The copyright of "Mad Max" is not in Miller's own hands?

This is a question that Li Rui never thought of. He has studied the first three movies of "Mad Max", which were produced by different film companies. He believed that the copyright must be in the hands of George Miller, but he was produced in cooperation with different film and television companies, but he did not expect that Warner Bros. would have been premiered.

Founded in 1918, Warner Bros. is one of the world's largest film and television entertainment production companies and ranks among the top six Hollywood film companies.

Warner has been involved in many fields, including Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Studios, Warner Bros. TV, Warner Animation Group, Warner Family Video, Warner Bros. Games, DC Entertainment and CW TV Station... It's simply what Li Rui dreams of a Chinese entertainment empire should look like!

In the past nearly a hundred years, Warner Bros. has produced countless popular classic films, especially after entering the 21st century, which have been frequently released, such as the Harry Potter series, such as the popular series "The Big Bang Them" and "The Broken Sisters", such as the animated series "Cat and the Mouse", and the "Batman: The Dark Knight", which has just been broken by "The Hunger Games" and is called the best comic-adapted movie in film history. They are either directly produced and distributed by Warner, or have been bought with copyright, or created by Warner's subsidiary.

If the copyright of "Mad Max 4" is in Miller's hands, it will be much easier to cooperate, and in Warner Bros., there are a lot of variables added.

Large companies like Warner must firmly grasp the right to speak for film production, especially casting, where the interests involved are complex.

Li Rui must arrange the heroine to Scarlett, but Scarlett is the actor of Marvel's Black Widow, and Warner happens to be the parent company of Marvel's archenemy DC.

This is a bit difficult.

Li Rui glanced at Scarlett and looked a little disappointed when she saw her.

Before coming to meet Miller, Li Rui specially asked Scarlett to review the first three "Mad Max", hoping that she could deeply understand the plot so that she could have a common language with Miller.

As a result, the first step was obstacles. If you can't pass Warner's level, regardless of how much homework Scarlett has done with his role, it will be useless.

Li Rui couldn't bear to see her disappointed and immediately asked: "Mr. Miller, I want to know if Warner has the idea of ​​investing in "Mad Max 4"?"

Miller sighed and said helplessly: "Actually, I wrote the script as early as 2000. After reading it, Warner liked it very much. He purchased the copyright and promised to invest in and shoot according to the standards of big productions. In 2008, Warner launched this project, and you also know that there was a financial crisis that year, and all big Hollywood productions were suspended... After 2010, Warner tried to restart the project several times, but he could not find any investment, so he continued to be delayed until now."

Li Rui asked: "What is the budget for this movie? Is it convenient to talk about it?"

Miller thought for a while and said, "If I followed the initial budget I made in 2008, I would probably need an investment of 100 million magnesium. Now if I want to achieve the best results... I might need 150 million."

Li Rui nodded. This investment was not beyond his expectations.

If you want to make a shocking scene like a movie, 150 million magnesium is only a standard configuration.

However, since the financial crisis caused by the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008, capital has become cautious, especially in high-risk areas such as the film and television industry, which have shown a very cautious attitude towards various large productions.

If not, it wouldn't be the turn of Li Rui to invest in a high-quality novel adaptation movie like "The Hunger Games".

Perhaps only people like Li Rui who do not expect to make money from movies will disagree with such huge investments.

Li Rui just wants to help Scarlett transform and add a glamorous touch to his personal resume.

There are channels to make money, and it is too slow, too little, too laborious...

"I really like the "Mad Max" series and I hope to see the follow-up story on the screen. If Warner has a shot, I am willing to invest." Li Rui said.

Miller was very happy: "That's great. I have always wanted to continue Max's story, but you also know the operating rules of Hollywood. No matter how good the story is, it can be supported by financial support. Since Mr. Li is interested, I am willing to talk to Warner. But... what conditions should Mr. Li have?"

It wasn't the first day that Miller had been in Hollywood. Since Li Rui brought Scarlett to talk about this, it's impossible for him to just listen, right?

All of them have become foxes for thousands of years, and Li Rui has nothing to hide when he is in a fame and fortune-telling world like Hollywood. He said bluntly: "The only condition for me to invest in this movie is that Scarlett will be the heroine."

Miller was not surprised at all, nor did he want to know the relationship between Li Rui and Scarlett. He just smiled and looked at Scarlett and said, "You are a very good actress. I like your performances in "Lost Tokyo" and "Avengers". However, the heroine Ferosa in "Mad Max 4" is a very special woman, completely different from your previous screen image. If you want to play this role, you need to shave your hair. Can you accept this?"

To be honest, the character of the heroine Ferosa in the movie is indeed very challenging. It is similar to the bald head and half-mechanical arm, and the appearance that looks dirty forever and bloody makeup on her face are enough to make most actresses afraid.

When Charlize Theron took on this role in his previous life, he also went through a lot of psychological construction, and her wonderful performance in the play also won her praise.

Scarlett's image in Hollywood is known for her sexy beauty. Although she also played the role of "Black Widow", it is hard for Miller to believe that she will shave her head.

Scarlett smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Miller, I am very interested in the role of Ferosa. Please believe that I will make any necessary changes according to the needs of the plot!"

Then she told her detailed views on the first three "Mad Max" series of movies, with some unique insights, and Miller nodded frequently.

The meeting ended with both sides very satisfied, and Miller promised to contact Warner with Li Rui's conditions.

Miller also expressed his approval for Scarlett's performance as Ferosa.

The next question is much simpler.

As long as Warner agrees to Scarlett play Ferosa, Li Rui will invest in "Mad Max 4". If Warner does not agree, he will find the next role for Scarlett.

After seeing Miller off, before Li Rui could say anything, Scarlett whispered: "Go to my house, now, right now!"

Li Rui was stunned: "?"
Chapter completed!