How China Entertainment was developed

Chapter 299 So Busy!let me go to neon first to replenish energy
The penultimate day before 2002 ends.

It is also the seventh day of the release of [The Lord of the Rings 2], December 12.

Spielberg officially landed in North America with "Cat and Mouse Game", which he cooperated with Xiao Li and Tom Hanks.

Zhang Nan was naturally invited to the premiere, but Zhang Nan prevaricated it by saying that he was in the mainland and it was inconvenient to go there.

But Zhang Nan looked at Spielberg. In June, he cooperated with Tom Cruise and made a "Minority Report"; in December, he cooperated with Xiao Li and Tom Hanks to make a "cat and mouse game". 】come out.

"What a fight!"

Zhang Nan, who was sitting on a chair in the office of Longbow Film and Television City, couldn't help sighing.

But Zhang Nan also knows that the reason why Spielberg works so hard is not because he likes to work hard, but because it is impossible not to work hard - DreamWorks is about to be unable to survive.

Old Luke on the side heard Zhang Nan's emotion and suddenly said: "Don't talk about me, you will be very busy next year."

"Very busy, what's going on?"

Zhang Nan looked at Old Luke with an incredulous expression, "I don't remember having any work."

"Then I'll tell you in detail."

After finishing speaking, Old Luke began to make a list for Zhang Nan and tell the story at the same time.

"Warner is going to shoot [Harry Potter 3] this year, and you still have a cameo role, so Warner's bid hasn't changed much, 2500 million US dollars for eight hours."

"Columbia's [Spider-Man 2] has already started, and the role given to you is still the newspaper boss and a list of supporting roles, and the bid is 2400 million US dollars."

"And the [Lord of the Rings-Sauron] spin-off you were developing with New Line Cinema before. I talked to New Line Cinema. They hope to start filming in 2003 and then release it in 2004. After the end of [Lord of the Rings 3], we will continue to make related sequels every one or two years."

"The above are the itineraries that you can't refuse at all."

"There are still some itineraries that you can't refuse."

"Will Smith got some investment from somewhere and started a project called [I, Robot]. His agent had a phone call with me a few days ago. He wanted to invite you to come. I mean, money is not an issue because of the venue, but with your relationship with Will Smith, can you not go?"

Zhang Nan shook his head. Given his relationship with Will Smith, it was indeed difficult for him to go.

"Nicolas Cage and Disney Pictures also collaborated on a $[-] million investment [National Treasure] project. His agent also called me a few days ago, and the content was basically the same as that of Will Smith's agent. The phone is about the same.

Moreover, this project is not only driven by Nicolas Cage, the producer is Disney, and my brother-in-law also gave me a few calls for inquiries, and your fellow, Chenglong's agent, also a few days ago There was a good phone call about this project. The three parties have such a complicated relationship, and they are not close friends with you. Can you refuse? . "

Hearing this, Zhang Nan felt something was wrong, "What's the matter with Chenglong in this project?"

"The director of this [National Treasure] project is the director of the [Rush Hour] series." Old Luke explained.

Zhang Nan: "..."

Well, when it comes to "Rush Hour", a series that Chenglong relies on for survival in Hollywood, it is indeed appropriate for Chenglong's agent to come and ask a few questions.

"And Matt Damon, although the relationship with you is not deeper than the previous two, you are still in the position of a supporter.

But two days ago, you asked someone to match your Korean girlfriend's "Tomb Raider 2", and she agreed without frowning, and even lowered her salary.

Now Universal Pictures plans to relaunch [The Bourne 2], trying to replace Paramount's archived [Mission: Impossible] series, and the position of the spy movie that remains, and wants to spend a lot of money to invite you Go support the countertop, do you mean to refuse? "

Zhang Nan was speechless to Old Luke's rhetorical question, and he was really embarrassed to refuse.

But old Luke's list apparently wasn't over yet.

"This is only the project involved in the actors who have made friends with you, and the projects involved in the director's side."

"For example, Roland Emmerich, when you first debuted, they had a friendly cooperation with you on "Independence Day", and then they also collaborated on "Godzilla" and your "Survival of the Doomsday" series. The trilogy, I have spent a lot of effort with you.

Now they have a new cooperation with [-]th Century Fox, and the project is still a disaster blockbuster returning to its old line - [The Day After Tomorrow], if you want to let you stand on the platform, let alone the price is very reasonable, just don’t give money. You are a guest star, can you refuse? "

Zhang Nan shook his head.

I really can’t refuse, because not to mention the deep friendship he and Roland Emmerich have developed through their cooperation over the years, Emmerich still has [2012], [Independence Day: Resurgence], etc. in the future. When a blockbuster film is produced, it is difficult to break this connection.

"And Warner, looking at the trend of epic blockbusters in recent years, has recently established a project called [Illaoi] and invited Brad Pitt to star. I want you to make a guest appearance. You can do this Refuse, but Warner’s offer is very generous, asking for 3000 million U.S. dollars, what do you think, do you refuse?”

Hearing this number, Zhang Nan frowned.

This price is a bit disruptive to the market!

"I'll think it over."

Although the price moved Zhang Nan very much, but after hearing so much work ahead, Zhang Nan really didn't know if he would have the energy to get involved in the 3000 million dollar cameo.

"The other thing is that Steven Soderbergh, the director who filmed [Ocean's Eleven], recently plans to make a sequel [Ocean's Twelve]. The team is here to build it, and I also sent an invitation to you, a high-priced guest star, the price is no longer 1500 million US dollars for eight hours, but has been raised to 2500 million US dollars for eight hours."

"Finally, it's the itinerary for some premieres."

"On May 5, 2th Century Fox's [X-Men 2] will be released. Director Bryan Singer has put his share of the contract in this movie into your Longbow Film and Television Fund. You have to go Record a face-to-face at the premiere."

"On June 6rd, Universal Pictures' [Fast and Furious 3] will be released. They have thrown 2 million US dollars at you for two movie contracts. Are you ashamed not to show up?"

"[Pirates of the Caribbean] will be released on July 7. As a leading actor with a fixed salary of over 9 million US dollars, can you not show up at the premiere?"

"So, do you think it's appropriate for me to say that you will be very busy next year?"

Old Luke finally gave an overview of Zhang Nan's related matters next year, and finally a soul came to ask questions.

Zhang Nan was speechless, and slumped on the chair, a little discouraged.

This is so busy!

And the most disturbing thing is that behind these things, all kinds of personal connections are involved, which is complicated and overwhelming.

After looking at Zhang Nan's picture, I realized how busy my schedule will be next year.

Old Luke took the opportunity to say: "So, Zhang, we don't have time to waste too much time in Asia. There are too many things and interests in Hollywood waiting to be dealt with."

"Okay, I understand. Let's go back to Hollywood, but before we go back to Hollywood, I have to go to Neon."

"Zhang, I said so much before, didn't you understand, we don't have much time?" Old Luke said in amazement.

"I know, because there are too many things to do next, so in order to persevere, I have to go to Neon to replenish my energy!" Zhang Nanyi said righteously.

"..."

Old Luke was speechless after hearing the words, what the hell are you going to replenish your energy with neon lights?
I'm ashamed to expose you.

The release of energy is more or less the same.

But Old Luke also knew that Zhang Nan was frightened by his previous narrative.

It’s like an old smoker seeing a horrible anti-smoking advertisement, the first reaction is not to quit smoking, but to smoke a cigarette to suppress the shock-it’s too scary.

(End of this chapter)