Heads Up Hollywood

"Infernal Affairs" was released in December 2002. The plot is relatively coherent, the undercover and anti-undercover settings are brilliant, and the subject matter is very dark.

However, the director's level is limited, the camera language is weak, and the confrontation between the police and drug dealers is all contained in an absolute conflict between good and evil. The characters are divided into two poles, black and white, which is a typical entertainment treatment. Moreover, the Hong Kong-style cult style is obvious, and it is destined to be only a small range of niche entertainment.

Relatively speaking, with the support of the country and the agitation of the people, the mainland, which has already made great efforts in the film market, has finally produced a Chinese-language commercial blockbuster released worldwide-"Hero"!

The film is not only popular in Asia, but also in China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao, and it is hard to find a ticket. It even made a strong landing in the North American market, and won unanimous praise from North American film critics!

The freshness of Rotten Tomatoes is as high as 96%, the fourth of the year!

'Hero' Beats 'The Viceroy,' 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,' 'Chicago,' 'The Pianist,' 'The Hours,' 'Spider-Man 2' in Time Magazine's Annual Movie Roundup Wait for a series of god movies.

Ranked No. 1 for the best movie of the year!

Such an unprecedented grand event caused shock waves in Asia, not to mention the mainland on the other side, even the whole of Asia, set off a frenzy of "Heroes" craze!

And "Infernal Affairs", which was released at the same time as "Hero", is really unknown.

Even, "Hero" has become a strong contender for this Oscar's best foreign language film!

Tang En wanted to pay attention to these two excellent Asian films, but he never expected that Harvey Weinstein had already traveled to Asia half a year ago, when the films were still in the final stage, and bought the North American distribution rights of the two films.

Fortunately, the copyright of the adaptation of "Infernal Affairs" is still there.

Just at the beginning of this month, Tang En ordered the film copyright department to purchase the film and TV adaptation rights of "Infernal Affairs", but was surprised to find that Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment Company was actively negotiating with Media Asia Pictures.

Tang En was not polite, and called Brad Pitt, and then New Universal made a direct move, offering Media Asia Pictures a package of US$1.5 million for the film and TV adaptation rights of "Infernal Affairs".

It is still in the negotiation process.

This is the weakness of Hollywood.

If you stand too high, the attention will be too high. You must be cautious and handle copyrights in a safe manner.

Otherwise, if Hollywood wants to film a real event that happened in the United States, it still needs to buy the copyright of the adaptation of a foreign film?

Just shoot with a cheeky face.

Most of the film companies around the world do this.

New Universal bought the copyright for US$1.5 million to eliminate possible hidden dangers in the future. This cost is far more cost-effective than the copyright lawsuits that may occur in the future.

In contrast, film companies in other countries have no such scruples.

The creative theme of "Infernal Affairs" comes from "Face Changing", but Media Asia Pictures has never communicated with Paramount.

In the area of ​​the Hong Kong government, Media Asia Pictures is the sky. Can Paramount still sue?

...

With the Golden Globes in progress, many awards have been announced one after another.

Veteran actor Jack Nicholson won Best Actor in a Drama Series for "About Schmidt," and Chris Cooper won Best Supporting Actor for "Adapted Screenplay."

Somewhat surprisingly, "Adapted Screenplay"'s Meryl Streep beat out Kathy Betsy, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Zeta-Jones for Best Supporting Actress And Susan Sarandon, for success!

Tang En's complexion changed slightly, and he hurried to the dining table of the crew of "Chicago" and sat next to Catherine Zeta Jones.

She was really not happy, "Tang En, what's going on?"

Tang En also smiled wryly.

He knew that this year, Catherine Zeta Jones won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress with "Chicago". So it is logical to think that she will definitely win the Golden Globe Award for Supporting Actress.

As it turns out, the Golden Globes and the Oscars are indeed very different.

"Maybe... it's about sharing the cake. Can't all the big prizes be won by "Chicago"?" Tang En felt helpless and explained casually, "Otherwise, there will definitely be public opinion that is not conducive to the Golden Globe Awards, saying that the Golden Globe Awards You gave up fairness and justice and compromised with me."

Catherine Zeta-Jones is glum.

Tang En said: "If you don't believe me, just look at it. Maybe Richard Gere can still win the Best Actor in a Musical Comedy. If you give him the Best Supporting Actress, what would it be? "Chicago" is not a grand slam." Is it? This is too shocking."

"Then you can't take me to the knife?"

"Hehe, how can you be so exaggerated? Besides, you really care about a mere Golden Globe? Don't forget, I promise you an Oscar! Oscar for Best Supporting Actress!"

"real?"

"Do not believe?"

Tang En glanced at her.

Catherine Zeta Jones pursed her lips and giggled, "Letter!"

Sure enough, Richard Gere won the Best Actor in a Musical Comedy category for "Chicago".

In the subsequent selection of the best film in the musical comedy category, "Chicago" also won the award. Tang En came to the stage and delivered an impassioned acceptance speech.

"I didn't win the prize!"

After Tang En came back holding the trophy, Catherine Zeta Jones puffed up her mouth, acting coquettishly, like a young girl, with a bit of young/female charm, her watery eyes rolled.

Tang En was a little moved, and lowered his voice, "Why don't I work hard tonight and make amends to you?"

Catherine Zeta Jones had a ruddy and charming face, and said cutely: "Apologize? I think it's more like celebrating your award."

"That's easy to say, how about calling Rachel and Nicole to celebrate together? They both won awards." Tang En's heart was burning.

Rachel Weisz was easy to talk about, but Catherine Zeta-Jones had no relationship with Nicole Kidman, so she was a bit reserved, "Nicole? She...will she also win the award?"

Nicole Kidman is competing for Best Actress in a Drama Series, and the competition is fierce.

Including Julian Moore in Far From Heaven, Salma Hayek in Frida, Meryl Streep in The Hours, Diane Lane in Infidelity .

Tang En said with a smile: "Meryl Streep has already won Best Supporting Actress, so the Golden Globes can't give her a double crown, right? Without this biggest rival, Nicole won the award, there is no suspense!"

"Then...does she agree?"

"She's much better than you."

"Hmph, let's be together, who is afraid of whom? We are two Englishmen, why are we afraid of an Australian woman? Rachel, are you right?"

Rachel Weisz pursed her lips and smiled, "Yes!"

...

The Golden Globes are long.

It was finally over at ten o'clock in the evening.

As Tang En said, Nicole Kidman successfully lifted the second Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical Comedy category in her life, and agreed to Tang En's absurd proposal shyly and angrily.

With the improvement of Tang En's social status and personal prestige, Nicole Kidman has given up on herself in front of him. Those insistences in the past are completely forgotten, and she basically responds to requests.

She could cooperate as Tang En wanted to play.

Very well behaved.

The rest of the awards, "The Hours" became the best picture drama, Martin Scorsese with "New York" became the best director.

The Spanish suspenseful romance "Speak to Her" won the Best Foreign Language Film Award.

After the award presentation dinner, Twain will also attend the subsequent Golden Globe reception.

If New Universal hadn’t won too many awards, he would have liked to take Nicole Kidman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Rachel Weisz away to his newly bought “outside house” by the sea. A night of fun.

No way, the three films "The Hours", "Chicago", and "The Wind and Cloud in New York" won a total of 7 awards, which is highly anticipated!

It's not easy for Tang En to leave, and the three actresses have no way to get away.

At the Golden Globe Awards reception, Tang En saw the cast of "Hero" who was a little bit disappointed after losing the competition for the best foreign language film.

Tang En hesitated for a moment, and took the initiative to walk up, with a sunny smile on his face, "Miss Zhang, I haven't seen you for more than two years, you are becoming more and more like a star."

"Mr. Walker, you are becoming more and more like a big boss."

After all, the international chapter is an international chapter. I haven't seen it for a few years, and it has changed a lot.

A few years ago when she came to the United States with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", she was still a shy little girl, but now she can calmly handle such social situations.

It is conceivable that with the popularity of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", this girl must have been highly sought after in China. She has attended too many various receptions and met various big bosses.

A lot of experience.

Seeing how "mature" she was, Tang En didn't have the youthful feeling she had a few years ago. The agitation in his heart subsided a lot at once, and his interest became clear. He turned to look at her standing aside, feeling a little silly Lao Mouzi.

Tang En took the initiative to shake hands with him, "The movie is wonderful!"

Lao Mouzi couldn't understand such simple English, and Ms. Zhang was still translating for him.

Tang En was very helpless, so he simply spoke Chinese, ""Hero" is wonderful, beyond my imagination."

"ah?"

The entire "Hero" crew was stunned.

Looking at Tang En foolishly was like looking at a monster!

Damn, even a foreigner's translator can't speak such a standard Mandarin!

No way, excellent people can't keep a low profile even if they want to!

Tang En sighed and shook his head again, so he had no choice but to bring the topic to the movie, squinted his eyes, and asked nonchalantly: "I heard... Miramax is in charge of the North American release of "Hero"?"

Director Zhang nodded repeatedly, but the way he looked at Tang En was obviously much closer.

He speaks Mandarin so well, at least he has a deep study of Chinese culture.

"Is it convenient to talk about the specific situation?"

"this……"

Director Zhang hesitated.

Tang En waved his hands and smiled, "It's okay to be inconvenient, but you have seen the current situation. Although "Hero" is well shot, it is difficult to win the Best Foreign Language Film! Golden Globes cannot be won , Oscar is also impossible!"

"No way?" Director Zhang's eyes widened.

Tang En looked at him with a half-smile, "Did that fellow Harvey Weinstein give you any guarantee?"

Director Zhang hesitated for a moment, and said in a low voice: "In August last year, he spent 3 million US dollars to buy out the North American distribution rights of "Hero", and he also promised that he would try his best to win the best foreign language film award. "

Tang En couldn't help opening his eyes wide after hearing this, "How much? 3 million US dollars?"

"Um."

"A buyout agreement?"

"Um."

Tang En hated iron for being weak, "Director Zhang, you've been fooled!"