Chapter 707： Time Warner's Eukaryote

"The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" is definitely an epic and shocking masterpiece. Its status in film history is higher than that of "Avatar", and it is on the same level as "Titanic".

Not only in the box office market, but also in the Oscars.

Throughout the 100-year history of Hollywood, only two masterpieces have swept the Oscars in the form of commercial films - "Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".

Of course, in truth, "Titanic" is still better.

Because "The Lord of the Rings 3" carries the reputation and popularity of "The Lord of the Rings 1" and "The Lord of the Rings 2".

However, this is enough for Peter Jackson to become Hollywood's top commercial director in one fell swoop.

"The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" was released for a week, directly breaking the box office record held by "Spider-Man 2", with a global first-week box office of up to 240 million US dollars!

This is of course due to the credit of economic globalization. There are more and more countries and regions where Hollywood blockbusters are released simultaneously around the world.

"The Lord of the Rings 3" was simultaneously released in 29 countries and regions around the world, 12 more than "Spider-Man 2", which is also the main reason for the new record.

This is enough for Warners to set the wine and hold a grand celebration party!

Peter Jackson has signed a contract with Universal Pictures to negotiate the "King Kong" project with a base salary of $20 million, plus a 20% global box office profit dividend.

This is definitely good news for Dunn.

Box office dividends and box office profit dividends, although only one word is different, they are worlds apart!

Based on "King Kong"'s global box office of 550 million US dollars, if the box office is divided, Peter Jackson can take more than 100 million US dollars!

Huge losses, let Universal Pictures bear!

This is just like Tom Cruise used the "Mission Impossible" series to kill Paramount, and the dumb eats Huanglian.

However, the global box office profit distribution is different. Based on the production cost of "King Kong" of 200 million US dollars, the box office profit of the film ... is almost zero!

Peter Jackson directed this project, which is to get a base salary of 20 million US dollars, no more.

Such a contract is much more reasonable than the overlord clause of the previous life!

Thanks to Dunn for letting Universal Pictures take action in advance, the contract dispute was quickly settled before the awards season.

Otherwise, when "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" sweeps the Oscars and Peter Jackson becomes a big director at the same level as Dunn, Cameron, and Spielberg, it will definitely be a box office share, not a box office profit dividend.

Rejoice!

"It's weird, it's only been a few days since The Lord of the Rings 3 was released? It's time for a celebration reception? I'm so impatient!"

On the lengthened Lincoln special car, Dunn's female companion tonight, Jessica Chastain, was rather strange and puzzled.

Tang En smiled: "It's normal."

"normal?"

"Christmas is coming soon, and the time cannot be missed. After Christmas, Warners will be busy with the year-end summary, holding the shareholders' meeting, and there is no time to hold a celebration reception. Anyway, with the influence of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" Strength, it will be the same sooner or later, and it will definitely sell!"

"Not necessarily!" said Jessica Chastain, shaking her head.

Tang En smiled and said, "What do you know?"

Jessica Chastain blushed slightly, "I don't really understand, but...but the box office of "The Matrix 3" did not meet expectations. Compared with "The Matrix 2", it shrunk by half."

Tang En glanced at her with admiration, nodded and said, "You're right, at this stage, Warner's holding the "The Lord of the Rings 3" celebration reception should also have the idea of ​​raising his eyebrows."

"The Matrix 3" is the final chapter of the series, which will be released on November 5.

Warner made a big mistake in scheduling.

November and December are unified as Christmas stalls, mainly showing some family-friendly movies, focusing on the theme of cheerful entertainment. However, "The Matrix 3" is an R-level, and the scale is not small.

Furthermore, "The Matrix 2" has just finished screening in the summer, and the audience has not yet digested the profound concept. Warner is eager to bring "The Matrix 3" to the market, which is too hasty.

More importantly, on November 15th, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" will be released, giving "The Matrix 3" a cut!

Combining various factors, the box office of "The Matrix 3" must be far less than expected.

Sure enough, when he entered the venue, Dunn heard some not-so-wonderful news from Peter Jackson.

"Inside Warner, the reason for the box office failure of "The Matrix 3" is "Harry Potter"."

The partnership between Peter Jackson and Warner, New Line has been completed.

Now, his partner is Universal Pictures.

In front of Dunn, he would naturally get closer.

Dunn frowned and said displeasedly: "The schedule of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" was set two years ago! The entire series of "Harry Potter" movies will be released in mid-November. Warner and New Line rammed the gun themselves, do you still blame me?"

"The tree is big to attract the wind, the momentum of New Universal..." Peter Jackson was also very helpless, shook his head and lowered his voice, "You know, in the past ten years, Warner has been the leader of the Hollywood film market!"

Tang En's face was indifferent, there was a hint of sarcasm on the corner of his mouth, and he said coldly: "The feng shui turns, MGM has auctioned it a few times? Warner loses its position as the industry leader, can it be unscrupulous?"

"Anyway... Be careful, there are a lot of high-level officials from Warner Bros. today. "The Matrix 3" failed at the box office, and many people are very disappointed. They are all taking advantage of the popularity of "The Lord of the Rings 3" to restore the dignity of the Warner Empire. What." Peter Jackson executed his "spy" job perfectly.

"I'm sure they're not that stingy!"

Dunn smiled and waved his hand indifferently, "By the way, have you met Naomi Watts?"

Peter Jackson forced a smile, "See you."

"How about it?"

"very good."

Peter Jackson was speechless.

Your heroine recommended by Dunn Walker himself, what can I do? Can you still refuse?

Fortunately, Naomi Watts' conditions are really good. She has an excellent image, outstanding temperament, and superb acting skills. She is indeed a suitable candidate for the heroine of "King Kong".

From this level, Peter Jackson also had to admire Dunn.

Although he has a bohemian private life and has affairs with countless Hollywood female stars, he really doesn't make jokes about movies.

At least... the actresses he recommends are all in line with the role!

Liv Tyler in The Lord of the Rings, and Naomi Watts in King Kong.

After a simple greeting with Peter Jackson, Dunn started the next social journey.

Indeed, a lot of Time Warner executives came tonight.

Such as Time Warner President Jeff Beeks, Vice President Ted Turner, Executive Vice President Paul Capuccio, Vice President John Martin, Warner Bros. CEO Barry Mayer, President Alan Horn, etc. people.

Most people met Dunn very politely, shaking hands warmly and greeting him warmly, giving him enough respect.

In particular, Barry Mayer and Alan Horn, the two heads of Warner Bros., have a very friendly attitude towards Dunn.

No questioning or accusation meant at all.

The box office competition between "The Matrix 3" and "Harry Potter 2" doesn't seem to be at all.

Only unique de Turner.

His face was stinky, as if Dunn owed him money.

Don't look at Ted Turner's low executive position in Time Warner, he is just a vice president, but he has a higher strategic decision-making power!

He is the vice chairman of Time Warner and the largest individual shareholder!

He is the true core of Time Warner!

Is a soul figure!

It's a media mogul!

Apart from Tang En, he is another person of the year selected by Time Magazine in the entire film and television media industry!

Back then, he failed to bid for CBS with Lei Shidong, but this cannot deny his transcendent strength in the industry!

After a failed bid for CBS, Ted Turner didn't lose heart, he pushed for another blockbuster deal...the merger of AOL and Time Warner!

This deal is a hundred times stronger than Viacom's acquisition of cbs!

The result... miserable!

Tang En kept calm and said with a smile: "Ted, you don't look very good, what's wrong? aol AOL has made new troubles again?"

Ted Turner and Redstone have very similar personalities. Perhaps this is the standard for tycoons of that era—arrogant, tyrannical, domineering, and maverick.

However, unlike Redstone who likes others to call him "Mr. Redstone" to show respect, Ted Turner prefers to be called "Ted" to show their intimacy.

"aol?" Ted Turner was startled, and dared to bring up this topic in front of him, that is, a powerful and powerful "Lengtouqing" like Dunn, he hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, " Heck, the merger of AOL and Time Warner back then was just as exciting and curious to me as having **** for the first time 45 years ago."

He is 64 years old this year, and Dunn couldn't help joking: "Ted, according to you, I did an arithmetic problem. The time you had **** for the first time...should be 19 years old."

The surrounding executives, including Jeff Bickers, Barry Mayer, and Paul Capuccio, couldn't help laughing.

In the United States, it is not a glorious thing to have the first time at the age of 19.

Ted Turner has seen the wind and waves, and quickly used his humor to resolve the current embarrassment, he shrugged, and said with a smug face: "But my second time came early, in Within two minutes after the first one. I learn things very quickly."

Soon, the surrounding Time Warner executives burst into laughter.

The atmosphere is great!

However, between Tang En's eyebrows, there was a little worry.

Time Warner put up such a big battle, and even invited Ted Turner, the big Buddha, to be fooled by a few gags?

The next thing, I am afraid it will not be easy!

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