Chapter 1223: not art but craft

At the end of June, "Pirates Alliance 3" has approached the box office of 1 billion US dollars, and "Daredevil 2" has also launched a new round of marketing promotion, advancing towards the 1 billion US dollar mark.

Next, it's The Avengers.

This summer, Dunn was so busy that he did not participate in the pre-promotion of "The Avengers".

Now, The Avengers is coming out.

As the director of the film, Tang En has to participate in a wave of publicity activities anyway.

In order to push Daredevil 2 into $1 billion at the box office, the two films even launched a wave of joint promotions.

Tang En's appearance naturally attracted unanimous cheers from fans.

"Don! Dunn! Will Daredevil join the Avengers in the future?"

"Will do."

"When will Daredevil 3 be released?"

"According to the plan, it should be in the summer of 2009."

"Is there a fourth "Spider-Man"?"

"Maybe, maybe not. However, Spider-Man is still the core hero of Marvel Studios, and he will still run through the entire Marvel superhero series of movies. Friends who have read comics must know that Spider-Man and Daredevil are Good friend. Maybe Spider-Man and Daredevil will have a series of interactions in the future."

"Didn't you say that Spider-Man and Deadpool will have a co-production movie?"

"This is indeed in the plans of Marvel Studios. However, this is not a short-term plan."

Attending the press conference with Downe were Kevin Feige, Robert Downey Jr., Christian Bale, Christopher Nolan, Paul Rudd, James Franco, Rose Byrne, Eric J. Barna, Jessica Chastain and others.

However, everyone else has participated in too many publicity events.

It is a rare event for Dunn, the world's richest man, to appear in person, so the questions asked by fans and the media are almost all around him.

Tang En was also kind and cheerful, patiently answering every question.

Next, another reporter asked: "Dawn! Excuse me... In "Ghost Rider 2", Daredevil will appear as a savior to save the Ghost Rider from the interference of the demon's soul, thus Resist the big devil's devastating blow to the earth, is this true?"

Tang En's complexion changed slightly.

This is a secret!

"Ghost Rider 2" is about to start filming. The director is Zach Snyder, and there is indeed this plot.

As a mortal, Daredevil, with super strong self-belief, resisted the shock of fear that even gods could not resist, and awakened the Ghost Rider. This not only deepens the theme of "Ghost Rider 2", but also promotes the future market of "Ghost Rider 2" through the strong reputation of "Daredevil 2".

That's the beauty of the series.

It can lay the groundwork before and after, and produce long-lasting and lasting marketing effects. After the magnification of the Matthew effect, it will become more and more powerful.

But, how could this matter be known to the outside media?

Did the director leak the news, or did the actor leak the secret?

Or maybe insiders of Marvel Studios are not following the rules?

This is a spoiler ahead of time, it's a big no-no for commercial films!

Dunn took a deep look at Kevin Feige.

Kevin Feige also flashed a dignified look on his face, and then opened it gently, took over the topic, and said with a smile: "'Ghost Rider 2' has not yet started, and the specific plot direction... requires the writers and directors to work together. Discuss. This year is the theme promotion of "Avengers", so let's return to the theme."

……

The main line development of "Ghost Rider 2" was confirmed as early as last year, and it was decided by Dunn himself. Now that the movie is about to start, and the actors and staff are ready, even if there are spoilers, it is impossible to change at this time.

All that can be done is to minimize the impact.

"This is not necessarily a bad thing. The reputation of Daredevil 2 is very good. With Daredevil's heroic image, it may be able to drive the market expectations of "Ghost Rider 2"."

When he came to the backstage, Kevin Feige was quite embarrassed and hurriedly explained to Dunn.

Tang En snorted and said displeasedly, "Check it out, what's going on!"

Actors and main creators have non-disclosure agreements, prohibiting the disclosure of the plot to the outside world. If the insider of Marvel Studios leaks the news, it will be even more serious.

Kevin Feige said solemnly: "I'll definitely check it out when I go back! No matter who is involved, it will be dealt with seriously."

Dunn waved his hand and walked towards Christopher Nolan.

It is not uncommon for news leaks to happen to every Hollywood studio. Even if a competitor infiltrates to make trouble, this must be checked.

It is not surprising that commercial spies exist in places like Hollywood.

"Don't worry, even if I personally pay for the box office, I will definitely push the global box office of Daredevil 2 to $1 billion!" Dunn came to Nolan and said to him kindly.

There are 6 directors with $1 billion box office worldwide.

Dunn Walker, James Cameron, Peter Jackson, Ridley Scott, Sam Raimi and Gore Verbinski.

Except for Peter Jackson, who entered the $1 billion box office club with the "Lord of the Rings" series, several other directors relied on Dunn's relationship to have such a chance to reach the top level of commercial films.

Now, the global box office of Daredevil 2 has reached 930 million US dollars, and it is about to reach 1 billion US dollars. How can this not make Nolan emotional?

Hearing Dunn's assurance, Nolan felt a deep warmth in his heart.

In any case, his success in Hollywood is inseparable from Dunn's support and help.

He is Maxima, and Dunn is Bole!

People's hearts are full of flesh, and Nolan's heart is full of gratitude.

Nolan and Zach Snyder have a very good relationship. The two families often have dinner together, and Dunn is often mentioned. There is always a sense of gratitude that cannot be concealed between words.

Especially Zach Snyder, he was so grateful to Dunn.

Look at Michael Bay, who was in his prime, and Zach Snyder, who is booming in the industry now.

The career development of these two alumni formed a stark contrast.

The reason is that it all comes from one person - Dunn Walker!

"What's the plan next?" Dunn also saw something from Nolan's expression, smiled slightly, and did not embarrass him too much.

Nolan thought for a moment and said, "The schedule for Daredevil 3 is the summer of 2009. According to the plan... the summer of 2008 will be enough. There are still two years left. I want to shoot a short film first. Production, and practice some experimental techniques.”

Dunn glanced at him, "Want to go the artistic route?"

"I don't have the talent for art films." Nolan shook his head and smiled, "but I want to work hard to move in that direction. No matter how well-received Daredevil 2 is, it is only a commercial film. Some of the arguments, juxtaposing Daredevil 2 with The Godfather makes me feel guilty. I want to try to be the best I can be."

No matter how good a commercial film is, it is only a commercial film and belongs to the category of mass entertainment.

As far as the film profession is concerned, only art films are truly high-quality.

This is the reason why the European film industry generally despises Hollywood.

This is like the difference between online literature and serious literature.

No matter how well written online literature is, no matter how many readers and how much money you make, you will not be able to touch a single toe of serious literature. This is completely the difference in dimensions.

If you want to be truly respected by professionals in the industry, you must explore in the field of art.

For example, when it comes to film masters, people first think of a few theoretical guys from France, Germany, Britain, and even Akira Kurosawa from Japan. But the Americans in Hollywood... there is really no big man worth mentioning, that is, a Francis Coppola, who is also Italian. Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, etc., are inferior.

Of course Dunn couldn't meet the standards of a master. He had a good attitude and said with a smile: "I don't think it is necessary. The Oscar is not the same as the three major European film festivals. The Oscar is not an art award, but an industry award. In my opinion , Your current level... is enough. The distance between you and Oscar is only age."

"age?"

Nolan smiled bitterly.

He is several years older than Dunn.

But now Dunn has already won several major Oscar awards, even the Best Actor Award. He didn't even get a nomination.

Tang En said: "Do you know about porcelain? It comes from Jingdezhen, China, and it's the best. I saw an exhibition of modern porcelain in Liverpool, and I was very impressed. Let's talk about the plates. Because there are many exhibits, the plates have to be stacked. The plates produced in Germany are stacked one by one. Hundreds of plates are stacked 6 to 7 meters high, and they are stable and will not sway. But the plates produced in Jingdezhen are different. They are stacked two or three meters, and they sway around. going to fall."

Nolan pondered for a while and said, "Germany's plates are industrially produced, while Jingdezhen's plates are hand-made?"

"That's right!" Tang En nodded, "If you want to win the Oscar, the crooked Jingdezhen porcelain plate is useless, you need to have this German craftsmanship level and the most basic aesthetic sense. But If you want to win the Grand Prix of the European Film Festival, you need the hand-made in Jingdezhen, which is an introverted traditional art. A movie like "Titanic" can win an Oscar, but it is impossible to win the Palme d'Or."

Nolan thought about it for a while, then smiled, "The three major film festivals have fallen, and together they are not as influential as the Oscars."

Tang En said with a smile: "Yes, so Oscar is the highest goal! In another 100 years, maybe the porcelain plates produced by German industry will also become antique works of art."

"It makes sense!"

Nolan was deeply inspired, and his face was quite ruddy. He already knew the direction of his next career development.

……

Leaving the press conference, Dunn did not return directly to the company, but went to a star high-end leisure club at the end of Sunset Boulevard.

There is a little thing to deal with.

Miranda Kerr was waiting there.

"I said, I have a man." Miranda Kerr was very helpless, sitting across from her... was a big Hollywood star.

Very handsome and charming.

Even a few years ago, he once overwhelmed Leonardo, Tom Cruise, George Clooney, etc., and ranked first on the list of the sexiest male stars in Hollywood!

He is Orlando Bloom.

After last year's Victoria's Secret show, Orlando Bloom took a fancy to Miranda Kerr and launched wave after wave of emotional offensive.

Miranda Kerr is dating Dunn, how dare you be halfhearted? She is not stupid, she refuses again and again.

Also because Dunn's influence was so great, Miranda Kerr didn't even dare to tell the other party that she was living with Dunn, so Orlando Bloom thought she was deliberately perfunctory.

It lasted for more than half a year, and Miranda Kerr received many gifts one after another, all of them from Orlando Bloom, worth... at least a hundred thousand dollars.

If Miranda Kerr was just a small model, if a gift of hundreds of thousands of dollars came over, she would definitely be stunned, and the confused person would just obey and fall into his arms.

But she followed Tang En, what precious gifts have you never seen before?

Not to mention anything else, the monthly allowance alone is $300,000!

Miranda Kerr really doesn't like this little gift from Orlando Bloom!

And, I feel more and more irritable.

After Tang En heard about this, he couldn't help but smile.

This is normal.

The women around him are all jewels, and it is not surprising that there are a group of suitors beside him.

There is at least one company among the suitors around Little Taylor, and they often show off to Dunn.

As long as Miranda Kerr doesn't do something out of bounds, Dunn allows it.

After all... At this time in the previous life, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr were already in love, and a few years later, they even got married.

Dunn is not so stingy either. When he gets tired of playing, Miranda Kerr will find whomever he likes, even if it is to marry Orlando Bloom, he doesn't want to interfere.

But I didn't expect that Miranda Kerr, who had slept with Dunn for two years, had a lot of knowledge and a big vision, so she didn't care about Orlando Bloom, a Hollywood star at all.

I just wanted to call Dunn and drive away the stalker Orlando Bloom.

Orlando Bloom was still full of self-confidence. Although the failure of the two blockbusters "Troy" and "Kingdom of Heaven" has lowered his level a lot, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy has had too much influence. His personal salary is still over $10 million.

In his opinion, getting Miranda Kerr is not a trivial matter?

He is a big star in Hollywood!

But I didn't expect ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ When Miranda Kerr stood up like a swallow, and threw herself into the arms of the man who walked into the room with a smile, he was completely dumbfounded.

Eyeballs almost fell off.

Dunn Walker!

It turned out to be him!

Orlando Bloom was really frightened.

It's no wonder that Miranda Kerr has been ignoring her love. It turns out that she has found such a big sponsor!

God, why didn't you tell me?

If she had said earlier that she was trapped by Tang En and gave him a hundred courage, he would not have dared to **** a woman from Tang En!

"Wo...Mr. Walker?" Orlando Bloom stood up in a panic, cold sweat dripping down.

Dunn held the big beauty in his arms and glanced at him, "Are you Orlando?"

"Yes, yes, I played The Lord of the Rings." Orlando Bloom wiped the sweat on his forehead and showed a smile that was uglier than crying.

Tang En nodded and said lightly, "Miranda is with me now, so don't make her mind up."

"I know! I know!"

Orlando Bloom hurriedly wiped off another cold sweat, "I know, I won't anymore."

Dunn nodded, put his arms around Miranda Kerr's slender waist, and left without looking back, leaving behind Miranda Kerr's melodious laughter like a silver bell.