Heads Up Hollywood

Animated films, this is Disney's core asset.

Don't look at the deep conflict between Michael Eisner and Jobs, and he often satirizes Pixar's animations internally as having flesh and blood and lacking soul.

But Pixar's potential, he sees it clearly than anyone else!

Unexpectedly, Tang En reached a cooperation with Jobs and became a shareholder of Pixar Animation Studio!

It is true that Disney and Pixar have a cooperative relationship, but the distribution contract signed by the two parties only has 5 films.

Once the contract period ends...

If there is no new force born, Disney is of course the only choice for Pixar. Because looking at the entire Hollywood, the combined animation power of all other film companies is not as good as a Disney.

But now, an accident... is really going to happen.

Twain founded Sillywood Animation Studio and took a stake in Pixar. Isn't his intention obvious?

Fortunately, distribution departments all over the world cannot be created overnight. This requires not only huge funds, but also contacts all over the world. With the current influence of Twain Films, it's even worse.

But seeing the next two acquisition rumors, Michael Eisner broke out in a cold sweat.

Twain once tried to acquire DreamWorks Animation, and even... even tried to acquire Universal Pictures!

Although they all failed, Michael Eisner keenly discovered some mystery from these two failed acquisitions.

Why would the Dreamworks Animation Department endure continuous losses rather than sell Tang En Pictures and leave it clean?

Why would Seagram Group prefer to be acquired by Vivendi Group rather than sell Universal Pictures in exchange for funds to revitalize the company?

The reason is very simple, that is, they look down on the strength of Twain Pictures!

Don't look at the vigor and vitality of the movies produced by Tang En Pictures, from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" to "Spiderman", it seems that every movie is writing the glory of Tang En Pictures.

However, success in the box office market does not mean that the film company will become bigger and stronger.

Influence is a virtual attribute that needs to be accumulated over a long period of time!

Unless some extremely special events break out, it is difficult for a company's influence to explode in a short period of time like a personal reputation.

The success of "Spider-Man" can make the leading actor James Franco popular, and it can also make Twain famous all over the world, but it is not qualified to bring Twain Pictures the glory comparable to big companies.

Of the six major film companies, which one has not produced and distributed thousands of films, and it took decades and disdainful efforts to form its influence today?

Tang En Pictures, which has only produced a few movies, is not high enough.

but……

Once there are special circumstances, it will be different.

Just like the 1998 World Cup in France two years ago.

The French team has never won the championship. The previous two World Cups did not even break through in the European region. The former European champion, after Platini retired, has gradually become a second-rate European.

In particular, the legendary star Cantona was expelled from the team because of conflicts with the head coach. This time it was just luck, relying on the host's quota, they directly advanced to the finals.

It is such a team that is not widely recognized, which has passed all the way and reached the final. But even so, everyone just thinks that the French team was lucky and won Italy on penalties. In the semi-finals, they met Croatia, a black mark, and entered the final by virtue of the host's home court advantage.

No one is any convincing!

Therefore, it can also be seen from the handicap betting that the fans almost overwhelmingly overwhelmed the Brazilian team to win.

As a result... the French team easily defeated Brazil 3-0 and won the championship in one fell swoop!

The French team, which was originally disliked by everyone, stepped on the body of the four-star Brazil, and instantly transformed into the greatest team in the world!

Zidane also stepped on Ronaldo's body and became the most powerful star of this era, crowned World Footballer of the Year.

Before that, he hadn't even been in the top three once.

Such is the power of special events!

Can create a great influence in a very short period of time!

Tang En Pictures wanted to quickly gain a firm foothold in Hollywood and have an equal status with the six major film companies, so it had to look for such special events.

So... who is the stepping stone?

Michael Eisner's eyes were tightly narrowed into a line, and he seemed to see through Tang En's ambition and layout.

Everything in front of you is an illusion!

This summer, it seems that Fox and Disney are jointly suppressing, and Twain is forced to fight.

But in reality, Tang En was probably rejoicing!

This is his plan, he is deliberately provoking Disney, and after Disney makes a move, he will win the sympathy of the majority of filmmakers with a weak attitude.

After winning everyone's sympathy and goodwill, Tang En will really make a move, just like now, completely tearing his skin apart, even refusing to answer the phone calls from Michael Eisner himself.

Because, he has already made preparations. He will step on Disney and announce to Hollywood and the whole world that Tang En Pictures has the strength to compete with all opponents!

Just like the French team stepping on the Brazilian team to ascend to the throne, Disney is the stepping stone chosen by Tang En for Tang En Pictures!

He wanted to prove to DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures through a series of means to ravage Disney that Twain Pictures is a haven of great strength and a place where they can rest warmly.

Michael Eisner took a deep breath, his face extremely serious.

Although all of this is his speculation, based on his intuition and experience, it may be infinitely close to the truth!

Twain definitely had the courage to step on Disney and reach the top of Hollywood!

Michael Eisner's heart was pounding and he couldn't bear it any longer. He picked up the phone again and dialed Dun En's private number. This time, he had to speak clearly.

"Hello, this is Tang En, may I ask who you are?"

"I'm Michael, Michael Eisner."

Hearing Tang En's indifferent voice, he couldn't help feeling angry, so he quickly suppressed it and tried not to anger Tang En. At the very least, there must be some communication first.

Unexpectedly, Tang En's voice suddenly changed, and his voice was furious, "I said you are boring or not? You made harassing calls again! Didn't I say that I don't know you, if you are my fan, you can send an email, please Don't interfere with my work!"

"I'm Michael Eisner for Disney's..."

Before he could finish speaking, Michael Eisner was dumbfounded.

On the other end of the phone, there were bursts of blind voices.

Dunn didn't give him a chance to defend himself, so he hung up again!

Michael Eisner was so angry that he slammed the phone down, let out a "bang", and roared: "Boy, you are lawless!"

...

The crew of "A Beautiful Mind" has already started preparations, and the initial budget approved by the production department is 45 million US dollars.

Among them, Russell Crowe paid $6 million for the film, Nicole Kidman received $5 million for the film, and Twain only received a symbolic director's fee of $500,000.

The original version of "A Beautiful Mind" had a budget of 58 million US dollars, and the lead actress Jennifer Connelly was only paid 450,000 US dollars.

However, the salary of the producer, director, and screenwriter in the original version consumed a budget of 12 million U.S. dollars, and in order to facilitate the actors to enter the play, the filming was performed according to the chronological order of the story, which greatly increased the budget expenditure.

Now, Russell Crowe has been studying this role for more than three months, and the normal shooting process is enough.

Tang En handed over the initial preparation work of the crew to his production assistants Morgan Carey, Glenn Fierro and Irene Kelly, while he rushed to the beach outside Mexico City.

There is a huge crew working here. When Dunn filmed "Titanic", he filmed in the giant water tank here. And now, James Cameron has returned to the old place with his "Unsinkable" crew.

As soon as he entered the set, Tang En heard Cameron's growling voice, which was even a little hoarse, "Matthew, what was your reaction? Are you conditioned to shoot too many horror movies? Put away your set and be surprised." Give me a good performance!"

"Okay, director, I understand."

Matthew McConaughey's voice sounded a little weak.

It is true to say that anyone who cooperates with Cameron will weaken his temper.

Tang En didn't bother Cameron's filming in the past, but stood aside with the executive producer Grant Hill, talking in a low voice, "How is the work? Is it going well?"

Grant Hill sighed, shook his head,

"What's wrong?"

"The filming ability... James is of course very good, but sometimes he is too harsh. For example, in the scene just now, in my opinion, Matthew's performance has passed the test."

Tang En said with a smile: "The high-quality goods need to be refined. James also hopes that the film can be made more perfect. Anyway, the budget of 200 million US dollars must be enough, right?"

Grant Hill said: "There is not much pressure on the budget, but the pressure on the construction period is too much. Mel has not joined the team yet, and I don't know the future situation."

Mel Gibson is still filming "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" in France, so "Unsinkable" can only shoot other people's scenes first.

"How did you arrange Mel's work?"

"Mel first filmed 30 days of personal scenes in Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and then came to the crew of "Unsinkable" to shoot 50 days. His role is not heavy. When the filming here is over, he will return to Mr. and Mrs. Smith. "In the crew, make up for the remaining scenes."

Tang En curled his lips, "It's quite a toss! I persuaded him at the beginning, and it won't be tiring to film a movie honestly!"

Grant Hill said with a smile: "Well, it's normal for a commercial film to rush to the scene, and it doesn't need a long time to figure out the role like an art film. Huh? Look who's here?"

Tang En looked in the direction of his pouted mouth and smiled immediately.

Walking towards him was a beautiful woman with high hair and a red dress. It was his old friend, Liv Tyler.

Her long skirt was obviously a costume, and she had a sense of enchantment that transcended time and space in the 1950s. She moved lightly with lotus steps, and came slowly.