Chapter 216： The reason for mad at Disney

Animated films, which are Disney's core assets.

Don't look at Michael Eisner's deep conflict with Jobs, and he often satirizes Pixar's animations as having flesh and blood and lacking soul.

But Pixar's potential, he sees clearly than anyone!

Unexpectedly, Dunn reached a cooperation with Jobs, and invested in Pixar animation studio!

The partnership between Disney and Pixar is true, but the distribution contract signed by the two sides has only 5 movies.

Once the contract period ends...

If no new force is born, Disney is of course the only choice for Pixar. Because throughout Hollywood, the combined animation power of all other studios is not as good as that of a single Disney.

But now, the accident... is really about to happen.

Dunn founded the Sliwood animation studio and took a stake in Pixar. Isn't his intention still obvious?

Fortunately, distribution departments all over the world cannot be created overnight. This requires not only huge funds, but also contacts all over the world. With the current influence of Tang En Pictures, it is still a little short.

But seeing the next two acquisition rumors, Michael Eisner broke out in a cold sweat.

Dunn once tried to acquire DreamWorks Animation, and even... tried to acquire Universal Pictures!

Although they all failed, Michael Eisner keenly discovered some mystery from these two failed acquisitions.

Why does DreamWorks Animation prefer to endure continuous losses, rather than sell a Dunn Films and settle down?

Why would Seagram Group rather be acquired by Vivendi Group than sell Universal Pictures in exchange for funds to revitalize the company?

The reason is very simple, that is, they despise the strength of Tang En Pictures!

Don't look at the movies produced by Dunn Pictures. From "My Grand Greek Wedding" to "Spider-Man", it seems that every movie is writing its own glory belonging to Dunn Pictures.

However, the success of the box office market does not mean that the film company will become bigger and stronger.

Influence is a virtual attribute that needs to be accumulated over a long period of time!

Unless there are some extremely special events, it is difficult for the company's influence to explode in a short period of time like a personal reputation.

The success of "Spider-Man" can make the starring James Franco become popular, and it can also make Dunn famous all over the world, but it is not enough to bring the glory of the big company to Dunn Pictures.

Of the six major film companies, which one did not produce and distribute thousands of films, and it took decades to form the influence it has today through disdainful efforts?

Dunn Pictures, which has only produced a few movies, is not high enough.

but……

Once there are special circumstances, it is different.

Just like the 1998 World Cup in France two years ago.

The French team has never won a championship. In the previous two World Cups, they did not even break through in the European region. The former European champion, after Platini retired, has gradually become the second-class in Europe.

In particular, the legendary star Cantona was expelled from the team because of a conflict with the coach. This time, it was good luck, relying on the host's quota to directly advance to the finals.

It is such a team that is not widely recognized, all the way through and entered the finals. But even so, everyone just thinks that the French team is lucky. They won Italy by penalty kicks. In the semi-finals, they met the dark horse Croatia again. Relying on the host's home field advantage, they entered the final.

No one is convincing!

Therefore, it can be seen from the handicap bets that the fans almost overwhelmingly beat the Brazilian team to win.

The result... The French team easily and neatly defeated Brazil 3:0 and won the championship in one fell swoop!

The French team, which was originally disliked by everyone, stepped on the body of the four-star Brazil, and instantly transformed into the greatest team in the world!

Zidane also stepped on Ronaldo's body and became the most powerful player of this era, crowned World Footballer of the Year.

Before that, he had never even entered the top three.

That's the power of special events!

It can create a huge impact in a very short period of time!

If Dunn Pictures wants to quickly gain a firm foothold in Hollywood and have an equal position with the six major film companies, it must look for such special events.

So...who are the stepping stones?

Michael Eisner's eyes narrowed tightly into a line, he seemed to see through Dunn's ambition and layout.

Everything in front of you is an illusion!

This summer, it seems that Fox and Disney are jointly suppressing, and Dunn is forced to fight.

But the actual situation, Dunn is likely to be rejoicing!

This is his plan. He is deliberately angering Disney, and after Disney takes action, he will win the sympathy of the majority of filmmakers as a weakling.

After winning everyone's sympathy and goodwill, Tang En will really take action, just like now, he will completely tear his face, and he will not even answer the phone call from Michael Eisner himself.

Because, he is ready, he wants to step on Disney and announce to Hollywood, but the whole world, that Dunn Pictures has the strength to compete with all opponents!

Just like the French team stepping on the Brazilian team to ascend to the throne, Disney is the stepping stone that Dunn chose for Dunn Pictures!

He wants to use a series of means to ravage Disney to prove to DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures that Dunn Pictures is a powerful and warm haven.

Michael Eisner took a deep breath, his face extremely solemn.

Although all of this is his speculation, based on his intuition and experience, it may be infinitely close to the truth!

Dunn definitely ate the gall of a bear and a leopard, delusionally trying to step on Disney and climb to the top of Hollywood!

Michael Eisner's heart was beating, he couldn't bear it anymore, he picked up the phone again and dialed Dunn's private number, this time, he had to make it clear.

"Hello, this is Dunn, may I ask who you are?"

"I'm Michael, Michael Eisner."

He listened to Tang En's indifferent voice, and he couldn't help but feel a touch of anger in his heart, he quickly suppressed it and tried his best not to anger Tang En. At the very least, there must be some communication first.

Who knew that Tang En's voice suddenly changed, and his voice was furious, "I said you are boring or not? Make harassing calls again! Didn't I say, I don't know you, if you are my fan, you can send an email, please Don't interfere with my work!"

"I'm Michael Eisner from Disney..."

Before he finished speaking, Michael Eisner was simply stupid.

On the other end of the phone, there were bursts of blind tones.

Tang En didn't give him a chance to justify at all, and hung up again!

Michael Eisner angrily threw the phone hard, made a "bang" sound, and roared out: "Boy, you are lawless!"

...

The crew of "A Beautiful Mind" has already begun preparations, and the initial budget approved by the production department is 45 million US dollars.

Among them, Russell Crowe was paid $6 million, Nicole Kidman was paid $5 million, and Dunn only took a nominal $500,000 director fee.

The original "A Beautiful Mind" had a budget of $58 million and only $450,000 was spent on female lead Jennifer Connelly.

However, the salary of the producers, directors, and screenwriters in the original version consumed the budget of 12 million US dollars, and in order to facilitate the actors to enter the play, the filming was carried out according to the chronological order of the story, which greatly increased the budget expenditure.

Now, Russell Crowe has been working on the character for over three months, and the normal shooting process is enough.

The initial preparatory work of the crew, Dunn handed over to his production assistants Morgan Carey, Glenn Fierro and Erin Kelly in charge, and he went to the seaside outside Mexico City.

There is a huge crew at work here, and when Dunn was filming "Titanic", it was filmed in the giant water tank here. And now, James Cameron is back with his "Unsinkable" crew.

As soon as he entered the set, Dunn heard Cameron's roaring voice, even a little hoarse, "Matthew, what's your reaction? Are you shooting a horror movie with too many conditioned reflexes? Put away your set and be surprised. show me, come here in a proper manner!"

"Okay, Director, I understand."

Matthew McConaughey's voice sounded weak.

Speaking of which, anyone who cooperates with Cameron will become weaker.

Dunn did not disturb Cameron's filming but stood aside with executive producer Grant Hill and talked in a low voice, "How is the work, is it going well?"

Grant Hill sighed and shook his head,

"What's wrong?"

"The ability to film... James is of course very good, but sometimes, he is too harsh. For example, in the scene just now, in my opinion, Matthew's performance has passed the test."

Tang En said with a smile: "The boutique needs to be crafted. James also hopes that the film can be made more perfect. Anyway, the budget of 200 million US dollars is definitely enough, right?"

Grant Hill said: "There is not much pressure on the budget, but there is too much pressure on the construction period. Mel has not yet entered the group, and I don't know the future situation."

Mel Gibson is still working on Mr. & Mrs. Smith in France, so Unsinkable has to do other people first.

"Mel's work, how did you arrange it?"

"Mel first shot 30 days of personal scenes in "Mrs. and Mrs. Smith", and then came to the "Unsinkable" crew to film for 50 days. His role was not that important. When the filming is over, he will return to "Mrs. Smith" "In the crew, make up the rest of the scenes."

Tang En curled his lips, "It's really frustrating! I persuaded him at the beginning to honestly make a movie, and it's not too tiring!"

Grant Hill smiled and said: "Commercial films, it's normal to rush to the scene, and you don't need to figure out the characters for a long time like an art film. Huh? Look who's here?"

Tang En looked in the direction of his Nuzui, and suddenly smiled.

A woman with tall hair, a long red dress, and a beautiful face walked over to him. It was his old crush—Liv Tyler.

Her long dress is obviously a costume, with a sense of enchantment that transcends time and space in the 1950s.

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