Chapter 192 Unprecedented Investment

In the small living room of the villa, after serving coffee and black tea, Nicole walked out with the servants. She knew that they were going to talk about a movie project. In this regard, she had incomparable confidence in Ryan. En's past achievements also prove this, even if it is a mega-production with a budget of up to 200 million US dollars.

The script and various related materials, Ryan and James Cameron have long given to the people present, presumably they have also discussed in their respective companies.

"Paramount Pictures could invest forty million dollars!" Shirley Lansing was the first to speak, and she got right to the point.

"Forty million dollars, which is also the investment of Twentieth Century Fox." Grant Hill said immediately.

"And Miramax!" Harvey Weinstein didn't hesitate. He contacted Ryan earlier and more confidently. "We also invested 40 million US dollars!"

Counting the $100 million budget given by Jenkins Pictures, the production cost of this film has reached $220 million. If their conversation is known to the outside world, it will not only shock Hollywood, but the entire world film industry. .

Of course, these investments will only be made available in the next few years. Neither Ryan nor the companies represented by the other three are fools. To put such a huge amount of money on a project for a long time can only be used foolishly. to describe.

Besides, with the character of James Cameron, if the one-time funding is in place, the production cost of this film will definitely push up to 300 million US dollars, plus the publicity and marketing budget, it will really become a bottomless pit...

"Well, we have reached our intention." Ryan held the black tea in front of him, "Are we going to have a drink to celebrate?"

Everyone laughed, or raised black tea or coffee, and took a big sip at the same time.

"Jim..." Ryan looked at Cameron, but the other party made a gesture of invitation to him, "Ryan, this project is your proposal. You are also the largest investor, so let's talk about it next. "

Recently, Ryan and James Cameron exchanged a lot of opinions on the pre-production work of the film through many phone calls.

"Me and Jim will be the producers of the movie."

This is an opportunity to bless himself with an invincible aura, and Ryan will naturally not let it go. "The location is initially set to be Mexico, which can save a lot of labor costs and venue costs."

"We will spend more than two years doing preparatory work, hiring professional historians and engineers to guide the construction of a one-to-one Titanic model ship,

Try to order all kinds of furniture, accessories and utensils from the original manufacturers. At present, Jim has contacted Hanand Wolff Shipyard. Got a copy of the design drawings for the Titanic. And the design notes of chief designer Thomas Andrews. "

"We will do our best to restore that big ship!" Ryan's words were full of confidence. "Jim. It's up to you to make up the rest."

"All right!"

James Cameron nodded, "After the new year, I will officially devote myself to the preparatory work. I have already contacted the Russian ocean expedition ship Keldish College. I will take the photography team to the Atlantic Ocean. Under the sea to see the shipwreck up close, Digital Domain and Ryan's Blue Sky Studios will do the post-production special effects work on the film..."

Compared with Ryan, Cameron said more and more details. After all, he is an expert in this field. Even for the sake of future funds, he needs to show the most rigorous attitude.

Unprecedented huge investment also means unprecedented pressure!

After James Cameron finished speaking, Ryan knocked on the armrest of the chair slowly, "Everyone. I think we will create a new record together!"

Facing the eyes cast by everyone, Ryan just smiled and said nothing. These three partners were carefully chosen by him!

Paramount Pictures has a strong ability to develop overseas markets, and the parent company of Twentieth Century Fox controls a large number of media. Miramax is a great tool for PR!

The previous Titanic was great enough, but he wanted to make it even greater! At the same time, set yourself off with its greatness…

"Ryan, I actually have a good idea." James Cameron said suddenly, and his words attracted the attention of several people.

Ryan didn't say anything, just made a gesture of please.

"How about you come to play Jack?" Ryan was about to speak, but was stopped by James Cameron's gesture, and he continued, "In my plan, the official start of filming has to wait until the summer of 1996, You were over sixteen by then, and no longer a child."

"This..." Ryan scratched his head. He didn't expect that Cameron would have such a proposal.

"Yeah, that's a good idea!"

The other three all voiced their approval. No one wants to see their investment fail. Despite Ryan's recent lack of heavyweight roles, his appeal is still huge. To have him in one of the leading roles is like adding a film to the film. Insurance.

They had all read the script, and naturally knew what kind of character Jack Dawson was, so they could not help but look at Ryan carefully.

There are many long-term disabled child stars in Hollywood. Ryan Jenkins will be fourteen in a few days, and his appearance in the future can be seen. As long as there are no major accidents, he will definitely be a handsome guy.

Although Ryan didn't accept it personally until everyone left, he was still moved, after all, it was the Titanic...

When Ryan sent Cameron and others away and returned to the villa, Nicole was directing the cleaning staff to clean up the garbage.

"Go back and rest, Nicole." Ryan pulled her. "There's Lisa here."

"Okay." Nicole followed him and walked towards the living room, "Are you done talking?"

"After the new year, James will bring his team to start preparations."

Ryan pressed Nicole on the sofa, "You're exhausted, take a break and go back to your room to sleep."

"Hmm~"

Nicole nodded subconsciously, and suddenly realized that she had always told him to come...

"Sit down and talk with me for a while." Nicole pointed to her side, "Sit here."

"Okay, dear." Ryan sat beside her, grabbed a strand of golden red hair, and tangled it between his fingers mischievously, "Nicole, is Batman Forever starting? ?"

"Next month." Nicole tilted her head to Ryan's side. "Shoot in the studio first. Then go out on location."

"We're going to get busy again." Ryan sighed, after the new year, he will be promoting a new album and a new episode of Harry Potter.

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On the first day of the New Year's holiday, tens of thousands of teenagers gathered at the Santa Monica Commercial Plaza. After two years, they finally ushered in the idol's second solo album.

"Empty streets, empty houses, empty hearts, I am so lonely... My love, I always hold on. It is so far away to get this love. So I prayed in a low voice. I hope she can Hear the call of my heart, where is the blue sky, where is the person I want to see most, my lover!"

There was a romantic pop ballad on the stage. There's a bit of bitterness and sweetness in the song, it's not just a love song, there seems to be too much complexity in it.

The person who grew up with them, radiated brilliance and became their idol has grown up! This is the feeling of many fans.

Ryan grew up and began to sing love songs, to find his own love!

"Thank you for your support!" Ryan retracted his mind, pointed to the crowd under the stage, and shouted loudly. "You have always been my strongest supporters, Los Angeles is my home, you are my family, and here is a pop rock. To all who love me, ""!"

Heavy drum beats, crazy electronic accompaniment, and then Ryan's high-pitched voice.

"I recall dark clouds, lightning and thunder, I can recall every moment of the encounter, even as time begins to blur, in startling omens the only thing I can hear is your voice, I get Did I deserve it? Then give me a reason to prove me wrong, and then clean up all my memories, so that there will never be a distance between two pairs of blue eyes..."

Indulgent shouts, crazy roars, this is the battle song that encourages people to gather all their courage!

"Crossing the gap in my heart, I don't need to leave anything in my heart, except you and me! The earth is crumbling under our feet, and I will only hear your voice..."

The music full of passion ignited the enthusiasm of everyone below the stage. They shouted Ryan's name and seemed to want their idols to continue to sing for them forever!

"Encore! Encore!"

The sound of tens of thousands of people shouting neatly spread almost all over the small seaside town of Santa Monica. Tourists from all over the world unconsciously turned their attention to the direction where the sound came from. Among them, a lot of them were curious. The fans gathered towards the commercial plaza, and under the influence of the general environment, they began to change to Ryan's fans.

In the sound of 'Encore' that penetrated the sky, Ryan returned to the stage, "Okay, today's last song, "People Around You"!"

This is Ryan's original soothing love song. In the mixing accompaniment of piano and guitar, his singing seems to have magic power, which easily calms the restless emotions off the stage. Many people can't help but immerse themselves in the melodious music. .

After the live performance, it is naturally a routine signing. Compared with last year, the line up this year is longer. Ryan heard the record company mentioned that as early as yesterday, a line of hundreds of people gathered here, just for the first time. Got his autographed record in no time.

"Need a break?"

As soon as Ryan walked back to the lounge of the record store, Nicole greeted him.

"No." Ryan glanced at her pale blue eyes, and there was nothing unusual in them.

That's it for now! Ryan frowned and walked out, not seeing Nicole Kidman staring at his back, dazed.

With the release of his second album, Ryan is busy again, and he will start in Los Angeles and end in New York for a huge publicity campaign, flying out of Los Angeles and returning at the end of the month.

Nicole also started a new job. She and Fang? Kimer co-starred in the "Batman Forever" male and female No. 1. Most of the next month will be spent on the set.

In the reluctance to part, the two temporarily separated, but no one would have thought that when they met again, everything would change.

ps:

Four more sent! It's been a little dull recently. When I wrote this, it was just when the crackdown started. I deleted everything I wrote, including the two chapters about Ryan and Nicole tomorrow. I have changed it several times. We declare that there is absolutely no soft drama. God doesn't have to look at me. ()