Heads Up Hollywood

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Inside the headquarters building of Citibank, Nicholas Cage looked serious like a secret agent, staring at the non-existent screen in front of him, and said quickly.

"The victim is here, and the murderer is here. Except for the place and time, there is only their own influence." Colin Farrell, the second male, pointed on the "screen" with a serious face.

Both of them have rich acting skills. Although their personalities are relatively detached, they are really touching when they are serious.

Here's the set for Minority Report, which is being filmed at Citibank's headquarters.

Tang En watched from a distance for a while, then asked Natalie: "Are they all treating you well?"

Natalie raised her head and said with a smile, "Okay, especially Nicholas, who takes special care of me!"

Tang En's mouth curled up.

This is not nonsense!

Nicolas Cage can get this role, the biggest reason is Natalie Portman, can you not take care of her?

"Where's the director?"

"Director Spielberg? It's also very good. Except for me, he almost killed everyone in the crew. This is the first time I've seen him angry."

Natalie obviously enjoyed working with such a great director, her eyes shining brightly.

Tang En was a little helpless, looked up and down the shape of her robot, frowned and said, "I'm turning it into this for you, with so many things on your head, aren't you tired?"

"While filming isn't tiring?" Natalie rolled her eyes and said softly, "Last week when we were filming an action scene, Nicholas had a big gash on his right leg. It was so bloody and scary, but he didn't even go to the hospital. It is very admirable to continue filming after a simple bandage! Mr. Bonter even praised him as Jack Chen!"

Tang En had no choice but to say: "Okay, but you have to be careful not to get hurt. Also, if anyone dares to bully you, just tell me, I'll make him go around!"

Natalie snorted coquettishly, "Come on! I can't make friends because of you. They are all polite to me and not sincere at all."

Tang En couldn't help laughing and said, "That's good, I won't help you get roles anymore, such as directors Scorsese, Eastwood, Jimizes, Tarantino..."

"Okay!" Natalie pushed him, and said angrily, "How can you be such a boyfriend? After enjoying yourself, come here to anger me again?"

"enjoy?"

"Hmph, you think I don't know? You arrived in New York yesterday! Where did you sleep last night?"

Tang En's face froze, he smiled coquettishly, and lowered his voice, "Men, it's understandable to relax outside occasionally, right?"

"Is it really occasional? Hmph!"

Natalie gave him a blank look, folded her arms, and looked cute.

Tang En put his arms around her waist and said fawningly, "We spent so much money to raise two big models, and if we don't use them, that would be too wasteful..."

"Stop! Stop!" Natalie slammed into his waist and glared at him angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about? Machismo!"

At this time, the filming over there also entered the rest stage. Nicolas Cage was the first to walk over, with a happy face, and waved his hands from afar: "You two have such a good relationship!"

In front of outsiders, Natalie always focused on Tang En, giving him the greatest sense of dignity and authority. The little bird snuggled up to her, very sweet.

"I saw your performance just now, it was very good."

Tang En's words are not a compliment. To play a role with Colin Farrell, one must have sufficient acting skills. In the original version, Tom Cruise was the leading actor. Sometimes I still have the feeling of being suppressed by him.

As an Oscar winner, Nicolas Cage obviously has no problems in this regard.

As long as he is serious, acting with anyone has the potential to spark and produce a strong chemical reaction. If he wasn't serious... he only wanted to make money by making movies, and with his escaping character, any role might fail.

Nicolas Cage modestly praised Natalie's efforts.

The attitude is very good.

Tang En nodded and said in a low voice: "By the way, after finishing this movie, are you interested in cooperating with me in a movie?"

"Your movie?"

Nicolas Cage's eyes lit up.

Tang En said: "I may not necessarily direct it myself, but I will act as a producer, and I also wrote the script. If you can agree, I will choose Rose Byrne as the heroine, the best actress at last year's Venice Film Festival."

Natalie felt sour in her heart, not in a good mood.

It seems that Rose Byrne did get Abbie Cornish a lot of favor when she called her over.

Nicolas Cage chuckled, "May I know what the subject matter is?"

"Action, adventure, treasure hunting, the name... This is a secret, but it's okay to tell you, it's called "National Treasure"."

Hollywood movies have the "trademark" right to their names, which means that unless they are remakes or re-screenings, movies with the same name are not allowed to appear, which will mislead the audience. (Note)

Because of such constraints, Tang En used his foresight to "copy" movies, so he had to find movies that hadn't been registered. For example, "Avatar" completed the script registration in 1994, and it was impossible to snatch it.

Fortunately, the original "National Treasure" was a project planned by Jerry Bruckheimer in 2002, shot in 2003, and released in 2004.

This gave Tang En the opportunity to snatch it in advance.

He has already completed the outline of the script, handed it over to the screenwriting department, perfected the specific plot, and then registered with the Screenwriters Union and the Film Association to register the idea and name of "National Treasure".

If possible, the project can be formally prepared early next year.

Nicolas Cage blurted out almost without thinking: "No problem! I'm in charge of the manager!"

Tang En was a little funny. This Nicolas Cage's thinking is really weird.

But who would reject Twain's movie if there was an agent with any brains? You can't even get a chance if you squeeze your head. What's more, in the past few years, Nicolas Cage has been mixing with Jerry Bruckheimer, and the crisis is not small.

It's too late to thank Tang En for his support regardless of past suspicions.

At this time, the director of the film, Steven Spielberg, finished directing the work and walked over with a kind smile, "Twain, I didn't expect you to come over!"

Seeing Spielberg, Tang En narrowed his eyes slightly.

Because of the replacement of the heroine of "Minority Report" and the copyright fee of "Band of Brothers", Tang En's impression of him has declined, but the scene must be done, he smiled lightly, "Come and see Nat, I'm afraid of her The level is not enough, affecting the normal filming of the movie."

Natalie felt that his tone was not right, she pinched Tang En's arm quietly, and said smartly: "Director Spielberg has taken care of me!"

Of course, Spielberg also felt that Tang En's attitude was far from the enthusiasm of the past. He sighed in his heart and eased up, and praised: "I heard that the ratings of "Six Feet Under" are good? It seems that the STA TV network It's really going to rise."

Tang En nodded and said: ""Six Feet Under" is good, but I don't know if the effect of "Band of Brothers" will be satisfactory after it airs. After all...you know, I paid a total of 80 million U.S. dollars for the copyright in North America .”

Natalie's heart tightened, and she quickly tugged him secretly, and said with a smile, "The promotion of "Band of Brothers" is very good, right? I read in the newspaper that TV stations in more than 20 countries are seeking to purchase copyrights, and there are even organizations Buying online copyright?"

Internet copyright?

Tang En's heart skipped a beat.

The concept of streaming media was proposed five years ago, but limited by the current network speed, it has not been developed, including Netflix's online on-demand service, which is just an empty shell.

But what about ten years later?

Streaming will be booming!

It was an era when content was king, and copyright fees were sky-high!

The online copyright of "Band of Brothers" can't be bought without 50 million US dollars!

Spielberg shook his head and said, "Internet copyright? It's just a few people messing around. They want to sign a contract for $300,000, which isn't enough to pay the lawyer's fees."

Natalie pursed her lips and said, "Yeah, the Internet bubble has burst, and those dreamers have become paupers!"

Tang En raised his brows slightly, and smiled, "Steven, I'm interested in Internet copyrights. You know, I've invested in several Internet companies."

"this……"

Spielberg gave him a deep look.

Tang En waved his hand, "The Internet will definitely develop in the future, and online video may rise in the future. But whether it will be twenty years or thirty years, no one can say, after all, the Internet bubble is too big. In this way Well, I only want the online copyright of "Band of Brothers" for 20 years, and it won't affect the interests of DreamWorks."

Having said that, Spielberg breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "It's easy to handle, I'll call the copyright department of DreamWorks right now."

Obviously, he underestimated the speed of development of the Internet.

"The fee..."

"Forget it!" Spielberg smiled, "Didn't you pay 80 million U.S. dollars, just treat it as a package price for Internet rights and North American TV rights!"

Tang En nodded with a smile.

This wave of transactions is not a loss!

The US$80 million purchase of the North American TV copyright of "Band of Brothers" is definitely expensive, but if you count the online copyright, it is definitely a big deal.

"Band of Brothers" is definitely an enduring classic. Even after ten years, the copyright price will be far higher than the similar war film "Pacific War" with huge investment.

Seeing that the relationship with Twain had eased, Spielberg struck while the iron was hot: "The scene in New York will be over in two weeks, and we will return to Los Angeles to continue filming in Fox's studio. At that time, it just so happens that It’s the end of August, and I’m planning to spare a few days to call Hanks and the main creators of “Band of Brothers” to launch a wave of large-scale publicity for this mini-series.”

Of course, Dunn would not be bribed so easily.

"Band of Brothers" is a joint investment project of the three parties. They promote this TV series, and more of them work for themselves. Starz TV station is just a side effect.

"Okay, hehe, maybe "Band of Brothers" will set off a wave of enthusiasm before it airs!" Tang En's answer was perfect, but he remained calm, "But I'm afraid I won't be able to participate, you know, my movie will be released at the end of September "A Beautiful Mind" is about to be released, and there is no way to duplicate it."

Nicolas Cage suddenly said, "My movie "Windtalker" is also a war movie, so the schedule won't conflict with "A Beautiful Mind" right?"

Tang En took a deep look at him, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, "Don't worry, we won't hit him!"

"Windtalker"?

Oh, don't even think about showing it this year!