Chapter 252： ready soon

Under the banquet hall.

"Want to smoke?"

Barry Mayer took out a pack of cigarettes from the lining pocket of his clothes, took two out of it, and handed one to Lyman, "A while back, you said you were shooting a new play? How about this? Movie now?"

"It's finished, it's in the post-production stage." Laiman took the cigarette and the lighter, lit it slowly, took a sip, and spit it out, "When the soundtrack is completed, it's almost time to schedule the release."

Barry Mayer nodded with a smile, and asked curiously, "When are you going to release it?"

"It will be next year at the earliest. It is almost the end of the year, and the remaining market share is almost divided. Besides, the theme of my movie is not suitable for collision with the remaining blockbusters." Lehman said slowly.

"Yes." Barry Mayer's mouth showed a smile that seemed to appreciate, "New Line Cinema's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the last one is strongly scheduled for December, and "Christmas Elf" that revolves around the festive atmosphere. The film works of the theme are really not suitable for competition."

Of course, there are still some things left to say.

For example, the Matrix series released by Warner Bros., the final chapter has been released for two days, and is continuing to harvest the box office in the market. Another example is Tom Cruise starring, Warner and some Japanese/Japanese companies are eyeing each other, ready to expand Japan/Japan The market-friendly work "The Last Samurai" has been set for the end of November, and it is ready to continue to drain the audience's wallets following the remnants of "The Matrix 3: Revolution".

Christmas stalls have always been crowded with strong people, but this time, Lehmann did not intend to use "Micro Love" to go into this muddy water.

He is very self-aware, and doesn't think there will be any good results if he collides with it, it is better to take the initiative to avoid it.

"Then when are you going to shoot the new film?"

Lehman said: "Two months is enough."

Barry Mayer just asked casually, but he didn't expect that Lehman really had a plan in this regard, so he quickly asked: "Do you have a plan?"

"Of course."

Talking here, Barry Mayer secretly observed Lehman's expression, and kept thinking about some decisions he wanted to verify before.

Whether the director has directing talent is really important, but this is not an investor that cares very much, or it is not something that Warner cares about very much. There are many talented directors, and the most important thing is whether the director's work can be done. Bring huge profits to investors.

Except for Miramax and Lionsgate, which are not deep-rooted and only rely on low-cost production to maintain their operations, Warner now cares most about the value of project development.

It is purely out of consideration of interests, and people like Lehman will save money (the investment budget is as much as it is, and they don’t spend money indiscriminately. In contrast to Cameron, the shooting budget has never been accurate. Kill the popularity), high-return directors (every project is profitable, and the return ratio is very high) is precisely the type that investors appreciate the most.

Wen Ziren, who has been fully trained in later generations, is similar to this template, so Universal and Warner are also very fond of cooperating with him.

Moreover, continuous success, and even movie projects with over 100 million investment, can still have relatively good market dominance, which makes Barry Mayer more willing to trust him.

why? You have experience, and the style of filming is still mature.

However, if you want to further maintain this cooperative relationship with each other, a simple trial alone is definitely not enough.

Since ancient times, there have been countless examples of breaking up for the sake of interests and also for the sake of interests.

However, that's all for later.

The most important thing right now is to finish the first cooperation project first.

As a result, the two of them smoked cigarettes with their own minds, and continued to chat in the clouds and fog.

Warner...is a good move.

......

Barry Mayer left, he just stopped by to have a look.

The business in the company is busy, and it is already the ultimate to take so little time to meet each other and win over a relationship.

After chatting for about twenty minutes, Laiman returned to the banquet hall.

"You're so welcome." Eva laughed.

"I can bring benefits, and they want to share. Eva, you'll have the same day."

"Me? How is that possible?"

"The market appeal of an actor is also a good resource. When you reach a position like Cage and Tom Cruise, you will know that opportunities will always come to you."

"maybe."

Eva smiled, but said nothing. She now wants to get along well with Lehmann more than to be famous or something.

Communication continues.

Lehman looked left and right, but didn't see Wen Ziren's figure, he probably vomited in the bathroom.

After all, being drunk by so many people, people are upright, and they don't want to lose face, so don't they suffer.

Going to the seat in the lounge area, Lehman just sat down for a while when Johnson came over.

"In a few days, you can go to Warner to confirm the directing contract. The conditions are almost set, and you don't need to fight for it any more."

Lyman took a sip of water and then ordered.

"Is the new project a collaboration with Warner?"

"right."

"Okay, I know."

"Oh, and, help me get a contact from Warners."

"who?"

"The author of the film adaptation, I have something to discuss with him."

Johnson wrote it down silently, hesitated for a while, and said, "What are your thoughts on this cooperation? I mean Paramount, do you want to pay attention."

"No, Shirley Lansing isn't an idiot, nor is Barry Mayer. Do you know why he came to see me at the Chainsaw reception? Wouldn't it be better to have a private meeting?"

"It's for Paramount." Johnson thought about it for a moment, and he could understand.

After all, in the past two years, Lyman's directorial works are basically distributed by Paramount.

This time, the position has changed suddenly It is still a cash cow-style director like Lehmann, how can you do it without some gestures?

Of course, Lehman also had plans in his heart.

Firefly Pictures has just been established, so maybe it doesn't need to think so much, but if it develops and the project conflicts with their company's distribution plan, what will happen?

Don't look at the poor production level of Paramount in the past two years, but if it controls DreamWorks, his film company will be difficult to compete with.

why?

A real son and a godson, which is more important, does Paramount really make it accurate?

This is also the reason why Lehman insists on having a relationship with Warner, so that when there is a conflict between the release schedules between the two, Paramount will arrange the release on a garbage schedule.

The same is true for Warners. If they take care of their own movies, he will turn around and go to another.

Anyway, everyone is planning for their own interests, there is no right or wrong.