American fame and fortune

Chapter 861: Enjoy more when you are young

 Disney Pictures, producer David Barron hurried to the president's office.

Alan Horn accompanied him into the reception room and said: "I'm going to start more Disney live-action fairy tale movies."

David Barron was suddenly startled: "President, is this too fast? "Beauty and the Beast" is still being filmed and produced. Should we wait?"

Allen sat on the sofa and said: "The failure of "The Dark Forest" made you lose confidence in this genre? The "Harry Potter" that you and David Heyman were responsible for was also a live-action fairy tale. So many movies were made in succession, it was very successful.”

David Barron is Alan Horn's old subordinate. As one of the producers, he participated in the production of the "Harry Potter" series of movies. When Kevin Tsujihara first became the CEO of Warner Bros. Jumped to Disney Pictures in advance to explore the path for Alan Horn.

 The connection between these two people is very deep.

However, David Barron had bad luck after coming to Disney Pictures. The first big project he was responsible for, "Into the Woods," failed miserably commercially.

 This makes him have doubts about live-action fairy tale movies.

 David Barron sincerely suggested: "To be on the safe side, I think it's better to wait until "Beauty and the Beast" is released..."

The two chatted for a while, and Martin rushed over.

 David Barron is also an acquaintance, and Allen does not need to introduce him to Martin.

Martin made preparations before arriving and said: "Disney's classic fairy tale animated films have a wide audience around the world and have formed a strong brand effect. I personally think that the first step for live-action fairy tale films is to establish the same brand effect as animated films. ”

 He ​​remembers clearly that Martin Davies played an important role in the launch of "Beauty and the Beast".

Allen smiled and said: "Now people all over the world who pay attention to movies are discussing "John Wick 3", and many people say that we live in a world that belongs to Martin Davis. Even I think, you He is the protagonist of the world.”

Martin shook his head: "The protagonist of the world now is the United States, the commander-in-chief of Washington, and the owner of major financial groups. How much money can I make every year? I'm just a **** who likes to enjoy himself."

 Martin did not say it directly, but asked: "I guess Disney Pictures also has corresponding plans?"

Allen said: “Some of them are nothing more than taking Disney’s classic animated films into live-action movies, such as ‘Snow White’, ‘Cinderella’, ‘The Little Mermaid’, ‘Pocahontas’, ‘Tarzan’ and so on.”

 He ​​recalled the events of "Terminator 2018" and said: "If even Martin Davis's vision cannot be trusted, what other projects in Hollywood can be trusted?"

 David Barron added: “It would be a selection from a range of animated films.”

Allen has considered this: "The success of the first few films is very important. Once the business and reputation fail, it will have a huge negative impact on subsequent films."

David Barron thought for a while and asked: "Is it Martin Davis?"

"If you like to enjoy well, you should enjoy it more when you are young, but enjoyment requires money." Allen followed Martin's words and asked: "Do you have a clear goal for your next money-making project?"

These words reassured David Barron a lot. The investment in live-action fairy tale movies is too high. Similar large investment projects, if placed in any of the six major companies, will raise budget funds through financing. Davis Studio is undoubtedly a Suitable choice.

As soon as Allen heard this, he understood his worries, but in business matters, there is nothing wrong with maintaining a certain degree of vigilance. He immediately said: "Martin will be here soon. Let's first listen to what projects he proposes to promote. If his Dai Weiss Studio is not investing, so we are keeping the project on hold for the time being.”

The three of them met today to discuss the next plan for Disney’s live-action fairy tale movie.

Allan had a completely different idea: “Someone suggested to me that more live-action film projects like this should be done simultaneously.”

"Yes, it's Martin." Alan Horn is not generally confident in Martin: ""John Wick 3" only took four days, and the North American box office exceeded 200 million US dollars. How much was the production cost? Even 1 Not even $100 million!”

Alan’s eyes fell on Martin. Successful people have the most reassuring vision and asked: “Which movies do you like?”

 Martin agreed: “We want to ensure the success of the first few films.”

 David Barron came from Warner Brothers and had heard some rumors about Martin and Warner. He was worried that Allen would fall into a trap and asked: "President, is Martin Davis involved in investing in these projects?"

Martin took out a document, handed it to Allen, and said: "Classics never go out of style. I think it's best to choose "Cinderella" as the next step, and don't adapt it significantly, and don't make Cinderella take the initiative to drop her shoe to seduce the prince. "

The current fairy tale live -action movies are particularly adapted, especially Cinderella and Little Red Hood, one by one, all of them have become heartbroken.

Even Snow White is not as beautiful as the queen when riding a horse, and the magic mirror is telling lies with its eyes open.

David Barron thought of "Into the Woods," which he served as a producer. It was a live-action film that adapted a particularly large number of fairy tales. It also combined the four Grimm fairy tales: Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack and the Beanstalk. Fused together, put on the veil of satire, and made a dark live-action fairy tale movie.

 The result was a complete loss.

Allan asked: “It’s very fashionable to do drastic adaptations right now.”

Martin thought for a while and said: "The largest audience for fairy tale movies is family audiences. The premise for parents with children to choose such movies must be family fun. Adapting it into a dark satirical genre is equivalent to taking the largest audience out of the theater. Hurry.”

He thought of Disney's saucy operations and took precautions in advance: "Don't add too many things other than movies, and go back to what a classic fairy tale movie should be."

David Barron nodded: "What a classic fairy tale should look like, a prince and a princess."

Cinderella is not really Cinderella. According to the traditional European name, she should be a princess.

Cinderella's father was a count, not a small nobleman.

Ordinary people can't go to the king's ball.

When it comes to movies, Allen trusts Martin's vision: "When the script comes out, you will definitely have to review it. If you don't agree, Disney Pictures will not give the green light."

He asked again: "Disney has many classic animated films, except "Cinderella"?"

Martin said directly: "In 1976, you made an animated film called "The Jungle Book," about the survival of the human boy Mowgli in the forest. I think this film is very suitable for adaptation. Now the motion capture technology is very mature."

 Allan Horn quickly wrote it down.

Martin continued: “There’s also The Lion King, which is Disney’s most successful animated film ever, with an extremely broad audience.”

 David Barron frowned slightly: "There are too many animals in there..."

Martin said: "This project can wait a few years, and when CG technology becomes more mature, it can be produced in full CG."

Alan thought. The top figures at the production level in the industry have had many exchanges, and in some aspects they have even reached a tacit understanding. With the development of computer digital technology, live actors will no longer be a necessary option for TV or movies in the future.

 The six major Hollywood companies both compete and cooperate, and their interests in this regard are consistent.

 Subsequently, the three people focused on the specific operations of the three projects "Cinderella", "The Jungle Book" and "The Lion King". The order of launching projects will also be in accordance with Martin's plan, and "The Lion King" will be placed last.

 Including "Beauty and the Beast", it will take five years to complete the filming, production and release of these four live-action fairy tale movies.

By then Robert Iger's term will be up, and the Disney head's salary will become an astronomical figure, and Disney shareholders will definitely replace the CEO.

 The Disney era of all the magic will begin.

Even Alan Horn can't stop him and may leave Disney Pictures.

 The distribution contract between Davis Studio and Disney Pictures is signed until 2019.

 After talking about this, Martin left the Disney building and went to the studio area behind.

 The post-production of "Shark Beach" has begun and is currently divided into two parts.

 The editing team is in the process of preliminary editing, striving to cut more than 2,500 minutes of material into about 200 minutes.

The special effects team is using computer CG technology to replace all the backgrounds of the studio shots with the scenery of the bay.

 Martin met with Louise and asked about the situation of the crew. The first cut will not be completed until August.

In the producer's office, Louise said to Martin: "Don't worry, it's going very smoothly, just do your thing."

 Martin had a feeling that he simply said it directly: "It seems that it doesn't matter whether I am in the post-production or not."

Louise couldn't help laughing: "Although I don't want to say it, it's the truth. I know what kind of movie you want, and I have a good enough editor team to produce a qualified thriller." , it’s not difficult for me.”

Martin sighed: "You have been in the industry for more than 20 years and are a well-known gold medal producer. I have to admit that post-production is not the same as mine."

Louise hit Martin appropriately, highlighted her own importance and said with relief: "Okay, okay, the final editing rights are in your hands. This is what we agreed before. What the final film will look like is up to you. You decide."

 Martin nodded slightly: "After I finish the promotional announcements for "John Wick 3" and "Interstellar", I will come back to participate in post-production."

 "Interstellar" was released in July. Now various promotions have been launched, and Martin has also participated in two promotional events.

However, the current focus is still on the post-screening promotion of "John Wick 3".

  The development trend of this action movie is that it is likely to exceed US$500 million in North America and may also reach US$500 million overseas.

 In the first week of June, Martin gathered the crew and creative staff to start an overseas promotional journey.

 The first stop is Korea, the back garden of Hollywood.

In the Seoul promotional announcement, in addition to Martin firmly occupying the C position, Clara was pushed to the heroine position.

 The Korean media was so encouraged that they spontaneously praised the film without any push.

 In their mouths, Clara has become an international superstar!

 "John Wick 3" is extremely popular in South Korea.

Although the Korean media did not come up with the trick that Martin Davis was Korean, they took photos of Clara and Martin getting close together, and immediately pushed Clara to the position of Martin's real girlfriend.

 Some media even vowed that Martin and Clara were engaged and would get married soon.

 In addition to promoting the film, as a spokesperson for Samsung mobile phones, Martin also participated in several events organized by Samsung.

This is also the last year of Martin’s endorsement contract with Samsung.

Samsung invited a large number of actresses to hold a party again. Martin took the crew to attend, but he didn't mess around like last time.

Of course, if anyone wants to develop in Los Angeles, you can go and find him.

At the end of their trip to South Korea, the crew headed south and headed straight to the port city.

 Due to the nature of the films and their R-rating, the "John Wick" trilogy has never been screened in the world's second-largest film market.

Naturally, the crew will not go there to do publicity.

Starting from the port city, Martin and the crew traveled south and west, basically changing cities every two days.

 “John Wick 3” also fully launched in overseas markets on the first weekend of June.

The accumulation of the previous two films, as well as the global Internet meme "Give me back my life", as well as Martin's own strong market appeal, have caused the film to also trigger a movie viewing boom overseas.

After its first week of overseas release, "John Wick 3" earned a box office of US$145 million in more than 50 countries and regions.

 In the future, the film will appear in theaters in more overseas markets.

 In recent years, Disney's film distribution capabilities have made great progress. Before the release of "John Wick 3", it had signed distribution contracts with more than 100 countries and regions, and the market covered six continents.

At the same time, "John Wick 3" ushered in its second screening weekend in North America. Thanks to the film's good reputation and the market effect brought by various hot topics, the North American box office trend is quite stable. Received US$73.81 million.

  In just ten days, the film's North American box office exceeded US$300 million.

Although its hot screening momentum has slowed down, it has not experienced a cliff-like decline. According to estimates by Disney Pictures and Davis Studio, the final North American box office will definitely exceed US$500 million.

Of course, Disney will not let go of this heat. The story that Thanos and Jonathan have to tell has been released in the second edition. It also allows "Guardians of the Galaxy", which will be released in the second half of the year, to appear in the opening credits of "John Wick 3". Made a pop-up ad.

Marvel’s superhero movies couldn’t hire Martin, and they didn’t want to give Martin an astronomical salary. However, they used Disney’s relationship to wildly ride on Martin’s popularity.

Not only that, Marvel Comics took the initiative to find Davis Studio and wanted to win the comic rights of the "John Wick" series.

Dark Horse Comics later joined the competition.

 There are also several game companies that want to obtain the game license of the series and produce a series of mobile and computer games.

These represent huge offline benefits, and of course Martin will not refuse, just let Jessica talk to them slowly.

 (End of this chapter)