Chapter 161： The other side of the competition

"Why should we be afraid of competition? Which successful summer film did not win the fierce competition?"

Standing at the conference table, Mel Gibson leaned forward with his hands on the table, seeming to want to use this special way to strengthen his tone, "Could it be that the schedule of "Saving Private Ryan" is selected and we have to change it? Will make us the biggest joke in Hollywood!"

"No one said to change."

Shelly Lansing, the CEO of Paramount Pictures, gently rubbed her forehead, "But we must be careful! Duke Rosenberg has the qualifications to make any competitor be careful!"

Paramount Pictures' entire publicity plan in North America and even overseas revolves around the schedule for Memorial Day. Changing the release date is the most stupid choice.

"In fact, you don't have to worry so much."

Relatively speaking, the expression on Martin Bob’s face is the most relaxed. “I have the exact news that Duke Rosenberg’s filming is not the purely popular war movie we always thought. It’s said that he wants to gradually transform from now on. It can also be seen in some commercials that the film does not have the exaggerated popcorn plot of the past."

He laughed. "Think about it, everyone, why is Duke Rosenberg's film so popular in the summer?"

⌒↗, before everyone answered, Martin? Bob gave the answer himself, "Dazzling sports shots, fast and sharp editing, and hot special effects scenes!"

"Yes, this is the film style that Duke Rosenberg believes is fundamental!" Mel Gibson took the conversation and said, "It is also the biggest selling point of his film!"

"What if he wants to change this style?" Martin Bob's mouth turned up completely, "I got the news that he wants to add humanistic care and a lot of anti-war ideological content in the film! Everyone, think about it. A purely commercial film director based on visual special effects suddenly wants to make a film with thoughts and connotations. How terrifying would it be?"

Many people, including Mel Gibson, laughed.

"How difficult is it for commercial directors to transform? I think everyone knows it well." Martin Bob said again, "Even if you count this year. Duke Rosenberg has only entered Hollywood for four years, and I admit that he got most of it. A director’s commercial achievements that he can’t match his entire life, but he wants to make a successful transition through a film? Is there a ridiculous joke?"

"Yes, some commercial directors can successfully transform." Shelly Lansing apparently agreed with Martin Bob's words, "but even a genius like Spielberg, it took nearly ten years and several works to get commercial Beyond success and recognition!"

The atmosphere in the conference room was much more relaxed, and everyone discussed a few more words, and the topic returned to "Saving Private Ryan". After all, the two sides have to collide head-on in the summer gear, and the competition will not just stay on the lips.

"We will determine the style of the film as soon as possible." Martin? Bob said, "to develop a targeted suppression strategy."

"The media under Viacom will cooperate with the announcement of the film." Shelly Lansing continued, "As long as necessary, we will take extraordinary measures!"

Mel Gibson, who was silent for a while, suddenly looked up, "Is it possible for us to start with Duke Rosenberg himself? He caused us to suffer a lot of unnecessary losses!"

Every time the crew’s filming plan is delayed for a day, the expenses will increase accordingly. Because of the impact of those explosive scenes, Mel Gibson's filming took nearly ten days longer than originally planned. In addition, the injury subsidies paid to horse leasing parties and stunt performers, especially Sean Connery, are a lot of money, which directly caused the production cost of "Brave Heart" to increase by nearly 5 million US dollars!

"It's hard!" Martin Bob sighed, "Except for being lustful and entangled with some beautiful actresses. Duke Rosenberg can't catch too many painful feet."

If the other party is **** or drug addicted, he would sit back and watch, he would have caused scandals to fly.

But entangled with beautiful actresses? Almost every director in Hollywood is like this, and the tabloids haven't hyped Duke Rosenberg's lace scandal, it's just a little talk. The other party is neither married nor has a girlfriend, and cannot be used as a tool of combat at all.

"Beautiful actress?" Mel Gibson whispered to himself, knocking on the table, "It seems that Sean has mentioned that he used to pursue Sophie Marceau."

"Martin, just find the right attack point."

The competition between "Brave Heart" and "Saving Private Ryan" is directly related to Paramount's revenue. Shelly Lansing did not hesitate, "Paramount will go all out!"

At the end of the meeting, the specific work was naturally carried out by professional staff. Mel Gibson, Martin Bob and Shelly Lansing took leave, walked out of the meeting room and walked towards the elevator.

"Hi, Mr. Gibson."

Mel Gibson, who had been thinking about it, nodded when he heard someone say hello in front of him. The opponent was Lovett, who almost became one of his co-management agents. He was once the most promising young agent in Caa, but in Duke Luo. In the matter of Semberg, like the entire caa, he made a stupid mistake, and then unfortunately carried the whole gangster. After Martin Bob came to power, he not only lost his qualification as a partner, but was also sent back to the mail room. .

Originally, Mel Gibson ignored Lovett's plan, and suddenly remembered that the other party had been Duke Rosenberg's agent, and hurriedly called him.

While standing in the elevator hall waiting for the elevator, Lovett's face was full of contemplative expressions, as if trying to remember the past few years ago.

"Duke used to be nothing special. The biggest advantage is focus and hard work. Although he didn't seem to have much talent at the time, if there are shortcomings, it is that he dumped his girlfriend too fast."

"Do you know his girlfriend from school?" Mel Gibson asked.

"Probably remember a few." Lovett said cautiously, "Perhaps it is more appropriate to say that it is a temporary female companion."

Mel Gibson nodded, Lovett seemed to think of something, "Something, I wonder if you have heard of it?"

"what's up?"

"It came from Madonna." Lovett lowered his voice. "A friend of mine has a good relationship with Madonna's personal assistant. I heard that Madonna played an sm game with someone when she was on the Victoria's Secret catwalk in London. ."

"That's it?" Mel Gibson showed an expression of impatientness. "Has this happened to Madonna less often?"

"This time is different!" Lovett said mysteriously, "It is said that Madonna was on M's side this time and was beaten up for two days without getting out of bed!"

Mel Gibson showed interest. Who can beat that crazy woman like this?

"It's Duke Rosenberg!" Lovett gave the final answer. "The assistant said, Duke used a belt to pump Madonna for five minutes!"

"He has this hobby?"

Speaking of this, Mel Gibson’s eyes showed a light of thinking, and then he shook his head. After so long, Madonna hasn’t moved, obviously there is no intention to pursue it, and no one knows if she enjoys it. What if you find someone to beat Madonna?

Madonna is not someone who is easily controlled, and Caa has no advantage in front of her.

The elevator door opened, and Mel Gibson walked in, still thinking about the things Lovett had mentioned and whether he could take advantage of them.

Beautiful and **** female stars, as long as they are normal men, will like them, and some people will also have the desire to destroy beautiful things. In the movies made by Duke Rosenberg, he never conceals his destroying style. Does the style continue into his actual life?

"Hi, Mel."

When the elevator door opened, Mel Gibson saw the French beauty waiting outside and greeted enthusiastically, "Sophie, why are you here?"

"Come and negotiate some contract terms with caa." She pointed to the elevator door, "I'm going up."

Seeing the closed elevator doors, Mel Gibson remembered that Sophie Marceau was about to enter Hollywood and was discussing specific contract terms with Caa.

He took out his cell phone and dialed Martin Bob's number, "Martin, I have some thoughts about Sophie Marceau. I will talk to you about the specific content later. Can I delay the negotiation with her for the time being? ! Then wait until we talk about it."

Hanging up the phone, Mel Gibson hurriedly left Century City and went to a Los Angeles hospital to visit the injured Sean Connery, and at the same time confirmed whether Duke Rosenberg really pursued Sophie Marceau.

Duke had long forgotten about Sophie Marceau. He was in Ireland, and he was shooting the finale of the film.

It has been more than two months since the filming started. With the shooting of the most difficult first and last battle scenes completed, the crew has found the best state and the most suitable rhythm. What Duke is most worried about is the ability to control Wenxi. Several literary dramas that purely deal with personal emotions did encounter some trouble, but he is not a rookie in "Life and Death" after all. After a week of adjustments, he gradually found his own rhythm, and the actors' acting skills are not like action movie actors. We are so watery, and the progress of the fall has gradually rushed back.

He dare not say that he is now better than Spielberg before, and at least he has absolutely nothing to do with the word bad.

"I have a feeling, Duke."

While sitting on the ruins of the set drinking coffee together, Tom Hanks said to Duke next to him, "After the release of "Saving Private Ryan", audiences in Hollywood and across the United States will change their inherent perception of you."

"Well, from a successful commercial film director," Sophia, who was standing behind Duke, filled coffee for the two of them, teasing, "become a failed commercial film director!"

Duke didn't bother to pay attention to her and said to Hanks, "In order to prevent me from being laughed at in the future, Tom, show all your strength!" (To be continued...)