Although Spielberg's face was still calm, his heart was already filled with turmoil.
He saw Michael Clayton's novel that topped the New York Times bestseller rankings late last year, but after a rough look, he had the idea to bring it to the screen.
Spielberg then asked someone to contact Clayton, but unexpectedly the answer was that the movie adaptation rights had been sold.
This answer made him sigh and never thought about it again.
But what I didn't expect was that today, a young director who had only met once came to him to make this novel into a movie!
Why, would you think I'm suitable for making this movie?
Although Spielberg felt extremely complicated at this time, he asked calmly after flipping through the book, "Aren't you also a good director?"
If it is 7 or 8 years later, I don’t deny that I have the ability to perfectly produce this movie, but now it doesn’t work. I can grasp the plot well but can’t do anything about the big scenes.
Adrian shook his head, As for why he came to you, I don’t think there is any need to explain this anymore. Steven, you have a unique imagination and ability to control movies, and you can balance art and business well. I can’t imagine who else can make it except you.
Many directors can do it except me.
Spielberg smiled unquestionably, and admitted that your lobbying is very touching, but it's a pity that I might disappoint you, Ed.
Can you tell me where your concerns are?Adrian raised his eyebrows without showing a disappointed look.
Not bad, very calm.Spielberg praised in his heart.
Many, such as how do you plan to operate?What is the budget?Moreover, making a realistic model of dinosaurs is a difficult problem to solve.He gave a few simple examples.
However, Adrian obviously came prepared: Before this, we had made a detailed budget, and the investment would be about 50 million to 6,000 yuan. My company could take out about 20 million yuan, I could get 20 million yuan from my friends, and if Global could participate, I could also pay 20 million yuan. If they were unwilling, I could pay 20 million yuan in private.As for operation, we will hand over all the power to you. The company is only responsible for supervising financial operations. The script will be jointly written by Michael and I. Of course, if you want to use your own people, it's just Michael must participate.
What a big deal.
Even Spielberg couldn't help but be slightly surprised by his plan.
Although the trend of large investment has become increasingly obvious from the late 1970s to now, there are still not many movies with investment of 50 to 60 million yuan.
Adrian smiled and didn't say anything more about this issue, but turned to other aspects: As for dinosaur model, I think Mr. George Lux's Industrial Light and Magic would be willing to take on this task. In addition, Steven, don't you think using a computer to make a realistic dinosaur more attractive to the audience than a model?
Made with a computer?Spielberg stroked and narrowed his eyes.
Yes, yes, computer-made.
Adrian nodded, because the company is now planning to participate in the investment in a movie. Yesterday I went to the other party’s studio to see it. They made a liquid metal man with a computer. It was not perfect, but it was shocking enough. I believe that as long as there is enough funds and combined with industrial light and magic technology, it will definitely be possible to create dinosaurs that are difficult to distinguish between true and false on the screen!
Liquid metal man?Are you talking about the Terminator 2 that James Cameron is working on?
Spielberg took a long breath, suppressed his mood and asked deliberately in a relaxed tone. To be honest, he really wanted to agree for a few seconds.
Yes.
Adrian gave a positive answer. We have consulted a lot of information and visited many professionals. In theory, the real CG can be made. Most of the investment of 60 million yuan is actually spent on it.If you want, I can immediately get the relevant plan report, and you can make a decision after reading it.
Spielberg fell silent. He sat in a chair and put his hands together, his two thumbs fiddled with each other from time to time. Behind the circular glasses, his eyelids drooped, making it impossible to see what he was thinking.
A few minutes later he finally raised his head and breathed a long sigh: Sorry, Ed, my answer will not change.
Adrian's brow finally frowned: Can I know the reason, Steven?
I've been bothered by something lately, and there's also a movie waiting for me later, I don't have time...
We can wait.
This is not the key, Ed...is a pity.
Spielberg finally spread his hands, but his refusal was vague from beginning to end.
In fact, the reason for rejection is very simple. He doesn't like this feeling of being controlled or being calculated.
This feeling is very subtle, and from another aspect it can also be said to be trusting him: everything is ready and you can command it.
The key is that Spielberg's perception of Adrian is quite contradictory.
On the one hand, Adrian's education, quality and interesting ideas in the movie made him very fond of him; on the other hand, he felt that this young man was a bit too utilitarian and impatient.
In addition, there were many things that bothered him, such as a failed marriage, so he was obviously moved and felt a little dissatisfied and didn't want to agree.
This is very contradictory, so Spielberg finally chose to refuse, which was very accidental, just like he couldn't do multiple-choice questions and throw paper balls, but many things in the world are so accidental.
The office was silent, and only a few minutes later Adrian spoke again: Actually, there is still a condition.
Spielberg couldn't help but look unexpected, and he had already rejected him directly, so what else could he use to convince himself?He made a gesture to him.
Before I say it, I beg you, Steven, not to think that I am threatening or forcing you.
Adrian looked at Spielberg, his tone full of sincerity. I originally wanted to put this in the end and only brought it up after you agreed to be the director. I had no other thoughts.
Paused, he said word by word: If you promised to be director and producer, Steven, half of the movie's net income will be spent on investing in the movie you've always wanted to make.
Invest in the movie I've always wanted to make?Spielberg repeated it once, then his body shook slightly.
Yes.Adrian nodded, "Schindler's List"!
After coming out of Spielberg's office, Adrian breathed a long sigh and finally made him agree. It was really not easy.
Although he couldn't guess what the other party was thinking, he still saw two points.
First, Spielberg still likes the novel "Jurassic Park" very much and is also very interested in adapting it into a movie; second, he seems to have some small opinions about himself, but not much, but it may affect his judgment.
Needless to say, it was a sequelae left by his anxious heart that night, but there was no way, who always made his plan not enough time?
Fortunately, that ace still worked. Although Adrian missed a little Spielberg didn't know how much box office Jurassic Park could get, and naturally he wouldn't know how much half of the net profit was.
But he still agreed and after watching Adrian seriously for a long time.
Are you sure?He asked him this.
I'm sure!Adrian's face was full of seriousness and seriousness.
Then there was another minute-long silence, and Spielberg finally nodded: Well, obviously, I have no reason to refuse...but that will be said in a few months.
Although Adrian's proposal had loopholes, Spielberg automatically made it up for him in his heart: as long as the more money the movie earns, the more investment he can get!
Adrian understood this after Spielberg agreed. Naturally, he did not think about adding additional explanations. This was beneficial to him, right?
It has to be admitted that "Schindler's List" has a very special position in the heart of this great director, but in this way, his impression in the other party's heart may be slightly worse. No matter how sincere he said before raising this issue, this behavior is still related to the forced.
But it doesn't matter. When "Jurassic Park" begins to be officially prepared, I can tell him that even if the box office is not good, I promise to get him a 20 million investment for filming "Schindler's List".
On the way back, Adrian said to himself in his heart.
Moreover, I only played half of my ace, and there were opportunities to play the other half later. It would be no problem to win over Spielberg at that time.
This is a matter of spared no effort to establish a good relationship with this old Jewish man, for the sake of connections, network and other things. Think about his relationship with Lucas and others and his influence in Hollywood.
Especially the Jewish Relations Network. Although there are many anti-Semitisms in the United States, it is undeniable that Jews are still quite powerful, and the entire American upper class is also half-concerned about Jews.
If Adrian could use his identity, it would be no problem to be able to do everything.
I got it done with Spielberg and Jurassic Park, and by the way with it, Schindler's List, and invested in Terminator 2.
Adrian took a few days off and watched the 63rd Academy Awards ceremony at home on March 25.
Nothing different from what I remember, "Dancing with the Wolf" became a big winner, winning several awards such as Best Film, Best Director, Best Adaptation, Best Photography, etc. Unfortunately, Kevin Costner's fate is as sad as Clint Eastwood. He never wants to win the Best Actor in his life.
Adrian didn't feel anything special when he saw the end from the beginning, because he knew that he would appear at the awards ceremony at this time next year. After the break, he would soon start preparing for his new movie "The Shawshank Redemption"!
He saw Michael Clayton's novel that topped the New York Times bestseller rankings late last year, but after a rough look, he had the idea to bring it to the screen.
Spielberg then asked someone to contact Clayton, but unexpectedly the answer was that the movie adaptation rights had been sold.
This answer made him sigh and never thought about it again.
But what I didn't expect was that today, a young director who had only met once came to him to make this novel into a movie!
Why, would you think I'm suitable for making this movie?
Although Spielberg felt extremely complicated at this time, he asked calmly after flipping through the book, "Aren't you also a good director?"
If it is 7 or 8 years later, I don’t deny that I have the ability to perfectly produce this movie, but now it doesn’t work. I can grasp the plot well but can’t do anything about the big scenes.
Adrian shook his head, As for why he came to you, I don’t think there is any need to explain this anymore. Steven, you have a unique imagination and ability to control movies, and you can balance art and business well. I can’t imagine who else can make it except you.
Many directors can do it except me.
Spielberg smiled unquestionably, and admitted that your lobbying is very touching, but it's a pity that I might disappoint you, Ed.
Can you tell me where your concerns are?Adrian raised his eyebrows without showing a disappointed look.
Not bad, very calm.Spielberg praised in his heart.
Many, such as how do you plan to operate?What is the budget?Moreover, making a realistic model of dinosaurs is a difficult problem to solve.He gave a few simple examples.
However, Adrian obviously came prepared: Before this, we had made a detailed budget, and the investment would be about 50 million to 6,000 yuan. My company could take out about 20 million yuan, I could get 20 million yuan from my friends, and if Global could participate, I could also pay 20 million yuan. If they were unwilling, I could pay 20 million yuan in private.As for operation, we will hand over all the power to you. The company is only responsible for supervising financial operations. The script will be jointly written by Michael and I. Of course, if you want to use your own people, it's just Michael must participate.
What a big deal.
Even Spielberg couldn't help but be slightly surprised by his plan.
Although the trend of large investment has become increasingly obvious from the late 1970s to now, there are still not many movies with investment of 50 to 60 million yuan.
Adrian smiled and didn't say anything more about this issue, but turned to other aspects: As for dinosaur model, I think Mr. George Lux's Industrial Light and Magic would be willing to take on this task. In addition, Steven, don't you think using a computer to make a realistic dinosaur more attractive to the audience than a model?
Made with a computer?Spielberg stroked and narrowed his eyes.
Yes, yes, computer-made.
Adrian nodded, because the company is now planning to participate in the investment in a movie. Yesterday I went to the other party’s studio to see it. They made a liquid metal man with a computer. It was not perfect, but it was shocking enough. I believe that as long as there is enough funds and combined with industrial light and magic technology, it will definitely be possible to create dinosaurs that are difficult to distinguish between true and false on the screen!
Liquid metal man?Are you talking about the Terminator 2 that James Cameron is working on?
Spielberg took a long breath, suppressed his mood and asked deliberately in a relaxed tone. To be honest, he really wanted to agree for a few seconds.
Yes.
Adrian gave a positive answer. We have consulted a lot of information and visited many professionals. In theory, the real CG can be made. Most of the investment of 60 million yuan is actually spent on it.If you want, I can immediately get the relevant plan report, and you can make a decision after reading it.
Spielberg fell silent. He sat in a chair and put his hands together, his two thumbs fiddled with each other from time to time. Behind the circular glasses, his eyelids drooped, making it impossible to see what he was thinking.
A few minutes later he finally raised his head and breathed a long sigh: Sorry, Ed, my answer will not change.
Adrian's brow finally frowned: Can I know the reason, Steven?
I've been bothered by something lately, and there's also a movie waiting for me later, I don't have time...
We can wait.
This is not the key, Ed...is a pity.
Spielberg finally spread his hands, but his refusal was vague from beginning to end.
In fact, the reason for rejection is very simple. He doesn't like this feeling of being controlled or being calculated.
This feeling is very subtle, and from another aspect it can also be said to be trusting him: everything is ready and you can command it.
The key is that Spielberg's perception of Adrian is quite contradictory.
On the one hand, Adrian's education, quality and interesting ideas in the movie made him very fond of him; on the other hand, he felt that this young man was a bit too utilitarian and impatient.
In addition, there were many things that bothered him, such as a failed marriage, so he was obviously moved and felt a little dissatisfied and didn't want to agree.
This is very contradictory, so Spielberg finally chose to refuse, which was very accidental, just like he couldn't do multiple-choice questions and throw paper balls, but many things in the world are so accidental.
The office was silent, and only a few minutes later Adrian spoke again: Actually, there is still a condition.
Spielberg couldn't help but look unexpected, and he had already rejected him directly, so what else could he use to convince himself?He made a gesture to him.
Before I say it, I beg you, Steven, not to think that I am threatening or forcing you.
Adrian looked at Spielberg, his tone full of sincerity. I originally wanted to put this in the end and only brought it up after you agreed to be the director. I had no other thoughts.
Paused, he said word by word: If you promised to be director and producer, Steven, half of the movie's net income will be spent on investing in the movie you've always wanted to make.
Invest in the movie I've always wanted to make?Spielberg repeated it once, then his body shook slightly.
Yes.Adrian nodded, "Schindler's List"!
After coming out of Spielberg's office, Adrian breathed a long sigh and finally made him agree. It was really not easy.
Although he couldn't guess what the other party was thinking, he still saw two points.
First, Spielberg still likes the novel "Jurassic Park" very much and is also very interested in adapting it into a movie; second, he seems to have some small opinions about himself, but not much, but it may affect his judgment.
Needless to say, it was a sequelae left by his anxious heart that night, but there was no way, who always made his plan not enough time?
Fortunately, that ace still worked. Although Adrian missed a little Spielberg didn't know how much box office Jurassic Park could get, and naturally he wouldn't know how much half of the net profit was.
But he still agreed and after watching Adrian seriously for a long time.
Are you sure?He asked him this.
I'm sure!Adrian's face was full of seriousness and seriousness.
Then there was another minute-long silence, and Spielberg finally nodded: Well, obviously, I have no reason to refuse...but that will be said in a few months.
Although Adrian's proposal had loopholes, Spielberg automatically made it up for him in his heart: as long as the more money the movie earns, the more investment he can get!
Adrian understood this after Spielberg agreed. Naturally, he did not think about adding additional explanations. This was beneficial to him, right?
It has to be admitted that "Schindler's List" has a very special position in the heart of this great director, but in this way, his impression in the other party's heart may be slightly worse. No matter how sincere he said before raising this issue, this behavior is still related to the forced.
But it doesn't matter. When "Jurassic Park" begins to be officially prepared, I can tell him that even if the box office is not good, I promise to get him a 20 million investment for filming "Schindler's List".
On the way back, Adrian said to himself in his heart.
Moreover, I only played half of my ace, and there were opportunities to play the other half later. It would be no problem to win over Spielberg at that time.
This is a matter of spared no effort to establish a good relationship with this old Jewish man, for the sake of connections, network and other things. Think about his relationship with Lucas and others and his influence in Hollywood.
Especially the Jewish Relations Network. Although there are many anti-Semitisms in the United States, it is undeniable that Jews are still quite powerful, and the entire American upper class is also half-concerned about Jews.
If Adrian could use his identity, it would be no problem to be able to do everything.
I got it done with Spielberg and Jurassic Park, and by the way with it, Schindler's List, and invested in Terminator 2.
Adrian took a few days off and watched the 63rd Academy Awards ceremony at home on March 25.
Nothing different from what I remember, "Dancing with the Wolf" became a big winner, winning several awards such as Best Film, Best Director, Best Adaptation, Best Photography, etc. Unfortunately, Kevin Costner's fate is as sad as Clint Eastwood. He never wants to win the Best Actor in his life.
Adrian didn't feel anything special when he saw the end from the beginning, because he knew that he would appear at the awards ceremony at this time next year. After the break, he would soon start preparing for his new movie "The Shawshank Redemption"!
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