Schumacher, who was drinking on the other side, stretched his head to look at Matthew McConaughey and said with a smile: "How's it going, Matthew, you've finished watching it? Do you want to come over for a drink?"
Matthew McConaughey walked over with the script and said, "I've finished reading it. As expected of YU, the script is so well written. I was so fascinated by it that I forgot I was reading a script."
"It's the same feeling I had when I first saw the script." Schumacher raised his glass and said, "Want a drink?"
Matthew McConaughey smiled and shook his head, "No, director."
"Okay." Schumacher nodded and asked: "How about it, Matthew, are you willing to take this role?"
"Of course." Matthew McConaughey replied without hesitation, "I don't think any actor can refuse such an excellent script and director."
"If that's the case, then it's settled."
Jimmy on the side raised his head and drank the remaining wine in the glass, then continued with a smile, "I originally wanted to treat you to a meal, but I just took a call at the last minute, so I'm afraid I have to go back to the company. Since it's YU
The appointed Matthew, and Matthew is also willing to take on this drama, then it’s no problem, you two can talk about the rest, I’ll leave first.”
After speaking, Jimmy shook hands with Matthew McConaughey and left.
Seeing Jimmy leave so simply, Matthew McConaughey was a little surprised. He thought Jimmy came here specially, maybe to see if he was suitable, and maybe give him a simple audition.
Who knows, there was nothing, just waiting for his promise, Jimmy left directly.
After Jimmy left, Matthew McConaughey looked at Joe Schumacher, "Director, why is this Mr. James in such a hurry?"
Schumacher laughed and said, "He did receive a call. You don't have to think too much. Since you agreed to take this movie, the leading role will be yours. Because "A Time to Kill" is still being filmed, "Sniper Phone Booth" has to be
It will take some time before filming starts. Of course, you have read the script and know that the filming time will not be very long. I predict that the official filming will only take about two weeks."
"Yes, most of the scenes are in phone booths." Matthew McConaughey nodded.
"So during this period, you have to think carefully about the script yourself. When the filming officially starts, I won't have much time for you."
"I understand, director." Matthew McConaughey puffed out his chest and assured Schumacher, "I will do my best to seize this opportunity."
"I believe in your ability." Schumacher nodded and looked at Matthew McConaughey with a smile, "Have you really never had contact with YU before?"
"No." Matthew McConaughey shook his head.
"Not once? Could it be that it happened before and you forgot about it?"
"How could this happen? As long as I have met someone as famous as YU, I will never forget him. If anyone forgets someone, it is because he has forgotten me. After all, I am just a nobody."
"That's strange." Schumacher shook his head in confusion. He is still a little strange.
Did YU specifically spend time studying the American film and television industry, even small actors like Matthew McConaughey?
This is unreasonable. Where does YU have the time to do this?
Matthew McConaughey himself was also surprised, "When I learned about this incident, I was also very surprised. I didn't expect that someone like YU could notice me."
Seeing that Matthew McConaughey's expression didn't look fake, Schumacher laughed and said, "No matter what, this is a good thing for you. If you are grateful to YU in your heart, then show it well.
Only completing the work is the best way to thank him."
"Definitely." Matthew McConaughey assured again.
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Jimmy didn't fool McConaughey and the others. He actually wanted to treat them to a meal, but Columbia Pictures called him and said they wanted to discuss the "Men in Black" movie.
After Jimmy returned to the United States from China, he added the "Men in Black" plan to negotiations with several film companies. In the end, "Harry Potter" was negotiated by Warner, and "Men in Black" was also
Not settled yet.
Now that Columbia Pictures has called, it's clear that things are making progress.
After returning to the company, the assistant told Jimmy that the guests were already waiting in his office.
When he went to his office, he was surprised to find that Spielberg was also here.
"Long time no see, Jimmy."
Spear smiled and said hello to Jimmy. Because of the happy cooperation in "Second World", the relationship between the two parties is now very good.
Jimmy also smiled, "It didn't take long. Didn't we just meet last month? Since you are coming, why didn't you tell me in advance?"
"Not just me, but also this guy." Spielberg pointed to the person next to him again.
Jimmy looked at the man in surprise, then smiled and apologized, "Sorry, I didn't recognize him just now. It turned out to be you, Mr. Sonnenfeld."
Of course Jimmy has met Barry Sonnenfeld, the director of "The Addams Family", but he just saw Spielberg at a glance and was not that familiar with Sonnenfeld, so he didn't notice that Sonnenfeld was next to him.
"I'm very surprised that you recognized me, Mr. James."
"If I don't recognize you, then all these years have been in vain." Jimmy smiled and asked them to sit down, "Don't stand still, let's sit down and talk."
After the few people chatted for a while, Jimmy also understood their purpose.
Columbia was indeed determined to win "Men in Black", so it hired Spielberg to be the film's producer and lobbyist, giving him full authority to negotiate with Deep Space.
As for Barry Sonnenfeld, he was the director appointed by Columbia.
Speaking of which, Barry Sonnenfeld has some connections with "Men in Black". After Walter and the others bought the rights to "Men in Black", they first went to Ed Solomon to write the script, and then they went to Barry.
Directed by Sonnenfeld.
However, Sonnenfeld declined because he was filming "Get Shorty" at the time.
Later, when Walter and the others were looking for other directors to film, Jimmy went to them and bought the rights.
Now Sonnenfeld has time, so Columbia Pictures found him again.
Because Colombia came with sincerity this time, the negotiations between the two parties went smoothly. In the end, Deep Space Company decided to invest 10 million in cash, and the film and television rights and the script added up to 6 million. Why is it so expensive? Because the screenwriter added YU
name.
So the total adds up to 16 million, accounting for 17% of the share.
In fact, Yu Dong's name was added to the script not only because the price was to be increased, but also because Yu Dong did participate in the creation of the script.
After Jimmy sent the script to Yu Dong for reading, Yu Dong changed the script again. Especially the ending was completely different from the previous script.
It was just a verbal negotiation today, and a formal agreement will be signed later. However, both parties are in a relatively relaxed mood at this time. If there are no surprises, the cooperation will basically be finalized.
Spielberg leaned on the sofa and said with a smile, "Your company has been very active in the film and television industry in the past two years. As far as I know, there are several projects in progress, right? Warner, Universal, with you
There are new collaborations.”
"You are very well informed."
"The film and television industry is not big, and some news always spreads quickly. Of course, the main reason is that your books sell well. I passed by the bookstore today and seemed to see a copy of "A Song of Ice and Fire" being promoted. It was also you
From the company, right?”
Jimmy nodded, "That's right."
You don’t need to inquire about this matter deliberately. When you see the promotional poster in the bookstore, you can probably guess that this book is related to the Deep Space Company, because the most eye-catching line on the poster is "YU strongly recommends".
"Although I haven't read this book yet, as a fantasy novel, with the recommendation of two well-known writers, YU and Robert Jordan, it is already half successful. I think the sales of this novel will definitely not be bad.
"
Jimmy said quite proudly, "Has our company ever produced a work that did not sell well?"
Seeing Jimmy being so confident, Spielberg and Sonnenfeld smiled knowingly. This Jimmy is really crazy.
However, this cannot be refuted, because the novels produced by their company can sell hundreds of thousands of copies at worst.
Moreover, since the success of "Second World" and "Resident Evil", all Hollywood companies are staring at deep space and want to cooperate with them. It seems that as long as they cooperate with them, they can make money.
Of course, everyone knows that in the current situation, YU still relies on it. So these companies looking for deep space cooperation are equivalent to looking for cooperation with YU.
However, if "A Song of Ice and Fire" and "Harry Potter" can also be successful, then everyone may look at Deep Space Company differently.
After boasting, Jimmy smiled and said to Spielberg and others, "In fact, my confidence comes from my work. Just wait, "A Song of Ice and Fire" is guaranteed to shock you. It
It will definitely become a best-seller. Three years ago, YU told me this, and three years later I will give this to you."
"Three years ago?" Sonnenfeld asked unexpectedly, "Was this book written three years ago? Then why did it take so long to publish it?"
Jimmy said with a smile, "This is about our company's long-term vision. Back then, George Martin's life was not very comfortable..."
For the next half hour, Jimmy told Spielberg and the others a story, a somewhat dreamy story.
It is said that when George R.R. Martin's novels were repeatedly frustrated in the market and he was frustrated, it was the Deep Space Company who had the insight and spent money in advance to buy the copyright of "A Song of Ice and Fire", which was only a prototype at the time, so that he could
Concentrate on writing.
After three years, George Martin lived up to his expectations and delivered the manuscript perfectly.
Spielberg and Sonnenfeld were stunned for a moment. They had the same idea. Jimmy must have made up this story, or at least it had been processed.
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Chapter completed!