Chapter 263

March 26.

Since the casting of "Harry Potter" started on March 9, it has lasted for 18 days, and the main actors have been basically finalized.

Harry Potter: the role is played by Daniel;

Ron Weasley: played by Rupert Grint;

Hermione: played by Emma Watson;

The iron triangle of Hogwarts in the original play has not changed.

"I have to say that the last Warner selection was really good."

When he started the casting of Harry Potter, he considered whether the choice of the main actors would change.

However, after eight rounds of casting, he found that Daniel, Emma and Rupert really fit the role of Hogwarts triangle.

Think about it.

In the original history of time and space, Warner started 10 rounds of selection in order to choose the role, and finally decided the candidate.

Daniel's home.

"Do you have to sign a contract for the whole series?" Daniel's father hesitated.

"Can we sign a three part contract first?" Daniel's mother echoed.

Bang!

"What do you think?" the manager yelled

"Do you think Wald pictures will choose Daniel to play Harry Potter without signing a contract for the whole series? Remember, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us, but for Wald pictures, they can replace Daniel at any time. "

"What's more, if the first film pays less?"

"As long as the Harry Potter movie succeeds, that means Daniel will be famous all over the world!"

"At that time, when filming the second and third films, although there were contractual restrictions, we could completely propose to amend the contract at that time, and we were not afraid that they would not compromise."

The agent said in a deep voice: "what do you want to do now? If you continue to hesitate, the production company will definitely replace you. "

Suddenly, Daniel's parents were shocked.

Facing the production companies, they are always in a weak position.

At the same time.

Emma Watson's home.

"Sign up for the whole series?"

Unlike Daniel's parents, Emma Watson's parents accepted everything in the contract without hesitation.

"If you are joking, a fool will refuse."

"Half a million dollars is low in Hollywood A-class production, but it's an opportunity."

"As long as we grasp it, there will be a hundred and a half million dollars in the future!"

Not only did Emma Watson's parents agree, but the other characters, their parents and agents, accepted the contract without hesitation.

Who dares to miss the chance to become famous?

It's really like a movie with a production cost of 130 million US dollars. It's Chinese cabbage!

.......

Wald pictures, Los Angeles.

"It's good to have signed a long-term contract. In this way, in the subsequent series of films, even if the little actors want to modify the contract, increase the film pay and dividends, we also have the dominant position to ensure our own interests to the greatest extent. " Zucker smiles.

Think about the last life.

On the eve of the eighth Harry Potter film, the last one of the series, Daniel, Emma and Rupert, the three leading characters, have been asking for not only 20 million US dollars, but also a huge box office bonus, which is completely killing the production company Warner pictures.

Can you bear it?

If we really agree to their request, Warner will invest 200 million dollars, and all the money earned in the end will be shared by the little actors, leaving only a little profit for Warner. Is it meaningful to keep busy?

"I will never give them a chance to open their mouths!"

"If there is one day, I will definitely follow Warner's example and use special means to form a loss on the book, so that you can't get a dime of dividends!"

"Thought juke fiercely.

"Boss, this is the latest box office report of my grand Greek wedding." Alexander submitted a statement to Zucker.

"It has to be seen." Juke laughed.

"Not bad!"

As soon as he scanned the report, Zhuke showed a smile.

$201 million!

"My grand Greek Wedding" has been released for 44 days, and the cumulative box office in North America is as high as 201 million US dollars. It is currently ranked first in the North American box office list in 1999.

"Overseas?" Asked Zucker.

"Boss, overseas, our box office has exceeded $100 million. If there is no accident, the box office in North America will increase by US $40 million to US $60 million, and the box office overseas will increase by US $20 million to US $40 million. In other words, "My grand Greek Wedding" is expected to hit 360-400 million US dollars at the global box office. "

Alexander sighed: "I can't believe that a movie with a production cost of 5 million US dollars can get such a high box office."

He was shocked.

As a matter of fact, the major film companies in the whole Hollywood are also speechless.

"My grand Greek Wedding" broke the box office record of North American romantic comedies.

The production cost is 5 million US dollars, and the global box office is estimated to be nearly 400 million US dollars!

The profit ratio is as high as 80 times!

Although this income ratio is not the highest in Hollywood, it can make many people crazy.

"In terms of box office alone, we can earn about US $150 million, plus the profits of DVD and video, peripheral licensing and so on, our profits are at least US $250 million." Alexander said excitedly.

250 million dollars!

Not to mention the small and medium-sized film companies in Hollywood, that is, the top six in Hollywood. In addition to the popular films, few single films can make such high profits.

be jealous!

"Damn Wald, they're lucky."

"I saw the stage play" My grand Greek Wedding "at that time. Why didn't I find that it could be put on the big screen? Damn, this opportunity should have been mine. "

Many film company owners are jealous.

"Hum!"

Steve Ross, chairman of Time Warner, hums: "be proud, be proud. When I free my hand, you will cry in the future. "

One side of the assistant, suddenly silent.

Steve Ross doesn't want to stop. He's determined to show it to Zucker.

However, it's the same with Zucker.

Zucker's waiting!

As we all know, in 2000, AOL will offer a price of up to 181 billion US dollars in the form of cash and shares to fully acquire the equity of Time Warner. The two will form the world's largest media group company, and they are the undisputed kind of giant enterprise.

But!

This merger of the old and new media giants has been evaluated as the most failed merger at the beginning of the century!

AOL's main business is to provide dial-up Internet services, but with the rise of Internet broadband services, it seems to be the rhythm of the times.

Coupled with the outbreak of the Internet bubble, there is no doubt that time warner has caused huge losses.

"This is my chance!"

"To take advantage of this opportunity, I must cut a piece of meat from Warner to let you know that I'm not easy to be provoked either."

Zucker swore to himself.

However, while Zhuke was still waiting for the opportunity, Warner made a lot of small moves.

It's mainly aimed at the 300 red underpants to be released by Wald pictures. Oh, it's the 300 warriors of Sparta!

"The first watch" is presented.