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Chapter 493: Remuneration, "Joker" (1000 monthly tickets for additional updates)

Kevin took the initiative and said very grandly: "Director Zhang Yang, it is said that when you came to Disney, many of their princesses were not open to you. You could only choose the unpopular Beauty and the Beast.

Even though this movie was a success, I only gave you a difficult adaptation, Frozen, to direct. But we at Warner Brothers are different.

All our company's copyright libraries are open to you. Let me know which one you want to shoot, and I'll arrange it right away. "

Zhang Yang smiled slightly and said to Kevin:

"Then thank you Warner and Chairman for trusting me. I only want one thing this time!"

When Kevin heard this, he thought how could only one be enough?

"Director Zhang Yang, we at Warner Bros. are very generous. Let alone one, we can agree to three or five." Kevin said with a generous look.

Zhang Yang shook his head and said: "It's my first time to cooperate with your company. It's too much at once, and it's hard for you, Chairman, to explain it! I just want one, clown."

Kevin was stunned after hearing this, and then said a little embarrassedly: "You know that the Batman series has always been directed by Nolan. Although the trilogy is over, this series cannot end."

Zhang Yang explained: "I think you misunderstood. I am not interested in Batman, but I am interested in the Joker. This time I want to single out this character and make it into a movie. I want to tell the story of the Joker's growth."

After hearing this, Kevin only felt that it was even more troublesome.

The character of the Joker is indeed very charming, so in their company's 89 version of the movie "Batman", the Joker played by Jack Nicholson performed a terrifying madness that was enough to be recorded in acting textbooks.

Forget it, 89 years have passed since 25.

But in the 08 movie "The Dark Knight", Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker was also good. What's even more disappointing is that the man committed suicide before the movie was released, adding a bit of mystery to the character of the Joker.

"I really don't know what's so good about this crazy character. Director Zhang Yang, you can choose other characters." Kevin still suggested.

"I can't think of other characters that could be made into a literary film." Zhang Yang responded calmly.

Kevin thinks Zhang Yang is a bit obsessed with making literary films!

Heath Ledger won many awards for his role as the Joker, with the special bonus of his suicide.

Zhang Yang started to feed Kevin chicken soup.

I saw him using a plain voice, but describing the most beautiful story: "Kevin, imagine what it is like to have a movie that can both be a hit and win awards. And he just A villain in "Batman". For Warner, the risk to be taken is already very small. I'm not afraid, so what do you have to be afraid of?"

Kevin shouldn't think about it now. Zhang Yang's attitude is obvious. He wants to shoot the clown.

Can you still refuse to agree? Then their loss is not too great.

"Okay, you've convinced me. Next we need to discuss the production cost of this movie. If I guessed correctly, you have already made your own considerations about the choice of the Joker!" Kevin spread his hands and looked like Said casually.

Zhang Yang said unceremoniously: "You should know my habits. The chairman doesn't have any other ideas!"

At the end of the sentence, Zhang Yang's joking tone came to his face.

Kevin thought to himself, that’s you, who in Warner would dare to joke with me like this?

Zhang Yang stopped talking after saying this.

Next came Assistant Zhang Yang’s performance moment.

The assistant said flatly: "Under our budget, the shooting cost of this movie is about 5000 million, and the cost of actors is about 1300 million. Excluding publicity and distribution, plus the director's fee, it will be about 1.4 million US dollars."

"What?" A Warner executive felt like he was hearing hallucinations?

The filming and actors are only 6300 million, and the director is 1.4 million. This foreign reward is close to 8000 million US dollars.

Higher than all other costs combined.

"Didn't you already know this?

Or you can do it without director’s remuneration. But it requires a 25% share of the movie’s global box office. "The assistant said still expressionlessly.

Several senior executives were also stunned. Zhang Yang's remuneration was even reported on a list by the American media.

It’s just that the report is a report, and it’s still a bit painful to actually publish it now.

Kevin was very decisive at this time. He immediately said: "According to your quotation, will you be fully responsible for the production of this movie?"

"Yes, this movie does not have many special effects, so our Ocean Studio is fully responsible for the production, and our production team is used to achieve this cost. If an American team is used, I think the production budget needs to be increased. ." The assistant was honest with Warner's chairman.

Once the general direction is set, the next thing will be easier to handle.

"I don't know when you are going to start filming. We need to send people into the team." A senior executive at Warner said.

With tens of millions of dollars, they are not as assured as domestic companies.

"The requirements for character shooting this time are a bit special. In addition, after I go back, I will first shoot a literary film for my wife in October, and then I plan to have the actor who plays the clown film a commercial film first, and then film the clown. Shooting will probably start in January of 15!" Zhang Yang silently calculated the time in his mind and said.

When they heard this, they realized that Zhang Yang was very fast, and it was not unusual for those who had been preparing for several years.

After all the issues were discussed, the contract of intent was signed on the same day. It's so fast that it's a mess.

After the business has been said and idlers retreated, it was time for the three world-class directors to write.

Zhang Yang, Nolan and Alfonso bragged together for several hours.

I wish I could blow it even during lunch.

While waiting for Zhang Yang and Liu Yifei to return to the hotel.

They have been in the news in the United States.

Zhang Yang and his wife visited Warner Bros., Nolan and Alfonso welcomed them! Americans take a look, what is going on?

Didn't I hear that Zhang Yang came to the United States? And when he came to the United States, he didn't visit Disney, but instead visited Disney's arch-rival Warner?

Although Warner bought the rights to Zhang Yang's movies twice before. There is a theoretical possibility for them to cooperate. But this came too fast!

Until the last time Warner bought the rights,

It’s only been seven months.

Also, Warner’s reception standards are extraordinary! There were actually two major directors greeting me.

The most hurtful thing was Universal Pictures. They knew about Zhang Yang's visit to the United States and gave him a US$100 million travel fund. Just let them come to the premiere of "LUCY".

That's right, inviting Zhang Yang to attend the premiere is part of the film's distribution, so the cost is borne by Universal Pictures, not Luc Besson.

They only knew that Zhang Yang was coming to travel, but they didn't know when. Besides, Zhang Yang was only attending a premiere, and they couldn't care about other things.

But we can’t watch Zhang Yang add popularity to other companies! Now that all Zhang Yang's people have arrived in the United States, they have been discovered.

Then don't want any sudden surprises.

They directly announced that Director Zhang Yang and Ms. Liu Yifei will attend the premiere of "LUCY" on the 25th.

This movie has 30% of Zhang Yang's credit, so it is considered a Sino-US co-production.

In fact, many actors in the "LUCY" movie could have been Chinese, but except for the protagonist and a professor, the other characters were not very good.

Zhang Yang simply didn’t recommend anyone.

The media became excited when they saw this.

Regarding Zhang Yang and the Toronto Film Festival, it would be exciting to ask whoever asked the person involved! They are all looking forward to the premiere of "LUCY".

Warner Bros. looked at this situation and wondered how it could let Universal Pictures take the lead. So they made an announcement directly without discussing it with Zhang Yang.

Warner Bros. and director Zhang Yang have reached a cooperation on the movie "Joker", and the movie is expected to officially start filming in January next year.

Let’s take a look, okay! Zhang Yang and Liu Yifei did not play together in the past, they cooperated.

They bought the rights to Zhang Yang's two movies, and they actually bought a cooperation.

Zhang Yang can cooperate with Warner Brothers, why can't he cooperate with us? They must go to the premiere of "LUCY" this time, not for anything else but to get in touch with Zhang Yang.

The premiere on the 25th has become a major event in the American film industry.

This is at the company level, and there are also many people at the actor level who are ready to make a move.

Although the Joker is not a superhero, he is not bad either. This character is very popular. As for the pressure of starring in this movie?

Haha, Zhang Yang is taking the biggest pressure from the front, so how much pressure can they put on them? But among so many actors, there is one person who is special.

Joaquin Phoenix, the new Venice Best Actor in 2012.

After he heard that Zhang Yang was going to make a clown movie, he immediately became interested. In addition to the character itself, there was another reason why he wanted to play this role.

He was a good friend of Heath Ledger, and he left for this role. At the age of 28, he passed away without warning, and the cause of death was so similar to that of his brother who died young. But he knows Zhang Yang, but Zhang Yang may not know him.

The Venice Best Actor is such a big name, but one a year is much better. Not to mention Cannes, Berlin, and Oscars.

This kind of thing happens not only in China but also abroad. Of course he hasn't reached this point yet. At this time, he had a flash of inspiration and remembered the movie "Her" made last year, which earned him nominations for the Golden Globe and Saturn Awards for Best Actor.

The point is that Scarlett participated in the dubbing of this film. The relationship between Scarlett and Zhang Yang is known to the whole world. Just as he thought, Joaquin Phoenix immediately called Scarlett.

What is Scarlett doing? She is exercising with her boyfriend. Don't get me wrong, she is really exercising outside. Even though she is about to give birth in about two months, this does not prevent her from exercising.

People who see her now say that except for her belly, her figure has not changed at all. This is the effect of exercise.

But today’s movement is destined to be unsettling.

Too many Hollywood actors she knew called her. It made her boyfriend think something was wrong with her.

It took me two phone calls to find out.

It's Zhang Yang who is filming a new movie in the United States, titled "Joker". The Joker is one of the most charismatic villains in the United States.

This time it was shot by Zhang Yang again. Many people who thought they were suitable tried their best to find connections to contact Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang's biggest acquaintance in the United States is Disney, which obviously didn't work this time. The remaining two people they considered acquaintances were Quentin and Scarlett.

The reason why Quentin is in the front is that most people think that he has a greater role in talking to Zhang Yang.

But Scarlett should not be underestimated. She and Zhang Yang have known each other since 04. Forget the gossip between the two, Scarlett also participated in a charity event for cat lovers. If it weren't for Zhang Yang, she would have participated in one Activities initiated by Asian actors,

That person in particular is not a world famous person either.

By the way, this year she went to China to participate in a promotional event for Iron Man 3, and Scarlett even visited Zhang Yang’s home. This personal relationship couldn't be better.

How could she, Scarlett, still exercise despite the constant interruptions, and she could handle it even if she couldn't refuse.

At this time another call came. She picked it up and looked at Joaquin Phoenix.

Also, how many ordinary actors can have her phone number?

(End of this chapter)