Heads Up Hollywood

Dunn's plane landed in St. Paul, the capital of Minnesota.

The crew of "Juno" is in full swing shooting here.

The estimated shooting time of the movie is 40 days, and it will wrap up before the Oscars.

A budget of $8 million seems like a lot. After all, the number of shots in "Juno" is far less than that of "Memento", which cost $5 million.

In fact, the brilliance of "Memory Fragments" is entirely due to editing, which is made by disrupting and re-editing many consecutive shots.

"Juno" does not have many shooting scenes and characters, but it is necessary to make up the heroine Natalie Portman and prepare fake breasts and stomachs of different sizes to complete the changes around her after pregnancy.

Moreover, the film span of "Juno" is one year, and the film production cycle is very short. It needs to use some fake plants and special methods including post-production to give the audience the feeling of different seasons.

Overall, of course, Juno is a very simple film to make.

Twain's presence on the set has nothing to do with Natalie. On the one hand, it is to thank Cate Blanchett for her friendly performance. On the other hand, it is to understand the ability of Patty Jenkins, a female director. Producer Katherine Kennedy.

The script of "Tian Zhao" has been sent to Tang En Pictures, and the production department has also approved the budget, which can reach up to 80 million US dollars.

Director Nate Shyamalan is very cautious about this film because of the box office failure of the previous film "Undead".

As a foreigner, if two films in a row fail, then his career in Hollywood will basically come to an end.

So for this movie, Nate Shyamalan has to ensure success!

He put forward two strict requirements -

First, the actor must be a superstar, either Mel Gibson, Tom Hanks, or Tom Cruise;

Second, it must be equipped with a capable and experienced producer, either Katherine Kennedy or Don Walker.

The failure of the cooperation with Joe Ruth on the "Undead" project made Nate Shyamalan pay more and more attention to the team's ability.

To be honest, Tang En was very dissatisfied!

Even a director of Ridley Scott's level has to talk to Twain in a negotiating tone. Nate Shyamalan is an Indian asshole, what kind of fart is he?

I really take myself as an onion.

If it wasn't for the purpose of hitting Disney and bringing down Michael Eisner, Tang En would have banned him directly just like he did Michael Bay.

Fortunately, Twain had already seen through the future of Nat Shyamalan.

"Signs of the Sky" was a success, but it can only be regarded as a flashback.

His ability is limited to the past few years, and he will firmly sit on the throne of "King of Bad Movies" in the future, without Tang En's efforts at all.

This is completely different from Michael Bay's future prosperity.

It is not a big problem to choose Mel Gibson as the male number one.

Don't look at Mel Gibson filming "Unsinkable" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" in succession, and now he is still wandering in the two crews for post-production.

But this Australian tough guy is a well-known model worker, and he is tireless at all.

And in the original version of "Signs of the Sky", Mel Gibson is the male number one.

As for Catherine Kennedy... Tang En was a little helpless.

She is not only the president of Rose Films, but also the president of Kennedy-Marshall Film Production Company. Let her be the producer, and it is inevitable to introduce Kennedy-Marshall Film Production Company.

Fortunately, "Tian Zhao" is a commercial blockbuster, and this small company is not qualified to receive dividends or copyright at all. At most, it is a joint production under the name to add some glory.

The production fee ... will be between $5 million and $8 million, which is about the same as Nate Shyamalan's director fee.

Ridley Scott's salary is only 8 million US dollars.

Foreigners in Hollywood must be paid less than Americans of the same level!

When Tang En appeared on the set, the actors were resting. Natalie, with her big belly, was circling around the yard with the help of her assistant, looking very funny.

"I thought you really had it!" Tang En appeared quietly, and suddenly appeared behind Natalie.

Natalie turned her head and saw Tang En. She was overjoyed at first, then her expression turned serious, and she snorted softly, "I'm going to talk nonsense. I'm experiencing the feeling of a pregnant woman. I'm feeling the role!"

The little assistant pursed her lips and snickered, and quickly slipped away.

Tang En walked up, gently hugged her in his arms, and said with a smile, "You look beautiful!"

Natalie pursed her lips, held back her joy, gave him a white look, and said softly, "Don't think I don't know what bad idea you have, I told you, don't think about anything until you graduate."

Tang En said helplessly: "Is it because you are thinking too much? I want to praise my girlfriend, but I still need to show off my scheming and engage in conspiracy tricks?"

"Pfft!"

Natalie rolled her pretty big eyes, hesitated for a moment, quickly kissed him on the face, and said with a half-smile, "Is this okay?"

Tang En teased her, "It's best to do it again!"

"Get out, this is the crew!" Natalie snorted and pushed him, "Okay, you can go to business and leave me alone."

"ah?"

"Ah what? Do you think I'm one of those idiot actresses? I'm making a low-budget independent film, and it's worth all your efforts?"

Tang En smiled awkwardly, "My Nat is smart!"

Natalie smiled, "Virtue!"

...

Tang En's appearance immediately attracted the attention of the entire crew.

This is an independent house rented by the crew in the local area. After the decoration of the crew, it presents the home of "Juno".

This is the set, Tang En did not overwhelm the guests, but directly found Katherine Kennedy, the conversation was very good, she agreed without even thinking about it, and would accept the project of "Signs of the Sky".

This is the embodiment of emotional intelligence.

Tang En has personally come forward, how can he refuse?

After finishing the business, Tang En was in a good mood, "Petty, how is your work? Are you still getting used to it?"

Patty Jenkins said modestly: "It's the first time I'm making a big movie, and I'm bound to make some omissions at work. Fortunately, I have Catherine to help, otherwise I'm afraid it would be really difficult for me to cope with so many things."

Catherine Kennedy shook her head and said: "It's like this when I was a director for the first time. I remember that when I first participated in film production, it was "1941" directed by Spielberg. He said a word to me at that time, and I still remember it. New. He said, 'The reason why many people are mediocre is not that they don't have that 1% talent, but that they can't even do 99% of their efforts.'”

When Patty Jenkins heard this, he was immediately in awe, and at the same time laughed at himself remorsefully, "I haven't done enough!"

Catherine Kennedy smiled and said, "Patty, you are already very good. We have all seen your hard work."

This was obviously not to flatter Patty Jenkins in front of the big boss Twain.

Tang En nodded secretly after hearing this, and said with a smile: "There is no need to say polite words, Patty, I think you and Catherine have a good relationship, why don't you... If you have any good ideas and scripts in the future, you can find her. Cooperate with Rose Films. Of course, the premise is to promote feminism."

Katherine Kennedy smiled and said, "Okay, I wish I could."

Patty Jenkins hesitated for a moment, opened his mouth, and stopped talking.

"What? What's the matter?" Tang En was a little surprised.

Patty Jenkins hesitated and said: "These words... Actually, I shouldn't have said it, after all, "Juno" hasn't finished filming yet. But I have been preparing for the script for 5 years, and I entered the American Film Academy to study , I just wanted to film this story.”

"what story?"

Tang En had a flash of inspiration, and seemed to have thought of the script she mentioned.

Patty Jenkins said: "Ten years ago, there was a case that caused a sensation in the United States. It was called... the first female serial killer in the United States. Her name was Irene Wuornos. She killed six men in total. It included a policeman. She confessed to the killing, but..."

Tang En waved his hand and interrupted her, "Needless to say, I know about it."

That's right, this story is Patty Jenkins' famous work, and it is also the feminist classic "The Devil" that made Charlize Theron an Oscar winner!

"Is this woman... still on trial?" Katherine Kennedy obviously knew about such a sensational incident.

Patty Jenkins sighed, "Yeah, I heard...she's very likely to be sentenced to death." (Florida has the death penalty)

Catherine Kennedy straightened her face, shook her head, and said, "Petty, I know, you might sympathize with her, but you have to put this story aside, at least... wait until the judgment is completed before starting the project."

Patty Jenkins said anxiously: "At that time... I'm afraid she will be executed!"

Catherine Kennedy said in a deep voice: "Are you trying to obstruct justice? Patty, with all due respect, no company dares to invest in this film before the judgment is handed down!"

Hearing this, Tang En suddenly understood why the filming of "The Devil" started after Irene Wunos was executed.

Patty Jenkins was stunned by Kathleen Kennedy's stern groan.

Catherine Kennedy sighed softly, and said: "Patty, I can understand your thoughts. You just want to use the power of movies to avenge Irene Wuoros through the public. But don't forget, the victim involved In, and the police!"

Tang En said deeply: "The role of the media is to supervise, not replace the jury. Even if Irene Wuornos is really wronged, we will speak out for her through the film and affect the jury's decision. Even if it is right, it is wrong .”

Cate Blanchett is the most famous actor in the crew. She is entitled to freely enter and leave the director's room. At some point, she slipped in quietly.

Hearing Tang En's deep words, he couldn't help joking: "Tang En, you can become a judge of the Federal Court!"

Tang En turned his head, his eyes lit up, "Kate? By the way, there is one thing, there is a missing heroine in "Daredevil", named Erica, are you interested?"