Hollywood starts with animation

A few days later.

A shooting base under Universal Pictures.

The famous "Spider-Man" was officially filmed here, and the launch ceremony of the launch event attracted a large number of as many as 78 media from all states in the United States, who wanted to grab first-hand fresh information.

"Boss, there are 78 media outlets, which has doubled than we expected." Kevin Fitch exclaimed.

Zhuke looked at the hundreds of people in the venue, and immediately nodded: "A while ago, AOL and Warner had such a fierce fight. Of course, Wald Pictures followed suit. They can come today. It's not surprising."

"Boss, I guess that "Spider-Man 2" will have another launch ceremony, and the number of media will definitely be more than today." Kevin Fitch was convinced.

"you're right."

For Kevin Fitch's remarks, Zhu Ke extremely agreed.

"Spider-Man 1" in the original time and space, but achieved more than 800 million US dollars in box office worldwide, such a big IP, naturally has an unprecedented appeal.

"By the way, are Director Sam and the actors all here?" Zhuke asked again.

Upon hearing this, Kevin Fitch immediately convinced himself: "Of course, they are all here, and they have come early. After all, this is the first-line commercial production of our Wald Pictures Class A, how dare they neglect."

really.

When Zhuke walked into the backstage from the venue, he met the film’s director Sam Remy, the actor played by Toby Maguire, the heroine played by Kirsten Dunst, and Green The actor William Dafoe, the actor James Franco of the Little Green Devils, and other major actors.

"Boss!"

"Mr. Wald!"

"Welcome, Mr. Wald!"

.......

Zhu Ke and Kevin Fitch had just entered the backstage, and all the people in the backstage, including the director and the protagonists, all got up and greeted Zhu Ke.

After all, they carry the rice bowl Zhuke gave.

"All sit down, all sit down, let's sit down and say." Zhu Ke actively played the image of being close to the people.

Hey~

This kind of loftyness and separation from the lives of the broad masses of people is... really cool!

"Director Sam, although I am the first producer of the "Spider-Man" movie, I usually have a busy job and may not be able to stay on the set all the time, so don't mind." Zhu Ke laughed.

"Understand, I understand!"

Speaking of which, why doesn't Director Sam still understand?

In fact, Zhuke is really busy. For a movie like "Spider-Man" that has been watched more than once in his previous life, Zhuke only needs to grasp the general direction.

After all, as the second producer, Kevin Fitch is also the logistics butler of the crew, not a vegetarian.

"Hello, Mr. Wald. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to play the lead actor Peter Parker."

A generation of Spider-Man Toby Maguire expressed his gratitude to Zhuke and even bowed to Zhuke.

Zhu Ke smiled and said, "Go hard, I believe no one is more suitable for the role of Peter Parker than you, come on!"

"Yes!" Toby Maguire said loudly.

Zhuke smiled and said nothing.

thank?

How much is it worth?!

In the original time and space history, Toby Maguire’s pay for the role of "Spider-Man 1" was US$4 million, even if dividends were added, the total was US$8 million;

Starring in "Spider-Man 2", the salary has risen to 17 million US dollars, which is not even a box office dividend;

However... by the time "Spider-Man 3", he outrageously opened his mouth and asked the producer for up to 45 million US dollars!

As for thanking the producer for choosing him as Spider-Man, go to you!

In the face of money, all thanks are imaginary.

"Lao Tzu is not a generous master, I won't give it to you, you can't kill me."

Zhuke thought with a smile.

Wald Pictures signed a remuneration contract with Toby Maguire. The first film was paid only $1.5 million, and the damn paid no dividends; for the second and third films, even if the remuneration increased, it would not soar. 45 million US dollars.

The contract is signed, do you want to go back?

Ha ha!

Even if "Spider-Man 1" becomes popular, if you negotiate to modify the contract and increase the pay, it will definitely give Wald Pictures the initiative.

You don’t need to sign a trilogy contract, but the leading actor is no longer you.

Zhuke is such a chicken thief.

Similarly, for the main actors of the series such as the heroine and the Little Green Devils, Wald Pictures signed multiple film contracts.

"The lion speaks loudly with me, don't even think about it!" Zhu Ke vowed.

It didn't take long...

The press conference of "Spider-Man 1" has begun!

.......

A few days later.

1999, March 1.

Zhu Ke stayed in the office of the Golden Dawn Entertainment Group, constantly looking at the recent reports of various subsidiaries, his mouth raised slightly.

It can be seen that Zhuke is in a good mood.

"Boss, very happy today?" Chief Assistant Alexander smiled.

"Of course."

Zhu Ke said without hesitation: "I just watched the news this morning. Tsk tsk tsk ~, with the listing of Microsoft's MSN chat software, icq's life has not been easy in the near future. Look, their stock yesterday fell more than 5.6%."

Immediately after reading the newspaper, Alexander couldn't help but laugh.

Others don't know, but he knows the bad things about his boss and icq!

"Before I left ICQ, I told Wesgow not to expand blindly, but to fight steadily. Now the retribution is coming. In the face of Microsoft's strong attack and market seizure, the consequences of ICQ's blind expansion appeared. It is because of the serious shortage of liquidity. They issue new shares, and the market recognition has dropped a lot."

Zhuke shook his legs happily.

"Oh? How do you say that icq has lost?" Alexander asked.

Zhu Ke shook his head and said: "Not necessarily, but the probability is that you will lose. Of course, if I expect well, icq may be acquired by other major capital companies soon."

Blind expansion, insufficient liquidity, coupled with Microsoft's strong attack, ICQ wants to win this battle, it must seek external financial assistance.

Who is Microsoft?

That's a famous company that always gives you "mandatory software installation". Under this rogue method, who the hell can withstand?!

"Hey, let's not talk about it, let's talk about our "My Grand Greek Wedding". How many box offices have you gotten now?"

Zhuke was also a little surprised when he ridiculed Wesg.

After all, Zhu Ke was once one of the major shareholders of icq anyway!

"Boss, as of yesterday, "My Grand Wedding in Greece" had a cumulative North American box office of 119 million U.S. dollars. According to the marketing department's calculations, in the middle of this month, our movie can exceed the North American box office of 150 million U.S. dollars. After a long period of screening, the final box office hit is roughly between 220 and 260 million US dollars." Alexander Exchange reported.

Zhuke nodded, "What about overseas?"

"At present, movies are being released overseas, mainly in the UK, France, and Germany. Since they were released for 8 days, they have earned a total of 19.2 million US dollars in box office."

"At the same time, as many as 12 overseas countries, including Italy, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Spain, etc., we, World Films, have also confirmed the release."

Alexander reported everything in detail.

Overseas distribution matters are currently the top priority of Wald Pictures.

Zhuke nodded and said: "Alexander, you can explain to Old Bill and Victor that in order to expand overseas markets in the early stage, we can transfer the revenue ratio to overseas local publishers."

"Yes, boss."

For overseas distribution channels, Zhu Ke also worked hard.

If you don't let the profit, why do others let your movie be released?

All his mothers are the ones who don’t see rabbits or scatter eagles!

Generally speaking, according to the different film markets of various countries, the box office revenue ratio of the six major Hollywood companies in major European countries is 29% to 41%, and overall it can reach 33% of the box office.

But after all, Wald Pictures does not have the six major strengths. The box office revenue ratio of "My Grand Greek Wedding" in overseas releases ranges from 23% to 32%, which is much lower than the six.

"Leave the way and go far!" Zhu Ke sighed.

A few days later...

Zucker, together with Wald Pictures President Bill McNick, a work group of up to 15 people, arrived in London, England by flight.

The casting of "Harry Potter" has begun!

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