novelones Chapter 213 The industry’s beacon?Winning over card gods
Chapter 213 The industry’s beacon?Winning over card gods
Wang Lei was stunned for a moment when he heard the quote of [-] million.
I thought I would have to bear all the expenses that Fox invested, but I didn't expect that it was much cheaper.
Shirley said hesitantly:
"There is a reason why they quoted a low price. Now everyone in the industry knows that Cameron burned through $1 million before filming started.
Almost everyone believed that the Titanic would suffer huge losses like Cleopatra.
Therefore... Fox would rather suffer a loss than sell the project. "
Wang Lei couldn't help but smile:
"Okay, I will send the money as soon as possible, and you will hand over the project to Fox immediately."
Fox executives cried with joy when they saw the $[-] million arriving.
With this money, they can do whatever they want, and they can carry out three to four major projects at the same time.
As for the tens of millions of losses, they didn't take it to heart.
It even felt like I had made a profitable business.
The entire [-]th Century Fox studio went into a frenzy.
Kembauer also joined in the fun.
He called Guy on the phone as if there was no one around him:
"Brother, let me tell you some good news. Wang Lei spent [-] million to buy the Titanic project!"
Guy was stunned when he heard this. He always felt that things were going too smoothly. Didn't Wang Lei notice that this was a movie destined to lose money?
Although he couldn't understand it, he still congratulated Kembauer and said:
"Congratulations, if nothing else, you tricked Wang Lei again."
This is what makes Klumbauer really happy, and the clan elders will definitely reward him afterwards.
"This is the result of our joint efforts as a minor league..."
The director of Titanic, James Cameron, looked gloomy and left the Fox building with his assistants holding cardboard boxes.
After he received the notice, he was very surprised. He did not expect that this would be the final result.
When they came to pick up the documents, they felt a little uncomfortable when they saw Fox holding a celebratory cocktail party.
"Boss, if there is no one here, there will be no place for others. Mr. Wang Lei has always wanted to cooperate with us, and this is just an opportunity.
As long as we succeed in the Titanic project, the other party will definitely not treat us badly. "
The assistant's words cheered up Cameron again and he said in agreement;
"You're right. Now is not the time to be downcast. Only by doing a good job in the movie in front of us can we wash away the world's prejudice against us."
Cameron is not deaf, he naturally knows how the outside world evaluates him now, thinking that he is a paranoid lunatic.
Madmen and geniuses are actually the same kind of people, and he must prove himself again by relying on box office results!
With this in mind, he and his assistants came to Paramount's office building.
To the surprise of several people, Paramount pulled up a large banner welcoming them.
Ms. Shirley and a dragonborn man wearing sunglasses stood at the door with a large group of people to greet them.
"They are here."
A group of beautiful housekeeping ladies handed them flowers, and the cardboard boxes in their hands were also taken over by enthusiastic security guards.
"Director Ka, it's an honor to have the opportunity to work with your team."
Only then did Cameron realize that this was Wang Lei, the famous financial son.
Although this was the first time the two met, it was not the first time the other party invited him to join United Elite Company.
He has always felt that he does not need an agent, and his own studio can complete all business cooperation.
But now I am deeply moved by Wang Lei's sincerity and respect.
The tiger is bullied by the dog, and the entertainment industry is more real than any other industry.
When you get your way, you are surrounded by flowers and applause, but if something goes wrong.
Everyone avoids you and treats you like a scourge.
He also experienced the ups and downs of human relationships in the entertainment industry.
At this time, Wang Lei's polite attitude towards others was very useful to him.
In the middle of his life, he couldn't help but feel a sore nose and a trace of tears in his eyes.
"Director Ka, let me take you around the company. We will go to Shirley's office later to discuss the upcoming budget issues."
"Sir, let's talk about the project budget first. We will spend a lot of time together and we can get to know each other gradually."
Knowing that Cameron was afraid of seeing the cold eyes of Paramount employees, Wang Lei did not continue to press.
Everyone sat down on Shirley's sofa.
After Cameron was ruthlessly abandoned by Fox, his stubborn temper became much restrained, for fear of upsetting Wang Lei.
He said hesitantly:
"Sir, I wonder how much budget you plan to give us?"
Seeing the other party's cautious look, Wang Lei smiled:
"Director Ka, I should ask you what your budget is. You don't have to be polite to me. I will agree to whatever budget you want!"
"I am not a short-sighted person, and I will not block any of your budget applications if the situation permits!"
Upon hearing this, Cameron and his assistants were stunned. They did not expect that Wang Lei, who was usually promoted as a big devil, would be so easy to talk to.
At Foxna, each budget request was a long ordeal.
I'm afraid that if I ask for too much, people won't approve it, and even if I agree to give it, the original budget will be greatly reduced.
It left a huge psychological shadow on the entire team.
Cameron also asked in disbelief:
"Really, you will agree to whatever budget I want?"
"Of course! I never regret what I say."
Hearing what Wang Lei said, Cameron was surrounded by a warm feeling of trust, and he asked excitedly:
"If I ask for another [-] million, will you give it to me?"
"Give it, why not give it?"
Shirley was so frightened that she couldn't speak. She didn't know why Wang Lei trusted Cameron so much. If Cameron really increased the cost to [-] million, then Titanic would become the most expensive movie in the world. none of them.
Wang Lei looked indifferent and wasn't joking.
You must know that including the re-released version, the total box office of Titanic far exceeds 22 billion US dollars. Even if it burns [-] million US dollars, Paramount will make a huge profit.
Cameron once again felt Wang Lei's sincerity, and he said frankly:
"Sir, it doesn't actually cost that much. My subordinates and I recalculated the cost.
It is estimated that we will need an additional budget of about US$6 million before we can complete the filming of Titanic! "
Wang Lei became anxious after hearing this:
"Director Ka, I really want to cooperate with you and appreciate your paranoid side in filmmaking. You must not be influenced by the outside world and change your original intention of making good films.
Raising funds for you is what I should do, I don't need you to save unnecessary costs for me. "
After hearing this, Cameron completely believed that he had met a soulmate who understood him.
The assistants were also speechless for a long time, sighing in their hearts that Wang Lei is indeed a big boss with a net worth of tens of billions. This magnanimity is unmatched by those clowns in Fox.