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A thin layer of cold sweat broke out on Helena's back, and Lang's gaze suddenly became sharp. The aggressive and powerful momentum seemed to be stimulated and burst out immediately, so that Helena subconsciously avoided her gaze and pretended to stare. The notebook in front of me is looking for the latest information..
What's the reason?？
Because Renly actually lost contact like this? The major Hollywood film companies have been surging and rushing to join the battle, but Renly easily handed over the project to an unknown new director. Such a stark difference in attitude and treatment is really challenging. their authority.
Or because besides Fox Searchlight, several other well-known independent film companies have also joined the battle. Focus Features' absence has become more and more prominent, which simply exposed the contradiction directly. Although Universal Pictures is like this The big studios won't care, but it's still a wake-up call.
Or maybe it's because……
“Bob or Harvey? "Lang finally spoke, Bob Weinstein or Harvey Weinstein？
As we all know, the personal conflict between Harvey and Renly has become irreconcilable. During the entire award season this year, Harvey almost cut off all the vitality of Renly by any means, and even made harsh words at a private party. He wanted to kill Renly. Li was driven to a dead end step by step, witnessing with his own eyes the so-called new star withering away bit by bit..
Amid the strict blockade, "Transcendence" still managed to find a way out, earning Renly an Oscar nomination for the third consecutive year. This also completely angered Harvey, so much so that he forced Harvey to make a series of extreme reactions. Later, it continued all the way to the Oscar night. The grudge between these enemies was already a dead end..
As Helena mentioned just now, Weinstein Films also expressed interest..
If it were Harvey, the shock and impact would be unimaginable not just for Lang, but also for the entire Hollywood..
“Bob." After Helena blurted out her answer, she could clearly feel that Lang's sharpness and sharpness had softened. His whole person seemed to have regained his composure in an instant, and the breathless oppression was relieved a lot, "Bob He did not express his opinions in a formal public forum, but only at a private party. He believed that Renly's vision in selecting films was worthy of recognition. This film was definitely worth investing in, and it should be a business that would make a steady profit..”
Lang gently retracted his chin to express his understanding..
It is a fact that Bob and Harvey are two brothers, but they are two independent individuals after all, and differences of opinion are inevitable. Although Harvey is the one responsible for decision-making, especially the decision of the film department; but Bob's Opinions also mean that Weinstein Films has paid enough attention to.
However, whether this kind of gaze is a positive affirmation or a negative and disruptive one is worthy of careful study..
“The "Blast Drummer" project is so popular, which is beyond Lang's expectation. After all, this is just an independent artistic project, not a commercial project to make money. There is no need for large production companies to get involved; even for Renly's potential It’s far from time to sell stocks..
In Lang's view, the popularity of "Edge of Tomorrow" does prove Renly's market appeal, but it is still not enough..
Box office superstars such as Tom Cruise, Will Smith, and Harrison Ford are all tempered through many years of experience. The accumulated proof of one film after another has become the step for their soaring net worth; Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. are in another model. In their own series, their remuneration has broken historical records one after another. After leaving their own series, their appeal has plummeted..
In other words, if we are preparing for "Edge of Tomorrow 2", then such a grand event is completely understandable, but for a mere "Breaking Drummer", the performance of these people is completely crazy. Lang does not believe that those production companies are sincere Seriously, it's more of a disruption tactic.
“Just wait and see." Lang remained unmoved and followed his established policy, "There hasn't been any movement from Paramount and Disney yet.？”
Looking around, he could catch those who were about to move. It was obvious that Renly's influence was penetrating into Hollywood in all aspects. Even the industry insiders from the six major Hollywood film companies could not help but believe in Renly's film selection. vision and box office appeal, not to mention ordinary people.？
This time, Lang did not give them a chance to speak, "About him, we have come to an end now. There is no need to continue arguing. Hollywood has countless actors and countless projects, and not everything revolves around one person." The actor is spinning, we can calm down, slow down, observe patiently, and then make a decision. Very good, the case is over.”
With an understatement but no comment, all the commotion in the conference room was completely calmed down..
Hector and Helena quickly exchanged glances with each other, and they had a hunch: This time, Universal Pictures will fall behind again..
Indeed, this is very safe and secure, and there is almost no need to face any risks; however, it also lacks vitality. In the ever-changing landscape of Hollywood, they are always a backwater, which also makes people feel powerless..
“‘How is the director selection for Fast & Furious 7' going? "Lang changed the topic neatly..
Between the directors and actors of the "Fast and Furious" series, Lang undoubtedly chose the actor, or more precisely, Diesel; thus, Justin Lin has officially become a thing of the past, and now they A new director must be selected to take the helm.
After the huge success of the fifth part of the series, a series of follow-up plans formulated by Universal Pictures have now been almost all overturned, and they have to start from scratch. No wonder everyone says that Universal Pictures is the last company in Hollywood to make sequels. This Not without reason.
Hector regained his energy and began to answer Lang's questions.
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Recently, Hollywood has been abuzz with excitement. It's all about you singing and me appearing. However, in the quiet off-season of March, the news about "Breaking Drummer" kept flooding the screen. Everyone's attention was focused on the early stage of this work. In preparation, everything from production to release has attracted intense attention, which truly makes people feel Renly's super popularity..
Following Warner Bros., Fox Searchlight and Sony Pictures, Paramount has also joined the battle. CEO Brad Grey (Brad-Grey) personally visited the Innovative Artist Agency. The specific content of the conversation cannot be disclosed. I don’t know, but what is certain is that this is also a ruthless character..
The helmsman of Paramount, who took office in 2005, is the youngest among the CEOs of the six major Hollywood film companies, but his business acumen is outstanding. He not only supports the independent film department, but also intervenes in other companies. Bong acquired DreamWorks and successfully turned Paramount back into the black.
Brad's most famous move after taking office was to fire Tom Cruise.
“The "Mission: Impossible" series is undoubtedly one of Paramount's most profitable series, but Brad discovered that Tom holds both the starring and director positions, and the entire crew uses second- or third-line supporting actors, which accounts for the bulk of the final box office dividends, statistics After calculation, Tom's income even exceeds that of Paramount - this is equivalent to the company making money for the actors..
To cut the knot quickly, Brad fired Tom. If Tom still wanted to continue filming the "Mission: Impossible" series, he would have to find other film companies to cooperate with..
2006In 2011, the third part of the series ended. After that, Tom has been trying to find other partners, but after going round and round, he finally returned to Paramount; in 2011, the fourth part of the series was restarted, but Tom's profits were divided into dividends. have been significantly reduced.
That's the great thing about Brad.
This time for "Exploding Drummer", Brad's vision is obviously more long-term, not just for a project, not just for a Renly, but on a tactical level, to cooperate more with innovative artist management companies , this move was very risky, but also very bold. It instantly disturbed the water in the pool and the situation became chaotic..
So far, four of the six major Hollywood film companies have been involved, just for an independent art film. This is really unbelievable, but it is really happening. Invisibly, people in the industry are worried about the "explosion" The expectations for "Drummer" are also rising, and related topics have become hot..
For Damien Chazelle, the past three weeks have been like a dream. Even if he repeats it a thousand times or ten thousand times, he still can't believe that this is really happening..
From a state that was bumping into walls and no one cared about it, it suddenly turned into a hot and sought-after peak. The 180-degree super turn was really too fierce and exciting, just like bungee jumping, in the air for a second, At the bottom of the valley for a second, the ultimate pleasure/sensation experience, before I even had time to exclaim, something had already happened.
“Have you actually met the CEOs of Paramount and Warner Bros.? And then sit together and have dinner together? "Justin Hurwitz, who was sitting next to him, asked with a joking smile on his face. Even though he believed that all his friend's words were true, at this moment, it still seemed like a fabricated lie. generally——
Not long ago, Damien was still a poor boy who could barely afford a dinner, but now he has become the most prestigious guest in Hollywood? It sure seems like a daydream lie.
Damien spread his hands with an innocent look on his face, "Man, I don't believe it either. This is real. I still can't believe it now, but the problem is..." He didn't have time to finish the explanation. , Damien's cell phone started to ring. He picked up the cell phone and glanced at the caller ID. It was an unknown caller. He looked at Justin, cast a confused look, and then answered the phone, "Afternoon Okay, this is Damien Chazelle..”
“Good afternoon, this is Robert Egger..”
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