America is in control

Chapter 345 Weta Corporation and the first-day box office (will book again tomorrow)

"Director Peter, you have to hurry up on the preparatory work of the crew. We will select the main roles in this film through open auditions."

"By the way, I see that your movie storyboards contain many exquisite concept drawings of props. The source of these concept drawings is Weta Company."

"What is this Weta company? Is it a company that specializes in making props and models?"

Seeing that Peter Jackson took the initiative to ask about recruiting actors, Liu Jiang directly gave him a reassurance.

What a joke! With a project budget of US$1.5 million, he was more cautious than anyone else about the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

General Liu does not plan to interfere too much in the recruitment of actors. He will just open the auditions and decide who is most suitable.

Of course, he still has to give some advice on the selection of the main female characters.

After all, it is a big production worth 1.5 million U.S. dollars. There should be few Hollywood actresses who would not be tempted!

I wonder if Liv Tyler, whom I met at the premiere of "Batman and Robin" last time, will come to the open audition.

This Weta company is probably the famous Weta Digital in its previous life.

"John, I think Weta is currently the most suitable company to undertake all the shooting stunts, prop production, scene layout, and post-production special effects of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy!"

Peter Jackson introduced the current situation of Weta Company, and then took the opportunity to make a suggestion to General Liu.

"Weta Corporation is a comprehensive visual effects company headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand."

As for other key female characters, there seems to be the sister of the King of Rohan, the Shield-bearer Eowen.

At that time, I can also reminisce about the old relationship with the other person and touch that beautiful back as white as jade again.

"I commissioned people from Weta to draw these exquisite prop concept drawings. Their love for "Lord of the Rings" even exceeds mine."

It is hoped that Cate Blanchett will also come to participate in the open audition held by the "Lord of the Rings" crew.

Liu will be very interested in this comprehensive visual effects company that will be one of the best in the future!
If the new Caesars Entertainment wants to become a major force in Hollywood, how can it not have a top special effects company in its hands?

Peter Jackson scratched his forehead and began to reveal the truth, actively persuading General Liu.

A flash of light flashed in Liu Jiang's eyes. He put down the movie drawings in his hand and took a sip of water from the coffee table.

I don't have much impression in my mind about who plays this role.

It’s been a while since I’ve played cards with the other party, so I need to keep in touch with each other!

"What's the reason? Director Peter, why did the crew choose this company? Is there anything special about it?"

"Uh! John, actually Weta is a company co-founded by my friends Richard Taylor and Jimmy Selkirk. I know all aspects of it very well."

"For the films I directed before, I outsourced all the shooting stunts, prop production, scene layout, post-production special effects, etc. to Weta. It has never let me down."

But that's not a problem. When the time comes, it depends on the Hollywood actresses who come to audition. Whoever can win his favor will give the role to whomever!

He straightened his back unhurriedly, and then looked at Peter Jackson with piercing eyes.

After finalizing the method of recruiting actors for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, Liu Jiang asked about Weta Corporation, which appeared many times in the film's storyboards.

The other party's appearance as an elf princess in her previous life impressed me deeply!
As for the person who plays the Elf Queen, it seems that she is also a familiar person, Cate Blanchett, who has an incomparably beautiful back.

"The cooperation between me and Weta is very pleasant, and this special effects company's price is not high, and the price-performance ratio is good."

"Director Peter, thank you for your candor! But I must remind you that no one on the "Lord of the Rings" crew can put personal interests above the interests of the crew!"

"This is the red line drawn by the new Caesars Entertainment Company! If anyone dares to touch it, the only thing waiting for him is to get out!"

"If this person causes huge losses to the crew and the new Caesars Entertainment Company, we will not rule out the possibility of having a lawyer come to the door, initiate a lawsuit, send the other party to the bureau, and add a bankruptcy package!"

"Director Peter, look into my eyes! Let me ask you again, do you still think Weta is the company most suitable to undertake all the special effects production of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy?"

Liu Jiang was not moved at all. Instead, he suppressed the smile on his face and suddenly became serious.

He warned Peter Jackson in an extremely stern tone, telling him not to use power for personal gain and to make no distinction between public and private matters.

This was actually a trick Liu Jiang came up with out of desperation. He first scared Peter Jackson to see if the other party's will was firm enough.

Then make corresponding actions based on the other party's reaction.

After all, if you want to invest in Weta, how can you not find a suitable reason?
"John, I did not put my personal interests above the interests of the crew! I will never do this! I can swear to God!"

"I didn't recommend Weta to you without thinking too much! I don't have any selfish motives. Although I hold a lot of shares in this special effects company, uh...! Okay! Maybe I should take the initiative to avoid it!"

"Forget it! That's all! John, I have to tell you that I am very comfortable using this special effects company. Cooperating with Weta will also help promote the "Lord of the Rings" project."

"I still think Weta is currently the most suitable company to undertake all the special effects production of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy!"

Under General Liu's extremely sharp gaze, Peter Jackson felt a little uncomfortable.

There were some inconsistencies in what he said, which seemed to be a bit contradictory.

After quickly adjusting his mentality, Peter Jackson finally made his attitude clear and supported Weta to the end.

Liu Jiang nodded thoughtfully and looked at the other party with a slightly gentler gaze, but he did not make any comments and instead continued to ask.

"Director Peter, the project budget of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is as high as 1.5 million U.S. dollars. It is an out-and-out big production!"

"As far as I know, Weta's reputation in the industry is not very well-known. Before today, I had never even heard of the name of this special effects company."

"Is this special effects company really capable of undertaking all the special effects production of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy?"

General Liu's suspicion was well-founded. A trace of embarrassment flashed across Peter Jackson's face and he hurriedly explained.

"John, although the scale of Weta Company is not large, most of the company employees are die-hard fans of the fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings."" "Compared to employees of other special effects companies, they will definitely put more I devoted my energy to the special effects production of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy."

"In terms of props, Weta Company and I have almost communicated! We plan to produce more than 500 pieces of steel plate mold armor (including plastic components), physical arrows, strong bows, and various other miniature models and prosthetics. , masks, weapons and props, etc.”

"In terms of costumes, we have prepared three different sets of exquisite costumes for each main character."

"In order to achieve the most perfect screen effect for the fantasy characters in "Lord of the Rings," Weta has specially developed two of the most novel technologies, motion capture and expression capture."

Peter Jackson tried to persuade General Liu with his sharp tongue, constantly emphasizing Weta's unique advantages that were different from other special effects companies.

It can be seen that in order to win the special effects business of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, Weta Company has indeed made sufficient preparations.

However, in General Liu's eyes, the bargaining chips provided by Peter Jackson and Weta are far from enough!

"Director Peter, I will send someone to verify what you said! If Weta Company is suitable in all aspects, I will consider giving it a chance!"

General Liu waved his hand, interrupting Peter Jackson's boasting. He said calmly without any expression on his face.

"John, Vita Company is really suitable! The price is not high, the price-performance ratio is good, and it is easy to use."

"If after your investigation you find that everything I said is true, then we might as well directly decide that Weta will undertake all the special effects production of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy."

"In this way, I can devote all my energy to the preparatory work of the crew."

Hearing what General Liu said, Peter Jackson was still not satisfied. He did not intend to give up his idea, and he wanted to directly finalize the deal with Weta.

But how could General Liu let the other party achieve his goal so easily? He was not a charity person, and he used his own money to enrich Peter Jackson's company?

What a joke! It’s almost as good as the other way around!
"Director Peter, it is not a simple matter which special effects company the crew should cooperate with. I need to consider all aspects."

"Even if everything you said is true, I can't directly finalize cooperation with Weta, because the advantages of this special effects company are not irreplaceable!"

"There are so many special effects companies in Hollywood that are both famous and technically capable. Why don't I choose these safe brands? Instead, choose a special effects company whose status is unknown and is far away in New Zealand?"

General Liu found a high-sounding reason but refused to let go.

Peter Jackson came back to his senses. He looked at General Liu meaningfully, and then said slowly.

"John, just tell me! How can we choose Weta to undertake all the special effects production of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy?"

Seeing that Peter Jackson finally reacted, Liu Jiang glanced at him appreciatively, showed a gentle and friendly smile, and responded.

"Director Peter, according to what you said, Weta's current scale is not large. It will definitely require a lot of resources and funds to develop rapidly, right?"

"The new Caesars Entertainment Company can provide Weta with the resources and capital it needs to grow."

"We are not seeking to acquire Weta. We only hope to become the top shareholder of Weta. Director Peter, what do you think of this proposal?"

Liu Jiang euphemistically expressed his intention to invest in Weta Company. His appearance was not too ugly. He did not use any empty-handed tactics, but was prepared to exchange resources and funds for Weta Company. shares.

After all, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy still had to be filmed with Peter Jackson's painstaking efforts!

If we really push the opponent too hard, this project may be a failure and all the US$1.5 million will be wasted!

General Liu doesn't want to see this kind of result, so it is extremely important to know how to measure it!

"John, I don't understand. There are so many special effects companies in Hollywood. Why do you want to invest in Weta, which I founded with my friends?"

"You also know that this special effects company is far away in New Zealand!"

"New Caesars Entertainment could even create a new special effects company of its own."

After listening to General Liu's proposal, Peter Jackson was confused. He was a little confused about what the other party was thinking. There was no need to sacrifice the near for the distant!
Of course, it would be impossible for General Liu to reveal to the other party that Weta will develop very well in the future and even become one of the world's top comprehensive visual effects companies.

The motion capture technology and expression capture technology specially developed by Weta for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy are also unique! Other special effects companies can’t even keep up!

"Director Peter, I don't have that much energy to create a new special effects company to serve the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy project."

"Besides, haven't you been emphasizing to me how special Weta is? After all, you are the director of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and I must take your opinion seriously!"

"After repeated consideration, I believe that as long as the new Caesars Entertainment Company and Weta Company become a family, everyone will share the risks, and everyone will prosper and lose."

"Only in this way can I safely hand over all the special effects production of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy to Weta! Otherwise, I would rather choose other special effects companies in Hollywood."

Liu Jiang talked for a long time, barely clearing up the logic.

A trace of doubt flashed in Peter Jackson's eyes. He felt that General Liu's reason was still a bit far-fetched, but after thinking about it roughly, it made sense.

He did not reply to the other party immediately, and the living room suddenly became quiet.

After a period of thinking, Peter Jackson solemnly expressed his stance to General Liu.

He will carefully consider the other party's proposal, and at the same time discuss it with his friends (Vita partners).

Seeing Peter Jackson's delaying tactics, General Liu didn't take it seriously and ended the topic.

After the two chatted about the crew's preliminary preparations, Peter Jackson bid farewell to General Liu.

In the next few days, Liu will deal with the affairs that have accumulated some time ago, while using his fame to promote the upcoming "Hollywood".

In addition to traditional publicity methods, such as interviews with some newspapers and TV stations, he has also made careful use of emerging media.

Liu Jiang's blog account contains soft articles about "Hollywood", one after another!
On September 9, "Hollywood" officially landed in major theaters in North America.

The efforts made by all the employees of New Caesar Publishing Company and General Liu during this period have not been in vain.

"Hollywood" had a box office success on its first day, grossing US$212 million, and the single-venue box office exceeded US$!

(End of this chapter)