Chapter 587： Borrowing flowers to offer Buddha

"Xiaoyou will work hard, Yudu-chan, you should also pay attention to your body, and you can't take any more risks."

"Well, I see."

After saying goodbye, Dunn finally completed the transoceanic call with Yu Aoi.

He was also helpless.

Since the shooting incident that shocked the world on Saturday night, Dunn has been "harassed" by various phone calls this weekend. In the name of concern, what he actually brought him was just irritability.

Los Angeles police reported that it was Dunn who captured the thugs alive, but the details were not disclosed.

Inevitably, it aroused the curiosity of many people and inquired about the details.

How does Dunn answer this?

It can’t be said that they were all scared and stupid at the time, and there was no way to turn around, so they had to bite the bullet and rush forward, right?

You can tell the truth with Natalie, but with others, it's going to be a gag.

Too many calls, naturally irritable.

On Monday, after Dunn went to work, the Japanese side heard the news again and began to offer condolences.

Fortunately, Aoi Yu was obedient and obedient, and did not dwell on the topic of "catching the thugs alive", but instead talked about a lot of changes in her recent situation.

She seems to be the eldest sister of the Burning Office. Wherever she goes, she attracts everyone's attention.

Top-level equipment, nanny car, assistant, broker, bodyguard, nanny, everything, living in the most high-end apartment in the urban area, and even in the suburban Nagano prefecture, owns a top-level Japanese-style villa in Japan/Japan. All weekends, go there to rest.

Not to mention how comfortable it is these days.

Even several presidents, seeing her in the company, lost their arrogance in the past, and were polite like subordinates. In this case, even the top celebrities in Japan/Japan are impossible.

Many fellow artists don't know what happened behind Aoi Yu, but from the attitude of the executives of the firm, they can tell that the current Aoi Yu has climbed the high branches and is soaring!

Hanging up the phone, Tang En's mouth was slightly upturned with a satisfied expression.

The first is that Yu Aoi, the daughter, has a lot to please, sweet and greasy coquettish, and her voice is so deep that she deserves to be a seiyuu of a generation.

It is estimated that her life has changed too much, she felt Tang En's amazing influence, enjoyed it, and wanted to live with Tang En, a Hollywood boss, from her heart.

The second is because Tang En is very satisfied with Zhou Fangyuxiong, the president of the Burning Office.

This man is really amazing!

Not only in just half a month, he provided Yu Aoi with the best artist treatment in Japan/Japan, and he also bought the top Japanese-style villa in Nagano Prefecture with great determination.

This kind of villa is priceless!

Zhou Fangyuxiong, as the president of the Burning Office, is the number one **** in the Japanese/Japanese entertainment industry, and can also personally arrange life for Aoi Yu.

Giving Tang En face like this is almost enduring humiliation. He is indeed a person who can do great things!

It's no wonder that in just 30 years, he has dominated the Japanese/Japanese entertainment industry.

Dunn quickly thought of the Japanese/Japanese movie "Iwo Jima Letters" that he wanted to invest in, which was an opportunity to deepen cooperation.

Japan/Japan has a population of more than 100 million, excellent economic conditions, and good intellectual copyright protection, which is the best in the world!

Not to mention piracy, not even counterfeit money.

This is definitely a market that New Universal Group needs to focus on developing in the future.

For example, Netflix's streaming media business, imax cinema promotion, Blizzard games, movie peripherals... This is definitely the biggest profit point outside the European and American markets.

Of course, with the cooperation of Zhou Fang and Yuxiong, it would be a good choice for Tang En not only to dominate Hollywood, but also to dominate Japanese entertainment.

Dunn contacted Warner Bros. president Alan Horn and explained that he would work with Clint Eastwood to adapt the book "Flag of Our Fathers: Heroes of the Battle of Iwo Jima".

Alan Horn was not very happy and said displeased: "Clint has always been Warner's partner."

Although this old man's movie is not very profitable, it is famous enough and is the pillar of Warner.

Was this dug up by New Global? Or team up with DreamWorks?

Alan Horn was not satisfied.

He has all agreed with Eastwood that in the next movie, Warners will continue to invest and support him in making "Million Dollar Baby".

Dunn also briefly stated his thoughts, "2005 is the 60th anniversary of the victory of the world's anti-Japanese war. It is necessary to launch an anti-war film as a gift and as a reflection."

After inquiring about the situation, Alan Horn learned that they were going to split the book "The Banners of Our Fathers: Heroes of the Battle of Iwo Jima" into two parts, the United States and Japan, and make them into a "conjoined movie" from two perspectives. ', immediately became interested.

After a simple consultation, Alan Horn made a final statement and said solemnly: "Warner can temporarily shelve the next project and develop the two films "The Banner of the Fathers" and "Iwo Jima Letters" first."

After a pause, he said unquestionably, "However, Warner wants to participate in the investment!"

Dunn almost laughed when he heard it.

I can't ask for it!

The two films, "The Banner of Our Fathers" and "Letter from Iwo Jima," have little profit.

In the previous life, the two films invested a total of 110 million US dollars, but the box office was miserable.

"Banner of the Fathers" invested $90 million and only made $65 million at the box office; "Iwo Jima Letters" invested $20 million and was slightly better at the box office, only $68 million.

Even if there is a bottom-up budget of the Ministry of Defense, it is impossible to generate profits within 3 years.

There must be years of long-term copyright operation.

The reason why Dunn is rushing to invest is mainly because he doesn't want to see "Million Dollar Baby" and "The Departed" fighting in the Oscar arena.

Now, Warner took the initiative to take the blame, of course he readily agreed.

In fact, for Dunn, the maximum benefit is that he only invests in "Iwo Jima Letters", and let DreamWorks and Warner jointly invest in "The Banner of the Fathers".

The movie "Iwo Jima Letter" made a lot of money, but it couldn't make up for the big hole in "The Banner of the Fathers".

However, this idea flashed in Dunn's mind only for a moment, and it was ruled out.

It is also a war movie. The reason why the budget of "Iwo Jima Letters" is so low is that apart from the low salary of Japanese/Japanese actors, the main reason is that the "big scenes" that need to spend a lot of money to create are all borrowed from "The Banner of the Fathers". lens.

These two films must be bundled and customized and cannot be split.

However, Dunn still won enough benefits with Alan Horn - the distribution rights!

"The Banner of the Fathers" is a big production, with more scenes of war scenes, costing $90 million, and has the prospect of a big sale. "Iwo Jima Letters" is too shabby. It tells the story of a group of Japanese/Japanese soldiers. At first glance, there is no market space.

Therefore, in the competition for the distribution rights of the two films, Dunn took the initiative to "give up". He only asked for the global distribution rights of "Iwo Jima Letters" and the global distribution of "The Banner of the Fathers" to be handed over to DreamWorks and Warner Bros. for operation.

Soon, Dunn and Alan Horn reached an agreement.

Universal Pictures, DreamWorks, Warner Bros., the three companies are each responsible for 30 million US dollars of investment, and apply for a military budget of 20 million to 30 million US dollars from the Department of Defense to invest in the two films "The Banner of the Fathers" and "Iwo Jima Letters";

DreamWorks is responsible for the North American distribution of "The Banner of the Fathers", Warner Bros. is responsible for overseas distribution, and Universal Pictures has obtained the global distribution rights of "Iwo Jima Letters";

After removing 10% of the distribution costs for the two films, Universal Pictures, DreamWorks, and Warner Bros. will each get 30% of the profits, and the remaining 10% of the profits will be shared by the copyright owners Spielberg and Iss. Twood divides...

The cooperation of the three companies, Dunn and Alan Horn, were quickly confirmed after a 10-minute call.

No need to think about DreamWorks at all.

As long as they don't squeeze DreamWorks' interests, they have no chance of rejecting it.

After getting Alan Horn on the phone, Tang En called Zhou Fang and Yuxiong, "President Zhou Fang, I'm very satisfied with your arrangement with Youjiang."

"Mr. Walker, you are too polite, this is what I should do." Zhou Fang Yuxiong was as humble as always, and his voice was polite.

It is hard to imagine that the person on the other end of the phone is a person whose status in the Japanese/Japanese entertainment circle is far higher than that of Dunn in Hollywood.

Tang En said with a smile: "We haven't been in contact for a long time, but it's a hit-and-miss, especially since you introduced a daughter to me. I'm very satisfied. Well, I will join Warner Bros. and DreamWorks this year to make a Japanese movie. When the time comes, you will have a plan."

"What?" Zhou Fang Yuxiong changed his voice in shock, "Are you going to make a Japanese/Japanese movie?"

"That's right." Tang En smiled, "The investment will be between 2 billion and 5 billion yen. I need a lot of actors In addition to Ken Watanabe, I also need a lot of actors, As long as the acting skills pass the test, the newcomers will be fine, and I plan to leave them all to your Burning Office."

Zhou Fang Yuxiong took a deep breath.

2 billion-5 billion yen?

Oh my god, he is indeed a big boss in Hollywood, he is so proud!

How much can it cost to make a Japanese movie?

This is more expensive than the Chinese martial arts blockbuster "Hero", right?

The publicity of "Hero" cost 30 million US dollars, in fact... In the "Hero" crew, there are a lot of Japanese dramas.

Zhou Fang and Yuxiong have also heard that the actual cost of "Hero" will not exceed 15 million US dollars!

Now, Tang En is going to invest in a Japanese/Japanese blockbuster. Isn't this comparing "Heroes"?

In the past few decades, Japanese/Japanese films have been far ahead of China, but with the death of Master Akira Kurosawa and the strong rise of Director Zhang, Chinese films have a tendency to surpass Japanese/Japanese films.

Not to mention other things, it is impossible for any Japanese/Japanese director in this era to make a masterpiece "Hero" alone!

With Hollywood's help, the problem would be solved.

No matter how powerful Director Zhang is, can he be better than Dunn Walker?

"Great! Mr. Walker, I thank you very much!" Zhou Fang Yuxiong was very excited, "By the way, what is the theme?"

"war."

"War?" Zhou Fang Yuxiong's face was so miserable that he was about to cry, and his voice was trembling, "No...it won't be World War II, right?"

Tang En said with a smile: "Yes, it's World War II."

"Mom!"

Zhou Fang Yuxiong rolled his eyes.

Almost vomited blood!

Shooting Japanese/Japanese movies about WWII?

Director Walker, are you trying to slap all the Japanese/people in the face?

. Nine Heavens God Emperor

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(Sanqi Chinese)