By the time Donn returned to Los Angeles, it was June 23rd.

The funeral of legendary Hollywood actor Gregory Peck, he did not make it. However, he still sent someone to send a tribute to the legend and comfort to his family on his behalf.

At this time, Donn was reading a box office briefing he got from his assistant Tosca Musk.

In addition to Pixar's "Finding Nemo" amazing at the box office, some other highlights of New Globe are not good enough at the box office.

"Daredevil: Time to War" grossed $180 million in North America, $160 million overseas, and $340 million worldwide;

"Fast and Furious 2" grossed $110 million in North America, $93 million overseas, and $200 million worldwide;

Released last weekend, "National Treasure", starring Nicolas Cage, earned $22.8 million, $26.38 million, $19.76 million in North America and $69 million in North America in the first three days of its opening weekend.

Compared with the summer blockbusters promoted by the owners of Tang Enying in the past few years, the box office achievements of more than 100 million and 200 million US dollars in the first week are very different.

However, this is the normal market reaction.

In the past few years, Donn has participated in the production of several summer hits, "Titanic", "Star Wars Episode 1: The Ghost Man Menace", "Spider-Man", "Unsinkable", "Spider-Man 2", "Pirate League: The Curse of the Black Pearl", ...... Almost all of them have the blessing of various external conditions to achieve such great success.

For example, "Unsinkable", which is adapted from a true story, such as "Spider-Man 2", which was widely promoted by "Marvel Song", such as the first IMAX movie "Pirate League: The Curse of the Black Pearl......

Now, "National Treasure", "Daredevil", "Fast and Furious 2" and other movies lack enough amazing marketing strategies and groundbreaking film formats, and it is only natural that the box office will return to normal.

Unless there are more amazing films, it is really not easy to break through $1 billion at the box office.

Fortunately, there are many movies under New Universal's brand this year!

In the past, Down Pictures only released one or two summer blockbusters every summer to grab the market.

But this year, from May to August, there are as many as seven or eight competitive commercial films under New Universal!

In the case that quality does not prevail, win by quantity!

The cumulative effect of so many movies is enough to continue Donn's domination of the summer file in the past few years!

On this side, Don is looking at the relevant situation of the summer file, and on the other side, Tosca Musk is giving him a recent work report on New Globe-

The city of Orlando has approved the construction of the Harry Potter theme park in August, which is expected to take up to 19 months and cost $730 million. ”

"Negotiations for the sale of Houghton Mifflin are nearing completion, and Mr. Barry Diller has signed the bidding agreement. Houghton Mifflin Publishers, which will be sold to the Thomas Lee Alliance and Bain & Company for $2.27 billion. It is said that the latter intends to build a world-class publishing giant based on Mifflin Publishing. ”

"Director Christopher Nolan, because Daredevil: Time to War did not do well at the box office, has written three apologies in a row, right in the top right corner of your desk. ”

"The European Union has approved our joint acquisition of EMI Records with Bertelsmann Records, and the next step is to wait for the second resolution of EMI Records' Board of Directors to finalize the offer of $1.68 billion. ”

"The hugely invested TV series "The Walking Dead" has completed the first season. According to expectations, the TV series can be successfully landed on Starz TV at the end of October. In addition, director Frank Darabont has created a movie script that has been very popular in the industry recently, and he wants to interview you. ”

"Oh?"

Don looked up at this time, a little surprised, "Movie script?"

Tosca Musk said: "Directors Michael Mann, Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese are all very interested in this script and have the intention of taking on the film. ”

"Huh?" Donn was even more surprised, "Such a script can still be killed by the production department?

Toske Musk said helplessly: "In fact, this script was written as early as 2000, and no one wants to take it after going around in major film companies." If the director is willing to shoot, he has to have investors?"

Frank Darabont's past few movies have a good reputation, but the income is really poor.

Starting from "The Shawshank Redemption", to "Miracle in the Green Mile" and "Movie Life", it is really disappointing.

He can write the best scripts, but he doesn't see any traction in the market.

Don has already investigated through the sunglasses system, Frank Darabont's screenwriting ability is "92", and the market judgment is only "54".

"What does he mean by looking for me?"

Recently, DreamWorks was interested in investing in the project, on the condition that it find a new screenwriter, rewrite the script, and direct it by Michael Mann. Director Darrabont was not reconciled, so he wanted to ask what you meant. ”

Donn's brow furrowed.

New Universal's film and television entertainment department not only has a production department, but also a market analysis department.

This market analysis department is all talents with special vision found by Don with the sunglasses system!

Most of their "market judgment" ability is above "90"!

If these people are not optimistic about the script, it is almost certain that there will be no market return.

DreamWorks wanted to find a screenwriter to rewrite the script according to the mainstream aesthetics of the market, and in Donn's view, it was almost the only way to save the script.

What does it mean that Frank Darabont came to the door?

I've been in the arts for decades, so I don't have any self-knowledge, right?

Don pondered for a long time, "You have a script there, right?"

"There's a copy. ”

"Bring it to me. Donn paused, then suddenly said, "Also, you see if Nolan is in Los Angeles, let him come over!"

Three minutes later, Donn's desk had an extra movie script - "Killing with a Knife".

……

Christopher Nolan is 33 years old, and with Donn's help, he has reached heights that many directors can't reach in a lifetime.

He completed the shooting of a $120 million commercial blockbuster!

Not only that, but the global box office of the film has reached $340 million in two months after its release!

The box office market alone is enough to pay for itself.

That's a great achievement!

Back then, John Wu became one of the only five big directors in Hollywood with the final editing rights with "Changing Face".

What is the achievement of "Changing Face"?

With an investment of $80 million, the global box office is $245 million.

In terms of achievements, Nolan is no less than John Wu!

However, John Wu's backing is Paramount, and Nolan's backing is Marvel Studios, which is not the same at all.

The proceeds of "Changing Face" are enough for John Wu to walk sideways in Paramount.

The box office of "Daredevil: Time to War" made Christopher Nolan look up in shame at New Universal.

The same is a superhero movie from Marvel.

"Spider-Man" grossed $1.26 billion worldwide, and "Spider-Man 2" reached $1.29 billion at the global box office.

But now "Daredevil" has only $180 million at the North American box office and $340 million at the global box office.

It's shabby in comparison!

Even if the film has at least 3 months of screening, the box office results of $200 million in North America and $400 million worldwide are estimated to be over.

"Donn, I've let you down. ”

Nolan sighed and lowered his head, not daring to look into Donn's eyes.

Don walked out of the desk, invited Nolan to sit down in the living room, and said with a smile, "What's the matter?"

"Hey. ”

Nolan shook his head and sighed again.

Tang En said: "It's normal to be under a lot of pressure when directing a manga movie, and you don't have to be anxious. Have you forgotten my hit theory? 'Daredevil' and 'Spider-Man' are not superheroes of the same level at all, and their brand values are completely different. To be honest, my box office estimate for Daredevil: Time to War is only $350 million. The current results are eye-catching enough. ”

"Really?"

Nolan was a little incredulous.

Don smiled, "The Spider-Man series is a cheerful and entertaining comedy, while the Daredevil series is a serious and dark epic, and it's not fair to compare them together. Besides, if "Daredevil: Time to War" is not satisfied with such a good box office, then what will happen to the next "Ant-Man" and "Ghost Rider"? In any case, your film makes money for the company, and that's enough. ”

Nolan bit his lip and didn't speak.

Tang En pretended to be a stiff face and said: "This is the first part, it is a foreshadowing, but the next movie must explode." ”

Nolan took a deep breath, "I know!"

Don patted him on the shoulder and smiled, "Don't put too much pressure on you, you just need to know that I will always stand behind you, and that's enough." ”

"Thank you, Don. Nolan said solemnly.

Don waved his hand, "By the way, I heard you have a new movie project?"

Nolan said: "Well, my brother Jonathan rewrote a script, adapted from the eponymous "Deadly Magic", which is also a dark theme. I plan to shoot it, which can be regarded as accumulating experience in this area, and continue to let Christian Bale star, form a tacit understanding, and prepare for the filming of the next "Daredevil: The Dark King". ”

"Okay!" Don clapped his hands and said with a smile: "It's good to have a plan, this movie should be made as soon as possible, don't forget, the second part of "Daredevil" will start shooting next year." ”

"By the way, when Jonathan wrote the script, he used Miss Johnson as the prototype and created a character. ”

"Scarlett?"

Tang En was a little amused, and said calmly: "No problem, you go and contact her." However, her acting skills still need more guidance from you. In addition, Donn Pictures has an unwritten rule that it only invests in blockbusters that cost more than $100 million...... It's under Universal Pictures. ”

"Deadly Magic", with a budget of $40 million from the production department, stars "Daredevil" Christian Bale and "Wolverine" Hugh Jackman. ()

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