At the end of September, Los Angeles was clear and the monsoon from the sea dispelled the heat in the sky, bringing a rare refreshing and making the climate more suitable for outdoor activities.

On an ordinary weekend, Ronan and Tom Cruise came to the golf course again.

Since Will Smith is filming the new film "Jedi Men 2", Jerever Carsonberg's world-wide promotion "The Pony King", the only two of them are left in the golf quadron.

But Ronan and Tom Cruise met new players, agent Brian Lord from Caa, and Gore Vibinski who followed him to play.

On the court, Ronan made a putt and sent the white ball into the goal hole, completing the first birdie in his life.

"Okay!" Tom Cruise cheered Ronan: "The ball skills are obvious! When Jerefer's level improves, it won't take long to hold that golf game!"

Ronan shook his head: "You still need to practice more."

Tom Cruise walked over and said, "Do you practice it all the time in private?"

Ronan picked out the golf ball from the hole and said, "I will occasionally hit a few shots in the manor."

He has a small golf course in his home, which is perfect for one or two people to practice.

An electric four-wheeler drove over at this time, and Brian Lord, who was driving, waved to the two: "Tom! Ronan!"

Ronan looked over there, and there was a middle-aged man wearing glasses sitting on the electric car, which was Gore Vibinsky.

"Hi, Brian." Tom Cruise responded: "Come here!"

Brian Lord parked the car and walked over with Gore Vibinsky. The two shook hands with Ronan and Tom Cruise and exchanged greetings.

This place is not far from a temporary rest place, and the four of them walked over together.

Knowing that Ronan and Gore Vibinsky had something to talk about, Tom Cruise and Brian Lord took the initiative to leave enough room for the two.

Sitting under the sun umbrella, Gore Vibinsky pushed his glasses and said with a smile: "I'm still fulfilling the director's contract with DreamWorks. It's not good to meet now."

Ronan also smiled and said, "We just met by chance on the golf course and made friends with the ball, and no one could say anything."

In fact, he roughly understood Gore Vipensky's concerns. This director can be said to have been built by DreamWorks. His first feature film "The Mouse Catching" was invested in and produced by DreamWorks, and the second American version of "Midnight Bell" still comes from DreamWorks.

Gore Vibinsky was somewhat concerned about contacting new jobs with other companies during the execution of his directorial contract with DreamWorks.

Gore Vibinsky nodded: "That's right."

Ronan turned around and asked, “Is "Midnight Bell" completed?”

Gore Wibinsky replied: "All the shooting has been completed and will be transferred to post-production next week. It was originally planned to be completed in February and March next year. Now I am confident that I will complete the DreamWorks contract before the New Year arrives."

Is this the motivation brought by the new work? Ronan naturally flashed through this idea.

I don’t know if this will affect DreamWorks’ “Midnight Bell”.

Ronan did not stop on this issue, after all, the success or failure of DreamWorks movies has no direct connection with him.

"In other words, after the New Year, you can leave the crew of "Midnight Bell"?" Ronan asked again: "Then formally discuss cooperation with Shahai Entertainment and move to a new job?"

Gore Vibinsky said: "Yes."

The opportunity to direct a first-line production is not only rewarding, but also famous all over the world. Any director with commercial intentions cannot let it go.

Ronan asked, "Have you read the script and plan? Do you have any ideas?"

Although this is a good opportunity, Gore Vipensky still had some doubts and asked: "The subject matter of the project..."

Ronan sighed inwardly. Pirate themes are indeed a problem in Hollywood now, and he, as a producer, does not give people extremely strong confidence like Jerry Brookheimer.

"In fact, this film is essentially a magical adventure type subject." Ronan can only say: "It is completely different from all Pirate Movies in Hollywood in the past. Hollywood does not have a long-lasting film theme, nor does it have a type that will fail forever. It has been seven or eight years since the last big investment Pirate Movie. Such a long time is enough to arouse many fans' nostalgia for Pirate Movies."

He glanced at Gore Vibinsky and said: "Once a big-production movie is successful, it can bring rich returns to the main creators, but any big-production movie will inevitably be accompanied by huge risks, and risks and opportunities are always together."

"It makes sense." Gore Vibinsky is not an outsider, so he naturally understands such a simple truth.

Ronan said: "Shahai Entertainment will provide sufficient support for this project, from funds to various guarantees, the production budget will be at least $120 million."

Although the production funding has not been found yet, it does not prevent Ronan from pulling the tiger's skin as a banner.

Not everyone can meet the opportunity to direct a first-line production. Directors who can receive invitations to produce first-line production are undoubtedly lucky people in Hollywood. Gore Vipensky has carefully analyzed it and knows that the risks are very high, but he knows that the opportunity is rare.

Moreover, after reading the script, I also became a little confident.

If he succeeds in the pirate theme that others dare not touch, it will definitely attract more attention.

"Preparation starts from the beginning of next year." Ronan asked: "Is the time tight by the release of the summer in 2003?"

"Enough," Gore Vibinsky said.

Ronan nodded gently: "I will let someone prepare some preparations in advance."

Shahai Entertainment is contacting Warner Studios and is preparing to rent the largest studios No. 1, 2 and 3 of Warner Studios. The sea scenes will be filmed in Mexico. The Rosario artificial lake transformed by James Cameron was just used to shoot sea scenes.

The two sides exchanged some views on the project plan and then concluded the interview.

Gore Vipensky still had work to do, so he didn't stay here for too long, so he quickly said goodbye and left.

"Is it going well?" asked Brian Lord.

Ronan smiled: "It's smoother than expected."

Originally, he thought it would take a lot of effort to convince Gore Vibinsky to truly make up his mind to direct a pirate-themed movie, but in fact Gore Vibinsky had to be more decisive.

Perhaps it was Gore Vipensky who didn't want to miss this opportunity and had enough confidence.

Ronan thought of another important thing in the preparation work and asked: "Brian, I don't know if there are many actors with strange enough appearances among Caa's customers."

"Single?" Brian Lord didn't quite understand what Ronan meant.

Ronan briefly explained: "It must be ugly enough, and that it is unique and unforgettable. I need them to play the role of a pirate on a pirate ship."

Brian Lord understood and asked, "A lot is needed?"

Ronan thought for a while and said, "A dozen or twenty."

“Caa may not have a suitable candidate,” said Brian Lord. “However, we have worked with many small agencies and we should be able to find actors who meet your requirements.”

Ronan said, "Then I will say thank you in advance."

Brian Lord said with a smile: "We are friends and collaborators, so you're welcome."

The three of them played a few more holes and left the golf club when the sun was about to set.

Ronan and Tom Cruise got into the same car.

"Gor Wibinsky is the director that DreamWorks is working hard to cultivate," said Tom Cruise. "You are digging Spielberg's corner."

Ronan smiled and shook his head: "The Spielberg family has a great career and a wide connection, so they don't care about this little thing."

Tom Cruise said again: "Why do I think you are always staring at DreamWorks?"

Ronan said the truth: "Because I lack resources, from material resources to human resources, the six major companies are strong, and I can't afford to offend them, so I can only target DreamWorks."

Tom Cruise said: "It is easy to have problems when you keep staring at a family to dig."

Ronan smiled: "Spielberg is a good old man."

"Good people are easily bullied." Tom Cruise spoke out about the common situation in this highly competitive society.

Ronan does not deny this: "Spielberg is a person with a bottom line and rarely uses means to break through the bottom line. Moreover, DreamWorks faces various pressures from the six major companies and cannot give up their energy to take care of others in a short period of time."

He thought for a while and said, "After all, the director is a free individual and does not belong to any film company. DreamWorks refused to give Gore Vipensky the opportunity to direct big productions, and he could not stop Gore Vipensky from looking for other opportunities."

Tom Cruise nodded: "Actually, you're very abiding by the rules. You didn't get in touch with Gore Vibinsky until he finished filming the DreamWorks movie. If it were six major companies, you would have signed a naive agreement during the filming."

Ronan spread his hands and said with a little helplessness: "It's not that I don't want to do this, but that I don't have enough strength and I have to leave some room for relief."

Tom Cruise said: "You are indeed a smart person."

It’s not that Ronan doesn’t want to deal with Gore Vibinsky directly to eliminate the possible accidents that may occur later. After all, there are still three months left before the New Year, and no one can guarantee that there will be no accidents during this period.

He did have some scruples about Spielberg.

In Hollywood, Spielberg can be classified as a good old man, but rabbits will bite people if they are anxious, and they are a famous and powerful figure in Hollywood.

After Gore Vipensky completes the American version of "Midnight Bell", the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean" will sign a director contract with him, and no one can find any problem.
Chapter completed!