Talk about the script?
Nolan was somewhat resistant.
My scripts have always been kept confidential, so how could I casually tell an outsider about them?
What if the script gets leaked?
However, thinking that Chen Fan was Harry Sloan's friend, Nolan couldn't refuse directly for the sake of face, so he briefly explained the general story framework of the script.
"This time I want to shoot a story about dreams..."
When Chen Fan heard the first sentence, he suddenly exclaimed in his heart: "Shit!"
Could this be Inception?
After listening to the following brief introduction, Chen Fan was almost certain.
Nolan's script is "Inception".
According to the time calculation, the previous release period of "Inception" seems to be these two periods.
Nolan was still polite and was too embarrassed to refuse directly, so he made up a random excuse to Chen Fan.
Because of the unspoken rules of the Hollywood market, if the film producer is not an American company, the filming and screening of this film in the United States may be subject to certain restrictions...
This is actually a polite refusal.
But Chen Fan refused to give up just like that.
"Inception".
One of my favorite movies in my previous life.
What's more, Nolan is my favorite director.
It doesn't matter if you don't encounter such a good thing.
Now that we have met, how can we let it slip away?
"Mr. Nolan..."
Chen Fan suddenly called out to the other person.
Nolan looked back in confusion, and Chen Fan spoke with a smile.
"To be honest, I think your story is quite interesting."
"Besides, you are my favorite director, and our company is planning to expand into overseas markets recently. I wonder if you are willing to accept my investment?"
Nolan was stunned.
Chen Fan's words clearly showed that he wanted to invest in this movie.
However, Chen Fan's straightforward statement made Nolan full of doubts.
It's really because of my fame that there are too many companies and individuals who want to invest in me.
There is no shortage of investors, but there is a shortage of companies with strong financial resources and great influence.
After all, filming a movie is one thing, and subsequent production and distribution are equally important.
"this……"
Nolan was still hesitating about what reason to reject Chen Fan. Finally, Chen Fan asked again with a smile.
"Can I ask how much money you plan to spend on this film?"
Nolan hesitated for a moment and decided to name a number to make Chen Fan back down.
"At least 150 million US dollars. Of course, this is the minimum, and we may have to make additional investments depending on the situation."
This number is not something Nolan said casually, but a number based on the current situation in the film and television industry.
An investment of 150 million U.S. dollars can be considered a high-cost commercial investment even in the current Hollywood market.
Definitely the first tier.
Ordinary 께 companies simply can't handle this.
I think this excuse discouraged Chen Fan.
Unexpectedly, Chen Fan thought about it seriously and nodded.
"If it's 150 million... it's not out of the question."
Upon hearing this, it was Nolan's turn to widen his eyes.
What does it mean?
Do you agree now?
You are talking about US dollars?
It is equivalent to nearly 100 million yuan of your domestic funds.
Is this guy really that rich?
Nolan couldn't help but look at Harry Sloan beside him.
Harrison said with a smile: "I can assure you that Mr. Chen's group is not short of money."
Nolan hesitated for a moment, but still wanted to refuse.
"Well... I'm afraid I still have to say sorry. The reason is just like what I just said. I still hope to cooperate with the film and television companies in Hollywood."
"understand."
Chen Fan nodded with a smile to show his understanding.
Although Nolan rejected Chen Fan, he was also feeling some pain in his heart.
You know, even in Hollywood now, it is rare to find a company that is willing to invest 150 million US dollars in a movie.
Just when Nolan was feeling a little depressed, Chen Fan suddenly spoke with a smile.
"But there is a way. We can find a way to overcome this difficulty."
"What do you mean?" Nolan was puzzled.
Chen Fan smiled and said, "Didn't you say you wanted to cooperate with a Hollywood film company? As it happens, 놖 has also invested in a Hollywood film company."
"Um?"
Even Harry Sloan looked surprised.
"Brother Chen, you actually have a film company in Hollywood?"
Chen Fan shook his head: "It's not 놖's company. 놖 previously invested in a Hollywood film company."
Nolan was a little excited and asked quickly: "What's your name?"
"Legendary Pictures!"
"Legendary Pictures?"
The two people in front of him exclaimed almost at the same time, with shocked expressions on their faces.
Harrison grabbed Chen Fan's hand in disbelief.
"Brother Chen, you said you invested in Legendary Pictures?"
"Are you kidding me?"
Chen Fan nodded.
"Of course it's not a joke."
Actually, this is really a coincidence.
Uncle Bai had given Chen Fan an investment company before the incident.
Which investment company has invested in many potential foreign companies in the early stage?
One of them is Legendary Pictures.
The Bai family's original strategy was to develop in the film, television and entertainment sectors.
It's just that there hasn't been any big moves in the past two days.
Later, Bai Ruoxue negotiated with the Bai family. As a condition for giving up the Bai family's right to discuss matters, she also asked for all of the Bai family's film, television and entertainment resources.
Therefore, the film, television and entertainment resources that Chen Fan now possesses are no less than those of Mr. Harrison in front of him.
As an industry insider, Harry Sloan frowned and muttered.
"I remember that a few years ago, Legendary Pictures was in financial difficulty. Later, a Chinese company invested in it and gradually solved its funding problem."
"This was not news in Hollywood at the time, because it was the first time a Chinese company invested in a Hollywood film and television company."
"Brother Chen, that investment company couldn't be your company, right?"
Chen Fan smiled and said, "That should be it."
Harrison smiled bitterly: "After all this time, it turns out that we are really in the same business."
Nolan stood aside, somewhat excited.
I don’t know Chen Fan, nor do I know the inside story of these investments.
But you know Legendary Pictures.
That is a big company that is one of the eight legendary film companies in Hollywood.
The person in front of me actually owns shares in the legendary business, so he should at least be a shareholder.
I just don't know how much you invested?
How much say does he have in Legendary Pictures?
Seeing that the two were chatting enthusiastically, Nolan finally found an opportunity to interrupt.
"Mr. Chen, how many shares do you own in Legendary Pictures? Do you have a say?"
Chen Fan smiled and said, "You can rest assured about this. In terms of shares, I should be considered the largest individual investor in our company."
Upon hearing this, Nolan's eyes lit up instantly.
"Mr. Chen, are you really interested in investing in this movie?"
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