Jimmy and Hearns first contacted Sissoko, and then Sissoko went to Kip Thorne to ask if they could meet.
Although Kip Thorne was busy, he heard that it was the president of the YU Association and the CEO of the Deep Space Company who came to see him, so he still agreed to their request to visit.
After obtaining consent, Jimmy went to Kip Thorne's office with Harnes the next morning.
As soon as he saw Kip Thorne, Jimmy enthusiastically offered him a bag of tea.
"Professor Thorne, this is the tea I brought specially from China."
Thorn waved his hands repeatedly, "I can't accept such an expensive gift."
He was not being polite, he really felt that it was very inappropriate to receive a gift like this for the first time they met.
Jimmy smiled and said, "This tea is actually not expensive, but it's a little more troublesome to pick. I went there myself and went up the mountain with the locals carrying a basket early in the morning, before the dew had dispersed.
The tea leaves are picked back and then the people who are best at tea frying are asked to help fry them."
"So, Professor Thorne, what you accept is not something valuable, but a piece of my heart. In China, it is normal for friends to give tea leaves to each other. The most interesting thing is to make a cup of hot tea together.
Sit together and chat."
Kip Thorne had never seen this posture before, so he took the tea leaves in a daze.
After Kip Thorne took the tea, Jimmy introduced himself with a smile, "Professor Thorne, hello, I am Jimmy James, the general manager of Deep Space Company, and this is Hahn from the YU Umbrella Association next to me.
S. Chris.”
"Hello, please sit down."
After sitting down, Kip Thorne said, "When Sissoko told me that you were coming, I guessed that you were coming for "Deep Space", but I didn't know, what can I do to help you?
"
"us--"
Just as Harnes was about to speak, Jimmy waved his hand and said first, "Professor Thorne, the reason we came here this time is actually hoping to reach a cooperation with you."
"Cooperation?" Thorne looked confused.
Not only Thorne was confused, but Hanes next to him was also confused. Didn't they say they were going to ask Kip Thorne to write an article for them? Why did it become a collaboration?
Jimmy smiled and explained, "That's right, our Deep Space Company is not only a cultural company, but also a technology company. Our company not only represents a large number of science fiction novels, but is also interested in cutting-edge technology, and has always upheld the
We run the company with the concept of popularizing scientific knowledge to the public.”
"I know something about your company." Kip Thorne nodded.
"Then I'll try to be as brief as possible. Actually, we want to help Professor Thorne publish a book for you."
"Help me publish a book? I'm afraid my book is not suitable for you, right?"
Jimmy smiled and said, "I'm not talking about professional books, but popular science books for a broad audience. "Deep Space" is a science fiction novel that involves a lot of scientific knowledge, but in order to keep it interesting, YU did not
There are more detailed explanations in the novel, so many readers have some questions about the knowledge involved in the novel."
"So we wanted to ask you, a professional, to write a book to explain to readers the scientific knowledge involved in the novel. I think such a book is not suitable for top scientists like you, Professor Thorne.
No difficulty, but it can solve the doubts in the minds of millions of readers."
Harnes listened to what Jimmy said and was secretly stunned. Jimmy is really good at deceiving.
Thorpe Keane was not a fool, and of course he knew what Jimmy was up to, but what Jimmy said was hard to refuse.
Seeing that Thorp Keane was a little interested, Jimmy struck while the iron was hot, "In addition, I also hope that Professor Thorne can serve as our company's scientific consultant and provide help to our company's science fiction authors. I believe that with your help,
The level and professionalism of science fiction authors will also be greatly improved."
Harnes was completely shocked. He didn't expect Jimmy to have a series of moves.
The idea of ​​consultants is really great, and the core point of this idea is not that Jimmy said it would be helpful to science fiction writers, but that Deep Space Company would provide consulting fees to Thorp Keane, allowing him to make money.
Scientists are also human beings, and they have desires, and money can satisfy most of them.
Although you can make money by publishing books, it is not stable after all, but it is different as a consultant, you can always get money.
Sure enough, when he heard this, Kip Thorne was completely moved. He nodded and said, "I think what you said does make sense."
Jimmy smiled, knowing that it was done.
…
When Hunter saw the manuscript of "A Brief History of Deep Space", he knew that Dominic was going to be in bad luck. A writer famous for his popular science articles was nothing in front of top scientists.
"But why would Kip Thorne write such a book?"
That's right, this is not an article, but a book. What he got in his hands was only a small part of the manuscript of the first chapter [The Ultimate Truth of the Universe].
It will be followed by six chapters: the laws that govern the fate of the universe, curved space-time and tidal forces, black holes, the cage from which light cannot escape, the structure of the black hole Gargantua, and the gravitational slingshot.
Although Hunter hasn't gotten the follow-up chapters yet, he knows how hardcore the content is just by looking at the name.
He even saw the shadow of "A Brief History of Time" in it.
Although I don’t know why Kip Thorne wrote such a book, it would be foolish for them not to publish such an article.
As for Dominic, who cares whether he lives or lives?
Hunter took the manuscript and went outside to find Eric, "Please read this manuscript and try to arrange it for publication in the next issue."
Eric took the manuscript from Hunter in confusion, "What manuscript is this?"
"Manuscript written by Kip Thorne, Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech, personally sent by Jimmie, General Manager of Deep Space Company."
These two names immediately frightened Eric.
"Is this manuscript so big?"
"Why else would I ask you to publish it as soon as possible? There will be more to come. This will be a masterpiece."
Eric raised his eyebrows, looked at the manuscript in his hand, and then said in surprise: "A brief history of deep space? Is this book related to "Deep Space"?"
Hunter was very satisfied with Eric's reaction. He smiled and said, "That's why Jimmy, the general manager of Deep Space, sent it here."
Eric said nonchalantly, "So, Dominic..."
"He's going to be in trouble, no doubt about it."
Hunter smiled and turned back to his office.
…
After receiving Jimmy's call, Joe Schumacher rushed to the Deep Space Company without stopping.
Seeing him arriving so quickly, Jimmy was a little surprised, "I thought you would have to wait a while to arrive."
"I've waited long enough." Joe Schumacher smiled: "Where is my script?"
Jimmy took out the script and said with a smile, "Whether it's yours or not, I have to wait until you finish reading it."
"I believe in YU's strength."
Schumacher took the script and didn't bother to find a place to sit. He just stood and read it.
Seeing him like this, Jimmy smiled, dragged a chair from the side and put it behind him, and then made him another cup of coffee.
But Jimmy's good intentions were wasted, because Joe Schumacher didn't touch the cup of coffee until he finished reading the script.
When he finished reading the script, he couldn't help but shout, "This is the script I want, this is the story I want!"
As if he had anticipated his reaction, Jimmy didn't react much, but got up and gave him another cup of hot coffee.
"Very satisfied?" Jimmy asked with a smile.
"Of course I'm satisfied. Isn't my reaction obvious?" Joe Schumacher held the script tightly. "I heard YU say the story was very simple before. I was a little worried at the time, but I didn't expect it to be such a story. Although
The structure is simple, but the plot is very compact and touching."
"Now that you have seen the script, YU said before that there is enough time, so there should be no problem, right?"
"There is no problem at all. If I am well prepared, I am confident that I can finish shooting the movie within two weeks."
"Then YU previously proposed Matthew McConaughey to play the leading actor, so there should be no problem, right?"
"No problem." Joe Schumacher affirmed.
If he had doubts before, it seemed to him that there was no problem at all now.
Coincidentally, Matthew McConaughey also participated in Warner's "A Time to Kill" this time.
He played a defense attorney in the movie, so Matthew McConaughey's acting skills were well known to Joe Schumacher.
Although Matthew McConaughey is young and doesn't have much acting experience, judging from his audition, his acting skills are already very mature, and he has an aura that ordinary young actors don't have.
It is indeed more suitable for him to play the male protagonist of "Sniper Phone Booth".
Thinking of this, Joe Schumacher reiterated what he had said before, "Jimmy, can you discuss it with YU again and ask him to come to the set when the filming of the movie starts later. I think if he can come over
, it will definitely improve the movie a lot."
Jimmy said, "I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. YU is very, very busy, and you know how productive he is. And in addition to writing, he also teaches - his job is to be a teacher. From China to the United States,
It’s not easy to come here.”
"I know all this, but can you try to discuss it with him?"
Jimmy pondered, "Okay, I'll go tell him. As for whether he can come, I don't know."
"Thank you very much." Joe Schumacher smiled and said, "Yes, there is more."
Jimmy raised his hand and interrupted him: "I know what you are going to say. Do you want to ask YU if you can write this script into a novel and publish it?"
Having guessed his thoughts, Joe Schumacher did not feel embarrassed and asked with a smile: "Is that okay?"
"Can I say it? I still have to ask him."
"Okay, then I'll wait for your news."
Jimmy nodded, "Since you are willing to accept this script, let's talk about how to shoot the movie now. Let me tell you directly, what I mean is, give the script to Warner, and we will produce it through a three-way cooperation."
"I have no problem with that at all," Joe Schumacher said.
He really has no problem, because he is now closely cooperating with Warner, and one more movie or one less movie will not have any impact.
Moreover, "Sniper Phone Booth" is not a big production, and for Warner, it is just an addition.
The reason why Jimmy wants to cooperate with Warner is because they will also cooperate on the book "Harry Potter" in the future. Now this "Sniper Phone Booth" is an appetizer.
This movie is basically certain to make money because the cost is relatively low and the story is very strong.
And the script was written by YU.
Now in Hollywood, the letters YU are worth at least US$50 million in box office.
In addition, as Yu Dong said on the phone before, this movie can indeed be advertised by mobile phone manufacturers.
If the advertising is good, the cost they have to pay will drop a lot.
It is impossible for Warner to not do such a business that is sure to make money without losing money. To put it bluntly, Jimmy's cooperation with Warner this time is equivalent to giving them money.
Chapter completed!