The time is approaching the end of June, and the bright blazing sun in California can't dispel Mel? Gibson's cold heart, the box office table of "Braveheart", for him, is undoubtedly a severe blow, if it is a pity to lose to the main competitor "Saving Private Ryan", he may be unwilling, but the current situation is that after the same release five weeks later, the North American box office of "Saving Private Ryan" is as high as 235.78 million US dollars, while "Braveheart" is only a pitiful 21.57 million US dollars, which is not even a fraction of the former.

There is no comparison between the two!

Even if he is as untamed as Mel? Gibson, now also has to admit, with Duke? Rosenberg's competition, he lost a mess!

Looking at the stern-colored Mel on the chair opposite? Gibson, Martin? Bob's face was cloudy, the Braveheart project was far from meeting expectations, he was under a lot of pressure, and there was even a voice circulating within the CAA that the packaging projects he led failed one after another, and there was an obvious problem with his ability.

These denigrations from competitors also made Martin? Bob has been a bit angry lately, and he has never wondered why the project he leads has run into Duke. After Rosenberg, always so vulnerable, is Duke? Is Rosenberg really unbeatable in the summer file?

Hollywood's most promising commercial director, why doesn't it belong to CAA?

Thinking of this, Martin? Bob felt his anger rise a little, loosened his tie, and sighed in his heart, if he was willing to pay a little attention to Duke? Rosenberg, presumably, would not have been in such an embarrassing situation as it is now, and maybe the projects over the years would have been successful one after another.

"Martin, we haven't lost yet!"

Mel, who has been silent? Gibson suddenly broke the silence in his office and said, "The film hasn't been released overseas on a large scale. Overseas ......"

"Mel!"

Martin? Bob raised his hand and interrupted Mel Gibson, "Do you think a film that doesn't do well in North America can be a big hit overseas?" Let's not forget that all major European markets, with the exception of Scotland, have refused to show the film anytime soon. ”

Mel? Gibson opened his mouth. reluctantly closed it again, he naturally understood the dilemma the film faced overseas.

With the exception of Scotland, "Braveheart" did not appear in any Western box office market, not only England, New Zealand and Australia, which are members of the British Commonwealth, postponed the film's schedule to the relatively lukewarm September and October, but even France jumped out to accuse the film of slandering Princess Isabel and pushed the film's release date back.

Not only that, but the film's North American box office table is extremely poor. Distributors in Germany, Spain and Italy have all refused to release the film in the hottest summer season, and in terms of schedule alone, "Braveheart" is already a tragedy overseas.

CAA and Paramount Pictures are indeed strong, but in the summer season that relies on commercial results, the box office table of "Braveheart" cannot convince any distributors and theater companies.

Don't say anything else, just Mel? Gibson knows that Paramount Pictures started in the second week. basically gave up the large-scale publicity of "Braveheart", after all, the facts are here. The extra publicity funds invested cannot be recovered at all.

Is there any hope for the film? Is this Mel? What Gibson is considering.

Is it still possible for the film to be saved? Is this Martin? Bob's thoughts swirled in his head.

The failure brings not only the problem of money recovery, but also a series of chain reactions such as subsequent credibility, CAA and personal prestige, and even affect Mel? Gibson's fledgling career as a director and Martin? Bob-led packaging project.

The two of them were silent for a few minutes, like good friends with a tacit understanding, and suddenly looked at each other. The same answer was given - Oscar!

Yes, if you get or even get multiple Oscar nominations, it is entirely possible to save a failed movie, which has been super big in two consecutive releases, and "The Shawshank Redemption", which is now a big hit in the video tape market, is typical!

As a veteran industry insider. They also know very well why production and distribution companies spend a lot of money to rush for awards. Is it really for the sake of art? No kidding, because that will make the film attract more people's attention and bring more revenue!

"Martin, Braveheart could be forced to take its gear down at any time."

Mel? Gibson was no longer secretive, and said directly, "Please join forces with Paramount to put pressure on theaters to make sure that the film continues to stay in theaters, especially independent theaters in the greater Los Angeles area, and it is best to maintain the screening until the awards season!" ”

"It's going to take a lot of money." Martin? Bob is well aware of the effect of these measures on the hedge awards, "Paramount Pictures will probably not invest too much in the film anymore......"

Hear Martin? Bob's words, Mel? Gibson thought about it for a while, and finally made up his mind and said, "If Paramount fully supports me in my quest for best director, I am willing to give up one-third of Paramount's unpaid directorial salary." ”

He knew that Fox and others were already making preliminary preparations for "Saving Private Ryan", including Duke? Rosenberg's declaration of the best director, although the other party's age is the biggest disadvantage, is an orthodox Jewish, and no one dares to say whether the Jewish forces in Hollywood will win a young Jewish best director.

Lost to Duke on the business side? Rosenberg, Mel? Gibson intends to get the field back in terms of awards and beat the young rival.

What's more, if "Braveheart" can win a big win in the academy awards, it will be enough to justify his name - if the box office is not good, it is because the audience does not have a high enough aesthetic vision, not that he is not good at directing!

It's in another office not very far from here, Ino? Martin is also talking to Tom? Hanks discusses the Oscars.

"Tom, there's no way you're going to win Best Actor three times in a row." He looked at the other side seriously, "But it's still possible to get a Best Actor nomination with Captain Miller, but it's also difficult, after all, this is not a one-man show like Forrest Gump." ”

"I understand." Tom? Hanks's honest face was full of shrewdness, "In addition to the necessary publicity work, I will try to stay in Los Angeles for the remaining six months and attend those events." ”

Send Tom away? Hanks, Ino? Martin grabbed his custom-made phone and dialed a number, "Hey, Duke, it looks like I can't thank you without thanking you." ”

In the Malibu mansion, Duke is holding a cell phone, and he says to Tina? Faye and Nancy? Josephson waved his hand, walked past the floor-to-ceiling windows, walked onto the terrace by the sea, and said, "Martin, there is no need to thank you, let's say something more practical." ”

"I've heard a grapevine that doesn't guarantee accuracy."

The tone in the earpiece was a little mysterious, "Mel? Gibson has a plan for you, I don't know the specifics, it seems to be related to the Oscars. ”

"Oscar?"

Hearing this, Duke was basically relieved, "I don't have a specific Oscar plan on my side, Mel?" Gibson's competitor should be co-producers. ”

Hanging up the phone and back in the living room, Duke sat on the single couch and motioned to Nancy? Josephson continued the conversation earlier.

"This is Sony's newly developed DV camera DCR-VX1000, which will be officially launched from next month."

Nancy? Joseph took a beautifully packaged gift box, took out a small video camera, and pushed it in front of Duke, "This is a high-end version of Sony Electronics specially customized for Hollywood directors and stars, using tape recording. ”

"They want to use Hollywood for propaganda?" Duke took it and fiddled with it, although it couldn't be compared with the future, but it was also small, "Or do they know that Hollywood stars have a habit of taking selfies, and specially prepared gifts?" ”

This thing is a necessity for Mr. Chen.

In other words, can you also use it to record some? When decades have passed, it will be especially interesting to look back.

Similar thoughts went around in Duke's mind, and he was immediately thrown aside, he didn't bother to do this kind of thing, after all, with those female stars, it was just for the sake of seeking sensory stimulation. Friends, and not enemies to pull out to fight.

Of course, you don't have to care about the words of the enemy, but who will sleep with the enemy?

Put away the DV camera and give it to Tina? Fey, let her put aside for a while, and then talk to Nancy? Josephson discussed the priorities for the next steps.

"Nancy, the script for Chicago is done."

While Duke is talking, Tina? Faye handed the copied script into Nancy's hands, "I need a good singing and dancing director, does ICM have such a signing?" If not, you can go to Broadway or somewhere else to connect me with one. ”

Nancy nodded directly, "I'll do my best." ”

"And ......," Duke pointed to the script, "there's a list at the back, and I want you to get the script into the hands of these people, remember the British actress I told you?" Don't forget to inform her...... Oh, and Naomi? Watts. ”

And Tom? Cruise, but Duke didn't mention it, and planned to talk to him in person when the time came.

"Nami has been preparing for this movie of yours."

This is a customer under her own name, and Nancy still said a few kind words for her, "Singing and dancing and acting have made great progress." ”

"I'll wait for the audition." Duke didn't give any promises, "You can sue her, there's still half a year to prepare." ”

Write down the things Duke tells him in a notebook, Nancy? Joseph looked at him a little helplessly and asked, "You have staked all your work on me again?" Do you want to take a vacation? ”

"It's been almost a year since my last vacation." Duke turned his head and said to Tina? "Book a plane ticket to Spain and book the best suites in Ibiza. ”

"Got a female companion?" Nancy was a little surprised, she knew that Duke was just playing with those female stars.

"A beautiful princess." Duke replied with a pun. (To be continued......)

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