The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1104 Self-sufficiency
"Movie company?"

Anson was slightly surprised and looked at Lucas in surprise.

Lucas nodded slightly. "This is the first step. It has nothing to do with Sony Columbia. It's about gaining more say for yourself and letting you control your own destiny."

"But we can't repeat the fate of DreamWorks. We need to take control of the initiative from the beginning."

Anson uttered a sigh.

Although he has been a human being in two lives, he was always a poor worker in his previous life. Especially after experiencing what happened to his father, he had a psychological shadow on starting a business and doing business. It was difficult for him to imagine setting up his own company and shouldering the livelihood and fate of others.

"Are you sure about this?" Anson hesitated.

Lucas seemed calm and composed, inadvertently revealing a domineering air of planning and strategizing. "I thought you liked adventure, just like when you were a kid."

Anson was stunned. He had not expected that a smile would appear on his face. "Then let's embark on an adventure again. You lead the way? Then I'll be the brain? But that's not right. You are the brain and you are the brawn. I am just a free rider, right?"

After saying this, Anson himself laughed happily.

Lucas shook his head, "No, you're the brain."

Anson's smile was particularly bright, "Yes, I am."

That look clearly showed disbelief, but Lucas was serious. “I don’t know anything about movies. I can get a billion dollars from Wall Street, but I’m not sure what movie projects we should invest in.”

"You are confident in this aspect, right?"

Anson also realized that Lucas was serious.

"So far, all your projects have been 100% successful. I mean, you know how difficult it is for a company to be profitable? Every project is 100% profitable?"

"For a company, some projects need to build reputation, and some projects need to maintain connections. Therefore, not every project can be profitable, and sometimes even losses need to be borne. This is just to prepare for the long term. Just look at DreamWorks. They are typical dreamers."

"However, every one of your projects has been profitable so far, and that is our confidence."

"We are now waiting for the box office performance of 'The Butterfly Effect', and then I can go to Wall Street to look for investment."

“It’s your first production as a producer, and nothing is more convincing than that.”

It seems that Lucas has indeed planned everything out -

"The Butterfly Effect" will be released at the end of the year.

Anson was a little curious, "What if the 'Butterfly Effect' fails? I mean, no profit is achieved, or the profit figures are lower than expected."

Lucas said nonchalantly, "Then I will tell those hyenas on Wall Street that this was just an accident. We should see the final result of your 'elephant'."

Anson laughed directly, "So you're planning to fool them?"

Lucas, "Everyone thinks that Wall Street elites are smart, or that Silicon Valley venture capital firms are all a group of high-IQ elites, but this is a wrong prejudice. In fact, they are just slightly good at digital games and rely on news and models for analysis, that's all."

“So, convincing them to invest is a game in itself. The key in the end is to see whose words are more convincing.”

"Otherwise, why do you think there are so many terrible movies in the film market? It's because the executives of the film companies have been fooled by the producers."

“It’s the same with companies. We see success stories, but behind those success stories are countless failures.”

“So, this is called investment.”

"Now, you are a brand. I am confident that I can attract investment and use other people's money to make money for us. It would be even better if you can convince other directors or actors to cooperate with us on projects, such as Tom Hanks."

"Of course, this is just an example. I know Tom Hanks has his own production company and he often works with DreamWorks. What I mean is that if you can use your connections to increase the company's brand image, we will get off to a very fast start."

Four months ago, when Brad Pitt came knocking on the door, that was the opportunity John Quinn tried to seize.

Now, Lucas turned around and stood beside Anson, ready to show his abilities. Things were moving a little too fast.

Anson looked slightly confused, "But where should we look for projects?"

Putting aside other things, just look at Anson himself and you will know that so far, only "Butterfly Effect" and "Singing with You" have come to him personally -

Moreover, deep down in their hearts, they more or less had the idea of ​​using Anson to persuade the film company to invest, and it was not entirely because of Anson.

Simply put, Anson is a tool, like a vase.

If you think about it carefully, it's not surprising. A vase is just a vase. It's hard for people to expect a vase to play a practical role. This is the cruel reality.

Because of this, Edgar has been considering Anson's transformation, just like Matthew McConaughey, Adam Sandler, Sandra Bullock, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, including Leonardo Dicaprio and others.

Lucas remained calm.

"In Hollywood, there are projects everywhere. Now Hollywood produces an average of 400 films a year, but there are more than 3,000 projects waiting to be filmed and produced."

“They are all waiting for opportunities, they are all looking for investments.”

"If they hear there's investment here, one or two will flock here. There's no need to worry."

"Also, if it were just any random film company, they might have to worry about fraud, but with you in charge, things are much simpler."

Anson raised his eyebrows slightly, "Aren't you worried about being cheated?"

Lucas looked over.

Anson, "I mean, you go to Wall Street, and that's where you're trying to sell people on it, and then you go to Hollywood, and the producers are trying to sell you on it, and sell you on it."

“It’s true that there are countless Hollywood projects, but 99 percent of them are waste projects with no prospects.”

Lucas nodded. "I know. That's why we see so many terrible movies on the big screen every year."

Anson:? ? ?
Lucas continued to look at Anson, "That's why we need you."

After a lot of twists and turns, the focus finally falls on Anson.

To be honest, Anson was not worried. Although the butterfly effect had spread and this was already a parallel universe, it was not difficult to select some excellent works based on his memories of his past lives. What was truly valuable was Lucas' trust, an unconditional trust.

That weight falls lightly yet heavily on the heart.

Anson blinked his eyes and finally reacted. He showed a helpless smile, "You mean, all the pressure is on my shoulders?"

Lucas deadpanned, "I said, let's go on this adventure together."

Anson shook his head slightly, and the way he shook his head was particularly funny. "In the end, how to deal with Sony Columbia still depends on me, right?"

Lucas, "Take revenge with your own hands, and happiness will be doubled."

Anson, "Were you just kidding? I never thought you could joke, but, Luca, I don't think you're suitable."

Lucas: ... "Shut up."

"Don't be like that. Luca-style humor has its own style."

"..."

"Haha, hahaha."

(End of this chapter)