"I took the time to watch some youth film planning on the weekend. To be honest, there is nothing that can make my eyes shine. Maybe I didn't watch enough, but I didn't have more time, so, Danny, I'll do it myself. Have you ever seen Bill Murray's "Groundhog Day" a few years ago?"

In the conference room, New World Pictures President Danny Morris nodded and said, "Of course."

Simon continued: "We can make a youth horror movie similar to "Groundhog Day". A girl was chased by a perverted murderer. Every time she died, she would return to the early morning of this day. Finally, in order to get rid of this cycle, she had to find the murderer."

After listening to Simon's general idea of ​​"Happy Death Day", Danny Morris suddenly realized it and had to admire his boss's ideas.

This is a very simple idea, not even considered innovation. It just applies the classic story structure of "Groundhog Day" to youth horror movies. However, it is undeniable that it is absolutely gimmick.

Because no one has done it.

As for whether anyone has ever thought of it, the probability may be very high.

After all, Hollywood has never lacked creativity. The problem lies in which movies Hollywood produces. The decision-making power is only at the top of the pyramid. These people have limited time and energy, and even have their own personal preferences and prejudices. Therefore, most creativity is often impossible to achieve.

After Simon finished speaking his thoughts, he spent about ten minutes discussing some details with Danny Morris based on the plot of "Happy Death Day" in his memory, and then said: "The second one is a spoof youth film planning. Based on the original "Scream" as a template, plus some popular horror films in recent years and hot current affairs topics, find a group of handsome men and beautiful women and take a step similar to the spoof movies like "Anti-Fighting Condor" in the past."

This is naturally "Shocking and Screaming".

When Danny Morris heard "Anti-Condor", he immediately understood the production ideas of "Sharp Scream", but this time hesitated: "Simon, "Sharp Scream" is one of our hands. Well, according to what you often use, is the top IP suitable for spoofing?"

Simon laughed: "Danny, have a little more self-deprecating spirit, and this will be a hodgepodge popcorn movie that people forget after watching it. We don't plan to develop a sequel to "Scream" in the short term, so there is no problem."

Since his boss said that, Danny Morris naturally had no objection.

So there was another detailed discussion.

After talking about these two projects, Simon continued: "There is another one. The "Singing and Dance Youth" that I just handed over to Tom. It is actually a youth film, but because it is a very healthy G-level G-level, New World Pictures is not suitable, but this does not mean that New World Pictures cannot make musical and dance films, and it can be completely made into R-level. "The Six Heroes of Light Pig" is a good template. Do you spread it yourself first?"

Danny Morris pondered a little: "Simon, are you talking about making a real stripper movie?"

"That's right." Simon said: "This should not be considered a youth film. It mainly faces young women, so you must find some young and handsome male actors. The story template is the 20-year-old version of "The Six Heroes of Light Pigs".

Simon is talking about the "Magic Mike" in his memory this time.

This male dancer directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Channing Tatum, once won more than $160 million in box office worldwide for a low cost of $7 million. The plot is roughly the young version of "The Six Heroes of Light Pigs", and there is even another translator called "The Legend of Light Pigs".

Hearing roughly his boss continued to explain some details, Danny Morris couldn't help saying, "Simon, this reminds me of Paul Van Hovin's "Dancing Girl". Isn't it a good idea?"

“I also think the story itself is not creative,” Simon said, “so, it can be considered an experimental project, with a budget of no more than $10 million, and it will be in January, February or September. Also, do Steven Soderbergh still remember it?”

"Of course, Sex, Lies and Video Tapes."

Simon, the big butterfly, completely changed the Hollywood landscape. Under the big landscape, Steven Soderbergh, the Hollywood golden boy who once won the Palme d'Or because of "Sex, Lies and Video Tapes", did not receive the top glory of Cannes again in this time, but was sniped by the "Paradise Cinema" at that time.

However, the subsequent "Sex, Lies and Video Tapes" still made considerable profits in the box office, which made Steven Soderberger attract much attention from Hollywood. Unfortunately, with such a starting point, several movies directed by Soderbergh in recent years have ended in failure and become a flash in the pan in the eyes of many people.

Of course Simon won't forget it.

In fact, the former Soderbergh also remained silent for the entire 1990s after "Sex, Lies and Video Tapes". He only made great progress in the new century and successively released "Never Compromise", "Drug Network", "Eleven Arhats" and even later "Magic Mike", which has remained in the Hollywood front line for a long time.

When Simon saw Danny Morris remember "Sex, Lies and Video Tapes", he didn't need any more explanation and said, "I think this project, well, is called "Magic Mike". The director's choice is more important than the actors. He needs a guy who is good at shooting men. I don't think everyone will deny the original "Sex, Lies and Video Tapes". Soderbergh made James Spader very attractive."

"Simon, I agree with this, but Soderbergh seems to be better at art films."

"This is also one of the reasons why I chose him. You know, in my opinion, the reason why Paul Van Hoven's "Dancing Girl" completely failed is that the movie has no connotation at all and only succumbs to the shallowest desire. Of course, I don't want it to have too much connotation. All I want is the screams of young girls in the cinema. However, everyone will have their own style. Even if we completely position the movie as a commercial film, because of personal style, Steven Soderbergh will instinctively add some literary style to it. This is very important. Just like an ice cream wrapped in a layer of chocolate, it will make people feel more aftertaste. Do you understand?"

Of course, Danny Morris understood, and understood more. There is another key reason for choosing Soderbergh, which is cheap. Hollywood actually has no shortage of other directors who are more good at filming men, but his boss said that this is an experimental project, and the cost must be reduced to less than 10 million US dollars, so Steven Soderbergh is indeed suitable.

"In this case, Simon, I'll contact Soderbergh as soon as possible." Danny Morris said, remembering again: "And, boss and actors, do you have any suggestions?"

Simon thought of Matthew McConaughey, who had been suppressed intentionally or unintentionally.

The characters in "Monday of Killing" and "Mega Time Contact" that should have made Matthew McConaughey, who has been playing supporting roles in Hollywood, have gradually become famous in recent years, have been given to others by Simon.

It wasn't intentional. Simon didn't have the intention to target a small Hollywood character. If he really wanted to target, there wouldn't be this person in Hollywood anymore. It was just that Simon felt that it was really inappropriate. Neither the lawyer in "Monday of Killing" or the pastor in "Mega Time Contact", it didn't match Matthew McConaughey at all.

As for why McConaughey was able to get these roles, Simon is actually not surprised, but he is not interested in men at all.

This time it's a fit.

Matthew McConaughey also happens to be the actor in the original "Magic Mike", but he is just a supporting role.

McConaughey is only 28 years old now, and he can also be considered a young and handsome guy. The image of a prodigal son who is naturally attractive to women is even more important. So he said: "Let the male lead let Matthew McConaughey try it. As for the others, you can choose it yourself. By the way, the screenwriter can also let Soderbergh do it."

Danny Morris wrote down one by one.

Simon talked to Morris about some details. It was already 11:30 and he had to go back to Dumei Point Manor to have dinner with his family at noon, so he stopped continuing.

The two left the conference room, and the girl A came forward and took advantage of the situation.

"Boss, the publishing department has jointly developed the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone promotion plan with Tinkobaier. Are you watching it now?"

In the first half of the year, Simon took out the novel "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" written by someone who wrote the manuscript on his behalf. Simon has roughly read it. The details are much different from those in the past, which is inevitable. The biggest change is that Simon directly changed the story background from London to New York. This time, the nine and three-quarters of the platform is no longer located in King's Cross Station in London, but the Central Station in New York.

Although the details have changed significantly, the main line has not changed, and all the characters should be there are. During this period, a small-scale trial reading was conducted, and the response was good.

It just so happened that Tinkobaier recently launched the iPad-10, and Simon arranged for "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" to be promoted as the first novel released online and offline at the same time.

This would be a very good publicity stunt.

The first thing to do is to eat crabs, coupled with the super high popularity of the iPad-10 globally, it can directly achieve the promotional and promotion effect that can only be popularized by tens of millions of dollars.

Specifically, Tinkobaier is naturally responsible for online operations, while Daenerys does it himself offline.

When MCA was acquired, the asset list also included a book publishing company called Putman. In recent years, it has developed very well by publishing Daenerys Entertainment-related big-money movies.

The reason why Girl A was released in advance at this time was mainly because even if she had a strange pseudonym of J.K, this novel was ultimately the creativity provided by her boss, and she was treated with caution from both sides.

Simon took it out because he felt that the "Harry Potter" series was a pity that he was dropped by a butterfly. Of course, he hoped that this novel could be made again. After hearing from Girl A, he took it directly and flipped it from the cinema to the manor.

Girl A handed the folder to her boss and said, "Also, Mr. Michael Jordan wants to have lunch with you before the "Public Enemy" meeting in the afternoon, so I turned it off."

Simon opened the information while walking, and nodded slightly to show his knowledge.
Chapter completed!