The king of ghost horse comedy

Chapter 465 ET
"Although you say so, I still hope to see your new works as soon as possible." After Xu Guanwu was stunned for a long time, he woke up and smiled, "Well, since you don't have the heart to think about new works, then I will help you Use your brain. Lucas, your "Star Wars" has been released for two years, and it's time to release its sequel. Stephen, I think your "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" is a bit unfinished, I think you should I still want to shoot another sci-fi movie. That’s good, if you don’t have any suitable ideas, why don’t you listen to me tell a story first?”

George Lucas didn't find it strange that Xu Guanwu urged him to release the second part of "Star Wars". "Star Wars: A New Hope" originally left a button at the end, its story was not finished, so it laid the foundation for the shooting of the sequel, and fans are also eager to see the follow-up plot.

However, Steven Spielberg was very shocked by Xu Guanwu's words. He really felt unfinished when he filmed "Close Encounters of the Third Kind". He felt that there are actually many themes worth describing in such alien-themed movies. .It shouldn't just be aliens invading Earth, or people being captured by aliens to do research, etc.

But because he was just a famous young director when he was filming "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", he didn't have the qualifications to make his favorite movies, so even if he wanted to make some changes for sci-fi movies, he still lacked the corresponding skills. Therefore, his heart is full of regrets.

Now that he heard Xu Guanwu point out his thoughts, Spielberg couldn't help feeling hot, "Mr. Xu, please tell your story. I think everyone here wants to hear it."

Xu Guanwu told them a story about Indiana Jones and the Ark of the Covenant last time, which made them hooked after listening to it, and this "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was born.Although the film has not yet been released, Spielberg is confident in his work.

Now that Xu Guanwu is going to tell stories again, everyone wants to hear what kind of good stories he has, and what kind of miracles he will bring to everyone this time.

Seeing Richard, David, Lucas, and Spielberg, the four hottest filmmakers in Hollywood today, staring at him intently and listening to his storytelling, Xu Guanwu couldn't help feeling a little elated.He cleared his throat with a sip of water, and then he began to talk vividly. He told the story of a child who accidentally met an alien and became friends with it.

That's right, it's the sci-fi classic that was deeply touching and caused countless tears, Spielberg's most childlike dedication "ET". ET is the English abbreviation of Aliens. The aliens that appeared on American screens before are all evil invaders. He was beaten away by the brave counterattack of the human beings on the earth.

However, the ET that Xu Guanwu talked about this time is not dangerous, but full of innocence and childlikeness, and its purpose of coming to Earth is not to invade the Earth, but was accidentally left behind by its companions.At the same time, this ET does not carry high-tech, high-destructive powerful weapons, but can use a supernatural ability.This kind of setting is somewhat similar to the setting of the Jedi Knights in George Lucas' "Star Wars".

This unique, ingenious, cute and cute alien immediately attracted the attention of four-dimensional filmmakers.And then the child gets along with the aliens, and the birth of friendship makes the whole story full of warmth.Until the last child carrying the aliens suddenly flew from the ground to the sky in order to avoid being chased by the police...

Under Xu Guanwu's vivid speech, the faces of the four people present also showed expressions of surprise.

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"This story is really great, it's my dream." Spielberg clapped his hands and said, "Mr. Xu, you seem to know how to read minds. speak out."

"Don't make what I said so scary, I just thought of it by accident. According to our old Chinese saying, heroes see the same thing." Xu Guanwu waved his hands quickly when he heard what he said.

This story was originally figured out by Steven Spielberg, and it has a lot to do with his childhood experiences.But he only has a vague concept, but he doesn't have a complete story.It wasn't until the 80s when he was filming "Raiders of the Lost Ark", because filming in the desert was really boring, so he told the story in his heart to the screenwriter, and she later adapted it into a script.

Now Xu Guanwu told this story in advance. Although Spielberg was very surprised when he heard it, and felt that it coincided with the story he had conceived, he would never have thought that Xu Guanwu actually read it. His works are the reason for the current story.

"Xu, although this story sounds very touching, I don't think it has a strong commercial flavor. Even if you are willing to invest in this movie, it may be difficult to recover the cost." Richard hesitated, and asked Xu Guanwu Said.

Xu Guanwu smiled, "It's okay, you can make money again if you lose money, but good movies and good stories must be made for everyone to enjoy. Don't you think so?" He looked at George Lucas and Stephen said Spielberg.

Sure enough, both of them showed respectful expressions on their faces, and they all nodded in agreement with Xu Guanwu's idea.They are still filmmakers full of ideals, willing to fight for the ideas in their hearts.Unlike Richard and David, who have long focused on business interests.

"Mr. Xu is willing to lose money to make a good movie. I really admire this kind of sentiment." George Lucas nodded.

"Mr. Xu's behavior of not caring about gains and losses for the film is very touching." Steven Spielberg also said with a moved look.

Xu Guanwu couldn't help snickering when he heard this, as expected, this method is only effective in dealing with literary youths.After listening to my words, I really convinced you.

Richard and David glanced at each other, but both wondered whether Xu Guanwu had changed his temper?This is different from the Xu Guanwu they knew before.They have also worked with Xu Guanwu many times before, and there are many very good stories and great ideas, but they were all rejected by Xu Guanwu.He advocated making money in all items, why did he make such a talk now?It really caught them off guard.

"Thank you for your compliments," Xu Guanwu nodded, "Stephen, are you willing to film "ET"?"

"Of course I would, this movie is my dream." Spielberg nodded impatiently, without even the slightest hesitation.

"Very well, Lucas, would you like to cast the second part of "Star Wars"?" Xu Guanwu looked at George Lucas and asked.

"Of course I am willing, but Mr. Xu, before the release of "Raiders of the Lost Ark", I don't plan to start filming new movies. I want to travel with my family for a while and relax." George Luka S said hesitantly.

"Very good. If that's the case, then go on a trip. I don't intend to let you start filming right now. When you have enough rest, it won't be too late to start filming this movie." Xu Guanwu nodded and said.

Seeing that Xu Guanwu was so eloquent, George Lucas couldn't help but nodded movedly.It is really rare for an investor to talk to him so well in Hollywood. How can other film companies talk so well.If you don't take the movie assigned to you, someone else will take it right away, and even if you are sick, you will be pulled out of the hospital bed and dragged to the set.Hollywood, which is all about money, is so realistic, cold, and ruthless.

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Xu Guanwu finalized the investment intention of five movies one after another, and he couldn't help being in a good mood, with an unconcealable smile on his face all day long.

"My husband, you picked up the wallet today, and you are smiling so happily?" Seeing that he was smiling so wickedly, Zhao Yazhi couldn't help asking in doubt.

Xu Guanwu laughed, "How much money can you pick up by picking up a wallet, your husband is so worthless, how can you be happy like this with a few hundred dollars?"

"Then what's the matter with you? What's the fun?" Lin Qingxia couldn't help but asked in doubt, "Could it be that some beautiful woman on the road winked at you?"

"For a handsome guy like me, women always wink at him, why am I so happy?" Xu Guanwu said with a curled lip.

When Zhao Yazhi and Lin Qingxia heard this, they covered their mouths and snickered.

"What are you laughing at?!" Xu Guanwu couldn't help shouting with embarrassment on his face.He knew that he was indeed not as handsome as Ah SAM, but among the four brothers, he was not the bottom one, more than the top and the bottom.The next one is naturally the youngest Xu Guanying.

"It's okay." Both Zhao Yazhi and Lin Qingxia restrained their smiles, "My husband, what is it that makes you so happy?"

"I invested in five more movies today, how are you happy?" Xu Guanwu said with a smile.

"Investing in movies means that you want to take the money out, not make money back. What's there to be happy about?" Zhao Yazhi wondered, "No wonder you are sure that these movies will make money?"

"Of course, when did I miss your husband?" Xu Guanwu laughed triumphantly, "If I didn't make a mistake in my estimation, these five films are likely to bring me more than one billion dollars in income."

"One billion dollars?! Ah Wu, don't scare me. What kind of movie is so profitable? Did you invest in five more "Jaws"?" Lin Qingxia asked suspiciously.

Xu Guanwu chuckled, "It's almost there, but it's more profitable than "Jaws"."

"Husband, you are amazing," Zhao Yazhi couldn't help leaning forward and kissing her, "Since you can earn so much money, it doesn't matter if Qingxia and I spend a little for you, right? Then we Go shopping again tomorrow, and buy some more jewelry. What do you think, husband?"

"I think you should be more frugal." Xu Guanwu said dumbfoundedly, "It will take a year or two for the money to come back. I still have to spend [-] million U.S. dollars in the past, so you don't need to increase my financial burden, okay? ?”

"It's just to buy some jewellery. You see, I have so many jewellery, but Qingxia doesn't have a few, so I want to take her to pick some. Since you say so, then I won't buy jewellery." Zhao Yazhi said reproachfully.

"Since it's for Qingxia's compensation, let's go buy it." Xu Guanwu nodded and said after hearing what she said.

"Hmph! Once you heard that you were going to buy it for Qingxia, you were willing to spend money. You have a thousand reasons to buy it for me, and you are not willing to do it for 1 reasons. I am really mad at you." Zhao Yazhi puffed up her cheeks as she spoke. road.

"Okay, okay, don't be angry, you buy it, you buy it, it's okay." Seeing this, Xu Guanwu coaxed, "But you still have to remember to save money and don't set a bad example for your children. "

Hearing what he said, Zhao Yazhi became happy again just now, and happily took Lin Qingxia to go shopping in the next two days.And Xu Guanwu approached Daryl to discuss the release of "Plan A" during the summer vacation.

(End of this chapter)