rising director

In 2000, the comics industry was in the Great Depression, and Marvel Comics almost went bankrupt. Because too many comics were published, new readers could hardly bear the vast background, and old readers gradually became old.Comic shops are becoming more and more niche.Just like the comic shop of "The Big Bang Theory", there are often only three or two Two-dimensional manga nerds.

In order to survive, Marvel Comics began to adapt its strategy, selling its hero movie copyrights in exchange for a little money.Then reform the manga background.Redefine a universe view for superheroes, this is "Earth 1610".This world view is based on super soldiers.

Because the United States created Captain America, the super soldier, although the scientist was killed just after Captain America succeeded, but with this example, countries have not stopped making new super soldiers, including the United States.

So Bruce Banner turned himself into the Hulk, Peter Parker was bitten by a gene spider and turned into Spider-Man, every country has its own captain, even China has a captain of the country Xia".The war police are also integrated into this worldview. They are not transformed, but born with genetic mutations.

The emergence of Earth 1610 saved Marvel Comics, but it was only a rescue, and it could not restore prosperity.

It was at this stage that Wan Xiaohu wanted to attack Marvel Comics and snatch the golden chicken that laid eggs.

Because he knows that Earth 1610 is just a stopgap measure. As the live-action movies make money, Marvel Comics will start to be jealous sooner or later. In 2008, it began to launch the third universe view, "Earth 199999", which is the future Marvel movie universe plan. Launch your own movie series, and then sell them all, and don't make too much money.

"It's not enough just to acquire Marvel Comics. The copyrights of many superheroes have already flowed out. We have to find a way to solve it. It's a bit difficult to take back the copyrights of Spider-Man, and the Men of War are also troublesome. The Fantastic Four will have a sequel in two years. After throwing it on the street, it’s easy to take it back.”

Wan Xiaohu put his arms around Jessica, thinking in the sun: "No matter what, the Men of War will be brought back. This series should be done well. There are too many superheroes in it to be discovered. Spiderman, let's see what happens!"

The good times didn't last long.

The phone in Wan Xiaohu's pocket rang, and it was from Andrew Brown, the general manager of Sasha Entertainment.

"Hey, ger, where are you? I have something to report to you."

"what's up?"

"That's right. Martin Scorsese contacted us at Sasha Entertainment. He took a fancy to our script "Shutter Island" and wanted to buy it for filming."

""Shutter Island"?" Wan Xiaohu clicked his tongue, "I didn't tell him, I bought the script. Is it just for Sasha's entertainment?"

"I said, but he said he wanted to see you."

"See me? When, I don't necessarily have time."

"He's in Santa Monica right now, in my office."

After thinking for a while, Wan Xiaohu said: "Okay, Andrew. Help me invite him to my villa, and I will treat him in the afternoon."

After hanging up the phone, Jessica looked up and asked, "Who's coming?"

"Martin Scorsese." Wan Xiaohu stood up, pulled Jessica up, and kissed her on the face, "Honey, prepare lunch. I'll treat him to dinner this afternoon."

"Okay, I'll go get ready now." Jessica also kissed Wan Xiaohu.Turn around and go to the villa to prepare lunch.

Within a few minutes, Andrew Brown arrived with Martin Scorsese, a ten-year-old man with gray hair.

"Welcome, Director Scorsese."

"Hello, Director Wan Xiaohu, I hope I didn't disturb you."

"I have nothing to do today, please come in."

"I think my reason for coming. General Manager Brown has told you..." After entering the villa and sitting down, Martin Scorsese cut to the point.

Wan Xiaohu asked the nanny to make a few cups of coffee.Slightly smiled: "I know, but unfortunately, Director Scorsese, I have no plans to sell "Shutter Island"."

Scorsese adjusted his glasses: "Are you going to direct yourself?"

"Not sure, but I will invest myself, if you want. I can invest myself, and then invite you to direct." Wan Xiaohu said lightly.

If Martin Scorsese is willing to direct, it is also an option to let him direct. After all, whoever makes a film can make a film.

As one of the most influential post-war film directors in the United States, Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola, the director of "The Godfather", Steve Ford, the director of "Schindler's List" and "Jaws". Spielberg and "Star Wars" director George Lucas are collectively known as the four major Hollywood directors in the 80s.

He was nominated for Oscar for Best Director four times in 1981, 198-9, 1991 and 2003.And it is the best director of the Golden Palm Award at the Cannes Film Festival and the best director of the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. It can be said that the reputation is far and wide.Although it is a little short of commercial achievements, no one dares to ignore the artistic achievements.

Speaking of this director, Wan Xiaohu has a long history with him.Because "Shutter Island" was originally directed by him, and "Infernal Affairs" was remade into Hollywood's "The Departed", which was also directed by him, and thus became the best director of the Oscar.

It's a pity that with the appearance of Wan Xiaohu, these two films have come into the hands of a reborn man.

Wan Xiaohu will not hand it over easily.

In fact, he didn't have a good impression of this director, and he admired his directing art, but he didn't like a movie he made.This is the 1997 biographical film "The Life of Dalai Lama" about Dalai Lama's trumpet filmed by Scorsese.

It directly led to him being listed as one of the 50 people who were not allowed to enter the country, and it also caused friction between Disney, the film's production company, and the Chinese government.

As a Chinese, Wan Xiaohu firmly supports the gc party.

Naturally, I don't like Scorsese.

But now that the national government has opened up, and the past is not pursued, his films are shown in the mainland where they should be shown, and Wan Xiaohu only treats him as an ordinary director.

Now that Martin Scorsese is approaching, Wan Xiaohu doesn't mind handing over the film to him to direct again, provided that he invests in himself and resolutely does not sell the copyright.

Hearing Wan Xiaohu's words, Scorsese shook his head: "I was originally optimistic about the commercial prospects of "Shock Island" and wanted to make some suspenseful movies, so I planned to buy it and direct it. If it is purely directed, "Shock Island" Island was not my first choice."

"That's a pity." Wan Xiaohu shrugged.

The nanny brought coffee, Scorsese thanked him, and said, "Actually, I have another idea. If you don't want to sell "Shutter Island", can you sell the adaptation rights of "Infernal Affairs"? I really want to re- Make an American version of Infernal Affairs."

0264【Chicago Finishing】

In the last track, "Infernal Affairs" was adapted into the Hollywood version of "The Departed", which won a box office of 9000 million US dollars at a cost of 2.8985 million US dollars. It also won the box office with the help of Oscar to compensate Martin Scorsese. Best film, best director, best adapted screenplay and other awards.

On IMDb, it also received 8.5 points of praise. It can be said that both box office and word of mouth are profitable.

As a small entertainment company that has only produced "Saw", "Saw 2", "Butterfly Effect 2" and "Wanted" so far, Sasha Entertainment has no shortage of box office. The box office exceeded 1 million US dollars. Although Butterfly 2 was not released, the DVD sales were very good. "Wanted" even broke the box office.

But in terms of awards, it is a little weak.

Whether an entertainment company can grow, it is not enough to make money at the box office, but also to produce enough award-winning movies to increase its own high-quality movie library resources and increase long-term income.

And "The Departed" is an award-winning movie.If it is directed by someone else, it may not be able to win the award, but it is definitely possible to hand it over to Martin Scorsese. Oscar has neglected this old man for many years, and he should be compensated.

"Director Scorsese, I will not sell any copyright of "Infernal Affairs". As I said just now, if you are willing to direct, I can invest in your filming. Although Sasha Entertainment is a small company, it has also successfully released There are a few movies, and I have enough strength." After shaking his coffee, Wan Xiaohu said with a slight smile.

"In fact, I am very interested in directing the American version of "Infernal Affairs". Since you are not willing to sell the copyright, please allow me to go back and discuss with my team. I hope to cooperate with Sasha Entertainment."

"I would also like to be able to cooperate."

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Martin Scorsese did not discuss for long after returning.So they chose to cooperate, and decided to invest in Sasha Entertainment to shoot the American version of Infernal Affairs, named "The-Depred" and titled "Infernal Affairs".Wan Xiaohu knew the movie would be a success.Therefore, the investment budget is very sufficient, with a full amount of 9000 million US dollars.

It is also the highest-budget film ever directed by Martin Scorsese.

Hollywood is naturally very concerned about this news, after all, Scorsese's reputation is here.The domestic news is relatively sloppy, and even Wan Xiaohu's website Mmetime.com only makes routine reports.

"It is reported that it is invested by Sasha Entertainment Company. "The Departed" directed by Martin Scorsese made a high-profile appearance in Hollywood. The film is adapted from "Infernal Affairs" directed by Wan Xiaohu... This is not the first time that Wan Xiaohu's film has been "My Sassy Girl" was also adapted into an American version."