New Line Films was acquired by Time Warner in 1993, but because of its excellent business, it has independent rights to operate film business.

Of course, it can't contradict the group's generosity.

At this moment, in the president's office of New Line Pictures, the bigwigs of Marvel Entertainment are negotiating with Bob Shea seriously.

"Blade" is just a film in the company's long-term planning at New Line Pictures, but it is not good at the box office, backed by Time Warner, and after years of copyright operation, it is not a problem to return to the cost.

But for Marvel Entertainment, "Blade" is hope!

Marvel Entertainment has already had a bankruptcy reorganization, and it can no longer withstand the toss, and must find a way to solve the problem.

Without a doubt, the movie is the best solution!

With the success of "Star Wars," it became clear to all of Hollywood that the true value of the film industry was not how much profit the film itself generated, but how many opportunities it provided for companies and other areas of cooperation.

For example, TV products, theme parks, soundtrack CDs, computer games, interactive entertainment, books and newspapers......

And Marvel, what is missing is these opportunities!

Of course, the premise of everything is that the film must be engaging, creative, and impactful enough.

Marvel Entertainment is now pinning its hopes on "Blade", and if this film is successful, it can drive the value of more than 5,000 superheroes throughout Marvel, thus creating a multidomino effect and making Marvel's superheroes attract the attention of more and larger studios.

Instead of giving away many superhero copyrights at an almost cabbage price as before.

Fortunately, after Ala Arad became CEO, he successively repurchased many copyrights, including superheroes such as Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, and Captain Marvel.

But now the problem has arisen, "My Grand Greek Wedding" produced by Down Pictures will be released in North America on August 20, and "Blade" is only one day away!

That's a Donn Walker movie, a popular movie that has grossed nearly $140 million overseas!

In comparison, the R-rated, niche, and repeatedly defeated superhero movie "Blade", under the squeeze of "My Grand Greek Wedding", is there still room to survive?

"What do you mean?" said Bob Shea, president of New Line Pictures, with an ugly face.

Of course, he understands the intentions of Avi Arad, Ike Patham, Alan Vane, Stan Lee and others, who are nothing more than afraid of the influence of "My Grand Greek Wedding" and want to delay the release of "Blade".

That's ridiculous!

Not to mention that New Line Pictures has already released the news of the release of "Blade", and the genre of this movie alone cannot be postponed any further.

In order to avoid blockbusters such as "Saving Private Ryan" and "Peerless Apocalypse", Bob Shea has postponed the schedule to late August, which is already the end of the summer schedule.

It will be postponed, and until when?

Next is the box office off-season, and then there is the Christmas file, it is impossible to release an R-rated film that fights and kills when the Christmas file is a family carnival, right?

As for next year, don't even think about it, now the special effects are changing with each passing day, and with the quality of this movie, the effect will only be worse if it will be released next year.

"Originally, we planned that "Blade" would only invest $45 million, but later due to various accidents, it was increased to $65 million, of which we, Marvel Entertainment, took on $15 million, which is all loans!" Avi Arad was earnest, and even pleaded a little more.

Stan Lee sighed, "Bob, you also know the current situation at Marvel, this movie ...... We can't afford it!"

Bob Shea frowned, "You have just stepped into the film industry, I'm afraid you don't know much about the market, the movie is still ten days away, and it is impossible for us to change the release date at this time." ”

"But ......"

Stan Lee's voice fell, and Bob Shea's secretary suddenly burst in, "Boss, Warner's phone!"

Bob Shea quickly answered the phone, it was Barry Meyer, the second boss from Warner Bros. It is said that he will soon be promoted to chairman of the board of directors of Warner Bros. and CEO.

For such a big man, don't look at Bob Shea as the president of New Line Pictures, and don't dare to slack off in the slightest.

"Hello, Barry, this is Bob Shay. ”

"New Line Pictures is going to release two movies in the near future?"

"That's right, Blade in the dark action style and Rush Hour in the hilarious action style. ”

"It's good, Donn Walker's movie was also released at this time, and you can fight with him. ”

Barry Meyer clicked to the end, and Bob Shea immediately understood that the second boss was going to let New Line Pictures and Tangen Pictures fight in the ring!

He didn't know what was going on, but as a direct subordinate, he had to follow orders.

"Okay, I see, New Line Pictures will fully cooperate. ”

Hanging up the phone, Bob Shea said with a straight face and an unquestionable tone: "The group leaders have made a decision, and the release date of the movie will not change!"

The executives of Marvel Entertainment looked at each other, all of them depressed.

If you put it in the comic book circle, they are the number one person, but this is Hollywood.

Here, Marvel is not even as good as a little finger of Warner!

Avi Arad sighed, a cry of relief in his heart.

……

As the overseas box office successfully rushed to the $140 million mark, "My Grand Greek Wedding" is becoming more and more popular in North America.

Especially after Fox Films saw the potential of this movie, it increased its promotion efforts, so that the public opinion expectation of this film in North America is no less than that of "Saving Private Ryan", which has already been released.

Especially after the release of "Saving Private Ryan", which was criticized by many glass-hearted fans, a warm and humorous movie was especially needed to heal the heartache.

Even Twentieth Century Fox has released a statement through many media people: "After watching "Saving Private Ryan", you must watch "My Grand Greek Wedding" again.

War is cruel, but love is romantic, human nature is complex, but human nature is also simple.

"My Grand Greek Wedding" can baptize your body and mind!"

……

August 20th, this ordinary day, has been long-awaited for many fans.

"Titanic" director Donn Walker's new work "My Grand Greek Wedding" will premiere in North America on this day.

This investment-level movie will not have a grand premiere, but the publicity and influence of this movie are too great, and there is no need for this to do more.

Natalie had returned to New York to prepare for the start of the new semester, and Reese Witherspoon happened to come to Donn's side for a walk, "Boss, can you take me as a subordinate to stay at your house for a few days?"

Don smiled, "You're really good at taking chances." ”

"You don't like it?" Reese Witherspoon stroked her charming hair and bit her red lips slightly, "Then forget it, I'll work hard in the future and finish my job as a secretary." ”

"I didn't say that!" Donn waved his hand, "Nat is a smart girl, do you think she doesn't know about our relationship?

Reese Witherspoon's face turned pale, "Alan Horn, an executive of Warner Bros., personally came forward and planned to hold a meeting with you to resolve the misunderstanding and seek cooperation. ”

"Alan Horn?" Donn's eyes lit up slightly, and he muttered, "This is a big man!"

"It's a big shot, and it's said that he will take over as president next year. Naturally, Reese Witherspoon didn't understand Done's meaning.

Don smiled, "Okay, let's meet then, time...... It's scheduled for September 1st. ”

Reese Witherspoon pursed her lips slyly, "Yes, our focus now should be on My Grand Greek Wedding." When the time comes...... Strength is the basis of negotiations. ”