How China Entertainment was developed

Chapter 477: Painting the pie for Robert Downey Jr.
3 minutes and 23 seconds.

This is the length of Zhang Nan's performance during the filming process.

After editing, the length of the feature film will definitely be reduced a lot.

But even if you cut it in half, it would still be more than a minute!

In the cooperation agreement Zhang Nan reached with Marvel Studios, the terms regarding the duration copied the communication company's standards.

If it is less than 1 minute, it will be counted as 1 minute. If it is more than 1 minute but less than 2 minutes, it will be counted as 2 minutes.

"Can it be less?" [Iron Man 2] producer Kevin Feige suggested bitterly as he looked at the length of the shot.

He couldn't help but feel bitter. His original plan was to use the low price of 1500 million US dollars to catch Zhang Nan's popularity.

Director Jon Favreau also had a wry smile after hearing this, "Regardless of the impact and reducing the quality of the film, of course it can be less, but what is our purpose of making this film? Isn't it just that we hope to rely on the use of [steel] Xia] as the engine of the movie universe plan."

Hearing director Jon Favreau's words, producer Kevin Feige was helpless. He didn't say anything in the end, but it was regarded as acquiescence.

……

the other side.

Zhang Nan, who was free, was chatting with Robert Downey Jr., who was also free.

It's just that Robert Downey Jr.'s eyes are full of envy for Zhang Nan.

And Zhang Nan also discovered this.

"Why do you always look at me like that?" Zhang Nan asked angrily.

"I'm jealous!"

Robert Downey Jr. sighed and continued: "I have been working very hard for several months to film, and I only got 1000 million US dollars. Afterwards, I still have to do promotions, appear on shows, and a lot of messy things.

What about you?
Good guy! 1 million US dollars per minute plus box office and peripheral dividends. "

"wrong!"

Zhang Nan's retort made Robert Downey Jr. think that Zhang Nan didn't want to admit it. He was about to say a few more words, but Zhang Nan's next words were: "I'm afraid 1500 million is not enough. I just went out of my way to maximize my acting skills." , this time at least 3000 million U.S. dollars plus [-]% box office share and peripheral dividends."

Robert Downey Jr.: "..." This is three times the salary of his starring role, and as a starring role, he does not receive any box office share or peripheral dividends.

Seeing Robert Downey Jr. being irritated into silence, Zhang Nan said in a joking tone: "Would you like me to teach you how to spend more time with the least amount of scenes and lines?"

"What's the use of learning this? Is it possible that Marvel will sign the same contract with me as you in the future?" Robert Downey Jr. shook his head without interest.

Zhang Nan didn't say anything when he heard this, but just looked at Robert Downey Jr. silently.

Because when Marvel Studios was at its peak, the salary paid to Robert Downey Jr. was no less than what he is asking for from Marvel Studios now, or even much more.

Say so!

For one of his movies now, he can get at most 4000 to 5000 million US dollars in salary and [-]% share from Marvel Studios. The total sum is not even [-] million US dollars.

But when Robert Downey Jr. was at his peak, such as in "Avengers 3.4", he received nearly [-] million U.S. dollars in salary directly from Marvel Studios.It was also because this expenditure was too huge that Marvel Studios couldn't help but exclude Robert Downey Jr. from Marvel Studios' later movie universe plans.

But after his example, maybe Marvel Studios will really give Robert Downey Jr. the same contract as him.

After all, there was no way out and we had to give up. Now that there is a way out, there is definitely a chance that Marvel Studios will give it a try.

After several ups and downs, Robert Downey Jr. can be regarded as a man. When he found Zhang Nan silent, he was shocked at first, and then asked expectantly: "Zhang, do you really think it will be useful for me to learn this?"

The words were not explained, and the words were somewhat vague, but the meaning was expressed clearly.

"I don't know if it will be useful in other movies, but in movies produced by Marvel, there is a high probability that it will be useful."

Zhang Nan doesn’t mind giving a little mention to Robert Downey Jr., after all, if Robert Downey Jr. is able to negotiate with Marvel, then the little reminder he gives to Robert Downey Jr. can basically divide Robert Downey Jr.’s share of the contract. , was pulled into his Longbow Film and Television Fund.

That’s a lot of money!
And Robert Downey Jr. is not stupid. After being mentioned by Zhang Nan, he immediately reacted and said: "Zhang, are you talking about the movie universe plan?"

"good."

Zhang Nan nodded, and then said: "This movie universe plan sounds novel, but at its core it is a large-scale series plan. Since it is a series plan, it must have protagonists and supporting roles. Now comics Wei created one of your [Iron Man] and another [The Incredible Hulk], and your [Iron Man] box office is much higher than [The Incredible Hulk]!"

Robert Downey Jr.'s eyes gleamed when he heard this, and he wanted to communicate with Zhang Nan, but the director and producer over there called Zhang Nan over.

Then there was no chance.

Because Zhang Nan had already taken the check and left.

……

Zhang Nan returned to the mainland from North America after finishing her guest appearance in "Iron Man 2".

However, [The Lord of the Rings - Legend of Sauron 2] is still being released in theaters in North America and even around the world, but there is no shortage of challengers.

For example, the week after it was released, Jim Carrey tried it with his latest masterpiece "A Christmas Carol".

The result~
It was directly seconds.

Seeing how miserable "A Christmas Carol" was, Columbia, the producer of "2012" over there, couldn't sit still and immediately approached director Roland Emmerich.

"Roland, it's not that we don't believe you, but the current situation means that [2012] must be postponed." Columbia Pictures' attitude is very clear. The production cost of [-] million US dollars cannot be compromised.

Roland Emmerich understands Columbia's concerns. In fact, he also has the same concerns. This [2012] is his ambitious work and cannot be missed.

but……

"How long can the extension be extended in the future? Don't forget, in December there will be [Avatar] collaborated by Zhang Nan and James Cameron!" Roland Emmerich asked a sharp question.

The head of distribution at Columbia Pictures was paralyzed and said nothing.

Roland Emmerich sighed when he saw this: "Let me call Zhang and ask for his opinion. He seemed to have a lot of experience with scheduling some time ago, and this film at least has the friendship of Chenglong that he arranged. He has made a cameo appearance, and I have a pretty good relationship with him.”

When the head of film distribution at Columbia Pictures heard Roland Emmerich's suggestion, he immediately became excited, "Yes, yes, yes, ask Zhang. He previously arranged the schedule of [Pirates of the Caribbean 3] during the summer vacation, and so did we at Columbia. Very cooperative."

(End of this chapter)