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Chapter 154 Perhaps, I can still ask her for help?

Chris Columbus was even more excited than David Heyman when he heard that Tang Jinshan wanted him to direct "Harry Potter".

He's been reading this book recently too.

Moreover, Tang Jinshan plans to invest $1.5 million!

To create a blockbuster with special effects, and to create a magical world.

He's always made low-budget comedies, when will he take on such a top-tier production?

As a director, this is a dream come true!

Without a second's hesitation, he agreed.

Tang Jinshan also greeted JK Rowling.

When J.K. Rowling heard that Tang Jinshan was going to make a Harry Potter film, and that the first film would have a budget of 1.5 million yuan, she was very excited.

Selling the copyright to him back then was definitely the right decision!

An investment of $1.5 million is something even the seven major Hollywood studios probably wouldn't have made!

Although the price was very cheap at the time, she has made countless money by selling books.

Today, Harry Potter is a completely different story, with three books published and selling well all over the world.

She certainly hopes to see her work brought to the big screen as soon as possible.

Moreover, she wants to create a magical world of her own.

In terms of novels, you can write according to your own wishes.

However, in the film industry, it needs the support of capital like Tang Jinshan.

Tang Jinshan then sought out Drew Barrymore.

As the company's president, of course she needed to know.

Do you own the copyright to Harry Potter?

Drew Barrymore looked down at him with a surprised expression.

She had no idea that this was true.

"You're such an incompetent CEO. I already bought the copyright last year."

"Wow, that's amazing! Boss, you have excellent taste! But isn't an investment of 1.5 million a bit too much?"

Drew Barrymore said with concern.

We still don't know what the outcome will be with Lord of the Rings!

"Not much. I plan to create a magical world, and in the future, I also want to build a theme park."

Tang Jinshan also shared his ambitions with Drew Barrymore.

"You've been buying copyrights everywhere lately, spending a lot of money, haven't you? Actually, you could have taken it one step at a time."

Drew Barrymore said with concern.

She was certainly aware of Tang Jinshan's recent series of actions.

"Don't worry, I have plenty of money. If you have any good IPs, buy them back for me too."

Tang Jinshan said.

"OK."

Drew Barrymore nodded.

With such a wealthy boss by her side, her ambition swelled as well.

It is indeed necessary for the company to stockpile more IP addresses.

"Also, could you contact a few film studios in England for me? Filming there will require the assistance of locals and also some government support."

Tang Jinshan also assigned this task to Drew Barrymore.

The reason it wasn't handed over to Chris Columbus was because they were afraid he would seize power.

He is not only the director, but also the producer.

"no problem!"

Drew Barrymore was thrilled that his boss valued him so much.

"You can also be listed as the producer, and you'll be in charge of the finances."

Tang Jinshan said.

This also helps her establish her authority; producers also need representative works.

The Harry Potter aura will last her a long time, making her career as a producer even smoother.

As for acting, I should gradually reduce it in the future.

Drew Barrymore immediately repaid his boss's kindness by giving him a good opportunity.

It is called a repayment, but in reality it is an even more greedy demand.

She wanted more.

"Boss, you're spending so much money on a Harry Potter film, do you have any suitable roles for me?"

This is called keeping the good stuff within the family.

"No, I had an agreement with J.K. Rowling that the film would be shot in England and cast entirely with English actors."

Tang Jinshan was not seduced by beauty.

It's not loose at all.

However, Drew Barrymore had no intention of letting him off the hook and moved on to exploiting him in a different way.

Tang Jinshan's other opening suddenly opened up like a dam releasing floodwaters.

Soon after, Catherine Zeta-Jones also came knocking on their door.

He ran right into Drew Barrymore.

Tang Jinshan would naturally not miss such a chance.

Without any hesitation, I pulled her inside to chat about our life ideals.

The relationship between the two and Tang Jinshan was an open secret, and with Li Jiaxin also involved, they all knew each other implicitly on set.

Catherine Zeta-Jones didn't care, but Drew Barrymore was resistant.

She has completely lost her authority as a producer!

However, she knew that Catherine Zeta-Jones' efforts had all come to nothing.

She wasn't even given a role.

Tang Jinshan didn't care about any of that; today was truly a good day!

He wants to ride his horse and gallop across the world!

However, when it came to casting, he thought of someone else.

Fat and warm!

Perhaps I could ask her for help?

With her current fame and influence, she can definitely have a say with the English government.

Would it be better if we asked her to help us get a discount and assist with the photoshoot?

But for now, let's focus on dealing with these two demons!

He had six projects to discuss in depth with them.

The next day, Tang Jinshan finally managed to free himself up and arranged to meet Fei Wen.

"Mr. Tang, it's been a long time. What can I do for you?"

A Western restaurant, where a chubby man arrives leisurely.

They had met before at the Venice Film Festival.

Today, Fat Wen was dressed up in a formal outfit, looking quite different from her appearance in "Holy Smoke".

Instead, it exudes a graceful charm.

"There's something I'd like to ask you for help with."

Tang Jinshan recounted the events.

"Are you going to make a Harry Potter movie?"

Of course, Fat Wen has read this book; in fact, many people in Hollywood have recommended it to her.

This was written by an English female writer.

Unexpectedly, Tang Jinshan had already bought the film adaptation rights and was now going to spend 1.5 million yuan to make it into a movie.

"Yes, I'd like you to play Professor McGonagall."

Tang Jinshan said.

"Professor McGonagall? Isn't she an elderly woman?"

Fei Wen frowned.

"The movie doesn't need so many senior figures. One principal is enough. Or we could change it to something like Professor McGonagall, who has Transfiguration and anti-aging magic, and knows a lot of secrets."

I made a promise with J.K. Rowling that the film would be made entirely with English actors, so you were the first person I thought of.

Professor McGonagall's character is based on Minerva, the Roman name for the goddess Athena. In my mind, Kate, you are the embodiment of Athena on earth, possessing both power and wisdom.

Tang Jinshan is eloquent and persuasive.

"Thank you! I'll think about it!"

Fei Wen immediately smiled happily.

She would be happy to give it a try, especially the prototype of the goddess Athena that Tang Jinshan mentioned.

But she needs to reread the original work to see how well the characters fit the story.

Or perhaps a modified version of the character.

"I'm really looking forward to working with you. Also, I have something else I'd like your help with. I'd like you to be one of the producers for Harry Potter, helping with location scouting, casting, and other aspects of the film's production in England."

Tang Jinshan added.

He originally asked David Hyman to do this job.

But now, he has changed his mind.

Working with beautiful women is definitely more enjoyable!

Many issues can be further discussed and negotiated.

Unlike some people who are inflated with ambition.

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