Chapter 218

Wald pictures.

After watching the script of spider man 1 for many times, Zhuke constantly compares it with the original movie.

"Very good, very good!"

Zhu kepo said excitedly: "old bill, Kevin, the script of spider man 1 is finished very well. Kevin, later you will go to the writing Department on behalf of me and tell them that I personally approve of their work. "

Verbal encouragement, for today's Zhuke, is almost a habit.

Of course, the premise is the kind of free!

"Oh, yes. Old Bill and Kevin, has the production department ever calculated the production cost of spider man 1? " Juke asked suddenly.

Kevin Fitch responded, "boss, I've arranged for the production department to check the script a few days before it's finalized, but the result hasn't come out yet. It'll take another week."

Zucker nodded to make it clear.

Hollywood has strict cost accounting and strict control procedures for the films to be shot.

Not every film company exists in Hollywood.

Careful calculation is the king!

Because of the madness of director Cameron, the production cost of a titanic film has risen step by step, from 80 million to 100 million dollars and 130 million dollars

In the end, even fox, which is rich and powerful, can't bear the burden;

We have to choose rapier Ramon to share the risk.

In this way, the production cost of a film originally planned to be 80 million dollars soared to 200 million dollars.

Fortunately, "Titanic" is a big hit in the end. Otherwise, even if there are six Hollywood stars, they will lose a lot.

Cost control, can not be ignored!

Spiderman is also a typical class a commercial production in Hollywood. Its high budget and high cost are inevitable.

If we are not careful in cost accounting and control, it is absolutely inevitable that the cost exceeds the budget in the shooting process.

Therefore, it is better to spend more time now than to add cost again and again later;

At the same time, some obscure operations related to taxation can also be better used to make "false" accounts.

I can't be careless!

"Chuck... Oh no, it's the boss." Old Bill said.

But before he finished, he was interrupted by Zhuke: "don't be so awkward, old bill. You'd better call me Zhuke."

"All right."

Old Bill nodded and said, "I've seen the final script of spider man several times, and I roughly estimate that it will cost at least $100 million, and that's the minimum budget. If you want to achieve better results, it is estimated that you will have to add another $20-30 million in cost. "

"Hiss ~!"

Kevin Fitch took a breath.

"How much money do you need?" Kevin exclaimed.

"That's what it takes!" Old Bill affirmed.

Zucker nodded in agreement with bill mcnick.

From this simple conversation, Zhuke can analyze the advantages and disadvantages of old Bill and Kevin Fitch.

As a young man, Kevin Fitch is energetic and has strong executive power. He is extremely attentive to the things that Zhuke tells him. He can finish his work in the shortest time, and all the things are arranged orderly.

For example: in the final version of spider man.

The writing team led by Kevin Fitch has well fulfilled the requirements of Zhuke, and the arrangements for the preparatory work are very reasonable.

However, he also has many disadvantages.

Mainly reflected in the lack of experience!

In particular, Kevin is extremely inexperienced in the control of big movies.

"It's not a matter of ability, it's a test of time for everyone."

And this is Bill mcnick's biggest advantage.

Before he became the president of Wald pictures, Bill Sr. served as the CEO of 20th Century Fox pictures for six years; With decades of film experience, old Bill has a lot of valuable experience beyond ordinary people. The experience of making big movies is a problem for others, but it is absolutely not a problem for him.

Of course, there are times when old bill fails!

For example: Titanic.

The cost of the movie Titanic is constantly exceeding the budget. Even if it is because of Cameron, old bill, as the first producer, also has an unshirkable responsibility.

"Of course, anyone who works with Cameron should be prepared to spend more than his budget."

When shooting terminator 1, Cameron, as a relatively "new" director, completed the production of the film with only $6.5 million, creating a miracle;

However!

However, when it came to Terminator 2, Cameron began to spend a lot of money to "build". The budget cost of 25 million US dollars was eventually turned into the actual expenditure cost of 102 million US dollars by him;

Titanic, avatar, that's all.

Therefore, on the preparatory stage of spider man, Zhuke still has a lot of trust in old bill!

There is no one in the whole Jin Shuguang entertainment group who has the relevant experience of making big movies. No one can match the old bill at this stage.

.......

As for the selection of actors in spider man, Zhuke still prefers the original actors.

Well, Toby Maguire plays spider man Peter Parker;

At the same time, about the idea of Marvel movie universe, Zhuke is not in a hurry to carry out.

"Marvel film, I haven't included it in my pocket yet. If I start Marvel film universe now, then it will definitely be cheaper for Marvel film and other film companies, or even go to court with marvel."

"I'm not a philanthropist!"

"We have to deal with Marvel before Spiderman 1 comes out."

Zhu Ke thought.

At this point, Kevin Fitch interrupts Zucker's imagination.

"Boss," spider man 1 "needs at least 100 million US dollars, and the movie and television of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone also needs 100 million US dollars, which is not so much money on the company's account at present." Kevin Fitch said quietly.

Old bill turned his mouth.

Don't talk too much without money!

"Er..."

Chuckling for a few seconds. Where's the money?

Well, the previous films launched by Wald pictures are relatively profitable, but nearly half of the profits of these films in the overseas market are made by paramount. The rest of the profits are basically used either to make new films or to build overseas distribution channels.

A penny is worth a hero!

"Kevin, spider man 1 is officially approved from today. As for the money, I'll think of another way. " Said Zucker.

"OK, boss."

Zucker doesn't need money, but that doesn't mean Wald pictures doesn't need money.

Companies are companies, individuals are individuals.

"There seems to be only three options." Juke's eyes narrowed.

1. Borrowing from banks;

2. Seek cooperation with other Hollywood film companies to share profits and risks;

3. Accept the investment from overseas capital outside the film industry of Mexico, India, great China, South Korea, Japan, etc;

In the end, Zhuke resolutely chose the third way to accept the investment of overseas capital in the spider man project.

This is also the normal capital operation of Hollywood film companies.

For example, Spielberg's DreamWorks has signed investment cooperation with several capital companies in India and South Korea for as many as five films. Finally, through various means, it takes the profits into its own company's pocket and severely pits the layman.

Wald pictures is also well-known today, so it can operate in this way.

In particular, "300 warriors of Sparta" and "My grand Greek Wedding" are bound to deepen the confidence and enthusiasm of other investors once they are successfully released.

Winners are always sought after!

This is the eternal truth in the world.

"The first watch" is presented.