In that year, Sony Pictures sought to buy the series rights of Marvel's superhero "Spider-Man". As a result, Donn went one step ahead and took the lead in completing the acquisition of Marvel Entertainment.

After the acquisition was completed, Don refused to let go of the rights to any of the comic book heroes. Not only that, Don also directed the movie "Spider-Man" himself, which grossed $1.26 billion at the global box office and was a huge success!

This should have been a success for Sony!

Later, Sony Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer collaborated on the war film "Black Hawk Down", intending to invite Ridley Scott as the film director.

As a result, it was Donn who dug into the corner and invited Ridley Scott over to shoot "Spider-Man 2", leaving a mess for Sony Pictures' "Black Hawk Down" project and losing a lot of money.

Later, the conflict between Donn and Jerry Bruckheimer became deeper and deeper, and even affected the preparation of Sony Pictures' big project "Jedi Men 2".

The results have also been seen, and "Jedi Men 2" is a complete fiasco!

It directly led to the breakup of Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer, the golden pair, and the departure of Sony Pictures CEO John Kali...... Amy Pascal, CEO of Columbia Pictures, was poached by Donn to Universal Pictures.

What's even more infuriating is that Will Smith, who was supposed to be the star of "Jedi Men 2", the ace of Sony Pictures, and an action superstar, also jumped ship to New Universal.

It is conceivable that without Donn, Sony Pictures' performance in the past few years will definitely improve greatly!

The most important thing is ...... Even MGM, which Howard Stringer had been interested in for a long time, was acquired by New Universal.

The deal was completed and all but ended his hopes of dominating Sony.

At present, Sony's most anticipated business is high-definition Blu-ray.

Under the premise that HD-DVD was the first to be launched and quickly seized market share, MGM's film library became Sony's last piece of cake.

That's what Howard Stringer has been striving for.

Then he was intercepted by Don and raided his home.

It's no wonder that Howard Stringer has a grudge against Donn.

Although the two have never crossed heads-on, behind Sony Entertainment, Don's shadow flashes everywhere!

Sony Records included!

Suffice it to say, the money Sony Entertainment should have made over the past few years...... It's all earned by Donn!

Howard Stringer's capital that could have accumulated an upward channel was added to Donn!

saw Don flourish in Hollywood, and even played the trick of controlling public opinion through feminism...... Howard Stringer is not blushing, and it is strange that he does not hold grudges!

That's why he secretly arranged people in private, instigated Mia Farrow to make trouble, and disrupted Donn's Hollywood layout.

He asked himself to be very secretive.

Never be discovered!

This kind of thing...... They have experience.

Isn't that what Michael Jackson is all about?

This has made a huge profit for Sony Records.

Howard Stringer is full of confidence!

It's a pity that he may never have imagined that Donn's allies are connected...... It's all about the White House and the president's campaign.

Can't find out the normal way, can't find out the abnormal way?

……

With the blockbuster movies in the past few years paving, Marvel Studios' movies ...... It has become the hottest, hottest and most anticipated commercial blockbuster series at the moment.

The 2004 Hollywood summer season was also officially kicked off by "Ghost Rider".

Over the three days of the weekend, "Ghost Rider" grossed $28.6 million, $30.67 million and $22.87 million respectively at the North American box office, including Thursday's early $7.8 million performance......

At the box office in the first weekend, "Ghost Rider" got a report card of nearly 90 million US dollars!

In just one weekend, "Ghost Rider" helped Zack Schneider break his North American box office record!

The nine overseas countries that were released at the same time also achieved a box office of 64 million US dollars......

According to this result, the final box office of "Ghost Rider: Origins" is likely to surpass Nolan's "Batman: Time to War" and reach the level of $450 million to $550 million.

The gap between the North American box office may not be too big, but the overseas box office is different.

The magical colors of "Ghost Rider", especially Zack Snyder's strong style, are particularly visual. is more in line with the expectations of overseas audiences than the "bland" "Daredevil".

Looking at the entire Hollywood, in terms of the presentation of visual color magic, it is estimated that there is only one Tim Burton left in front of Zack Schneider.

"What's next?"

Pleased with the first week of Ghost Rider's box office performance, Donn and Zack Schneider were on a trip to visit Tim Burton's team at a vintage studio in West Hollywood.

Zack Schneider shook his head and said, "Learn." ”

"Studying?"

Tang En's eyes revealed a brilliance that seemed to be smiling but not smiling.

This guy has been looking at Nolan.

Last year, after the release of "Daredevil", Nolan launched the project "Deadly Magic", and the movie will be released in September this year.

Don thought that he would also take advantage of this time to make a movie that was completely his own.

After all, according to Marvel's schedule, the release of "Ghost Rider 2" will not be until 2007. There will be enough time to prepare for this project next summer.

Just listen to Zack Snyder say frankly: "Although "Ghost Rider" is very good at the box office...... But we all understand that the added value of the Marvel brand has a lot of quality. It's different from Chris's Daredevil, which is a really groundbreaking film. The box office ...... of Daredevil 1 Maybe not as high as other Marvel movies, but I can guarantee that with the foreshadowing of this movie, Daredevil 2 will have an amazing achievement. ”

Instead of riding in his own car, Donn rode in an RV with Zack Schneider.

Hearing this, he nodded secretly and said, "So you plan to use this year's gap to enrich yourself? ”

Zack Schneider said: "The style of Director Burton...... I especially like it. In particular, the use of color is amazing. Isn't the project "Ghost Rider 2" only starting next year, I plan to ...... Use this time to visit the crew of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" more. ”

Don En approvingly: "The idea is very right, the idea is clear! I'm still afraid that the box office results of "Ghost Rider" in the first week will come out, and your mentality will float, which is good." ”

……

This is the original MGM studio, which has a history of 60 years.

It's a pity that it has been abandoned for many years, and even became a warehouse.

It was sold by MGM in the 70s, and in November last year, New Globe paid $130 million to buy it back.

No way, the land price is too high.

Tim Burton chose to set up a studio here for his new film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", partly because of the depth of cinema here, where "The Wizard of Oz" was filmed.

Then there is the empty area here, and there is no extra crew to disturb, he can arrange it as he wants to meet the filming plan of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" with the greatest effect.

The film will be released on June 1.

In July, because of the release of "Pirate League 2", there will be a half-month break.

As soon as Donn and Zack Schneider entered the studio, there was a kind of entering a fairy tale, even ...... There was a feeling of going to the Disney company.

Tim Burton is a doll lover, and the studio hall is full of original drawings of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, concept designs, and various statues and model dolls.

In particular, the colorful concept drawings are hung all over the walls of this circular hall!

How much does it cost?

Don couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

Damn it!

Splurge!

It's stinky, isn't it?

"Ahem...... Hang up the images so our team can find inspiration. Tim Burton walked over and quickly explained.

Donn glanced at him, "If I'm not mistaken, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory had a budget of $150 million?"

"Hmm. ”

"Not a penny more!"

"Of course, everything we have planned is in the plan. Tim Burton smiled, looking confident, "This wall, with a total of 1,024 paintings, costs less than $900,000 if you count the decorations, pastels and background glass." The sculptures and dolls were even less valuable, at more than $200,000. ”

Don was so angry that he almost kicked him twice.

That's a big breath!

I didn't even make such a big scene when I was making a movie!

Tim Burton said with some pride: "My movie...... On weekdays, there are a lot of industry peers and media reporters who come over, and they have to make a good impression on them, right? Even if it's not for the movie, it's for the image of New Universal, right? If there's a mess in the studio, I'm sorry for MGM's reputation. ”

Don waved his hand, he didn't bother to care about these little things, and frowned: "Tim, how did I hear that you rejected the green screen?"

"Yes. ”

"The whole movie was shot on set?"

"Yes. ”

"How much does that cost?"

"The budget of $150 million is enough for our expenses. ”

Don shook his head and sighed, "Tim, I can understand your pursuit and persistence. However, times have changed, and the green screen is the future of cinema. ”

Zack Schneider immediately added, saying: "The future of movies will become more and more 'ideal', with the support of computer technology, many scenes that were impossible to complete in the past can be shot on a green screen." This is not possible with a set set. ”

Tim Burton smiled disapprerovingly: "The green screen thing...... Don't worry, I'll talk about it when I learn it. ”

"Poof!"

Zack Schneider nearly fainted.

Director Bolton won't shoot on a green screen?

But then again, he made a lot of use of green screen when he made "Ghost Rider". But Nolan's filming of "Daredevil" also rejects green screens, and they are all time-consuming and labor-intensive live-action shooting......

Really, won't?

Probably not, certainly not.

Tang En almost exploded in anger, gritted his teeth and said: "I should cut your budget by another $50 million, I don't think you need a green screen! It's disgusting to use investors' money to manage your filmmakers' pursuits!"

"You're not a filmmaker?" said Tim Burton, surprised.

Don En blushed and said angrily: "I shoot "The Avengers", all on a green screen!" (https:)

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