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Chapter 207: Winning "Harry Potter"

Under Anna's arrangement, little Gilbert soon met the author J.K. Rowling in a cafe.

This is a woman who is far from beautiful, but has great temperament.

When little Gilbert met her, Rowling brought her daughter with her, which fit her profile as a single mother.

"Hey! Ms. Rowling, please introduce yourself. I am Gilbert Landrini, a Hollywood director." Little Gilbert introduced himself.

Rowling shook hands with little Gilbert: "My name is Joanne Rowling, J.K. Rowling is my pen name, a writer. This is my daughter, Jessica."

"Jessica, hello, sweetheart!" Little Gilbert took out the gift he had prepared and gave it to Jessica.

This was prepared by Anna. She did detailed research in advance to find out about Rowling's daughter's preferences.

Jessica accepted it and expressed her gratitude.

After that, the assistant Anna took Jessica to sit at another table, opening gifts, eating desserts and playing, while little Gilbert wanted to talk about serious things with Rowling.

"Of course," little Gilbert nodded: "This novel is very suitable for film and television.

You are also a creator and I am sure you feel this way too. Rowling said.

"Don't worry about this issue. If you are willing, I will contact publishers in North America, contact Warner and Disney, and promote this series together.

“Everyone is always in a hurry, everyone is busy making money, discussing which stocks will rise and which funds are better.

No one listened patiently to my story. I was very angry and disappointed. " Rowling talked about her experience in writing novels over the years.

I read the novel. Is it a series? "

"Yes, I planned to create a series, but the publisher said it would depend on sales before deciding whether to publish the remaining novels in the series," Rowling said.

"Of course, I'm happy to hear the story." Little Gilbert said he was all ears.

After little Gilbert nodded, Rowling continued: "I want to know if you want to turn this novel into a movie?"

"The purpose of my visit this time must be well understood by Ms. Rowling. Frankly speaking, I am very interested in The Little Wizard and am ready to promote this novel to the world." Little Gilbert got straight to the point.

Little Gilbert listened very carefully and asked a question or two from time to time.

As she grew older, she had more stories to tell, but there was no one like her sister who was willing to spend an afternoon listening to her stories.

Little Gilbert's past achievements have become his golden signature. After hearing Little Gilbert's words, Rowling did not doubt whether Little Gilbert could do it.

For a young female writer like Rowling, don't talk about business calculations with her. If we talk about promoting culture and expanding the influence of our works, the effect will be better.

It’s an addictive feeling that I call creator’s poison.

Rowling began to tell her own story. She had loved telling stories since she was a child. When she was six years old, she created a story about rabbits, and her sister Diane was the object of her storytelling.

However, Rowling did not rush to agree, but said: "Would you like to listen to my story? Director Gilbert."

"Then it must be very hard to keep creating, right?" Little Gilbert asked.

Rowling, we will create a great miracle in literary history and let hundreds of millions of people see the charm of this novel. "Little Gilbert painted a bright future to Rowling.

"On the contrary, I feel extremely happy. When I feel the characters floating in the air and within reach, I am very, very happy.

Rowling asked: "Little Director Gilbert, please allow me to call you that."

In fact, Little Gilbert copied it, but he still nodded in agreement: "It is indeed true. It seems that we all have the same feeling as the creator."

Rowling went on to talk about her inspiration for writing the "Harry Potter" novels: "I remember it was an afternoon, it had just rained a little, and the sky was gray.

I took a train from Manchester to London. While waiting on the platform, I met a little boy dressed as a wizard. He was thin and frail, wearing round glasses, and kept smiling at me.

I didn’t bring a pen or paper at the time, but that image left a deep impression on me, which eventually led to the birth of this novel.

After a series of difficulties, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" finally met readers. I am very happy to have such an experience. "

"It turns out there is such a story. It seems that I should thank that little boy." Little Gilbert said.

"why?"

"Because without him inspiring you, I wouldn't have seen such an excellent work of fiction, which I really enjoyed."

What little Gilbert said is true, he really likes "Harry Potter", but it's not the novel, but the movie.

Rowling was very happy and laughed heartily: "It's been a long time since I told a story so freely. Thank you, little Gilbert, for listening to my story carefully."

"I am a very good listener, not to mention your story is very exciting and no one will miss it." Little Gilbert said in a sincere tone, so that no one could tell that he was being complimented.

Rowling was even happier, and then complained: "Not everyone has your patience. I also told my story to the boss of the publishing house, but he always looked impatient.

He would only say how many copies of the novel we sold today. "

"Oh, no, it seems he is not a very good listener and reader." Little Gilbert helped criticize.

This was recognized by Rowling, and they had such a happy chat that Rowling finally reached the key point: "I want to know, if the novel is adapted into a movie, will you personally direct it?" "Rowling, my work plan has been The schedule is full." Little Gilbert revealed some of his plans: "Do you know "The Lord of the Rings"?

"Lord of the Rings? Of course you know it. In the UK, who doesn't know it as long as they pay attention to literary novels?" Rowling said.

"I'm telling you, don't tell anyone else, I plan to put "The Lord of the Rings" on the big screen." Little Gilbert said in a low voice.

"Oh my God!" Rowling covered her mouth and said, "This is not a good choice. I heard that many film companies have tried it and ultimately failed."

"Yes, they all failed, but I am not them, I am fully prepared." Little Gilbert shrugged: "According to my plan, "Harry Potter" will also be launched at the same time, and the projects conflict.

But don't worry, I will serve as the producer of the "Harry Potter" series, and the director and actors will be carefully selected and will not mess up this project. "

Rowling made a slightly excessive request: "If I agree, can you also let me participate in the creation of the movie?

I don’t mean to interfere in film creation. I know creators hate interference from others, but I hope I can have some suggestions on the selection of actors. "

"This is necessary," little Gilbert agreed: "You are the author of the original work, you have this right."

"That's good." Rowling nodded.

"So? You agreed?"

"Yes, you are the first person besides my family who can listen carefully to the story I told. I feel that the work will not be buried if it is placed in your hands." Rowling said.

"That's great." Little Gilbert shook hands with Rowling happily: "You will be happy with today's decision. We will join hands to create a great wizarding world."

Rowling also firmly believes: "Yes, I believe we can do it."

Once you get Rowling, everything else won't be a problem. However, a verbal agreement is not as safe as an agreement on paper.

Soon, lawyers and a copyright negotiation team came from North America to negotiate with local British publishing houses and Rowling's lawyers on global novel distribution and film and television peripheral development rights.

After it became clear that Rowling was leaning toward Gilbert Jr., the only remaining hurdles were details and profit distribution.

However, these problems were not major. After many discussions and phone calls with Gilbert Jr., who had already arrived in Paris, the team finally won the rights to the first three novels of Rowling's "Harry Potter".

The reason why it is the first three parts is because Rowling only has plans for the first three parts, and the rest have not been finalized yet.

Moreover, she had a great time chatting with little Gilbert, but Rowling still had to consider the future situation.

If the cooperation in the first three films is good and huge profits are achieved, then as the author of the original work, she will definitely be able to demand higher dividends.

Literature and ideals also involve money. Without money, none of the above things will hold true.

When little Gilbert in Paris learned that Rowling had signed the contract, he excitedly waved his fist: "Great, it's finally done."

"What's done?" A pair of hands hugged little Gilbert's waist from behind, and warm lips kissed his neck.

Little Gilbert turned around, held Sophie Marceau in his arms, and said with a smile: "I secured the copyright for a novel."

"What novel is so special?" Sophie Marceau was curious.

"A magical novel, a very magical magical novel called "Harry Potter", which is a popular novel in the UK now." Little Gilbert said.

Sophie Marceau said she had never heard of it. After all, the novel is currently only popular in the UK and has no plans to publish it in France across the Taiwan Strait.

But with the addition of little Gilbert, the little wizard's name will soon be heard all over the world.

At the invitation of Sophie Marceau, little Gilbert also attended the Paris Summer Fashion Week catwalk. Sophie Marceau, as the finale model, walked the catwalk wearing instantly popular new products.

Looking at this catwalk, little Gilbert thought of another catwalk, Victoria's Secret.

Objectively speaking, the Victoria's Secret Angels' catwalk shows are obviously much better-looking than the thin models from Paris Fashion Week.

I don’t know if Victoria’s Secret has any catwalk events now. Leonardo DiCaprio definitely loves watching the catwalks of Victoria’s Secret Angels. In the previous life, Victoria’s Secret catwalks attracted a large number of LSPs to watch and learn.

At that time, little Gilbert also said he was disgusted, and then he couldn't help admiring the graceful figures of the angels.

Thinking of the Victoria's Secret Angel, it's not that little Gilbert wants to date these models.

It’s just that he has a plan in mind. Maybe he can do a linkage with "The Lord of the Rings" and have a Victoria's Secret Elf catwalk show.

Compared with the models of Paris Fashion Week, the angels of Victoria's Secret are more popular with everyone.

Although this matter is still far away, we can already plan and prepare in advance.

After the trip to Paris and Berlin, little Gilbert came to Rome for the last leg of his promotional tour in Europe.

After the promotion trip in Rome, all the work of the creator of "The Sixth Sense" came to an end. The remaining work is nothing more than box office sharing, peripherals and other commercial matters.

But little Gilbert doesn’t have to worry about this, there are professionals who will handle it.

Little Gilbert has already made plans to return to Los Angeles to rest for a while and then visit New Zealand.

(End of this chapter)