Chapter 57 Equity Participation or Establishment (II)
That's not all. Fang Ming knows more about karma than him, and in his previous life, in a sense, it was synonymous with the level of special effects in Shijie movies. Someone once counted the top 10 highest-grossing films in history and found that a whopping eight of them used visual effects produced by Industrial Light & Magic. And he has won nearly 30 Oscars, all of which are from the Best Visual Effects Award and the Jishu Achievement Award. Since ILM's inception, it has pioneered many groundbreaking film special effects and production processes.
Fang Mingyuan still remembers that the introduction four in "Terminator phenol is from the creation of industrial light and magic, and became the protagonist of the first computer production in the history of Shijie films. And then "Sister Luo Ji Park", for the first time in the history of film, there was a character created by the digital jishu who could breathe with real skin, muscles and action texture. It can be said that with the advent of ILM, the landscape of the film industry has been completely changed by special effects. In a sense, "Star Wars." The development of the series and light and magic is also the development of Shijie movie special effects.
In particular, it is worth mentioning that ILM used to have a group called "Computer Animation." of organizations specializing in full-flaccid animation. But Mr. Lucas was not interested in this jishu. Because he is only more interested in cinematic stunts with photorealism. So he sold the computer department to Steve Jobs, which later grew into what is now the biggest name in animation production "Pixar Animation Studios." Pixar, on the other hand, has changed the landscape of animated films from another angle.
Fang Mingyuan immediately became interested, could it be that James Cameron was planning to step into the field of movie stunt production companies at this time. In his previous life, he had set up a "digital realm" stunt production company to compete with Lucas's "Industrial Light & Magic". The first film in the "digital field" to make stunts was "True Lies", which set off a movie-watching frenzy in China!
Speaking of "True Lies", I am afraid that many Chinese young people born in the 70s and 80s remember it. This film can be said to be a classic among the action movie classics of the Ho era, one of the best works starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and another milestone in the work of director James Cameron. For the average Chinese audience, the film was also the beginning of China's importation of Hollywood blockbusters. For the first time, they saw footage of a nuclear explosion in a movie theater. Seeing the "Harrier" planes and missiles, as well as the planes that rushed into the glass wall of the large screen, and the trucks hanging on the cross-sea bridge, all kinds of thrilling scenes are even more exciting and amazing. The rain of bullets and bullets are accompanied by the magnificent background music. It really made the audience's blood boil. It makes people feel that a movie can still be made like this.
"Now we have one, a chance." Although there was no one else in the room, Cameron still lowered his voice and said, "I just got the news from the Internet. It's true, there are some financial problems with ILM, and Lucas may transfer some of his shares!"
Fang Mingyuan had a feeling of pie from the sky at that time, although he had also heard in his previous life that the Industrial Light and Magic Company had a difficult time because it burned too much money, and he almost went bankrupt because of it, but he didn't know the specific time, and he couldn't imagine that he would be able to encounter it. The future of Shijie movies will be closely integrated with special effects production, and the future of Industrial Light & Magic can be said to be limitless, and if you can join in at this time, it will undoubtedly be a great opportunity. Even if it is a money-losing business, as long as you can learn those jishu, the promotion of Hong Kong movies is immeasurable.
Cameron sat up straight with a smile, looking at Fang Mingyuan, who looked a little sluggish, and his heart was already settled. Cameron can be said to be quite serious about the role that the special effects of movies can play, and he even had the idea of starting his own stunt production company, but he had to put it aside for the time being, considering the huge amount of money required to develop jishu.
So as soon as he got the news, he immediately realized that this was a rare opportunity. But considering that Lucas's asking price may not be low, he remembered Fang Mingyuan again. When discussing the plot of "Terminator Young" with Fang Mingyuan, he had already found that Fang Mingyuan attached great importance to the special effects of the movie, and repeatedly emphasized in the script that the scenes of the liquid robot's changes should be refined and not show any flaws. Cameron's impression of Fang Mingyuan can be said to be excellent, not only because he did a lot of work in the script writing of "Terminator Phenol". It's not because he has the movie adaptation rights he dreams of, but because Fang Mingyuan admires him between the lines. As a genius, the most rewarding affirmation must come from another genius he recognizes! And Cameron undoubtedly got such treatment from Fang Mingyuan.
If he is also interested, the important thing is that he obviously has enough funds, so the two of them joining forces to win this piece of waist "should not be a real problem for him to decide." Immediately decided to rush to Dongdusiche, "Mingyuan will talk about this matter."
"James, you've brought earth-shattering news!" Fang Mingyuan walked around the room excitedly.
"Not only that, I have another piece of news here. Cameron said mysteriously. "Guess what. It's also about ILM. ”
Seeing the smile on the corner of Cameron's mouth, it was obviously a good thing, Fang Mingyuan had a flash of inspiration in his mind, and blurted out: "It can't be that someone in the backbone of the Industrial Light & Magic Company is leaving, right?"
Cameron gave a thumbs up and praised repeatedly: "Fang! you are simply too smart!"
"Now we have two, the choice, one is to raise money, put it into ILM, in exchange for its shares, but I estimate that Lucas will not transfer too many shares this time, even if the two of us get it, it will definitely not be able to shake his position in the company, to put it bluntly, everything is still in his hands; Cameron clenched his fists.
Fang Mingyuan's spirit was lifted again, and this news can be said to be even more amazing than Fang Cai's. The Jishu team of the Industrial Light & Magic Company actually had the departure of key personnel, which is even worse for the Industrial Light & Magic Company, which is now financially tight.
"James, are you sure you'll be able to bring them all under our banner?"
Cameron smiled proudly: "Of course, I won't tell you, I am familiar with many people in the Industrial Light & Magic Company, and many of the shots in my works are produced by the Industrial Light & Magic Company, and this time the shooting of "Terminator Young" is also up to them to do the special effects." You said. Can I not be familiar with them?" Fang Mingyuan pondered for a moment, this was a rare opportunity, if it was possible, he really wanted to take advantage of both! Investing in the Industrial Light and Magic Company, although he couldn't get the leading power in the company, the dividends were enough to make Fang Mingyuan count the money and count the cramps in his hands. This piece is better than stability. However, although it is quite risky to form a new company with Cameron, once it succeeds, its own voice in the company is far greater than that in ILM, and the profits that can be earned in the future will naturally rise.
"James, I would venture to ask, how much money you would be able to contribute if you were to open a new division. How many shares do you plan to occupy?Are there any others?" Fang Mingyuan asked solemnly.
"I don't have a lot of money on hand at the moment, I can squeeze out fifteen or six million, and I know that this money is a drop in the bucket for a stunt company, so I don't plan to have a controlling stake in the new company. I only have one request, that is, no matter how the company expands in the future, my shares must account for 10%, which is the bottom line, and I must give priority to my film shooting needs. Cameron knew he didn't have enough money on hand, so he didn't force it. This result was not unexpected by Fang Mingyuan.
In his previous life, when Cameron founded the "digital field" stunt production company, he was already a big director who became a household name in the United States and even Shijie people because of "Terminator Phenol, how could he be the same as him now." If nothing else, "Terminator Phenol" alone will bring him tens of millions of huge fortunes in the future.
Cameron looked at his watch, patted Fang Mingyuan's shoulder, stood up and said, "Fang, I've said everything I need to say, now it's up to you to choose." The stakes are high, you can think about it slowly, I'll be in Japan for five days, and hopefully when I leave Japan, you'll be able to give me one. Sure answer!" "This is a money-making deal, but it is also a money-burning deal, which makes Fang Mingyuan immediately make up his mind, it is purely embarrassing, so he does not urge Fang Mingyuan.
After sending Cameron out of the suite door, Cameron stopped Fang Mingyuan and said, "No need to send it, everyone is in a hotel, you can meet at any time, so you don't have to be so polite." ”
Seeing Cameron's back go away, Fang Mingyuan and Lin Lian turned back into the room and closed the door. Fang Mingyuan jumped up excitedly, hugged Lin Lian and kissed her on the cheek. "God help me!" shouted, "God help me!" in front of Cameron, he tried to suppress the joy in his heart. But now that the door is closed, the joy in my heart can no longer be suppressed.
Then he scurried into the back room like a puff of smoke. picked up the phone, this news must be notified to Yu Qiuxuan as soon as possible, it seems that it is imminent to set up his own film company.
Looking at his back, Lin Lian, who was suddenly kissed by him, was a little stupid", if you want to know what will happen next, please land on the currency mountain, there are more chapters, and support the concave and said that the book is full of umbrellas