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Chapter 146 "This Man From Earth"

A big film company is very close to British filmmakers. Because of Richard Curtis, many British directors and actors like to work with Bob. In addition, Joe Wright has successively cooperated with a big film company "Pride and Prejudice" and "Atonement", the latter is adapted from the novel of the same name by British national treasure writer Ian McEwan.

This has attracted British filmmakers to set their sights on a big film company.

A big film company is not only attractive to British filmmakers, but also to independent filmmakers.

Not because of anything else, but because of the thrilling horror films made by a major film company, especially the "Saw" series.

One more thing, "Chain Saw" has already filmed the third part, and it is expected to be released at the end of October this year.

The second film has a global box office of 1.5 million US dollars. The success of the two films has allowed the "Chain Saw" series to gain a firm foothold.

Because of this, many independent directors and producers who come to Hollywood to try their luck will consider a major film company.

For example, now, an independent director named Richard Scheinkman approached him and wanted Bob to distribute his new film on his behalf.

Bob took time out of his busy schedule to meet with the director, read his script, frowned, and said, "Richard, this movie doesn't look like a hit, just a bunch of people sitting in the room chatting , I don't see the storyline and dramatic twists and turns, if you want, we can release DVD for you, I don't recommend you release it in theaters, it will be faster to sell the DVD directly."

Richard Scheinkman said: "This is the last novel of my good friend Jerome Besby, who gave me this story before he died, hoping that I could make it. Bob, I know you are The best boss in Hollywood, you don't want Besby's last wish to fail, do you? Bob, please."

"I'm sorry, Richard, I can't distribute this movie for you." Bob refused him cruelly. After all, in his opinion, Richard's story didn't have any appearance of making money for the company.

Distributing DVDs on behalf of Bob is the greatest sincerity.

"Okay, Bob, I'm sorry to bother you." Richard Scheinkman was in a low mood. He traveled to all major independent production companies in Hollywood these days. Been there, but their word is the same as Bob's, don't see this movie as profitable for the company.

Just as Richard left, Cheng Yuan came out from the office next to him and invited Bob to have dinner with him.ask him:
"Who was that person just now? Seeing that he was very emotional."

"An independent director made a movie and wanted us to help it go to theaters, but I didn't agree."

"Oh? What's the name of the movie?" Cheng Yu'an asked casually.

"What is it called The Man From Earth? It is said to be a sci-fi movie, but the whole movie is a group of people sitting in a room chatting. Although the content of the chat is very good, the whole story is too plain." Bob told Cheng Yuan said.

"The Man From Earth"! ! !
It turned out that Richard Scheinkman had tried to go to the theaters, but he didn't succeed.

The original space-time movie has been spread like a god, but unfortunately, no one knows its box office, because it has never been released, but it was released directly on DVD, but it is said that the DVD income of this movie is very considerable, and can There are hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

Cheng Yu'an said: "Call him back, Bob, I want to talk to him, I'm very interested in this movie after hearing what you said."

Bob said: "Cheng, I think the most we can do is release him on DVD. It's really not worth it to get him in theaters."

"I have a plan, you call him here."

"Okay." Bob knew that he couldn't change his boss's mind, so he called Richard Scheinkman: "Richard, you are lucky, my boss is very interested in your movie , I think we can talk again."

Richard on the phone was stunned: "Aren't you the owner of a big movie company?"

"I only hold a small part of the company's shares, so I can hardly be considered a small boss. I'm talking about the big boss of our company. He wants to see you now, and treat you to a meal by the way. Come back soon."

"That's great, Bob thank you, I'll be right back." Richard was excited.

After Bob rejected him, the big boss asked him to meet again, which meant that the big boss had a different opinion from Bob, and he would probably release the movie for himself.

When Richard saw that Boss Cheng was so young, he exclaimed: "I didn't expect the behind-the-scenes boss of a big film company to be so young. Hello, I'm Richard Scheinkman."

"Hi, my name is Cheng Yu'an, you can call me Cheng."

When the three of them came to a Chinese restaurant, Cheng Yu'an smiled and said, "We Chinese are used to discussing business at the dinner table, so that we can pick up a wine glass and throw it on each other's face if the conversation breaks down."

Bob continued: "The conversation broke down at the American dinner table. We usually kill each other directly with a knife and fork."

"Hahaha!"

The three chatted while eating, and the two Americans couldn't use chopsticks. Cheng Yu'an taught them chopsticks culture while teaching them. Finally, seeing that the two of them were struggling to eat, he changed the knife and fork for them.

Richard Scheinkman told Cheng Yu'an the general story of "The Man From Earth" and the last wish of his good friend Jeremy Besby.

"Cheng, I sincerely ask you to help me distribute this movie. This is Besby's last word. I hope to give him a happy ending, and he will be happy in heaven."

Cheng Yu'an had almost eaten, took a sip of water, and said, "I liked the story you told just now, but Bob's worries before were also my worries. Your story is too plain, and everything is just a few words. A conversation with a friend. There are no big stars in your film, and there are no thrilling scenes, and the narrative structure is not very delicately designed.

Bob added: "My boss is also a writer and director."

Seeing that Richard Scheinkman was speechless, Cheng Yuan finally said, "Well, how about I personally buy out the copyright of "The Man From Earth" for $200 million?"

Cheng Yu'an wanted to take this movie all at once.

Bob added fuel and vinegar to the side: "Richard, "The Man From Earth" cost no more than $10, and I think $200 million is a very generous price."

Cheng Yu'an went on to say: "And, if you want, our company can let you direct the next movie. I have given the script to Bob a few days ago, and I can start work at any time."

This was undoubtedly the last straw that crushed Richard. His career as a director was really mediocre, and he couldn't get a movie all the year round.

Richard thought about it for a while, and finally said: "Okay, I promise, I will sell "The Man From Earth" to you for 200 million dollars. Bob, I will need your subordinates to work in the future, and we have a happy cooperation."

"Happy cooperation!"

The guests and the host enjoy a meal, and they will leave until the evening.

(End of this chapter)