MTL - After Buying Marvel, I Became the King of Hollywood-Chapter 174

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Inside Fox.

The Titanic, the data for the next day, was sent over.

"Six and six million dollars?"

The data on the second day was still the same.

This made it difficult for both Fox and Paramount to accept.

To this end, they make a joint decision.

Stop all propaganda, and then, as long as it can be released, it will be released as long as possible.

Back a little book, a little book.

At present, the loss of the Titanic is a foregone conclusion.

They must look for other projects to make up for this huge deficit.

Fortunately, Fox has dividends from The Matrix. Although it is in exchange for the copyright of the comic adaptation, Fox is not at a loss after all.

It's Paramount.

There is no such project as The Matrix, and it is still eating the same old money as Mission Impossible.

This wave is really damaging for Paramount. At this time, Paramount is already thinking about the new movie project of Mission Impossible III.

At a time when everyone lost confidence in the Titanic.

People have turned their attention to other aspects.

The Titanic was so tepidly shown in the movie.

More than a month has passed in a flash.

Kevin in Hogwarts amusement park, filming Harry Potter.

The company is also operating normally.

Christmas time is over.

Various blockbusters have been released.

Most of the films that appeared in the cinema at this time were small productions.

Titanic, during the Christmas schedule, was hit by various blockbusters, and could only be played at the bottom, but in this schedule when other blockbusters have already been released.

It managed to get the first place at the box office.

This is something that many people have not thought of. You must know that after a month and a half of its release, there are really not many movies that can still have the same box office as the box office on the first day.

The box office trend of the Titanic is really unexpected.

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Fox.

"President Davis, Titanic's box office is still increasing, and it's a little higher than the box office when it premiered, and it still makes about $5 million a day at the box office."

Marvin Davis, who was thinking about a new project and completely gave up on the Titanic, was stunned for a moment.

Then asked:

"Titanic hasn't been offline yet? It's been a month and a half."

The senior executive who reported to the report nodded, and relayed the original words of the theater party:

"The overall attendance rate of the movie is ok. The theater chain said that they are still profitable now, and there are no blockbusters released recently. They will keep a certain number of films for Titanic until the box office drops to one or two million. The dollar will then consider the offline thing.”

Davis nodded.

As long as the attendance rate can cover the cost of the screening, and there is no blockbuster squeeze, for Fox, the longer the screening time, the better.

"How much has the Titanic grossed at the box office now?"

"It's already 140 million."

Davis was stunned again.

"Then... if this situation can be maintained and the show continues for two months, wouldn't it be possible to make a return?"

"The president is right."

Davis, just realized that the Titanic didn't seem to be a money loser?

This trend is really weird.

But it's already here, and it's too late to add additional publicity fees.

However, you can also choose to release overseas to expand revenue.

Before, because the box office was too low, they did not plan to release Titanic in the world at all.

You should know that the cost of showing overseas is much higher than showing in the United States.

If it is said that in the United States, with a box office of 100 million US dollars, these big film companies can get close to half of the profits.

So overseas, 100 million US dollars, to be able to get 20 million US dollars is considered a lot.

If the box office is too low, it may not even be enough to cover the cost.

It's different now.

The special trend of the Titanic made Davis realize that the film was profitable.

He immediately went to Paramount and discussed it with the president of Paramount.

Together, they made the decision to push the Titanic to the world.

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On the other hand, Leonardo's current mood is very complicated.

The peculiar trend of the Titanic made him, the actor, not only failed to become famous in one fell swoop, but also felt a little out of action.

That unpleasant feeling was completely fulfilled.

Right now, he can't get any good deals at all.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but envy his friend, Toby Maguire.

Who would have thought that a big production with an investment of 200 million US dollars would not be as good as a blockbuster with tens of millions of dollars.

Judging from the trend of the Titanic, it is estimated that the follow-up will not lose money, and it will still be able to make money, but this special trend is actually not much good for him, the male protagonist.

Because this is a typical director's film.

Don't hold people very much.

Unlike Steve Kevin's films, which always make people superstars in one fell swoop, James Cameron's films, as everyone knows, are credited to the director.

Actors don't really matter that much.

It's the same for anyone.

Although in the future, Leonardo DiCaprio will be well known by mainland netizens because of the Titanic.

But in the U.S., the Titanic doesn't do much good other than add a classic character to him.

The biggest proof is that his next film will be released in 2000.

There was a gap of more than a year and a half during this period, and the movie he chose called The Beach was not a big production.

Leonardo suddenly had an idea of ​​​​working with Steve Kevin.

Chapter 256 Leonardo's Plan

If you want to talk about which director will hold people the most, Steve Kevin bears the brunt.

Although in Kevin's own opinion, he is just giving the right movie to the right actor, after all, some actors have not proven themselves in Hollywood at this time.

But in the future, these actors have already proven themselves.

Just like Jim Carrey.

Before playing The Dark Knight, Batman was considered a top comedian, but he was just a comedian.

No one thought he was equally good at acting in normal movies.

Under this understanding, Jim Carrey can't receive movies other than comedy.

But Kevin turned him from a comedian into a real actor.

The Oscar for Best Supporting Actor is the best recognition for him.

And the reason why Kevin dared to take this risk is actually because of the superb acting skills Jim Carrey will show in the Truman world in the future.

Fully proved his strength.

However, in the eyes of outsiders, Kevin has a unique eye and can always tap the true potential of the actor.

That's another way of saying it's flattering.

After the Titanic, Leonardo, who was temporarily idle, this sudden idea is not a groundless idea.

Do it when you think of it.

Leonardo immediately contacted his friend, Tobey Maguire.

Tobey Maguire at this time, it can be said that the scenery is infinite.

The success of Spider-Man made him a first-line movie star in Hollywood, and the salary came directly to between 10 million and 15 million.

The specific amount will be discussed in detail according to the producer, director, and scale of the film.

But the minimum, it will not be less than 10 million, which is the standard for first-line male movie stars.

As the protagonist, it is absolutely impossible to lower this standard.

After confirming the release of Spider-Man 2, with a gap of at least a year in between, Tobey Maguire accepted the lead role of a medium-sized commercial film invested by Columbia for 13 million yuan.

Filming is about to begin in February.

Before filming, Tobey Maguire lingered in major nightclubs.

It is different from the national conditions of the mainland.

Going to a nightclub has no adverse effect on Americans.

At the same time, there are multiple female friends gathering, and there will be no negative remarks. It is not surprising that Americans have all the rambling behaviors before they get married.

Only after he gets married will these things be focused on by the media.

At this time, in a bar.

Tobey Maguire is having a lively conversation with several women.

"I told you that after Director Kevin interviewed me at the time, he immediately decided to let me play the lead role in his new film."

"He thought I was the only candidate for Spider-Man."

"Later you all know that the Spider-Man movie was a big hit, and the salary for my new movie went straight to $13 million!"

Several women looked shocked one by one, and their attitude towards Tobey Maguire became more enthusiastic.

Not everyone knows it, even if it's an A-list movie star.

But when it comes to the amount of remuneration, everyone is very clear.

Thirteen million dollars is unimaginable money in this day and age.

If it weren't for this bar in an upscale neighborhood, Toby Macquarie wouldn't dare to be so high-profile.

Of course, this also has to do with his background.

In this area, he is really not afraid of anyone hurting him.

His gambling skills were inherited from his family.

"Toby, I found you."