Chapter 629: Cameron Fuck Off (First Update)
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"King-like Dominating Performance" -- yesterday's 68th Oscars, it was said that it was the success of the Jinchen Film Group, but it was not so much the success of Playboy alone, although he only scooped up two awards, but look at the gratitude of the workers in front of and behind the scenes, and look at the miracle created by Playboy alone in the total box office of the United States last year (out of 16.6 billion US dollars, the Jinchen Film Group under the leadership of Playboy occupied 7.9 billion US dollars), Look at the pursuit of him by major Hollywood studios, or look at his knowledge of people and popular stars, all of which make him indisputably the king of last night, or the whole world movie now.
But that's just the beginning, and his spree in the music kingdom has already begun, with last year's "Go! The ability shown by the album, his help to Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey and even rookie Christina Aguilera, combined with the madness of the Grammys, he already occupied the most dazzling position from the start.
Not to mention the amazing eight albums signed by Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey and Jinchen Music Group, Babyface, who has always been a loner, is considering setting up her own studio under Jinchen Music Group, Madonna is also saying that after her cooperation with Warner Records, it is very likely that she will cooperate with Playboy, of course, in fact, her next album is already asking Playboy to help her write lyrics and serve as a producer.
All this is a sign that Playboy is replicating his success in the film industry in the music industry, which also shows that Playboy is preparing for his enthronement as king, maybe three years, maybe five years, he will be the king of the entire world entertainment industry - "USA Today"
The 68th Academy Awards once again won unanimous praise for Playboy, even Mr. President said in an interview. Playboy's performance deserves everyone's recognition and respect, just as Playboy said that Mr. President is someone he admires and respects very much, and Mr. President also says that there is one more name in his favorite movie actor now. Except for Tom Hanks, that's Kingchan.
However, all this did not allow Playboy to win the competition for the leading actor in "Titanic", just like Playboy guessed, although 20th Century Fox Film Company still has some hesitation about Playboy's performance contract, but is basically on the verge of agreeing, but James Cameron has always disapproved of Playboy's contract. Moreover, he soon found Leonardo DiCaprio, whom he liked a little bit, although he was somewhat criticized.
On April 1st, April Fool's Day, the news came that was not false at all, James Cameron categorically rejected William Campbell's recommendation for the leading actor, and told him with certainty that he had found the right candidate. That's Leonardo DiCaprio.
He also said that since the company wants to save money, in the case of such a huge expense. It is said that he had a big quarrel with William Campbell that day, and even said cruel words, unless he died, he would not accept the company's arrangement, and he, as a director, should have enough decision-making power.
At first, the media did not know that Playboy was involved in the hugely expensive film "Titanic". After getting the news, there was immediately a lot of entertainment to block the playboy's apartment in Hollywood.
It was almost nine o'clock in the morning, and the playboy and the young grandmother finished their morning exercise, and they were in a beautiful mood, and they knew that they had to respond, so they held a very simple press conference on the lawn in front of the villa. β¦,βkingγ In the first half of this year, there was no film work arranged, just for the performance of "Titanic", in Hollywood, you never participated in the films of other film companies, what made you make such a decision this time? "The Hollywood Chronicle's entertainment was the first to stand up.
The playboy smiled charmingly, "I don't have any related ideas or rules such as not participating in other companies' films, as for "Titanic", I appreciate Mr. James Cameron's idea, and I am very grateful to Mr. William Campbell for his sincere invitation to me, it just so happens that I have also written related scripts before." β
"But someone said that you opened your mouth, not only did you have a super high salary, but there were other unacceptable provisos, which made Mr. James Cameron angry?" San Francisco Chronicle
The playboy smiled and shook his head, "I don't know where your sources are, and of course, I can't reveal the details of the contract, but if I'm in it for money, I think you all know, I don't have to make do with others, I'll just star in my own films," shrugged, very confident and relaxed, "As for the proviso, you can ask Mr. William Campbell, or refer to the other actors' performance contracts to see if mine is excessive." β
"Some people say you're too strong, and they say that you have a very bad relationship with Mr. James Cameron, so you want to force him out, right?" USA Today
"April Fool's Day has passed, please don't use such false news to fool me, I have always respected Mr. James Cameron's work, as for forcing out, he is a director, I am an actor, and I am still an actor who has not signed a contract, and Mr. James Cameron is only responsible to 20th Century Fox, and Jinchen Film Group is not involved in investing in "Titanic," the playboy said eloquently, "I think all this is enough to show that there is no relevant connection to your statement." β
"But why have you never worked with James Cameron, they say it's because you have a bad relationship with him?" Boston Herald
The playboy chuckled lightly and joked: "Hollywood is so big, there are so many directors, and I haven't worked with too much, do I have a grudge against them, not to mention, James Cameron and I have met twice, and there is no conflict of interest between us here, why do I have a bad relationship with him, can you tell me, do we naturally dislike each other?" Shrugged again, "Do I look like the kind of person who is going to fight someone as soon as we meet?" β
"And what do you think about James Cameron's refusal to let you star, and why did you think he made such a decision?" Rolling Stone
The playboy still smiled and shook his head, "I'm not Mr. James Cameron himself, you should ask him such a question." As for the opinion, the only thing I want to say is that for a film, I respect the director's decision! β
Playboy's answer was impeccable. Even James Cameron did not deny the playboy when he was interviewed, he is not stupid, he looks calm about the discord of the entertainment reporters, "I will never believe that Kingchan said that I am rude and domineering." He was a true gentleman. β
"I never said that it was because of his strength, his rudeness made me refuse to let him participate, as he said, as a director, I will better consider the work of the whole film, choose more suitable actors, maybe next time, I will work with him well."
"As for the performance contract. It's a secret, but whether it's a salary or other additional terms, it's a very reasonable request. With his current status and status, it makes sense to ask for more. "..., the first set of people, the last set of people is used by the old guys, and Leonardo DiCaprio, who was innocently involved in this turmoil, is also very smart: "I don't mean to maliciously steal this role with King, but I respect the director's choice, if he thinks I am suitable, I will be very happy and accept, because I am an actor, I will not give up my job because of what everyone says." Good qualities that an actor should have. β
There was a lot of public opinion outside, but no one in the 20th Century Fox came forward to explain, even William Campbell always said the same sentence - it is being discussed, and everyone will be notified as soon as the results are available.
Playboy knows that 20th Century Fox is now riding a tiger, and the film is about to be filmed. But James Cameron gritted his teeth and didn't let go, now the cost is so huge, if you want to change the director, it is James Cameron who got it bit by bit, and it's even worse if you don't change a person, but, if you don't use Playboy, not to mention, Playboy also provides very attractive conditions, 800 million US dollars at the box office, when you are getting more and more nervous, you can get the biggest risk guarantee, and the temptation is huge.
In the last ten days, that is, in mid-April, James Cameron was about to shoot, and William Campbell approached Playboy again, "King, we want to ask you to be able to direct this film while starring, after all, the script was created by you, you." β
The playboy waved his hand and glanced at William Campbell with a smile, "Dear William, this movie was made by James Cameron, although I wrote the script, I am not familiar with the entire crew, and there are some things that may have to be reprepared, in that case, I don't know what things will turn out, although it may be better, but the risk is also greater," shrugged his shoulders and shook his head, "I think, I can't accept such conditions for the time being." β
He said his concerns, but because of this, it shows that he knows very well the situation he is in, and more importantly, he said that it may be better, everyone knows that Playboy turns decay into magical power, James Cameron is a money-spending machine, but Playboy is the opposite, he is an extremely terminating contract, the most aware of the overall situation, and often able to get the best results with the least money.
"I and the entire board have a lot of faith in your abilities, and I think it's certainly a lot better for you to have this movie in your hands than that bastard." William Campbell was telling the truth, because he was already thinking about joining Jinchen Film Group.
The playboy still shook his head, "William, I really can't accept it, after all, it's the work of Mr. James Cameron, I don't need any compensation, but I can't do that kind of thing to steal people's jobs." β
The two talked for more than an hour, and William Campbell did not get an affirmative answer from Playboy, the reason why he said so was because Playboy, although he refused, he was not too resolute, and most of the time he was talking about concerns.
Three days later, a news that shocked the whole of Hollywood came out from the headquarters of 20th Century Fox, and the company made a decision - because of disagreements on the filming arrangement of "Titanic", the company decided to fire James Cameron and let him get out of the director's house, and then, the company also said that it would sincerely invite King to take over the director's work and serve as the leading actor in the movie.
This time, James Cameron angrily accused the company of absurdity when he left, of course, there were some insinuations, "The whole movie was planned and prepared by me until now, they didn't understand anything, and now they abandoned me for an actor, it's like a joke, I'll wait to see what kind of good results they have." β
Even many staff members have expressed their related meaning, saying that the pre-preparation of the film has always been handled by Mr. James Cameron, and the new director may not be able to adapt at all, and even overturn everything before, making the work even more difficult. β¦,
The first thing to say is that this is a unilateral decision made by 20th Century Fox, and before that, they did not get any promise from Playboy, and the reason why they made such a decision is, first, Playboy can provide them with risk protection; second, although William Campbell did not get the promise of Playboy, but in that more than an hour, Playboy talked to him about a lot of things related to "Titanic", which made him feel that Playboy was fully qualified to be a director, and quickly entered the role, and finally got better results than now; Third, naturally, time is pressing, and it will only be more troublesome to adjust after filming really starts, the so-called instant break, with James Cameron's character and current attitude, there must only be one left; The last point is that I think Playboy's previous concerns will not have any problems after they fired James Cameron, and they can show their sincerity even more by doing so, plus with the good relationship between 20th Century Fox and William Campbell and Playboy, Playboy basically has no possibility of refusing, you know, even Paramount's Baker began to prepare to closely negotiate with 20th Century Fox for the film's American distribution rights.
It's really not a big deal for a producer to fire a director, even an insurance company can fire a director because of the arrangement of the film, but this matter is involved with Playboy, coupled with the huge investment in the film, the attention of the outside world naturally immediately rose by n levels.
The playboy dug the hole and lured the 20th Century Fox into slowly jumping in, and at this time, it was finally his turn to make a final decision.
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