The king of ghost horse comedy

Chapter 154 God bless me to get rich (for collection)

George Lucas directed several limited works such as the autobiographical "American Graffiti" and the "Star Wars" series throughout his life.

However, although his works are few, it does not prevent him from becoming one of the most famous directors in Hollywood. The "Star Wars" filmed by him with his whole life is still talked about by fans, and countless peripheral products have been derived.Such as clothing, props, cards, video games, etc., have deeply influenced and become a part of American culture, creating billions of huge wealth for Lucas.

When Xu Guanwu saw Lucas at this moment, it was like seeing a moving golden mountain. He wished he could hold him in his arms and bite him hard.

"God Amitabha bless you, Amen, Amen!" Xu Guanwu prayed over and over again, "Don't be a dream!"

"Hello, hello!" After being stunned for a while, Xu Guanwu woke up immediately, held the hands of Steve and George affectionately, and thought in his heart, "This is my magic weapon for entering Hollywood in the future." .”

"Hello, Stanley!" When Steve and George saw the legendary investor, the wealthy Chinese guy they were talking about just now, they couldn't help shaking hands with Xu Guanwu with some embarrassment.

Xu Guanwu didn't care about the scene just now. At this moment, he looked left at Steve and then at George. He was so happy that he wanted to laugh.

"Steve, do you have any new filming plans recently?" Xu Guanwu couldn't help asking.

Steve Spielberg is still a prolific director, especially in the 90s, he made many classic films.

George Lucas, on the other hand, was much less productive. He spent most of his life competing with "Star Wars", and he didn't make a few movies in total.

But maybe it is his meticulous craftsmanship that makes "Star Wars" a classic handed down from generation to generation, and the virtual world it creates is so perfect that countless people are addicted to it.

The interstellar language he invented is even used as a real language by movie fans, which is difficult for other movies to do.

Steve didn't expect that Xu Guanwu would ask him this in the first sentence, so he couldn't help being slightly taken aback.Ordinary investors will ask how the film is doing, or when it will be released, and whether the cost can be recovered.

But Xu Guanwu asked him about his recent filming plans. Does he have the confidence to invest in his next film regardless of the box office of this film?
"Steve, I think you said that you wanted to make an alien movie. The filming of "Jaws" was delayed. Now that Stanley asks, tell that story."

David knew that Xu Guanwu was very interested in Steve, so he wasn't surprised to hear him ask that question.When he saw that Steve still looked surprised, he couldn't help urging.

If he can make it happen, then he can become the producer of this movie, and naturally he can make money.

"Ah, that's right, I really want to make such a movie." Steve woke up immediately when he heard David say this.

It is not easy for a young director like him to raise funds to shoot a movie.

Now the Hollywood film market is generally in a downturn. Several of the eight major film companies are on the verge of bankruptcy. Investors are also on the sidelines. Few people dare to invest large sums of money in films.

Steve knew that such big-money investors like Xu Guanwu were very rare in Hollywood, so he had to seize this opportunity.

"The story goes like this..." Steve thought for a moment and began.

When Xu Guanwu first heard David say that it was a movie about aliens, he couldn't help trembling in his heart, thinking it was the classic "ET".But at this moment, after hearing what Steve said, I realized that I had misunderstood.

However, this "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" sounded very good, full of weirdness, mystery and unknowns, and the final ending was also very warm, which is the kindness of human nature that Steve has always admired.

"Sounds good, how much investment do you need for this movie?" Xu Guanwu nodded.

Steve was taken aback by Xu Guanwu's boldness. If he wanted to win investment in Hollywood, any producer would have to exert all his energy and mobilize his three-inch tongue to lobby desperately to get the appreciation of investors.

Now that I have only briefly told the storyline, this investor has decided to invest. Is the world changing too fast?

"Uh, about 300 million is enough." Steve thought for a while and gave an estimated number.

"Okay, 300 million? I'll invest in you." Xu Guanwu nodded, "I still want to invite David to be the producer of this movie. You and Richard are the producers. Do you have any opinions?"

"No, I have had a great time working with David and Richard, and I hope to continue working with them." Steve nodded.

"David, do you have time recently?" Xu Guanwu asked again with a smile.

David Brown was eager to make more movies and earn more money, so how could he refuse, so he nodded and agreed.

"Very well, then it's settled. I will call you the funds as soon as possible." Xu Guanwu nodded.

Steve laughed happily when he heard this.

As a young and enthusiastic director, the greatest happiness is naturally to be able to get the funds smoothly and shoot the movie he wants to make.

"Mr. George Lucas, what movie do you want to make?" Xu Guanwu turned around and asked George, Lucas said.

Just now he heard outside the door that George Lucas seemed to have a movie to shoot, but he couldn't find an investor who was willing to pay for it.

Hearing Xu Guanwu's question, Steve, David and George all fell into silence.

The three of them looked at each other, and they couldn't help but be a little surprised. This Hong Kong person is too bold. He just invested 300 million US dollars with a wave of his hand, and then wanted to invest in other movies in the blink of an eye.Is he really that rich?
Seeing that Steve successfully secured an investment in a short while, George Lucas couldn't help but feel a little envious and jealous. Hearing Xu Guanwu's question, he quickly explained the movie he wanted to make.

When Xu Guanwu heard it, he laughed happily. Isn't this the legendary "Star Wars"?

"Okay, don't say any more." Xu Guanwu waved his hand, and George Lucas's face darkened instantly. He already knew what Xu Guanwu wanted to say next. He just didn't like this space science fiction movie, so Just don't want to invest.

The box office of Hollywood space sci-fi movies in the 70s was not very high. The highest box office of "2001: A Space Odyssey" was only 2000 million US dollars, and the box office of successful sci-fi films like "Planet of the Apes" was only 1600 million US dollars.Therefore, Hollywood studios have little confidence in Lucas's film.

"How much investment do you need?" Xu Guanwu asked directly.

what? !

George Lucas' mouth became egg-shaped, and Steve and David almost dislocated their jaws.

"You mean... plan to invest in this movie?" George Lucas asked in disbelief.

Xu Guanwu nodded, "Yes, although I haven't finished listening to it, I already feel that this movie must be very good. If that's the case, why not invest in it?"

When George Lucas heard this, he was so happy that he almost fainted.

He conceived this "Star Wars" a long time ago. It can be said that this movie is his dream and all his brainchild. He has found many producers before, but no one is optimistic about this movie. He almost gave up hope.

Now someone promised to invest in this movie, and George Lucas immediately stood up excitedly.

(End of this chapter)