And Jiang Chen's next words didn't disappoint Christopher's expectations.
"Of course we're interested, but we want to have some autonomy in choosing the script and actors!"
"Umm … Are you planning on asking Warner Brothers to help you shoot another promotional video?" Christopher's expression was awkward.
His original intention was for Future Group to provide the marketing channel and filming technology, but he didn't plan on shooting another "documentary." His employer, Warner Brothers, would certainly not agree unless Future Group's money could make them lose all their integrity.
"You misunderstood." Jiang Chen smiled. "The autonomy I'm talking about isn't us deciding on the script, but rather us discussing the script together. We plan on using virtual reality technology in the film. But since this is the first time virtual reality technology is used in a film, the requirements for the script will be more stringent to show the stunning effects of virtual reality. Since we can't use the special effects of interstellar travel to shoot a rural love story, right? "
What is a rural love story?
Christopher paused for a moment and didn't react, but he understood Jiang Chen's meaning from the literal meaning, so he nodded.
"I understand what you mean. But you don't have to worry about this, Warner Brothers has a massive amount of high-quality script resources. It's not difficult to choose a blockbuster sci-fi film. "
Jiang Chen nodded.
"Of course I believe in your ability. But when you provide the script, we'll also provide some of the script for reference. Of course, the biggest choice is still in your hands since you're the director, and I have high hopes for your ability. "
"It's my honor to receive such an honor," Christopher joked.
The initial intent of cooperation was reached. The specific details would be discussed by Christopher's old employer, Warner Brothers.
After saying goodbye to him, Jiang Chen went straight to Future Building and found CEO Xia Shiyu. As soon as they met, he asked directly.
"What's the situation with the group of technicians we trained?"
As early as the second round of internal testing in Godly Land, Future Technology recruited a group of programmers, artists, and other professionals to enter Future Group's headquarters to learn programming, model making, and other software related to virtual reality. There were not enough programmers in the apocalypse, and the modern world couldn't always rely on the experts in the apocalypse.
It was unrealistic to have less than one hundred programmers to serve billions of people.
Learning to fly on his own was only a matter of time.
"They have basically passed the skill assessment. There are currently 31 people working at Future Technology and providing maintenance for the VR social platform." Xia Shiyu looked up when she saw Jiang Chen walk in.
"Very good. Select 50 people from our talent pool and establish a virtual image animation production company!"
"Animation production?" Xia Shiyu was puzzled. "Are we competing with Disney for business?"
"No, our competitor is Industrial Light & Magic." "Virtual Image's main business is VR video production, movie special effects, 3D animation, game special effects, and so on. It exists as a subsidiary of Future Group. After the virtual image was established, its first project was to provide updating services for the Godly Land! "
Xia Shiyu nodded.
All along, the update service of the Godly Land had been provided by the mysterious' Research Agency '. It had been two years, and she had not seen the shadow of that mysterious organization. It was impossible for her not to feel uneasy. The anxiety was not for Jiang Chen, but for the company itself.
Now that Future Group was on the rise internationally, if the mysterious "Research Agency" suddenly interrupted technical support for Future Group, the building was likely to face the danger of collapse.
Therefore, mastering independent programming and technology development capabilities was not an exaggeration to say that it was a top priority for Future Group. Even if Jiang Chen repeatedly assured her that there wouldn't be any problems, completely relying on an organization that she had never even seen before was too unstable from any perspective!
After confirming the business scope and details of the virtual image animation production company with Jiang Chen, she immediately began to prepare for the establishment of the subsidiary.
Needless to say, Xia Shiyu's execution ability was really strong!
Almost on the next day, she wrote the company's operation plan and divided the virtual image animation production company into five main departments and a total of 14 sub-departments. She also confirmed the candidate for the CEO of the virtual image company.
After the plan was uploaded to the company's server through Jean's office, Jiang Chen's artificial intelligence secretary – "Jean" completed the review and made simple adjustments based on the framework and the information from the apocalypse. Finally, Jiang Chen finalized the completed version of the plan!
Virtual Image with 14 departments, of course, it would have more than 50 people. But they were all the technical team of the company, the core of the entire virtual image company! And for other talents that Future Group lacked, Jiang Chen also used the simplest and most brutal way to solve the problem.
That was to throw money at them!
Poaching from light & magic, Pixar, and acquiring small and medium-sized CG production companies with potential. With the backing of Future Group, Virtual Image, with ample capital, in a very short period of time, picked up a team of 300 people.
The animation production company with a registered capital of 100 million US Dollar also became a hot topic in the industry.
On the second day after the establishment of Virtual Image, representatives of Warner Brothers arrived on Coro Island and began negotiations with Future Technology.
This move naturally couldn't be hidden from the reporters in Hollywood. The news of Warner Brothers joining hands with Future Technology immediately appeared on the "Hollywood Reporter", "California News" and other print media, and dominated the headlines of entertainment and news!
Later, the information published on the official website of Warner Brothers also confirmed the authenticity of this rumor.
The film was expected to introduce VR shooting technology for the first time and was directed by the well-known director Christopher Nolan. People were speculating what kind of stunning masterpiece the technology giant and the film giant would bring to film fans around the world.
In the movie discussion section of a forum, a sci-fi fan posted.
"No need to guess, it must be a sci-fi film! With Christopher's ability, combined with Future Technology's technology, it's a waste not to make a sci-fi film! "
However, fans of action blockbusters didn't buy it.
"That's not necessarily the case. After all, sci-fi films in Hollywood are niche. Did you forget the box office of Interstellar in North America? Maybe Nolan's old company will let him make a DC series, such as Batman X? It's great just thinking about it! "
"Okay, I admit that VR is very suitable for action blockbusters, but isn't it better to make it into a fantasy film? I've seen the Godly Land film made by the players themselves, the effect is insane! "
"Hey, are you sure you didn't spell Christopher Nolan as Peter Jackson?" (Lord of the Rings series director)
Just as the fans were debating about director Nolan's new work, a message pushed by Future 1.0 ended all the debate.
Film genre confirmed!
It's sci-fi!
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