Heads Up Hollywood

Twain was speechless and helpless about Bill McNick and James Cameron's way of scaring their own people.

To put it bluntly, Kirk Douglas is just an old guy with a lot of connections and complicated relationships. Even if he really broke his face, so what?

Could it be stronger than Disney's deterrence?

Disney's coverage is mostly marketing, while Kirk Douglas' impact is awards contention.

If they failed to compete with Disney, Twain Pictures would go bankrupt; but if they failed to compete with Kirk Douglas, at most the film would not win awards.

What's the big deal?

What's more, he only has a certain influence on Oscar and can play a certain role, so it is impossible to manipulate Oscar.

At this stage, Tang En didn't want to make enemies out of nowhere, but that didn't mean he was weak and bully!

"Bill, don't be surprised in the future. Isn't it just an outdated old thing? What's the big deal? Tang En Pictures is getting stronger and stronger, don't let others' ambition destroy your prestige!"

Hearing Twain's disapproving statement, Bill McNick muttered: "Twain, our company has achieved a lot in the box office market. This is true, but it is far from enough. Hollywood walks on two legs, except for the box office market. , Oscar is also a great way to evaluate the strength of a film company!"

He had already told Tang En about this point of view.

In order to increase the influence of Twain Pictures and meet the conditions for the acquisition of Universal Pictures, the Oscars are inevitable.

The executives of Universal Pictures are definitely unwilling to succumb to a film company that is insulated from Oscars.

Twain has a lot of cards and is full of confidence, "We have such a good momentum of development in Hollywood, and we have made such a big contribution to Hollywood, we must sell some favors, right?"

Bill McNick said in a deep voice: "Twain, don't underestimate him. If Harvey Weinstein is Oscar's ever-victorious general, then Kirk Douglas is Oscar's undefeated marshal! Harvey Weinstein Earnstein is most famous for propelling Gwyneth Paltrow to the Oscars, but do you really think it was just him?"

"Um?"

Tang En raised his eyebrows, and Cameron also looked curious, interested in such Hollywood secrets.

Bill McNick said: "Back then, Winona Ryder was the leading actress candidate for "Shakespeare in Love". She has been nominated for the Golden Globe and Oscar for many years, and she is in the limelight. However, she made friends with a Wrong friend."

"Gwyneth Paltrow?"

"That's right. Once she was a guest at Winona's house and found the script of "Shakespeare in Love". She immediately fell in love with the character, and asked her godfather Steven Spielberg to help run it."

Cameron frowned, "So... Steven came forward and helped Paltrow get that role?"

Bill McNick shook his head, "He did come forward, but Harvey Weinstein refused. Although Gwyneth Paltrow had appeared in several films at that time, her reputation was mediocre and her acting skills were not credible. Convincing, let alone box office appeal, Harvey will definitely insist on choosing Winona Ryder for the sake of movie box office."

"Then what happened later? How did Paltrow become the heroine?"

"Paltrow's parents are veteran filmmakers, especially his father, who used to be an employee of Kirk Douglas."

Having said that, Dunn and Bill McNick both understood.

In the end, it must have been Kirk Douglas himself who convinced Harvey Weinstein.

Even "Shakespeare in Love" won multiple Oscars in the midst of huge controversy, and it may even be related to Kirk Douglas.

Tang En pondered for a while, then waved his hands, "Forget it, I can't slap you! Anyway, you all know the cause of this incident, and I wasn't the one who started the incident. If... that old man is willing to reconcile, I won't." question!"

Bill McNick frowned and said, "Twain, you have to know, he is a senior in the industry, and his qualifications are a generation higher than mine! He has to take his face into consideration, and it is impossible for him to take the initiative to show his favor."

Tang En sneered twice, "His face is face? Is my face the insole? What a joke! Give him a chance to reconcile, and it's also because the timing is wrong now, otherwise you see, I won't fight him for real. A scene? What age is it, the old guy with ghosts and snakes, dare to jump out and jump!"

"Twain, you..."

"There, Bill! I have my own opinion on the matter!"

Tang En interrupted him directly, very resolutely.

If the opponent was someone with a relatively decent style like James Cameron and George Lucas, Tang En might have resolved the conflict amicably.

For example, Tom Rothman of Twentieth Century Fox has done many tricks to Twain in the past, but it was all normal business competition and had nothing to do with personality.

Kirk Douglas...is an old beast!

This kind of person, let Tang En apologize humbly?

impossible!

...

The casting of "Chicago" has ended, and it has officially entered the project's start-up presetting stage.

Because this is a song and dance film, the supporting roles are all actors from the song and dance troupe, and the main actors have to receive a month of singing and dancing training.

The choice of the two heroines is no surprise, and they are played by two British actresses: Catherine Zeta Jones and Rachel Weisz.

As for the leading actor...

Kathleen Kennedy's original proposal was Al Pacino, but it was not realized due to budgetary problems;

Director Rob Marshall suggested John Travolta, who had rich cabaret performance experience, but this actor had a peculiar personality, and he didn’t want to participate in the film even if Tang En personally supervised it, because he was fed up with the same type of film;

In the end, after Glenn Fierro's proposal, Twain made a decision and chose Richard Gere, who was all the rage ten years ago.

With the original male protagonist, the minimum guarantee can be achieved.

In a fitness center in Beverly Hills, Tang En saw the main actors who were practicing dance. After greeting everyone one by one, Tang En also saw a familiar figure—Michael Douglas.

There were a lot of people dining together at noon that day, especially Rob Marshall, the director of "Chicago", was a newcomer, and it was impossible for him to lie to the Douglas family about this matter.

Facts have proved that Michael Douglas wrongly blamed Catherine Zeta Jones and Dunn.

Seeing Tang En here, Michael Douglas looked slightly embarrassed, hesitated for a while, and walked over on his own initiative, showing a very bright smile, "Tang En, are you still here because you are so busy?"

Tang En glanced at him, and said calmly: "For the sake of the movie, it doesn't matter if you work harder. But, I'm afraid that some people will treat the hard work as a donkey's liver and lungs."

Michael Douglas blushed, laughed twice, and lowered his voice, "Twain, what happened that day... was a misunderstanding, I hope you don't mind."

"Misunderstanding?" Tang En gave him a deep look, a little amused, "Mike, do you finally know that this is a misunderstanding?"

"Yes, after thinking about it carefully for a while, I realized that I was impulsive."

"Really? Hehe, if you can't wake up again and let me suffer this innocent injustice, I will definitely ask your wife out and play a few shots first. You can't be blamed for not having fun, right? Then It's too aggrieved! Are you right?"

"Yes...uh..." Michael Douglas immediately realized that something was wrong, changed the subject, and said with a smile, "We are also old friends. The last time we collaborated on "Drug Net" was very popular at this year's Oscars." Shining, there are many nominations and many awards.”

Tang En said lightly: "The movie "Chicago" will be even better!"

Michael Douglas nodded again and again, "Naturally, the film you made yourself must not be bad!"

The other party continued to compliment him, and there were more than fifty people, nodding and bowing, full of sincerity, Tang En's anger almost disappeared, and a smile appeared on his face, "This film, let's work hard at the same time." , will definitely bring back an Oscar for Kate."

Michael Douglas smiled and said: "Of course, my family... still has some influence in the academy."

Tang En took a deep look at him, wondering if he had something to say, so he simply blocked it, "Well, old Mr. Douglas is a senior in the industry. He called me the other day... There was a quarrel, and he is not healthy. Question?"

"Physical? No problem, everything is normal, just getting older, you know...hehe, sometimes, you can't turn the corner. In my opinion...it's best to apologize, make peace with this matter, and just It's over."

Michael Douglas is obviously a sensible person. He deeply understands that Dunn Walker must not be offended at this time.

Tang En represented the market and money!

It's true that his father has a lot of connections and resources, but can this thing be used as money?

Kong has a huge influence, but it cannot be eaten as a meal.

It's like Marlon Brando, who influenced the way the whole world performs, but what happened? His life in his later years was a mess, and he was still burdened with huge debts after his death.

For example, the retired President Clinton, in order to compensate Monica Lewinsky, needed to make speeches and write books to make money, so that he became a big joke in the media.

People of the older generation value resources, contacts, prestige, and dignity, which are vain things, but in Michael Douglas's generation, they have clearly recognized the magic of the market.

Money is king!

What's more, he married a young wife, not only in terms of wealth, but also in helping her in career, all of which depended on Tang En.

That day, Tang En scolded Kirk Douglas on the phone, which naturally made the old man furious. His mouth was full of oral ulcers. After so many days, he could only eat liquid food.

Michael Douglas just wanted to be a middleman to resolve the conflict between the two.

To him, Dad is the left hand and Tang En is the right hand, both are indispensable.

Tang En saw through his thoughts, obviously, he couldn't cooperate!

"Apologize? Mike, you are too polite. Old Mr. Douglas is old after all. I heard that he had a stroke a few years ago? An old man, or a half-patient, there is no need to apologize, I am not so stingy!"

Tang En waved his hand, speaking impassionedly, with a dignified look.

"Ah! ah?"

Michael Douglas was so choked by Tang En's words that he almost lost his breath.

Apologize?

You kid, you actually think that the old man is apologizing to you?

How bold!

The corner of Tang En's mouth raised slightly, and he sneered secretly: "Let me apologize to that old dog? It's so whimsical, what a guts!"