Hollywood Hunter

Hearing Simon's request, Peter Sanders almost blurted out: Do you know what the producer does?

Ordinary people's impression of Hollywood filmmakers is often a big star and a big director.But in fact, since the rise of the American film industry in the early twentieth century, Hollywood has been a producer-centric system.

Except for a few sufficiently strong directors and celebrities, in most cases, a film crew, the one with the most power is usually the producer, and they are the final decision-makers who will control the direction of a movie.

Even those strong directors and celebrities who want to exert their own influence on a movie often need to be named producer positions, which is equivalent to not breaking the producer central system.

Simon looked at Peter Sanders’ changing expression and waited for a while before saying: "Peter, I know what you are thinking. However, since I have completed "Rola Run", I can naturally also "Death Come" "Good job. And, there must be no second person in Hollywood who knows better than me what kind of movie "Reaper is coming"."

Peter Sanders calmed his mind a little, and said, "Since this, Simon, why don't you personally act as a director? The Orion side should also be able to be accommodating."

“Because it’s not worth it, I’m going to focus on the movies I’m more interested in. However, “The Grim Reaper is here” is my script, and I also hope to be able to control the production of this movie.”

After thinking about it, Peter Sanders shook his head and said, "Simon, you should know the situation in Hollywood. Fox will not give control of a movie to a young man like you."

Simon shrugged indifferently: "In this case, maybe other film companies will agree to do so."

Peter Sandston was a little slurred.

In the final analysis, the contract signed by Simon and Fox is only a priority.As the box office of "Laura Run" exploded, Simon's reputation was on the rise, and Hollywood would definitely have a film company to break the tacit agreement about the option contract for the benefit of it.

If other studios agree to let Simon personally control the movie, but Fox is not willing to follow up, he can only choose to give up.

Fox had already given up "Rola Run" before, at this time he gave up "The Grim Reaper", if this movie is still very successful in the future, then Fox will definitely become the laughing stock of Hollywood.

After a moment of hesitation, Peter Sanders said, "Simon, what are your conditions?"

"Including production, screenwriting and other work, I only need a basic salary of $1," Simon said, and waited for Peter Sanders to react, then continued: "However, after the movie is released, I need to take 10% North American box office share and 5% video tape sales share, the operating period of TV broadcasting rights is too long, I don’t want this."

Hearing Simon's offer of a base salary of $1, Peter Sanders already showed a surprised expression. When Simon finished the follow-up conditions, Peter Sanders' expression had turned into a stunned expression.

This little guy is so dare to speak loudly.

Peter Sanders heard clearly that what Simonso asked for was not a profit share with a lot of operating space, but a direct box office revenue share and a video sales commission.

The entire Hollywood, dare to open up such conditions, is probably only Spielberg alone.

After stunned for dozens of seconds, Peter Sanders said: "Simon, this is impossible."

Simon looked at Peter Sanders almost glaring his eyes, and made a slightly restless gesture, saying: "Peter, in fact, I have made a copy in advance according to my ideas about this project. A simple budget evaluation. Give me "The Grim Reaper" and it will cost $8 million. As for the cost of promulgation, this is of course what you said. And, I have no energy to calculate "The Grim Reaper" Breakeven point.

Peter Sanders calmed down a little when he heard Simon's words.

However, in a blink of an eye, "Roller Run" North America is likely to have a box office expectation of more than 160 million US dollars, and he quickly shook his head: "Simon, if you want to get the share condition you just said, 16 million US dollars is Absolutely not enough, at least US$50 million is required."

According to the information in the memory and the popularity accumulated with "Rola Run", Simon's North American box office expectation of "Death is Coming" is indeed $50 million.However, in this world, movies have always been the most difficult business to predict success or failure. Naturally, he will not put himself under such a high threshold.

Moreover, according to the production cost of $8 million for "The Grim Reaper", as long as the box office in North America can reach $10 million, through subsequent overseas distribution, video sales and television rights income, Fox can easily achieve profitability.

Simon gave a guarantee of 16 million US dollars, which is already very high.

"Peter, if I remember correctly, the 16 movies released by Fox last year had only five at the box office of more than $10 million. Others, such as Kate Capshaw's "Space Station", had a budget of $20 million and a box office in North America of 9.69 million. Sean Connery's "The Name of the Rose", the same 20 million US dollars budget, North American box office 7.15 million. "Manhattan Project", 18 million US dollars budget, North American box office 3.9 million. Look, you have invested so much at a large price Why don’t you want to spend a little less on a very safe movie for a garbage project?"

Peter Sanders heard Simon suddenly mentioned the "Space Station", and his mouth twitched, not knowing whether the young man was intentional, but he immediately retorted: "Simon, before the movie is released, no one can guarantee that it can success."

Simon nodded and said, "Of course, Peter. But I can guarantee that if the movie is unsuccessful, I will only need one dollar instead of five million."

Peter Sanders insisted: "Simon, Hollywood, for a chance, there are actually a lot of people who only take $1."

"According to the box office results of "Rola Run", we pushed forward three years, "Spiritual Cloud" in 86 years, "Return to the Future" in 85 years, "Detective Beverly" in 84 years, so, you think Is Tom Cruzken taking $1, or Robert Zemigisken taking $1, or Eddie Murphyken taking $1?" Simon stared at Peter Sanders and finished his remarks. He got up and said: "Peter, my conditions are like this. You can discuss with Mr. Goldberg, it is best to give me an answer next week. By the way, the hotel has been covered by the crew, if you want to stay tonight , I can get someone to clean up a room for you."

After Simon finished speaking, he greeted the waiter to settle the account, and got up and left.

Peter Sanders did not get up, still sitting in the cafe frowning and thinking.He rushed over at this time on Saturday afternoon. In addition to discussing the contract of "The Grim Reaper" with Simon, he also had the intention to have a relationship with the rising Hollywood rookie, so he originally planned to live in Coolidge for two days. .

But, recalling Simon’s strength at the time of the conversation, Peter Sanders understood that it didn’t make much sense to stay here.

As for the conditions proposed by Simon, calming down at this time, Peter Sanders realized that the other party's contract was strictly not excessive.

Although it is still too young, although a film has just been produced, although there are still some luck elements in the success of that film.But the expected box office for "Rola Run" is really amazing.Even if this movie won't win the North American box office champion this year, as long as it breaks 100 million, Simon will be qualified to call out the offer just now.

Peter Sanders also understands that relying on the popularity of "Roller Run", "The Grim Reaper" is a creative and commercial horror movie with a strong commercial potential. It is a breeze to get a $16 million North American box office.

Moreover, even if the expectation is higher, the North American box office of "The Grim Reaper" has reached 50 million, and Simon's share from the box office is only 5 million US dollars.Sean Connery’s participation in "The Name of the Rose" was paid $5 million, but the local box office in North America that just passed $7 million in that film cost Fox the loss.

Of course, there is still a 5% share of video tape sales, which is also a price that cannot be underestimated.In the "Basic Agreement" of the screenwriter union, the film writer can only withdraw 0.3% of the sales share from the video tape income of a late film.

In the past 1986, the revenue from the sale of video tapes in Hollywood movies has successfully exceeded the box office revenue in North America.Coupled with the fact that popular horror movies are generally more popular than other types in the videotape market, Simon’s 5% quotation is likely to be equivalent to 10% of the box office revenue in the future.

but.

What Peter Sanders can’t ignore anyway is that Simon’s offer was made on the premise of ensuring Fox’s profitability.

In all fairness, this is fair.

Peter Sanders just now has a hard time accepting that an 18-year-old boy will break into the top of the Hollywood pyramid so soon and become a class on his own.

This is really unacceptable.