China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 294 James Wan: Let me slow down! I'm a bit down and a bit stupid

"Director Guan, if you don't come again, I will call the police."

When James Wan saw Guan Ling, he joked, "But first of all, I have to congratulate you, Director Guan, for winning the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film."

"I've already heard from Gatelot that you can't wait any longer."

Ferris Lingyun and Guan Ling came earlier, but Wen Ziren came earlier. It seemed that he had a lot to say to himself.

"This is already March."

James Wan was not polite, "With the two films of "Insidious", I have earned less than 100 million US dollars for our company. I have always remembered Director Guan's promise to me."

"I also remember my promise to you."

Guan Ling said, "And I believe that you may not be able to refuse what I want you to take."

As soon as these words came out, Wen Ziren's eyes tightened.

"Then let's start?"

"Wait a minute, I still have guests." Guan Ling seemed to be there, "Want a cup of coffee?"

"Thanks, let's have a latte."

Wen Ziren was a little surprised, but he still decided to wait and see what Guan Ling was going to do. He was not in a hurry. He had been waiting for such a long time. It was not a big deal to wait for someone.

"I saw the movie you made in Korea, Director Guan." While waiting for someone, the two of them were not idle.

James Wan took the initiative to bring up "The Crucible", "I have always paid close attention to the films directed by you, but recently since you have not directed any films released by yourself, I have studied in depth even the contents of your screenplay.

Movies like "Taken" don't have much to say.

I am really convinced by this "The Crucible". "

James Wan said, "With a market share of 56%, it has topped the Korean box office rankings. It has also promoted the improvement of Korean legislation. I have never seen such a scene in my life."

"This is the result of re-editing by the Korean Image Rating Committee." Guan Ling said, "Because it caused too much controversy, Korean officials finally banned the movie from viewing by teenagers."

"...awesome."

Wen Ziren was holding the coffee and didn't know what to say.

"Although the Korean market is not that big, the sensational effect you created, Director Guan, is really hard to believe."

After playing a few words of Guan Ling, Wen Ziren asked curiously.

"Director Guan, can you tell me what type of movie you want to make for me?"

"Didn't you say before that you wanted to make a blockbuster? What kind of movie do you think is a blockbuster?" Guan Ling didn't answer, but just asked a question.

"The investment is big, the scene is big..." James Wan said, "I don't have any specific needs for a specific style of movie, I just want a chance."

"Then you're here. I'm afraid no one will give you this opportunity except me."

"Your words have completely whetted my appetite." Wen Ziren was a little surprised.

Not long after, two white men came.

"Gu Maoning, Guan," the two of them came to Motian Lingyun at the same time, but when they saw each other, they were obviously a little surprised.

Wen Ziren was also a little confused.

After the other party introduced himself, he learned that one of them was from Fox and the other was from Warner.

"What's going on? Two giants directly?"

Wen Ziren was numb.

The opportunity given to me will not be to cooperate with two Hollywood giants, right?

The latte cup just now was shaking disobediently in James Wan's hand.

"Hi, you two, this is James Wen from the "Saw" and "Insidious" series."

Guan Ling briefly introduced Wen Ziren's situation to the two of them.

"I know him. The epitome of low-budget cinema."

The person from Fox was called Amanda. When he came to Motian Lingyun to discuss cooperation this time, he saw the names Motian Lingyun and Guan Ling and took the initiative to come.

But seeing James Wan, I was indeed a little surprised.

The producer from Warner was named Robert. He first exchanged a few words with Guan Ling, talked about the situation of "Inception", and also talked about the good things Nolan had brought to Guan Ling.

The meaning is obvious, we are still closer.

But in fact, these two giants have crossed paths with Guan Ling.

Moreover, the movie Guan Ling is going to shoot is indeed related to these two families, which is no coincidence.

Wait until everyone actually sits down at the table to negotiate.

The two families were not separated, but at both ends of the table, Guan Ling had someone give each person a printed copy of the script.

Wen Ziren has been observing Guan Ling's movements.

At this time, Zhang Er was a little confused.

What is this operation?
He said he was waiting for someone, but he showed up, the two giants.

Want to cooperate?
Shouldn’t we talk about cooperation?

Why did you get the script in the first place?
James Wan vaguely saw that there seemed to be a few drawn concept pictures in the script.

The storyboards don't really look alike, James Wan didn't see it clearly anyway.

What confused Wen Ziren the most was.

"What role did I play in this?"

How do you feel about Guan Ling? Between the two giants, they both know what they want to talk about.

Only he himself seems to be a fool.

Don't know what to do at all.

Not sure what to do next.

Completely going with the flow.

At first, James Wan was prepared to exchange a few pleasantries and chat.

But when he raised his head and saw the state of the two giant negotiators, he decisively shut up.

The two of them were silent at both ends of a long conference table, and their solemn expressions were particularly obvious.

"Director Guan, can you go out and take a breath?"

The atmosphere in the room was particularly weird, and James Wan couldn't help it in the end.

Guan Ling followed Wen Ziren out of the conference room.

"To be honest, I'm a little confused now. I can't change my mind at the moment." Wen Ziren was still very straightforward, "Does the opportunity you mentioned for me, Director Guan, have something to do with these two giant companies?"

"Correct."

Guan Ling said concisely, "So I can't promise anything to you now. If the negotiation is successful, your opportunity will come.

And I promise, this is your chance to turn around. From now on, you are no longer a cut-level, B-level film director.

But at the same time, I hope your cooperation with Motian Lingyun can continue.

I will not set any other terms with you, but as a Chinese in Hollywood, I hope you will trust me more.

If the negotiation fails, then I will give you other opportunities. It's just that this time, it's a little later. "

Guan Ling's answer was quite sincere, and Wen Ziren nodded.

"To be honest, if I hadn't heard it with my own ears today, I would never have imagined that the opportunity you wanted to find for me, Director Guan, turned out to be such an opportunity."

"What do you think it is?"

“In my expectation, movies like ‘Taken’ would be pretty good.”

Wen Ziren spoke cautiously.

He was really moved.

Looking at it this way, Guan Ling is really worried about his own development.

Can I cooperate with giants?
Let’s not talk about the little Jiujiu in Wen Ziren’s heart, but regarding this negotiation and this goal, Wen Ziren immediately came up with those big Chinese characters.

A scholar dies for a confidant.

It’s so frustrating!
James Wan had never thought of this operation in his dreams!
"Now that I know your thoughts, I definitely want you to go higher."

Guan Ling said, "I know your talent. During "Saw", I knew that the representative puppet was made by you with clay, toilet paper, and table tennis balls.

Horror movies are a shortcut to fame, and many filmmakers look down on him. But excellent horror films are not easy to make, and they will still go down in history.

And what I see in these movies is your attitude. I believe you will definitely become a very famous Chinese director in Hollywood in the future. "

"Is it like you?" Wen Ziren said,
"There are two problems with today's horror movies. One problem is that they are too action movies, and the other problem is that they are too imbecile. Action-oriented horror movies tend to go crazy at every turn. Horror movies that are not imbecile, such as "The Silence of the Lambs," It can be remembered in history.

But it certainly doesn’t feel like I’ve been in this circle my whole life.

I am different from you. Your "Hearing Girl" knocked on the door of Oscars, and "2012" directly shocked the entire Hollywood.

I only have horror movies.

So I need to seize every opportunity to free myself from the prison of horror movies.

I need to work extremely hard to knock on the door of the giant.

Now, Director Guan, please help me do it, and I will always be grateful to you. "

Guan Ling agreed and said nothing.

When I saw James Wan for the first time, I gave the impression that he was confident and confident that he knew exactly what he was doing.

And what the other person said has always been grateful.

Guan Ling could also hear that he was also answering his own questions and would establish a long-term cooperation with Motian Lingyun.

These words are enough.

The glass in the conference room could see what was going on inside. Guan Ling stood in front of the window and looked out.

Calm.

Wen Ziren looked back at the situation in the conference room from time to time.

……

Inside the house.

Amanda's face was solemn, her brows were furrowed, and she occasionally raised her head. Her face seemed a little ferocious. In Ziren Wen's eyes, the other party even showed some fear.

Robert was different. This guy looked very plain, and his face didn't change much. He just stood up and sat down from time to time.

Stand up.

Sit down again.

Repeatedly, seven or eight times.

It made Wen Ziren even doubt whether this old man had hemorrhoids.

ten minutes.

half an hour.

One hour.

While the two were reading the script in the conference room.

Guan Ling looked at some of Motian Lingyun's work in the tea room outside. He looked very dull, as if he didn't take everything to heart.

And this guy is pretty good at eating. Guan Ling showed off all the pastries, desserts and drinks provided by the company.

It made James Wan's stomach growl.

More than an hour later.

The two walked out of the conference room with a wry smile, and then extended a gesture towards Guan Ling.

"Guan, I think we need to talk more."

The intense look between the two people surprised Wen Ziren.

"I need to take Wen with me." Guan Ling said, "If the cooperation is successful, I will choose Wen as the director of one of the films."

"Actually, we prefer you to direct." Robert was a little surprised, "But I will respect your decision and let's talk about it after everything is discussed."

……

for the rest of the time.

James Wan spent the most magical hour in his life.

The first person to enter the conference room to communicate was Robert from Warner.

Participants: Robert, Guan Ling, Wen Ziren, meeting record taker.

"Guan, we are very interested in your script. But you know, this may involve hundreds of millions of dollars or even more investment. Are you sure that if you want to cooperate, the director of the filming will not be yourself?"

When I heard hundreds of millions of dollars.

Wen Ziren was immediately numb.

He looked at Guan Ling.

This is my biological father!
"I'm not interested in making an Avatar." Guan Ling said directly.

"The story of "Aquaman" is too monotonous, and I really have no interest in making it. Especially for this kind of series of movies, I know very well that in order to make money, Warner will continue to stretch and inject water in the subsequent series, in order to have a longer box office.

Compared to these, I prefer movies without series. For example, "Hearing Girl", such as "2012", such as "Inception". "

Wen Ziren was a little confused in his heart: Damn it!

"I understand how you feel." Robert said, "I actually heard Nolan talk about you. It seems that your focus is not all in Hollywood."

Guan Ling did not deny it.

But no feedback was given either.

"I need to go back and discuss with the headquarters." Robert said, "I don't have enough authority, at least from the perspective of letting Wen direct, I need to ask for permission."

These words are very direct. Guan Ling believes that if he said on the spot that he would direct the movie himself.

Maybe Robert made up his mind on the spot.

Guan Ling said: "I have heard before that DC Films was interested in making this movie as early as 2004, but it has been in a pending state. In fact, after thinking about it for a while, it is clear that you lack a script that can be produced. The conception of a movie, the direction , it will take several years to complete.

My script is here.

I also believe that Wen can direct this movie well.

But everything is waiting for your final confirmation.

Marvel's strength is now putting a lot of pressure on Fox and Warner. In addition to Superman and Batman, maybe you should know that you need a new profit growth point.

And "Aquaman" is your chance. "

"I'll convey your message." Robert nodded.

……

Then, Amanda entered the house.

At this moment, Wen Ziren's head was buzzing.

He could clearly hear every word spoken by Guan Ling and Robert just now, but when they were put together, his brain almost shut down.

Hundreds of millions of dollars of investment.

Series of movies.

A series of movies comparable to "Batman" and "Superman"? A new profit growth point for DC Comics.

What on earth did Director Guan discuss with Warner?

Am I worthy?
James Wan was completely confused!

Then, James Wan heard what Amanda said again.

"There is some conflict between us and Marvel over this copyright, but it does not affect the production of the movie." Amanda first confirmed this.

"I made changes to the character of Scarlet Witch so that she completely belongs to the copyright of mutants and X-Men and has nothing to do with Marvel. But if Marvel needs to use this character in the future, it may be affected by us. The impact of the movie.”

"Are your requirements for the heroine role absolute?"

Amanda got to the point.

"Yes. One of the key points of this cooperation is that I have to choose the heroine. And I have already decided."

“Must bingbing fan?”

"Yes. If necessary, I will direct this movie myself." Guan Ling added.

Amanda: "Deal!"

Wen Ziren suddenly became stupid.

What kind of world am I in?
When I begged my grandpa to sue my grandma for a chance.

What on earth is Director Guan talking about with those giants?
At this moment, James Wan was extremely curious about the contents of the two scripts, as if there were countless ants crawling on his heart!
(End of this chapter)