Heads Up Hollywood

This year's Oscars, Ms. Zhang will appear as an award presenter and present the Best Costume Design Award.

Why can she be a guest at the Oscars?

First, "House of Flying Daggers" starring her was the best-grossing foreign-language film in the past year; second, it means that Oscar has begun to care more and more about political correctness, and wants to increase the proportion of people of color. The most important point is the PR from New Universal.

That's right, to be precise, this is an arrangement from the film company.

The "Mulan" project has already been established. If it wants to have a better box office in North America, it must increase the popularity of the leading actors.

Oscar is a good platform.

After all, compared to the actor Jeter Lee, Ms. Zhang's popularity in the United States still needs to be improved.

In her previous life, Ms. Zhang was able to be an award presenter at the 77th and 78th Oscars for two consecutive years. The big reason is that she benefited from the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha".

In this life, because of Tang En's intervention, "Memoirs of a Geisha" disappeared.

However, "Mulan" appeared.

This movie will gather a group of the best actors in the Chinese-speaking circle today, and it is a truly super giant production in the Chinese-speaking film world!

It can be said that being able to join "Mulan", even if it is only a small supporting role, is a very important opportunity. Just like "Red Cliff" which was being prepared at the same time. Knowing that the film will be starring Hong Kong and Taiwan stars, mainland actors will squeeze their heads into it. Even if it is a small supporting role, many popular stars will rush to join in.

It is conceivable that for this type of movie, the casting work will be very complicated.

China is originally a society of personal relationships. For such an important and well-known movie, brokerage companies and actors across the country will try their best to entrust their relationship and join in at all costs.

In the end, the actor who gets the top position and gets the role must be an actor with ability, acting skills, means, and background.

Tang En could almost imagine it.

Therefore, Tang En changed his past style and did not directly participate in the casting of "Mulan".

On the phone, Tang En heard Ms. Zhang say that there were some minor problems in the casting process, so he said angrily: "For such a big project, with the General Administration and China Film Group in charge of the overall situation, what can happen? Don't mess around!"

"It's true, it's true, it's all spread!" Ms. Zhang said aggrievedly.

"what happened?"

"In the script, I have a junior sister, that's the role." Ms. Zhang said in a rambling manner.

Junior sister?

Tang En has read the script of "Mulan". In the plot design, "Junior Sister" is a very important role. Like "Mulan", she grew up under the guidance of "Master" played by Jeter Lee .

Hua Mulan joined the army to fight against the invasion of the alien Rouran.

Later, Hua Mulan discovered that the reason why Rouran's army invaded the Central Plains at all costs was because the big man in Rouran was spiritually polluted by the evil dragon, and wanted to sacrifice the evil dragon with flesh and blood to revive the evil dragon.

At that time, hell will appear in the world.

If you want to truly defeat Rouran and end the war, you must find the evil dragon. When Rouran's army is less polluted by evil, they will naturally retreat.

No way, the production cost of "Mulan" is as high as 100 million U.S. dollars. If you want to recover the cost, you must cater to the value aesthetics of Europe and the United States.

In oriental cultural concepts, the dragon is a positive image. In the concept of western culture, dragon is the endorsement of evil.

Incorporating such a historical drama into the concept of fantasy can better reduce complex historical and cultural elements, and add more fantasy content that is highly universal in the world, which can be more accepted by overseas audiences.

It's like Disney's animated movie "Mulan".

In the process of defeating the evil dragon, Hua Mulan did not fight alone, she knew she was weak, so she reported the results of her investigation in the army to Master.

Then, Hua Mulan set off with her master and junior sister, secretly sneaked into the enemy's rear, and defeated the evil dragon.

"Master" is Jeter Lee, a famous actor. After all, this is an adaptation of Disney animation, and the focus is on creating female images. After "Master" was seriously injured by the evil dragon, it was Hua Mulan and "Junior Sister" who mustered up the courage. The two girls joined hands to fight and bravely defeated the evil dragon, ending with a happy ending.

It can be seen that the role of "Junior Sister" is very important!

very important!

Second only to Jeter Lee and Miss Zhang!

In order to compete for this role, all parties will definitely use all means.

Once the performance is done, it is one step to reach the sky!

Be famous all over the world!

This is an opportunity more precious than gold.

Tang En gave Miss Zhang a chance to meet and asked her to meet at the Italian restaurant in the new global headquarters.

Miss Zhang was obviously dissatisfied with such a crude dating environment, but it was not easy to see Tang En once.

"Tell me, what's going on?" Tang En didn't give her too many chances to make friends, so he asked the waiter for two plates of pasta and some special pastries, and got straight to the point.

Ms. Zhang looked like a doormat, but she had no choice but to say: "The capital is in the audition, and a lot of things happened... a lot of things, the rumors are very evil and ugly."

"Um?"

Tang En glanced at her.

Ms. Zhang gritted her teeth and said: "I heard that there are more than 500 registrations for professional colleges alone. There are even more girls from various platforms in society. A school girl from the Chinese Opera told me secretly , During the audition, a young director hinted to her that if he accompanied him once, he would be able to get her into the top 100 in the audition. Brother Tang, this is the audition!"

Tang En could also imagine some things.

The dominance of "Mulan" is completely in the hands of Rose Films. However, this film was filmed in China after all, requiring a large number of Chinese staff.

The staff on the upper floor are easy to control and easy to arrange.

After all, with the General Administration and China Film Group under pressure, no one dared to make trouble.

However, the staff at the bottom will definitely stretch out their hands disobediently.

"The production team didn't respond?"

"I asked, and they didn't even know."

With a $100 million production, everyone is under a lot of pressure.

Who dares to play unspoken rules and tricks at this time?

The movie loses money and most people are screwed.

Tang En thought for a while, then said lightly: "I believe they can handle it well. Auditions, even in Hollywood, it's not uncommon for similar things to happen."

"Brother Tang!"

Miss Zhang was full of anger and acted like a spoiled child.

Tang En glanced at her, "What do you want?"

Ms. Zhang gritted her teeth and said, "They are all girls who have just entered the society, and they all have movie dreams. They have been ruined like this, how many..."

"Stop!" Tang En didn't believe her when he waved his hand, "Tell the truth!"

Miss Zhang blushed slightly, a little embarrassed.

"explain!"

"Brother Tang, the role of junior sister is very important, and she is very brilliant!"

"Could it be possible that you can still play two roles?"

"But there is no need to give up the opportunity to others. This is our movie, why should we help others praise the actress?"

"oh?"

Tang En raised his eyebrows, seeing the other party's ambition, and narrowed his eyes slightly, "Do you have a suitable candidate?"

Ms. Zhang raised her neck and said, "Brother Tang, didn't you say that you want me to put my main business in China in the future? I listened to it and registered a film and television studio. There is also your investment of 5 million U.S. dollars Well. We can also sign someone! "Mulan" has such a good opportunity, it's brilliant...it may be another international star. Why should we give up the opportunity to others?"

Tang En really understood.

I didn't expect Miss Zhang's ambition to be so big.

This is to tie the role of "Junior Sister" with her new company.

Or...she wanted to minimize the risk.

Hollywood's demand for Chinese-speaking actors is not high, and there are few opportunities.

If "Mulan" really produced another international star who is as famous as her, then what should she do? In the future, if there is another opportunity in Hollywood, it will inevitably seize her opportunity.

It would be great if he could sign his "junior sister" to his company in advance.

As the boss, Ms. Zhang always has ways to control and suppress her.

She can continue to be the number one international actress in China.

Tang En took a deep look at her, "It seems that you have already made up your mind."

Ms. Zhang also knew that her thoughts were not pure, but she did not panic, and said confidently: "Mulan was originally my movie, and it was an opportunity I worked so hard to win. Those directors and producers, why do they compare Do I have more power? Brother Tang, this is not fair!"

"what do you want?"

"I'll decide who is the second female lead!"

"no!"

Ms. Zhang flattered her and said, "Brother Tang, that's what I said. My decision...isn't what you meant. I know that the casting this time is going to be complicated and it's not convenient for you to come forward. But I can do it, I am the heroine, and I have a very good relationship with both China and the United States in the crew. I can be your microphone and help you come forward."

Tang En snorted, and said disdainfully: "This trivial matter, do you think it's worth my attention? Stop pestering me!"

"Brother Tang~~"

Miss Zhang pursed her lips, acting like a spoiled child again.

Tang En said solemnly: "This is a large project with an investment of 100 million US dollars, especially the Chinese investment accounts for the majority. I can't stretch out my hand."

Miss Zhang still refused to give in, so she opened her bag, "Brother Tang, I brought it all here."

Tang En was startled, "What?"

Miss Zhang smiled and said, "Photo!"

Then, Zhang Xiao took out a thick stack of photos from his bag, about 50 of them.

Tang En already knew the one on the top, the Olympic baby chosen by Lao Mouzi, also surnamed Tang!

"Although I don't have the right to cast roles in the crew, it's still possible to get some photos of the interviewed actors." Ms. Zhang felt that she had accomplished a very important event, and she was a little smug. The 50 most beautiful girls. You pick and choose, see if there is one you like.”

Miss Zhang placed the photo in front of Tang En as if offering a treasure.