Chapter 229: Determine the director of "Spider-Man"
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The "Spider-Man" movie has a production cost of 140 million U.S. dollars. Looking at the entire Hollywood, it is also a first-line commercial production of Class A. Of course, you must be cautious about the director.
"Boss, I think Cameron is very suitable. As everyone knows, he is a big fan of Spider-Man." Old Bill suggested.
As early as 1990, Cameron announced that he would personally direct the live-action "Spider-Man" movie.
To this end, he even went to the horse to write the script himself, preparing for a full five months.
However, in various copyright disputes between several production companies, Cameron lost the opportunity to direct Spider-Man.
Kevin Fitch vetoed: "I don’t agree. I don’t deny Cameron’s ability to direct. "Titanic"’s achievements have attracted worldwide attention, but, Bill, do you think our $140 million production cost is enough for him to make. ?"
"......"
Old Bill raised his brows and gritted his teeth: "You also said that he is good enough. I firmly believe that Cameron is the most suitable candidate. There are not many people in Hollywood who can be better than Cameron in science fiction movies."
Don't forget, the sci-fi movie "Terminator" series is Cameron's proud work.
but!
Zhuke immediately shook his head.
James Cameron is indeed a master of directorship, but his ability to spend money like water also makes people tremble.
The most important thing is the cycle of his filming, which is too procrastinating!
"Titanic" lasted for 4 years from the beginning of the project, to preparation, filming, post-production, and release.
The production cycle of "Avatar" is as long as 6 years;
"Where does I have so much time for Cameron?"
"Even if I am willing to give him such a long time, investors such as Mountain Capital and the Carlos Foundation are absolutely unwilling to wait that long."
Zhu Ke brewed in his mind and said solemnly: "Everyone, let's not mention whether Cameron is the best candidate. What price should we pay to make him willing to be a director?"
"Uh......?"
Old Bill and the others were taken aback.
"That's right!"
Kevin Feiqilang said: "Cameron's price tag is too high for us to afford. We must know that only 20% of the box office dividend in North America is enough to minimize our profits."
A "Titanic", Cameron accounted for 15% of the box office dividends, allowing him to earn 115 million US dollars!
"Don't Cameron, he is too expensive!" Zhu Ke vetoed the old Bill's proposal with one final word.
He is too expensive!
Zhuke, who is full of stingy attributes, is absolutely unwilling to give this huge sum of money, even if he is very awesome!
Moreover, the current financial situation of Wald Pictures is not as good as expected.
Old Bill said again: "Kevin, who do you recommend?"
When the voice fell, the eyes of everyone present immediately focused on Kevin Fitch.
Although Kevin Fitch is young, since joining Wald Pictures, his outstanding ability has made him unanimously affirmed by everyone. Young and promising is his label. Moreover, he is currently the second in command of Wald Pictures, with huge powers.
"I recommend two people."
"And they are all very good directors."
"One is our old friend Zach Schneider. The post-production "Spartan 300 Warriors" is extremely good. We can totally trust his ability;"
"Second, it is Stephen Sommers. Some of the people present may not have heard his name, but he is an excellent director who has been following him for a long time, and he is also fully qualified to be the director of the "Spider-Man" movie."
Stephen Sommers?
As Kevin Fitch's voice fell, many of the people present really hadn't heard the name.
Stephen Sommers, who is he?
"So it's him!"
People may not have heard the name Stephen Sommers, but Zhuke really knows him!
The famous "Mummy" series is Stephen Sommers' proud work. In 2009, he also directed the hit movie "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra".
"The coach is indeed very good. I agree with Mr. Fitch's recommendation."
"I watched a lot of the unedited clips of "300", and Zha Dao is very good at color scheduling."
"Seconded!"
There is no doubt that for Zach Schneider, who has cooperated with Wald Films many times, all the executives present are still willing to cooperate with him again.
"I don't agree!"
The old guy Bill McNick retorted: "Everyone, don't forget that "Spider-Man" is a superhero movie with a science fiction theme. The director has no experience in this area. The production cost of 140 million US dollars, we can't take a risk."
"This......."
For a while, many people present also hesitated.
There can be no mistakes in the big production of 140 million US dollars!
Don’t you see that there are many film companies, because they blindly engage in high-cost movies, and the director chooses the wrong director, leading to a fiasco at the box office and the company’s bankruptcy?
Wu Baige's "The Wind Whisperer" failed miserably at the box office.
Let the already old MGM be on the verge of bankruptcy;
Ang Lee shot "The Hulk", adding too many human factors and philosophical thinking to a good superhero movie, which caused the film to fail miserably, and he himself completely lost the favor of the first-line commercial blockbusters.
As a member of the Great Heaven Dynasty in his previous life, Zhu Ke knew them both very well.
Therefore, Zhu Ke is very cautious in choosing the director of "Spider-Man".
Old Bill, Kevin Fitch, and a group of executives have their own opinions and recommended candidates. No one can convince anyone. In the end, it was Zhuke's final decision.
Zhuke does not make a final decision, so the decision on the director's choice will inevitably be delayed for a long time.
——Sam Remy!
"I recommend Sam Remy as the director of the "Spider-Man" movie!" Zhu Ke solemnly said.
Suddenly, everyone was surprised.
Old Bill: "If I remember correctly, he seems to be the director of the thriller "Ghosts" series."
Kevin Fitch: "Boss, can he do it?"
Can't help but everyone doesn't doubt it?
Is a director who often shoots horror/thriller movies qualified for the director of "Spider-Man"?
After changing, everyone will first hit a question mark. This is human nature.
However... they don't know ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ In the original time and space, Sam Remy is the director of "Spider-Man".
He did a pretty good job!
In fact, Zucker also thought about letting Zach Schneider direct "Spider-Man" at the beginning.
But when he thinks of "Superman: Man of Steel", "Watchmen" and other movies, Zhuke feels that he is inappropriate.
Zach Schneider is the kind of director with a very strong directorial style and a tendency to "dark".
How can the funny Spider-Man Peter Parker become the hero next door with a "dark" tendency?
Therefore, Zhu Ke had no choice but to put aside the love general!
Furthermore, letting Sam Remy, the "original" director, direct "Spider-Man", can also guarantee the greatest degree of success.
The most important thing is that he charges cheaply!
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