The movie was closed, and the time came to 1997.

In January, the crew held a press conference to announce the completion of the "Titanic" movie, and announced to the world that the magical ship journey will be grandly released on May 8!

The former "Titanic", because of Cameron, was delayed again and again, and it was scheduled for Christmas.

But Christmas is a happy holiday for the whole family, and most of the movies released at this time are family movies, and disaster movies like "Titanic" are not suitable.

Fortunately, after Donn's unremitting efforts, "Titanic" finally has a chance to enter the summer file.

What's more, the appearance of Donn has greatly reduced the financing of the film, so that the film did not attract financing from Paramount as in the previous life.

When the movie is released and the box office hits, presumably Fox Films is grateful to itself, right?

Tang En thought beautifully, but the media reporters in the audience made him not feel safe at all, and fired directly!

"Director Walker, I heard that you once said that the box office of this movie is 1.5 billion guaranteed, and the target is 2 billion, is this true?"

As soon as Grant Hill heard this, his face sank.

Which pot is not opened, which pot is mentioned!

He was very impressed with Donn's ability, but he had a big mouth...... It's painful.

"I'm sorry, but I had just taken over as a director at the time, and my box office estimates for the film may not be so accurate. Don shook his head and sighed.

Grant's eyes lit up, and he was a little surprised. I didn't expect that after a few months, this guy has matured a lot, and he knows how to be modest. Although there are some broken promises, after all, you are young and have the opportunity to make small mistakes.

But the reporters in the audience were disappointed, and they wanted to create a big news, and immediately someone choked up: "Director Walker, what do you mean by that? Are you going to go back on your word?"

Grant immediately rounded, "I'm sorry, at that time, Donn had just replaced James Cameron as director, and he didn't know much about the situation of the movie, so it was reasonable to make some miscalculations about the future expectations of the movie. ”

The reporters were a little helpless, looked at Donn's calm expression, and asked: "Okay, Director Walker, we all know that you have lowered the box office expectations of the movie, so can you tell us how much you think the box office of the movie "Titanic" will be now?"

Grant couldn't help but sweat for Donn.

There is a trap in this question, you must not be fooled, the expected number of the box office must not be blurted out easily.

I saw Tang En's eyebrows raised, and he looked strange, "This reporter friend, are you mistaken? When did I say that I lowered my box office expectations?"

"Didn't you just say that you miscalculated ......" Before the words fell, other reporters reacted quickly, and ecstatic expressions surfaced, "Director Walker, what do you mean by this? You didn't lower your box office expectations, did you...... Can you still raise your box office expectations?"

Grant was so anxious that he was about to cry!

Don Walker!

Didn't we say it was perfunctory, and we must say it perfunctory in front of the media! Didn't you push "Titanic" into the fire pit?

Don turned a blind eye to Grant's continuous eyes, and said indifferently: "This is natural! I have worked hard for more than three months to shoot, and it is impossible for me to deny myself, right?"

At the press conference, there was an instantaneous "buzz", and all media reporters were in a mess, scrambling to ask questions.

This is big news!

The young director doesn't know how high the sky is, and he even speaks wildly!

Don ignored everyone's commotion and looked calm, "This movie encountered great difficulties during the filming, and Kate Winslet even fainted with a high fever at one point. The crew spent a lot of hard work and sweat to complete this production, and I have no reason not to applaud their struggle!"

"Especially Mr. James Cameron, as we all know, for this project, he prepared for three years, and even went deep into the Atlantic Ocean several times to explore the wreck of the Titanic. And the actors Leonardo, Kate, and Casey worked so hard during the filming process, and it was their existence that made me have no reason to question the future box office!"

"I know that everyone is looking forward to making a big news, and I know that many people are watching my jokes, but I don't care! Strength is the foundation, quality is the guarantee! "Titanic" is my biggest reliance, as for the future box office expectations...... I can also tell you generously, guaranteed...... 1.8 billion!"

Tang En's sonorous and powerful voice echoed in the hall of the press conference.

At the same time, Grant, Leonardo and others who attended the meeting were moved by his trust and persistence...... It would be better if he could not say the number "1.8 billion".

The reporters in the audience were in a bang!

The global box office is $1.8 billion, crazy, this kid is absolutely crazy!

Who is the past box office champion? Steve Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" has earned 950 million at the global box office, which is enough to make many people shocked.

But what about Don Walker?

He shouted a double!

"Titanic" will do twice as much as "Jurassic Park"?

Except for the madman, he is a fool!

……

After the press conference, Grant Hill walked towards Donn with a painful face, with a complicated expression, including disappointment, helplessness, bitterness, and grievance.

Donne, you're talking too much!

Donn smiled, he understood Grant's thoughts, "Grant, now that the movie is in post-production, it will be released worldwide in a few months, do you understand?"

Grant certainly understands what Donn means, such an eye-popping topic will definitely put "Titanic" in the focus of public opinion, and will save a lot of publicity budget for Twentieth Century Fox.

Especially now that the funding chain of Fox Film is broken, it is difficult to come up with a large amount of money to promote "Titanic", and Done's approach is undoubtedly the most in line with the interests of this film.

"But what if...... Your reputation is ruined!" Grant lowered his voice, a little hated that iron could not be made of steel. He is very optimistic about Donn's talent, and praises his perseverance, but if a person's reputation is ruined, it will be difficult to stand out in Hollywood.

Tang En was naturally full of confidence and said with a smile: "Grant, my movie, I know it in my heart." ”

Grant frowned, "Done, I know you are very confident, in fact, geniuses are very conceited, but I have seen this kind of thing a lot, you still have to be prepared, once ...... Once you lose at the box office, you have to do a good job of public relations. ”

Don patted him on the shoulder, "Thank you, Grant, I understand. ”

The two have not known each other for a long time, but Don likes his character very much, he is serious and responsible, and he is gentle and meticulous.

It's also a must-have attribute for a gold medal producer, right?

"Director Done Walker!"

At this time, a middle-aged man in his forties in a suit and leather shoes walked next to him, with a shiny badge pinned to his chest.

Grant lowered his voice, "It's CAA, I should want to be your economic man." ”

Although Don is young, open-mouthed, and has a bad reputation, CAA will never let go of him as a director who directed a huge commercial blockbuster at a young age.

Even if...... Donn has a low internal rating.

"Hello, what do you call it?"

Don smiled and held out his hand. His ideals are very ambitious, and he has a lot of work to prepare...... It's okay to leave it to the broker to take care of it.

William, William Mihawk, Senior Broker at CAA. William smiled and flattered.

Grant, a Hollywood veteran, naturally understands the mechanism of CAA, and the so-called senior agent is actually the lowest agent in addition to interns, and there are also positions such as economic consultants, senior economic advisers, managers, and directors.

"The sincerity of the CAA is not enough. Grant pouted, his expression cold.

Tang En didn't care, the agent is a creature, ability is a part, luck and connections account for the majority. Anyway, he has no fear, so let's find a trial first.

"Director Walker, I have a good relationship with many producers, and I also have a few big projects in my hands, hehe, if I can be your agent, I will definitely do my best to get a few good contracts for you and push you into the ranks of Hollywood's first-line directors!"

William Mihawk said half-truthfully.

He's done poorly at CAA, although it looks like Donn's future is ...... There is no room for optimism, but if we cast a wide net, what if we succeed? With a first-line director in hand, his status will surely rise.

"Yes, Grant, can you go and read the contract for me?"

"Of course!"

……

California has passed a number of bills to regulate the work of brokers to prevent brokers from bullying their employers.

The brokerage contract can be signed for a maximum of three years, and the first contract can be signed for a maximum of one year, and the employer can unconditionally terminate the contract within this time, which is equivalent to a one-year probationary period.

With legal guarantees and Grant's help, Donn quickly signed the contract.

Officially became a contracted director under CAA.