Chapter 330 The Good Man Roland Allen
'Hold the grass! '
'What the **** is this? '
When the big bright light bulb appeared in front of Roland at a speed of sprinting 100 meters, Roland was startled by his shiny head that seemed to be oiled. I suspect that this is an employee of his own who flew from America to the corrupt country, and wanted to report to him that he predicted the arrival of the Internet bubble. If he did not respond in time, he might lose enough to buy the company in the first half of the year. TikTok's 30 billion.
But after he sees the face of the person clearly...
"Ah~ Aren't you George Clooney's friend? Hello, hello~"
Holding her with a smile, her kind words are like a spring breeze.
The problem is, he doesn't actually know George Clooney.
But it doesn't matter, because in the eyes of everyone, he is now amiable.
This is not only because of the beauty produced by distance, but also because of the psychological hint when asking for help!
When you hope that others can help you solve problems, will you make others into demons before the ending comes out?
Don't be kidding, even if you have never met before, even if others have a bad reputation, as long as the other party treats you with a smile, your eyes will automatically add a filter to him, making him a halo Buddha.
Therefore, when Roland subconsciously said 'George Clooney', the bald face was filled with joy, and when Roland took the initiative to pass him to greet the target group, he was not annoyed, but stayed happily Aside, act as Bole.
"Susan Todd? I know you. I saw Die Hard 2."
"Oh! Thanks! That was the first movie I made."
"Jonathan Nolan? Please forgive me for reading your novel before it was officially published by the publishing house. Your "Death Warning" is very well written. I think you will become an excellent writer in the future!"
"Really? This is really surprising! Thank you for your blessing!"
"Emma Thomas? Your husband is amazing."
"Haha~ That's why I married him~"
After talking to the three guys, Roland also came to the smiling but reserved Nolan, looking at the future famous director who wanted to talk but couldn't speak, Roland took the initiative to shake hands with him, "We It's the first time we've met each other, and we're all strangers to each other, so you can come as you feel comfortable, and you don't have to endure discomfort to communicate with me."
Such words surprised the four people at the scene, but for Christopher Nolan, this was the most heart-warming move, because he never liked talking to strangers since he was a child.
In fact, Christopher Nolan has always had social problems, not social phobia, not language barriers, just simply unwilling to communicate with strangers, although as his fame gradually increased, his resistance to social problems Much better, but up until the time of filming Interstellar, he was still in the same habit.
Anne Hathaway once broke the news that in the scene of "Mercury" looking for the data box, Christopher Nolan felt that their performance was poor, so he stopped and asked the assistant director to tell them the play, and he himself Sitting behind a monitor and sulking.
As a result, when the time came to start filming again, Anne-Hathaway and the others still played the same bird.
As a result, Christopher Nolan went berserk.
But unlike James Cameron, who can spray actors bloody, Christopher Nolan's runaway is a real runaway, because he left the set in a rage!
Of course, the rage here only refers to the rage he thinks, but the real situation on the scene is...
Christopher Nolan put his hat on the director's chair and left the shooting scene silently without attracting attention.
People only thought he went to the bathroom.
When Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey finished filming, the assistant director asked the director for his opinion after going to the monitor while the assistant director asked the crew to prepare for the next scene. The angry director found out that he had been left out after leaving, so he ran away alone and came back full of anger.
As for what was filmed just now?
He doesn't know a thing.
More importantly, this is still his state after becoming a billion-dollar director.
In his wife’s words, it’s the years of movie experience that made him a lot more cheerful.
It is precisely because of knowing these things that even if Roland wanted to meet Christopher Nolan, he actually did not expect to be friends with him, so he greeted everyone cordially and briefly chatted about his works. …
All right…
The work is actually nothing to talk about...
Because Roland doesn't like "Memento".
Of course, he doesn’t like “Memento” for a different reason than Harvey Weinstein.
Harvey Weinstein thinks—"Memento" just disrupts a flat and straight story with complex editing techniques, and uses a mixed mode of forward and reverse narration to forcibly complicate an ordinary story. This method of showing off editing techniques is not really suspenseful, because Christopher Nolan did not manage to explain all the clues when the movie came to an end, making the audience feel creepy. Instead, it takes advantage of the fact that most people have a weak memory, forcefully stuffs the audience with a bunch of broken information, and then presents its own editing logic, thus forcing the audience to watch a movie repeatedly, using tools to collect clues, and trying to tell the whole story Put it all together, and then you can get the spiritual pleasure of understanding. But this kind of acquisition is actually doing puzzles, not watching movies. '
But Roland thinks that "Memento" can actually be made into a comedy.
Since the whole film is about the hero who suffers from short-term amnesia and wants to catch John G, the murderer who killed his wife, then we can add some jokes in the process, don't make it so serious and suspenseful, but go The "drunk hangover" kind of shit, pee, and fart way, taking advantage of the male lead's amnesia, and playing some jokes about failed pursuits, may be more profitable.
That’s right, let’s talk about money.
It's just so vulgar.
But the fundamental purpose of his finding Christopher Nolan is also for money!
So, without psychological pressure, he went straight to the topic after a simple exchange.
"Susan."
"Um?"
"Would you like to transfer the entire project of "Memento" to me?"
"Yes, you can make an offer."
"An investment of 4.5 million will give you a return of 1.3, which is 5.85 million."
"make a deal."
The purpose of film private equity funds is to make money.
So Roland will not break the bottom line of this industry, and use the method of treating Castle Rock to kill these private equity funds.
As a project that only received investment in August 1999, after six months, with a principal of 4.5 million, it earned a profit of 1.35 million. This rate of return is already quite high. up.
No way, who let the six major public offering funds cheat investors out of money!
After completing the business that he shouldn't have done in person, Roland amiably reached out to Nolan. joy.
"After the contract is signed, I will ask the company to hold a special screening for "Memento."
"At that time, we will send invitations to directors such as David Fincher and David Lynch, and invite suspense masters to come and taste them on the spot."
"The reason why I don't call Steven and James is because their fans and suspense do not overlap. Inviting them over will indeed stimulate the box office, but it will not be good for Christopher."
"For the audience, Christopher is still a newcomer. Since he is a newcomer, then we will walk more steadily."
“After all, I wish Christopher would make more movies!”
Such a thoughtful arrangement made the Nolan family overjoyed!
"No problem, the announcement is all up to the company's arrangement, after all, we don't understand." Emma Thomas nodded with a smile.
And Jonathan Nolan was even more grinning from ear to ear, "Can I not focus on the fact that I am the original author?"
"This is my brother's movie, I want the spotlight to shine on him!"
"Sure." Roland smiled, "If you have any demands, please tell the company directly."
"Just say what you say, don't worry about whether it is reasonable or not."
“I am not afraid of solving problems, I am afraid of not finding them.”
Listen!
Listen!
Sure enough, he is the biggest relation in the circle!
Other independent film distributors look at their work and look sad, saying they don't know how to distribute it.
‘I am not afraid of solving the problem, I am afraid of not finding the problem! '
This sentence is too domineering!
While giving the announcement promise, Roland also said that in the future, no matter what ideas you have, you can directly find Warcraft Film and Television. Even if the copyright of those projects is in other people's homes, it doesn't matter. As long as the project looks interesting, he can help take the lead , out of pocket to vote.
Such a promise made the Nolan family overjoyed, and also made Susan Todd envious.
After all, everyone has dreams.
Those who say that independent films are noble and can fully explain the director's thinking are just not familiar with this industry.
Because the real boss, no matter what you make, it is an independent film.
Who dares to control?
Personally give Nolan a financial defense needle, don't worry that this good guy with a backer will be dragged to Warner by Steven Soderbergh, the purpose of Roland's stay in London has actually been half gone.
And when he was talking to everyone and wanted to take the initiative to say goodbye, the bald man who saw his intention to leave finally spoke.
"Roland?"
"Huh? Anything else?"
"I want to talk to you, can I?"
"Okay! Since we can sit together, it means we are friends. If you have anything to say, just say it."
Roland was tense, or in other words, he had already seen the problem when he arrived.
Although in the information submitted by Evelyn Watson to Christopher Nolan, the other party clearly marked the existence of Steven Soderbergh in the project "Memory Fragments", but this does not mean that the bald head Will accompany the film sales!
It is true that the bald head is kind to Nolan, but he is not the producer of "Memento", the producer of "Memento", and the investor of "Memento". The conference has something to do with him?
It is normal if he does not exist, but once he exists, it is an accident.
So, when Roland recognized the shiny bald head, he guessed that this guy probably wanted to take this opportunity to talk to himself.
Now—
Let's talk!
Be generous in front of Nolan!
After getting Roland's affirmative answer, the bald head with ulterior motives did not hide it, and directly took out two books and said: "I came today, one is to hope that Christopher's movie will be released smoothly, and the other is to give my good brother Looking for a project, the third is to find a path for myself, the first goal has been achieved, the second and third goals are here..."
"Katherine Kennedy has an agent project in her hands. At the beginning, she gave the book to Brad Pitt, hoping that he could play the male lead. After reading the book, Brad thought it was good and wanted to participate. But after learning that the whole project was delayed indefinitely because of Steven Spielberg and you, he turned it down. After he refused, he was busy with "Artificial Intelligence" and "Harry Potter" "'s Catherine put the whole project down, and has no intention of continuing the production for the time being."
"In Catherine's words, it's too busy..."
"It's really common, and we didn't think about it at first, but once Brad popped up the project at a party with us, we became very interested in it. .”
"Especially Matt Damon, he wants to take this project."
While speaking, he also pushed a book with a blue cover in front of Roland, which read: "The Bourne Identity".
"The Bourne Shadow" project was established in 1999, and it was indeed Brad Pitt who was looking for it at the beginning, but because Katherine Kennedy was too busy, she told the other party that the filming might not start until about 2001, so I waited Brad Pitt, who was not as good as he was, took "Spy Game"-yes, it was the movie that was banned in China.
And since then, the project has been circulating among Brad Pitt's gang, first by George Clooney, then by Ben Affleck, then by Casey Affleck. Look, it ended up in Matt Damon's hands.
At that time, George Clooney wanted to play, but he already had "Ocean's Eleven" on his back;
Ben Affleck wants to play, but he already has "Pearl Harbor";
Casey Affleck also wants to play, but he is still a rookie;
So, Matt Damon got on.
Not only that, knowing that Katherine Kennedy was too busy and the project could not be filmed for the time being, this guy also found Robin Williams and gnawed down the entire project through Steven Spielberg.
After that, Jason Bourne, who is as famous as James Bond and Ethan Hunter, was born.
Of course, this was all the case in Roland's previous life.
And in this life, when Roland also threw "Harry Potter" to Kathleen Kennedy, the second producer in film history really had no intention of continuing to make trouble, so after learning that Roland was going to buy "Harry Potter", After the copyright of "Memento", Steven Soderbergh, who was Christopher Nolan Bole, set off.
He wanted to give his brother a chance.
But for Roland, this is really...
too difficult!
He almost forgot about this project!
As a result, after going around and around, it still appeared in front of my eyes!
"Okay, let me ask you about this and see what Catherine thinks."
Speaking of this, Steven Soderbergh nodded excitedly.
But Roland's next words made him want to jump up and hug him even more!
"Since we have the same taste, we all think that Christopher's movie is good... If Catherine doesn't have time, then I will let his husband take care of it. I have seen Matt's performance, and Robin also suggested that I vote for "Spirit" The Catcher, but because of Harvey, I turned it down, so don't stress, if they don't have enough money, Steven and I can vote."
"Thank you so much!" Steven Soderbergh said excitedly.
"Don't be like this, don't be like this, we are all friends..."
Roland waved his hand, signaling him to calm down, "Then the third thing you said?"
"Ah! The third thing is "Solaris". I want to remake this movie, but the copyright is in the hands of James Cameron."
'oh…'
After seeing the cover of the book, Roland understood that the project Steven Soderbergh was talking about was "Fly to Space 2002".
The original movie "Solaris" was put on the screen by Soviet director Andrei Tarkovsky in 1972, and after that, James Cameron, who wanted to explore space, bought the copyright.
Unfortunately, in the 1980s, special effects were not allowed. In the 1990s, a "Titanic" made him lose interest in "Solaris", because he really couldn't think of how to shoot "Solaris". To make it more than "Titanic".
So, when Steven Soderbergh found the old man, he generously gave up the project.
Immediately afterwards, he had no worries about "Avatar".
And Steven Soderbergh's "Flying to Space 2002" is actually very hip.
To evaluate in one sentence, science fiction movies are not like science fiction movies, supernatural movies are not like supernatural movies, romance movies are not like romance movies.
The point is, not only the word of mouth is not good, but even the box office is not good!
But, it doesn't matter...
Tens of millions of projects, and Roland didn't pay for it!
so-
"I know that project. If you want to shoot, then I will tell James, and then you can find him yourself."
"James' Light Storm is under Fox's name. They have suffered a lot recently, so I personally suggest that you can talk to James first, and then go to Fox after Fox's operating conditions improve..."
Such words made Steven Soderbergh happy, and surprised the Nolan family on the side!
As long as you are interested in people, you dare to vote for any project?
Grab the grass!
Roland Allen turned out to be a benefactor!
Christopher Nolan, who has been silent since he stepped into the hotel, raised his eyebrows and looked at Roland with longing eyes! If you have to use a metaphor, it would be like a furry child saw his beloved toy!
Want to get it!
Note: ①Buying out independent films at a buyout price is really common in the industry, because many independent films do not have the ability to distribute, and they can only go to big companies to entrust them with distribution. , they will choose to buy out for a buyout price (the most common thing Miramax does), and in this case, small companies can only sell, because if they don’t sell the movie, they will lose their own hands. As for overseas distribution, independent film companies generally cannot receive overseas box office, because their overseas distribution is basically bought out by a region or a country at a fixed price, and no one gives them a cut. Therefore, as long as independent companies enjoy sharing, it is because of capital brain disease, not to mention the six big companies, even second-tier companies will not let you get up. ②Brad Pitt was indeed the candidate for "Bourne Shadow" at the beginning. He rejected the project and didn't get out of the circle. ③James Cameron’s Lightstorm is a subsidiary of Fox, so his project has always been in Fox (now in Disney), not because he doesn’t want to find someone else, but because of his binding with Fox, which is better than Steven- The bond between Spielberg and Universal is even tougher.
(end of this chapter)