Chapter 849： Still a little naive

This is a celebration party held within Disney. There are two protagonists. One is "Avengers" which is raging in the North American and overseas film markets, and the other is "Avatar" which has just been released from North America and other parts of the world.

Among them, the latter's global box office has reached US$3.04566 million. Although there are still a small number of overseas screenings, they are basically areas where the screening rights are bought out, and the resulting box office has nothing to do with Disney.

Jos Weyden and James Cameron are naturally the focus of tonight. Although the huge success of the latter is somewhat unexpected, some people can always think that after all, the king of the world has a crazy precedent; and the former will be the Avengers We successfully merged in one place, and created the third masterpiece with a box office of over $500 million in North America, which is surprising.

"Alison."

After socializing, Ryan found a place for a group of children to play. This was an internal celebration party in Disney. Many people attended with their families, "I'm optimistic about this group of little guys."

"There's Lily..." Taylor sitting in the chair pointed to Lily Moxin, the oldest of the group of children, "Don't worry."

"godfather……"

Probably found Ryan, a little guy suddenly ran over, Ryan rubbed her forehead, "Apple, where's your mommy?"

"Chat with Godmother."

Apple Martin, who is about to enter elementary school, pointed to the other side, curled his lips and said, "They don't play with me."

"godfather……"

Lily walked over with Sandy, "Dad..."

"Hey, dears."

Seeing George Lucas coming here, Ryan said, "You continue."

After speaking, he left here.

"Ryan."

"Hello, George."

Shaking his hand with George Lucas, Ryan made a please gesture to the chair on one side. "I heard that you traveled around the world some time ago?"

"Yeah, it's been a long time since I was so relaxed."

George Lucas is a smart man. Since he chose to withdraw from Lucasfilm, in order not to affect Disney and Katherine Kennedy's optimization of Lucasfilm, he simply left North America.

"Are you interested in being a special adviser for the new "Star Wars"?"

After the two said a few words, Ryan moved the topic to the preparatory work for the seventh book of "Star Wars" that will begin in the second half of the year, "Maybe you can give some suggestions."

"Forget it." George Lucas shook his head, "Ryan, I really want to quit commercial production."

"okay then."

Ryan didn't insist, these words were more polite. George Lucas is good at framing the background and worldview, but he is clumsy at handling details. This has been fully demonstrated in the Star Wars series, and it took 30 years for Star Wars to form a complete worldview in the hearts of movie fans. , If you want to continue to succeed in the next few sequels, optimization of the details is essential.

These are precisely the weaknesses of George Lucas.

After talking to George Lucas, many people walked over and sat around. Speaking of recent topics about Disney, even the battle between Disney and News Corporation has become the content of Disney's internal discussions, as a complete winner. Disney employees also have the privilege to belittle their opponents.

"How about the sequel," Ryan discussed "Avatar" with James Cameron. "Any ideas?"

"I just hope you can prepare a huge check." James Cameron always cares about technical and financial issues.

"I don't think anyone at Disney will object." Ryan himself will not object.

With the great success of "Avatar". The production cost of the sequel must be increased, but correspondingly, a considerable part of the later promotional cost will be saved. These can all be included in the production costs.

During the recent period, many people or companies have been in contact with James Cameron. They all have the same mind. They joined the sequel project of "Avatar" on the premise of getting James Cameron. In order to get a share of it.

However, the truck driver ignored them. After all, his cooperation with Ryan has always been pleasant, and Disney will also provide him with sufficient production costs and sufficient studio and post-production rights. Who knows whether the new investor will become a constraint .

"father……"

Sandy's voice suddenly sounded from behind, Ryan turned her head, and she walked over a few steps, "Hello, godfather."

"Hey, kid."

James Cameron rubbed Sandy's blonde hair. "I thought you didn't remember me."

Sandy smiled sweetly at him, and then took Ryan's hand, "Dad, I want to find Mommy."

"Where is my sister?" Ryan was a little strange.

"Taylor is talking to Scarlett." Sandy pursed his lips and said dissatisfiedly, "She ignores me."

"Well, let's go find Mommy."

Ryan stood up and said to Cameron, "Jim, talk more when I have time."

Holding her daughter, Ryan took a short turn in the banquet hall and found Nicole's place. There were not many people in the place where she was sitting, and the atmosphere was quite cold. No one would be foolish enough to say hello to this moment. Greetings, because the person sitting across from Nicole is...Charlize Theron.

"Mummy..."

Freed from Ryan's hand, Sandy ran directly to his mother, and then shouted to the other side, "Hello, godmother."

Ryan could see that Nicole's face seemed a bit unsightly.

"Mummy..."

The little guy seemed to be aware. She looked at Nicole and then at Charlize, "Have you quarreled?"

"How could it be, dear."

It was Charlize who was talking, and Sandy bit his finger and said seriously, "That's how Mommy and Dad were when they quarreled."

"What are you talking about?"

Pulling a chair, Ryan sat in the outer position between the two of them, "Can you talk about it?"

"Isn't your script finished?" Charlize tilted his head, teasing Sandy with his eyes, and said to Ryan, "I think Nicole may be interested in the characters in it."

"Is that so?" Ryan turned his head. "Nicole?"

Nicole did not answer, but stared at Charlize closely. The South African Diamond did not show any weakness, looking at Nicole with almost the same look.

"You two..." Ryan couldn't help frowning.

Then, the eyes of the two moved to him at the same time, as sharp as knives.

"Who are you going to look for as a director?" Nicole asked suddenly.

"Natalie..." Ryan didn't mean to hide, "She has promised to be the director of this series."

Nodded, Nicole said clearly, "Have you planned for a long time?"

"It's not too long." Ryan tilted his head and looked at Nicole. "It's just that I have this idea. It depends on your opinions."

If a few people object, Ryan will not force it. He just wants to ease the relationship between the few people a little bit, unlike now, every time they meet, it is like seeing a life and death enemy.

Nicole treats Charlize fairly well, but it is the trouble with Natalie. How many years have they not spoken to each other? It seems that he doesn't even remember it.

"Kidman Studio can bear part of the investment."

Suddenly, Nicole changed into a business-talking attitude, "One-third or half is fine. I can be a producer, but I won't play any role."

It is impossible for her to perform under the direction of ‘Director Portman’. In turn, the producer can restrict the director in many places.

"You don't think about it again."

Without waiting for Ryan to speak, Charlize Theron spoke, "The opportunity is rare."

"Leave this opportunity to others." Nicole's attitude was very firm.

Then, she stood up and walked to the other side. At the same time, she gave her daughter a wink. Sandy waved to Charlize, and tacitly came over to hold Ryan, "Dad, let's go."

Waved his hand to Charlize, Charlize made a okay gesture, Ryan took Sandy and walked out of the banquet hall.

Back in the car in Malibu, Ryan tidyed Sandy's messy hair, and Nicole, who was opposite, kept looking out the window, and said nothing after getting in the car.

"Mummy seems to be angry," Sandy whispered in Ryan's ear, "still mad at you, Dad."

"Honey." Ryan looked at Nicole, "What do you think?"

"In this respect..." Nicole's eyes rolled back from the car window, "You are more naive than I thought."

Ryan gestured to Nicole to please continue.

"You want to play Alsace? Menethil, right?"

Seeing Ryan nodding, Nicole continued, "I played Jaina Proudmoore or Sylvanas Windrunner?"

"It will only ruin the movie."

Regardless of Ryan’s thoughts, Nicole took a few deep breaths, and her tone turned to calm. “Don’t be naive, Ryan, it’s the best situation now. If you stick to your own ideas, you will only turn the set into a battlefield, Charlie. Theron is very smart and sleek Maybe she can make some concessions, but don’t forget, Natalie Portman is as proud as me."

Hearing Nicole's words, Ryan couldn't help but squeeze his eyebrows. Maybe he has been in charge of Disney all these years. He has been feeling good. He gradually developed more ideas, but forgot another point. They are not Disney after all!

Like Nicole said, Charlize may not be the problem. The problem is that Nicole and Natalie, who once had a very good relationship and then hated each other, really only treat this movie with a working attitude?

Perhaps what I thought was too simple and naive.

He could almost foresee the tit-for-tat scene between Nicole and Natalie, one of the heroines.

For the rest of the time, the silent person became Ryan. This incident was obviously not as Charlize thought, and it was far from what he expected, and he couldn't ask them more.

It seems that giving up is the best choice? (To be continued...)

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