Heads Up Hollywood

Alan Horn, the president of Warner Brothers, came to Tang En's side at some point.

Tang En's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Mr. Horn? What advice do you have?"

The biggest practitioner of the explosive style strategy in Hollywood is Alan Horn, and many of Tang En's speeches come from him.

Alan Horn shook his head, "Advice? Forget it, the blockbuster strategy you advocated made people suddenly enlightened. I believe that in the next 30 years, all Hollywood filmmakers will use your theory as their guiding ideology."

Tang En smiled modestly, "Mr. Horn, you flatter me too much."

Alan Horn looked stern, and said hesitantly: "But... you said that the era of superstars has passed, I don't agree with you. Last year's "Speed ​​2", "Hannibal", "Unsinkable", " "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and other blockbusters have never left the seat of superstars."

Tang En pondered for a while, and said slowly: "I said that the era of superstars has passed, not to question the appeal of superstars, but to explain the reason for the upgrading of film production methods. Take Warner's movie "Lord of the Rings" as an example. , The main force of production has changed from actors, cameramen, lighting, and props groups in the past to computer animators."

"For example, composition engineer, visual effects engineer, action shadow artist, image modeler, image transmission engineer, software development engineer, motion image compositor, etc. These are occupations that did not appear in the past film crew. These all illustrate a It makes sense that the future of Hollywood depends far more on computers than on cameras!"

Alan Horn was thoughtful, "You mean... the aura of superstars will gradually fade, and computer special effects will become the main body of the movie?"

Tang En said with a smile: "It's a commercial movie, a popcorn movie! In this kind of movie, the protagonist may be a monster, an alien, or a masked Spider-Man. The superstar can only play a supporting role, and the role is natural. It’s not as important as it used to be.”

Alan Horn thought for a while, and sighed: "Warner is preparing "Terminator 3", Schwarzenegger's contract... Hey! Headache!"

Tang En couldn't help laughing.

This kind of sequel commercial blockbuster has no contract restrictions, and the actors will definitely ask for sky-high prices!

"Did you sign it?"

"Signed." Alan Horn was obviously also very dissatisfied, shaking his head again and again, "The Terminator series, without Schwarzenegger, can we still make it?"

Tang En blinked and lowered his voice, "Is it convenient to reveal?"

Alan Horn hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "A fixed salary of 29.25 million US dollars, a supporting allowance of 1.5 million US dollars, and a 20% bonus."

Tang En's eyes widened, as if he had seen a ghost, "20% bonus? Isn't it box office profit?"

Alan Horn nodded heavily, "Well, including peripheral profits such as video tapes, DVD discs, theater box office, and TV copyrights."

Tang En took a deep breath, gritted his silver teeth, "Tumor! Tumor!"

He is also the boss of a film company, and he hates this kind of "blackmail" in the industry.

Based on Arnold Schwarzenegger's acting skills and charisma, if it weren't for the "Terminator" series, his salary in Hollywood would be at most 15 million US dollars!

Alan Horn gave Tang En a strange look, "What about you? Didn't you also start the sequel? "Spider-Man 2" is about to be released, so you haven't encountered such a situation?"

"Me?" Tang En's mouth twitched slightly, "Of course I won't encounter such a situation."

"Um?"

"If you want to sign my superhero movie adaptation, at least 10 contracts! If you don't agree, change! I'm not used to them! As I said, the value of the film is greater than the value of the director, greater than the value of the star. Marvel's comics, that is Greatest film value!"

"Maybe……"

Alan Horn is still not sure what Dunn said.

This is way ahead of its time.

People like Mel Gibson, Tom Cruise, and Will Smith still have a very high appeal.

Tang En said lightly: "When "Terminator 3" is released, you will understand."

"Terminator 3" cost US$200 million and announced US$130 million. As a result, the box office in North America was US$150 million, and the total global box office was US$430 million. Relying on the peripheral income, it will not lose money, but it is too difficult to make money, that is, to repay the interest.

After a pause, Tang En said with a smile: "By the way, Mr. Horn, your contract with Warner is about to expire, right?"

Alan Horn glanced at him, "There are still three years."

"Oh, then when you renew your contract next time, you'd better inform me." Tang En didn't hide his thoughts, "I think Time Warner's job arrangement for you is very unfair!"

...

""The True Essence of Commercial Films - Explosion Strategy"."

""Dawn Walker's First Lecture, Proposing a New Idea of ​​Explosive Styles"."

"Use the Business Thinking of Explosive Styles to Break the Footsteps of the Times."

""The Pioneer of Film Theory: Dunn Walker", yes! I like the title." Scarlett came to Dunn's office again and sat on his lap, holding some magazines and newspapers in her hand , read with great interest.

"During his speech at the USC Film Forum, the famous Hollywood director Dunn Walker proposed a brand-new movie concept-the hit strategy. This is a standard process for large-scale commercial films, and it is also the one he has worked on in the past few years. The secret to astonishing success in the film industry... Hey, why don't you listen?"

Seeing Tang En close his eyes, Scarlett protested dissatisfied.

Tang En smiled, reached out and hugged her tightly in his arms, and said softly: "This kind of article is similar, let them go to the public opinion hype, let's calm down, don't be disturbed by public opinion, it will affect ourselves Judgment. When you become a big star in the future, don't make too many comments in the unexpected world."

Scarlett's beautiful eyes twinkled, and she was a little surprised, "Can I really be a big star?"

"You are my girlfriend, you want to be a star, how can I not work hard?" Tang En pampered her nose.

Scarlett shook her head in protest, and then asked excitedly, "Then when will I be as famous as Natalie?"

Tang En glared at her, "How old are you? First hone your acting skills, let's talk about it in a few years!"

"Oh." Scarlett pouted, "Then can I also be nominated for an Oscar?"

"meeting."

"Hee hee, so Natalie's Oscar nomination is okay?"

Scarlett leaned into Tang En's arms, raised her head to look at him, her breathing was hot, her beautiful face was a bit green, but it revealed a bit of irresistible charm.

In a few years, is it still worth it?

Especially when she kept twisting her small waist on her lap.

This is ignition!

"Sit down, don't move around, be careful, I'll put you on the spot for Fa-rectification!"

"Fa-rectification is Fa-rectification, who is afraid of whom?"

Unlike Natalie, Scarlett doesn't care if this is an office.

Tang En was defeated, "Okay, don't make trouble, I have a meeting to decide on the director of "Ant-Man"."

Scarlett shouted dissatisfied: "You haven't answered the question yet, will Natalie be nominated?"

Tang En pondered for a while, "It shouldn't be a big problem. The feedback from CAA is good. And after I finished my speech and explained the principle of the blockbuster strategy, the major film companies have expressed their goodwill. Nat's nomination should not be a big deal. would be too obstructive."

Scarlett blinked, confused, "Where's Kirk Douglas?"

Tang En said contemptuously: "My connections have reached to the White House, and the six giants have all shown me goodwill. What kind of fart is he, an old guy?"

"You swear!"

Scarlett chuckled.

Tang En teased and said: "By the way, "Saw 2" is about to be released. I'll take a copy home. Let's watch it in advance tonight?"

"I don't want to watch it, it scares me to death!"

Scarlett refused without thinking.

Tomorrow is February.

"Chain Saw 2" produced by Rampage Pictures will be released soon, and the Oscar nominations will also be closed soon.

Natalie... gotta get an Oscar nomination, right?

Unexpectedly, only 1 hour passed.

Tang En received a short message when he had a meeting with the production department, screenwriter department, market analysis department, and Marvel Studios staff to decide on the director of "Ant-Man".

From CAA's Brian Lord, it's as simple as three words: "Everything is going well!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Tang En laughed out loud.

The staff in the entire meeting room were stunned.

Boss, what's the matter?

Tang En was a little embarrassed. It was inconvenient to say such a thing. Brian Lord must have had an extremely secret relationship before he got the news.

He hesitated for a while, and then said decisively: "That's all right, that's the deal, let's choose Doug Liman! I saw the sample of his film "The Bourne Shadow", and it was very good! The quick editing technique, Very old-fashioned. I only have one request, the storyline should be interesting, and the style should be consistent with "Spider-Man."

""Spider-Man" and "Ant-Man" follow a witty and humorous route, while "Daredevil" and "Ghost Rider" are in a serious epic style, which was planned very early in Marvel Studios." Nina Jacobson nodded, but his face was serious, "But now there is a new problem."

"What?"

"Nicolas Cage doesn't want to be in 'Ghost Rider'!"

"ah?"

Tang En was very surprised.

Bill McNick said indifferently: "This is normal. Nicholas is an action superstar. He will not appear in superhero movies to restrict his position."

Nina Jacobson said: "That's right, especially he can't accept multiple ministerial contracts, he doesn't want his personal image to be marked as 'Ghost Rider'."

Tang En immediately felt a headache.

Nicolas Cage is very popular now, and he is proud and arrogant. He must be very picky in the choice of scripts. This is very different from the time when he encountered a bankruptcy crisis in his previous life and took on films without distinction.

"Forget it, he doesn't want to act, so let's change!" Tang En rubbed his temples, feeling a little helpless, "Find a second- and third-tier actor and sign a long-term contract, and we can pay less for the film, and more good!"