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Chapter 588 The main actors are collected (4000+ chapters, please subscribe~)

Since the other party is not optimistic about his appeal in North America, then let the situation go smoothly and directly make the movie "The Love of Ghosts" as the first movie independently released by Phantom Entertainment!
This is what Wu Jianye thought.

After Linda heard Wu Jianye's thoughts, she also showed a little excitement. Although Phantom Entertainment has set foot in the distribution industry, it has always been a small business. It is more about looking for some good films at several major European film festivals. Then it is released in North America, which is more like the behavior of Hollywood independent studios.

As for the films previously invested and produced by Phantom Entertainment, in fact, all of them are in cooperation with Universal or 21st Century Fox. The films that the other parties are optimistic about will participate in the investment. If they are not optimistic, they will only be responsible for distribution.

It can be said that there has never been a case of independently releasing mainstream movies in North America.

Now Wu Jianye wants to make "The Love of Ghosts" become Phantom Entertainment's first mainstream movie released in North America, which shows Wu Jianye's confidence in this movie.

And this can better hide the actions of Phantom Entertainment. After all, this is the first thing that several major studios do not want to release.

Because there is a confidentiality agreement in the agreement between Wu Jianye and the old Johnson, even now that Phantom Entertainment has become the largest shareholder of Oceanwide Cinemas, it has not been announced. Except for a few participants, no one knows this acquisition.

At this time, although Phantom Entertainment is quite threatening in the eyes of several major studios, as long as they do not have their own theaters and a complete distribution network, the threat of Phantom Entertainment will be limited.

Now the two sides are almost at a delicate balance point. The movies produced by Phantom Entertainment have become films that several major studios are vying to invest in. After all, almost all the movies produced by Phantom over the past few years are profitable, and some are even phenomenal. level movies.

Several major studios missed Arnold Schwarzenegger's first movie and "The Lion King" one after another, especially the investment in "The Lion King", and their livers almost turned green with regret. There was a time when almost The major studios even concluded that they would cooperate with Phantom Entertainment as long as it invested in the film itself.

But soon, this kind of thinking was shattered by the reality. They were really not optimistic about Wu Jianye's investment.

Even if there is a European box office bonus, the box office of European movies has always been a very fascinating existence. They clearly stated that European audiences are after art movies, but now according to the data, European audiences are already interested in North American blockbusters. It is becoming more and more welcome.

The living space of art films is actually getting smaller and smaller.

However, Wu Jianye's new film shows that this is a mainstream love commercial film in North America, that is to say, Wu Jianye has abandoned the audience group established in Europe, even with the joining of Isabel Adjani, this Whether the film will succeed in Europe is still a huge question mark.

It is more likely to be unreliable!

It can neither satisfy the satisfaction of its own inherent audience nor capture new audiences.

Just like the web writers of later generations, if an urban god-level author rashly changes to fantasy or fairy tales, there is a great possibility that he will be thrown into the street.

Different from the skeptical attitude of several major studios towards Wu Jianye, although Linda also has some doubts, but more trust, because Wu Jianye has not made any mistakes yet.

If Phantom Entertainment can really help Phantom Entertainment to open up the distribution network of mainstream movies by relying on the movie "The Love of Ghosts", coupled with Oceanwide Cinemas, which is now expanding its power, then Phantom Entertainment can really Seize the position of the seven major studios in Hollywood.

"Okay, I will notify Universal and 21st Century Fox now, telling them that we will be solely responsible for the distribution of this movie, but I think even if this is the case, the other party will definitely take some action!" Linda said.

The plan is perfect, but it doesn't mean there are no problems. Although the major studios won't make big moves because of this movie, there will definitely be some moves, but the strength will not be too big. In addition, now Several major studios are eyeing "Jurassic Park".

If Wu Jianye's "Ghost Love" hits the box office, then they can persuade Phantom Entertainment to give up "Jurassic Park" directed by Wu Jianye.

The twists and turns in it can be said to be like a ball of thread. Each studio has its own calculations, but the overall problem is that they will resist the film to a certain extent, but not too much.

This is the opportunity for Wu Jianye and Phantom Entertainment!

"Well, you can talk to them about the specific things!" Wu Jianye said.

How to eliminate the influence of the boycott of several major studios to the greatest extent, Linda still has these abilities!
While the two of them were chatting, Wu Jianye's phone rang suddenly, and when he got through, it was Chen Kaige calling, and his tone was a little anxious.

Wu Jianye quickly asked: "What's the matter, don't worry and speak slowly!"

After listening to Chen Kaige's narration, Wu Jianye said helplessly to Linda: "Contact the company's lawyer and follow me to the police station!"

It turned out that Chen Kaige had been taking Zhao Fei, Tan Yang and others to Hollywood for the past two days, but something went wrong today. When they were visiting Los Angeles, they had some conflicts with some locals. Naturally, Yang and the others would not suffer any disadvantages, but they were also caught by the police station and brought to the police station.

After Linda finished listening, she called the company's legal counsel without delay, and the other party quickly came over. It was a white man in his 30s with glasses named Chuck McGill.

Wu Jianye brought Chuck McGill to the police station very quickly. After arriving at the police station, everything was handed over to Chuck McGill, and Chen Kaige, Zhao Fei, Tan Yang and others also quickly was brought out.

Seeing that there were no injuries on their bodies, Wu Jianye was relieved.

Not only that, but there was even some excited expressions on the faces of the crowd, Zhao Fei said to Wu Jianye: "Old Wu, do me a favor, get out the group of people who are in conflict with us?"

"What?" Wu Jianye looked at Zhao Fei in surprise, the two groups were fighting just now, and now he asked him to help them out?
"Those buddies are quite interesting. We have already discussed the previous matter. It was all a misunderstanding. Besides, there is a buddy in the group who is still studying acting. Didn't you always want to find an actor to play Carl? I I feel like that buddy is quite similar!" Zhao Fei laughed.

Zhao Fei has read the script of "The Love Between Humans and Ghosts" a long time ago, and he also knows the characters in the movie very well.

Although Wu Jianye didn't believe who the person who was fighting with Zhao Fei and the others would be, he still asked Chuck McGill to bail out the others.

"Thank you, buddy!" The leader was a white man, about 30 years old, not fat or thin, with a handsome appearance.

When I saw Zhao Fei, I greeted him happily.

Zhao Fei introduced him to Wu Jianye: "Tony, this is the director I told you about Wu Jianye! Old Wu is Tony Godwin, the buddy who just had a fight with us!"

Wu Jianye: "."

Tony Godwin and Wu Jianye naturally knew each other. At this time, Wu Jianye could only sigh that the fate is wonderful!
Phantom Entertainment searched all over Hollywood, but couldn't find him, but now he is standing here alive, and even fought with Zhao Fei and others.
"Hi, Wu, I know you. I've watched "New Dragon Inn" directed by you. The fighting in it is so exciting!" Tony Godwin said familiarly.

"Old Wu, you don't know yet, Tony has studied acting seriously. When I was inside, I talked with him just now, and I have some ideas of my own!" Zhao Fei said.

"Hello, Tony!" Wu Jianye stretched out his hand.

To be honest, seeing Tony Godwin here still made Wu Jianye a little unbelievable. Although this actor rarely appeared in front of the stage in later generations, judging from his life experience, his family situation should be good. As for being reduced to the street.

But now that the facts were in front of Wu Jianye, he had no choice but to accept this beautiful coincidence.

"Well, thank you for this incident. How about it? Will there be something later? Why don't I treat you to dinner!" Tony Godwin said with a smile.

Wu Jianye wanted to sign him, so he didn't refuse. After Chuck McGill returned to Phantom Entertainment, he followed Tony Godwin to a small restaurant.

When several people were sitting and chatting together, Wu Jianye realized that Tony Godwin had indeed studied acting, but why he ended up on the street, Tony Godwin didn't talk about it, and Wu Jianye didn't ask.

It's a personal matter in America, and they take those things very seriously.

"You know I'm preparing for my first movie in Hollywood, and there's still a lack of a male lead in it, are you interested in trying?"

After chatting for a while, Wu Jianye asked.

When Tony Godwin heard what Wu Jianye said, he immediately showed an excited expression: "Can I really do it?"

Wu Jianye nodded and said, "Of course, but you have to pass the audition before you can become an official actor!"

Although Tony Godwin showed his understanding of acting during the chat, it was only on a theoretical level. Wu Jianye still has to watch his specific performance.

After all, Carl in "Ghost Love" is an important second male role. Wu Jianye still needs to see his acting ability. Although the role of Carl is important, it is not irreplaceable, so if Tony Godwin Wu Jianye still wouldn't use him if his performance failed during the specific audition process!

Tony Godwin, unlike Whoopi Goldberg, is acting all the time, and now he's just a normal guy without a job!

Hearing that Wu Jianye asked him to audition, Tony Godwin immediately smiled: "Don't worry, I'm sure I can do it!"

Regarding his ability, Tony Godwin is confident. Although the general public opinion trend in Hollywood is not optimistic about the movie "Ghost Love", but that is only true for first- and second-tier actors. , They have a lot of options, they don’t necessarily need this movie, but Tony Godwin is different, he always wanted to be an actor, but people like him in Hollywood are like crucian carp in the river, wanting to have such a Opportunity, too difficult.

And he has to prove to some people that he is capable of becoming an actor.

"Well, go to Phantom Entertainment tomorrow morning, and I will personally audition you!" Wu Jianye said.

After Tony Godwin was finalized, Wu Jianye took Zhao Fei and others back to the hotel.

On the road, Wu Jianye only knew about the conflict between the two sides. He accidentally bumped into each other while walking on the road. Basically, he could refer to the Northeast dialect in China.

"What are you looking at!"

"Look at you!"

But basically, if people from the Northeast encounter such a conversation, they basically can’t fight, but it’s different here. Although Tony Godwin seemed very polite and enthusiastic when talking to Wu Jianye, he was also A irascible person, obviously he didn't get the essence of Northeast people's spirit!

The two sides fought, and then the police arrived, and both parties were taken to the police station.

After returning to the hotel, Wu Jianye found that Chen Kaige had no intention of leaving. He and Hong Huang probably couldn't get it right. It might as well be worse in the last life. Although the two of them were in the United States in the last life, they had already started arguing , but the divorce is at least something after returning to China.

But whether the two of them can persist until then is really not certain!

Regarding this kind of matter, Wu Jianye didn't bother to ask, so he threw the two of them into their room, and went back to his own room.

On the second day, Wu Jianye met Tony Godwin at Phantom Entertainment.

"Director Wu!" Tony Godwin was also very excited after seeing Wu Jianye.

"Let's go, let's go in!" Wu Jianye said and led Tony Godwin into Phantom Entertainment.

The audition process made Wu Jianye very satisfied. Tony Godwin's performance was of a very high standard. Originally, Wu Jianye thought that as long as his own level could reach the middle level, it would be good. Tuning, tuning, can almost reach the level of the previous life.

Now it seems that a lot of effort will be saved during the official shooting.

Then Wu Jianye found the staff of Phantom Entertainment and prepared a contract for Tony Godwin. The content was actually similar to the previous ones.

However, Tony Godwin's salary was directly reduced to 8 US dollars!
This saves a lot of salary. After all, if you are a famous actor, you must prepare at least 200 million dollars in salary.

After Tony Godwin signed the contract, he said to Wu Jianye: "Director Wu, thank you!"

Wu Jianye gave the script of "The Love of Ghosts" to Tony Godwin, and said: "After you go back, study the script carefully. The crew will hold an early meeting in the next few days. Don't forget to Participate!"

"Okay!" Tony Godwin agreed with a smile.

After Phantom Entertainment came out, Tony Godwin beckoned a taxi and directly reported the address of an apartment. Today he signed a contract with Phantom Entertainment, so he naturally wanted to go back and let some people see that he could become a Actor's!

(End of this chapter)