Chapter 68： New Line Cinema VS Dunn Pictures

New Line Cinema was acquired by Time Warner in 1993, but due to its excellent business, it has independent management rights in film management.

Of course, it cannot be contrary to the general strategy of the group.

At this moment, in the office of the president of New Line Cinema, all the bosses of Marvel Entertainment are seriously negotiating with Bob Shea.

In New Line Cinema, "Blade Runner" is just a film in the company's long-term planning, but the box office is not good. It is backed by Time Warner. After years of copyright operation, it is not a problem to recover the cost.

But for Marvel Entertainment, "Blade Runner" is hope!

Marvel Entertainment has already had a bankruptcy and reorganization, and it can no longer withstand the toss. It must find a way to solve the problem.

There is no doubt that the movie is the best solution!

With the success of "Star Wars", the whole of Hollywood has understood that the real value of the film industry is not how much profit the film itself can generate, but how many opportunities it provides for cooperation between the company and other fields.

Such as TV products, theme parks, soundtrack CDs, computer games, interactive entertainment, books and periodicals...

And what Marvel lacks are these opportunities!

Of course, the premise of everything is that the film must be attractive, creative and influential.

Marvel Entertainment is now pinning its hopes on "Blade Runner". If the film is successful, it can drive the value of more than 5,000 superheroes in the entire Marvel, thus creating a multi-domino effect, allowing Marvel's superheroes to attract more, The attention of larger studios.

Instead of sending out many superhero copyrights at almost cabbage prices like before.

Fortunately, after Ala Allard took office as CEO, he has successively repurchased many copyrights, including superheroes such as Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, and Captain Marvel.

But now the problem has arisen. "My Great Greek Wedding" produced by Dunn Pictures will be released in North America on August 20, only one day away from "Blade Warrior"!

That's a Dunn Walker movie, and that's a popular movie with an overseas box office close to $140 million!

In comparison, the superhero movie "Blade Runner", an R-rated, niche, and repeatedly defeated superhero movie, has room for survival under the squeeze of "My Grand Greek Wedding"?

"What do you mean?" Bob Shea, the president of New Line Pictures, looked ugly.

Of course he understands the intentions of Avi Arad, Ike Patum, Aaron Vann, Stan Lee and others. It is nothing more than fear of the influence of "My Great Greek Wedding" and wants to delay "Blade Runner" " release.

This is so ridiculous!

Not to mention that New Line Cinema has already released the news of the release of "Blade Runner", it is impossible to delay the film's type alone.

In order to avoid blockbusters such as "Saving Private Ryan" and "Peerless Catastrophe", Bob Shea has postponed the schedule to late August, which is the end of the summer season.

To postpone, until when?

Next is the off-season at the box office, and then the Christmas season. It's impossible to release an R-rated movie at the Christmas season, right?

As for next year, don't even think about it. Now the special effects are changing with each passing day. With the quality of this movie, the effect will only be worse when it is released next year.

"Originally, we planned to invest only 45 million US dollars in "Blade Warrior". Later, due to various accidents, it increased to 65 million US dollars, of which we, Marvel Entertainment, took on 15 million US dollars. This is all loans!" Avi God German has a long focus, and even more pleadings.

Stan Lee sighed, "Bob, you also understand the current situation of Marvel, this movie... we can't afford it!"

Bob Shea frowned, "You guys are just getting involved in the film industry, so I'm afraid you don't know much about the market. The film will be released in ten days. We can't change the release date at this time."

"But……"

Stan Lee's voice fell, and Bob Shea's secretary suddenly rushed in, "Boss, Warner's phone!"

Bob Shea quickly answered the phone, it was Barry Mayer, the second owner of Warner Bros. It is said that he will soon be promoted to chairman and CEO of Warner Bros.

For such a big man, even if Bob Shea is the president of New Line Cinema, he would not dare to neglect him in the slightest.

"Hello, Barry, this is Bob Shea."

"New Line Cinema will release two movies recently?"

"That's right, the dark action style of Blade and the funny action style of Rush Hour."

"Very good, Dunn Walker's movie is also released at this time, and we can fight with him."

When Barry Mayer reached the point, Bob Shea immediately understood that the second boss was trying to make New Line Pictures compete with Dunn Pictures!

He didn't know what happened, but as a direct subordinate, he had to obey the orders.

"Okay, I see, New Line Cinema will fully cooperate."

Hanging up the phone, Bob Shea said with a serious face and an unquestionable tone: "The group leaders have already made a decision, and the release date of the movie will not change!"

The executives of Marvel Entertainment looked at each other in dismay.

If you put them in the comics circle, they are number one, but this is Hollywood.

Here, Marvel is not as good as a little finger from Warner!

Avi Arad sighed and mourned in his heart.

……

As the overseas box office successfully reached the $140 million mark, "My Big Greek Wedding" became more and more popular in North America.

Especially after seeing the potential of this film, Fox Pictures increased its promotion efforts, so that the public opinion of this film in North America is no less expected than the already released "Saving Private Ryan".

Especially after "Saving Private Ryan" was released and criticized by many glass heart fans, a warm and humorous movie was especially needed to heal the heartache.

Even 20th Century Fox made a statement through many media people: "After watching 'Saving Private Ryan', you must watch 'My Great Greek Wedding' again.

War is cruel, but love is romantic; human nature is complex, but human nature is also simple.

"My Grand Greek Wedding" can make your body and mind be baptized! "

……

August 20, this ordinary day, has been long-awaited by many fans.

"Titanic" director Dunn Walker's new work "My Great Greek Wedding" will premiere in North America on this day.

This investment-grade movie will not have a grand premiere, but the publicity and influence of this movie is too great, and it is no longer necessary to do this.

Natalie has returned to New York and is preparing for the start of the new semester, and Reese Witherspoon happened to come to Dunn to turn around, "Boss, can you take me, this subordinate, to your house for a few days? ?"

Tang En said with a smile, "You really know how to take chances."

"Don't you like it?" Reese Witherspoon fluttered her hair charmingly and bit her red lips slightly, "Forget it, I'll work hard in the future and just finish my secretary's job."

"I didn't say that!" Dunn waved his hand, "Nate is a smart girl, do you think she doesn't know our relationship? Forget it, what did Warner say?"

Reese Witherspoon's face was stern, "Alan Horn, an executive of Warner Bros., came forward in person and planned to hold a meeting with you to resolve misunderstandings and seek cooperation."

"Alan Horn?" Dunn's eyes brightened and he murmured, "This is a big man!"

"It's a big man. It is said that he will take over the position of president next year." Naturally, Reese Witherspoon did not understand Dunn's deep meaning.

Tang En smiled, "Okay, let's see you then, the time... It's set on September 1."

Reese Witherspoon pursed her lips slyly, "Yes, our focus now should be "My Great Greek Wedding". At that time...strength will be the basis of negotiation."