Chapter 27 Nicholas joins
Victor was a little surprised.
In fact, John Ford was even more surprised.
"Nicholas, are you?" Especially when John Ford looked at Nicholas Sink in a suit and tie, he seemed to be a ghost.
Nicholas smiled, and his smile seemed very gentlemanly like an old man: "Can we come in and talk and have a glass of whiskey by the way."
"Of course." John Ford took Nicholas Sink into the house and everyone sat down.
"Nicholas, what's your name?" John Ford poured Nicholas Sink a glass of wine.
Nicholas held the cup and took a graceful sip and said, "Of course I'm here to discuss with you what you said last time."
"What's the matter?" John Ford slapped his head and remembered: "Didn't you refuse last time? And he almost let the dog bite me."
Nicholas Sink waved his hand: "Stop talking about these ghost things. I want to ask you, does the matter you are talking about still counting now?"
"Of course, it counts." Victor nodded.
John Ford was familiar with Nicholas Sink, and knew his temper and said ecstaticly: "Nicholas, you won't, you won't agree, right?"
Instead of answering Ford immediately, Nicholas took out the script of "This Killer Is Not Cold" from his pocket and placed it gently on the table.
"Yes." Nicholas stood up and bowed slightly to Victor: "Mr. Ferro, I, Nicholas Sink, are willing to accept your invitation to serve as the general manager of Legendary Film Company."
As soon as these words came out, the room was shocked.
John Ford opened his mouth and swallowed: "No, Nicholas, you weren't kidding me, are you?"
"Am I like a casual joke?" Nicholas Sink smiled.
John Ford: "But you didn't like Victor and his company at all."
Nicholas nodded: "Yes, I didn't look down on this kid at that time, but..."
Nicholas pointed to the script on the table: "This script makes me feel that if I don't accept this request this time, I may regret it for my life."
"Oh." John Ford read the script and immediately understood, but the guy was still a little doubtful: "Is it just because of this script?"
"Not necessarily." Nicholas Sink said: "This is a good script, I think you know it too, and it is the most innovative script I have seen in Hollywood over the years. To have a story, to render and render, and more importantly, this script has a hot heart, warm and meaningful heart. John, in today's fucking Hollywood, movies like this, and the pursuit of movies like this are almost extinct."
"A person who can write such a script will definitely not be a flash in the pan, nor will it be a bad person who only stares at money." Nicholas sighed: "I'm old. Really. I've wanted to defeat Meyer all my life before, but I suddenly felt that I was wasting my years all my life. What I like the most is the movie itself, not the energy I'm wasting on nonsense revenge."
"I want to make some real movies in the last part of my life, or contribute to real movies, just like I served Mr. Marskolov. This is my last wish for Hollywood for movies."
Nicholas Sink's words made Victor tremble.
He knew very well about this old man. Although Hollywood was like a battlefield, if it failed, Nicholas Sink was definitely a person worthy of deep sympathy for MGM. In his best years, Nicholas was fighting to regain his dignity, and he stood up again and again and again and was knocked down. If it were someone else, he was already full of anger.
But this old guy is so calm and so sober now, which is really worthy of admiration.
"Mr. Sink, on behalf of Legendary Film Company, you are welcome to join!" Victor's hand reached out to Nicholas Sink.
"If I don't dislike it, my old bone is willing to release my last little ability at Legend Film Company." Nicholas said.
"Come on, you're so bad! You have time to do big things! Maybe our long sword will slaughter the MGM lion that day!" John Ford smiled.
"Longsword?" Nicholas Sink couldn't understand.
"Uncle John is talking about our factory logo." Victor smiled.
"Factory logo? Will there be factory logos so soon?" Nicholas was surprised.
Victor simply said the matter, and Nicholas was very pleased: "The movement is fast enough. The territory of Vitergraf is the best in Hollywood. Unfortunately, there are not many people with vision in Hollywood. Victor, you are doing it right. You will be famous after building the company first. Also, I like this factory logo, but can you add a V character to this long sword, which represents the abbreviation of your name on the one hand, and on the other hand, it is also a sign of victory!"
"Okay!" Everyone was convinced.
Ginger is still spicy.
"Nicholas, you are an expert in this field. What do you think we should do first now?" John Ford is a director. He is good at making movies, but he didn't pay attention to how to run a film company, especially a film company that is so small.
Although the name of Legend Film Company is very loud, it is not much different from a newborn baby. If you place such a baby in the Hollywood battlefield filled with smoke, you may die if you are not careful.
For Victor, for John Ford, if he fails, it is basically impossible to stand up again.
Everyone looked at Nicholas Sink, the old man with gray hair.
This old man was the head of MGM back then. He has seen too many storms and waves in Hollywood.
Nicholas thought for a while and said, "The most important thing now is to shoot movies. The film company is still an empty shell now, and there is no need to spend money and energy on arrangements. Just be able to get through. We don't have much money in our hands, so we have to spend money on the edge. For a film company, if there is no good work, it's a big deal."
Nicholas's idea coincided with Victor.
Before Victor could say that Nicholas Sink began to gush: "This Killer Is Not Cold", $300,000 can be filmed, but it is not enough to make it perfect..."
"We have already thought of this, and in fact, Jenny also means that. He likes this script very much and is going to find money from Chris Bernano?" John Ford said.
Nicholas smiled: "It's rare to have a script that Jenny likes. Don't worry, Chris has a good relationship with him, maybe he can make money."
"Nicholas, what if I can't get the money?" Victor said.
"If you don't get the money, you have to shoot it." Nicholas said seriously: "If it's a big film company, if you encounter such a good script, you will definitely spend enough money to shoot it, but we can't. This movie determines the fate of the legendary film company. Although it won't be perfect, it will at least have a market if it makes it. Good reputation is certain. As long as you take the first step, the rest will be easy. You must shoot it first, regardless of whether it is perfect."
"Jennie, let him do it. It's best to get money. If you don't, we have to get 300,000 yuan, and we will start preparing tomorrow." Nicholas rubbed his head and said, "Let's divide the work for a few of us."
Victor and others sat upright.
Nicholas said: "Victor, you are the boss of the film company and the screenwriter of this movie. Who will direct this movie? Have you ever thought about it?"
"I'll do it myself." Victor didn't even think about it.
The room was stunned.
Leo: "Victor, when did you learn to direct?? Stop kidding!"
John Ford and others did not believe it either.
Of course, Victor couldn't say too much, just looked at Nicholas: "Nicholas, I think I can do it, let me try it."
"Let's not just joke like this? The director is not drinking and eating to pick up girls. This is a very professional job." Leo complained.
"I think Victor can give it a try. No one is born a director. Besides, I can see from that script that Victor knows the details of the whole movie, and every shot is clear, which is enough. Just such a detailed script, I just go outside and find a third-rate director, and I can shoot it very well." John Ford said.
Nicholas nodded: "Success. The director is decided, what about the actor?"
"This is the biggest problem!" John Ford had a headache.
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Yesterday an old book friend told me, Xiao Zhang, now entertainment articles are either Korean entertainment or parallel spaces, but you are doing this rebirth, which is the rhythm of chewing tough problems. Haha, Xiao Zhang, I know. In fact, entertainment articles are easy to write, but not easy to write. It depends on how you do it. For me, it is better not to write something meaningful than not to write something. Not only do you need entertainment, but at least you can let everyone know some Hollywood history and stories, even a little bit, which will give everyone some gains, and Xiao Zhang is satisfied.
This is indeed a hard bone. Hollywood history, film history, historical figures, details, and all aspects must be carefully studied, and it is difficult to organize flexibly. But like 7 years ago, Xiao Zhang will do his best to write every word honestly.
Hope everyone supports it!
Chapter completed!