Chapter 90

    The influence of the MCU was so great that many film companies tried to copy it. Even foreign countries tried to dab their hands and copy the MCU and filmed their own Avengers.

    The MCU movies made billions of dollars. The franchise may have been the reason why movie theaters were still thriving under the strong rapid rise of the Internet. Well, there were definitely many factors like the 3D, IMAX and increase of movie tickets.

    But it didn''t change the fact that MCU was the most successful movie franchise.

    Now, Kazir understood that his Cinematic Universe could not have been as good as the MCU. Considering that his movies were original scripts and not based on comics. His Cinematic Universe didn''t have a steady stream of fans.

    "This is my starting point. We will take 40% of the North American box office. 20th Century Fox will only invest $2.5 million in promotion. These terms may change depending on how the movie does. However, I can''t assure you that 20th Century Fox will give it the best schedule release. We have so many film projects this year and we have to prioritize them."

    "I understand."

    That was the main reason Kazir preferred Sony-Columbia. Sony-Columbia releases only a few movies a year, unlike the other Big Five. Kazir was confident that Sony-Columbia would give him a good release schedule.

    "Also, I have to see the movie first. If it doesn''t meet my criteria, I''m sorry, but 20th Century Fox will have to pass."

    To be honest, Tom Rothman was not confident in the movie. He felt it would flop. The only reason he met with Kazir Grey this time was for the sequel to Napoleon Dynamite. After all, Kazir Grey was the brains behind the movie. He knew the Napoleon Dynamite story better than anyone.

    ''I''m sure Warner Bros feels the same way. Kazir is definitely a talented comedy director, but I don''t know about action movies.''

    "We will talk about international distribution once your "Taken" has proven itself in the North American market."

    The Big Six would never distribute an uncertain film... Unless the movie was heavily invested. There were many movies that the Big Six distributed overseas in the hope that they could make a profit.

    Warcraft was a movie based on a popular game. The movie only made $47 million at the North American box office. However, it made $391 million in the rest of the world.

    Perhaps the game was one of the factors that made Warcraft(movie) successful, but it was still true that the movie made more money overseas.

    Everything depended on the outcome of Taken.

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    "Make sure you eat healthy."

    "I will."

    "Huh! I know you always forget to eat when you are working on your movie. Don''t try to fool me."

    "I will try to eat healthy food."

    "Good. Take care. Call me when you land."

    Kazir Grey said goodbye to Reese Witherspoon. He wanted to take a flight to France with the crew.

    March came and the preparations for the film were finished. Liam Neeson and the stunt men had already mastered their roles. In fact, Liam Neeson''s body was impeccable at the moment. He got abs and toned biceps.

    ''I recommended him the gym I worked out in, and the result is satisfying.''

    Apart from Liam, Kazir Grey''s figure was also perfect. If not for his job as a director, he might be hired as an actor instead.