Chapter 110： 10 films can not be less about!

Sam Mendes is definitely a director with top-notch strength.

His works such as "American Beauty", "Road to Destruction" and "Road to Revolution" are all classic works that are famous for a while.

Although the current Sam Mendes is just a newcomer in Hollywood, his first feature film "American Beauty" has not even been released, but Dunn has made up his mind to pull Sam Mendes over.

American Beauty was the Best Picture Oscar and helped Sam Mendes win the Best Director Oscar.

Before the release of American Beauty, it was the best time to sign Sam Mendes.

In mid-July, Dunn Pictures received a tax refund from Germany, totaling 21.5 million US dollars. After deducting the intermediary fee of 1 million US dollars distributed to Constantine Pictures, and the lawyer's fee of 500,000 US dollars, Dunn Pictures received a total of 20 million US dollars!

Three days later, good news came from David Heyman, and the tax refund from the British side also arrived, reaching as high as 23 million US dollars. After deducting $1.5 million in agency fees and attorney fees, Dunn Pictures earned another $21.5 million.

At this point, Dunn Pictures has an existing capital of 195 million US dollars, which is enough to operate the two movies "Spider-Man" and "The Girl Who Moved Soul" at the same time!

The "Spider-Man" crew also officially started auditioning and casting for some important supporting roles.

Peter Parker, the number one male, has long been chosen in Dunn's heart - James Franco.

The female number one, of course, is Jessica Alba.

By the end of July, the sunglasses system finally sent a reminder that he had obtained the "Mirror Possession" skill again.

"Star Wars: Episode 1: The Menace of the Phantom Men" grossed $460 million in North America, over $240 million overseas, and over $700 million worldwide.

So far, Dunn's total personal box office has exceeded 3 billion US dollars, and he has won the system's third "mirror possession" reward.

At the end of July, Sam Mendes officially signed a contract with Dunn Pictures to direct "The Girl Who Moved Soul" with a salary of $1.2 million.

However, Sam Mendes made some requests. He asked his partner in the filming of "A Beautiful Mind", Alan Ball, to join the group as executive producer.

Dunn almost laughed when he heard the news.

Alan Ball, the famous producer, the famous "Uncle Ball", the great **** in American dramas, participated in the creation of many classic American dramas, and was a key figure in the popularity of HBO in the world.

Such talents, without Sam Mendes' request, Dunn wants to recruit them.

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"Dawn, the creative committee does not approve our adaptation of the script."

As the president of Marvel Studios, Nina Jacobson serves as the producer of "Spider-Man" and is responsible for communicating all aspects of the relationship.

Tang En rubbed his forehead with a headache, "What do those old guys think? Do you really want the heroine to die?"

In the original "Spider-Man" script, the story flow followed the Marvel plot. Peter Parker's first love girlfriend was Gwen Stacy. Because of the fight with the Green Goblin, Spider-Man indirectly killed his girlfriend, and then completed the growing up.

Such a story, in Dunn's opinion, is too heavy, what he needs is a light and pleasant popcorn movie. If you want to express the depth and thickness of the movie, it is by no means through "mouth gun" heroes like "Spider-Man".

Therefore, Dunn rejected the character of Gwen Stacy, and directly chose Mary Jane, the wife of Spider-Man, as the heroine of the film. After passing the tests of the "Spider-Man" trilogy, the lovers finally got married. The process of embracing beauty.

"Nina, what did you think about it?" Dunn glanced at her.

Nina Jacobson pondered: "I agree with your point of view, Spider-Man has gradually become a cheerful, outgoing, and even a bit talkative superhero from a young boy at the beginning. This has already had a full growth process. Need to add such a heavy background. Spider-Man...is funny, he shouldn't have an overly painful past."

Dunn praised, "Well said. Nina, I said that I will put all Marvel superheroes on the big screen. Now it is Spider-Man, and in the future there will be Iron Man, Captain America, Ant-Man, Black Widow! I'm going to create The Avengers on the big screen! Remember, this is a big series, and I need to be light, funny, entertaining, not deep and sophisticated."

Nina Jacobson hesitated for a moment, "In this case, should we revise our script again? Peter's mistake indirectly killed Uncle Ben, doesn't it fit your overall structure?"

Dunn waved his hand, "I've thought about it, it's not a big problem, it can be digested with time. With the current special effects, it's a little difficult to really put the Avengers on the big screen. And even if it's filmed, it's not enough. As expected. We can accumulate the confidence and expectations of fans in Marvel through the "Spider-Man" trilogy, and when the special effects technology is further mature, it is the time for Marvel to take the lead in the world."

Nina Jacobson knew that Dunn put too much effort into "Spider-Man" and took on a lot of debt. If he didn't have great confidence in the future, he wouldn't need to bear such a lot of pressure at all.

"Okay, I will communicate with the creative committee. One more thing, James Franco agreed to sign a package contract for the trilogy, but he thought the ten-part contract was too long and wanted to shorten it."

"Um?"

Tang En raised his eyebrows, a little unhappy.

According to California's "Talent Act", film companies can only sign package contracts with actors for three films at most, just to prevent the contract period from being too long and affecting the interests of actors.

This is also the reason why many movies are presented in the form of trilogy.

However, in order to prevent the actor from making a big splash after the film became famous, it will seriously affect the interests of the film company and the plan of shooting a sequel, so "booking a film appointment" is allowed.

That is to say, the film company can sign a contract with the actor's current market conditions within the scheduled film contract to prevent the actor from opening his mouth.

For example, Gal Gadot signed a trilogy package contract with Warner Bros. After "Wonder Woman" sold out wildly, her salary in "Wonder Woman 2" was still only $300,000.

For example, Johnny Depp and "Pirates of the Caribbean" only signed three film contracts, and when "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" and "Pirates of the Caribbean 5" were filmed, they had already made sky-high prices.

For example, after Robert Downey Jr.'s film contract expired, "Iron Man 4" was delayed, and the half-hour performance in "Avengers 2" and "Captain America 3" was paid 40 million US dollars.

This is a salary that even Leonardo Ricaprio and Tom Cruise can't get. It is because there is no film contract restriction, the other party has the opportunity to speak loudly.

"As I said, the Avengers is an unprecedented super series, we will shoot dozens of movies, we have to take some precautions!"

Tang En's face was stern, "You don't have to sign the package contract for the trilogy. No matter how high his asking price is, the salary of 20 million will be capped, but ten film contracts can't be less than one!"

Nina Jacobson was slightly embarrassed, "James Franco...is a very motivated actor, he is not willing to be imprisoned in the role of Spider-Man all his life, he wants more and wider development. space."

"Spider-Man is a superhero with a mask and we are filming a movie, not a TV series!" Dunn waved his hand, "James thought too much, tell him, and say it's my decision , there is no doubt about the contract, if he does not agree, there will be actors everywhere who want to take over the role of Spider-Man!"

Nina Jacobson immediately felt Dunn's determination, "Okay, I'll go back and inform him. He is a smart man and will definitely make the right choice."

"Nina, the past ten years have been the era of superstars, and superstars such as Mel Gibson and Tom Cruise have been born. But times have changed, the era of special effects has come, and the era of superstars is gone forever. Actors are actors. No one can replace it.”

Dunn admires James Franco's ability very much, and hopes to cooperate with such an excellent actor, but the premise is that his interests cannot be harmed.

"By the way, Harry's role has been screened?"

"Well, after the initial test, a total of five boys passed the test. When you have time, you can host the final audition yourself."

Dunn nodded, "Is there any key recommendation?"

"Yes!" Nina Jacobson thought for a moment, "Tobey Maguire, 24, Ann Lee's 'Icestorm' and Woody Allen's 'Structure Lover', Sunshine Handsome and good acting."

"Tobey Maguire?"

Dunn opened his eyes wide and was stunned.

Now...it's interesting.

In the old version of "Spider-Man", Tobey Maguire played "Spider-Man" Peter Parker, James Franco played his good friend Harry Osborn.

In Dunn's version of "Spider-Man", it seems to be completely upside down.

James Franco is Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire is Harry Osborn...

Interesting!