Once Upon a Time In Hollywood

  Chapter 174 Behind the Big Ship, Game of Thrones

  In fact, when Roland saw the half model of the Titanic in the photo, his mind was buzzing.

  What the fuck?

  The current situation does not match the timeline in his memory at all!

In Roland's memory, that stingy Fox guy would not give money to the truck driver neatly, would not let him buy land and build a ship directly, and would not agree to the truck driver's need for custom-made tableware, Porcelain, clothing ideas.

  Fox should question the huge cost of the entire project!

  They should be so picky and unwilling to give money!

  Roland has even thought about it, if Fox hesitates about the investment of nearly 200 million yuan, then he will immediately make a move and spend his own money to do it... Ah, no, it is his own loan and money to do it!

   And now?

  The ships with special codes have been built?

  'Hold the grass! Does Fox trust my handsome face so much? ’ Roland raised his hand and touched his cheek subconsciously.

   And when he stared, thinking that the way he got up this morning might be wrong, the truck driver who learned of Roland's weird idea raised his hand and touched Roland's forehead—hiss, this forehead is not hot! This baby doesn't have a fever!

  Since he doesn't have a fever, what is he thinking!

   "Roland, why do you have doubts about your own influence?"

   "As an A+list, isn't it normal for a project with you to get a budget of hundreds of millions?"

   "You can ask for 100 million for the filming of "Spider-Man", and Sony gave 100 million directly. Not only did they not question it, they didn't even bother to manage the project. Then it's Fox's turn, why can't they just pay the money?"

   That's right, the truck driver thinks it's normal for Fox to think right now.

Although Roland hasn't released a serious film for two years, the influence of A+list is not only for watching works, the sales of endorsed products are also within the monitoring range of various film companies .

  A barrel of oil can only be sold for 157, while a barrel of Chanel can be sold for 1.58 million.

   In the face of this kind of IQ tax, fans are willing to pay out of their pockets, which proves that in the face of cheaper movie tickets, they have a high probability of paying out of their pockets to support them. With such a base, it is easier for actors to negotiate remuneration.

   After all, the purpose of the producer is to make money.

  Although Roland did not accept any endorsement, Wal-Mart's sales cannot be faked.

   Just glance at Wal-Mart's financial statements, and you will know how terrifying Roland's ability to carry goods is, and under such circumstances, no production company will have any objection to the loss of hundreds of millions of funds!

   "Wait... that's not how the account is calculated!"

  Roland felt that the truck driver was secretly changing the concept, "For a project worth 100 million yuan, Fox invests with his eyes closed, then I can understand."

   "But the question is, with your project, how could it have a budget of 100 million?"

   "You are reporting 75 million now! But after buying land and building ships to make props, there is no money in the account, right?"

   "You need at least 75 million, that's 115 million!"

   "Don't tell me Spider-Man."

   "Why does "Spider-Man" use 100 million? Isn't it still me, you confiscate the salary at all, and only take the share?"

"Out of the 100 million investment, 70 million was used for production! And we only spent 40 million for filming, and the remaining 30 million. George, for my sake, can make at least 60 million. Effect!"

   "To put it bluntly, using the normal algorithm, the real cost of our "Spider-Man" is definitely 150 million."

   "Based on this calculation, the cost of "Titanic" must run to 200 million."

   "The cost of 200 million! Will Fox not be able to figure it out?"

"According to the oral calculation algorithm that multiplies the production cost by three to recover the cost, "Titanic" needs at least 600 million yuan to recover the cost under the condition of zero publicity, and if the publicity is added, this number must reach at least ten 100 million!"

   "Even if I'm on the A+ list, Fox won't firmly believe that a movie with me can run a billion dollars at the box office, right?"

  Yes, Roland felt that Fox paid money too quickly, which was totally unreasonable!

   Neither Steven Spielberg nor George Lucas can guarantee that every movie will start at a billion box office. So how confident is Fox that he thinks that Roland is better than the two old men?

  What is the difference between this kind of behavior of bowing head down when the tiger's body is shocked, and the protagonist's aura of "Hiss~ This kid is so terrifying, he must not stay"?

   And after several companies bought public relations drafts together and forced him to hand over the portrait authorization, Roland did not believe that these guys would really trust him unconditionally—this is unreasonable and even more illogical!

  Seeing Roland laying out the matter in such a detailed manner, the truck driver shook his head with a chuckle.

   "You're right, before, Fox didn't spend money happily."

   “But now, they give us as much as we want.”

   "What? I don't understand what you mean." Hearing what the truck driver said, Roland became even more confused.

  But the truck driver was not disturbed by Roland's logic. Instead, he explained the ins and outs of the matter very clearly.

  In July 1995, after "Spider-Man" finished filming, the truck driver who finished editing the film handed over all the work to George Lucas, and then flew back to Los Angeles, focusing on his disaster romance film.

When asking for investment from Fox, even though the truck driver was under the banner that Roland must act, Fox was extremely cautious and only gave an upfront payment of 75 million, and asked the truck driver to sign "If Roland doesn't sign on time, The project would be terminated, and the truck driver would have to pay back the money out of pocket plus interest' unequal treaty.

  However, everything turned around after "The Shawshank Redemption" was released.

   "What does this have to do with The Shawshank Redemption?" Roland frowned.

   "Of course it has something to do with it!" The truck driver knocked on the table and said loudly, "Rupert Murdoch, the actual controller of Fox's parent company, News Corporation, has always wanted to break into the rich circle of New York!"

   "For this reason, he even chose not to buy a house in New York, and instead rented a New York apartment under Chuan Jianguo Real Estate for a long time!"

   "The apartment he rents is in the same building as Chuan Jianguo!"

   “It started five years ago!”

   "But it's a pity, how could those guys with high eyesight easily accept a person from a tabloid background?"

   "If your private life is clean as a sheet of paper, then they are all black!"

   "It's too late for them to be wary of Rupert! How can they be friends with him?"

   "So, he hasn't been able to find opportunities for five years, and the one he sees the most is Chuan Jianguo, not Carl Icahn!"

   "But now, isn't the opportunity right in front of us?"

   "Because investing in us is in the interests of their big boss!"

"Rupert wants to change his identity. Isn't it normal for him to target you after he has been unable to win Chuan Jianguo for a long time? We can shoot "Titanic" as long as we can show Robert's identity at the premiere." If a group of guys pull over, then Rupert who arrives on time will not count the profit or loss of 200 million dollars!"

   "As for the time..."

   "He has been waiting for five years, and he doesn't care about waiting a little longer."

  That's right, when "The Shawshank Redemption" appeared, or in other words, when the guy in Washington took the initiative to endorse the film, all Roland's projects in Fox were the top priority.

   Whatever he wants, Fox can give him, as long as he is happy.

   And when Fox Chairman Barry Diller personally called Roland to confirm that he will definitely participate in "Titanic", they can approve how much Cameron wants...

  If admission to the New York Circle can be purchased with money, it is the cheapest thing in the world!

  Because of this, Roland's 'incomprehensible' butterfly effect occurred.

  Now Fox doesn’t care how much money it invests in Roland and the others. Roland and the others can shoot whatever they want. They only need Roland and the truck driver, the two leading parties, who can speak well in front of those soft-hearted guys.

   Of course, it would be even better if Murdoch, chairman of News Corp., could be invited to meet with them a few more times.

   "Shit, that means Fox doesn't care about this project at all right now?"

   "Oh, I mean, they take the project we're on very seriously?"

   Roland, who was somewhat incoherent, did eye exercises in front of the truck driver, pressing the Jingming acupoint.

  If it is true what the truck driver said, then he can understand why Fox in his previous life would allow the truck driver to ask for money—he just wanted to make a relationship!

Rupert wanted to get on the line through the truck driver and the bald Perelman, but unfortunately, the copyright issue of "Spider-Man" made MGM, Sony and Fox entangled endlessly. After they could not reap immediate results, although they wanted to Vote for Truckers, but Truckers' crazy ideas on Titanic and Avatar also make them feel worthless.

  If you vote for a truck driver, you can immediately get to know those rich people, and Murdoch will spend money cleanly.

   But the truck driver in the previous life couldn't do that.

  But now—

  The 'witty' Roland has already deeply bonded with the other party. In this case, they don't feel bad about how Fox spends money.

  Because they firmly believe that this kind of investment in people can bring them expected huge returns.

   For these rich people, movies are tools first, and money printing machines second.

   As for art?

  An art that does not make money is dead long ago.

   "Looking at it this way, the influence of "The Shawshank Redemption" is really great!"

   After figuring out the causal relationship, Roland shook his head with emotion.

  Honestly, he was annoyed by those phone calls, but he liked the feeling of being valued.

  Especially now—whether it’s sitting in Sony’s office or walking into Fox, the feeling that my words are equal to the will of the big boss of the group makes his scalp tingle with excitement!

  The feeling of power is really wonderful.

  With this thing, even if he is as bad as Harvey Weinstein, he will not be sentenced to 23 years...

  Because no one knows what he did.

  The "New York Times" can double-standard the same behavior that happened in different places with two terms "anti-human rights" and "noble". So... what is the credibility of the media?

   It's just a plaything of the rich.

  Roland hates being fooled, and he is also very fortunate that he has entered the circle of fooling people.

   Murdoch also wants to follow in?

  Wow, this is really pretty!

   It's no wonder so many people are obsessed with power. Just hearing a few words from the truck driver made Roland feel a little bit overwhelmed.

  However, just as Roland was digesting the 'shocking' news brought to him by the truck driver with a smile, the old man nestled aside rolled his eyes, "Okay, okay, don't enjoy it here... OK?"

   "If you want to enjoy it, enjoy it after we finish the plan in hand!"

  "This kind of power cannot be put on the table for people to watch, but movies can!"

   "Don't you like movies? Just imagine, the movie you participated in is liked by people all over the world..."

The truck driver put his arm on Roland's shoulders. As a left-hander, he spread his five fingers, as if he could see the sun through the clouds, and slowly pushed forward. The act of coaxing the child made Roland roll his eyes, "Oh, James, don't you Shall I lie to you as a child?"

  Hearing what Roland said, Cameron immediately became upset, let alone pretending, "I'm twenty-six years older than you!"

   "You are just a child in front of me!"

   "I told you, you have to go to Mexico with me today!"

   "No! Before the filming of "Titanic" was finished, I kept your mobile phone!"

   "Now, go and film for me honestly!"

   The bearded and staring truck driver made Roland smile a lot, no matter how the other party 'taunted' him, he would not be angry.

   This is not only because he still likes movies while smelling power, but also because the truck driver is the bridge that connects him to New York in the first place.

  After receiving two old punches from the opponent, Roland also raised his hands in surrender, and asked with a smile: "So, Excusemesir, where should we start?"

  Looking at the guy with a hippie smile on the surface but actually getting ready, the truck driver felt so happy.

  Having frequent contacts with the rich, he never felt that film workers should work behind closed doors.

  If you can't even adapt to the general trend, then you will never be able to ascend to the altar.

   "Where do I start?"

   "Uh...let me see..."

  The truck driver frowned pretendingly, and after a moment of contemplation, he slapped his forehead and made a look of sudden realization, "Oh, I remembered, you should start from..."

   "Talk about the beginning of a relationship."

  ...

And just when Roland's mobile phone was confiscated by the truck driver, and he and the other party got on the private jet provided by Fox and flew directly to the film studio under construction in Mexico, a group of people in Los Angeles were in a villa. Stare small.

   "Can't get through..."

   "Can't get through..."

   "Still can't get through..."

   "He... turned off his phone." The middle-aged man in a peaked cap put down his phone in embarrassment.

  Hearing these words, the surrounding companions immediately looked at each other in dismay.

   At this time, a big nose opened his mouth, "Yuan Qing, does he not want to talk to us?"

"I don't know either!" The middle-aged man in the peaked cap spread his hands and said, "Yuanlou, I think Roland must be busy. He has a good temper. When I called him before, he always answered the phone. .”

"Yes, I can testify to this." AngLee who was sitting on the side also responded, "I have communicated with him a few times, and the business is very straightforward. I guess there must be some delay, otherwise it is impossible not to answer the phone. .”

   "After all, he gave us a private number."

"Then is there any other way to contact him?" The big-nosed duo called Yuanlou by Yuan Qing glanced at the two who were explaining, and said, "The new line has been waiting for our call, and five hundred Wan sold the North American and European copyrights of "Red Fan District" to Xinxian, which is actually quite in line with Golden Harvest's idea..."

   Note: ① After buying Fox, Murdoch wanted to break into the rich circle of New York. Wendi Deng was able to introduce someone to the princess because Murdoch rented an apartment under the name of Chuan Jianguo Real Estate for a long time. The so-called Twitter ruling the country is because it cannot win the support of the media, which is also a smoke bomb. When the British "Financial Times" released the photo on February 10, 17, it accused Chuan Jianguo of being untrue in his first interview with the British media. The media was "The Times" controlled by Murdoch, and Murdoch was present, but Not mentioned at all. The interviewer at the time, former British cabinet member and Brexit advocate Michael Gove, also confirmed this matter. During Chuan Jianguo’s election campaign, Fox News Channel CEO Roger Ailes was dismissed by Murdoch, and Murdoch took charge of it himself. Fox News anchor Megan Kelly defected to NBC because he did not support Chuan Jianguo, and his successor, Tucker -Carlson is from Chuan Jianguo. In the event that the U.S. military wanted to strike Iran but stopped it, Chuan Jianguo also said that he was "persuaded" by Carlson. After the action was cancelled, Carlson also praised Chuan Jianguo's rationality and blamed the hawks who encouraged the war . That's why I wrote that when Roland got his ticket to New York, Fox was already his own. Because Murdoch always wanted to get in, and get down deep. ② The special effects production fee charged by Industrial Light and Magic really depends on George Lucas’s mood. In reality, in order to prevent the digital field from seizing their own special effects market, Industrial Light and Magic deliberately included in the bidding price of “Titanic” Cameron underreported 8 million and got the order. Annoyed, Cameron directly faced Lucas.

  (end of this chapter)