Chapter 1191 The First to Eat Crabs

, Hunt Hollywood! "I took the time to watch some youth movie planning on weekends. Frankly speaking, I didn't have anything that caught my eye. Maybe I didn't watch enough, but I didn't have more time. So, Danny, I'll do it myself. , did you see Bill Murray's Groundhog Day a few years ago?"

In the conference room, Danny Morris, president of New World Pictures, nodded and said, "Of course."

Simon continued: "We can definitely make a youth horror film similar to Groundhog Day. A girl is hunted down by a perverted killer. Every time she dies, she will return to the early morning of this day. In the end, in order to get rid of this cycle, she The murderer had to be found."

Danny Morris listened to Simon's general idea about the happy death day, and at the same time he had to admire his boss's thinking.

This is a very simple idea, not even considered innovative. It just applies the classic story structure of Groundhog Day to a youth horror film. However, it is undeniable that it is absolutely full of gimmicks.

Because no one has ever done it.

As for whether anyone has thought of it, the probability may be very high.

After all, Hollywood has never been short of creativity. The problem lies in which movies to produce in Hollywood. The right to decide is only a few people at the top of the pyramid. After all, these people have limited time and energy, and even have their own personal preferences and prejudices. Neither can be achieved.

After Simon finished his thoughts, he spent about ten minutes discussing some details with Danny Morris based on the plot of Happy Death Day in his memory, and then continued: "Second, this is a plan for a spoof youth film. That Scream movie as a template, plus some popular horror movies in recent years, as well as hot current affairs topics, find a group of handsome men and beautiful women, and make a spoof movie similar to the original "Fighting Condor."

Naturally, there was screaming laughter here.

When Danny Morris heard about the Condor, he immediately understood the production idea of ​​Scary Scream, but this time he hesitated: "Simon, Scream is one of our hands, um, according to the saying you often use, The top ip, is it suitable for spoofing?"

Simon smiled and said, "Danny, be a little more self-deprecating, and this will be a hodgepodge popcorn movie that people will forget after seeing it. We don't plan to develop a sequel to Scream in the short term, and it will definitely be fine. "

Since his boss said so, Danny Morris naturally has no objection.

So it was a detailed discussion.

After talking about these two projects, Simon went on to say: "There is another one. The High School Musical I just handed over to Tom is actually a youth film, but because it is a very healthy G-rated, New World Pictures is not suitable. But this does not mean that New World Pictures cannot make musicals, and it can be made into an R-rated film. The Six Heroes of Light Pigs is a good template, why don't you spread it yourself first?"

Danny Morris thought for a while: "Simon, you mean, make an actual stripper movie?"

"That's right." Simon said: "This should not be considered a youth film. It is mainly aimed at young women, so we must find some young and handsome actors. The story template is the 20-year-old version of the six heroes of light pigs."

Simon is talking about Magic Mike in memory this time.

This Gigolo movie starring Channing Tatum directed by Steven Soderbergh once earned more than 160 million US dollars at the global box office at a low cost of 7 million US dollars, and the storyline is roughly the young version of the six heroes of light pigs , and even another translation called Light Pig Dance Warrior.

After roughly listening to his boss continue to explain some details, Danny Morris couldn't help but said: "Simon, this reminds me of Paul Verhoeven's showgirl, doesn't it feel like a good idea?"

"I also don't think the story itself is very creative," Simon said without denying, "So, this can be regarded as an experimental project, with a budget of no more than 10 million US dollars, and it will be scheduled in January, February, September or October. In addition, Steven So Do you remember De Berg?"

"Sex, lies and videotape, of course."

Simon, the big butterfly, completely changed the Hollywood pattern. Under the big pattern, Steven Soderbergh, the Hollywood golden boy who once won the Palme d'Or because of sex, lies, and videotapes, has not won the top honor of Cannes in this time and space. , but was sniped by the Paradise Cinema at the time.

However, the ensuing Sex, Lies and Videotapes still made considerable gains at the box office, thus making Steven Soderbergh quite popular in Hollywood. It's a pity that under such a starting point, several films directed by Soderbergh in recent years have all ended in failure, and have become short-lived in the eyes of many people.

Of course Simon will not forget.

In fact, Soderbergh, after sex, lies, and videotapes, also fell silent throughout the 1990s. It was only after entering the new century that he accumulated a lot of money and launched a series of "Never Compromise", "Drug Network", "Ocean's Eleven" and "Magic Mike". Waiting for a large number of well-received and well-received movies, it has remained in the top ranks of Hollywood for a long time.

Seeing that Danny Morris also remembered sex, lies and videotapes, Simon didn't need any further explanation, and said, "I think this project, um, let's call it Magic Mike. The director's choice is more important than the actors. Guys who shoot men, and with the sex and lies and tapes, I don’t think anyone will deny that Soderbergh made James Spader attractive.”

"Simon, I agree with that, but Soderbergh seems to be better at literary films."

"That's one of the reasons I chose him, you know, the reason Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls was a total failure, in my opinion, is that the movie had absolutely no meaning, only succumbed to the most superficial desires. Of course, this Magic Mike, I also don't want it to have too much connotation, all I want is

It was the screams of young girls in the cinema. However, everyone will have their own style. Even if we regard this film as a commercial film, Steven Soderbergh will instinctively add some literary style to it because of his personal style. This is It's very important, just like an ice cream covered with a layer of chocolate, it will make people more aftertaste, understand? "

Of course Danny Morris understands, and he understands more. There is another key reason why he chose Soderbergh, which is cheap. In fact, there is no shortage of other directors who are better at shooting men in Hollywood, but my boss has said that this is an experimental project, and the cost should be compressed within 10 million US dollars, so Steven Soderbergh is indeed suitable.

"In that case, Simon, I'll contact Soderbergh as soon as possible." Danny Morris said, then remembered again: "Also, boss, do you have any suggestions for actors?"

Simon thought of Matthew McConaughey, who had been suppressed intentionally or unintentionally.

In recent years, Matthew McConaughey, who has been playing tricks in Hollywood, has gradually become famous. The roles in films such as Time of Killing and Contact in Time and Space were all given to others by Simon.

It's not intentional, Simon doesn't have the mind to target any small Hollywood role, if he really wants to target, Hollywood will never have such a person, it's just that Simon thinks it's really inappropriate, whether it's the lawyer in the killing time or the priest in the contact, Not even Matthew McConaughey.

As for why McConaughey was able to get these roles, Simon is actually not surprised, but he is not interested in men at all.

This time it fits.

Matthew McConaughey also happens to be an actor in the original Magic Mike, but only in a supporting role.

The current McConaughey is only 28 years old, and he can also be regarded as a small fresh meat. The image of the prodigal son who is naturally attractive to women is even more important, so he said: "The male lead asked Matthew McConaughey to try. As for the others, You choose here yourself, by the way, the screenwriter can also let Soderbergh do it."

Danny Morris took notes one by one.

Simon chatted with Morris about some details again. It was already past 11:30, and he was going back to Cape Dume Manor to have dinner with his family at noon, so he didn't continue.

The two left the conference room, and girl A came up to meet them, hitting every corner.

"Boss, the publishing department has jointly made a publicity plan for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with Tinkber. Are you looking at it now?"

In the first half of the year, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, which Simon took out for ghostwriting, were completed during this period. Simon has roughly read them, and the details are much different from before. This is inevitable, and the biggest change is that Simon directly changed the background of the story Changed from London to New York, this time platform nine and three-quarters is no longer located at London's King's Cross Station, but New York's Central Station.

Although the details have changed a lot, the main line has not changed, and all the characters that should be there are still there. During this period of time, a small-scale trial reading was carried out, and the response was good.

It just so happened that Tinkber recently launched the ipad-10, and Simon arranged Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as the first online and offline simultaneous release for promotion.

It would be a nice publicity stunt.

The first to eat crabs, coupled with the global super-high popularity of ipad-10, can directly reach the publicity effect that can only be popularized by tens of millions of dollars.

In terms of specific aspects, Tinkber is naturally in charge of online, and Daenerys will do it offline.

When MCA was acquired, the list of assets also included a book publishing company named Putman. Over the years, it has developed very well through the distribution of Daenerys Entertainment-related blockbuster book peripherals.

The main reason why girl a is releasing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ahead of schedule is because she even used a weird pseudonym of jk, but this book is still an idea provided by her boss, and she treats it with caution from top to bottom.

Simon took it out at the beginning because he felt that it was a pity that the Harry Potter series was dropped by the butterfly. Of course, he hoped that this one could be made again. He heard girl A mention it and took it directly.

Girl A handed the folder to her boss, and said: "Also, Mr. Michael Jordan wanted to have lunch with you before the Public Enemy meeting in the afternoon, but I declined."

Simon opened the documents in his hand as he walked, but nodded slightly to show his understanding.

Girl A went on to talk about other things, and followed her boss downstairs, so she didn't continue. She still lived in Cape Dumei Manor, but she didn't follow her for lunch.