Chapter 716
Beverly Hills Century City, Fox Building reception room.
Mark Gordon, a famous Hollywood producer and an executive of Fox Studios, looked at the German director opposite and said earnestly: "Roland, Twentieth Century Fox has collaborated with you on many movies such as Independence Day, Patriot and The Day Afternoon. We are partners. If you have new projects, Twentieth Century Fox will definitely give priority to you, and all production resources will also be tilted towards you."
Roland Emmerich was very calm: "The project was just intent, but I haven't considered it well yet."
Mark Gordon laughed: "But there are already rumors outside that you want to work with other companies."
As a long-term partner of Roland Emmerich, producer Harold Cluther continued: "Mark, I remember Roland did not sign a long-term contract with 20th Century Fox? Who to work with is Roland's freedom."
"I don't mean anything else." Mark Gordon knew very well that with Roland Emmerich's success, Twentieth Century Fox could not force him at all. He said with a smile: "Roland, please be sure to give priority to your new project. We are the best partners."
Roland Emmerich didn't want to get into trouble with Twentieth Century Fox and said, "I can."
Harold Cluther reminded: "Mark, cooperation is not about talking, you have to show sincerity. Don't be afraid to tell you the truth. Currently, Warner Bros. and Shahai Entertainment are interested in cooperating with Roland, and Sony Columbia Pictures has also asked about the possibility of cooperating with Roland."
Warner Bros. Sony Columbia Mark Gordon received news before that Shahai Entertainment is interested in Roland Emmerich's new project.
Why did Warner Bros. and Sony Columbia jump out?
Mark Gordon felt a sense of urgency. After all, this is Roland Emmerich, the top Hollywood commercial director who directed and filmed "Recreational Warriors", "Independence Day", "Godzilla", "Patriots" and "The Day After".
Not to mention Warner Bros., Shahai Entertainment and Sony Columbia Pictures are interested in Roland Emmerich's new films, even if large and medium-sized companies in Hollywood compete together, Mark Gordon would not find it strange.
Roland Emmerich is one of the top commercial directors in Hollywood after all.
Mark Gordon knew to stabilize Roland Emmerich first and said: "Roland, I can guarantee you that as long as your new project passes the 20th Century Fox review, the production budget will definitely not be less than "The Day After"! Your personal treatment will definitely increase to a certain extent based on "The Day After"!"
Roland Emmerich looked at Harold Cluther, who nodded slightly, opened his briefcase, took out the script and project plan, and handed it to Mark Gordon: "Roland and I also hope to continue to cooperate with familiar companies, and hope that 20th Century Fox can give the green light to the project as soon as possible."
Mark Gordon attaches great importance to it: "I promise, I will enter the review process this week."
All they should say, and the promises they should get were basically obtained, and there was no way to get more at this stage. Roland Emmerich and Harold Cluther immediately said goodbye and left the Fox Building.
After getting in the car, Harold Cluther said: "Roland, even if the 20th Century Fox passes the review, we don't have to worry, let alone give them any promises. Now many companies are interested in your new project. The more fierce they compete for, the more we can win favorable cooperation conditions."
Roland Emmerich trusted the producer who had worked with him for many years and said, "I am only responsible for filming. Mark, and the rest will be left to you to operate."
Harold Cluther was confident: "Don't worry, I will definitely win the best conditions for the project."
"It was just Warner Bros. Then a sand sea entertainment came out." Roland Emmeric said in his German-accented English: "Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Columbia also appeared. Am I so popular?"
Harold Cluther laughed: "Roland, you have always been very popular! Don't forget, you are Roland Emmerich!"
Roland Emmerich is the key to his confidence and confidence in making the project "Ten Thousand Years of Prehistoric" wait for sale.
"Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Columbia have all worked with us." Roland Emmerich was somewhat questionable: "But we have not worked with Sand Sea Entertainment, and they are also interested..."
Harold Cluther said: "This just shows that Shahai Entertainment has vision. Do you know who the Shahai Entertainment contacts me?"
Roland Emmeric asked curiously: "Can it be Roan Anderson?"
"No." Harold Cluther gave the answer: "George Clint, CEO of Shahai Entertainment, told me personally that Shahai Entertainment is interested in your new project."
In the Fox Building, Mark Gordon just returned to the office and the assistant followed him in.
Mark Gordon handed the finished script and project plan to the assistant: "Send it to the audit committee and let them go through the process as soon as possible."
To be honest, the story of this script is clichéd and has no novelty at all. If it were other directors, there was only the possibility of sending the script library to the dust, but this is Roland Emmerich's new project.
Which plot is outstanding in Roland Emmerich’s project? Whether it is "Independence Day" or "The Day Afternoon", the plot can only maintain the most basic logic. If you look at it with a little brain, you will find loopholes everywhere.
The selling point of this German director's film never lies in the plot, and it is impossible to judge the quality of the film based on the script alone.
Many commercial films are actually like this, and Mark Gordon is not surprised, such as Michael Bay's best box office movie, is there any plot that is more outrageous and lacking in mind than this? As a result, the film has a huge box office.
On the contrary, many scripts with excellent plots are terrible to shoot.
The assistant took the script and project plan, but did not leave, instead said: "Boss, I just got a message."
Mark Gordon glanced at him: "What news?"
The assistant said as concisely and quickly: "We have been staring at Shahai Entertainment. After the news comes back, Shahai Entertainment is planning a new big production project."
"Now Shahai Entertainment has several major investments in new projects every year." Mark Gordon couldn't help but interrupt: "Those projects are either from Ronan Anderson's creativity, or are adapted from works that bought out the copyright..."
He couldn't help but shake his head. Even if he knew, what's the use of it? The copyright had long been firmly held in his hand by Shahai Entertainment.
The assistant quickly said: "This time it's different. There is a clear news that Shahai Entertainment is intending to adapt the script based on Robin Hood and "Exodus", and it is very likely to shoot related movies."
Mark Gordon immediately asked, "Is the news sure?"
"Confirm." The assistant said again: "This has been spread within the Shahai Entertainment Screenwriter's Department."
In the past, Shahai Entertainment projects have not been deliberately kept confidential. Because of copyright issues, it is useless even if you know them. However, Robin Hood is different from "Exodus" and does not have copyright disputes.
"The source of these two projects comes from Ronan Anderson's office," the assistant added.
Mark Gordon walked back and forth twice. Ronan Anderson's project is difficult to ignore! This represents success and represents a large future revenue...
"Notify all the supervisors and above in the department." Just like facing Roland Emmerich, Mark Gordon was never the kind of hesitant person: "Check a meeting tomorrow morning and let them get familiar with the relevant content about Robin Hood and Exodus as soon as possible today!"
The assistant quickly replied, "Yes, I'll go now."
Mark Gordon felt that Ronan Anderson was more important than Roland Emmerich, and said: "Let others go to the review committee, you can handle this first."
The assistant said, "Yes."
When the assistant left the office, Mark Gordon immediately sat in front of the computer, checked the legend about Robin Hood through the Internet, and then carefully read the Exodus in the Bible.
Perhaps influenced by the success represented by the name Ronan Anderson, Mark Gordon felt that the adaptation of Robin Hood and "Exodus" had great potential.
The related stories are widely circulated, and they are full of Hollywood-style personal heroism, or classic themes...
It is not only the Twentieth Century Fox that pays attention to the latest news in Shahai Entertainment.
At Warner Studios, Charles Rowan pushed open the door to Kevin Tessulhara's office.
"You look for me, Kevin?" He pulled open the chair and sat down.
Kevin Tessulhara's expression was serious: "I got the exact news. Not only did Shahai Entertainment not reject Roland Emmerich's new project, but instead had formal contact with Roland Emmerich. The person who came into contact with them was George Clint and Ronan Anderson's absolute confidant."
Charles Rowan was a little surprised: "Is Ronan Anderson interested in this project?"
"Shahai Entertainment wants to work with Roland Emmerich." Kevin Tessulhara has confirmed this: "It's not just them, but Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Columbia Pictures have also been in contact with Roland Emmerich."
The situation was completely unexpected, Charles Rowan frowned: "But the epic project..."
Kevin Tessulhara said: "Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Columbia are not important, but Ronan Anderson attaches importance to it. Judging from past experience, the project is unusual. Epic films have suffered consecutive defeats this year, and the prospects seem to be worrying. There is a situation we may have overlooked. The situation faced by Pirates before is ten times worse than that of epics. Ronan Anderson has made great efforts to promote "Pirates of the Caribbean" and has achieved great success."
When Charles Ronan thought of the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean", he didn't know what to say for a moment.
Chapter completed!