Heads Up Hollywood

"Mad Max 4" is an R-rated movie, and George Miller has a big appetite and a high budget, so even though Mel Gibson starred and the script was completed very early, it still failed to find an investor .

It wasn't until 2003 that George Miller finally reached an agreement with 20th Century Fox to make the film. Then we started to prepare the project, and after Mel Gibson finished shooting "The Passion of the Christ", we will make this movie.

The result came unexpectedly. Because of the outbreak of the Iraq war, the United States has strengthened travel and transportation restrictions with many countries. George Miller's plan to shoot in the Namibian desert was stranded.

If the car can't be transported, it will naturally fail to shoot.

After the war situation improved and the transportation restrictions in the United States were relaxed, Mel Gibson was blocked by Hollywood!

Now it's a complete break.

The "Mad Max 4" project has encountered an indefinite long-term shelving.

It was not until 2012 that George Miller finally reached an agreement with 20th Century Fox to let Tom Hardy replace Mel Gibson as "Max". project.

Now, since Tang En has persuaded Mel Gibson to give up the filming of "The Passion of the Christ", he must hurry up and make a final decision on "Mad Max 4".

Before the Iraq War broke out, the project was completed, and props such as modified vehicles were transported to the African desert, so that George Miller could start the machine smoothly.

Grant Hill was the first producer of the "Mad Max 4" project arranged by Dunn Films. He was instructed by Tang En to continue negotiating with George Miller.

George Miller is also very anxious, hoping to implement this project as soon as possible.

After a few days of thinking, he made some compromises and agreed not to participate in the investment of "Mad Max 4", but his director's salary must be met-10 million US dollars, plus 10% profit sharing.

On the other hand, Tang En personally communicated with Mel Gibson, and basically reached an agreement on his personal contract, which is 20 million US dollars plus 10% of the North American box office dividend.

At this time, the weakness of Mel Gibson's foreigners was revealed.

Will Smith received a salary of "US$2,000 + 10% global box office dividend" in Sony Pictures' blockbuster "Men in Black 2".

Arnold Schwarzenegger received a salary of "US$30 million + 20% profit sharing" in the Warner Bros. blockbuster "Terminator 3".

But the box office appeal of these two people, who can compare with Mel Gibson?

No way, this is the general environment.

In Hollywood, Americans are paid more than foreigners.

Because unions protect the interests of Americans more!

A week later, the big picture is set.

The "Mad Max 4" project was launched with a budget of 120 million US dollars. It was jointly produced by Dunn Films and Rose Films.

Grant Hill, Kathleen Kennedy, George Miller, and Mel Gibson are producers, George Miller is the director, and Mel Gibson is the male lead.

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Every weekend in Hollywood, there are various parties.

Some are social parties and some are work parties.

Even Murdoch and Redstone in the New York business circle will fly to Los Angeles on weekends to attend important parties.

Tang En's favorite thing is the entertainment party, whether it's a "home party", a swimsuit party, or an underwear party, surrounded by beautiful women, it's all good.

There are even some larger-scale parties, drug gambling, pornography, and almost imaginable ways to play!

Tang En and Leonardo visited once, and they quit after ten minutes of visiting.

I can't accept it at all.

But recently, Tang En has been attending some work parties more often.

After Tang En's luxury yacht was put into service, his work party location was changed to the yacht.

It's not that he deliberately showed off, it was requested by the guests.

The "NAT" yacht is the most luxurious private yacht with the highest cost and the largest displacement in the world!

Even the big-name Hollywood stars are looking forward to boarding the yacht and seeing the true face of Lushan Mountain.

Most of the guests at this weekend's party were executives from Tang En Pictures, Marvel Pictures, Focus Pictures, and STA Television Network. It was a standard work party.

Everyone behaved well, there were no female stars competing for beauty, and most of them were executives and their wives.

Tang En also brought his girlfriend Natalie to entertain everyone as a host.

However, Tang En's goal today is not to discuss work or friendship with the executives, but to confirm the "Mad Max 4" project.

George Miller also came over. He was very happy, "Twain...hehe, can I call you Tang En? It's an honor to be invited to today's reception."

His salary in Hollywood is generally between 1.5 million and 2 million US dollars.

In the "Mad Max 4" project, Twain offered him 10 million US dollars in remuneration, and a 10% profit share.

Sincere!

In this case, let alone "Mad Max 4", even "Mad Max 5" and "Mad Max 6", the partner must be Tang En Pictures.

Tang En smiled, "I'm looking for you today to talk about the heroine."

George Miller had heard about it a long time ago. Tang En likes to be domineering and resigned to the fate of the heroine in the movies he invested in. He said with a embarrassed face: "Tang En, in this project... the heroine is not a vase role, and has a very important role. , you need an actress with a strong body and a strong figure, and you even have to shave your head."

Tang En glanced at him, "Oh? It seems that you have a choice?"

George Miller nodded with a smile.

Tang En can almost conclude that it should be Charlize Theron, the heroine of "Mad Max 4" in the previous life.

The female oil worker she played in "Unsinkable" last year has changed her previous image of a vase, and her acting skills have made a great breakthrough. That kind of firm and tenacious temperament is undeniable to a woman.

This is too in line with the standard of the heroine of "Mad Max 4".

Charlize Theron played the role, and Dunn was happy to see it happen.

Don't the fat and water flow into the fields of outsiders!

Although she hasn't returned to Banshan Manor for more than half a year.

"I've already notified her and asked Mel to bring her along." George Miller suddenly paused, with a smile on his face, and pointed behind Tang En, "Look, they're here!"

Tang En was a little surprised.

no?

Charlize Theron is at his party, and Mel Gibson needs to lead the way?

Looking back, he was slightly taken aback.

This is not Charlize Theron!

"Director Walker, hello. This yacht is too luxurious and spectacular! After sailing for a while, I must go to the deck to feel it."

The girl on the opposite side is indeed as George Miller said, with a sharp face, a tough and sunny smile, and a burly and vigorous physique...

Looking at it, it really fits the standard of this role better than Charlize Theron.

Tang En was both amused and helpless, "The queen of the movie is here, and she is full of glory!"

This girl is surprisingly the Oscar queen two years ago - Hilary Swank.

Hilary Swank is an actor, not a star. She has no gossip or gossip. She speaks through her works, so she just shows respect in etiquette. She is not like other Hollywood female stars who try to please Twain as soon as they meet.

Tang En didn't agree with her appearance, so he had no other thoughts. He said in a business-like manner, "Miss Swank, are you going to compete for the heroine of "Mad Max 4"?"

"Is it not possible?" Hilary Swank asked with a slight smile.

George Miller hurriedly said, "I've been in touch with her for the past few days, and we talked... very pleasantly."

"Um?"

Tang En's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood what George Miller was thinking.

This is because he is afraid that he will meddle in the heroine's selection, so he just came up with a cut first and then a play!

Now Hilary Swank, the Oscar heroine, is standing in front of her, and the director has approved her. Can Twain still refuse?

If this is rejected, it is tantamount to falling out with Hilary Swank.

Tang En was not afraid of offending her, but it was unnecessary.

Besides, Hilary Swank is indeed more suitable for this role than Charlize Theron.

Her image fits better, her acting skills are better, and she's a bit more famous at the moment.

Tang En remained calm, "I'm just a little surprised, this is a commercial film."

Hilary Swank said with a smile: "I never said I don't want to make commercial films, I just like challenging roles. Although "Mad Max 4" is a commercial film, the heroine 'Ferosa' is a complicated character. The strength of this character is even better than that of the leading actor."

Tang En took a deep look at George Miller. Well, this guy even showed her the script.

Hilary Swank continued: "I especially admire 'Felosa'. She is strong, independent, full of perseverance and fear of death. This is a character full of feminism. When I heard that the producer is Rose Films, I accepted Director Miller's invitation without hesitation."

Tang En pondered for a while, then smiled, "That would be great. If you and Mel can be partners in the film, I believe, there will be a blazing spark."

Hilary Swank's eyes lit up, "So... I got the role?"

She usually doesn't participate in some entertainment and social activities, but Twain's reputation is also impressive.

Tang En laughed and said, "Of course! George and I have the same opinion!"

George Miller's hanging heart finally let go, showing a satisfied smile.

He was afraid that Tang En would send him an inexplicable vase actor as the heroine, and he would collapse.

Fortunately, with the help of Mel Gibson, everything went well!

At this time, Tang En suddenly said: "However, since it is a commercial film, vases are essential. In the movie 'Immortal Joe', there are many beautiful female slaves in captivity, don't they? I happen to know some Victoria's Secret angel supermodels. Let them comeo."

George Miller's complexion changed, and he was quite helpless, "Okay... okay, no problem!"

Only then did Tang En show a satisfied expression, and said, "Okay, Catherine and Grant are over there, you go talk."

At this time, his eyes were sharp and he noticed that Reese Witherspoon was also there.

She is not only an actor now, she has transformed from a secretary to a producer, and she can also be regarded as the management of Rose Films. This year, she also participated in the production of "The Gone Girl" as Katherine Kennedy's assistant.

Tang En walked over enthusiastically, whispered to her, and then the two quietly slipped out of the reception hall.

Go straight down the cabin, get into the submarine, and go to see the underwater world.

Are you really looking at the underwater world?

Of course it's not that boring.

After playing with machine shocks, car shocks, and ship shocks, it is also very exciting to play with submarine sea shocks...