"Can such a person be the director of this blockbuster?? Will Disney agree?? Robert Downey Jr. expressed concern, but in the end, confidence prevailed in the woods, who had a long history of shining records. So far, there has never been a record of failure, and every actor and director I have seen is very good and has a very accurate vision.

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Los Angeles, 1530 Santa Street, Wilshire Avenue.

Jon Favreau woke up surprisingly early today. His eyes wandered, he didn't concentrate, his hands were brushing his teeth unconsciously, and he didn't even notice that the toothpaste had fallen on his clothes.

Last night, he received a phone call saying that the boss of Huaxia's Tianwang Film and Television Group was coming to him and wanted him to take over the directing of the famous comic hero iron~man. The producer is led by Disney and invested by Tianwang Film and Television.

When he heard the phone call at that time, he thought he had encountered a scam call, and he believed it after checking it repeatedly.

The boss of Tianwang Film and Television now basically knows that most Hollywood filmmakers know that he is not only a genius film businessman, but also a genius director and screenwriter. With billions of dollars in assets and blockbusters around the world, as well as his magical entrepreneurial journey of less than ten years, he has become the envy of many Hollywood filmmakers, or the idol of some young filmmakers.

Many filmmakers still want to learn from his model to develop themselves, hoping that they can slowly establish their own film companies through the profession of screenwriter and director like him. Then develop and grow yourself through film.

Now this magical Chinese man actually said that he wanted to find him, and said that he would give him the mission of saving the world...... Oh no. It was the task of bringing the heroes of the comics who saved the world to the screen.

There are strange things every year, and this year is especially numerous.

However, after confirming the accuracy of the news, Jon Favreau's heart was not surprised and excited. Rather, it was at a loss. There is also lack of self-confidence.

Jon Favreau had a failed directing work before, so he was a little worried about it. In 2006, he took over "Elf Game 2" and received an investment of $60 million, which was the first time he controlled such a large-scale commercial film. received a flood of bad reviews and poor box office returns, and finally only received 29.25 million North American box office.

At this point, Jon Favreau not only suffered a box office waterloo. also suffered a waterloo in his directorial career. fell into a slump and lost all confidence, so he worked as a third-rate actor for the next two years and did not contact the director again.

So when I heard that it was possible to take over "iron~man". Immediately at a loss.

As far as the original comic book is concerned. The image of Iron Man has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. It was not easy to bring this manga classic to the screen. If it smashes again, it will definitely usher in the curse of countless fans around the world. Jon Favreau, who had the experience of "Elf Game 2", still has lingering feelings about this kind of thing.

However, it is always a pity that such a good opportunity is lost to him like this.

Jon Favreau was confused and lost ground.

His wife didn't know what was going on in his mind, but she was a little inexplicable when she saw his abnormal behavior. But I didn't ask much.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Lin Mu and Robert Downey Jr. drove to Jon Favreau's house.

Jon Favreau saw the woods. He recognized it, and Robert Downey Jr. recognized it. Jon Favreau struggled, and finally sighed and said, "Mr. Lin, I don't think I can't direct for "iron~man". ”

"Why?" Lin Mu is curious, such a good opportunity, many directors will want to break their heads and want to direct it.

Jon Favreau didn't answer directly, but smiled bitterly: "Presumably Mr. Lin and Mr. Donnie also know about "Elf Game 2", right......?"

Lin Mu and Donnie glanced at each other and understood the reason.

After chatting for a while, it seems that Jon Favreau is still a little wavering. Lin Mu had no choice but to leave, but before leaving, he still said: "The responsibility for the failure of "Elf Game 2" does not lie entirely with him, and the loss of control of the script and publicity is also to blame. I have confidence in you, and I will give you great support if you are willing to take over. I hope you can cheer up and regain your original passion, I believe that you will definitely make Iron Man popular on the screen, I believe you are the father of Iron Man on the screen. ”

didn't succeed in inviting Jon Favreau, so Lin Mu had to turn to Shane Black, the director of "iron~man3" in the previous plane.

Shane Black, whose "iron~man3" directed by him can win a super high box office of $12.5 billion and become the fifth highest box office in global film history, is naturally a good director. However, he is not a famous director now, he can only be regarded as a middle-level director.

However, Lin Mu is not ready to take the initiative to invite, just want Disney to recommend it.

At noon, Disney Studios organized a special reception banquet to welcome Lin Mu's arrival. It's not just Disney Studios, but Columbia and Fox Pictures.

Now Lin Mu is no longer an ordinary director, in addition to the identity of a big director, he is also the boss of a film company with billions of dollars in assets and a very promising prospect, and more importantly, the owner of a large special effects company with top 3D technology, so the president of Disney Pictures personally received Lin Mu and expressed his respect.

"Welcome Mr. Lin." Disney President Iger has the pride of Europeans, and when Lin Mu got off the bus, he came to greet him enthusiastically.

After the two talked for a while, they introduced each other to each other, and soon after Iger focused on Robert Downey Jr., "This is Mr. Downey, when Mr. Lin said that he wanted to cooperate last year, he strongly admired Mr. Downey's strength, and he would cooperate more in the future." ”

Robert Downey Jr. felt flattered, he didn't expect to get into the eyes of the president of Disney Pictures, and at the same time, he didn't expect Lin Mu to do so much for him, and the most rare thing was that he didn't show his favor in front of him. Come to think of it. He cast a grateful glance at Lin Mu.

Since I got the film rights to "Iron Man" and "Thor" from Marvel Comics six years ago, it has been idle. It wasn't until last year that the reboot began. And last year, Lin Mu sent 5 scripts of "Iron Man 1-3", "Thor 1" and "The Avengers" to Disney.

Why give these heroes to American studios? Lin Mu is also quite helpless. Because this is an American hero, not a Chinese hero. So it is not suitable for Chinese people to shoot.

When Disney Studios got these scripts, in view of Lin Mu's identity and ability, these scripts were highly valued and went through a year-long review and revision. Seeing the box office stimulation brought to the three movies "Lord of the Rings" and "Transformers" after the arrival of 3D technology this year, Disney finally couldn't help but take action.

Last month, Disney and Hope Film and Television launched film plan negotiations, and finally determined the investment ratio and film plan.

Disney began filming "Iron Man 1" at the end of 2009. It is hoped that the film and television company will contribute 20% of the funds, Tianwang special effects 3D technology, and film copyrights, each accounting for 50% of the box office revenue.

In terms of the protagonist and supporting actors, I hope that the film and television company will have a certain right to make suggestions. Recommend some Chinese actors to enter this movie. And Robert Downey Jr. is one of the protagonists.

Lin Mu came to Los Angeles today to sign the agreement.

Then, while everyone is present. Disney gave Robert Downey Jr. an audition and set the makeup. His performance made Disney very satisfied. directly decided that he was Tony Stark in "Iron Man".

The day after the agreement was signed. That is, on November 28, Disney Pictures and Hope Pictures jointly announced a film plan to invest $1.8 billion to produce the legendary American hero "Iron Man", and 3D shooting technology will be used. The release is scheduled for early 2012.

After the news came out, it immediately attracted widespread attention in the North American market, and fans of "Iron Man" were crazy, and fans were also rejoicing, which means that there is another blockbuster to watch.

And some of the other film companies are nervous, because there is another wolf who comes in to grab food. In recent years, the total box office growth rate of the North American market has slowed down significantly, and the cake cannot be increased. One more grabber means that you will get less.

And the protagonist of this movie, Robert Downey Jr., received widespread attention at once.

"It's a lucky actor......"

"After years of wind and rain, I finally saw a rainbow."

Many entertainment media use his profile picture as a cover of the magazine.

Soon, the gossip that Lin Mu had brought him also came out. Widely reported.

"Lin Mu thinks that Americans are the best, good enough for the role of the movie."

"The grace of knowing - Robert Downey Jr. has gone from an addict to today, and it is inseparable from Lin Mu's support, from the original mad scientist in "Biochemical Apocalypse" to Lin Mu's cameos in other movies. Behind his star path, there is the figure of a forest tree. ”

"According to the grapevine, when the script of "Iron Man" was just written, Lin Mu was optimistic about Robert Downey Jr. as the protagonist, and this idea was revealed a few years ago.

"Alcoholic, addicted, paranoid, free-spirited, bohemian, I found that Robert Downey Jr. really looks like Tony Stark."

And Disney naturally won't let go of this opportunity to make the protagonist popular, so it is behind the scenes, packaging for Downey, charity activities, public welfare activities, press conferences, and people-friendly activities......

For a while, Robert Downey Jr.'s exposure increased greatly, and the originally somewhat dim star journey shone again.

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Los Angeles is the second most visited city in the United States after New York, and it welcomes a large number of tourists from all over the world every year. From Hollywood, the Walk of Fame, Universal Studios to various theme parks, landmark buildings and art museums, beaches, as well as the world-famous Chinatown, Little Tokyo and other places full of world ethnic characteristics.

Because there are no important things recently, and the new movie has not been thought of yet, Lin Mu wants to take a good tour of Los Angeles. Now he is no longer alone, so Fan Ye also flew over, which was regarded as an alternative honeymoon trip.

As a woman, one of Fan Ye's hobbies is naturally indispensable to shopping, and Los Angeles happens to be a shopping paradise, where you can always buy brand goods from all over the world at the most reasonable price.

Not far away, Chris is cruising the mall with his friend Bruce.

Chris is a sunny and handsome blonde handsome guy who has also attracted the attention of many beautiful women along the way.

"The quality of the beauties here is really good, and it is suitable for my great talent scouting operation." As he walked, Bruce scanned the fashionable beauties coming and going, and praised.

Chris sighed helplessly: "Please, this is a shopping city with a super high star density, how can there not be many beautiful women." Also, when did you become a great scout? Obviously just got on the job, okay? ”

Hearing this, Bruce disagreed, tilted his head and argued: "What's wrong with just getting on the job, I will definitely be a great scout in the future!" ”

Chris covered his forehead, not wanting to say more. Feeling a little urinating, he said to Bruce, "I'll go to the bathroom." ”

When Chris returned to the mall after going to the toilet, he found that Bruce was gone, and he searched around and found that Bruce was chatting with a couple of men and women, Chris said helplessly: "Here we go again!" ”

Chris didn't come close to interfere with his friend's work, but walked into a nearby store and pretended to buy clothes, watching his friend's scouting work progress through the glass window.

"Huh? Why does this person seem to be a little familiar? Chris suddenly realized that something was wrong, the man seemed to have met somewhere. After adjusting a comfortable angle and looking at it a few times, Chris was shocked, "Isn't this person Lin Mu, the investor of "Iron Man" mentioned in the newspaper?" ”

After a few more glances, it was finally confirmed. Seeing his friend trying to persuade there, and Lin Mu and his female companion seemed to be a little impatient, Chris couldn't stay any longer, and hurriedly walked out to dissuade him.

Friend Bruce is persuading: "This gentleman, this young lady, the image of the two of you is really suitable for development in the entertainment industry, I am a talent scout of the famous agency company Amma, as long as you agree, I will immediately sign the best newcomer contract for you, including training and training, going on stage, being an actor, being a star, ......"

Bruce is quite suitable for this, he speaks without pauses, and he is very smooth, with his special rhythm, which is not offensive at all.

Lin Mu: "This gentleman, I really don't need it, thank you......"

"Sir, I'm really sincere, let's ......" Before Bruce could finish speaking, he felt someone pull behind him. When I looked back, it was my friend, who struggled for a while and didn't break away, and hurriedly asked in a low voice, "Why are you pulling me*?" Don't you see I'm working? (To be continued.) )