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Chapter 506 "Inception" Casting [Please subscribe]

Legendary Pictures was founded in 2000 by Thomas Tull and is an independent film production company headquartered in Burbank, California, USA.

"Director Sun and Ms Crystal, welcome to Legendary Pictures."

Thomas was tall and powerful, and it looked like he could fit Sun Yi's entire body into his body. He didn't look like the CEO of a film and television company at all.

However, if you get to know the man well enough, there is absolutely no room for contempt.

As early as the beginning of the century, Hollywood, which seemed to be in full bloom, was actually in the hands of a few major film companies. From the first eight companies that formed the Motion Picture Association of America, to the later six giants including Sony, Fox, Disney, Warner, Paramount and Universal.

Other companies can only survive in the cracks, or pick up some scraps that the Big Six companies don't want.

At that time, with the development of Hollywood film technology, all kinds of special effects and big scenes were noisy, and the production costs of movies were rising. A big ship of Truck Driver almost bankrupted Fox as a whole, one of the six major companies.

In this case, the six major companies began to seek external funds to revitalize their film investments.

In the United States, the largest capital has always been controlled by Wall Street, but Hollywood's reputation on Wall Street is not very good, because they used to use various clever ways to defraud Wall Street investors in film production.

Just like Hong Kong director Chen Kexin, when filming in the Mainland, faced with ignorant investors, a straw hat could be sold for 800 yuan, and all kinds of tricks emerged in an endless stream.

At that time, Thomas was the CEO of a private equity fund on Wall Street. He was keenly aware of this business opportunity, and took the lead in investing in the Hollywood film market with his private equity fund.

Unlike ordinary Wall Street investors, he did not just invest the money and forget about it. Instead, he convened a team of producers in Hollywood and directly established a professional film and television company to effectively monitor and rationalize every fund. use.

By penetrating into the enemy in this way, the interests of investors are effectively protected.

And the Big Six in Hollywood can't do anything about him. After all, the cost of movies nowadays can easily reach hundreds of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars, and although film and television investment has high returns, it also comes with high risks.

MGM, once one of the top eight, was deceived by Wu Baige's "Wind Talker" that cost 2.5 million, and lost all its money, and eventually went bankrupt.

Therefore, the Big Six in Hollywood no longer dare to put all their money on the line, and have begun to seek diversified investments in film production and share risks.

In this way, Thomas gradually became prosperous in Hollywood through the model of "you can't trick me, but you can't do without me", and he appropriately served as a bridge between Wall Street investors and the Hollywood film and television industry.

The company he founded is Legendary Pictures. In less than ten years, the company's overall market value has reached US$3 million. At the same time, it has become an indispensable presence among the six or lower second-tier film and television companies in Hollywood.

Thomas took Sun Yi and Liu Yifei to visit Legendary Pictures. As the second largest shareholder, Xiong Xiaoge accompanied him. He was very welcoming to Sun Yi as both an excellent director and an investor.

The two were taken to visit the company's studio and the exhibition halls of various successful films.

When Liu Yifei heard that the entire company had only 28 employees, she subconsciously exclaimed.

She really couldn't imagine why a company with only 28 people could produce so many excellent movies.

Thomas smiled and explained to her generously.

"Crystal, first of all, one thing that needs to be clarified is that we at Legendary Pictures did not start out as film producers, but as film investors. Rather than saying that we are a film and television production company, we are a company with film as its main investment direction. financial company."

"Financial company, if this is the case, why have you produced so many excellent movies? Is there any secret in this?" Liu Yifei asked curiously.

This question involves some of the company's internal secrets.

But when faced with Liu Yifei's innocent question, Thomas didn't hide anything.

Maybe beautiful women are unbearable to refuse at any time.

It is said that there is a wide range of face blindness between Eastern and Western people. I just can't remember it after seeing it, and I always feel that it is the same.

But this situation does not include top handsome guys and beauties.

Just like Audrey Hepburn, Charles Theron, and Scarlett Johansson, Western beauties from all ages are also recognized by Chinese people.

The same goes for Liu Yifei. With her oriental bones and skin, she is also a representative of beauty to Europeans and Americans. Thomas answered her generously:

“We will first choose an excellent story, then find a director as creative as Director Sun, and finally make rational investments, and use multiple channels of publicity and marketing to make our film accepted by the majority of movie fans. .”

"As for the film production team, I always leave professional matters to professionals. This is what Hollywood lacks the most, isn't it?"

After hearing this, Liu Yifei glanced at Sun Yi and blushed.

Sun Yi twitched the corner of his mouth and was a little speechless. People praised me, so I blushed so hard.

However, I really didn’t realize that Thomas, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, could actually flatter him.

In fact, Sun Yi is a bit underestimating himself. Although he is not that popular among American movie fans as a director, for insiders in Hollywood film and television companies, he is already a very successful commercial film director, especially when considering At his age, even more so.

Leaving aside the domestically released films, Americans don’t quite admit this. Just talking about the North American release of "Shelter" and the global release of "The Intouchables", his box office record has exceeded 5 million US dollars, which has already exceeded million U.S. dollars. It is a number that cannot be ignored.

After going around for a while, several people visited a reception room and chatted. The secretary with an explosive figure brought a cup of coffee to each of them. Sun Yi thanked him politely and couldn't help but look at the secretary. One second.

In just one second, Xiao Nizi discovered it.

He picked up the coffee and looked at Sun Yi with an imperceptible chill.

Several people talked about "Inception."

"Director sun, thank you for investing in this movie. Believe me, this will definitely be your most successful decision."

"Of course, I believe in Legendary's business and I really like the story, and I think it's going to be successful."

Everyone is carrying the sedan chair, and they must be talking to each other at this time.

The topic gradually introduced to casting.

Thomas introduced several people: "Currently, the role that has been decided is the leading actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Although Nolan prefers Christian Bale, he is unable to participate due to scheduling issues."

"The hero's wife, the film's phantom, is played by Marion Cotillard."

After hearing the names of Leonardo DiCaprio and Marion Cotillard, two well-known powerful actors in Hollywood, Liu Yifei's eyes clearly lit up.

This is a well-known and powerful actor in Hollywood.

She was excited at the thought of working with such an actor, but the next sentence poured cold water on her.

"As for the dream builder, this role has not yet been determined, and the competition is very fierce."

Sun Yi glanced at Xiao Nizi, gave her a comforting look, and then asked Thomas:

"Thomas, could you please reveal who the specific competitors are?"

Thomas thought about it for a moment and replied with a smile: "No problem."

"Currently, Nolan's favorite candidate is Emily Blunt. Keira Knightley is also soliciting for this role and he is still considering it."

Emily Blunt is also a well-known actress in Hollywood. She will be the heroine in "Edge of Tomorrow", which will be co-written by Tom Cruise.

Needless to say, Keira Knightley, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series made her a household name around the world.

Nolan was born in England, and he is very partial to British actors, which happens to be both of them.

　There is another chapter later.

　　Asking for a monthly ticket.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)