Hollywood Starts with Animation

Warner Pictures and Wald Pictures have a long history of grudges.

One:

The movie "Lola Run" in early 1996;

Once upon a time, Zucker used almost all his liquidity to prepare his first film, "Run Lola". At the beginning of the release, because of the face of a middle-level manager of Warners, the theater chain greatly reduced the number of films.

If it weren't for the help of Zucker's friend, Billy Sr., who runs a nearby chain in Utah, the premiere of "Lola Run" would have been less than 200 screens.

This time, although it was not made by the senior management of Warner Films, it was just a personal reason for a middle-level manager, but it did reduce Zucker's income.

You say, can Zu Ke have no resentment?

Second:

The film "Juno" at the end of 1996;

Zucker has high hopes for the youth-themed film "Juno".

However, because of the appearance of "Juno", the box office of "Space Slam Dunk", which was produced by Warner Films and played by NBA hooligan Jordan, dropped at the box office. German Films launched an attack.

Media power?

The influence of the theater party?

At that time, Zucker was just a newcomer and a fledgling little guy. Without the support of the media, where would he have the strength to fight back against Warner?

Thanks to Zhu Ke's cleverness, he used the old beauty's curiosity to spark discussions on sensitive topics such as "pregnancy before marriage" and "underage girls". The box office of the movie "Juno" was stabilized, otherwise the result would definitely be unimaginable.

Zucker's resentment +1.

Third:

The 1997 movie "Human Clearance Project";

As we all know, American theatrical films must be rated by the American Film and Television Association's grading committee according to the film's theme, language, degree of violence, degree of red fruit body, and drug use scenes before they can be released in theaters and released.

G-level (public level), pg-level (counseling level), pg-13 (special counseling level, recommended for children after the age of 13), r-level (restricted level, recommended for children over 17 years old), nc-17 (under 17 years old) , including 17 years old, no viewing).

R-level and nc-17 level, there is a question of whether the age of 17 can watch the film.

Once the restrictions are imposed on those under 17, including the prohibition of watching the film at the age of 17, it will inevitably lead to a decrease in the box office of the film.

This is an issue that must be taken seriously by film companies.

But

In the 1997 movie "Human Removal Project", Warner Group, which has 17 seats on the grading committee, made a fool of it, so that the "Human Removal Project" that should have been rated r was ruled as nc-17.

You say, can Zucker be happy?

Of course not!

But can you do it?

No!

Because there are only 7 seats on the classification committee, the owners are Warner, Columbia, Universal, Disney, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, which are six major Hollywood existences, plus an MGM film company.

Before the rise of the streaming giant Netflix, these seven seats were fixed and no one could replace them.

They are naturally standing at the top of Hollywood!

This seat is like gold!

In the end, in order for the film to be successfully rated as R, Zucker had to reluctantly signed a series of cooperation agreements with Paramount, and actively reduced several revenue ratios, so that "Human Removal Project" successfully passed the review.

The contradictions and conflicts caused by the three major events were all provoked by Warner.

In addition, in variety shows such as "The Talent Show" and "Millionaire"; animated series such as "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Peppa Pig";

Among these broadcast programs, Warner's media also slandered a lot.

Even in the process of establishing and acquiring overseas distribution channels for Zucker, Warner has many obstacles.

once Upon a time,

Zhu Ke, who is still weak in strength and financial resources, can only swallow his voice and take the initiative to avoid the slander and conflict from Warner.

But now, is Zucker, who is rich in money, still willing to avoid it?

Are you still willing to be a man with your tail tucked?

Moreover, Wald Pictures, which has now lost Paramount's asylum, is bound to be attacked more strongly by Warner. In this case, Zucker can only choose to face it!

February 13.

The day before Valentine's Day is also the day before the release of Wald's new film "My Big Greek Wedding."

Today, a number of media under Warner Bros. launched a new round of targeted attacks.

["My Great Greek Wedding" is an extremely poor and insincere work. 】

This is the headline of a report this morning in the entertainment edition of Time Magazine, a media outlet owned by Warner Bros.

The article stated: "My Big Greek Wedding" actress Nia Vardalas, a stage actress, is 37 years old, while Joaquin Phoenix, who plays the male lead, is only 25 years old. Do you think it's appropriate to play a screen couple in a romantic movie with a 12-year age difference?"

Taking age to talk about things, I have to say that it is despicable!

In real life, there is a huge age difference between male and female friends, which is not a problem at all. Old couples and young wives are a common occurrence.

However, movies are different!

The movie is also called "dream place".

Many moviegoers allow old husbands and young wives to appear in their lives, but in a movie like a dream, they absolutely do not want to see the scene of old husbands and young wives.

They don't want their dreams to be shattered!

There is no doubt that some viewers who are more sensitive to this may give up viewing interest in "My Big Greek Wedding".

Not only did the entertainment section of Time Magazine slander it, but even many of Warner's media companies also wrote articles and made remarks.

["My Great Greek Wedding" is not worth watching, not worth a ticket. 】

[It is a work that lacks sincerity. 】

[In addition to making horror movies, what other good movies can Wald Pictures make? 】

【Are they planning to release a horror movie on a beautiful Valentine's Day? Allow me to say no! 】

The media has published numerous articles, and at the same time Warner has arranged for many well-known Hollywood film critics to stand up and speak out.

Moreover, the attitude of film critics is not as mild as that of the media, they simply implement the spirit of simplicity and rudeness.

Ent Battier, male, 52 years old, has been engaged in film criticism for more than 30 years. He is a senior film critic in Hollywood and has a large number of fans.

He also commented on "My Great Greek Wedding".

Attitude is even worse.

"Shit!"

"'My Big Greek Wedding' is an imaginary piece of shit!"

"Oh my God!"

"A month ago, I was fortunate enough to be eligible to watch this movie in advance, and I went out of my mind, but the movie succeeded in disgusting me. I swear to God in my name, Ente Battier, it really is A very ugly love movie!"

"Bad and stinky!"

In a blink of an eye, Valentine's Day is on February 14th.

That's when "My Great Greek Wedding" came out.

This morning, a number of media under Warner's "exposed" another news.

[The heroine, Nia Vardals, is actually a hidden lesbian. 】

A lesbian starred in a love movie and it was released on Valentine's Day. Do you think those boyfriends and girlfriends who are in love would choose to watch this movie?

There is no doubt that Warner is ruthless enough!

For many people, it doesn't matter whether the news is true or false, but for Wald Pictures, it was definitely a big blow on the film's premiere day.

But

Many people suddenly found that Wald Pictures did not express a rebuttal opinion on these events!

Even Zucker, who has always been known as the "big mouth", did not appear in front of the public media, which aroused the curiosity and speculation of many people.

They knew that Zhu Ke among them was definitely not someone who couldn't fight back.

Even Zucker's old friend, Charlize Theron, is quite strange: "The Zucker I know is a master who will pay back."