Made in Hollywood

The time is gradually approaching the end of June. The bright and blazing sunshine in California cannot dispel the cold in Mel Gibson's heart. The box office performance of "Braveheart" is undoubtedly a serious blow to him. If the competitor "Saving Private Ryan", he may be unwilling, but the current situation is that after the same five weeks of release, "Saving Private Ryan" has a North American box office as high as 235.78 million US dollars, while "Braveheart" There is only a pitiful $21.57 million, which is not even a fraction of the former.

The two are not comparable at all!

Even if he is as rebellious as Mel Gibson, now he has to admit that in this competition with Duke Rosenberg, he lost a mess!

Looking at Mel Gibson with a serious face on the opposite chair, Martin Bob's face was gloomy and uncertain. The "Braveheart" project fell far short of expectations. He was under tremendous pressure, and there was even a voice inside CAA. It is believed that the packaging projects he led have failed one after another, and there is obviously a problem with his ability.

These slanders from competitors have also made Martin Bob a little angry recently. He still can't understand why the project he leads is always so vulnerable when it encounters Duke Rosenberg. Is Duke Rosenberg so vulnerable? ? Is Rosenberg really unbeatable in the summer?

Hollywood's most promising commercial director, why not belong to CAA?

Thinking of this, Martin Bob felt a little more angry, loosened his tie, and sighed inwardly. If he had paid more attention to Duke Rosenberg, he would not have been in this embarrassing situation. Maybe the projects over the years will be successful one after another.

"Martin, we haven't failed yet!"

Mel Gibson, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly broke the silence in the office and said, "The film has not been released overseas on a large scale. Overseas..."

"Mel!"

Martin Bob raised his hand and interrupted Mel Gibson, "Do you think a film that doesn't do well in North America can sell very well overseas? Don't forget, except for Scotland, all major European markets refuse to short-term. show the film inside.”

Mel Gibson opened his mouth. Reluctantly closed again, he naturally understands the dilemma the film faces overseas.

Except for Scotland, "Braveheart" did not appear in any western ticket market. Not only members of the Commonwealth of Nations such as England, New Zealand and Australia postponed the film's schedule to the relatively cold September and October, but even France. Jump out and accuse the film of slandering Princess Isabel. The release date of the film has also been pushed back.

Not only that, because the film's North American box office performance was extremely poor, distributors in Germany, Spain and Italy all refused to release the film in the hottest summer season, just in terms of schedule. "Braveheart" is already a tragedy overseas.

CAA and Paramount Pictures are indeed strong, but the box office performance of "Braveheart" cannot convince any distributors and theater companies in the summer season when they rely on commercial achievements.

If nothing else, Mel Gibson knew. Paramount Pictures largely abandoned the massive publicity for "Braveheart" starting in its second week. After all, the facts are here, and the propaganda funds invested more cannot be recovered at all.

Is there any hope for the film? This is what Mel Gibson is thinking about.

Is the movie still possible? This is Martin Bob's thoughts spinning in his head.

Failure brings not only the issue of capital recovery, but also a series of chain reactions such as subsequent credibility, CAA, and personal prestige. It will even affect Mel Gibson's nascent directorial career and Martin Bob's packaging projects.

The two were silent for a few minutes, like good friends with a tacit understanding, they suddenly looked at each other and gave the same answer - Oscar!

Yes, if you win or even win multiple Oscar nominations, it is entirely possible to save a failed movie. It was a big hit for two consecutive releases, and now the "Shawshank Redemption", which is a fire in the video tape market, is a typical example!

As senior industry insiders, they are also very clear, why do production companies and distribution companies spend a lot of money to rush for awards? Really for art? No kidding, because that will make the video more people's attention and more money!

"Martin, Braveheart could be taken down at any time."

Mel Gibson stopped being secretive, and said directly, "Please work with Paramount to put pressure on the theater chain to keep the film in theaters, especially independent theaters in the Greater Los Angeles area. Can last the screening until awards season!"

"This requires a lot of money." Martin Bob knows the effect of these measures to hedge the award. "Paramount Pictures will no longer invest too much in the film..."

Hearing Martin Bob's words, Mel Gibson thought for a while, and finally made up his mind and said, "If Paramount fully supports me in winning the best director, I am willing to give up one-third of the director's salary that Paramount has not paid. ."

He knew that Fox and other parties were already preparing for the award for "Saving Private Ryan". Among them was the best director declared for Duke Rosenberg. Although the opponent's age was the biggest disadvantage, it was Orthodox Jews, no one dares to say whether the Jewish forces in Hollywood will hold a young Jewish best director out.

Lost in business to Duke Rosenberg, Mel Gibson intends to regain his place in awards and outpace the young competitor.

More importantly, if "Braveheart" can win big in the academic awards, it will be enough to justify his name - the box office is not good, it is because the audience does not have a high enough aesthetic vision, not his ability to direct!

In another office not far from here, Eno Martin is also discussing Oscar affairs with Tom Hanks.

"Tom, you can't win the best actor three times in a row." He looked at the other side seriously, "but it is still possible to win a best actor nomination with Captain Miller, but it is also difficult, after all, this is not like Forrest Gump. one-man show."

"I understand." Tom Hanks' simple and honest face was full of shrewdness. "Except for the necessary publicity work, for the remaining six months, I will try to stay in Los Angeles and attend those events."

Sending Tom Hanks off, Eno Martin took his custom-made cell phone and dialed a number, "Hey, Duke, it seems I can't thank you if I want to."

In the Malibu mansion, Duke held his cell phone, waved to Tina Fey and Nancy Josephson, walked around the floor-to-ceiling windows, walked to the terrace facing the sea, and said, "Martin, you don't need to say thank you, or Let's be more practical."

"I heard a grapevine, not guaranteed to be accurate."

The tone in the receiver seemed a bit mysterious, "Mel Gibson has a plan against you. I don't know the specifics. It seems to be related to Oscar."

"Oscar?"

Hearing this, Duke was basically relieved, "I don't have a specific Oscar plan on my side. Mel Gibson's competitor should be the co-producer."

Hanging up the phone and returning to the living room, Duke sat on the single sofa and motioned Nancy Josephson to continue the conversation just now.

"This is Sony's newly developed DV camcorder DCR-VX1000, which will be officially launched next month."

Nancy Joseph Color took a beautifully packaged gift box, took out a small video camera, and pushed it in front of Duke, "This is a high-end version specially customized by Sony Electronics for Hollywood directors and stars, using tapes Record."

"They want to use Hollywood for publicity?" Duke took it and fiddled with it. Although it was incomparable to the future, it was still small. "Or do they know that Hollywood stars have the habit of taking selfies, and are specially prepared gifts?"

This thing is a must for being Teacher Chen.

By the way, can you also use it to record some? It will be especially interesting to look back at it after several decades have passed.

Similar thoughts swirled around in Duke's mind, and he was immediately thrown aside. He didn't bother to do such a thing. After all, with those female stars, it was just for the purpose of seeking sensory stimulation. To pull out to fight the enemy.

Of course, you don't have to care about the enemy's words, but who will sleep with the enemy?

Put away the DV camera, Duke handed over to Tina Fey, let her put it aside temporarily, and then discussed the focus of the next work with Nancy Josephson.

"Nancy, the script for 'Chicago' is complete."

Just as Duke was talking, Tina Fey handed the copied script to Nancy, "I need an excellent song and dance director, does ICM have such a signing? If not, go to Broadway or something else. Somewhere help me get in touch with one."

Nancy nodded directly, "I'll deal with it as soon as possible."

"And..." Duke pointed to the script, "There's a list at the back, I want you to send the script to these people, remember the British actress I told you about? Don't forget to inform her... ...Oh, and Naomi Watts."

And Tom Cruise, but Duke didn't mention it, and plans to talk to him in person when the time comes.

"Nami has been preparing for this movie of yours."

This is a client under her own name, and Nancy still said a few good words for her, "There has been great progress in singing, dancing and acting."

"Everything will wait for the audition." Duke did not make any promises. "You can tell her that there is still half a year to prepare."

Writing down the things Duke ordered in a notebook, Nancy Joseph looked a little helpless, looked at him and asked, "You gave me all the work again? Are you going to prepare for a vacation?"

"It's been almost a year since my last vacation." Duke turned his head and said to Tina Fey, "Book a plane ticket to Spain and the best suite in Ibiza."

"Have a female companion?" Nancy was a little surprised, she knew that Duke was just having fun with those female stars.

"A beautiful princess," Duke answered with a pun. (To be continued ~^~)

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