Chapter 110： suddenly

In the next few days, first, Gail-Anne-Hard rushed back from the UK, stayed in Los Angeles for less than half a day, and then flew to Canada again.

Helen continued to urge 20th Century Fox to pay the box office share of "Chain Saw 2" as soon as possible, while Swift was collecting funds, and once it was a last resort, he could immediately liquidate all stocks.

At the same time, Ryan was not idle, and contacted 20th Century Fox and Paramount separately.

However, the result is not very ideal.

Twentieth Century Fox agreed to accept the "The Truman Show" project; but there is a premise that it must take over the entire project and change to a new director.

Ryan can retain the executive producer and editor positions, continue to participate in the entire shooting process, and have a 10% investment ratio.

In other words, as long as Ryan nods and agrees, the entire project will belong to 20th Century Fox, and he has nothing to do with it other than 10% of the investment and executive producer and editorial positions.

It was almost a waste of time.

The conditions put forward by Paramount are almost the same as those of 20th Century Fox. They all rejected Ryan to continue directing "The Truman Show" and wanted to replace it with a new director.

The only difference is that if Ryan chooses to invest in the filming alone, Paramount is willing to become the distribution company of the film, which is barely good news.

Of course, in return, the distribution agreement is divided into the above, and some concessions need to be made.

Twentieth Century Fox, on the other hand, hopes to wait until the film is shot.

In addition, the results of several other film companies are similar. The premise of agreeing to invest is that a new director must be replaced and the entire project must be taken over.

Ryan frowned, and said to himself: "Maybe I chose the wrong direction. I shouldn't contact the seven major film companies, but should choose those second-tier film companies."

The news about Touchstone's unilateral cessation of cooperation is no secret to the seven major film companies.

At this time, if you take the initiative to seek cooperation, you will face very harsh conditions.

"Helen." Ryan glanced at Helen not far away, and said, "Contact Lucasfilm and see if they have any plans to invest."

Lucasfilm, a leader among Hollywood's second-tier film companies, even without North American distribution channels, can still compete with distribution companies for the most favorable distribution conditions.

Lucasfilm!

"Yes." Helen agreed without hesitation, and said, "Lucasfilm is not short of funds."

In fact, not only Lucasfilm does not lack funds, but George Lucas also does not lack funds. He uses a large amount of funds for charity every year.

That afternoon, Ryan received an invitation from George Lucas to have dinner together at the mansion in Beverly Manor.

Moreover, he also met a very unexpected person.

Shirley-Lansing!

"Hello, Ms. Shirley, I didn't expect to see you here." Ryan greeted very politely.

"Frank, I mentioned you, including Michael Ovitz." Shirley Lansing looked Ryan up and down, and said, "He is very likely to be the president of Disney, so there are some things that I can't do."

"After all, he has Eisner's backing."

"However, Paramount can provide 20 percent of the funding for the entire project, as well as future distribution channels for the film."

Paramount has changed its mind!

Or the Shirley Lansing in front of her suddenly had a new plan!

"Ms. Shirley, may I take the liberty to ask why Paramount changed its mind?" Ryan asked.

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"The reason is very simple. Frank convinced me that you will continue to create a miracle at the box office." Shirley Lansing said very calmly. The mere investment of several million dollars is nothing to Paramount. .

"Of course George is also part of the reason." She smiled and glanced at George Lucas.

George Lucas said very humorously: "I just reminded you, in case William meets Michael Ovitz in the future and can't help but want to beat him up."

William Friedkin, husband of Shirley Lansing, director of the horror film "The Exorcist," which grossed $232 million.

Remember, it was 232 million US dollars in 1973, and the box office was scary.

Like Ryan, he's one of Hollywood's top horror directors.

"Okay, next, it's time to relax, we need to enjoy a rich dinner." George Lucas ended the topic on his own initiative, without mentioning the investment in Lucasfilm at all.

However, during the dinner, several people brought up the topic of "The Truman Show" again.

"It is said that you want to invite Kim Carrey to play the leading role in the script!" Shirley Lansing asked casually after getting a glass of red wine.

"He has already sent an invitation." Ryan put down the tableware in his hand, showing a helpless look, and said, "But the salary proposed by his agent is too high."

"20 million US dollars, and 10% of the global box office share."

This kind of remuneration may not be the highest in Hollywood history, but it is definitely the top treatment.

"It's really high." Shirley Lansing nodded.

Such a salary is too high for a film with an investment of only 35 million US dollars.

"However, he is indeed a very good candidate."

At the same time, she has to admit that Kim Carrey has indeed proved his box office appeal and commercial value this year, and he can definitely enter the $20 million club.

Of course, it is not certain at all. It is not an easy task for any Hollywood star to step into the 20 million dollar club.

For example, Julia-Roberts, who has just stepped into the 20 million dollar club, immediately announced that she would take the initiative to reduce her pay for acting.

The reason is very simple. No Hollywood crew will really spend 20 million dollars to hire a female star.

Not even Julia Roberts.

"So I want to meet him in person." Ryan felt the need to meet Jim Carrey in person.

In many cases, the salary request made by the actor is not the actor himself, but his agent, which leads to many crews directly choosing to replace people because of the high salary.

It's just that Ryan didn't change directly this time, but chose to meet Kim Carrey in person and try to convince him.

Of course, if it really doesn't work, he will also replace without hesitation.