Chapter 467： MV director

This congressional hearing has not only attracted the attention of Hollywood, but also of many technology industries.

Companies such as Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Apple, and Dell are more or less suspected of infringement when it comes to the Internet.

Even in the United States, Internet giants have "original sins."

Jobs had a very bad relationship with Michael Eisner, but he was the chairman of Pixar and had close contacts with Roy Disney, chairman of Disney animation production, and Thomas Schumacher, president.

"Choose your own, make your own, make your own!"

When Jobs heard on TV Michael Eisner publicly shouted this propaganda in Congress, he almost vomited blood!

He called Thomas Schumacher, head of Disney's animation studio, almost screaming, "Do you know what Michael did to me?"

The anger contained in the words was as if a heat wave was coming.

Thomas Schumacher was taken aback, "I don't know, what's wrong?"

He was busy at work and didn't know anything about Michael Eisner's speech.

Jobs roared loudly: "Michael spoke in Congress, he attacked Apple! This is a provocation, I can regard it as a provocation of war!"

"Steve, calm down first, I don't know about this matter, and I believe the board will give you a satisfactory answer." Thomas Schumacher tried his best to calm Jobs down, "To be honest, I can't believe it. Is it true, would Michael say that? It's amazing!"

"I won't compromise on this matter!"

Jobs snorted, hung up the phone directly, and then informed Pixar, telling John Rust bluntly that as long as Michael Eisner was still in charge of Disney, he would never renew his contract with Disney!

John Rust asked why, and was startled, and immediately called Thomas Schumacher, also very angry: "What the **** is going on? Eisner betrayed Jobs! He was in Congress and blatantly slandered Jobs!"

Thomas Schumacher said: "I'm working on this, I...I just messaged the chairman and am waiting for his response."

It just so happened that Michael Eisner's text message came back: "It's a misunderstanding, I didn't say anything."

Thomas Schumacher raised his eyebrows and raised a bit of suspicion in his heart, "John, this matter may have been misunderstood by Mr. Jobs. The chairman just gave me an answer. He didn't say anything in Congress, including some Misunderstand."

"yes?"

John Last was also a little confused.

This kind of thing is incredible.

Michael Eisner is a top manager, how could it be possible to bombard Steve Jobs in Congress?

Pixar is Disney's biggest partner at the moment, and Jobs is the owner of Pixar!

A few minutes later, John Rust called again, yelling like Jobs, and asked, "I have his transcript in my hand now! This bastard!"

"No way?"

Thomas Schumacher was so surprised that he read the text message Michael Eisner sent him again.

John Last said angrily: "I'll read it to you!" They use this kind of advertising to promote computers, encouraging children to choose, make, and make their own. In other words, if they buy this computer, they can use it It steals and shares the stolen stuff with friends...' You hear that? He said Steve was stealing his product!"

In the face of such a speech record, Thomas Schumacher was stunned.

...

Zach Snyder has been having a good time recently.

He directed "Resident Evil", which was released for two months, with a box office of 67 million US dollars in North America, 78 million US dollars in overseas box office, and a total global box office of more than 140 million US dollars, far exceeding expectations.

Moreover, the director of "Chainsaw 2", which he supervised, was a newcomer, but it was released for a month, and the North American box office also exceeded 40 million US dollars. Another big success for a B-movie that only cost $4 million to make!

More importantly, the project "Ghost Rider" has been officially launched, and there is no accident in the selection of the director, it is him!

This big project with a budget of $150 million will be the most important opportunity of his life!

Although Nicolas Cage turned down the role of Ghost Rider, Marvel Studios has launched a wide-ranging casting campaign, with Nina Jacobson, Kevin Feige, and the Schneiders jointly responsible.

The specific candidates will be determined by Dunn at the end.

After all, this is a big production with a long series, which is very important and must be confirmed by the big boss.

But having the right to recommend the protagonist is already a great opportunity for Zach Snyder.

On this day, Dunn called him to the office.

Zach Snyder thought that Dunn was looking for him to talk about the casting of "The Ghost Rider", and said first: "I like an actor, but Nina didn't agree. She said it's better to choose a British actor."

Dunn nodded.

Nina Jacobson is still doing business, and he is still very relieved.

The starring role of "Ghost Rider" is basically a first-line star as long as he receives this role.

As far as the current situation of Dunn Films is concerned, it is best to further deepen the friendly relationship with the British film industry.

After the Golden Globes stink, what should I do?

There are different opinions in the industry.

The biggest possibility is that the importance of the British Academy Awards has skyrocketed, replacing the Golden Globes as a supplementary award to the Oscars.

Dunn Pictures needs to make arrangements in advance.

As the president of Marvel Studios, Nina Jacobson obviously understands Dunn's strategic thinking better than Zack Snyder.

Tang En did not directly reject him, "Well, who do you fancy?"

Zach Snyder: "Ben Affleck!"

Tang En frowned and categorically rejected: "No!"

"what?"

"That person is not in Dunn Pictures' plan."

Zach Snyder suddenly realized that it was Ben Affleck who offended the big boss.

Dunn waved his hand and asked, "Who else? Is it only Ben Affleck?"

Zach Snyder said: "The interviews aren't over yet, but we've got two actors...well, both British actors, Gerard Butler and Clive Owen. They're both mature enough. , is tall and burly, has enough experience in acting, and the remuneration... is also more suitable."

"Gerard Butler... Clive Owen..." Dunn read these two names and glanced at him playfully, "These two actors, who do you think is suitable?"

Zach Snyder thought for a moment, "Gerard Butler, his beard, will look more tasteful."

Dunn laughed dumbly.

Sure enough!

In a previous life, the hero of "300 Spartans" was Gerard Butler.

"I know these two actors, they're good." Dunn nodded, "I'll have an interview when I get a chance. In fact, it doesn't matter who plays 'Ghost Rider', what matters is the atmosphere and rhythm of the whole movie. I repeat, I want serious, dark epic films."

Zach Snyder said sternly: "I know, to be consistent with the overall style of Daredevil, as long as the script is fine, I'm fine!"

This sentence can be regarded as speaking to Dunn's heart.

Zach Snyder's strength is visual effects, which is the oil painting style of splashing ink and heavy colors. As long as the script is excellent, he can produce shocking effects, such as "Spartan 300 Warriors" and "Watchmen".

He participated in the scriptwriting of several films. Although the picture of the film is still brilliant and shocking, the plot is really bad.

"Zach, different people have different shortcomings and advantages. The key is to be able to deny it. I don't need to admit it. The filming is your advantage, and the script is your weakness. There are better developments."

Dunn looked at him deeply.

In fact, it is telling him that you should not participate too much in the script of "Ghost Rider", and let the screenwriting department handle it.

The screenwriters of Dunn Pictures are all screenwriter wizards selected by Dunn through the "sunglass system". Everyone has the ability of Jonathan Nolan. In terms of the level of screenwriting, they are far superior to Zach Snyder.

Zach Snyder sat on the sofa and nodded honestly.

Tang En smiled with satisfaction and said, "Okay, let's not talk about movies. I came to you today to talk about mv."

"mv?"

"Have you filmed mv for many singers before?"

"Five or six."

Tang En asked again, "How long does it usually take to shoot an mv?"

Zach Snyder said: "The filming of an MV... is much easier than a movie. In fact, it is a long advertisement Usually... a week to two weeks, the requirements are particularly strict, and it will not exceed a month. ."

"One month?" Dunn smiled slightly, "Looks like there's still plenty of time."

Zach Snyder looked confused, "You are..."

Dunn waved his hand, took out a tape from the drawer, and put it into a Sony tape recorder in the corner.

Soon, electronic music came from the recorder, which was melodious, and the prelude alone resonated very much.

"I read all the old books, the ancient legends and the boundless mysteries

like Odin and his spoils

Such as Sol and his talent Lei Li

And Spider-Man's Mastery

Invincible with Daredevil's Iron Fist

I obviously can't speak to them

…”

Zach Snyder listened to a few words, it was a mixed song of men and women, and he felt that the male voice was very familiar. When he heard characters like "Odin", "Spiderman", and "Daredevil", he couldn't react. , is a fool.

This is a Marvel song!

And the singer is not the big boss in front of him!

"She said to me, where are you going?

How many storms do you want to go through?

I don't aspire to have the genius of Ghost Rider

No need to be invincible like a superhero

Not to mention the happiness and beauty in mythology

…”

Hearing this, Zach Snyder was a little moved, a little shocked, and looked at Dunn in disbelief.

Because he has already heard it, the female voice here is Natalie Portman's voice!

Dunn smiled and pressed the pause button, "The original lyrics were 'Captain America'. Later, I thought that 'Captain America' would be filmed many years later, so it was changed to 'Ghost Rider'."

Zach Snyder raised his head in confusion, with a weird expression: "Can I finish listening?"

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