Entertainment Empire System

Humanity is always graceful, no matter what happens after thousands of years, even though Kaiyuan has a clear ambition, Tianbao will never end.

This sentence basically means that Tang Xuanzong's style of not seeking death will not lead to death. There is nothing wrong with Tang Xuanzong being an enlightened emperor in the early period, but it cannot cover up his mediocrity, debauchery and immorality in the later period.

If there is anyone who can compete with King Zhou in terms of style, it is Tang Xuanzong.

After all, King Zhou did not rob his son's wife. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty did so.

If you don't seek death, you won't die. The other person is actually this guy Vin Diesel. To say that this guy is also a good actor, he must be talented and talented in acting, and he must have a good body shape. At first glance, he is a natural Hero warrior type of person.

Of course, if this guy were to star in Underworld, he would at least be on a par with Stallone Schwarzenegger in terms of physique. In the early stages, Vin Diesel was actually very strong, with muscles all over his body, but this guy's temper was indeed not very good. The way physiognomist Rob Cohen puts it, this guy is banned.

Alexander said with some confusion: "Why does this guy have to be cast? You have to know the banned person. If it means that we recruit him into our crew, it means that we are against John Frankheimer. After all, it is If we activate this guy that Haimo has banned, it will break Haimo's ban and create an enemy for us."

Although Heimer is not particularly famous, he has very strong connections in the circle and is the kind of person with extensive connections. If it is said to be successful, it may not be a big deal. He is still far behind the four legendary directors. But if he wants to harm someone, it's relatively easy in Hollywood.

Therefore, regarding a matter like this, even if Alexander thought that Ye Ming wanted to recruit Vin Diesel, he still wanted to persuade him.

Ye Ming said very stubbornly: "This is not a matter of offending, this is an issue related to our box office. If we want this Fast and Furious movie to not end up being a global road movie, Then looking for Vin Diesel is the best choice."

The last road movie was a movie that Universal didn’t want to mention. It was so embarrassing and the box office was so low. Alexander hesitated for a moment, but instead of saying anything against it, he nodded and said, "Okay. , I won’t say anything else, you are the one who chooses the role, and you invest the money, you have to decide what to do, I’m just reminding you and giving you a suggestion.”

Ye Ming has the right to choose roles. This matter is written in the contract. Therefore, on such a question, Ye Ming himself said that he must choose who to star in, especially when it comes to investment. One of the people is Ye Ming himself. No matter what Alexander thinks, one thing is very certain, that is, Ye Ming will definitely not watch his money go down the drain.

Therefore, at a time like this, Ye Ming was very insistent on choosing Vin Diesel to play this role. At a time like this, Alexander and Rob Cohen had nothing else to say.

Ye Ming finally said very decisively: "If this is the case, let's confirm Vin Diesel first. Also, I want to find another heroine for me. One is named Michelle Rodri. Getz’s actress.”

Now Rob Cohen couldn't sit still. Who knows who Michelle is? Ye Ming always finds a second-tier or even third-tier actor. This is absolutely unforgivable.

Forget it about Vin Diesel, although it’s harder to deal with someone with the same temper, and he’s been banned.

But at least Spielberg is said to admire this guy very much.

This is how it is in the entertainment industry. If a top master admires you, your reputation will increase very quickly. Spielberg is obviously a top master in this way, and the top master can no longer be one of the top masters.

Therefore, although Vin Diesel is a second-tier actor, at least he is relatively well-known in the industry. Spielberg's appreciation can at least guarantee that this guy has talent.

But what is the matter with Michelle Rodriguez? This actor, Rob Cohen has never heard of.

Therefore, Rob Cohen thought for a while and said: "Ye Ming, although you have the right to choose the role, the contract also stipulates that you cannot harm the interests of the crew. What do you think about this woman named Michelle Rodriguez?" Is he really an actor?

I have never heard of such an actor in Hollywood. Not a third-tier actor, right? "

Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "Don't tell me, it's really possible that he is a third-tier actor. Michelle is most famous for starring in the movie [Women Punch]. If I remember correctly, it was in 1999." The movie is also very good, although it is a bit niche.

It won the honor of Best Picture at the Saint-Denis Film Festival. "

Rob Cohen shrugged his shoulders and said disdainfully: "Well, the Saint-Denis Film Festival is a country film festival? I haven't really heard of this film festival."

The attitude shown by Rob Cohen at this time is actually the attitude of a large part of people in Hollywood.

From the perspective of people in Hollywood, in fact, apart from the Oscars and the Golden Globes, the remaining film awards are the three major international film festivals in Europe, which are somewhat interesting. Even the three major international film festivals in Europe are all about rural films.

Hollywood superstars don't dare to guarantee that if their films participate in these three major film festivals, they will definitely go there and participate in the attitude that it is optional. Even the three major international film festivals in Europe have this view.

As you can imagine, things like the Saint-Denis Film Festival, the Busan Film Festival, which is better than the Tokyo Film Festival, etc., are definitely rural in the countryside. Most Hollywood actors and directors don't pay attention to these film festivals at all. Unless you are a newbie, you may be reluctant to pay attention.

A well-known director like Rob Cohen would never give the Saint-Denis Film Festival a serious look. Ye Ming did not argue about such a problem at all, but said very definitely: "Okay, you don't know about such a problem, but you can help me find such a person.

I only have the right to choose the role. If you find someone, you can audition, but I am sure I will use this person. I will be responsible for the entire movie. If Michelle is not suitable for this movie, then I will not choose her.

In terms of her character, Mihir is very suitable for this movie. Bad woman, not everyone is qualified to perform. It's like saying Elizabeth Taylor. "

At this time, Rob Cohen has nothing to say. What Ye Ming said is correct. He has the right to choose actors. As director, Rob Cohen also has this right, but this right is given by the producer. Yes, Ye Ming happens to be one of the investors. If he says he won’t give it, he won’t. There’s nothing we can do about it.

And Ye Ming is giving face at this moment. Although he is a little unhappy with Robbie Cohen's attitude at this time, it also means that you can audition when the person comes, and if you say it is not suitable, let him know. Of course, Ye Ming believed that it was impossible for him to make the wrong choice.

At this time, Alexander came out to smooth things over and said: "Everyone is here for work, for work. Everyone knows Ye's acting skills, so at this time I think Ye's choice should be right. Cohen, you first Go contact this person and audition him later. We can discuss it again. If it doesn’t work, you can find someone else."

In fact, Ye Ming didn't want to estrange the relationship over such an issue. Hearing this, he also said: "There is no problem with this. If after the audition, she is not suitable, then it is not impossible to find someone else." It’s negotiable, but I think we should wait until after the audition.

Although I have the right to choose roles, I must have seen their works and thought they were really suitable for our roles, so I chose them. After all, this movie also has my investment, but I don’t want my own The investment was wasted. "

Michelle Rodriguez, a woman, has not been a good person since she was a child. She is not a good girl, but a kind of cunning girl. She does not listen to her parents, talks back to teachers, etc., these are very important to her. It's a piece of cake.

Later, she worked as an extra for more than two years. She was the kind of actor who would starve to death but never get rich. Until later, Michelle starred in a movie like "Woman Punch", and she was in the Saint Denis Film Festival. Emerging on the festival.

This rising star does not mean that she has made a name for herself in Hollywood, but that she finally no longer has to be a walk-on, and a company is willing to package her.

From then on, she transitioned from a walk-on to a fourth-tier actress in Hollywood.

Of course, a great director like Rob Cohen would not pay attention to a fourth-tier actor like this.

Even for an actor who is not necessarily considered to be a fourth-tier actor, this is the current living situation of Mihir. He has just broken away from the small role and become a new actor among all the people in Hollywood.

Ye Ming's words actually gave Rob Cohen a step to step down. Everyone still has to work together, and Ye Ming is a financial sponsor.

Therefore, at this time, Rob Cohen immediately said: "I think there are basically no superstars to star in our movies. Ye Ming is considered the most famous one and won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Let's find some more starring actors." If it’s not famous, then I’m afraid that the film’s appeal to audiences won’t be very strong, and it might be difficult to watch at the box office.”

This meaning is very clear to the readers. It is best not to find a third- or fourth-tier actor for the lead role, but to find a first-tier actor, or even a superstar.

Ye Ming shrugged his shoulders easily and said: "Superstars have huge appeal, there is no doubt about this, but at this time, it does not mean that having a superstar will have box office appeal.

If it's about finding a superstar, then I can do it at this time. For example, at this time, I can find Schwarzenegger, but his salary is 25 million. In other words, there is no problem in asking Jackson to make a guest appearance, but his salary is not five million. Are you embarrassed to ask Jackson to make a guest appearance? "

Schwarzenegger's salary when he starred in Batman: Mr. Freeze was 25 million. That's just the pay for a guest appearance. Therefore, find Schwarzenegger to play a role, and you can't ask for less than this salary.

As the king of pop music, Jackson is now at his peak. Sony, Rolling Stone and other records wanted to kill Jackson, but he was later beaten by Jackson, making these music giants completely shameless.

Therefore, Jackson is now at the peak of his career. Asking him to make a guest appearance, five million is really not too much. Therefore, on a question like this, when Rob Cohen heard Ye Ming's words, he finally realized where he was wrong in what he said. The opinions he put forward are not wrong in themselves, but the mistake lies in the wrong place. The key point is money.

The budget of the crew is only 50 million, but if Schwarzenegger is invited to come, the salary will be at least 25 million, which is the lowest budget.

As a result, half of the entire movie's budget price had to be paid to Schwarzenegger, which was simply impossible.

You know, road movies are quite expensive. Therefore, Rob Cohen said depressingly: "If we had a larger budget, then I think it would be easier to shoot."

Is not this nonsensical? Alexander knew that if the budget was 100 million at this time, it would definitely be much looser than the budget of 50 million, but this was impossible, and even 50 million was obtained under very difficult circumstances.

Ye Ming said nonchalantly: "The money doesn't seem very generous, but that doesn't mean there's nothing we can do. Just don't invite those superstars. Also, I've already invited everyone in the world." The car companies have all been invited. When the time comes, whoever gives more money will choose whose car to use in our movie. In this way, it will be quite helpful for our filming.

Judging from the current reaction, European and American cars may be relatively negative, but there are also positive companies. Hyundai of South Korea in Asia, Honda and Toyota of RB are all relatively positive. If you hype them up, you can bring these few local companies to the forefront. If the rich man kills us, we will be much more relaxed. "

This is to attract sponsorship. In Hollywood, this kind of thing is actually very normal. (To be continued)