Hollywood New Century

Simon also has no opinion. The vilification of villains in American movies is an ideological issue. Anyway, no one dares to resist. The big deal is that it is banned in the country.

"The characters of the Persian Legion, it's better to stop in moderation. The Spartan warriors are also fighting against humans, so don't draw too much, and the audience is not a fool," Simon thought about asking Zack Snyder to set the Persian army. Time to pay attention, after all, it is too late.

Simon remembers that in his previous life, "300 Spartan Warriors" was the most complained about the depiction of the Persian army.

As for how could there be a black army in the Persian legion? It's a joke, even Thor's Asgard has black people, that's a Norse mythology, it's nothing.

"Understood, I will pay attention. The main point of the plot is that the king of Sparta led his guard of 300 warriors to block the invading Persian army at Wenquan Pass, and finally died!" The main body of the plot is very simple, that is, the Greek city-state during the Hippo War The story of Sparta's defense of Greece, and the details of the script were also adapted by Zack Snyder.

"For a movie with strong male hormones, the actor candidate for the King of Sparta needs a strong and tough guy!" Of course Simon doesn't remember the actor who played this role before, presumably they have someone to choose.

"Gerard Butler, looks a little rough and has a good body," Zach Snyder handed Simon a fitness photo of Gerard Butler, with good muscles.

"Yes, that's it!" Simon felt very good, "300 warriors are also looking for this kind of strong body, muscle mass, a few abdominal muscles are essential!"

"A feast of male hormones!"

"Mr. Pike, the production cost of this film needs to be $65 million," reminded producer Steven Blunt, "It's not really much in terms of remuneration, but the battle of Hot Springs Pass is the focus of the film, and it also needs a lot of money. Computer effects will do!"

Simon curled his lips, he was just at the time of his rise, can he not raise money in such an untimely situation, how hurt his feelings! No eyesight?

"Funding, $65 million, is indeed a bit too much!" Simon has no money now, and "No Country for Old Men" is waiting for the funding to start shooting!

"Mr. Parker, I also understand that as an independent production company, it is indeed unreasonable for Xinghai Pictures to invest in such a large investment. However, if Xinghai Pictures can provide 20 to 30 million yuan, we will use the remaining funds. You can find a distributor for financing, or you can find a film investment and production company such as Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures!" Zack Snyder suggested that, after all, Simon Pike has already had two successful films, and here There is definitely a certain appeal.

"Is that so?" Simon thought about it and felt that it was not very good. He didn't have a film distribution company, and Xinghai Pictures only produced one or two movies a year. If he gave up his investment share, what else would he play? Moreover, this is a big hit movie, and the interests of the producers are of course their own.

"No, it's not only a waste of time to find other investors, I'm also worried that they will point fingers at the movie. In this regard, independent movies are very sensitive to the investors' faces," Simon refused and continued.

"Well, let's do some preparatory work first, perfect the script, choose the actors and train them. In September, I will have a lot of money back from my side. At that time, the filming will start!"

"September?" Steven Blunt thought for a while, 5 months of preparation time must be enough, but, does he really have the funds?

"Rest assured, now that my film Little Miss Sunshine has made $37 million in North America, how much can I make? You should also know that, and most importantly, "The Devil Wears Prada" will also be released in June , I am optimistic about the commercial film, and then I will have money, even if it fails, I will find the investor of "Spartan 300 Warriors", and I can sign a contract with Xinghai Pictures tomorrow!" Simon could see that this guy felt that He has no money, so now give him a reassurance.

"Okay, then we'll start shooting in September, and Zach and I will make the preparations!" Simon Pike said it all, and of course agreed.

The next day, after Xinghai Pictures signed an agreement to produce "Spartan 300 Warriors", Steven Blunt left happily with $1 million in preparation funds.

This time, Sonia Roman, the housekeeper, is suffering. "Simon, didn't you say that there is nothing to spend money on? Why is the company going to make another movie?"

Simon sat on the couch, would she be mad if she was told that the film cost $65 million.

"At the Vanity Fair dinner that night, I overheard him and Harvey Weinstein talking about the investment in this movie, but Weinstein Films rejected it, and then, you know..." Simon didn't want to explain more. what.

Sonia Roman's eyes widened in disbelief, "So, are you trying to fight Harvey Weinstein?"

"Of course not. I have studied this movie, do you remember the comic book set you bought for me? Frank Miller's, the comics in it are adapted!" Simon responded calmly, leaning on the sofa.

"But…"

"Don't worry, "Little Miss Sunshine" has been released for a month and a half. It's enough to let Fox Searchlight split the box office, and I'm also going to sell the overseas distribution rights directly to them, and DVD and other peripheral copyrights will also be sold at one time. Break!" Simon is asking for money now, and the copyrights of several movies are really worthless.

"Well, okay! However, people from Twentieth Century Fox mentioned that they hope to sign a few film cooperation plans with Xinghai Films. You have to talk to them about it, Simon!" Sonia continued to speak, in fact, she felt that It's not bad to be affiliated with a big film company, it depends on what conditions can be discussed.

"I know that when I go to talk about overseas distribution, I will talk about it in detail," Simon had his own ideas anyway, and then he was concerned about another matter, "Sonia, how is the script adaptation of No Country for Old Men? "

"The Coen brothers are basically done. Would you like to make an appointment to continue chatting?"

"Yes, let's go next week, and let them come to the company to talk in detail!" Simon still attaches great importance to that movie, and all movies that can make money should be attached.

"Then do you want to do something about public opinion recently?" Sonia Roman tried to ask Simon.

"You said, those **** things between me and George Clooney?" Simon was stunned for a while, then he knew what she meant, and said in surprise: "It's been more than a month, and it hasn't stopped outside?"

"No, it's gone, I mean do you want to fight back, after all, we were underdogs at the time..." Sonia Roman pondered in her heart, it's not your character that you don't want to suffer, it's good to be prepared. When I got it, I was caught off guard.

"Hey, Sonia, I am a very generous person. How can I waste time with these little actors? The company has a movie to be released next, and there are two more movies waiting for us to make!" Simon shook Shaking his head, with the continued success of "Little Miss Sunshine", Xinghai Pictures has a certain strength, but precious resources cannot be wasted.

Little actor, how dare you say that big Hollywood stars are called little actors by you, and you were still playing tricks on the crew two years ago! Sonia Roman complained in her heart, you are generous, you are very impulsive, how could anyone dare to offend such bigwigs as Harvey Weinstein and George Clooney when they first entered Hollywood?