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Chapter 192 Unprecedented Investment

In the small living room of the villa, after coffee and black tea, Nicole walked out with the servants. She knew that they were going to talk about the film project next, and she had great confidence in Ryan in this regard, and Ryan's past achievements proved this, even if it was a super big production with a budget of up to $200 million.

Ryan and James Cameron have given the script and various related materials to everyone here, and they must have discussed it in their respective companies.

"Paramount Pictures can invest 40 million US dollars!" The first one to speak was Shirley Lansing, who went straight to the point.

"Forty million US dollars, this is also the investment amount of 20th Century Fox." Grant Hill continued.

"And Miramax!" Harvey Weinstein did not hesitate. He had contacted Ryan earlier and had stronger confidence. "We also invested 40 million US dollars!"

Including the $100 million budget given by Jenkins Pictures, the production cost of this movie has reached $220 million. If their conversation is learned by the outside world, it will be shocking not only Hollywood, but the entire world film industry.

Of course, these investments will only be available in the next few years. Neither Ryan nor the companies represented by the other three are fools. If you put such a huge amount of funds on a project for a long time, you can only describe it as stupid.

Besides, with James Cameron's personality, if the one-time funding is in place, the production cost of this movie will definitely be pushed to 300 million US dollars, and with the promotional and marketing budget, it will really become a bottomless pit...

"Okay. We've reached our intention." Ryan held the black tea in front of him, "Are we going to have a drink to celebrate?"

Everyone laughed. They either held black tea or coffee, and drank a large gulp at the same time.

"Jim..." Ryan looked at Cameron, but the other party made a gesture to him, "Ryan, this project is your proposal, and you are also the biggest investor. Let's talk about it next."

Recently, Ryan and James Cameron have exchanged many opinions on the preliminary work of the movie.

“Jim and I will be the producers of the movie.”

This is an opportunity to bless himself with the invincible halo, so Ryan will naturally not let it go. "The location is initially set to Mexico, which can save a lot of labor costs and venue costs."

"We will spend more than two years doing preliminary preparations, hire professional historians and engineers to guide the construction of a one-to-one model ship of Titanic, and try to customize various furniture, accessories and utensils from the original manufacturer. Jim has contacted Hanand Wolf Shipyard and obtained a copy of the design drawings of the Titanic, as well as the design notes of the chief designer Thomas Andrews."

"We will do our best to restore that big ship!" Ryan's words were full of confidence. "Jim, you will supplement the rest."

"All right!"

James Cameron nodded, "After the New Year, I will officially devote myself to the preliminary preparations. I have contacted the Russian Ocean Expedition Ship Keldish Academy. I will take the photography team to the Atlantic Ocean to watch the wreck. The Digital Field and Ryan's Blue Sky Studio will undertake the post-production special effects work of the movie..."

Compared to Ryan, Cameron said more and more detailedly. After all, he is an expert in this field. Even for future financial considerations, he needs to show the most rigorous attitude.

An unprecedented huge investment also means unprecedented huge pressure!

After James Cameron finished speaking, Ryan slowly knocked down the armrest of the chair, "Everyone, I think we will work together to create a brand new record!"

Faced with the eyes that everyone cast, Ryan just smiled and said nothing. These three partners were carefully chosen by him!

Paramount Pictures has strong overseas market development capabilities, the parent company of 20th Century Fox has many media, and Miramax is a powerful tool for public relations!

The Titanic in his previous life was great enough, but he wanted to make it even bigger! At the same time, use its greatness to highlight himself...

"Ryan, I actually have a good idea." James Cameron suddenly spoke, and his words attracted the attention of several people.

Ryan didn't say anything, but made a gesture to say something.

"How about you come to play Jack?" Ryan was about to speak, but was stopped by James Cameron with gestures. He continued, "In my plan, the film will officially start filming until the summer of 1996. By then, you are over 16 years old and no longer a child."

"This..." Ryan scratched his head. He didn't expect that Cameron would have such a proposal.

"Yes, this is a good idea!"

The other three people all expressed their consent, and no one wanted to see their investment fail. Although Ryan lacked a heavyweight role recently, his appeal is still huge. Letting him play one of the protagonists is equivalent to adding an insurance policy to the movie.

They have all read the script, so they naturally know what kind of character Jack Dawson is, and they can't help but take a closer look at Ryan.

There are many child stars in Hollywood. Ryan Jenkins will be fourteen in a few days. His appearance will be obvious in the future. As long as there is no big accident, he will definitely be a handsome guy.

Although Ryan did not agree in person until everyone left, he was still moved. After all, it was the Titanic...

When Ryan sent Cameron and others away, when he returned to the villa, Nicole was directing the cleaning staff to clean up the garbage.

"Go back and rest, Nicole." Ryan pulled her, "There is Lisa here."

"Okay." Nicole followed him and walked towards the living room, "Is the talk finished?"

"After the New Year, James will take his team to start the preliminary preparations."

Ryan pressed Nicole on the sofa, "You're exhausted, take a break and go back to your room to sleep."

"Yeah~"

Nicole nodded subconsciously, suddenly realized that she had always told him like this in the past...

"Sit down and talk to me for a while." Nicole pointed to her side, "Sit here."

"Okay. Dear." Ryan sat beside her, grabbed a strand of golden red hair, and tangled it naughtyly between his fingers, "Nicole, is "Batman Forever" going to be turned on?"

"Next month." Nicole tilted her head toward Ryan, "first shoot in the studio, then go out to the outdoor scene."

"We're going to start busy again." Ryan sighed, after the New Year, he was going to promote the new album and the new episode of Harry Potter.

…………

On the first day of the New Year holiday, tens of thousands of teenagers gathered at Santa Monica Commercial Plaza. Two years later, they finally welcomed their idol's second solo album.

"I am so lonely in the empty streets, empty houses, empty hearts... My love. I always insisted on it, but it was so far away to get this love. So I prayed in a low voice, hoping that she could hear the call from my heart, there was a blue sky, and where was the person I wanted to see the most. My lover!"

A romantic pop ballad came from the stage, with a bitter and sweet emotion in the song. This is not just a love song, it seems to contain too many complex things.

The person who has grown up and continues to shine with their idol has grown up! This is the feeling of many fans.

Ryan grew up and started singing love songs. He was looking for his own love!

"Thank you for your support!" Ryan took his mind back, pointed to the crowd below the stage, and shouted, "You have always been my most determined supporters. Los Angeles is my home, you are my relatives. Below is a song of pop rock, dedicated to everyone who loves me, "New.Divide"!"

The heavy drum beats sounded, and the crazy electronic accompaniment sound was refreshing, followed by Ryan's high-pitched voice.

"I recall the dark clouds, lightning and thunder, and I can recall every moment of my encounter. Even if time begins to blur, in the astonishing omen, the only thing I can hear is your voice. Have I got what I deserve? Then give me a reason to prove that I was wrong, and then clean all my memories so that there will be no distance between the two pairs of blue eyes again..."

The indulgent shouts and the crazy roars are war songs that encourage people to gather all their courage!

"With crossing the inner gap, there is nothing left in my heart, except you and me! The earth collapses under our feet, and I will only hear your voice..."

The passionate music ignited the enthusiasm of everyone below the stage. They shouted Ryan's name, as if they wanted their idol to continue singing and sang for them forever!

"Enke!Enke!"

The sound of tens of thousands of people shouting in an orderly manner almost spread throughout the seaside town of Santa Monica. Tourists from all over the world unconsciously turned their attention to the direction where the sound came. A large number of curious people gathered towards the commercial square, and under the influence of the general environment, they began to transform towards Ryan's fans.

With the sound of "Enke" that penetrated through the sky, Ryan returned to the stage, "Okay, the last song of today, "People around you"!"

This is an original soothing love song by Ryan. In the accompaniment of the piano and guitar, his singing seemed to have magic, easily sootheing the restlessness under the stage. Many people couldn't help but immerse themselves in the melodious music.

After the live performance, it was naturally a routine signing. Compared with last year, the queues were longer this year. Ryan heard from the record company that a team of hundreds of people gathered here as early as yesterday, just to get his signature record as soon as possible.

"Do you need a rest?"

As soon as Ryan walked back to the record store lounge, Nicole came over.

"No." Ryan swept over her light blue eyes, nothing unusual.

Let's just do it for the time being! Ryan frowned and walked out, not seeing Nicole Kidman staring at his back, dazed and dazed.

With the launch of the second album, Ryan became busy again. He will start a massive publicity campaign with Los Angeles as the starting point and New York as the end point. He will not be able to return at the end of the month after flying away from Los Angeles.

Nicole also started a new job. She and Fang Jimo co-starred in the male and female lead in "Batman Forever". Most of the next month will be spent on the set.

Just as they were reluctant to part, the two of them were temporarily separated, but no one would have thought that when they met again, everything would change.

PS: The fourth update is here! Recently, it is a bit dull. When I wrote this, the crackdown began. All the original ones were deleted, including the two chapters about Ryan and Nicole tomorrow, I have been revised several times. Let’s declare that there is absolutely no soft play, and the great God of River Crab doesn’t need to look at me.
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