Heads Up Hollywood

The film was closed, and the time came to 1997.

In January, the crew held a press conference, announcing the news that the film "Titanic" had finished, and announced to the world that the magical journey on the big ship would be grandly released on May 8!

The previous "Titanic", because of Cameron, was delayed again and again, and it was scheduled for Christmas.

But Christmas is a holiday for the whole family to enjoy. Most of the movies released at this time are family movies. Disaster movies like "Titanic" are not suitable.

Fortunately, through Tang En's unremitting efforts, "Titanic" finally had a chance to be included in the summer schedule.

More importantly, the appearance of Tang En greatly reduced the cost of the film, so that the film did not attract Paramount's financing like in the previous life.

After the movie is released, the box office is a big hit. Presumably everyone in Fox Films is very grateful to me, right?

Tang En thought about it beautifully, but the media reporters in the audience made him feel uneasy at all, so they fired directly!

"Director Walker, I heard that you once said that the box office of this movie is 1.5 billion guaranteed and the target is 2 billion. Is this true?"

When Grant Hill heard this, his face sank.

Which pot is not opened and which pot is lifted!

He recognized Twain's ability very much, but his big mouth...was painful.

"I'm sorry, I just took over the position of director at that time, so the box office estimate of the film may not be so accurate." Tang En shook his head and sighed.

Grant's eyes lit up, a little surprised. Unexpectedly, after a few months, this guy has matured a lot, and he knows how to be humble. Although I broke my promise, I am young after all, and I have the chance to make small mistakes.

But all the reporters in the audience were disappointed. They hoped to create a big news. Immediately, someone shouted: "Director Walker, what do you mean by that? Are you going to backtrack?"

Grant immediately smoothed things over, "I'm sorry, at that time Tang En had just replaced James Cameron as the director, so he didn't know much about the film's situation, and made some miscalculations about the film's future expectations, which was also reasonable."

The reporters were quite helpless. Looking at Tang En's calm expression, they asked, "Okay, Director Walker, we all know that you lowered the movie's box office expectations, so can you tell us, what do you think of "Titanic" now? How much will the box office of the movie be?"

Grant couldn't help but sweat for Tang En.

There is a trap in this question, you must not be fooled, and you must not blurt out the expected box office figures.

Tang En raised his eyebrows with a strange expression on his face, "My friend from the reporter, did you make a mistake? When did I say that I lowered the box office expectations?"

"Didn't you just say that you miscalculated..." Before the words fell, other reporters quickly reacted, with ecstatic expressions on their faces, "Director Walker, what do you mean by that? You didn't lower your box office expectations, did you... …Can you still raise box office expectations?"

Grant was so anxious that he almost cried!

Dawn Walker!

Didn't we make an agreement, cliche and perfunctory, we must use cliché and perfunctory in front of the media! Aren't you pushing "Titanic" into the fire pit?

Tang En turned a blind eye to Grant's continuous gaze, and said indifferently: "It's only natural! I've worked so hard to shoot for more than three months, so it's impossible for me to deny myself, right?"

At the press conference, there was an instant "buzz", and all the media reporters were in a mess, scrambling to ask questions.

This is big news like an explosion!

The young director didn't know the heights of the heavens and the earth, and even made wild words again!

Tang En ignored everyone's uproar, with a calm face, "This movie encountered great difficulties during the filming process. Kate Winslet even fainted from a high fever. The crew spent a lot of hard work and sweat to complete it." This work gives me no reason not to applaud their struggle!"

"Especially Mr. James Cameron, as we all know, for this project, he prepared for three years, and even went deep into the bottom of the Atlantic several times to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. And actors such as Leonardo, Kate, and Casey , they worked so hard during the filming process, it is their existence that makes me have no reason to doubt the future box office!"

"I know that everyone is looking forward to making a big news, and I also know that many people are watching my jokes, but I don't care! Strength is the foundation, and quality is the guarantee! "Titanic" is my biggest reliance. As for the future box office Expected... I can also tell you openly, the guarantee is... 1.8 billion!"

Tang En's sonorous and powerful voice echoed in the press conference hall.

Grant, Leonardo and others who attended the meeting at the same time were all moved by his trust and persistence. It would be even better if... he could not mention the number "1.8 billion".

The reporters in the audience were shocked!

The global box office is 1.8 billion US dollars, crazy, this kid is absolutely crazy!

Who is the past box office champion? "Jurassic Park" directed by Steve Spielberg has a global box office of 950 million. This figure is enough to shock many people's eyes.

But what about Don Walker?

He called out a double!

Will 'Titanic' double the box office of 'Jurassic Park'? Who would believe it?

Except for lunatics, they are fools!

...

After the press conference ended, Grant Hill walked towards Tang En with a painful expression on his face. His expression was complicated, including disappointment, helplessness, bitterness, and sadness.

Tang En, what you said is too much!

Tang En smiled, he understood Grant's thoughts, "Grant, the movie has entered post-production now, and it will be released globally in a few months, do you understand?"

Of course Grant understood what Twain meant. Such an eye-popping topic would definitely make "Titanic" the focus of public opinion and save 20th Century Fox a lot of publicity budget.

Especially now that Fox Films' capital chain is broken, it is difficult to spend a large amount of money to promote "Titanic". Tang En's approach is undoubtedly in the best interest of this movie.

"But what if... your reputation will be ruined!" Grant lowered his voice, a little resentful. He is very optimistic about Tang En's talent, and even more praises his perseverance, but if a person's reputation is ruined, it will be difficult for him to stand out in Hollywood.

Tang En was naturally full of confidence, and said with a smile: "Grant, I know my movie well."

Grant frowned, "Twain, I know you are very confident, in fact geniuses are very conceited, but I have seen this kind of thing a lot, you should be prepared, once... once you fail at the box office, you have to do a good job in public relations. "

Tang En patted him on the shoulder, "Thank you, Grant, I understand."

The two hadn't known each other for a long time, but Tang En liked his character very much. He was serious and responsible in his work, and he was gentle and meticulous.

This is also a must-have attribute for a gold medal producer, right?

"Director Dunn Walker!"

At this time, a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing a suit and leather shoes, walked beside him, with a shiny badge pinned to his chest.

Grant lowered his voice, "It's from CAA. It should be your manager."

Although Tang En is young, outspoken, and has a bad reputation, he is a director who has directed a huge amount of commercial blockbusters at a young age, and CAA will never let him go easily.

Even... Tang En's internal rating is very low.

"Hello, what's your name?"

Tang En stretched out his hand with a smile. His ideals are very lofty, and he has a lot of work to prepare, such as contacting work... It's better to leave it to the agent to take care of it.

"William, William Mihawk, CAA's senior agent." William was full of smiles, slightly flattering.

Grant, a senior Hollywood person, naturally understands the mechanism of CAA. The so-called senior agent is actually the lowest-level agent besides interns. There are also positions such as economic advisor, senior economic advisor, manager, and director.

"CAA's sincerity is not enough." Grant curled his lips with a cold expression.

Tang En didn't care about it. Ability is part of a creature like a broker, and luck and connections account for the majority. Anyway, he has nothing to worry about, so he will find someone to try it out first.

"Director Walker, I have a good relationship with many producers, and I have several big projects in my hands. Hehe, if I can be your agent, I will definitely do my best to get you a few good contracts and push you to Hollywood. The ranks of first-line directors!"

William Mihawk spoke half-truths and half-truths.

He didn't do well in CAA. Although it seems that Twain's future development...is not optimistic, let's cast a wide net, what if it succeeds? With a first-line director in hand, his status will surely rise.

"Okay, Grant, can you go over the contract for me?"

"certainly!"

...

California has issued many bills to restrict the work of brokers, which is to prevent incidents of brokers bullying employers.

The broker contract can be signed for up to three years, and the first contract can be signed for a maximum of one year, and the employer can unconditionally terminate the contract within this time, which is equivalent to a one-year probationary period.

With legal protection and Grant's help, Dunn quickly signed the contract.

He officially became a contracted director under CAA.