Chapter 14: Official Director of CAA

The film was closed, and the time came to 1997.

In January, the crew held a press conference to announce the completion of the "Titanic" movie, and announced to the world that the magical journey of the big ship will be released on May 8!

The once "Titanic" was delayed again and again because of Cameron, and it was scheduled to the Christmas season.

But Christmas is a happy holiday for the whole family. Most of the movies released at this time are family-friendly movies. Disaster movies like "Titanic" are not suitable.

Fortunately, after Dunn's unremitting efforts, "Titanic" finally had the opportunity to be ranked in the summer season.

More importantly, the appearance of Dunn has greatly reduced the film financing, so that the film did not attract financing from Paramount as it did in the previous life.

After the movie is released, it will be a big hit at the box office, so everyone in Fox Studios must be very grateful to you, right?

Tang En beautifully thought about it, but the media reporters in the audience made him feel restless at all, so they fired straight away!

"Director Walker, I heard that you once said that the box office of this movie is guaranteed to be 1.5 billion yuan, and the target is 2 billion yuan. Is this true?"

When Grant Hill heard this, his face sank.

Which pot can't be lifted without opening it!

He recognized Tang En's ability very much, but his open mouth...it was painful.

"I'm sorry, I just took over as director at the time, and the box office estimates for the movie may not be so accurate." Dunn shook his head and sighed.

Grant's eyes lit up, somewhat surprised. Unexpectedly, after a few months, this guy has matured a lot and knows he is humble. Although he broke his promise, after all, he is young and has the opportunity to make small mistakes.

But all the reporters in the audience were disappointed. They wanted to create a big news. Someone immediately said, "Director Walker, what do you mean by that? Are you going to go back on your word?"

Grant immediately rounded up the field, "I'm sorry, but Dunn had just replaced James Cameron as the director at that time, so he didn't know much about the situation of the movie and made some miscalculations about the future expectations of the movie, which is reasonable."

The reporters were rather helpless, looked at Dunn's calm expression and asked, "Okay, Director Walker, we all know that you lowered the movie's box office expectations, so can you tell us what you think "Titanic" is now. How much will the movie make at the box office?"

Grant couldn't help sweating for Dunn.

There is a trap in this question. You must not be fooled. The expected numbers at the box office must not be easily blurted out.

Seeing Tang En's eyebrows raised with a strange expression, "This reporter friend, have you made a mistake? When did I say I lowered my box office expectations?"

"You didn't say a wrong estimate just now..." Before he finished speaking, other reporters responded quickly, with ecstatic expressions on their faces, "Director Walker, what do you mean by this? You didn't lower your box office expectations, don't you...you Can it also raise box office expectations?"

Grant was about to cry in a hurry!

Dunn Walker!

Didn't we agree that we should be perfunctory, we must be perfunctory in front of the media! Didn't you push "Titanic" into the fire pit?

Dunn turned a blind eye to Grant's continuous eyes, and said indifferently: "It's natural! I've worked so hard to shoot for more than three months, so it's impossible to deny myself, right?"

At the press conference, there was an instant "buzz" sound, and all the media reporters were in a mess, rushing to ask questions.

This is a big news like an explosion!

The young director doesn't know how high the sky is, and he is so arrogant!

Dunn ignored everyone's noise and looked calm. "This movie encountered great difficulties during the shooting process, and Kate Winslet even fainted with a high fever. The crew spent a lot of effort and sweat to complete the film. This work gives me no reason not to applaud their struggles!"

"Especially Mr. James Cameron, as we all know, for this project, he prepared for three full years, and even went deep into the Atlantic Ocean several times to explore the wreck of the Titanic. Leonardo, Kate, Casey and other actors , they worked so hard during the filming process, and it is their existence that gives me no reason to doubt the future box office!"

"I know that everyone is looking forward to making a big news, and I also know that many people are watching my jokes, but I don't care! Strength is the foundation, and quality is the guarantee! "Titanic" is my biggest reliance, as for the future box office Expectation... I can also tell you generously, the guarantee is... 1.8 billion!"

Tang En's sonorous and powerful voice echoed in the conference hall.

At the same time, Grant, Leonardo and others who attended the meeting were all moved by his trust and persistence. It would be better if... he could not say the number "1.8 billion".

The reporters under the stage were roaring!

The global box office is 1.8 billion US dollars, crazy, this kid is absolutely crazy!

Who was the box office champion in the past? "Jurassic Park" directed by Steven Spielberg has a global box office of 950 million, which is enough to surprise many people.

But what about Dunn Walker?

He shouted a double!

Will 'Titanic' double the box office of 'Jurassic Park'? Who would believe it?

Except for lunatics, they are fools!

…

After the press conference, Grant Hill walked towards Dunn with a painful look on his face, with complicated expressions, disappointment, helplessness, bitterness and grief.

Dunn, you talk too much!

Dunn smiled, he understood Grant's thoughts, "Grant, now the film has entered post-production, and in a few months, it will be released worldwide, do you understand?"

Grant certainly understood what Dunn meant. Such an eye-popping topic would definitely make "Titanic" the focus of public opinion, and it would save a lot of publicity budget for 20th Century Fox.

Especially now that the capital chain of Fox Films is broken, it is difficult to spend a lot of money to promote "Titanic". Dunn's approach is undoubtedly in the best interest of this film.

"But in case... your reputation will be ruined!" Grant lowered his voice, somewhat resenting that iron is not steel. He was very optimistic about Dunn's talent, and even praised his perseverance, but if a person's reputation was ruined, it would be difficult for him to stand out in Hollywood.

Dunn was naturally confident and said with a smile, "Grant, I know my movie very well."

Grant frowned, "Dawn, I know you're very confident. In fact, geniuses are conceited, but I've seen this kind of thing a lot. You should be prepared. Once...if the box office fails, you have to do a good job in public relations."

Dunn patted his shoulder, "Thank you, Grant, I understand."

The two had not known each other for a long time, but Tang En liked his character very much. He was serious and responsible in his work and gentle and meticulous.

This is also a must-have attribute of a gold medal producer, right?

"Director Dunn Walker!"

At this moment, a middle-aged man in his forties, in a suit and leather shoes, walked beside him, with a shiny badge on his chest.

Grant lowered his voice, "It's from CAA, I think he wants to be your agent."

Although Tang En is young, open-mouthed, and has a bad reputation, he is a director who directed huge commercial blockbusters at a young age, and CAA will never let him off easily.

Even... Dunn's internal rating is very low.

"Hello, what's your name?"

Dunn smiled and stretched out his hand. His ideals are very lofty, and he has a lot of work to prepare in his hands. UU reading www.uukanshu.com contacting work and this kind of thing... it's better to leave it to an agent to take care of it.

"William, William Mihawk, CAA's senior agent." William was full of smiles, slightly flattering.

Grant, a Hollywood veteran, naturally understands the mechanism of CAA. The so-called senior agent is actually the lowest-level agent other than the intern. There are also economic consultants, senior economic consultants, managers, directors and other positions.

"CAA's sincerity is not enough." Grant curled his lips, his expression indifferent.

Tang En didn't care, a creature like a broker's ability was part of it, but luck and connections accounted for the bulk. Anyway, he has nothing to fear, so let's find a trial first.

"Director Walker, I have a good relationship with many producers, and I have several big projects in my hands. Hehe, if I can become your agent, I will definitely try my best to get you a few good contracts and push you to Hollywood. The ranks of first-line directors!"

William Mihawk said half-truths.

He did not do well in CAA. Although it seems that Tang En's future development... is not optimistic, but cast a wide net, what if it succeeds? With a big first-line director in hand, his status will surely rise.

"Okay, Grant, can you go and look at the contract for me?"

"certainly!"

…

California has passed many bills to restrict the work of brokers, which is to prevent the occurrence of brokers' oppression of employers.

The broker contract can be signed for a maximum of three years, and the first contract has a maximum time limit of one year, and the employer can unconditionally terminate the contract within this period, which is equivalent to a one-year probation period.

With legal protection and Grant's help, Dunn quickly signed a contract.

He has officially become a contract director under CAA.