JJ Abrams is also a talented director in Hollywood, especially with a unique understanding of science fiction films, especially when he started the Star Trek trilogy and Star Wars trilogy, both of which have been great successes.

Tang En'ai was sincere and said with a smile: "Jeff, we met, at the Golden Globe Awards awards dinner. ”

Abrams produces, directs, and writes the American drama Double Faced Spy, which has received multiple nominations at the Golden Globes, and Don has seen him from afar.

Abrams was pleasantly surprised, "Director Walker, I'm interested in the third point of making a blockbuster movie. In order to increase added value, you said that movies can be reflected with the help of stars, big directors and film value, can you talk more about this issue?"

Tang En said: "Big stars, big directors, and film value, these concepts can provide richer elements for the film and make fans interested." From the perspective of importance, it is an incremental relationship, that is, the value of the film is greater than that of the big director, and the role of the big director is greater than that of the big star. ”

"In the past ten years, there was a 'bombshell' theory, and everyone must remember that the model launched by CAA was led by big stars and big casts. But the era of superstars is over. I know how ridiculous it is that in Hollywood, somebody is paid $20 million and 20% of the global box office?"

"I've invested in so many films that I've never offered any actors a box office share contract. In my opinion, this is connivance! It is a violation of the rules of the market! Isn't it deformed to take half or even more of the film's profits for the sake of one or two celebrity faces? How unfair is it that the male number one gets a shocking top salary, while the female number one is only paid $500,000?"

"I'm a feminist, everybody knows that. I am very dissatisfied with this phenomenon of unequal pay for men and women for equal work, and I also deeply do not understand. I repeat, the halo of stars will become weaker and weaker! Film companies squeeze actresses' salaries to pursue big stars, and this is the defect of the system!"

These words immediately attracted the strong approval of the women in the audience.

Not only Hollywood, but also in all walks of life, doing the same work, women's salaries are lower than men's.

After a round of applause, Donn continued: "I'm 24 years old, and I've come up with a platter investment plan to solve the financing dilemma of the film, and I've put forward the hit theory, which has put forward some personal insights for commercial productions. In the future, I will work hard to make more and better contributions to the film industry, including protecting the rights and interests of actresses and women filmmakers. ”

"Since last year, Down Pictures has put forward a new mission: 'New Order, New Model, New Power, New Hollywood'. This is by no means a rhetoric, I will prove it with deeds. I hope that the film industry can get better and better, I will promote Hollywood's investment environment to become better and better, and I will also help film practitioners to get more legitimate rights and interests. ”

This topic is equivalent to shooting at the top superstars, and Don didn't say much.

But sooner or later, he will reach out to solve this problem!

The salaries of Hollywood's top male stars are too high, and the high ones are unreasonable. They don't have to be like female stars, they don't need any endorsements and advertisements, just getting paid for movies is enough to live a luxurious life.

This not only harms the interests of other actors, but also the interests of the film company.

What's more, the excessively high remuneration has led to a lack of budget and a decline in the quality of the film, which is likely to cause an industrial crisis, just like the excessive life he had lived in his previous life.

If Don wants to be determined to control Hollywood, he must let Hollywood have a better and healthier development environment.

What Hollywood couldn't do in the previous life, Donn wants to lead Hollywood to do it!

After finishing the speech, Donn directly found Abrams and said with a smile: "I watched a few episodes of the double-faced female spy you filmed, and it was very good." ”

"Thank you. ”

Abrams was a little flattered, and the difference in status between the two was too great.

Although his family is well-off, his parents are veteran TV producers and have a lot of connections in the TV industry, which allows him to write and direct as he wants. But in the film industry, his fame is still too small.

Don patted him on the shoulder, "What's next?"

Abrams said honestly: "Yes, there are already plans, and I am negotiating with ABC to cooperate in filming a TV series Lost." ”

Tang En raised his eyebrows, "You didn't want to come to the film industry?"

Abrams nodded, then shook his head again, "I want to be my own director, but I have also participated in the production and screenwriting of several films before, but the gap between me and the director's ability is too far." I would like to gain experience through TV dramas first. ”

"Idea!" Donn complimented him, "And what do you think of my lecture today?"

"Excellent!"

Abrams blurted out.

Don looked at him deeply, "In that case, haven't you been touched a little?"

Abrams was slightly stunned, "I'm very touched, I'm a strong supporter of the explosive theory!"

Don smiled slightly, "Then you still want to shoot Lost?"

"Huh?"

Abrams is really confused.

Tang En smiled: "The hit theory is not only applicable to movies, but also to TV dramas! Last year's Band of Brothers was the biggest hit! You didn't think about making a hit TV series?"

"Me?" Abrams' eyes widened in surprise and joy as he seemed to understand Donn's thoughts, "Mr. Walker, you mean you want me to work with Starz?"

"How's it going?"

"Of course, I'm going to think about it. Abrams smiled apologetically, "You know, my friend and I started a company called Bad Robot Productions, I"

Tang En waved his hand, "It's okay, you have plenty of time to think about it, anyway, I haven't thought about the specific development project yet." But I think this project will definitely start this year, and it's a super big project!"

"Super big project?"

"That's right, maybe 5 seasons, or more. The production cost is expected to be between $100 million and $500 million per season. ”

Abrams was speechless in shock, "Mr. Walker, you're not kidding, are you?"

"Do you think I'm joking?" Donn twitched the corners of his mouth, then patted him on the shoulder, "Jeff, I admire your talent, but in my opinion, TV series will only dust you, and movies are your future direction." Do you know Director Nolan and Director Schneider?"

Abrams nodded slightly.

Donn let out a faint "um", "They're about the same age as you, Chris is filming Daredevil, a big $500 million project, and Zach is also going to start preparing for Ghost Rider, which will cost at least $500 million." Jeff, I want you to work hard!"

Abrams' mouth opened wide, and the thought of competition inevitably rose in his heart.

Don smiled and said, "Rome was not built in a day, and their success is also the result of years of hard work. But more important than hard work is direction. I'm sure you understand that. ”

Abrams' face tensed, as if he was struggling with something, "I know that if you go in the wrong direction, the harder you try, the farther away you will be from your goal." ”

"Clever!"

Don exclaimed.

For Abrams, Don definitely wants to recruit him.

Solicitation is not the same as cooperation, it is to give favors and let his future career trajectory develop in a direction that is in line with his own interests.

After this guy finished filming Star Wars 7, he went directly to shoot a TV series again, which is a typical hot-headed and lost mind.

The rebooted Star Wars trilogy, the framework of the story is set by Abrams.

But his withdrawal directly made the script of Star Wars 8 a mess. Although the box office also exceeded $1.3 billion, there is a big gap compared with Star Wars' $72 billion data, and more importantly, the reputation is rotten!

Donn has coveted Lucasfilm for a long time and has come to be in his pocket.

Abrams' reboot of Star Wars 7 received harsh criticism from George Lucas in terms of plot, but it received unanimous praise from North American film critics, and the box office amazed the world.

Don needed to plan ahead and make some preparations for what was to come.

For example, wooing Abrams!

Of course, part of the reason is to solve the current problem.

Abrams's parents are both producers in the TV industry and are very influential, and Abrams himself has excellent production skills. Don wants to develop a hit TV series, and with the help of such a force, the possibility of success will be greater.

When Starz aired Brothers in Arms, it had more than 15 million subscribers at its peak!

Now, three months later, it has fallen to 13 million, and it is still on a downward trend.

The cost of a subscription to the STA TV network is too high!

If there are no shocking TV series, North American families will definitely choose the relatively cheap HBO and SHO.

So Don has been planning to prepare a real super hit American drama to bind users to Starz TV.

Relying on a TV series of the level of six feet below and in the line of fire, it will be attractive, but it is not a hit, and it will not cause a sensation.

Of course, the best option is to shoot the TV series version of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings directly, and Don also got the copyright.

But the timing is wrong, the Lord of the Rings movie hasn't been released yet, and no matter how well the TV series is made, the visual effects can't be compared to the movie.

At this time, filming the Lord of the Rings TV series, isn't it looking for a slap in the face?

The best time is 5 years after the release of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the audience has nostalgia and anticipation, and then starts the TV series plan.

As for a song of ice and fire, it is also very difficult.

George Martin, an old man, has a weird temper and still refuses to sell the copyright. Because he said that the A Song of Ice and Fire series has only now been published in the third part of The Storm of Swords, and the fourth part of The Feast of the Crows, he hasn't even started writing yet.

His writing speed is very slow, a total of 7 films, he doesn't want the speed of the TV series to exceed too much, excessive disclosure of the plot, let's wait a few years!

It's no wonder that the A Song of Ice and Fire series is so popular, and the TV series was not filmed until 2011.

Don is very melancholy now, he urgently needs a hit TV series to boost the number of users of the STA TV network, and the best choice must be a fantasy special effects production!

Under the repeated impact of the Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter, this will be the hottest theme at the moment.

But what should I shoot?