Hollywood Starts with Animation
Chapter 681
Dong Dong!
While Junker is talking to victor, Jack dueson Schmidt, vice president of the group head office, knocks on the door of the office and comes in.
"Hi, dooson, you''re just in time. I''ve just got something to ask you."
Zucker is very enthusiastic.
As for the vice president, Mr. dewson, Mr. zuckerner is satisfied. His all-round ability is better than that of Victor, who is now the CEO. Well, the one visible to the naked eye.
"Dooson, I discussed with Victor for a few days about the proposal you submitted before for the complete separation of the production and distribution business of Wald pictures, and I think it can be passed." Zucker''s face was solemn at the moment.
"Really?"
Dooson was a little excited.
The complete separation of the production and distribution business of Wald pictures will undoubtedly cause the turbulence of Wald pictures, and even greatly affect the operation of the company in a short period of time. However, from a long-term perspective, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
"It''s true, of course." Zucker is extremely determined.
Victor, the CEO on one side, also said: "Duson, I have talked with the boss. Since this plan is proposed by you, and you are also the vice president in charge of the company''s film and television entertainment, the boss and I are very relieved that you are fully responsible for this matter."
I have to say, Victor is very generous.
As early as the end of 2001, even if Zhuke did not propose to replace the CEO of Golden Dawn entertainment group, Victor was not a fool.
Put aside the ability, the boss of any company will never need a high achievers.
Victor has been the CEO of the group for a long time
Under such unfavorable circumstances, he is still diligent and generous, which is absolutely commendable.
Zucker: come on, dooson
Victor: "if there is any difficulty, as long as I can do it, you can speak."
What else can the vice president say? He nodded heavily.
The next time
"Boss, Mr. Victor Jones, I almost forgot the main reason why I''m here. This is the document that Wald pictures has just submitted. If there is no accident, the US $125 million needed for the film "the day after tomorrow" project will arrive in three days. "
The document was laid out directly in front of Zucker.
The production cost of US $125 million came from Indian mountain capital, Mexican Carlos foundation and silver II Simba zorros, which were US $50 million, US $50 million and US $25 million respectively.
You''re right!
In the movie the day after tomorrow, Wald pictures did not invest a cent.
How about that?
As the producer, Wald film naturally enjoys 30% of the total box office bonus!
In addition, Wald pictures is the distributor and can share a large amount of money;
In addition, the project will soon handle tax refund business in Germany. According to the tax refund ratio of 8-12%, Wald pictures will make a profit of more than ten million US dollars;
The most important thing is that the copyright of the film the day after tomorrow, including all kinds of copyright income, also belongs to Wald pictures.
Domineering?
It''s a bit overbearing, but if you want to be in Hollywood, you have to accept this rule! Before the global financial crisis broke out in 2008, Hollywood film companies were so strong!
Investors have paid real money and only a small part of the profits in the project. On the contrary, the producers have not paid a cent, but they enjoy the vast majority of profits
Even so, investors from all over the world are still pouring into Hollywood like mushrooms!
"Yes, I''m satisfied."
Zhuke looked at the report and said with a smile, "and I didn''t expect that the three of them would pay so freely."
The investment from the three parties is as high as US $125 million, which will be put into the exclusive account set up by the national insurance company of the United States for the film the day after tomorrow within three days.
This part of the fund is supervised by a third party, which is enough to ensure the normal use of the fund.
"Boss, Indian mountain capital, Mexican Carlos foundation, silver''s second generation Simba zorros, the reason why they chose to put the funds in place in one step instead of recording them in batches is that they trust your performance, and of course they have a kind attitude to you."
CEO Victor said.
"Boss, your business reputation is trustworthy!" echoed the vice president
.......
A few days later.
In his office, Zucker personally met with representatives of CAA, William Morris, and innovation brokerage, three American entertainment brokerage giants.
The third party agency is here to promote... Our director is here!
CAA representative: "our trump card is naturally director James Cameron, who is the holder of film history. I believe no one is more suitable than him to direct the film the day after tomorrow."
For a moment, Zhuke''s face froze.
James Cameron
Well, Zhuke never denies his ability, but he''s a big spender!
Once James Cameron takes over the "the day after tomorrow" project, the film will not be completed in two to three years, and the estimated production cost of 125 million US dollars will increase by another 100 million.
"Ha ha!"
William Morris representative: "no kidding. Isn''t director Cameron busy supervising many films for 20th century fox? Does he have the time? "
"That''s it
Representative of Innovation Agency: "and director Cameron''s offer is not low. It''s said that without 20% of the global box office bonus, he won''t sell easily."
The voice fell.
The representative of CAA company did not show any embarrassment. He said in a loud voice: "first, since I have recommended director Cameron, it means that he has the time to take over the work of the day after tomorrow; Second, I am sure to persuade director Cameron to lower his offer. "
"Now, any questions?"
On behalf of William Morris
Representative of innovation brokerage company
But!
Zucker reluctantly rejected CAA''s proposal of James Cameron!
In the next few days, the three brokerage firms did their best. David Finch, Guy Ritchie, Tim Burton, and Michael Bay
One by one, the names of major directors are constantly displayed in front of Zhuke.
"Wright, why don''t you recommend Roland Emmerich?" Chuck burst out.
"Mr. Wald, what do you mean..."
The representative of CAA, Wright, was ecstatic. He felt that he was hit by the pie falling from the sky.
Representatives of the other two brokerage giants can''t sit still.
"Mr. Wald, Roland Emmerich, he can''t!"
"That''s it
"Not long ago, he messed up a billion dollar production."
Roland Emmerich is the director of the film the day after tomorrow in the original time and space. Independence day, Godzilla, ten thousand years before history, 2012, the sky shaking crisis and other films are his representative works.
He is the top science fiction director in Hollywood!
However, in recent years, he has suffered a lot.
In 2000, produced and released by Sony Columbia, directed by Roland Emmerich, the film patriot cost as much as 120 million US dollars.
The box office in North America is worth more than 100 million;
The total global box office did not exceed US $200 million;
Undoubtedly, Sony Columbia, as the producer, lost hundreds of millions of dollars in this project.
Roland Emmerich was soon abandoned by the big company!
Well, even though he once made independence day, a blockbuster movie with a global box office of more than 800 million US dollars, Hollywood is always a vanity fair for those who pursue success. If you fail, you should be ready to be abandoned.
"Wright, I want to talk to Roland Emmerich alone tomorrow afternoon. Can you handle it?" Said Zucker.
It''s culture, but the tone reveals an unquestionable attitude.
CAA representative Wright nodded: "of course, of course, there is time!"
He was happy, but the representatives of the other two companies were very unwilling.
The second watch is on.