good, Phoenix is ​​not suitable."

"No, Phoenix has her own business." Guo Tailai smiled: "Just follow your plan."

"I'm fine!" James said immediately. Isn't it just adding two Chinese characters? It's too easy. In the era of space immigration, there are two Chinese in the Alien Legion. How normal is it? Researchers or helicopter pilots, whatever.

"I still have more." Guo Tailai immediately followed up. Seeing James frowning and looking at himself, Guo Tailai smiled and said, "This is another one. I know you have a good relationship with the IMAX company. Huaxia has a theater chain. It belongs to Phoenix’s father, and I want this theater to be converted into a hall according to the IMAX3D giant screen, so you must help with the necessary equipment and technical guidance.”

"The output of IMAX projectors is very low now." James understood immediately, but said something awkwardly.

"So you need to complete the modification before your new film is released." Guo Tailai said: "I know you plan to spend a few years on the production, and in a few years, there will always be enough output, right? Besides, this is to get them an order I think you should ask them for a commission."

"I'll try my best to communicate with them." James nodded and agreed after thinking about it. A few years should be enough.

"The last one." Guo Tailai stretched out a finger and said his last request: "As you know, I also acquired Marvel, and I am still a fan of Iron Man. So after the first draft of Iron Man's script was released, , James, you have to help me check professionally, from the plot to the special effects, of course, it would be better if you are willing to be a producer."

"No problem at all!" James nodded without even thinking about it this time. Guo Tailai's favorite Iron Man asked him to help, even without the investment of "Avatar", from a personal point of view, he is also willing to help.