Chapter 3： steal

Bill McNick is annoyed!

Last year, his main movie "Die Hard 3" was the box office champion. This year, his main film "Earth Defense" is also the box office champion. Who can guarantee that "Titanic" will not surprise the world in 1997? ?

Bill McNick is obsessed with power, he doesn't like the feeling of being checked and balanced by his subordinates!

James Cameron cannot be replaced!

"I still insist..." Bill McNick said halfway through, a flash of light suddenly flashed in his mind, and for some reason, his beliefs were shaken inexplicably.

"Bill, you still insist on using James?" Tom Rothman asked slightly sarcastically.

Bill McNick took a deep breath and shook his head, "No, I mean... We have to stick to the attitude of fully supporting the Titanic project."

Tom Rothman's face flashed a bit of disbelief, "Bill, what do you mean...you agree to change the director?"

Bill McNick sighed, "James is so disappointing. Fortunately, the movie has just been shot, and there is still time to remedy it."

Everyone present looked strange.

When did this guy talk so well?

Now the whole of the United States regards "Titanic" as a joke, but the huge investment has made Fox Films coerced and must move forward.

Bet on James Cameron's success with a one percent chance.

Unexpectedly, Bill McNick backed away.

"Okay, since everyone agrees to make a substitution, let's discuss, who is the right person to take over "Titanic"?" Tom Rothman seized the dominance of the meeting as a winner.

"I think Spielberg..."

"No, Steven is filming the Jurassic Park sequel, and I don't have time." Jim Garnopoulos shook his head, "I think Roland Emmerich is more suitable. The "Earth Defense" released this year has reached the box office. For $800 million, he has the ability to make Titanic well."

"Michael Bay is also good, and "Brave to the Dead Island" was well received."

"Jane de Bont is more suitable. Tornado is a good box office, and it is also a disaster film, which fits the theme of Titanic."

"enough!"

Bill McNick looked gloomy and let out a low voice. He hated this kind of uncontrolled meeting scene.

He is the CEO of Fox Pictures, he is the number one!

"Grant, you said James fired a studio assistant today?"

For some reason, Bill McNick's mind was in chaos, as if everything was out of control. He hates this feeling, he wants to prove the authority of the CEO again!

"Yes, his name is Dunn Walker, and it is said that he had a little conflict with Kate." Grant Hill is a very conscientious producer and knows enough about the set.

"Dawn Walker..." Bill McNick pondered a little, suddenly whimsical, and for some reason, he came up with an earth-shattering, weeping bold idea, "I think Dunn Walker is capable of directing "Titanic" The only candidate!"

"what?"

Everyone was shocked.

All silence!

Grant Hill has his own plan, as long as James loses Bill McNick's support, he will be able to control the "Titanic" set.

Jim Garnopoulos did not speak.

Two years ago, he vigorously purchased the movie copyrights of superheroes such as "X-Men", "Fantastic Four" and "Deadpool" from Marvel, and is currently raising funds and building projects, intending to put "X-Men" on the big screen.

Once the project is successful and the series continues, that's a huge credit, enough to get him a step further, especially if Bill McNick makes a mistake...

Tom Rothman has also been waiting for Bill McNick's tricks. He has long been fed up with the other party's dictatorship and domineering. Now that he finally waits for the other party to make a mistake, how can he help him correct it?

As for Chief Operating Officer Jack Howard, he was careful not to touch Bill McNick's bad luck.

Seeing everyone's silence, Bill McNick made a final decision, "Since everyone has no objection, it's settled. Immediately send someone to inform James! In addition, early tomorrow morning, let Dunn come over to sign the contract!" (Note)

…

Dunn came to Fox Pictures again dizzy.

This time, instead of going to the studio, I came to the CEO's office in the headquarters building.

Hearing that it was to sign a contract, Dunn immediately thought of the magical picture that appeared after he put on his sunglasses yesterday.

"Is this all true? That pair of sunglasses... Is there really a system that can cheat in Hollywood?" Dunn felt that his outlook on life had collapsed, unbelievable.

It wasn't until he came to the CEO's office and saw the smiling and modest Bill McNick, the forced laughing Grant Hill and the black-faced James Cameron that Dunn finally realized that everything was very real!

"Are you Dunn?"

When Dunn appeared, Cameron questioned aggressively.

Dunn smiled slightly, "Hello, James."

Cameron was furious and shouted angrily, "Bill, what are you doing? You let this brat take my job? Do you know that this will ruin Titanic!"

Bill McNick frowned slightly and said displeasedly: "Jammie, calm down! What did you do in the director position of "Titanic", don't you know?"

Cameron is very aware of the current situation of Fox Pictures, so he is grateful to Bill McNick and is ready to leave at any time, but he can't bear to have an eighteen-year-old child with no directing experience to replace him. Location!

"Bill, I know you've been under a lot of pressure for me, I'm very grateful, and I agreed to quit the director job. But...but we can't ruin this movie!"

Cameron spent a lot of effort on this film. He started writing the script in 1991, and started the project preparation in 1994. It took two years of preparation for the filming to officially start.

He loves this project more than anyone, and he doesn't want to let his years of hard work go to waste.

Bill McNick made a few more downward gestures and sighed, "Calm down, Jamie, calm down. Little Dunn is indeed a little younger, but I believe he can do the job."

Tang En saw the needle and said loudly: "Of course! "Titanic" is a great project, and I will definitely do my best to write a great legend for this great project!"

Grant Hillzan said: "Little Dunn, well said!"

Bill McNick also laughed: "Young man, you have a gift for speaking."

Cameron sneered, "Even if he is eloquent, it can't hide his mediocrity and incompetence in directing talent!"

Dunn has always respected Cameron, but he couldn't stand his continuous provocations, so he endured his anger and said: "Mr. Cameron, you say that I am mediocre and incompetent, then tell me, if you continue to direct, you can Are you sure the project will be successful?"

Movies are a high-yield and high-risk industry, who can guarantee a steady profit without loss?

"You can't guarantee it, but I can!" Tang En patted his chest and vowed.

Cameron sneered: "You guarantee? What guarantee do you take? How much did you invest in directing this project? To recover the cost, the global box office will cost at least 500 million US dollars!"

Now Cameron is only a quasi-first-line director. The box office of "True Lies" is more than 300 million. For him, 500 million US dollars is still an astronomical figure.

"500 million US dollars? Haha!" Tang En laughed disdainfully, and said coldly, "A mere 500 million US dollars, what is it?"

"Boy, arrogant!" Cameron shouted angrily.

Bill McNick glanced at him displeased, and said earnestly, "Young man, it's good to have confidence, but don't talk big, it's not good for you."

Tang En doesn't care, brother is a rebirth, don't you even have the capital to brag about it and pretend to be a big winner?

"Mr. McNick, you misunderstood, the $500 million box office... In my opinion, it's just a conservative estimate of the North American box office!" Dunn raised his chest and instantly became the focus of the office.

"500 million US dollars at the North American box office? What are you talking about?" Cameron laughed angrily. "Who do you think you are? Spielberg? Even Spielberg can't reach that number!"

"He?" Dunn shook his head calmly. "So, Mr. Cameron, your pattern is too small! Is Mr. Spielberg a god? Can't you surpass it?"

"Bill, do you really think this bratty brat can make Titanic well?" Cameron asked angrily. UU reading

Bill McNick frowned, narrowed his eyes, and stared at Dunn carefully. After a long silence, he asked in a deep voice: "You said that the North American box office can reach 500 million US dollars, then according to your opinion, the global box office will increase. How much can it reach?"

"1.5 billion is the guarantee, and 2 billion is the goal!"

Dunn's words were loud, like thunder!

"Okay!" Bill McNick praised, "I haven't seen an ambitious guy like you for many years. I remember the last time I saw him... It was Steven Spielberg before ET."

Cameron raised an ominous premonition, his face sinking like water.

"Grant, prepare the contract, it's not too late, we'll sign Mr. Dunn Walker!"

"Bill..."

"Enough!" Bill McNick waved his hand, "Jammie, this is my decision!"

The decision of the leader is unquestionable!

Tang En secretly wiped off his sweat and breathed a sigh of relief, with a satisfied smile on his face.

It worked!

It turned out to be a real success!

Magical sunglasses, cheating Hollywood!

This time it's so arrogant!

…

According to the California Talent Act, actors must have an agent present when signing contracts. The director is not included in this list because many times he will also be the producer.

What Dunn stole was James Cameron's director contract, and the contract salary was naturally based on Cameron's standards.

A base salary of $5 million, plus a 10% share of the global box office!

"Hello, Titanic."

"Hollywood, here I come!"

Tang En crookedly wrote his name on the contract, shouting in his heart, in high spirits.