Chapter 622： Warriors 3 Breaks

During this time, Redstone was much quieter.

He was thinking behind closed doors.

Viacom's stock price continued to plummet, and he was the first responsible.

He even dared to guarantee that as long as he resigned, Viacom's stock price would definitely rebound.

But power, once seized, cannot be easily let go.

Redstone was looking for a way to save the stock price without losing power.

Of course, the precondition is that Dunn cannot kneel.

This is so humiliating!

He's a big boss, a media tycoon!

Not a professional manager like Tom Rothman or Michael Eisner.

During this time, he is also slowly summarizing.

Viacom's stock price is sluggish and the reasons for being abandoned by investors are mainly five points.

One, Blockbuster drags.

New Universal has some of the most popular movies in the past few years. Many Disney movies, especially the more than 150 movies under Miramax, are also very popular in the video tape and DVD market.

Blockbuster was boycotted by New Universal and Disney, resulting in a drop of at least 30% in operating income this year!

This is the main reason why Viacom's stock price continues to plummet.

Second, Viacom's management is unstable.

The conflict between Redstone and Kamathin became more and more intensified, and his assistant seemed to have broken the jar. A management crisis, in the eyes of Wall Street, is a serious threat to interests that is likely to lead to major internal turmoil.

Third, the turmoil of the Redstone family.

Lei Shidong was in his 70s and 80s and still did not let go of power, which made his children very dissatisfied. Especially his son, who is almost sixty years old and still can't take power, isn't that nonsense? Viacom is a family business, and conflicts within the family are also a big threat.

Fourth, the ratings of cbs and TV stations declined.

"American Idol" switched to abc, the rival starz TV station, new dramas are frequent, and when "Six Feet Under 3" is finished, a dark Marvel TV series "The Punisher" will be broadcast!

Although the box office of "Daredevil: Time for War" is not too high, its reputation is very good, which makes the "Dark Marvel" brand very popular. Recently, the sta TV network has more than 15 million subscribers, and countless viewers are looking forward to Marvel's first TV series "The Punisher".

Five, Paramount was blocked by New Universal and Disney at the box office.

However, this effect is minimal.

It is gold that always shines. In this era, newspapers, magazines, and television are the most mainstream media. The evaluation of film critics is very important to the box office trend of the film. As long as Paramount's movies are good enough, there is no need to fear the blockade of New Universal and Disney. Just like how Dunn Pictures was able to stand out a few years ago.

The key question is, can Paramount produce good works?

It all depends on the ability of Brad Gray, the new head of Paramount.

Now, Redstone has already thought about it, and he has to deal with three things-

First, the strong man breaks his wrist and splits the Blockbuster!

Second, the strong man broke his arm, paid a liquidated damages, and fired President Mayer Kamathin!

Third, the strong man broke his thigh, took out a large sum of money, bought back the part of the shares he gave his son back then, and then kicked his own son out of Viacom!

...

Entering July, the filming of "The Departed" has finally begun!

The film is expected to take 4 months to shoot and will be completed in mid-October.

Tang En is so busy, it is impossible to delay all the time in the crew, so the shooting plan has long been determined, and it will take 5-7 weeks to shoot his part first.

This kind of special treatment, even Al Pacino and Leonardo DiCaprio have never encountered.

Usually, when making a movie, it is all part of a scene, which is all shot in a time period.

That is, the scene remains the same, and the actors change.

This will save money.

It also saves a lot of unnecessary hassle.

In order to take care of Dunn, according to Dunn's script arrangement, all his scenes were shot first. After the filming of Tang En, everyone will start all over again and continue to film their scenes.

This would add an additional $4.5 million in cost overhead;

In addition, because Dunn's time is limited, it is impossible to shoot in a wide range of locations.

The original production plan was to shoot a few scenes in Boston, and then most of the scenes in New York, because New York has a 15% tax incentive.

This additional expenditure will reach another $4 million.

Fortunately... Dunn, the actor, is free to act.

Of course, the rest of the crew did not complain about this special care.

This means that Tang En is taking his own salary and making it convenient for everyone, which is very good.

No one likes to run between New York and Boston.

Tang En had already obtained the script, and he had memorized the lines.

His role is mainly divided into four parts: one, the confrontation with many police officers; two, the interaction with his girlfriend Cate Blanchett; three, the confrontation with the black boss Al Pacino; four , against Leonardo.

The first filming location was the Boston Police Department.

In the morning, Dunn was putting on makeup in the dressing room.

It is said that "The Departed" hired a total of 14 stylists, including 2 costume designers, 7 makeup artists, 3 hair stylists and 2 special effects makeup artists.

Most people share it, Dunn naturally has his own royal use.

In front of the mirror, he was wearing a light green, straight police uniform with pads on his shoulders and chest, making him look more burly and straight. The hair was covered in hairspray, which was uncomfortable, but sunny, and had a natural sense of justice.

"Dan, you should exercise more."

Cate Blanchett did not know when, quietly appeared at the door of the dressing room, leaning against the door and smiling.

In the movie, she plays Dunn's girlfriend and Leonardo's lover.

As a result, she became pregnant with Leonardo's child.

This is a sensitive and complex character.

Dunn saw her through the mirror in front and said, "I exercise every day."

"And then use a breast pad?" Cate Blanchett teased with pursed lips.

Tang En was very helpless, "Kinetic scientists have said that it is not that the bigger the muscle mass, the healthier it is. How many longevity do bodybuilders have? The key is to exercise reasonably."

"Nicole is right, you have so many reasons." Cate Blanchett shook her head repeatedly.

Tang En shrugged and asked casually, "How about you, how are you preparing?"

"Small idea."

Cate Blanchett is confident.

Dunn frowned and said: "Kate, you have to prepare for twelve points. Although the role of Madeleine is not much, it is very expressive. I also count on this role to push you to Oscar."

"Huh?" Cate Blanchett was startled. "Isn't it?"

"Oscar supporting actress."

"This……"

Dunn said: "The actress Martin was looking for was Vera Farmiga. I strongly recommended you. Don't let me down."

Only then did Cate Blanchett know that there is a story behind it, and nodded, "By the way, should we show our **** scene? Why is there no specific description in the script?"

Tang En had a black line on his forehead, "Detailed description? Do you think it's an adult novel?"

Speaking of which, he is also angry.

In the original "The Departed", there was no "Colin Sullivan" and "Madeline" **** scene.

It is estimated that in the post-editing process, the space is limited and it was cut.

He's done a lot of movies, he knows, and **** scenes... are far from being as good as they seem.

In order to shoot the best and most beautiful shots, sometimes a scene can be filmed for a day, over and over again and again, and the mouth can be blistered.

At this moment, another voice came over: "Dawn, that little girl Gal Gadot is very watery!"

Very awkward sound.

It's Leonardo DiCaprio!

"If you don't speak, no one treats you as a mute!" Dunn scolded him rudely, and then said to Cate Blanchett, "Kate, Gale has just come from Israel a few days ago, please help Keep an eye out."

Cate Blanchett knew it well and smiled: "No problem, you can rest assured to film."

Leonardo pouted and laughed: "It's not that easy to film! Dunn, you have a set of skills as a director, but filming is not necessarily the case. You can ask me more while I have time."

It is estimated that he is the one who dares to talk to Dunn like this in Hollywood.

Cate Blanchett chuckled: "The morning scene is relatively easy, Dunn is the only protagonist."

"It's easy in the morning, but what about the afternoon? Don't forget, there's a big show in the afternoon! I'll appear in person!" Leonardo raised his neck, a little proud.

That's right, there will be a focus scene at the police station in the afternoon.

This is a set of shots near the end of "The Departed". Undercover police officer "Billy" goes to the police station and asks his boss "Colin" for a bonus and to restore his police status.

As a result, in the process, he keenly discovered that "Colin" was the undercover gangster hiding in the police station!

Although this scene did not break out, it was deep and introverted, but there was an undercurrent of life and death surging.

There is great danger in it.

This is one of the most important shots in the entire movie.

The performance is very difficult.

Leonardo is confident.

He is not good enough to be an Oscar winner, but, if he pks Dunn, isn't he holding a grip?

Don't take it too easy!

Tang En looked at Leonardo contemptuously, and sneered: "Leon, if I were you, I would go back now, study the script with great concentration, and find the assistant director to arrange a few times. Otherwise, when we play against each other in the afternoon, we will Make a big joke!"

"Big joke?"

Leonardo was stunned for a moment, "Whose joke?"

"Of course it's you!"

Dunn looks more confident than Leonardo.

"Ha ha!"

Leonardo laughed, squatted on the ground while stroking his stomach, "Damn, Dunn, are you trying to trick me? Oh, my stomach hurts when I laugh."

"Do not believe?"

"You ask them, who would believe it?"

"Um?"

Dunn raised his brows, the staff all dodged their eyes, looked at Cate Blanchett, and found that she was also embarrassed.

"Kate, you don't believe me either?"

"Tang En, Leon... After all, they are professional actors, and they are the top actors."

"It seems that everyone has little confidence in me." Tang En muttered to himself, shaking his head and laughing, "The afternoon scene is interesting!"

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