Heads Up Hollywood

With the general spread of "Titanic", the powerful effect of word-of-mouth has finally exploded throughout North America!

Even established magazines such as "The Village Voice", "The New Yorker", and "The New Republic", which have always been only interested in avant-garde films, art films, and independent films, have written articles to evaluate this film.

Of course, based on the urgency of this group of film critics, most of them still criticize, for example, they think that the love explosion between "Jack" and "Ruth" is too idealistic, the development of the plot is too dramatic, and the performance of humanity in the face of disaster is far from enough... All in all , this is a fairy tale for adults.

But for Kate Winslet's performance, everyone is very appreciative.

Last year at the Oscars, Kate was nominated for the Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Sense and Sensibility" directed by Ang Lee. And for the next Oscar, Kate Winslet has almost locked a place in advance.

Compared with the niche literature and art film critics, the reviews of mainstream newspapers and periodicals are still overwhelmingly admirable, and the praise is like a virus, sweeping to every corner of the United States.

Even in the face of the impact of "The Fifth Element", the momentum of "Titanic" has become unstoppable, with a single-day box office of more than 10 million US dollars.

Tang En was even sure that even if the scandal reported in the gossip tabloids was not resolved, it would not affect the film's box office trend.

"Titanic", unstoppable!

However, a special report from the "Los Angeles Times" quickly attracted Tang En's attention.

This is not a gossip tabloid, nor is it a niche literary magazine, this is a comprehensive newspaper with a wide audience!

And the interviewee of this report is also an old acquaintance of Tang En - Jon Landau.

"Dawn Walker is a young man, yes, he is indeed very talented, but you have to know that he was only eighteen years old when he directed the film last year! Can an eighteen-year-old child manage a crew of hundreds of people well? ? In fact, he made a lot of jokes in the crew."

Jon Landau's remarks were made indiscriminately, which basically blatantly discredited Tang En. He was almost sure that it was Tang En's tricks behind the scenes that forced him to be kicked out of the "Titanic" crew. This was a shame in his life, and of course he had to fight back!

Just yesterday, Jon Landau saw that many magazines and newspapers released heavy news, saying that Dunn and Kate lived together during filming!

He didn't know about this news, but his guess was the same as Twain's back then. Could it be that Universal, Sony, or Warner couldn't hold back and started to attack?

With the help of big companies like Universal and Sony behind him, Jon Landau became bold and felt that the opportunity had come, and it was time for revenge!

So this interview from the "Los Angeles Times" came into being.

"In fact, we assigned five assistant directors and eight assistant directors to Twain... No, no, no, of course I am not denying Twain's ability, but he is still a child after all, you know, children inevitably lack experience , Insufficient knowledge, insufficient understanding, insufficient imagination, simple line design, impetuous lens design..."

"Yes, all the big and small affairs of the entire crew are under the control of Jamie. Tang En is not a producer after all, he is only responsible for a small part of the work... It can't be said that his work is not important, after all, the daily shooting He should be in charge of the arrangement and work schedule, right? As for the important work, there are naturally more suitable people to take charge of it."

"Kate? Oh, she's a very good actress, and I won't spare any praises for her! It's just...you know, she's just an actress after all, and she has no chance of refusing in front of the director... Of course I dissuaded him, in fact, the whole crew, who didn't persuade him?"

"Twain is young. Having directed a movie like "Titanic" at such an age, it is inevitable that he will be impetuous, unable to listen to advice, self-willed, and independent. I deeply regret what happened to Kate, but Still, I will say that Kate is innocent in this matter and hopefully it doesn't affect her engagement."

"I'm sorry, I really don't want to talk too much about the matter between Tang En and Kate, it's too unfair to Kate. I believe that with this lesson, Tang En can improve it? The director's power is bestowed by the film company, and You can't use that power for your own personal gain, it's very unprofessional."

"Oh, I really don't want to say too much. In fact, I still admire Tang En very much. If he can have the courage to admit his mistakes, take responsibility, and get rid of bad habits, maybe in 20 or 30 years, he can really stand alone. What about becoming an excellent director? It's just Tang En's character... hey!"

Looking at the articles in the newspaper, Dunn could even feel the "kindness" of Jon Landau's hatred of iron.

"What a famous producer, to be able to contact such a big newspaper!" Tang En sneered, and called Cameron, "Do you know about Jon Landau?"

Cameron was silent for a long time before he sighed, "Twain, I want to apologize to you."

Tang En said indifferently: "James, we are friends, I don't need your apology, but that old buddy of yours seems to be targeting me all the time?"

"Jon...it's really too much." Cameron was caught between the two, feeling quite embarrassed.

Tang En didn't make things difficult for him, and said without any concealment: "James, this matter has nothing to do with you. I just want to inform you that Jon Landau has provoked me!"

Don't say this is nonsense, even if everything Jon Landau said is true, it must not be exposed!

For Hollywood matters, Hollywood should resolve it internally and give the outside world a reasonable explanation. Who dares to publish the dirty and ugly inside story?

Jon Landau's behavior, let alone the support of big companies such as Universal and Warner, even if there is, it is destined to be overthrown by everyone.

This guy is absolutely out of breath!

Tang En called Bill McNick again, "Do you know about Jon Landau?"

Bill McNick didn't hide anything, and said sincerely: "Tang En, I'm sorry about the matter between you and Kate. Tom talked to me just now, and he has given up the dominance of the next two movies. That's it. As for Jon Landau, Tom's attitude is the same as mine, and he must deal with this kind of person who does not follow the rules of the industry!"

Tang En raised his eyebrows slightly, realizing that Bill's words contained a huge amount of information.

The relationship between him and Kate was exposed, which is likely to be the result of a power struggle at the top of Fox Films. And now that Tom Rothman has subdued, Bill McNick doesn't want to get to the bottom of it.

After all, compared with the power of the company, the little fame of two little people is nothing.

It seems that Tom Rothman has realized the irreversibility of "Titanic", and some gimmicks are unnecessary.

And Jon Landau's nonsense in the Los Angeles Times is entirely his own opinion and has nothing to do with Tom Rothman.

After all, Jon Landau's behavior... broke the rules!

Every line has its own rules, and Hollywood has its own rules!

The control of the upper class over the lower class is the biggest unspoken rule of Hollywood, and it is also a common interest that the upper class firmly guards.

Whoever dares to commit the crime above will only have a dead end!

In front of actors, directors and producers are the absolute upper class figures.

Just like Harvey Weinstein in his previous life, who molested, teased, harassed, and violated female stars for decades. He is the biggest red sofa in Hollywood. Isn’t it the same as being regarded as a god? Even if there are occasional women who stand up and criticize, they will soon disappear.

Then the scandal was fully exposed due to power struggles within the company, so what happened?

All those who came forward to accuse Harvey Weinstein were third-tier, second-tier and out-of-date stars. Executives of Hollywood companies, top managers, producers, directors, and top superstars, one of them came forward to accuse Harvey ?

Because these people are a common interest group, it is impossible to tear each other down!

Although red sofa auditions are not as common these days as they were in the 1960s and 1970s, they are still the favorite of many producers and directors, just in a different format.

For example... talking about a two-month relationship with the heroine? Traveling to Europe together? Going on vacation together?

This is the rule of Hollywood. When you are a lower class, you will be persecuted, but once you reach the upper class, don't you still have to enjoy the superiority and authority of the upper class?

This is a group of Hollywood communities!

Even a notorious jerk like Harvey Weinstein needs to be shielded, let alone a potential director who made only a small mistake like Don Walker.

Jon Landau was in a daze, thinking that standing up for Kate Winslet, who was in the "lower class", would win the most and widest sympathy, but it was actually a big mistake.

Because his target is "upper" director Dunn Walker. Behind Tang En, stood a large group of interest communities!

Jon Landau is not challenging Dunn alone, but the whole of Hollywood!

Otherwise, based on the friendship between Cameron and Jon Landau, there must be a reconciliation.

"Bill, I plan to let the core members of the crew appear on the "Tonight Show" to promote the movie." A sneer appeared on the corner of Tang En's mouth.

Bill McNick immediately agreed, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away, at the latest... Tomorrow! Don't worry, this time, the whole of Hollywood is on your side!"