Heads Up Hollywood

Tang En's rhetoric was of course targeted.

"The Viceroy of New York", which was once invested by Miramax, had a budget of 100 million US dollars, and also divided up 10% of the box office dividend.

It is a big thing for actors to get box office dividends. Usually, it is only when the film budget is tight that it is not enough to pay the actors' salaries, or when it is necessary to reduce investment risks.

Tom Cruise received a huge salary and box office dividends in "Mission: Impossible". The salary is an actor's contract, and the dividend is a producer's contract. Because the copyright of the project "Mission: Impossible" is in the hands of Tom Cruise.

Even Robert Downey Jr., who became popular because of "Iron Man", failed to get a penny of box office dividends during a series of participations.

Because Marvel Pictures is not short of money, isn't it just the salary?

When there is no budget pressure and risk pressure, Marvel Pictures directly dropped a sky-high salary of 40 million U.S. dollars, and would not follow the dividend model at all.

Twain set a budget of 120 million US dollars for "New York Vice" in order to cancel the 10% box office dividend. The global box office of the film was nearly 200 million US dollars, and 10% was taken out, which happened to be the extra 20 million US dollars budget, which was just right to fill in Martin and Leonardo.

Martin Scorsese's pay rises by 10 million to $15 million;

Leonardo Ricaprio's salary also increased by 10 million to reach the normal standard of 20 million US dollars;

The remaining $4.5 million for Daniel Lewis and $500,000 for Cameron Diaz do not need to be changed.

The total salary of the four main creative personnel is 40 million US dollars, which is 20 million more than the original version, which is just right!

Cameron Diaz, as a top Hollywood female star, is a traffic star. The salary of 500,000 yuan seems a bit small. After all, the movie she starred in has already earned more than 10 million dollars.

However, she used to act in some silly, white and sweet images. Now there is a great director Martin Scorsese to help her transform and challenge her to new ways of acting. Want money?

Not bad for a nominal charge of $500,000!

In Hollywood, there are countless female stars who want to play Martin Scorsese's movies. If Cameron Diaz dares to say no, she will just replace her.

The 120 million huge check issued by Tang En really made Martin Scorsese shaken.

Money can turn ghosts around, and the famous Martin Scorsese is no exception!

Sufficient financial guarantee is a prerequisite for the success of the film!

"But... I have promised Harvey."

Martin Scorsese frowned deeply. He was very impressed by Tang En's favorable conditions, but he really couldn't let go of this old face.

Tang En said with a smile: "Martin, I heard that you have been preparing for this project for decades?"

"Yeah, as early as 20 years ago, I wanted to make this movie." Martin Scorsese sighed and shook his head, "It's just that there was a movie of the same type called "Heaven's Gate" , the box office failed so badly that no studio was willing to invest in the project."

Leonardo said heartlessly: "That's right, at that time, Tang En was just born!"

Tang En was a little annoyed, and stared at Leonardo, "You have been preparing for this movie for so long, and you must want to meet all the external conditions. I heard...you initially intended to let Leon play the leading role?"

"Yeah... Huh?" Martin Scorsese seemed to understand something, his eyes lit up, "Can you convince him?"

Tang En laughed and said, "Martin, as long as you cooperate with Tang En Pictures, Leon will sign a contract!"

Martin Scorsese stares at Leonardo, straight in the eye.

Leonardo seemed to have realized something, and excitedly slapped his thigh, "That's right, that's the truth! Hehe, if Harvey asks you for an explanation, you can say that the role is mine!"

Tang En was a little surprised, he didn't expect him to go on the road like this, and said loudly: "Yes! Tang En Pictures' ban on Disney is still there, Tang En can't cooperate with Miramax to make a film, so...Martin, if you want Leon, Tang En Pictures is the only choice!"

Martin Scorsese narrowed his eyes and pondered a little.

Leonardo said impatiently: "Oh, what else is there to consider? Didn't you hear what Tang En said? He wants to invest 120 million US dollars!"

"This... I'll think about it again..."

Martin Scorsese looked unnatural, waved again, and ordered three glasses of hard wine.

...

"Martin? Anything?"

Harvey Weinstein got a call from Martin Scorsese and was in high spirits.

Recently, he can be described as high-spirited!

In the past, Miramax hired some second-tier directors, or personally trained some top directors, such as Quentin Tarantino.

Now, he finally has a relationship with Hollywood's most mainstream director - Martin Scorsese!

Although the "New York Vice" project has many shortcomings, there is a lot of controversy within Miramax about investing in this film.

But Harvey Weinstein insisted on investing despite all the arguments!

It is true that he has extensive contacts and influence in Hollywood, but his circle is mainly in the independent film circle, and his appeal in the mainstream film circle is not strong.

So much so that in the selection of the chairman of the Disney production department, Harvey Weinstein, who is more powerful, will lose to Joe Ruth, who was born in Touchstone Films.

"New York Vice" is a door, a door that helps him open the mainstream market!

Moreover, just yesterday, through his personal connections, he promoted the old Hong Kong film "Drunken Master" released by Miramax, and stepped on "Chain Saw" written by Tang En. Appreciate.

Martin Scorsese was very drunk and smelled heavily, "Harvey, that project... I think let it go..."

Harvey Weinstein said with a smile, "Martin, have you had a drink? Haha, you seem to be in a good mood."

"I... I'm busy... I'll just let you know that the cooperation is over." Martin Scorsese couldn't speak clearly, with a big tongue.

Harvey Weinstein's heart moved, and he frowned, "Martin, the cooperation is terminated? What are you talking about?"

Martin Scorsese was impatient, "I'm saying, "The Vice" doesn't need your investment!"

Harvey Weinstein suddenly laughed, "Martin, have you had too much to drink? You can be joking!"

"I'm not joking!"

"Huh? Martin, you drank too much. We'll talk after you're sober."

"No, it's not necessary!" Martin Scorsese's tone was very firm, "I said, the end of the cooperation means the end of the cooperation, and there will be no future!"

Harvey Weinstein said in a deep voice, "Martin, do you know what you're talking about? Without my investment, you would never have made the movie "The Viceroy of New York"!"

"That... that's not necessarily the case." Martin Scorsese smiled.

"It's impossible!" Harvey Weinstein vetoed it flatly, "The film "New York Vice" does not meet the mainstream market at all. It is impossible for any film company to agree to your high budget request."

Martin Scorsese couldn't stop laughing, "Harvey, you...you're so naive, I'm Martin, Martin Scorsese! How come no one invests in my movie?"

Harvey Weinstein was on fire, this Martin, how much did you drink? He took a deep breath, "Well, Martin, even if someone will invest, they will definitely not be able to open a high budget of 80 million US dollars!"

"80 million? Is it a lot?" Martin Scorsese snorted disdainfully.

"Martin!"

Harvey Weinstein was very upset, and he seemed to hear some sarcasm in the other's tone.

Martin Scorsese smiled, "$120 million! Harvey, I can't help it. Someone invested $120 million in me, and I was guaranteed to invite Leonardo Ricaprio to play the leading role No, tell me, how can I refuse?"

"$120 million? Impossible!"

Harvey Weinstein took a sip.

He has been engaged in movies for more than 20 years, and he has enough confidence in his own vision and ability.

With an investment of 120 million US dollars, the film "The Viceroy of New York" will definitely lose money!

"Harvey, you are outdated. Today's Hollywood is the era of young people..." Martin Scorsese's voice became smaller and smaller, as if he was talking to himself.

"young people?"

Harvey Weinstein shivered.

In Hollywood, the name "young man" seems to be a proper noun for a certain person!

Is Tang En the doctor?

How can this be? !

How dare he invest $120 million in the project "The Vice President of New York"? Is he crazy?

Harvey Weinstein was shocked and stunned, and his heart flustered as if the sky was falling.

Sure enough, Martin Scorsese said immediately afterward: "Harvey, I have already decided to cooperate with Twain Films for the project of "The Viceroy of New York".

Harvey Weinstein listened to the "beep" busy tone from the phone, and his whole body seemed to be drained of flesh and blood, and he leaned back, losing his strength.

Dunn!

It really is him!

This bastard is all-pervasive!

Harvey Weinstein gritted his teeth and was furious, as if a bomb had exploded in his heart, blowing up his internal organs, breaking his heart...

Tang En, damn it!