Hollywood legendary director

Paramount Pictures headquarters, Hollywood.

Shirley Lansing looked at the project planning document sent by the Firefly Film Company on the table, thinking slightly.

Sitting across from her confidant, Andrew David, who is in charge of the marketing department, looked through the documents with interest.

"This project is very feasible, and the story is well carried on the part that the audience is more interested in. Now some people have called the jigsaw the second Hannibal, two perverts of anti-social personality, really interesting." Just after reading the accompanying script summary, Andrew David introduced it very easily.

"It's still a sophisticated killing mechanism, which has almost become a kind of logo of jigsaw. President, this Wen Ziren is really good. Such an excellent idea is really suitable for sequel adaptation. According to this template, it should not be possible to shoot several films. problem."

Shirley Lansing then said: "Well, I heard Lehman mentioned before. He said that if the effect is good, the audience can accept it, you can continue to shoot, and the investment will not be like "Harry Potter", "007" is the same as the water turns the boat high. After all, the jigsaw is just a symbol, and it can be played in a big deal. This is not a problem."

"What about the release mentioned above?"

"Of course I am willing, but..." Shirley Lansing said calmly: "Never mind anything else. The investment in this project will cost at least 10 million yuan, but this does not allow us to Do you know what it means to participate in investment?"

"I know." Andrew David said of a seemingly unrelated matter, "I heard that the film company established by Lyman will fully contract the production of this film, and CAA, they are also very willing stand by."

"Hmph, then let them support. They don't have the ability to issue theaters, and even if they are shot, they are still in bad hands."

"It's not that simple. You have to know that Warner is also very close to Lehman recently, and Europa Pictures has promised to be responsible for the overseas distribution of the film. Kevin Hoween even took Lehman to meet Barry Meyer in person. "

Shirley Lansing's face changed slightly, and she looked at Andrew David, "What is CAA doing?"

"What else can they think about? Isn't their purpose all clear. Over the years, they have launched packaged services and frequently wooed directors. Aren't they all expanding their influence in the circle? , If it were not forbidden by the law (anti-monopoly law), they would have been dissatisfied with the service commission and set foot in the film and television production business. But even so, under the covers, they are involved in less film production. What. Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and even the American dramas of the past few years...Lyman is just the next point of effort."

Who doesn't know CAA's wolf ambition?

Will a company with so many artist resources be satisfied with the role of an intermediary service?

Of course, as long as they don't really take that step, it doesn't matter.

Without the ability to issue, everything is wasted.

There is no fool in the Big Six of Hollywood. The cake has already been divided. Who will allow anyone to come in.

It's all small means of struggling.

With that, Shirley Lansing sighed.

"I really want to air them. Look at his conditions. The 25% issuance fee, including the publicity fee, is simply harsh. Such an attitude makes it clear that there is no fear."

Of course there is no fear, as David mentioned, if Paramount didn't agree, he turned around and threw himself into Warner's arms.If it weren't for the fact that the cooperation in the past was a pleasant one, he would like to bid directly with the major film companies in order to maximize profits.

Besides, 25% of the proceeds are directly given away, in exchange for the distribution channels and media resources that Paramount has already managed. It is already a good deal, okay?It's not too much to make money lying down.

"Even if we get stuck with him, it won't help. Back then, Spielberg and Universal fell out because of the "Jaws" interest division, and then they turned to us and cooperated with the "Indiana Jones" series. Later, Universal did not. Have you taken the initiative to lower your stance?" Andrew David was very open about this.

He persuaded: "Anyway, he is backed by CAA, he must have the capital to make a movie, can the meat delivered to the door be pushed out. If he doesn't accept it, it will only chill his heart, why bother?"

Shirley Lansing was silent.

Of course she knew the truth, but she didn't want to think about it.

You know, in order to push him to the top, he also took the initiative to join CAA to public relations with Oscars and let him show the limelight.

But now, if you turn your face, you turn your face.

How could this fact make her refreshed.

However, if Andrew David knew what she was thinking at this time, she would definitely feel that Shirley Lansing was hypocritical.

I don't want to think about how much benefit Paramount has gained from Lehman in the past two years of cooperation.

Moreover, people owe nothing.

This is normal business cooperation, and you have to think about it, and feel unbalanced.Just like Universal at the time, I always felt that I was kind to Steven Spielberg and wanted to let people continue to work at low wages.

But obviously, Lehman, like Spielberg, is not a fool, and both want to get what they deserve.

Blame the starting point is too low, the gap is too big.

"The Chainsaw Fright has been screened for 23 days. The cumulative box office in North America is 140 million. I believe that it is almost the end after 150 million. In overseas markets, according to the news released by Europa Pictures, 7 Ten million at the box office, this adds up to more than 200 million. With an investment of 10 million, more than 200 million at the box office was gained, and the audience foundation laid is certainly not bad. If the quality of the project is not too bad, we will be responsible. The possibility of profit from the work of the issuance is very high." Andrew David said again.

"Okay, I see. You go out first, and I will let the marketing department approve the project as soon as possible."

Shirley Lansing probably also wants to understand.

She is not an idiot, the success of "Chain Saw" is the best, and it is almost a profitable business to make a sequel.

Moreover, depending on the attitude of others, it is estimated that this sequel must be produced independently by Lyman. It is good that Paramount is willing to cooperate. Then continue to maintain a good understanding of the past. Perhaps a little bit different is the result of the profit sharing. After some changes, Lehman ate the bulk.If you are not willing, then another company will take over.

Anyway, he doesn't plan to be small anymore.

Thinking of this, Shirley Lansing secretly planned to say: It seems that we still have to cultivate her own team and increase the company's production level. This is the eternal truth, relying on mountains and mountains, relying on water and currents, and being tough. .