Donn returned to Los Angeles.

Then I heard the news of a movie.

After "King Arthur" and "Catwoman", the third movie to fail at the box office this summer appeared, which was Disney's "Around the World in 80 Days".

The production cost of this film is 110 million US dollars, the publicity cost is 90 million US dollars, and the total investment is 200 million US dollars!

However, the box office of the first weekend ...... Only $5.3 million.

The bottom of the loss is gone!

This film is the pinnacle of Chinese kung fu superstar Jack Chan in Hollywood. Through this film, he got a real superstar salary, which is a real $20 million!

In contrast, Jett Lee, another Chinese action actor who also reached the peak of his career in Hollywood at the same time, was only paid between $10 million and $15 million.

It can be said that the current Jack Chan is a real superstar treatment!

During the filming of "Around the World in 80 Days", Jack Chen also had more freedom to play, and the whole film was almost tailor-made for him alone.

That's how Tom Cruise is treated.

Outcome...... It's a roller coaster.

The starting point is too high, and the fall is too hard!

"Around the World in 80 Days", which cost $110 million to make, ended up grossing only $72 million worldwide.

A generation of superstar Jack Chan completely defeated Hollywood.

It didn't take long for John Wu and Jett Lee to follow in their footsteps and lose their Hollywood appeal.

Only Ann Lee, who challenged the taboo theme "Brokeback Mountain" successfully and continued her vitality.

"You don't look happy?"

Ira Fisher was a little weird.

In her opinion, "Around the World in 80 Days" failed at the box office, which is a good thing!

Before the film, New Universal had "Spy Shadow", and after that, New Universal had "Mad Max 4".

Without the fan diversion of "Around the World in 80 Days", the popularity of "Spy Shadow" and "Mad Max 4" will be high.

Don shook his head and sighed, "You don't understand!"

Ella Fisher looked suspicious, "What do you mean?"

Don said: "Catwoman failed miserably at the box office, and Warner was angry. "Around the World in 80 Days" also failed at the box office, and Disney must have been very annoyed. ”

Ella Fisher said disappreciatively: "So what? their movies are bad, they are not favored by fans, and they can still blame us?"

"It's not okay to complain, but it's definitely not comfortable. ”

Don's face was a little solemn.

I feel that the situation in Hollywood is a little more complicated.

A month ago, Donn teamed up with Disney and Warner Bros. to level out several major Hollywood publishers, complete the ban on "Fahrenheit 911", and then pushed Harvey Weinstein to the precipice.

Then his scandal came to light, and it was logical.

It can be said that in the handling of Harvey Weinstein's affairs, New Universal, Disney, and Warner are all allies.

Disney did not pay the $150 million in liquidated damages and fired Harvey Weinstein reasonably and legally, while Warner Bros. bought Harvey Weinstein's past team and Timon Pictures.

Now, New Universal's movies are big hits.

"Ghost Rider" has grossed more than $200 million in North America and $520 million worldwide, "The Day After Tomorrow" has grossed $150 million in North America and $320 million worldwide, and "Spy 2" has grossed $110 million in North America and $210 million worldwide......

Such a shining box office result made every peer in the industry see it, and they only have blood in their hearts, and they don't even have envy, jealousy and hatred.

The gap is too big!

In contrast, Warner's "Catwoman" and Disney's "Around the World in 80 Days" have become big jokes in the industry.

The worlds of difference will inevitably cause some distrust for the alliance of the three parties.

Hollywood is an alliance of interests.

Externally, it is necessary to maintain a consistent and glamorous image.

However, the revelation of Harvey Weinstein's affair directly presented the dark side of Hollywood to the world without reservation.

If only it were a small person.

Even Woody Allen doesn't care.

He is nothing more than a literary film director.

However, Harvey Weinstein is different, his international influence is too great!

He is in the independent film industry, and can almost represent the will of Hollywood to communicate with filmmakers all over the world!

If a foreign literary film director wants to enter Hollywood, there is no one who does not deal with Harvey Weinstein.

If something happens to him, he's slapping Hollywood in the face!

What kind of living environment can launch such a spokesperson?

This incident has dealt a big blow to the image of Hollywood.

Even if Don was well prepared, he was under tremendous pressure because of it.

Especially at a time when New Universal's films are killing all sides, and the films of other studios are collectively weak...... The contradiction is even deeper.

Don't forget, this summer, the first commercial blockbuster that failed miserably was Paramount's "King Arthur"!

Lei Shidong has high hopes for this, and it is the key to reviving Paramount!

As a result, it was a spike!

Several sides are vertical, and several sides are horizontal.

The undercurrent is about to move.

……

This summer, Don is going to shoot "The Avengers", and the start time will be at the end of July.

It is always necessary to wait for Don to completely put the current turmoil and chaos to a complete end.

Besides, this is a movie where heroes assemble.

"Iron Man" has been filmed, "Ant-Man 2" is still in the final stages, and "Thor" has only just started for half a month......

Always make enough time for those movies, and then, let the actors come over and finish the filming of "The Avengers".

Now, the Marvel Studios production department has given a specific financial plan for "The Avengers".

The film will be shot at 65% green screen and 35% live-action, and the estimated production cost will be between $180 million and $200 million.

Among them, the total salary of actors is $55 million to $65 million, which cannot exceed 30% of the budget, and the special effects expenditure will reach 100 million to 130 million US dollars, more than 55% of the total cost.

The remaining 15% is the cost of shooting.

It's less than $30 million.

It's not much.

Thankfully, "The Avengers" will be shot in digital format and will be mainly green screen, which will save a lot of money in terms of shooting expenses compared to film shooting.

Don has no objection to the financial plan.

That makes sense.

"Okay, let's arrange it like this. Don sat down at his desk, nodded with satisfaction, and then said, "By the way, come up with a detailed special effects expenditure plan." ”

"It's complicated, and there are at least dozens of companies involved. ”

Nina Jacobson, the head of Marvel Studios, is a little puzzled, that kind of detailed material, what do you look at as a big boss?

Don waved his hand, "I gave a speech in Korea, you know?"

Nina Jacobson smiled, "You know, it's a sensation in the industry." Although your statement has yet to be confirmed, if you dare to take out your private goods and share them with everyone, filmmakers in the industry will praise you one after another. ”

Tang En said: "It's not enough. I'm going to publish another book that will focus on the content of my speech, specifically about film and television special effects. Hey, you've seen it too, special effects blockbusters are very lucrative, but ...... Once it fails, it will be miserable. First "King Arthur", then "Catwoman", and now "Around the World for 80 Days", what happened to my peers is really heartbreaking. ”

Nina Jacobson almost burst out laughing.

It's really pretending!

Still, the idea of publishing a book is very good.

Two years ago, Don published a book called "Explosive Theory". Although it is controversial, it has made its way into the university classrooms of the Southern California Film Academy.

What does this mean?

Those students in Southern California are equivalent to Done's protégés!

Donn also donated an IMAX academic building to Southern California.

Now, special effects movies are in full swing, but there are many detours.

As a leader in Hollywood movies, Don En writes a theoretical work with an outline, then Donn's personal influence will further increase day by day!

In the history of the development of film, a large number of great figures have appeared, and many film concepts have been put forward that have influenced the world, from formalism to realism, from aesthetics to psychology, from the New Wave to industrialization, from light and shadow to grass snake gray line, from montage to one shot to the end, from film, to digital, from 2D, to 3D......

Among them, Tang En has "hit theory" and "special effects theory", which is enough to become a theoretical bull in film history, not just a practitioner of technical work.

"That's right, Donne...... There's something I want to tell you. Nina Jacobson stopped talking.

Tang En looked at her strangely, "If you have something, just say it." ”

Nina Jacobson was embarrassed and said, "I discussed with my husband that we are going to have another child. ”

Don nearly fainted.

Again!

So can you give birth?

"When?"

"Not yet, but it's time to prepare. It should not delay the filming of "The Avengers". ”

Don frowned, he naturally didn't want Nina Jacobson to pick a son at this time.

However, it is impossible for him to interfere with people's reproductive rights.

"How's Kevin?"

"Good. ”

"I'm going to promote him to be the vice president of Marvel Studios, do you think it's appropriate?"

Don spoke up about his thoughts.

Nina Jacobson was slightly stunned.

Kevin Feige is now her assistant, and in terms of rights, he is also equivalent to the vice president of Marvel Studios. However, Donn understood what she meant, to give Kevin Feige more space to get out of her control.

Nina Jacobson's face turned pale.

She knew that Don had been focusing on cultivating Kevin Fezzie, but ...... You can't unload the mill and kill the donkey, right?

She is also a hero of Marvel Studios!

Just because you want to have a child, do you have to take away your power?

Tang En hurriedly said: "Okay, don't get me wrong! I'm very optimistic about Kevin, but his career pattern is in Marvel Studios." You are different, and I have higher expectations for you. Even if you are transferred out of Marvel Studios in a few years, you will definitely be promoted, and it will be real power!"

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