Chapter 3: Stealing

Bill McNick is annoyed!

Last year's movie "Die Hard 3" was the box office champion, and this year's movie "Earth Defense" he promoted was also the box office champion, who can guarantee that "Titanic" will not surprise the world in 1997?

Bill McNick is obsessed with power, and he doesn't like the feeling of being checked and balanced by his subordinates!

James Cameron can't be changed!

"I'm still going to hold on to ......," Bill McNick said halfway through his words, and a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in his mind, and for some reason, his faith was inexplicably shaken.

"Bill, do you still insist on James?" asked Tom Rothman, slightly sarcastic.

Bill McNick took a deep breath and shook his head, "No, I mean...... We will continue to support the Tetanic project. ”

Tom Rothman's face flashed with disbelief, "Bill, what do you mean...... You agree to a change of director?"

Bill McNick sighed, "James is so disappointing, it's good that the movie has just been filmed, and there is still time to remedy it." ”

Everyone present looked weird.

When did this guy talk so well?

Now the whole United States treats "Titanic" as a joke, but the huge amount of money has made Fox Films coerced to move forward.

Bet on James Cameron's success with a 1 percent chance.

Unexpectedly, Bill McNick actually backed down.

"Okay, since we have all agreed to change people, let's discuss, who is the right person to take over "Titanic"?" Tom Rothman snatched the lead of the meeting as a winner.

"I think Spielberg ......"

"No, Steve is filming the Jurassic Park sequel and doesn't have time. Jim Ganopouros shook his head, "I think Roland Emmerich is more suitable, "Defend the Earth" released this year has a box office of 800 million US dollars, and he has the ability to shoot "Titanic" well." ”

"Michael Bay is also good, and "Into the Island of Death" has been well received. ”

"Jane de Bont is more suitable, "Tornado" is a good box office, and it is also a disaster movie, which fits the theme of "Titanic". ”

"Enough!"

Bill McNick snorted with a gloomy face, he hated this kind of uncontrolled meeting scene.

He's the CEO of Fox Films, he's the number one!

"Grant, you said James fired an assistant on the set today?"

For some reason, Bill McNick's mind was in a mess, as if everything was out of control. He hated the feeling and he wanted to prove the CEO's authority again!

"Yes, his name is Done Walker, and he is said to have had a little trouble with Kate. "Grant Hill is a very dedicated producer and knows a lot about the set.

"Don Walker......" Bill McNick groaned slightly, suddenly whimsical, for some reason, a bold idea that shocked the world and cried ghosts, "I think Done Walker is the only person who can be qualified to be the director of "Titanic"!"

"What?"

The crowd was shocked.

All silent!

Grant Hill has his little calculations, as long as James loses Bill McNick's support, then he will be able to control the set of "Titanic".

Jim Ganopouros did not speak.

Two years ago, he strongly bought the movie rights of superheroes such as X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool from Marvel, and is currently raising funds and building projects to bring the X-Men to the big screen.

Once the project is successful and the series continues, that's a huge credit for him to go one step further, especially if Jim Ganopoulos makes a mistake......

Tom Rothman has been waiting for Jim Ganopouros's stupid move, he has long been fed up with Bill McNick's dictatorship and domineering, and now he has finally waited for the other party to make a mistake, how can he help correct it?

As for COO Jack Howard, he is cautious and doesn't want to touch Bill McNick's moldy head.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Bill McNick made a decision, "Since everyone has no objection, it's decided, and immediately send someone to inform James!

……

Don was stunned and came to Fox Pictures again.

This time, instead of going to the studio, I went to the CEO's office in the headquarters building.

Hearing that it was a contract, Don immediately thought of the magical picture that appeared after wearing sunglasses yesterday.

"Is this all true? The pair of sunglasses...... Is there really a system that can cheat in Hollywood?" Donn felt that his outlook on life had collapsed in disbelief.

It wasn't until he came to the CEO's office and saw the smiling and humble Bill McNick, the smiling Grant Hill and the black-faced James Cameron that Donn finally realized that everything was extremely real!

"You're Donne?"

As soon as Don appeared, Cameron questioned aggressively.

Donn smiled slightly, "Hello, James. ”

Cameron was furious and shouted, "Bill, what are you doing? You let this hairy boy take my job? Do you know that this will ruin Titanic!"

Bill McNick frowned slightly, and said unhappily: "Jamie, you are calm! What did you do in the position of director of "Titanic", don't you know yourself?"

Cameron is well aware of the current situation at Fox Films, so Bill McNick is grateful and ready to leave at any time, but what he can't bear is to let an eighteen-year-old with no directing experience take his place!

"Bill, I know you've put a lot of pressure on me, and I'm grateful and have agreed to quit my job as a director. But...... But we can't ruin this movie!"

Cameron spent a lot of effort for this movie, starting to write the script in 91, starting the project preparation in 94, and preparing for two years before officially starting filming.

He loved the project more than anyone else, and he didn't want his years of hard work to go to waste.

Bill McNick made a few more downward gestures and sighed, "Calm down, Jamie, calm down." It's true that Donne Jr. is a little younger, but I'm sure he's up to the job. ”

Don saw the stitches and said loudly: "Of course! "Titanic" is a great project, and I will definitely do my best to write a great legend for this great project!"

Grant Hill praised, "Little Donne, that's a good point!"

Bill McNick also laughed: "Young man, you have a gift for speeches. ”

Cameron sneered, "Even if he is lip-perturbent, he can't hide his mediocrity and incompetence in directing talent!"

Don has always respected Cameron, but he couldn't stand his continuous provocations, and said angrily: "Mr. Cameron, you say that I am mediocre and incompetent, then you tell me, if you continue to let you direct, can you guarantee that the project will be successful?"

Film is a high-yield, high-risk industry, who dares to guarantee that it will make a steady profit and not lose money?

"You can't guarantee it, but I can!" Don patted his chest and swore an oath.

Cameron sneered: "You promise, what guarantee do you take, how much investment do you have in directing this project, and if you want to recoup the cost, the global box office will need at least $500 million!"

Now Cameron is only a quasi-first-line director, and the box office of "True Lies" is more than 300 million, and 500 million US dollars is still an astronomical amount for him.

"$500 million? Haha!" Donn laughed disdainfully and said coldly, "$500 million, what's it?"

"Boy, hubris!" Cameron snorted.

Bill McNick glanced at him unhappily and said earnestly, "Young man, it's good to have faith, but don't talk big, it's not good for you." ”

Tang Encai doesn't care, my brother is a reborn, doesn't he even have the capital to brag and pretend to be a big man?

"Mr. McNick, you misunderstood, $500 million at the box office...... In my opinion, it's just a conservative estimate of the North American box office!" Don held his head up and instantly became the focus of the office.

"$500 million at the North American box office? What are you talking about?" Cameron laughed angrily, "Who do you think you are? Spielberg? Even Spielberg can't reach that number!"

"Steve?" Donn shook his head calmly, "So, Mr. Cameron, you're too small! Is Mr. Spielberg a god?

"Bill, do you really think this stinky boy who doesn't know the height of the sky can shoot "Titanic" well?" Cameron asked angrily.

Bill McNick frowned, narrowed his eyes, stared at Donn carefully, and was silent for a long time before he asked in a deep voice: "You said that the North American box office can reach 500 million US dollars, so in your opinion, how much can the global box office reach?"

"1.5 billion is the guarantee, 2 billion is the goal!"

Donn's words were loud and thunderous!

"Good!" exclaimed Bill McNick, "I haven't seen an ambitious lad like you in years, remember the last time we met...... Or Steve Spielberg before filming ET. ”

Cameron felt a sense of foreboding, and his face sank.

"Grant, prepare the contract, without further ado, we'll sign Mr. Donn Walker!"

"Bill ......"

"That's enough!" Bill McNick waved his hand, "Jamie, it's my decision!"

The decision of the top leader is beyond doubt!

Don secretly wiped a handful of sweat and breathed a sigh of relief, with a satisfied smile on his face.

It worked!

It really worked!

Magic sunglasses, cheating Hollywood!

This is awesome!

……

According to California's Talent Act, an actor must have an agent present when signing a contract. Directors are not included because they are often also producers.

Don stole James Cameron's directing contract, and the contract salary naturally came according to Cameron's standards.

$5 million base salary, plus 10% global box office share!

"Titanic, hello. ”

"Hollywood, I'm coming!"

Don wrote his name on the contract crookedly, shouting in his heart and full of spirit.