The king of ghost horse comedy

Chapter 270 Cooperation Sequel
Edward's face on the side turned green. He didn't expect Schwarzenegger to be a second-rate man. He dared to say anything without going through his brain!
"Mr. Xu, Arnold is from the countryside, and he doesn't know how to be polite. I'll teach him later." Edward quickly apologized and smiled, "Let's talk about movies, how about?"

"Not interested." Xu Guanwu left a word coldly, turned around and was about to walk away.

He is now a well-known investor in Hollywood in the United States, the major shareholder of 20th Century Fox, the third largest theater chain shareholder in the United States, and the big boss of the CAA brokerage company. He is considered a well-known figure in the American film industry.

No matter how much potential Arnold Schwarzenegger has, he is just a baby right now, a little star without the slightest reputation.If he was allowed to speak rudely to him without reacting in the slightest, then Xu Guanwu would really have no majesty at all.

"Xu, what's the matter?" At this time, Darryl, the host of the party, heard the voice and came over, glanced at Edward Pressman and Arnold Schwarzenegger, "It seems that someone messed with you Not happy, do you want me to ask the security to take them out?"

At this time, Edward Pressman was only a small producer, and he had only produced two or three small-scale films. He was not the one who produced the "Wall Street" series, "The Crow" series, "SWAT Judge" and other films in later generations. famous producer.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is just an actor who has just stepped into the film industry from the fitness industry and has made one or two small production films before.It's not the top Hollywood action superstar who has become popular all over the world with the "Conan the Barbarian" series, the "Terminator" series, "True Lies" and so on.

Low-level filmmakers like the two of them can be said to be everywhere in Hollywood, and they can't get into the eyes of Darryl Zanuck at all.And Xu Guanwu is an important guest at his party tonight, so in order to prevent Xu Guanwu from being harassed again, Darryl Zarnuk has to show his performance.

"Forget it, it's just a little misunderstanding." Xu Guanwu waved his hands and said, not intending to embarrass these two unlucky ones.The so-called keeping a line in everything, so that we can meet each other afterwards, it doesn't matter to throw them out, offending people for nothing.

"Then it's up to you," Darryl nodded, then turned to look at Edward and Schwarzenegger, "Listen, I don't know how you got the invitation card, and I don't want to pursue it This matter. But please drink quietly and stop harassing my distinguished guests."

"Yes, Mr. Darryl, I don't think this kind of misunderstanding will happen in the future." Edward wiped his cold sweat.He is just a small producer, but Darryl Zanjuk is the head of 20th Century Fox. He has nothing to do but say a word to the outside world, and he will have no place in Hollywood in the future land.

"Mr. Xu, thank you too." Edward smiled wryly at Xu Guanwu again.

Xu Guanwu nodded and left with Daryl.

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"Edward, why are you so afraid of those two people? In my opinion, they can be defeated with just one punch." Schwarzenegger said in English with a strong Austrian accent.

When he was serving in the Austrian army, he dared to drive a tank and race with his comrades, even if he was punished for it, he would never tire of it.He is born with full confidence in himself, so he will not be afraid of anyone.

"Arnold, can you filter it through your head before you say it, this isn't your Austrian countryside, or your messy gym where no one cares what you say. But this is Hollywood's top party , everyone here is a big boss, well-known producer, director, and they can ruin your career with a single word." Edward Pressman scolded angrily.

Originally, he also wanted to use Arnold Schwarzenegger as a living sign to help him attract investment, but now it seems that Arnold's current level is not worthy of such a high-end occasion.Growing up in the Austrian countryside, he has no social skills at all, and he is like a bull, messing up the whole party.

"Edward, I don't understand why you are so scared. With my six-time Mr. Olympia crown, are you afraid that no film company will invite me?" Schwarzenegger patted Edward on the shoulder heartlessly and said .

Arnold Schwarzenegger feels that Edward's worries are unnecessary. He has just finished filming the movie "Survival of the Hunger" and he still plays a very important role in it. On the contrary, this makes Schwarzenegger full of confidence in himself.

Seeing that Schwarzenegger still looked indifferent, Edward couldn't help pressing his throbbing temple depressedly, lest his blood vessels would be burst by this cannon accidentally.

In fact, it is not the first time that Arnold Schwarzenegger has offended someone by saying the wrong thing. Two days ago, his new agent, Larry Kubic, took him to meet the legendary Hollywood producer Dino De. When Laurentiis, this mountain cannon walked to his luxurious office, and then said in surprise, "Why does a small man like you need such a big desk?".

Dino De Laurentiis is a well-known producer in Hollywood and has won an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement.He has produced more than 500 films in his life, including "King Kong", "Dune Devil", "The Silence of the Lambs: The Prequel" and so on.No matter how big-name celebrities are in front of him, they have to be respectful and respectful. I didn't expect Schwarzenegger to say such a sentence, which immediately made the old man very angry. This meeting only lasted for one minute and 40 seconds, and directly declare the end.

If Edward Pressman knew that Schwarzenegger had such a "prestige history" before, he would never have brought him directly to this party.He himself is just a small producer, let alone the eight major Hollywood film companies, he dare not offend even a smaller company.Today, this invitation card is also obtained by maxing out the favor card. I originally wanted to meet one or two investors and attract investment for my film.Now it seems that it was all ruined by this speechless Arnold.

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"Xu, do you want me to say something to the outside? Those two people will be removed from Hollywood from now on." Darryl Zanyuk suggested with a smile.

"No, it's just a little misunderstanding." Xu Guanwu waved his hand, thinking that there are not many people who can play the Terminator as cool as Schwarzenegger, and don't ruin a future Hollywood for such a trivial matter. Action superstar bar.

"You're still too kind. In my opinion, you should show off your muscles when it's time to show off your muscles." Darryl Zarnuk refused to accept the old man's yelling.

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After the party, the next day was No.40's [-]th Oscar Awards Ceremony.

In the morning, Xu Guanwu went to 20th Century Fox, took over 20% of the shares of Fox, and officially became the major shareholder of 20th Century Fox, one of the eight major Hollywood film companies.Then a short but grand ceremony of joining the board of directors was held, and Xu Guanwu also had his own seat and voting rights.

For Xu Guanwu, a legendary investor, to enter the board of directors, other shareholders of Fox Company both welcome and look forward to it, and at the same time hide deep doubts.

Xu Guanwu invested three times and achieved great commercial success. The process of the period has been excavated in detail by the media, and there is a hint of myth and legend.But whether he can show that ability after joining the board of directors, we need to wait and see.

Regarding the news of Xu Guanwu's joining the board of directors, 20th Century Fox also immediately issued a press release, with the purpose of providing good news and stimulating the sluggish stock price to rise.

For this point, Xu Guanwu did not have the slightest resistance. Anyway, he also needs publicity now, and as a Chinese, it is quite an honor to be able to join the Fox board of directors.

After the press release was sent out, Fox's stock rose in response, from only three dollars before to five dollars all the way up, the market value nearly doubled, and the shareholders' pockets also bulged a lot.

"Xu, it seems that you are indeed very popular among the American people, and they trust you so much." Darryl said with a happy smile.

He is also one of the major shareholders of 20th Century Fox, and his pockets are also rising as the stock price rises.Moreover, after the stock price rises, the company's popularity rises, and it is relatively easy to refinance in the future.

"This kind of stock price rise is only temporary. The key is to release good movies in time, so that everyone can see more hope, so that the stock price can stabilize at a high level." Xu Guanwu said with a smile.

He didn't know much about stocks before, but he has done a lot of mergers and acquisitions, and he has become a little enlightened.

"I mean, I wonder if you have any good suggestions?" Darryl Zanyuk couldn't help but asked with a smile.

"Didn't you mention yesterday that you wanted to make sequels to 'Rocky' and 'Jaws'?" Xu Guanwu smiled slightly, "I think we can cooperate."

"Really?! That's really great." Darryl couldn't help but said excitedly, "How do you plan to cooperate?"

The film copyrights of "Jaws" and "Rocky" are in the hands of Xu Guanwu, and the right to adapt the sequels is also in his hands. Without his consent, even if the film is shot, it cannot be released.

"It's very simple. I will provide the right to adapt the sequel, and you will pay for it. I will take [-]% of the box office revenue." Xu Guanwu said with a smile.

Darryl couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

"Think about it, you can earn at least [-]% of the box office revenue, even if the production costs and publicity expenses are taken into account, your revenue is more than [-]%." Xu Guanwu explained, "And you also know that "Jaws" How popular it is, as long as the shooting is not too bad, there will be tens of millions of dollars in profit."

Darryl's eyes lit up, and he nodded, "Yes, but there are two subsidiary clauses to be added to the contract. If the U.S. box office does not exceed 15 million US dollars, then you can only get [-]% of the box office. And in the future, Fox and you We also own the copyright to Jaws, and no one can make a sequel without our mutual consent."

"That won't work. At most, you own one-third of the copyright. If you make a sequel, you will get a certain amount of copyright fees." Xu Guanwu waved his hand, "But the copyright must be in my own hands."

"Okay, that's the decision." Darryl thought for a while, nodded and said, "Then which movie are you going to give us?!"

"This "Jaws"." Xu Guanwu smiled and said.

Although he knew that there was a sequel to the movie "Jaws", in fact it had nothing to do with the original work. It was a sequel based on the film, so he didn't need to pay any copyright fees to the original author.As for the content of the sequel story, it should be that the film company where the copyright of "Jaws" is located has found someone to write another script.

And that sequel is exactly what Xu Guanwu has never seen, so although Xu Guanwu knows that "Jaws 2" is also a success, Xu Guanwu has no idea what kind of story the sequel tells, who will be the director, and who will play the leading role. Know, so best to leave this mess to 20th Century Fox.

Anyway, I don't have to pay a penny, and I can still enjoy a minimum of [-]% of the box office share. I don't know how comfortable it is.

"What about "Rocky"?" Darryl asked again.

"Sylvester Stallone is recovering now, believe me, you don't want to see him like this." Xu Guanwu shook his head, "So after he recovers, let's talk about the sequel. "

"I see." Darryl nodded understandingly.

He has seen too many celebrities become famous overnight, and then they don't know how to love themselves, and soon sink into oblivion.

(End of this chapter)