Huayu Zhihao

Chapter 648 Columbia Wants Marvel
"Arrange the audition time yourself!" Smart said, "By the way, there is a party tonight, you can attend it!"

Chen Hao frowned slightly when he heard this, and wanted to refuse.

Seeing this, Smart immediately said, "Chen, since you are in the United States, you have to adapt to the customs here. As the owner of Liang Tianchi Films, you have to take part in many things.

Now Liang Tianchi Films is considered a well-known film company in Hollywood, and it can also rank among the top independent film companies. Many people want to know you, so you'd better participate. "

After hearing this, Chen Hao thought for a while and said, "Okay, I will participate, and the other audition time will be arranged tomorrow."

"No problem, I'll ask someone to notify you right now." Smart nodded, "I'll take you to the party tonight."

Chen Hao nodded when he heard the words, and then continued to deal with the company's affairs.

Chen Hao took a rough look at most things and then signed them. Only those who were more interested would take a closer look.

For example, the 3D projection system developed by Future 3D Company has been researched and has been tested many times. Judging from the test results, it can already be used for theater projection.

Then there is the question of production, whether to invest in the factory or entrust processing?
The report obviously thinks that entrusted processing is more practical, which can save time, increase the rate of good products, and ensure that foreign sales can really start in 2008.

Chen Hao is thinking about whether to go back to the mainland to set up a factory for production. After all, the mainland has cheap labor, good discipline, and greater production efficiency.

Moreover, the construction of theaters in the mainland is about to enter a period of explosive growth, and major theaters have sprung up like mushrooms after a spring rain. 3D projection technology and equipment have become popular after "Avatar" swept the world.

3D has increasingly become the mainstream of movie viewing. Later, basically every theater and every movie hall has the function of 3D projection.

Moreover, this trend is not limited to the mainland, the 3D trend has blown up all over the world. If you can get an order, you will definitely be able to make a lot of money.

However, this is not a trivial matter, and it can be decided by oneself. After all, it involves all aspects, and Chen Hao doesn't understand, so it's better to go back and ask professionals.

For the time being, let the future 3D company continue to optimize the equipment, and focus the research and development on the giant screen, striving to develop a mature giant screen projection technology as soon as possible.

Others, such as the 2008 film shooting plan, tentatively scheduled 3 films, "Beast Meal 2", "Dancing Out of My Life 2" and "Twilight".

Seeing "Twilight", apart from Kristen Stewart, Chen Hao also thought of Summit Entertainment.

Summit Entertainment is one of the most successful independent film companies in Hollywood, and its most profitable is undoubtedly the launch of the teen film "Twilight" series.

It's just that now that "Twilight Saga" has been blocked by Chen Hao, the situation of Summit Entertainment may not be as good as in the previous life.

In the previous life, Summit Entertainment was eventually acquired by Lionsgate Films. After the merger of the two most successful independent film companies, it became a force that Hollywood cannot ignore.

Later, relying on the continuous success of R-rated movies, it even surpassed the traditional Hollywood giants in terms of annual box office results, and was known as the sixth largest Hollywood giant!
Thinking that the future would not be as good as Summit Entertainment in his previous life, thinking about Lionsgate Films, and Marvel in his hands, Chen Hao suddenly couldn't help but had a bold idea.

"What are you thinking about? So engrossed?" Xiaoying looked at Chen Hao in a daze, and waved her hand in front of his eyes.

Chen Hao came back to his senses, but smiled and pulled Xiaoying into his arms, and kissed the red lips with a little excitement.

Xiaoying didn't know why Chen Hao was going crazy, but this was the United States, Xiaoying was still a little cautious, desperately pushed Chen Hao away and stood up, glaring at the villain angrily.

Chen Hao didn't care, turned around and walked to the window, looked at the looming Hollywood sign in the distance and smiled.

After a busy day, Smart took Chen Hao to Beverly Hills at 6 o'clock in the evening.

"Whose villa is here?" Chen Hao asked curiously, guessing which Hollywood superstar and celebrity it was.

"Leonardo DiCaprio!" Smart replied.

"Little Lizi?" Chen Hao was taken aback when he heard the words, but he really didn't expect it to be this one. "Today is a party organized by him?"

"The host is indeed him, and he also likes parties." Smart laughed, "But it may be that someone asked him to come out, who knows!"

Chen Hao shrugged his shoulders when he heard the words, so he stopped thinking about it, anyway, he just needs to be careful, and he won't suffer.

Following Smart into the villa, he quickly saw people coming and going, including professional waiters, a party model with long legs comparable to a supermodel, and it really was Xiao Lizi's style.

Along the way, Chen Hao also saw many Hollywood superstars, such as Martin Scorsese, Colinte Eastwood, Kate Winslet, Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and so on.

"Hi, Chen, I didn't expect you to come too?"

Chen Hao heard the voice sound familiar, turned around and found that it was Kristen Stewart, "Why are you here?"

Christine leaned closer to Chen Hao and whispered, "I sneaked in, what about you?"

Chen Hao frowned slightly when he heard this, did he sneak in?
But soon he was relieved, there are quite a few top Hollywood dignitaries here today, many people must want to sneak in to find opportunities, what if it succeeds?

"Oh, I forgot, you must have been invited in your position." Christine said embarrassedly.

Chen Hao smiled when he heard the words, "It's not stupid."

"Chen, I..." Before Christine finished speaking, Little Li walked over.

"Oh, Chen, hello, I like your movie very much!" Xiao Lizi looked at Chen Hao and smiled. As for Christine, after taking a look, Xiao Lizi lost interest.

"Hello, Leonardo!" Chen Hao smiled, "Which movie do you like?"

"District [-], of course!" Leonardo laughed. "I told you before, I remember it was at the Golden Globe Awards."

Chen Hao's eyebrows twitched when he heard this, and he almost forgot without Xiao Lizi saying, "I also like your movies very much, you know, you are one of the most well-known Hollywood stars in China."

"Really? Hahaha..." Xiao Lizi laughed when he heard the words, "I will go to Huaxia when I have time in the future. How about it? Is there a chance to cooperate?"

Chen Hao raised his brows when he heard this, "Yes, but not recently. In two years, there is a script that is quite suitable for you. I think you will be interested."

Xiao Lizi's eyes lit up when he heard the words. Although Chen Hao's Hollywood movies have become more and more commercialized recently, he is the director who has made "Moon" and "Ninth District".

And even if it is a commercial film, the box office has never lost money, and even all of them have made a lot of money, so it is not a loss to cooperate with Chen Hao.

"Then I'll wait for your script." Xiao Lizi smiled, "You play first, and I'll go greet the others."

"OK, go get busy first!" Chen Hao said with a smile.

Xiao Lizi wanted to leave after hearing the words, but after glancing at Christine, he put his arms around Chen Hao and asked, "Shall I introduce some models to you, you bean sprouts are boring!"

Chen Hao glanced at Christine, who was looking at the two curiously, and said with a smile, "She is too young, you misunderstood!"

Xiao Lizi glanced at Chen Hao, "I didn't expect you to like older ones."

After hearing this, Chen Hao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and pushed Xiao Lizi away, "Go and do your work!"

Seeing Xiao Lizi leave, Christine was about to come over, but was snatched away by Davis.

"Chen, long time no see!" Davis came over and hugged Chen Hao warmly.

Chen Hao frowned slightly, but still nodded politely, "It's been a while since we met."

"Chen, do you know the box office of "National Superman Hancock"?" Davis asked.

"Of course." Chen Hao said, "Congratulations."

"Same joy, same joy!" Davis laughed, "I knew you could do it, Chen, the box office of two consecutive films has exceeded 2 million, which is really great."

Chen Hao smiled and said, "It's okay!"

"It's okay? Chen, what you said is okay is Sony Columbia's dream!" Davis shook his head and said, "Do you know what was the last Sony Columbia movie with a box office of over 2 million besides the "Spiderman" series?" Is it about time?"

Chen Hao shook his head when he heard the words, he really didn't know this.

"In addition to the "Spider-Man" series, Sony Columbia's last film that broke 2 million at the box office was "Men in Black" in 1997, and it also cooperated with Universal. It has been a long time since "The Da Vinci Code" was released. 9 years!"

Chen Hao raised his eyebrows when he heard that, 9 years, this time is really quite long.

"So, you should understand why I have been pestering you." Davis said helplessly, "Although they are both Hollywood giants, there is still a gap between them, especially when many people in Hollywood now regard Sony Columbia as impure!"

Chen Hao's heart moved after hearing this, is this reminding me?

"Chen, no matter how you cooperate with 20th Century Fox and Universal, I hope that your cooperation with Sony Columbia can continue, even if it is every one or two years." Davis said.

"Of course, you and I are good friends, and we have cooperated with Sony Columbia for the longest time. There is no reason not to continue to cooperate. We Chinese people value human kindness the most." Chen Hao laughed.

Davis nodded with a smile when he heard the words, and then said, "That's good, there is one more thing I want to tell you. I have already proposed to the company that I hope to become a shareholder of Marvel!"

Chen Hao frowned when he heard this, "Why?"

You know, when Chen Hao first proposed the Marvel superhero movie universe plan, he was ridiculed by everyone in the United States, including Davis. Although he didn't say it to his face, Chen Hao also knew what he thought.

"Because you made two consecutive movies for Sony with a box office of over 2 million, because you have never missed a shot, because I have full confidence in you, because I believe that "Iron Man" will be successful!" Davis said looking at Chen Hao .

Chen Hao laughed when he heard that, you know me so well, "I guess you are the only one in the whole world who believes in me!"

"Oh, they don't know you well, but I do." Davis laughed. "Actually, my proposal is not only for the benefit of the company, but also for your own good!"

"Really?" Chen Hao was noncommittal.

"It may not be a big deal if "Iron Man" is successful, but if "Captain America" ​​is also successful, "Thor" is also successful, until "The Avengers" is also successful, do you think you can still keep the comics? Wei?" Davis shook his head.

Chen Hao's heart tightened when he heard this, he had already had this worry, but what could he do?You can only take one step at a time.

"So, Columbia wants Marvel?" Chen Hao said.

"What I said before was to buy shares!" Davis said, "If you don't want to completely lose Marvel, then distributing the benefits is the only option, and this benefit must not be less, otherwise someone will not agree."

Seeing that Chen Hao was lost in thought, Davis patted Chen Hao on the shoulder and said, "Think about it, there are sacrifices, but there are also gains. In any case, Sony Columbia and I will not be your enemies."

Chen Hao looked at Davis who was leaving, his brows were furrowed, what else was there to think about, it would be a day if it could be delayed!

"Chen, I finally see you!" As soon as Davis left, Barry Diller of 20th Century Fox came over, "Let's go over there and talk!"

Chen Hao nodded upon hearing this.

"Chen, it's so hard to find you!" Barry Diller laughed.

Chen Hao generally only stays in the United States for half a year, the key is still filming, and he returns to China after the filming, so he doesn't stay long at all, so it is really difficult to ask Chen Hao.

Fortunately, Barry Diller was caught. Considering the box office of Chen Hao's two films for Sony Columbia, it's no wonder that 20th Century Fox is impatient.

More importantly, there is still Universal waiting behind, and 20th Century Fox will naturally strike first.

"Didn't you find this!" Chen Hao laughed.

Barry Diller shook his head, "I know you must be busy, so I'll just say it straight, we want to confirm our cooperation next year first."

Chen Hao guessed it was the same, so he said, "Of course."

"This is part of our planned project for next year and the year after. You can see if there is any suitable one." Barry Diller directly took out a list of materials.

Chen Hao smiled when he saw this, "Do you take this with you?"

"It's rare to see you, so I have to take it with me." Barry Diller said helplessly.

Chen Hao smiled, and then looked at the list.

Bride Stepping Aside, Marriage Ambition, X-Men: Wolverine, Night at the Museum 2, Percy Jackson and the Surety Fireman, Date Night, City of Love ", "Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps".

"Diary of a Wimpy Kid", "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader", "The New Predator", "Dragon Commando"...

Chen Hao looked through the entire list, but there was no movie he was interested in.

Barry Diller frowned when he saw this, "What? You're not interested? You'd better read the information, there is a detailed introduction to the script."

Hearing this, Chen Hao pretended to look through the information again, but finally shook his head.

Barry Diller asked, "Or not?"

Chen Hao put down the list and information and said, "You know, I like shooting sci-fi movies the most, and 20th Century Fox had a series of sci-fi movies before, and I want to remake them."

Barry Diller's heart changed suddenly when he heard the words, thinking about the series of sci-fi films owned by the company, "Which series of sci-fi films?"

(End of this chapter)