Heads Up Hollywood

This Congressional hearing has not only attracted the attention of Hollywood, but also the attention of many technology industries.

For example, companies such as Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Apple, and Dell are more or less suspected of infringement when it comes to the Internet.

Even in the United States, Internet giants have "original sin".

The relationship between Jobs and Michael Eisner is very bad, but he is the chairman of Pixar, and he has close contacts with Roy Disney, chairman of Disney animation production department, and Thomas Schumacher, president.

"Choose yourself, make your own, carve yourself!"

When Jobs heard Michael Eisner publicly yelling this slogan in Congress on TV, he almost vomited blood out of breath!

He dialed Thomas Schumacher, head of Disney Animation Studios, almost screaming, "Do you know what Michael did to me?"

The anger contained in the words is like a heat wave hitting the face.

Thomas Schumacher was taken aback, "I don't know, what's wrong?"

He was busy with work and didn't know anything about Michael Eisner's speech.

Jobs roared loudly: "Michael spoke in Congress, he attacked Apple! This is a provocation, I can see it as a provocation of war!"

"Steve, please calm down. I don't know about this matter. I believe the board of directors will give you a satisfactory answer." Thomas Schumacher tried to calm Jobs down, "To be honest, I can't believe it. Is it true, would Michael say something like that? It's amazing!"

"I will not compromise on this matter!"

Jobs snorted coldly, hung up the phone, and then notified Pixar, telling John Last bluntly that as long as Michael Eisner was still in charge of Disney, he would never renew his contract with Disney!

John Last asked the reason, was also taken aback, and immediately called Thomas Schumacher, also very angry: "What the hell is going on? Eisner betrayed Jobs! He blatantly slandered Jobs in Congress. Jobs!"

Thomas Schumacher said: "I'm dealing with it, I... I just sent a message to the chairman and I'm waiting for his reply."

Coincidentally, a text message from Michael Eisner came back at this time: "It was a misunderstanding, I didn't say anything."

Thomas Schumacher raised his eyebrows, and his heart was a little suspicious, "John, this matter may have been misunderstood by Mr. Jobs. The chairman just gave me an answer. He didn't say anything in Congress. Among them Misunderstand."

"Yeah?"

John Last also felt a little confused.

This kind of thing is incredible.

Michael Eisner is a top manager, how could he bombard Jobs in Congress?

Pixar is currently Disney's largest partner, and Jobs is the owner of Pixar!

A few minutes later, John Last called again, yelling like Jobs, and questioning, "I have his speech record in my hand now! You bastard!"

"No way?"

Surprised, Thomas Schumacher read Michael Eisner's text message again.

John Last said angrily: "I'll read it to you!" They use this kind of advertisement to promote computers, encouraging children to choose, make, and engrave themselves. In other words, if they buy this kind of computer, they can use it. It steals and shares what it steals with friends...'Did you hear that? He said Steve was stealing his product!"

Faced with such a speech record, Thomas Schumacher was dumbfounded.

...

Zack Schneider has been in a good mood recently.

"Resident Evil" directed by him, was released for two months, with a North American box office of 67 million US dollars and an overseas box office of 78 million US dollars. The global box office totaled more than 140 million US dollars, far exceeding expectations.

Moreover, the director of "Chain Saw 2" produced by him is a newcomer, but within a month of its release, the North American box office has exceeded 40 million US dollars. Another smash hit for a B-movie made on a budget of only $4 million!

More importantly, the project of "Ghost Rider" has been officially launched, and there is no surprise that the director is chosen, it is him!

This big project with a budget of 150 million US dollars will be the most important opportunity in his life!

Although Nicolas Cage declined to play "Evil Rider", Marvel Studios has launched a wide range of casting activities, jointly responsible by Nina Jacobson, Kevin Feige, and the Schneiders.

The specific candidates will be finalized by Tang En.

After all, this is a long series of big productions, which is very important and must be confirmed by the big boss.

But having the right to recommend the protagonist is already a great opportunity for Zack Schneider.

On this day, Tang En called him to the office.

Zack Schneider thought that Tang En was looking for him to talk about the casting of "Ghost Rider", so he said first, "I have my eyes on an actor, but Nina didn't agree, she said it's best to choose an English actor."

Tang En nodded.

He is still very relieved that Nina Jacobson is doing business.

The lead actor of "Ghost Rider", basically as long as he accepts this role, he will be a first-line star.

As far as the current situation of Tang En Pictures is concerned, it is best to further deepen the friendly relationship with the British film industry.

After the Golden Globes stink, what should we do?

There are different opinions in the industry.

The biggest possibility is that the importance of the British Oscars has risen sharply, replacing the Golden Globes and becoming a supplementary award to the Oscars.

Twain Pictures needs to plan ahead.

Nina Jacobson, as the president of Marvel Pictures, obviously understands Twain Pictures' strategic thinking better than Zack Snyder.

Tang En didn't directly veto him, "Well, who do you fancy?"

Zack Snyder: "Ben Affleck!"

Tang En frowned, and categorically rejected: "No!"

"ah?"

"That person is not in Tang En Pictures' plan."

Zach Schneider suddenly realized that it was Ben Affleck who offended the big boss.

Tang En waved his hand and asked, "Who else? Just Ben Affleck?"

Zach Schneider said: "The interview is not over yet, but we have already selected two actors...well, both are British actors, one is Gerard Butler and the other is Clive Owen. They are both mature enough , is tall and burly, has enough acting experience, and the salary... is also more suitable."

"Gerard Butler... Clive Owen..." Dunn read the two names and glanced at him playfully, "Which of these two actors do you think is suitable?"

Zach Snyder thought for a while, "Gerard Butler, his beard will look more tasteful."

Tang En couldn't help laughing.

Sure enough!

In the previous life, the leading actor in "300 Spartans" was Gerard Butler.

"I know these two actors, they are both good." Tang En nodded, "I'll have an interview if I find a chance. In fact, it doesn't matter who plays 'Ghost Rider', what matters is the breath and rhythm of the whole movie. I repeat, I want serious, dark, epic films."

Zack Snyder said seriously: "I know, to be consistent with the overall style of "Daredevil", as long as the script is okay, I have no problem!"

This sentence can be regarded as reaching Tang En's heart.

Zack Schneider's strength is visual effects, which is the oil painting style with splashes of ink and colors. As long as the script is excellent, it can produce shocking effects, such as "Spartan 300 Warriors" and "Watchmen".

He participated in the writing of scripts for several films. Although the screens of the films are still brilliant and shocking, the plots are really bad.

"Zach, different people have different shortcomings and advantages. The key is to be able to deny it clearly. I don't need to deny that the camera is your strength, and the script is your weakness. I hope you can make use of your strengths and avoid weaknesses. This will make your career There is a better development."

Tang En looked at him deeply.

In fact, he was telling him that you should not participate too much in the script of "Ghost Rider" and let the scriptwriting department handle it.

The screenwriters of Twain Films are all screenwriting geniuses selected by Twain through the "Sunglass System". Everyone has the ability of Jonathan Nolan. In terms of screenwriting skills, they are far superior to Zack Schneider.

Zack Schneider sat on the sofa and nodded honestly.

Tang En smiled in satisfaction, and said, "Okay, let's not talk about movies anymore. I asked you to come here today to talk about the MV."

"MV?"

"Have you shot MVs for many singers before?"

"Five or six."

Tang En asked again: "Generally, how long does it take to shoot a MV?"

Zack Schneider said: "The shooting of MV...is much easier than that of movies. In fact, it is a long commercial. Usually...one week to two weeks. The requirements are particularly strict, and it will not exceed one month."

"One month?" Tang En smiled slightly, "It seems that there is still plenty of time."

Zack Snyder looked confused, "You are..."

Tang En waved his hand, took out a tape from the drawer, and put it into a Sony tape recorder in the corner.

Soon, electronic music came from the tape recorder, melodious and melodious, and the prelude alone resonated with people.

"I read old books, those ancient legends and boundless mysteries

like odin and his booty

such as sol and his gifted thunder force

And Spider-Man's control

Invincible with Daredevil's Iron Fist

I'm obviously not in the same league as them

..."

After listening to a few words, Zack Schneider felt that the male voice was very familiar. When he heard characters like "Odin", "Spiderman" and "Daredevil", he couldn't react anymore. , is a fool.

This is a Marvel song!

And the singer is the big boss in front of him!

"She said to me, where are you going

How much wind and rain do you want to experience

I don't want to have the talent of Ghost Rider

You don't have to be invincible like a superhero

Not to mention the happiness and beauty in the myth

..."

Hearing this, Zach Schneider was a little moved, a little shocked, and looked at Tang En in disbelief.

Because he has already recognized that the female voice here is Natalie Portman's voice!

Tang En smiled and pressed the pause button, "The original lyrics were 'Captain America', but later I thought 'Captain America' would be filmed many years later, so I changed it to 'Ghost Rider'."

Zack Schneider raised his head in confusion, with a strange expression: "Can you let me finish listening?"