The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

"sit!"

Lin Bufan nodded slightly to Gore Verbinski, and after the other man sat down, he looked at Carter Dennis beside him.

"Yes, boss!"

Carter Dennis immediately understood and handed the script for "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" to Gore Verbinski.

"Take a look at the script first, then we can talk!"

Gore Verbinski nodded, then picked up the script and began to read it carefully.

Time flew by, and three hours passed, but for Gore Verbinski, it felt like only a moment.

When he looked up, he saw Lin Bufan giving Carter Dennis some instructions.

"Have you finished reading the script?"

Lin Bufan caught a glimpse of Gore Verbinski putting down the script, and thus ended his conversation with Carter Dennis.

"Finished reading, boss!"

Gore Verbinski nodded, then looked slightly hesitant.

"This film is Extraordinary Film Company's opening blockbuster for next year..." Lin Bufan said, pausing before looking at Gore Verbinski and continuing.

"Carter suggested that you direct this film. Do you think you're capable of handling it?"

When Gore Verbinski heard the news, he was so excited that his heart almost burst out of his chest.

After reading the script for "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," he felt a strong desire to make the film.

However, he dared not speak.

In recent years, his only successful film was a Japanese horror movie.

For the rest of the films he made, breaking even was a very difficult task.

The investment in the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" was obviously not low, and he was afraid that if he asked, the other party would refuse, which would be humiliating for him.

But to his surprise, the film actually landed in his hands.

"Boss, I swear, if you give me the chance, I will definitely not let you down." Gore Verbinski didn't know how to persuade the other party, so he could only use a vow instead.

"swear?"

Lin Bufan smiled and looked at Gore Verbinski: "Gore, you may not know this, but the budget for this film is estimated to be over 1 million US dollars. Do you understand what that means?"

"clear!"

Gore Verbinski took a deep breath and nodded.

Even in Hollywood, an investment of over 100 million US dollars is considered a top-tier production.

"So, to put it bluntly, if I were to release this film, countless directors would swear to come to me. Do you believe me?" Lin Bufan said, looking at Gore Verbinski with a serious and earnest gaze.

"I believe you!"

Gore Verbinski gave a wry smile.

He knew that the other party couldn't become the director of this movie just because of his "swearing".

Just as he was feeling disappointed, thinking he had missed out on the movie, Lin Bufan suddenly changed his tone.

"However, I'm willing to give you that opportunity!"

Lin Bufan looked at Gore Verbinski, who, upon hearing this, immediately showed an expression of disbelief, followed by ecstasy.

"Boss, I..."

Gore Verbinski was about to say something in his excitement when Lin Bufan interrupted him.

"Don't get too excited yet, I have conditions."

Lin Bufan interrupted the other party.

"Boss, you said it, as long as I can do it!"

Gore Verbinski knew very well that this film might be his comeback project, and if he didn't get the chance, so be it.

Now that the opportunity has presented itself, he cannot afford to miss it, no matter what.

No matter the conditions or requirements, he will do his best, no, he will do everything in his power to meet them.

"Carter, Gore Verbinski, are with the same company, what's their contract length?"

Lin Bufan didn't immediately state his request, but instead looked at Carter Dennis standing to the side.

"Boss, director Gore Verbinski signed a three-year directing contract with the company." Carter Dennis's heart skipped a beat, as if he had thought of something, and he spoke up.

"very good!"

Lin Bufan nodded slightly, then looked at Gore Verbinski: "I can entrust you with the filming of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,' but I have one request: the contract must be extended from three years to eight years."

"At the same time, you are not allowed to refuse any request from the company during these eight years."

"Even if an outside company approaches you to direct a film, the company has the right to agree or refuse."

In other words, once Gore Verbinski signs this contract, he will be the "private" director of Extraordinary Film Company for the next eight years.

Whether he can take on outside acting roles depends on whether his company agrees.

Eight years is a very long time, let alone for a director, or even for an ordinary person.

This also means that Extraordinary Film Company has the right to "sell" his eight years of service, and he must obey all orders from the company.

"I'll give you a month to think it over!"

Lin Bufan watched Gore Verbinski's constantly changing expression, but he wasn't worried at all.

This movie can be filmed anytime, and we can either ask him or not, but the other party can't.

"No need to think about it anymore, I agree!"

Gore Verbinski took a deep breath, and after some complex mental calculations, he understood.

If he were a very famous director, those eight years of his career would be extremely valuable, and he wouldn't sign such an agreement with any company.

Even the eight major Hollywood studios are not allowed.

But the reality is that Gore Verbinski is just a once-famous but ultimately unsuccessful director in Hollywood.

Hollywood has more directors like him than you can imagine.

Therefore, he desperately needed such an opportunity.

Selling eight years of your life for an opportunity may seem unfair, but why would you expect to get these things without giving something in return?

"Carter, it's yours now!"

Lin Bufan smiled slightly as he heard Gore Verbinski agree. Sometimes, things that are too easily obtained are not cherished.

He believed that with this process, Gore Verbinski would definitely do his best to make this film a success.

Then, Lin Bufan got up and left.

With things mostly settled in America, it's time for him to prepare to return home. After all, he still has an idea to rival "Avatar," and he needs to have a good talk with the screenwriting team when he gets back.