hollywood draw

In 100 Universal City Plaza, California, Universal Pictures’ only office with lights on, Ceo Ron Mayer, producer Brian Glazer of The Hulk, director Bill Bakerby and others listened silently to the distribution manager’s narrative of his views on his competitors.

"Don't underestimate the advertising director. Even if he is a pig, he will become a pig who is keen on success for three years."

When the distribution manager said this, he happened to find that Bill Bakerby curled his lips disapprovingly, paused helplessly, and then continued: "Do you want to hear the positioning given by AMC's senior film watching experts? He thinks this is an A-level commercial science fiction blockbuster. After I got him to participate in the preview, I submitted it to the theater company for the evaluation."

The producer Brian Glazer, who had been silent, raised his head and looked at the distribution director with a hint of solemnity.

The senior film watching experts in theater companies are all very sensible to the market. Their job seems to be watching movies, but in fact it is not just that simple. In essence, they are actually doing market previews before the movie is released.

If these people were asked to evaluate an art film, they would usually not get any results. If it was replaced by commercial production, the forward-looking opinions they gave would not normally be too biased. This is the so-called senior theater film viewing experts.

"Sanders believes that the fights, special effects, etc. that appear in this "The Matrix" are attractive enough. Because the script is written by Wayne Greenberg, the rigor is far more rigorous than ordinary popcorn commercial films. He even believes that this film is probably one of the biggest box office bombs this summer."

"ha!"

Bill Bakerby's expression clearly revealed dissatisfaction. Justin almost praised his competitor as a flower in front of him, which made the director of "The Hulk" very uncomfortable.

In his heart, he never regarded the advertising director Zach Schneider as an opponent of the same level, just the first step of the film directed by a novice director. No matter the investment scale or the production team, it cannot be compared with "The Hulk".

Ever since Universal Studios invited Bill Beckby back, he has targeted Wayne Greenberg.

Since the other party has opened up a path for superheroes, he believes that he can easily copy all the successes he has achieved in "Batman: The Moment of War". After all, as early as 1989, he successfully produced two "Hulk" in a row.

If anyone knows the best of superhero comic adaptations, he is one of the Hollywood pioneers.

However, Bill Bakerby ignored that the first one to succeed in superhero comic adaptation was Tim Burton, the producer of "Batman: The War Moment", who made two consecutive "Hulk" movies, which is a little transparent compared to two consecutive Batman.

"I want to remind everyone." Bill Beckby knocked on the table and attracted the attention of several people, and said confidently: "No matter how the advertising director shoots it, the film will eventually enter the theater market and be tested by the public movie fans. "The Shawshank Redemption" also had a huge reputation before it was released, right?

You all seem to have ignored it. "The Matrix" is an original work, non-adapted, and sequel films naturally have disadvantages. There will be no change just because the producer and screenwriter is Wayne Greenberg! On the contrary, our "Hulk" has always had a great popularity in North America and even the world."

The director of the film said these words are correct. Non-sequel or adapted films, at least the first weekend is not comparable to "The Hulk". Several people in the office nodded in unison and agreed with this view.

If Hulk is compared with Bruce Wayne or Clark Kent, then naturally, it is at an absolute disadvantage in terms of popularity and popularity. But now the benchmark is just an original film, and naturally, when the audience chooses to watch movies, they are ahead of more than one position.

"Bill, we will also conduct media previews later."

Ron Mayer looked at the confident director of the film. "The company will try to invite as many critics as possible, at least the promotion before the release will not lag behind Warner Bros. You must prepare for the pre-test."

Bill Bakerby nodded slightly with a reserved look. "I have enough confidence in the film. The Hulk's performance will not be worse than Batman: The Moment of War."

"That's good……"

The meeting between several people will end soon. After the film director and producer left, the distribution director Justin did not move. He waited until the two of them drove far away before he took his gaze out of the window.

"I have watched the Hulk's full film. Although Bill was reluctant to film and edit it, he finally adopted the dark style under the supervision of Brian Glazer."

Ron Meyer, sitting behind the desk, smiled relievedly after hearing this. From the beginning of the project, the video set the most basic shooting tone and must be made in a dark realistic style.

Other styles may not necessarily fail, but since Wayne Greenberg has made a successful template, according to Hollywood's most appropriate rules, of course, it is to choose the most secure production method and copy the successful path that successful people have taken.

Universal Pictures CEO looked out the dark window, tapped her desk rhythmically, and suddenly asked, "I heard that the starring actor is Chinese?"

"That's right."

Justin subconsciously answered, and immediately understood the other person's meaning. The two looked at each other for a few seconds, and the corners of their mouths slowly raised together, showing a smile.

"No, this is not enough." Ron Mayer said softly, "Since Warner Brothers are going to fight four this time, I hope they have all the preparations. These little tricks are not enough."

After saying that, he waved his hand and signaled that Justin would go back from get off work first and not have to wait for himself.

Until he was the only one left in the office, he looked up at the time, took out a telephone book from the drawer, opened it, grabbed the phone on the desk, and dialed the number on the notebook.

"Good evening, Roy, I'm Ron Mayer."

The other end of the phone was silent for a while before a voice came. "Hello, Ron, what are the cooperation issues between Universal Pictures and Disney? You should go to Michael Eisner."

"No, no, I know Disney is a little confused now, but you will definitely put the interests of the company first, right?"

He can be sure that Roy Disney is different from other executives, just because of the other party's surname, maybe others are busy trying to find ways to shake Disney Emperor Michael Eisner's rule, and perhaps taking advantage of the animation giant's chaotic period, fighting for power and profits.

But the executive on the other side of the phone is completely different. This circle has always been so big. There are almost no secrets among the executives of the six giants.

"Well, I'll just say it in order not to disturb your rest." The other end of the phone was silent, and Ron Meyer didn't care, understanding that the other party was waiting for his purpose. "We have a common enemy, don't we?"

Although he knew what Universal Pictures CEO was saying, Roy Disney remained silent, and the voice on the phone remained calm. "Ron, we are old friends, let's just say what I need to do."

"The "Battle of the Deadly Island" released by Bowei International was officially released in North America in early June. "Ranstorm" was released on a large scale with Wayne Greenberg's new film "The Walker" on a large scale with the weekend. Our "Hulk" also started on a large scale with the "Matrix" on a large scale with the same weekend in mid-May!

Warner Bros. is planning to squeeze all our projects with two films within a month! We were at least two weekends apart. When "The Island of Death" was released, "The Hulk" also passed its hottest stage, unless "The Hulk" has the same strong trend as "Forrest Gump" or "The Joker"!"

Both of them knew that it was impossible. Whether it was "The Hulk" or "The Deadly Island", they were just popcorn during the summer season.

"Disney is very confident in "Ranstorm" and "Brave the Deadly Island." Roy Disney's casual voice came from the phone.

"fxxk you! This old fox..." Ron Mayer cursed silently in his heart through the phone, and then continued directly: "No one can underestimate Wayne Greenberg, whether it is a producer or a director! He is one of the top filmmakers in Hollywood since the 1990s!"

"I understand that Warner Brothers and him are our common enemies."

That's right, Universal Pictures CEO relaxes and leans back in the office chair. "The Walker and Ransom Storm are released on the same weekend. With only the name of Oscars and the terrifying fan base of Wayne Greenberg, it will inevitably greatly squeeze the box office of "Ransom Storm". Even if the performance of "The Matrix" is beautiful enough, it will affect "Battle of the Deadly Island."

Speaking of this, he suddenly laughed and teased at the microphone. "Unless we pray together Wayne Greenberg will miss the move."

"Impossible!" Roy Disney didn't care about his tone, but agreed with his previous analysis. "Disney has all the files from Wayne since college, and I think the possibility of him failing is almost zero."

The young Jewish director is in the peak period of creation. This is a consensus in the circle. Otherwise, there would be no one who would take action together and throw dirty water on the media. It is because he wants to shake his fan base. Otherwise, no one knows how many years his success will last.

"Tell me, Ron." A voice paused on the phone, and then continued to come. "How do you need Disney to cooperate with Universal Pictures."

"It's not just Disney and us. Warner Bros. wants to disrupt the summer season, but we have to face more than two of us..."