Chapter 234: Human Affection is Warm and Cold
As soon as Tang En Pictures' blocking order was issued, it caused a shock in the industry.
These two companies seem to be fighting to the death!
Fortunately, both sides were more cautious in handling the situation, did not let the bad influence expand, and everything was within the controllable range.
Just like the notice of Disney's ban on Down Pictures some time ago, as soon as the news of Down Pictures' ban on Disney came out, Don Pictures' friends soon called.
Mel Gibson bore the brunt of the attack, with an indescribable mockery in his tone, "Donn, you taught me a lesson a few days ago, saying that I have anti-Semitic thoughts and can't get along in Hollywood." Aren't you going to die if you call Disney like this?"
Tang En said angrily: "Do you think I'm stupid?
Mel Gibson snorted coldly, "You also call it a ban order, hmph, Disney's partner, you don't need to block it, and people won't cooperate with you at all!"
Don said a little scoundrelly: "So what? I don't want the result, but the process! I want to make the Hollywood heads see clearly that they are afraid of Disney, but I, Donn, am not afraid!"
"Nonsense!" Mel Gibson scolded angrily, "When the have I ever been afraid of Disney?
This is not bragging, with Mel Gibson's status and appeal in Hollywood, as long as he offers a salary of 20 million, all film companies will rush to ask for it.
Now Mel Gibson's salary has crossed the industry's highest standard of $20 million, reaching $25 million!
Tang En said disdainfully: "You're not afraid of Disney, but don't forget, you still have the entire 'Australian Gang' behind you." ”
Mel Gibson said disdainfully: "I really don't believe it, Disney can still block the whole of Australia? Okay, I still have to film, I don't have time to talk nonsense with you, when will your new film start?"
"A Beautiful Mind", the male and female protagonists are Australian actors, Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman.
"It's almin, August 21st, what's wrong?"
"I'm going to leave here in early September to report to the crew of 'Unsinkable'. You arrange it, and I'll take half a day to play a cameo role in your play. Mel Gibson said lightly.
Don was stunned suddenly, "Huh, what did you say?"
Mel Gibson said impatiently: "You have a problem with your ears? I said that I am going to play a cameo role in "A Beautiful Mind", you can arrange it! Don't worry, it is free to star, I don't want your money!"
"Mel, this ......"
Tang En was moved, and he was a little stammered.
Now, the matter of the ban order is in an uproar, and all the first-line directors and actors in Hollywood have received such a notice, and people are panicked and can't make up their minds.
Between Don Pictures and Disney, how to choose?
Down Pictures is weak, but the movie is brilliant and can be popular actors, and the most popular new star this summer is undoubtedly "Spider-Man" James Franco.
Disney Movie ...... It's really not as good as Down Pictures, but Disney has a big business and a wide range of channels, involving many industries such as television, music, theater, and variety shows, and it can't afford to offend at all.
Now, Mel Gibson has stated that he wants to make a cameo role in "A Beautiful Mind", which is more symbolic than practical.
This is equivalent to telling the whole of Hollywood that the number one superstar in Hollywood today has chosen Donn Pictures!
It's a great favor!
Mel Gibson didn't bother to talk to Don anymore, "Okay, my side of the project is tight, it's about to start, I can't help too much with Hollywood's affairs, you pay more attention to yourself." ”
Hanging up, Don let out a long sigh.
This big brother Gibson really has the demeanor of a tough guy cowboy, and he is righteous enough!
In addition to Mel Gibson, a group of first-line actors such as Leonardo Ricaprio, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Tom Hanks, Anthony Hopkins, and Jack Nicholson have all sent emails or called in person to express their support for Donne.
Especially Kate Winslet, it made Don cry and laugh, this girl actually wanted to bombard Disney when she participated in a talk show, but was strictly banned by her agent Hilda Querry.
Don also hurriedly dissuaded her, so that she completely dismissed this idea.
The status of actresses in Hollywood is far lower than that of male actors of the same level.
This level of "fighting" is not at all what an actress is qualified to participate in, and any radiation wave can make her crushed.
Compared to the touching brought by these supporters, there are two actors who make Don very dissatisfied.
One is Ben Affleck, the star of "Pearl Harbor".
When casting for "Star Wars Episode 1: The Ghost Man Menace", Don chose Ben Affleck as "Obi-Wan" against public opinion, allowing him to advance to the top actors.
But this guy is just filming "Pearl Harbor" directed by Donn's big enemy Michael Bay, and it's okay not to express his stance when Donn Pictures and Disney are in a uproar, after all, it's not easy to survive in the cracks.
But he didn't even send a single text message or email, which was too ruthless.
This guy's character, Tang En was quite disappointed.
The other is the "Spider-Man" James Franco, who suddenly became popular this summer!
He sent an email to Donne, but his attitude was not resolute, especially in an interview with the media, when asked about the dispute between Don Pictures and Disney, this guy always shy away and never answered positively.
Such an attitude, of course, reflects James Franco's high emotional intelligence and good at creating a public image.
But this made Don a little chilled.
The reason why James Franco became a hot A-list actor in Hollywood overnight is because of Donn, and it is because of "Spider-Man"!
To put it bluntly, Don is his benefactor!
Someone else can go between Down Pictures and Disney, but James Franco shouldn't!
Donn didn't ask James Franco to be as righteous as Mel Gibson and make a cameo role in "A Beautiful Mind" at this critical moment.
But when facing the media, can you stand more resolutely on the side of Down Pictures?
Of course, James Franco's approach was not wrong, and he also sent a condolence email to Donne.
But in Donne's opinion, he prefers the character of Mel Gibson and Leonardo Ricaprio, who is happy to revenge.
Don originally wanted to get along with him as a friend, but now it seems that a purely professional relationship would be fine.
Anyway, James Franco signed a 10-film contract with Marvel, and according to the contract requirements, if Marvel gets a salary of $20 million, he must once again wear the "Spider-Man" suit.
When the career is smooth sailing, there are good friends and brothers everywhere, and only when they experience some ups and downs can they clearly see the true face of others.
On the contrary, Donn is somewhat grateful to Disney for the ban order.
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On August 19, Towne Pictures spent $16 million to complete the acquisition of the independent film company "Good Machine Pictures".
Good Machine Pictures, which was merged into the name of Tangen Pictures, will be renamed "Focus Pictures", which is responsible for producing, producing, and distributing independent films, especially award-winning literary films.
The matter of the ban order obviously did not affect the normal industrial layout of Tangen Pictures.
On August 20, the box office of "Soul Shifting Girl" was released. In 6 days of release, the box office reached $15.8 million, ranking second on the weekly box office list.
At the top of the list was New Line Pictures' horror film "Brain Cell Invasion", which grossed $17.5 million in its first week. In third place is Paramount's "The King of Comedy", which grossed $11.05 million a week.
However, compared with the unanimously praised and invincible reputation of "Soul Shifting Girl", "Brain Cell Invasion" has a poor reputation and has been criticized by many film critics, who believe that the biggest attraction of this movie is the figure of the heroine Jennifer Lopez, not the movie itself.
Many evaluation agencies believe that with the explosion of the word-of-mouth of "Soul Shifting Girl" and no more new movies being released, in the second week's box office list, "Soul Shifting Girl" is likely to surpass "Brain Cell Invasion" and rank first.
However, some institutions believe that "Soul Shifting Girl" is a literary film after all, with a box office of $15.8 million in the first week, which is also the result of Donn's self-hype and satirical Disney.
Next week, Disney's comedy "Fox Dog Party" will be released, maybe ......
There will also be an interstellar war!