Chapter 889： The strong eat the weak

One-on-one Hollywood 889 author Qian Duxue Full text 3445 words

Donate $100 million to build a Dolby teaching building! Let’s be honest, the $100 million donation amount… not much. However, Dunn's fame and influence is too great! UCLA held a grand donation ceremony for this purpose, and even sent out invitations to invite some well-known alumni. Francis Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Nicolas Cage, James Franco, James Dean, Eric Ross and other famous Hollywood figures have all appeared. At the donation ceremony, Tang En also made a high-profile appearance, and enthusiastically told everyone about the noble sentiments of film art, which won a lot of praise. When the ceremony was over, Dunn would shake hands with every guest present in return. Most of these people came to his face, not the kindness of UCLA. Unexpectedly, among this group of people, they saw An Li. "Huh? You're also an alumnus of UCLA?" Dunn was a little surprised. He vaguely remembered that Ann Lee... seems to have graduated from New York University, right? Ann Li smiled: "I'm not. I came here today mainly because I was invited by a few fellow villagers. I took this opportunity to get together." Tang En had too much knowledge, and he immediately heard that there was something in his words. The words, "Fellow? Actor or director?" "Is the director." "Oh, bring me here to meet you?" "Justin! Come here!" Ann Lee glanced at Dunn gratefully, then waved back and took a The yellow-skinned Asian male called over. Very young, about 30 years old. Dunn laughed suddenly, "Your name is Justin?" "Yes, Justin Lin." "What about the Chinese name?" The other party was stunned. You American guy, what does your Chinese name mean? Ann Li hurriedly winked at him and said, "Director Walker's Mandarin level is higher than both of us!" "Huh?" The other party was stunned for a moment. Ann Li shook her head helplessly, and said to Dunn ashamed: "His name is Justin Lin. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and his grades were very good. Dunn naturally recognized him long ago, and asked with a smile, "What movie have you made?" Justin Lindao: "Have made a feature film, Good Luck Tomorrow, which has won awards at many independent film festivals. The film Released last year, the production cost was 250,000 US dollars, and the global box office was nearly 4 million US dollars." "Oh? Good results!" Dunn was a little surprised. The awards of independent film festivals are of little value and the most convincing at the box office. It is a remarkable achievement for a niche independent film not only to be released, but also to earn $4 million at the box office with an investment of $250,000. Such an amazing achievement should be noticed by Hollywood giants, right? Dunn gave Ann Li a strange look. With Justin Lin's current achievements and the potential he has shown, there should be no shortage of opportunities. Ann Lee said in a low voice, "Justin has been invited by Disney to direct a military movie. I heard that James Franco will also be invited to star." James Franco...he is Spiderman! Personal remuneration, at least $15 million! This is no small project! Justin Lin hesitantly said: "Mr. Walker, actually... I'm actually competing for the director position of "Fast and Furious 3". However, I have waited for more than half a year, and Universal Pictures has not replied to me for a long time." Fast and Furious 2 was filmed in 2002 and was released in 2003, and the results are getting better and better. According to the laws of the market, the project of "Fast and Furious 3" should also be launched. But after so long, there is still no reply. Tang En frowned, "Don't worry, I'll ask." This is the difference between Chinese and Western cultures. If it is the West, at most, it will use its personal connections to introduce it. Eastern culture is different, and Ann Lee's attitude is also very obvious, that is, he spares no effort to recommend his compatriots on the island. In terms of emotion and reason, Tang En always wanted to help. Besides, he is Justin Lin! He is one of the few successful Chinese directors in Hollywood. Dunn called Universal and asked about it, and his mind was a little complicated. After thinking about it for a while, this explained it to him: "I asked, the project of "Fast and the Furious 3"... is a bit complicated. You know, the first two "Fast and the Furious" were made by two different movies. Directing, as a result, the style of the film is very different. Although "Fast and Furious 2" has a good box office, its reputation has declined." "Universal Pictures is evaluating the prospects of the series, and plans to find a fixed director to take over the shooting. The next few sequels. Therefore, the project of "Fast and Furious 3" has not been launched. After all, this is not just a movie, but about the entire series, which has to be treated with caution." "Your application They have also read the materials, recognized your strength, and praised your conception and planning for the future of this series. It is currently under discussion, but in a short time, there should be no results. Universal Pictures will find more producers People and screenwriters, to fully build this series." These words are half-truths. It is impossible for Dunn to tell an outsider the whole story. This thing is far more complicated than expected! "The Fast and the Furious" was originally just a marginal racing movie. If the plot had no plot, the depth had no depth, and the cast had no cast, Universal Pictures even refused to invest several times. In order to get the chance to star, Vin Diesel used his personal connections to pull in a lot of money and persuaded Universal Pictures to run the project. Unexpectedly, the two "Fast and Furious" have achieved amazing success! Only then did Universal Pictures find out that the market is so optimistic about the movie with the theme of speeding cars! If you can make money, of course you will not let it go. Universal Pictures will shelve "The Fast and the Furious 3", not because it wants to hang Justin Lin, nor because the reputation of "The Fast and the Furious 2" has declined... but because it has to fight against Vin Diesel! The producer of "The Fast and the Furious" is Vin Diesel, who started the project back then! Now that the movie has made a lot of money, it is impossible for Universal Pictures to continue to let him in power, not only to recover the power, but also to recover the investment rights of the funds! "Fast and Furious 3", and the follow-up sequel series, Universal Pictures will invest independently, rejecting all foreign capital participation! The project has risks, and foreign investors should be drawn to share the risks. If the project is successful, of course, we must kick out all foreign investors and make a lot of money by eating alone! Hollywood doesn't show affection. Don't think that Vin Diesel is the biggest hero of the "Fast and Furious" series, but a giant company like Universal Pictures will not put a movie star in its eyes. Vin Diesel does not agree with Universal Pictures' practice of eating alone, and is resolutely resisting! However, how can a movie actor compete with Hollywood giants? At that time, Universal Pictures would release "The Fast and the Furious" and signed a package agreement. All the derivative copyrights related to "The Fast and the Furious" belong to Universal Pictures. Other investors only have the right to pay dividends for a single movie! It's true that Vin Diesel is the core creative member, but he doesn't have any copyrights to the "Fast and Furious" series. Now, Universal Pictures has turned his face and refused to recognize anyone, and what can Vin Diesel do to completely take back all the rights and interests of "Fast and Furious"? He must be fighting for it. Not being able to participate in investment is equivalent to missing a piece of the big cake! Even Vin Diesel refused to act as a show of competition! At present, Universal Pictures has not been able to launch "Fast and Furious 3", which is dealing with disputes with Vin Diesel. Settled him, naturally everyone is happy. If you don't get it done... hum, Universal Pictures will not be soft! Amy Pascal had already told Dunn on the phone and would give Vin Diesel some time to consider. If he still refuses, I'm sorry, Universal Pictures will directly start "Fast and Furious 3", excluding Vin Diesel! At that time, Vin Diesel will encounter a harsh ban from Universal Pictures! Unless he is willing to surrender and come back to film "Fast and Furious 4", otherwise, his film career will be completely finished Dunn will naturally stand firmly on the side of Universal Pictures. Although it is very domineering and shameless, this is Hollywood where the strong eat the weak, and he has grown up in such an environment. He vaguely remembered that in the previous "Fast and Furious 3", it seemed that there was really no Vin Diesel. During that time, Vin Diesel took refuge in 20th Century Fox and filmed a "New Era of Life and Death". As a result, it was rotten and slag, and his career encountered a serious crisis. In desperation, he could only put down his body, begged Universal Pictures for mercy, and participated in "Fast and Furious 4" and a series of subsequent sequel movies. The business finally came to life again. Of course, Tang En couldn't tell outsiders about such a cruel inside story, just find a few reasons to perfunctory. Justin Lin was slightly disappointed, "Then...how long will Universal Pictures study?" "I don't know." Dunn shook his head and shrugged again, "Although Universal Pictures is my company, it is impossible for me. Management of every detail. Didn't you receive an invitation from Disney?" Justin Lin nodded, "Yes, a military-themed movie." Tang En said sternly: "Since there is an opportunity, we must seize it! Although I am I don't know how that movie is, but James Franco would be willing to play it, which means it must not be too bad. Justin, in Hollywood...don't miss any possible opportunities!" "The Fast and the Furious 3..." "Don't worry, if there is a suitable opportunity, I will mention your name!" Justin Lin wanted to say more, but Ann Li pulled him and gave him a series of glances. This fool! Tang En has been talking about this, but still don't understand? Go to Disney's "Conquer the Furious Sea" first! The movie "Fast and Furious 3" hasn't landed yet! After the filming of "Conquering the Furious Sea" is over, and then come back to film "Fast and Furious 3", there will be enough time! Please remember this book's first domain name: . Nine Heavens God Emperor mobile version reading website: