After failing to invite Jon Favreau, Wang Shang had no choice but to turn to Shane Black, the former director of "Iron~Man3".
Shane Black, whose "Iron~Man3" has a box office of US$1.25 billion and ranks fifth in global film history, is naturally a good director. However, he is not a famous director yet, he can only be regarded as a
Mid-level director.
However, Wang Shang is not ready to take the initiative to invite, he can just ask Disney to recommend it.
At noon, Disney Pictures organized a reception banquet to receive Wang Shang's arrival. There were not only people from Disney Pictures, but also people from Columbia and Fox Pictures.
Nowadays, Wang Shang is no longer an ordinary director. In addition to being a great director, he is also the boss of a film company with billions of dollars in assets and a very promising future. More importantly, he is a large-scale special effects company with top-notch 3D technology.
The boss of the company, so the president of Disney Pictures personally received Wang Shang to show respect.
"Welcome Mr. Wang." Disney President Iger has the pride of a European. When Wang Shang got off the car, he came over to greet him warmly.
After the two talked for a while, they introduced each other. Soon after, Iger focused on Robert Downey Jr., "This is Mr. Downey. When Mr. Wang said he wanted to cooperate last year, he strongly praised Mr. Downey.
With our strength, we will cooperate more in the future.”
Robert Downey Jr. felt flattered. He didn't expect that he would fall in the eyes of the president of Disney Pictures. At the same time, he didn't expect that Wang Shang would do so much for him. The most rare thing was that he didn't show off his favor in front of him. Thinking of this, he asked Wang Shang
He cast a grateful look.
Since acquiring the movie rights of "Iron Man" and "Thor" from Marvel Comics six years ago, they have been idle until they started to restart last year. And last year, Wang Shangcai released "Iron Man 1-3"
Five scripts of "Thor 1" and "Avengers" were sent to Disney Company.
Why should these heroes be filmed by American film companies? Wang Shang is also quite helpless, because these are American heroes, not Chinese heroes. Therefore, it is not suitable for Chinese people to film them.
When Disney Pictures obtained these scripts, in view of Wang Shang's identity and ability, these scripts received great attention. They went through a year-long review and revision. After seeing the arrival of 3D technology this year, they gave "The Lord of the Rings"
With the box office excitement brought by the three "Transformers" movies, Disney finally couldn't help but take action.
Last month, Disney and Tianwang Film and Television started discussions on film plans. The investment ratio and film plans were finally determined.
Disney started filming "Iron Man 1" at the end of 2009. Tianwang Film and Television provided 20% of the funds, and Tianwang special effects 3D technology and film copyrights each accounted for 50% of the box office revenue.
As for the protagonists and supporting actors, Tianwang Film and Television has a certain right to make suggestions and recommend some Chinese actors to join the film. Robert Downey Jr. is one of the unofficial protagonists.
Wang Shang came to Los Angeles today just to sign an agreement.
Later, while everyone was present, Disney gave Robert Downey Jr. an audition and finalized his makeup. His performance made Disney very satisfied, and they directly decided that he would be Tony Stark in "Iron Man".
The day after the agreement was signed, on November 28, Disney Pictures and Tianwang Films jointly announced a movie plan - investing US$180 million to produce the legendary American hero "Iron Man", and will use 3D shooting technology to release it.
Scheduled for early 2012.
After the news came out, it immediately attracted widespread attention in the North American market. Fans of "Iron Man" were crazy about it, and movie fans were also overjoyed. This meant that there was another blockbuster to watch.
Some other film companies are nervous, because there is another wolf coming in to grab food. In recent years, the total box office growth rate in the North American market has slowed down seriously, and the cake cannot grow. There is one more wolf to grab food.
This means that you will get less.
The protagonist of this movie, Robert Downey Jr., suddenly received widespread attention.
"This is a lucky actor..."
"After years of ups and downs, I finally see a rainbow."
Many entertainment media have used his face as the cover of newspapers and periodicals.
Soon the gossip about Wang Shang's support for him spread and was widely reported.
"Wang Shang believes that Americans are the best and qualified for the role in the movie."
"The grace of acquaintance - Robert Downey Jr.'s journey from drug addiction to today is inseparable from Wang Shang's support, from the original mad scientist in "The Last Days" to guest appearances in Wang Shang's other films. Behind his stardom,
There is a shadow of Wang Shang."
"According to rumors, when the script of "Iron Man" was first written, Wang Shang was optimistic about Robert Downey Jr. being the protagonist. This idea was revealed a few years ago."
"Alcoholic, drug addict, paranoid, free and easy, bohemian, I discovered that Robert Downey Jr. really looks like Tony Stark."
Naturally, the Disney Company would not let go of this opportunity to make a famous protagonist, so it pushed behind the scenes and packaged Downey's character through charity events, public welfare activities, press conferences, and people-friendly activities...
For a time, Robert Downey Jr.'s exposure increased greatly, and his stardom that was originally a bit dim began to shine again.
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Los Angeles is the most visited city in the United States after New York. It welcomes a large number of tourists from all over the world every year. From Hollywood, the Walk of Fame, Universal Studios to various theme amusement parks, landmark buildings and art museums, beaches, and more
The world-famous Chinatown, Little Tokyo and other places full of ethnic characteristics from around the world.
Since there hasn't been anything important lately and he hasn't thought about a new movie yet, Wang Shang just wanted to take a nice trip around Los Angeles. Now that he's no longer alone, Liu Xi also flew over, just like a different kind of person.
Honeymoon trip.
As a woman, one of Liu Xi's hobbies is naturally shopping, and Los Angeles happens to be a paradise for shopping, where you can always buy branded products from all over the world at the most reasonable prices.
Not far away, Chris was wandering in the mall with his friend Bruce.
Chris is a sunny and handsome blond guy who has attracted the attention of many beautiful women along the way.
"The quality of the beauties here is indeed very good, which is perfect for my great talent scouting operation." Bruce praised as he walked, scanning the fashionable beauties coming and going with dazzling eyes.
Chris sighed helplessly: "Come on, this is a shopping city with a high density of celebrities. How can there not be many beauties? Also, when did you become a great talent scout? You have just started working, okay?"
Bruce disagreed when he heard this. He raised his head and argued: "What's wrong with just taking up the job? I will definitely be a great talent scout in the future!!"
Chris covered his forehead and didn't want to say any more. Feeling a little like peeing, he said to Bruce, "I'm going to use the bathroom."
When Chris returned to the mall after going to the bathroom, he found that Bruce was missing. He searched around and found that Bruce was chatting with a man and a woman. Chris said helplessly: "Here we go again!!"
Chris wisely did not come close to influence his friend's work. He just walked into a nearby store and pretended to buy clothes, watching the progress of his friend's talent scouting work through the glass window.
"Huh? Why does this man seem familiar?" Chris suddenly realized that something was wrong. He seemed to have met the man somewhere. He adjusted a comfortable angle and looked at it for a few times. Chris was shocked, "Isn't this man the same person in the newspaper?
Is this the investor in "Iron Man" Wang Shang?"
After a few more glances, he was finally sure. Seeing his friend trying to persuade him, while Wang Shang and his female companion seemed a little impatient, Chris couldn't stay any longer and hurriedly walked out to dissuade him.
His friend Bruce is persuading: "This gentleman, this lady, your image is really suitable for development in the entertainment industry. I am a talent scout from the famous agency Anma. As long as you agree, I will sign the most recent contract for you immediately."
Excellent contract for newcomers, including training and training, going on stage, becoming an actor, becoming a star..."
Bruce is quite suitable for this job. He speaks without pauses and is very smooth. With his special rhythm, there is no objection at all.
Wang Shang: "Sir, you really don't need it, thank you..."
"Sir, I'm really sincere. We..." Before Bruce could finish speaking, he felt someone pulling him behind him. When he looked back, he saw that it was his friend. He struggled for a while but didn't move away. He quickly asked in a low voice,
"Why are you pulling me? Didn't you see me working?"
Chris didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and hurriedly whispered: "Stop embarrassing yourself, that man is a great director, and you don't even know him."
"Great director? Who? When did Hollywood have such a great director?"
Chris was helpless and secretly said that his friend was indeed a new employee and was not familiar with many things. He patiently explained: "You know, he is the director of "Transformers". Recent news said that Robert Downey Jr., the protagonist of "Iron Man"
That supporter is him."
"Ah?!" Bruce was shocked. He didn't pay much attention to Robert Downey Jr., but he knew that the director of "Transformers" was famous. Bruce's face turned red instantly, and a talent scout went to the director. It was embarrassing.
On the other side, Liu Xi held Wang Shang's hand: "Let's go."
Wang Shang looked at the sunny boy with a height of 1.91 meters and brilliant blond hair who had just come in front. After being stunned for a moment, he smiled again, turned to Liu Xi, shook his head, and said warmly: "Wait a minute."
Liu Xi didn't understand, but she was obedient and didn't object.
Bruce whispered to Chris for a few times, then turned to Wang Shang: "Mr. Wang, I'm sorry for disturbing you just now."
"It doesn't matter." Wang Shang's smile should be as friendly as possible.
Bruce pulled out his good friend Chris at this time: "Mr. Wang, my good friend Chris Hemsworth is an actor. Although he is not very famous now, due to lack of an opportunity,