The shooting cycle of commercial films is often shorter than that of literary films.

For example, Tom Hanks is filming "Desert Island", which takes up to ten months, first two months, then half a year off, and then two months. The free half a year was for Mr. Hanks to lose weight in order to complete his down-and-out image on a desert island.

And in this interval of half a year, film director Robert Zemeckis also took time to make a commercial film "Danger" for DreamWorks.

The filming cycle for "Spider-Man" was only three months.

Tang En rented three studios from Twentieth Century Fox, and by October, he had almost finished his California scene, and the crew would go to New York to shoot a group scene in Times Square.

It was definitely a big scene, with more than 12,000 extras hired alone, and the salary cost of the temporary show alone was more than $8 million.

In Donn's storyboard, there is a lot of Manhattan World Trade Center, after all, after all, after 911, this will be a stunner.

Now, the crew is filming a scene that Donn added improvised.

The story is simple, Peter Parker once again hears his neighbor Mary Jane being scolded by his father, and sees Mary Jane walking out of the yard through the window, looking lonely.

Peter Parker tried to comfort her, but was clumsy enough to say something, so he gave her a book.

"Mary, I...... I'm sorry about what happened in your home. Peter Parker looked nervous.

Mary Jane smiled reluctantly, "It's okay, I'm used to it." ”

Peter Parker sighed, "I'll give you a book, I used to like to read books for a while when I was ridiculed by everyone, it was funny." ”

Mary Jane took the book and chuckled, "Harry Potter, Peter, you're still reading books for young adults?"

"It doesn't matter, as long as it's good-looking. Just like lovers, it may seem inappropriate on the surface, but if you look closely, you may have a lot in common. ”

"Well, Peter, thank you for the book, I'll be sure to read it. ”

……

"Very good, this is over!"

Don breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Nina Jacobson who came over with a smile, and shrugged his shoulders, "You know, this novel company will be established next year, and we need to do some publicity." ”

As a producer of the film, Nina Jacobson is dutiful, "It is possible to incorporate the ad in a more sleek way, just ...... It's a bit stiff. ”

"It's a blunt ad that makes people impressed, doesn't it?"

"But it affects the quality of the film. ”

The corners of Donne's mouth twitched, and his expression was indescribably confident, "If a ten-second shot can ruin my movie, it's that I'm incompetent as a director!"

At this time, George Paxton came running over, "Donn, someone is targeting "The Wedding Guest." ”

"Huh?"

Don's eyes froze.

Since the success of "Titanic" and the expulsion of Jon Landau, who opposed him, from Hollywood, there is no such opponent who directly argues with him.

Even Tom Rothman, the president of Twentieth Century Fox, is only stumbling behind his back.

Reese Witherspoon went to film, and all the big and small affairs around Donn were handed over to George Paxton to deal with, and he said: "It's Bruce Willis." ”

"Who?"

Don thought he had misheard.

Bruce willis?

Don had never met him, let alone had any contact with him, so how could he possibly oppose him?

Could it be that he is outspoken and quick to say the wrong thing?

Don shook his head, if Tom Cruise's kind of guy with emotional intelligence is in arrears, and he is straightforward and quick to talk about the past, Bruce Willis looks like a reckless man, but his brain is not bad.

Nina Jacobson, who was next to her, was the first to react, "Is it because of "The Sixth Sense"?"

Don's eyes widened, and he suddenly realized.

Disney has been building a media empire in recent years, and the film industry is a little sluggish, but the $40 million suspense thriller "The Sixth Sense" starring Bruce Willis has really boosted Disney's morale.

Two months after its release, the North American box office of "The Sixth Sense" has exceeded $200 million, the overseas box office has also reached $250 million, and the global box office has reached 450 million!

Looking at the whole of 1999, such an achievement is second only to the existence of the giant "Star Wars Episode 1: The Ghost Man Menace".

However, "The Sixth Sense" deserves better results!

In August, which is often the end of the summer season, many commercial productions will avoid this stage and give some low-budget films a way out.

"The Sixth Sense of the Supernatural" also seized this gap and scheduled the schedule to August.

Unfortunately, I bumped into "Wedding Guest".

With an investment of $18 million, the cast of "Wedding Aoke" is not as good as "The Sixth Sense", but the number of theaters released exceeded 3,000, and the box office was also high.

Although not as amazing as "The Sixth Sense", it is also a dark horse this year, two months after its release, the North American box office has reached $150 million, and the overseas box office is slightly worse, but it also has $50 million.

What's more, "Wedding Guest" is a romantic comedy, which pays attention to the long-term flow and long-term screening. After two months of screening, "The Sixth Sense" has obviously experienced a waterfall decline in box office revenue, and it can't be carried.

At this time, suppressing "Wedding Proud" is the best way to bring the audience back to the attention of "The Sixth Sense".

It's just that Donn still thinks it's strange that "Wedding Guests" is produced by Dunn Pictures and distributed by Twentieth Century Fox.

Even if Bruce Willis is a big star, dare to challenge Fox?

"What did he say?" Donn asked, confused.

George Paxton said: "I can't remember the specifics, but the general meaning is that "Wedding Proud" is not nutritious, only fools go to watch it, and people with intelligence will choose to watch "The Sixth Sense". This is his opinion in a talk show, which has a great impact. ”

Don's face was gloomy and annoyed.

This is a typical means of exalting oneself by suppressing others, too bad!

Nina Jacobson, who has served as a production executive at Universal Pictures and DreamWorks, is very familiar with the marketing strategy of the film, and quickly realized that something was wrong, and carefully reminded: "Don, it is the release period of the movie, and all the words and deeds of the leading actor must be consistent with the producer." ”

Donn's eyes narrowed into a slit, "You mean...... Behind him stands Disney?"

George Paxton added, "I think that's the case too, and after Bruce Willis's interview, a lot of newspapers picked it up, and the ABC also covered it extensively, which added fuel to the fire." ”

"Disney, hehe, interesting!"

Don laughed inexplicably, but his smile was a little cold.

He is still in the stage of accumulating energy, and all his actions are very restrained, but he doesn't want to make enemies everywhere.

After all, during the release of "Titanic", Don was under a lot of pressure from Hollywood, which would seriously hinder the development of his industry.

Unexpectedly, Donne, who was a man with his tail between his legs, received a cold shot from Disney in the back.

Nina Jacobson, as the president of Marvel Studios, is Donne's direct subordinate, for fear that he will be young and vigorous, he will directly argue with Disney, and quickly persuade: "Don, you have to calm down!"

Tang En glanced at her lightly and shook his head, "Don't worry, I've never been so calm as I am now!"

Nina Jacobson hesitated for a moment, feeling the need to make it clear, "Donn, actually...... I think it has something to do with me. ”

"You?"

Don looked surprised.

He did recruit Nina Jacobson from Disney's production department to take charge of Marvel Studios, but she is not valued at Disney, and it is always right to make the best use of her talents, right?

Nina Jacobson sighed, "Actually, the movie "The Sixth Sense" was approved by me at the beginning. ”

Tang En raised his eyebrows, "What do you mean?"

Nina Jacobson said: "I have a good relationship with Knight Shyamalan, oh! When he approached me with this project, I passed the project review and submitted it to the Disney production department. ”

"In other words, if it weren't for your recommendation, "The Sixth Sense" wouldn't have appeared at all?" Don had long known that Nina Jacobson was a talent, but he didn't expect her to have such a unique vision.

Nina Jacobson nodded, "So to speak. ”

"So now that "The Sixth Sense" is a box office hit, Disney regrets it, they shouldn't have let you go, right?" Don said with a sneer on the corner of his mouth.

Nina Jacobson said firmly: "Donn, Disney I will definitely not go back, I will definitely bring Marvel Studios out of the picture." ”

"I'm not doubting you. Don waved his hand, his tone was a little mocking, "I just think it's a little funny, Disney snubbed a talent like you at the beginning, and only after I dug you up, did I discover your ability, and then regretted taking revenge on me? ”

Nina Jacobson said lightly: "This is a Disney tradition, they only recognize money! Who still remembers that Walt Disney is actually a name?"

Tang En thought silently for a while, "Twentieth Century Fox is the publisher of "The Wedding Guest", we have common interests, Disney's side, let them deal with it." ”

"You're trying to attack Bruce Willis?" exclaimed Nina Jacobson.

Don sneered: "Disney, I can't move, Bruce Willis am I still afraid, don't say it's him, even if it's Tom Cruise, I don't care!"

George Paxton said to the enemy: "Yes, I don't like that big guy for a long time, I should teach him a lesson!"

Nina Jacobson is a woman after all, with a conservative style, "Don, I think it's better to be careful, after all...... He is the starring actor of "The Sixth Sense", and moving him is equivalent to moving the cake of "The Sixth Sense", and Disney will not give up. ”

"That can't let him talk nonsense in front of the media!"

George Paxton gritted his teeth.

"Nonsense?"

Don's eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth hooked up a smile, "yes, nonsense, it's funny." ”

"Hmm, Donn, what do you mean?"

Tang En's long sleeves flicked, domineering and chic, "It's very simple, with the other way, the other side will also govern the other body!"