Hollywood Starts with Animation

Victor can't help but wonder, this decision is too weird!

In the eyes of Hollywood today, "Titanic" is a big pit, and it is a money loser that is even more pitiful than "Water World".

In terms of theater chains, if it weren't for the fact that they are the Big Six in Hollywood, they would not be willing to give so much film output.

In fact, 20th Century Fox and Paramount, as the film's investors and producers, are not optimistic about the prospects of the big ship themselves.

If you are willing to let go, but the price is too high, no one wants to be a pick-up man.

In fact, as early as the beginning of August, Paramount released the news that it was willing to sell the investment share of the big ship. Time Warner was the only film company that was interested in taking over the film. Paramount and 20th Century Fox jointly offer $550 million to sell "Titanic" as a whole.

This price tag directly scare the representatives of Time Warner away.

The representative of Warners was shocked: "Are you crazy? Take our Warners as a fool! Let alone 550 million US dollars, it is 200 million US dollars, and we don't want it. Whoever wants it will go!"

The test session is over!

Except for the theater party who signed the release agreement, who did not leave, the rest of the film critics and invited guests basically left.

Well, Zucker and Victor stayed.

"Victor, what are you doing?"

"Dude, don't look at me like an idiot, okay?"

"I'm not kidding, I really think the big boat is in trouble, trust me!"

"How much did you say? It's not a problem, you know, I made a lot of money in the foreign exchange market a while ago. Well, go and talk to Paramount and 20th Century Fox."

"You mean me? Of course I'm going to talk to director Cameron."

Zucker immediately urged Victor.

After all, that was "Titanic", which grossed more than $1.8 billion worldwide! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if you can get a foot in it, it will definitely make a lot of money.

......

A conference room at 20th Century Fox.

"what?!"

A Paramount executive looked at Victor in disbelief: "You said you Wald Pictures would like to co-release Titanic with us?"

An executive of 20th Century Fox also frowned: "Victor, are you sure you're not joking?"

For a time, all the executives from both sides present looked at Victor suspiciously.

Victor affirmed: "Yes, that's what I meant. We Wald Pictures can even spend money to buy some of your investment shares."

The voice fell, and everyone present suddenly showed a happy expression. Of course, they are all old foxes, and this expression is almost fleeting.

Are they willing to sell investment shares?

certainly!

If you don't sell it now, are you still waiting to smash it in your hands? !

"Victor, I need to report this issue to the above, you need to wait." An executive said solemnly.

"I see."

Victor responded and was politely escorted out of the conference room by everyone.

......

this afternoon.

Almost shortly after Zucker and Victor left, the head of the "Titanic" project team reported Victor's trade applications to the executives of 20th Century Fox and Paramount, and asked them to to make a decision.

After all, this is a transaction involving tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions of dollars.

20th Century Fox Pictures.

CEO Bill McNick, President Tom Rothman, COO Jack, Head of Production Garnopoulos, Production Manager and Titanic Executive Producer Grant Hill.

The five gathered together and discussed what Victor said.

"Everyone, let's talk about it." CEO Bill McNick was the first to break the silence.

Chief Operating Officer Jack said: "I think it is acceptable. After all, the forecast of the big ship is really not very good. If it can stop the loss in time, it is not a good way."

Ganopoulos, director of the production department, agreed: "I also agree. The big ship project has been delayed for 4 years, and it can't go on like this. Otherwise, what will we explain to the board of directors, and how should we explain it to Chairman Murdoch?"

The two of them, along with CEO Tom Rothman, were very hostile to CEO Bill McNick.

President Tom Rothman was very dissatisfied with CEO Bill, and dreamed of killing him and then taking the position himself.

And the "Titanic" project was the result of the leadership of CEO Bill. Tom couldn't wait to give him a loophole.

CEO Bill, very unwilling at this moment!

He didn't want to just sell his project like this.

Because, once he makes such a decision, no matter what the outcome of the final movie is, he will be impeached by the board of directors, or he will be removed from office.

But now, Tom is forcing him to make a decision!

He gave in!

"Okay, I agree to sell our investment share, but I definitely don't agree to sell all of it, only part of it, otherwise our efforts over the past few years will be in vain?!"

This sentence, CEO Bill almost used a roar.

Hearing this, President Tom was delighted: "It's fine if you agree. No matter what our relationship is, in terms of safeguarding the company's interests, we are the same."

"My opinion is very clear. I also think that only a part of the investment share will be sold. Otherwise, once the movie becomes popular, of course, this kind of thing is very unlikely, but we can't turn a blind eye."

"Stop loss does not mean we give up completely!"

The voice fell, and everyone present nodded in agreement.

......

Paramount Pictures.

"Sell? Why not!"

Shirley Lansing, president of Paramount Pictures, said to the crowd: "Gentlemen, remember one thing. We have been delayed on this project for several years, and it is a full $75 million in funding. Are we Do you have to spend tens of millions more on publicity expenses?"

"So, I think it can be sold!"

"Of course, Zucker Wald is not a fool. Judging from past experience, it is not denied that he has always had good luck, but he is also a rather cunning person. Since he dares to bet heavily, he may not be able to make a big box office. burst."

"So, even if we sell our investment shares, we can't sell all of them, we must keep some of them in hand."

Shirley Lansing said solemnly: "And since he wants to buy it, he must pay a high price! Our Paramount's cheap is not so easy to take!"

The voice fell, and all Paramount executives nodded.

In fact, most of them agree with this statement.

As for the joint issue that Victor mentioned, they both avoided it, intentionally or unintentionally.

Want to syndicate?

dream!

You know, compared to the cost of investing real money in production costs, there is a lot of water in the distribution.

It is said that the cost of publicity and distribution is 20 million, but it is actually the media of internal subsidiaries to operate and digest.

Well, the operation of the left hand and the right hand;

In fact, the real external expenditure may only be 5 million US dollars.

Therefore, neither Paramount nor Fox could agree to a joint distribution from Wald Pictures.

As for Zucker, in their impressions, he has become synonymous with stupid people and a lot of money.

" "The second is sent.

Thanks to the book friend "The Promise of 20 Lies" for the reward.

Today's update is too late. The minister wanted to find an excuse, but today I was really lazy and went out during the day to be cool. ashamed ashamed.