Chapter 56： 3 film projects

Dunn has the ability to cheat Hollywood, but he is ambitious and has a big pattern, and he will never be reconciled to only changing his own destiny.

Before that, because of Dunn's appearance, Kate Winslet was only 22 years old and won the Oscar for Best Actress for "Titanic", which is his glory; Nicole Kidman's career is sure It's not as bumpy as in the previous life, it's his credit; Reese Witherspoon's career plan has been reset, it's his influence.

And the appearance of Christopher Nolan also made Dunn make up his mind to let this extremely capable British director enter his circle of contacts instead of choosing Time Warner.

Of course, there is another person who has undergone a more significant change of fate - James Cameron.

Because Dunn withheld the huge dividends from "Titanic", Cameron's life was not as free as in his previous life, and it became his choice to continue filming.

Dunn met Cameron when he went to Fox Pictures to inquire about the overseas distribution of "My Great Greek Wedding".

His expression was a little desolate.

"James, do you need help with something?" Dunn felt a sense of guilt after all.

Cameron sighed heavily.

Dunn knew that he was preparing a new movie project, so he asked tentatively, "Is it because of the new movie?"

Cameron made a gesture of invitation, and the two walked and talked, "Yes, the three projects I conceived were all rejected."

"Three projects?" Dunn was a little surprised. This Cameron's heart is really not that big.

Cameron sighed: "Yeah, a superhero film, a maritime disaster film, an alien sci-fi film, Fox... are not optimistic."

Dunn was even more surprised. Cameron is going to make a superhero movie? It was a "surprise".

"Can you be specific? What superhero are you going to shoot? Is it...is it your own idea?" Because of his previous life, Dunn attached great importance to superhero movies.

Cameron shook his head, "It's Marvel's Spider-Man."

Dunn's eyes gradually widened and widened, flashing a bit of disbelief, "Spider-Man? James, are you joking?"

Cameron looked serious, "Of course it's not a joke, except for Batman, Spider-Man is my favorite superhero. It's just that in the past few years, superhero movies have failed again and again, and Bill can't invest a lot of money in me. ."

Dunn tried his best to remain calm.

The American superhero, Spider-Man ranks third after Batman and Superman, and is the pride of the entire Marvel. Even if Cameron wants to shoot Spider-Man now, Marvel will never sell Spider-Man copyright at this time.

What's more important is that Fox Pictures is wholeheartedly building the "X-Men" series of movies, and it is impossible to have extra energy and funds to invest in other superheroes.

"What about the other two projects?"

Cameron looked a little helpless, "That maritime disaster film is based on a real event in the 1950s. The story is very touching and shocking. It tells the story of the coast guard who braved a huge tsunami to rescue people at sea. The story, the struggle between humanity and catastrophe, is very touching. But...you know, because of the Titanic thing, Fox is very apprehensive about me directing this type of film."

"This is discrimination!" Dunn was a little indignant. With Cameron's strength, there is almost no possibility of losing money in such a commercial film. "James, if you put this story on the big screen, I believe it will definitely happen again. Moved the United States, just like last year's "Titanic"!"

"Who said it wasn't!" Cameron laughed at himself. "Actually, what I care about most is that science fiction film. It was adapted from a science fiction book. You should have heard of it, Solaris."

"Solaris?" Dunn blushed and coughed to cover up his embarrassment, "This... science fiction films are very popular now, why would Fox Pictures object?"

Cameron said slowly: "The main reason is that this book is so famous that it has surpassed ordinary science fiction. It contains human nature, philosophy, theology and human reflection on the sky. Such a complex topic is difficult to be presented. Screen opportunity."

Tang En was confused and couldn't understand.

His knowledge of science fiction still rests on movies such as "Star Wars" and "Star Trek", and at most one "Three-Body Problem".

Seeing Dunn's silence, Cameron also guessed a few points, "This is the work of Polish writer Stanislav Lem, the film copyright is in Moscow's film studio, and it was once adapted by the Soviet Union, but the special effects technology at that time was fundamental. I can't photograph the wonder of Solaris, but some of the human thoughts that were photographed have been well received."

When Tang En heard what he said, he couldn't help frowning.

Playing with human nature, philosophy, and art is the specialty of European films, especially after the French New Wave, and it is even more critical and thinking about human nature.

Hollywood doesn't like this.

Especially James Cameron, his film art is "violent", by no means the avant-garde art of high mountains and flowing water, high and low.

"James, I don't think it's a good idea."

Cameron understood Dunn's concern and waved his hand, "I have already contacted Moscow, and I will visit in person after a while to buy back the film copyright. I also thought about it, with the current special effects in Hollywood. Technology, it is difficult to fully present the full picture of Solaris, in order to have a shocking visual experience, we must wait for the 3D technology to mature and show it in another form.”

"3D technology?"

Dunn was a little dazed. This is 1998. Cameron is about to predict the era of 3D movies sweeping the world?

"That's right, it's 3D technology!" Cameron's face showed a touch of determination, "Solaris, it's really shocking, flat films can't show his magnificence at all! I believe that within 15 years, A real 3D commercial blockbuster will come out."

Tang En's thoughts wandered a little.

Solaris... Alien... 3D... Spectacular...

Dunn couldn't help shivering. That "Avatar" that swept the world wasn't inspired by "Solaris", right?

"Since that's the case... what are you going to do? The three projects aren't suitable, so the movie isn't filming?"

Cameron is a film master. Every movie he shoots is very exciting. From the perspective of a movie fan, Dunn hopes that Cameron can work harder and make more wonderful movies.

"Shoot it, it must be done!" Cameron's words revealed a touch of indulgence, "I thought about it, I was not able to direct "Titanic", which is a pity, I hope to be able to make another film on the sea disaster movie, to make up for this regret!"

"That sea rescue project?"

"That's right!"

"Isn't it bad for Fox Pictures?"

Cameron showed a sneer, "Fox is not optimistic, but Hollywood is optimistic about my company, but not less."

Tang En instantly understood what he meant and patted him on the shoulder, "James, if you need help, just speak up. I'm looking forward to your new film."

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Cameron's face, "This... I am sending someone to investigate the specific process of the incident that year, get authorization, and then write the script... After the whole process, I am afraid it will not be too short."

Dunn laughed, "Slow work and careful work, James, I support you!"

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The crew of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Menace of the Ghost Man" has basically completed preparations, but director Dunn Walker and producer George Lucas had a major disagreement due to issues of concept, script, and principles.