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Chapter 669 "Titanic" project establishment (two in one, please subscribe)

Originally, Lin Xuan did not plan to release "Titanic" so early.

After all, at any time, Wang Zha has to be the last to come out, right?

Especially now that he has just entered Hollywood, it is better to keep a low profile. If he is too strong, he will easily arouse the jealousy of others.His previous plan was to finish filming the "Transformers" series first, and then come up with several other mecha science fiction films, and work steadily.Let Second World Films grow up step by step.

Because he knows: Muxiu will be destroyed by forest wind.

But now, he can't help it.

"Dude, I wanted to give you Hollywood directors some face, but unfortunately you are aggressive. If this is the case, then I can only be rude!"

Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly.

After a while, he began to quickly write the script on the computer.

For "Titanic", he is very familiar with it.Even in his memory, he has seen a lot of analysis of the filming process behind the film.Because it is so successful, there are stories about it in various books, media, and the Internet.

Among the books I studied in college, there is a book that specifically analyzes how the "Titanic" was shot.Although I didn't read it carefully at the time, but now with the ability to reproduce the memory, all those contents have become vivid in my mind.

With their references and his own experience, Lin Xuan hardly had any difficulty in writing the script.

one day.

Two days.

Three days.

After three days passed, he had written the script of the epic movie "Titanic" in detail!
……

now.

At the Second World Headquarters, when Ma Bin received a call from Huang Ming, he thought Huang Ming was crazy.

Ma Bin asked several times: "How much? Two to three hundred million? Or US dollars?"

Huang Ming nodded: "Yes."

Ma Bin repeated: "Are you sure?"

Huang Ming: "Sure."

Ma Bin: "Boss Lin really wants to use this money to make romance movies?"

Huang Ming: "Really, although I also think it's a little ridiculous, but it's indeed Mr. Lin who told me. Why don't you call Mr. Lin and ask? I don't dare to lie."

Ma Bin rubbed the space between his brows and said, "No need, Boss Lin is very human, we just trust him. I'll make preparations right away for the funding issue. Also, tell Boss Lin about the cash in our account. Not much flow, please take it easy..."

A few months ago, there were still billions of cash in the Second World account.

However, it cost more than [-] million U.S. dollars to acquire Tyron Corporation, another [-] million U.S. dollars to invest in construction, and another [-] million U.S. dollars to shoot "Transformers".If this goes on, it will be [-] million U.S. dollars, equivalent to more than [-] billion Chinese dollars.In just a few months, it cost more than [-] billion, that is to say, the background of the second world was too deep to withstand the toss. If it is replaced by a giant of [-] billion like Yinhaitian Entertainment and Baina Group, I am afraid that it will fall into a financial crisis .

And now, the box office share of "Transformers" has not yet arrived, and Lin Xuan needs two to three hundred million US dollars to shoot a new movie. Who is not afraid?
It is also fortunate that Lin Xuan alone is in charge of the second world, otherwise no one would dare to let Lin Xuan do this in other companies.No matter how much you trust Lin Xuan, you don't dare to spend [-] to [-] million U.S. dollars for Lin Xuan to make a romance movie.

soon.

Lin Xuan got the news from Huang Ming.

He was stunned: "There is almost no money in the account?"

Huang Ming said: "Yes."

Lin Xuan: "..."

He didn't expect to spend so much money.

But he didn't worry too much, because he knew that the more he invested now, the greater the return later.When the box office proceeds of "Transformers" come back, other domestic movies, TV, and variety show revenues will be shared in the account, and the IP of "Transformers" will be successfully distributed, then the second world will become a money printing machine.

Huang Ming suddenly asked: "Boss Lin, do you want to recruit foreign investors for this movie like "Transformers"?"

Lin Xuan thought for a while, and said, "Let's recruit, take out a share of [-] million US dollars. If someone invests, let them invest, and if no one invests, we will do it ourselves."

When he said this, he was a little reluctant.

There is no way, "Titanic" is too profitable, and if there is an extra investment from outside, he will make a small sum of money.But he also deeply understands that in many cases, the more profitable things are, the less he can eat alone. He must release part of his profits and form a win-win relationship with other capitals in order to make the future of the second world more stable.

But if no one is investing, it's no wonder he's there.

After Huang Ming left, Lin Xuan was about to start creating storyboards for the film.

Suddenly he patted his head violently: "Oh, I forgot the most important thing."

I have been writing scripts these days, and I even forgot to check whether there was a tragic sinking of the Titanic more than a hundred years ago in this world.If there is no such history, he has to make up a similar story to exaggerate the atmosphere.Although fabricating stories in movies is nothing, the shock it brings to people's hearts is bound to be far lower than real historical events, and it will even seriously affect the box office.

With his heart suspended, he quickly opened the web search.

Type in "Titanic".

Swish!
In the next second, dense search content came out.

Lin Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly clicked on a few messages.

After a few minutes, he let out a long sigh of relief.

Have!
This period of history has not changed. More than a hundred years ago in this world, the Titanic, also known as the unsinkable, started its maiden voyage. It also crashed into an iceberg a few days later, resulting in a turmoil in the history of human navigation. Biggest disaster.All kinds of information are highly consistent with the previous life.

"It's good to have it!"

Lin Xuan nodded secretly, in this way, he would save himself too much trouble.

After confirming the history, he settled down and began to write the storyboard script.

Soon, another few days passed.

After Lin Xuan finished writing the storyboard script, he finally showed a satisfied smile as he looked at the thick stack of printed script content.

All is ready except for the opportunity!

In the shooting of a movie, the running-in of the script in the early stage is the most time-consuming and cumbersome, ranging from a few months to two or three years.

But Lin Xuan didn't have this concern at all, and got everything done in just a few days.

"The next step is to determine the actors."

Lin Xuan was talking to himself.

As for the actors, he already had a plan in mind.

Soon, he was the first to call Guan Yuman: "Sister Yuman, where are you?"

Guan Yuman seemed to be doing some kind of training, panting heavily: "I hired a few teachers in Hollywood to guide me in acting, I have to say that these teachers are really good, they can easily point out my problems directly, but it is too torture people."

"Cough cough..."

Lin Xuan didn't expect Guan Yuman to work so hard and actually learn acting skills.He smiled and said, "Sister Yuman, take it easy, don't get tired."

Guan Yuman took a sip of water: "Don't worry, this intensity is not enough for me. Although I entered the entertainment industry many years before you, I'm not a few years older than you, okay?"

Lin Xuan smiled: "That is."

Guan Yuman said: "You big boss, you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, what do you want me for?"

Lin Xuan said: "My new movie is out, do you want to be the heroine?"

Guan Yuman seemed to be taken aback: "So fast?"

Lin Xuan said: "Yes."

Guan Yuman said: "Is this movie you want to show off against Hollywood directors?"

Lin Xuan said: "That's it."

Guan Yuman: "What type?"

Lin Xuan: "Romance movies."

Guan Yuman was silent for a long time, and finally couldn't help asking: "Romance movies?"

Lin Xuan said: "That's right."

Guan Yuman took a deep breath: "You really scare people to death every time. But... since it's a romance movie, doesn't it mean that the heroine plays a very important role?"

Lin Xuan nodded: "It's very heavy, far surpassing "Transformers."

Guan Yuman thought for a while: "You are the director, if you say I can act, I will act. I am sure it will be fine."

Lin Xuandao: "Since I am looking for you, Sister Yuman, of course I think you can control the role. But the heroine has a kissing scene, and there are some large-scale scenes. I can hire a stand-in for large-scale scenes. I don't know about the kissing scene, Sister Yuman. Can you accept it?"

Guan Yuman smiled and said, "Of course it's no problem."

For a romance movie, if you can't even accept a kiss scene, what about a fart movie?

Especially for Western-style movies, the scale is far from what China can match. The so-called simplicity and purity in Chinese romance movies simply cannot work in the Western world.European and American movie fans still like the hotness and passion that burst out of love.If you show them a romantic movie that only holds hands and hugs, it will disgust them to death.

Lin Xuan made a decisive decision: "Okay! Then I will send you the script later, because the preparation work for this film is complicated. Sister Yuman, you have three or four months to familiarize yourself with the characters."

"Row."

Guan Yuman agreed cleanly.

Letting Guan Yuman play the role of Ruth was something Lin Xuan decided after he decided to shoot "Titanic".

First: Guan Yuman's appearance and figure are enough for her to play the role of Ruth, and with a little makeup, her appearance can also adapt to the characteristics of Westerners.There will be no problems because she is Chinese.

Second: Guan Yuman has outstanding temperament, playing the role of a rich girl can support the noble status of the heroine.At least in Lin Xuan's opinion, she is more suitable for Ruth than the previous heroines in terms of appearance and temperament.

Third: If I can get Guan Yuman to play this role, it will be enough for her to break into the world's top movie stars in one fell swoop.Lin Xuan is not willing to give such a good thing to outsiders.

second call.

Lin Xuan called Adonis. Originally, he wanted to find someone among Song Yichen, Yuan Mobei... and others to play Jack.But the appearance and characteristics of these people are too oriental, and they cannot support the temperament and characteristics of Westerners, so they have no choice but to give up their ideas.

Adonis was obviously stunned when he received the call: "Director Lin, you are looking for me as the protagonist in your second movie?"

Lin Xuan nodded: "Yes."

Adonis was silent for a long time: "I might have to discuss it with my agency."

After all, Lin Xuan's movie is too special. Even Adonis dare not easily agree to a movie that competes with dozens of top directors in Hollywood, and it is also a romance movie.

Lin Xuan smiled: "Well, I'll send you the script first. You can answer me or not."

After finishing speaking, he sent the script of "Titanic".

Half an hour passed.

Adonis called back, and his voice revealed an indescribable throbbing: "Director Lin, I've accepted this movie."

Once the hero and heroine are determined, it will not be difficult for other actors.

As long as you have money, there is almost nothing you can't do.

What's more, after Lin Xuan finished filming "Transformers", his fame has spread in the European and American entertainment circles. A director with a one-shot movie with a box office of over one billion is looking for an actor, and he has no worries about finding an actor.

Because the movie "Titanic" is too huge, it took Lin Xuan almost half a month just to select the actors, not even including the extras.

It was not until half a month later that Lin Xuan found the leading and supporting roles in the movie.

Next.

This is the most important thing: location shooting.

In his previous life, in order to capture the greatness and shock of "Titanic", Cameron spent huge sums of money to buy a 16-square-kilometer area on the Pacific coast of California, and built a building in Rosarito in a few months. A photography studio the size of a small city.Especially Cameron, a great lunatic, actually built the Titanic according to the original 1:1 model of the Titanic. Although in the end, only half of the hull was built due to the high cost, it was enough to shock the world. .And two huge water tanks that can hold tens of millions of liters were built by blasting to accommodate the hull.

It is precisely because of Cameron's madness that this great movie has been created.

"Where was it filmed?"

Lin Xuan frowned and thought hard.

If you continue to choose California, where Cameron chose the location, it will save a lot of trouble.

But there are several problems:

First, North American officials will not agree to buy the venue themselves.

Second, if it is only rented to shoot there, it is easy to cause a series of problems.In case the filming is halfway through, and the officials want to take back the venue, it will be too late for me to cry.

Third, if the completed site with an investment of two to three billion US dollars is wasted like this after the end, I will not bear it.

"How about... go to Huaxia to shoot?"

A bold idea flashed in Lin Xuan's mind.

Huaxia is his base camp, and he will definitely not have any trouble shooting movies.

People and people.

Where there is land.

In particular, almost all the plot scenes of "Titanic" were shot on the ship.So whether to shoot in China or in North America, the impact is actually not that big.

As for the actors, it's enough to rent a few planes and move all the North American actors to China.

And shooting in China has another advantage: after the filming is over, the shooting base established by oneself can also become a scenic spot, and it will be an extra income for movie fans from all over the world to visit.

Thinking of this, Lin Xuan was greatly moved: "That's the decision! Go to Huaxia to shoot!"

Just do it.

He immediately opened the map, began to look for suitable shooting locations, and at the same time made calls one by one.With his current contacts in China, it is easy to ask for the detailed geographical conditions of any place.

Even if it is military geographic information, someone can help him get it.

One hour.

two hours.

Only half a day later, Lin Xuan confirmed the location of the filming: Lu Province.

The specific location is between Qingdao and Rizhao.

This place has beautiful scenery, suitable climate, and has not been developed. Many places are still in the state of pristine beaches, which is not inferior to the coast of California. It is the best shooting location.

After confirming the venue, Lin Xuan just made a phone call to the senior management of Lu Province.When the other party heard that Lin Xuan wanted to buy an undeveloped seaside venue for filming, he immediately showed an extremely enthusiastic attitude, and directly said that the venue would only charge one yuan for a symbolic fee, and promised to provide Lin Xuan with everything he could provide. official help.

For example: capital loans, security assistance, preferential policies...etc.

Because if Lin Xuan can make this place a filming base, it is estimated that it will bring huge exposure to the local area, and then bring a lot of GDP.

Especially when they heard that Lin Xuan was about to shoot a movie with an estimated investment of 2-3 million U.S. dollars, the officials of Lu Province were even more delighted from ear to ear.With an investment of more than ten or two billion Chinese dollars, can't the originally desolate site be built into a small city by then?

And so many Hollywood superstars come here to film, it's all a gimmick.

At that time, they don't even need their official promotion, the venue where Lin Xuan filmed will be famous all over the world.

in China.

In this day and age, local officials are racking their brains to think of various ways to attract investment and construction for the sake of local development and GDP growth as well as their own political achievements. Any mountain with a mountain can be listed as a triple-A grade Scenic spots, if there is a temple on the mountain, it can be upgraded to a [-]A-level scenic spot. If there is another mythical story related to the temple, it will be very good. This scenic spot can be rated as a [-]A-level scenic spot with a high probability.

At that time, as long as the filming of Lin Xuan's film is completed, the official will cooperate with Second World to develop it into a tourist attraction, which is definitely a good project to stimulate the local economy.

Therefore, seeing the good news that Lin Xuan took the initiative to come to the door, everyone was elated.

These are all official performances!

Who is not happy?

"Sure enough, hometown is good."

Lin Xuan felt at ease.

Just an overseas phone call can solve the most complicated venue problems.

Not only did it cost nothing, but it even got official help throughout the process.

If it is in North America, God knows how many unpredictable difficulties and troubles I will encounter.

……

……

The next day.

Lin Xuan brought Ye Tingyu, who had been in North America for more than half a month, back to China.

As for Guan Yuman, Adonis and others, they are still staying in North America.

Adonis has no schedule for now.

After reading the script, Guan Yuman started the hell-style training. Facing such a high-investment and multi-part movie, even Guan Tianhou rarely felt uneasy.In order to make this film well, she even spent money to hire a team in Europe to teach her aristocratic etiquette.

Since the preparatory work for "Titanic" lasted for several months, everyone had enough time to prepare.

Not in a hurry.

On the way, Ye Youlei asked curiously: "Brother-in-law, aren't you making a bet with all the Hollywood directors? Why did you return to China if you didn't stay in North America at such a critical moment?"

Lin Xuan smiled slightly: "Why? You can't make movies when you return to China?"

Ye Youlei said, "How do you make a movie when you return to China? Shouldn't Hollywood movies be made in Hollywood?"

Ye Tingyu gave Ye Youlei a disgusted look.

Miyazaki Teng even stayed away from this guy without a trace, so as not to be infected with his IQ.

Lin Xuan has long been accustomed to Ye Youlei's thunderous words: "Hollywood movies have nothing to do with where they are shot. The so-called Hollywood blockbusters are just because the investors of this movie are Hollywood companies, and they enjoy Hollywood's funds, resources, equipment and various other things. All kinds of industry conveniences. Even if I shoot in China, as long as it is named after the Second World Film Company, it is still a Hollywood blockbuster, understand?"

"Oh."

Ye Youlei scratched his head without any embarrassment, and asked again: "You mean, you're going to shoot this movie in China next?"

Lin Xuan nodded: "That's right."

Ye Tingyu knew about this a long time ago, so he wasn't too surprised.

However, Miyazaki Teng next to him stared round. Lin Xuan's film, which was about to start a war with the world's top directors, was actually filmed in China?There was a huge wave in his heart, what kind of operation is this?
It's not that he looks down on Huaxia, but that he racked his brains and couldn't figure out how to make a Hollywood blockbuster if he shoots in Huaxia!

Seeing Miyazaki Teng's shocked expression, Lin Xuan smiled slightly, and thought: Are you shocked?Wait a few days, if you know that I'm going to shoot a romance movie, won't you be scared to death?
……

Today's Lin Xuan has already gained a high reputation in North America and even the world, and his popularity on the Internet is no less than that of a top star.So when he returned to China without deliberately hiding his whereabouts, European and American reporters soon took pictures of his whereabouts and broke the news.

at once.

The whole network was in uproar.

"Lin Xuan actually returned to Huaxia at this time?"

"Is he too capricious?"

"Other top Hollywood directors are starting vigorous actions for their bets. As a result, Lin Xuan, the core figure, actually returned home?"

"Fuck, does Lin Xuan mean to give up?"

"I've said it a long time ago, Lin Xuan can't win. He agreed to the bet at the beginning just to talk fast."

"I also know it's impossible for him to win, but he's trying to put on a show."

"Laughing, I was so arrogant at the banquet, saying that I wanted to fight against dozens of top directors in Hollywood. But now I have returned to my own country in desperation."

"Brother, at least you made "Transformers 2". Mecha fans are still waiting for your second film."

"Lin Xuan is useless!"

Even Huaxia's netizens were dumbfounded when they saw the news of Lin Xuan's return to China.

Because in their impression, Lin Xuan had never been so cowardly.In the past few years, nothing would make Lin Xuan admit defeat, no matter how difficult and difficult the problem was, he would rush to it immediately.

But now, Lin Xuan flinched.

Instead of preparing a new movie in Hollywood, he retreated to his own country.

"What's wrong, Brother Xuan?"

"He is back?"

"Isn't it? I've been a fan of Brother Xuan for three years, and I've never seen him so cowardly."

"Well, everyone knows that Lin Xuan has no chance of winning this time."

"Even if there is no chance of winning, you can't take the initiative to admit defeat."

"It is estimated that Lin Xuan was disheartened. He invested hundreds of millions of dollars in investment just to enter Hollywood, but he did not expect to be deceived."

"Made, those bastards in Hollywood!"

Just the news of Lin Xuan's return to China caused an uproar all over the world.

After all, at this special moment, his act of returning to China is too easy to cause others to think too much.From a common sense point of view, if Lin Xuan attaches great importance to the next movie, he will definitely stay in Hollywood for a long time to prepare the script, shoot the movie, and then compete with [-] top directors.

But now, Lin Xuan has returned to China!

From everyone's point of view, Lin Xuan just gave up his business!

Hollywood.

All the directors looked at each other in blank dismay, Lin Xuan withered before they even started?

Should this showdown continue?
But soon, Gustav smiled and said: "It's okay, each of us is going to make a movie, so it doesn't matter whether we have a bet with Lin Xuan or not, as long as we make our own movie well. Lin Xuan wants to come with him If we compare, let him compare. If he gives up, we can return to the previous shooting plan."

Gerald nodded: "That's right, few of us cared about Lin Xuan's bet at first. After all, even if Lin Xuan is God, he can't win against all of us working together. He is self-aware when he shrinks back now."

Everyone didn't react much to Lin Xuan's retreat, and even thought it was reasonable.Because any one of them would not be able to win this obviously unequal game.

"Let's go, what should everyone do?"

"It's boring."

"It seems that Lin Xuan will soon announce his withdrawal from Hollywood."

"I thought Lin Xuan would fight, but he turned out to be a coward."

"This is not a coward's act, he is aware of current affairs. Otherwise we can torture him to death! Then he will be even more embarrassing!"

The directors spread their hands to each other.

……

China.

In Shanghai, when Lin Xuan got off the plane, his cell phone rang.

It's Zhang Jun!
After connecting the phone, Zhang Jun's voice rang in his ears: "Lin Xuan, have you returned to China?"

Lin Xuan was surprised and said, "I just got off the plane when I arrived in Shanghai. Brother Jun, how did you know?"

Zhang Jun smiled wryly: "Of course I know, the whole world knows, okay? Now the whole world is saying that you ran away because you were afraid of confronting big Hollywood directors in movies."

"What?"

Lin Xuan was stunned.

After half a sound, after some explanations from Zhang Jun, he finally understood what he was saying.

special!
Lin Xuan was speechless for a while, what a fart he was running, those media reporters were too imaginative!
Zhang Jun asked: "You don't really run away, do you?"

Lin Xuan said helplessly: "Do you think I'm a runaway? I'm just going back to China in an ordinary way."

Zhang Jun said: "Then why did you return to China at the critical moment? You don't care about movies?"

Lin Xuan said: "I didn't care about movies, I went back to China to make movies."

Zhang Jun: "What? Filming in China?"

Lin Xuan said: "That's right, my movie script has been written long ago, and the actors are almost selected, and I'm just waiting to start filming. Since I plan to shoot the movie in China this time, that's why I returned to China."

Zhang Jun froze for a moment.

He didn't speak for a while.

Lin Xuan sighed, and said helplessly: "Really, I will be publicized by the media every time I go back to my country. Forget it... In order to calm the hearts of netizens, I will post an announcement to dispel the rumors."

After speaking, he hung up the phone.

Then Lin Xuan dialed Huang Ming's number: "Mr. Huang, has the "Titanic" movie project been approved?"

Huang Ming nodded: "It has been passed, and the North American officials just issued the document today."

Lin Xuan said in a deep voice: "Okay, you can immediately ask the company to make an announcement and publicize this news to the entire network."

"Ok."

Huang Ming knew why Lin Xuan did this, and quickly nodded in agreement.

fifteen minutes later.

Second World released a message: "Announcement: The second Hollywood film directed by Lin Xuan, invested by Second World, is officially approved and will start shooting soon. Please look forward to it.

Movie name: Titanic.

Movie Genre: Love.
Film investment: 2.6 million US dollars.

Screenwriter: Lin Xuan.

Producer: Lin Xuan.

Director: Lin Xuan. "

At this moment, the global Internet is still full of quarrels because of Lin Xuan's return to China.

Some people are calling Lin Xuan a coward.

Some people think that Lin Xuan is doing the right thing.

Then, the Second World announcement came out!
Under the influence of the Second World itself and the spread of Big Cats, this announcement was seen by almost all netizens around the world in just a few minutes.

See what's in the announcement.

The entire network was almost dead silent.

(End of this chapter)