Heads Up Hollywood

New Line Film Company was acquired by Time Warner in 1993, but because of its excellent business, it has independent management rights in film management.

Of course, it cannot be contrary to the general strategy of the group.

At this moment, in the president's office of New Line Pictures, all the bigwigs from Marvel Entertainment are negotiating seriously with Bob Shea.

In New Line Films, "Blade Warrior" is just a movie in the company's long-term planning, but the box office is not good. Backed by Time Warner, after years of copyright operations, it is not a problem to pay back.

But for Marvel Entertainment, "Blade Warrior" is hope!

Marvel Entertainment has already gone through bankruptcy and reorganization, and can no longer stand the toss. It must find a way to solve the problem.

There is no doubt that movies are the best solution!

With the success of "Star Wars", the entire Hollywood understands that the real value of the film industry lies not in how much profit the film itself can generate, but in how many opportunities it provides for cooperation between companies and other fields.

Such as TV products, theme parks, soundtrack CDs, computer games, interactive entertainment, books, newspapers...

As for Marvel, what is missing are these opportunities!

Of course, the premise of everything is that the film should have enough appeal, creativity and influence.

Marvel Entertainment now pins its hopes on "Blade Warrior". If this movie is successful, it can drive the value of more than 5,000 superheroes in Marvel, thereby creating a domino effect, making Marvel's superheroes arouse more, The attention of the bigger studios.

Instead of giving away many superhero copyrights at almost the price of cabbage as before.

Fortunately, after Ala Allard took office as CEO, he successively repurchased many copyrights, including superheroes such as Spiderman, Hulk, Captain America, and Captain Marvel.

But now a problem has arisen. "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" produced by Tang En Pictures will be released in North America on August 20th, only one day away from "Blade Warrior"!

That was Dunn Walker's movie, and it was a popular movie with an overseas box office of nearly 140 million US dollars!

In comparison, is there any room for the R-rated, niche, superhero movie "Blade", which has been repeatedly defeated, to survive under the pressure of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"?

"What do you mean?" Bob Shea, the president of New Line Pictures, looked ugly.

Of course he understands the intentions of Avi Arad, Ike Patham, Alan Fine, Stan Lee and others. They are nothing more than afraid of the influence of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and want to delay the release of "Blade Warrior". "'s release.

This is too ridiculous!

Not to mention that New Line Films has already released the news of the release of "Blade Warrior", and it is impossible to postpone it just because of the type of this movie.

In order to avoid blockbusters such as "Saving Private Ryan" and "Peerless Heist", Bob Shea has postponed the schedule to late August, which is already the end of the summer vacation.

Still have to postpone, until when?

Next is the off-season of the box office, and then there is the Christmas file. It is impossible to release an R-rated movie during the Christmas file during the family carnival, right?

As for next year, don't even think about it. Now that the special effects are improving with each passing day, with the quality of this movie, if it is released next year, the effect will only be worse.

"Originally, we planned to invest only 45 million US dollars in "Blade Warrior". Later, due to various accidents, it increased to 65 million US dollars, of which we, Marvel Entertainment, took on 15 million US dollars. This is all a loan!" Avi Ala German has a long heart and even a little more pleading.

Stan Lee sighed, "Bob, you also understand the current situation of Marvel, this movie...we can't afford it!"

Bob Shea frowned, "You guys just got into the film industry, so I'm afraid you don't know much about the market. The movie will be released in ten days, and it's impossible for us to change the release date at this time."

"But……"

After Stan Lee finished speaking, Bob Shea's secretary suddenly rushed in, "Boss, Warner's call!"

Bob Shea quickly answered the call. It was Barry Meyer, the second boss of Warner Bros. It is said that he will soon be promoted to chairman and CEO of Warner Bros.

For such a big man, even though Bob Shea is the president of New Line Pictures, he dare not neglect him in the slightest.

"Hello, Barry, this is Bob Shea."

"New Line Cinema will release two films recently?"

"Yeah, Blade for dark action and Rush Hour for hilarious action."

"Very good, the movie of Dunn Walker is also released at this time, so we can compete with him."

When Barry Meyer clicked, Bob Shea immediately understood that the second boss wanted New Line Films to compete with Dunn Films!

He didn't know exactly what happened, but as a direct subordinate, he had to follow orders.

"Okay, I understand, New Line Cinema will fully cooperate."

After hanging up the phone, Bob Shea looked serious and said in an unquestionable tone: "The group leader has already made a decision, and the movie's release date will not change!"

The executives of Marvel Entertainment looked at each other in blank dismay.

If they were placed in the comic circle, they would be number one, but this is Hollywood.

Here, Marvel is not even as good as Warner's little finger!

Avi Arad and the others sighed, wailing in their hearts.

...

With the overseas box office successfully hitting the $140 million mark, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is becoming more and more popular in North America.

Especially after Fox Pictures saw the potential of this movie, it stepped up its promotion efforts, making the movie's public expectations in North America no less than that of "Saving Private Ryan" that has already been released.

Especially after "Saving Private Ryan" was released and was criticized by many glass-hearted fans, it is especially necessary for a warm and humorous movie to heal the heartache.

Even 20th Century Fox released a statement through many media people: "After watching "Saving Private Ryan", you must watch "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".

War is cruel, but love is romantic; human nature is complicated, but human nature is also simple.

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" can baptize your body and mind! "

...

August 20th, this ordinary day, is a long-awaited one for many movie fans.

The director of "Titanic" Dunn Walker's new work "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" will premiere in North America on this day.

This investment-level film will not have a grand premiere, but the publicity and influence of this film are too great, and there is no need to do anything extra.

Natalie has already returned to New York, preparing for the start of the new semester, and Reese Witherspoon happened to come by Tang En's side and walked around, "Boss, can you take me, a subordinate, to your house for a few days? ?”

Tang En smiled and said, "You really know how to seize opportunities."

"You don't like it?" Reese Witherspoon brushed her hair charmingly and bit her red lips slightly, "Forget it, I will work hard in the future and just finish my job as a secretary."

"I didn't say that!" Tang En waved his hand, "Nate is a smart girl, do you think she doesn't know about our relationship? Forget it, what does Warner say?"

Reese Witherspoon's face was serious, "Alan Horn, an executive from Warner Bros., came forward in person and planned to hold a meeting with you to resolve the misunderstanding and seek cooperation."

"Alan Horn?" Tang En's eyes brightened slightly, and he murmured, "This is a big man!"

"It's a big shot. It is said that he will take over the position of president next year." Reese Witherspoon naturally didn't understand Tang En's deep meaning.

Tang En smiled, "Okay, let's meet then, the time...is set on September 1st."

Reese Witherspoon pursed her lips slyly, "That's right, our focus now should be "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". At that time...strength is the basis of negotiation."