Chapter 260

A few days later.

A shooting base of Universal Pictures.

Spiderman, the most famous film, officially started shooting here. The launch ceremony attracted a large number of 78 media from various states in the United States to seize the first-hand fresh information.

"Boss, the number of media coming here is 78, double what we expected." Kevin Fitch sighs.

Zucker looked at hundreds of people in the venue and immediately nodded: "a while ago, AOL and Warner had such a fierce fight. Of course, we Wald pictures also showed up. It's not surprising that they can come to so many people today."

"Boss, I estimate that the launching ceremony of Spider Man 2 will be held again, and the number of media will definitely be more than today." Kevin Fitch believes it.

"You're right."

For Kevin Fitch's words, Zucker agreed.

"Spider man 1" in the original space-time, but in the global scope has made more than 800 million dollars at the box office, such a large IP, naturally has an unprecedented attraction.

"By the way, Sam, director and actors, are all here?" Asked Zucker.

Hearing the speech, Kevin Fitch immediately confidently said, "of course, we are here, and we have come early. After all, this is a first-class commercial production of Wald pictures. How dare they neglect it? "

Sure enough.

When Zhuke walked backstage from the venue, he met the film's director Sam Remy, actor Toby Maguire, heroine Kirsten Dunst, green devil's actor William Dafoe, little green devil's actor James Franco, and other major actors.

“boss！”

"Mr. Wald!"

"Welcome, Mr. ward!"

.......

As soon as Zhuke and Kevin Fitch enter the backstage, all the people in the backstage, including the director and the leading actor and actress, stand up and say hello to Zhuke.

After all, they're carrying jobs from Zucker.

"Sit down, sit down, let's sit down and say." Zhuke plays an active role in the image of being close to the people.

Ah~

This kind of aloofness, separated from the life of the broad masses of the people, is really... Great!

"Directed by Sam, although I'm the first producer of Spiderman movies, I'm usually busy with my work and may not be able to stay on the set all the time. Don't mind then." Chuckles.

"Understand, I understand!"

Speaking of this, where does director Sam not understand?

In fact, Zhuke is really busy. For spider man, a movie that he saw more than once in his last life, Zhuke only needs to focus on the general direction.

After all, Kevin Fitch, as the second producer, is also the logistics manager of the cast. He is not a vegetarian.

"How do you do, Mr. ward. Thank you for giving me the chance to play the leading actor Peter Parker. "

Toby Maguire, the spider man of the generation, expressed his thanks to and even bowed to Zhuke.

Zhuke said with a smile: "work hard, I believe no one is more suitable for the role of Peter Parker than you, come on!"

"Yes Toby maguierland said.

Juke smiles and doesn't speak.

thank?

How much is it worth?!

In the original space-time history, Toby Maguire was paid $4 million when he starred in spider man 1. Even with the bonus, the total was $8 million;

Spiderman 2's salary rose to $17 million, not counting the box office bonus;

However... By the time of Spiderman 3, he had a big mouth and asked the producer for up to $45 million!

As for thank the producer for choosing him as spider man, go to your company!

In the face of money, any thanks are empty.

"I'm not the generous Lord. If I don't give it to you, you can't kill me."

Zhuke thought with a smile.

Wald pictures signed a pay contract with Toby Maguire. The first film was paid only $1.5 million, and he didn't pay dividends; 2、 Three movies, even if the film pay has increased, but it will not soar to $45 million.

You want to go back on the contract?

ha-ha!

Even if Spiderman 1 is popular, you can negotiate to modify the contract and increase the film payment, it will definitely let Wald pictures take the initiative.

Trilogy film, you can not sign, but the hero is no longer you.

That's what Jack is.

Similarly, for the heroine, little green devils and other major actors in the series, Wald pictures has signed a number of film contracts.

"Here I am, the lion opens his mouth. Don't even think about it!" Zhu Kexin swears.

It wasn't long before

The press conference of spider man 1 begins!

.......

A few days later.

March 1, 1999.

Zhu Ke stayed in the office of Jin Shuguang entertainment group, constantly looking at the recent reports of various subsidiaries, his mouth slightly raised.

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

"Boss, happy today?" Chief assistant Alexander laughs.

"Of course."

Zhuke said without hesitation: "I just read the news this morning, tut tut ~, with Microsoft's MSN chat software coming into the market, ICQ's life is not easy in the near future. Oh, look, their shares fell by more than 5.6% yesterday."

Immediately after Alexander took over the newspaper and read it, he couldn't help laughing.

Others don't know, but he knows his boss and ICQ!

"Before I left ICQ, I told weisig not to expand blindly, but to fight steadily. Now the retribution has come. In the face of Microsoft's strong attack and seizing the market, the consequences of ICQ's blind expansion have emerged, that is, the serious shortage of liquidity. When they issue new shares, the market recognition has declined a lot."

Zucker shook his legs happily.

"Oh? How do you say ICQ will lose? " Asked Alexander.

Zhu Ke shook his head and said: "not necessarily, but maybe he will lose. Of course, I expect ICQ to be acquired by other big capital companies in the near future if it is right. "

Blind expansion, lack of liquidity, plus Microsoft's strong attack, ICQ want to win this battle, must seek external financial assistance.

Who is Microsoft?

It's a famous company that always gives you "forced installation software". Under this kind of hooligan method, who can stand it?!

"Well, let's not talk about this. How much box office has our" My grand Greek Wedding "now achieved?"

Zucker was also a little disappointed when he ridiculed weisger.

After all, Zhuke was one of the major shareholders of ICQ!

"Boss, as of yesterday," My grand Greek Wedding "has grossed US $119 million in North American box office. According to the accounting of the marketing department, in the middle of this month, our film will break through the North American box office of 150 million US dollars, and after a long period of screening, the final box office will be about 220-260 million US dollars. " Alexandria reports.

Juk nodded. "What about overseas?"

"At present, the films are shown overseas, mainly in Britain, France and Germany. Since they were released eight days ago, they have made a total of 19.2 million US dollars at the box office."

"At the same time, as many as 12 overseas countries, such as Italy, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Spain and so on, we, Wald pictures, have also decided with them on the issue of release."

Alexandre reports in detail.

Overseas distribution is the top priority of Wald pictures.

Zucker nodded and said, "Alexander, please tell old Bill and Victor that in order to expand the overseas market in the early stage, we can give more profits to the local distributors overseas."

"Yes, boss."

For the sake of overseas distribution channels, Zhuke also devoted himself to it.

If you don't make profits, why should others let your movie show?

All his mother is not see rabbit not scatter Eagle Lord!

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

However, Wald film industry does not have six strong points after all. The box office revenue of my grand Greek wedding, which is released overseas, ranges from 23% to 32%, much lower than that of the six.

"Let the road be heavy and far away!" He sighed.

A few days later......

A working group of up to 15 people, including bill mcnick, President of Wald pictures, arrived in London, England by air.

The casting of Harry Potter begins!

"The first watch" is presented.