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Donate 100 million US dollars to build a Dolby teaching building!

To be honest, $100 million in donations is...not a lot.

However, Tang En's fame and influence are too great!

UCLA held a grand donation ceremony for this purpose, and even distributed invitations to invite some well-known alumni.

Francis Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Nicolas Cage, James Franco, James Dean, Eric Roth and other well-known Hollywood figures all appeared one after another.

At the donation ceremony, Tang En also made a high-profile appearance, and enthusiastically told everyone about the noble sentiments of film art, which won a lot of applause.

After the ceremony was over, Tang En would shake hands with every guest present in return.

Most of these people came here for his face, not because of the kindness of UCLA.

But he didn't expect to see Ann Lee among this group of people.

"Huh? Are you an alumnus of UCLA too?"

Tang En was a little surprised. He vaguely remembered that Ann Lee... seems to have graduated from New York University, right?

Ann Li smiled: "I'm not. I came here today mainly because I was invited by a few fellow villagers. I took this opportunity to get together."

Tang En has too much knowledge, and he immediately heard that there was something in his words, "My fellow? An actor or a director?"

"It's the director."

"Oh, bring me here to get to know you?"

"Justin! Come here!"

Ann Lee glanced at Tang En gratefully, then waved back and called a yellow-skinned Asian man over.

Very young, about 30 years old.

Tang En suddenly laughed, "Your name is Justin?"

"Yes, Justin Lin."

"What about the Chinese name?"

The other party was stunned.

You Yankee, what does the Chinese name mean?

Ann Li quickly winked at him and said, "Director Walker's Mandarin level is higher than both of us!"

"ah?"

The other party froze for a moment.

Ann Li shook his head helplessly, and said to Tang En ashamedly: "His name is Lin Yibin. He once studied at the University of California, Los Angeles for undergraduate and master studies. His grades are very good, and he has shot many award-winning works during his time at school."

Tang En naturally recognized him a long time ago, and asked with a smile, "What movie did you make?"

Justin Lindao: "I have made a feature film, "Good Luck Tomorrow", which has won awards at many independent film festivals. The film was released last year with a production cost of 250,000 US dollars and a global box office of nearly 4 million US dollars."

"Oh? Not a bad result!" Tang En was a little surprised.

The awards at independent film festivals are of little value, and the box office is the most convincing.

Not only can a niche independent film be released, but it can also earn a box office of 4 million US dollars with an investment of 250,000 US dollars, which is really a remarkable achievement.

Such an amazing result should be noticed by Hollywood giants, right?

Tang En gave An Li a strange look.

With Justin Lin's current achievements and demonstrated potential, there should be no shortage of opportunities.

Ann Lee lowered her voice and said, "Justin has already received an invitation from Disney, intending to let him direct a military movie. I heard that James Franco will also be invited to play the leading role."

James Franco... he is Spider-Man!

Personal remuneration, at least 15 million US dollars!

This is no small project!

Justin Lin hesitated and said: "Mr. Walker, actually... I am actually competing for the directorship of "Fast and Furious 3". However, I have been waiting for more than half a year, and Universal Pictures has not responded to me for a long time."

"Fast and Furious 2" was filmed in 2002 and released in 2003, and the results are getting better and better.

According to the laws of the market, the "Fast and Furious 3" project should also be launched.

But after such a long time, there is still no reply.

Tang En frowned, "Don't worry, I'll ask."

This is the difference between Chinese and Western cultures.

If it is from the West, at most they will use their personal connections to introduce them. Eastern culture is different, and An Li's attitude is also very obvious, that is, he spares no effort to recommend his compatriot from Taiwan.

Due to emotion and reason, Tang En always wanted to help.

Besides, he is Justin Lin!

He is one of the few successful Chinese directors in Hollywood.

Tang En called Universal, and after asking about it, his mind became a little complicated.

After thinking for a while, this explained to him: "I asked, the "Fast and Furious 3" project...is a bit complicated. You know, the first two "Fast and Furious" were made by two different movies As a result, the style of the movie is very different. Although "Fast and Furious 2" has a good box office, its reputation has declined."

"Universal Pictures is evaluating the prospects of the series and intends to find a regular director to take over the next few sequels. Therefore, the project of "Fast and Furious 3" has not been launched. After all, this is not just a It is not a movie, but it is related to the entire series, so it has to be treated with caution."

"They have also read your application materials, recognized your strength, and also praised your future ideas and plans for this series. It is currently under discussion, but there should be no results in a short time. Universal Pictures will find more More producers and writers, to fully build this series."

These words are half true and half false.

It was impossible for Tang En to fully explain to an outsider.

This matter is far more complicated than imagined!

"Fast and Furious" was originally just a fringe racing movie. It wanted a plot without a plot, a depth without depth, and a cast without a cast. Universal Pictures even refused to invest in it several times.

It was Vin Diesel who used his personal connections to attract a large sum of money in order to get the opportunity to star in the film, and persuaded Universal Pictures to operate the project.

Unexpectedly, the two "Fast and Furious" films achieved amazing success!

It was only then that Universal Pictures discovered that the market was so optimistic about speeding cars!

If you can make money, of course you won't let it go.

Universal Pictures will put "Fast and Furious 3" on hold, not because of justin Lin, nor because of the decline in the reputation of "Fast and Furious 2"...but because it wants to fight against Vin Diesel!

The producer of "Fast and Furious" is Vin Diesel, who saved up this project back then!

Now that the film has made a lot of money, it is impossible for Universal Pictures to continue to let him take over the power. Not only must the power be recovered, but the investment rights of the funds must also be recovered!

"Fast and Furious 3", as well as the subsequent sequel series, Universal Pictures will independently invest and reject all foreign capital participation!

The project has risks, and foreign investors should be recruited to share the risks.

If the project is successful, of course all foreign investors must be kicked out, and they can earn a lot of money by themselves!

Hollywood doesn't care about people.

Don't look at Vin Diesel as the biggest contributor to the "Fast and Furious" series, but a giant company like Universal Pictures will not take a movie star seriously.

Vin Diesel disagrees with Universal Pictures' practice of eating alone, and is resolutely resisting!

However, how could a movie actor compete against a Hollywood giant?

Back then, when Universal Pictures released "Fast and Furious", they signed a package agreement. All derivative copyrights related to "Fast and Furious" belonged to Universal Pictures.

Other investors only have the right to pay dividends for a single movie!

It is true that Vin Diesel is a core creative member, but he does not have any copyrights to the "Fast and Furious" series.

Now, Universal Pictures has turned its face and refused to recognize anyone, and wants to completely take back all the rights and interests of "Fast and Furious", what can Vin Diesel do? He must fight for it. Failure to participate in investment is equivalent to missing a big piece of cake!

Even Vin Diesel did not hesitate to refuse to act as a show of resistance!

At present, Universal Pictures has not been able to start "Fast and Furious 3" for a long time, because it is dealing with the dispute with Vin Diesel.

After he was dealt with, everyone was naturally happy.

If it doesn't work out... Humph, Universal Pictures won't be relentless!

Amy Pascal had already told Dunn on the phone that he would give Vin Diesel some more time to think about it. If he still refuses, then I'm sorry, Universal Pictures will directly launch "Fast and Furious 3", excluding Vin Diesel!

At that time, Vin Diesel will encounter a harsh ban from Universal Pictures!

Unless he is willing to give in and come back to film "Fast and Furious 4", otherwise, his film career will be completely over.

Tang En would naturally stand firmly on the side of Universal Pictures.

Although he is very domineering and shameless, this is Hollywood where the weak eat the strong, and he grew up in such an environment.

He vaguely remembered that in the "Fast and Furious 3" in his previous life, it seemed that there was really no Vin Diesel.

During that time, Vin Diesel took refuge in 20th Century Fox and filmed "A New Era of Life and Death", but it turned out to be rotten, and his career encountered a serious crisis.

In desperation, he had no choice but to let go of his figure, begged Universal Pictures for mercy, and participated in "Fast and Furious 4" and a series of subsequent sequel films.

The business finally came back to life.

Of course, it was impossible for Tang En to tell outsiders about such a cruel inside story, so just find a few perfunctory excuses.

Justin Lin was slightly disappointed, "Then...how long will Universal Pictures study?"

"Not sure." Tang En shook his head and shrugged again, "Although Universal Pictures is my company, it's impossible for me to manage every detail. Didn't you receive an invitation from Disney?"

Justin Lin nodded, "Yes, a military-themed movie."

Tang En said seriously: "Since there is an opportunity, you must seize it! Although I don't know what the film will be like, but James Franco is willing to act in it, which means it must not be too bad. Justin, in Hollywood... don't miss it Any chance possible!"

"Then "Fast and Furious 3"..."

"Don't worry, if there is a suitable opportunity, I will mention your name!"

Justin Lin wanted to say something more, but Ann Lee gave him a hand and gave him eye contact again and again.

The idiot!

Tang En has already talked about this point, still can't understand?

Let's shoot Disney's "Conquering the Raging Sea" first!

The movie "Fast and Furious 3" has not been settled yet!

After finishing filming "Conquering the Raging Sea", I will come back to film "Fast and Furious 3", that's enough time!