Four Hundred and Fifty-Three - 6 Shitty Decisions...

In Townsend-Rosman's view, using public opinion to force the other party is a fool's errand. What 20th Century Fox wants is sweet cooperation with the other party, not anything else.

Look at this year’s chaotic summer season. The damage a crazy Wayne Greenberg can do if he is willing to pay the price, just ask Paramount, Disney, Universal Pictures and Millennials who are gnashing their teeth. Lamax, you know how uncomfortable it is.

Sony Columbia's ability to stay out of the matter is entirely due to good luck, because they have no major releases at all this year. However, Sony Columbia just didn't get beaten this year. In the summer movies of previous years, they were almost driven crazy by Wayne's projects.

"Terry, think about it carefully." Townsend-Rossman leaned on his chair, stubbed out the cigar in his hand in the ashtray, stretched out a finger and tapped his head, and said: "The six major Over the years, anyone who wants to suppress has actually been using the same method, but Wayne Greenberg has long since changed from what he used to be!"

After saying that, he stood up and walked slowly to the office window, looking at the busy cars and people downstairs. After five or six minutes, just when Terry was considering leaving, Townsend Rothman The voice came again.

"During the next negotiation, tell Wayne's agent that if they are willing to sign a contract this year, 20th Century Fox will use all media resources during the awards season to help Wayne with publicity and public relations!"

"OK."

Hearing this condition, Terry was truly relieved. Twentieth Century Fox used all its media resources, and what it meant could be easily understood as long as the other party was not stupid.

All this word represents not only the Fox cable network and its print media, but most importantly, it represents the huge News Corporation behind Twentieth Century Fox. Such conditions are already very sincere.

"Also, help me keep an eye on "The Dark Knight," which Wayne is preparing to start filming soon. I want all the news about the movie."

Townsend-Rothman is indeed curious about Wayne's plans for DC, and may still be a little unclear about the DC movie universe.

But he sees "The Departed" and the current industry environment very clearly. If this film had been released a few years ago, the success rate for the Oscar would undoubtedly be very low. Even if Wayne had accumulated enough points and there were many off-site factors, the probability of winning the statuette would have been very low. Definitely no more than 20%.

But this year is indeed very special. 1996 is about to end. According to the information collected by Townsend Rothman, none of the potential opponents of "The Departed" can compete with this film.

In his eyes, Wayne's "The Departed", among all the films that have Oscar ambitions this year, is like putting a crude, violent, bloody and dark murderer in the spotlight. She is equally eye-catching among a group of ladies!

From a professional perspective, Wayne's dark talent in "The Departed" is amazingly maximized.

Not only 20th Century Fox and Townsend Rothman are paying attention to the news of "The Dark Knight", Hollywood film companies large and small are also paying a lot of attention to this upcoming film. All colleagues want to know how Warner Bros. and Wayne will unfold the so-called DC movie universe.

After the press conference for the project of Batman Part II, the media began to report all kinds of news. When the words of Wayne and Bruce Rosenblum appeared in various newspapers one by one at the press conference, it caused countless A collective carnival of movie fans.

Starting from the next day, the Internet was filled with fan groups discussing and anticipating "The Dark Knight". They kept speculating about the theme of the story and the characters who would appear, especially Wayne's line "Leave a suspense here. You can guess which character will appear."

This question aroused great enthusiasm among movie fans. Since he said that at the press conference, this character must be a famous person and will definitely not be one of those passers-by.

First, there was a big discussion on the Internet platform headed by IMDB, which had a surprising number of participants. Then it triggered a chain reaction that even the distribution department of Warner Bros. was shocked.

As the film sparked a heated debate even before it was filmed, several TV stations temporarily modified their programs, especially talk shows, and began inviting Hollywood insiders to debate on the topic of Batman.

As more people in the industry raised more and more questions about the concept of the DC movie universe, it did not dampen the public's expectations for this movie. Fans firmly believe that with Wayne's recent years The achievements made will definitely solve everything they worry about.

From discussions on TV media, to online platforms, to ordinary people, it can be said that "The Dark Knight" has already conveyed its expectations to potential audiences before it was produced. It only took Warner Bros. a press conference to successfully revive the popularity accumulated in the first Batman film. This has greatly exceeded Warner Bros.'s expectations for the film's early publicity effect.

No matter how enthusiastic the outside world was about the discussion and speculation about the film, Wayne had no time to care about it. After the film was officially approved, he led the behind-the-scenes team back to the studio in Warner Studio and began to work intensely. work.

There is a lot of good news. For example, the production of props in the second part will be much simpler because of the preparations made in the first part. As the crew officially moved into the studio, Li Guohao's action director also returned again and joined the action director team. Then the special effects team, stunt team, etc. of Industrial Light and Magic returned one by one to prepare. When everyone in the crew began to adjust their status from vacation to work, as the producer of the project, Charles Rowan first signed contracts with the confirmed actors so that they could officially enter the stage. The group does some training.

The first negotiation he finalized was the contract with leading actor Christian Bale. Needless to say, the other party is the core of this series. Not only this film, but also the appearance time in future DC film plans. Much.

The moment Christian Bale successfully signed the contract, what impressed Charles Rowan the most was the foresight of Wayne and Tim Burton, because they had signed contracts with the actors on a large scale even before the start of the first film. The long-term contract basically cuts off the other party's agent, Shi Zi, from any room to open his mouth. This is a great help to the producer's negotiation work.

Otherwise, with today's extremely high popularity of Christian Bale, it is difficult not to be asked for a share of the box office, and the number marked on this salary contract is only 13 million US dollars.

Then there are Naomi Watts who plays Rachel, Sheriff Gary Oldman who represents justice, old butler Michael Caine, Wayne Group’s new CEO Mama Frank, and Ralph Felix. Ince and others signed their names on the contract one after another within three days.

The success of the work surprised Charles Rowan. He thought that the first hurdle he had to pass was to deal with the difficult agents of the actors in the sequel. However, the fact was that as long as he was treated according to the market price, he received almost no objections. .

Until all the contracts for these old people were settled, he still felt incredible. Every time he saw Wayne's busy figure in the studio communicating with the prop supervisor, the special effects team, and the stunt, lighting, camera and other teams, he was filled with excitement. He deeply felt the other party's prestige in the crew.

However, his question was quickly answered by the woman next to him. In Naomi Watts's original words, "Don't be stupid, no one wants to miss out on cooperating with Wayne and raise arbitrary conditions?" Believe me, if these bad things get to his ears, he will definitely kick out the people who cause him trouble immediately, including me!"

This is a very interesting thing. It made Charles Rowan have a huge interest in Wayne. He has been a producer for more than a day or two. You know, sequel films have always been about those irreplaceable actors who signed contracts. Previously, they took the initiative, but when it came to Wayne's crew, everything was reversed.

He was very curious about one thing, so he didn't hold it back. He sat directly next to Wayne, who had just taken a lunch break, and asked: "Hey, man, if, I mean if. If there is an actor really looking for trouble before filming starts, You know what I mean, are you really going to change them?"

"Want to smoke?"

Half a cup of coffee was placed on the table. Wayne took out a pack of cigarettes and gestured to the other party. Seeing Charles Rowan nod, the two of them lit a cigarette together. "Yes, I have a lot of things to be busy with now. Anyone who causes trouble for me at this time, I will kick him out without hesitation! After work starts, there will be no friendship, and I can talk about it here!"

Recalling the words of the Australian actress, the producer shrugged and immediately asked: "Even Ms. Naomi Watts?"

"Charles, after joining this crew, she is no more special to me than any other staff member!"

Listening to the tall and handsome director next to him speaking emotionless words with a sunny smile, Charles Rowan understood for the first time what a real workaholic looked like.

Favors can be found everywhere in Hollywood, not to mention that the big Australian star has just given birth to a child, but does not get more privileges in his crew. I am afraid no one will believe this if I tell him. .

"Gilmore, Gilmore!"

Just when he wanted to continue chatting for a few words and get to know his partner better, he heard the other party suddenly calling out loudly for the assistant director of the crew.

I saw the bearded Mexican man put down the coffee in his hand, ran over in a few steps, and asked in confusion: "What happened? Boss?"

"Who ordered Buckstar?"

Looking at the surprised assistant director, Wayne said directly without waiting for the other party's answer: "From now on, the crew's coffee supply will be changed to this damn brand. I don't like it."

Charles Rowan was also surprised. He never believed that this was an attempt to demonstrate his authority in the crew, and among the doubtful glances from around him, he seemed to hear Wayne muttering in a low voice.

"The purpose of a place like Buckstar is to allow people with absolutely no decision-making ability to make six shitty decisions just to buy a cup of coffee..."