Heads Up Hollywood

The reason Tang En chose James Franco to play "Spider-Man", in addition to his better acting skills and greater potential, is that he is younger than Tobey Maguire.

The "Spider-Man" series is not just a trilogy. Twain only used the three "Spider-Man" movies to completely open up the market of the Marvel universe, and then led to the entire "Avengers" series, and even the entire Marvel universe.

Marvel's superheroes are too famous, Twain needs to use the role of Spider-Man to drive the entire Marvel. It is conceivable that in many superhero movies in the future, various guest appearances of Spider-Man must be indispensable, which will drive popularity.

Just three film appointments couldn't satisfy Tang En's appetite.

I believe that with James Franco's IQ, he would not refuse such an opportunity.

Two days later, after Tang En personally auditioned, Tobey Maguire got the role of "Harry Osborn" with a salary of 2 million US dollars, while "Spiderman" James Franco received only 500,000 US dollars. ...

The film project of "Spider-Man" is being vigorously launched. It is estimated that the film will be officially launched in late August.

Unexpectedly, Sam Mendes acted resolutely and started the opening ceremony of "The Girl Who Moved Soul" first.

What was even more unexpected was that Tang En Pictures would invest in a third film...

"Twain, this is my younger brother, Jonathan Nolan."

Christopher Nolan brought his younger brother to Tang En's office and introduced him kindly.

Seeing Jonathan Nolan's young and handsome appearance, Tang En couldn't help but be happy in his heart, God, this is a master in the screenwriting world!

He got up enthusiastically, and went to shake hands with Jonathan Nolan, "Didn't you graduate in June, why did you come here?"

Jonathan Nolan said with a smile: "Chris told me that after graduation, I can work at Dunn Films. Now that I don't have employment pressure, I will go back to the UK and stay with my family for a while."

Tang En nodded frequently, rather self-deprecating, "Yes, it should. If you have time, you should spend more time with your family. Don't be like me, lonely and have no relatives."

Tang En has been famous for a long time, and his old background has long been stripped away by the major media. He was born as an orphan and didn't graduate from high school, so he went to Hollywood to work as a production assistant in order to survive.

But I didn't expect it, and it got out of hand because of it.

Jonathan Nolan is very smart, joking: "At least find an excuse for all kinds of female companions that appear around you."

Christopher Nolan frowned and shouted, "Jonathan!"

But Tang En didn't mind, he laughed loudly, "Yes, if it wasn't like this, I don't know how much criticism I would have received for these affairs. Since you are here, go to the screenwriting department to sign up first, and you don't have to come to check in every day, you Aren't you adapting a script?"

Christopher Nolan breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly said: "Yes, Jonathan wrote a novel, "Memento", and I want to make it into a movie."

Tang En frowned slightly.

He had promised Christopher Nolan a long time ago that he would invest in the filming of "Memento", but now Tang En Pictures has launched two film projects, and the financial pressure is too tight.

"Soul Shifting Girl" has a budget of 35 million US dollars, "Spider-Man" has a budget of 150 million US dollars, and the company still has 10 million US dollars on its books for unexpected expenses, and the daily expenses of Dunn Pictures, Marvel Pictures, and Marvel Entertainment .

It is very difficult for Tang En to invest in another "Memory Fragment".

Christopher Nolan was obviously aware of the company's current predicament, and tentatively said, "Twain, my idea is to make a cult film with few characters and small scenes, mainly relying on complex editing to create a film space."

"Oh?" Tang En's eyes lit up, and he remembered that Nolan's first film "Following" only cost 6,000 US dollars. "How much budget do you plan to have?"

"Five million dollars."

"good!"

Tang En clapped his hands and was very excited, "Since this is the case, no matter how difficult it is for the company, we can squeeze out the 5 million US dollars. Chris, go ahead and do it, I believe in your strength!"

Jonathan Nolan and Twain met for the first time, and he did not expect Twain to be so generous, "I heard that you want to invest 150 million US dollars to shoot "Spider-Man"?"

Tang En smiled and nodded, "That's right, the actors have already been confirmed, and within half a month, the movie will start."

Jonathan Nolan glanced at Christopher Nolan and said with a smile, "Actually... I've been a fan of comics since I was a child."

Tang En glanced at him with a half-smile, "Why, are you interested?"

Jonathan Nolan was taken aback, "Me?"

Tang En smiled and patted him on the shoulder, then looked at Christopher Nolan, and said meaningfully: "Chris, I am very optimistic about you. It is not enough for Tang En Pictures to rely on me as a director. I need your help." Help, do you understand what I mean?"

Christopher Nolan was a little speechless.

Tang En said earnestly, "Chris, let's shoot "Memento" first, learn more film techniques, and accumulate enough shooting experience. Didn't Jonathan say that he is a fan of comics? Maybe in the future... I will give you a very important one." task."

"Is it a superhero?" Jonathan Nolan was startled.

Christopher Nolan was even more incredulous, "Twain, you...you mean to ask me to make a commercial blockbuster?"

"Can't you?" Tang En asked back, shaking his head with a smile, "Chris, as I said, I am very optimistic about your strength!"

...

When Tang En Pictures announced that it would invest 150 million US dollars to start the "Spider-Man" project, the entire Hollywood was surprised. They really didn't expect Tang En to have such courage and dare to invest huge sums of money at this "superhero is dead" time.

But Twain is a magical boy. Movies such as "Titanic" and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" have already proved his strength and vision.

So when everyone knew that "Spider-Man" was going to be made into a movie, they were more amazed, at most they thought this kid was too confident.

However, when Dunn Films announced that it would invest 35 million US dollars to film Suzanne Kaisen's novel of the same name, "The Girl Who Moved the Soul", the entire Hollywood was speechless in astonishment.

Tang En, this kid, is too much, he is bloated!

Tang En Pictures is a small film company, you just have to cooperate with a big studio honestly, and you really dare to shoot two big movies independently?

The total investment is as high as 185 million US dollars!

For such a huge investment, not to mention the humble Tang En Pictures, even the six major film companies have to think carefully.

Like Tang En Pictures, launching film projects in a short period of time is no different from a farce.

"The Hollywood Reporter" even declared in a high-profile way: "Dawn Walker is an excellent director. His "Titanic" is an eternal classic in the hearts of movie fans. The "Star Wars" he took over also opened up special effects movies. However, he is only a director after all, he is not a businessman, and his management of Tang En Pictures is ridiculous and ridiculous."

"USA Today" also critically believed that "Twain was too blindly arrogant, and he made a mistake that any young man would make. It is not coquettish, but bold and reckless." At the same time, he also said, "As a director, he has made great achievements, but the lack of management experience will become the Waterloo of his career." And let Tang En "return to school and receive education."

Unexpectedly, after such a series of criticisms, Tang En Pictures released a message in retaliation——

Dunn Films will invest in the film "Memento" by British cutting-edge director Christopher Nolan, and the film project will start immediately!

As soon as the news came out, the entire Hollywood was shocked!