"I heard that the company wants to recreate the Superman movie?"

While rarely intervening in Warner Bros. operations, Duke is well-informed enough, "Still want to take Catwoman out and make a movie alone?" ”

"Superman is still in the discussion stage." Doug? Walter has always been convinced of Duke's vision for film, "Catwoman has already started to lay out plans on paper, and the production department is going to invite Harry? Berry plays the lead role. ”

"A black version of Catwoman?" Duke shook his head slightly, and said directly, "Catwoman is a second-tier character in DC, and if it is played by a black person, even fans of the comics will be lost, and Harry? Berry herself is not suitable, her own appeal is limited, and she has never singled out the box office of any film, as for the Oscar-winning actress......"

Don't say the rest, Doug? Walter also understood, and he couldn't help asking, "What about a different actor?" ”

"No, no, no, Doug." Duke shook his finger at him, "You didn't understand what I meant. ”

Doug? Walter looked at Duke, since the other party said that he planned to wait for him to sit down as CEO, it would definitely be a big deal.

"My personal construction." Duke didn't go around in circles, and said directly, "It's not just Catwoman, but also the new Superman, and these plans are better put on hold." ”

"Pause?" Doug? Walter frowned, sitting on the CEO to show the corresponding results, his original plan was to recreate the glory of DC superhero movies in addition to the cooperation with Duke, "Duke, you said that the era of superhero movies is about to begin, why pause?" ”

He did rely on working with Duke, but without a valid and convincing reason, he would not stop planning at the planning stage.

"Looking at the current trend, the next few years. The share of superhero movies in the market will continue to increase. Duke said seriously, "So, we shouldn't rush to shoot the production, but make a whole plan." ”

Duke didn't let Doug again? Walter waited, and simply said, "You didn't think about it. Would it be possible for DC's comic book heroes to assemble in a cosmic space and fight side by side as a team like the comics? ”

You mean...... "Doug?" Walter immediately understood what Duke meant, "Justice League of Heroes? ”

"That's right." Duke nodded, "Clark? Kent, Bruce? Wayne, Diana? Prinz, they are much more influential than most of Marvel's superheroes, and many fans must want to see the Justice Triumvirate appear in the same movie. ”

Doug? Walter looked pensive.

Duke added, "Let's not make a sequel. Instead, the entire series will be overturned and restarted, and a complete plan will be made to use Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and other films to connect the heroes of the Justice League, and finally achieve team combat. ”

"We really need a plan."

Can sit in the position of CEO of Warner Bros., Doug? Walter's ability is undeniable, and while it's uncertain whether the team will succeed, it's better than rushing to launch Catwoman and Superman.

"It's more than that." Duke staring at Doug? Walter's eyes. "I've always had an idea since I took a stake in Marvel."

"Thoughts?" Doug? Walter looked back at Duke.

"Doug. Limited to the two of us. ”

Hearing Duke's words, Doug? Walter nodded heavily.

In fact, it doesn't matter if the next words are passed on, Duke just wants Warner Bros. to pay extra attention, "I don't think we should treat Marvel as a competitor." ”

Speaking of which. Duke raised his hand and interrupted Doug? What Walt wanted to say, "It has nothing to do with me being a shareholder of Marvel. Doug, Marvel Studios had just been founded, and even four years later, they produced their first movie. There is also no ability to issue ......"

Is it possible for a film company to be able to distribute films on a large scale in the United States and even around the world in a few years after it was founded?

Doug? Walter had understood what Duke meant.

"I own 32 percent of Marvel's shares, and I'm still increasing my holdings, and my shares have the corresponding voting rights." Duke's voice was not loud or fast, but his words were quite powerful, "With my promotion, it is not difficult for Warner Bros. to win the distribution rights of Marvel Studios......"

Hear this, Doug? Walter couldn't help laughing, the reason why Marvel Studios is full of confidence is that it relies on the director Duke standing behind, if Duke has his heart to Warner, Marvel will enter Warner's system......

"Doug, have you thought about it?" Duke simply said, "If Marvel's superhero movies are successful, form the Avengers; Our film was also successful, forming the Justice League. Then, the two alliances ......"

Speaking of this, Duke paused, "Why don't we swallow Marvel at the right time?" ”

What Duke is talking about is the most idealistic case, Doug? Walter subconsciously believed that the two superhero series would succeed because it was Duke who drove them? Rosenberg!

If he really succeeds, he will become one of Warner Bros. most brilliant CEOs, and he can get more options and dividends, and it is not impossible to become the CEO of the group company.

Still, Doug? Walter immediately thought of the biggest problem.

"Duke, DC's superhero movies have been in decline for too long."

The topic turned around and returned to the distance.

After a moment's consideration, Duke said, "Doug, if my opinion is adopted, I hope the company can have a complete plan." As for DC's superhero movies......"

Duke smiled, "Batman keeps it for me, don't give it to anyone." ”

"Don't worry!" Doug? Walter heard the words that made him happiest tonight, "Duke, Bruce? Wayne is yours! ”

He then asked, "When are you going to start Project Batman?" ”

"Soon." Duke thought about his schedule and said, "After the Lord of the Rings trilogy, I need to rest, I plan to make a small-budget action movie, and then turn my energy to Batman, I plan to make a new trilogy, and when I am busy with the later stage of "The Return of the King", I will sort out the outline of the action movie and the trilogy......"

Doug? Walter perked up, "Warner, I'll take full responsibility for the promotion!" ”

These are the big things that will affect the future of Warner Bros., even if Duke and Doug? Walter can only reach intentions, it is impossible to make decisions, and in a company with such complex shares, when it comes to huge projects and future events of the company, it is not possible for one or two people to decide in a few words.

After a few more words of detail, Duke shifted the conversation to the other side, "With Steve? How's Jobs doing? ”

"He's been asking Pixar Studios to talk to us, but he's not in a hurry." Doug? Walter smiled helplessly, "Jobs is an old fox, his first choice is still Walt Disney, he just wants to use Warner to put pressure on Disney, but Michael? Eisner had sharp contradictions with him and refused to make concessions, and it is said that at a joint meeting between Disney and Pixar, the two quarreled directly. ”

Duke frowned, "What are our chances?" ”

"It's hard to say right now." Doug? Walter's fingers tapped lightly on the sofa, "Pixar Studios still has two outstanding contracts for animated feature films, and with Pixar's production style, it is estimated that this contract will not be completed until 04 at the earliest." ”

A delicious cake like Pixar Studios that everyone wants to swallow in their stomachs, Doug? Walter added, "The opinion of the group company is very clear, if you can't swallow Pixar Studios, even if you can't swallow it, it's best to establish a partnership." ”

In today's Hollywood, various film companies are launching animation projects, and Warner Bros. is a weak point in this regard, as long as Pixar Studios is swallowed, the weakness will become a strong point.

Of course, want to take advantage of the situation in Walt Disney and then from Steve? It is conceivable how difficult it is for someone like Jobs to get Pixar in his hands.

When he finally left the reception room, Doug? Walter asked, "Are you going to direct Marvel's Iron Man?" ”

Duke shook his head, "It's not in my plan for the time being, Marvel Studios lacks experience and needs long-term preparation." ”

Walking out of the reception room and returning to the banquet hall, Duke saw Ivanka hurrying over, and she asked with concern, "Where did you go?" I went out for a lap and lost you. ”

"Talked to Doug about something." Dukla took her hand and bowed to Tina? Fei walked over there, "In terms of future work." ”

"Oh God......" Ivanka frowned and grumbled slightly, "The Lord of the Rings trilogy isn't finished yet, and you're planning future work again?" ”

"Honey." Duke took her hand, "This is what I love." ”

Walked to Tina? Faye in front of him, Duke in front of Tina? The other woman who Faye was chatting with stretched out her arms, "Sophia, long time no see." ”

"yes, long time no see, Duke."

Sofia? Coppola walked over and gave Duke a gentle hug, then turned to look at Ivanka, "Hello, Miss Trump." ”

"Hello, Sophia." Ivanka knew that this was one of Duke's few friends, and smiled affectionately, "Just call me Evie." ”

The two women greeted each other in a friendly manner.

"How's your new movie going?" Duke asked.

"I'm going to take the crew to Tokyo from next month." Sofia? Coppola blinked deliberately, "Guess who the heroine is?" ”

"Scarlett?"

Last time Duke listened to Scarlett? Johnson mentioned that she accompanied Sophia to Tokyo to inspect the location.

"Her mouth really won't be kept secret." Sofia? Coppola muttered and added, "Scarlett's acting skills have improved a lot. ”

"Hmm." Duke nodded, "I've been trained by you to be a literary girl." ”

Sophia smiled and stood up, lowered her voice and said, "My film is for the Oscars, maybe your "Return of the King" will compete with me then." (To be continued......)