I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 371 First Meeting with Eldest Brother Cheng

No, I really don't know.

Before he knew it, Liu Jin had made many acquaintances in New York.

After dealing with these interpersonal relationships, it was already May 8th.

He then sent an email to Blumenthal, expressing his gratitude for Blumenthal's generous loan of his apartment.

Blumenthal then replied to the email.

I didn't say anything, only that I hoped he had a pleasant stay.

If he comes to New York again, he can still stay here. He has already spoken to the apartment manager about this, and Liu Jin can use it anytime.

Liu Jin replied to the email, expressing his gratitude once again.

Blumenthal did not discuss the matter of "The Eye of the Ferocious Beast" with him.

Liu Jin wouldn't urge him.

We'll see. If he's interested in the book, he'll contact Mela through the academic group.

At Blumenthal's level, there's no reason to waste words with Liu Jin on something like this...

However, good news has come from Mela: scholars are discussing the Kung Fu Panda manga with her.

Meanwhile, negotiations for the anime adaptation have been completed.

Kung Fu Panda will be taken over by Pixar, which can be considered as fulfilling one of Liu Jin's wishes.

Animation production takes a long time!

Liu Jin believes that it will take at least three or four years to complete the production of "Kung Fu Panda", and the film is expected to be released around 07.

He only needs to complete the second, third, and fourth comics in the next few years, and doesn't need to pay too much attention to them.

At the same time, he also began drawing V for Vendetta.

……

After everything was settled, Liu Jin left New York and flew to Los Angeles.

When he arrived in Los Angeles that evening, Emmanuel picked him up in his car.

Eva was originally supposed to come, but since "Close Friends" has entered the preparation stage, Eva needs to join the crew to prepare.

Sophie Marceau's "About Time" has also finished filming.

Currently in Paris.

"Why did you go back to Paris?"

The 56th Cannes Film Festival is about to open.

"what?"

Liu Jin has been so busy for the past six months that he has barely paid any attention to Cannes.

Yes, it's already May, and the 2003 Cannes Film Festival is about to begin.

Emmanuel laughed and said, "Sophie has been invited to be a judge on this year's jury."

"is it?"

“Gills originally selected Jean Rochev as a judge. Do you know Rochev?”

"not sure!"

Liu Jin knew very little about French male actors.

Jean Reno, Alain Delon, and Gérard Depardieu (the lead actor in the film *Green Card*, the big-nosed guy who later emigrated to Russia, I think). Aside from that, I'm not really familiar with the others.

“A very good actress… but Patrick insisted on choosing Sophie, do you know why?”

"why?"

"because of you!"

"I?"

"Patrick made you give up Sophie's role in 'Life Is Beautiful,' and as compensation, he recommended Sophie to be a judge. This year's jury is quite strong; America's side has director Spielberg and Meg Ryan."

Meg Ryan? That American sweetheart?

Emmanuel was driving when he turned his head and glanced at Liu Jin.

"You're not interested in her, are you...hehe, but if you are, it shouldn't be too hard to pick her up."

"what are you talking about!"

Liu Jin blushed immediately and said, "I just like her and Tom Hanks's 'Sleepless in Seattle'."

"Haha, okay, I believe you!"

"That's true... Emmanuel, I'm warning you, don't spread rumors about me."

Emmanuel smiled without saying a word.

It's no secret in France that Liu Jin prefers older women.

That's normal. Sophie Marceau, Heidi Klum... and her too, they're all older than Liu Jin.

Not to mention his rumored girlfriend, Isabelle Adjani.

So, Meg Ryan seems pretty normal, doesn't she?

"By the way, your country also has a judge."

"Who?"

"You should know Jiang Wen."

"Him? I know him."

"You probably don't know the others: a Bosnian director, an Italian screenwriter, and an Indian actress. Aishwarya Rai, have you heard of her? Miss World 1994, and she's very beautiful."

I've never heard of that before!
Liu Jin angrily said, "Emmanuelle, can you please stop treating me like a stud, as if I'm interested in every woman?"

"Don't you like Indian women?"

"It's not that I dislike it, it's just that I can't stand the smell of curry."

Emmanuel was taken aback, then burst into laughter. Liu Jin, on the other hand, remained silent, his face dark.

……

That night, Liu Jin stayed at Emmanuel's house.

"When Sophie left, she said that I had a key to her house and the cars in the garage, and that I could use them as I pleased."

"Oh!"

"Also, Scott Bakerstown of Columbia approached Eva and wanted to buy the adaptation rights to '50 First Dates'."

"Who?"

"Scott of Columbia Pictures, a very good producer."

Liu Jin thought for a moment and said, "Let's ask Eva for her opinion. I promised her I would let her decide on this book."

"You want this book to be Eva's stepping stone to Hollywood?"

"Yes!"

Emmanuel laughed and said, "Amos, you spoil her too much!"
Eva asked me to help her make a decision... Columbia Pictures is one of the Big Seven after all, I think we could consider a collaboration."

"You want to invest?"

Liu Jin thought for a moment and said, "I suggest, just a suggestion, that it would be best to exchange some resources."

"You don't think it's a good idea?"

"It's not that I'm pessimistic, it's just that I feel the profit margin isn't large."

Emmanuel, your goal is to transition into a producer, so it's best not to blindly invest in projects. Besides, the Big Seven studios are too murky; trying to snatch projects from them is difficult. It would be better to exchange for suitable resources and quickly establish your position as a producer. Columbia Pictures should have quite a few projects; you could try applying there.”

In Liu Jin's memory, the cost of "Fifty First Loves" seemed to be more than 70 million US dollars, with a global box office of 1.98 million.

Making money is definitely possible.

but……

For Columbia Pictures, the greater profit potential of this film lies in its stock price, rather than its box office performance.

If Emmanuel goes in rashly, he might get ripped off.

Therefore, it might be better for her to look for other resources in Columbia's project database.

Emmanuel said he would seriously consider it.

"Should we have Eva in the film?"

"Get a role from Columbia Pictures? What kind of role could you possibly get?"

"That's true, Eva herself wasn't very interested... and Matt Damon got her a role in The Bourne Legacy. It's not the lead, but it's still a good opportunity. She herself is also inclined towards The Bourne."

Matt Damon and Liu Jin had discussed this matter.

He simply couldn't remember who the fourth female lead was in Spy Gone North.

But "The Spy" is a major IP, and with the success of "The Spy" 1, "The Spy" 2 is obviously more promising.

Even if she's the fourth female lead, she's still better than "First Love".

Liu Jin didn't even need to guess to know that Eva had no chance of getting the role of Lucy in "50 First Dates".

Even the second female lead is in danger.

Who is the second female lead in "First Love"?

Even Liu Jin himself couldn't quite explain it.

The only female lead in this movie is Lucy.

The second female lead in the original film was apparently played by a Canadian actress of Ukrainian descent. Liu Jin couldn't quite remember her name, but she seemed to have later appeared in the American TV series "Bones." And this second female lead character didn't even have a name in the original film.

Eva has no need to get involved.

Perhaps a better option would be to establish contact with Columbia Pictures through this film.

Therefore, by comparison, Liu Jin also prefers Eva to take the role of the fourth female lead in Spy 2, rather than the unimportant role in First Love 50 Times.

……

The next day, Emmanuel took Liu Jin to the film set.

Filming for "The Hangover" will begin today.

After dropping Liu Jin off at the film set, she left in a hurry.

She needs to contact Mela, since she'll need Mela's cooperation for future dealings with Columbia Pictures.

In America, no collaboration on any project exists in isolation.

Next, Emmanuel got busy.

Liu Jin then entered the film set and greeted Kate and others who were already waiting.

Kate will play the role of Jordan.

She is Liu Jin's fiancée in the play.

Liu Jin stood beside her, his arm loosely around Kate, and smiled at the reporters, saying, "This time, it's time for Rose to dump Jack!"

Xiao Li Zixu kicked Liu Jin and couldn't help but laugh.

At the opening ceremony, the reporters mainly interviewed Leonardo DiCaprio and his co-stars.

Liu Jin, meanwhile, chatted with a guest who was also attending the opening ceremony.

"Amos, it's really not easy to see you."

The eldest brother said with a smile, "I've tried to contact you several times, but I haven't been able to. Fortunately, I've finally met you this time."

Liu Jin quickly replied, "Brother, you're too kind. Actually, Leslie and Maggie both told me that I should have been the one to contact you... but I didn't expect so many things to happen. I've been in New York for so long and haven't been able to contact you."

Furthermore, I must thank my elder brother for taking time out of his busy schedule to attend the opening ceremony.

……

(End of this chapter)