Chapter 213: "Spider-Man" officially launched
Wald Pictures.
Zhuke has repeatedly read the "Spider-Man 1" script in his hand, constantly comparing it with the movies in the original time and space.
"good, very good!"
Zhu Ke was quite excited and said: "Old Bill, Kevin, the script of "Spider-Man 1" was completed very well. Kevin, you will go to the screenwriting department on my behalf later and tell them that I personally approve of their work. "
Oral encouragement is almost a habit for Zhuke today.
Of course, the premise is the kind that does not cost money!
"Oh, yes. Old Bill, Kevin, has the production department ever calculated the production cost of Spider-Man 1?" Zhu Ke suddenly asked.
Kevin Fitch responded: "Boss, a few days before the script is roughly finalized, I have arranged for the production department to calculate, but the result has not come out yet, and it will take another week."
Zhuke nodded, expressing his understanding.
Hollywood has strict cost accounting and strict management and control procedures for movies that it wants to start shooting.
Not every film company is like the six Hollywood existences.
Careful calculation is king!
The production cost of a "Titanic" movie is due to the madness of director Cameron, which has led to a step-by-step rise. The cost has soared from 80 million to 100 million U.S. dollars and 130 million U.S. dollars...
In the end, even Fox Pictures, which is wealthy and powerful, is really overwhelmed;
can only choose La Paramount Pictures to share the risk.
In this way, a film that was originally planned to cost 80 million US dollars in production eventually soared to 200 million US dollars.
Fortunately, "Titanic" finally broke out, otherwise even if the six major Hollywood exist, it is bound to lose a lot.
Cost control cannot be ignored!
"Spider-Man" is also a typical Hollywood commercial production of Class A, and its high budget and high cost are inevitable.
If you are not cautious in cost accounting and control, then it is absolutely inevitable that the cost will exceed the budget in the later shooting process.
Therefore, I would rather spend a little more time now than to increase the cost again and again later;
At the same time, some obscure operations related to taxation can also be better performed and "fake" accounts.
can't be sloppy!
"Zuke...oh no, it's the boss." Old Bill said.
But before he finished speaking, Zhuke interrupted him: "Old Bill, don't be so awkward, you should call me Zhuke."
"Ok."
Old Bill nodded and said: "I have seen the finalized script of "Spider-Man" several times, and I roughly judged that its expenditure cost would be at least 100 million U.S. dollars, and this is the minimum budget. If you want the effect to be better, then I guess it will do it again. Additional costs of 20-30 million U.S. dollars."
"Hiss~!"
Kevin Fitch took a breath of cold air suddenly.
"I need so much money?!" Kevin exclaimed.
"It just needs so much!" Old Bill affirmed.
Zuke also nodded, agreeing with Bill McNick's statement.
From this simple conversation, Zhuke can analyze the strengths and weaknesses of old Bill and Kevin Fitch.
As a young man, Kevin Fitch is motivated and has strong execution ability. He is extremely attentive to the things Zhu Ke explained. He can complete the work excellently in the shortest time, and all things are arranged only in an orderly manner. .
For example: in terms of the final version of "Spider-Man."
The screenwriting team led by Kevin Fitch fulfilled Zucker's requirements very well, and the arrangements for the preparations were very reasonable.
However, he also has many disadvantages.
is mainly reflected in the lack of experience!
Especially in the control of large-scale movies, Kevin is extremely inexperienced and experienced.
"This is not a question of ability, but a test of time for everyone."
For Bill McNick, this is his greatest advantage.
Before assuming the post of President of Wald Pictures, Old Bill served as the CEO of 20th Century Fox Pictures for six years; decades of film industry experience gave Old Bill a lot of valuable experience beyond ordinary people. , The experience of large-scale film production is a problem for others, but it is definitely not a problem for him.
Of course, old Bill sometimes misses!
For example: "Titanic".
The cost of the movie "Titanic" continues to exceed the budget, even if it is because of Cameron, but as the first producer, the old Bill also has an unshirkable responsibility.
"Of course, anyone who cooperates with Cameron must be prepared for the actual cost to exceed the budget."
When filming "Terminator 1," Cameron, who was still a "newcomer" director, only spent 6.5 million US dollars to complete the production of the film, creating a miracle;
However!
However, by the time "Terminator 2" came, Cameron began to spend a lot of money to "make", the budget cost of 25 million US dollars, and eventually he turned into the actual expenditure cost of 102 million US dollars;
"Titanic", "Avatar", how about it.
Therefore, Zhuke still trusts the old Bill in the preparatory phase of "Spider-Man"!
The related experience of big movie production, the entire Golden Dawn Entertainment Group has one count, and no one can compare to the old Bill at this stage.
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Regarding the choice of "Spider-Man" actors, Zhuke is still quite inclined to the original actors.
Well, that is, Peter Parker, the Spider-Man played by Toby Maguire;
At the same time, regarding the idea of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Zhu Ke did not rush to develop it.
"Marvel Pictures, Lao Tzu hasn't got it in his pocket yet, and if I start the Marvel Cinematic Universe now, it will definitely be cheaper for Marvel Pictures and other film companies, and even have a lawsuit with Marvel."
"I am not a philanthropist!"
"Marvel Studios must be settled before "Spider-Man 1" is released."
Zhu Ke thought so.
At this moment, Kevin Fitch interrupted Zhuke's imagination.
"Boss, "Spider-Man 1" requires a cost of at least $100 million. The video production of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is also estimated to cost $100 million. The company currently doesn't have that money on the account." Kevin ·Fitch said quietly.
Old Bill also curled his lips on the side.
If you don’t have money, don’t talk too much!
"Uh......"
Zhu Ke was shocked for several seconds, where is the money going?
Well, the previous movies released by Wald Pictures are more profitable, but almost half of the profits of these movies in overseas markets are earned by Paramount. The remaining profit is basically not used to prepare new movies, or to prepare overseas distribution channels~www.wuxiaspot.com~A penny to stump heroes!
"Kevin, the "Spider-Man 1" project will be officially established from today. As for the money issue, I will think of a solution." Zhu Ke said.
"Okay, boss."
Money, Zhu Ke is not short of money, but this does not mean that Wald Pictures is not short of money.
A company is a company, and an individual is an individual.
"It seems that there are only three options." Zhu Ke narrowed his eyes.
1. Borrow from the bank;
2. Seek cooperation with other Hollywood film companies to share profits and risks;
3. Accept investment from overseas capital outside of the film industry in Mexico, India, Great China, South Korea, Japan, etc.;
In the end, Zhu Ke resolutely chose the third path, accepting investment from overseas capital in the "Spider-Man" project.
This is also the normal capital operation of Hollywood studios.
For example, Spielberg’s DreamWorks signed investment cooperation for up to 5 films with several capital companies in India and South Korea. In the end, they used various means to attract profits into their own company’s pockets. Tricked a layman.
Wald Pictures is also well-known today, and it can do so.
Especially the two films "300 Spartan" and "My Grand Greek Wedding", once they are successfully released, they are bound to deepen the confidence and enthusiasm of other investors.
Successful people are always sought after!
This is the eternal truth in the world.
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