Heads Up Hollywood

Generally speaking, even if there are conflicts between colleagues in Hollywood, they are rarely revealed in front of the media, unless the relationship is really cold to the extreme and there is no room for relaxation.

Like Peter Jackson and Harvey Weinstein, like Dunn and Jerry Bruckheimer!

Last year, Twain also sincerely invited Jerry Bruckheimer to be in charge of the production of "The Chronicles of Narnia".

But later, Tang En was investigated by the federal government, and the crisis of Tang En's film industry broke out. Jerry Bruckheimer did not choose to support Tang En, but added insult to injury.

The bridge between the two has ended here.

Later, the two often satirized each other in the media. Although it was not obvious, it also made the conflict public.

And this year's "Black Hawk Down" project, Jerry Bruckheimer hated Twain so much!

He had already negotiated with director Ridley Scott, but Twain suddenly cut him off, snatched away director Scott, and took over "Spider-Man 2".

This is not over yet. Tom Hardy, who has a lot of experience in acting in war dramas, was originally an important role in "Black Hawk Down". Unexpectedly, this guy didn't know what to do, so he rejected it straight away, and even turned around to take the role of Twain Films. Pirate Alliance: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

It's just a slap in the face!

Now, "Pearl Harbor" and "Unsinkable" are scheduled to be released on the same day.

Fortunately for Jerry Bruckheimer, he is backed by Disney!

No matter how capable Tang En is, Tang En Pictures is just a small company that produces and produces movies. Even if the distributor Universal Pictures is counted, it does not have the capital to compete with Disney.

Therefore, in terms of publicity strategy, "Pearl Harbor" crushed "Unsinkable"!

Everything seems to be moving in a favorable direction.

Jerry Bruckheimer felt a confidence he had never felt before.

It's true that Twain is amazing, but he's not bad either. His "Peerless Cataclysm" was the annual box office champion in 1998!

With "Pearl Harbor" in preparation for two years, and with the support of Disney, Jerry Bruckheimer felt that he had the ability to challenge Twain.

especially……

I heard that the production cycle of "Unsinkable" is less than 12 months?

James Cameron is famous for his slow work in Hollywood. In such a short period of time, if he wants to produce a commercial blockbuster and release it in a hurry, will there be good results?

This time, Jerry Bruckheimer is full of confidence. He wants to represent Disney and expose Tang En's false shadow!

During this time, he accepted exclusive interviews from two media outlets, one was the "Los Angeles Times" for general audiences, and the other was "Variety Show" for senior movie fans and industry insiders.

In an exclusive interview with the "Los Angeles Times", Jerry Bruckheimer said: "It is true that Dawn Walker is an excellent director, but to be honest, whether it is "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", or "Spiderman" is a typical popcorn movie, with no movie elements except dazzling special effects and cheesy jokes. As for "Titanic"...it is certainly a rare good movie, but we all You know, James Cameron, not Dunn Walker, is the film's biggest hero."

""Pearl Harbor" is a commercial blockbuster with a huge investment. We spent 200 million US dollars. Even in order to make a better effect, the director and I gave up the salary. This is a war movie, but we need It expresses feelings, reflections, and painful lessons. We cannot advocate the entertainment style of popcorn movies, which are too exaggerated, too simple, and lack artistic value."

At the same time, he also made a bold prediction on the box office of "Pearl Harbor", ""Pearl Harbor" is a movie that is not inferior to "Titanic", and the special effects technology is now better than a few years ago, so I can say responsibly that "Pearl Harbor" will be more exciting and exciting than "Titanic"! "Titanic" is a box office myth in the history of movies, but I think "Pearl Harbor" has a higher qualifications."

When facing "Variety Show", Jerry Bruckheimer's words were more targeted, "Dawn Walker is only 23 years old this year. What kind of life experience do you think a 23-year-old young man can have? His movies , can only express some superficial, vulgar, and obvious views.”

"Of course, I'm not criticizing him, but a movie is a movie, which is a profound knowledge, and he is just a layman. Even if the talent is very good, it needs enough time to accumulate. As for "Unsinkable"... I'm sorry , I don’t want to comment on the films of my peers. But the production cycle of this film is too short, James is a talented director, but it is difficult for him to make a commercial blockbuster in such a short period of time.”

"In the final analysis, Dunn Walker was too young and too impetuous. He didn't see the artistic value of movies at all. He just used movies as a tool to make money. Yes, his past few movies had a good box office, but this It is very abnormal that this kind of entertainment film that lacks reflection will lead our younger generation to a younger age."

...

On Tang En's desk, there were two sets of data, both good and bad.

The good news is... Tang En Pictures has made a fortune!

With a bumper run at the Oscars, "Internet" is a box office hit. So far, the North American box office has reached 110 million U.S. dollars, and the overseas box office has also exceeded 60 million U.S. dollars. Tang En Pictures has received a total of 62 million U.S. dollars;

Not only that, "The Girl Who Moved the Soul" also had a certain box office rebound.

Of course, what is more important is the sales of the videotapes and DVDs of "Spider-Man" and "Saw"!

In the North American market, "Spider-Man" sold 9.87 million discs, with a sales volume of 270 million US dollars! The overseas market sold 6.98 million sets, and the sales volume also exceeded 100 million US dollars smoothly.

For "Spider-Man" alone, Twain Pictures earned 210 million US dollars in the videotape and DVD market!

The sales volume of "Saw" in North America cannot be compared with that of "Spider-Man", only 2.14 million sets. However, many overseas countries have not entered the theaters, but are directly listed in the form of video tapes and CDs, so the sales volume is very high. More than 10 million sets.

So far, "Chain Saw" has also brought in 40 million US dollars for Tang En Pictures in the video tape and DVD disc market.

As of the end of April, Tang En Pictures' revenue has reached 330 million US dollars!

Excluding the support of several new projects this year, "Spider-Man 2", "Juno", "Daredevil", "Signs", "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", the fixed investment of 100 million US dollars in TV series ...

At present, Tang En Pictures still has nearly 300 million US dollars in deposits in its books!

This is definitely a huge piece of good news.

A movie that hit the box office, the profits really exploded. Just like "Spider-Man", it was a spring that brought profits to Twain Pictures!

Who would have thought that at this time last year, Tang En Pictures was almost bankrupt due to the debt crisis?

"Unsinkable," "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," this summer, "A Beautiful Mind," "The Chronicles of Narnia," "Juno," and "Spider-Man 2," "Pirate League: The Black Pearl" next year. The Curse of the World", "Signs", "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", "The Viceroy of New York"...

It is conceivable that in the next few years, Twain Pictures will forge ahead in the film market!

Tang En's layout in the film industry has achieved initial results. With the expansion of the Marvel Universe, the development of the "Harry Potter" series, the "Pirate Alliance" series, and even the "Transformers" series, the strength of Tang En Pictures will only increase. stronger.

But the situation in the TV industry... is not optimistic.

Another data shows that since the Starz TV station’s price increase, it has been protested by many customers, and its subscribers have dropped by 30%, leaving only 2.13 million subscribers.

Moreover, these users are all members who purchased earlier. Once the membership expires, I am afraid that half of them will give up the renewal.

Tony Grammer, the president of the Starz TV network, complained to Tang En, saying that if he didn't inject a booster, Starz TV would be doomed!

In fact, this situation had already been anticipated by Tang En when he confirmed the price increase.

I just didn't expect it to be so serious.

But Dunn didn't show too much nervousness.

On May 6th, the cardiotonic will come!

The blockbuster "Spider-Man", with a global box office of more than 1.26 billion US dollars, will be exclusively recorded on Starz TV!

That's not counting, on May 26th, "Saw" will be broadcast on Starz TV.

In June, the boutique American drama "Six Feet Under" debuted.

When "Six Feet Under" is over... in September, "Band of Brothers" will be the world!

So Tang En's reply email to Tony Grammer was simple, "Maintain stability!"

At this time, Tang En felt a little helpless.

With the development of Twain Films, Twain, as the boss, is no longer able to handle everything by himself, and must manage things by managing people, unless it is content production that he is particularly interested in.

However, the person in charge of the Starz TV network made Tang En very dissatisfied with his ability.

It's not once or twice.

Dunn has acquired many companies and has never fired the founding team, but at this time, he really has to make a choice.

The TV industry is very important!

After thinking for a long time, Tang En picked up the phone and called CAA boss Brian Lord, "Brian, the STA TV network lacks an executive officer, can you help?"

Brian Lord laughed dumbfounded when he heard this, "Twain, this is a brokerage company, not a headhunting company!"

"Hollywood is such a big circle, what kind of headhunter are you looking for? You have a lot of connections." Tang En was a little disapproving.

The entertainment circle doesn't have a typical commercial atmosphere. Headhunting companies don't have much effect here. There are only a few elites in this circle, mainly for friendship and face.

Brian Lord smiled and said: "I have some contacts, and I can help a little, but...Compared to me, I think it would be more suitable for you to find another old man."

"Oh? Who is it?"

"Michael Ovitz!"