Chapter 524

Lucas (Character) (Character) walked out of the office door, his heart extremely heavy.

He thought it too simple; who could have imagined there were so many twists and turns inside.

The Immortal Gods Code carries too much weight at Azure Rainbow Media.

It's not something he can settle with just a few words.

He got through on the phone.

At this moment, Spielberg was also waiting for Lucas (Character) (Character)'s news.

He also had high hopes for the Immortal Gods Code; obviously it is an extraordinarily wonderful series.

As long as he shoots the first part well and finds the rhythm, he can continuously produce blockbuster films.

He simply doesn't understand: such a good film, and Lucas (Character) (Character) himself isn't even shooting it.

He's simply muddle-headed.

That's the difference between boss and employee.

In the boss's view, no matter how well it's shot, what does it matter?

The big profits still belong to others; one only earns hard-earned wages—can that compare to what one makes by running one's own company?

No matter how good, it's still someone else's; he wants to produce his own films.

One Star Wars can earn this much; if he does a few more, he'll be rolling in money.

"Hey, George, any news?"

Spielberg's tone was a bit urgent.

Lucas (Character) (Character) was thinking about how to fool Spielberg, not even noticing his tone.

"Steven, I've run into a bit of trouble here; I overlooked an important matter."

"That is, the Immortal Gods Code is a film series."

"And it's not just one or two, but ten or twenty."

"So they have conditions when looking for a director."

"They chose me because they invested in Lucas (Character) (Character) Film, so they have no worries; if it were you, they'd need a guarantee."

Spielberg's ardent heart cooled a bit.

He can understand what Lucas (Character) (Character) said.

"George, does the other side have any conditions?"

"Go ahead and say it; if it's suitable, out of respect for you I can agree; if it's some tyrannical clause, then forget it."

Lucas (Character) (Character) felt relieved inside—this was agreement.

"There are no tyrannical clauses; they just need a guarantee."

"One, you need to sign a director contract for the Immortal Gods Code series with them."

"Two, you sign the contract with Lucas (Character) (Character), or New World, or Azure Rainbow Media."

"These two conditions, you just need to pick one."

Spielberg still thought it might be some tyrannical clause, but signing a series film contract he can understand and accept.

If it were him, he'd do the same.

As for the second, he'd rather forget it; he currently doesn't want to sign with that company.

He'd rather freely make the movies he wants, instead of being like a machine shooting meaningless films.

"George, out of respect for you, I can sign the series film contract."

"However, the pay must follow current market rates, not be lower than seventy percent of the highest rate."

"If they accept this condition, I can agree to sign the series contract with them."

Lucas (Character) (Character) let out a sigh of relief, then assured.

"Don't worry, Steven, I will surely secure the best benefits for you."

Back in the office, Lucas (Character) (Character) no longer had that nervous feeling.

He directly stated his own conditions.

"Director Chen, Director Yang, I have already properly persuaded Spielberg."

"As long as Azure Rainbow Media agrees, letting Lucas (Character) (Character) Film invest a portion, Spielberg can sign the director contract for the Immortal Gods Code series."

"The pay just needs to follow the market; I've secured for the two bosses a discount of seventy percent of the highest market price."

After Lucas (Character) (Character) left the office, Yang Qing had already discussed Spielberg with Chen Ziqiang.

One Jaws made him a hotshot director.

Replacing Lucas (Character) (Character) with Spielberg, they would not lose at all.

Thus, after Lucas (Character) (Character) stated this condition, Chen Ziqiang, with a cold face, agreed to it.

Not long after, Spielberg rushed to Gangdao; upon seeing Eternal Splendor's big soundstages and on-location sets, he immediately exclaimed it was worth the trip.

His worry about whether Gangdao could have production conditions vanished completely.

After the conditions were met, Spielberg brought half of Industrial Light & Magic to Gangdao.

Eternal Splendor gave strong support, providing money when needed and personnel when needed.

The storyboard design of the script is also progressing rapidly.

To shoot this film well, Yang Qing also contacted the Mainland, preparing to go to Tibet for some on-location shooting.

Now shooting in the Mainland has a very big advantage: it's cheap.

Unlike Gangdao and Yingjiang, labor in the Mainland is extremely cheap—so cheap it's practically free.

It's the ideal site for shooting big scenes.

"Steven, he never imagined Azure Rainbow actually had the capability to settle the rabbit."

It can also let them film openly and aboveboard.

Spielberg, very excited, the rabbit is full of too much mystery.

It attracts countless people eager to investigate.

Since Spielberg came to Gangdao, Chen Yuanlong has been like a personal assistant, sticking to him.

Chen Yuanlong is not only very familiar with the script, but also knows all the secrets like the back of his hand.

All the materials were prepared by him; it would be strange if he weren't familiar with them.

When Chen Yuanlong meets someone, he acts the part, leading Spielberg to mistakenly think that this guy is the destined star of this film.

His acting is good, his skills are excellent, and his knowledge is profound.

He still has a big nose, which fits Western aesthetics.

Before he knew it, this guy had snagged the lead role.

After confirming the cast, he invited his fellow disciples to have a wild time.

Hongbao despises him the most for being like that, too full of himself.

"Don't lose yourself after getting the role."

"In filmmaking, getting the role is just the start; you must be dedicated, dedicated, and dedicated."

"Not only must you be dedicated, but you must also exploit your strengths to make the plot more exciting."

"Your senior senior brother (me) is already just a bit player internationally; you should study well."

Chen Yuanlong rolled his eyes upon hearing that.

"A supporting role?"

"In my view, to make a film you must be the lead; what's good about being a supporting role?"

"Look at me—I came in as the lead, and still an international big director."

"Pangzi, next year I'll be an international star."

"You're still just a supporting role."

"You should learn from me."

Hongbao is already used to trading verbal blows with Chen Yuanlong.

"Hmph, who could be as shameless as you, actually taking the boss's wife route."

"Grandmaster, grandmaster…"

"If I were like you, I'd be too ashamed to face people."

Chen Yuanlong is thick-skinned, as if he didn't hear the sarcasm in his words.

"I see you're just stubborn."

"If you're capable, come too."

"My grandmaster gave you so many opportunities, yet you don't cherish them."

"If I were you, I'd have killed myself by hitting a tofu block."

Others seeing the two bickering again hurried to urge drinks.

"Drink, drink, today we don't talk business."

Yuan Heping, Lin Zhengying, Yuan Qiu and others looked at them enviously.

These seven guys, being the youngest, have all now achieved success, while they still dawdle.

"Eternal Splendor is so great; we want to go too."

Hongbao still respects these elder brothers.

"If you want to come, just come; I've long advised you, but you didn't come."

"We brothers should stick together."