Chapter 160 Southampton's big ship
When two big investments and big productions were released in large numbers, although the quality of the movie was the decisive factor in the box office, the impact of publicity and hype cannot be ignored. While going to school, Ryan also tried his best to cooperate with the crew's publicity plan to build momentum for "Jurassic Park".
After deciding on the schedule, Universal Pictures released a trailer edited by Spielberg as soon as possible. The premiere date on June 3 and the only few dinosaur special effects shots were extremely conspicuous. Many people understand that the two films with an investment of about $70 million will compete in the summer season.
This is a very normal commercial competition, and no one can say anything. Although Ryan Jenkins' gossip on Tom Cruise spread throughout the United States in a few days, neither Universal Pictures nor Sony Columbia kept silent. Instead of wasting saliva on this, it would be better to do a good job in advance before the movie was released.
It's still far from the release of the movie, and it's not even time for Ryan to go barefoot. As one of his trump cards, he naturally has to appear at critical moments.
OK! This is just his complacent idea.
The Audi car parked in front of the Planet Hollywood restaurant, waiting for the passengers in front of the two cars to be put down. Ryan turned his head and looked to the back. The old Ford was shaking slowly not far away like the twin brother of the Audi car.
Now, Ryan already knows that the Latin paparazzi was named Garcia Rodriguez. He was once a soldier. Because of discrimination, he beat a white officer and was cleared out of the army.
Of course, this was not what he told him, but George found the guy's old background through his relationship.
"George, find a chance to talk to him," Ryan whispered.
"I understand." George responded.
It's not difficult to live a decent life, isn't it? Ryan glanced at the Ford again.
When they left the car, the first thing that caught Ryan's eyes was the reporter's flash and the short red carpet. They couldn't help but sigh. Stallone and Schwarzenegger took great pains to save the restaurant they invested in.
Although the three action superstars were attracted by the opening of Planet Hollywood Restaurant, the three major action superstars were not the ones they did in business at all. Although they hired special managers, the traffic of customers seemed to be quite large, but they had not made enough money for more than a year.
Bruce Willis simply withdrew his capital, while Stallone and Schwarzenegger used their influence to constantly advertise the restaurant. Even the future Governor has sat in the most prominent position in the restaurant every day for breakfast in recent months, and occasionally called on friends to hold parties here.
He was the one who hosted this party tonight. Not only did he invite many Hollywood stars of all sizes, but he also invited a large number of media, hoping to use this method to make a loud advertisement for the restaurant.
Ryan waved to the reporter, walked to the door of the restaurant, and saw Schwarzenegger's sturdy figure from a distance. The brown-haired woman next to him should be his wife, John Kennedy's niece Maria Schleivo.
Most people's impression of Schwarzenegger is that he is a muscular man on the screen. In fact, he has a very high IQ, which can be seen from his wife's choice. It is hard to say whether he has plans to go into politics in the future.
"Hi, Arnold." Ryan dispelled his messy thoughts. He strode up, shook his hands hard with Schwarzenegger, and turned to the other side, "Hello, Ms. Schlevot."
"Hello, Ryan, just call me Mary."
"I am honored. Mary." He shook hands with the other party gently, and Ryan stopped Schwarzenegger, "Hey, Arnold, we are old friends, so we don't need this set of false gifts."
"Okay, Ryan, Jim and the others are all inside."
Schwarzenegger stopped and whispered a few words to a waiter, who led Ryan into it.
Tonight's guests were not only Hollywood stars, but also many business celebrities. Ryan occasionally greeted people hello. After taking a turn, he soon saw James Cameron.
He and Linda Hamilton stood together, discussing something with several others, and his eyes lit up after seeing Ryan.
"Ryan, here."
"Hi, Jim, and Linda, long time no see."
Ryan greeted the people around him, "Can you know what you are discussing, Jim?"
"What else can we discuss besides the movie?" The person who spoke was Shirley Lansing of Paramount. "The two movies started almost at the same time, "Jurassic Park" is about to be released, and "The True Lies" is still a bit far from being completed."
"Elaborate production and almost strict requirements for every detail. Isn't this the style of James Cameron?" Ryan said funny with his hands spread out.
"That's right, even if "The True Lies" is completed, it's best to be released until July. Should we face the competition in "Jurassic Park"? It would definitely be a disaster." Grant Hill interrupted at this time, "Not every film company has the courage of Sony Columbia. Not to mention movie fans at that time, Ryan's book fans alone will be enough to push the box office of this movie to a terrifying number."
"After that being said, Ryan, don't you consider the Harry Potter movie adaptation?" Shirley Lansing said something.
"I won't consider it in a short period of time. The current film technology cannot make the picture I imagined, even the Industrial Light and Magic." Ryan knew very well that many film companies were eyeing him. If "Jurassic Park" was a big success, this situation would go further.
"That's a pity. Many people want to see our little wizard waving their little wands on the big screen one day earlier."
After chatting for a few more words, Grant Hill and Shirley Lansing went to the other side for social engagements, and Linda Hamilton was also pulled away by a woman.
"Oh, it's so pitiful, we are only two of us left." Cameron sighed, then squeezed his eyes and said, "Ryan, I heard you are going to buy Pixar?"
There is no permanent secret in this circle. As the negotiations grow longer, the news will naturally spread.
“Yes, it’s going to be done.”
Ryan had nothing to say, so he nodded directly.
"Oh, God, I'm going to bring you investment together?" Cameron waved his hand.
"Invest? What to invest?" Ryan frowned strangely.
"Stan Winston and I plan to jointly establish a special effects studio."
Hearing Cameron's words, Ryan gradually remembered, isn't it? The digital field of Hollywood's second largest special effects company was born in their hands.
"I can only say sorry, Jim, I have no funds at hand." Ryan shrugged helplessly and joked, "If you agree to credit, I will definitely join in."
Cameron just smiled, and Ryan naturally understood that friendship is friendship, and business is business.
"Or, we'll jointly invest in a movie." Cameron suddenly changed the topic. "How about Spider-Man?"
"Spider-Man?" Ryan curled his lips, "Come on, Jim, the copyright is in the hands of the Japanese."
"None of these are the problems. In fact, I plan to invite you to write the script together, of course, after "The True Lies" is completed."
"Is that?" Ryan laughed unscrupulously, "Let me think about it, you will make Peter Parker fall into a cage of thought and keep entangled. The whole movie is completely dark. Maybe it will make Peter Parker and Mary Jane turn the world on the Brooklyn Bridge..."
"How did you guess?" Cameron's mouth opened in surprise.
"You said you guessed, of course you guessed. With my understanding of you, it's not difficult, right?" Ryan finished his words casually, and said, "You are better at technology and machinery, why don't you continue to develop in this area?"
Ryan knew very well that this guy was a crazy Spider-Man fan and would really shoot this movie if he could get the copyright.
"Did you have a new idea?"
"Of course, the premise is that "The True Lies" can be a big success, otherwise where can I find a $200 million investment?"
In case, Ryan is writing a script that contains "Titanic", and after completion, he will be handed over to this guy.
"I think Ryan Jenkins' works now have more box office appeal than James Cameron's works, right?" Cameron joked, and then became serious, "Tell me, we are the only two here."
"Then... OK." Ryan lifted his chin and circled around Cameron. "Jim, I heard you like diving. Last time you took a vacation, you rented a submarine and went to the Atlantic Ocean?"
"That's right." Cameron nodded
"Then aren't you going to see the giant ship that sank in the early twentieth century, the one that sailed out of Southampton Port?" Ryan reminded.
"Southampton? You mean..." James Cameron suddenly realized, and Ryan interrupted him, "That's right, think about it, if you copy a giant ship one-to-one and recreate that shipwreck, of course, there is a fairytale love, what do you think?"
Cameron realized why Ryan said it was an investment of $200 million. Even if it was built a model that would not be activated, it would cost tens of millions of dollars. This is really a crazy idea.
However, this is exactly what he likes.
"Jim, if you take a vacation after the filming is finished, go to the Atlantic Ocean to see what the giant ship is like?" Ryan said in a seductive tone.
"Okay, Ryan, as long as you are together."
James Cameron immediately counterattacked.
"Hey, what are you talking about?" Schwarzenegger and Shirley Lansing walked over together.
"Nothing, Ryan's new ideas and new scripts." Cameron replied casually.
"Is that right, Ryan?" Shirley Lansing's eyes lit up immediately. "Would you give priority to Paramount if you can?"
"Come on, Shirley, are you sure Paramount still has the energy to invest in new movies now?" Grant Hill didn't know when he left. (To be continued, please search for Piaotianyi, the novel is better, updated and faster!
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