Director’s Legend

As night came, Shao Shuaijun was writing and drawing in the study of the villa. The series "Dancing Out of My Life" can be used as a signature, and if it continues to be done, almost every one of them will exceed 100 million. There are still several "Twilight Saga" that can be explored. Twilight, Daybreak Above, and Daybreak Below are all planned sequels, and it will not be a problem to create another 2 billion box office for Ding Feng.

The "Hunger Games" series is obviously a box office money-sucking machine, and it is estimated that it will not be difficult to win the box office of 2 billion. The "Sherlock Holmes" series, if managed well, can also form a very long series. And once the copyright of "Planet of the Apes" is bought, it is definitely a series that can be continuously explored.

The "Hangover" series is determined to continue, and strive to have an R-rated comedy like this every year. After all, the cost is too low, no matter how much you earn or how little you earn. Moreover, "Teddy Bear" can also be made into a series, and any movie that makes money can be made into a sequel.

After careful calculation, there are also "Weakness: The Progress of the Game", "Slumdog Millionaire", "Life of Pi", "Warm Corpse" and so on. Shao Shuaijun has collected all the movies he can find. found it. It has laid a solid foundation for Summit Entertainment. As long as it does not operate indiscriminately, it will not be a problem to maintain its glory for ten years.

"What are you writing?"

Li Xiuxiu entered the study at some point, and put a coat on Shao Shuaijun. The weather changed suddenly tonight, and it was snowing outside. It didn't snow at Christmas, but it snowed after Christmas, which made the taste of Christmas in the United States lose a lot.

For Shao Shuaijun, it doesn't matter if he can't celebrate Christmas. It is not a traditional Chinese festival.

"I'm thinking about movies. The company will expand its scale next year, invest more in film production, strive to occupy more box office market share, and then raise the stock price. I think once we acquire Marvel Comics, There will definitely be some problems in the capital chain, and we must have a strong ability to attract money to make the stock market strong. After this period of time, when the superheroes return to the team, it will be the time for Summit Entertainment to become a giant!" Shao Shuaijun said confidently.

Li Xiuxiu smiled slightly: "Tomorrow is New Year's Day. Summit Entertainment will go public tomorrow. For some reason, I stayed up all night when Chasing Dream Golden Harvest went public and raised funds. Instead, I hand over all the preparations to others, and I am normal. Going to and from work. It's weird."

Shao Shuaijun smiled: "Human. It is inevitable that you will be uneasy for the first time. You are afraid of pain and fear of problems. After the first time, you will be familiar with the way. There is nothing to be nervous about."

"What are you talking about, you're full of dirty thoughts."

"Who is dirty? I'm talking about the reaction to the listing. Isn't it just anxiety, fear that the stock will be worthless and distressed, and fear of such and such situations. Once you have experience and prepare for another listing, there is nothing to make a fuss about. What I said is very serious, I really don’t know who likes to think about it.”

"Okay, you, who are you talking about, dare to arrange me." Li Xiuxiu immediately rushed over with bared teeth and claws.

Shao Shuaijun reacted quickly, twisted his body, stretched out his hands, and embraced Li Xiuxiu who was rushing towards him, and then kissed Li Xiuxiu's lips, defusing the attack of killing him.

The two men and women kissed so passionately.

After a long time, they left panting heavily.

Li Xiuxiu stroked her hair, leaned on Shao Shuaijun's shoulder, and asked, "Aren't you going to attend the listing press conference tomorrow?"

"No, let Mitchell take the lead. After all, this is in the United States. Mitchell will make Summit Entertainment look more like an American company than an American company acquired by a Chinese company. The acquisition of Marvel Comics, no An easy thing to do, we have to make sure it doesn't cause unnecessary national sentiment."

Cross-border acquisitions have always been a difficult problem. It is not just a commercial act, but political factors and public sentiment have to be considered. Marvel Comics is the comic giant in the United States, American companies buy Marvel Comics, nothing. However, when a company with a Chinese background acquires Marvel Comics, it must consider whether the majority of comic fans will accept it.

Shao Shuaijun is Chinese, and he thinks it is better to keep a low profile at this time, and let Mitchell take the lead in everything, so that the Americans think that this is an internal transaction of the Americans, and there will be no too much interference. It's better to come out to have a good time after it's done.

"Walt Disney is very strong, we are not necessarily rivals." Li Xiuxiu was a little worried.

"Competing for strength, we are not weak after listing. Don't forget that we also have the backing of Dream Chasing Golden Harvest and Dream Chasing Entertainment. Now the total capital of Dream Chasing Entertainment Group is more than 10 billion US dollars, which is more than the market value of Walt Disney. It needs to be even stronger, once Summit Entertainment goes public, Dream Chaser Entertainment Group will become a giant conglomerate."

Shao Shuaijun said casually: "The fight for the acquisition is just a bid. Our bid is high and the cooperation conditions are good. How should Marvel Comics choose the natural way? No one will be against money. Besides, Walt Disney may not be willing to pay a high price. The superhero copyrights of Marvel Comics, several well-known ones, have been sold, and if they want to take it back, they need to invest more. Those who retain the copyright are all lesser-known heroes. For such a show, they will spend With great strength? I don't think so."

Not everyone knows the future direction. Walt Disney judged that superheroes will do something in the future, which is already ahead of their time.

But it is only limited to knowing what superheroes will do. As for what they will do, even if you stand in front of the Disney boss and tell him that Batman’s box office miracle is not the only one, more superheroes will set off more. box office. He probably didn't believe it either.

So far, the blockbuster superheroes are just Superman, Batman and Spiderman, and maybe Iron Man.

Put all the company's bets on superheroes who don't know how much they can earn. Only Summit Entertainment led by Shao Shuaijun has the courage.

"Where do you think our bottom line is?" Li Xiuxiu didn't have the confidence of Shao Shuaijun.

"There is no limit, as long as it can be done. Buy Marvel Comics at all costs. Unless they don't want to sell, if they want to sell, it must belong to us."

Li Xiuxiu frowned: "In the company, the acquisition of Marvel Comics has been unified, but to be honest, everyone is confused and doesn't know how to develop it. Superheroes can make money, but the money they earn can make up for our expenses. ?"

"Anything is possible!" Shao Shuaijun laughed, "I already have a plan. Once we acquire Marvel Comics, we will start shooting a movie with a large collection of superheroes. The name is "The Avengers". Iron Man, Hulk , Green Arrow, Captain America, and Thor will all appear in the movie. A single superhero is a movie, and the combination is also a movie. The future will be bright."

...

January 1, 2009. New Year's Day in the Gregorian calendar. Summit Entertainment is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

What about the specific stock market conditions. Shao Shuaijun didn't pay attention. He was drinking coffee with a 60-year-old strong man in a cafe in Hollywood. This man is still a strong man at the age of sixty. It is a generation of martial arts superstar Sylvester Stallone. One of the three tough guys on the big screen in the 1980s.

Stallone can't help acting, but also writing and directing. The "Rocky" he wrote and acted in was a sensation, not only conquering the audience, but also conquering the Oscars. This is his most brilliant film. The subsequent "Rocky" sequels, as well as the "First Blood" series written, directed and acted by themselves, all created brilliant box office.

Regrettably, except for one "Rocky" which was recognized by an Oscar, the other films starring Stallone can only be recognized by the Golden Raspberry Award, and even awarded the Worst Actor Award of the 20th Century by the Golden Raspberry.

"Hello, Mr. Stallone, I grew up watching your movies, Rocky and Rambo, so cool." Shao Shuaijun complimented Stallone first.

Although Stallone is old, he is still majestic. Fortunately, the two of them are sitting face to face. If they are squeezed together, Shao Shuaijun will be at least one size smaller than Stallone. Stallone's facial nerves have been damaged, so he has always had the same cold expression, and he speaks very directly: "Hi, Director Shao, I am very happy to drink coffee with you, I wonder why Director Shao is looking for me? "

"Of course, I recently reviewed the blockbuster action movies of the 1980s. I feel that the current movies and action scenes are more like juggling. There is no violent beauty. It's a pity suddenly. So I thought of an idea, why don't Hollywood All the action superstars are called together to make a nostalgic action blockbuster?"

"Oh, director Shao has a new movie plan? I heard you're shooting a literary film, aren't you?"

Shao Shuaijun nodded and said, "I'm shooting "Pounding Heart", I do have an idea for a movie, but, I'm not good at shooting this kind of tough guy action movies. So I found you, Mr. Stallone. I hope to invite you to play the leading role and directed the film."

"Is there a script?"

"No."

"No?"

Shao Shuaijun nodded: "The movie only has a rough outline of the story, which is about a group of mercenaries who received a mission and went to a small island to overthrow the local armed forces. Then they fell into a crisis, and then there were all kinds of bravery. To be honest, The plot is not important, you can play whatever you want, the main purpose is to stage a tough action scene. If you agree, I will leave it to you from the script to the casting, and we, Peak Entertainment, will invest in it."

"This..." Stallone was a little moved, but also a little hesitant.

"Don't worry, Mr. Stallone, in terms of remuneration, it is definitely in line with your worth, and all the movies are entrusted to you. We only invest, and you have full rights to decide the direction of the movie."

After a little consideration, Stallone agreed: "Okay, I accept!" Since the 1990s, his acting career has gone downhill, and it is a joyful thing for him to be able to accept an invitation for a movie , without further consideration.

"Then it's settled, oh yes, I can provide the name of a movie, just for reference. I call it "The Expendables."

"The Expendables" is an American action film written, directed and acted by Sylvester Stallone in the future. It is full of vulgar shots and outrageous logic. The film brings together a large number of action superstars such as Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Li Lianjie, etc., with iron-blooded and passionate performances.

In my memory, "The Expendables" is also a series. Before Shao Shuaijun's rebirth, he had already released two films, both of which made a global box office of 200 to 300 million US dollars, making them very profitable. Since Summit Entertainment is going to expand, "The Expendables" must be included in its banner.

Explain clearly with Stallone, and determine when to sign the contract and when to prepare for the shooting.

Today's task is also completed.

Counting his fingers, Shao Shuaijun murmured to himself: "The Expendables" is the future masterpiece of Lionsgate, "The Hunger Games" is also the future masterpiece of Lionsgate, "Twilight" and "Warm Corpse" are all The production of Lionsgate in the future. Why do I feel that I have a grudge against Lionsgate? I just snatched the future of Lionsgate. Oh, I’m so sorry... When will you wait? , and if Lionsgate is acquired, there is no need to be so concerned if they are all in the same family."

Busy with trivial matters like this, after a delay of more than a week, Shao Shuaijun finally returned to the crew of "Heartbeat".

Before making movies, Shao Shuaijun could not wait to devote himself to it.

Now I have to divide my time, and I can only squeeze out a small part of it for filming.

Sometimes Shao Shuaijun himself feels whether he has embarked on a path that is completely opposite to his dream. In my dream, I want to be a pure person for the movie, but now, I don't have my pure self at all. Reality always drives people, like inertia, to keep running forward.

As I ran, I lost my way.

When you think about it, turn around.

Huo Ran realized that he had already run to another runway.

"Fortunately, I finally finished everything I have to do, and I won't care about the company's affairs in the future!" Shao Shuaijun said to himself with a little embarrassment.

The crew has almost finished rehearsing for the play. As soon as Shao Shuaijun arrived, he immediately entered the shooting mode...

At this time, the shares of Summit Entertainment had just been circulated, and they were immediately snapped up. In just half a day, the stock had already reached its daily limit. With the Twilight series robbing the world of money and the powerful registered users of twitter, Summit Entertainment's stock is naturally a high-quality stock, and it is normal for it to be snapped up wildly.

And this weekend, the box office of the third week of "The Hangover" also came out, with 26.78 million US dollars, and once again won the North American weekend box office champion. This is already the third consecutive championship, with a total box office of 164.2 million US dollars. Comedy miracle box office.

As if the wind is fueling the fire, the stock of Summit Entertainment will continue to rise in the next week, from the original price of 1 dollar a share to 8 dollars a share, and then it begins to stabilize. In other words, the capital of Summit Entertainment has increased by a full eight times. It was originally 1.5 billion U.S. dollars, but now it has a market value of 12 billion U.S. dollars.

With a market value of nearly 90 billion yuan, it has surpassed Dream Chasing Golden Harvest to become a subsidiary of Dream Chasing Entertainment Group with the highest market capitalization. Once rich, the acquisition of Marvel Comics immediately launched a fierce offensive.

The superhero, Shao Shuaijun is bound to win! (to be continued..)

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