Dominating Hollywood: Starting with Scarlett

Chapter 266 Old friends meet
For a well-known IP, in addition to peripheral products, movies, TV series and other tangible things to maintain popularity, the most powerful weapon to expand the circle is actually secondary creation.

Many passers-by often become interested in watching the show because they have seen related pictures or videos, or because they are interested in the characters, costumes, and scenes.

If you want to achieve this, you need to create a relevant atmosphere from now on.

For example, cosplay is a great opportunity for casual fans to get to know the work.

Especially those cool cyber prosthetics. Although there is no relevant technology in reality to achieve 100% perfect restoration, it is still no problem to make the appearance almost accurate.

When cosplayers go outside wearing these cybernetics, it will naturally spark discussion. Some passers-by who like mechanical design or hardcore cyber style will inevitably learn about the work "Lucy" after seeing it.

Even if passers-by are not interested in cybernetics, they will always take a second look at girls with big breasts and a nice butt.

It is easy to attract a group of passers-by fans through these external images.

Once the atmosphere is strong enough, we can organize a cosplay competition or something in the official name to expand the influence.

By then, the Super Sek worldview will be accepted by more people.

Never underestimate the power of movie fans. Tang De is well aware of this, so he directly made the design of the cybernetic body public, focusing on being considerate.

He does not have the condescending arrogance of those old film companies. The key is to provide good service to fans and expand the situation.

And just after "Lucy" was released, "The Conjuring" took over.

This horror movie directed and shot by James Wan has been loved by many horror movie fans as soon as it was released.

Many film critics also gave very positive reviews.

The Hollywood Reporter commented: "Because it is adapted from real events, the film does not bring many surprises to the audience, or it does not break away from the horror film experience we have established before. A family lives in an old house and slowly discovers that there are evil secrets hidden here. When the whole family is gradually harassed by evil spirits and cannot escape, the exorcist saves the whole family from danger with a thrilling exorcism ritual.

"In such a movie, you will find many familiar shadows. The film relies on the director's solid horror film skills. This is an old-fashioned horror film that exchanges retro for recognition.

"However, what touched me about the film was not the horror, but the fact that the possessed mother finally defeated the evil spirit with her strong faith, and her faith was supported by her love for her children. Mother's love defeated evil, which also formed a contrast with the witch who killed her son as a sacrifice in the legend."

Time Out New York commented: "Like the exquisite wooden house in the film, the solid overall effect of "The Conjuring" creates an unbearable horror effect. The film minimizes the animation special effects, and this close to reality feeling is particularly thrilling, and Vera Farmiga's powerful performance is also very convincing."

Film Weekly commented: "The film is an absolute horror film that will scare every audience to death. Although the subject matter of the film is quite old, the rhythm is very subtle and intelligent, and it often scares you involuntarily. It is a rare horror masterpiece in recent years."

Fans outside the theater who watched the movie also gave positive reviews.

"This is the scariest movie I've ever seen. It's not the kind of scares that jump on your face. It's very restrained, but the atmosphere is so gripping. I have to admit that I'm scared."

"Oh my god, it's so scary, it almost scared my brains out."

"My wife pinched me seven times in the cinema, pinched my thigh twelve times, and bit my arm three times. Look at my bruises..."

One audience member showed his scarred body and said helplessly: "So now you know how scary this movie is."

"Are you okay? Are you sure?" The reporters were frightened by the scars and kept asking the old man if he was okay.

However, the brother was emotionally stable and behaved very gracefully. As for his wife, she looked as if nothing had happened and was still eating popcorn.

With all the positive reviews, "The Conjuring" successfully became James Wan's best-selling horror movie.

It also became Norton Eye's highest-grossing horror film.

Global box office $300 million!

This number shocked many low-budget film companies and made them confused.

Are audiences tired of those bloody movies and starting to like retro horror movies?
It contributed so much to the box office that these companies were so greedy that they wanted to help James Wan produce a sequel immediately and make a lot of money.

But for Norton Eye, this year is not over yet.

Because the movie "Despicable Me", also known as "Despicable Me" produced by Illumination Entertainment under Norton Eye, will be released during the summer vacation.

There is no need to say much about this movie. It became a must-see for many families as soon as it was released. Even after the movie was only released for half a month, counterfeit peripheral dolls were already all over the streets.

Illumination Entertainment had to send lawyers' letters to each company one by one, demanding compensation. At the same time, it cooperated with Hasbro to launch a series of genuine peripheral products.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this movie will become a series and an important work of Norton Eye that reaches out to young people.

For a time, Norton Eye's stock rose again.

Tang De also took the opportunity to announce that Warrior Comics will enter the graphic novel market, as well as the filming plan for Norton's Eye in the next two years.

But unfortunately, Norton Eye does not intend to strike while the iron is hot and release "Lucy 2", which makes many movie fans feel disappointed.

However, in contrast, they found that Norton Eye announced a film tentatively named "Edge" and an anime project of the same name.

"What movie is this? Edge?" From the name, Vincenzo couldn't guess what Norton's Eye was going to film.

Is it related to Lucy and Lucy? Or do both stories take place in the same universe?

However, no matter how eager they were, the Norton Eye did not release more information, and Vincenzo and the others could only guess the story based on the name.

But he is not without things to do, because Warriors Comics has updated two issues in this period, one is the story after Pierre became a super-powered person, and the other is the story of a new hero, the Star Sensing One.

These two stories maintain the same high standard of painting as always, and also extend the plot of Lucy at the story level.

Peel's story mainly tells the story after the disappearance of Lucy.

Star Sensing tells more about the story of CPH4.

After reading it, Vincenzo and many comic fans also gained a better understanding and knowledge of the Super Saiyan worldview.

At the same time, in the company's meeting room, Tang De and Parent were also selecting roles for the 007 movie.

"Daniel Craig, let's choose him as the leading actor." Tang De took the actor's information and decided on the leading actor without much effort.

"Well, he was always good in Quantum of Solace." Parent nodded without objection.

According to the agreement, after 007 is handed over to Tang De for filming, all matters will be decided by Tang De.

Even if he said he wanted to change the leading actor, it would only take a few words.

So seeing that Tang De had no intention of replacing the leading actor who had performed so well before, Parente was relieved. "For the villain, let Javier Bardem play it." Tang De had several candidates for the villain, but he still chose his old acquaintance, Javier Bardem, who played the killer in "No Country for Old Men".

Every director has an actor that he is comfortable with, and for Tang De, Javier is such an actor.

"And Severine, give this role to Cindy Shea."

"No problem." Parent knew very well that Cindy was an actress under Norton Eye and was said to have an ambiguous relationship with Tang De.

Fortunately, Cindy has proven her acting skills in movies in the past two years, so there is no problem in giving this role to her.

After confirming the roles, the two discussed the filming locations of the movie.

Because this film involves many scenes, based on the options provided by the crew, it was finally decided to shoot in Turkey, the United Kingdom, Shanghai, Macau, Nagasaki and other places.

As the number of scenes increased, the cost of this film also increased.

$2 million, the same as Lucy.

MGM plans to take a big gamble and try to make a billion dollars at the box office.

After all, ten movies with a box office of 5000 million US dollars are not as good as a movie with a box office of billion US dollars.

Moreover, the reputation of the 007 series is also the reason why they are willing to give it a try.

After negotiating the "007" movie, Tang De was finally able to get away from the heavy company business.

Taylor Swift and Avril Lavigne are not in New York recently, as they are both holding their own concerts.

Anne Hathaway is acting in the crew. Since losing her child, she seems to have become a workaholic, as if she can fill the void in her heart in this way.

Instead it was Jessica Alba.

She now prefers to stay at home with Elena rather than go out in the limelight.

Even if Tang De asked her to act, she would ask her daughter's opinion first.

When he thought of Elena, Tang De couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth, revealing the smile of an old father.

However, just as Tang De's car stopped in front of the garage railing and he swiped his card, a dark figure suddenly rushed out from the shadows and opened Tang De's car door.

"Don't move! Tang De!" Along with a hoarse voice and a dull "click", the black muzzle of a gun appeared beside Tang De.

Tang De slowly put down the card in his hand and raised his hands: "Dude, if you need any help, just tell me."

"Really? Is it okay if I take your life?" The man's accent sounded familiar, but Tang De couldn't tell where he had heard it before.

"Sorry, I won't take my life, because..." Tang De said this, and suddenly lowered his body. Before the man could react, he dodged the gun. Then he grabbed the man's wrist holding the gun with one hand and squeezed it hard.

"Bang!" The pistol fell to the ground.

Before the man could resist, he saw that Tang De's other hand was holding a silver-white Desert Eagle against his forehead.

Although this pistol is not very useful, it is indeed very handsome.

"Don't move, man. You know what I hate most when people point guns at me." Tang De smiled slightly. The shooting and fighting skills he had practiced with Tom for so long finally came in handy this time.

"I didn't expect you to become so powerful now." The man took off his hood, revealing a face that surprised Tang De.

It's Davis.

Raymond's younger brother.

Tang De hadn't had any contact with them for several years, but he didn't expect to meet them again now.

But looking at his face, you can tell that this guy hasn't had a good life in recent years.

Davis's head was completely shaved off, with a deep red scar at the corner of his eye and his mouth was covered with white dandruff, making him look malnourished.

"So what are you looking for me for?" Tang De let go of his hand, but kept the gun on his waist, never letting go.

Davis shrugged, picked up his gun, wiped it, put it on his waist and said, "Your place is really hard to find. It took me two days to get in, and another three days to wait for you. If you don't come soon, I will starve to death."

"Then you should be glad that I didn't leave with my bodyguard today."

If Tom were here, Davis would already be a corpse.

"Maybe, but death is not a bad thing." After Davis finished speaking, he rummaged through Tang De's glove box and took out a bag of biscuits and a bottle of mineral water.

"I've never seen this brand before." Looking at the name on the mineral water, Davis pursed his lips and drank it in one breath.

Tang De drove to his other villa. Of course, he would not take Davis to Jessica's place. He could not accept the possibility of Elena having any accident.

When Davis had almost finished his biscuits, he continued to ask, "How is Badman doing now?"

"Him? I don't know." Davis said with a nonchalant expression, "But I heard that he sold his music company two years ago and returned to South Africa to retire."

"Retirement? That's not bad." Tang De thought about Badman smoking a cigar and couldn't help but smile.

"But no matter how good it is, it can't catch up with you, Don." Davis grinned, revealing his uneven teeth with a few cavities in them. "You are already a world-renowned director."

"You could have lived a good life." Tang De said sarcastically, "Your brother's wealth is enough for you to live a carefree life."

"Raymond...yeah." Davis sighed and then fell silent.

Don De could sense his changes from his completely different personality. Although he didn't know what made Davis become like this, he thought it must be related to his shitty life.

"I could have had it all." After waiting for a while, Davis suddenly whispered, "But I messed it up."

"Tell me about it." Tang De parked the car by the sea, took out two cigars from a box hidden under the driver's seat, and threw one to Davis.

Davis picked up the cigar, put it in his mouth, took a deep breath, and told Don De about the shitty experiences he had in the past few years.

(End of this chapter)