Rebirth of the Powerful

Chapter 417

Xia Xiaoluo understands that it is not difficult to prove her financial resources, but a director like Spielberg who has some idealistic ideas does not necessarily make films just for money, he is more often for his own ideals and ideas. creation.

Their realm is incomparable to Feng Xiaogang who made use of national tragedy to film "Tangshan Earthquake" and clamored that it must reach [-] million box office.

In the time and space when Xia Xiaoluo was not reborn, after filming "Schindler's List", Spielberg declined the film salary and decided to donate all his personal profits to the American Holocaust Museum.His reason was that if he accepted it, it would become "blood money"; when the film crew first arrived in Poland, just as they entered the Krakow Concentration Camp during World War II and were preparing to set up camp, they suddenly received a message from the National Jewish Association from New York. An urgent telegram came: "Don't disturb the souls of the dead, let them rest in peace." Spielberg read the chatty telegram without saying a word.He immediately ordered all the film crew to evacuate the Krakow Concentration Camp, move to tens of kilometers away, and set up the set for shooting.At the same time, he left the film crew alone and was flown directly to New York.Spielberg did not send representatives, and did not rely on telephone, telegram, telex and other fast and convenient modern communication tools to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and went to New York to apologize to the "Jewish Association". His humility and sincerity impressed all members of the "Jewish Association" No emotion.

Feng Xiaogang, the director of "Tangshan Earthquake", who also "memorizes compatriots" and "reshape the soul", is still arguing with netizens on Weibo over whether the box office has really reached [-] million.

Xia Xiaoluo smiled, turned her head to signal to Eric, Eric took out a document from his briefcase, and said knowingly: "Director Spielberg, Mr. Xia Xiaoluo reached an agreement with Paramount yesterday. An agreement was made to invest in making some films. In addition, the film adaptation rights of the Jurassic Park book were acquired by Mr. Xia Xiaoluo three days ago, so these will not be a problem."

"Are you sure? Dear sir." Spielberg still can't believe that this kid has reached an agreement with Paramount's Martin?God, this is really amazing news. Martin is one of the few giants in Hollywood. The meaning of this kind of giant is completely different from what people usually call a director or an actor.Martin is one of the few people who can truly control the fate of most people in Hollywood, and he ranks very high.

Chu Xiuhan is very calm. What she has experienced in the past few days has numb the nerves of this female star who has just made some progress in China, and she will no longer lose ground in front of those legendary characters. "I'm sure, Mr. Spielberg."

"So... how much will the investment of this movie be?" Spielberg turned to Xia Xiaoluo, he knew that this question could only be answered by this child.

Xia Xiaoluo thought for a while and asked back: "If you are willing to take on this movie, what is your budget?"

Spielberg looked out the window and thought for a while: "It can't be less than 5000 million US dollars. The post-production cost of science fiction movies is very high."

The nervous Chu Xiuhan breathed a sigh of relief. When she heard the price of 5000 million US dollars, she was half relieved. It was only 5000 million US dollars. This was only the average price of the ten movies in the agreement between Xia Xiaoluo and Paramount.The new female stars whose net worth is less than 100 million US dollars have never thought about why they think 5000 million US dollars is a small number. Is it really a small number?

It is difficult to measure what 5000 million US dollars can do in 1992. If you want to buy a house, you can buy [-] square meters in the United States. If you are in Beijing or Shanghai...

This number is immeasurable. Divide 20 million RMB by [-]. The result is a number that will make ordinary people in China who have been working and cannot afford a house [-] years later want to cry.

Spielberg noticed Chu Xiuhan's relaxation. The big director is very rich, but he can't be careless in front of 5000 million US dollars, but this young, beautiful and charming oriental beauty has done it, which is better than carelessness.Is $5000 million just an insignificant small number for them?

"5000 million is not enough." Xia Xiaoluo smiled slightly, and said lightly: "I will multiply this number by two, the upper limit of [-] million US dollars, and make this movie the most perfect, can you accept it? Spear Mr Berger."

"[-] million?" Spielberg was a little overwhelmed. He had only seen investors who tried their best to squeeze the budget, but never seen an investor who doubled the budget so casually.This is [-] million U.S. dollars, not Japanese yen, let alone Italian lira.

"you sure?"

"I'm sure."

"I decide everything in filmmaking?"

"Well, except for the investment, everything else is up to you. I promise that I will not interfere with anything in the movie, and I promise that Paramount will not have any doubts about you. It's just that we will appoint several financial personnel to review the movie. The process of daily shooting and post-production is tracked, of course, this is a need for cost control, and it is also a normal business practice, I hope you can understand."

Spielberg picked up the coffee, and he needed a moment to digest the irritation.The silver spoon and the high-quality porcelain collided lightly, and the sound of "ding ding" was clear and pleasant.

"Are you sure about everything you said?"

Xia Xiaoluo stopped answering, but took out the letter of credit that had been used once yesterday in her arms, and handed it to Spielberg.

Spielberg just glanced at it, then stretched out his hand: "I hope this movie is a good movie that can inspire people."

"I have no doubts about this." Xia Xiaoluo also reached out her hand and shook it with the big Hollywood director.He can't guarantee whether it can inspire people, but he has 100% confidence in shocking the world.At the same time, this movie can also bring him astronomical wealth.

"Cheers." Spielberg picked up the coffee cup like a child.

"cheers!"

"Ding Dong!" The two coffee cups touched each other lightly. From this moment on, history has changed a lot; perhaps, from the moment Xia Xiaoluo was reborn, changes began quietly.

With trust and common topics, the two special men, one big and one small, became more and more speculative, and bursts of laughter came out of the quiet window.

"I heard you've always wanted to make a movie called Schindler's List?"

Xia Xiaoluo remembered this movie, a shocking movie.

"Yes, I bought the rights to adapt and produce the book by Thomas Conejares a long time ago, but it was never ready."

"Is it a question of funds?" Xia Xiaoluo asked knowingly.

In the spring of 93, the world's most eye-catching film, some dignitaries in the film industry persuaded him to give up the filming plan of this non-commercial film. A leading figure in his film company even proposed: "Instead of making this film, , why not donate the money to the Holocaust museum.” In Hollywood, where money comes first and entertainment dies, no one believes that a movie without building explosions, plane crashes, and special effects will win the box office. Guys believe that whether the cost can be recovered is a big question mark.

In true history, Spielberg was determined to make this film no matter the cost.The film company finally made a concession and had to let this "kid" director who has always been famous for shooting thrillers, horror films and science fiction films with a game mentality to realize his dream.For this film, Spielberg gave up the usual movie stunts for the first time, refused to hire Hollywood stars as the leading actors, and only asked a survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp as the assistant director and the Jews rescued by Schindler Film consultant.In this way, he only spent 2300 million US dollars to shoot this 3 hours and 15 minutes film.

Now, someone seems to be going to change a brand in history that needs to be recorded, but Spielberg seems to have not realized this, maybe he has never thought about this possibility at all, because for the past ten years He encountered too many nails in this movie.

"Yes, it's true that because of money, no one wants to shell out a lot of money to make a movie that is destined to not make a box office. And myself, who wants this movie to appear in the world, can't afford the money .”

Xia Xiaoluo's question was very strange, which moved Spielberg's heart. "How much will it cost to shoot it?"

"5000 million," Spielberg looked at the boy eagerly, and then changed his words: "Maybe 3000 million is enough."

"3000 million? Are you sure?"

Spielberg finally realized something, and his tone became a bit out of control: "Or... 4000 million! 4000 million is enough!"

At this moment, no one can guess the gratitude in Spielberg's heart.

Spielberg has Jewish blood in his body, and he personally experienced the pain of discrimination against Jews in his childhood; 17 members of his big family from Ukraine were murdered in a Nazi concentration camp in Poland; Dele—the great benefactor of the Jews has a devout and grateful attitude. He has always wanted to shoot such a film full of thoughtful seriousness and extraordinary artistic expression.

At this time, although Spielberg was already a gold medal director, his financial resources were not strong enough to invest in a movie. It was in 1994 when he founded DreamWorks that he had such financial resources.Therefore, when he was looking for investment for "Schindler's List", he experienced unparalleled despair and frustration.It is full of disgust for those American Hollywood film producers who are mercenary and have no humanitarian spirit.

Now, like an angel, Xia Xiaoluo came with a huge sum of money and gave him full creative freedom, allowing him to fulfill his long-cherished wish.How could he not be grateful?

Chu Xiuhan looked at Xia Xiaoluo speechlessly. She really couldn't understand this man who completely possessed her. Could it be that the money that countless people are obsessed with is just an insignificant thing to him?

As a new entertainment star, she can feel the value of the movie that the two men said now, and what it means to be judged as a non-commercial movie by countless professionals. This means that this movie is destined to lose money, and it is very likely that Nothing to lose.

Chu Xiuhan had already entered the role, and began to care about Xia Xiaoluo's affairs as if she were herself.She really wanted to remind her Xia Xiaoluo, but she was so smart that she didn't speak, and just quietly listened to the serious conversation of the two childish men.

"I think we need to shake hands for the second time now, because this is our second cooperation." The teenager smiled unrulyly, and stretched out his not-so-thick arms again.

Spielberg grabbed the boy's hand and said seriously: "I'm sure, getting to know you will be the happiest thing for me this year."

"Do you need another toast?" The boy smiled slightly, his slender eyes bent into a beautiful crescent shape.

The great director unexpectedly solved the haze in his heart for ten years, and he looked extraordinarily refreshed: "Of course, this is something worth celebrating."

And Xia Xiaoluo can also get what he wants. This movie has a global box office of 3.21 million US dollars!The investment in black and white films is already low, only 2300 million US dollars.More than ten times the income, the profit is doubled!To be able to help Spielberg realize his dream and make money by himself, tsk tsk, that's great!Is this the legendary "pursue ideals and make money by the way"?