Heads Up Hollywood

J.J. Abrams is a director, but more importantly, he is a producer and screenwriter.

In the previous life, the "Star Trek" trilogy after the restart of Paramount, and the "Star Wars" trilogy after the restart of Lucasfilm were all planned and structured by J.J. Abrams Three-part development route.

Tang En was relieved to hand over the "Wanted Warrant" project to him.

Sure enough, the meeting between the two went well. J.J. Abrams had obviously read the comics of "Wanted Warrant" a long time ago, and was very familiar with the story.

Even... even intends to turn the "Wanted" comics into a trilogy!

To be honest, the original movie "Wanted" was very good, but it was a waste of the subject matter.

"Wanted" is a set of very complex and large-scale comics, involving ideas, philosophies, actions, science fiction, religion and other factors. It was only made into an action movie, and it is really suspected of being violent.

In the previous life, a few Hollywood rookies got this project, adapted it indiscriminately, and achieved impressive results.

The results of it?

The movie was a success, but it killed the series.

Of course, J.J. Abrams would not make such a mistake. From the very beginning, he set his ambition to make a trilogy.

Christopher Nolan is going to make the "Daredevil" trilogy, Zack Snyder is going to make the "Ghost Rider" trilogy, why can't he make the "Wanted" trilogy?

For such a request, Tang En felt a little difficult.

"I think I have the ability." J.J. Abrams felt aggrieved when he saw Tang En hesitate.

Tang En waved his hand and said, "I don't deny the idea of ​​making a "Wanted Warrant" trilogy, but to be honest, it's not in my plan. I told you that the comics requested that the film be released in the summer of next year." .”

"16 months is enough!" J.J. Abrams looked very confident, "I have been following up on the "Wanted" comics, and I know this story very well. Last night I thought about it all night, and the story line of the first film has been sorted out. As long as you agree, I can finish the script within a month."

"No, no, you misunderstood me." Tang En pressed his hand to calm him down, "That's right, what I mean... The movie "Wanted" is just for you to practice your skills."

"ah?"

J.J. Abrams froze.

Practice?

With a big project like "Wanted"?

An $85 million movie starring Colin Farrell and Angelina Jolie?

This tone is too big!

Tang En smiled, "The comic scale of "Wanted" is not small, and if it is adapted into a movie, if you want to show the power of the comic, it must be an R-rated movie. This is also the reason why I didn't push the production budget to 100 million US dollars. No matter how good-looking "Wanted" is, it is limited by the scale, and the market space is limited after all."

J.J. Abrams twitched the corner of his mouth. He realized that Tang En might assign him new tasks in the future, "Is it a science fiction subject? I'm sorry, I am better at and more interested in this subject matter." Interested."

"Of course, as I said, "Wanted" is for hands-on training and a pre-dinner dessert. A real feast, of course, will also be a sci-fi action movie!"

"Is it a comic?"

"The same can be said."

J.J. Abrams took a deep breath, hesitant, "The comics that are more popular than "Wanted"...there are only Marvel and DC series, but..."

"Don't worry, I won't let you pick people's teeth! Since I want to give you a chance, I will definitely give you the best chance!" Tang En waved his hand very generously.

J.J. Abrams was already impatient, "What the hell?"

Tang En replied softly: "Transformers."

"Transformers?"

J.J. Abrams was taken aback for a moment, then remained silent for a while, and then his face turned red with excitement.

It turned out to be Transformers!

This is a children's toy that is popular all over the world!

Twenty years ago, the cartoon "Transformers" became popular all over the world; a few years ago, "Transformers" and many Hasbro toys came to Marvel Entertainment.

Marvel also launched a series of comics about Hasbro toys.

Among them, the best-selling and most anticipated by readers is "Transformers"!

Based on J.J. Abrams' understanding of movies, he can easily tell that if the "Transformers" comics are made into a movie, then the investment...is really not comparable to "Wanted Warrant" .

For the money of making one "Transformers", two "Wanted Warrants" can be made.

"Wanted" is just an action movie under the guise of science fiction, mainly shot on location; but "Transformers" is different, this is a true science fiction movie, and it must be shot on a large scale with green screens.

More importantly, for J·J·Abrams, this is an unprecedented challenge!

Before that, Tang En focused on training two young directors, one is Christopher Nolan and the other is Zack Snyder.

The two major series of "Daredevil" and "Ghost Rider" were handed over.

In contrast, "Transformers" is more ambitious, with more room for expansion and creation!

Seeing J.J. Abrams' expression, Dunn smiled slightly.

Needless to say, this guy knows all about the Transformers cartoons and comics.

This is easier.

"Actually, as early as 5 years ago, I conceived the idea of ​​making "Transformers" into a movie. However, due to the immaturity of special effects technology and digital technology at that time, I chose to shelve it and turned to filming "Spider-Man". Now , Hollywood’s special effects industry has sprung up like mushrooms, and it’s time to bring this project out.”

"Really... really make me responsible?"

J.J. Abrams was still in shock, unable to believe it like a dream.

The difficulty of making "Transformers" into a movie is far greater than making movies like "Spider-Man", "Ant-Man", and "Daredevil".

How could Tang En bet such a major project on himself?

Isn't this too bold?

Tang En looked at him with a half-smile, "No confidence?"

"I……"

J.J. Abrams blushed again.

Tang En said peacefully: "As I said, first practice with "Wanted Warrant". After the filming of this movie is finished and enough experience has been accumulated, then we can start the project of "Transformers". Next year... that is, 2005, we will start preparations." "Transformers", in 2007, I hope fans can see the movie "Transformers" on the big screen!"

J.J. Abrams took a deep breath and nodded heavily.

I was apprehensive, but more excited.

He knew that the movie "Wanted" was an investigation of him.

If "Wanted" is messed up, then the next "Transformers" will be out of the question.

However, Tang En's frank trust is still easy to move people.

...

With Tang En's current status in the industry, it only takes a matter of minutes to get J.J. Abrams settled.

Just imagine, if the person who proposed to make "Transformers" into a movie was not Tang En, but other Hollywood producers.

J.J. Abrams probably wouldn't agree so easily.

It's just a stupid toy movie at the best of words!

Whether it's comics or cartoons, the story content of "Transformers"... all appear to be particularly young, and there is no comparison with comics of the level of "Wanted".

This is also the reason why the sales of "Transformers" comics are not even as good as "Wanted".

Superheroes such as "Spider-Man", "Daredevil", "Ant-Man", and "Iron Man" have the same emotions, life, responsibility and sense of justice as normal people, which will better resonate with the audience. Create great story content easily.

They have the same appearance as ordinary people.

But... what about Transformers?

This is a robot.

From the outside alone, it is difficult to have emotions that resonate with humans.

It's hard to shoot!

Even if it is filmed, I am afraid it will not be pleasing.

However, it was different with Tang En's proposal.

With Tang En's authority in terms of film understanding, aesthetics, judgment, etc., any project he says can be done will definitely be done!

Back then, when he was filming "Spider-Man", looking at the whole of Hollywood, who was optimistic?

Suffered cold eyes and ridicule.

As a result, he slapped his face!

Tang En proved with his strength that he is the new authority in Hollywood!

Therefore, J.J. Abrams never had those negative thoughts at all. He only had one idea—to go all out to complete the movie "Wanted" and prove his strength to Twain. Then, successfully won the shooting opportunity of "Transformers"!

After seeing off J.J. Abrams, Dunn whistled and was in a good mood.

Draw big cakes and attract talents.

This method, he has already played extremely skillfully.

"Huh? So happy?"

Tang En stretched, returned to the office, and saw Jasmine Bloom walking over with a smile on her face.

In his office, the secretary Isla Fisher, the work assistant Tosca Musk, and the life assistant Jasmine Bloom, all three have the power to "cut first and then play, push the door and enter".

is the real one.

"Another order completed!"

Jasmine Bloom raised the corners of her mouth and said triumphantly.

Tang En was startled, then glared at her, and said, "Why are you talking, do you think it's a commercial order?"

Jasmine Bloom pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Is there any difference? For you, subscribing to beauties is as easy as ordering goods."

"That's right!" Tang En glared at her angrily, "Tell me, who did you contact again? Ugly words can be explained clearly, it's too ugly, I don't want it. At that time, if there is a problem, you can settle it yourself .”

Jasmine Bloom curled her lips and said, "Are you just looking down on me like that? Don't worry, I'm sure she's a beautiful woman!"

"Could it be my old friend again?"

"No, I asked her, she hasn't dated you."

"Oh." Tang En nodded, and finally became interested, "Who is it?"

"Kate Beckinsale."

"It's her..."

Tang En blinked and licked the corners of his mouth.

English rose.

What a beauty! (https:)

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