Chapter 523： Tony plans

In March, the film market was still sluggish. In addition to being occasionally invited to attend some cocktail parties and accompany Eva, Lehmann began to take over the preparations for the "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" crew one after another.

In other words, since the meeting that day, Paramount has sent out project cooperation intentions to all three directors one after another, and all of them are basically willing.

After all, what director wouldn't want to work with the best studios?

People always want to go higher.

Although Paramount has had a poor record in recent years, no matter what, the skinny camel is bigger than the horse, and it is still more than one grade better than most independent studios.

Furthermore, being able to direct a first-line production of more than $80 million is not too tempting for several directors.

Life is nothing but the pursuit of fame and fortune, but as long as this project is successful, will there be a lack of fame and fortune?

As a result, these three were very enthusiastic after receiving the invitation, and they went to the Paramount headquarters to negotiate and promote cooperation.

As for Shirley Lansing, she also took the opportunity to examine the abilities, shooting ideas and even interests of several of them.

This is also what it should mean.

Comparing the results in various aspects, Doug Liman is undoubtedly the best. After all, this product has achievements in his hands, and he often shoots action subjects, so he has a lot of experience;

Next is Brett Ratner, who has higher qualifications in the circle and is slightly inferior;

The last one, of course, is Tony Gilroy. He was a screenwriter and didn't see much of his ability as a director -- he made a movie, and his debut was a failure.

But just like that, should you choose Doug Liman?

If things are so simple, that's not bad, after all, the original version was shot by this product, it's more guaranteed.

But the conditions that this person put forward are not only very considerate by Paramount, but also make Lehman not want to agree.

Doug Liman said that the cumulative box office of the first and second films of "Bourne Bourne" is close to 500 million (the first and the second one), which is showing an upward trend, and the reputation of fans is not bad. Can break through the 300 million mark, so if he changes hands to take over "Mrs. Smith" now, he needs to take a lot of risks. After all, before the film is released, no one can predict the results, so the natural salary requirements are higher. .

How much is it?

He began to give an example, saying that he was negotiating with Universal, and he had won a basic salary of 10 million US dollars plus 10% of the North American box office. If Paramount is willing, at least it must not be lower than this value.

In a word, Paramount cannot offer a lower price than Universal, or it will not accept it.

When Lehman heard this, he immediately sneered. Of course, Shirley called and asked what he thought about the specific news. After all, this candidate was suggested by you. After investigation, he is indeed capable.

Then, Lehman replied: "I only set the salary space for the director at less than 10 million yuan, and does not include the box office share, otherwise the project will have shooting risks, how can it be agreed?"

Now, Lehman knows why Doug Lehman cut off contact with Universal after filming "The Bourne Bourne 3", and why a good director is not good enough, and more behind the scenes as a producer to threaten resources.

But if you are motivated, you can't say he is wrong. Is it wrong to use your own advantages to maximize profits?

It's a pity that one is willing to fight and one is willing to suffer.

Without Lehman's involvement, the original Time and Space Peak Entertainment might have agreed with it through gritted teeth, just as Paramount is now taking advantage of Firefly Pictures.

But Lehman was involved. Naturally, he would not give so much profit to a director, and the script was also planned by himself. You are a filming machine, and maybe Lehman will also check the editing in the later stage, so why take it like this? many?

Of course, if Doug Liman's talent has the ability of Nolan and Wen Ziren, if he can win people's hearts, he will give it.

But the problem is he can't compare.

Then what are you asking for so much, and what is the heroine's preference for Nicole Kidman - the first choice for the original heroine is Nicole, and it was proposed by director Doug Liman, but later the management Intervention and lead actor Brad Pitt euphemistically expressed that he did not want to play with Nicole Kidman, and this was the end.

In this regard, Lyman agrees with Pete.

After all, Nicole Kidman is a beautiful woman, but her popularity is not good-because she always speaks ill of her ex-husband Tom Cruise in public, and it's disgusting for a long time. Bringing up this **** to drain yourself, the negative impact will come.

Furthermore, Nicole Kidman has never acted as a big heroine and sold well at the box office, but in literary and artistic movies, she did well, but after all, she did not show any box office appeal.

Therefore, Doug Liman, who likes to ask so much, was naturally abandoned by Lehman and Paramount.

One day, in a private club, several people were sitting and talking and laughing.

During the banquet, there are both delicious food and good wine, full of interest.

If Lehman can be present, the rest of the people will sit with him for the time being, but two of them are acquaintances.

The first one, of medium build, quite old and with a beard, is Tony Gilroy, the candidate director of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", who is 49 years old this year.

And sitting next to him was the executive of the Paramount production department who proposed the director candidate at the small meeting that day It seems that the two are also familiar with each other.

Of course, it is also normal for the director to know the executives of the studio. After all, they need to deal with each other often and they will always meet.

Therefore, the executive proposed that day to his friend to be the director. If it is selfish, it is natural.

But it's all selfish, but it's impossible.

If Tony is not suitable for this project, even if he opens his mouth, he will inevitably be brushed off. If you don't brush the movie and fail, it will also be affected and you need to take the blame.

Therefore, the friendship between friends is not so trustworthy.

Recommending him must be approved first.

Everyone was eating and drinking, and the atmosphere was very good.

Tony asked about the new project, wondering how likely he was to be a director?

The man replied: "I met with the CEO today, and at the meeting, she complained very much about Doug Liman being too harsh."

Putting down the glass, he smiled at Tony again: "He must be out of the game."

Tony asked: What do you mean? Just because of a few words from the boss, it is decided that Paramount has given up the most threatening candidate to itself, right? Negotiation, it will not be a one-time decision.

The man shook his head: "Where? Don't you know that this project is not based on Paramount? I heard from Shirley Lansing, the big boss of Firefly Pictures, Lyman, who himself rejected Doug. -On the conditions Liman put forward, it was determined that he was not in the game."

When Tony Gilroy heard this, he was thoughtful...

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