Chapter 89: The Tide Rises
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The North American box office exceeded the $400 million mark in the first week, which suddenly made the whole Hollywood and the whole world boil. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info In today's era when big-box office movies are scarce and unproductive, "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World" is a shot in the arm for the Hollywood film market, especially the rare "Pirates of the Caribbean 3 World's End" is still a sequel, which makes it even more difficult.
At the same time, this also proves that although the current situation in Hollywood is not very good, many movies are losing money, and the box office is not as good as the production costs, which gradually makes investors more and more cautious about investing in films, or even no longer trusting them. In this case, Hollywood films naturally fell to a rare trough.
But the North American box office results of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World" told everyone. But as long as you pay, as long as you have a good script and good actors, as long as you are willing to spend money and go all out to shoot, you can still shoot a big box office movie.
This also made Hollywood a shot in the arm, and more and more investors were jealous, envious, and couldn't help but start throwing money. As soon as the money was spent, Hollywood movies returned to normal again, even stronger than before. At least in terms of the total amount of film production expenses in Hollywood each year, it will surpass previous years.
The North American box office topped $400 million in the first week, and after the first week, the rate of box office growth has slowed, but it has continued steadily. In this regard, experts have no doubt that "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World" will sweep away at least $600 million at the box office in North America. Around the world, it will also take away at least $300 million at the box office.
This is equivalent to saying that "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World" has not yet been released, but it is initially estimated that the total box office of the movie will reach at least 900 million US dollars. This is only the most preliminary and conservative estimate, and everyone thinks it is very likely that the global box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World" will exceed one billion dollars.
With the crazy results of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World", this also makes all the people related to the movie naturally rise.
The first is Disney, which has gradually become the leader of the eight major Hollywood film companies in the past two years with the two big-box office movies "Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Dead Treasure" and "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World".
Whoever is not convinced, who dares to disagree, if you are not convinced, you will shoot two big-box office movies in two years, not to mention that two are likely to break one billion dollars, even if you break five hundred million dollars, even if you are amazing.
At the same time, the crew of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World" is naturally also rising. The first to bear the brunt is naturally director Gore? Vybinski. Although he is usually known as a ghost, Gore? Vybinski's characteristic is the mastery of details, which is very beneficial to Gore? Vybinski made some films with depth. And because of Gore? Verbinsky's characteristic, and finally Disney chose to let Gore? Verbinski became the director, after all, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series is a magical adventure film, and the control of small details is still very important.
But alas, before that, Gore? Wibinski gives the impression that he is good at making films with depth and connotation, and often the goal of such films is to go directly to the Oscars, not to the box office.
Gore? Verbinsky really lived up to his reputation as a ghost, and the film he shot also won a slight Oscar. However, because investors are looking at pure interests, the money invested will not be able to get a return at the box office, and they will not stupidly throw money at the directors and actors to go to the Oscars, so Gore? Although Wibinski's directorial career cannot be said to be bumpy, it is not smooth sailing.
But with the success of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, especially the box office higher than the first, this also made investors see Gore? Verbinski is not only good at making award-winning films, but also at making big-box office films.
So, Gore? Verbinski instantly gained the attention of countless manufacturers, "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World" has not yet been released, and basically several Hollywood film company giants have come to the door, hoping to talk to Gore? Wibinski cooperation. And some investors are also willing to throw money at Gore? Vebinski's body.
For this situation, Gore? Velbinski was naturally happy and depressed, and at first he was recognized by everyone, and he was depressed that with the success of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, especially one that made a breakthrough in box office results than the previous film, he was gradually called one of the ace directors of commercial blockbusters.
Some even believe that Gore? Wibinsky's ability in commercial films is almost no less than that of commercial film giant Cameron. For this kind of result, Gore? Vebinski could only smile wryly.
At the same time, the absolute soul of the movie, the only protagonist Johnny? Depp, naturally far better than Gore? The director of Verbinski is even more glamorous. It can even be said that Johnny now? Depp is simply beautiful.
An actor with super acting skills and a super ability to attract money, this is definitely the favorite actor of any film company and investor. And obviously, in the last two years, speaking of the ability to absorb gold, Johnny? Depp is definitely number one in the world.
Even if Tom? Cruise filmed "War of the Worlds" in 2005, but did he defeat Johnny in terms of attracting money? Depp.
Although Tom? Cruise's "War of the Worlds" has grossed over $600 million worldwide, (referring to the box office when it was released at the time, not counting the subsequent box office of the next stall) but with Johnny? Depp's "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy is 600 million US dollars, 1 billion US dollars, and is still in theaters, and the box office has exceeded 500 million, at least 700 million US dollars.
So Johnny? With the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series, Depp instantly became the world's most dazzling superstar, became the world's most gold-absorbing actor, and became a guest of major film companies and investors.
Indeed, Johnny? Depp and the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series are a win-win relationship for both parties, is it Johnny? Did Depp make the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series, or did the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series make Johnny come true? Depp, no one can reach a conclusion on this.
With Gore? The same as Verbinski, Johnny? Depp has also been invited by many film companies and investors, and is very sincere and eager to talk to Johnny? Depp worked together.
For all kinds of requirements and temptations, Johnny? Depp only said that he doesn't want to talk about this at the moment, and he just wants to rest for a while. But it's clear that studios and investors are not interested in Johnny? Depp doesn't buy this talk, or does he continue to bother Johnny? Depp.
Eventually, Johnny? Depp was furious and immediately decided to take the next movie, which made the rest of the people retreat. As for Johnny? Depp's current movie is "Sweeney Todd". Take Johnny? Depp's words, that is, he wants to reminisce about "Edward Scissorhands".
Obviously, after filming three big-box office movies in succession "Pirates of the Caribbean", after a huge success, Johnny? Depp couldn't help but surrender his gaze to Oscar.
Indeed, the Pirates of the Caribbean film series can only be given to Johnny? Depp brings pure profit income, brings influence and popularity and popularity, but the surname of commercial films, as for Johnny? Depp missed the Oscars and didn't want to win any awards.
So in the end Johnny? Depp chose the movie "Sweeney Todd", which has a similar name and surname to the "Edward Scissorhands" that he won the award that year.
For this result, countless people feel very depressed, and at the same time envy Warner Bros. Pictures, why didn't they think of looking for Tim? Burton, this road. Borrowing Tim? Burton vs. Johnny? Depp's super good personal relationship impressed Johnny? Depp. It's a pity it's all late, now Johnny? Depp has signed a contract with Warner Bros. Pictures, just waiting to meet Johnny? Depp personally asked for a three-month break, and the film will officially start filming.
Able to snatch Johnny among countless competitors? The opportunity to collaborate with Depp's next film made Warner Bros. Pictures very happy, but at the same time happy, it was also very depressed.
The reason for being depressed is very simple, that is, why did Disney give Johnny in the first place? Depp offered $56 million in salary. Although "Sweeney Todd" is not a commercial film, it won't really be shabby for Johnny? Depp, the actor who can attract the most money, has a salary of one or two million.
When the time comes, the news will get out, don't say Johnny? What will Depp himself think, he will be laughed to death by outsiders and ridiculed as a miser.
In the end, Warner Bros. Pictures, or with the help of director Tim? Burton's way, with Johnny? Depp talks about salary. Warner Bros. Pictures is on the right track, with Tim? Burton vs. Johnny? Depp's super good personal relationship, plus Johnny? Depp has been paid a lot of money some time ago, and he understands that "Sweeney Todd" can't be compared with a commercial film like "Pirates of the Caribbean", plus Johnny? Depp is not short of money now, but simply going to the Oscars.
So, in the end, in terms of pay, Johnny? Depp is not very demanding, but Warner Bros. Pictures still gives Johnny? Depp offered $30 million in salary.
Thirty million dollars though can't talk to Johnny? Depp's $56 million in the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World" is compared to the cost of the film. But $30 million in Hollywood is also a super salary.
You must know that in Hollywood, if your salary can reach 10 million, you can already be regarded as a top superstar. The salary can exceed 20 million, which is basically very little, and it will only appear under special circumstances.
Straight to Johnny like Disney? Depp offered a salary of 56 million US dollars, and everyone could only sigh at Disney's wealth while envious.
Kayla? Knightley, the beautiful British rose, with her beautiful appearance, has worked hard in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series, and with the box office of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series rising step by step, not only successfully gained a foothold in Hollywood, but also became a Hollywood first-line actress. (Just a glimmer, not top) Kayla? Knightley seems to have been born with God's care, and Pride and Prejudice, which was supposed to appear in 2005, was given to Kayla? Knightley brought an Oscar nomination for actress, or even Kayla? Knightley's greatest achievement in the film is stunned that it did not appear.
Now with the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World", "Pride and Prejudice" suddenly popped out of a corner, and the two parties signed a contract immediately.
And that's not all, Kayla? Knightley also took on two other films, "Strange Journey" and "Atonement". What does that mean, Kayla? Knightley was about to start busy again, and he was so busy that he didn't have any time to rest.
But this Kayla? Knightley himself is very open-minded, because Kayla? Knightley knew that he was just an outsider to Hollywood, and now that the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series was on the rise, it was natural to take advantage of the hot iron and make persistent efforts.
Compared to director Gore? Is it Vibinski, or Johnny, who is the most able to attract money? Depp and the British Rose Kayla? Knightley too. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series has been followed one after another, and the biggest gain is Han Kwon-woo.
First of all, with the two movies "Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Dead Treasure" and "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World", this has allowed Han Kwon-woo to be recognized by Hollywood. At least in terms of screenwriting, Han Kwon-woo is definitely top-notch, especially the rare movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World", but it is even more remarkable to shoot while creating. (After all, others don't know, Han Quanyou has prepared the script in advance) At least now, Han Quanyou's talent and ability in script creation in commercial films have been recognized by everyone.
A talented screenwriter who can create excellent scripts and is also a commercial genre film has naturally received special attention and full pursuit from the seven major Hollywood studios. After all, film companies know very well that if they want to shoot a movie, the script is the most important thing. Uh~~~ Why are the seven major film companies, even if MGM Pictures doesn't go bankrupt now, even if it's very good, then there will still be the heart to pursue Han Quanyou.
What's more, with the contract signed privately between Han Kwonwoo and MGM Pictures and the agreement with Daesung, there is no need for MGM Pictures to pursue Han Kwonwoo like others.
At the same time, the box office of the second part of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series and the third part currently being released also let people see Han Kwonwoo's super terrifying influence and popularity in Asia, especially in this territory.
You must know that whether it is "Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Treasure of the Dead" or "Pirates of the Caribbean 3 The End of the World", the box office results achieved in this part of Asia are absolutely top-notch, and can even be said to be terrifying.
Even because of Han Quanyou's personal influence and appeal, he is almost about to catch up with the results of the most awesome and crazy "Titanic" in Asia at the box office. At least in South Korea, because of Han Kwonwoo, the box office of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series in South Korea has surpassed "Titanic".
Everyone is not stupid, although Han Quanyou doesn't say this kind of thing, and everyone doesn't mention it, as long as you check it a little, you can find out the reason.
Moreover, the two movies in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series also let people see Han Quanyou's strength in acting, although he is not top-notch, and he can't play some movies that are too connotative, but at least his acting skills are enough, and he can shoot any type of movie. Movies that are too connotative often mean that the Oscars are crazy and the box office is a cup.
Since the box office cannot be guaranteed, there is still that investor who is willing to invest, not to mention making money, and even losing a lot of money, a fool will invest in such a type of movie. There is also that film company that is willing to shoot, so it only cares about winning awards and doesn't pay attention to the box office. You don't see the current MGM studios, it's a living column, who wants to become a second MGM studio.
This also means that Han Quanyou can basically be competent for any movie, after all, movies that require acting skills too much and are too difficult have basically disappeared.
At the same time, in terms of soundtrack, this is also of great concern to everyone, after all, the soundtrack is equivalent to the sound of the movie itself, although it is not very important, but it must not be ignored.
Han Quanyou is such a person who can not only be a screenwriter, but also have a huge market behind him, and can also be responsible for film soundtracks and even action directing. One person is equivalent to three or four people, and all of them are the best. Such an artist, who will not like it, who will not pursue it.
As the Los Angeles Journal said: Lee is definitely a genius, and looking at everything that has happened to Lee from the time he entered the entertainment industry to the present day, I can't think of anything other than a miracle. Lee is definitely a genius given by God to the entertainment industry, as long as Lee is not a flash in the pan and continues to maintain it as he is now, as long as he works hard, then Lee will definitely achieve an unimaginable achievement for ordinary people, and may even dominate the entire Hollywood.
Because, Han Quanyou has received invitations from all sides is far greater than Gore? Verbinski and Johnny? Depp, Kayla? There were a lot more Knightley and the others. Countless film companies want to cooperate, and countless investors invite them to dinner, and after a few days, Han Quanyou has been annoyed, and his head has become bigger.
Although I really want to learn Johnny? Depp was like that, and when he was angry, he made a decision directly, and let the others flash automatically. But considering that MGM Pictures, especially now that it is crumbling, if we don't speed up our actions, I'm afraid it will really collapse.
Therefore, Han Kwon Woo refused all invitations and was ready to take a few days off to settle the MGM film business. Even because he was so annoyed, Han Quanyou left the United States halfway and returned to South Korea, and went directly to Yuzhili to recuperate for a few days before stepping on a flight to the United States.
(To be continued)