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The preparation of the sequel to "Museum Surprise Night" does not require Lehman to worry too much. The original team + the long-determined script can be advanced step by step, and the priority of overseas distribution is in the hands of Fox, and people are also willing to contribute. In North America, Blue Butterfly Pictures co-launched with Lionsgate and Mubao in 2006, and this one is no exception.

In fact, it is difficult for the sequel to escape the production system set in the first part, because Hollywood’s rules are like this. After the project is not enlarged, the partners are kicked out, and everyone follows it-mainly because of contract restrictions. .

Just when Joseph arranged for manpower to go to the mainland to find a foundry, Lehmann also quickly went to the appointment and went to the studio of Aqiwa Gosman.

This guy can be regarded as a typical filmmaker who makes a big business as a screenwriter. He knows how to write and can write, and he also has a team that often cooperates with other studios.

For the "National Superman Hancock" released this summer, Gossman is a member of the production team and is responsible for controlling the plot. In the future, he has also contributed to the production of "The Da Vinci Code". The factory has a good relationship and a capable person.

After going there, Gaussman also just moved into a new building. The rent is cheap and the space is still large. The people who come and go look a bit stance.

However, as a filmmaker who has been in the industry for more than ten years and made his fortune by means of contacts and communication, he is also accustomed to the ups and downs. It is not because the development of the past two years has been very smooth and people have made a little money. On the contrary, He is more respectful and enthusiastic, and keeps getting closer to Lehman.

Apologize occasionally and deal with trivial matters.

"I just made you laugh. I just moved in, and there are still many things left unfinished."

The spacious office looked a little messy, and the two sat facing each other, and Gossman asked the assistant to bring in coffee.

After a few words of greeting, Gossman said again: "You came just right, alas, see if the script is suitable, and there is room for improvement."

He took out the final version of "I Am A Legend" and handed it to Lyman.

He is very interested in this project, and it is the most profitable one so far.

why?

"I Am a Hero" has a global box office score of nearly 600 million. As the conclusion of the trilogy, it is very likely to be surpassed. As a producer and cooperative interest, he can share 5% of the revenue share ( Not profit), that is 15 million US dollars.

So, can you not be positive?

Under the look of someone's expectation, Lehman looked at it for a while, although it must not be consistent with the original story, after all, this movie needs to retain the background system that originated in "New York" and was set at the beginning. The feeling of alienation and loneliness in the doomsday, the setting of one person, one dog is not lost, but there are still some small problems——

"In the second half, the speaker talks about the evolution of zombies and they become wise, and everything else is deleted."

"At the beginning of the first paragraph, a miniature of the city was added for about 10 minutes. The scenes of zombies in Mexico, Spain, Europe and other places were attacked by zombies. Then, after taking on the role of the male protagonist, the finale was also changed. After losing the dog, he drove The car rushed into the tide of corpses desperately to die..."

The ending of this version is still the very popular "happy" ending in Hollywood. The male protagonist in Gossman's novel is looking for survivors like him again with faith after losing the dog. This is actually unnecessary. It directly magnifies the tension of the drama. , Dying as the last human being in the world is the end of this series, and it is even more shocking.

Moreover, the tradition of dead heroes in the first two of the Zombie Trilogy cannot be lost. This is not deliberate sensationalism, but the plot needs.

After the investor spoke, Gaussman was not a very persistent person, and quickly nodded in response, "Well, I will change it again."

"Well. This show also needs a leading actor. I am inclined to Will Smith. You have worked with him. You can make an appointment with him."

"Will? Indeed, he fits well."

Movies like "Superman" can sell 642 million, which shows how amazing his box office appeal is.

In such a one-man show, with his current status and popularity, he can indeed be competent for the role of publicity. Even Smith has an amazing popularity among the black community. In addition, he has more acting and acting skills, whether it is "Dang" "Happiness is knocking" is still the original version of "I am a legend", and his interpretation of the characters is quite good...

"I will contact him, but..." Gossman said in advance: "His salary is not low now."

"How much did he take in "Superman for All"?"

"20 million + 15% of net profit."

"A earned 80 million?"

"The offline results haven't come out yet, but it's almost the same. "Superman for All" has earned him more than 65 million, but he is worth the price. Lehman, do you know what Colombia's revenue expectations for this project are?"

"How many?"

"Humph, 400 million worldwide, he made an extra 240 million box office for Colombia, and the box office is higher, the film copyright is also more valuable, a little conversion, it can also be said that Colombia used the 30 million US dollars in exchange for nearly 2.7 A return of billions, which is very cost-effective." Gossman praised Will Smith very much.

No way, he admired Will very much when he was on the set, so he naturally wanted to speak nicely for him.

Furthermore, they starred in 10 masterpieces. Except for the loss of "The Legend of Bell-Vence" (up to 175 million US dollars in expenditure, the total box office was only 220 million), the rest were profitable for the cooperating studios, and Half of the projects have a return rate of up to 1.5 times, which is exaggerated and a virtuous circle——

Movies are selling big, gathering fans, there are more fans, and movies continue to sell, and the appeal will only increase.

This year's actor income list is no surprise. This product is about to reach the top. After Cage became king in 2007, Smith's world was in 2008.

And in 2007, Cage only won the first place with 46 million in income, which directly opened up more than 34 million...

Because according to "Fortune" magazine statistics, even "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" took a huge commission, Johnny Depp, only made 72 million US dollars, properly ranked behind Will Smith-the list is as follows :

2. Johnny Depp (72 million)

3. Eddie Murphy (55 million)

3. Mike Myers (50 million)

5. Leonardo DiCaprio (45 million)

6. Bruce Willis (41 million)

7. Nicholas Cage (32 million)-this year's starring in two movies is not impressive, one of which is still a literary film, and his income is a lot lower...

"How much do you think we will spend?"

"The genre of "I Am Legend" is not biased towards action, which is good for Will's development of drama. Perhaps we can start from this aspect. After all, it is a one-man show. There is more room for success. He may also cut his salary appropriately. Of course , It’s also possible that you won’t be able to negotiate with his management team, I don’t guarantee.”

"There is nothing wrong with the basic salary of 20 million, but I hope to reduce the proportion of profit sharing. 15% is too much."

"I will try my best to talk. If I don't want to, do we have alternatives?"

"Christian Bell is also good, but the priority must be Will Smith, who is more suitable for this project."

"Ok, I understand." As a project producer and one of the stakeholders, Gaussman, of course, also wants the film's box office performance to be better, so he is naturally willing to contribute.

He himself has had a lot of contact with Will Smith, and he is still familiar with it. Do familiar talents keep prices down?