Chapter 454: Slap Project

After discussing for a whole afternoon, I finally came up with a complete plan.

This plan, divided into five parts, was named by Dunn: Slap Plan.

It has the meaning of step-by-step, five-part synergy, and the expectation of slapping Kirk Douglas in the face.

First, Jack Ripke, vice president of caa, is responsible for entertaining the judges of the Oscar Best Actress selection panel and clearing the relationship;

Second, Rick Nisita, chief operating officer of caa, is responsible for opening up the relationship between the Academy and the top management of the Oscar Organizing Committee and building momentum for Natalie;

Third, Brian Lord and Dunn are jointly responsible to save the unfavorable image of Hollywood filmmakers to Dunn in this turmoil, win the support of more people, and form an advantage in public opinion;

Fourth, Kevin Howian, the CEO of CAA, is responsible for coordinating the relationship between Dunn Films and the Golden Globe Awards, at least on the surface, to ease the pressure on the Oscars;

Fifth, the chairman of the board of directors of caa, Lee Gabriel, is personally responsible. He will take a copy of "Juno" to the White House to show it to President Bush, and go straight to the Oscars through the top-level relationship!

They are both caa's owners, and they are also Natalie's agents. Since they chose to bet on Dunn, they will definitely spare no effort.

Michael Ovitz, as Dunn's business partner and friend, also volunteered to help.

He will use Legendary's connections and strong connections in the industry to unite with Hollywood studios to put pressure on the Oscars for Natalie's nomination.

It's just that Dunn thinks that he is unlikely to succeed.

Generally speaking, to run an Oscar nomination for Best Picture, the cost of dredging, management, and marketing is around $3 million, the best actor nomination is between $3 million and $4 million, and the best actress nomination is generally not high. at $2 million.

But for Natalie, Dunn directly sold $5 million!

Plus caa's babel connections.

No matter how influential Kirk Douglas is on the Oscars, with the full help of caa, Natalie's nomination is basically a done deal.

Everyone's responsibilities have been completed, everyone is very busy, and work will start immediately.

Dunn invited Brian Lord to a small coffee shop nearby.

The two want to discuss the matter of restoring the internal reputation of Dunn Pictures.

This problem must be solved, otherwise even if Natalie is nominated for the Oscar, Dunn will not gain much prestige.

Ruining the Golden Globes is not in the interests of many filmmakers.

"Hollywood needs an authoritative award like the Golden Globes to make up for the regrets brought by the Oscars." Brian Lord said the question as soon as he opened his mouth.

Dunn stretched out his hand for two cups of coffee and looked at him with a smile, "How about... Let's cooperate and have a movie award instead of the Golden Globe Award?"

Brian Lord said funny: "You run a film company, I run a brokerage company, let's come up with a movie award, do you think it has credibility?"

Tang En said sternly: "In terms of credibility... I don't think it is a problem. As long as we are sufficiently open and transparent in the selection mechanism and cooperate with some authoritative statistical companies, we can guarantee it. And we have a wealth of celebrity connections, so we are not afraid of our Film festivals lack enthusiasm."

Brian Lord shook his head and said, "It's not that simple. The Golden Globe Awards have been developed for more than 20 years before being slowly accepted by the mainstream. A new film festival... It's hard to make an impact in a short period of time."

Tang En was a little annoyed, "This is not good, that is not good, then what do you say? You can't let the filmmakers in the industry feel resentment against me, right?"

Brian Lord said jokingly: "What are you afraid of? They dare to show you a face? If you want to eat a meal like a movie, you can't avoid the industry radiation of Dunn Walker."

Tang En waved his hand impatiently and said solemnly: "You think I care about those low-level filmmakers? They are just a bunch of ants, can they interfere with my decision? What I care about is the attitude of the major Hollywood studios! Jin The Globe Awards represent exposure, which, for many literary films, is a wave of free publicity and the motivation to attract audiences to buy tickets. Without the Golden Globe Awards, it means that these film companies have no source of income!”

To be honest, Kirk Douglas, Dunn has never paid attention to him.

Oscar is an award and a career, and it also needs operating income!

Whether it's human affection or face, interests don't matter.

If the Golden Globes knew in advance that Dunn would be furious and openly bombarded with Natalie's nomination, the people from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association would only cooperate with Kirk Douglas when their minds were full.

It must be obediently catering to Dunn.

The role of Kirk Douglas is far less than rumored!

When it comes to the operation of Natalie's Oscar nomination, the reason why Dunn made a move was mainly because he was worried that the major film companies would stumble him behind the scenes.

Don't look at the fact that Dunn has a good relationship with the executives of many film companies, but these business elites are playing tricks in person and behind the scenes.

It is in the interests of major film companies to maintain the honor of the Golden Globe Awards.

What Dunn is worried about is that they will obstruct it and obstruct Natalie's Oscar nomination for their own benefit.

Not that old guy behind the scenes Kirk Douglas!

Only then did Brian Lord restrain his smile and straighten his face, "The matter of the film festival... we need to have a long-term plan and discuss it well. It's not time yet, maybe the Golden Globes will compromise when they see our strength? As for the perception of peers ... it's actually quite simple."

"Huh? Simple?"

"Of course, it depends on your willingness to pay."

Tang En said coldly: "Pay? You don't want me to give money to several other major film companies to make up for the economic loss to them by smearing the Golden Globe Awards?"

Brian Lord said: "Of course it's impossible to send money, but...just like you proposed a 'plattery investment' plan when you escaped the siege of the Big Six, you can come up with a new concept that is more in line with Hollywood. Just in line with it. Dunn's theme of 'New Order, New Model, New Power, New Hollywood'."

Tang En said angrily: "Do you think I am God? Platter investment is already a genius idea, but I don't have any new ideas."

"No, you have! You must have!" Brian Lord said decisively.

"Um?"

Dunn has some doubts.

Brian Lord took a sip of coffee and said slowly, "Back then, Barry Diller came up with the idea of a 'high concept' movie, and cooperated with Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg to make Paramount was rescued from the brink of bankruptcy, and in just a few years, Paramount became the best studio in Hollywood."

"Later, Disney faced bankruptcy and invited two creative pioneers, Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg, to helm Disney. Michael Eisner extended Barry Diller's theory to the Base and Second Base', on a high-concept basis, with tight budget cost control."

"Under this kind of thinking, Michael Eisner almost created a movie formula. In the first 5 years of taking over Disney, he shot 33 movies, of which 29 were profitable, and the performance was amazing, which reversed Disney's impending bankruptcy in one fell swoop. The situation was once called the genius analyst of the movie in the industry!"

"But in recent years, that formula has clearly not worked. Michael Eisner has followed the trend and made a couple of big-budget 'event' movies, but you've seen it, and it's pretty bad. You could say Diller And Eisner's film theory is outdated, and Hollywood needs a new film formula."

Dunn thought thoughtfully, "So you think...I also have my own set of movie formulas?"

Brian Lord laughed: "Of course! Every movie you've invested in has been profitable so far, and even the dull "Ghost Girl" has reached $100 million at the global box office, which is amazing!"

Tang En smiled modestly, "That's all good luck."

"Luck?" Brian Lord curled his lips, "In that case, you'd better coax children. The films produced by Dunn Films...especially commercial films, the box office is so amazing that even I'm jealous! You must have a special set of A theory, or a movie formula that works. If it can be made public, I believe that no matter how big a problem, it can be easily solved.”

Dunn stared, "You mean... Let me tell everyone the idea of making movies?"

"If you are willing, the major movie giants will definitely regard you as a benefactor! This contribution to Hollywood is even greater than the 'plating investment'. Of course, it all depends on you."

As an agent, Brian Lord certainly hopes that Dunn can disclose his "secret recipe".

The more good movies there are, the more excellent artists will be released.

In recent years, with the super hot sales of commercial blockbusters such as "Jurassic Park", "Titanic", "Independence Day", "Star Wars Episode 1: The Menace of Ghost Man", and "Spider-Man", more and more Many film studios have set their sights on big-budget commercial films.

Although the investment is high and the risk is high, a successful film of this level is enough for a big studio to eat and drink for a year!

Between May 2000 and May 2001, the revenue generated by "Spider-Man" exceeded 90% of Dunn's total revenue!

But it's a pity.

Commercial blockbusters...not for everyone.

Even Warner's "Batman 3" hit the street, and "Future Water World" made top star Kevin Costner fall directly back to the third line.

Many filmmakers and film companies are confused about the production of commercial blockbusters.

How can we make the perfect fusion of special effects and movies to attract more fans?

Except for Dunn Films, almost every film company has paid hundreds of millions of dollars in tuition.

But still do not understand!

Dunn pondered for a long time.

Brian Lord looked at him expectantly, "How?"

Tang En murmured to himself, "It's not impossible..."