In this year's Oscars, Miss Zhang will appear as a guest of honor and present the Best Costume Design Award.
Why can she be a guest at the Oscars?
First, the "House of Flying Daggers" starring her was the best-grossing foreign language film in the past year; second, it means that Oscar has begun to care more about political correctness and increase the proportion of people of color. The most important point is the PR from New Universal.
Yes, to be precise, this is an arrangement from the film company.
The project of "Mulan" has been approved. In order to have a better box office in North America, it is necessary to increase the popularity of the starring role.
The Oscars are a great platform.
After all, compared to the male protagonist Jet Li, Miss Zhang's popularity in the United States still needs to be improved.
In her previous life, Miss Zhang was able to be the presenter for two consecutive Oscars in the 77th and 78th, thanks to the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha".
In this life, because of Dunn's intervention, "Memoirs of a Geisha" disappeared.
However, "Mulan" appeared.
This movie will gather the best actors in the current Chinese-speaking circle, and it is a real super giant in the world of Chinese-speaking movies!
It can be said that being able to join "Mulan", even if it is just a small supporting role, is also a very important opportunity. Just like "Chibi" being prepared at the same time. Knowing that the starring role of the film will use Hong Kong and Taiwan stars, mainland actors will squeeze their heads and dig in. Even if it is a small supporting role, many popular stars will be scrambling to get ahead.
It is conceivable that for this type of film, the casting work will be very complicated.
China has always been a society of personal feelings. For such an important and well-known movie, brokerage companies and actors across the country will try their best to trust the relationship and join in at all costs.
The actor who finally gets the upper-ranked role must be an actor with ability, acting skills, means and background.
Dunn can almost imagine.
Therefore, in the casting work of "Mulan", Tang En changed his past style and did not directly participate in it.
On the phone, Tang En heard Miss Zhang say that there were some small problems in the casting process, so he said angrily: "For such a big project, the General Administration and China Film have the overall situation, what can happen? Don't mess around!"
"It's true, it's true, it's all spread!" Miss Zhang said aggrievedly.
"what happened?"
"In the script, I don't have a junior sister, it's this role." Miss Zhang said ramble.
Junior sister?
Tang En has read the script of "Mulan". In the plot design, "Junior Sister" is a very important role. Like "Mulan", she grew up under the guidance of "Master" played by Jet Li .
Hua Mulan joined the army to fight against the invasion of the alien Rouran.
Later, Hua Mulan discovered that the reason why Rouran's army would invade the Central Plains at all costs was because Rouran's big man was polluted by the spirit of the evil dragon, and he wanted to pay homage to the evil dragon with flesh and blood, so that the evil dragon could be resurrected.
At that time, **** will appear in the world.
If you want to truly defeat Rouran and end the war, you must find the evil dragon. When the Rouran army is less polluted by evil, it will naturally retreat.
No way, the production cost of "Mulan" is as high as 100 million US dollars. If you want to recover the cost, you must cater to the value aesthetics of Europe and the United States.
In Eastern cultural concepts, the dragon is a positive image. In the Western cultural concept, the dragon is the ambassador of evil.
Incorporating such a historical drama into the concept of fantasy can better reduce the complex historical and cultural elements, and add more fantasy content that is universal in the world, which can be more accepted by overseas audiences.
Just like Disney's animated film "Mulan".
In the process of defeating the evil dragon, Hua Mulan did not fight alone, she knew that she was weak, and she reported the results of her investigation in the army to her master.
Then, Hua Mulan set off on the expedition with her master and sister, and secretly sneaked behind the enemy to defeat the evil dragon.
"Master" is Jett Lee, a famous actor. After all, this is a Disney animation adaptation, and the focus is still on female images. After the "Master" was seriously injured by the evil dragon, it was Hua Mulan and "Junior Sister" who plucked up the courage, and the two girls fought together to defeat the evil dragon bravely, ending with a happy ending.
It can be seen that the role of "Junior Sister" is very important!
very important!
Second only to Jet Li and Miss Zhang!
In order to compete for this role, all parties will definitely use all means.
Once it's done, it's one step at a time!
Become famous all over the world!
This is an opportunity more precious than gold.
Dunn gave Miss Zhang a chance to meet and asked her to meet at the Italian restaurant in the new global headquarters.
Miss Zhang was obviously not satisfied with such a simple dating environment, but it was not easy to meet Tang En.
"Tell me, what's going on?" Dunn didn't give her too many opportunities to make friends. He asked the waiter for two plates of spaghetti and a few special pastries, and went straight to the point.
Miss Zhang looked like she was in the air, but she had no choice but to say, "The capital is currently auditioning, and a lot of things have happened... A lot of things are rumored to be very evil and hard to hear."
"Um?"
Dunn glanced at her.
Miss Zhang gritted her teeth and said: "I heard that there are more than 500 registrations from professional colleges alone. There are even more girls from major social platforms. A school girl from China Opera told me secretly. , During the audition, a young director hinted to her that if she accompanies him once, she can be included in the top 100 of the audition. Brother Tang, this is the audition!"
Some things, Dunn can imagine.
The dominance of "Mulan" is entirely in the hands of Rose Pictures. However, this film was shot in China after all, and it required the use of a large number of Chinese staff.
The staff on the upper floors are easy to control and easy to arrange.
After all, there is the General Administration and China Film Press, and no one dares to make trouble.
However, the staff at the bottom will definitely stretch out their hands disobediently.
"The production crew didn't respond?"
"I asked, and they didn't even know."
With a $100 million production, there is a lot of pressure on everyone to create.
Who dares to play unspoken rules and tricks at this time?
The movie lost money, and most people were doomed.
Tang En thought for a while, and said lightly: "I believe they can handle it well. After the audition, even in Hollywood, similar things will inevitably occur, which is not uncommon."
"Brother Tang!"
Miss Zhang looked puffed up and acted like a spoiled child.
Dunn glanced at her, "what do you want?"
Miss Zhang gritted her teeth and said, "They are all girls who have just entered society. They all have movie dreams. They have been ruined like this.
"Stop!" Tang En waved his hand, not believing her, "Tell the truth!"
Miss Zhang's face turned slightly red, a little embarrassed.
"Say!"
"Brother Tang, the role of junior sister is very important, and she is very outstanding!"
"Could it be that you can still play two roles by one person?"
"But then there's no need to give the opportunity to others. This is our movie. Why do you help others to support actresses?"
"Oh?"
Tang En raised his eyebrows, saw the ambition of the other party, and narrowed his eyes slightly, "Do you have a suitable candidate?"
Miss Zhang raised her neck and said, "Brother Tang, didn't you say that you want me to focus on my main business in the future? I've listened to it, and I have already registered a film and television studio. There is also your investment of 5 million US dollars. Well. We can also sign people! The opportunity for "Mulan" is so good, it's brilliant... It's likely to be another international star. Why give the opportunity to someone else?"
Dunn really understood.
I didn't expect Miss Zhang's ambition to be so big.
This is to tie the role of "Junior Sister" to her new company.
Or maybe... she wanted to minimize the risk.
Hollywood's demand for Chinese-speaking actors is not high, and there are few opportunities.
If "Mulan" really brought out another international star with as much fame as her, what would she do? In the future, when there is another opportunity in Hollywood, it will inevitably seize her opportunity.
If you can sign the "shimei" to your company in advance, it will be easy to say.
As a boss, Miss Zhang always has a way of controlling and suppressing her.
She can continue to be the No. 1 international actress in China.
Tang En gave her a deep look, "It seems that you have already made up your mind."
Miss Zhang also knew that her thoughts were impure, but she did not panic, and said confidently: "Mulan was originally my movie is an opportunity that I worked so hard to win. Those directors, producers People, why do they have more power than me? Brother Tang, this is not fair!"
"what do you want?"
"I'll decide who is the second female!"
"no!"
Miss Zhang flattered and said, "Brother Tang, that's what I said, my decision...isn't what you meant. I know that this time the casting is going to be complicated, and it's inconvenient for you to come forward. But I can, I am the heroine, and I have a very good relationship with both China and the United States in the crew. I can be your voice tube and help you come forward. "
Tang En snorted and said disdainfully, "Do you think it's worth my presence for this trivial matter? Stop messing around with me!"
"Brother Tang~~"
Miss Zhang pursed her mouth and acted like a spoiled child.
Tang En said sternly: "This is a large project with an investment of 100 million US dollars, especially the Chinese side's investment accounts for the bulk. I can't stretch my hands."
Miss Zhang still refused to give in, so she opened her bag, "Brother Tang, I brought it all here."
Tang En was startled, "What?"
Miss Zhang said with a smile: "Photo!"
Then, Zhang Xiao took out a thick stack of photos from his bag, about 50 of them.
The top one, Tang En knew, the Olympic baby chosen by Lao Mouzi, also named Tang!
"Although I don't have the right to cast roles in the crew, I can still get some pictures of the actors who are interviewing." Miss Zhang consciously accomplished a very important event, and she was a little proud, "I never picked out the actors from the interview. 50 of the most beautiful girls. Take your pick and see if you like it."
Miss Zhang put the photo in front of Tang En as if offering a treasure.
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