Chapter 795 Green Screen

Back then, Sony Pictures sought to acquire the rights to the series of Marvel's superhero "Spider-Man". As a result, Twain was the first to complete the acquisition of Marvel Entertainment.

After the acquisition was completed, Tang En would never let go of the copyright of any comic hero. Not only that, Tang En also personally directed the "Spider-Man" movie, which grossed 1.26 billion US dollars at the global box office, a great success!

This should have been a success for Sony!

Later, Sony Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer cooperated to launch the war film "Black Hawk Down", intending to invite Ridley Scott as the film director.

In the end, Tang En poached the corner again and invited Ridley Scott to film "Spider-Man 2", leaving Sony Pictures' "Black Hawk Down" project in a mess and losing a lot of money money.

Later, the conflict between Tang En and Jerry Bruckheimer became more and more serious, and even affected the preparation of Sony Pictures' big project "Bad Boys 2".

The results have also been seen, "Jedi Men 2" was a complete fiasco!

It directly led to the disbandment of Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer, the golden partner. Sony Pictures CEO John Carley resigned... Columbia Pictures CEO Amy Pascal was hired by Tang En Universal Pictures.

What's even more exasperating is that Will Smith, who was supposed to be the star of "Bad Boys 2", the ace of Sony Pictures, and an action superstar, also jumped to New Universal.

It is conceivable that without Twain, the performance of Sony Pictures in the past few years would have improved a lot!

The most important thing is... Even MGM, which Howard Stringer had been eyeing for a long time, was acquired by New Universal.

The deal was done, all but killing his hopes of ruling Sony.

At present, the most anticipated business of Sony is high-definition Blu-ray.

Under the premise that hd-dvd was the first to be launched and quickly seized market share, MGM's film library became Sony's last piece of cake.

That's what Howard Stringer has been striving for.

Then he was intercepted by Tang En and ransacked the house.

It was no wonder that Howard Stringer held resentment towards Tang En in his heart.

Although the two of them had never met face to face, Tang En's shadow was shining everywhere behind Sony Entertainment!

Includes Sony records!

It can be said that the money that Sony Entertainment should have earned in the past few years... was earned by Tang En!

The capital that Howard Stringer could have accumulated in the upward channel was all added to Twain!

Seeing Twain flourishing in Hollywood, and even playing the trick of controlling public opinion through feminism... It's no wonder that Howard Stringer isn't jealous and doesn't hold grudges!

That's why he secretly arranged people to instigate Mia Farrow to make trouble and disrupt Tang En's Hollywood layout.

He asked himself very secretly.

It will never be discovered by the outside world!

This kind of thing...they have experience.

Isn't that what Michael Jackson was?

This is a huge benefit for Sony Records.

Howard Stringer is full of confidence!

It's a pity that he might never have imagined that Tang En's allies... were all involved in the White House and the presidential campaign team.

Can't find out through normal ways, can't find out through abnormal ways?

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With the pavement of the hit blockbusters in the past few years, the movies of Marvel Pictures... have become the hottest, hottest and most anticipated commercial blockbuster series.

The 2004 Hollywood summer vacation also officially kicked off with "Ghost Rider".

In the three days of the weekend, the North American box office of "Ghost Rider" achieved US$28.6 million, US$30.67 million, and US$22.87 million, respectively, including the US$7.8 million in advance on Thursday...

At the box office of the first weekend, "Ghost Rider" got a report card of nearly 90 million US dollars!

In just one weekend, "Ghost Rider" helped Zack Snyder break his North American box office record!

The 9 overseas countries that were released simultaneously also achieved a box office of 64 million US dollars...

According to this result, the final box office of "Ghost Rider: Origin" is likely to surpass Nolan's "Batman: Beginning of War", reaching a level of 450 million to 550 million US dollars.

The North American box office may not be much different, but the overseas box office is different.

The magical colors of "Ghost Rider", especially Zack Snyder's thick and colorful style, are particularly visually effective. It is more in line with the expectations of overseas audiences than the "unremarkable" "Daredevil".

Looking at the entire Hollywood, in terms of the magical presentation of visual colors, Zack Snyder is estimated to have only one Tim Burton left.

"What's next?"

Twain was very satisfied with the box office results of "Ghost Rider" in its first week, and he and Zack Snyder are going to visit Tim Burton's team in an old-fashioned studio in West Hollywood.

Zack Schneider shook his head and said, "Learn."

"study?"

In Tang En's eyes, there was a hint of brilliance that seemed to be a smile but not a smile.

This guy has been looking up to Nolan.

After the release of "Daredevil" last year, Nolan started the "Prestige" project, and the movie will be released in September this year.

Tang En originally thought that he would also take advantage of this time to make a movie that was completely his own.

After all, according to Marvel's schedule, the release of "Ghost Rider 2" will have to wait until 2007. There is enough time to prepare for this project next summer.

I heard Zach Snyder say frankly: "Although "Ghost Rider" is very good at the box office... But we all understand that the added value of the Marvel brand is very good. This is similar to Chris' "Daredevil" No, that was the real groundbreaking movie. Daredevil 1 did...maybe not as high as other Marvel movies, but I guarantee that with this one, Daredevil 2" would be an amazing achievement."

Tang En didn't take his own car, but the RV with Zack Schneider.

Hearing this, he nodded secretly, and said, "So you plan to use this year's free time to enrich yourself? No wonder you made a special trip to find me to visit Tim Burton."

Zack Schneider said: "Director Burton's style...I like it very much. Especially the use of color is amazing. Isn't the project of "Ghost Rider 2" started next year? I plan to...use this time , I can go to the crew of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" to see more."

Tang En praised: "The idea is very correct, and the thinking is clear! I'm afraid that the box office results of the first week of "Ghost Rider" will make you lose your mind. This is very good."

...

This is the original MGM studio, which has a history of 60 years.

It's a pity that it has been abandoned for many years and even became a warehouse.

In the 1970s, it was sold by MGM. In November last year, New Universal spent 130 million US dollars to buy it back.

No way, the land price is too high.

Tim Burton will choose to build a studio here to prepare for his new film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". On the one hand, it is because of the deep film heritage here, and "The Wizard of Oz" was filmed here.

What's more, the area here is empty, and there is no extra crew to disturb him. He can arrange it as he likes, and satisfy the shooting plan of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" with the greatest effect.

The film will be released on June 1st.

In July, because of the release of "Pirate League 2", there will be a half-month break.

As soon as Tang En and Zack Schneider entered the studio, they felt like entering a fairy tale world, and even... had the feeling of going to Disney.

Tim Burton is a doll lover. In the outer hall of the studio, the first draft of the original painting, conceptual design and various statues and model dolls of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" can be seen everywhere.

Especially the colorful conceptual design drawings, which covered the entire wall of the circular hall!

How much does it cost?

Tang En couldn't help but twitched the corner of his mouth.

Oh shit!

Splurge!

This is showing off, right?

"Cough... hang up the images so that our team can find inspiration." Tim Burton walked over and quickly explained.

Tang En glanced at him, "If I remember correctly, the production budget of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is 150 million US dollars?"

"Um."

"Not a penny more!"

"Of course! All our arrangements are planned." Tim Burton smiled, looking confident, "There are 1,024 paintings on this wall, counting decorations, pastels and background glass, It cost less than $900,000. Those sculptures and dolls were even less valuable, just over $200,000."

Tang En was so angry that he almost kicked him twice.

The tone is really big!

I never made such a big scene when I was making a movie!

Tim Burton said quite proudly: "My movie... On weekdays, there will be many colleagues in the industry and media reporters coming over. You must make a good impression on them, right? Even if it is not for the movie, it must be for the sake of The image of the new Universal is considered, right? If the studio is messed up, it’s not good for MGM’s reputation.”

Tang En waved his hand, and he didn't bother to worry about these trivial matters. He frowned and said, "Tim, why did I hear that you refused the green screen?"

"yes."

"The whole movie was shot on set?"

"yes."

"How much will that cost?"

"The budget of 150 million US dollars is enough for our expenses."

Tang En shook his head and sighed: "Tim, I can understand your pursuit and persistence. However, the times have changed, and green screen is the future of movies."

Zack Schneider immediately added, saying: "Future movies will become more and more 'ideal'. With the support of computer technology, many scenes that were impossible in the past can be shot with green screen. Impossible."

Tim Burton smiled indifferently: "The matter of the green screen... don't worry, I will talk about it after I learn it."

"puff!"

Zack Snyder nearly fainted.

Director Burton can't shoot with green screen?

But then again, he made "Ghost Rider" and used a lot of green screen. But Nolan also rejected the green screen when shooting "Daredevil", which was time-consuming and labor-intensive live-action shooting...

Really not?

Probably not, definitely not.

Tang En almost exploded in anger. He gritted his teeth and said, "I should cut your budget by another 50 million US dollars. Let me see if you use green screen! It's abominable to use investors' money to run your filmmakers' pursuit!"

"You're not a filmmaker?" Tim Burton looked surprised.

Tang En blushed, and said angrily: "I'm shooting "The Avengers", all green screen!" ()

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