Chapter 473 - 472: A Life of Cheating

Chapter 473: Chapter 472: A Life of Cheating

Kyle 1 Production Base.

The production base is located in Tunasi Town, a small town under the jurisdiction of Burbank, with a local population of just over 10,000. Don’t think that’s a small number; it’s considered quite a lot.

Since the end of 1999, Kyle’s Page Pictures invested $150 million to build the new "Kyle 1" production base here, covering an area of approximately 90 acres, about 360,000 square meters, or the size of 51 football fields.

It wasn’t until early 2001 that the "Kyle 1" production base was completed and put into use.

Don’t think the "Kyle 1" production base is very large; in fact, compared to Warner and Paramount’s studios and production bases, it’s considered small.

At the same time, the production base is equipped with a series of the latest filming equipment, as well as various sets for modern cities, ancient cities, and different historical periods, which can basically meet most filming needs.

"Is $150 million a lot?"

"No!"

"In the future, the production base will continue to receive investment. While meeting Page Pictures’ own filming needs, it will also undertake the filming needs of other Hollywood film companies."

Once upon a time, when Page Pictures made movies, they always rented studios and production bases from Paramount and Fox Pictures. However, Page Pictures now has the full capability to build its own production base.

The Kyle 1 Production Base was born!

At the same time, the "Kyle 2" production base in Australia and the "Kyle 3" production base in Germany are also in the planning stages.

Once these two overseas production bases are completed, it will be a huge benefit for Page Pictures in handling film tax rebates in Australia and Germany.

Everything, after all, comes down to the struggle for profit!

..."Fast & Furious" crew.

Producer Tucker Gislason solemnly addressed the crew’s production team: "Since the Kyle 1 Production Base was officially put into use, our ’Fast & Furious’ crew is the first crew to move in here for filming."

"I have a request for you."

"Of course, this is not just my personal request, but also Mr. Kevin Feige’s intention."

"The Kyle 1 Production Base has just been put into use, and it’s inevitable that there will be some oversights, or rather, some facilities might be lacking. Therefore, during the filming of ’Fast & Furious,’ we must be good at identifying problems, promptly checking for omissions and making up for deficiencies, and quickly reporting the shortcomings of the Kyle 1 Production Base to Mr. Kevin Feige."

As his words fell, everyone nodded.

Every member of the production team recorded it with pen and paper.

Producer Tucker Gislason was also a veteran in Hollywood. Since Kyle acquired "Hughes" Pictures at the end of 1995 and restructured it into Page Pictures, he has been a senior producer at the company. Although he hasn’t achieved great feats, he excels in stability and rich experience.

This was his first time serving as a producer for a film with a production budget exceeding $30 million, which made him take it incredibly seriously.

"An opportunity!"

"I can’t let it go."

"I’m already 45 years old this year, and I’ve wasted half my life. This is almost my last chance, and I absolutely must do well, and do it exceptionally well!"

Producer Tucker Gislason secretly cheered himself on.

"Mr. Gislason, you’re here! I finally found you."

Just then, a voice came, interrupting Tucker’s thoughts.

"Felina, is something wrong?"

Tucker turned around and saw that the person who had come was none other than a staff member of the "Fast & Furious" crew, Ms. Felina, the assistant to the film’s director, Rob Cohen.

"Mr. Gislason, Mr. Kyle Page is here!!!" Ms. Felina exclaimed.

Instantly, Tucker jolted: "The boss is here? Quickly, take me to him!"

With his own big boss arriving, as an employee, he naturally had to be incredibly eager... When Tucker, led by director’s assistant Felina, rushed over, he found Kyle sitting in front of the director’s monitor, chatting with the film’s director, Rob Cohen.

"Rob, I really admire your courage!"

"My goodness! A holder of dual master’s degrees from Harvard University in Cinematography and Management, yet you wholeheartedly threw yourself into Hollywood."

"Then, in just one year, well, in 1973, at the tender age of 24, you became the Vice President of the Fox Television and Film Division; at 28, you served as the Executive Vice President of Motown Records and Head of the Film Division."

"Your life is simply on easy mode!"

"But, I just can’t understand why, at the age of 30, you resolutely gave up all your management positions in film companies and became an independent film director and producer. Tsk, tsk, tsk, that’s quite dashing, I’m impressed!"

Kyle faced director Rob Cohen, lavishly praising him and marveling.

Rob Cohen’s early life resume was indeed quite impressive.

The position of Vice President of the Fox Television and Film Division was a dream for countless Hollywood workers, a pursuit they would strive for half their lives, but him?

At 24, Rob Cohen achieved it, becoming the youngest executive among the major Hollywood film companies at the time.

Countless people envied him immensely.

In the original timeline, Rob Cohen’s representative works as a director included "The Fast and the Furious," "xXx," and "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor."

"The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" is one of the few films in cinematic history where the vast majority of moviegoers hoped the villain would kill the protagonist, which is quite odd.

Rob Cohen loved Eastern culture very much, but unfortunately, his learning was not thorough enough!

In his early years, he also directed the documentary "Bruce Lee: A Warrior’s Journey."

"Haha~"

Cohen looked at Kyle, waved his hand, and chuckled: "You’re flattering me; I’m just that kind of person. The reason I gave up management work at various Hollywood film companies is because I found it too troublesome. Being a stable independent director and producer, I find it very pleasant. Hmm, I also have more personal time."

Cohen felt very pleased by Kyle’s flattery.

More personal time?

Upon hearing this, Kyle nodded in understanding.

You’re a cheat!

To be precise, both Cohen and Kyle lived lives on easy mode!

Kyle now spends all his time working. The extravagant life he once dreamed of, he simply doesn’t have enough personal time to achieve.

"Boss, welcome."

Tucker stepped forward and said excitedly: "Boss, since you’re here, why didn’t you give us a heads-up in advance? I could have made arrangements."

Kyle smiled: "It’s fine, I’m on vacation today. You know, I’m very busy every day and don’t have many hobbies. The only thing I love most is film production. Today, I just came to take a look."

Tucker nodded.

Many of the surrounding Page Pictures employees also agreed.

They knew their boss quite well; one could say he was a crazy film enthusiast.

Tap, tap, tap~

A series of footsteps approached~

The male actors Paul Walker and Vin Diesel, who had just finished their makeup, walked out of the dressing room and came before Kyle.