This congressional hearing has attracted not only the attention of Hollywood, but also a lot of the technology industry.

For example, companies such as Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Apple, and Dell, all of which involve the Internet, are more or less suspected of infringement.

Even in the United States, Internet giants have "original sin".

Jobs had a very poor relationship with Michael Eisner, but he was the chairman of Pixar and had close contacts with Roy Disney, the chairman of Disney's animation production department, and Thomas Schumacher, the president.

"Optional, self-made, self-engraved!"

When Jobs heard Michael Eisner publicly shouting this propaganda slogan in Congress on TV, he almost vomited blood!

He dialed directly to Thomas Schumacher, the head of Disney's animation studios, and almost screamed, "Do you know what Michael did to me?"

The anger contained in the words was like a heat wave coming over the face.

Thomas Schumacher was taken aback, "I don't know, what's wrong?"

He's busy with work, and he doesn't know anything about Michael Eisner's statement.

Jobs roared loudly: "Michael is speaking in Congress, he attacked Apple! This is a provocation, I can see it as a provocation of war!"

"Steve, you calm down first, I don't know about this matter, and I'm sure the board of directors will give you a satisfactory answer. Thomas Schumacher tried to calm Jobs down, "To be honest, I can't believe it's true, would Michael say something like that?

"I will not compromise on this matter!"

Jobs snorted coldly, hung up the phone directly, and then informed Pixar, bluntly telling John Rust that as long as Michael Eisner is still in charge of Disney, he will never renew his contract with Disney!

John Rust was shocked when he asked why, and immediately called Thomas Schumacher, who was also very angry: "What the hell is going on? Eisner betrayed Jobs! He openly slandered Jobs in Congress!"

Thomas Schumacher said: "I'm dealing with it, I'm ...... I just messaged the chairman and am waiting for his reply. ”

Coincidentally, at this time, Michael Eisner's text message came back: "It's a misunderstanding, I didn't say anything." ”

Thomas Schumacher raised his eyebrows, and a little suspicion rose in his heart, "John, this matter may have been misunderstood by Mr. Jobs." The chairman just gave me an answer that he didn't say anything in Congress, and there was a misunderstanding. ”

"Really?"

John Rust was also a little confused.

This kind of thing, it's incredible.

Michael Eisner is a top manager, how could he bombard Steve Jobs in Congress?

Pixar is Disney's biggest partner at present, and Jobs is the owner of Pixar!

A few minutes later, John Rust called again, yelling like Steve Jobs, asking, "I've got his transcript in my hand now!"

"Won't it?"

Thomas Schumacher was so surprised that he read the text message that Michael Eisner sent him again.

John Rust said angrily, "I'll read it to you!" They use this kind of advertising slogan to sell computers, encouraging children to choose, make their own, and engrave themselves. In other words, if they buy this computer, they can use it to steal it, and then share the stolen stuff with their friends...... 'Hear me? He said Steve was stealing his product!'

Thomas Schumacher was dumbfounded by such a record of speeches.

……

Zack Schneider has been proud lately.

He directed "Resident Evil", which grossed $67 million in North America and $78 million overseas, with a total global box office of more than $140 million, far exceeding expectations.

Moreover, he supervised "Saw 2", the director is a newcomer, but within a month of its release, the North American box office exceeded 40 million US dollars. For a B-grade film with a production budget of only $4 million, this is another big success!

More importantly, the project "Ghost Rider" has been officially launched, and there is no surprise in the selection of the director, it is him!

This massive project, with a budget of $150 million, will be the most important opportunity of his life!

Although Nicolas Cage refused to play "Ghost Rider", Marvel Studios has launched a large-scale casting campaign, which is jointly led by Nina Jacobson, Kevin Feige, and Schneider.

The specific candidate will be determined by Don En's final decision.

This is a big production of a long series after all, and it is very important that it must be confirmed by the big boss.

But having the right to recommend the protagonist is already a great opportunity for Zack Schneider.

On this day, Don called him to the office.

Zack Schneider thought that Donn was looking for him to talk about the casting of "Ghost Rider", and was the first to speak: "I fancy an actor, but Nina didn't agree, she said it would be better to choose a British actor." ”

Don nodded.

Nina Jacobson is still very relieved.

The starring role of "Ghost Rider" is basically a first-line star as long as he receives this role.

As far as the current situation of Down Pictures is concerned, it is better to further deepen the friendly relationship with the British film industry.

What should I do when the Golden Globes stink?

There are many opinions in the industry.

The biggest possibility is that the importance of the British Oscars has skyrocketed, replacing the Golden Globes as a complementary award to the Oscars.

Tangen Pictures has to lay out in advance.

Nina Jacobson, as the president of Marvel Studios, obviously understands the strategic thinking of Done Films better than Zack Snyder.

Don didn't veto him directly, "Well, who do you have a crush on?"

Zack Schneider said, "Ben Affleck!"

Tang En frowned and categorically vetoed: "No!"

"Huh?"

"That person is not in the plan of Down Pictures. ”

Zack Schneider suddenly realized that Ben Affleck had offended the big boss.

Don waved his hand and asked, "Who else?"

Zack Schneider said: "The interview is not over yet, but we have already circled two actors...... Well, they're all British actors, one named Gerard Butler and the other Cliff Owen. They are all mature enough, tall and burly, with enough acting experience, and ...... in terms of remuneration It is also more suitable. ”

Gerald Butler...... Cliff Owen ......" Donn read the two names and glanced at him playfully, "These two actors, who do you think is suitable?"

Zack Schneider thought for a moment, "Gerard Butler, his beard, will look more tasteful." ”

Don laughed dumbly.

And so it was!

In his previous life, the male protagonist of "Spartan 300 Warriors" was Gerard Butler.

"These two actors, I know, are good. Don nodded, "Find a chance, I'll have an interview." In fact, it doesn't matter who plays 'Ghost Rider', what matters is the breath and rhythm of the whole movie, I repeat, I want a serious, dark epic film. ”

Zack Schneider said: "I know, to be consistent with the overall style of "Daredevil", as long as the script is okay, I am fine!"

This sentence can be regarded as speaking to Don's heart.

Zack Snyder's forte is the visual effects, the kind of oil painting style that splashes ink and paint, and as long as the script is good, it can be shot with stunning effects, such as "Spartan 300" and "Watchmen".

There are several films in which he participated in the creation of scripts, although the movie pictures are still brilliant and shocking, but the plot is really too bad.

"Zach, different people have different weaknesses and strengths, the key is to be able to deny it. I don't need to hide that being in charge of the camera is your strength, and the script is your weakness, I hope you can make use of your strengths and avoid weaknesses, which will make your career have a better development. ”

Don looked at him deeply.

In fact, he was telling him that the script of "Ghost Rider", you should not get involved too much and let the screenwriting department handle it.

The screenwriters of Donn Pictures are all screenwriter wizards selected by Donn through the "sunglasses system", and everyone has Jonathan Nolan's ability, and in terms of screenwriting level, I don't know how high it is than Zack Schneider.

Zack Snyder sat on the couch and nodded honestly.

Tang En smiled with satisfaction and said, "Okay, let's not talk about movies, I came to you today to talk about the MV." ”

“MV？”

"You've shot music videos for many singers before, right?"

"Five or six. ”

Don asked again: "How long does it take to shoot a MV?"

Zack Schneider said: "The shooting of the MV...... It's much easier than a movie, it's actually a long advertisement, usually ...... One week to two weeks, and the requirements are particularly strict, and it will not exceed a month. ”

"A month?" Don smiled slightly, "It seems that there is still plenty of time." ”

Zack Schneider looked confused, "...... are you?"

With a wave of his hand, Donn pulled a cassette tape out of a drawer and placed it in a Sony tape recorder in the corner.

Soon, electronic music came from the tape recorder, melodious to the ears, and the prelude alone was very resonant.

"I read the old books, the old legends and the mysteries

Such as Odin and his booty

Such as Thor and his talent Thunder Force

And Spider-Man's control

and Daredevil's Iron Fist Invincible

I obviously can't talk to them on the same day

……”

Zack Snyder listened to a few words, it was a mixed sing, and he felt that this male voice was very familiar, and when he heard characters like "Odin", "Spider-Man", and "Daredevil", he couldn't react anymore, and he was a fool.

It's a Marvel song!

And the singer, isn't it the big boss in front of him!

"She said to me, 'Where are you going?'

How many more winds and rains do you want to experience

I don't aspire to have the talent of Ghost Rider

You don't have to be invincible like a superhero

Not to mention the mythical happiness and beauty

……”

Hearing this, Zack Schneider was a little moved, a little shocked, and looked at Don in disbelief.

Because he could already hear it, the female voice here was Natalie Portman's voice!

Don smiled and pressed the pause button, "The original lyrics were 'Captain America', but then I thought 'Captain America' would be filmed again in many years, so I changed it to 'Ghost Rider'." ”

Zack Schneider raised his head with a confused expression and a strange expression: "Can you let me finish listening?" ()

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