Chapter 748： Alchemy

Due to the strong intention of cooperation between the two parties, the negotiation is directed towards reaching an agreement as soon as possible. Before the arrival of the new weekend, Shahai Entertainment basically reached an agreement with the manager of Martin Scorsese on negotiating the most important salary. .

Martin Scorsese’s director’s pay was 6 million US dollars, which was lower than the 8 million US dollars for "Aviator" and the same as the previous "New York Gangs".

Due to his weak personal style and commercial attributes, Martin Scorsese has a reputation, but the highest personal salary is 8 million US dollars in The Aviator.

Previously, the salary was maintained at around US$5 million for many years.

Reaching an agreement on the most important film pay means that there will be no more surprises in the cooperation between the two sides. Although the contract has not been formally signed yet, Martin Scorsese has assembled his long-term cooperation filming and production team, officially entered the crew, and began preparations Infinite Walker.

In addition to the retired Boston Police Detective Thomas Duff, Andrew Liu also joined the crew as a special adviser.

Martin Scorsese is extremely efficient and first discussed the possibility of other major actors with Ronan.

For example, he suggested that Mel Gibson be the villain Frank.

Ronan directly refused. Mel Gibson is indeed very suitable for this role, but after losing the copyright lawsuit with Embassy Pictures, he vowed not to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment.

Of course, many times, business vows are no different from farting.

But even if Mel Gibson was willing to take this role, Ronan would not cooperate with him, because the impression that Mel Gibson seemed to have died by himself in the past two years.

This is not the same as drinking and taking drugs. As long as the filming is finished, it will not bring too many negative effects, but Mel-Gibson’s method of death will seriously drag down the film’s market.

Even, it is possible for "Infinite Walker" to win nothing during the awards season.

As for Kate Winslet recommended by Martin Scorsese or Hilary Swank as the heroine of the new Oscar actress Madeline, Ronan also politely refused.

After the latter got the Oscar film, the Oscar curse has always entangled the best actress, and it is not cheap.

Kate Winslet, not to mention, there is no need to spend too much money on a role like this.

Ronan thought of a more suitable candidate. Jessica Chastain, who had met in the "Iron Man" crew, had guaranteed acting skills and was extremely dedicated.

After passing the ditch with Martin Scorsese, the heroine will be resolved through an audition, Ronan also asked Jessica Chastain to issue an audition invitation.

When it comes to Ronan's position, as long as he thinks it is suitable, he can send out audition invitations as long as he feels suitable.

In other words, as long as Ronan thinks about it, it's not difficult to make an actor popular.

The former Jessica Chastain gave Ronan a very good impression. As a producer, of course I appreciate this kind of dedicated and professional actor.

Like Johnson Depp in the subsequent two filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean", it is simply a disaster for the crew.

is also the actor's least favorite actor.

But actors like Johnson Depp, as long as they have enough commercial value, will still be one of the most popular actors in Hollywood.

However, they must not go downhill, as long as they go downhill, countless actors, media, directors and producers who have offended before will jump out and can't wait to push them, wishing everyone to beat the dog.

When Johnny Depp broke negative news, he seemed to be a public enemy of the world.

As for the villain Frank, the crew finally prepared to invite Jack Nicholson to audition according to Ronan's proposal.

Of course, this is just one of the candidates. The crew needs to measure various factors, one of which is the salary budget.

Jack Nicholson accepted the audition invitation. The veteran movie star called his old lover Meryl Streep and said that after starring in a series of comedies, he hoped to play the bad guy again, and He believes that Frank in the script is the ultimate incarnation of evil.

One point that cannot be ignored, Ronan, as a recognized gold medal producer outside the industry, has a strong attraction to actors, plus a Martin Scorsese, the attraction is definitely one plus one greater than two. effect.

A new weekend is here, and the films that have been harvested at the Oscars awards ceremony have been added by the Oscar effect.

As the most important film award in North America, it is well known that Oscars are not just as simple as sending a small gold man, and its subsequent boosting effect on commercial revenue, including the box office, is obvious.

"Eavesdropping Storm", the German film that won the best foreign language film, was obviously driven by the Oscar effect.

On the first weekend of March, the screening scale of "Eavesdropping Storm" in North America expanded to 490 theaters. That weekend, it earned 6.12 million US dollars in three days and the North American box office totaled close to 20 million US dollars. ,

Since the screening weekend has passed, this is the first time the box office of "Eavesdropping Storm" has surpassed $10,000.

The Ugly Duckling, who was ignored before, because of an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, his income began to skyrocket.

Embassy Pictures estimates that the Oscar effect can last three to four weekends in this film.

In contrast, the North American box office "When Happiness Knocks at the Door" has exceeded 200 million U.S. dollars, and it has received limited Oscar effect bonuses. This personal biographical film is already full of commercial attributes and has already achieved great commercial success before.

This weekend, the North American box office of "When Happiness Comes Knock" has rebounded, with $7.11 million, and the North American box office totaled $221.02 million.

However, the film began to be released on a large scale overseas this weekend and appeared in theaters in more than 30 countries and regions including Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. It was stimulated by Will Smith’s crowning of the Oscar winner. The first weekend's total income was 62.89 million US dollars.

In the next few weeks, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" will appear in more overseas markets. It is expected that the total overseas box office will eventually hit US$200 million.

"When Happiness Knocks on the Door" also passed the review of a big scissors on the other side of the Pacific, and will enter the Oriental film market through formal channels.

Nowadays, the training institutions on the other side of the Pacific only sing "Grateful Heart". It's too monotonous. Why should I add a bowl of better and richer chicken soup?

"Grateful Heart" and "When happiness comes knocking", perfect match!

Trainees on the other side of the Pacific, the days after that are so happy!

As the best picture winner of this year's Oscar, the Oscar effect bonus to "Crash" is also obvious.

The film expanded its screening scale to more than 2,600 theaters. It received another 14.71 million US dollars that weekend. The North American box office surpassed 80 million US dollars in one fell swoop. There is hope that North America will hit 100 million US dollars.

Similarly, "Crash" also appeared in many overseas markets, but because the subject matter and content were too American, it was far from being as good as "When Happiness Knocked the Door" which was added by Will Smith’s BUG commercial market. The first weekend overseas Only 21.14 million US dollars were received.

This purely American film, even with the Oscar best picture effect bonus and promotion, the overseas box office will eventually be 50 or 60 million US dollars.

But for the total investment of less than US$12 million, including buying out the copyright and public relations, the profit of "Crash" is still surprisingly high.

Oscar operation can generate considerable profit returns, otherwise there would not be so many films going forward to participate in this fame and fortune game.

Oscar's "Golden Point" opened the door to the prosperity of the Oscar economy, unstoppable.

Under the golden sign, the box office and the actors benefited from multiple sources and made a lot of money.

For a movie, the appeal of Oscars lies not only in the good reputation, high honor and skyrocketing box office, but also in the subsequent series of commercial benefits it brings.

Several television stations across the United States have begun negotiations with Embassy Pictures for the first-round television broadcast rights of "Crash" and "When Happiness Knocks on the Door".

The first-round TV broadcast copyright of "When Happiness Comes Knock on the Door", which is more commercial, has been released for 15 million US dollars.

Even if it is a niche theme like "Crash", because of the Oscar best film, the golden figure is nearby, the price of the first-round TV broadcast rights has also been called 9 million US dollars!

As for the next round of TV broadcasts, Internet on-demand and DVD income, etc., there will be quite gratifying income.

It’s not just Relativity Entertainment’s film Million Dollar Baby" that enjoys this bonus, and "Aviator", which has multiple technology awards, have also seen significant revenue growth. After this weekend, the two films in North America The box office all exceeded $100 million.

From these, it is not difficult to see the true face of the Oscar business game.

In fact, the "Hollywood Reporter" has very specialized statistics. In the past fifteen years, a film that won an Oscar heavyweight award has an average income increase in North America of about 30 million US dollars. It can also increase by 20 million US dollars.

The winners are not only film and film companies, but also winners such as movie kings and queens have doubled their worth.

The 　　Oscar effect is a force that cannot be ignored. It largely determines which movies will be remembered by people.

For movie fans, the Oscar is a recognition of the quality and viewing value of the film; for actors, directors and screenwriters, the Oscar represents professional ability and achievement, as well as more opportunities in future careers; for the producer , Oscar means box office appeal and higher income.

As Relativity Entertainment increases its investment in this Oscar game and plans to focus on Olympic projects in the next few years, the future Oscar battle will undoubtedly become more intense.

The Oscar is over, and the entertainment industry continues to develop. Ronan and Tom Cruise have begun to promote a new plan.

This plan will last a long time. The latest chapter of the best entertainment era is here: