Heads Up Hollywood

"put pressure on?"

Fernando Baden didn't react for a while.

Tang En said: "It is to make him feel guilty. In terms of accounts, he should make it look ugly. There is no need to lose money, and the profit must be kept to a minimum, and it cannot be higher than the bank interest."

After investing such a large amount of money, after two or three years, the money you earn is not as high as the bank interest rate, which is almost like a loss.

Fernando Baden suddenly realized: "Oh! I see. Don't worry, I will make him obediently hand over the 5% dividend!"

Tang En didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Fart's dividend, I put up such a big battle just to earn his little dividend? What are you thinking?"

Fernando Baden looked awkward, "Um... Boss, you should adjust my work as soon as possible. I am good at financial management, and I am also proficient in account production, but I really don't understand things about Hollywood."

Tang En waved his hand, "The new supervisor will be in place next summer. During this time, you still have to keep an eye on it. The biggest problem here in Hollywood is unclear accounts and too many internal transactions, which is not conducive to the listing review .In the next six months, you have to deal with this matter well."

"No problem!" Fernando Baden was very confident, "What about Peter Jackson?"

Tang En had no choice but to explain to him: "For a director like Peter Jackson, it is almost impossible for him to give up movies and make American dramas. Only when "King Kong" encountered a major setback and caused New Universal Under the great unfavorable situation, it is possible for him to take over the project of "The Hobbit" out of guilt."

Only then did Fernando Baden finally understand Tang En's good intentions.

Is this trying to get Peter Jackson to play the TV version of "The Hobbit"?

This pen is too big!

For a director of this level, it's okay to supervise and produce a TV series, at most, he only shoots one or two episodes of it. That would have been next to impossible if he had managed all three seasons of The Hobbit.

For the film industry, Fernando Bardem is just a layman, and more can only follow orders.

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In the second week, the box office of "King Kong" did not increase against the trend, but fell according to the normal box office trend, with a box office of 40 million US dollars in the next week.

Fortunately, because "King Kong" is Peter Jackson's masterpiece, the fame is too great!

As a result, in this Christmas season, there is no decent opponent, and "King Kong" has become the weekly champion of the North American box office for two consecutive weeks.

All the blockbuster movies of the same period were released in November one after another, going to compete with "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire".

As a result, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" was a hit.

"King Kong" encountered Waterloo.

During this time, Peter Jackson was under great pressure. Especially every time he made a phone call, New Global repeatedly reported misfortune, which made him feel deeply guilty.

From the perspective of film profession, "King Kong" is undoubtedly the pinnacle of commercial films of this era.

Especially the special effects technology is amazing.

It's a pity that the image of the gorilla is really not very flattering. Coupled with the fact that the movie is too long, a large number of movie fans are discouraged.

If Peter Jackson was beaten back to his original form, it would not be so.

But one thing has to be said, without the support of big explosive brands, it is difficult for Peter Jackson to be as easy as Spielberg and Cameron.

In this case, a producer took the initiative to come to the door and found him-Saar Zaenz.

This is an old friend.

Back then, Peter Jackson and New Line bought the film adaptation rights of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy from Sal Zaentz!

Sal Zaenz not only holds the film adaptation rights of "The Lord of the Rings", but also holds the production rights of the film adaptation of "The Hobbit".

Later, because of the cooperation with New Line and Warner, Sal Zaenz also authorized the film production rights of "The Hobbit" to New Line Films, hoping that New Line Films can promote the "Hobbit" series of films.

The result was a surprise.

New Universal and Warner are deadlocked!

New Universal, which holds the distribution rights of "The Hobbit" movie, is unwilling to develop this series!

This certainly cost Warner a lot, and it also made Sal Zaenz lose the opportunity to make money.

Now, "King Kong" has a problem.

Sal Zaenz saw an opportunity right away.

One of the biggest projects of the year has been a joke, and Peter Jackson is under pressure. He must be eager to prove himself.

However, it is impossible to continue filming such a big project as "King Kong".

The box office of this movie is so bad, the next movie may be even worse!

Hollywood's practice is to chase the rise and kill the fall.

Unless... Peter Jackson gets back to his old ways!

Continue to shoot the "Lord of the Rings" series!

As long as Peter Jackson continues to shoot the "Lord of the Rings" series, Hollywood will not be stingy with big money!

"You want to invite me to shoot "The Hobbit"?" Peter Jackson was a little surprised when he heard the other party's intention.

Sal Zaenz said: "Peter, we are old friends, this time "King Kong"...you made a big mistake. I hope that the criticism in the media and doubts in the industry did not destroy your heart. "

This is not sensational.

Many directors, after screwing up a big project, have committed autism and their careers have plummeted. In the previous life, Ann Lee almost quit the film industry in despair after the failure of "Hulk".

"I'm not that vulnerable, and the investors...I mean New Universal, although they were anxious, they didn't ask or question me." Peter Jackson shook his head, very strangely, ""The Hobbit" I've heard about all the projects, didn't you say you didn't agree?"

"It's true that we didn't agree. However, I hope we can work together again to push this project forward." Saar Zaenz said in a deep voice.

Peter Jackson frowned, "Old man, you should know what happened to me! I'm still in a lawsuit with New Line Pictures! They didn't give me enough dividends for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy!"

Sal Zaenz lowered his voice and warned: "Warner is behind the new line. Peter, this is not good for you. I advise you to settle this matter as soon as possible."

Peter Jackson was very displeased, "I will no longer cooperate with New Line Films!"

"Peter?"

"I messed up "King Kong". This is almost a disgrace that Tang En Pictures has not suffered for so many years. In any case, I will help Tang En Pictures earn their money back, if they still value me."

Peter Jackson's words are a bit high-sounding.

In fact, he only cared about his personal relationship with Tang En.

With Twain, why be afraid of Warner?

Saar Zaenz had no choice but to grit his silver teeth fiercely, and said fiercely: "If that's the case... then it's not impossible!"

"What's the meaning?"

"In 2003, I authorized the copyright of "The Hobbit" to New Line Films, allowing them to start developing this project within four years." Sal Zanz paused, staring at Peter Jackson "That is to say, if New Line Pictures fails to launch "The Hobbit" smoothly by 2007, I can take back the copyright!"

Peter Jackson's eyes widened immediately, and he said in disbelief: "Old man, don't tell me... are you going to take back the authorization of New Line and cooperate with New Universal instead?"

If this is done, Sal Zaenz will completely tear his face off with Warner.

This is worse than Peter Jackson's lawsuit with New Line Films!

This is giving Warner's job to New Universal!

Sal Zaenz gritted his teeth and said, "So what? Now Hollywood, don't you understand? Warner is strong on the outside, but on the inside, the real overlord is New Universal!"

In order to make money, and to promote the series of "The Hobbit", he risked everything!

New Universal owns the film distribution rights to The Hobbit.

If they get the film production rights of "The Hobbit" from Sal Zaenz, then New Universal can develop the "Hobbit" series of films by itself...