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The original version of "Old Nowhere" only spent 25 million US dollars in shooting budget, and with Lehman's current status, no one would think there was any problem even if he wanted to make a large production of more than 100 million US dollars.

But "Old Nowhere" doesn't cost so much money, especially the actors cannot be too famous, so as to cover up the story of the film itself. This alone limits the cost of shooting.

Firefly Pictures, in the office.

"Thomas, there are five main characters in this movie, all of which need experienced and capable actors. The characters are set here. You can look at the preliminary screening."

When he received a call early in the morning, Thomas rushed over. Looking at the first version of the script, he understood what kind of story the new project was like. He couldn’t help but think: This should be a film that can win an award after filming, so he chose None of the actors are popular.

Knowing this, Thomas knew how to complete the task.

You must know that popular traffic + powerful actors are already the standard lineup of Hollywood, which is convenient for publicity and attract fans, and can also clarify the quality of performance. Now Lehman has made it clear that he will sacrifice some "commerciality" and increase performance, which shows his tendency to choose.

Thomas got the task and drove all the way to caa.

Which of these colleagues who belong to the business is not eye-catching?

Seeing Thomas hurriedly mobilize the actor's files, and asked the staff to classify them according to age and professional qualifications, one guessed it and knew there was a chance.

Someone tentatively asked: "Director Lyman has another new work?"

The director’s casting usually starts from the agency. What is the shooting task? I know it internally, but Firefly Pictures has not released any news about it. The reason is that Lehman has some candidates in his heart, and they are very satisfied. Scale audition.

However, if you want to make a classic black crime movie a year in advance, in case some people can't coordinate the schedule, or because of a series of other uncertain factors, you may not be able to find the "original cast" you most want. Therefore, let Thomas select one round first and keep it for backup.

In fact, there is nothing to hide about this.

Thomas’ own work has focused entirely on exploiting the opportunity to develop contacts, or on the studio’s side, and he rarely cares about new actors and actresses.

There is only one Eva under her hand that needs to be diligent.

Lehman’s new casting is a chance that other agents only need.

No one under his hand is a strong actor.

So, casually explained the type of actors needed for the movie.

Everyone was dubious about Thomas's work, but they still tried their best to recommend their clients.

For them, they don't have a big director under their hands, and they can't help the actors collect salaries, but go directly to the studio to work.

After all, an agent like Thomas can no longer be a mere agent.

It's as if Pete and his agent co-founded Plan B Pictures, there are other ways to fight.

Regarding this matter, Thomas also shook his head and said bluntly: "Although the errands are entrusted to me, I have no right to decide, everything is up to Director Lehman."

That said, everyone's enthusiasm remains unabated.

No matter how you look at it, you won't lose much if you fight for it. Maybe your own customers will be included in the screening list and be valued.

Among the various friendships, some who have worked with Thomas can not help expressing a little envy.

Some Taste Thomas now mixes so well.

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Lehman did not prepare for "Nowhere to Be Old".

First, "Prada" was about to move to Paris for location shooting. Blake asked to bring a new shooting schedule to approve the next budget. Later, Paramount also sent someone to urge it, mainly for the "Smiths".

The film was finished in mid-August, and it took two months to do the post-production, just in time for the Christmas file.

And when the film was finished, Shirley Lansing had a trial screening held internally.

After watching it, the director of the distribution department vowed to guarantee that the movie has the potential to sell well.

Shirley Lansing does not know production, but knows the market well.

Knowing that even if a movie is excellent but wants to become a hit in theaters, publicity and schedule are two crucial factors.

On the one hand, after the trial screening, Paramount has the bottom line, and there is another month and a half to be the Christmas stall. It happens that the market has a large audience base and is suitable for box office harvesting. First, we have initially selected the theater line for release on December 9th. The number of screens.

But who knows, in order to avoid the hot screening period of "Goblet of Fire" and "Lake Monster", "Smiths" had to collide with Disney's masterpiece "The Magic Kingdom of Narnia".

If you hit it, you will hit it. Everyone is really good at it. It's all based on strength. Paramount is not very guilty.

However, "Water Monster in the Lake" and "Goblet of Fire" seem to have room to compete for the market.

This has become a hidden danger.

There are so many audiences, there is a "Magic Kingdom of Narnia" which is a headache, but I have encountered two movies that are still trendy.

To this day, "Goblet of Fire" can win more than 20 million per week, and "Water Monster in the Lake" is a little bit less, and it is also 1,78, which means that Paramount has to compete with another blockbuster film out of thin air. .

This kind of box office pressure can be imagined.

The key point is that "Smiths" is still an original script, and there is not much fan traffic. It is not more popular with North American audiences than the "Magic Kingdom of Narnia" series, and naturally has a fan base.

As a result, Paramount couldn't sit still, and his confidence after the screening was also smeared with fear. He was very worried that after the release of "Smiths", not only would it not be able to seize the market share, but it would become cannon fodder and left the scene sadly.

Although the total weekly box office during the Christmas period will always be more than 200 million, the 200 million will be divided among more than a dozen movies that are released one after another, which is really not much.

So, whoever eats meat, who drinks soup, who can't even catch the dregs, must be considered.

This is to re-emphasize the importance of schedule, which is why many blockbusters like to be squeezed into the summer and Christmas time periods.

If it is the off-season, it would be good if the weekly box office totals 70 to 80 million.

He simply can't afford to survive the two hot masterpieces.

Hollywood, Paramount headquarters meeting room.

A group of executives are intensively discussing solutions.

And Lyman, who was urged, had to attend.

Although, he feels that this worry is completely overwhelming, because he does not believe in "Smiths".

You know, the original version, under the attack of the three blockbuster movies of "The Mystery of Xia Ying", "Star Wars 3" and "World War", relies on novel and contrasting shaping of the relationship between husband and wife and a series of scenes and jokes, directly in North America It won more than 180 million in one place, 291 million overseas, and 478 million at global box office.

And now, the choice of schedule is far better than the summer vacation. Although the two leading actors have less topical hype than Pete and Angelina, there is nothing inferior in the plot, even if there will be no more good results as in the previous life. Not a small goal?

Lyman sat aside, listening patiently to the analysis.

Vaguely knowing that Paramount is not strong enough, it seems to shrink, reduce resource input, and minimize risks.

"Anyway, wait until the results of the first weekend of the film come out, and then adjust based on market feedback?" Lehman heard the worries of the executives of the distribution department, and his doubts arose.

——No way, the movie is set, is it going to be postponed?Isn't that just admitting counsel and showing everyone a joke?Wasn't the hesitation at this time stubborn?

Fortunately, Shirley Lansing is still responsible.

Lehman didn't even need to hint, she was always willing to gamble.

——Rather than taking regret medicine at this time, it is better to boldly let go, winning everything is fine, losing...Can it be more miserable than the sad end?

Redstone is dissatisfied with Paramount's performance, and it will take some time for DreamWorks to join in. Paramount is still embarrassed in production.

Moreover, if you can't get any good results at the end of the year, you don't know how to write the quarterly report.

Can those shareholders have no opinion?

Shirley Lansing has already been driven to a dead end. Whether it is the decision to buy DreamWorks or the cooperation of "Smiths", they are all saving themselves. I hope that the box office of Paramount's movie projects can be a little better.