Chapter 310： director scott

Ridley Scott of course knows the contradiction between Dunn and Jerry Bruckheimer, very embarrassed.

He didn't want to offend Dunn, but he liked the script of "Black Hawk Down" very much!

He has even had several in-depth discussions with Jerry Bruckheimer, and has made many suggestions on the selection of actors and the structure of the script.

"I've been involved in the pre-production of the film."

Ridley Scott hesitated, phrasing hard.

In terms of qualifications, he is much older than Dunn, but in terms of status... Dunn is already a transcendent existence in Hollywood.

Connie Nielsen listened to the conversation between the two in a daze, as if sitting on pins and needles, as if a shocking ocean wave appeared in her heart.

what's going on?

That is the famous director Ridley Scott!

Even if Dunn is very famous, Ridley Scott is a senior in the industry after all. It's inappropriate to ask in such a threatening tone, isn't it?

In fact, she didn't know at all, Dunn's real strength in Hollywood.

Speaking of the position of director alone, even if Dunn has made three consecutive super movies with a global box office of more than 1 billion US dollars, he does not have the qualifications to teach Ridley Scott a lesson.

But……

Dunn has another identity, he controls Dunn Pictures and Legendary Pictures!

These are two of the hottest, most popular, and most high-profile film companies in Hollywood right now!

Such a "big guy" status is enough for him to have a conversation with Ridley Scott from a bird's-eye view.

"Is the contract signed?"

"Still talking."

Dunn smiled, "Isn't that the case? Ridley, you should know that I have always had a good relationship with the British film industry, Sam Mendes, Christopher Nolan, Danny Boyle, etc. I've worked with new directors. And...the Chronicles of Narnia and the Harry Potter series, I'm also leading the development."

Ridley Scott nodded and sighed slightly, "But..."Black Hawk Down" is a wonderful story."

Tang En smiled and said meaningfully: "Ridley, recently... there seem to be quite a lot of war movies, this is not the mainstream."

Ridley Scott was slightly startled, with his life wisdom in his sixties, he obviously realized that there was something in Dunn's words.

"Hehe, I actually know that "Black Hawk Down" is a good story, and I also believe that you can make a good enough movie, but the timing is wrong. There is "Pearl Harbor" in the May schedule, and "The Wind Whisperer" in the October schedule. , I'm afraid I'll be aesthetically fatigued with continuous war movies." Dunn looked at him with a smile.

At this time, the presenter Jenny McTeer took the stage and awarded the Best Actor in a Drama Series. Tom Hanks defeated Russell Crowe and won the Golden Globe Actor!

This is not good news for the "Gladiator" crew, but Ridley Scott was unmoved, carefully savoring Dunn's words, and raised his eyebrows slightly, "Then what do you think... Is the theme more suitable for the current trend?"

He has seen it.

Dunn has a very good relationship with the British film industry, and there is absolutely no need to "offend" himself for no reason. Even if he and Jerry Bruckheimer had an inexorable relationship, there was no need to be so rude.

He found himself on occasions such as the Golden Globe Awards dinner, which is obviously not as simple as a "Black Hawk Down".

Tang En said with a smile: "The current trend is, of course, action sci-fi movies!"

Ridley Scott squinted his eyes, and immediately said, "You mean superhero movies?"

Dunn said: "I don't need to say how popular 'Spider-Man' is, and 20th Century Fox's 'X-Men' has also paid off a lot. I heard...Warner is already preparing to restart the 'Batman' series."

"This type of movie requires a huge investment!" Ridley Scott said indifferently.

Dunn smiled slightly, "It's natural, in fact, for excellent projects and excellent movies, I'm always not stingy with investment. Cameron's "Unsinkable" invested 200 million US dollars, Burton's "Pirates" "The Alliance" invested $140 million, and Scorsese's "New York City," the investment also reached $120 million."

Russell Crowe did not win the best actor, and many people in the "Gladiator" crew were quietly comforting him.

But Dunn and Ridley Scott obviously have other important things to do.

"I've never directed a commercial like that!"

"It's just geographical discrimination and lack of opportunities."

"What do you think?" Ridley Scott looked solemnly at Dunn.

Tang En said with a smile: "The second part of "Spider-Man" is about to be prepared. I would like to invite you to be the director and also the second producer."

""Spider-Man 2"..." Ridley Scott shook his head, "This is a very difficult task, I don't think anyone can walk out of your shadow."

"Why do you want to go out?" Dunn asked back, his expression indifferent, ""Spider-Man"...or Marvel's 'Avengers' series, has already set a style. That is to say, there is no need to be unconventional. Under this certain framework, it is good to make small local adjustments.”

Ridley Scott looked a little displeased.

No director wants to live in the shadow of others, especially a famous director like him.

Tang En said: "Ridley, no matter what, you are a commercial film director, and the box office is the biggest indicator of your ability. To be honest, your past movies... The box office is not very good, even "Gladiator", the global box office will not exceed $500 million. But 'Spider-Man' is different, it's a 'Star Wars' subject."

"I'll think about it." Ridley Scott said perfunctorily.

Dunn glanced at Stephen Gahan, who took the stage to receive the Best Screenplay Award, and his only nomination was gone. But his mind is not here, the Ballon d'Or is just tasteless, he doesn't care.

"Ridley, 'Spider-Man 2' was a big challenge, but...I'd love to see you become the third director of history to make a billion dollars at the global box office for a single film."

This is a huge temptation, Qing Shi left his name!

Ridley Scott was really touched, "The third? Are there already two?"

Dunn pointed to his chest, "Besides me, there is James, James Cameron."

"Did you remember wrong?"

Ridley Scott looked at him in surprise.

Tang En said with a smile: "Of course there are no previous movies, but... don't forget, in May, his new film "Unsinkable" will be released."

Ridley Scott laughed dumbly and shook his head again and again, "Dawn, you are too confident!"

Tang En shrugged lightly, "Confidence comes from strength!"

"Don't forget, the movie of the same period, and "Pearl Harbor"!" Ridley Scott is a humble and polite British gentleman.

Dunn looked disdainful and hummed contemptuously, "Ridley, the director of "Unsinkable" is James Cameron, and the producer is me! You wouldn't think that Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay Those two bastards, just want to challenge me, right?"

waste?

Ridley Scott's face changed slightly, and he couldn't agree.

"Forget it, when the movie is released, you can just watch it yourself. Jerry Bruckheimer is really not that amazing! You will be glad to reject him today and work with me instead." Dunn waved his hand, looking indifferent .

"Wait!" Ridley Scott was stunned. "When did I agree to cooperate with you?"

"You will reject me?"

"This……"

Ridley Scott's speech lag.

"Okay, don't hesitate, just do me a favor and save face, you are the director of "Spider-Man 2"!" Dunn patted Ridley Scott's arm and seemed to have eaten Set him, "Oh right, congratulations in advance, "Gladiator" won the best picture!"

Ridley Scott shook his head again and again, "Dawn, you are too confident!"

"Don't believe it?" Dunn glanced at him half-smile, "The answer will be revealed soon! Of course, when you lift the trophy, I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible."

...

Seeing Dunn coming back, Natalie pouted and said, "Your screenwriter award is gone!"

Tang En said with a smile: "It's not bad for Stephen to win. He is the screenwriter of "Drug Net", and it is also an honor for our Tang En Films."

"But I still want to see you win!" Natalie was a little gloomy Dunn grabbed her little hand and said softly, "It doesn't matter if I win or not, as long as you can win, it's fine. But the first golden ball in your life!"

As early as three years ago, Dunn won the best director of the Golden Globe Award for "Titanic", and in his current status, he does not need the Golden Globe Award to enhance his fame and status.

"I heard... the presenter is Tom Cruise?" Natalie's face was a little weird.

As the best supporting actor of the previous session, as usual, Tom Cruise will present the best supporting actress this year.

"That would be interesting."

Dunn almost burst out laughing, not knowing when Natalie took over the trophy from Tom Cruise... what kind of grief and bitterness he would be.

But obviously, Dunn and Natalie have despised Tom Cruise's professionalism.

When Natalie won the 58th Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress and accepted the award, Tom Cruise wore an iconic professional smile, looking like a good friend who has been with him for many years.

However, in the selection of the best director, Ann Lee, with the Oriental martial arts film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", unexpectedly defeated the history of winning two best director nominations with "Drug Net" and "Never Compromise". Steven Soderbergh, the biggest upset of the night.

At the same time, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" also defeated many good films and won the best foreign language film award.

As for the final grand prize, the best picture in the drama category... is the majestic "Gladiator"!

Ridley Scott took the crew members to the stage to accept the award. Before delivering his acceptance speech, his eyes were deeply locked on Dunn.

Tang En, facing his gaze, pointed to his chest, his face filled with firm confidence.

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