Heads Up Hollywood

Tang En has the ability to cheat Hollywood, but he is ambitious and has a big structure, and he is not willing to only change his own destiny.

Before that, Kate Winslet was only 22 years old because of the appearance of Twain, and won the Oscar for Best Actress for "Titanic", which is his glory; Nicole Kidman's career is definitely It is his credit that it will not be as bumpy as in the previous life; it is his influence that Reese Witherspoon has redesigned her career plan.

The appearance of Christopher Nolan also made Tang En make up his mind to let this extremely capable British director enter his network instead of choosing Time Warner.

Of course, there is another person who has undergone a more significant change of fate-James Cameron.

Because Tang En withheld the huge dividends from "Titanic", Cameron's life was not as free as in his previous life, and it became his choice to continue filming.

Tang En met Cameron when he went to Fox Films to inquire about the overseas distribution of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".

He looked a little sad.

"James, do you need help?" Tang En felt guilty after all.

Cameron sighed heavily.

Knowing that he was preparing for a new movie project, Tang En asked tentatively, "Is it because of the new movie?"

Cameron made a gesture of invitation, and the two talked while walking, "Yes, the three projects I conceived were all rejected."

"Three projects?" Tang En was a little surprised. This Cameron really has a big heart.

Cameron sighed: "Yeah, a superhero movie, a sea disaster movie, an alien science fiction movie, Fox...don't like it."

Tang En was even more surprised. Cameron wanted to make a superhero movie? This is really a "surprise".

"Can you tell me more about it? What kind of superhero do you want to film? Is...is it your own idea?" Because of his previous life, Twain paid special attention to superhero movies.

Cameron shook his head, "It's Marvel's Spider-Man."

Tang En's eyes gradually widened and opened, and he couldn't believe it, "Spiderman? James, are you kidding me?"

Cameron looked stern, "Of course it's not a joke. Apart from Batman, Spiderman is my favorite superhero. It's just that in the past few years, superhero movies have failed again and again. It is impossible for Bill to invest a large amount of money in me. .”

Tang En tried his best to remain as calm as possible.

The American superhero, Spiderman ranks third after Batman and Superman, and is the pride of the entire Marvel. Even if Cameron wants to shoot Spider-Man now, Marvel will never sell the copyright of Spider-Man at this time.

More importantly, Fox Films is focusing on building the "X-Men" series of movies, and it is impossible to have extra energy and funds to invest in other superheroes.

"What about the other two projects?"

Cameron looked a little helpless, "The sea disaster movie is based on a true story in the 1950s. The story is very touching and shocking. It tells the story of the coast guard who braved a huge tsunami to go to sea for rescue. The story, the struggle between human nature and disaster, is very touching. But... you know, because of the "Titanic" incident, Fox Films is deeply afraid of me directing this type of film."

"This is discrimination!" Tang En was a little aggrieved. With Cameron's strength, it is almost impossible to lose money when shooting such a commercial blockbuster, "James, if you put this story on the big screen, I believe it will definitely be done again. Moved America, just like last year's "Titanic"!"

"Who said it wasn't!" Cameron laughed at himself. "Actually, what I care most about is that sci-fi movie, which was adapted from a sci-fi book. You should have heard of it, "Solaris."

"Solaris?" Tang En blushed and coughed to cover up his embarrassment, "This... science fiction films are very popular now, why does Fox Pictures object?"

Cameron said slowly: "The main reason is that this book is so famous that it has surpassed ordinary science fiction novels. It contains human nature, philosophy, theology, and human reflection on the outer sky. It is difficult to present such a complicated topic in a big way." Screen opportunity."

Tang En was in a daze and couldn't quite understand.

His understanding of science fiction is still limited to movies such as "Star Wars" and "Star Trek", and at most he can count "Three-Body Problem".

Seeing Tang En's silence, Cameron guessed a bit, "This is the work of the Polish writer Stanislav Lem. The copyright of the film is in the film factory in Moscow. It was adapted into a film by the Soviet Union, but the special effects technology at that time was not at all It can’t capture the wonder of Solaris, but it captures some human thoughts, which are well received.”

Hearing what he said, Tang En couldn't help frowning.

Playing with human nature, philosophy, and art is the specialty of European films, especially after the French New Wave, there are all kinds of criticism and thinking about human nature.

Hollywood doesn't like that.

Especially James Cameron, his film art is "violent", and it is by no means the kind of avant-garde art with high mountains and rivers and high tunes.

"James, I don't think that's a good idea."

Cameron understood Tang En's worry and waved his hand, "I have already contacted Moscow. After a while, I will go there in person and buy back the film rights. I have thought about it too. With Hollywood's current special effects Technology, it is difficult to completely present the whole picture of Solaris, if you want to have a shocking visual experience, you must wait for the 3D technology to mature and display it in another form."

"3D technology?"

Tang En was a little dazed. This is 1998. Cameron is going to predict the era when 3D movies will sweep the world?

"That's right, it's 3D technology!" Cameron showed a firm look on his face, "Solaris, it's really shocking, flat-screen movies can't show his magnificence at all! I believe that within 15 years, A true 3D commercial blockbuster will definitely come out."

Tang En's mind was a little wandering.

Solaris...Alien...3D...Magnificent...

Tang En couldn't help shivering. The "Avatar" that swept the world could not be inspired by "Solaris", right?

"Since this is the case... then what are you going to do? The three projects are not suitable, so the movie will not be made?"

Cameron is a film master, and every movie he shoots is very exciting. From the perspective of a movie fan, Twain hopes that Cameron will be more diligent and make more wonderful movies.

"Shoot, we must shoot!" Cameron's words revealed a touch of doubt, "I thought about it, I was not able to direct "Titanic", which is a pity, I hope to be able to make another movie on the sea. Disaster movie, to make up for this regret!"

"The sea rescue project?"

"That's right!"

"Isn't Fox Films not optimistic?"

Cameron showed a sneer, "Fox Films is not optimistic, but Hollywood is optimistic about my company, but there will be no less."

Tang En instantly understood what he meant, and patted him on the shoulder, "James, if you need help, just ask, I'm looking forward to your new film."

Embarrassment flashed across Cameron's face, "Well... I'm sending someone to investigate the specific process of the incident that year, get authorization, and then write the script... After the whole process, I'm afraid the time will not be too short."

Tang En laughed loudly, "Work slowly and carefully, James, I support you!"

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