Heads Up Hollywood

The shooting cycle of commercial films is often shorter than that of literary films.

For example, Tom Hanks is filming "The Rest of a Deserted Island". The cycle lasts for ten months. First shoot for two months, then rest for half a year, and then shoot for another two months. The half a year that was vacated was for Mr. Hanks to lose weight in order to complete the desolate image on the desert island.

During the half-year interval, film director Robert Zemeckis also found time to film a commercial film "Dangerous" for DreamWorks.

The shooting cycle of "Spider-Man" is only three months.

Twain rented three studios from 20th Century Fox. By October, the scenes in California had been basically completed, and the crew would go to New York to shoot the ensemble scenes in Times Square.

It was definitely a big scene, with more than 12,000 people employed for extras alone, and the salary expenditure for extra performances alone exceeded 8 million US dollars.

In Tang En's storyboard script, a large number of World Trade Centers in Manhattan appeared. After all, after 9/11, this would become a extinction event.

Now, the crew is filming a scene that Twain temporarily added.

The story is very simple. Peter Parker once again heard his neighbor Mary Jane being scolded by his father, and saw Mary Jane walk out of the yard through the window, looking lonely.

Peter Parker wanted to comfort her, but he didn't know what to say, so he gave her a book.

"Mary, I... I'm sorry for what happened in your family." Peter Parker looked very nervous.

Mary Jane forced a smile, "It's okay, I'm used to it."

Peter Parker sighed, "I'll give you a book. When I was ridiculed by everyone, I liked to read a book for a while. It's very interesting."

Mary Jane took the book and chuckled, "Harry Potter? Peter, are you still reading teen books?"

"It doesn't matter, as long as it looks good. Just like a lover, it may seem inappropriate on the surface. If you observe carefully, you may have a lot in common."

"Well, Peter, thank you for your book, I will definitely read it."

...

"Very good, this one is over!"

Tang En breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Nina Jacobson who walked over with a half smile, and shrugged, "You know, this novel company will launch a project next year, and we need to do some publicity."

As the producer of the film, Nina Jacobson is very conscientious, "Advertising can be added in a smoother way, just now... it was a bit blunt."

"Blunt advertising is the only way to impress people, isn't it?"

"But it affects the quality of the movie."

The corner of Tang En's mouth twitched, his expression indescribably confident, "If a ten-second shot can ruin my movie, then I'm not competent as a director!"

At this time, George Paxton ran over in a hurry, "Twain, someone is targeting "Wedding Crashers."

"Um?"

Tang En's eyes turned cold.

Since the success of "Titanic" and Jon Landau, who opposed him, was kicked out of Hollywood, such an opponent who directly challenged him no longer exists.

Even Tom Rothman, the president of Twentieth Century Fox, was only stumbling in the back.

Reese Witherspoon went to film, and George Paxton took care of all the big and small things around Tang En. He said, "It's Bruce Willis."

"who?"

Tang En thought he had heard wrong.

Bruce Willis?

Tang En had never met him, let alone had any contact with him. How could he be against him?

Could it be that he was outspoken and said the wrong thing?

Tang En shook his head. If a guy like Tom Cruise who owed his EQ could speak his mind straight, then Bruce Willis might look like a brash man, but his brains are not bad.

Nina Jacobson beside her was the first to react, "Is it because of "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality"?"

When Tang En opened his eyes, he suddenly realized.

Disney has been building a media empire in the past few years, and the film industry is a bit sluggish, but the suspenseful thriller "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality" starring Bruce Willis with an investment of 40 million US dollars has really boosted Disney's morale.

Two months after its release, the box office of "The Sixth Sense" has exceeded 200 million US dollars in North America, 250 million US dollars in overseas box office, and 450 million US dollars in the global box office!

Looking at the entire year of 1999, this achievement is second only to the gigantic existence of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Threat of the Phantom Man".

However, "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality" deserves better results!

August is often the end of the summer season. Many commercial productions will avoid this stage to give some low-cost movies a way out.

"The Sixth Sense of Spirituality" is also taking advantage of this loophole, and the schedule is scheduled for August.

Unfortunately, I ran into "Wedding Crashers".

With an investment of 18 million US dollars, "Wedding Crashers" does not have the same cast as "The Sixth Sense", but the number of theaters has exceeded 3,000, and the box office has also been high.

Although not as amazing as "The Sixth Sense", it is also a dark horse this year. Two months after its release, the North American box office has reached 150 million U.S. dollars. The overseas box office is slightly worse, but it also has 50 million U.S. dollars.

What's more, "Wedding Crashers" is a romantic comedy, and it pays attention to the slow flow and long-term screening. "The Sixth Sense" has been screened for two months, and the box office revenue has obviously experienced a waterfall decline, which cannot be carried.

At this time, suppressing "Wedding Crashers" is the best way to bring the audience back to "The Sixth Sense".

It's just that Twain still finds it strange that "Wedding Crashers" was produced by Twain Films and released by Twentieth Century Fox.

Even if Bruce Willis is a first-line star, dare to challenge Fox?

"What did he say?" Tang En asked suspiciously.

George Paxton said: "I can't remember the specific words. The general meaning is that "Wedding Crashers" is not nutritious, only fools watch it, and people with IQ will choose to watch "The Sixth Sense". A point of view on a talk show has a great impact."

Tang En's face was gloomy and he was very annoyed.

This is a typical way to elevate yourself by suppressing others, it's too bad!

Nina Jacobson has successively served as a production executive at Universal Pictures and DreamWorks. She is very familiar with the marketing strategies of movies, and quickly realized that something was wrong. During the film's release, all words and deeds of the lead actor must be consistent with the producer."

Tang En narrowed his eyes, "You mean... Disney stands behind him?"

George Paxton added, "I think it's the same. After Bruce Willis was interviewed, many newspapers reprinted it, and ABC also reported it extensively. It has added fuel to the fire."

"Disney? Huh, interesting!"

Tang En laughed inexplicably, but the smile was a bit cold.

He is still in the development stage of accumulating energy, all behaviors are very restrained, he just doesn't want to make enemies everywhere.

After all, during the period when "Titanic" was released, Tang En received a lot of pressure from Hollywood, which would seriously hinder his industrial development.

Unexpectedly, Tang En, who was a man with his tail between his legs, received a cold shot from Disney behind his back.

As the president of Marvel Studios, Nina Jacobson is Twain's direct subordinate. She was afraid that he would be young and aggressive, so she would challenge Disney directly, so she hurriedly persuaded him, "Twain, you need to calm down!"

Tang En glanced at her calmly, then shook his head, "Don't worry, I've never been so calm before!"

Nina Jacobson hesitated for a moment, feeling the need to speak clearly, "Twain, actually... I think this matter has something to do with me."

"you?"

Tang En was surprised.

He did poach Nina Jacobson from Disney's production department to take charge of Marvel Pictures, but she is not valued at Disney.

Nina Jacobson sighed, "Actually, I was the one who approved the movie "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality" at the beginning."

Tang En raised his eyebrows, "What do you mean?"

Nina Jacobson said: "I have a good relationship with Nate Shyamalan, oh! He is the director of "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality". When he came to me with this project, I passed the project review and submitted it to Disney Studios."

"That is to say, without your recommendation, "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality" would not have appeared at all?" Tang En knew that Nina Jacobsen was a talent, but he did not expect her to have such a unique vision.

Nina Jacobson nodded, "So to speak."

"So now that "The Sixth Sense" is a big hit at the box office, Disney has regretted it. They shouldn't have let you go, right?" Tang En sneered a bit.

Nina Jacobson said firmly: "Twain, I will definitely not go back to Disney, and I will definitely bring out Marvel Studios."

"I'm not doubting you." Tang En waved his hand, his tone was a bit mocking, "I just think it's a little funny that Disney snubbed a talent like you back then, and after I poached you, I discovered your ability, and then Regret and take revenge on me? You really have a big heart."

Nina Jacobson said indifferently: "This is a Disney tradition. They only recognize money! Who still remembers that Walt Disney is actually a person's name?"

Tang En thought for a while in silence, "Twentieth Century Fox is the publisher of "Wedding Crashers". We have common interests. Disney will handle it with them."

"You want to attack Bruce Willis?" Nina Jacobson exclaimed.

Tang En sneered: "I can't move Disney, and I'm still afraid of Bruce Willis? Let alone him, even Tom Cruise, I don't care!"

George Paxton said with the same hatred: "Yes, I have long disliked that big guy, and I should teach him a lesson!"

After all, Nina Jacobsen is a woman with a conservative style, "Tang En, I think it's better to be careful, after all...he is the lead actor in "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality". The Sixth Sense cake, Disney will not let it go."

"That can't make him talk nonsense in front of the media!"

said George Paxton through gritted teeth.

"Nonsense?"

Tang En's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Yeah, it's quite interesting to talk nonsense."

"Huh? Tang En, what do you mean?" Nina was slightly taken aback.

Tang En flicked his long sleeves, domineering and unrestrained, "It's very simple, use the same method, treat the other body!"