Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 246 The first person born in

"Okay!"

"I've long wanted to make a film with you Gu."

"Your movies are all my favorite genres."

"Like that 'Spider-Man' or something like that, I'm not even interested in acting in it."

While talking, Xiao Lizi took the script and started reading it.

After reading it, he flipped through it and looked at Gu Ming eagerly, "Gu, you are right?"

"of course."

"Why do I feel that this script is not as good as "Green Book" and "The Intouchables"..."

"I can't say it's not good, but I just don't think it's as deep as those two books."

"Don't you see? What kind of movie is this?" Gu Ming asked with a smile.

"A movie about love!" DiCaprio blurted out, and then looked at the cover of the script, ""La La Land."

"Beichen in Los Angeles, the city of dreams in slang?"

"and many more!"

Seeing that Gu Ming was about to decrypt it, Xiao Lizi suddenly had an idea and raised his hand to tell Gu Ming not to say anything yet.

"The male protagonist takes music as his hobby."

"Musical?"

"Yes." Gu Ming nodded, spread his hands, and said frankly, "You must also know that I have gathered all the three major European movies, and now I am just short of one Oscar for Best Director, so this film is my choice. Oscar-winning movie.”

"That's it!" Xiao Lizi was moved.

Thinking about Gu Ming's ability to win awards in the past, it's really terrifying.

This made him feel that he had hope of winning the Oscar.

However, if your heart is moved, you still have to negotiate the conditions.

Xiao Lizi said with an embarrassed look.

"Gu, in this kind of movie, is it better for the female protagonist to win the Oscar?"

"You don't think my film has the potential to win an Oscar?" Gu Ming asked.

"Of course you have your movie." Xiao Lizi couldn't object at all, "But I always feel that the first protagonist of this movie is the heroine. Is it a little difficult for me to win the best actor?"

"Then ask other directors, who dares to guarantee that you will win the Best Actor Award?"

"Hmm, of course not..."

"Let's do this. If this movie doesn't win the Oscar for the male lead, I will design a movie specifically for you with you as the protagonist and the others as supporting actors. It will show your acting skills." Gu Ming continued.

"But I have a request. Your salary for both films will be 20 million US dollars, and the share will only be the share stipulated by the union."

"For a film specifically aimed at winning the Best Actor Award, the box office may not be too high. I want to ensure that the film does not lose money."

"No problem." In recent years, Li Zi's salary has mostly been 20 million, because there are no box office hits, and it cannot reach the level of 20 million + share from Will Smith and others.

Gu Ming paid 20 million US dollars for two movies, and also promised to make a movie that would compete for the Oscar for Best Actor. This condition was very reasonable.

"But, can that film win an Oscar?"

"Oh my god..." Gu Ming pinched his eyebrows, feeling a little impatient.

"If I can be sure to win a certain award, then why don't I just let me win the Oscar for Best Director?"

"I can't guarantee it. Even if it can get nominated for the best Oscar, I can only say that I will try my best. Nothing is certain."

Gu Ming simply stopped drawing cakes.

Make demands again and again.

Not even for people who love to play with water guns!

If you don't agree, then you'd better go find your old Martin to cooperate.

Without you, Butcher Li, I would still be unable to eat pigs with hair on them.

At worst, let Brad Pitt come on.

If he didn't act, there would be Adrien Brody, whose previous roles include "The Pianist" and "Transcendence", which Gu Ming still likes quite a bit.

Regardless of the box office, Gu Ming would probably choose him instead of Xiao Lizi.

That strong melancholic temperament, the temperament of an artist, doesn't need to be acted at all, it just comes out at that point.

"Can you show me the script for that movie you're talking about that centers on me alone?"

"It hasn't been written yet, but it's here with me." Gu Ming pointed to his head.

"Can you tell me a general story?"

"You should believe in my screenwriting ability." Gu Ming didn't want to compromise anymore, smiled and spread his hands, "Over the years, many people have criticized me, for example, I shouldn't make commercial films, art films, etc. But there are very few people who criticize my story for not being good enough.”

"I need to talk to my agent."

"OK!"

……

For the next time, Gu Ming lived in Beverly Hills and lived a solitary life.

At the same time, I made a decision in my heart, three days!

There is no news from Xiao Li Zi in three days, so let's replace him.

Otherwise, if he has to do the filming, it will be troublesome in the future when shooting.

I also want absolute control over the crew.

This is for sure, you can’t bow down because of anything.

In fact, this was Gu Ming's overthinking.

His ability to win awards is quite attractive to actors.

The next day, DiCaprio called and said, "Okay, as you said, but this one only costs 20 million US dollars. It is unlikely that I will sign two film contracts at once. When will you film the next film?" If so, just call me."

"Okay, why don't we just choose a different day? Let's go and finalize the filming contract today?"

"can!"

Gu Ming came to Beidou Star again. Sitting with Xiao Lizi in the office, chatting, letting people from the company discuss various benefits with his agent.

When the salary is negotiated and the two of them are sure that there is no problem, they sign, pay, and the contract comes into effect!

"Happy cooperation!"

"Hopefully we all get what we want."

Xiao Lizi smiled at Gu Ming and asked casually, "Who is the heroine of this drama?"

good question!

But Gu Ming hasn't thought about it much yet. He had always thought about deciding on the male lead first.

Now that Xiao Lizi asked, Gu Ming immediately thought about it.

Emma Stone, the heroine of the original "La La Land", is still a minor and can't play the role.

Then use Kate Winslet? Jack's meat is reunited again?

No!

"Titanic" was so influential.

It would be a bit risky for the two of them to work together again.

The two worked together in 08 in their previous life. As Kate Winslet's husband, the director also let his wife have a passionate scene in the film. Maybe it was because the passionate scene was with a neighbor, so it's little plum. , as a result, the global box office did not exceed million US dollars. This is definitely not the box office appeal that DiCaprio should have.

But it's also possible that people don't like to see the two of them working together again. All in all, there are so many excellent actresses that there's no need to take risks.

By the way, Gu Ming thought of another Kate and said immediately.

"What do you think of Cate Blanchett, your co-star in "The Aviator"?"

"Oh, great actor."

"Then I'll contact her first." Gu Ming also thought this was a good choice.

After all, she is an actress who has won the title of Hollywood Devil.

In her previous life, she was nominated for seven Best Actress Oscars, won two Best Actress awards, and even won the Best Actress Award at Venice.

There is definitely no problem with your acting skills, so you don’t have to worry about it yourself.

do as promised.

Gu Ming discussed it the next day.

The salary is eight million US dollars, which is high quality and low price.

Well, as for my director's salary, it should be on par with "007", a little lower than what 007 paid.

But it can’t be too low, after all, Beidou Star Entertainment still has shares in Sony Columbia.

In the end, Gu Ming quoted the company $20 million plus tiered shares.

North American box office exceeded 100 million, 4%, exceeded 150 million, 6%, and exceeded 200 million US dollars, 9%.

Representatives from Sony Colombia had no doubts about the offer.

Therefore, the salary of the three people alone accounted for 48 million.

The production cost is probably 70 to 80 million.

But this film is still very easy to sell advertising. The director and the two protagonists have enough gimmicks, and the advertising profit can reach more than 10 million.

Don’t worry too much about the pressure to repay your capital.

After deciding on the main actors, Gu Ming spent a few days assembling his own team for the commercial film. The remaining actors were all supporting roles, and he left it to the team to choose.

Except for one of the female characters who had a bit of a role, Gu Ming, one of the heroine's first two roommates, decided to leave it directly to Chen Bing of Daystar.

Since we want to cultivate the next generation of stars in the company, we must have a nurturing appearance.

Use whatever resources you have to feed them, letting others know that when you come to Venus, you can eat meat.

Gu Ming didn't want to happen again when he was rejected by others.

After calling Chen Bing to tell him about the incident, Gu Ming also boarded the flight back to the capital.

……

There are no secrets in the entertainment industry.

In addition, Daystar is also deliberately adding fuel to the flames.

Less than a day.

The news that Gu Ming will collaborate with Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett in his new film has spread widely.

But everyone focused more on Chen Bing.

After all, with Gu Ming's current level, it's normal for him to work with any big-name actor, so don't be surprised.

But Chen Bing's stardom after his debut has to be envied by everyone.

An outsider, she debuted in Gu Ming's award-winning film, and soon became the heroine of the TV series of the same name in Jackie Chan's new movie.

Now I'm going to star in a Hollywood film with the same level as DiCaprio.

When countless young actors are trying their best to get into the film industry, her resume is like this.

The lips of those who are really envious turn purple.

Many people believe that Chen Bing will become the leader of actresses born after 85 in the future.

Yes, there is Liu Yifei who is famous, but she is famous in the TV circle.

Movie, uh...

"Love Winner", co-produced with Lin Jiying, has a box office of tens of thousands. It is simply a proper love loser.

There's no comparison at all.

Even when talking about the future, everyone knows how much resources the actors Gu Ming values ​​can get.

Especially the Hollywood resources in hand.

Gu Ming is basically the only one in the domestic film industry.

No other director can compare with him.

It is impossible for Gu Ming to allocate this kind of resources to an actor like Liu Yifei who works alone.

As for other actresses born in 1985, I can only say that they have not even understood TV dramas and are not threatening at the moment.

(End of this chapter)