Chapter 295： Risks and opportunities

The clear sky in Los Angeles at the end of September, the monsoon blowing from the sea, dispelled the heat in the sky, brought rare refreshing, and made the climate more suitable for outdoor activities.

On an ordinary weekend, Ronan and Tom Cruise came to the golf course again.

As Will Smith is filming the new film "Jedi Men 2" and Jeff Kasenberg's promotion of "Little Pony King" all over the world, only two of them are left in the golf four.

But Ronan and Tom Cruise met new players, the agent Brian Lord from CAA, and Gore Wibinski who followed him to play.

On the court, Ronan made a putt and sent the white ball to the hole, completing the first birdie in his life.

"Okay!" Tom Cruise applauded Ronan: "The skills are obvious! When Jeff's level improves, it won't take long before we can host that golf game!"

Ronan shook his head: "I still have to practice more."

Tom Cruise came over and said, "Do you often practice in private?"

Ronan pulled out the golf ball from the hole and said, "Occasionally, he will hit a few shots in the manor.

There is a small golf course in his home, which is very suitable for one or two people to practice.

An electric four-wheeled vehicle drove over at this time, and Bryan Lord, who was driving, waved to the two of them: "Tom! Ronan!"

Ronan looked over there. There was a middle-aged man wearing glasses sitting on the electric car, it was Gore Wibinski.

"Hi, Brian." Tom Cruise responded, "Come here!"

Brian Lord parked the car and walked over with Gore Wibinski. The two shook hands with Ronan and Tom Cruise and exchanged greetings.

Not far from a temporary resting place, the four people walked over.

Knowing that Ronan and Gore Wibinski had something to discuss, Tom Cruise and Brian Lord took the initiative to leave enough room for the two.

Sitting under the umbrella, Gore Wibinski pushed his glasses and said with a smile: "I'm still fulfilling the director contract with DreamWorks. It's not a good meeting now."

Ronan also smiled and said: "We just ran into each other on the golf course to meet friends with the ball. No one could say anything."

In fact, he generally understands Gore Wibinski’s concerns. The director can be said to be supported by DreamWorks. His first feature film "The Rat Catcher" was invested and produced by DreamWorks. The second film was US version. "The Ring of Midnight" still comes from DreamWorks.

Gore Wibinski was somewhat hesitant to contact other companies for new jobs during the performance of the director contract with DreamWorks.

Gore Wibinski nodded: "That said."

Ronan turned to ask: "Has "The Ring of Midnight" finished?"

Gore Wibinski replied: "All the shooting has been completed and will be transferred to post-production next week. It was originally planned to be completed in February and March next year. Now I am confident that I will complete the DreamWorks contract before the arrival of the new year."

Is this the motivation for the new job? Ronan flashed this thought naturally.

I don't know if this will affect DreamWorks' "Midnight Bell".

Ronan did not stop on this issue, after all, the success or failure of DreamWorks movies is not directly related to him.

"In other words, after the New Year, you can leave the "Midnight Ring" crew?" Ronan asked again: "Then formally talk about cooperation with Shahai Entertainment and move to a new job?"

Gore Wibinski said, "Yes."

The opportunity to direct a major production in this way is not only well paid, but may also be famous all over the world. Any director who has a commercial intention can never let it go.

Ronan asked, "Have you read the script and plan? Any ideas?"

Despite this great opportunity, Gore-Wibinski still had certain doubts and asked: "The subject matter of the project..."

Ronan sighed secretly, the pirate theme is indeed a problem in Hollywood now, and his producer is not as powerful as Jerry Bruckheimer.

"In fact, this film is essentially a fantasy adventure genre." Ronan can only say: "It is completely different from all the pirate movies in Hollywood in the past. Hollywood does not have an enduring movie theme, nor a genre that will fail forever. Seven or eight years have passed since the last big investment pirate movie. Such a long time is enough to evoke the nostalgia of many fans for pirate movies."

He glanced at Gore Wibinski and said: “Once a big-production movie is successful, it can bring huge rewards to the creators, but any big-production movie is bound to be accompanied by huge risks. Risks and opportunities are always It was born together."

"It makes sense." Gore Wibinski is not a layman, and naturally understands such a simple truth.

Ronan said: "Sandsea Entertainment will provide sufficient support for this project, from funding to various guarantees, and the minimum production budget is 120 million US dollars."

Although he has not yet found a source of funding for production, it does not prevent Ronan from pulling tiger skins as a banner.

Not everyone can meet the opportunity to direct a large-scale production. The directors who can receive the invitation of the first-line production are undoubtedly the lucky ones in Hollywood. Gore Wibinski has carefully analyzed it and knows that the risks are high, but even more Understand the rare opportunity.

Moreover, after reading the script, I have a little confidence.

The subject of pirates that others dared not touch, if he succeeds, it will definitely be more eye-catching.

"Starting from the beginning of next year." Ronan asked: "Is there a tight schedule until the summer of 2003?"

Gore Wibinski said: "Enough."

Ronan nodded slightly: "I will let people do some preparations in advance."

Shahai Entertainment is in contact with Warner Studios and is preparing to lease Warner Studios' largest studios No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 to set up the scenery. The outdoor scenery at sea will be shot in Mexico. James Cameron shot " The Rosario artificial lake transformed by "Titanic" was used to film seascape scenes.

The two sides exchanged some views on the project plan, and then ended the interview.

Gore Wibinski still has work to do. He didn't stay here for too long and soon left.

"Was it all right?" Brian Lord asked.

Ronan smiled: "It went even better than expected."

Originally, he thought it would take a lot of effort to convince Gore Wibinski to really make up his mind to direct a pirate-themed movie. In fact, Gore Wibinski has to be more decisive.

Perhaps Gore Wibinski does not want to miss this opportunity and has enough confidence.

Ronan thought of another important thing in the preparation work, and asked: "Brian, I don't know if there are many actors with strange appearance among Caa's clients."

"Strange?" Brian Lord didn't quite understand Ronan.

Ronan simply explained: "It must be ugly enough, and ugly and distinctive, unforgettable. I need them to act as a pirate on a pirate ship."

Brian Lord understood it and asked, "Need a lot?"

Ronan thought for a while and said, "A dozen or twenty."

"Caa may not have a suitable candidate." Brian Lord said: "However, we have cooperation with many small brokerage companies, and we should be able to find actors that meet your requirements."

Ronan said, "Then I'll say thank you in advance."

Brian Lord said with a smile: "We are friends and collaborators, you are welcome."

The three played a few more holes and left the golf club when the sun was about to set.

Ronan and Tom Cruise got in the same car.

"Gore Wibinski is a director trained by DreamWorks." Tom Cruise said: "You are digging into Spielberg's corner."

Ronan smiled and shook his head: "The Spielberg family is big and well connected, so I don't care about this little thing."

Tom Cruise added: "Why do I think you are always staring at DreamWorks?"

Ronan told the truth: "Because I lack resources, from material resources to human resources, the six major companies are strong, and I can't afford it, so I can only focus on DreamWorks."

Tom Cruise said: "Always staring at a family digging, it's easy to go wrong."

Ronan smiled: "Spielberg is a good old man."

"Good people are easy to be bullied." Tom Cruise told the general situation in this highly competitive society.

Ronan does not deny this point: "Spielberg has a bottom line, and he rarely breaks through the bottom line. Moreover, DreamWorks faces pressure from the six major companies and can't separate the energy to take care of the others in a short time."

He thought for a while, and then said: "After all, the director is a free individual and does not belong to any film company. DreamWorks refuses to give Gore Wibinski the opportunity to direct a major production, and it cannot stop Gore Wibbins. Ji looks for other opportunities."

Tom Cruise nodded: "Actually, you are doing it very well until Gore Wibinski finished filming the DreamWorks movie before contacting him. If you change to the six major companies , The agreement will be initialed during the shooting."

Ronan stretched out his hand, feeling a little helpless, and said, "It's not that I don't want to do this, but because of lack of strength, we must leave some room for relaxation."

Tom Cruise said: "You really are a smart man."

It's not that Ronan doesn't want to deal with Gore Wibinski directly and eliminate possible accidents afterwards. After all, there are still three months before the New Year, and no one can guarantee that there will be no accidents during this period.

He did have scruples about Spielberg.

In Hollywood, Spielberg can be classified into the ranks of good old people, but rabbits will bite when they are anxious, and he is a powerful figure in Hollywood.

When Gore Wibinski completes the American version of "The Ring of Midnight", the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean" will sign a director contract with him. No one can fault it.

Gore Wibinski will have to wait for a while, and there is good news from Johnny Depp.