hollywood melon man

Chapter 566 easily obtained the copyright.

"Ivanka, when you were visiting bookstores recently, did you find a book called Twilight?" asked Gilbert Jr.

"I haven't seen it before, what's wrong?"

Gilbert Jr. explained: "This book has been very popular recently, and I want to see if it has the potential to be adapted into a movie."

"Wait a moment," Ivanka put down the work in her hands, took the laptop, and logged into the Amazon website to check.

"Found it," Ivanka read the introduction: "Isabella Swan is a seventeen-year-old girl who falls in love with her classmate, the popular Edward Cullen.

Edward Cullen is a vampire. He can see through people's thoughts except Isabella, so he is deeply attracted to her.

When Bella was harmed by a vampire, Edward Cullen, with the help of his family, rescued Isabella, and the two fell in love.

"What do you think?" asked little Gilbert.

Ivanka thought for a moment and replied, “Just looking at the synopsis, it’s a boring youth campus novel mixed with some vampire legends and the like, nothing special.

But I saw on the website that this book is quite popular, and it ranks in the top three in sales.”

"That's right," Little Gilbert snapped his fingers and said, "This kind of novel is obviously a third-rate novel, but it is often successful when adapted into a movie."

The huge sales volume does not affect the fact that "Twilight" is a third-rate novel, but as long as it can make money, third-rate can become first-rate.

"You're going to direct it yourself?" Ivanka asked.

Gilbert Jr. shook his head: "How could I possibly direct such a movie? It would be beneath my dignity. But I am optimistic about the profitability of the movie. I will get the copyright and find someone to adapt it."

Ivanka understood: "Okay, I'll go find someone to contact."

It just snowed in New York, and sanitation workers on the streets are clearing the snow. Thanks to donations from New York's wealthy, the snow in the wealthy areas of Manhattan was cleared first.

At this time, in a shopping mall in Manhattan, many book lovers were queuing up with a book called "Twilight: Twilight".

As soon as "The Twilight Saga: Darkness" was published, it ranked fourth on the New York Times bestseller list and third on Amazon's book shopping website in just a few weeks.

The success of this book also made Stephenie Meyer, a full-time housewife and mother of three children, a best-selling novelist.

As the book became popular, the publisher also arranged a series of book signings. As New York is the center of book sales in the United States, it is natural that there will be more book signings.

Stephenie Meyer greeted the readers with a smile, but her pen never stopped. She signed 500 books one after another, and today's book signing event was finally over.

Stephenie Meyer was taking a breath to rest when book agent Lenny Walker came over excitedly with the phone in her arms.

"Morgan, good news. You'll never guess what the good news is."

Stephenie Meyer just took a breath and had a cup of coffee, and seeing Lenny Walker so excited, she asked curiously: "Did you win the Powerball lottery?"

"How do you know? I won a thousand dollars, but that's not important." Lenny Walker said mysteriously, but couldn't hide his excitement and said, "Morgan, your book has been favored by a big shot in Hollywood.

They decided to acquire the copyright and adapt it into a movie.”

When Stephenie Meyer heard this, she was immediately excited: "Really?"

"How can I lie to you? I just received a call." Lenny Walker shook his phone: "The other party will come to New York in person to negotiate. This is a good opportunity."

Stephenie Meyer couldn't hide her excitement. She asked, "Can I know who this important person is?"

"Who else could it be?" Lenny Walker said, "The one you always talk about."

"You mean, Gilbert Landrini Jr."Stephanie Meyer: "He's going to direct my movie himself."

"Don't dream. He's such a big shot. Unless it's a movie like The Lord of the Rings, he was just a producer even for Harry Potter."

Lenny Walker said, "But this shows that he is really optimistic about your novel and believes that it has the potential to make a difference in the film market. Do you think we should disclose this news?"

“No,” Stephenie Meyer refused decisively: “Only Gilbert Jr. can ensure the success of the film adaptation, and I don’t trust anyone else.

Lenny, go and contact them, and agree to their terms if they are suitable."

"Okay," Lenny Walker said, "I'll negotiate a more favorable clause for us."

"Yes!" Stephenie Meyer nodded and said, "Also, try to get Director Gilbert Jr. to direct it himself."

"I'm afraid this may be difficult, but I can give it a try." Lenny Walker agreed.

Little Gilbert didn't expect that Stephenie Meyer was his fan, or that her whole family was his fan. Stephenie Meyer and her husband Chris Johnson met when they watched Little Gilbert's movies in the cinema.

Given this relationship, it's normal for Stephenie Meyer to be inclined towards him.

Naturally, the fact that Cantaloupe Studios wanted to obtain the copyright of the Twilight novels could not be hidden from those in Hollywood. When David Ellison heard about it, he personally flew to New York to meet with Stephenie Meyer.

"Ms. Mel, please consider it. The conditions at our Sky Studios are very favorable, definitely better than those at Melon Studios." David Ellison said earnestly.

But Stephenie Meyer on the other side was unmoved: "What achievements has Sky Studios made? It seems that there are not many successful films produced in recent years.

Cantaloupe Studios has director Gilbert Jr., and with his supervision, the film will definitely be a success.”

David Ellison was helpless, as Stephenie Meyer's subtext was that he was not as good as Gilbert Jr. This was a fact, and he couldn't refute it.

When it comes to film production, there are few in Hollywood who can say they are better than Gilbert Jr.

Stephenie Meyer added: "Besides, the conditions offered by Cantaloupe Studios are not bad, and their attitude is also good. I have no reason to refuse them.

besides……"

"What else?"

Stephenie Meyer was a little proud: "I am a fan of director Gilbert Jr., and he promised to invite me to attend the premiere of The Last of Us.

If I have the opportunity, I can also make a cameo appearance in his works. This is my dream."

David Ellison was completely defeated. It turned out that you were a fan of Gilbert Jr. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I wasted so much time talking about it.

Just like that, with Stephenie Meyer having her own interests, Cantaloupe Studios got the rights to "Twilight", including the film adaptation rights of the subsequent series of novels, without any suspense.

Little Gilbert, who was far away in Australia, even made a special phone call to Stephenie Meyer, which made the new best-selling author jump up with excitement.

"Ms. Meier, don't worry. The movies produced by our Cantaloupe Studio are always guaranteed. Your work will be no exception. We will find a good director and screenwriter to complete the adaptation work."

Although she knew it was impossible, Stephenie Meyer still held on to hope and asked Gilbert Jr.: "Director Gilbert Jr., can you direct this movie yourself?"

Little Gilbert smiled and shook his head and said, "Ms. Mel, I'm sorry, my future work schedule is full and I don't have time.

But don't worry, I will personally monitor this film project to ensure that its quality is not bad."

"OK then!"

Stephenie Meyer could accept it. She began to fantasize that when she wrote a masterpiece like "The Lord of the Rings", she could ask Gilbert Jr. for help.

But not everyone can write a novel like "The Lord of the Rings".

But it's always good to have hope.

(End of this chapter)