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Chapter 587 Starring Mel Gibson ([-] daily updates, please subscribe~)

Because of some requirements put forward by Wu Jianye, it is impossible to check in immediately with bags, at least it will take a few days.

So Wu Jianye still stayed in the hotel these days, but just today, he received a call from Linda, saying that an actor wanted to meet Wu Jianye!
When Wu Jianye received this call, he was also slightly taken aback. At this time, Linda was able to call Wu Jianye himself, which meant that this actor had at least a certain amount of weight in Hollywood, so Wu Jianye asked the other party's name !
In Phantom Entertainment, Wu Jianye met the actor who wanted to meet him this time, Mel Gibson!
This is because "Lethal Weapon 2" has just been filmed, and it will be released in the next few days, and this movie will also push Mel Gibson to the first pinnacle of his life, becoming the first box office in his career as an actor $[-] million movie!

When Mel Gibson saw Wu Jianye, he stood up, shook hands with him and said, "Director Wu, hello, I've wanted to meet you for a long time!"

Wu Jianye smiled slightly and said, "Hello!"

After the two shook hands and greeted each other, they sat on their respective sofas. Although the description of Mel Gibson by the outside world was not very friendly, and he was even portrayed as a bully, it didn't mean that he was superior to everyone he saw. Look, if he was really a simple angry teenager, he would not be able to achieve such a high achievement in Hollywood.

But there must be a reason for the groundless rumors. Looking at Mel Gibson sitting there with a big sword, one can imagine that the other party is a very domineering person on weekdays.

"Director Wu, I know you're looking for a leading actor for your movie, so I'm here to recommend myself today!" Mel Gibson and Wu Jianye exchanged a few words, and then said straight to the point.

Wu Jianye was slightly taken aback, this was the first quasi-a-line actor who took the initiative to find Phantom Entertainment.

Because of Spielberg and others and Wu Jianye's embarrassing position in Hollywood, as well as the actor's status in the movie "Ghost Love", it is impossible to invite Hollywood's first-line actors to this movie .

But now Mel Gibson has come forward and wants to play
Quickly recalling Mel Gibson's life, Wu Jianye found one of the interesting points, that is, he was also very at odds with the Jewish circle in Hollywood, and he even publicly hated the Jews.

But to say this alone, it is unrealistic for Mel Gibson to take the initiative.

"Can you tell me why?" Since you can't guess the reason, then ask directly!

Mel Gibson said with a smile: "I really appreciate your movies. To be honest, I have watched "Raise the Red Lantern", "The Last Emperor", and "New Dragon Inn", especially the movie "The Last Emperor" , is a very meaningful movie. I like it very much. I am different from those people. Although you have not proved yourself in Hollywood, I have studied the movie "The Last Emperor". Hollywood movies are somewhat similar”

Then Mel Gibson began to talk with Wu Jianye about his views on the movie, and indirectly revealed some other ideas to Wu Jianye.

Although it is very vague, Wu Jianye also understands. For example, Wu Jianye was targeted by the Jewish circle in Hollywood. He himself does not like the Jewish circle very much. At this time, Mel Gibson has not yet directed and acted in "Brave". "Heart" has not yet reached its heyday in Hollywood, so it is very vague to say these now.

At the same time, Wu Jianye can feel that Mel Gibson wants to star in the movie "Ghost Love", not because he is optimistic about the commercial success of this movie, but because he likes Wu Jianye. Night's influence at major European film festivals.

Although Mel Gibson was born in New York State, he went to Australia with his family when he was 12 years old. After graduating from high school, he went to the Sydney National Academy of Dramatic Art to study acting. After graduation, he joined the South Australian Theater Company and performed Shakespeare plays. And Samuel Beckett's absurd play Waiting for Godot, Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman.

In fact, it means that although Mel Gibson became famous in Hollywood because of action movies like "Lethal Weapon", Mel Gibson himself still has a literary heart.

It is the classic film "Braveheart" directed and acted by him. Although the scene is very grand, it is still a literary film at all, and the box office of this film in North America also hit the street to grandma's house, with a gross of 7200 million US dollars. Investment, the box office in North America is only 7500 million, if it is not for the strong global box office, it is estimated that Paramount will kill him.

Wu Jianye may not have proven his box office ability in Hollywood, but Mel Gibson values ​​his appeal at major European film festivals, especially the lead actress in this film is Isabel Adjani Actresses who also have great appeal at European film festivals.

This made Mel Gibson think of it for the first time when he didn't see the script of the movie "Ghost Love".

If he can become the male number one in this movie, then Mel Gibson can use the influence of Wu Jianye and Isabel Adjani in Europe to open up his own market in Europe.

At the same time, another point is that Mel Gibson attaches great importance to Phantom Entertainment. Now Phantom Entertainment has made it clear that it attaches great importance to this movie. At this time, Phantom Entertainment is no longer the Phantom Entertainment of previous years. It has a strong appeal in Hollywood. Power, if Phantom Entertainment is really going all out to promote this movie.

Then the box office of this movie in North America will not be too bad, and it will be both famous and profitable, wouldn't it be wonderful!
This is why Mel Gibson took the initiative to find Phantom Entertainment to participate in this movie.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, Wu Jianye was able to realize these things in the conversation with Mel Gibson.

Regarding Mel Gibson's little thinking, Wu Jianye has no opinion at all. It is impossible to have such a plot of accepting the head and worshiping. Everyone must have their own little calculations in everything they do. Mel Gibson For Wu Jianye, his little calculation is not unacceptable.

If Mel Gibson wants to use Wu Jianye to open up the European market, then Wu Jianye also wants to borrow Mel Gibson's box office appeal in Hollywood.

"Lethal Weapon 2," which is about to be released, will hit $1.472 million at the box office in North America, second only to "Batman" at $2.511 million and "Raiders of the Lost Ark 3: Crusaders" in this year's box office list. "'s US$1.971 million, ranking third!

It is precisely because of this movie that Mel Gibson removed the quasi-word from his status as a quasi-a-list movie star in Hollywood!

But Wu Jianye is not without concerns. Mel Gibson is a well-known on-set bully, plus Isabel Adjani, who is also known for her personality, and Wu Jianye, who is known as a set tyrant, the crew has this Three people, it is estimated that it will definitely be the scene of Mars hitting the earth!

But in the end, Wu Jianye still chose Mel Gibson. For the movie "Ghost Love", it is very important to have an actor who has box office appeal in Hollywood. Crucial role!
The two of them were affectionate, and the concubine was interested, and they hit it off quickly, and when Mel Gibson learned the general outline of the movie "The Love of Ghosts" from Wu Jianye, he also liked the movie. I am more interested.

In fact, after the release of "Ghostly Love", Mel Gibson founded Aiken Films at that time, and he starred in a love film "The Endless Love", and it is also this film , Breaking Mel Gibson's inherent tough guy image in Hollywood.

After watching Mel Gibson sign the contract with Phantom Entertainment, Wu Jianye smiled and shook hands with Mel Gibson and said, "Welcome to "The Love of Ghosts"!"

Mel Gibson also had a smile. The conversation with Wu Jianye just now made him very happy. He found that many of Wu Jianye’s ideas coincided with his own, especially some of Wu Jianye’s shooting ideas were very important to him. The impact is also great, and I think I have learned a lot.

"Haha, I am looking forward to the cooperation between you and me!" Mel Gibson said.

In the conversation just now, Mel Gibson already knew that the film "Ghost Love" will be officially filmed at the end of July, but before that, their leading actors will first announce the official filming in Los Angeles, and hold a meeting press conference.

After the press conference, the entire crew will move to New York to officially shoot!

"I believe this will be a pleasant experience!" Wu Jianye said with a smile.

"By the way, Wu, my new movie "Lethal Weapon 2" will be officially released on July 7th, and a grand premiere will be held at the Huaxia Grand Theater. Now I officially invite you to participate in "Lethal Weapon 7" premiere!" Mel Gibson said.

Wu Jianye smiled and said: "Okay, I will participate when the time comes!"

The two sides chatted for a while before Mel Gibson said goodbye and left!

After Mel Gibson left, Linda smiled and said to Wu Jianye: "Okay, now that Mel Gibson has joined, only Carl is left undecided!"

Wu Jianye nodded with a smile. Mel Gibson was a windfall. The success of "The Love of Ghosts" in the previous life is inseparable from the successful interpretation of the four main actors.

Compared with Demi Moore, Isabelle Adjani is definitely not bad, and Mel Gibson's acting skills are definitely not worse than Patrick Swayze, although Patrick Swayze has already won Nominated for the Golden Globe Award, but Mel Gibson also won the Australian Sam Award twice in a row for "Tim Loves Me" and "Gallipoli".

Although the award is something that the beholder sees benevolence and the wise see wisdom, but there is still a certain talent to be able to win the award.

Needless to say, Whoopi Goldberg, her performance in "Ghost Love" in her previous life won her the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Now only the role of Carl is left. Tony Godwin played the role of Carl in "Ghost Love" in the previous life, but for some reason, when Wu Jianye asked Linda to look for this actor, There is no registration of this actor in Hollywood, which makes Wu Jianye scratch his head.

Fortunately, there is no shortage of actors in Hollywood in this era. Now that Mel Gibson has been confirmed, Phantom Entertainment can wholeheartedly find an actor suitable for the role of Carl!

"Okay, hurry up and find someone to audition for the role of Carl!" Wu Jianye ordered.

Linda nodded and said, "Already making arrangements!"

Then Linda said: "Several major studios have made it clear that they will not participate in the distribution of this movie in North America, but they want to get the distribution rights of this movie in Europe!"

Prior to this, there were two distribution channels for Phantom Entertainment. One was to cooperate with several major Hollywood studios for joint distribution. Wassinger Films released by 21st Century Fox Films.

Wu Jianye sneered and said, "They've got their wishful thinking!"

Linda also smiled wryly, "Look at the reports like this, and you'll know why those studios don't like this movie!"

After speaking, he handed Wu Jianye a copy of "Hollywood Report"!
Among them was a report, which was written specifically about the news about "The Love Between Humans and Ghosts" and Wu Jianye. The whole report can be said to have criticized them individually.

"Wu Jianye is a director who proved himself at the European Film Festival, but this is Hollywood, not North America. Wu Jianye has directed three films in his career, and the highest box office in North America is only about 3000 million US dollars. Now that Wu Jianye has come to Hollywood to shoot a mainstream Hollywood romance film, does he understand American love?"

"We admit that his previous scandal with Isabel Adjani has brought a lot of heat to this movie, but Wu Jianye should still be immersed in the awards he won in Europe, but forgot, whether it is him or Isabel Adjani Janie is just an outsider in Hollywood."

After reading this report, Wu Jianye casually threw the "Hollywood Reporter" aside and said, "Tell them that Phantom Entertainment will fully undertake the distribution of this movie, and they will not be given the distribution rights in Europe! "

Before that, Wu Jianye actually wanted to assign the distribution rights in Europe to Fengge Entertainment, so as to avoid Linda's excess power.

However, after thinking about it, Phantom Entertainment has been committed to conquering the European distribution these years. This is not only Phantom Entertainment's own development plan, but also an indispensable link. Wu Jianye did not stop this matter.

However, Wu Jianye did not give up on letting Fengge Entertainment conquer the European distribution business. In the future, Fengge Entertainment and Phantom Entertainment will develop in parallel. Maybe in a certain day in the future, Wu Jianye will let them Continue to cooperate, but now for the development of the two major entertainment companies, Wu Jianye still let them develop according to the development track he has planned.

This is also Wu Jianye's idea that he doesn't want to put all his eggs in one basket!
After Phantom Entertainment's media group is established, there will be Phantom Media in Europe and the United States, and Fengge Media in Southeast Asia. The two sides will intertwine like gears, which is the best development route!

Several major studios do not want the release in the United States because they are not optimistic about the prospect of this film in North America, but Europe is different. The combination of Wu Jianye and Isabel Adjani is definitely a heavyweight in the European film industry combination!

(End of this chapter)