Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 179 Hollywood Fever
Famous Hollywood talent agencies:

CAA, WMA, UTA.

The three industry giants promoted Tang Wen's information from the column of plasma films and second-tier directors to the list of first-tier directors.

Means to wait on him once he launches the project.

All partners of the company will spare no effort to mobilize a large amount of resources to compete for the main role.

And the competition and fighting over roles in Hollywood.

It is much more direct than in China.

The means are also much more fancy.

As early as the 1950s and 1960s, when we were hooligans and committing crimes.

In order to get a role, Hollywood actress Joan Crawford dressed herself up as the character in the film.

He hid in a large box and had it delivered to the director's home to prove his commitment to the role.

In this regard, Tang Wen could only say.

This kind of female star is a good actor and her level of dedication is indeed high.

Hopefully the actress he will interview next.

I can also devote myself to this director!

It was raining a little in Southern California.

This is not common in Los Angeles in the summer.

Tang Wen took the Liu mother and daughter, as well as Lin Zhiling, to live in his villa in Beverly Hills.

Each of the four people had a suite, and the servants and the housekeeper occupied two rooms downstairs.

The room in this 6-bedroom, 8-bathroom villa is tight.

The driver got out of the car dragging the box, and the housekeeper and servants were busy.

Tang Wen walked up the stairs and looked back to see the small pond in the yard.

I felt that this place was getting more and more cramped: "It's time to move to a new house."

He said to the housekeeper, "Keep an eye out for larger properties for sale in Beverly Hills."

"Yes, sir. Do you have a preference?"

“Swimming pool, a large indoor swimming pool.”

The swimming pool is a test of true beauty.

Divide the rooms.

Lin Zhiling lived next door to him and put down her luggage without having time to pack it up.

She changed into slippers and went straight to Tang Wen's room to help him pack his luggage.

Tang Wen is on the phone with someone back home.

Zhang Ran: "Mr. Tang, our box office yesterday came out, 397 million, and Star Wars: Episode 2 box office was 361 million. It still has an impact on us."

Tang Wen was not surprised.

"Star Wars" is very famous in Hollywood.

As a result, many people in the country also took to the streets to flatter.

In fact, it was later proved that domestic audiences did not like this series very much.

It just hasn't shown up yet.

In later generations, the scene in the movie "Jedi Knights fighting with lightsabers" caused countless viewers to complain.

It's the interstellar age now, and when it comes to fighting, people are using cold weapons.

Tang Wen asked about the movie reviews of "Star Wars Episode 2".

Zhang Ran looked at the data in his hand and said, "The majority of positive comments were positive, and the audience's response was spectacular..."

Tang Wen sighed silently:

The domestic audiences are pitiful. What good things have they seen?

Need to give some correct guidance.

“No slots?”

"Yes," Zhang Ran said a few things. Tang Wen added unsatisfiedly, "I'll say a few points, please write them down."

"Okay, Mr. Tang."

"1. The most awkward love scene in history
2. The political negotiation scene lasted 42 minutes
3. The cluster special effects have a serious plastic feel..."

These are not nonsense.

The movie "Star Wars Episode 2" was released in North America as early as May.

What Tang Wen said were all complaints from American audiences.

He told Zhang Ran: "I will send you screenshots of these American reviews later. Do you understand what to do?"

"Understood, let the Yankees attack the Yankees!"

At this stage, many people in China think everything in the United States is attractive.

If domestic audiences give bad reviews to American movies.

Some people may think that the audience is not good enough and does not understand the profound American culture.

Why not just let them see what their own Americans have to say?

Although the "Star Wars" series has always been very popular in America.

But there are still too many negative reviews to count.

After all, there is no such thing as a perfect movie.

That night, Zhang Ran teamed up with Zhang Yan's coding studio to review and rate the film on the Renren [Douban] movie review section.

These reviews were also reposted on forums and websites frequented by major movie lovers.

On the other side, Tang Wen put down his phone and looked at Lin Zhiling who was folding clothes.

She was bent over, her long hair falling on both sides of her shoulders.

In order to make it easier to work, she only wore a tight black T-shirt, and her white waist was faintly visible.

The lower body is a short skirt with tulle.

Her legs were wrapped in black stockings.

Since they had dinner together that day, smart person like Lin Zhiling discovered Tang Wen's habit.

Long legs, stockings, and a cute attitude.

Coincidentally, she has all of these.

No need to pretend, no need to try hard to please her, that's just her personality.

Being an assistant is easy.

Tang Wen couldn't help but hug her slender waist from behind: "No need to clean it up, just leave it to the servants."

"You can give my clothes to the maid. It would be better for me to come to your room myself."

Lin Zhiling understands his position.

Close personal.

While having considerable rights, one must also protect Tang Wen's privacy.

She has some understanding of European and American upper society.

Many of the secrets of celebrities and directors are often revealed by their maids and nannies.

"Okay, I'll follow your arrangement. You have the right to change the maid at home at any time."

"Thank you for your trust, dear."

There were no outsiders around at this time, so Lin Zhiling boldly changed her address. Seeing that Tang Wen had no objection, she turned around and offered her red lips.

A pair of big hands began to act dishonestly.

After a while, Lin Zhiling's eyes were covered with mist and she fell limp in his arms.

The look he gave Tang Wen was thready.

Unfortunately, Liu Yifei and her daughter were right across from us, so we couldn't be too indulgent.

After tidying up the room, the housekeeper knocked on the bedroom door.

"Sir, someone recently asked us about your preferences."

Lin Zhiling frowned.

Ask about preferences?

Tang Wen motioned for her to come in and talk.

After closing the door, he first introduced Lin Zhiling to the housekeeper and told her that she was his personal secretary.

I heard that this is such an unorthodox secretary position.

There was no sign of abnormality on the butler's face.

She has served several Hollywood celebrity families.

Tang Wen is the most conservative and upright client she has ever met.

Compared with those wealthy people who opened silver Ps at home every day, he is simply a moral role model and a saint!
"About half a month ago, people started to approach me and the servants, trying to give us some money to let us sell your privacy."

This is in keeping with the Hollywood paparazzi style.

As for the reason why they did not betray Tang Wen, it was also very simple.

The treatment here at Tang Wen is good.

Not only are they provided with a full range of insurance, but their salaries are also higher than those of other companies.

In addition, if the fresh vegetables and fruits purchased from the kitchen have been kept for more than three days, they can take them back home.

Don't underestimate the last point, the salary of an ordinary servant is not high.

Those Hollywood stars and wealthy people squander their money and don’t treat it as money.

But when it comes to paying the servants, each one is more stingy than the other.

Tang Wen allowed them to take home fruits and vegetables that they could not afford or were reluctant to buy.

It was enough to provide their children and families with several hearty lunches. Therefore, the housekeeper and several servants cherished this job very much.

I won't be bought off with a few hundred dollars.

"What kind of privacy? Or are you digging up news about me?"

"Well, I counted the questions and found that they are basically concerned about your sexual orientation and preferences..."

Tang Wen: “Hmm?”

Is this for me?
"Ahem," he roughly understood what was going on.

Most likely they are male and female stars who want to compete for the leading role in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" project and want to pursue advancement.

Want to take a shortcut here!
So before taking action, you naturally have to investigate your own preferences.

Otherwise, it was sent to the wrong gender.

I got the service model wrong and offended myself.

Not only will there be no shortcuts, but even the door to the project will be completely closed.

Tang Wen felt that their enthusiasm for progress should not be discouraged.

In particular, we must not discourage the enthusiasm of actresses.

He asked, "Did you leave any contact information?"

"Have."

"Well, Zhiling, tell those people about my hobby." He looked at the housekeeper again: "You can also make phone calls, but you have to follow Zhiling's instructions. As for the reward of several hundred dollars, you can divide it among yourselves."

"Thank you, sir!" The housekeeper's eyes were full of gratitude.

Lin Zhiling followed the housekeeper out. She had not expected that this would be the first thing she would do after taking on the position of assistant.

It turned out to be betraying the boss's privacy.

Tang Wen came to the study and turned on the computer to deal with emails.

During his absence from Hollywood, Disney executive Bob Iger worked with Robert to advance preparations for Pirates of the Caribbean.

Because he had drawn the storyboards and the appearance of the props in advance.

The preparations went very quickly.

However, there were some dissenting voices within Disney. People around President Michael believed that the ship models, clothing designs, and key props were all made by Tang Wen.

In the subsequent film-related revenue sharing, Tang Wen will definitely take away more profits.

This is not in Disney's interest.

The project leader, Iger, had to take out the novel version of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and tell the arrogant current president that these things were described and illustrated in detail in the book.

Tang Wen simply restored them in a more detailed manner.

Disney wanted to redesign it, and it’s not to mention that Tang Wentong disagreed.

There are only two possible final results: one is that the design is similar to the version in the book.

Then Tang Wen will still charge the money.

If we abandon the version in the book and create something completely new, I'm afraid book fans won't buy it.

Moreover, Iger has consulted relevant experts.

Knowing that Tang Wen designed a series of props that can authentically restore the pirate culture...

Tang Wen clicked the mouse and opened the video numbered 001:
Blue sky, white clouds and white sandy beach.

Not far away, seagulls were circling.

This is a set of empty shots.

The "Caribbean" series has a large number of island scenes that require real-life shooting.

He has to choose the shooting location before filming begins, and some scenes need to be set up in advance.

It took quite a while to do the special effects for this movie.

The initial shooting should be as fast as possible.

I watched more than a dozen sets of empty shots in a row.

Tang Wen's attention was attracted by a stretch of pink sand.

When I opened the corresponding spreadsheet document, the location column clearly read: Harbour Island, Bahamas.

The pink sand beach here is world-famous.

He immediately put a √ in the last column of the document...

With a complete film in mind, choosing filming locations is not difficult.

When Lin Zhiling came back after selling the items, he had already selected them all.

The central location is Tortuga Island.

Historically, the real pirates operated in this sea area.

He planned to gather actors here and train crew members and sailors.

After all, it is a blockbuster with a budget of 1.4 million US dollars. It is normal for the actors to join the crew early and start training a few weeks in advance.

Lin Zhiling knocked on the door and came in with a cup of coffee: "The other party said they were employed by CAA and WMA, two brokerage companies. They are collecting your information for their clients."

Orientation, favorite type.

What serious information could it be?
Tang Wen shook his head: The atmosphere in Hollywood really needs to be criticized.

"What did you say?"

"I asked the housekeeper to tell me all the characteristics of the women who stayed here overnight, and then..."

Tang Wen touched his nose: "Then what?"

Lin Zhiling lowered her head and chuckled, then walked over and sat on his lap: "Then she talked about my characteristics."

After saying that, she blocked Tang Wen's mouth...

domestic.

A post titled "'A World Without Thieves' Helped Me Find a Girlfriend" was quietly circulated on the Internet.

Spreading faster than the virus.

The article is a self-narration of a male college student.

Invite the person you're pursuing to a movie.

The girl almost didn't fall asleep while watching "Star Wars Episode 2" and was so bored that she ate a bucket of popcorn.

He never found the opportunity.

Unwilling to give up, I bought tickets for "A World Without Thieves".

The girl was particularly devoted to this movie.

He found an opportunity to hold hands, and their relationship broke through.

At the end of the article, he thanked Tang Wen...

Many people suddenly realized something after reading the article.

"It turns out that movies can be used in this way. I was so busy watching the movie that I didn't even think of taking the opportunity to hold hands. What a missed opportunity!"

"Brothers, pay attention. Let me summarize. If you watch A World Without Thieves, you have a chance. But if you watch Star Wars, girls are bored and their attention is not on the movie. You have no chance!"

"..."

The spread of the post ignited the hormones of the boys that had nowhere to go.

They invited people to go to the cinema.

The box office of "A World Without Thieves" remained stable at 377 million on weekdays.

"Star Wars Episode 2" dropped to more than 200 million.

Remember, its first week of release isn’t even over yet.

A box office of more than 200 million is really not high.

Tang Wen targeted Hollywood blockbusters and achieved initial success.

Hollywood.

Tang Wen's hobby was delivered to several celebrity teams.

[Gender: Male, Hobbies: Female, Dating partner 1: Scarlett Johansson (18 years old), Features: Hot body, measurements...]

[Dating partner 2: Naomi Watts, features: slim figure...]

[Dating partner 3: Australian young model...]

Johnny Depp was drunk. After listening to the film being read to him, he muttered, "I like this director. Who doesn't like beautiful women? He and I have the same hobbies. I'm sure we can get along well."

The friends around him burst into laughter and raised their bottles to toast him.

The so-called friends are an American characteristic.

The stars just find some friends who have not made any progress and have no jobs, and surround themselves with them to play and have fun together.

Simply put, these hangouts eat and drink with Depp, find women, and ask Depp to pay the bill.

Even their families are supported by Depp.

In addition, Depp himself is extravagant and likes to collect expensive guitars and sports cars, which has led to his financial situation being a mess.

Casting for Caribbean.

Johnny Depp was naturally on the list of candidates for the leading role.

He gained fame for his role in Edward Scissorhands.

But the box office performance of his works in the past two years has been disappointing, and he is running out of money.

The accountant advised: "I have to remind you, if you don't want to sell the house next time, you'd better take this role!"

"I'm a man, do you think I should seduce him? Why not just arrange a model party for him?"

Friends nodded one after another.

The agent spoke up: "Director Tang is very picky. I'm afraid ordinary models won't be able to impress him."

"So what do you want me to do?"

The agent lowered his head and whispered in his ear, "I know Charlize Theron, the South African diamond, owes you a favor, doesn't she?"

(End of this chapter)