Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 371 Betraying the Company, They're Professionals!
Help American sweetheart Jennifer Aniston expose her shameless husband's true colors.

Tang Wen felt no guilt whatsoever; instead, he was filled with a sense of pleasure at ridding the “American sweetheart” and the “American people” of harm!

However, this probably won't affect Pitt.

Store it domestically.

His behavior of having an affair with the nanny in his own home will definitely be banned.

He can never make it in the entertainment industry again.

As long as it's on the road, it's guaranteed to be ridiculed by everyone.

But in America, these are minor matters.

In less than six months, nobody in North America will care about this anymore.

Somewhere in California.

Zhang Hongbing was looking at the email sent by Tang Wen:
[...took intimate photos of Brad Pitt and his nanny, and obtained the photos...]

Zhang Hongbing couldn't help but wonder how Tang Wen knew that Brad Pitt and the nanny had an inappropriate relationship.
This kind of thing should be done very discreetly by both parties.

Does the boss have other sources of information?

But if that's the case, why didn't you take a picture at the time?

Zhang Hongbing couldn't understand it, but it wasn't difficult for him.

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston purchased a century-old villa in Beverly Hills in 2000.

After three years of renovation, we finally moved in this year.

The internal systems of such large villas are complex and prone to problems.

If a problem occurs, you will need to find a professional to repair it.

It wouldn't be difficult to sneak in.

Later, online summaries summarized the relevant experience: wearing work clothes and carrying a folding ladder, you can walk into any building and no one will stop you.

Exposing Brad Pitt is about ruining their marriage.

Jennifer Aniston is a relatively traditional American woman, and marriage is very important to her.

After her divorce in the original timeline, she remained depressed for a long time.

He was once mentally confused and fell into self-doubt.

and so--

Brad Pitt is such a scumbag, he deserves to die!

I did a great service by exposing his true colors two years in advance.

Next, there's only one question left: how to make Anne Hathaway back down?

She debuted not long ago and her image is already near perfect.

It wasn't like the later era when haters were everywhere.

I am quite competitive for this role...

In the evening, Tang Wen and Lin Zhiling met with Charles, the producer of "Batman," at a business club in Beverly Hills.

Charles's purpose was clear: to probe whether Tang Wen was willing to take over the Batman project entirely.

Faced with this question, Tang and Lin exchanged a glance.

Tang Wen didn't speak.

Lin Chih-ling smiled and said, "Mr. Charles, the decision is not up to us."

If Warner Bros. is truly sincere and insists on inviting Tang Wen to be both director and producer.

Director Tang couldn't very well refuse.

However, if Charles is sincere and efficient, and reaches an agreement with Tang Wen in advance, then...

Some requirements have been met.

So it's not impossible for Tang Wen to just be an investor.

Charles, who had been in the industry for many years, felt a slight stirring in his heart and understood the meaning behind Lin Chih-ling's words.

"My influence at Warner is limited..."

Tang Wen looked at him silently.

It was Lin Chih-ling who spoke first: "Who in Hollywood doesn't know that Mr. Charles is a pillar and senior producer at Warner Bros.?"

Seeing that Tang Wen remained silent, Charles stopped beating around the bush: "What I mean is, there are some interests that Warner has to accept as bottom lines, and we absolutely cannot compromise on them."

"for example?"

"For example, the surrounding area's revenue."

Lin Chih-ling: "We can compromise on that, but we need a certain share of investment in the sequels to 'Batman'." Tang Wen and his partner hadn't really expected to get a share of the merchandise revenue anyway.

Making demands is merely a way to bargain.

Charles met with Tang Wen privately, already prepared to betray the company's interests: "In that case, you will be responsible for the subsequent scripts and the quality of the final film. If necessary, I think Director Tang can personally edit a version of the final film."

"No problem. What about the share?"

“I will try my best to reserve more than 20% of the investment for you.”

For Charles, the Batman series was a project he fought for, a hope for further advancement in his career.

From his own perspective, he wanted Tang Wen to get involved.

During the day, he researched Tang Wen's background and discovered that Tang Wen had never failed in any project since entering Hollywood.

There's a popular American proverb: If you can do one thing, you can do everything.

He hopes that Tang Wen's abilities and luck can help ensure the success of "The Batman".

If this series is successful, his status at Warner will rise accordingly, and his income will increase even further.

"Director Tang's script and production costs?" It was Lin Chih-ling who spoke first.

This was the purpose for which Tang Wen brought her here.

First, you need to exercise.

Secondly, if Tang Wen speaks directly and things fall apart with Charles, there will be no room for maneuver.

Lin Chih-ling and Charles's talks broke down, so Tang Wen could step in to mediate.

In addition, Tang Wen's status is rising, unless he is facing someone of a higher rank.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be willing to personally get involved in arguing with the top executives of the six major companies over a small amount of profit.

shameful!
Charles didn't speak rashly. He knew that if they couldn't agree on the "script and production" fees, Tang Wen might have to take over the entire "Batman" production team.

He will gain nothing.

If the company is sold, and Tang Wen's script and production fees are discounted to a high price that satisfies him, he can continue to manage the project and reap huge profits.

Even a ten-year-old child understands the choice between the two.

What does the company's interests matter compared to an individual's future?
Sell ​​the company!
Charles didn't even blink: "Director Tang, President Lin, I will offer the highest price within my authority! However, the price you two previously requested, twenty million US dollars, is indeed difficult to reach..."

As he said this, he discreetly observed the expressions on the faces of the two people opposite him.

Tang Wen remained expressionless, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Lin Chih-ling frowned.

To be honest, according to Hollywood standards...

The purchase price of a single script, on record, is no more than $400 million.

Tang Wen's asking price of 1000 million dollars is absolutely outrageous.

In addition, the producer's fee generally does not exceed 4% of the total film budget.

There will be fewer big-budget productions.

There are actually more independent films.

However, a producer's fee of $1000 million is almost unheard of in the industry.

Some top producers may be able to get a share of the box office revenue later, but that's a different matter.

Lin Zhiling glanced at Tang Wen, knowing full well that their offer was heavily inflated: "Name your price."

Charles dared not delay and said resolutely, "1500 million!"

This?
Upon entering the room, Tang Wen's eyes showed a flicker of emotion for the first time.

surprise.

It's not because there are few.

There are simply too many.

Although the price is 1500 million, no money is required.

However, it needs to be realistically factored into the cost and counted as Tang Wen's shares.

Such a high premium?
Would Warner agree to that?
Lin Zhiling glanced at Tang Wen, suppressed her emotions, leaned forward slightly, took a sip of tea, and said, "Mr. Charles, are you confident?" "If Director Tang is willing to cooperate, I'm 80% confident." Having observed their performance just now, Charles breathed a sigh of relief: I've finally managed to intimidate you.

"How do you expect me to cooperate?" Tang Wen held the iceberg cup containing ice pucks and gently shook it.

The ice hockey puck hits the wall, making a clanging sound.

"First of all, if you are ultimately required to edit the video, the editing fee will not be charged separately."

Tang Wen nodded to indicate that he had no objection.

Nolan's editing skills are excellent; even if he needs to step in to make adjustments at the end, it won't take too long.

Another point is that in Hollywood, editors are cheaper than screenwriters.

Even with top-notch editors, this big-budget production would struggle to secure a million dollars.

If the previous costs can really be converted into 1500 million, then there's no need to argue about the editing fee anymore.

"At the same time, I hope Director Tang will be listed as the producer. Of course, he only needs to come and visit occasionally, without having to be on set all the time."

Charles quickened his pace:
"Screenwriter, producer, chief editor, and executive producer—four jobs in total!"

Holding four jobs at once, given Director Tang's abilities and reputation, a budget of $1500 million is absolutely achievable.

This guy is a real talent!

They went to great lengths to help Tang Wen get the $1500 million.

Tang Wen picked up his wine glass and clinked it against Charles's, which was his way of agreeing.

This is not over yet.

The Batman trilogy grossed a total of $24.5 billion.

Since we've gone to such great lengths to get involved, how can we not take a big bite?
The three of them discussed it for another hour or so.

Charles, the Warner producer, gave Tang Wen a detailed analysis of the film's cost structure, as well as the mindset and bottom line of Warner's executives.

In conclusion, it was determined that, in addition to the $1500 million already invested, Galaxy Entertainment would invest another $2000 million, which would give them approximately a 27% stake.

It wasn't too far off from the share Tang Wen had requested.

Warner executives would likely accept a total share of less than 30%.

"...However, Director Tang, you should have insisted on a 35% share when you first started negotiating. Then, during the negotiations, you could have taken a step back and reduced the share to 27%."

After Charles finished speaking, Tang Wen looked at him with admiration.

No wonder people like to use spies in business negotiations.

This negotiation felt so smooth.

After Charles sold the company and saw that he had reached a preliminary agreement with Tang Wen, he felt relieved.

“Charles, your abilities truly amaze me! Rest assured, once we reach an agreement, I will do my utmost to ensure the success of Batman.”

Tang Wen understood what Charles valued most; if "Batman" failed, Charles's actions would backfire.

With a production cost of at least $1.3 million, he would be held responsible if the film failed.

Charles's years of hard work in Warner will all come to naught in an instant.

“Of course, Director Tang, I believe in your abilities.” Charles took the initiative to extend his hands and shake hands firmly with Tang Wen.

We drank a few glasses of wine together.

To avoid being noticed, the three left one after another.

Sitting in the spacious back seat of the armored car, Tang Wen patted Lin Zhiling's hand and said, "You need to be careful when hiring people in the future. You absolutely cannot hire someone like Charles, who is a high-ranking official."

Sister Lin thought about it for a moment and felt it was unavoidable, then said pitifully, "What if I accidentally hire someone like that?"

"Then we'll use family discipline on you."

Lin Chih-ling smiled and pressed the button for the front and back rows, causing the partition to rise.

The older sister leaned over and sat on Tang Wen's lap, unbuttoning her silk shirt.

She held the cup and fed it with seductive eyes...

Tang Wen: Scarlett O'Hara, who has the most capital, should really learn from her.

That led to the conversation that evening.

With Charles, a Warner executive who was "devoted to Tang Wen's interests," they had a chance.

The subsequent negotiations went smoothly.

Tang Wen declined Warner Bros.' invitation to take over "Batman" citing scheduling conflicts.

Everything that followed unfolded according to the script he and Charles had agreed upon.

Large projects simply cannot be finalized in a day.

The two teams will be locked in a tug-of-war for some time before they can reach the cooperation agreement that Tang Wen and Charles have agreed upon.

In North America, Pirates of the Caribbean is still showing in theaters.

This movie has a long tail effect.

Next, Tang Wen will go to Europe, Japan, and South Korea for a promotional tour.

Disney had been urging him openly and secretly for a while now.

They even offered to lease a business jet for him.

Tang Wenshi was moved but refused, telling Aige that he could just send the money and he would rent the plane himself.

The cautious director, Tang, did not trust the Disney tyrant, "Michael".

Although the likelihood of the other party causing trouble is not high.

But it's always good to be careful.

Before leaving, Tang Wen, along with Lin Chih-ling and Nicole Kidman, attended the opening ceremony of his new film, "Orphan".

The biggest challenge in making this film lies with the actors.

The female lead, Esther, is the absolute core protagonist, with a very significant role that runs throughout the entire film.

But the female protagonist is portrayed as "a crazy woman who is actually 33 years old but whose physical development is stuck at the age of 9 due to an illness!"

The success of the film depends to some extent on the performance of this young actor.

In other places, it would be difficult to find a young actress who could portray the madness of a mature 33-year-old woman.

But this is America, and Hollywood has many child stars.

Driven by various reasons, the parents of these child stars let their children get involved with film crews at a young age and embark on an acting career.

In New York City on the East Coast, the existence of Broadway has also nurtured a group of highly skilled young actors.

Director Tang Wen and director Wen Ziren selected three actresses who were under the age of 13.

They were still young and their bodies had not yet begun to develop.

It doesn't feel out of place for her to play a 9-year-old girl.

During the first week of filming, no scenes featuring the female lead were shot.

The production team invited an acting coach to provide specialized training for the three young actors.

A week later, the three of them took turns performing the scenes that required the most explosive power.

Whoever's performance impresses the director will become the true leading lady.

The three young actresses and their parents put in a lot of effort to win the role.

Another film, "House of Wax," is also casting actors.

Once everyone is here, we'll sign the contract and head to China for filming.

Finally, Tang Wen's most valued project, "Million Dollar Baby," is still in preparation.

This film also had a low budget.

In the original timeline, it cost less than 2000 million US dollars.

Clint Eastwood loved the story so much that he wrote, starred in, and also did some of the production work.

However, he felt that he had a high chance of winning the award, so he voluntarily reduced his salary.

However, a certain percentage of the revenue will be given to him after the film is released.

The cost of helping him win the prize will be deducted from his share.

Tang Wen approved a budget of 2000 million for Old Wood, with a little surplus.

If the other party takes a fancy to a big-name actress, the salary can be flexibly adjusted.

hum~
The business jet took off.

On the very day Tang Wen left North America, the latest issue of Forbes magazine was published.

The main content, or rather the main selling point, of this issue of Forbes is the Hollywood celebrity and wealth rankings...

(End of this chapter)