Of course, no matter how the peers wailed, the parties didn't care.

Because now they are very busy.

As the actual controller of DreamWorks Animation, in March, Steven Spielberg rushed back to Los Angeles from London after the completion of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", seamlessly entered the crew of "Minority Report", and began a nearly four-month filming life, until this summer, there was no real break.

Jeffrey Katzenberg, the surface controller of DreamWorks Animation, is celebrating the success and staring at the "Pony Elf" project, hoping to continue to win new IPs after "Shrek".

Under this kind of hard work behind closed doors, no matter how fierce the outside world calls, what does it have to do with them?

And Roland Allen-

As a big capitalist with seven major industries, remote command is the right way!

With a touch of mouth, the task is issued.

The rest is all handed over to the hard-working workers!

…………

So, when "X-Men", which had been released for three weeks, continued to shrink at the box office due to time and there was not much room for growth, Evelyn Watson called Kevin Feige to Warcraft Films and Television, conveying the will of the boss to him.

"Boss is very happy with the results of X-Men, and is very happy that people have shown 10 million in two weeks for Wolverine and Magneto, and he feels that choosing you as the producer of this film was a very good decision in the first place.

Although you as a filmmaker are entitled to 1.5% of the total global box office of the movie in the contract we signed, Boss has not forgotten the promise he made to you that if the movie is a big hit, you will be promoted to the president of Marvel Studios.

And now, he felt it was time to deliver on his promise.

This is the contract, as long as you sign it, the position of three million per year is yours.

At the same time, the producer's share of the account is calculated separately, and it is increased to 2% by 0.5%.

Not only that, but in order to guarantee your authority, Marvel will also be officially reshuffled and split into two.

Marvel Studios will be independent from Marvel Comics, at the same level as it, and enjoy the film rights of all Marvel characters, from now on, you don't have to report to the management of Marvel Comics, just connect with me directly. ”

“！！！”

When Kevin Feige saw the Marvel Studios employment contract pushed by Evelyn Watson and listened to what the other party said about the division of rights, at this moment, he couldn't be more excited in his heart!

As a guy who grew up watching superhero comics, he, like all children, had all kinds of dreams: to make Batman and Spider-Man fight each other, let Superman and Thor fight each other, let Quicksilver and Flash compare speed, let Doom and Hulk wrestle wrists, in short, wild fantasies, filled his childhood.

But when he grew up, he realized that although some works of Marvel and DC share the same version number, they are completely two companies, and instead of making them dream of cross-world fighting, it is better to figure out how to make those vivid heroes and "Superman" reflect on the screen, so it has become the direction of his efforts to let more people see their favorite characters.

At first, his target was DC, Superman.

But alas, Time Warner's chaotic management left him with no hope of success.

In this way, realizing his dream through the alternative of Marvel has become his final goal.

At first, he didn't have much hope for his attempt.

Because he knew that Roland Allen was a student of Steven Spielberg, and in a situation where he could form an invincible business team with a casual shake, there was no attraction for a fledgling guy like him.

But when Roland Allen was willing to meet him, not only listened to his plans for the mutant universe, but also made him magnify his courage a little and try to expand the mutant universe into the Marvel universe, he knew that he might have found the right person.

And now......

Roland Allen, who dares to push him to the position of president of Marvel Studios at the age of twenty-eight, may be the best boss in this world!

"Is this true?"

Although the contract in black and white has been obtained, Kevin Feige is still a little incredulous.

"Of course!"

Evelyn Watson smiled and nodded, she understood what the guy in front of her was worried about, "The boss is smaller than you. ”

As soon as these words came out, Kevin Feige was stunned on the spot, but the next second, when he came back to his senses, he immediately laughed out loud, excitedly took out a pen from his jacket pocket, and signed his name on the contract.

Many times, people will be confused by Roland Allen's debut time, thinking that the guy who debuted for ten years and can't wait to get married and quit the circle is already very old, but in fact, Roland Allen is young!

The so-called sophistication is the confidence and maturity given by capital.

When I have nothing, every dollar is broken in half and spent.

But when I have everything, a 100 million movie will be a loss!

Compared with money, time is the most precious thing, so that workers can spend their time to make profits for me, so why should I waste all my time on the meaningless thing of making money?

Using the lives of workers to achieve their own eternal life is the true meaning of capital!

And at the same time as Kevin Feige signed, they officially became superiors and subordinates and also chatted about the follow-up plans of "X-Men".

According to Kevin Feige's vision, the plot of the second part will revolve around Wolverine's life experience and Magneto's position, and it is his only goal to let these two shining characters continue to attract fans, "The core of the second part is actually only one point, and that is to prove that Magneto's plan to evolve all humans in the first part is right."

I'm going to use Wolverine as the main perspective, so that he can uncover the brutal experiments of humans on mutants in the process of searching for memories.

Wolverine is the absolute protagonist, Magneto is the second male, as long as the audience can resonate with Wolverine's tragic life experience, then after the release of the second movie, we can start the development of Wolverine's solo series. ”

"Okay, you can set the tone of the movie yourself, and the budget, is 100 million enough?"

"It should be enough."

"That's okay, it's still the old process, I will approve the money if you come up with a plan, if there is any trouble, you can find me directly."

Evelyn Watson agreed so happily, Kevin Feige was of course physically and mentally comfortable, but at the same time as the two sides negotiated, a question also arose in his heart, "Roland, doesn't he read the script?" ”

"Don't look at it......"

"Is that really okay?"

"Is there something you want to communicate with him?"

In the face of Evelyn Watson's inquiry, the new official did not hide it, and said directly: "Before, Roland participated in the casting of "X-Men", and let me sign a long-term contract with Charlize Theron, who plays the Phoenix Girl, but according to the current rhythm, the Phoenix Girl's solo movie may not be able to open for a while and a half, so ......"

That's right, being honest is what Kevin Feige wants to do most when he takes office.

After all, the fundamental reason why Roland Allen can trust him [Beanie] is because he can bring a lot of benefits to Marvel.

Now, as the president of Marvel Studios, he uses the long-term contract of every actor as much as possible, which is called guarding the interests of the capitalists, and only in this way can he keep his position.

And when Evelyn Watson got a glimpse of his thoughts, she smiled and said soothing words.

"Boss has explained, when you become the president of Marvel Studios, everything about creation is up to you."

As soon as these words came out, Kevin Feige's face suddenly showed happiness.

nodded heavily, said 'yes', and then decisively said goodbye and left.

He was very satisfied with this arrangement.

…………

Although Roland Allen told Kevin Feige not to have any worries and do it boldly, but the person who signed in is not his style, and the reason why he does this is actually related to the film contract that Charlize Theron is currently receiving.

After the release of "X-Men", Charlize Theron's popularity also soared for the first time since his debut.

Because her image logo is very in line with the setting of the blonde in commercial movies, which is a vase, many film companies have thrown olive branches to her, hoping that she can participate in their own commercial masterpieces.

This situation made Charlize Theron ecstatic.

After so many years of wandering in Hollywood, now I finally got out of the mix, and it was fake to say that I was unhappy.

But at the same time of excitement, she was not carried away by the popularity that came with it, and directly rejected all business offers, hoping that the agent could help her find a project that could win the award.

The reason for this is simple.

The vase is easy to age, and word of mouth can be passed on forever.

After signing a ten-film contract with Warcraft Film and Television, with the role of Phoenix Girl as the foundation, in the next few years, will she still be afraid of not being popular enough? In such a situation, how much benefit can it bring to her by clinging to commercial films?

couldn't carry the vase salary at the box office, and three million died.

In order to get the three million, she had to spend at least half a year to make commercial films!

This deal is not a good deal at all!

But what if you take this half a year to win the prize?

Even if she earns a little less, at the same time, she can get countless opportunities to extend her professional life!

Therefore, relying on the popularity of the X-Men to win the award is the character she wants to set up for fans!

Don't forget the original intention!

Because of this, her agent complied with her and searched for a project for her.

After that, a book that was very similar to her life experience appeared in front of her.

And the name is called "The Female Devil".

In fact, when Evelyn Watson informed Roland that Charlize Theron, who had signed a long-term contract with her company, was going to make a same-sex movie, and asked him if he wanted to use the contractual rights to get Charlize Theron to reject such a project that did not fit the character's image, Roland Allen knew that the most suitable book for Theron appeared.

And when he heard that "The Female Devil" had not found an investor for the time being, he asked Evelyn Watson to come forward to take over.

Kevin Feige is worried that at the current pace, Phoenix Girl's solo movie will not be on the agenda?

Hehe......

This kind of thing, Roland doesn't care at all.

After Charlize Theron wins the Oscar, Kevin Feige will do everything he can to write a book for the Phoenix girl.

If someone is popular, that's not a bastard!

When the time comes, I hope that his brain cells will die a little less.

…………

After taking care of all the affairs of Marvel, Evelyn Watson still can't stop her busy pace.

Because the movie "Mean Girls" starring the Olsen sisters will be released on June 8.

That's right, "Mean Girl", which was originally scheduled to be released in August, and "The Princess Diaries", which was originally scheduled to be released in June, have changed gears, and the reason is actually very simple - there are too many movies that can affect June 8.

First of all, there is "Pearl Harbor", which will be released on May 25.

Although people in later generations have always called it a peerless bad movie, in fact, the movie is profitable.

In the first weekend of its release, it cut 59 million at the box office, and finally reached 198 million at the North American box office, and after a year-long screening, the total global box office is even infinitely close to 450 million.

And its total investment is only 1.4 billion.

Of course, "Pearl Harbor" is only one of the reasons for the relocation of "The Princess Diaries", in addition, there is another movie that was released on June 8, which was "Operation Swordfish".

This movie is starring John Travolta, a Scientology faithful, but the second male is Wolverine Hugh Jackman, and the first female is the storm girl Harry Berry.

Be reasonable!

These two "X-Men" have only been released for a month, and the limelight has not yet passed!

When fans just got to know them and wanted to see more works related to them, eh, "Operation Swordfish" came out?

Isn't this special code a coincidence?

If the existence of these two movies has already made Evelyn Watson a little autistic, then "Tomb Raider" released on June 15, "Fast and Furious" and "Doctor Dudley 2" released on June 22, and "Artificial Intelligence" released on June 29 have turned the whole month of June into hell!

In the case of a wolf in front and a tiger in the back, changing gears is a must.

Because there is no way to shift gears, July is even more terrifying!

On July 13, Reese Witherspoon, who played Gwen Stacy in "Spider-Man 1 & 2", will be released to the public in "Legally Blonde"; On July 18, the final chapter of the series "Jurassic Park" will be released; On July 20, there is also "American Sweetheart" starring Julia Roberts; And by July 27, "Planet of the Apes" will be released in theaters.

So, shifting gears is actually the stupidest decision.

Change the schedule, and the Olsen sisters, who are not inferior to the big names, are tough with these masterpieces under the banner of retiring from the circle! Let "The Princess Diaries" harvest the idle market in a safer August, and it has become the only choice for Warcraft Film and Television!

And under this decision, the Olsen sisters, who felt indifferent, also worked hard to cooperate with the publicity.

However, maybe it was because of the crash with the withdrawal routine used by Roland Allen, or it may be that there were too many masterpieces in the same period, and the Olsen sisters, who gradually got rid of their child star status, really have no advantages of their own.

In short, according to the feedback results transmitted by various big data companies, the popularity of the entire movie is actually not high.

However, even so, in the first weekend of release, the result of 34 million actually equaled the investment of 30 million, and the increase of 26 million in the second weekend has actually made the film pay off.

According to Disney's prediction, the North American box office of this movie will be around 100 million, and the global box office may fall between 1.5 and 180 million.

Because, the coming of scenery and the departure of dignity are really a luxury for the profession of actors!

You know, Roland Allen sold his privacy to the bottom in exchange for the last bang!

And with the whole process of rubbing the relationship with Roland Allen, accepting his protection, and sitting at home to pick up money for nothing, the Olsen sisters were able to get out smoothly, which is already a very good ending.

After all, being scolded and leaving the scene in disgrace is the saddest.