Chapter 189

Time is getting closer to the end of June. California's bright and blazing sun can't dispel the cold in Mel Gibson's heart. The box office performance of "Brave Heart" will undoubtedly be a serious blow to him. He may be unwilling to competitor "Saving Private Ryan", but the current situation is that five weeks after the same release, the North American box office of "Saving Private Ryan" reached 235.78 million US dollars, and "Brave Heart" Only a poor 21.57 million US dollars, 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, who looked serious on the opposite chair, Martin Bob's face was uncertain. The "Brave Heart" project was far from reaching expectations. He was under tremendous pressure, and there was even a voice spreading inside the caa. It is believed that the packaging projects led by him have failed one after another, obviously there is a problem with ability.

These slanders from competitors have also made Martin? Bob a bit angry recently. He has always wondered why his leading projects are always so vulnerable after Duke Rosenberg, is it Duke? ? Rosenberg really can't win in the summer file?

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

Thinking of this, Martin Bob felt his anger rising again, loosened his tie, and sighed in his heart. If he had been willing to pay a little attention to Duke Rosenberg, he would not have the embarrassing situation now. Maybe the projects of these years will succeed one after another.

"Martin, we haven't failed yet!"

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

"Mel!"

Martin Bob raised his hand and interrupted Mel Gibson, "Do you think that films that do not perform well in North America can be sold overseas? Don't forget, except for Scotland, all major European markets refuse short-term Showing this film inside."

Mel Gibson opened his mouth. Reluctantly closed again, he naturally understood the dilemma faced by the film overseas.

Except for Scotland, "Brave Heart" did not appear in any western stock market. Not only did members of the Commonwealth of England, New Zealand and Australia postpone the film's schedule to relatively cold September and October, even France He jumped out and accused the film of slandering Princess Isabel and delayed the film's release date.

Not only that, because the film's North American box office performance is extremely poor. Distributors in Germany, Spain and Italy all refused to release the film in the hottest summer season. From the perspective of the schedule alone, "Brave Heart" is already a tragedy overseas.

Caa and Paramount Pictures are indeed strong, but the box office performance of "Brave Heart" can't convince any publishers and theater companies in the summer when they rely on commercial results.

Not to mention anything else, as far as Mel Gibson knows, Paramount Pictures starts in the second week. Basically gave up the large-scale publicity of "Brave Heart", after all, the facts are here. The extra investment in publicity funds cannot be recovered at all.

Is there any hope for the film? This is the question Mel Gibson is considering.

Is it possible to save the film? This is what Martin Bob had in his mind.

The failure brings not only the problem of fund recovery, but also the subsequent chain reaction of credibility, caa and personal prestige, and even affects Mel Gibson's just-beginning directorial career and Martin Bob's packaging. project.

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

Yes, if you get or even win multiple Oscar nominations, it is entirely possible to save a failed movie. It was a big hit for two consecutive releases. Now, "Shawshank's Redemption", which is on the video tape market, is a typical one!

As a senior industry insider. They also know very well why the production companies and distribution companies spend a lot of money to redeem prizes? Is it really for art? Don't be kidding, because that can make the movie attract more people's attention and bring more revenue!

"Martin, "Brave Heart" may be forced down at any time."

Mel Gibson no longer concealed it, and said directly, "Please join forces with Paramount to pressure the theaters to keep the film in theaters, especially independent theaters in the greater Los Angeles area. The screening can be maintained until the award season!"

"This requires a lot of money." Martin? Bob knows the role of these measures to hedge awards, "Paramount Pictures will definitely not invest too much in the film..."

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

He knows that Fox and others are already preparing for the award for "Saving Private Ryan". Among them is the best director declared for Duke Rosenberg. Although the other party's age is the biggest disadvantage, it is Orthodox Jewish people, no one dares to say whether Hollywood Jewish power will win a young Jewish best director.

Lost to Duke Rosenberg in business, Mel Gibson intends to find the place in the awards, to overpower the young competitor.

More importantly, if "Brave Heart" can win the academic awards, it will be enough to justify him-a bad box office is that the audience does not have a high enough aesthetic vision, not that his director is not good!

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

"Tom, you can't win the best actor three times in a row." He looked at the opposite side seriously, "but it is still possible to get 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's simple face is full of shrewdness, "In addition to the necessary publicity work, for the remaining six months, I will try my best to stay in Los Angeles and attend those activities."

Sending away Tom Hanks, Ino Martin took his own customized cell phone and dialed a number, "Hi, Duke, it seems I can't thank you."

In the Malibu mansion, Duke held his mobile phone and waved his hand to Tina Fei and Nancy Josephson, walked around the floor-to-ceiling windows and walked up to the terrace on the sea side, and said, "Martin, you don't need to thank you, or Say something more practical."

"I heard a gossip and it is not guaranteed to be accurate."

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

"Oscar?"

Hearing this, Duke was basically relieved, "I don't have a specific Oscar plan here. Mel Gibson's competitors should be co-producers."

Hanging up the phone and returning to the living room, Duke sat on the solo sofa and motioned to Nancy Josephson to continue the topic.

"This is Sony's newly developed dv camera dcr-vx1000, which will be officially launched next month."

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

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

This stuff is a necessity to be Teacher Chen.

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

Similar thoughts circulated in Duke's mind, and he was immediately thrown aside. He didn't even bother to do things like sneak shots. After all, with those female celebrities, he was just a cannon friend for sensory stimulation. The enemy to be pulled out to fight.

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

Putting away the dv camera, Duke handed it to Tina Fei to put her aside temporarily, and then discussed the focus of the next work with Nancy Josephson.

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

While Duke was talking, Tina Fei handed the copied script to Nancy's hands, "I need an excellent song and dance instructor. Is there such a candidate under ICM? If not, you go to Broadway or other Where can I contact someone."

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

"And..." Duke pointed to the script. "There is a list behind. I want you to send the script to these people. Remember the British actress I told you? Don't forget to inform her... …Oh, and Naomi Watts."

There is also Tom Cruise, but Duke didn't mention it, and planned to talk to him personally then.

"Nami has been preparing for your movie."

This is a client under her own name, and Nancy still said a few good things for her, "The singing, dancing and acting have made great progress."

"Everything will wait for the audition." Duke made no promises. "You can tell her that there is still half a year to prepare."

Writing down all the things Duke ordered in the notebook, Nancy Joseph looked helpless, looking at him and asking, "You have all the work to me again? Are you planning to take a vacation?"

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

"Have a female companion?" Nancy was a little surprised. She knew that Duke was just playing with the female stars.

"A beautiful princess." Duke replied with a pun. (To be continued...)