If a movie wants to be released simultaneously around the world, it must rely on Hollywood's strong distribution capabilities.

But, once Hollywood intervenes, the profits will be taken away by them!

What Lu Xiaoran wanted to make Spielberg the producer was because he was attracted by his fame...

Also, Spielberg is different from ordinary producers. He rarely expresses his opinions on a project, and basically the director decides it.

He was quite interested in Lu Xiaoran's proposal - mainly because of the increasing rise of the Chinese market, which made Hollywood realize that a gold mine was being born!

"Tell me about the specific project!"

"It's a science fiction survival type," he looked at Spielberg, who did not show any contempt, so he continued: "The story is very simple. On the space station, several astronauts are conducting space walks and conducting routine inspections of their satellites. Dr. Tang Lingxiao, who was just starting to space, was inspecting every part in an orderly manner with the assistance of experienced astronaut Chen Zhian.

At this moment, the National Space Administration heard horrible news that the satellite not far ahead was destroyed by a missile, and the debris spread out in the earth's orbit at a speed exceeding the bullet, and accidentally hit other satellites, causing a chain reaction to create new debris.

The group was severely damaged by fragments, and some of their companions died unfortunately, while she and Chen Zhian lost control and fell into the depths of the universe. The two surviving people had to trust each other and try their best to move towards their hometown..."

Spielberg frowned: "How are you going to take a picture?"

"It is impossible to take a real shot. We are preparing full special effects and full cg production!"

"We have made a three-dimensional animation preview, and then used the preview data to the motion-trol robot arm, synthesised the faces into the animation, and then refined the modeling and maps on the animation preview into a messy three-dimensional image."

"The space environment setting requires that the lighting design link consists of three main light sources: distant hard sunlight, soft light reflected by the earth, and occasionally reflected light from the moon."

"This setting is neither like the real outer space nor the space station. In space, people are facing darkness, and they can only see part of the sun, part of the earth, and occasionally the moon. If this is the case, there will be no so many attractive things in the 100-minute film. Therefore, what we need to do to change the light. Now that we are going to the level of light analysis, we need to know exactly whether the light is very hard or soft, what is the reflectivity, and what is the color..."

“…How much are you going to invest?”

"Previous and mid-term preparations, prop construction plus special effects costs are basically around 150 million US dollars!"

“What do I need to do?”

“…You are the producer, otherwise, this movie will be difficult to release globally!”

“Is there any clip?”

"have!"

Lu Xiaoran called on-site staff and brought a notebook to play the animation preview for three minutes...

It's the part where the debris hit.

After watching it, Spielberg applauded: "Is this just a preliminary expectation?"

"…This is a set clip, we will perfect it when the official shoots and then synthesize the face..."

"A very good special effect... Can I ask, who made this special effect?"

"It's my own company."

"…sharp!"

"Thanks."

"Okay, I can be a producer, but I have a condition!"

"You said."

“I will invest $20 million…”

"…Thanks!"

...

Spielberg's investment means he is optimistic about Gravity...

In fact, Lu Xiaoran is not very satisfied with Global's distribution fee. For example, "Luxing", the box office is about 35 million US dollars, and Global intercepts 15% of the North American box office commission - 9 million US dollars!

What they intercepted was not the box office split, but the box office results of North America!

In addition, there are advance payments such as promotion and public relations, which are about 6 million US dollars, and the rest is Orange Image: 20 million US dollars...

Of course, the production cost of "Luxing" is relatively low, with US$3 million, and the overseas results are relatively fair, Universal offers: a buyout of US$25 million.

But Boss Lu still felt unhappy - the total overseas score of "Luxing" exceeded US$90 million!

People are always unsatisfied.

However, it is basically unlikely that Orange can establish overseas channels in a short period of time, and can only rely on Global...

The North American market is not necessarily the case. "Summoning" is handed over to Huashi, and they won 1,200 cinemas!

Have done my best!

Working with Spielberg is just a try to see if you can get rid of the global - overseas distribution!

Isn’t Lions Gate also a distribution channel that has been opened little by little?

This takes time and money. Coincidentally, what Boss Lu lacks the most is time and money!

...

Let’s talk about the domestic situation.

"Arrows Piercing the Heart" won the Cannes Best Actress, "Dark Side" won the Best Director, and "Destiny" Best Screenwriter...

It is really a major victory for Chinese-language movies!

Just one Golden Palme d'Or!

Mainland media reported crazy, and a bunch of messy filmmakers jumped out to express their opinions.

Fujitsu's "The 66th Cannes Special Report" took the opportunity to launch a film festival investigation:

1: How do you think of "Destiny" winning the best screenwriter?

Jia Zhangke deserves his reputation

Recognized for paying attention to reality

I only got the Screenwriter Award a little regretful

It's hard to say if you don't understand

The most answered option is the fourth option, accounting for 56%...

2: What do you think of Lu Xiaoran winning the best director?

At most, the first option is the one, and Lu Xiaoran deserves his skills!

This kind of investigation is simply bullying. Not to mention Jia Zhangke, Lu Xiaoran's status in the eyes of the people, he is not as good as the so-called four major directors!

On May 16, on the day Lu Xiaoran and his group returned with praise, the official website of Orange Image announced that the "Gravity" project will be launched soon, with an investment of more than 150 million US dollars. Director Lu Xiaoran, producer: Spielberg!

There are also small introductions: "Gravity" tells the story of space disasters. It is a science fiction survival type that leads everyone to experience the vast universe...

Others are not important, keywords: $150 million, producer: Spielberg...

To be fair, is Spielberg the most awesome director in North America?

Just comparing the box office may not be as good as Cameron...

From the perspective of film history, Spielberg is definitely a director who has left a name for film history!

Not to mention anything else, I will be able to release "Jurassic Park" and "Schindler's List" in the same year. I won't talk about whether the living director can do this. Please raise your hand!

They built the entire Hollywood narrative with one hand - since then, the popular commercial films followed the Spear model narrative!

In addition, if someone devotes himself to making commercial films all his life, don’t judge them by literary standards.
Chapter completed!