Huayu Entertainment: Tianxian really wants to improve

Chapter 211 Financing Tool

Gu Bei knew about the brother and sister because

It's also because his former employer, Tencent, once invested in David's Skydance Films.

Hollywood today,

They haven't even faced the chill of the financial crisis yet.

They looked down on David and Megan, the wealthy siblings.
Even if each of them has a $20 billion trust fund.

They could never have imagined that David's Skydance Films would one day be able to swallow up Paramount Pictures, one of the six major Hollywood studios.

"I never expected to see Ellison in Hollywood."

Gu Bei feigned surprise.

“My sister and I both love movies,” David said with a smile. “I wonder if Leonardo’s new movie still needs investment?”

This shows that
David hasn't integrated into Hollywood yet.

Harvey immediately mentioned the artist's title, demonstrating his extensive knowledge of Gu Bei's early preparations.

David couldn't even find out the movie's title; he only knew Leonardo DiCaprio's name.

“We’re about to start filming,” Gu Bei replied calmly. “The funding is in place, and Leonardo is ready to join the crew.”

"That's such a pity!"

David remarked, "Actually, I think with Bruce's talent, you could definitely collaborate with Leonardo on even bigger projects."

Gu Bei knew that David had entered Hollywood.
This is a strategy of big investment and big stars.

Mission: Impossible series, World War Z, and Top Gun: Resurrection are all his creations.

"A director will definitely have greater aspirations, it's just that now is not the right time."

Gu Bei casually drew a picture of a pie.

"If you lack funds, my Sky Dance Films can provide some support."

David's eyes lit up, and he ate the pie.

"I think that movies don't necessarily have to have big scenes and special effects. Quietly telling a story and conveying a set of values ​​is also a way."

Megan interjected, "I really like your Whiplash; it really reveals the human condition."

The differences between Megan and her brother are starkly apparent.
Megan's ideology leans towards the liberal left, and her subsequent film investments have mainly focused on art films; she is behind films such as Fox Hunter and The Grandmaster.

"I actually have a story about an elderly person with Alzheimer's disease, which uses confused memories and timelines to show the suffering of Alzheimer's disease."

Gu Bei casually recounted the story of Anthony Hopkins winning his second Oscar for Best Actor.

He wanted to use this film to repay Anthony for his support in Whiplash.

The problem is that we're basically out of money right now, and joining such a new project would put a lot of pressure on our cash flow this year, so we've been putting it on hold.

Now I've run into two suckers.

They're all just tools for raising funds.

Wouldn't it be much better to work for him than for anyone else in Hollywood?

At least the projects Gu Bei provided are guaranteed to be profitable.

"This is a great idea. Bruce, you should film it. It can draw attention to the difficult situation of Alzheimer's patients."

Megan was indeed interested; this style of film was right up her alley. "Like my brother, I've also started a production company that can provide you with financial support."

"Perhaps we can discuss this in the future."

Gu Bei glanced at Liu Yifei, who was already getting sleepy. "But that's enough for tonight, I need to go back and rest."

Gu Bei said goodbye to David and Megan.

After leaving the official Oscars party,
If we don't hurry, someone will come knocking again. "Actually, I can hold on a little longer. You can talk to them about the new project again," Liu Yifei said stubbornly, her head drooping.

"Who would leave the truly important projects to them?"

Gu Bei smiled and said, "The projects I told you about last time are the truly important ones."

He moved his shoulder closer to Liu Yifei, patted her head, and let her lean on his shoulder, no longer needing to force herself to stay asleep.

"Oh!"

Liu Yifei responded softly.

She looked out the car window at the still-shining Kodak Theatre: "I've noticed that what people like about the Oscars is the glitz and glamour on the outside."

After actually attending the Oscars in person, you'll feel that this awards ceremony is no different from any other ceremony; essentially, everyone is the same.

Has this given you some insight?
Gu Bei turned to look at Liu Yifei.
From his angle, all he could see was Liu Yifei's hair resting on his shoulder.

However, Gu Bei could imagine that Liu Yifei's face should be serene right now, just like when she is reading and thinking.

Gu Bei inhaled the fragrance of her hair and said with a smile, "So now that the dust has settled, everyone has to return to their normal lives."

at this time,

The car drove around a corner,
A huge McDonald's logo hangs above a row of luxury cars blocking the parking lot.

Gu Bei pointed to the luxury cars outside the window: "Look, those are the people who just attended the Oscars with us. They had to come to the nearest McDonald's parking lot to eat burgers."

But we are different.

Liu Yifei asked, puzzled, "What's different?"

“When we get back, our mothers will have prepared a late-night snack for us,” Gu Bei said with a smile. “But most of their parents just ask them for money.”

A slight smile appeared on Liu Yifei's lips.

In a way, she can be considered a child star.

But after gaining immense fame,

Liu Xiaoli never intended for her to quickly monetize her fame.
Gu Bei asked her to join his studio as a franchisee, but he never mentioned how to develop her commercial value.

This level of freedom already surpasses that of most people in the industry!

but……

Liu Yifei then realized what was happening.
Gu Bei actually secretly changed his tune.

She suddenly stood up from Gu Bei's shoulder: "That's my mother!"

"Yes, your mother."

You mean 'we'.

Liu Yifei emphasized.

Gu Bei looked at Liu Yifei's adorable yet fiercely protective expression as she guarded her food.

He smiled and patted Liu Yifei's head: "Okay, I won't fight you for it."

After a pause, he asked again, "When do you plan to return to China?"

"I'll be going back in a couple of days." Liu Yifei leaned closer again. "I'll be transferring directly from Shanghai to Jiangcheng. I didn't go back for the New Year; I'm going back to see my grandma first."

"We won't see each other again until April."

Gu Bei reluctantly took Liu Yifei's hand when he thought about not being able to see her for almost two more months.

The artist's preliminary preparations are complete, and all that's left is for Gu Bei, Leonardo DiCaprio, and others to join the crew and start filming. He will be filming in Los Angeles for the next three or four months.

Liu Yifei also has a ton of schedules in China, waiting for her to complete them.

(End of this chapter)