Heads Up Hollywood

Although "Titanic" won a big victory at the Oscar ceremony, Bill McNick, the biggest planner of the film, has had a hard time recently.

The president of Fox Films, Tom Rothman, blatantly bombarded the board of directors, believing that the distribution agreement he signed with Tang En's new film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" seriously damaged the interests of 20th Century Fox.

And Tom Rothman has obviously been recognized by the higher level of the group. On the board of directors, Bill McNick is facing tremendous pressure.

In fact, it doesn't matter if there are some concessions in terms of commission, after all, Twain has made great contributions to Fox Pictures.

However, Fox Pictures did not obtain part of the copyright of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", but it committed public outrage.

Even Tom Rothman understands that Dunn Walker's movie is likely to be a success.

And a comedy theme like "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", with low investment and high returns, is the best type of sequel. If Fox Pictures cannot hold part of the copyright, once a sequel is released in the future, who can guarantee that Fox Pictures will definitely get the distribution rights?

In the final analysis, it was Bill McNick who took too much care of Don Walker, which harmed the interests of the company.

Bill McNick believed in Tang En and believed in their friendship. Even if there was no copyright, Fox Pictures would definitely be Tang En's first choice for film distribution.

But other people in Fox Films are different. They are a company, and they rely on laws and agreements, not illusory verbal promises!

For the first time after the success of "Titanic", the poor Bill McNick felt the pressure from the top.

Fortunately, this small mistake was not enough to shake his position, but it was enough to make Tom Rothman and others raise their flags and recruit troops.

At the same time, Tang En also fell into deep anxiety.

Previously, in order to make money, he took another big contract and became the director of the Star Wars prequel, for which he received 15 million US dollars and 15% of the global box office dividend.

At this time, Tang En had also received the first payment of 5 million US dollars, the second payment of 5 million US dollars will be paid after the film is officially launched, and the third payment of 5 million US dollars will be paid after the film is completed.

As for the box office dividend, it will be paid after the movie is released.

This is a common practice in Hollywood, just to reduce risks.

It wasn't this that worried Tang En, but himself.

The novice gift package gave him a "mirror image possession", which gave him the opportunity to shoot "Titanic";

The box office of "Titanic" exceeded 1 billion US dollars, and the system rewarded him with a "mirror image possession", which gave him another chance to film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".

But now...how did Tang En rely on to direct "Star Wars Episode 1"?

He no longer has the "Mirror Mirror Possession" skill in his hand!

The global box office of "Titanic" is 1.88 billion US dollars, which is not enough to accumulatively award 2 "mirror image possession" skills.

This is embarrassing!

After making two films, Twain's personal ability has also improved a lot, with 18 points in camera, 10 in plot design, 19 in image thinking, 31 in direction, 2 in production, 14 in project evaluation, and 15 in screenwriting...

But at this level, it is not enough to shoot a sci-fi blockbuster like Star Wars!

"Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" has already set a project plan——

On March 26, a press conference was held to announce the appointment of Dunn Walker as the director;

Starting from March 28th, the audition will include important actors including the second male lead and the first female lead;

In April, the crew was prepared;

In May, the special effects department began to operate, producing some post-production shots;

In June, the movie officially started.

But Tang En doesn't have the ability to be a super director now, does he dare to make a movie? Doesn't it show up as soon as you get started? At that time, if you make a lot of fools in the crew, you will definitely become the laughing stock of Hollywood.

Tang En pondered for two days, thinking that it was inappropriate to quit the crew at this time, and he didn't have enough funds to pay liquidated damages. And if you want to continue to be the director of Star Wars, you must let the system reward you with "Mirror Mirror Possession" again!

The global box office of "Titanic" is 1.88 billion US dollars. As long as the cumulative box office is 120 million US dollars, Twain can get another "mirror image possession", thus solving the current predicament.

It's just that "Titanic" has been released worldwide, and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" won't be released until mid-August, so let's fight "Blade Warrior"...

what to do?

"Titanic" is hopeless, and the only tool to rely on is "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".

Tang En personally came to the door and found Brian Lord.

Hearing Tang En's intentions, Brian Lord was stunned, "What? Tang En, you want to release the movie earlier?"

Tang En waved his hand, "It's just that it's released overseas in advance, and the release date in North America remains unchanged."

Brian Lord vetoed it immediately, "No! Tang En, this will affect the overall situation. The box office in North America can play a role in promoting overseas box office. This is also the reason why Hollywood movies are usually released overseas later than in North America. This is equivalent to one time. Invisible propaganda."

"I know, but what is our biggest purpose? To stop "Blade Warrior"!"

It is naturally impossible for Tang En to tell the truth, so try to make the excuse as real as possible, "If it is released overseas first, we can use the word-of-mouth of overseas audiences to determine whether the movie needs to be re-edited when it is released in North America in the future. We must make the movie the best face of "Blade Warrior"!"

Brian Lord shook his head again and again, "Twain, are you giving up on the overseas market? "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is now in theaters, and when it comes to August, who will attack the overseas market of "Blade Warrior"?"

Tang En said with a smile: "I've thought about this, and I don't think there's anything to worry about. "Blade Warrior" is an R-rated movie, so it's released in limited regions. And it's starring black people, so the audience is even smaller. Most importantly, Steve Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" is released overseas, mainly in August, let them bite... er, compete with each other, let's avoid their edge."

Brian Lord agrees with Tang En's words, but the early release overseas is still a bit too risky, "Tang En, with the quality of your movie, as long as you follow the steps of promotion, distribution, and release, the box office will be big. Selling is definitely not a problem, if... we don't need to take such a big risk."

Tang En felt bitter in his heart. Of course he understood this truth, but...in order not to reveal his secrets during the filming of Star Wars, he had no choice but to resort to this tactic.

"Bryan, actually... I also have some reasons that I can't tell. The movie must be released overseas in advance." Tang En sighed. Facing such an old fox, it is difficult to convince him by fooling around alone.

Brian Lord raised his brows, and took a deep look at Tang En. He didn't dwell on the internal reasons, and slowly muttered, "Since this is the case, then it's another matter. Well, I'll make an appointment with Bill, and we will meet up this afternoon talk."

...

Bill McNick was in a bad mood at first, but when he heard Tang En's "unreasonable" request, he refused it even more seriously, "No! Dunn, there are rules for the distribution of movies, this is not a child's play!"

Brian Lord frowned slightly, "Bill, I think it's okay..."

"Bryan!" Bill McNick said in a low voice, "Do you also think Tang En's idea is correct?"

Brian Lord's face froze, slightly embarrassed.

Tang En was silent for a long time, and sighed softly, "Bill, we are old friends, and I know your difficulties. How about this, as long as the movie can start in April and be released overseas, I am willing to give 20% of the movie copyright to To Fox Films. Excluding proceeds, of course."

"Huh?" Bill McNick's eyes suddenly lit up, feeling a little excited, "Twain, this is no joke!"

Tang En laughed and said: "Of course, you are under pressure from the board of directors because of my film, and I will definitely not stand idly by."

Bill McNick took a deep breath. He didn't expect Tang En to send such a big gift.

If he can get part of the copyright of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", then he can explain to the board of directors and get back his absolute power at the same time.

Compared with such a big event, when "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" will be released is a side issue.

"April is coming soon, and the time is a bit rushed."

Bill McNick received the benefit, and immediately changed his attitude and became friendly.

Tang En smiled and said: "I know, so I hope that Fox Films can speed up, use the greatest network resources, do a good job in publicity and distribution as soon as possible, and strive to make the film available in the first batch of countries before April 15th." It can be released in all overseas regions by May."

"It's not a small difficulty." Bill McNick let it go, and then laughed freely, "But I can do it!"