Chapter 1734 Listing Continuation 3

Transformers Chu Fei is the heroine, how could Guo Tailai not take care of it when it was released? In this regard, Director Steven is a very qualified businessman, making the best use of the available conditions. Before the filming starts, let's get in touch first to find support.

However, Guo Tailai must have mentioned 3D in passing. If Steven is tempted, then AMC Theater, which is improving the 3D IMAX screening hall in the future, will have a greater degree of advantage.

"3D?" Steven obviously thought about this issue very deeply. When Guo Tailai said it, he laughed directly: "G, I understand your mood, but the production budget of Transformers has already It’s about 500 million dollars, if it’s changed to 3D images, I’m afraid there will be an increase of at least 50 million dollars, 200 million dollars in production costs, it’s too expensive!”

"Twenty million dollars is still expensive?" Guo Tailai looked at Director Steven in puzzlement, and couldn't help but ask, "But you didn't hesitate to invest in James' movie, and you voted for fifty million as soon as you said it. Now that you have your own movie, why don’t you dare to vote?”

"G, we are different from you." Director Steven looked at Guo Tailai and smiled wryly: "We all know that when you buy a film company, Marvel, or even AMC theaters, one is for Phoenix, and the other One is for your comic book idol. You don't make movies your career."

On this point, Guo Tailai has to admit that he does not regard movies as a career: "You are right. I really just use movies as a tool to play with friends, and help my girl develop better by the way. It’s really not considered a career that needs to be fought by oneself.”

"This is the difference between you and me." Steven said with a smile: "You treat it as a tool and as an interest, so it doesn't matter to you even if the investment fails. And so far, you have done a good job. You know that Phoenix's acting skills are not that good, so the choices are all commercial films, and they are all outstanding characters. Even if I am a professional director, I have to admit that you selected these for your girl The characters are really suitable, including Transformers, which is about to start filming."

Hearing Steven, a great director, praise his vision, Guo Tailai felt a little ashamed.

"Not only did you choose the characters well, but you also invested in good themes." Steven went on to say, "You didn't pursue any big things, and you didn't pursue any awards. You only invested in commercial films, and that guy James is good at big investments." It’s a commercial film, so it’s very successful.”

"You are too much!" Guo Tailai was also embarrassed by the words, and felt humble for a while.

"But I'm different." Steven smiled bitterly: "I regard film as my life's work. Although I am also the owner of a film company, most of the time I regard myself as a director. In our industry, there is actually a you Famous rules that may not yet be known."

"What rules?" Guo Tailai asked curiously.

"Don't use your own money to make your own movie." Steven said with a smile: "Even if you think your movie is very sure. You also know that there are many illusions in life, one of which is..."

"The movie I made will definitely sell well?" Guo Tailai answered the words casually, and then burst out laughing.

"That's right!" Steven laughed when he heard that. Although he didn't say anything more, Steven has already successfully explained why DreamWorks is unwilling to invest more, even if he thinks it is very promising.

"I'm curious, Steven." Guo Tailai asked, "When you invested in James' film, the production cost was 300 million yuan, and the publicity cost was also close to this value. You don't seem to be shocked!"

"It's normal." Steven laughed: "If you know how much Warner Bros. invested in "Superman Returns", you will also feel normal."

Guo Tailai's eyes widened curiously. Could it be that the investment in "Superman Returns" is huge? Looks like this movie hit the street? Well, Warner Bros.'s movie hit the street, Guo Tailai is very happy.

"The investment budget is 270 million US dollars, can you imagine?" Steven didn't make Guo Tailai wait, and announced the answer directly: "From screenwriter to director to starring, it took two rounds, and it took five years before the filming started. Ten million, and the filming has not started yet, you can imagine how messy it is. If it is not due to some distribution fees, this film may not be able to support it. In contrast, James is a big spender, but he can Nothing was wasted outside the film."

A super big production! No wonder, it seems that there is another reason for being in arrears with the box office share of "Shen Xing", in addition to the reason I knew before. Unlucky child, let Annie forcefully press the box office to return the money tomorrow, and appeal as soon as the time is up.

The two chatted about other topics. Basically, Steven was teaching Guo Tailai literacy, telling him some inside information about Hollywood, and so on. I couldn't tell, but Steven was still gossip sometimes.

"G, we, I mean, DreamWorks and AMC Theaters, can we reach a long-term cooperation agreement?" When the conversation got up, Steven finally talked about the real purpose of the visit.

"Which cooperation do you mean?" Guo Tailai asked.

After some explanations, Guo Tailai finally understood what Steven meant. In fact, DreamWorks has very weak distribution channels, almost none, and has to be controlled by others in many cases. This also greatly restricted the development of DreamWorks, and was finally acquired by Paramount sadly, and later cooperated with Disney. The Big Seven in Hollywood do not want to see the emergence of a powerful DreamWorks that integrates production and distribution, and all parties suppress it. And because DreamWorks does not have its own distribution channels, all kinds of bitterness and blood and tears. Now that Guo Tailai has purchased the AMC theaters, Steven also sees a glimmer of hope to break the game.

"AMC and DreamWorks can cooperate." Guo Tailai didn't care about this. The overall quality of DreamWorks' films is still good. Who is not making money? But he is still very self-aware: "But, you know, Steven, at most AMC can only allow you to schedule films normally or advantageously within the range of AMC theaters, but other aspects, such as marketing in various countries, peripheral sales, etc. The above, in fact, can't help you too much."

"This has helped us a lot." Steven was very happy to get Guo Tailai's personal promise: "We can also take this opportunity to cultivate our own distribution channels, at least we don't have to be completely blackmailed."

Being able to reach a cooperation has achieved the biggest purpose of Steven's visit today.

"The filming of Transformers is about to start, and you have to help take care of Phoenix on the set." Guo Tailai remembered one thing: "Don't let her be bullied. I heard that the director you chose is not a big deal after the explosion." Oil lamp, warn him not to think of Phoenix!"

"Don't worry, I promise!" How could Steven tolerate the idea of ​​someone from the crew trying to hit Phoenix, wishing he could raise his hand and swear.

"Do you have spare money?" Guo Tailai seemed to be addicted to selling, and he also started selling to Steven: "Google will go public in two days, you can consider buying some stock investments."