Chapter 354： Door to happiness

"What? You come from a Hollywood studio?"

In an office of Gardner's financial company in New York, Chris Gardner with a gray beard looked at Robert Lee and seemed a little unbelievable: "You mean, you plan to adapt my business into a movie? "

Robert Lee said very seriously: "Yes, Mr. Gardner." He handed a series of supporting documents to Chris Gardner: "I came to New York this time to discuss authorization with you on behalf of Shahai Entertainment. Related matters."

After the company moved to New York, the development was fairly good, but the situation was not so good in the last two years, mainly due to the social and economic environment.

Chris Gardner carefully looked at the copies of these documents, and with his years of business experience, it is not difficult to judge that the documents are correct.

"Shahai Entertainment?" Chris Gardner remembers hearing the name: "Is it the company that filmed and produced "The Bourne"?

Hearing the other side mention "The Bourne", Robert Lee seemed particularly confident: "Exactly. Shahai Entertainment also filmed and produced "Human Removal Project", "Death Is Coming", "Fatal Curve", "Resident Evil" Many other films have a very big reputation in the Hollywood industry."

Chris Gardner has a gray beard, documents in his hand, and a famous Hollywood company. The credibility of the visitor is undoubtedly extremely high.

I think Hollywood has followed this successful experience.

This is not about negotiating with famous writers or people of great prestige. Robert Lee adopts a very direct approach: "Mr. Gardner, we very much hope to bring your successful experience to the screen."

There is temptation in his tone: "Let you be known to more people and inspire more people in need."

Chris Gardner has been in business for many years. Of course, he understands the meaning of this sentence. He unconsciously changed his mind and thought of the various benefits of becoming a celebrity in the United States, especially his career help.

In the past two years, it has not been easy for all companies engaged in stock business, and his company is no exception.

If you borrow a movie to become a celebrity, can you attract more customers or funds?

Robert Lee smiled and said: "Mr. Gardner's successful experience is a model of the American dream. If you cooperate with us, when the movie is released, you can publish an autobiography and share your successful experience with the whole society."

The temptation to be the protagonist of a movie is not uncommon, especially for a businessman.

Chris Gardner is not difficult to make a decision: "If this can help those who are interested in developing their careers, I am willing to share my experience." He said with a slight weight: "I have been in this business and have been helped by others. ."

Robert Lee seemed to be very interested, and specifically said: "Can you tell me a bit?"

Chris Gardner looked back in memory: "It was the lowest period in my life in 1981. At that time, I had just parked my car in a parking lot, and a man driving a red Ferrari was searching for a parking space. , I walked over to him and said: If you are willing to answer my two questions, I am willing to give up my parking space."

He smiled and continued: "I asked that person, what do you do and how do you do it? That person answered me, stockbroker, with a monthly salary of 80,000 US dollars. You want to do this job, you need two conditions: 1. It is mathematics, and the second is communication."

Robert Lee nodded slightly. He had also contacted stockbrokers. Those who did well could undoubtedly make a lot of money.

Chris Gardner added: "At the time, most of the brokerage qualifications were MBAs. I didn't even enter the university, but I still succeeded."

Robert Lee seemed to admire: "It's a legendary experience."

A black person, or a low-level black person, is really not easy to do this step. It can be called the inspirational legend of the American version of the ugly duckling becoming a white swan.

Chris Gardner rarely said a little modestly: "Legend is not dare to be. I just used my own efforts to knock on the door to happiness."

Robert Lee took the opportunity to say: "The adaptation of the authorization..."

"I am very grateful to Shahai Entertainment and Mr. Li for their proposal." Chris Gardner could not immediately agree: "Please allow me to think about it for a few days."

Robert Lee smiled and said: "Of course." He then got up and said goodbye: "We keep in touch."

After sending the visitor away, Chris Gardner returned to the office and immediately called an assistant to ask her to find the phone number of Shahai Entertainment from other places to verify the relevant situation.

Then, he called a few friends and clients in Los Angeles, asking them to find out about Shahai Entertainment.

As a business veteran playing with financial stocks, Chris Gardner knows very well that many commercial fraud cases occur under the most tempting circumstances that are seduced.

Apart from other things, isn't it also a promise of a bright future and moving benefits just for his company to encourage customers to invest?

A few days later, all the information was gathered. Chris Gardner confirmed that there was no problem and took the initiative to call Robert Lee. After the two sides discussed in detail, the formal authorization negotiations began.

Just in case, and to ensure a more relaxed environment for film adaptation, Robert Lee asked for permission for all film adaptations that Chris Gardner had experienced from 1960 to 2002.

It is precisely because of the extremely long time span and the nature of the buyout that the authorization fee has reached $250,000.

In addition, since Chris Gardner has to participate in script writing, at least he has to provide and dictate a lot of materials. After the crew is established, he will also need to pay Chris Gardner's $200,000 consulting fee.

For Hollywood live-action film adaptations, this is already a moderately high licensing fee.

But adaptations of past real-life stories often refer to a certain stage of life.

In terms of real-life movie licensing, a real-life story can be divided into many parts for licensing based on time, rather than being sold as a whole.

For example, a producer can purchase the right to adapt a story for someone from 30 to 35.

Also, Robert Lee received a description authorization and a fictitious authorization from Chris Gardner, provided that Chris Gardner's reputation was not damaged.

Robert Lee had communicated with Ronan and knew that this was a chicken soup movie that instilled a wonderful struggle, and Chris Gardner was an extremely positive role.

This premise is not a problem at all.

In contrast, it is very cost-effective to describe authorization and fictitious authorization in exchange for this.

To adapt a movie based on real people and real events, of course, it is impossible for all the plots to conform to the facts. On the basis of facts, a certain extension of the movie's theme and goals, and even fictional content creation are necessary.

Describe authorization and fictitious authorization can guarantee the freedom of film creation.

It is very rare that 60 to 70% of Hollywood movies or biographical movies adapted from real life events are in accordance with the facts.

For most of the movies of this type, it would be good if they are 50% in line with the facts.

Before the weekend arrived, Robert Lee signed a license agreement with Chris Gardner with the assistance of Dinah's lawyer who rushed to New York.

Shahai Entertainment thus owns the film and television adaptation rights of Chris Gardner's life venture.

Los Angeles, Hollywood, Hollywood, a premiere held by Twentieth Century Fox attracted many people. Even Ronan got an invitation letter and came to the premiere.

"Ice Age", produced by Blue Sky Studio and released by 20th Century Fox, had its huge premiere here.

When Ronan entered the lobby of the Chiefs Rock Theater, he saw the famous Ratquet.

This little guy will hold up the future of Blue Sky Studio.

Blue Sky Studio has always been well-known in the industry. Before the production of animated feature films, like Pixar Studios, it had a large-scale movie special effects business, such as the monsters of "Alien 4" and many virtual scenes of "Titanic". All were undertaken by Lantian Studio.

In terms of scale and strength, Blue Sky Studio is not comparable to Pixar, nor is it comparable to DreamWorks Animation. However, in this era when computer animation feature films have not risen for a long time, the equipment and technology are also top-notch in the industry. One piece, also won the 2000 Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.

Many executives of film companies came to the premiere and wanted to see this animated feature film with their own eyes.

Because 20th Century Fox is prepared to dissolve its animation production department for this.

Ronan entered the VIP waiting room and looked around. He didn't find the person he was looking for, but someone leaned forward.

Chris, an executive from Sony Columbia Pictures, came to him and said hello with a smile: "Ronan, it's been a long time."

Ronan shook his hand and said, "Congratulations, Chris. I heard that you have been promoted again."

Chris said casually: "The job transfer is barely half a grade."

Ronan smiled: "Promotion is always a good thing."

"Yeah, it's better than demotion." Chris suddenly looked completely and asked, "Ronan, I heard that you are going to work with Will Smith on a project?"

When the news spread, Ronan couldn't deny it, saying: "A romantic comedy called "The Enemy of the People" is only doing some preliminary work, and the preparations will officially start in the second half of the year."

Chris said without a trace: "Will Smith has been cooperating with Sony Columbia for three consecutive films."

Ronan knew that when the waves were far away, he seemed to say very casually: "It's only a project with an investment of 60 to 70 million US dollars. Compared with the project you cooperated with Will, we also need to watch Will and Twentieth Century Fox’s cooperation schedule."

He specifically said: "Will and Twentieth Century Fox have signed a contract for top production."

Chris didn't continue this topic, moved to other areas, chatted a few words with Ronan, and went to other places.

Ronan walked around in the VIP room and after chatting with many people, he finally saw the person he wanted to meet.

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