Chapter 236: hesitate

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James Huang doesn't care about any remuneration. For him, the opportunity to direct a film is far more rare than any income.

The only thing that worried him was the copyright of the script.

Buy out the script copyright!

It is a relatively common thing in Hollywood film companies. Even the scripts written by some famous screenwriters can only be bought out by the film company in the end, and it is impossible to share other income from the film.

Of course, Orion Films, as a regular Hollywood film company, will definitely abide by the agreement of the Editors Association, and as script creators, James Huang and Glenn Morgan can get a certain percentage of the share.

It's just not too much, unless the film can sell well at the box office, otherwise it can only get a very small amount of income.

However, James-Huang hesitated about the consequences of buying out the copyright of the script.

Almost every Hollywood film company will more or less acquire some scripts to fill the company's script library. As for when they can actually prepare for shooting, it's hard to say.

If it is fast, the crew can be prepared in two or three years normally, if it is slow, it may not necessarily be prepared for more than ten years.

Even, some scripts or adaptation copyrights bought out in the 1970s and 1980s have not been made into films until now.

For example, the famous sci-fi "Princess Mars", since the 1930s and 1940s, Disney has been preparing to make it into a film for release, which is a feature-length animation similar to Snow White.

However, until now, the "Martian Princess" project plan has not been really implemented, and it has been delayed due to various reasons.

This is just one example, there are countless scripts in Hollywood that will never get the chance to be made into a movie.

There are some creative scripts among them.

Seeing the hesitant look on James-Huang's face, Ryan smiled and said, "Huang, if you have something to say, you can say it directly."

"Of course, if it's a matter of remuneration, you can just bring it up."

"It's not about money." James Huang shook his head and said, "I just want to know when Orion can prepare this film!"

He is more concerned about when the film can be shot than the script copyright buyout fee and personal remuneration.

"anytime."

Ryan tapped the table with his fingers, "As soon as the contract ends, Orion Films can prepare the crew, and even release the film at the end of the summer or autumn."

The investment of this film will not be too much, about 20 million US dollars at most, and the shooting time is also very generous, so it can be released in autumn.

As for November, Orion Pictures will release "American Pie 2."

After getting a positive reply from Ryan, James-Huang felt relieved, "It's a happy cooperation."

Next, James Huang got up and said goodbye. He needed to go back immediately and persuade his friend Glenn Morgan to sell the copyright of the script.

He also needs to discuss with his agent, don't worry too much about the remuneration price, and sign a contract with Orion Films as soon as possible.

Following James Huang hurriedly left.

Ryan sat down and read the script carefully, and I have to say that James Huang's creativity is very exciting,

Especially in the plot, it is completely different from the current Hollywood traditional horror movies.

The only pity is that it is difficult for North American audiences to accept oriental myths and legends. It will take a process during this period.

The box office of the first three films of the original "Reaper" can only be described as a success, but it is far from a big hit

Starting from the fourth part, the box office of this film has gradually risen, almost comparable to the income brought by the "Chain Saw" series of films.

"Reaper 4" has a North American box office of 66.4 million US dollars, an overseas box office of 113.9 million US dollars, a global box office of 186.2 million US dollars, and a filming cost of 43 million US dollars.

"Reaper 5" has a North American box office of 42.58 million US dollars, an overseas box office of 115.3 million US dollars, a global box office of 157.8 million US dollars, and a filming cost of 40 million US dollars.

Of course, whether it is the first three films or the latter two films, all of them have achieved commercial success, which made New Line Films make a lot of money.

In terms of revenue, it is even more than some big investment commercial films.

"John, make an appointment with Lei Sancheni for me, just say that I have a project here." Ryan picked up the phone and told the secretary John Denise.

James-Huang is only a rookie director, he has no experience in directing films, and he is not even very familiar with the operation process of film crews.

So the crew needs a producer who is familiar with the shooting process, such as Lei Sancheni.

When filming "The Evil One" last time, the cooperation between Ryan and Ray Sancheni was quite good, and she had a wide network of contacts.

Ryan met Ray Sancheni the next morning.

"Hi Lei, long time no see."

Ryan gave Ray Sancheni a gentle hug, invited her to sit down, and ordered his secretary, John Denise, to bring over two cups of coffee.

"Ryan, long time no see." Lei Sancheni reached out to take the coffee and said thank you.

"Look at this script first." Ryan handed the "Death Comes" script to Lei-Sancheni, "The idea of ​​the script is very good."

Lei-Sancheni took the script and read it seriously. After a long while, she raised her head and said, "This is not a traditional American horror movie, how should I say it?"

"The plot is very horrifying, but slightly weird."

Ryan explained: "This is a script with oriental myths and legends at its core, which can be regarded as an innovation."

Oriental myths and legends!

Lei Sancheni was a little surprised, then shook his head and said, "To be honest, shooting this film is a bit risky."

Hollywood film companies rarely try unfamiliar things, let alone a script with oriental myths and legends at its core.

"At least this playbook can be worth a try."

Ryan said very casually: "The director of this film is a newcomer, and he has not even been exposed to the operation of film crews, so I need a producer who is familiar with Hollywood crews."

"I can take over this project..." Lei Sancheni said very sincerely: "But a new director?"

She shook her head involuntarily, "If a new director directs, it will increase the risk of the film's box office in the future."

"This is one of the conditions for him to agree to sell the copyright of the script." Ryan shrugged and said, "It's a bit similar to the time of "The Sixth Sense."

Hearing Ryan talking about "The Sixth Sense", Lei-Sancheni immediately fell silent.

Knight Shyamalan, the director and editor of "The Sixth Sense", was also a rookie director at the beginning, but he created a global box office of 600 million US dollars.

In fact, it is not uncommon for such new directors in Hollywood to direct their films to sell well. In addition to Knight-Shyamalan, there are also Brett-Rattner, James-Cameron and others.

Not many, but not none.

"It seems that you always like to use new directors." Lei-Sancheni suddenly felt a little weird.

Before Knight-Shyamalan made "The Sixth Sense," he had only made one experimental film and one unreleased film.

Before Brett-Rattner became the director of "Rush Hour", he was only a commercial film director.

There is also James Huang right now. He used to be an editor of a mixed TV drama crew, and participated in the creation of several TV drama scripts.

"Maybe they reminded me of my previous experience." Ryan made an excuse casually.

Lei Sancheni suddenly remembered some rumors about Ryan in the past. It seemed that when he was filming his first experimental film, he was rejected by the film company many times.

Finally, with the help of agent Helen Solomon, "The Blair Witch", which was filmed, surpassed 100 million US dollars at the North American box office in one fell swoop, making it a big hit in Hollywood.

Inside a mansion in Beverly Hills, James Cameron's hoarse voice sounded.

"what!"

"You mean, Orion Films intends to invest in my next project."

"It's true that this is not a joke!"

James Cameron looked tired, at least he hadn't rested for several days.

Faced with the three-day box office of "Titanic" in its first weekend, he even conceived the idea of ​​quitting Hollywood.

However, Gail-Anne-Hurd had just called to say that Orion Films was interested in investing in his next project.

"James, this is no joke."

"Ryan personally asked me to tell you ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Orion Films intends to invest in your next project." Gail-Anne-Herd's tone was very calm.

James Cameron suddenly became silent, "Say thank you to Ryan for me, I plan to leave Los Angeles for a while."

After speaking, he hung up the phone directly.

The box office data of "Titanic" made him have no plans to prepare for the next filming plan.

As for the investment intention expressed by Ryan, James Cameron was very moved.

Compared with the indifference, cursing, and complaints of 20th Century Fox and Paramount, Ryan and Orion Pictures are simply helping each other.

Gail-Anne-Hurd heard the beeping sound from the phone, and reluctantly put down the phone in her hand. Based on her understanding of James Cameron, she might not have plans to shoot a video in a short time.

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