Legendary Hollywood Director

The film market in March 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 Mrs. \u0026 Mrs. Smith crew one after another.

In other words, since the meeting that day, Paramount has successively sent project cooperation intentions to all three directors, and those few are basically willing.

After all, what director wouldn't want to be paired with a top-notch studio?

People always want to go higher.

Although Paramount has 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 stronger 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, and 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 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 be.

As for the comparison 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;

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

The last one, of course, is Tony Gilroy, who was born as a screenwriter and didn't really see the director's ability - he made a movie, and his debut also failed.

But just like that, should I choose Doug Liman?

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

But the conditions put forward by this person not only took great care of Paramount, but also made 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 short, Paramount's offer can't be lower than Universal, or it won't be accepted.

When Lyman heard this, he immediately sneered. Of course, the specific news was called by Shirley to ask him what he thought. 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 below 10 million, 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 3, and why a good director is not a good director, and more of them go behind the scenes as a producer to threaten resources.

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

Unfortunately, this matter is about one willing to fight and one willing to suffer.

If there is no Lehman blending, it may be that the original Time and Space Peak Entertainment agreed with this, just like Paramount is now letting Firefly Pictures take advantage.

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?

certainly,

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

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, Lehmann 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 shit 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 films, 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 acquainted.

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

And next to him sat the executive of the Paramount production department who proposed the director candidate at the small meeting that day.

It seems that the two are familiar with each other.

Of course, it is also normal for directors 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 suggested that day that his friend be the director, and if he was selfish, it was 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 down. If you don't brush the movie and fail, it will also be affected and you need to take the blame.

Therefore, the relationship between friends is not so trustworthy.

Recommend him, it 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 that Doug Liman was 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 for 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.

Tony Gilroy was thoughtful when he heard this...

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