Five Hundred and Six-Game Copyright

A film with an absolute female protagonist, this is indeed a bold attempt, but after Wayne analyzed the pros and cons to Naomi Watts, the Australian actress finally pinched her nose and acquiesced.

The reason he used it is very simple. As an Australian actress who has entered Hollywood, she has always been envied and targeted. Julia Roberts is undoubtedly the best example. She wants to be like the big-mouthed actress. Can she compete with the top actresses at the box office? Then this is a shortcut.

"In a normal way, in this era, including many years to come, it will be difficult for another big-mouthed female super star to appear. This is a shortcut to prove oneself directly to the production company."

Wayne's words were firmly engraved in Naomi Watts' mind. Indeed, most actresses in Hollywood mainly play vase-type roles, and in a commercial film, they can successfully portray themselves Showing the best side, as a vase, it is already qualified. If it can still be sought after by movie fans, it means that it has become famous, and at least there will be no shortage of scripts.

This road is the fastest way to become famous. If an actress who becomes famous with this kind of role has enough sense of worry, she will definitely find a way to seek transformation. After all, this circle will never lack hot and beautiful actresses. As a vase, the replaceability cost is too low.

In fact, Julia Roberts is the only actress in the industry who can steadily receive a salary of 20 million. Wayne knew very well that this big-mouthed beauty was also very smart. She made enough money when she was young, or at the peak of her beauty, and then resolutely transformed behind the scenes and became a successful producer.

On the other hand, Naomi Watts is in the state of a beautiful vase now. Either continue the road of vase to the end and become the first choice of companies in this field. Or just settle down and polish your acting skills. If you can become one of the representative actresses of the acting school like Meryl Streep, you won't have to worry about your career after your 30s.

Obviously, it is impossible for an Australian actress to achieve the level of Aunt Mei, but it is not impossible to become a first-line star in the industry through vase-type roles, but what if she has passed the peak of her appearance, or there is a vase that is more popular with the audience? ?

From this point of view, it is definitely a dream choice for a movie starring a pure female protagonist to achieve a certain success at the box office and show its box office appeal to the production company, but the premise is that there must be a fool-like production company. The film company is willing to invest in the production of such a film that violates market rules.

In fact, in Wayne's mind, he is more willing to let Naomi Watts transform into a producer. There is definitely no shortage of projects in his hands, and there is a certain guarantee of success. The two are almost completely incomparable in terms of status and power within the circle.

But he knew what this woman's obsession was. Judging from the fact that she was willing to work odd jobs in Hollywood for seven years to support herself and become famous, it was almost impossible to convince this woman to change her career and become a famous actress with a national reputation. A-list big star is the ideal of this woman who came to Hollywood several times.

"Wayne, is there really nothing wrong with this?"

In the director's office of Warner Studio, Naomi Watts and Nina were watching the staff adjusting the TV. The Australian actress asked with an incredulous look on her face: "You are here for all the important awards during this year's awards season. For awards like the Gotham Independent Film Awards, you were there to receive the award in person, but you had to miss the more important Golden Globe Awards. I'm afraid the media will explode tomorrow."

"Don't worry, the Golden Globe Awards for TV and Movies will not have one cent to do with the Oscars."

Wayne kept staring at the work records on the table without even raising his head and said a word, with a casual tone that everyone could hear.

In fact, as early as a month ago, the invitation letter for the North American TV and Movie Golden Globe Awards had been mailed to Greenberg's estate. Compared with the industrial award ceremonies that he cared more about, this Oscar's largest outpost award in the eyes of ordinary viewers, On the contrary, he didn't take it to heart at all.

Because he knows very well that the organizer of the North American TV and Movie Golden Globe Awards is the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Who will win the award is completely determined by the preferences of the 96 reporters. It has nothing to do with the Oscars. The two are completely different. Different voting groups.

In fact, most ordinary viewers will think that this is the biggest frontline award of the Oscars, mainly because in this era, the North American TV and Movie Golden Globe Awards Dinner is held at the same time.

Before 2003, the Golden Globe Awards banquet was held a few days before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted for the Oscars. The two were held within a few days of each other, making it very easy for people to misunderstand. .

After 2003, the North American TV and Movie Golden Globe Awards will change the date and start to be held in mid-January every year. The main purpose is to show that it is different from the Academy Awards ceremony, and to distinguish the two. Clear up the misunderstanding between the two.

In fact, Wayne was originally planning to attend this year's Golden Globe Awards, but some speculations from Bruce Rosenblum made him simply give up attending in person, and went directly to Warner Studios, choosing to stare at " Post-production work on The Dark Knight.

"Ms. Watts, the adjustment is ready."

The staff greeted Naomi Watts politely. The live broadcast of the Golden Globe Awards had already appeared on TV. Judging from the situation, the red carpet was almost gone. The main camera frequently switched to the main venue. On celebrities.

"Thanks"

The picture on the TV immediately attracted the two women. After the Australian actress politely thanked her, she and Nina excitedly adjusted their positions and stared at the bright starry picture on the TV. "Actually, you can ask Nina to accompany you to the scene. Why do you have to follow me to the studio?"

Wayne glanced at the TV, glanced at the two women who were in high spirits, and muttered helplessly.

"Come on, boy." Naomi Watts curled her lips, without even looking at him, and joked: "After walking the red carpet, if a reporter asks me why Mr. Greenberg didn't come? How do you want me to answer? ? Do you want to tell them honestly that Wayne got the news that he may be in Waterloo and is too lazy to join in the fun?!"

Shrugging awkwardly, Wayne ignored the names on the TV that kept calling people on the red carpet, lowered his head and continued to think about work issues.

That's right, news came from Bruce Rosenblum. His film "The Departed" was not very popular with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Many reporters chose other films when voting and completely ignored them. After watching this R-rated gangster movie, who knows if those who remember it will have convulsions again. Anyway, the Golden Globe Awards are always full of controversy.

"Is it okay if you don't go to the Golden Globe Awards?"

The TV attracted the attention of the two women, and the office door was pushed open again. Jimmy's first words when he walked in were the same problem. As the biggest drama maker of this year's awards season, Wayne's absence would definitely Provide breaking news to media reporters.

Seeing his client raising his head with a look of helplessness, Jimmy pulled out his chair in confusion and sat across from the desk. He didn't ask any more about whether he was going to attend the Golden Globe Awards. After nodding hello to the two women, he bent over. He bent down and opened the briefcase on his lap and took out two folders.

"The film and television adaptation rights of the "Tomb Raider" game."

While talking to Jimmy, he opened the document and took a look. After confirming, he pushed it directly to the opposite side of the desk. While Wayne was looking through the film and television adaptation authorization document, he recalled it a little and explained: "It's still the same as before, the copyright contracting party It's Greenberg Studios, you're checking to see if it's the backstory you mentioned."

Since his memory in this area is very vague, Wayne can't recall at all which company this game belongs to. Who knows if he can buy something with a similar name. As for the instructions to the agent, he only said that he had vaguely seen this game somewhere.

"Yes, that's it."

Directly skipping the legal terms of authorization in front, Wayne turned to the story background introduction at the back. At first glance, he fell on the setting of the protagonist. His name is Laura, female, eighteen years old, inherited the title of earl, archaeologist Explorers and other information are almost no different from what I remember.

After making sure that what he bought was correct, he looked up at the agent and asked: "This time, the game company didn't have a big mouth, right?"

"It's cheap." Jimmy raised his eyebrows and said with some pride: "Unlike your initial guess of a North American game, this game company called EIDOS is from the British Isles. This game is called "Tomb Raider" ” game was also released in England.

For only one million US dollars, EIDOS gave me the copyright for the film and television changes. If they continue to launch other sequels in the future, we also have the right of first refusal. The reason why they are willing to give the copyright at a low price is that, first, almost no one in Hollywood cares about game adaptation rights, and it is difficult to get a high price. Second, they hope that the filming of the movie can start within five years. "

"Within five years..."

Wayne crossed his hands on the table, carefully calculated the time, and nodded secretly. This time was very generous for him. Although Greenberg Studio did not have too much funds, as long as it took less than half a year, If you can recover a large amount of cash, then you can start investing in the projects in hand, and there should be no problems.

As for the best candidate for Lara Croft, I have already made preparations. Compared with the income that can be obtained, the investment in the film is definitely a profitable business.

And in his memory, this series can be called the masterpiece that brought Angelina Jolie to the top. Hollywood production companies have used countless game adaptations to prove that the success rate of movie adaptations from games is infinitely low, and is even far inferior to mature original works. The script, and this, is representative of only a few successes.

Since "Tomb Raider" has filmed many sequels, it must have made money for the production company. Otherwise, no production company would be willing to pay for the actors in the sequel movies in vain, right?