Chapter 846： just around the corner

Head to head Hollywood 846 Author Qian Duxue Full text 3497 words

Head-to-head Hollywood Volume Chapter 846 Just around the corner Dunn returned to Los Angeles. Then I heard news about a movie. After "King Arthur" and "Catwoman", the third film to fail at the box office this summer is Disney's "Around the World in 80 Days." The film cost 110 million US dollars to make, 90 million US dollars to announce, and a total investment of 200 million US dollars! However, the opening weekend box office...only $5.3 million. Lose the bottom! This film is the pinnacle of Chinese kung fu superstar Jack Chen in Hollywood. Through this film, he got a real superstar salary, which is a real $20 million! In contrast, another Chinese action actor, Jet Li, who also reached the peak of his career in Hollywood during the same period, was paid only between $10 million and $15 million. It can be said that the current Jack Chen is a real superstar treatment! During the filming of "Around the World in 80 Days", Jack Chen also had more freedom to play, and the whole film was almost tailor-made for him. This is how Tom Cruise is treated. As a result... it's a roller coaster. The starting point is too high, the fall is too hard! "Around the World in 80 Days", which cost $110 million to make, ended up with a global box office of only $72 million. A generation of superstar Jack Chen, completely defeated Hollywood. It didn't take long for John Wu and Jett Lee to follow in their footsteps, and they all lost their Hollywood appeal. Only Ann Lee successfully challenged the taboo subject "Brokeback Mountain" and continued its vitality. "You don't look happy?" Isla Fisher wondered. In her opinion, "Around the World in 80 Days" failed at the box office, which is a good thing! Before the film, New Universal had "The Bourne Bourne"; after that, New Universal had "Mad Max 4". Without the fan split of "Around the World in 80 Days", the popularity of "Bourne Bourne" and "Mad Max 4" would have been soaring. Dunn shook his head and sighed, "You don't understand!" Ella Fisher looked suspicious, "What do you mean?" Dunn said: "'Catwoman' failed miserably at the box office, and Warners was very angry. 'Around the World in 80 Days' The box office also failed, and Disney must be very annoyed." Ella Fisher said in disapproval: "So what? Their movies are bad, not favored by fans, and they can still blame us?" No, but I will definitely not feel comfortable." Tang En's face was a little solemn. I feel that the situation in Hollywood is a bit more complicated. A month ago, Dunn teamed up with Disney and Warner Bros. to settle several major Hollywood distributors, and completed the ban on "Fahrenheit 911", which in turn pushed Harvey Weinstein to a cliff. Then his scandal came to light, and it was a matter of course. It can be said that in the handling of the Harvey Weinstein matter, New Universal, Disney, and Warner are all allies. Disney did not pay the $150 million liquidated damages and fired Harvey Weinstein reasonably and legally; Warner Bros. bought Harvey Weinstein's past team and Dimen Pictures. Now, New Universal's movies are selling one by one. The North American box office of "Ghost Rider" has exceeded 200 million US dollars, and the global box office is 520 million US dollars; "The Day After Tomorrow" has a North American box office of 150 million US dollars and a global box office of 320 million US dollars; US$100 million... Such a splendid box-office result makes every peer in the industry see it, and they only have blood in their hearts, and they don't even have envy, jealousy or hatred. The gap is too big! In contrast, Warner's "Catwoman" and Disney's "Around the World in 80 Days" have become big jokes in the industry. The huge gap will inevitably cause some rift in the alliance of the three parties. Hollywood is an alliance of interests. Externally, it is necessary to maintain a consistent and bright image. However, the exposure of Harvey Weinstein directly exposed the dark side of Hollywood to the world without reservation. Just a little guy. Not even Woody Allen. He's just a film director. However, Harvey Weinstein is different, his international influence is too great! In the independent film circle, he can almost represent the will of Hollywood and communicate with filmmakers all over the world! There is no foreign film director who wants to enter Hollywood without dealing with Harvey Weinstein. When something happened to him, he was hitting Hollywood in the face! What kind of living environment can launch such a spokesperson? This incident has caused a great blow to the image of Hollywood. Even though Dunn was fully prepared, he was under enormous pressure. Especially when the films of New Universal are killing the Quartet, and the films of other film companies are collectively weak... The contradiction is deepened. Don't forget, this summer, the first commercial blockbuster that failed miserably was Paramount's "King Arthur"! Redstone has high hopes for this, and it is the key to revive Paramount! As a result, encounter a spike! Several sides are combined vertically, and several sides are connected horizontally. The undercurrent is just around the corner. ... This summer, Dunn is going to film "The Avengers", and the start time will be at the end of July. Always have to wait for Dunn to completely settle the current turmoil and chaos. Again, this is a heroic movie. "Iron Man" has been filmed, "Ant-Man 2" is still in the final stages, and "Thor" has only just started for half a month... Always make enough time for those movies, and then let the actors Come here and finish filming The Avengers. Now, the Marvel Studios production department has given a specific financial plan for "The Avengers". The film will be shot with 65% green screen and 35% live action, and the estimated production cost will be between $180 million and $200 million. Among them, the actor's total remuneration is 5,500-65 million US dollars, which cannot exceed 30% of the budget; the special effects expenditure will reach 100-130 million US dollars, exceeding 55% of the total cost. The remaining 15% is the shooting fee. Just under $30 million. Not much. Thankfully, The Avengers will be shot digitally and primarily on green screen, which saves a lot more money than film shooting in terms of shooting expenses. Dunn has no objection to this financial plan. That's reasonable. "Okay, let's arrange it like this." Tang En sat at the desk, nodded with satisfaction, and then said again, "By the way, come up with a detailed special effects spending plan." "It's very complicated, at least Dozens of companies are involved." Nina Jacobson, the head of Marvel Studios, is a little puzzled, what kind of detailed materials do you look at as a big boss? No matter how small or small, are you not afraid of being tired? Dunn waved his hand, "I gave a speech in South Korea, you know?" Nina Jacobson smiled, "Yes, the industry has been sensational. Although your statement has yet to be confirmed, you dare to put your personal Take out the goods to share with you, and filmmakers in the industry have all praised you." Tang En said sternly: "It's not enough. I plan to publish another book, which will focus on the content of my speech and focus on special effects of film and television. Hey, as you can see, special effects blockbusters are very profitable, but... once they fail, they are terrible. First, "King Arthur", then "Catwoman", and now "Around the Earth in 80 Days", colleagues It's really heartbreaking." Nina Jacobson almost laughed. It can really fit! Still, the idea of ​​a book is a good one. Two years ago, Dunn published a book called The Theory of Explosive Styles. Although controversial, it has entered the university classroom of the Southern California Film Academy. This shows what? Those students in Southern California are equivalent to Tang En's disciples! Dunn also donated an imax teaching building to Southern California. Now, special effects movies are in full swing, but they have to take a lot of detours. As the leader of Hollywood movies, Dunn will write a theoretical work on the outline and lead, so Dunn's personal influence will further increase day by day! In the history of film development, a large number of great figures have appeared successively, and they have proposed many film concepts that have influenced the world, from formalism to realism, from aesthetics to psychology, from the new wave to industrialization~www.novelhall .com~ From light and shadow language, to grass snake and gray line, from montage to one shot, from film to digital, from 2D to 3D... Among them, Dunn has "explosive style theory" and "special effects theory". "To stand by, it is enough to become a theoretical bull in the history of film, not just a practitioner of technical work. "By the way, Dunn...I have something to tell you." Nina Jacobson hesitated. Dunn looked at her strangely, "Just say something." Nina Jacobson said embarrassedly: "My husband and I discussed it, we plan to have another child." Dunn almost fainted. again! so alive? "When? Have you?" "Not yet, but it's being prepared during this time. It shouldn't delay the shooting of "The Avengers"." Dunn frowned, he naturally didn't want Nina Jacobson Pick it up at this time. However, it is impossible for him to interfere with other people's reproductive rights. "How about Kevin?" "Very good." "I plan to promote him to be the vice president of Marvel Studios, do you think it's appropriate?" Dunn bluntly expressed his thoughts. Nina Jacobson was slightly taken aback. Kevin Feige is now her assistant, and in terms of rights, is also equivalent to the vice president of Marvel Studios. However, what Dunn meant, she understood, was to give Kevin Feige more space and get out of her control. Nina Jacobson's face turned pale. She knew that Dunn had been focusing on cultivating Kevin Feiqi, but... you can't kill the donkey, right? She is also a hero of Marvel Studios! Are you deprived of power just because you want to have children? Tang En quickly said: "Okay, don't get me wrong! I'm very optimistic about Kevin, but his career pattern is in Marvel Studios. You are different, and I have higher expectations for you. In a few years, you will be transferred from Marvel Studios, and you will definitely be promoted, and it will be a real power!" Please remember the domain name of the book's first launch: . Nine Heavens God Emperor mobile version reading website: