Chicago 1990

Thanks to the hard work of Abagnell’s diehard fans, screenwriter Kunes and others, the script of the cat and mouse game is getting closer and closer to the original version in Song Ya’s mind, so besides Abagnell, it is urgent to fix the director problem. Although David Fincher expressed his willingness to accept the guide tube, as long as the contract is not signed, all verbal promises will be counted.

David Fincher's motives, Song Ya and Linton, are very clear. He definitely doesn't want to sign any contract before the Seven Deadly Sins project is finished. The more promising the film is, the higher his price will be.

If possible, his agent even wants to wait until the seven deadly sins are released next year before discussing the specific contract, but at least it will be the summer file. Song Ya and Linton can’t wait. Now the project is waiting for the director to participate in the script adaptation. .

The cat and mouse game requires high acting skills for the lead actors and cannot be used cheaply. In addition, the script is adapted by Song Ya according to the original film guidance of 140 minutes. It is a bit choking to get a budget of 20 million.Where the cost needs to be reduced, where it needs to be cut, and where it needs to be changed to a cheaper solution, the director had better discuss with the producer in the early stage of preparation, otherwise the project may get out of control.

"We set a deadline for David Fincher to make the final decision?" Song Ya asked, "Otherwise, we would not be able to do anything if we were so hanged."

"Let me see, how about next February 14th? Valentine's Day." Linton asked.

"How did you calculate such an exact date?" Song Ya was strange.

"That day was the day when the Oscar nomination was announced. You know, Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman are the starring actors of the Seven Deadly Sins, while Brad Pitt visits vampires at night, and Morgan Freeman is expected to get the performance by Shawshank's salvation. Award nominations, if they are nominated, it will be good for the seven deadly sins’ box office attractiveness and David Fincher’s bargaining power, otherwise it will be good for us. At that time, we will talk to him and his agent for the last time. It's all about the talk."

Linton's words made Song Ya also responded with applause, "Wow, I like the arrangement at this time, and it's in place."

The two of them sat there and blew each other a few rounds, and the host and the guest enjoyed themselves.

"Things have come to this point, have you settled the funding there?"

Song Ya shook hands with him and asked when he said goodbye. According to the agreement, the two sides will pay for the cat and mouse game project. The money is not a problem for him. He also brought in Johnny Carson’s money. Linton’s Hollywood Pictures is not necessarily. They have always made small-cost movies.

"We will invest five million ourselves, and then find a way to get other Disney film companies to help. The remaining gap has to be external investors. Will you help me come out? You are more attractive to them. Linton took the opportunity to propose.

"Uh, how are you going to treat external investors? Is it the kind of money-trapping or sincere investment? If it is the latter, I don't mind helping." Song Ya is afraid that he will use his appeal to play Hollywood tricks and kill outsiders. set.

Linton smiled calmly, "It's not sure yet."

That is to save this heart, if the external investors are naive, he will definitely start, no master of Hollywood capital operations will not play this set.

"Let's talk about it later." Song Ya naturally didn't dare to agree, and asked instead: "You just said that other film companies in the Disney department would help? Touchstone?"

"No." Linton shook his head, "Miramax."

"Harvey Weinstein? Is he willing?" Song Ya remembered after asking. Harvey Weinstein always liked to laugh at David Geffen behind his back, so he might be friends with Linton, who had a bad relationship with Katzenberg.

"It's okay for me to let him help with one or two million." Sure enough, Linton replied confidently.

"That guy..." Song Ya remembered the red sofa theory that the other party had said when he fooled himself. "People are quite interesting, but they are too cunning and a little bit sly."

"Haha, he is not only a little bit charming. He is now the king of the independent film distribution circle in the United States, a master of awards, and foreign films come to the United States to release and like to find him. With his small and broad ability, he is unmatched.

"That movie starred Bruce Willie, John Travolta, and Samuel Jackson. How did you do it with a budget of 8 million?" Song Ya didn’t watch the movie, but I heard a lot of related news. Can't figure this out, "Christopher Walken is willing to play a supporting role for a low salary."

"This is the charm of Harvey and the director and the script. With a good script and a good award-winning trader, the movie stars are naturally willing to take the initiative to lower the pay to join in." Linton said: "Especially a career like Bruce Willie has been frustrated and eager. The former superstar who relied on word-of-mouth movies to stand up, he has made several big productions in a row in the past few years, the ultimate pioneer, the night..."

"Vulgar may be nominated for Oscar?" Song Ya asked.

“It’s not possible. Harvey’s influence at the Oscars and Cannes is great, as long as he wants. He released the'Sex Lie Video' in the late 1980s and helped this film win Cannes, nominated for Oscars and achieved certain commercial success. It’s too much to deal with. Originally, independent films lived in a general environment in the United States. Encouraged by this incident, he was asked to release more than 40 independent films in 1990. Since then, he has established his position in the independent film circle. Later, he often To help European art film operations go public in the United States, the judges of major film awards originally preferred art films."

Linton said: "How many large Hollywood commercial films are produced every year? How many brilliant winners can there be? In fact, most people in the film industry are struggling with low-cost B-level films or independent film circles in the Hollywood film industry. We need him, the biggest buyer, and he will take advantage of everyone’s support."

"So, I thought he would give the Oscar judges a small gift."

Song Ya has no need to hide, "I have learned it, and I am going to use this trick to win the Oscar for Best Original Song Award. Can you help you too?"

"no problem."

Linton readily agreed, "But only this trick is useless. Harvey’s methods are far more than just sending small gifts. This is a deep knowledge of APLUS, and it also requires extraordinary social energy. After Harvey joined us at Disney , He doesn’t have to worry about the strangulation of the Seven Great Teams.” Linton said: “And don’t forget, the quality of the movie itself is the foundation, and the public relations behavior is nothing more than the icing on the cake. The eyes of all major movie awards can be seen and ears can be heard. No one can do too much."

"Then what other tricks does he have?" Song Ya asked.

"If I can figure it all out, then I won't still be the president of this Hollywood film industry." Linton smiled and patted Song Ya's arm and laughed at himself, "No one will show his housekeeping skills. ."

"You are humble, Mr. Linton."

Song Ya knew that he was the president of Disney Publishing Company. This guy just failed in the company's internal struggle. Now the enemy Katzenberg has left Disney. William Morris, Yeremov and others are optimistic that he will help Hollywood Pictures. Get more resources from within Disney.

That's why I am willing to cooperate with him at the 20 million level, isn't it?"last question……"

The two stood at the door and chatted for a long time. "Will Ovitz of CAA affect us after taking over Disney?"

"Relax, as long as Mr. Eisner does not die on the operating table, Disney will always be his." Linton said.

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