Heads Up Hollywood

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

Not only was it a big hit at the box office, but it also swept the Oscars.

Throughout the century-old history of Hollywood, there are only two masterpieces that have swept the Oscars in the form of commercial films - "Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".

Of course, when it comes to truth, "Titanic" is still better.

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

However, this is enough for Peter Jackson to become a top Hollywood director of commercial films 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 box office of 240 million US dollars in the first week!

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

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

This is enough for Warner to set up wine and hold a grand celebration party!

Peter Jackson has signed a contract with Universal Pictures, and negotiated the "King Kong" project in the form of a basic film salary of 20 million US dollars, plus 20% of the global box office profit dividend.

This is definitely good news for Tang En.

Box office dividends and box office profit dividends, although they are just one word, there is a world of difference!

Based on "King Kong"'s global box office of 550 million U.S. dollars, if the box office share, Peter Jackson can get more than 100 million U.S. dollars!

Let Universal Pictures bear the huge loss!

This is just like Tom Cruise killing Paramount with the "Mission: Impossible" series, the dumb eats coptis.

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

Peter Jackson directed this project, that is, he got a basic salary of 20 million US dollars, no more.

This kind of contract is much more reasonable than the overlord clause in the previous life!

It was also thanks to Twain who let Universal Pictures make a move in advance, and quickly settled the contract dispute before the awards season came.

Otherwise, when "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" sweeps the Oscars and Peter Jackson becomes a major director at the same level as Twain, Cameron, and Spielberg, it will definitely be a share of the box office, not a share of box office profits.

Fortunately!

"That's weird, "Lord of the Rings 3" has only been released for a few days? Now there's a celebration reception? You're too impatient!"

On the extended Lincoln car, Tang En's female companion tonight, Jessica Chastain, was a little strange and puzzled.

Tang En smiled: "It's normal."

"normal?"

"Christmas is coming soon, and the time cannot be staggered. After Christmas, Warner will be busy with the year-end summary and holding the shareholder meeting, and there is no time to hold a celebration reception. Anyway, with the influence of "Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" Power, it will be the same day after day, it will definitely sell well!"

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

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

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

Tang En glanced at her appreciatively, nodded and said, "You're right, Warner should have held the "Lord of the Rings 3" celebration reception at this stage, and they should also have the idea of ​​elated."

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

Warner made a big mistake when scheduling.

November and December are unified as Christmas files, mainly showing some family carnival movies, focusing on cheerful and entertaining themes. However, "The Matrix 3" is an R-level movie, 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 push "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 slash!

Combining various factors, the box office of "The Matrix 3" is bound to fall far short of expectations.

Sure enough, after entering the venue, Tang En heard a piece of not-so-good news from Peter Jackson.

"Inside Warner, everyone blames "Harry Potter" for the failure of "The Matrix 3" at the box office."

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

Now, his partner is Universal Pictures.

In front of Tang En, he would naturally get closer.

Tang En 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 are hitting themselves at the gunpoint, and I'm to blame?"

"It's just a big tree attracting the wind, the momentum of the new Universal..." Peter Jackson was also very helpless, shaking his head and lowering 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, with a hint of sarcasm on the corner of his mouth, and he said coldly: "Feng Shui turns, how many times has MGM been auctioned? Warner has lost its position as the industry's leader, so can it unscrupulously slander?"

"Anyway...be careful, a lot of Warner executives came here today. "The Matrix 3" failed at the box office, and many people were very disappointed. They are trying to restore the Warner Empire by taking advantage of the popularity of "Lord of the Rings 3" Dignity." Peter Jackson perfectly executed his "insider" job.

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

Tang En smiled and waved his hands 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.

You Dawn Walker personally recommended the heroine, what can I do? Can I still refuse?

Fortunately, Naomi Watts' conditions are really good, with 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 Twain.

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

At least... the actresses he recommended all fit the roles!

This is true of Liv Tyler in the "Lord of the Rings" series, and the same is true of Naomi Watts in "King Kong".

After exchanging simple greetings with Peter Jackson, Tang En started the next social journey.

Indeed, quite a few Time Warner executives came tonight.

For example, Time Warner President Jeff Bewkes, Vice President Ted Turner, Executive Vice President Paul Capucio, Vice President John Martin, Warner Bros. CEO Barry Meyer, President Alan Horn, etc. people.

When most people saw Tang En, they were very polite. They shook hands warmly and greeted him enthusiastically, giving him enough respect.

In particular, Barry Meyer and Alan Horn, the two heads of Warner Bros., had a very friendly attitude towards Twain.

No questioning or accusation at all.

It seems that the box office competition between "The Matrix 3" and "Harry Potter 2" was not taken into account at all.

Only Fred Turner.

His face was stinky, as if Tang En owed him money.

Although Ted Turner's executive position in Time Warner is not high, he is only 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 real heart of Time Warner!

It is a soul figure!

Be a media tycoon!

In the entire film and television media industry, besides Tang En, he is another person of the year who was once selected by "Time Magazine"!

At that time, he failed to bid for CBS with Lei Shidong, but this can never deny his super strength in the industry!

After the failed bid for CBS, Ted Turner was not discouraged. He pushed for another blockbuster transaction...the merger of AOL America Online and Time Warner!

This deal is a hundred times more shocking than Viacom's acquisition of CBS!

The result...was miserable!

Tang En remained calm and said with a smile: "Ted, you don't look very well, what's wrong? AOL America Online has created new troubles?"

The personalities of Ted Turner and Redstone are very similar, perhaps this is the standard configuration of the tycoon of that era - aloof, domineering, domineering, and maverick.

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

"Aol?" Ted Turner was taken aback, and he dared to bring up this topic in front of him. He was a powerful and powerful "stupid young man" like Tang En. He hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, " Hey, the merger of AOL and Time Warner was as exciting and curious to me as having sex for the first time 45 years ago."

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

Jeff Bewkes, Barry Meyer, Paul Capucio and other executives around couldn't help laughing.

In the United States, the first time is only at the age of 19, which is really not a glorious thing.

Ted Turner has seen big winds and waves, and quickly used his humor to resolve the embarrassment at the moment. He shrugged and said proudly: "But my second time came very early, just at Within two minutes of finishing the first one. I'm a quick learner, always."

Soon, the surrounding Time Warner executives burst into laughter.

The atmosphere is very harmonious!

However, there was a little worry in Tang En's brows.

Time Warner put up such a big battle, and even invited Ted Turner, the giant Buddha, how could he get away with just a few gags?

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

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