Chapter 119: James Cameron
In a blink of an eye, it’s August 22.
On this day, Zhuke and Victor arrived at the scene half an hour before the test film officially opened.
Well, the venue of the test film is in the headquarters building of 20th Century Fox.
"Boss, it seems that the 20th Century Fox and Paramount are about to hang out. The production cost of "Titanic" alone is as high as more than 200 million US dollars!" Victor whispered.
Zhuke immediately laughed and said: "Yes, the production cost of more than 200 million US dollars, even for the Big Six in Hollywood, has been delayed for a few years, and the funds cannot be returned quickly, and it is not enough."
The production cost of Big Ship is as high as US$200 million, which surpasses the US$170 million production cost of Universal Pictures "Future Water World".
is the highest peak in film history!
Of course, if you take into account the impact of inflation, then "Gone with the Wind" produced in 1940 must be at the top of the list. But even so, the production cost of the ship is enough to rank second in film history.
The huge production cost, plus 100 million U.S. dollars of publicity capital, is more than 300 million U.S. dollars. Even if it is any of the Big Six in Hollywood, they dare not invest such a huge cost, not to mention that there is still a full four-year shooting cycle.
Insufficient liquidity!
Fox, one of the Big Six, can't afford to hurt his mother!
Due to the shortage of funds, Paramount was pulled in.
But!
In the words of the president of Paramount Pictures: "I regret it, I regret it. Damn Cameron and Fox, I only need to invest 20 million dollars, but during the filming process, we were forced time and time again. Additional funding. Now we have invested almost 100 million US dollars in Paramount!"
Paramount regretted it!
In fact, it was 20th Century Fox who regretted it most.
"When you Cameron first approached us to discuss cooperation, didn't you say that it could be done with a good 110 million US dollars? And it still includes the publicity cost. But, how come the cost is so high now?"
During the filming of the ship, the producer asked Cameron more than once to talk to him and told him to save costs.
However, who is Cameron?
Looking at Hollywood, he is a famous gold swallowing beast!
For example, in "Terminator 2" of Qiangzhijian, an additional $40 million was added; no matter how much production cost you set for him at the beginning, he will always have a shortage of funds.
Now, the same is true for "Titanic".
Increasing costs time and time again, Cameron had to take the initiative to give up the director's pay of 5 million, leaving only the movie's box office dividends.
The huge cost pressure and the shooting cycle of several years are enough to crush any film company.
Of course, now that the film has been completed, the most stressful one is the director Cameron, except for the investor.
"Boss, have you seen the news these days," Victor asked.
"Ok!"
Zhuke nodded: "I know that the news you mentioned was the "Titanic" press conference a few days ago, right. Haha, Cameron really took it all out, even at the press conference site. The razor blade was filmed in front of reporters. He also threatened to say that the film was at a loss and he did not need the accountability of the audience and investors, and he would give himself the result.
Zhu Ke has heard of this anecdote in his last life.
I never expected that after I passed through, I would once again see the news that Cameron was wearing a blade.
It didn’t take long.
Zhuke met Cameron who was late.
"Hi, Mr. Wald, Mr. Jones, welcome to you." James Cameron and Zhuke met at a reception before.
"Cameron, don't you see how good your condition is?" Zhuke exclaimed.
"Oh? It's not very good, you know the reason. No, the whole Hollywood is waiting to see my jokes." Cameron laughed at himself.
Even though Cameron is dressed very decently today, his sunken eyes and thin body are enough to prove that he is now haggard.
"It's okay, my friend!"
Zhuke looked at him and said solemnly: "They want to see your jokes, so let them see. I think you won't fail this time. Maybe the box office has exceeded one billion dollars and hit them in the face! "
Billion dollars? !
"Man, what did you say?!"
At this moment, Cameron couldn't help being stunned, and even Victor was dumbfounded.
Victor secretly said in his heart, "Boss, even if you want to send charcoal in the snow, you don't need to blow up the air."
I have to say that Cameron himself was shocked.
You must know that in the original time and space history, Cameron once said in an interview: the movie failed, I either wiped my neck and committed suicide, or went back to be my truck driver. As for the movie box office forecast you said? Well, I originally thought that the global box office can exceed 600 million US dollars, and I am satisfied.
Zhu Ke is very good at sending charcoal in the snow.
The big ship's global box office of 1.8 billion dollars, you are kidding.
Of course, some people say that the schedule of "Titanic" is very good, and there are no strong opponents to stop it.
This reason is established.
In fact, for this part of the reason, how else can you win the weekly box office champion for more than ten weeks in a row?
However, it broke the box office record in North America.
wherever he went, no matter which country it was, it basically broke the box office record of that country.
From this point of view, I have to say that the ship is excellent!
...
soon.
The invited guests and audience are all here~www.wuxiaspot.com~ The film kicks off on time.
In the process of watching the movie, the representatives of the theaters also had to admire Cameron’s directorial skills and praised the film’s excellence.
But!
They are still not very optimistic about the results of "Titanic" after the release!
AMC theater representative said: "The film is 3 hours long, which is too long. The audience will be drowsy."
The representative of the Emperor Entertainment Cinemas said: “The length of time will greatly affect the daily ticket sales. The time for one round of your screening is enough for us to show other films for two rounds. From the perspective of our cinema, the benefits will be Decrease. Moreover, in recent years, all water-related movies have not been very good at the box office."
In fact, it is true.
Universal Pictures’ "Future Water World", Spielberg’s "Captain Hook", etc., are all on the street!
The representative of the Ximanke cinema line also said: "Our cinema line can show this movie, but we have to discuss how many films are scheduled. After all, the final ending of the film is not a family carnival that the American people like."
A large number of invited theater representatives, as well as many film critics, have also said that they are not optimistic about the film’s final box office.
20 World Fox: "......"
Paramount: "......"
Cameron: "......"
Well, the three of them said they were hurt!
However, Zhuke laughed silently, and whispered to Victor beside him: "Aren't they short of funds? Later, you go and talk to Paramount, and you will say that the publicity funds are our Wald Films." The industry can contribute capital or joint issuance."
"Uh?"
In an instant, Victor looked at Zhuke a little confused.
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