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Beverly Hills.

In a restaurant near Fox Studios, Simon is having lunch with Fox Studios president Joe Ross.

The time is Friday, August 11th.

Daenerys Entertainment officially signed a settlement agreement with the WGA yesterday, and Simon asked Joe Ross today to discuss the first of the 10 foreign film plans.

Simon has taken a fancy to more than one project. The reason why it started with Fox is because of Murdoch. These days, Rupert Murdoch personally called Simon more than once, talking about these 10 movies, and even when talking to Janet, the woman mentioned what Murdoch said to her old man. matter.

Fox Pictures worked with Simon on three films, "The Butterfly Effect", "Death Comes" and "Instinct" in the first two years, all of which were very successful.

In addition, "Butterfly Effect" and "Death Is Coming" also developed sequels last year, but because of the success of the first films, there is an external factor that the public is curious about Simon. After the second part of these two series was released last year , the box office is far worse than the first.

"Butterfly Effect 2" only took back more than 56 million US dollars at the box office, and "Death Come 2" only took in just over 38 million. This kind of achievement is actually very profitable, but because the decline is too deep compared to the first, Fox has also become cautious in developing the third.

Without the release of the sequels of these two ace horror films this year, Fox Pictures' performance immediately slumped.

This summer, Fox's July's "The Boss Going on Vacation" has only grossed over 22 million at the box office so far, and it has not made any waves at all. James Cameron's new film "The Abyss," which was released last Friday, is even more of a pitfall. The film's budget eventually reached a staggering $69.5 million under Cameron's repeated overruns.

Hollywood movies usually take an integer budget, such as 10 million to 20 million. Of course, the actual situation is not so coincidental, and most of them are just an overall estimate.

Fox did not round up to the usual $70 million on "The Abyss," indeed because studio executives were afraid to do so again.

After all, although there are not a few movies with budgets of US$50-60 million in Hollywood in recent years, there is only one "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" with a production cost of US$70 million. Even for this movie, Disney often secretly lied that the budget wasn't that big and it was actually $45 million.

If burning money can be exchanged for a blockbuster like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", the result is not bad. However, compared to the high production cost, "Abyss" is really a box office dud.

According to the statistics released this morning, the 7-day box office number of "Abyss" in the first week of its opening was only 17.53 million US dollars. In comparison, "The Sixth Sense", which was released in its sixth week, still had a single-week box office of $20.37 million, ranking first in the weekly box office list.

Based on media evaluation and audience feedback, Fox's North American box office estimate for "The Abyss" is only $50 million, and this project is almost doomed to loss. However, it was Fox's best box-office result of the seven films released so far this year. As for other films, the highest-grossing film was last month's "The Boss Going on Vacation", which has grossed US$22 million so far, and none of the other six films has exceeded the 20 million box-office threshold.

Murdoch has never been very keen on the film business, preferring newspapers and television. However, since I bought Fox Pictures, I can't keep it so tepid, so I eagerly hope to get a share of Daenerys Entertainment's 10 foreign cooperative film plans this time.

Now that he has decided to operate Australian capital as his backing, Simon has no reason to reject Murdoch's request. Moreover, News Corporation's huge global media network is of great benefit to the expansion of Simon's personal business map around the world.

There are only advantages and no disadvantages in forming a good Murdoch family.

"'Sleeping with the Enemy'? Well...I remembered, it's the story of the wife who couldn't bear the abuse of her husband and fled to death." In the restaurant, Joe Ross opened Simon's selected script folder and looked at it. He couldn't stop saying: "Simon, this story doesn't seem to have a selling point, and it can only be made into a low-cost thriller. I think that "Mark of Death" seems to be better, have you seen it?"

"Sleeping with the Enemy" is actually a movie starring Julia Roberts in the original time and space. It tells the story of a wife who was trapped by a deranged husband because she couldn't bear the torture and pretended to fall into the water and drown and escape from the family.

The story as a whole doesn't seem to have any bright spots, but it is a work that has exceeded 100 million at the North American box office in Simon's memory.

Simon happened to see the movie.

The success of "Sleeping with the Enemy" is not only due to the participation of Julia Roberts, but also the tense plot that hooks the hearts of the audience from beginning to end is the key to its success.

Therefore, compared with the script that does not see too many highlights, the details of the film's rhythm control, suspense setting, atmosphere creation and even the theme soundtrack in the production process are all very important.

There was not much free time at noon. Simon didn't have the mind to argue with Joe Ross. He put down the tableware and raised his head: "Joe, I'm not interested in "Mark of Death". If you like it, you can focus on this project in person. Let the enemy sleep together"."

Joe Ross smiled slightly embarrassedly, stopped talking nonsense, and said, "So, Simon, what should I do next?"

Simon simply said: "I had people evaluated according to my assumptions, and this item

The project budget is about $15 million. Start preparations now. If everything goes well, it will start in October and be released in the summer next year. You can start looking for the right director and producer this afternoon, and I'll get people to contact the actors. "

Joe Ross thought for a while and said, "This is a movie supported by a heroine, Simon, who do you plan to make the heroine?"

"I saw a preview review on The Hollywood Reporter, you guys have a new movie coming out in October called 'The Baker Brothers'?"

Joe Ross, who knew all about Fox films, blurted out, "Michelle Pfeiffer?"

"Baker Brothers" is a musical piece starring the Bridges brothers and Michelle Pfeiffer. The story is indeed very literary, ambiguous and memorable, and even has a feeling of old Hong Kong films like "In the Mood for Love".

Simon nodded and said: "Michelle's acting skills have become more and more proficient in recent years, and she will definitely be able to support this movie. In addition, if you can, let someone send me a copy, I want to see it in advance Her performance in this film. Critics said that Michelle's performance this time was enough to get an Oscar nomination, and if that was the case, it would be more helpful for our film."

"Pretty Woman" is in the process of filming. Although it can be completed before October, Simon has no plans to let Julia continue to star in "Sleeping with the Enemy". Cinderella in the romantic movie jumped directly to the one who was caught by her husband. Poor wife, the image contrast is a bit big, and Simon is not sure if the audience can accept it.

Michelle Pfeiffer just turned 30 this year, and her acting skills are beginning to enter the peak period. If she can get an Oscar nomination for "Baker Brothers" next year, her fame will be even higher. She starred in "Sleeping with the Enemy". "Just right.

If someone else made a request for a copy, Joe Ross would at least have a hand if he wouldn't say no. However, at this time, he readily agreed: "I will have someone send a copy to Daenerys Entertainment headquarters in the afternoon."

Simon nodded with satisfaction and added: "One more thing, about James Cameron, I heard that he has completed the script of "Terminator 2", Fox can buy the copyright of "Terminator" to shoot this film, which could be Daenerys Entertainment's second project with Fox."

When Joe Ross heard the words, his face suddenly became bitter, and he said: "Simon, because of the "Abyss" matter, even if I am willing to continue to cooperate with James, the company's board of directors will not approve it."

"I just said, this can be regarded as Daenerys Entertainment's second project with Fox," Simon said, and added: "In addition, you only need to take the copyright of "Terminator" and Cameron's hands the script, we don’t necessarily have to let him be the director.”

Joe Ross immediately understood, but was a little puzzled.

If Simon is bullish on this project, why didn't Daenerys Entertainment take it down herself.

Simon saw Joe Rose's doubts, and explained with a smile: "I have asked people to contact the copyright owner of "Terminator" before, but it was unsuccessful. Now that I come to the door, I will definitely be knocked hard."

"Terminator 2" was the 1991 North American annual box office champion in the original time and space, with a global box office of more than 500 million US dollars, Simon naturally thought of monopolizing this project.

However, now that the 10-film plan has been proposed, if there are no blockbusters throughout, other Hollywood studios will certainly not be so frenetic in the future.

After all, the reason why Hollywood is boiling for these 10 projects this time is mainly to look forward to surprises like "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality". Otherwise, counting the 10% distribution commission from various channels, other studios have only about 60% of the interest in these projects.

In this way, a movie with a box office of $100 million in North America is actually only equivalent to $60 million.

Of course, the North American box office of $60 million is definitely not low in this era.

Not counting the box office explosion last year, a year or two ahead, the $60 million North American box office is enough to squeeze into the top ten of the annual list. Even in the next few years, there will only be about 20 films in Hollywood with a domestic box office of more than 60 million US dollars a year, and even if all of them fall to the seven major studios, there will be less than 3 films each on average.

What's more, Simon didn't plan to choose all projects of the 100 million yuan level this time, which requires a few blockbuster movies to support the performance of this plan.

The reason for letting "Terminator 2" out is mainly because of the relatively low 'cost performance' of this project.

The original Terminator 2 was the first Hollywood movie to cost over $100 million to make, and now, even with Simon's plan to kick Cameron out for another director, the producers are no longer known in the circle for profligacy Carlock Pictures, the film's budget will definitely not be much lower, and it is just right to come out.

After talking about things, lunch soon ended.

As soon as Simon and Joe Ross walked out of the restaurant, some reporters who heard the news surrounded them.

"Mr. Westeros, are you discussing a movie collaboration with Joe Ross?"

"Joe, can you tell me what the subject is?"

"Simon, can you really be psychic?"

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"The Sixth Sense" is about to break through the $200 million mark at the North American box office.

Due to the general attention from all walks of life, Daenerys Entertainment's 10 foreign cooperative film plans have become the focus of recent media pursuits. Daenerys Entertainment has been inactive for two weeks after the plan was made public, and more

It has aroused strong curiosity from the media and the public.

In the chatter, Simon's bodyguard quickly came over to block the reporter and protected him into the car on the side of the road.

Although Joe Ross enjoyed the feeling of being surrounded and chased by reporters, he did not rush to reveal anything. He just asked the surrounding reporters to pay attention to the specific announcement of Fox, and then hurried back to Fox Studios.

Santa Monica.

Simon had just returned to the Daenerys Entertainment headquarters office when Jennifer followed.

"Forbes magazine will release the new year's Forbes 400 list of the richest people in the United States next month. They contacted here in the morning to see if we could provide some materials on their own initiative. If possible, they also hope that you can accept an exclusive interview."

Simon shook his head without hesitation and said, "We won't cooperate or block this matter, let them figure it out for themselves."

Jennifer hummed, opened the folder in her hand, took out a check and handed it over, saying, "It's not good to just put it on the bedside table in the bedroom."

Simon took a look. It turned out to be the check he signed to Linda Carter on Monday.

Presumably Jennifer found it while cleaning the villa in the morning.

Simon hadn't been to Palisades since last Sunday, thinking the woman would take the check, but he still stayed.

Pretend to put it aside unintentionally.

"Uncle Buck" was released today. John Hughes came to Los Angeles from Chicago in recent days to cooperate with the film's promotion. Simon made an appointment to meet at one o'clock in the afternoon to discuss the second film in the contract. Of course, Simon's real purpose was to confirm "Home Alone" thing.

The time will come soon.

Look opposite.

The female assistant was still standing there, with her head lowered, as if she was reading the document in her hand seriously, without any intention of leaving.

After a little confrontation for a while, Simon had to take the initiative to explain: "Well, I am a very suspicious boss. Of course, I have to test that those cleaners won't steal things. Hey, the results are not bad."

Jennifer glanced sideways slightly, with a half-smile at the corner of her mouth, like a curious baby who wanted to continue 'listening to the story'.

Simon was helpless, and he simply raised his face and said to the boss: "John is coming over soon, go make a pot of coffee first, and stand stupidly waiting for me to deduct your salary!"

Jennifer gave Simon a lethal look, and when she turned around, she did not forget to repeat a habitual little threat: "I'll tell Jenny."

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