Chapter 706: Dunn is the Virgin

Ann Lee is definitely a director trained by Universal Pictures.

Back in 1999, his film Ride with the Devil was a well-known failure.

The box office failed, and the artistic value was not recognized.

However, in the production process of the film, Universal Pictures still gave Ann Lee enough "luxury".

The filmmakers had strongly suggested using Leonardo DiCaprio to guarantee the box office.

However, after Ann Lee's audition, he didn't like the world-famous creamy boy who had just finished filming "Titanic", but chose Tobey Maguire.

Universal Studios respected Ann Lee's casting opinion.

The village in the movie is not a studio shot or special effects, but a village that has just been hit by a flood in reality.

How much trust is this in Ann Lee?

As a result, he has been known to screw up Ride with the Devil.

Then, he returned to Asia and made the martial arts masterpiece "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"!

Later, he was spotted by Dunn and selected as the director of the "The Chronicles of Narnia" series.

It can be said that the two have a deep connection.

However, with the release of "The Chronicles of Narnia 2", the "Ann Lee Effect" of the "Oscar Best Foreign Language Film" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" came to an end in the first weekend of the film's release.

The audience who walked into the cinema next were either Ann Lee fans, never read film reviews, or wanted to see the epic saga of how the Chinese destroyed the British.

It is conceivable that at this stage, he is under a lot of pressure!

Anxiety!

This is a more tragic failure than "Ride with the Devil"!

Are you going to go back to Asia and make a movie to prove yourself again?

It's hard!

The failure of "The Chronicles of Narnia 2" left him exhausted and encountered a major bottleneck in his career.

As a result, his agent called, and there was excitement that could not be concealed in his words: "Ann, maybe... your career can be saved!"

"I?"

Ann Lee shook his head mockingly. The production cost of "The Chronicles of Narnia 2" is as high as $225 million. This is the most expensive movie ever made in Hollywood!

After **** up such a big project, how could he, a foreigner, have a chance to survive in Hollywood?

I'm afraid I'm going to get out of here!

"You have to hold on! Really, I just heard good news here, this is an opportunity! If you can grasp it, maybe...you can continue your Hollywood film career!"

"Opportunity?" An Li blinked and frowned slightly, "What chance?"

The agent said: "Dawn Walker wants to see you."

"what?"

Ann Lee was shocked.

...

Dunn just got Lionel Wigram.

The Warners producer, after the "Chronicles of Narnia 2" fiasco, was dealt a severe blow, not just professionally but psychologically as well.

Even if he has worked at Warner for more than ten years and screwed up such a big project, Warner will not give him any chance again.

It's fine if you don't get fired!

However, the fact that Warners does not fire does not mean that Lionel Wigram will be sitting idle.

People move to death, trees move to live.

He knew that his mission at Warner was over.

With the help of his friend David Heyman, he contacted another big backer - Dunn Walker, the big boss of New Universal Group!

The two met and talked very happily.

Tang En showed the humility of the superior Corporal Li Xian, completely disregarded the fiasco of "The Chronicles of Narnia 2", and sincerely invited him to work in the Tang En Films under New Universal.

How could Lionel Wigram not agree?

"The failure of The Chronicles of Narnia 2 . . . is multi-layered. In my opinion, next, you can work with David Heyman to finish the post-production of Harry Potter 3 first. , and prepare for the preliminary work of "Harry Potter 4". When you come out of the shadow of the failure of "The Chronicles of Narnia 2", there will be more important tasks for you."

Tang En's words made him feel like a spring breeze.

Impressed.

"More...more important tasks?"

Lionel Wigram is not stupid, of course he can feel the sincerity in Dunn's words.

In fact, with Tang En's current status, there is no need to treat a small producer like him in a way of coaxing and cheating.

Dunn said with a smile: "After Michael Barnarson and Chris Columbus made several Harry Potter films, they plan to put another children's story "Night at the Museum" on the big screen. The director is Shaw. En Levy. This project will be launched next year, and I intend to let you participate in the production of this project as the official spokesperson of Dunn Pictures."

Lionel Wigram's face changed in shock, revealing a flattering panic.

Usually, a big commercial movie will have many producers.

Among them, there must be one or two producers, who must represent the interests of investors, that is, on behalf of the film company, to exercise dominant control over the project.

One can imagine how much power such a producer would have in a movie project!

When filming "Titanic", Dunn was heavily thwarted by the team headed by James Cameron. As a result, it was the strong support of Grant Hill, the official producer of Twentieth Century Fox, that allowed Dunn to repeatedly save himself from danger.

At this time, Dunn gave Lionel Wigram the greatest trust, which was enough for him to pass on his loyalty to Warner Bros. over the past ten years to Dunn Pictures.

But, that's not enough!

Dunn asked: "By the way, didn't you draw a cartoon?"

Lionel Wigram replied: "Well, Sherlock Holmes."

The "Sherlock Holmes" series has become a public copyright, and people all over the world can use this copyright for free. This is also the reason why Conan Doyle's, it seems, is more famous than Agatha's detective.

There are too many movies and TV series related to Sherlock Holmes mainly!

No royalties are required.

But when it comes to the essence of a detective, Agatha's is the real king.

Tang En smiled, "Do you want to make it into a movie?"

"Making a movie? What?" Lionel Wigram was so happy that he didn't even react.

"Your cartoon!" Dunn pointed to his chest~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Don't forget, I'm also a cartoonist. The popular TV series "The Walking Dead" is based on my cartoon of the same name. "

Lionel Wigram felt like he was about to have a heart attack. This is full of happiness!

"I... my comics can be adapted into movies?"

Such a huge surprise is even more exciting than winning the lottery.

Tang En said firmly: "If I say yes, I will do it!"

At this time, Isla Fisher came over to report, "Director Ann Lee is here."

"welcome!"

In the meeting room, Tang En waved his hand and immediately invited him warmly.

Then, he took the prepared script from the coffee table next to him.

Lionel Wigram's eyes narrowed, and he saw the title on the title page of the script accurately - "Brokeback Mountain"!

"Is this a movie script?"

A light flashed in his mind.

Who Ann Lee was, he knew so well.