Chapter 268: I want! I want!

Dunn flew back to Los Angeles.

After the "Gulfstream V" plane arrived, he wanted to find an opportunity to fly to the "Unsinkable" crew. On the one hand to urge the progress of James Cameron's shooting, on the other hand, you can enjoy the blessings of Charlize Theron and Liv Tyler.

It's a pity that he is too busy to find time at all.

Back in Hollywood, Dunn first asked about the business of Legendary Pictures, especially the cooperation with Warner Bros. on the "Platform Investment" project.

Fortunately, very smooth.

Warner has launched a new film project, and the first film in history to be invested in a platter is about to be born - "Training Day".

The film is expected to invest $50 million and is a crime action film starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke.

It's a male-centric film, and Penelope Cruz doesn't play it.

She is participating in Warner's upcoming drama "Heart of Atlantis" starring Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins, and she will play the female lead.

Because of this, Penelope Cruz has been excited for several days, and it is like a dream to be able to play with Mr. Hopkins.

Dunn's response was relatively indifferent.

Heart of Atlantis?

Never heard of it, it's probably a bad movie!

What about starring Anthony Hopkins?

It seems that the protagonist of Penny's next movie, Dunn will personally communicate with Warner and arrange for her.

Warner's production department is not very reliable.

Dunn then sent a consultation to mga Entertainment. Unexpectedly, Isaac Larian had a very humble attitude, just like his younger brother.

Regarding the copyright issue of Baez dolls, Isaac Larian gave a once and for all solution - spend money to eliminate disasters!

mga directly spends the money and signs a buyout agreement for "Bez dolls".

Anyway, Bryant, the designer of the Baez dolls, has left Mattel and moved to MGA.

With the short-sightedness of Mattel's executives and the level of seeing money, it is not a big problem to win this buyout agreement.

Dunn was very satisfied with Isaac Larian's efficiency, and after reading the "Bez Doll" he brought over several times, he finally talked about the last topic - financing.

Isaac Larian still showed the greatest sincerity, for the mga entertainment company, with a valuation of 20 million US dollars.

This is the same price as when he bought his brother's shares a few months ago.

Tang En is also welcome, directly in the name of Tang En Capital, invested 10 million US dollars to obtain 49% of the shares of mga entertainment company.

Dunn now has the attitude of a big boss, and every word and deed is a conclusion.

Specific matters are handled by the following people.

After all this was over, in the afternoon, Dunn finally had time to meet David Heyman.

David Heyman has a small production company in the UK, but because of his connections in Hollywood, he has a lot of influence in the British film industry. The Chronicles of Narnia project has almost aroused the jealousy of the entire UK.

However, "The Chronicles of Narnia" is destined to be just a series of high rises and lows and rapid demise, only the first one has room for profit.

Dunn has high hopes for David Heyman, and it is impossible for him to devote all his energy to "The Chronicles of Narnia". Now that the movie is done, it's in post-production, and with Warner Productions checking in, David Heyman can get out.

"David, how is it, do you still have energy?" Dunn didn't say much nonsense and went straight to the topic.

David Heyman knew that Tang Enyuan was filming in Boston in the east, and he flew back to see him. There must be a big event, and he said eloquently: "Of course! The environment in New Zealand is very good and it is very supportive."

Dunn said with a smile: "That's good. The Harry Potter series has finally become popular in the United States. I heard that many countries in Europe have also translated and published it. The situation is very good."

David Heyman's eyes lit up, "Dawn, you mean... Are you going to set up a project for "Harry Potter"?"

"That's exactly what it means!" Dunn made no secret, "David, we are old friends, and you contributed a lot when we acquired the copyright of "Harry Potter", so I have to trouble you again this time."

"No trouble, absolutely no trouble!" David Heyman's face could not hide his excitement.

"Harry Potter" is a household name and extremely popular in the United States, not to mention the United Kingdom.

The movie hasn't even started, and Harry Potter has become a culture. In school, this series is almost done by everyone. I even heard that Prime Minister Blair is also a fan of this set of books.

David Heyman has already produced "The Chronicles of Narnia". If he is labeled as "Harry Potter", then he is an absolute big-shot producer in the British film circle!

Dunn nodded, "There are many characters in "Harry Potter", and at the beginning, they were all children. The casting problem was a big difficulty."

David Heyman agreed, "Yes, especially since there are as many as seven films in this series, if the movie goes well, these child actors will have to be filmed for at least ten years!"

"So, the casting must be serious, careful, and consider all aspects of it! Family factors should also be taken into account. Don't touch that kind of parents with weird personalities. This is a trouble for us." Tang En frowned.

David Heyman said: "I understand, fortunately, I had this kind of wide-ranging casting experience when I was filming The Chronicles of Narnia. Of course, Harry Potter has more characters and more It's complicated, I think... It's best to spend at least half a year to identify a group of young actors. Then conduct training and observation for about 3 months to determine whether they are really suitable for acting, and then sign a contract and use the summer vacation next summer to complete shoot."

"Well, this arrangement is very good. I will be the first producer of the project, but I am too busy. You need to check the specific casting process and shooting process, and you must master the scale."

"I know... by the way, what about the director? The director's style plays a big role in the choice of characters."

Dunn smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have already contacted the production department, it's Chris Columbus!"

"Chris Columbus? Director of Home Alone?"

"That's right, it's him!"

"An American director..."

Tang En's face sank, "David, we are shooting a commercial blockbuster, and we must take the market as the standard! Don't follow me like Jk Rowling's!"

David Heyman smiled shyly, "I didn't mean that..."

Dunn waved his hand and interrupted him, "Also, about the film contract. There will be eight films in the series of "Harry Potter", it must be eight! So in this regard, you should not have too many scruples. Be a gentleman, get the contract done. Don't let the movie become popular in the future, because of the contract problem, give them a chance to speak loudly."

This is a **** lesson!

In a previous life, Warner Bros. made Harry Potter.

Although this book has become very popular after the early publicity and hype, the film adaptation still has great risks.

So Warner's production department, in accordance with Hollywood's habitual thinking, signed three contracts with the young actors.

As a result, the movie sold out!

After the 3 contracts expired, the actors collectively shouted sky-high prices!

Even asking for box office dividends!

You know, actors who get box office dividends only existed in the 1990s.

Especially after the emergence of platter investment, the financial pressure on the producers has been reduced, and it is very rare to give up future box office dividends in order to reduce the actors' remuneration.

But these little actors, relying on the hot sale of "Harry Potter", can't change people, and softly kidnap Warner.

Several rounds of negotiations were fruitless, and Warner could only admit it and offered several big contracts for "box office profit sharing".

The fourth part of "Harry Potter" continued to be filmed, and continued to sell well around the world.

At this time, Hollywood's profound skills are shown.

Warner will be kidnapped by a few young actors? childish!

After the film was released, through internal operations, the film, which was a global hit with a box office of nearly $1 billion, actually lost $20 million!

The result is simple, you don't have to give a cent for dividends!

As a result, the young actors could only grit their teeth to accept it and learned a lesson. For the next few films, they could only give up the requirement for dividends.

But such a result also made Warner notorious, implicated in Hollywood, and the impact was very bad.

Tang En naturally did not want to see such a situation, so he directly locked the other party with a long contract.

Just like "Spiderman" James Franco.

Play tricks with me?

no way!

...

"Wow! Dunn, you're here!" Taylor Swift wore a yellow dress, her golden hair was delicately braided into two small braids, and she was delicate and lovely.

Andrea Swift frowned upon hearing this, "Taylor, you want to call Uncle Dunn!"

Little Taylor made a big face.

Tang En smiled. He didn't mind. From the pocket of the windbreaker, he took out a girl doll and handed it out, "A present for you."

"Barbie?" Little Taylor curled her lips in disdain~www.wuxiaspot.com~ raised a small fist, "I don't want it, I have grown up, I want to promote feminism!"

Andrea listened and laughed: "After she listened to your feminist speech, she threw away all the Barbie dolls and Disney princesses, saying that she wanted to be an independent new-age woman."

"Ambition is very good!" Tang En praised with a smile, "but... look again, is this a Barbie doll?"

"Um?"

Little Taylor's eyes widened, staring at the fashion doll in Dunn's hand, "Huh? It's really not, wow, it's so beautiful, I want it! I want it! Quickly give it to me, give it to me, I want it! Dunn ,I want!"

The words were not intentional, the listeners were intentional, and Andrea Swift blushed, neither persuading nor saying it, it was embarrassing to death.

Dunn was holding a sample of the Bates doll that Isaac Larian gave him. He was jokingly dodging little Taylor's chase in the house, thinking it was very interesting.

But when I listened to it, it didn't feel right.

Tyler's words... are ambiguous!

Tang En coughed dryly and said quickly, "Okay, okay, let's go!"

As he said that, Tang En threw it lightly, saying that it was a coincidence that he threw it into the crack behind the sofa.

Little Taylor muttered dissatisfiedly: "Dawn, why are you so bad? You got it all in!"

"I didn't do it on purpose." Tang En spread his hands helplessly.

Little Taylor found the Baez doll, which was stained with some dust in the cracks, and said unhappily, "It's all stained by you."

"Wash it up."

"You wash me!"

"All right."

"Forget it, let's go together."

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