Dominating Hollywood: Starting with Scarlett

Chapter 165 Venomous Tongue Photography (6k)

The North American box office of "Saw" was finally fixed at 111.08 million.

At the same time, Tang De's name also spread throughout Hollywood and became a hot topic of discussion.

Small-budget film production companies are discussing the film's ultra-high rate of return and are jealous of the profits from Norton's Eyes, while large companies are considering whether to ask Tang De to direct their own films.

After all, the meaning of a box office of 100 million yuan is very different from that of niche art films.

Of course, some people think that this movie is nutritious and shoddy movie garbage. Tang De, the Oscar-winning cinematographer, does not live up to his reputation. He has abandoned his artistic pursuits and become full of copper stench.

In particular, some film critics who are known for their pungency gave average reviews when reviewing this movie.

"The internal logic of collapse, the overly powerful villain, the so-called test of humanity is just Jigsaw's selfishness, and it doesn't have the depth that many people tout. This is just a popcorn thriller movie. It's not even scary, either. There are only a handful of blood and violent scenes, so why not watch "Texas" to vent your hormonal impulses."

However, this kind of sound is negligible in the public praise. Even on the Internet, Saw is higher than that of other films of the same period.

The IMDB score is 8.5, and the Rotten Tomatoes freshness score of 81% proves everyone's opinion of this movie.

It's not an ordinary place. Maybe he can participate in these ceremonies and have some power.

After discussing the issuance matters, Tang De is also considering whether to establish a distribution department within the company.

When Tang De arrived at the award ceremony in advance, it was this year's chairman of the judges, Charles, who received him.

After all, Norton Eyes and Lionsgate will receive a box office share of $5612 million.

Tang De asked Luo Lun to calculate the final share, because the Hollywood box office share ratio is a tiered system. The longer the movie is released, the higher the theater chain's box office share, so the share of "Saw" must also be based on different time periods. calculate.

This also means that the girls under his Angel Declaration will be more likely to be favored by fashion brands than other celebrities.

And soon, Norton Eyes received calls from distributors in other countries. These guys were like hyenas, coming over after smelling the box office.

They want to formally sign an endorsement agreement with Tang De, with an annual endorsement fee of US$100 million, and will provide Tang De with the latest generation of watch products for free.

"Tang, look, we have prepared a special studio for you!" He opened the door, and Tang De immediately saw the dark green background surrounded by large gems, which was very luxurious.

After all, Hollywood has a close relationship with fashion.

But that's also a single movie's transcendence. If we look at the series' long-term revenue-generating ability, "Saw" is even better.

"bring it on,"

"Don! Welcome!" This middle-aged man with yellow hair looked very fashionable wearing earrings and a necklace.

Only "Fifty Shades of Grey" can surpass it.

"If their posture is ugly, it's up to you. But if they can't be saved, hahaha, isn't that just right?"

When the global box office is released, it may earn another 2000 million or so.

"It's really good." Tang De praised it, and then asked: "But if every star has to shoot, will there be enough time?"

The remaining movies, whether it's "Little Miss Sunshine" or "John Wick", can't compare with it.

After all these things were done, it was time to come to the eve of the American Council of Fashion Designers Awards, known as the Oscars of the fashion industry.

Not to mention the various eye-catching scenes in "Chicago", the brands behind the American Council of Fashion Designers Awards unanimously believe that Tang De is very compatible with fashion and is a very good award candidate.

After all, works that perform well in the North American market are also very competitive globally. As the largest cultural exporting country, the United States has a great influence on the international community and the hearts of people around the world.

Charles smiled, as if he had already thought of the headlines for the next day.

When they invited Tang De, they did not simply want to invite him to participate, but invited him to be one of the award presenters. The reason was that his unique aesthetics in photography conquered the awards committee.

So Tang De agreed directly.

After greetings, Charles took him to the backstage of the award ceremony.

Of course Tang De would not miss this opportunity and immediately decided on the endorsement contract.

Sixty percent in the first week, 50% in the second week, and 40% after that.

But this requires financial support, and the box office distribution of "Saw" will have to wait about three months, which is the Oscar season, to get the money.

After settling these matters, Tang De received many invitations to dance parties and brand ceremonies.

This name is obviously more important to Tang De than money. Being a partner of a fashion brand means that Tang De will have a place in no matter how high-end the ceremony is in the future.

In addition to the Fashion Council Awards, there is another endorsement found by Tang De, which is the luxury watch brand Richard Mille wore when he attended the Oscars.

"Oh, dear Don." Charles held his arm: "Of course it's not a very troublesome kind of shooting. We will notify the stars in advance and let them prepare their own poses. All you have to do is find the right angle, click! "

Of course, Tang De's work is not in vain. He will not only receive remuneration, but also gain the goodwill of the brand and become an honorary partner of a top fashion brand.

It can be said that "Chainsaw" has become the most profitable cash cow in Tang De's hands.

After deducting Lionsgate's 4938%, Norton Eyes will receive a final share of $5000 million. If you include the money earned from selling peripherals, the profit will exceed $ million.

To this end, they also specially talked with Tang De about further cooperation. They hope that Tang De can serve as a photographer before the awards ceremony, take a photo of each star and nominee, and send it back as a surprise and gift. to the participants.

Whether it's the dark blues in "Makeover", the gorgeous colors in "Sk8er Boi", or the violent aesthetics in "Contemptuous", they are enough to prove Tang De's outstanding performance in aesthetics.

Among them, the most prestigious one is the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards. Although it awards awards to designers, it is also one of Hollywood's red carpet events, and many stars will attend.

"Thank you for the compliment."

The cost is 500 million and the income is 5000 million. This rate of return can be said to be very enviable.

After hugging Tang De affectionately, he glanced at him up and down: "Oh, you have really good taste. Armani is paired with Chanel, a light-colored shirt and a dark windbreaker. It's classic yet fashionable."

"That's right, it has nothing to do with the award ceremony anyway."

Since there was no need to worry about posture, Tang De felt much more relaxed, but even so, he still had to remind Charles.

"By the way, Chairman Charles, I may be a little irritable during the filming process..."

"Tyrant on the set?" Charles blinked: "Don, there is no need to worry at all. In fact, I am far more irritable than you when I am doing design. Many people have been scolded and cried by me. Those mediocre people have such poor aesthetics. Now, I have to correct it little by little, you must understand this feeling,"

"Yes, that's what it feels like, Charles." Tang De laughed. After the two of them talked about the dull-minded guys they met while creating, they immediately felt a lot closer to each other.

Soon, Charles explained the entire award ceremony process to Tang De and proposed a new idea.

"Don, here's what I'm thinking, could you cover your face when you're filming? Or wear a hat?"

Charles seems to have come up with an interesting idea.

"Are you telling me not to be recognized?"

"That's right!" Charles nodded: "Then after the filming is finished, you also pretend to be surprised when you go on stage to present the award. I pretend to be surprised. Then you walk up to the microphone, take off the disguise again, and give everyone a surprise. Isn't this very interesting? ?"

Tang De raised his eyebrows: "You're right, Charles, it's very interesting."

"Then it's settled, Don." Charles patted Tang De on the shoulder happily: "Let's go, the work is over. There is a very good restaurant nearby, let's go together."

The two got into the car under the guidance of the staff.

On the way, he was still praising Tang De's face: "You have a really three-dimensional face and a good figure. If you become a model, I believe you will be popular."

Tang De joked: "Sometimes I also wonder, I obviously have such good looks, why do I have to rely on strength to prove myself?"

"Hahaha, Tang, but I have to admit that your strength far exceeds your appearance."

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Chairman."

The next day, the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards officially begins.

For a time, all the media focused their attention on New York. A large number of reporters arrived and set up their guns and cannons at the prescribed positions.

The TV station's live broadcast truck was also parked nearby, broadcasting this "Oscar of the fashion industry" live to audiences across the United States.

At the same time, Tang De also walked into his studio wearing black work clothes.

Today he not only wore a hat, but also a wig and fake beard. In order to prevent others from recognizing him from his eyes, he wore sunglasses.

Therefore, everyone at the scene, including Charles, recognized Tang De after careful identification.

"Oh my God, Tang, you are really too cautious." Charles nodded with great satisfaction: "If you want this effect, Binder, you come and be Tang's assistant."

"Hello, it's my honor to be your assistant." Binder is a very young brown-haired guy. He is a photographer owned by Charles. Although he speaks in a low-key manner, he is actually an experienced photographer. .

But compared to the honor and fame Tang De received, he could only serve as Tang De's assistant.

"Hello, please call me Norton soon." Tang De also changed his name, and Binder immediately nodded and agreed.

After that, the two people walked into the studio. Tang De directed Binder to move the lights in the studio, so that the light reflected on the gems, instantly reflecting the bright light.

"What style of photos do you plan to take?" After setting up the lights, Binder humbly learned from Tang De.

Tang De sat on a chair with his camera and crossed his legs: "Style? I plan to shoot the dark style..."

"Dark Wind?" Binder was a little unsure of the meaning of this word.

Seeing this, Tang De smiled, the fashionable dark style was one of the niche styles even in later generations. Nowadays, that is even rarer, so it is normal for Binder not to understand.

But this does not mean that dark style is not good enough. On the contrary, dark style fashion blockbusters can often catch everyone's attention at the first time and shock other people's jaws.

Especially the chemical reaction between the cold tones and the impactful clothing design is enough to make all fashion photographers crazy.

It's just that there is no unified standard and formula for the dark style now, and everyone else is in the exploratory stage. However, in Tang De's case, his style is already mature. Whether it is the use of light or techniques and angles, it is formed after absorbing the advantages of many outstanding photographers.

So he plans to use this style now to give himself another layer of gold.

After all, this is a very good time. At the Fashion Designer Awards Ceremony, all celebrities will dress in exaggerated, avant-garde or trendy styles.

These outfits and dark style will create stunning photos.

Tang De is looking forward to the reaction of the media and judges when they see this set of photos.

Seeing that Binder was still a little confused, Tang De directly asked him to be a model and took a dark photo of him.

Then he connected the camera to the computer, exported the pictures, and performed some simple processing.

Ten minutes later, Binder finally saw the finished film.

But after seeing the color and content of the photo clearly, his eyes gradually widened: "Tang, my God, this... this photo is so unique."

He was so shocked that he even forgot to change his name.

Tang De shrugged his shoulders and corrected him: "It's Norton."

"Okay, Mr. Norton!" Binder looked at the photo again in surprise and exclaimed: "It's really amazing."

Although the photo in front of him was rich in color, it was not bright. Instead, it was suppressed in a subtle cold style. The light reflected by those gems is stretched into horizontal lines in the lens, creating a unique beauty.

Combined with black, silver and dark green, the three colors are balanced like jigsaw puzzle pieces, neither eye-catching nor ignored.

There is also Tang De's angle, which is also unexpected, it is a close-up.

In Tang De's photos, the characters have become an important part of the picture. Different colors are cut to make all elements appear balanced, but the style is not obscured.

This was a style that Binder had never seen before, and it excited him instantly.

"This set of photos will definitely surprise everyone! Teacher Norton." Binder raised his head with an excited expression.

"Haha, I hope so." After Tang De said, he heard the noise outside becoming obviously noisy.

"Okay, they have already started walking the red carpet, and they will be filming soon, so get ready."

"Ok."

.........

Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend Gisele Bundchen were invited guests. Although they did not come together, they were related.

When he walked through the dazzling red carpet and followed the guidance of the staff, he came to the studio and saw Gisele Bundchen being photographed by the photographer.

"Yes, Giselle, lift your chin slightly and push your chest out a little more. Yes, your side jawline is the most beautiful. You must remember that." The photographer was wearing a big hat and sunglasses, so he couldn't see his face clearly. , but listening to his voice, he sounds quite young.

On the opposite side, Gisele Bundchen showed no sign of impatience towards the photographer's complaints, but cooperated very well to complete the shooting, which made Leonardo a little strange.

After the filming was over, Gisele Bundchen responded with a smile: "Thank you, I will remember it."

"Next one." Assistant Binder shouted, and Leonardo immediately walked into the studio.

"Please pose here," Binder pointed to the anchor point on the ground, and Leonardo nodded his chin.

Then he noticed that Gisele Bundchen did not leave, but was watching from the side, so he smiled and made a more coquettish reaching gesture in front of the gem.

"Pfft." Gisele Bundchen laughed out loud, which made Leonardo feel very useful.

However, the next second his narcissism was interrupted by the photographer.

"What are you doing? Courting an orangutan?"

"Uh..." Leonardo frowned: "Don't you think this pose is cool?"

"Not at all, it's too bad. I feel like I'm watching a documentary about animal reproduction." The photographer said bluntly.

This comment made Leonardo a little angry, but in front of Gisele Bundchen, he finally showed a helpless smile: "Okay, okay, how should I put it?"

"Turn sideways and look straight at me, Binder, and give this gentleman some air in his clothes."

"Okay!" Binder used a fan to blow up Leonardo's suit slightly.

"Yes, that's it."

"Crack!"

After the photo was taken, Leonardo and Gisele Bundchen walked out of the door together. On the way, he wondered: "Do you know him?"

Gisele Bundchen looked at him: "I won't tell you."

"Why? So you know him?" Leonardo captured the meaning of her words.

Gisele Bundchen raised the corners of her mouth: "You'll know in a minute."

The two people entered the auditorium, which was not far from the studio. There were already more than a dozen celebrities sitting inside.

But a few of them seemed to be chatting together.

As soon as Leonardo and Gisele Bündchen approached, they heard Julia Roberts complaining.

"That photographer just now has a really vicious mouth. Do any of you know him?"

"No." Several celebrities shook their heads, saying that they did not know the bearded photographer.

"I didn't feel that he spoke very little and felt that his voice was not good." Jessica Alba felt that Julia Roberts might be a little sensitive, but it was not surprising. Everyone in the industry knew that she had a bad temper. .

Monica Bellucci, who played the role in "Legend of Sicily", also echoed: "He didn't even talk to me, he just decided to pose for a photo."

"So why? Does he have any problem with me?" Julia Roberts felt her hands folded in front of her chest.

"It doesn't matter, he told me too." Leonardo suddenly interrupted, interrupting the conversation of several people.

"Really, oh, dear." After seeing Gisele Bundchen, Julia Roberts and other female stars immediately stood up and hugged her enthusiastically.

"Yes, he said that my posture looked like I was courting a gorilla." Leonardo didn't hide it, he said it directly.

As soon as the words fell, several actresses burst out laughing.

"I was said to be like a little boy who secretly wears stockings and high heels." Emily Blunt also said what she was said to be vicious.

Then everyone's attention turned to Julia Roberts.

She shrugged helplessly and said, "Well, he said my butt is more prominent than a sow's."

"Hahahaha." Everyone laughed uncontrollably.

"Damn it, I almost punched him at that time, but unfortunately he shot too fast and didn't have time."

"I think this is saying that you are very curvy." Gisele Bundchen also joked.

"Maybe, but I tried it, and it's really tall enough to hold up a cup of Coke." After Julia Roberts said it, everyone couldn't help laughing.

Then several more celebrities came to the auditorium after filming. When Julia Roberts called them over, they all joined the group of complaints.

"He said that my pout looked a bit like a fish with a pout, which gave him the urge to throw the hook. He is so funny." This is the photographer's evaluation of Cate Blanchett.

"He said I smiled like a shark and asked me to close my mouth and act silent." This is the photographer's evaluation of Michael Fassbender.

"He said that my two eyebrows match my mouth, and my smile looks terrible, like this embarrassing expression! It's really hurtful." This is the photographer's comment to Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Other celebrities burst out laughing after hearing these funny bits of sarcasm, wanting to know what the photographer's name was and what he thought of subsequent celebrities.

But after waiting for a while, they didn't see the new star appear.

Just when they were a little confused about this, a violent sound came from the direction of the studio, followed closely by a woman's scream.

"What's going on!" Leonardo frowned, looked at each other with several other male stars, and then walked quickly to the studio.

The reporters who were preparing to take photos in the auditorium also heard the sound and realized that something was happening.

"Quick! Go and have a look!"

“Follow me quickly, I must take first-hand photos!”

"Don't worry about this quickie, get the little camera!"

In this way, the staff, celebrities, and reporters all came to the studio one after another and looked inside from the only open door.

Under the gem background wall, I saw a black woman with skin like chocolate and long hair parted in the middle, staring angrily at the bearded photographer opposite.

A camera was thrown to the ground at her feet, the lens separated from the body, and black debris and broken lenses were everywhere.

To the left of the camera stood a young brown-haired photographer with empty hands. Obviously, the camera on the ground belonged to him.

But for some reason, it became a tool for the black actress to vent her anger, and she was smashed on the spot.

But when Gisele Bundchen approached the door and saw the black actress, she immediately recognized her and probably knew the reason for the matter.

"Naomi Campbell."

It seems that Hollywood's famous bad temper may have caused her dissatisfaction with the photographer because of her venomous tongue during the filming.

(End of this chapter)