Heads Up Hollywood

Mark Miller couldn't help blushing, and coughed dryly: "Mr. Walker, you are the big boss..."

Tang En waved his hand, "The big boss has no reason to be an enemy."

Mark Miller nodded and asked hesitantly, "What do I need to do?"

As for the transaction, we can talk slowly.

For Mark Miller, if he can quickly remake "Wanted" into a movie and release it smoothly, then his comic company can develop steadily.

This is the most important thing!

The popularity of the "Wanted" comics gave Mark Miller the confidence to move from behind the scenes to the front desk.

If the movie is made, it will be really elated!

This is a movie that Dunn Walker personally cares about!

In the past seven or eight years, none of the movies, TV dramas and variety shows that Twain personally participated in has failed!

Therefore, as long as the price paid is not too high, Mark Miller is willing to accept.

We must shoot "Wanted Warrant" as soon as possible!

Seeing his cautious expression, Tang En was a little amused. He shook his head and said, "Don't be nervous. I'm not a man-eating tiger. I definitely won't raise some excessive conditions."

Mark Miller breathed a sigh of relief.

Tang En said: "Mark, I have always recognized your comic level. I am also looking forward to your Miller World comic company... I am also looking forward to it. You must have seen it. I am very interested in comics and movies. No matter what Is it the Avengers movies, or The Walking Dead TV series."

Mark Miller seemed to understand something, "So..."

Tang En took over the conversation and said with a smile: "So, I hope to get the priority to adapt the film and television works of Miller's world comics!"

The main business strategy of Miller World Comics is to co-publish with a variety of different comic companies to gain greater benefits in the competition, rather than binding a partner.

Tang En's intention is very clear, you can hand over the comics to different publishers for distribution. However, please retain the right to adapt film and television works, at least... you must retain the priority and leave it to New Universal.

"this……"

Mark Miller hesitated slightly.

The coverage of Tang En's words is too great.

This is the priority for the film and television adaptation of all comics in the future.

Who knows if Miller World Comics will grow into a giant in the future?

Tang En smiled: "It's just the priority, the competition still exists. It won't harm your interests."

"Give me some time to think about it."

"If "Wanted" is adapted into a movie, the production cost... will not be less than $80 million."

"this……"

Mark Miller hesitated, and there was really no way to make an immediate decision.

Tang En continued to bewitch: "I will strongly invite Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to star in this movie."

Angelina Jolie has complained to Dunn many times, but they haven't cooperated yet.

This is an opportunity.

In the previous life, in 2005, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie collaborated on a "Mr. and Mrs. Smith". After it was released, it was a hit at the box office.

In this life, the project "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" was snatched by Tang En early on, and Luc Besson was arranged to be the director, with Mel Gibson and Sophie Marceau as the leading roles.

Even better!

If "Wanted Warrant" can be successfully established, it will pay off this layer of cause and effect, and give Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie a chance to compensate.

Sure enough, upon hearing the names of these two Hollywood big shots, Mark Miller's expression was shocked.

Tang En went on to say: "Mark, you must be aware that the preparation of a movie is very cumbersome, sometimes it may take a year or two. If you really want this movie to be released next year, then you can only make a decision as soon as possible, otherwise Even with my strong push, the production may not be completed in such a short time."

Mark Miller took a deep breath, "Really...can Pitt and Jolie be starring?"

Tang En said with a smile: "Peter's situation is still unclear, but Julie is sure to be fine! If Pete has a schedule or other reasons and cannot participate in this project, the replacement actor will definitely not be too bad. "

"Will you direct the movie yourself?"

"Won't!"

Tang En categorically denied it, and then shook his head amusedly, "Does it matter who is the director? Mark, you have also participated in the production of some films, and you must understand the reason behind it."

Mark Miller sighed.

Yeah, does it really matter who is the director?

In the past few years, there are not many new directors that Twain has made popular?

...

Everything is under control.

Priority is here!

Although no contract has been signed yet, does Mark Miller dare to lie to Tang En? There is also the full expectation of "Wanted".

The issue of the contract can be settled within a few days.

With this agreement reached, Tang En's layout in the comic circle will be regarded as a complete success.

In the previous life, with the rise of Marvel Pictures, the movie universe became a hot concept in Hollywood.

The main source of the concept is from comics!

Needless to say, Marvel and DC are two giants, and there is no competition.

However, in the comic circle, there are three "universes", which are also well-known.

One is Hasbro's universe based on "Transformers" launched by id comics, the other is the universe of "Star Wars" dominated by Dark Horse Comics, and... the universe of Miller's world.

In this life, Twain became a shareholder of Hasbro early on, and also grabbed the rights to adapt comics for toys such as "Transformers" and "Special Forces" early on, and handed them over to Marvel for operation and distribution.

Although the sales are mediocre, it is not that no one is watching.

Now, Tang En has settled "Miller's World" again, and has another hole card in his hand.

In the future, we will deal with George Lucas, acquire Lucasfilm, and control the copyright of "Star Wars"...

Then, of the five major comic universes, New Universal will dominate four of them!

Only Warner's DC is still floating around.

Manga is ip!

With these intellectual property rights in hand, it is equivalent to building a rich and colorful infrastructure platform for the film and television content of New Universal Group.

The concept of "Miller World Universe" is much less famous than Marvel, DC, Transformers, and Star Wars.

There are only three films produced: "Kick-Ass", "Wanted", and "Kingsman: The Secret Service", and the universe has not yet been established, and they are films made by different production companies.

However, don't forget that the content of film and television is not only movies, but also TV series!

Especially streaming media that is incompatible with mainstream movies and TV.

In the previous life, Netflix once cooperated with Disney and obtained the copyright of Marvel Pictures' movies, which can be played on streaming media. The annual rent paid to Disney is $300 million.

Later, the streaming media business became more and more popular, and Disney couldn't stand it anymore, and wanted to develop its own streaming media, so it interrupted the cooperation with Netflix.

After losing the copyright of Marvel, Netflix made a major move-spending $260 million to acquire Miller World Comics!

Ambitious to create an original "Miller World"!

Of course, because of Twain in this life, Netflix and Marvel are one family, and there is no possibility of fighting.

But let's get the copyright in hand first.

When the time is right in a few years, it would be a good choice for Netflix to eat up Miller World Comics.

Compete!

The plates in the market are only that big.

Give less points to others, so that you can enjoy more delicious food.

In many cases, the acquisition is not for the better development of oneself, but to prevent competitors from seeing a way out!

After returning to the company, Tang En immediately called Amy Pascal over and asked Universal Pictures to adapt and produce the movie "Wanted" as quickly as possible.

Angelina Jolie didn't have any problems, didn't even get through the producers, and agreed on the spot that she would be in.

Brad Pitt has no time to be distracted because of his schedule. He is busy with the pre-promotion of the epic blockbuster "Troy", and then he has to prepare for the movie "Babel", the time cannot be staggered.

Tang En was also vague. Anyway, he had already given the opportunity, and the other party couldn't grasp it, so he couldn't be blamed. I contacted Colin Farrell directly and asked him to play the leading role.

In the early years, Tang En and Leonardo often attended various carnival parties, and Colin Farrell was often seen at the parties.

The two also have a good friendship.

This time I have the opportunity to support him.

As for the film director... Tang En will contact him by phone.

"The opportunity is here, sci-fi action movies, your favorite genre, do you want to try it?"

On the other end of the phone is J.J. Abrams.

As a talented filmmaker, he is very envious of the life opportunities of Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder. At a young age, he was able to meet a bole supporter like Tang En, and got a chance to show his talents.

Although later, he also met Tang En, and filmed three episodes of the big-budget American drama "Warcraft".

However, there is a big difference between American dramas and movies after all.

After receiving a call from Tang En, one can imagine the excitement in J.J. Abrams' heart: "A sci-fi action movie? Is it... a big production?"

Tang En said: "The production budget should be around 85 million US dollars, which is enough for you to show your talents. Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman have already been contacted, and the cast is strong enough. It depends on you. Do you have the confidence to adapt the comic series "Wanted Warrant" well?"

The cartoon of "Wanted" is very exciting, in fact, it doesn't need too much plot modification.

The original version of "Wanted Warrant", a few Hollywood rookies, fiddled with a successful work, invested 75 million US dollars, and earned 340 million US dollars at the box office, which was a big success.

It's just that the main creators are newcomers after all, with little experience, so they directly produced a final work of the "Wanted" series of comics, which has a lot of room for development.

Killed the heroine Angelina Jolie.

As a result, the well-received and well-received "Wanted Warrant" has not been able to develop a sequel for a long time.

The heroine is dead, how can I still shoot?

It is undoubtedly a better result to let J.J. Abrams, who is more experienced and capable, take charge of this project. (https:)

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