Heads Up Hollywood

Of course Ridley Scott knew about the conflict between Dunn and Jerry Bruckheimer, and it was very embarrassing.

He didn't want to offend Tang En, but he liked the script of "Black Hawk Down" very much!

He even had several in-depth communications with Jerry Bruckheimer, and made many suggestions on the selection of actors and the structure of the script.

"I have already participated in the pre-production of the film."

Ridley Scott hesitated, struggling with words.

In terms of qualifications, he is much older than Tang En, but in terms of status... Tang En is already a detached existence in Hollywood.

Connie Nielsen listened to the conversation between the two in a daze, feeling like she was sitting on pins and needles, as if a shocking sea wave appeared in her heart.

What's happening here?

That's the famous director Ridley Scott!

Even if Twain is very famous, Ridley Scott is a senior in the industry after all. It's inappropriate to ask in such an almost threatening tone, isn't it?

In fact, she didn't even know Tang En's real strength in Hollywood.

Just talking about the position of director, even if Twain made three consecutive super movies with a global box office of over 1 billion US dollars, he is not qualified to teach Ridley Scott a lesson.

But……

Tang En has another identity, he controls Tang En Pictures and Legendary Pictures!

These are two of the hottest, hottest, and most eye-catching film companies in Hollywood right now!

Such a "big brother" status is enough for him to talk to Ridley Scott in a overlooking posture.

"Contract signed?"

"Still talking."

Tang En smiled, "Isn't that enough? Ridley, you should know that I have always had a good relationship with the British film industry. Sam Mendes, Christopher Nolan, Danny Boyle, etc. I have worked with new directors. And... "The Chronicles of Narnia" and "Harry Potter" series, I am also leading the development."

Ridley Scott nodded and sighed slightly, "But... "Black Hawk Down" is a wonderful story."

Tang En smiled, and said meaningfully: "Ridley, recently... there seem to be quite a lot of war movies. This is not the mainstream."

Ridley Scott was slightly taken aback. With his life wisdom in his sixties, he obviously realized that there was something in Tang En's words.

"Hehe, actually, I also know that "Black Hawk Down" is a good story, and I also believe that you can make a good enough movie, but the timing is wrong. There is "Pearl Harbor" in May, and "Windtalker" in October , Continuous war movies, I'm afraid it will be aesthetically exhausting." Tang En looked at him with a smile.

At this time, the guest of honor, Jenny McTeer, took the stage and presented the Best Actor in a Drama Series. Tom Hanks defeated Russell Crowe and won the Golden Globe Best Actor!

This is not good news for the "Gladiator" crew, but Ridley Scott was unmoved, savoring Tang En's words carefully, and raised his eyebrows slightly, "Then what do you think... Is the theme more suitable for the current trend?"

He has seen it.

Tang En has a very good relationship with the British film industry, and there is absolutely no need to "offend" him for no reason. Even if he has an irresolvable feud with Jerry Bruckheimer, there's no need to be so crude.

He found himself in an occasion like the Golden Globe Awards Dinner, which is obviously not as simple as a "Black Hawk Down".

Tang En said with a smile: "The current trend is of course action sci-fi movies!"

Ridley Scott narrowed his eyes and suddenly realized, "You mean superhero movies?"

Tang En said: "I don't need to say how popular "Spiderman" is. 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" has also returned a lot. I heard...Warner is already preparing to restart the "Batman" series."

"This type of movie requires a huge investment!" Ridley Scott said lightly.

Tang En smiled slightly, "It's natural. In fact, I'm not stingy with investing in excellent projects and movies. Cameron's "Unsinkable" invested 200 million U.S. dollars, and Burton's "Pirates" Alliance" invested 140 million US dollars, and Scorsese's "New York Times" also had an investment of 120 million US dollars."

Russell Crowe did not get the best actor, and many people in the "Gladiator" crew were comforting him in a low voice.

But Tang En and Ridley Scott obviously had other important matters.

"I've never directed a commercial blockbuster like that!"

"That's just geographic discrimination and a lack of opportunity."

"What do you think?" Ridley Scott looked at Tang En with a solemn expression.

Tang En smiled and said, "The second part of "Spider-Man" is about to be prepared. I would like to invite you to be the director, and you can also serve as the second producer."

""Spider-Man 2"..." Ridley Scott shook his head. "This is a very difficult task. I don't think anyone can get out of your shadow."

"Why do you want to go out?" Tang En asked back with a calm expression, "Spider-Man...or Marvel's 'Avengers' series has already set the tone. In other words, there is no need to be different, Under this determined framework, it is fine to make minor local adjustments.”

Ridley Scott looked a little unhappy.

No director wants to live in the shadow of others, especially a famous director like him.

Tang En said: "Ridley, no matter what, you are a commercial film director, and the box office is the biggest indicator of your ability. To be honest, your past films... the box office is not outstanding, even if it is "Gladiator", the global box office will not exceed $500 million. But 'Spider-Man' is different, it's a genre comparable to 'Star Wars'."

"I'll think about it." Ridley Scott said perfunctorily.

Tang En took a look at Stephen Gahan who came to the stage to receive the Best Screenplay Award, and his only nomination was gone. But his mind is not here, the Golden Globe is just tasteless, he doesn't care.

"Ridley, "Spider-Man 2" is indeed a big challenge, but ... I would love to see you become the third director in history to make a single movie with a global box office of 1 billion US dollars."

This is a huge temptation, leaving a name in history!

Ridley Scott was really touched, "The third place? Are there already two?"

Tang En pointed to his chest, "Besides me, there is James, James Cameron."

"Did you remember wrongly?"

Ridley Scott looked at him in surprise.

Tang En smiled and said: "Of course there are no previous movies, but...don't forget, in May, his new movie "Unsinkable" will be released."

Ridley Scott laughed dumbfounded and shook his head repeatedly, "Twain, you are too confident!"

Tang En lightly shrugged, "Confidence comes from strength!"

"Don't forget, the movie in the same period, and "Pearl Harbor"!" Ridley Scott was a humble and polite British gentleman. He didn't like Tang En's conceited appearance very much, so he couldn't help throwing cold water on him.

Tang En looked disdainful, and snorted contemptuously, "Ridley, the director of "Unsinkable" is James Cameron, and the producer is me! You don't think Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay Those two trash, you just want to challenge me?"

waste?

Ridley Scott's face changed slightly, and he couldn't agree.

"Forget it, wait until the movie is released, you can just watch it yourself, Jerry Bruckheimer is really not that amazing! You will be glad that you rejected him today and cooperated with me instead." Tang En waved his hand nonchalantly .

"Wait!" Ridley Scott froze for a moment, "When did I agree to cooperate with you?"

"Will you reject me?"

"this……"

Ridley Scott's words stagnate.

"Okay, don't hesitate, just do me a favor and save face, the director of "Spider-Man 2" is none other than you!" Tang En patted Ridley Scott's arm, as if he had eaten Fixed him, "Oh, by the way, congratulations in advance, "Gladiator" won the best picture!"

Ridley Scott shook his head again and again, "Twain, you are too confident!"

"Don't believe it?" Tang En glanced at him with a half-smile, "The answer will be revealed soon! Of course, when you hold the trophy, I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible."

...

Seeing Tang En come back, Natalie pouted and said, "Your screenwriting award is gone!"

Tang En smiled and said: "It's not bad for Stephen to win the award. He is the screenwriter of "Drug Net", and it is also an honor for our Tang En Pictures."

"But I still want to see you win the award!" Natalie was a little sullen.

Tang En grabbed her little hand and said softly: "It doesn't matter if I win the award or not, as long as you win the award, this is the first golden ball in your life!"

As early as three years ago, Tang En won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director with "Titanic", and with his current status, he didn't need the Golden Globe Award to bless his fame and status.

"I heard... the award presenter is Tom Cruise?" Natalie's expression was a little strange.

As the last Best Supporting Actor, according to the usual practice, Tom Cruise will present this year's Best Supporting Actress.

"That would be interesting."

Tang En almost burst out laughing, wondering what kind of bitterness he would feel when Natalie took the trophy from Tom Cruise.

But obviously, Dunn and Natalie both underestimated Tom Cruise's professionalism.

When Natalie won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 58th Golden Globe Awards as expected, Tom Cruise had a professional smile on his face and looked like a good friend who had been dating for many years.

However, in the selection of the best director, Ann Lee, with the oriental martial arts film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", unexpectedly defeated Shi, who won two best director nominations for "Poison Net" and "Never Compromise". Steven Soderbergh, the biggest upset of the night.

At the same time, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" also won the best foreign language film award, beating out many good films.

As for the final grand prize, the best picture in the drama category...is the majestic "Gladiator"!

Ridley Scott took the crew members to the stage to accept the award. Before delivering his acceptance speech, his eyes were deeply locked on Twain.

Tang En, meeting his gaze, pointed to his chest, his face brimming with firm confidence.